JANUARY 2011

GOOD TIMES FREE

DOG SLED RACES

& WINTER SAFARIS
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HIDDEN
TREASURES
OF HAYES MUSEUM
GO ON DISPLAY!

•Boomer Trivia
and Fun Articles
Contents
4....THOSE WERE THE DAYS...
Birthday Trivia
1. I was born on Jan. 19, 1958 in Sacramento,
California. I am an American painter of real-
GOOD
TIMES
Vol. 5 No. 4
Don Hemple, Publisher
BAD FADS istic, and idyllic subjects. I am best known
for the mass marketing of my work as printed Nancy Spencer, Editor
A monthly publication for
5....REMEMBER WHEN...1947 reproductions and have been called “Painter
Allen, Auglaize, Putnam,
of Light”. Who am I? Logan, Mercer and Van Wert Counties.
6....TREASURES UNVEILED... For editorial information:
2. I was born Jan. 21, 1942 in Lubbock, Texas.
Hayes Museum unveils rarely I am a singer-songwriter who’s hits include: Nancy Spencer: 1-800-589-6950 Ext. 134
Email - nspencer@delphosherald.com
seen artifacts “Baby, Don’t Get Hooked on Me”. During the
1970s, I also hosted my own variety show. Who For advertising information:
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DOG SLED RACE COMES TO OHIO Marilyn Hoffman Ext. 131
3. I was born Jan. 28, 1958 on January 26, Stacy Prine Ext. 129
8....CROSSWORD FUn: 1958 in Metairie, Louisiana. I am a stand-up
comedienne who hosts a daytime talk show. I A DELPHOS HERALD
2010 in Review also was the voice of Dory in “Finding Nemo”. PUBLICATION
Who am I? 405 N. Main St.,
9 ...FINANCIAL ADVICE Delphos, Ohio 45833
Looking to 2011 - What’s your 4. I was born on born Jan. 20, 1956 in NY, NY.
investment strategy? I am an American stand-up comedian, televi-
sion host, social critic, political commentator, Birthday trivia answers
10...IN THE SAME BOAT... author, and actor. I am the host of ‘Politically
1. Thomas Kincaid 3. Ellen DeGeneres
Truly important discoveries Incorrect’ originally on Comedy Central and 2. Mac Davis 4. Bill Mahr
later on ABC. Who am I?
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 Those Were The Days
Decorating Fads
We’ve all fallen prey (though we won’t
admit it) to some of the ugliest home deco-
rating trends in history. Here is a brief look
at some of the more ‘popular’ trends from
the past.
Popcorn Ceilings
Popular during the 1960s and 70s, pop-
corn ceilings were used to help eliminate
echoes and reflective sounds. This ceiling
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trend usually was prone to dirt, grime, and
smoke stains. What’s worse, some popcorn
ceilings often contained: gold glitter.
Shag Carpets
Another trend of the 1970s, shag carpet-
ing was popular in pale yellow, red, lime-
green, and worse yet: orange.
Pink Bathrooms
Be it pink tiles, pink countertops, pink
walls (or all the above), the pink (or other
pastel colors) bathroom phenomena is an-
other trend that has us all scratching our
heads saying, “What was I thinking?!”
Orange Formica
Orange Formica - This design disaster of
the 1970’s adorned kitchen, bathroom, and
bar countertops everywhere. Hamburger or-
ange, burnt orange, brilliant orange adorned
many a home!
Wood Paneling
Born in the 50s, made popular in the
70s, perfected in the 80s - no home escaped and early 70s, bean bag chairs were the mod this page is from the 60s. It was made by
wood paneling. Even our cars, station wag- fashion staple every “rec room”. Don’t a British clockmaker, Metamec. Metamec
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paneling trend. just yet - they’re making a comeback with the 50s and 60s. This example would have
Bean Bag Chairs alternative fabrics and fillings like PVC and complemented a modern style home in the
Immensely popular during the late 60s memory-foam. The term Bean Bag has also 60s.
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Chair”. In the later 60s, people started to ex-
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Remember When... 1947
What things cost in 1947:
Gal. of Gas: 15¢ gallon
Loaf of Bread: 12¢
Bulova Men’s Watch: $52
Average Cost of
new house: $6,600.00
Milk: 80¢ a gallon
Minimum wage: 40¢ hour
•The Voice of America be-
gins to transmit radio broadcasts
into Eastern Europe and the So-
viet Union.
•U.S. Army Ordinance Corps
Hermes project V-2 rocket Blos-
som I launched into space carry-
ing plant material and fruitflies,
the first animals to enter space.
•U.S. Secretary of State
George Marshall outlines the
Marshall Plan for American re-
construction and relief aid to Eu-
rope.
•A supposedly downed ex-
traterrestrial spacecraft is report-
edly found in the Roswell UFO
incident, near Roswell, New
Mexico
•President Harry S. Truman
signs the Presidential Succes-
sion Act into law, which places
the Speaker of the House and
the President Pro Tempore of the
Senate next in the line of succes-
sion after the United States Vice
President.
•The United States Air Force
test pilot, Captain Chuck Yea-
ger, flies a Bell X-1 rocket plane
faster than the speed of sound,
the first time that this has been
accomplished in level flight, or
The Spruce Goose
climbing.
•In California, the design-
er and airplane pilot Howard
Hughes performs the maiden
flight of the Spruce Goose, the
largest fixed-wing aircraft ever
built. (The flight lasts only eight
minutes, and the “Spruce Goose”
is never flown again.)
Television
•RCA demonstrates an all-
electronic color television sys-
tem using live images, to the
Federal Communications Com-
mission.
•The opening game of the
World Series is the first World
Series game to be telecast. The
1947 World Series brought in
an estimated 3.9 million people,
becoming television’s first mass
audience.
•The puppet show Junior
Jamboree, later known as Kuk-
la, Fran and Ollie, premieres on
WBKB in Chicago, Illinois. December 4, 1947: The earliest photograph in existence of the longest running television program
•Meet the Press first appears in history. Sen. Robert Taft was the guest on “Meet the Press” that day, less than a month after the
as a local program in Washing- program debuted on NBC television at 8 p.m., November 6, 1947. James A. Farley, the former post-
ton. master general and former Democratic National Committee chairman, was the guest on the first
•There are 14,000 television broadcast.
sets in use in the United States.
•Eye Witness premieres
(1947–1948). Gary Simpson “Life with Father”, “Road to 4 games to 3. •Male Athlete of the Year – John-
produced this show which fea- Rio”. •Rocky Graziano defeats Tony ny Lujack, College football.
tured guests like Vladimir Zwor- •Academy Awards: Best Pic- Zale to win boxing’s world mid- Associated Press Female Ath-
kin, one the pioneer inventors ture: “Gentleman’s Agreement”; dleweight championship. Asso- lete of the Year – Babe Didrik-
of TV, discussing and showing Best Actor: Ronald Coleman in ciated Press son Zaharias, LPGA golf.
television technology (explain- “A Double Life”; Best Actress:
ing how TV worked to the new Loretta Young in “The Farmer’s
medium’s first viewers. Daughter”
Film:
•Top grossing movies: “ U n - Music:
conquered”, “The Egg and I”, •Top hits “Near You” by Fran-
cis Craig; “Zip-a-dee-do-dah”
by James Baskett; “Ballerina “
by Vaughn Monroe; “Always”
by Frank Sinatra
• Frankie Laine earns the first
of his 21 gold records with “De-
sire”.
•George Jones begins perform-
ing.
Sports:
•Chicago Cardinals beat the
Philadelphia Eagles 28-21 to
win the NFL championship.
•Jackie Robinson becomes the
first African-American baseball
player in Major League Base-
ball. Rocky Graziano in the ring versus for the world middleweight
•World Series – New York chanpionship against Tony Zale. The confrontation was ended by a
Yankees beat Brooklyn Dodgers KO in favor of Rocky Graziano.
January 2011 • GOOD TIMES – 5
TREASURES
UNVEILED
Hayes Museum opens its
treasure chest of
rarely seen artifacts
FREMONT – You don’t need to go
to the bottom of the ocean to partici-
pate in a treasure hunt. The Rutherford
B. Hayes Presidential Center is provid-
ing the thrill of discovering relics from
the past with its newest exhibit ‘Hidden
Treasures of the Hayes Museum’. The
exhibit is made possible through the
generosity of the Randolph J. & Estelle
M. Dor an Foundation.
Continuing through February 2011,
Hidden Treasures of the Hayes Museum
invites visitors in for a peek at rarely
seen items from the Center’s collections
vault. From the unique to the unusual,
these are artifacts that have indirect
connections to the Museum’s collection
focus, yet merit preservation. On dis-
play will be items as diverse as a suit
of armor purportedly used by Ferdinand
Magellan during his worldly travels to
6 – GOOD TIMES • January 2011
early design proposals for the Washing-
ton Monument.
Perhaps more fascinating than the
objects themselves are the stories and,
in some cases, mysteries associated with
them. A case in point is the endearing
portrait of two wealthy boys painted on
slats of wood. The mastery of the paint- Courtesy Hayes Presidential Center
ing stands in contrast to the predicament soft-boiled eggs. Center is located at the corner of Hayes
of the artist, who offered the work to the Visitors can view ‘Hidden Treasures and Buckland avenues, Fremont, Ohio.
father of Mary Miller Hayes as collat- of the Hayes Museum’ 9 a.m.-5 p.m. The facility is affiliated with the Ohio
eral for a cash loan – promising to return Tuesday-Saturday or noon-5 p.m. Sun- Historical Society.
to claim his work but never doing so. day and federal holidays. Admission is Check the Hayes Presidential Center
Like any treasure trove, oddities $7.50/adult, $6.50/seniors age 60+, $3/ website www.rbhayes.org for a com-
have their place as well. Among those children ages 6-10. plete list of year-round special events or
included in the exhibit are a woman’s The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential call 419-332-2081 or 800-998-PRES.
purse made from an armadillo, a walrus
tusk meticulously carved into a crib-
bage board, and what at first appears
to be some sort of torture device, but in
actuality was used to remove the top of
Take a "Wild"
WINTER SAFARI
Courtesy ‘The Wilds’
The Wilds in Cumberland,
Ohio is one of the largest and most
innovative wildlife conservation
centers in the world. Located on
nearly 10,000 acres in southeast
Ohio, it is home to rare and en-
dangered species from around the
world living in natural, open-range
habitat, as well as home to hun-
dreds of indigenous species. In ad-
dition to innovative, in-depth sci-
ence and education programs, the
Wilds offers guided experiences.
The winter is a wonderful time
to see and experience the Wilds!
Because the Wilds is still “at work”
between general visitor seasons,
they have created exclusive Winter
Safari Tours for you and your fam-
ily to enjoy. See and learn about
what takes place through March at
the Wilds. These special tours take
place on select Saturdays, and res-
ervations are required.
Your Winter Safari Tour begins
with a light lunch prepared by the
Wilds’ professional chef at the
Overlook Cafe. During lunch, en-
joy a short conservation program
presented by an experienced pro-
gram staff member.
After lunch, board a heated Sa-
fari Transport for a guided safari
tour experience through the winter
landscape. View large groups of
animals in their beautiful winter
coats, such as the Sichuan takin,
Pere David’s deer, Przewalski’s
wild horse, American bison, and
many more, as they roam in the
open pasture.
The tour also includes an ex-
clusive stop at the Rhino Manage-
ment Center where you can get
up-close and personal with south-
ern white rhinos and greater one-
horned Asian rhinos in their winter
quarters. Other destinations may
include the Mid-Sized Carnivore
Conservation Center or the Giraffe
Barn.
WINTER SAFARI GOES
TO THE BIRDS
January 29, 2011
Learn about raptors – birds of
prey like hawks, eagles, kestrels
and owls – during this program de-
signed to help sharpen your birding
skills. Activities begin with a live
bird presentation by the Colum-
bus Zoo & Aquarium. Participants
will see native and non-native rap-
tors up close and learn about their
distinguishing features and behav-
iors. After the raptor presentation,
enjoy a Winter Safari. This special
program is offered at no additional
cost and begins at 10:30 a.m.
Phone Reservations: Contact
the Wilds’ Reservations Coordina-
tor at 740-638-5030 ext. 2286 or
reservations@thewilds.org.
Sled dog racing in OHIO?
Newbury, Ohio is home to the only sled dog race in Ohio
Most of us have heard of
the most famous sled dog race
in the world “The Iditarod” in
Alaska. It is heard to be hailed
as the ‘Last Great Race”. But,
for those of us in the midwest,
we rarely get the opportunity to
watch a dog sled race.
Punderson Classic Dog
Race in Newbury, Ohio is a
great place for us to take ad-
vantage of the opportunity to
see a race right here in Ohio.
The dogs are trained for years
for these races and the excite-
ment of the dogs and driver
fill the air as the racetime ap-
proaches.
Here are a few tips for
novice sled race spectators.
1. Find races that you can
attend by visiting the website
of the International Sled Dog
Racing Association.
2. Spend time near the start-
ing line before the races start.
You can see the dogs up close
and meet their owners.
3. Volunteer to be a sled
holder or dog handler. Since the
dogs are excited for the race, it
is often hard to contain them in
the chute. Sled holders keep a
foot on the runner, while dog
handlers grab a collar. When
the race begins, the volunteers
step out of the way allowing
the dogs to burst ahead.
4. Watch the dogs explode
from the start line, anxious to
race. Some consider this the
highlight of the race.
5. Gather at viewing points
January 2011 • GOOD TIMES – 7
along the race to cheer on the
drivers and their teams. Roads
that cross the trail are popular
places to watch them go by.
6. Wait at the finish line to
see teams make the final push
for a big finish.
7. Follow the greatest of all
dog sled races, the 1,150 mile
Iditarod. Even if you can’t
make it to Alaska to watch, you
can stay informed by visiting
the Iditarod’s official website.
The Punderson Classic
Sled Dog Race is scheduled
for SATURDAY, JANU-
ARY 8, 2011 @ 10:00 AM
and SUNDAY, JANUARY 9,
2011 @ 10:00 AM. (Alternate
dates Feb 26 & 27). The race
will be held at Punderson State
Park, Rt 87 in Newbury, OH.
LOCATION - Golf Course
(Parking will be free and open
to the public) Spectator view-
ing free from multiple places
on the the course.
Snacks - available in golf
pro shop and sports chalet.
The race takes place at
Punderson State Park in New-
bury Township. It attracts rac-
es from all over the midwest
and east including Pennsylva-
nia, Virginia, Michigan, Wis-
consin, New York .
The competition is the only
snow dog sled race in the state.
Included in the competition is a
six-dog race, a four dog course
race and a two dog course race.
The fastest times are rewarded
with prize money, plaques and
a jacket.
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Johnston THEME: 2010 IN REVIEW

Travel
EXPECT THE MOST WHEN
YOU TRAVEL WITH THE BEST

2011 Schedule
•Sat., Jan. 22 - “NORTH AMERICAN
INTERNATIONAL AUTO SHOW” -
Detroit, MI - Includes round trip transportation and admission.

•Fri., Feb. 11 - GREAT BIG HOME

& GARDEN EXPO -
IX Center in Cleveland

•Thurs., Feb. 17 - “NANA’S

NAUGHTY KNICKERS” - Meal includ-
ed - LaComedia, Springboro, Ohio – Bridget
& Grandma are moving in together. Will
Bridget be able to handle all the excitement that Grandma has been doing?
Come with us and find out.

•Wed., March 30 - “#1 HITS OF THE 60’s” - Meal included -

Eastlake, Ohio - You’ll see a fast-paced, high-energy show from Branson, MO,
that captures the heart and soul of this era through a colorful tapestry of music
and dance.

•Thurs., April 7 - ‘WHISTLING GOOD TIME IN THE CAPITAL

CITY’ - Columbus, OH - Visit the only metal whistle factory in the United States.
Eat lunch at Schmidt in German Village. Have other stops before leaving.
ACROSS
•Tues. April 12 - “CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES II - A 1. It comes from the past?
6. Like one of the Testaments
SECOND HELPING” - Stranahan Theater - Toledo, Ohio - A second help- 9. *Lady Gaga - most charitable
ing of the musical comedy “Church Basement Ladies”. Be prepared to laugh! ____ of 2010
Meal included 13. Cooler clime conifer
14. Actress Thompson
•Wed., Apr. 20 - “International Tour of Cleveland” - A local step- 15. Garlic mayo
on guide will lead us on this special international & historic tour of Cleveland 16. *”The Hurt Locker” won this
that will combine culture, food, history to give everyone a unique view of the rich 17. Romanian monetary unit
18. Three goddesses of destiny
tapestry of culture & heritage that makes Cleveland. 19. *It broke out in Haiti
21. *2010’s best actress?
•Tues.-Wed., April 26-27 - 23. Object of fairytale princess
“MYSTERY TRIP” - Everyone will enjoy test
this special trip. Not a casino. Includes one 24. Capital of Norway
night lodging & 3 meals. 25. Ad ___
28. Bypass
•Sat., April 30 - ‘THE OLD ROAD 30. Plane road
35. Verbal test
DINNER TRAIN” - Blissfield, MI - This 37. Long narrative poem
train offers entertainment & fine dining on 39. Impart knowledge to
Michigan’s only 5-star rated dinner train. During the 3 hour round trip diners are 40. Cosine’s buddy
served a 5-course meal while the train becomes a rolling crime scene. 41. Inhabitants of Denmark
57. *Location of air travel-
disrupting volcano
61. *Infamous secret spiller
65. Ecclesiastic council
66. Goes with “aah”
68. Scandinavian gnome
69. Everyone but clergy
70. Biography
71. Hollywood’s legendary
swashbuckler
72. Odds and ____
73. Boundary Waters entry
point
74. One _____ what he sows
DOWN
1. Eastern ____
2. Eye hair
3. To be played with a bow
4. Sell illegally, as in tickets
5. “______ a crowd”
6. Used in India for writing
paper
7. *Pitcher who led Rangers to
24. Movie review, e.g.
25. Popular perennial garden
plant
26. Belted starman
27. Ann Patchett’s novel “Bel
_____”
29. *A revolutionary device?
31. Intersecting nerves or
vessels
32. Easternmost state
33. Thespian
34. *Home to trapped miners
36. Expression of contempt or
scorn
38. Text messenger
42. Toboggans
45. Unwellness
49. *Fashion-conscious charac-
ter from “Toy Story 3”
51. Wrongful dispossession
54. Sun-dried brick
56. Pavlova’s rail
57. Just one of British Isles
58. Bluish green

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43. ----caca, South American first World Series 59. Children’s author ____
lake 8. Smears Blyton
44. Native American pole 9. Upper layer of earth’s crust 60. A bunch
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48. Heavy windbreaker
50. Margarine
52. Old fashioned “before”
12657 C.R. 8, Findlay, OH 45840-9268 53. “____ on Me”
55. Rub-a-dub-___
11. *This Baldwin co-hosted
2010 Oscar Awards
12. Strategic board game
15. Drifting
20. Gathered leaves
22. Preceding month
62. Novelist Roberts
63. Lump of stuff
64. Building extensions
67. *Spilled in the Gulf
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 Looking to 2011: What’s your investment strategy
Most economists Investment risk investor to do? For those not will-
agree that the threat of Indeed, it is ing to venture back into stocks just
a so-called double-dip possible to lose yet, it may make sense to dial up
recession has passed, money by keep- their risk tolerance beyond low-
but there are still serious ing your money yielding Treasuries and into bonds
concerns facing the U.S. in the stock mar- that offer higher yields. The search
economy in 2011. It’s a ket. But it’s also for yield doesn’t have to be a giant
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In the Same Boat

Truly important discoveries

I recently read an article about the great- one knows is there until it decides it’s been ig-
est discoveries of 2010. The list highlights nored long enough.
several new species of fish, including one 2.) When attempting to go white water raft-
with hands that walks on the ocean floor, an ing, never choose a river guide company named
Australian lizard (specifically the yellow- Rafting Is Perfect, as their company acronym is
bellied three-toed Skink) that is foregoing its an ominous sign that should be heeded.
traditional egg-laying nature in favor of the 3.) It is irrational to think I can ward off a
live birth method, a bat that looks like Yoda bear with a stick I grabbed along the hiking trail
and hundreds of ancient geometric dirt forms in the Smoky Mountains. Enough said.
that were previously hidden deep beneath the 4.) Those new plastic liners for Slow Cook-
shelter of the Amazon rain forest. ers are a true gift from heaven.
While I do profess a slight degree of cu- 5.) There is a direct correlation between the
riosity about the dirt forms (what ancient level of gas in my gas tank and the timing of the
culture built them and did the ancient culture price increases at the pump.
women complain when the ancient culture 6.) When a college student demands to be
men inevitably tracked some of that dirt into independent and insists he doesn’t want my
their ancient culture dwelling??), I can say help, it doesn’t include categories such as laun-
that my life has not radically changed now By Mary Beth dry, assistance when his debit card malfunc-
that I know there is a Yoda-impersonating bat tions and funds for car repairs. into my house and find their way to my bread drawer.
flying overhead somewhere, or that the ocean
Weisenburger 7.) When faced with a decision whether or 10.) My husband does not do laundry the way I prefer
floor is literally crawling with fish. I have a few words of not to spend $1,600 on a family dog for emergency surgery, to do laundry. But I will never complain about him helping
wisdom I could share with the anti-egg-laying Skink who I will — without a moment’s hesitation — fork over the around the house.
thinks live birth will be a walk in the park, but aside from cash. As my friend Darlene says: it’s only money; you can Unless he tracks in dirt.
that I’m unaffected by these so-called great discoveries. make more.
In my little corner of the world, there are much great- 8.) GPS’s are a wonderful invention (though not as won- Mary Beth Weisenburger is excited to see what impor-
er discoveries to be heralded. For instance, over the past derful as Slow Cooker Liners); however they are not to be tant discoveries are waiting for her in 2011. Find out more,
twelve months around my house, the following random, yet relied upon when traveling the new Route 24. read stories from her book or schedule her for a fun presen-
critically important realizations have surfaced: 9.) Despite multiple efforts to foam, stuff, cover and tation to your group at www.marybethw.com.
1.) A Gallbladder is a useless, non-vital organ that no block all possible exterior openings, mice still somehow get

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AREA EVENTS
Niswonger Performance
Arts Center, Van Wert, Ohio
•Popovich Comedy Pet Theatre
January 30, 2011 - 3:00 p.m.
This is a one of a kind, family-
oriented blend of physical comedy,
juggling, acrobatics and balancing
skills of internationally acclaimed
award winner Gregory Popovich.
This amazing performer showcas-
es the extraordinary talents of his
performing pets, which have been
rescued from 26 animal shelters
across the country. This is a great
family show that should not be
missed!!
Lima Civic Center, Lima
•Lima Bride
January 9th 12:00-5:00 PM
Getting married? Stop by the
Exhibit Hall to check out this mag-
ical expo. Show time: 12:00PM-
5:00PM Style Shows: 1:00PM &
3:00PM
•Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Breakfast
January 17 at 8:00 AM
“The Inevitable Change of
America” with speaker Charlene
Truitt Nelson, Great Lakes Re-
gional Director. Tickets are avail-
able for $10. For more info: 419-
999-2911.
•Forever Plaid
January 20
A musical comedy. Personify-
ing the clean-cut genre 1950s “guy
groups” are the Plaids. This sing-
ing quartet of high-school chums’
dreams of recording an album
ended in death in a collision with
a bus filled with Catholic school-
girls on their way to see the Beat-
les’ American debut. Some of the
songs they sing during the course
of the musical include: “Three
Coins in the Fountain”, “Undecid-
THINKING ABOUT A VACATION?
The American Automobile
Club is holding an AAA Great
Vacations Expo in Columbus on
January 21-23 at the Columbus,
Ohio Veterans Memorial.
At the expo:
•Find exclusive show savings
•Plan & book your dream va-
cation
•Shop for customized travel
packages
•Talk one–on–one with desti-
nation experts
“Forever Plaid” at the Lima Civic Center on January 20.
ed”, “Moments to Remember” and
much more”
Wassenberg Art Center
Van Wert, Ohio
•Creative Drawing
Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31,
10 a.m. to noon
Class fee: $45 for members,
$55 for non-members Improve
your drawing skills using different
media in a new variety of ways!
Preregistration and prepayment
are required. 10 a.m. to noon. $45
members, $55 non-members
•Exhibit: The Art of Fiber
1/16/2011 To 2/25/2011
Homemade quilts from local
collections, and rugs by local rug
hooking artists. 1-5 p.m. Tuesday
through Sunday (closed Mondays)
Free
•Stained Glass Boxes
Saturday, January 22, 10 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
•Discover quick, easy & af-
fordable getaways
Exhibitors from all over
North America will be there to
provide you with information
on great trips by rail, boat, land
or air.
You can learn about sport-
ing events, great outdoors ad-
ventures or find a place to be
treated like royalty.
Samantha Brown from the
“Travel Channel” will also be at
Class fee: $35 for members,
$45 for non-members
Whether you have glass cutting
experience or not, come join the
fun and make a beautiful stained
glass box.
Van Wert Civic Theatre
Van Wert, Ohio
•The Full Monty
January 27, 28, 29, 30, Feb. 2, 3,
4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeing how much their wives
enjoy watching male strippers dur-
ing their Girls’ Night Out, unem-
ployed steelworkers in Buffalo,
NY come up with a bold way to
make some quick cash. In the
process they find renewed self-es-
teem, the importance of friendship
and the ability to have fun.
Art Space Lima
•Annual Juried Exhibition
January 7 - February 19, 2011
the Expo on Sunday, January 23.
There will also be opportuni-
ties to sign up for vacation give-
aways!.
Check out this years expo
and start planning your getaway
now! More information can be
found by contacting your local
AAA club or online at www.
aaagreatvacations.com
Tickets: $9 adults, $6 for AAA
members.
Children 16 and under free.
Mercer County Events
• Watercolor Exhibit
January 15
Art from the Heart, an exhibit
featuring works by Jackson Cen-
ter, Ohio, watercolor artist Bar-
bara Sailor, will be on display at
Arts Place, Collective Center in St.
Marys, Ohio from Jan. 15 through
Feb. 26, 2011. The Collective Cen-
ter is located at 138 East Spring
Street. Admission to the gallery is
free and open to the public.
Gallery hours: Monday through
Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
•Bluegrass in the Cornfields
January 8, 13. 27
Famous Old Time Music,
20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, OH
45895 Showtime: 4pm. Admis-
sion: $10www.fotmc.com.
•Lockkeeper’s
Winter Canal Hike
January 9
Hike on the Miami and Erie
Canal Towpath Trail between the
Kuenning – Dicke Park at Lock
Two and Minster on Sunday, Janu-
ary 9, 2011.
Registration and Start Time:
1-3 PM
The Lockkeeper’s Winter Ca-
nal Hike Routes:
Start and end at The Miami and
Erie Canal Visitors’ Center, The
Lockkeeper’s House in New Bre-
men. A round trip to either Minster
or the Kuenning – Dicke Park and
back to New Bremen is about 5K.
Starting in Minster or the Kue-
nning –Dicke Park, hike the Tow-
January 2011• GOOD TIMES – 11
path Trail to New Bremen and then
return to your starting point.
•Radio Control Model
Swap Meet - January 9th, 2011.
The Celina Flying Sportsmen
RC Club will be holding a radio
control swap meet in the Celina
High School Gymnasium from
8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Admission
is $3.00, with women and children
under 10 admitted free. Flying
of small indoor models will take
place following the show.
•Death in the Water
Comedy Murder Mystery
Show
Sat Jan 15th & 16th at Celina
Eagles
Social hours starts at 5:00pm
Dinner at 6:00pm show to follow.
Show includes dinner tickets
$20.00 each cash bar
Sunday doors open at 1:00pm
show is at 2:00pm tickets are
$10.00 lemonade and drinks avail-
able for purchase. 419-586-1999
Appalachian Opry
•January 22
Famous Old Time Music,
20322 US 33, Wapakoneta, OH
45895 The Appalachian Opry is
our answer to Hee Haw and the
Grand Ole Opry. Bluegrass, old
country music, comedy, and fun.
Showtime 7pm; admission $10.
www.fotmc.com.
•The Water Coolers
Comedy Troupe
January 23
Dickie Auditorium in New Bre-
men at 4:00pm $15.00 adults $12.00
students. www.lockone.org
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