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GOODTIMES

Vol. 6 No. 9

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8 .... THE FAMOUS GREAT RACE

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Well known visionary helped creaewo major highway sysems

By Paul Niemann

One way to judge an innova-tions importance is to imaginelife without it. This story is abouttwo such innovations.

Both were a result of war,namely World War II and theCold War. In order to keep hisidentity secret at this point, wewill refer to him by his rst andmiddle initials: D.D.

The rst innovation impactedour transportation system, whilethe second one impacted ourommunication system.

More than 50 years ago, inFebruary of 1955, D.D. said,The united forces of our com-munication and transportationsystems are dynamic elements inthe very name we bear UnitedStates. Without them, we wouldbe a mere alliance of many sepa-rate parts.

When D.D. visited Germanyuring World War II, he noticed

how the autobahns improved thatountrys transportation system.

He also felt that an improvedhighway system was necessaryfor a strong national defense.

The result of his work is ournations interstate highway sys-tem. It began in 1956 when thepresident signed the Federal AidHighway Act. Here are a fewlittle-known facts about our in-terstate system:

The longest interstate isI-90, which covers 3,081 milesfrom Boston to Seattle, whilethe shortest interstate is I-878 inNew York City. It covers exactly3,696 feet, which is seven-tenthsof a mile.

Only one state has no inter-state highway. That would beAlaska. Hawaii has three inter-state highways, although theyare obviously not connected toother states.

When the last stoplight onthe interstate system was re-moved in the 1980s in Wallace,Idaho, the locals gave it a properburial in the local cemetery,

complete with a 21-gun salute.Our nations interstate sys-tem is called the Eisenhower In-terstate System, named after thevisionary who created it D.D.,as in President Dwight DavidEisenhower. He was our 34thpresident, from 1953 1961.

Pretty neat, but the otherhighway system credited toPresident Eisenhower circles theworld many times each day. That

would be the information super-highway known as the internet.When the Soviet Union

launched Sputnik in 1957, the U.S. government gured that a nu-clear attack could wipe out ourintelligence system. To preventthis, the Department of Defensecreated ARPA, which stands forAdvanced Research ProjectsAgency. By 1969, computer sci-entists had begun efforts to con-

nect supercomputers from fourmajor universities (UCLA, Stan-ford, UC-Santa Barbara and theUniversity of Utah) that couldexchange information with eachother. This computer networkbecame known as the ARPAnet.

The National Science Foun-dation linked these supercom-puters together and they even-

tually replaced the ARPAnet in1990, becoming what is now theInternet. It was President Eisen-hower who made the decision tocreate the Advanced ResearchProjects Agency, even though hedid not work for the Departmentof Defense.

Here are a few interestingfacts that you might not haveknown about the internet:

In 1991, the inventor of the

World Wide Web, Tim Berners-Lee, chose not to patent it so thateveryone could have access tothe Web, bypassing a fortune inthe process. He also knew thatthe only way it could reach itsfull potential was to leave it un-patented.

The early version of the in-ternet was designed to allowmilitary installations to exchangeinformation with each other by

computer.Despite the fact that thereare now millions of web sites,there were only 130 web sites in1993.

In addition to playing a majorrole in creating both the inter-state highway and the internet,President Eisenhower also putan end to the Korean War.

Those Were The Days

Estimated status of improvement of the National System of In-terstate Highways as to land width in 1965.

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35. Flightless birds37. Famous ood survivor39. On spouse's side40. "A" in A.D.41. _____ alert43. *"No he can't read my poker ____"44. Excessive sternness46. Famous scat singer47. Killer whale48. Tapeworm50. Cocoyam52. Spanish sea

53. *"Video killed the radio ____"55. Octopus' defense57. *"Girl, we couldn't get much ______"60. *"Stand up for your ______"63. One born to Japanese immigrants64. Street in Paris66. Leaves out68. Runs in neutral69. Egyptian cobra70. Make another map71. Potato and ____ soup72. "Owner Of A Lonely Heart" band73. Athlete's domain

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7. Irritate8. Tale-spinning brother9. Popular dog name10. Breezed through, as in test11. One-horse carriage12. ___ Aviv15. Large Indian antelope20. Laughing predator22. Long time24. Quarterback great Kenny _______25. *"Total eclipse of the _____"26. Embryo sacs

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You can make history, culture, natural beauty and sci-entic exploration a part of your life this summer by visit-ing a national park near you.

The nations 397 national parks not only protect someof Americas most iconic treasures, but they also tell di-verse stories and teach valuable lessons about our shared

heritage. National Parks are fun and affordable tourist des-tinations for families, friends and even solo travelers look-ing for a healthy dose of exploration.

School may be out for summer, but the pursuit ofknowledge should never take a break and a national parkis like a classroom, but way more fun. Here are some greatideas on how to learn at a national park near you:

Commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil Warwith a trip to a battleeld.

Visit the childhood home of a historical gure to learnabout day-to-day living in a different era. Experience thelog cabin in Kentucky where Abraham Lincoln was born,or marvel through Teddy Roosevelts childhood home inNew York City.

Connect with your past at a place that has specialmeaning to your family history.

Discover an array of wildlife and plant life and trulyappreciate the parks biodiversity. On your visit, take aguided walk with a park ranger. Be sure to look up, lookdown and all around to make a game of spotting as manyspecies as you can.

Encourage your children to connect to the science,history and natural wonder of parks by becoming a JuniorRanger, or if you cant make it to the park, explore the

WebRanger program online. Howd that boulder get there? Discover the geology

of canyons, mountains and other scenic landscapes. Na-tional park visitor centers can provide you with resourcesto help you understand the ground below you.

Challenge yourself to an outdoor adventure like camp-

ing, biking or rafting. Pick up skills like pitching a tent andcooking outdoors. National parks face many challenges, from threats to

wildlife, to the need for more funding. Learn about theseconcerns and what you can do to help locally and nation-ally.

Our national parks are the soul of this country, saysTom Kiernan, President of the National Parks Conserva-tion Association. These are special places that can inspireus and connect us to nature and our shared heritage.

The National Park System was created with enjoymentin mind, so plan a trip that will be fun for you and yourfamily. The good news is that you might not need to travelfar; there may be one close to home. Plan your trip at www.nps.gov/ndapark.

The National Park System, which covers over 83 mil-lion acres nationwide, preserves natural and historicalsites, creates jobs, benets local economies, and educatesa diverse public. This summer, help protect its future byfostering the next generation of park-lovers.

For more information on how you can help protect ournational parks, and plan your next vacation visit www.npca.org.

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Cincinnati hosts great events!KROHN CONSERVATORY

Youd have to travel a good distance from Cin-cinnati to visit a rainforest and a desert or cometo Krohn Conservatory, Cincinnati Parks nation-ally recognized showcase of more than 3,500 plant

species from around the world.The world changes throughout the year withspecial exhibits and programs, including the ever-popular springtime Buttery Show. On Wingsof Harmony will feature thousands of vibrant,colorful butteries from every continent on earth(with the exception of Antarctica!). They will be infree ight throughout the showroom, often utter-ing together through the ribs of a 10-foot recycledaluminum globe in a specially designed garden.Now thats harmony at its very best! The but-tery exhibit runs through June 24, 2012, but youcan always visit the rainforest waterfall and exotic

plants on permanent display in the Palm, Tropical,Desert and Orchid houses.

Krohn Conservatory located at 1501 Eden ParkDrive in Eden Park is itself architecturally signi-cant, having been built in 1933 at the height of theArt Deco era. But its whats inside those alumi-num and glass walls that make Krohn Conserva-tory truly special.

The Roman ciy o Pompeii was rozenin ime by he caasrophic erupiono M. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Pompeii'sarcheological reasures rarely leave

Ialy, and his naional ouring exhibimarks he rs ime ha hese rare

reasures will come o he region.Room-sized rescos, marble and bronze

sculpures, jewelry, gold coins, and

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The Great Race, Americas pre-mier old car rally, is coming to the

reat Lakes, covering 19 cities, 2ountries and 4 states and is ex-

pected to bring up to 100 antiqueautomobiles to the area includinga stop in Findlay on June 30th.

The event is free to the publicalong its entire route. The commu-nities along the route look forwardto having these great cars andrivers race through the area.

The endurance road rally for an-tique and classic cars will beginin Traverse City, Mich., on theshore of Grand Traverse Bay an

arm of Lake Michigan on June23. The following weekend it willroll back into the Detroit area af-ter traveling approximately 2,000miles through two countries andthe states of New York, Pennsyl-vania, Ohio and Michigan.

The race will travel com-pletely around three of the GreatLakes and pass within sight of theother two. Once the race leavesTraverse City, it will travel north

across the border into Canada atSault Ste. Marie, where locks joinlakes Superior and Huron. Fromthere it will travel east along the

north shore of Lake Huron, southtoward Lake Ontario, then eastagain toward the St. LawrenceRiver before entering the UnitedStates at Thousand Islands.

The route turns west alonglakes Ontario and Erie in NewYork, Pennsylvania and Ohio thelast few days before returning toMichigan.

The Great Race, which was runcoast to coast for 25 years from

1983-2007, is not a speed race,but a distance rally. The vehicles,antique vintage cars, trucks, andmotorcycles with body and drivetrain built 1969 and earlier, eachwith a driver and navigator, whocan switch off duties during theday.

Each day the team receives aset of course instructions that in-dicate every turn, speed change,stop, and start that the team mustmake throughout the day (usually220 to 250 such instructions perday).

Along the course route therewill be from 4 to 7 secret check-points recording the exact timethat the team passes that point.The objective is to arrive at eachcheckpoint at the correct time, notthe fastest.

The score for each team is theresult of the teams ability to fol-low the designated course instruc-

tions precisely. Every second offthe perfect time (early or late) ateach checkpoint is a penalty point.This format is much more mental-ly demanding than a at-out cross-country race. As in golf, the lowestscore wins. Cars start and hope-fully nish one minute apart if

all goes according to plan.Also, GPS, computers, and

cell phones are not permitted andodometers are taped over. This isa test of human mental agility andendurance as well as classic carendurance, rather than program-ming capability. The course avoidstimed segments on interstate high-ways, opting instead for sceniclocal, county, and state highwayswhenever possible through some

of the prettiest country in the Unit-ed States.The biggest part of the chal-

lenge other than staying on timeand following the instructions isgetting an old car to the nish lineeach day.

THE OLDER THE BETTER?Cars range in age from the

early 1900s to 1969, with mosthaving been manufactured before

World War II. The oldest car in al-most two decades will compete inthe 2012 Great Race.

Former Grand Champions Alanand Mary Travis have never shiedaway from a challenge. They wonthe Great Race in 1993 from Hun-tington Beach, Calif., to Norfolk,Va., in their 1910 Knox Raceaboutwhile many contestants were trav-eling in their enclosed Model Asand 1930s Ford Coupes.

And two years ago Alan, whowas also the winner of the 1987Great Race from Disneylandin California to Disney Worldin Florida along with navigatorWayne Staneld in a 1916 Mitch-ell, raced a 1914 Excelsior in theMotorcycle Cannonball from Kit-ty Hawk, N.C., to Santa Monica,California

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Doug and Howard Sharp, the father-and-son team from Fairport, New York,won 2011 Great Race their 1911 Velie H1 Racetype.

While longtime competitors in the Great Race and in other vintage car rallies,last years event proved far from smooth sailing for the team, as they constantlybattled to repair their century-old car along the route from Chattanooga, Tennes-see, to Bennington, Vermont. The radiator leaked coolant the entire trip, and oneof the tires ended up being held together with duct tape toward the end of the race.But the duos efforts paid off with an overall score of 54.29 seconds, winning theExpert division as well as the $20,000 grand prize for the event. The age of theirVelie in this case helped boost the duo ahead of their competition: In the GreatRace, older vehicles receive a better age factor, and nobody else drove a car as oldas the Velie this year.

Renault in the Great Race.The 105-year-old Renault is nine years

older than the next oldest car already reg-istered in the 2012 Great Race a 1916Hudson. In fact, there will be three 1916Hudsons in this years event:

Over the years, the Great Race has

stopped in hundreds of cities big and small.When the Great Race pulls into a city itbecomes an instant festival. As many as40,000 people have been at stops in yearspast

While the towns that the course willrun through are publicized in advance, theactual route itself is kept secret from therivers and navigators. Each year, race or-

ganizers give the Great American Cityaward to the town along the route with themost receptive audience. The race tends tobe a festive and patriotic affair, with the

streets lined with ags and marching bandsplaying.

Look for full schedule on page 10.

The drivers of these vintage cars come prepared to drive in all types ofweather.

HISTORYThe Great Race was organized byTexans Tom McRae and InterstateBatteries chairman Norm Miller. Itwas named for, and partially inspiredby, the 1965 movie of the same name.The rights to the race were purchasedfrom Howard Williams of OklahomaCity, OK in the early 80s. An inau-gural race was held that year fromTulsa, Oklahoma to Indianapolis forthe Memorial Day 500 race event.

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Saturday, June 23, 2012Start: Downtown Traverse City, Mich.Lunch: Shore of Lake Huron in St. Ignace,

Mich.Finish: At the Soo Locks in Sault Ste.

Marie, Mich.Sunday, June 24, 2012Start: Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.

Lunch: Downtown Elliott Lake, OntarioFinish: A&W on Long Lake Road, Sud-

bury, OntarioMonday, June 25, 2012Start: Sudbury, OntarioLunch: Bobby Orr Hall of Fame in Parry

Sound, OntarioFinish: Heritage Park in Barrie, OntarioTuesday, June 26, 2012Start: Barrie, OntarioLunch: Zurakowski Park in Barrys Bay,

Ontario

Finish: Hazeldean Mall in Kanata (Ot-tawa), OntarioWednesday, June 27, 2012Start: Kanata, OntarioLunch: Confederation Park in downtown

Kingston, OntarioFinish: The Fairgrounds in Watertown,

New YorkThursday, June 28, 2012Start: Watertown, N.Y.Lunch: Erie Canal in downtown Fairport,

New YorkFinish: Pierce-Arrow Museum in down-

town Buffalo, New YorkFriday, June 29, 2012Start: Buffalo, New YorkLunch: Downtown Franklin, PAFinish: National Packard Museum in War-

ren, Ohio

Saturday, June 30, 2012Start: Warren, OhioLunch: The Carousel in downtown Mans-

eld, OhioFinish: Downtown Findlay, OhioSunday, July 1, 2012Start: Findlay, OhioLunch: Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage

Museum in Ypsilanti, MichiganGrand Finish: The Henry Ford and Green-

eld Village, Dearborn, Michigan

Come to downtown Findlay on Saturday, June 30 and see vintage au-tomobiles up close, meet the drivers and hear about this exciting event!Help Findlay to win Great American City award to the town along theroute with the most receptive audience.

Other activities for the day include: The Taste of Findlay, Cruise InCar Shows, Kids activities and infatables, and Art-See-Mart. Tetheredhot air balloon rides and LIVE entertainment throughout the evening.

Welcome ceremonies for The Great Race drivers at 4:30 PM in front ofthe courthouse.

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I recently won a free consul-ation with an interior decorator.ow, I have been known to winthing or two in my day Ive

cored a leather recliner, a tripo Disney, a diamond necklace,our airline tickets and an iPad,

o name a few. In fact, I wino much stuff my friends thinkcheat somehow. I tell them itsothing but clean living thatakes lady luck my bff.But this time, when my name

as drawn my luck ran out.First of all, Ive never had to

uzz around and clean my houseor anything that Ive won inhe past. (The recliner did notomplain that it was placed in

he same room with a bunch ofog toys on the oor and remnants of myons recent trip to Subway on the coffeeable). But I thought it would be tough forhe designer to comment on (or even see)y windows if they havent been washed

ince my last kid graduated from highchool. So I scurried around with a dustag, a spray bottle and a vacuum cleaneror hours.

Secondly, there was no tangible item

to wave around and gloatabout when I won thisprize. Thats kind of abummer, too, for a loudex-cheerleader like me.We like to hoot and hollerwhen we taste victory.

But most of all, thisprize was the devil in dis-guise because it led to asevere case of InteriorInferiority Complex, orInteriority Complex forshort. After the decoratoritted through my housethrowing darts at my dec-orating challenge areas Iwas left in a puddle on theoor. She was kind, funny

and talented. But her en-thusiasm to re-do my dos was interpretedby me as, You have zero taste and howcan you not see all these dcor disas-ters?? Who knew that valances went outten years ago? I didnt realize that my rugswere outdated. Why hadnt I consideredpainting my ceilings the same color as mywalls?

I confessed my Interiority Complex tomy husband that night. Am I a bad deco-

rator? I asked. Do you like the way our

house looks?Sure, he said, while ipping on the

TV and digging into a bowl of ice cream.Whats not to like? He is a happy manas long as there is Golf Channel on TVand Blue Bunny in the freezer. He is clear-ly not consumed by the lack of throw pil-lows with colors that pop in our livingroom.

Eventually, after I splurged on a fewtruly-needed new curtains and a coupleof lampshades, I settled back in to my life

in a lived-in house. There are shoes bythe door, newspapers on the table, dirty

clothes in the laundry room and dog hairs

on the carpet. My ceilings remain starkwhite, the dcor is decidedly not show-room material and my pillows still dontpop.

But Im happy with it.And thats the biggest prize of all.

Mary Beth Weisenburger lives in acomfy house that will never be featuredin Better Homes and Gardens. Check outmore stories on her blog at www.inthesa-

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Six tips or achievingfnancial ftness

You may be focused on getting in shapeor swimsuit season, but take a break fromhe gym this summer andpend some time on your -ancial tness. Here are sixips to help get your invest-

ent portfolio into primeondition.

1. Shed the weight of ex-ra accounts. Its not unusualo acquire multiple retirementccounts over the years, es-ecially if youve changedobs several times. Consideronsolidating them to sim-lify the management of yournvestments. If you have re-

irement assets with a formermployer, it could be to yourdvantage to roll them over to your own IRA

and achieve more control over how yourmoney is invested. Consolidating accounts

may also make it easier tomonitor the performanceof your investments andgives you the opportunityto ensure theyre properlyallocated.

2. Bulk up your retire-ment savings. Have yougiven enough weight towhat youll need in sav-ings to retire comfortably?Are you taking full advan-tage of employer matchingcontributions and maxingout your IRA each year? In

2012, you can contributeup to $5,000 (or $6,000 if

youre over 50) to a traditional IRA. Sock

away as much as youcan to build your retire-ment nest egg.

3. Grow stronger.The uctuating nan-cial markets impact in-dustries and individualinvestments differently,and often in ways thatare difcult to predict.You can strengthenyour portfolio by mak-ing sure your invest-ment dollars are spreadacross a variety of in-vestments. With diver-sied investments, your

overall portfolio is notas likely to be derailedshould one investmenttopple in value. Ratherthan trying to pick indi-vidual stocks and timethe market, considerpacing yourself withsystematic investmentsand think long-term.

4. Achieve the right

balance. In light of theckle nature of nancial markets, even awell-balanced portfolio can look differentthan what you may have expected over time.Therefore, its wise to periodically assessthe volatility of your investments acrossand within asset classes (stocks, bonds,and so forth) and rebalance your portfolioto achieve the desired asset allocation. Anancial advisor can help you apply assetallocation strategies, and may have accessto tools that will help you decide what maybe a good match for your risk tolerance andgoals see tip #6.

5. Trim your waste. The Internet hasmade it easy to securely monitor your -nancial affairs while also helping to mini-mize paper waste. Question every printedpiece you receive related to your portfolio.Is it absolutely essential to receive a paperstatement? Do you really need to print that100-page prospectus? Review the optionsprovided by your nancial institution andtake advantage of their green initiatives if

youre comfortable managing your accountsonline. With regard to your personal papertrail, keep in mind that your tax records andsupporting documents should be maintainedfor seven years, while credit card statementscan be tossed after a year. When disposingof documents, always use a shredder to keepyour personal information safe from iden-

tity theft. Follow this advice, and your lecabinet will be slimmer in no time.

6. Enlist a personal trainer for your -nances. Like many activities, managing in-vestments is more funand potentially moreproductivewhen you have a knowledge-able person by your side. A skilled nancialadvisor can guide you through simple exer-cises to help improve your investment tnessand cheer you on in pursuit of your nancialdreams and goals. Together you can applydisciplined strategies designed to strengthen

your investment portfolio and help you getin the best nancial shape of your life.

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JoAn M. Smith, CFP | Financial Advisor |CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER practitioner.Ameriprise Financial Advisor is licensed/registeredto do business with U.S. residents only in the statesof Ohio, North Carolina, Florida and Maryland.

Brokerage, investment and nancial advisory

services are made available through Ameriprise Fi-nancial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC.Some products and services may not be available inall jurisdictions or to all clients.

Ameriprise Financial does not provide tax or le-gal advice. Consult your tax advisor or attorney.

2012 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights re-served.

Jobs may change.Retirement dreams dont have to.If youve left a job and have a 401(k) or other retirement accounts,

dont forget about them. Rolling over assets you have with former

employers or other institutions to an Ameriprise IRA can be

important in making your retirement dreams a reality.

Our Advisors. Your Dreams. MORE WITHIN REACH

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Call me today at(419) 695.7010

Brokerage, investment and nancial advisory services are made available through

Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA and SIPC. Some products and

services may not be available in all jurisdictions or to all clients. Ameriprise Financial

cannot guarantee future nancial results.

2012 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.

By JoAn Smith, CFP

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Location: Allen County FairgroundsNational Junior Heifer Shows

Each summer the American JuniorChianina Association and the Ameri-can Junior Maine-Anjou Associationhosts their annual National JuniorHeifer Shows, the largest junior event

of the year.This joint event will draw more

than 300 youth exhibitors from acrossthe United States.

Friday, June 22 - 7:00 p.m.Fountain Park Music Series /

Van Wert / 7 PM7 Bridges: The UltimateEAGLES Experience

A stunningly accurate tribute tothe music of the Eagles. This free

concert is sponsored by the VanWert County Foundation. Foun-tain Park provides a beautiful set-ting for outdoor summer concerts.Bring lawn chairs and blankets.Food is available.

Saturday, June 23, 2012.-7:00 p.m.Bob Ford: The Man

from Little Darby Creek

Location: Ottawa Metro Park Am-phitheater, 2632 Ada Rd., Lima. (In

case of rain the program will be held in

the Miami shelter house.)Discover your own rich heritage

as Bob Ford sings the songs and tellsthe stories of America and her people.Whether youre 6 or 66, Bob has a sto-

ry or song to captivate your attention.

Saturday, June 23, 2012.-7:00 p.m.The Appalachian Opry

Location: Famous Old TimeMusic Company, 20322 U.S. 33,Wapakoneta.

The Appalachian Opry is ouranswer to Hee Haw and the GrandOld Opry. Join Vernon & Kitty

The Appalachian Opry is ouranswer to Hee Haw and the GrandOld Opry. An evening of blue-grass, old country music, comedy,and fun. Comedy skits by LaurasComedy Crew.

June 28, 29, & 30, 2012.Spencerville Summerfest

Downtown Spencerville. Largecar show, community-wide garagesales, rides, games, food and ath-letic events. Parade at 6:30 p.m.Saturday (parade line-up starts at5:00 p.m.) and reworks at 10:00p.m. on Saturday. Contact: Ida KayKeller, 419-647-4258 or [email protected]

Friday, June 29, 2012

Limaland MotorsportsPark Race

Pit Gates: 4:00 p.m. GrandstandGates: 5:00 p.m. Hot Laps: 6:30p.m. Racing: 7:30 p.m. Location:Limaland Motorsports Park, 1500Dutch Hollow Rd., Lima. 30th An-nual Ohio Sprint Speedweek - All-Star Sprints/UMP Modieds. Seewww.limaland.com Contact: BobFricke, 419-998-3168.

June 29 -July 1Old Fashioned Farmers Days -Van Wert County Fairgrounds

A few of the many attractions areantique tractors and machinery,crafts, ea market, threshing dem-onstrations, a working sawmill,food vendors, animal land, a carshow, mule & donkey show, theWestern Ohio Garden Tractor Pull-ers, antique car racing, an antiquetractor pull, corn shredding, a Quilt& Needle art show, and a tradingpost. For more information visitVan Wert online.

Saturday, June 30, 2012.Ohio National Championship

Motorcycle RacesGates open: 3:30 p.m. Race

begins: 7:30 p.m. Location: AllenCounty Fairgrounds, This is theareas Premier Motorcycle Rac-

ing event. Over 10,000 race fansconverge on Lima, Ohio to watchthe Grand National Circuits topracers in the nation participate inthe 1/2 mile dirt track race at thefairgrounds. Tickets are availableat the gates or at local dealer estab-lishments.

Saturday, June 30, 2012Johnny Appleseed Park District40th Anniversary Celebration

Location: 6:00 p.m. at Ottawa

Metro Park Amphitheater, 2632Ada Rd., Lima. (In case of rain theprogram will be held in the Miamishelter house.)

Join us as we celebrate our 40thanniversary. The evening will openat 6:00 p.m. with light refreshmentsat the Erie shelter house and at 7:00p.m. enjoy a patriotic performanceby the 42 piece Hallelujah SaintsBand at the Ottawa Metro ParkAmphitheater.

July 3-4th...Kiwanis July4th Celebration

/ Stadium Park - Delphos / 5 PMThe Delphos Kiwanis Club in-

vites area families to Stadium Parkto kick-off this years Indepen-dence Day celebration. There willbe food, rides and entertainmentfor all ages. Festivities will con-tinue on the 4th. with reworks at10:00 p.m.

Happy Daz Concertsin the Park Sundays.

June 24 - Beer Barrel Boys.July 1 - Sassafrass.July 8 - Carpentry Scars.July 15 - Simply Smooth.July 22 - Someones Kids.July 29 - Third Floor Band.August 5 - B3 Band.All concerts: 7:00 p.m.Location: Faurot Park Pavil-

ion, Collett St. & North ShoreDrive, Lima.

The Council for the Arts ofGreater Lima will present the44th year of Concerts in the Parksponsored by Happy Daz Restau-rants.

Always beginning the rstSunday after Fathers Day, all

concerts are free and open to thepublic. Lawn chairs and picnicsare welcome.

1. Breakfast at Tiffanys2. Camp Granada3. Arnolds

4. Wonderwoman5. Deadmans Curve6. Psycho7. Neil Diamond8. Take it easy

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Van Wert Holiday at Home /Various Locations/ 11 AM - 11PM

Van Werts Fourth of July cel-ebration kicks off with a patrioticparade down Main Street at 11AM. Visitors are then invitedto the grounds of the Van Wert

County Historical Museum, onNorth Washington Street, wherethere will be a commemoration ofthe sesquicentennial of the CivilWar. Civil War re-enactors will beon site and a skirmish between thetwo at the Battle of Town CreekFoot Bridge is rumored. A debatebetween Abraham Lincoln andJefferson Davis is being sched-uled and other guests speakersthroughout the day. There will

be crafters, music and activities.Activities will continue at SmileyPark with entertainment and foodfollowed by reworks at dusk.

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