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I’m a grandmother of 43 grandchildren and Istill have nightmares of roller skating to schoolbarefooted or being late for class only to find apop quiz delivered in the one class I hadn’t stud-ied for. I don’t know where the time flies, but hereit is time to reschedule the calendar to complywith school activities again. And it’s time forback-to-school shopping.
The flip-flops will be replaced by new tennisshoes and the halter tops and swimsuites willhave to take place in the back of the drawer tomake room for the new designer tops. I thought Iwas through with the responsibility of schoolshopping. But, alas, the grandchildren need sup-plies, too. So off we go...
And what better way is there to celebrate theend of Summer than to plan that one special lastweekend outing with the family. This issue paystribute to those events that will help us put astamp of approval on summer success.
Kathy Barnett /
Managing Editor
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Prepare thyself for anonstop, day-long
adventure at the OhioRenaissance Festival,
voted the best darnfestival in Warren
County! See detailson page 14 - 18
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Feature of the Month: Thrill. . .Feast. . .Watch. . .Shop. ..Explore. . .Enjoy! At The Renaissance Festival
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What’s Inside...
Places to Go:
Theatre: Les Miserables Page 09
Take a Success Course Page 11
Johnny Appleseed Festival Page 22
Allen County Fair Page 24
Things to Do:
Toast of Ohio Heritage Wine Festival Page 06
Win $1000 Page 12
Splash Bash Page 21
Last Minute Trip Page 26
People to See:
Bluegrass Stars in Concert Page 13
John Todd as Garth Brooks Page 18
Dustin Lynch Page 20
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WORLD’S NO. 1 GARTHBROOKS TRIBUTE BAND TAKESAPPLESEED STAGE. LocalCountry Music Artist JessicaHannan Opens for Headliner
ASHLAND – The Hillsdale Touchdown Cluband Athletic Boosters are bringing live countrymusic to the Johnny Appleseed OutdoorTheatre near Mifflin, Ohio, on Saturday, Sept. 7,beginning at 6 p.m.
The concert will headline JohnTodd and Shameless, theWorld’s No. 1 Garth BrooksTribute Band, while local coun-try music artist Jessica Hannanopens the night. With supportfrom WNCO 101.3 FM, BoLacey Construction, BendonPublishing and Wayne SavingsCommunity Bank, the eventpresents great entertainmentalong with concessions andmany other complimentaryitems for the audience.
Tickets for the event are $15 for general admis-sion, and $30 for reserved VIP seats, which includefront section seating, VIP parking, access to the VIPtent with food and drink along with a meet andgreet with headliner John Todd.
Tickets are available through the AshlandUniversity Box Office at 419.289.5125 or www.ash-land.edu/tickets, online at Facebook.com/HillsdaleFootballParents, and at area businessesincluding Jeromesville Market, Charles Mill LakePark, The End Zone and The Corn Crib. Tickets also
will be available at the door theevening of the event unless the eventis sold out.
With a six-piece, high-energy showthat features all the components of thereal thing, John Todd and Shamelessformed in early 2006 with a commongoal to entertain Garth Brooks fansaround the world. From the sweetsounds of the violin, to the heart andsoul of country music (the pedal steelguitar), and precise bone-chilling
vocals, John Todd and Shameless bring to life thefull Garth experience.
After recording her first full album at the age of15, Hillsdale graduate Jessica Hannan has rejoinedthe country music scene after taking some time off.In 2002, Jessica was the winner of a nationwide con-test held by Sonic Records and most recently beatout thousands to be crowned in the top 15 in thisyear’s Ohio Idol contest.
For more information visit Facebook.com/Hillsdale FootballParents or call 567.203.9381.
People to See:John Todd as Garth Brooks
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NORWALK - The first day of the Huron CountyFair, Aug. 12, brings singer-songwriter Dustin Lynchto the grandstand at 9 p.m. His "Wild In YourSmile," "She Cranks My Tractor," "Waiting," and"Cowboys and Angels" are a few of his hits. Comejoin us for a night of special entertaiment.
Tickets are now on sale for $12 general seating, $18for box seats and $22 track seats. They are availableat the fair office.
When he first started pursuing amusic career, Dustin learned all hecould at the Bluebird Cafe inNashville. He even rented anapartment behind the venue’s backparking lot and literally walked tothe Bluebird several times a weekto listen and learn about the mys-terious art of creating songs from someof Nashville’s most important writers.Don Schlitz (“The Gambler”), TonyArata (“The Dance”), Paul Overstreet(“Forever And Ever, Amen”) – all aremainstays of the Bluebird legend, and itwas at their proverbial feet that hepicked up key insights about the writing process.
“I was soaking it in, trying to be a sponge,” Lynchsays. “I was mainly trying to hear the story behindthe song, how it came about, what it’s really about.There’s something about understanding the song-writer’s realm. You get a little more grip on the wayit was written and why it was written and how theygot to the finished product.”
That education paid off in a big way for Lynchand he signed with Broken Bow Records – the homeof Jason Aldean and sister label to Stoney CreekRecords (home to Thompson Square). His debut sin-
gle, “Cowboy and Angels,” quickly rose on theCountry charts. His debut album featured several ofhis own songs.
But it all goes back to the Bluebird for Lynch, anative of Tullahoma, Tennessee. Upon passing anaudition to play open-mic night he impressed hostBarbara Cloyd so much that she chased him into theparking lot and offered to help him get some footingin the community.
As he began to establish himself at the Bluebird,Lynch got a call from Pete Hartung – man-ager for singer-songwriter Justin Moore –Within weeks, Lynch had a publishingdeal, and he made the most of it, writing astaggering 200+ songs in less than twoyears.
“I’m a workaholic,” he says. “I was get-ting paid to write songs, so that’s what Idid. That’s just the guy I am, if I’m notdoing something I get bored, so I was try-ing to write the best record possible anddecided to just get after it as hard as I can.”
But it’s not just physical recognition thatLynch has achieved with his studious
approach to songwriting. He combined his fascina-tion with words and melodies with concert skills hedeveloped in high-school bands and playing thesoutheastern club circuit. That combination hasmade him one of country’s artists to watch, a per-former who’s written his own mix of party songsand ballads with a unique perspective. It’s his ownviewpoint, honed from watching the world, andwatching the experts. It’s all there, waiting for any-one else willing to… Listen.
For more information on other activities, visit online atwww.huroncountyfair.com.
PEOPLE TO
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AURORA, OH– Summer iswinding down,but there’s stilltime to celebrateeverythingunder the sun atWildwaterKingdom’sbiggest party ofthe year!NortheastOhio’s premierwaterpark willhost its annualSplash BashGuestAppreciationDay thisSunday, Aug. 11,with a variety offun-filled activi-ties to delight allages.
In addition toWildwaterKingdom’srecord-breakingattractions, families can enjoy face-paintingfrom Sparkles the Clown and watch while sheentertains the crowd. They can also make somefeathered friends from Parrot Hope Rescue, asanctuary for abandoned birds that educatesthe public with hands-on demonstrations.
Throughout the day, they’ll enjoy $1 hot dogsand $1 fountain drinks while supplies last.
No one will want to miss the Splash Bash sig-nature raffle, where guests can win everythingfrom restaurant gift cards to ClevelandCavaliers courtside seats or a trip to the
Cleveland Zoo.Guests can enterto win at the maingate, and winnerswill be contactedthe following day.
Junior tickets forchildren under 48inches are just$16.24 for the day.Guests can get thebest deals on reg-ular tickets withWildwaterKingdom’s PayOnce, Visit Twicepromotion. Forjust $45.70, theycan visit any twodays of the sum-mer, saving nearly$20. They can alsosave big whilehelping a greatcause by purchas-ing discountedtickets that benefitthe American
Cancer Society. To take advantage of thisonline-only ticket, available for just $25.33 perperson, guests can type “cancer” into the pro-motional code box. They’ll save $7 per person,and proceeds from every ticket help save livesby supporting cancer research.
Wildwater Kingdom is open daily throughAug. 18 and for two more “bonus” weekendsthrough Labor Day. For more information,including ticket prices, group deals and operat-ing hours, visit www.wildwaterfun.com or call330-562-8303.
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Date Opponent / Event Location Time / Result08/31/13 vs. Buffalo TV Columbus, Ohio 12:00 p.m. ET09/07/13 vs. San Diego State TV Columbus, Ohio 3:30 p.m. ET09/14/13 at California TV Berkeley, Calif. 7:00 p.m. ET09/21/13 vs. Florida A&M TV Columbus, Ohio TBA09/28/13 vs. Wisconsin * TV Columbus, Ohio 8:00 p.m. ET10/05/13 at Northwestern * TV Evanston, Ill. 8:00 p.m. ET10/19/13 vs. Iowa * TV Columbus, Ohio 3:30 p.m. ET10/26/13 vs. Penn State * TV Columbus, Ohio 8:00 p.m. ET11/02/13 at Purdue * TV West Lafayette, Ind. TBA11/16/13 at Illinois * TV Champaign, Ill. TBA11/23/13 vs. Indiana * TV Columbus, Ohio TBA11/30/13 at Michigan * TV Ann Arbor, Mich. TBA
Big Ten Championship Game12/07/13 TBA * TV Indianapolis, Ind. TBA
For more information, visit online at http://www.ohiostatebuckeyes.com/tickets
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Things to Do: Attend an OSU Football Game!
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Calendar - Continued...DRUM CORPS COMPETITION
Aug. 6/MASSILLON - Located at the Paul BrownTiger Stadium 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Drum Corps fansenjoy the pageantry of eight of the best corps inAmerica, including three of the top ten, at the peakof their performance just days before the worldchampionships. Precision formations of high-step-ping marchers and vibrantly colored costumes aresure to thrill music fans of all ages. For more infor-mation, call 330-458-2048. Admission is $8-26.
BRATWURST FESTIVALAug. 15-7/BUCYRUS - Recognized as the
“Bratwurst Capital of America,” free entertainment,crafts show, rides, games, beer gardens, friendshipand hospitality. Parades daily. Noon to 11 p.m. (mid-night Saturday.) Call 419-562-2728 or visitwww.bratfest.org
THE PLACE TO BE THIS SUMMERAug. 16/LEBANON - The Lebanon Chamber
brings to downtown Lebanon “the place to be thissummer” to kick off your weekends on the 3rdFriday in the downtown area. The event features acombination of live music from top local bands,food and adult beverages. This is a free familyfriendly event from 5-11 p.m. For more information,call 513-932-1100.
EARTH TO TABLE DINNERAug. 17/MILAN - 6:30 p.m. at the Culinary
Vegetable Institute. $75 per person. Featuring chefand author of “Cook Yourself Sexy!” CandiceKumai. Call 419-499- 7500 or visit online at www.culinaryvegetableinstitute.com
FARMER’S MARKETSTEUBENVILLE - Savor summer with fresh pro-
duce at the Downtown Farmers Market held everyThursday morning on S. 3rd Street from 8 a.m. to 1p.m. The market features locally grown vegetablesand fruits, meat and baked goods, and homemadecrafts. Every week something new comes into sea-son! While downtown, stop for lunch at one ofSteubenville's restaurants and visit Historic FortSteuben. For more information, call 740-283-4935.
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