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Contents3......LEGOS KidFest

For kids of all ages4......THOSE WERE THE DAYS

Great April Fools Hoaxes

5......CROSSWORD FUNProm Night

6-7 .. SACRED SAND

Findlay Easter Sand Sculptures7 ..... I DIDN’T KNOW THAT

Why we say the things we say

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LEGO KidsFest is a three-dayshow lled with hands-on, inter-active and educational activitiesfor the whole family. Get cre-ative in the construction zones,meet LEGO Master Builders, helpbuild Creation Nation, experienceLEGO Games, and see dozens of life-sized models made entirelyfrom LEGO bricks.

LEGO KidsFest brings all of the creative hands-on, minds-onfun of LEGO building and experi-nces together in one activity- andntertainment-packed family event

for children of all ages and build-rs of all skills and interests.

Just a few of the activities in-lude:

LEGO Model MuseumWalk among miniature and life-

size models, built entirely of LEGObricks. Be sure to bring your cam-ra — plenty of cool photo oppor-

tunities abound! LEGO Club &Master Builder Academy

The LEGO Master BuilderAcademy is an exciting new way

for kids to learn skills that willmake them better builders, and willteach them the fundamentals of de-sign, engineering and art throughLEGO bricks. As their buildingskills grow, so will their ability tobe more creative with all the LEGObricks in their collection!

Learn new building skills froma LEGO Master Builder and tryout the LEGO Master BuilderAcademy!

LEGO Challenge ZoneThe LEGO Challenge Zone

is more LEGO fun for the entirefamily. Families can compete to-gether in speed tower builds andother cool activities. Quick – exyour ngers and nd your innerbuilder!

Big Brick PileMix children’s imagination

with a big pile of brick -- moreloose brick than you’ve seen any-where else -- and you’ll be amazedby the results.

Monochromatic Group BuildsLEGO bricks of a single color

will be available in designated ar-

eas on the show oor for anyonewho wants to express their creativ-ity “monochromatically.” Buildany individual object or start/add toa creation that organically evolvesas everyone adds bricks.

Race RampsBuild and rebuild LEGO race

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Right: A detail of Florida in the Creation Nation map(note Mickey Mouse and the Space Shuttle).

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Those Were The Days


Unlike most of the other non-foolish holidays, the history of April Fool’s Day, sometimescalled All Fool’s Day, is not to-tally clear. It is not like Hallow-

een, where despite an interestinghistory, most people just put onHalloween costumes, get candy,and leave it at that. There reallywasn’t a “rst April Fool’s Day”that can be pinpointed on thecalendar. Some believe it sort of evolved simultaneously in sever-al cultures at the same time, from

celebrations involving the rstday of spring.

The closest point in time thatcan be identied as the begin-ning of this tradition was in 1582,

in France. Prior to that year, thenew year was celebrated for eightdays, beginning on March 25. Thecelebration culminated on April1. With the reform of the calendarunder Charles IX, the GregorianCalendar was introduced, andNew Year’s Day was moved toJanuary 1.

However, communicationsbeing what they were in the dayswhen news traveled by foot,many people did not receive thenews for several years. Others,

the more obstinate crowd, refusedto accept the new calendar andcontinued to celebrate the newyear on April 1. These backwardfolk were labeled as “fools” bythe general populace. They weresubject to some ridicule, and wereoften sent on “fools errands” orwere made the butt of other prac-tical jokes.

This harassment evolved, overtime, into a tradition of prank-playing on the rst day of April.The tradition eventually spread toEngland and Scotland in the eigh-teenth century. It was later intro-duced to the American coloniesof both the English and French.April Fool’s Day thus developedinto an international fun fest, soto speak, with different nation-alities specializing in their ownbrand of humor at the expense of

their friends andfamilies.

There hasbeen some veryinteresting AprilFool’s Hoax’sthat have beenvery successfulin duping a lot of people. Here is a

look at some of the most notewor-thy. Big Ben o go digial

In 1980 it was claimed the fa-mous face of Big Ben was to be

replaced with a digital display.Hundreds of angry Brits contact-ed the BBC to complain.Spagheti Harves

In 1957 BBC news showPanarama told viewers that be-cause of a warm winter farm-ers in Switzerland were seeing abumper spaghetti crop. Footageshowed the farmers pulling spa-ghetti from trees. Lef Handed Whopper

In 1998 Burger King took outadverts in major press launchingtheir new “Left Handed Whop-per” which they said had beenspecially designed for the 32 mil-lion left-handed Americans byrotating all the ingredients 180degrees.

Eifel Tower o MoveIn 1986 French people were

amazed to see reports in the Pa-risien that the Eiffel Tower wasset to be dismantled and moved

to Euro Disney. The Sydney Iceberg

In 1978 a millionaire business-man said he had towed an icebergfrom Antartica and was going tosell it as ice cubes - when peoplegathered to see it arrive in Sydneyharbor they found it was madefrom shaving foam. Drunk driving on heinerne

In 1994 PC Computing maga-

zine said that is was due to be-come law that people should notuse the internet while drunk.Whisling Carros

In 2002 Tesco supermarketstook out advertising in nationalnewspapers for genetically modi-ed ‘whistling carrots.’ When ful-ly cooked, it said, airholes causedthe vegetable to whistle.Weaher Machine

In 1981 the Guardian news-paper reported that scientists haddeveloped a machine which couldcontrol the weather. They alsopromised snow every Christmasfrom then on. Insan color TV

Sweden’s most famous AprilFool’s Day hoax occurred onApril 1, 1962. STV, the only tele-vision channel in Sweden, and itbroadcast in black and white.

The station announced that

their “technical expert,” Kjell

Stensson, was going to describe aprocess that would allow people

to view color images on their ex-isting black-and-white sets. byplacing a pair of nylon stockings

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ted they had fallen for the hoax.

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9. Fill to satisfaction13. Medvedev’s retreat14. “Neither here ___ there”15. _____ circle, as in friends16. *Prom revelers are instructed to re-main in this state17. Double helix18. Echo sounder19. Brains or intelligence21. *Boutonniere, e.g.23. Movie “___ Hard”24. One on a list

25. “___ and don’ts”28. *Not given by teacher the morningafter prom30. Ennui35. Sections of a play37. *Prom bands plug instruments intothese39. _____-Japanese War (1904-05)40. Whiskey without water, e.g.41. A renewable energy43. Twelfth month of civil year44. One of four Cs of a diamond46. Caffeine-producing tree47. Bluish green48. Snare50. *Prom expenses can leave you in this52. “___ as a fox”53. Do, re or mi55. It appears in spring57. *Star in original “Prom Night” movie60. Water people of German folklore63. Type of 1969 landing64. *They danced, drank and ___ on thebig night66. Ceased

68. Ancient port city adjacent to Rome69. Wade’s opponent70. *Do it fast or slow on prom night71. Second word in a fairytale?72. Instant lawn73. Speak like Cicero

DOWN1. Proof of identication, pl.2. Thailand’s eastern neighbor3. Intercontinental ballistic missile, acr.4. In advance5. *She took her revenge on Prom night6. “make ____ meet”7. Prex for “not”8. Often done to damaged skin9. Found on Mt. Everest10. Actress Hathaway11. Eye drop12. Make a mistake15. Compounds of same molecular butdifferent structural formulas

20. Where everything is big?22. “___ the wild rumpus begin!”24. Burst inward25. *Done ‘til dawn on prom night?26. Clooney in “Ocean’s Eleven”27. The beginning29. Berserk31. Simon and Garfunkel, e.g.32. British _____33. “Round up the _____ suspects!”34. *She looked pretty in pink36. It grants wishes?

38. *Girls look for it when shopping forprom dresses42. Synagogue teacher45. Tibetan doctrine49. Hawaiian dish51. *His garb on the big night54. The Romanovs, e.g.56. 1/100 of a rial57. Point formed by two intersecting arcs58. Archaic “to”59. *It ruins an outdoor prom60. Anything that is necessary but lacking61. “Show Boat” novelist Ferber62. Dissenting clique63. ___ Gehrig65. Likewise67. “Gidget” actress

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A favorite among locals and an event thatdraws people from far and wide, every Eas-ter a sand sculpture created by artist RogerPowell draws an enormous crowd. Thisannual sculpture, created from 300 tons of sand, depicts a religious message, whichvaries from year to year. This incredible lifesize work of art takes about 250 volunteerhours to complete.

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•Roger Powell, an owner of a local land-scaping business is the primary artist andhas help from volunteers

•Until 2010, the sculpture was created ina volleyball court at a local park in Findlay,Ohio. This year it will be outside, but underroof at the Hancock County Fairgrounds.

•This year’s sculpture is comprised en-tirely of about 300 tons of sand

•Scenery takes approximately 250 man-hours to complete.

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All my eye and

Betty Martin!

Old as MethuselahSome phrases we’ve heard

since we were knee-high to a duck;others, have an eloquence to them;you just love saying them as theyroll right off your tongue like butter.Others still, trace back to our earlySunday school days when, tryingto recall some of those begets andbegots in the Old Testament, we re-member a name, just because of thephrase that made it popular.

Case in point: Old as Methuse-lah (easier to say than to spell). It’slong been a favorite; and for anyoneattending Southern Baptist VacationBible Schools, it’s a common one.But for those who may’ve missedthat memo, what’s the scoop?

Well, in case you didn’t know,Methuselah, was Noah’s grandpa,and is believed by some to be oldestman in recorded history. The Gen-

esis account (5:27) tells us that Me-thuselah lived to be 969 years old.(But more impressive than this, hewas fathering sons --namely Noah’sfather, Lamech-- at age 187.) As aresult, Methuselah has become theproverbial symbol of longevity.

Old as Methuselah traces backas far as the 14th century, whichmakes the phrase itself, almost asold as the man. Ironically, whencompared to other ancient neareastern writings suggesting certain

antediluvian kings (big word for“pre-ood”) lived for thousands of years, Methuselah, by some stan-dards, was downright young.

No way to know how yearswere counted back then. But giventhat Genesis goes to great length tofactor ages into Noah’s genealogy,it’s interesting to put a pencil to themath, as Methuselah would havestill been alive as Noah was board-

ing the animals onto the ark. Sadly,(if not ironically) he dies the yearthe ooding begins. (No way toknow if he refused to get on boardor if the stress of just watching hisgrandson, nally did him in.)

All my eyeJust when you think you’ve

heard them all, you’ll encounter aclassic…a phrase oft repeated; nev-er quite understood. You know, oneof those things your grandpa ut-tered but could never tell you why.One of those phrases that’ll get youa blank stare when spoken in frontof your texting teenage niece.

And today’s yesteryear throw-back is . . .

All my eye and Betty Martin!(Best uttered with an Irish accent if you want the full effect.)

Ok. Show of hands as to howmany of you have heard this one?(Oh wait. I’m writing a column. Ican’t see your hands.)

Only the truly dedicated phrase-lovers may recall this expressionmore common amongst the Brit-ish than Americans. But sadly, thestory credited to the phrase’s originoffers precious little help as to whywe still say it today.

For starters, the expressionmeans “Nonsense!” It was rstrecorded in a collection of phras-es known as the Burford Papers,

though the all my eye part is be-lieved to have gone back muchearlier.

Folklore has it that a Britishsailor stopping by a church in Ire-land, overheard what he assumedto be a prayer to St. Martin (patronsaint of innkeepers and reformeddrunks). Documented as “Ah, mihi, beate Martine,” linguists debatethis however, as mi hi would not’vesounded like “my eye” but “meehee” (which makes absolutely nosense at all). What’s more, seemsthere’s no Latin prayer that comesclose to this phrasing.

Still, as is so often the case, fun-to-say phrases like this one oftentake on a life of their own. So nexttime someone tosses you a trulyunbelievable bit of gossip, give ita whirl. Come back with “Yeah,right. All my eye and Betty Martintoo!” and see what kind of recep-tion you get.

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Restoring a gemto original luster

BY MIKE [email protected]

In the early 1900s an Indianapolis automanufacturer, the Willys-Overland MotorCompany, put the Hoosier State on the map.The original brand is no more but one of it’sgems is returning to its original luster andhometown of Van Wert thanks to that city’shistorical preservation group.

The Van Wert Historical Society andave Agler have teamed up to restore a

1917 Overland Coupe. The 67-year-old re-tired a couple years ago and is excited aboutthe project.

“I’ve had almost 45 years in auto body;

I owned my own shop here in town for 10years. That’s all I’ve ever done — auto bodyand paint work. I retired a couple years ago,so this is just a fun project for me to do,”he said.

Agler explains the travels the car hasmade since the early 1900s and why it’sback home.

“This is a 1917 Overland 3 window, 3seater coupe; it’s sometimes called an Op-era Coupe. The car was owned by the Was-senberg family here in town back in theday around 1917 or 1918,” he said. “Thecar was in the garage when they turned thehouse into an art center back in the 50s. Thecar was bought by Bill Jones here in townfrom the family because they needed roomin the garage to use as a viewing area forartwork.”

The car made its way to a warmer andmore humid climate where termites eventu-ally ate up most of the original woodwork.

“The car was in the Jones family andpassed down to a brother and a son. The car

went to Florida and was there for severalyears. The last owner was Richard Jonesand he passed away a year or a year-and-a-half ago. He was a friend of Dave Kirch-enbauer here in town and they got a holdof Dave or he knew about the car and in anaround about way, the car was going to besold, so Dave thought it would be nice if the

historical society here in town could havethe car,” he said.

This is when arrangements were made toreturn the antique home.

“So, the car was purchased by the histor-ical society and brought back to Van Wert.People were gathered to rebuild it, so that’swhat I’ve been doing for the past year,”Agler said.

Agler noted the 1917 Overland beingrestored is in decent condition, consideringits age.

“For being nearly 100 years old, it’s inpretty good shape,” Agler said

The coupe will be restored to its originalcondition from upholstery to woodwork andbeyond. Parts don’t exist, therefore, speci-cations must be drawn and custom-made.

This is a 1914Overland Opera Coupe

restored.The Van Wert

Historial Societyhopes to be as successfulwith their restoration.

The car was owned by the

Charles Wassenberg family inVan Wert in 1917 or 1918.The car was in the garage

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Agler said restoring the engine,which is being done at Hart’s MachineShop in Cecil, will cost approximately$5,000, with some parts having to be

made since replacement parts can nolonger be found.

As much as $15,000 may be neededto restore the interior and top of the ve-

hicle, which is currently of leather.Restorers are looking to keep all

work local and several businesses havedonated to the project in one way oranother. Others working on the car, inaddition to Agler and Kirchenbauer, in-clude Mike Spray, Larry Oechsle andBob Stanley, while NAPA Auto Partshas donated paint supplies for the proj-ect.

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In the Same Boat



In the Same Boat

My two kids are both in college, study-ing at the same ginormous university, in fact.Hubby and I look forward to the phone callsfrom our busy offspring, and we usually rushto the phone when their numbers appear onaller ID, much like our dog Sammy runs to

the fridge whenever he hears someone pull

a slice of cheese from its crinkly wrapper.But one night last fall when we were sinkinginto dreamland after watching Pretty Wom-an on TV for the umpteenth time, and theywere just revving up for theevening (a phenomenonthat produces many a con-

fusing conversation), we re-ceived two phone calls. Therst was from our freshmandaughter who was strug-gling with a rare but realbout of homesickness.

“Mom,” she said. “Couldyou do me a big favor?”

“Sure,” I mumbled, try-ing to wipe the cobwebsof the dream I was havingabout Richard Gere frommy hazy mind. “What isit?”

“Could you please make some egg saladfor me?”

Now, anyone who knows me knows Iam not, nor have I ever been, a good cook.

Cooking has always felt like a chore to me,and even though I am creative in manyareas, the kitchen is not one of them. Butsomehow, my daughter latched on to my

version of egg saladthat, apparently, rep-resents home to her.

I promised I wouldmake some for her,talked a bit moreand then hung up thephone.

“That was odd,” Itold my half-snooz-ing husband. “Yes itwas,” he murmured.“Your egg saladtastes like mush tome.”

Before I couldelbow him hard enough to knock any im-ages of Julia Roberts out of his dreams, thephone rang again. This time, it was our son,a sophomore.

“Mom, “ he said. “Could you do me abig favor?”

“Sure,” I said, wondering how I was go-ing to make another batch of mush/egg saladon such short notice. “What is it?”

“Would you please let me go to Ecua-dor?”

At that moment, I knew one thing for sureabout myself: I prefer requests for egg saladfrom my children, thank you very much.Egg salad is bland, unexciting and ordinar-ily not dangerous at all. Ecuador is quite the

opposite. Was I dreaming this call? Was thisRichard’s idea of a joke? No. When I hungup, my son simply called back, thinking hiscell phone dropped the call, and asked thesame question.

I jabbed my husband, this time makingsure Julia was completely wrenched fromhis brain. “Get on the other line!” I toldhim.

We calmly asked a million questions,looked up the cities in Ecuador where hewould be staying, and checked out the mis-sion group he would accompany. And then,several weeks later, despite our janglingnerves and the feeling that we really wantedto just grab his passport and run, we sent ourson off to Ecuador.

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Among all the decisionsyou might make while plan-ning nancially for retire-ment, where you choose tolive can be among the mostimportant. And you mightbe surprised by what kind of limitations your decision canimpose in the future. The area– and the home – you live induring retirement may affectthe amount of savings youspend on things like upkeepon your house and transpor-tation as you age.

There are many factorsthat may inuence you asyou plan where to retire –like an area’s cost of living,healthcare options and whether your familyis nearby, but consider the following less-obvious things as you nalize your plans.

How much is your homereally costing you?

If your mortgage is paid off, or you planto have it paid off by the time you reach re-tirement, you might believe you’re in the

clear. But it’s importantto also consider how yourgeographic location mightaffect upkeep costs andtaxes, which can take asignicant bite out of yourmonthly retirement budget.

Here’s another way tolook at it. The standard es-timate for a home’s annualmaintenance costs rangefrom one to three percentof its original cost.1 Add anaverage of one percent of the home’s value for prop-erty taxes.2 Based on thesegures alone, a $400,000home would require a$12,000 yearly outlay – or

$360,000 during the average 30 year retire-ment. If you were to scale back to a $200,000home, you could realize a sizable savings of

$180,000 during retirement. Is your current home elder-friendly?Few people enjoy thinking about the

physical limitations that often accompanythe aging process, but this crucial to con-

sider when you’re deciding where to spendyour retirement years. Most large homes aremulti-level, which can be challenging – evenunsafe – to navigate if it becomes difcult

for you to move around physically as youage.

This isn’t to say that a smaller home orassisted living facility will be the best optionfor you. If you wish to remain in your cur-rent residence as long as possible, in-homeeldercare and hospice services are readilyavailable. Whatever you choose, it’s yourresponsibility to weigh your options and theassociated costs before you – or your fam-ily – are forced to make difcult decisionsin the future.

Retrotting your home to make it easier

to move about as you age can range fromsimply adding safety railings and bars, tomore extensive remodeling including install-ing ramps and elevators. While you may ini-tially cringe at such expenses, it’s importantto consider the long-term savings that canaccompany such improvements.

Consider the case of a person who is nolonger able to remain in his home and movesinto an assisted living facility. The cost mayrange from $4,000-5,000 per month, or ap-proximately $25,000 for a ve to six monthstay. A similar investment toward retrotting

your existing house may enable you to stayin your own home much longer.It’s also important to remember that these

kinds of home improvements often make

properties more attractive to potential buyersif you decide to sell your home.

Does the area where you live meet yourneeds and retirement goals?

You may also ask yourself if the area youlive in will meet your needs later in life. Areyou close to healthcare facilities? If you out-live your ability to drive are there groceryand convenience stores within walking dis-tance or that offer delivery services?

Likewise, as you think about the thingsyou want to do during retirement, it’s impor-tant to consider if your metropolitan area isa good t. For example, if you want to spendmore time with family members that havemoved away, you must account for travel ex-penses in your retirement plan.

Still not sure you have all the informationor resources you need to make these – andother – complex decisions about retirement?Work with a nancial planner who can helpyou to prepare nancially for retirementwhile considering your location, your life-style and other aspirations.

###1Freddie Mac, November 2011. Depending on when you purchased your

home, and the age and condition of the property at the time of purchase, thisgure may be higher or l ower.

2Source: The Tax Foundation: Property Taxes on Owner-Occupied Hous-ing by State, 2004 - 2009

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You’ve probably heardabout the 529 CollegeSavings Plan. But what isit exactly? The 529 Col-lege Savings Plan is one of the best savings incentivesfor college and something

you don’t want to miss outon if you have children orgrandchildren. This planis named for Section 529of the Internal RevenueCode, which was passedinto law by Congress in1997. This plan includesredits, deductions, and

savings incentives forducation.

The 529 incentive is designed to help

families save for the cost associated withfuture qualied higher education. Contri-butions to this savings plan are not tax-de-uctible. However, provisions in the code

allow for the earnings to grow tax-deferreduntil the funds are withdrawn to pay forhigher education expenses. The plan allowsexibility in choosing the portfolio that

best ts your needs, whilesimultaneously allowingyou to control withdraw-als from the account for aslong as it is maintained.

As of January 1, 2002,withdrawals from plans

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There is a much highercontribution limit for the529 plan than for othereducation savings plans.

An added bonus is the less bindingincome restrictions. Most states offer-

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Many people grow their ownfruits and vegetables for fresh,quality produce. However, thetraditional, large, backyard gardendoesn’t t everyone’s lifestyle.Instead, some gardeners use in-tensive gardening techniques thathelp them get the most from their

smaller plots. Container vegeta-ble gardening is another option.Site Selection and Preparation

Choose a site that receives atleast six hours of sun each day.Vegetables grown in shady loca-tions are usually less productiveand of poor quality. If possible,turn the soil in the fall. If not, ro-totill, spade, or plow the area toa depth of 6 to 8 inches in earlyspring, or as soon as the soil can

be worked. Do not turn soil whenit is wet because it will remainhard and lumpy all season. Re-move all clumps of sod, sticks,stones, and other debris, and levelthe area with a rake.

Just before leveling the soil forthe last time, spread a 10-10-10or 6-10-4 evenly over the garden.Use 1 to 2 pounds per 100 sq. ft.(10 ft. x 10 ft.). For very small ar-eas, use 3 to 4 teaspoons of fer-tilizer per square foot. Then rake

the fertilizer into the soil. (If youwish to use green fertilizers or or-

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PlanningPlan your garden on paper

before planting. Determine theamount of space you have avail-able, then decide what crops togrow. Consider incorporatingsome of these space-saving tech-niques. In small yards, fences can

be used to support pole beans orcucumbers. Just because space islimited, do not crowd the plants.Be sure to allow plenty of roomfor each plant to grow. By plan-ning your garden on paper youwill know how many plants andseeds to purchase. Mark out the

garden area with stakes beforeyou plant so you know whereeach crop will be planted or set upa raised bed.

Space Saving TechniquesGrow two or more vegetables

in one area by planting long sea-son and fast maturing or short sea-son crops. The fast maturing vege-tables will be harvested before thecrops begin to crowd each other.Harvesting the short season cropalso provides additional spacefor the later maturing vegetables.This growing technique can be ac-complished by sowing the seedsof a fast and slow growing vegeta-ble together in the same row. Forexample, radishes (fast maturing)and carrots (slow maturing) can besown together. Another method isto alternate rows of fast and slowmaturing vegetables. An examplewould be a row of leaf lettuce be-

tween two rows of tomatoes. Assoon as one crop is nished, plant

another. When cool-season crops,such as lettuce, spinach, radishes,and peas are harvested, replantwith beans, beets, or turnips. Usevertical space such as a trellis orfence to support pole beans, cu-cumbers, and squash, and cage orstake tomatoes.

All these stages and techniquesof small plot vegetable gardeningwill give you a more productivegarden and help your planting bemore disease and pest resistant.

Eating fresh produce is only onebenet of gardening; exercise and

the way working in a garden re-laxes you and allows your brain todecompress are some of the oth-ers .

So enjoy your endeavor andlet me know how it turns out. If you would like more informationon gardening or companion plant-ing, (a technique that enhancesplant growth in a smaller growingspace), email me at [email protected] or [email protected]

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•Friday Nights at the City ClubFridays, March 9, 16, 23, 30, 2012. - 5:30 - 9:00 p.m.Location: The City Club, 144 S. Main St., Lima. (Formerly

known as Wine & Jazz.Meet up with friends after work and enjoy scrumptious hors

d’oeuvres by the Civic Center Catering Network, wonderfulwines and beverages, and great local music! Friday Nights atthe City Club will feature all styles of music.

Please check the Civic Center website for current informa-tion on food, wines and bands - www.limaciviccenter.com.

• Bluegrass CafeThursdays, March 22, 29, 2012. -7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Location: Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S.

33, Wapakoneta.Enjoy the music in a homey, relaxed atmosphere. Details at

www.fotmc.com. Cost: $5.00

•Kewpee High School Art Invitational 65-67 Town Square, Lima, Ohio.

March 2 - April 14, 2012.ArtSpace/Lima, 65-67 Town Square, Lima.

The exhibition includes works in various categories includ-

ing sculpture, photography, painting, digital media, printmak-ing and drawing. Artists from 17 area high schools will be ex-hibiting their work.

The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday.

•Senior Exercise SkatingWed, March 21, 9:30am – 11:30am2170 Edgewood Drive, Lima, Ohio.Wed. March 14, 21, 28...9:30 a.m.

Location: Edgewood Skate Arena, 2170 Edgewood Dr.,Lima.. Admission: $4.00; Skate Rental: $1.50.

•Grand Lake One Stop Shop Hop

1450 N. Cable Rd., Lima, Ohio.

March 23 & 24 2012.Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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roof! Admission: $5.00

•Bath Spring Craft Show - 2012Sat, March 24, 9am – 3pm

2850 Bible Rd., Lima, Ohio. , Bath High School Gymnasium,Admission: $1.00. Free parking.

•Appalachian OprySat, March 24, 7pm – 9pm

Famous Old Time Music Company, 20322 U.S. 33, Wapa-koneta.The Appalachian Opry is our answer to Hee Haw and the

Grand Old Opry. Join Vernon & Kitty McIntyre with the OpryStaff Band and their guest artists for an evening of bluegrass,old country music, comedy, and fun. Comedy skits by Laura’sComedy Crew. Details: www.fotmc.com. Refreshments areavailable on site. Admission: $10.

•Niswonger: Capitol StepsSat, March 24, 7:30pm – 9:30pm

Niswonger Performing Arts Center, Van Wert.Politics and comedy collide with the political and musical

satire of Capitol Steps. Delivering on its promise to put the

MOCK in democracy, this Washington-based troupe of con-gressional staffers turned songwriters will have you laughingfrom start to nish. Contact: 419-238-6722

•dB Drag Racing and Bass Race World FinalsMarch 24 - 25, 2012.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Allen County Fairgrounds, both the Merchants

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nals is an “extreme” car stereo competition during which en-trants face off to nd out who has the world’s loudest car stereosystem. This Ohio location is one of several sites around theglobe hosting this event simultaneously. All will be linked vialive streaming media on the Internet.

This event is a must see for anyone interested in fully cus-tomized cars and their car stereos. Extreme vehicles with wallsof woofers and thousands of watts of power go head-to-head tosee who really has the loudest car stereo system.

•Sesame Street Live - “1-2-3 Imagine! With Elmo” March 27 & 28, 2012.Tuesday: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Two shows - 10:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.Location: Veterans’ Memorial Civic Center, 7 Town Square,

Lima.Imagine singing and dancing

with Elmo, Abby Cadabby, BigBird and all your favorite SesameStreet Live friends! It’s as easyas counting “1-2-3 Imagine!”This high-energy musical willtransport audiences to far awayplaces as Ernie captains the highseas, Elmo dances to the rhythmof the African rainforest and Bertmeets an octopus who has theblues. It’s a story of adventureand fun that teaches children theycan be anyone, do anything andgo anywhere with the power of

imagination.Ticket prices: $12, $17, $23,

$30 & $50. Additional servicecharges will apply. Tickets onsale December 21 at the box of-ce and at limaciviccenter.com.

•Ohio Has Talent!March 31, 2012 - 7:00 p.m.Performers from throughout

the region/state will compete forprize money based on audiencevote at the fth annual Ohio hasTalent!, presented by Commu-nity Health Professionals. Theshow features instrumental, vo-cal and dance performances from20 selected individual and groupacts. Tickets: $10, $15, $20, $25.Proceeds from the show benetCHP’s Van Wert Area InpatientHospice Center.

•Coffee with a Cop!Sat, March 31, 9am – 11am

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Lima Police Department and the Allen County Sheriff’s Of-ce.

Come for a free cup of coffee and casual conversation withofcers. Get answers to questions you’ve always been curiousabout.

•Circus Pages International - Wed, April 42750 Harding Hwy., Lima, Ohio.

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