SEPTEMBER 2010

GOOD TIMES FREE

OLD WEST FESTIVAL

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Contents
4....THOSE WERE THE DAYS...
Birthday Trivia
Guess who’s turning another year older?
1. I was born on September 14, 1944 in Rockville
Centre, New York . I am best known for appearances
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on variety shows, such as The Perry Como Show, The
BAD FADS Dean Martin Show and on Bob Hope’s USO tour. I am Nancy Spencer, Editor
a dancer and singer, and am sometimes compared to A monthly publication for
5....REMEMBER WHEN...1990 Marilyn Monroe. Who am I? Allen, Auglaize, Putnam,
Logan, Mercer and Van Wert Counties.
6...Darke County hosts PRAIRIE DAYS 2. I was born September 16, 1955 in Danville, Illinois. For editorial information:
I am a former Major League Baseball player who spent Nancy Spencer: 1-800-589-6950 Ext. 134
my entire career with the Milwaukee Brewers (1974- Email - nspencer@delphosherald.com
8....OLD WEST FESTIVAL... 1993). In 1999, I was elected to the Baseball Hall of
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10...IN THE SAME BOAT... Soprano in the HBO TV series ‘The Sopranos’. Who
14 Years and counting am I? A DELPHOS HERALD
4. I was born on September 21, 1959 in St. Clair Shores,
PUBLICATION
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television and voice actor, and television host. I am best
12...CROSSWORD FUN: TEEN IDOLS known for playing Joey Gladstone on the sitcom Full
House. Who Am I?
BOOMER TRIVA Birthday trivia answers
5. I was born September 7, 1950 in Los Angeles, Calif.
13... A REALISTIC PERSPECTIVE OF RISK I am a film and TV actress and comedienne and voice 1. Joey Heatherton 4. Dave Coulier
artist. I was the “sidekick” on the Tracy Ullman show 2. Robin Yount 5. Julie Kavner
and am best known as the voice of Marge Simpson. 3. James J. Gandolfini
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 Those Were The Days
Bad Fads
Streaking, UFO, Communes
STREAKING
In the Spring of 1974, on the sunny col-
lege campuses of Florida and Southern Cali-
fornia, the fad of streaking began.
Some did it to cure boredom, while oth-
ers claimed it was an expression of personal
liberation. Whatever the reasoning, streak-
ing became a part of everyday campus life
and eventually spread to other public are-
nas. Some did it as a political protest.
One young man darted through the state
legislative chamber of Hawaii proclaiming
himself, “the Streaker of the House.” Those
who did it purely for fun tried more creative
methods of streaking. Streakers biked across
campus at the University of South Carolina,
and at the University of Georgia streakers
parachuted out of airplanes.
Although attempts to shock others by
running naked in a public area continued
after that spring, it had become so common
that most took no notice. Soon, streaking,
like most college spring fads, came to end at
the close of the school year.
TOGA PARTYS
In 1978, Newsweek magazine reported
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that hundreds of college campuses were
home to Greek Toga parties and more than
10,000 students at the University of Wiscon-
sin participated in a single Toga party. The
impetus for such frivolity? The 1978 movie
“National Lampoon’s Animal House” star-
ring John Belushi. In the movie, Belushi and
his compatriots engaged in raucous behav-
ior, including fraternity hazing and campus
food fights.
The movie “Animal House” was not the
first time the United States had witnessed
a toga party. In fact, First lady Eleanor
Roosevelt held a toga party to spoof the
loyal followers of the “Caesar”, her husband
President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
By the spring semester of 1979, the toga
craze had diminished and went the way of
the Roman... Greek empire.
UFOS
Just when it seemed that America had
put away its obsession with extraterres-
trial beings, the Roswell Incident occurred.
As the story goes, a UFO crashed into the
desert in New Mexico in 1947. Although a
ranch manager named “Mac” Brazel found
the wreckage,
he did not
report it un-
til days later
when he went
into town.
Before the
United States
Air Force
could respond
and go to the
scene, other local residents investigated the
crash scene. They claimed that the craft was
made of a thin, aluminum foil-like substance
that was pliable and could be wrinkled, but
could not be dented by even the hardest of
blows. They also reported that part of the
structure of the craft included beams of
wood that included strange markings resem-
bling hieroglyphics. After taking the rem-
nants of the crash to Wright Air Force base,
the Air Force declared that the wreckage
was simply a weather balloon with a tin foil
attachment used for radar. Over the years,
conspiracy-theorists have claimed that alien
bodies were discovered in the wreckage and
that Air Force doctors have conducted au-
topsies on the bodies.
In the 1970s, UFO sightings began oc-
curring again, but this time they were not
are not terribly concerned about aliens land-
ing on Earth - as long as they land on some-
one else’s lawn.
COMMUNES
A commune could be characterized as a
living arrangement in which a large group
of people (usually unrelated) came together
in a living arrangement and shared chores,
food, clothing, and often, each other. The
groups would often live together as a family,
pooling their resources and abilities in order
to coexist in peace and harmony.
Often categorized as being a part of the
hippie culture, at one point it was believed
that more than 500 communes existed, hous-
ing over 10,000 people. For the resident of
the commune, everything was peace, love
and harmony. From their more straight-
laced neighbors, the communes represented

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accompanied sightings and stories years be-
fore. Much of this is related to Hollywood
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dangerous hippies who indulged in illegal
drugs, illicit sex and plots against the United
States. As far off as many of the ideas were,
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Remember When... 1990 •Mikhail Gorbachev is
What things cost in 1990: elected •Universal Studios Florida Song of the Year — ‘The
as the first execu- opens to the public. Dance’ by Tony Arata (Per-
Sugar: 99¢ for 5 lbs. tive president of the Soviet •U.S. President George former: Garth Brooks); Sin-
Seedless Grapes: Union. H. W. Bush signs the Ameri- gle of the Year — ‘Friends
59 cents per pound •Twelve paintings, col- cans with Disabilities Act, in Low Places’ by Garth
Average income: $28,960 lectively worth from $100 to designed to protect disabled Brooks
Gal. of Gas: $1.34 Year End $300 million, are stolen from Americans from discrimina-
Dow Jones the Isabella Stewart Gardner tion. TV
Museum in Boston, Massa- •Gulf War: Iraq invades •Debuts: Beverly Hills
Industrial Average: 2633
chusetts by 2 thieves posing Kuwait, eventually leading 90210, Law and Order,
Interest Rates Year End as police officers. This is the to the Gulf War. Wings, Northern Exposure.
Federal Reserve: 10.00% largest art theft in US his- •Cold War: East Germany
tory, and the paintings have and West Germany reunify SPORTS
not been recovered. into a single Germany. •Super Bowl XXIV - San
•Time Warner is formed •Ferdinand Marcos’s wid- •Tim Berners-Lee pub- Francisco 49ers won 55-10
from the merger of Time Inc. ow, Imelda Marcos, goes on lishes a more formal propos- over the Denver Broncos
and Warner Communica- trial for bribery, embezzle- al for the World Wide Web. •The Cincinnati Reds
tions Inc. ment, and racketeering. sweep the Oakland A’s in the
•The trial of Joseph Ha- •In New York City, a fire FILM World Series.
zelwood, former skipper of due to arson at an illegal •Top grossing films: Ghost, •NBA championship: De-
the Exxon Valdez, begins in social club called “Happy Home Alone, Pretty Woman, troit Pistons defeat the Port-
Anchorage, Alaska. Land” kills 87. Dances with Wolves land Trail Blazers
•The USSR agrees to •The Space Shuttle Dis- •Academy Awards: •1990 NCAA Basketball
withdraw all 73,500 troops covery places the Hubble Best Picture: ‘Dances with champs: UNLV over Duke
from Czechoslovakia by Space Telescope into orbit. Wolves’; Best Actor: Jeremy •NCAA Football Cham-
July, 1991. •Food poisoning kills 450 Irons for ‘Reversal of For- pionship: The title was split
•An SR-71 sets a U.S. guests at an engagement par- tune’; Best Actress: ‘Kathy between the Colorado Buf-
transcontinental speed record ty in Uttar Pradesh. Bates’ for Misery. faloes and the Georgia Tech
of 1 hour 8 minutes 17 sec- •The Lower Ohio Valley Yellow Jackets.
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ing. Daphne Parish, a Brit- tornadoes occur in Indiana, by Madonna; ‘Ice, Ice Baby’
ish nurse, is sentenced to 15 eclipsing the previous record by Vanilla Ice.
years’ imprisonment as an of 21 during the Super Out-
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The fall of the Berlin Wall paved the way for German reunification, which was
formally concluded on October 3, 1990.
September 2010 • GOOD TIMES – 5
PRAIRIE DAYS
IN DARKE COUNTY
Held annually the last full costs. Bring your
Prairie Days weekend of September, this event
focuses on the prairie way of life
family to the Prai-
rie and step back in
Dates: in and around 1780-1810 and will time!
feature many crafts, games and Offering a wide
September 25 & 26 trades of the time period. variety of entertain-
Look for the childrens tent: ment, anything from
Apple butter cooking over the Located at the center of it all, the tall-tales being told,
fire; pioneers in and around the Children’s Tent provides an ex- to traveling musi-
Log House; vendors displaying cellent setting for kids of all ages cians, to art shows
their wares; tall-tales being spun; to learn some crafts of the 18th or melodramas can
crafts to make... must be Prai- century! Ranging from tinsmith- be found throughout
rie Days! This is THE event for ing decorations, cornhusk dolls, the weekend.
Darke County Parks. Each year, tussie-mussies and more, there Shawnee Prairie
this Free Family Event brings in is something for everyone to try! Preserve is Darke
3,000 people to Shawnee Prairie Many crafts are free for children County Park’s larg-
Preserve, Greenville, Ohio. and with a select few requesting a est park. It’s name-
small donation to cover material -Shawnee Prairie
Preserve--accurate-
ly describes a park
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FLOORING: Carpet in berbers & plush, ceramic tile, bird observation area, and nature
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construction & replacements. TRIM: Casing, Archeological evidence has
baseboard, crown, chair rail, spindles, hand rails. confirmed that at least a portion of
KITCHEN & BATH: High end vanities, kitchen sinks, Shawnee Prairie Preserve was the
granite counter tops, CURRENT LINES OF site of Prophetstown, this village
KITCHEN CABINET SETS, faucets, jetted bath & was founded by Tecumseh’s broth-
garden tubs, pedestal sinks & toilets. SPECIAL er (called The Prophet) to rally fif-
INTEREST: Decking, marble medallions, recessed teen woodland Indian Nations to
lights, outdoor & ceiling lights, electrical supplies. gather here and demonstrate their
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flooring nailers, air compressors, cordless drill & saw 1795 Treaty of Greene Ville.
kits, miter saws, saw blades.
The Shawnee Praire Preserve
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Sunday, September 12th
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September 2010 • GOOD TIMES – 7
 Day Tripper...
wonderful places to visit just
a short drive away!
Old West
Festival
Strap on your boots and head on
out to a place where scenes out of
a John Wayne western come alive
as the Old West Festival returns to
its permanent site just 15 minutes
from I-275, east of Cincinnati. The
third annual Old West Festival –
running weekends September 11
to October 10 – transports visitors
back in time to a Dodge City Wild
West town circa 1878.
The old west and a good ole’
fashioned gun fight go hand-in-
hand. So, back by popular demand,
four times daily starting at High
Noon, the Big Irons Rangers return
with their gun fight re-enactments.
When the smoke settles and calm
returns to the historic town, the
Rangers will demonstrate trick
shooting. In between shows, they
and other period interpreters will
be walking the grounds to meet
visitors. Oh, don’t forget to come
dressed in your best western garb
as there will be a costume contest
daily at 1:00 sharp.
The town will also be abuzz
Vendors will be on hand to offer a wide variety of crafted items.
8 – GOOD TIMES • September 2010
with period music on several stag-
es. You’ll enjoy the sounds of the
1800’s with Changing Tymes and
Gunpowder Creek, as well as Rai-
son d’Etre, a trio mixing tradition-
al folk songs with acapella swing
tunes and Shaker hymns. Bob
Ford and the Ragamuffins will get
patrons stomping their feet daily.
No doubt you’ll hear something
you can sing along with and they
all might even take a request or
two.
Other performers will be about
town as well. Professor Faris’
Magic show will amaze, bewilder
and astonish you. While enjoying
a beer, sarsaparilla or root beer
at the Long Branch Saloon, folks
will no doubt get a “kick” out of
Madam Gigi’s Outrageous French
Cancan Dancers. Patrons will can
also sit back and enjoy a good old
fashioned melodrama, The Vil-
lain’s Deception.
After whetting your whistle,
venture out into the prairie, where
you can find talented artisans and
The Old West Festival offers a look back to days of ‘ropin’ and brandin’.
period settlers selling their wares.
Or, head into town to the pool and
dance hall, western clothing store,
vintage photo emporium and old-
fashioned candy store.
The Old West Festival’s a
grand time for the youngin’s, too.
At 10:15 a.m. each day, the kiddies
can get sworn in as town deputies.
They will also enjoy old-time pup-
pet shows, storytelling and sing-a-
longs. The youngsters can also
participate in games, pan for gold,
take a ride on the train, ride horses
or ponies and cross the frontier in
a covered wagon.
New to this year’s festival will
be a riding area featuring rodeo
drill team shows by The Ohio Top
Hands, The Renegade Cowgirls
and Buckeye Cowgirls. These tal-
ented cowgirls and their trained
steeds will set the area ablaze and
energize the crowd as they per-
form unique routines set to music.
THEME WEEKENDS
Their sure is more to the Amer-
ican West than just Dodge City
1878. The periods leading up to
the days of the Cowboy Capital,
such as the Civil War and the days
of the Frontier and war of 1812
were important in shaping the
1870’s. Native American culture
and history are intertwined in the
fabric of the old west. Baseball
was born in Cincinnati in 1869.
And the imagination that created
so many dime novels is alive and
well in Steampunk. So we invite
you to our “Theme Weekends”!
Theme: Civil War
September 11-12
During the American Civil War,
the State of Ohio played a key role
in providing troops, military of-
ficers, and supplies to the Union
army. Camp life during the Civil
War was very primitive. Hous-
ing was mostly of tents, with log
insulation used in winter months.
Meals were cooked outside on an
open fire. The 70th and 35th Ohio
Infantries will be setting up camp
to demonstrate the life and times
of the civil war. See for yourself
what it was like to be a soldier
during the Civil War.
Civil War Reenactors can join
us for free! Come in full uniform
and sign up prior to the weekend
by emailing info@oldwestfestival.
We will keep a roster of folks join-
ing us for free admission. Civil
War Reenactors can join the 70th
Ohio Encampment, the 35th Ohio
Encampment or form their own.
Theme: Steam Punk
September 18-19
Steampunk is an imaginary
19th Century, that features brass
and copper clockwork and steam
powered inventions that go far
beyond 1800’s technology. Steam
powered mechanical wonders,
optimistic gear driven comput-
ers, dirigibles, clockwork firsts,
and the like. (But don’t forget the
goggles.)
The year is 1878. The rail-
road runs to the new boom town
of Dodge City. Dodge has opened
up the West, and the West needs
inventors! Men and women of
courage and science are desper-
ately needed to help tame this mad
wilderness and bring the benefits
of modern technology to this rest-
less new land. Are YOU the one
for the job?
• Costume contest

•Inventor’s contest -
bring your best invention!
• Dancing
•$1 off admission for
dressing in your best Steam-
punk fashions!
Theme: Frontier Weekend
September 25-26
The Indiana Rangers
were a mounted militia
formed by the Governor of
the Indiana Territory, WIl-
liam Henry Harrison, in
1807 and operated in the
early part of the 19th cen-
tury to defend settlers in In-
diana Territory from attacks
by Native Americans.
The rangers were present
at the Battle of Tippecanoe,
and served as auxiliaries to
the army during the War of
1812. At the peak of their
activities they numbered
over 400 men. All Rang-
ers were paid $1 per day,
and were required to supply
their own horse, ammuni-
tion, tomahawk, a large and
small knife, and a leather
belt. The Indiana Territorial
Mounted Rangers, a reenact-
ing group based out of Ohio
and Indiana that portrays the
lifestyle of a mounted mi-
litia unit during the period
immediately before and dur-
ing the War of 1812 will be
on hand. Reenactors dem-
onstrate living conditions,
horsemanship and weapons
work as well as explain the
history of what was a very
important period in what
had once been the North-
west Territory.
Other groups that do re-
enacting of the Old North-
west Territory or War of
1812 eras are welcome to
join in the fun. Come in pe-
riod attire and sign up prior
to the weekend by emailing
info@oldwestfestival. We
will keep a roster of folks
joining us for free admis-
sion.
Theme: Native American
October 2-3
Intertwined in the fabric
of the American old west is
the Native American culture.
Join us on October 2nd and
3rd ,as we will present to our
patrons a Native American
Drum Group and dancing.
The White Oak Singers is a
Native American Pow-Wow
Style Drum Group. Mike
Amiot has been the Drum-
Keeper for over 14 years.
White Oak Singers have
traveled as far as Six Na-
tions Canada to Cherokee
North Carolina. The White
Oak Singers consists of 3
generations of family and
friends. Their heritage is a
mix of Shawnee, Cherokee
and Blackfoot.
The Old West Festival runs Saturdays
and Sundays, September 11 to October
10 from 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The Fes-
tival is located at 1449 Greenbush Cobb
Rd between Mt. Orab and Williamsburg,
Ohio just off St. Rt. 32.
For more information, please visit www.
oldwestfestival.com or call 1-866-WEST-
FES (1-866-937-8337). Old West Festival
is also on Twitter and Facebook.
Theme:
1869 Cincinnati Red
Stockings Cost is $10 general admission; $6 for
Cincinnati Buckeyes children ages 6 to 12; and children under
Norwood Highlanders 5 are free. Parking is FREE.
America’s Pastime
October 9-10
In 1869, the Cincinnati
Base Ball Club, led by Hall
Of Famer Harry Wright,
shocked the sporting world
by becoming the first openly
all-professional base ball
nine. Dressed in knicker-
bockers with flashy crimson
hosiery, the team became
known as the Cincinnati Red
t
s
IN THE
Stockings.
o ’S Diner
50
The team barnstormed
L
the nation coast-to-coast,
challenging - and defeating -
every base ball club it played
that year. With their amaz-
ing 57-0 record in 1869, the
Red Stockings introduced And
Gasoline Alley Museum
America to the new game of
base ball.
Come join us at The Old
West Festival to see The Enjoy food just like your mom and grandma used to make
Cincinnati Red Stockings
take on their rivals The Nor- while listening to the sounds of the ‘50s on the jukebox.
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 In the Same Boat

Johnston 14 years &

Travel counting
EXPECT THE MOST WHEN If any of you out
YOU TRAVEL WITH THE BEST there happen to be
around me 14 years

2010 Schedule from now, please

watch out for me
as I am headed for
certain disaster.
•Sat., Sept. 11 - “YANKEE PEDDLER” - Let me explain.
Canal Fulton, OH – Visit a fabulous arts & crafts show plus an A while back I
excellent dinner at the Das Dutch kitchen near Dalton - $79 found myself in
Portland Oregon
(a rare occurrence)
•Sept. 15 - “MYSTERY TRIP” - Where getting a manicure
are we going - several different stops, By Mary Beth (an even rarer oc-
with a terrific lumch. Does have some Weisenburger currence). I was
strenuous walking involved. - $84.00 being attended to
by a nice older woman named Janice who
didn’t once make fun of my short, chipped,
•Thur., Sept. 23 - “THE person-who-gardens-without-gloves finger-
LETTERMAN” - Eastlake, OH - enjoy nails. The controversy occurred when she
a family style meal before watching was massaging lotion into my hands and
The Letterman entertain us live. - then turned my left hand over to study my
$89.00 palm.
“Oh!” she proclaimed. “You are verrrryy
lucky!” She triumphantly pointed at a crease
•Wed., Sept. 29 - “KITCHEN AID” - in my palm. “This is your luck line! It’s ver-
Greenville, OH - Visit the Kitchen Aid plant & store, plus other rrrry long!”
stops in area. Meal included. $95.00 Now, I had just gotten on a plane a few
hours before, where my luggage was de-
• Sat., Oct. 2 - “OHIO clared too heavy for the beefy airline dudes
to haul around, so I had to hastily open up
RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL”- my suitcase and randomly grab things to
Harveysburg, OH stuff into my carry-on. I tried to ignore the
angry mob lining up behind me as I put the
•Tues., Oct. 5-9 - “SOUTHERN bag on the scales again — still too heavy.
WISCONSIN” - House on the One more round of grabbing and stuffing
Rock plus much more and sweating and the bag finally made the
weight regulations by half an ounce. When I
picked up that same suitcase in the baggage
claim after the flight, the zipper had myste-
riously broken (thanks, beefy airline dudes)
and I had to haul that unwieldy mess to the
•Tues., Oct. 14 - “AMBER hotel where I bought dental floss, packing
RAYS OF AUTUMN”- tape and a belt to keep the suitcase lid se-
cured until I could purchase a new one.
Mansfield area I was not feeling very lucky at the mo-
ment.
•Sat.-Sun. Oct. 30-31 Still, the manicurist went on to tell me via
“RENFRO VALLEY” - 3
shows including Charlie Pride & Kentucky Horse Park
When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so
Call 419-423-9160 ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man
For a detailed itinerary on any of these tours or a complete schedule. around. But when I got to be twenty-one,
JOHNSTON TRAVEL
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I was astonished at how much he had learned
in seven years.
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10 – GOOD TIMES • September 2010
the mysterious markings on my palm that I
had two children and she correctly guessed
their sex. She was right about my age, and
she was dead-on about my occupation. I
started to pay attention. Then she got very
quiet, turned my palm over, and began fil-
ing my nails. I didn’t like this turn of events.
Clearly something embedded in my hand
had spooked her. And that spooked me.
“What??” I implored. “What did you
see??”
She sighed and reluctantly told me that in
14 years, when I am the ripe old age of 59, I
would be in a bad accident of some kind.
“Good news is — you live,” she said
matter-of-factly. “But, you need to be ver-
rrrrry careful.”
We spent the rest of the manicure ap-
pointment in complete silence and she re-
fused to make eye contact with me. I’m not
sure, but I’m thinking she was making up
the part about me living.
Well I don’t take much stock in what
someone thinks they can tell from the crazy
markings on my palm, and I don’t know how
you can be verrrrry lucky and verrrrrry un-
fortunate at the same time. But just in case,
don’t be surprised if 14 years from now you
see me with a protective bodyguard by my
side.
Maybe a beefy airline dude.
Mary Beth Weisenburger made it safely
home from Portland and feels very lucky.
Read about her book and check out her en-
tertaining group presentations at www.ma-
rybethw.com.
Pet Resorts
Baby Boomers are finding themselves with empty nests. The children
are off to college, married and on to live outside of home, sweet home.
Pets many times become the new “adopted” children of the household
and become an important member of the family.
So what happens when you can’t take your pet with you when you
travel? More and more ‘pet resorts’ are popping up all over the country to
make sure our beloved pets are cared for in a very special way.
The more elite of these facilities are animal care facilities that pro-
vides a resort-style vacation for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, snakes and
other exotics by combining homelike amenities with recreational activ-
ity, soothing music and even a pet massage area. They boast of private
hiking trails, swimming, climate-controlled naps on luxury sheets, pet
treadmills and personal trainers. And there are some that will even offer
room service and cuddle time for your pooch.
Perhaps the most notable dog care advancement is that some pet re-
sorts are turning to technology to keep their clients’ concerns at bay. At
Barkington Inn (www.Barkington.com), a pet resort near Houston, pet
owners who book a suite for their pooch can keep an eye on them 24/7.
A camera is installed in each suite and broadcasts of your pet’s activities
are accessible to you through the Barkington web site. “It’s very popular.
It’s one of our main points of attention,” says kennel manager Roberto
De Echavarri.
In Manhattan, a luxury suite at the Ritzy Canine is comparable to a
human hotel stay in another state, weighing in at $175 per night. Room
service is available for $9, and the meals change daily - chicken, turkey,
or sirloin mixed with vegetables, rice, and broth all mixed and perfectly
heated. A licensed pet masseuse is also on call. A ride to and from the
resort inside their custom-made pet limo costs $16 within city limits.
When it comes to choosing a spot for man’s best friends get-a-way,
check out one of these pet pamper resorts for an experience which will
certainly make even the owners a little jealous.

“The Barkley”, a pet resort

in Cleveland offers these luxury
suites with the following :
•Glass privacy doors for the
ultimate comfort and relaxation
•Luxury bedding upgrades
•Window and pool views

•Individual climate
and lighting control
•In-suite television
entertainment

Downtown
Sponsors: Ameriprise Financial, C & G Distributors, Delphos Ace Hardware, Delphos Herald,
•Bedtime biscuits and Delphos Recreation Center, First Federal Bank, Grothouse Plumbing & Heating, I & K Distributors,
nightly tuck-in
Delphos
Lima Memorial Hospital, Maverick Media, Meijer, Pitsenbarger’s & Bell Auto Supply, RTH Processing, Raabe Ford,
tummy rubs Schwinnen Electric, Sign Pro Imaging, Superior Federal Credit Union, The Union Bank
or a relaxing massage.

September 2010 • GOOD TIMES – 11

 CROSSWORD FUN: THEME: TEEN IDOLS ACROSS 53. Chowder ingredient 20. Maker of radio-controlled toys
1. Place or position 55. *Frank Sinatra’s Pack 22. Pester or annoy
6. Follows Nov. 57. *Frankie Avalon’s co-star 24. Either end of the yard on a sail boat
9. Concerning those not members of clergy 61. *He played a Partridge 25. Cooler clime conifer
13. *”The Who’s” 1969 album 65. Queen’s headdress 26. It’s found on many churches
14. Victorian period, e.g. 66. *He also starred in “Rebel Without a 27. Interior designer’s field
15. Like a teddy bear Cause” 29. Small stream
16. Men in advertising 68. Lowest Hindu caste 31. Archaic for “temple”
17. Bow shape 69. Pertaining to osmium 32. Plant life
18. Between Pisces and Taurus 70. Be in debt 33. *a.k.a. “The King”
19. *”NSYNC,” e.g. 71. Girder with “I” cross section 34. House pest
21. Alongside each other 72. Dignified manner 36. *1950s rebel
23. Mon cher ___ 73. Church seat 38. Bingo-like game
24. Belonging to you 74. Cardinal compass points at 90 degrees 42. Nigerian monetary unit
25. *Many young fans were shocked when 45. ___ ___ Toe
The Beatles did it DOWN 49. It stands for “altitude”
28. Edible pod 1. Its target is sometimes the back 51. Famous collie
30. Responsible for lighting on movie set 2. List of chores 54. “The Tortoise and the Hare” author
35. Caricatured 3. *Nominated for “Happy Days,” Henry 56. Japanese sabre guard
37. *”Growing Pains” idol Winkler didn’t win this 57. A-bomb particle
39. Hiya or howdy 4. Single-cell protozoan 58. Inconclusive
40. “The Vampire Chronicles” author 5. Electrical current generator 59. *Landon, Jackson and J. Fox all had the
41. Like days gone by 6. Some were wanted this way in old West same one
43. More luminous star 7. To do what is human? 60. *She starred as Joanie who loved
44. One from Croatia 8. Chocolate tree Chachi
46. Legendary actress Turner 9. Angler’s decoy 61. Ball of yarn
47. “Cream” guitarist 10. “Summertime” of Porgy and Bess, e.g. 62. The 15th of March, May, July or October
48. Painful consequence of heavy lifting 11. Wraths 63. Curse substitute
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A realistic perspective on risk
How much risk are you you define your own views asset classes is another.
as an investor willing to ac- about investment risk: Products (such as vari-
cept? This is one of the most •Set proper expecta- able annuities) that allow
important factors that can tions. It’s important to ac- you to continue to par-
affect the way you struc- cept that stock investments ticipate in the market’s
ture your portfolio and your will be subject to periodic growth potential while
overall financial plan. Yet it volatility. The reward po- locking in gains are also
is also one of the most dif- tential of investing in future worth considering.
ficult to quantify. There is growth of global businesses Remember other risks
no universally accepted way remains strong, but the path While the risk of los-
of accurately measuring an to wealth is not always ing money in an invest-
investor’s risk tolerance. A smooth. Prepare yourself ment is always foremost are currently at historically low levels, this
number of factors come into for the fact that it will get in your mind, don’t overlook other potential risk may be more significant today.
play, including the invest- bumpy along the way. risks. Among them: Managing risk in an effective way will
ment and economic environ- •Try to maintain a •Purchasing power risk – inflation is play a role in determining your ultimate in-
ment you are dealing with at By JoAn Smith, CFP consistent investment always a factor. Simply stated, your money vestment success. It is an issue to take seri-
the moment. behavior. Take an objec- won’t be worth as much in the future as it ously and to deal with honestly.
For example, consider how you might tive view of your investment goals. Com- is today. It is important to own investments
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el of risk tolerance during the record bull much fluctuation you are willing to accept pace with inflation, and hopefully grow The Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500® index), an unmanaged
market of the 1990s. Given that the market with your portfolio. Invest accordingly and faster than the cost of living. index of common stocks, is frequently used as a general measure of market
performance. The index reflects reinvestment of all distribution and changes
rarely experienced an extended down peri- stick with that strategy. Don’t let short-term •Opportunity risk – missing out on in market prices, but excludes brokerage commissions or other fees. It is not
possible to invest directly in an index.
od during that decade, many investors were swings and day-to-day headlines sway your potential profits in a specific investment by Diversification helps you spread risk throughout your portfolio, so invest-
ments that do poorly may be balanced by others that do relatively better. Di-
comfortable implementing an investment long-range resolve as an investor. choosing to have your money in a “safe” versification and dollar-cost averaging do not assure a profit and do not protect
against loss in declining markets.
strategy that was quite aggressive. They •Recognize that time is one of the big- place or being unable to access money for a Variable annuities are insurance products that are complex long-term in-
vestment vehicles that are subject to market risk, including potential loss of
were convinced there was little chance that gest determinants of risk tolerance. In- period of time in order to put it to work in a principal invested.
There are risks associated with fixed income investments, including credit
the stock market would suffer a significant vestors with a decade or more to reach their more effective way. risk, interest rate risk and prepayment and extension risk. In general, bond
prices rise when interest rates fall and vice versa. This effect is usually more
setback. goal have the luxury of riding out market •Interest rate risk – fixed income instru- pronounced for longer-term securities.
Investment products, including shares of mutual funds, are not federally
Things look a lot different today. We’ve downturns or even extended flat or negative ments such as bonds carry their own risks, or FDIC-insured, are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by and finan-
cial institution and involve investment risks including possible loss of principal
had two notable bear markets in less than a markets. Those who expect to reach their one of them being that if interest rates rise, and fluctuation in value.
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decade. The Standard & Poor’s 500 stock goals in the next few years need to take bond values will decline. Given that yields File #103617
index (an unmanaged index of stocks) lost steps to protect against the impact of mar-
49 percent from 2000 to 2002, and after ket volatility. Your risk tolerance level may
recovering and reaching new highs, lost need to be adjusted as you grow older.
another 57 percent from late 2007 to early •Trust your instincts. If you have trou-
2009. This experience has likely caused you ble sleeping at night because of concerns The first step in reaching your goals is
to reconsider how much risk you are willing about the safety of your investments, it may
to accept. Today’s investor truly understands be time for a change. But be sure that any reaching the person who can help you
what it means to deal with investment risk. decisions you make align with your ulti-
It isn’t just a theory like it was during the mate financial goals. achieve them.
1990s, but a real possibility. Facing that re- •Explore ways to stay invested in the
ality, investors know they have to take risk market while mitigating some of the risk
more seriously, and try to determine their associated with it. Dollar-cost averaging Put your dreams more within reach.
appropriate risk tolerance level. Assessing into investments rather than investing lump
your own risk profile sums at one time is one option. Maintain- Call me today at 419-695-7010.
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September 2010 • GOOD TIMES – 13


Sept. 1-8
154th Annual Van Wert
County Fair at the Van Wert
County Fairgrounds
One of Ohio’s premier county
fairs, the Van Wert County Fair
is celebrating its 154th edition.
Activities include midway rides,
livestock and agricultural exhibits,
youth programs, harness racing in
front of the grandstand, daily en-
tertainment, and much more. Visit
www.vanwertcountyfair.com
Sept. 17-19 and 24-26
Picnic at the Encore Theatre
in Lima
Friday/Saturday: 8 p.m.
Sunday matinee: 2 p.m.
The sudden arrival of Hal Cart-
er, a handsome young drifter, in a
small Kansas town, stirs the emo-
tions of a group of neighbors as he
develops an instant attraction with
Madge, one of the most beautiful
girls in town. As Hal hides deep
insecurities with grand shows of
bravado, Madge is torn between
her heart and her head in this Pu-
litzer Prize-winning drama where
passions turn one small commu-
nity upside down. Call 419-223-
8866 or 1-800-944-1441
September 23, 24, 25, 26*, 29
and 30 at 8 p.m. with 2 p.m. Sun-
day show
Battle of Shallowford at the
Van Wert Civic Theatre
The show is set in 1938 at Bur-
ton Mock’s general store. Burton’s
teenage daughter, Ruthie, is trying
to convince him she can handle
life outside the rural town of Shal-
lowford, but her father would like
her to stay close. As the night pro-
gresses, a host of colorful locals
arrive at the store. These folks are
only interested in local gossip un-
til they turn on the radio and learn
that the Martians have invaded! It
is the night of Orson Wells’ War
of the Worlds radio drama. They
fall, hook, line, and sinker for the
broadcast and run out to do battle.
Sept. 3-5
Max’s Water Dog Races/
Swap Meet/Flea Market
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily at the Al-
len County Fairgrounds, 2750
Harding Hwy, Lima.
Water Dog Races, Dog Tree-
ing Contest, Wiener Dog Races,
Horseshoe Pitching, Cornhole
Contest. Karaoke Contest all three
14– GOOD TIMES •
AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS
nights. More than 800 flea market
vendors will be selling antiques,
new and used treasures and col-
lectibles, guns, dogs, produce and
mums. Food vendors.
Sept. 4-5
Riverside Bluesfest 2010 in
St. Marys
Enjoy legendary and up and
coming blues acts all day long!
The 2010 Riverside Bluesfest line-
up of talent features hot acts from
all over the country and Ohio’s
best blues bands. Children 12 and
younger are admitted free with a
paying adult. No weapons, cool-
ers, alcohol, recording devices or
pets (except service animals) may
be brought into the venue. Bring
a lawn chair or blanket; seating is
not provided.
Visit www.stmarysblues.com.
Answer from page 12
Sept. 5
Ring of Fire (All around In-
dian Lake) 9:30-10:30 p.m.
Flares around the lake create a
glow all around the 5800 acre lake
to make it appear as if it were on
fire.
For Details: www.indianlake-
chamber.org
Sept. 6
Labor Day Parade 10 a.m.
Staging/Line-up at Northland at
9 a.m. Parade proceeds down Main
Street to Lima’s Town Square. Mu-
sic, clowns, candy, bands, floats.
Sept. 9 Sept. 5 - Ring of Fire (All around Indian Lake) .
UNOH Fall Car Show a timed shooting skills competi- Corn Hole Contest, Cheerleading
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. tion. Friday features the Battle Contest, and Euchre Tournament.
Registration and set-up be- of the Businesses, drawings for Saturday evening brings the re-
gins at 9 a.m. At the University of $138 worth of groceries and a turn of “Roughed up Sammy” and
Northwestern Ohio Campus, large Rock Dance featuring two of the “Nashville Crush.” Sunday con-
parking lot directly across from the areas most popular party bands, tinues the jam packed festival with
1000 Administration Building. “Roughed up Sammy” and “Nash- the largest parade in Northwest and
ville Crush.” Saturday and Sunday West Central Ohio. Parade time is
Sept. 9-12 are jam packed with activities for 1:30 p.m. sharp and it will feature
138th Pioneer Days in Kalida all. A few of the popular Satur- approximately 300 entries. After
Pioneer Days, perhaps the old- day events include a Gigantic Car the parade is the Chicken Wing
est festival in Ohio, will be held Show, Kiddie Tractor Pull, Craft Challenge, Karaoke, and The NFL
in Kalida. This is a large four Show, 5K Run and Fun Walk, Kick-Off Party with Sportscaster
day event with
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First annual Civil War at the
Fort Recovery on Sept. 10-12.
Vince Koza. There will be food,
rides and games all four days.
Pioneer Days, now in its 138th
year, is the premier festival in
Northwest and West Central Ohio
and is “Always The Weekend Af-
ter Labor Day”.
Details and registration forms
can be found at www.pioneerdays.
com.
Sept. 10-12
The first annual Civil War at
the Fort at the Ambassador Park
in Fort Recovery.
There will be living history and
reenactments that have skirmishing
and battles on all three days with
Friday a school day. Live artillery
demonstration, night fire, military
ball, payroll, parlor games, ladies
tea and a Saturday baseball game.
Hay, straw, wood and an evening
meal will be provided for partici-
pants only. Modern facilities and
electrical hook-ups are on site.
There are no registration fees for
participants, although pre-registra-
tion is required.
Black Swamp Arts Festival in
Bowling Green
The 18th annual Black Swamp
Arts Festival will feature a variety
of visual artists from across the
country, local and national musi-
cal acts, and an interactive youth
art area – all free of charge. The
festival runs from 5 p.m. Sept. 10
through 5 p.m. Sept. 12. It will
open Friday with live music on
the Main Stage located off Main
Street. A large variety of food
and drink will be available in the
Concessions Garden situated adja-
cent to the stage. Juried and Wood
County Invitational Art shows will
Fort at the Ambassador Park in
be open Saturday and Sunday.
Many venues will provide live
entertainment throughout the fes-
tival. The Main Stage will feature
national, regional and local music
performances spanning a variety
of music genres. A complete stage
schedule can be found at www.
blackswamparts.org.
Sept. 12
Celina Summer Concert Se-
ries present Sound Waves &
Bean Chorus starting at 6:30
p.m. at Lake Shore Park in Celina.
Bring lawn chairs!
Sept. 16-19
Rebel Run Rod & Custom
Nationals at the Allen County
Fairgrounds in Lima
Registration begins at noon on
Thursday with gates open to the
public at 1 p.m.
Registration begins on Friday,
Saturday and Sunday at 8 a.m.
with gates open to the public at 9
a.m.
New Bremen Giant Pumpkin Festival - Sept. 25. The town will
attempt to set a new world record for a pumpkin pie.
Golden Years Race Days are
Friday at 6 p.m. and Saturday at
noon.
Admission for spectators is $7
per day, and children under the age
of 12 are admitted free.
Sept. 17-19
53rd annual Old Fashioned
Canal Days
This is the 53rd year for this
premier festival geared around the
Miami Erie Canal. The festival of-
fers a variety of activities, attrac-
tions and entertainment for all ages
- kiddie tractor pulls, children’s
crafts, petting zoo, putter golf,
amusement rides, queen’s pageant,
cheerleading competition and mu-
sic from some of the hottest local
bands. A grand parade takes place
Sunday afternoon along Second
Street. For a complete schedule of
events, visit
Sept. 18
5th Annual Antique Tractors
Fun Run in Wapakoneta (Rain or
Shine)
1972 & older on rubber must
be able to go 10 mph
$20/per tractor for the 36 mile
run with four stops.
Free food, door prizes.
Starts at American legion Post
330 in Wapakoneta
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.
departs at 9:30 a.m.
For more info call 419-733-
6139 or 419-733-4059
Dog Day at the Beach
Noon - 4 p.m. at Ottawa Metro
Park, 2632 Ada Rd., Lima.
This is the 8th annual Dog Day
at the Beach. Don’t miss this op-
portunity to spend some quality
time with your best canine friend!
Things you will need: Current
proof of dog license and vaccina-
tions (records for rabies, distemper,
parvo and all parasites - worms).
Wading will be permitted for the
human visitors - only the dogs get
to swim!
$3 per dog (humans get in
free)!
Oktoberfest
Noon - 6 p.m. at 799 S. Main
St., Lima.
Kids tent, lots of live entertain-
ment, food vendors, and contests
(cornhole, karaoke, chicken dance,
Don’t miss the Canal Days celebration in Delphos, including a
grand parade!
etc.) and No-Sale Garage Sale in
church basement. Donations are
being taken for the garage sale. Lo-
cations include St. John’s Catholic
church basement and lawn, Kibby
Corners Park and more!
Sept. 20
An Evening with Steven Kel-
logg at the Niswonger Performing
Arts Center, Van Wert
Steven Kellogg is a beloved
author and illustrator who has con-
tributed over 100 books for chil-
dren, 30 of which he penned and
illustrated himself. Kellogg fell
into a love of writing and draw-
ing at an early age and found any
kind of animal story irresistible.
Kellogg will be demonstrating his
talent of illustration. Visit www.
npacvw.org or call 419-238-6722.
Sept. 24-25
4 Crown Weekend
Friday — 24 Crown 1: World
of Outlaw Sprint Cars
Saturday — Crowns 2-4:
USAC Midgets/USAC Sprints/
USAC Silver Crown
Eldora Speedway in New
Weston www.eldoraspeedway.
com
September 2010 • GOOD TIMES – 15
Sept. 24-26
Convoy Community Days in
Convoy
Each year the village of Con-
voy celebrates Convoy Commu-
nity Days with many activities for
the whole family over a three-day
period. Friday’s events include
lawn mower drag races, a fish
fry, bingo and a 50s & 60s dance.
And, of course, there will be lots
of great festival food served. For
more information visit www.villa-
geofconvoy.com.
Sept. 25
Wing Dingwing Ding Derby
during Mercer County’ Mowers
at 2 p.m. • cars to follow
Mercer County Fairgrounds •
Celina 419-586-3239
New Bremen Giant Pumpkin
Festival 2010
Starting early morning with a
5K race, Giant Pumpkin Go cart
racing, pumpkin pedal tractor pull,
pumpkin pie eating contest, pump-
kin pie bake-off, OSU on the Big
screen Antique tractor show, Live
music and don’t forget to try New
Bremen Giant Pumpkin Ale made
by the Wooden Shoe. A Giant
Pumpkin Pie to be baked to set the
new Guinness World Record!
Sept. 26
24th Annual Fall Mums and
Pumpkin Festival at Lincoln
Ridge Farm
Over 10 acres of family fun, in-
cluding a corn maze, hay rides, pick
your own pumpkin, a corn tunnel,
straw stack, goat boardwalk, food,
fall wreaths and decorations, and
Lincoln candles. All of this can
be found at Lincoln Ridge farm at
6237 Lincoln Highway, Convoy.
For more information call them at
419-749-4224.
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16– GOOD TIMES • September 2010