Now and Then September 2018 Wayne and Holmes Counties

Serving Wayne & Holmes Counties

For the mature reader

September 2018

BEFORE THE RAINBOW:

The Wizard of Oz in Film Prior to 1939

McCAIN’S FINAL STATEMENT:

Americans Have ‘More in Common’

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CONTENTS

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Now & Then

02 04 08 10 11 12 14 15

Lifestyle

Looking Back

News From the Past

Movies & Television Before the Rainbow

Special Feature

McCain's Final Statement

Local Feature

Yankee Peddler Marries Old & New

Health & Wellness

Read More Books for Better Health

Discover Downtown Wooster Car Tips

Long Weekend Road Trip

Car Tips

Why Clean Air Filters are Important

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Inside

Joke Corner Teachers

Wordsearch Crossword Puzzle Calendar of Events Recipes Did You Know?

The Great Smoky Mountains

Crossword & Sudoku Answers

–TH E FIRST WORD– “Every leaf speaks bliss to me, Fluttering from the autumn tree...”

– Emily Brontë – Serving Wayne & Holmes Counties

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LOOKING BACK

THEN

NOW

The photos above show (Left): Tom Ellis, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Ellis perching atop a wagon to get a good view of the set up activities at the Wayne County Fair - The Daily Record, September 9, 1967. (Right): The school age set was going after all the prizes available on the midway section, and one of the larger toys (you name it) rubbed off on little Amy Lynn Worrell, 10 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Worrell of Schultz Street in Dalton - The Daily Record, September 12, 1967.

Set up was in full swing last week for the Wayne County Fair, which runs September 8-13. A campaign kicked off this year for a new Junior Fair Livestock and Event Center that will open in 2019. The plan in place will create a 26,100 square foot building and adjacent 14,400 square foot livestock holding building that will meet the needs of all the hard working kids at the fair and provide the community with a one of a kind Event Center.

More information can be found online at: waynecountyfairohio.com/ fairgrounds-improvement-campaign

NEWS FROM THE PAST September 2, 1967 – In 1910 the Pottery in Fredericksburg was built on four acres purchased from Martin Sterling. At this time brown bean jars were made...In 1939 The Art Pottery was opened and pottery novelties were manufactured. In 1949 the name was changed to Pilgrim Pottery. Still later, the plant changed again and made wall tiles until the Doric plant burned in 1965.

September 7, 1967 – Swenson’s Thrillcade! All new and exciting this year at the Wayne County Fair! Thrill to spectacular auto stunts, skillful driving exhibitions, smashes and crashes...and if that’s not enough there’s even an aerialist doing fantastic tricks above a moving car! See it all Saturday at the Grandstand! The Sunday evening grandstand show will be headlined by Myron Floren from the Lawrence Welk TV Show.

September 8, 1967 – The third “open door, struck by passing auto” mishap in the last three days was recorded in Orrville on Thursday.

September 11, 1967 – Robert Knox, 87 years old, is Nashville’s oldest citizen and probably the busiest man in town. He is still employed and enjoys every minute of his duties. Knox is caretaker of the town house, participates in Water Board activities and has charge of the city dump gates two afternoons

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a week. He also supervises any work done on streets. When asked about hobbies and social clubs, Knox remarked, “I don’t care to join them. I attend once in awhile – not because I have the time. It’s just to keep in style.”

September 14, 1967 – Singer Frank Sinatra reportedly was punched in the mouth and lost two teeth during a weekend ruckus at Las Vegas’ Sands Hotel. Witnesses said Carl Cohen, 54, vice president of the hotel, was called to calm Sinatra, who allegedly was shouting obscenities in the gambling casino.

Sinatra threw betting chips in Cohen’s face, witnesses said, and Cohen retaliated by punching the singer on the mouth.

Sinatra was also seen recently on a movie set in Miami, where scenes for his new 20th Century Fox film “Tony Rome” were being shot.

September 11, 1967 – Dairymen of Wayne County are a progressive and hard-working group. Probably that’s one reason the county has earned top rank in dairy production...

Last year the county’s Project Milky Wayne won state and national recognition. Not one person can be given credit for the success of this dairy promotion effort. But here’s a clear example of what can be accomplished when a lot of people believe in an idea and are willing to work together in making it a success.

Joke Corner TEACHERS Gotta Be Smart

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There were four teenagers who played hooky one morning. Upon coming to class in the afternoon, they reported that their lateness was because their car got a flat tire. That’s fine the teacher said much to the students relief.

But there was an oral test this morning which you boys have to make up, so please have a seat and take out a piece of paper. “Now for the first question, which tire was flat!”

Think Again!

A Teacher was once giving a big test. Upon collecting the tests she noticed a note attached to the test with a $100 bill underneath, “one dollar per point please” the note said The teacher returned the test the next day with $40 and a note attached, it said “$40 change!”

Homework As a teacher I often send home notes with children to inform the parents that their child’s behavior can use some improvement. I received the following letter from one student’s father, “Dear Mrs Green, Harry is sorry he didn’t do his homework last night, he will never do it again.”

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MOVIES & TELEVISION

BEFORE THE RAINBOW THE WIZARD OF OZ IN FILM PRIOR TO 1939

by RANDY WILSON NOW & THEN CONTRIBUTOR

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hey were the most popular children’s books around, with kids eagerly awaiting the release of each new title in the series. Dismissed by many educators and critics as “junk literature” and catching the ire of religious leaders for fostering an interest in magic and fantasy, the writer behind them was nonetheless adored by fans of all ages around the globe. With all this popularity, it was inevitable that some enterprising producer would consider shooting a live-action film version.

Think I’m talking about Harry Potter? (If so, you didn’t read the headline too closely.) No, this all happened about a century ago, and the author in question was L. Frank Baum, creator of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, who would eventually go J.K. Rowling one better and make his own silent Oz movies. With the release of Sam Raimi’s prequel fantasy Oz the Great and Powerful–starring James Franco as a newly-arrived Wizard and Mila Kunis, Rachel Weisz and Michelle Williams as witches–and the ongoing plans for a big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical Wicked, let’s take a look at the cinematic history of Oz, one that began long before Judy Garland donned a pair of ruby slippers…which, by the way, were silver in Baum’s novel (MGM thought red would look better in Technicolor).

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The very first glimpse of Oz in motion picture form came in 1908, just eight years after the first book’s debut.

Baum himself penned and financed a stage show entitled “Fairylogue and Radio-Plays,” which mixed a live lecture by him, a slide show, and brief silent film vignettes based on four of his books and featuring a cast of mostly children. The production enjoyed a brief run on the New York stage, but its ultimate failure (which contributed to Baum’s bankruptcy in 1911) allowed the Selig Polyscope Company, makers of the movie segments, to step in and produce four Oz short films without the author’s participation.

Of the four Selig efforts, only 1910’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz is known to still exist. The 13-minute story borrows from both Baum’s book and a contemporary Broadway adaptation, the latter of which explains the lines of chorus girls and actors in animal costumes. In it, Dorothy and the Scarecrow are both in Kansas, until a cyclone sends them, Toto, and a cow and mule to the Land of Oz. Searching for the Wizard, the group is joined by the Tin Woodman, the Cowardly Lion and the Hungry Tiger, and they clash with the wicked Momba the Witch, whom Dorothy manages to “liquidate” and thus free the kingdom. It’s an interesting, albeit creaky, curio that gives a peek at how stage shows looked at the turn of the last century.

By 1914, Baum had moved to Hollywood, California, just as the movie industry was getting established there, and

decided the time was right to set up his own movie production company to bring his visions to on-screen life. Forming the Oz Film Manufacturing Company and serving as its president (but, wisely, not investing his own funds this time), Baum would script three feature-length films based on his works. The movies were well-made and boasted impressive special effects for their time, but ultimately failed to find much audience interest with either children or adults. The first, The Patchwork Girl of Oz, was relatively faithful to its namesake book and offered a lively performance by French acrobat Pierre Coudrec in the title role of Scraps, a human-size doll who comes to life and helps a Munchkin boy named Ojo and his uncle reach the Emerald City. Released in late 1914, Patchwork’s lack of box office success ultimately doomed the comapny’s subsequent entries, The Magic Cloak of Oz (based on the non-Oz tale Queen Zixi of Ix) and His Majesty, The Scarecrow of Oz (which would finally get a limited release in 1917).

Following the demise of the Oz Film Manufacuting Company, Baum continued to write until his death in 1919. The books’ publishers hired Philadelphiaborn Ruth Plumly Thompson to carry on with new stories in the series beginning in 1921, but the movie industry stayed away from the fantasyland for several years, until slapstick comic Larry Semon would direct, co-script (with Baum’s son Frank J.), and star in 1925’s The Wizard of Oz. Once again straying from the original text, this version also starred Dorothy Dwan (who would eventually become Mrs. Semon) as a rather nubile Dorothy who is wooed by a pair of rival farmhands, played by Semon and a preLaurel Oliver Hardy. A tornado arrives to sweep the trio and Dorothy’s Uncle Henry (plus a stereotypic black worker, who in surviving prints is named either Rastus or Snowball) up and into Oz, where it’s learned that Dwan is actually the

country’s long-lost princess and rightful ruler. The Wizard is a royal court magician, there’s not a wicked witch to be seen, and Semon, Hardy and the black farmhand disguise themselves as a scarecrow, tin man and lion, respectively, to avoid capture. Semon’s very loose adaptation failed at the box office (notice a pattern here?), and is of interest today only for a glimpse of Ollie before Stan.

Aside from a long-missing 1932 short based on the second Baum book, The Land of Oz, the only other pre-1939 cinema release of note was a 1933 animated cartoon from Canada, The Wizard of Oz. It only covers the first parts of the familiar story (Dorothy and Toto travel via twister, meet the Scarecrow and Tin Woodman, and visit the Wizard, who shows them some magic tricks), but the interesting concept here is that the Kansas scenes are in black-and-white, with everything turning to color once Dorothy arrives in Oz. Could this independently-made cartoon have been what inspired MGM to use the same trick for their own film six years later?

Also of note is that the short was coproduced (and possibly co-written) by Baum’s son Frank Joslyn Baum, who had worked for his father’s short-lived studio and tried unsuccessfully to regain the literary rights to the books after the elder Baum’s passing.

In summation, the road to big-screen life for the residents of Oz in the 38 years since L. Frank Baum’s “American fairy tale” first saw print was just as perilous as Dorothy and her friends’ trip down the Yellow Brick Road, filled with several detours from the source material and a surprising lack of financial success. While it was considered Hollywood’s premier film studio at the time, MGM certainly had its work cut out for it when, in 1938, it announced plans to turn The Wizard of Oz into a big-budget, Technicolor musical. In 1939, MGM released The Wizard of Oz to the big screen.

Here’s looking at you kid.

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ACTIVATOR AMMONIA BLEACH BOB BRASSY CLARIFIER COLLAGEN COLOR CROP CUTTING IN DERMABRASION DEVELOPER 6 | Now & Then

EPILATION EXFOLIATE EXTENSIONS FACIAL FOILS FUSION HAIR HENNA HIGHLIGHTS KERATIN MASSAGE NEUTRALIZE

PERM PIGMENT RELAXER SALON SANITIZER SECTIONING SKIN SPA STRAIGHTEN TONE TREATMENT WAVES

C R O S S WO R D Puzzle 4. Greek goddess of discord 5. U.S.-based church (abbr.)

6. Movies have lots of them 7. Greek goddess of the dawn 8. Influential naturalist 9. Ancient town 10. Atlanta-based rapper 11. Animosities 12. Pop singer 13. Speak 14. One who lives in northern Burma 15. Not liquids 25. A framework 26. Peter’s last name 27. Plants have it 29. To shorten a book 31. French philosopher 33. Murdered in his bathtub CLUES ACROSS 1. Where to shop 6. A descendant of Shem 12. NBA big man “Boogie” 16. Integrated circuit 17. Voice 18. Larry and Curly’s buddy 19. Beloved English princess 20. Used to emphasize 21. Sun worshippers want one 22. Atomic # 44 (abbr.)

23. Lincoln’s state 24. Selects 26. Organs present in invertebrates 28. Self-immolation by fire 30. Trauma center 31. Automobile 32. Mustachioed actor Elliott 34. Something to do at auctions 35. British School 37. San Diego ballplayers 39. Drumming pattern 40. One-time Portuguese currency 41. Honor

43. Beaches have it 44. Folk singer DiFranco 45. Electronic data processing 47. Where wrestlers ply their trade 48. The Peach State 50. Boat post 52. Omitted from printed matter 54. Witnesses 56. Indicates position 57. Atomic # 18 (abbr.)

59. Obliged to repay 60. Lead prosecutor 61. Sun God 62. The Ocean State 63. Seek opportunity without scruples 66. Keeps you cool 67. Achievements 70. A beloved street 71. Analyze minutely

36. Greek letter 38. A hiding place 39. Crazed supporters 41. Winged nut 42. Doctor of Education 43. Unhappy 46. Popular celeb magazine 47. __ and greets 49. Poke holes in 51. Beloved Mexican dish 53. Monetary unit of Angola 54. More wise 55. Pouches 58. Hindu’s ideal man 60. Type of gazelle 64. Revolutions per minute 65. Energy unit 68. Cerium 69. Canadian peninsula

Guess Who? I was born on September 2, 1964 in Lebanon.

Before going into acting, I had a dream to be an Olympic hockey player for Canada, but was sidelined by a bad injury.

I am best known for roles in “The Matrix” and “Point Break.”

CLUES DOWN 1. Cooks need one 2. A mystic syllable 3. Male parents

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SPECIAL FEATURE

McCain's Final Statement

Americans Have ‘More in common’

by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sen. John McCain expressed his deep gratitude and love of country in his final letter and implored Americans to put aside “tribal rivalries” and focus on what unites.

Rick Davis, former presidential campaign manager for McCain who is serving as a family spokesman, read the farewell message at a press briefing in Phoenix.

In the statement, McCain reflected on the privilege of serving his country and said he tried to do so honorably. He also touched on today’s politics.

“Do not despair of our present difficulties but believe always in the promise and greatness of America, because nothing is inevitable here,” McCain wrote. “Americans never quit. We never surrender. We never hide from history.

We make history.”

McCain died Saturday, August 25 from an aggressive form of brain cancer. Plans after his death called for McCain to lie in state in the Arizona State Capitol on what would have been his 82nd birthday. A funeral was conducted at North Phoenix Baptist Church with former Vice President Joe Biden speaking.

In Washington, McCain was set to lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda at the end of August, with a formal ceremony and time for the public to pay respects. His procession passed the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and arrived for a funeral at Washington National Cathedral. Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama were both expected to speak at the service.

The Senate draped John McCain’s desk in black fabric and placed a vase of white roses on top. McCain had not been back to Washington since December.

A private funeral was planned at the Naval Academy Chapel followed by a private burial at the academy cemetery.

President Donald Trump was not expected to attend any of the services.

McCain was a noted critic of Trump, and Trump’s response to McCain’s death has been closely watched.

The flag atop the White House flew at half-staff in recognition of McCain’s death, but was then raised and then lowered once again amid criticism.

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In this October 11, 2008 file photo, Republican presidential candidate Sen. John McCain, R-Arizona, speaks at a rally in Davenport, Iowa. Arizona Sen. McCain, the war hero who became the GOP’s standardbearer in the 2008 election, passed away on August 25 at the age of 81. He had battled brain cancer.

Trump said that he respects the senator’s “service to our country” and signed a proclamation to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff until his burial.

When asked about Trump’s response to McCain’s death after the flag was raised, Davis said that the family is focusing on the outpouring of support from around the world instead of “what one person has done or said.”

“The entire focus of the McCain family is on John McCain,” Davis said. “There really is no room in the McCain family today to focus on anything but him.”

In Arizona, high-profile campaigns announced that they have suspended some activity this week.

McCain was just one of 11 U.S. senators in the state’s 116-year history, and on Tuesday, primary voters will decide the nominees in races across all levels of government. There’s also the sensitive question of who will succeed McCain.

Arizona law requires the governor of the state to name an appointee of the same political party who will serve until the next general election. Since the time to qualify for November’s election is past, the election would take place in 2020, with the winner filling out the remainder of McCain’s term until 2022.

Possible appointees whose names circulate among Arizona politicos include McCain’s widow, Cindy McCain, former U.S. Senator Jon Kyl and Republican Gov. Doug Ducey’s chief of staff Kirk Adams.

Arizona politicos across all levels of government have offered remembrances of McCain. Tributes poured in from around the globe.

French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted in English that McCain “was a true American hero. He devoted his entire life to his country.”

Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said McCain’s support for the Jewish state “never wavered. It sprang from his belief in democracy and freedom.” And Germany’s chancellor, Angela Merkel, called McCain “a tireless fighter for a strong trans-Atlantic alliance.

His significance went well beyond his own country.”

McCain was the son and grandson of admirals and followed them to the U.S. Naval Academy. A pilot, he was shot down over Vietnam and held as a prisoner of war for more than five years. He went on to win a seat in the House and in 1986, the Senate, where he served for the rest of his life.

“He had a joy about politics and a love for his country that was unmatched,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., told CNN’s “State of the Union.” “And while he never made it to the presidency, in the Senate, he was the leader that would see a hot spot in the world and just say, we need to go there and stand up for that democracy.”

CALENDAR OF EVENTS September 8-13 169th Wayne County Fair

$4 Admission - Wayne County Fairgrounds, 10 AM-10 PM-gates open at 8 AM 330-262-8001 www.waynecountyfairohio.com

September 14-15 Dutch Valley Fall Festival

A variety of vendors including local produce, ice cream, kettle corn, candles, woodworking, a broom maker, and more! Activities for the entire family including train rides, inflatable slide, animals from The Farm at Walnut Creek, pumpkin decorating and more. Live entertainment Friday 2:30pm to 6pm and Saturday, 10am to 6pm.

This event is free and open to the public. Rain or Shine! All are welcome! Dutch Valley Campus, 1357 Old Route 39, Sugarcreek, Ohio info@dhgroup.com http://www.dhgroup.com/events

The Holmes County Home Benefit Auction

Kicks off Friday - The Main event gets rolling on Saturday at 7 a.m.

For Contact Information Call 330-473-3665 or 330-279-2801 The Holmes County Home - 7260 State Route 83, Holmesville, Ohio

September 22 Lehman's Fall Festival

Kick off your fall season with the best of family fun at this annual event. Lehman's Hardware 10 AM-3 PM 800-438-5346 www.Lehmans.com

September 25 Guided Autumn Walk

Come view fall foliage and autumn highlights in the arboretum.

Dress for the weather. Seaman Orientation Plaza-Secrest Arboretum 2pm 740-485-0129 http://secrest.osu.edu

September 28-29 Apple Dumpling Festival

Enjoy this family fun weekend in the heart of Ohio's Amish Country featuring Ruth's famous apple dumplings! Whispering Hills Jellystone RV Park Fri 5-9 PM & Sat 9AM-6 PM 330-5672137 www.whisperinghillsrvpark.com

The Ohio Swiss Festival

Every fall since 1953, downtown Sugarcreek, Ohio transforms into a lively Swiss village, celebrating the rich cultural heritage of Switzerland. From wine and cheese samplings to races, contests, and parades, the Swiss Festival offers something for everyone. Sponsored by the Ohio Swiss Cheese Association, Sugarcreek Business Association, and the Village of Sugarcreek.

Music, food, and entertainment each day of the festival, and parking can be found in various locations downtown. Visit OhioSwissFestival.com for more information.

Woosterfest

Traditional Octoberfest celebration featuring entertainment, food, talent show, cruise-in car show, cornhole tournament, arts & crafts, children’s activities, Beirgarten and Winegarten! Free admission; Fri 11am-11pm & Sat 11am-11pm; Downtown Wooster 330-2625735 WoosterChamber.com

SEPTEMBER September 28-30 Parade of Homes

Annual tour of homes and newest home innovations. See website for times and locations. Location TBA Fri 3-8 PM, Sat NOON-7 PM, Sun NOON-5 PM 330-345-1293 www.whhba.com

September 29 Bandarama-Area High School Marching Band Show

Area high school bands performing their half time shows at this non competitive show. Triway High School Stadium 7pm

September 29-30 Williamsburg Festival

Step back 200 years in time to 18c Williamsburg. For two days the Pine Tree Barn is transformed into a bustling colonial village. Explore the market place with unique wares that surround the village square.

Meet selected artists who will demonstrate techniques of traditional craftsmen. Colonial militia encampment, period cuisine, and activities for the kids. Pine Tree Barn & farm 9 AM-5 PM 330-264-1014 www.PineTreeBarn.com

September 29 & 30 Ashland County Farm Tour

Join Ashland County Farm Bureau on a tour of six farms throughout northern Ashland County. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 12:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. There is no cost to attend and no RSVP is required. Food will be available throughout the tour for donation or purchase. Booklets detailing the host stops and route map will be beginning the week of Sept 10.

Fall Festival Weekends at Rittman Orchards

Come celebrate fall with us! Apple and pumpkin picking, homemade caramel apples, bakery items, live music and food trucks. Rittman Orchards and Farm Market Sat 9am & Sun 11am 330-925-4152 www. rittmanorchards.com *Check online for additional dates.

October 13 Troutman Vineyards Winery Harvest Festival

Come join us for our annual Harvest Festival! With grape stomping, cellar tours, live music all day, and lots of wine. Troutman Vineyards 11 AM-8 PM 330-263-4345 www.troutmanvineyards.com

October 13 & 14 Wayne County Farm Tour

Join Wayne County Farm Bureau on a tour of eight farms and agribusinesses in northwest Wayne County! Saturday hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday is 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. There is no cost to attend and no RSVP is required. Food will be available for purchase throughout the tour. Booklets detailing each stop and the route map will be available starting Sept 8. They can be found at the Wayne County Fair, RKO Wooster, online and at various agribusinesses throughout the county.

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LOCAL FEATURE

Yankee Peddler Marries Old & New at Annual Event

Town crier John Hayes leads the crowds in singing “God Bless America” during the opening ceremony of the Yankee Peddler Festival last year. (IndeOnline.com/Glenn B. Dettman)

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aster crafters and artists will take up residency at Clay’s Park, 13190 Patterson St. NW, for three weekends in September during the 46th annual Yankee Peddler Festival and Yankee Peddler Today.

The festival is open from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the following weekends: Sept. 8 and 9, Sept. 15 and 16 and Sept. 22 and 23.

Take a step back in time to visit rustic shops created by the vendors featuring their wares created the same way they were 200 years ago. Enjoy food and entertainment from the time period.

Town criers update festival goers with events happening on the fairgrounds through the day. Visit with the militia and

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The Militia and Mountain Men fire off a volley of shots last year at the official opening of the 45th annual Yankee Peddler Festival. (IndeOnline. com/Glenn B. Dettman)

mountain men, or learn crafts with hands-on instruction.

Visit with the master crafters and artists while they demonstrate the way they transform nature into something unique for you and yours.

On the other side of the festival, craftsman of today will offer their creations. Master artists and crafters assemble rustic shops along streams and amid lovely wooded dales.

Visitors can sample food from colonial days, cooked over open fires. Seventy-five acres of entertainment is available for the whole family.

Admission is $10 for ages 12 to 59, $9 for seniors 60 and older, $3 for children 6 to 11 and free for children 5 and younger. Tickets are available at the festival gates or online. Explore the website, yankeepeddlerfestival.com to see this year's crafters, artisans and vendors, as well as a photo gallery of years past, or follow them on Facebook and Twitter to receive updates throughout the year.

WELLNESS

Read more books for better health

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h e availability of digital content has made it easy to forget how pleasurable it can be to pick up a good book and get lost in a story. In fact, a 2015 Huffington Post/YouGov poll of 1,000 adults in the United States found that 28 percent hadn’t read a single book in the previous 12 months.

Researchers at the Yale School of Public Health analyzed 12 years of data from the University of Michigan’s Health and Retirement Study concerning reading habits.

Among the 3,600 participants over the age of 50, those who read books for as little as 30 minutes per day over several years were living an average of two years longer than those who didn’t read.

Studies have shown that reading improves fluency and story retention while providing a host of additional benefits to young children. However, the perks do not end with the passing of adolescence. Data published in the journal Neurology found reading regularly improves memory function by working out the brain. This can help slow a decline in memory and other brain functions.

Frequent brain exercise can lower mental decline by 32 percent, according to research published in The Huffington Post.

Studies even suggest that reading can help a person be more empathetic to others’ feelings. Research published in the journal Science showed that reading literary works (not popular fiction) cultivates a skill known as “theory of mind,” which is the “ability to ‘read’ the thoughts and feelings of others.”

Reading also can be calming, helping to reduce stress as a result. By losing oneself in a book, worries and stress can melt away, says research conducted in 2009 at the University of Sussex. Measuring heart rate and muscle tension, researchers discovered that study participants needed just six minutes to relax once they began reading.

There are many other reasons why reading is good for the mind and body. The following tips can help men and women find more time to read.

• Find small minutes to read. Busy people may think they don’t have the time to devote to reading, but if they read in small intervals, the amount of time will add up.

Read during commutes (if you’re not driving), while in physicians’ waiting rooms or during a lunch hour.

• It’s okay to quit. If you’re a few chapters into a book and it’s not striking your fancy, it’s okay to trade up for a more interesting tale. Don’t feel obligated to finish a book if you are not engaged.

• Read paper books. Reading printed books can be a welcome, relaxing change from looking at screens all day. This may inspire you to read more and for longer periods of time.

• Join a book club. A book club in which you engage with fellow readers can motivate you to read more often.

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LONG WEEKEND

ROAD TRIP A long weekend provides the perfect opportunity to hop into the car and embark on a road trip. Sometimes it doesn’t take an extended vacation to recharge your batteries. A brief change of scenery and venue can make for quite the respite as well.

Road trips also tend to be more affordable than longer getaways.

If you have the benefit of a tow hitch and a camper, you already have your accommodations. But even if you still need lodging, there are several budget motels that can fit the bill for overnight lodging along your route. Here are some other road trip tips.

• Before embarking, take out a map and plan your excursion.

Stick to locations that are within reasonable driving distance from home. If you roam too far, you will spend more time behind the wheel than you will enjoying your destination. Locations no more than five to six hours away should suffice.

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• Get your vehicle in road trip shape by ensuring it is in good working condition. If your car is scheduled for an oil change, get one before leaving. In addition, top off fluids and be sure that tires are properly inflated.

• Stick to the scenic routes. While they may not save you travel time, avoiding interstates in favor of picturesque backroads will make for a much more relaxing and visually inspiring trip. Schedule rest stops so you can get out of the car and explore along the way to your destination. Taking backroads may also help you avoid some of your fellow weekend travelers.

• Make your long weekend a Saturday through Monday affair.

You may find the roads are more congested Friday through Sunday.

Simply starting your trip on Saturday and returning on Monday could save you the headache of driving in heavy traffic.

• Scope out low-cost activities at your destination. Many national parks are inexpensive and may only charge one fee per vehicle to enter. After Labor Day, many beaches no longer charge entry fees, making them an affordable option.

Take advantage of cooler temperatures and picturesque scenery by planning an autumn weekend road trip.

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Vehicle owners likely know to check fluid levels and get their cars’ oil changed, but air filters may not be at the top of their maintenance checklists. Despite being a relatively inexpensive part, air filters often go overlooked.

Air filters have an important job in a vehicle, prolonging the life span of engines and helping cars run more smoothly and efficiently.

Purpose of vehicle air filters

Vehicle combustion engines operate with a mixture of fuel and air. Without oxygen, gasoline or diesel fuels cannot burn properly and power the engine. The air filter’s job is to prevent dirt, dust and other debris from being sucked into an engine. Otherwise, grime can build up and impede engine performance or cause erosion of parts under the hood.

It is much more cost-effective to routinely change air filters than replace expensive engine parts. Rather than ignoring air filters until the last minute, drivers can take steps to keep filters clean and functioning at peak performance.

• Improve fuel efficiency. Clogged air filters reduce air flow to engines, resulting in an improper ratio of air to fuel. As a result, spark plugs can be negatively affected and the engine may idle roughly or misfire. These scenarios can greatly affect fuel efficiency as well as cause engine deposits from rich fuel. To save money and trips to the fuel pump, replace filters regularly. According to GearHeads, for older cars, studies have indicated that by replacing a dirty air filter, one can improve gas mileage by as much as 14 percent.

• Reduce stress on the engine. Because of the air-to-fuel mix in engines, even a mixture that is slightly off balance can affect what is going on under the hood. That means the engine must work harder to get enough clean air into the chamber to complete the combustion cycle, says the Automotive Training Center.

• Enjoy more power. A filter that is saturated with dirt will restrict air flow. In such instances, drivers may notice a lack of power during acceleration. Replacing the filter can easily restore that pep.

• Reduce vehicle emissions. Environmental concerns are a priority for many people. By keeping the engine working properly, with the advantage of clean, unobstructed air entering the chamber, a vehicle may produce lower emissions.

Replacing air filters is an easy fix that many drivers can do themselves, or ask their mechanics to do during oil changes or other repair shop visits.

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RECIPES

Family-friendly meals can still find their way to your dinner table even if you are pressed for time. The following recipe for “Sliced Steak With Crispy Polenta” from “Weightwatchers: Cook It Fast” (St. Martin’s Press) can be whipped up in roughly 30 minutes, meaning it’s entirely possible for families to sit down to a fresh and delicious meal any night of the week.

Sliced Steak With Crispy Polenta

Ingredients: 1 1-pound lean flank steak, trimmed 1⁄2 teaspoon ancho or regular chili powder 1⁄2 teaspoon salt 1 16-ounce tube fat-free polenta, cut into 12 slices 11⁄2 cups fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1⁄2 red onion, chopped 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Directions:

1. Spray ridged grill pan with nonstick spray and set over medium-high heat. Sprinkle steak with chili powder and salt. Place steak in pan and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted into side of steak registers 145 F for medium, about 5 minutes on each side. Transfer steak to cutting board and let stand 5 minutes. Cut on a diagonal into 16 slices.

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2. Meanwhile, spray boiler rack with nonstick spray and preheat boiler. Arrange slices of polenta on rack and broil 5 inches from heat until crispy and heated through, about 2 minutes on each side.

3. Spray medium skillet with nonstick spray and set over medium heat. Add corn, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeño pepper; cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Remove skillet from heat and stir in cilantro.

4. Place 3 slices of polenta on each of 4 plates and top each serving with 4 slices of steak.

Divide corn mixture evenly among plates.

5. Do it faster: To neatly and quickly remove the kernels from an ear of corn, place a bowl in the sink, stand the corn on end inside the bowl, and cut off the kernels with a knife. Any fly-away kernels will end up in the sink.

RECIPES

Food fans need not be experts in the kitchen to enjoy their favorite desserts in the comforts of home. The following recipe for “Luscious Créme Brûlée” from Lori Longbotham’s “Luscious Creamy Desserts” (Chronicle Books) is a restaurant-quality dessert that’s simple to prepare and just as decadent as desserts you many find on the menus of your favorite restaurants.

Luscious Créme Brûlée

Ingredients: 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 cup half-and-half 6 large egg yolks 3⁄4 cup sugar Pinch of salt 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 300 F. Have ready a flame-proof 1-quart shallow baking or gratin dish and a roasting pan.

Put on a kettle of water to boil for the water bath.

2. Heat the cream and half-and-half in a medium saucepan over medium heat until hot. Remove from the heat.

3. Whisk together the yolks, 1⁄2 cup of the sugar, and the salt in a medium bowl. Slowly add the cream mixture, whisking constantly until blended and smooth. Add the vanilla. Pour the mixture through a fine strainer set over a medium glass measuring cup or bowl.

4. Pour the custard into the baking dish and skim any foam from the top. Transfer to the roasting pan, place in the oven, and pour enough boiling water into the

Serves 8 pan to reach halfway up the sides of the baking dish.

Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the custard is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center. Do not overbake — the custard will set further as it cools.

Remove the baking dish from the water bath and let cool completely on a wire rack.

5. Refrigerate the créme brûlée, loosely covered, for at least 4 hours, until thoroughly chilled and set, or for up to 1 day.

6. Preheat the broiler. Have the roasting pan ready, and fill a bowl with ice water. Gently blot the surface of the custard with the edge of a paper towel to remove any condensation. Sift the remaining 1⁄4 cup sugar evenly over the custard. Place the baking dish in the roasting pan and carefully pour enough ice water into the pan to come halfway up the sides of the baking dish.

7. Broil the custard about 3 inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sugar has melted and turned a dark amber color; carefully move or rotate the dish if necessary so the sugar caramelizes evenly. Remove from the broiler and cool the custard in the ice water for 5 minutes.

8. Carefully remove the baking dish from the baking pan. Serve right away, or refrigerate, uncovered, for no longer than 1 hour before serving — or the topping will soften.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Established in 1934, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the busiest park in the United States, annually attracting approximately 10 million visitors.

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Playhouse Square - Palace Theatre. Don’t miss this beloved classic that speaks to the misfit in all of us. See all your favorite characters from the holiday special come to life on the stage!

January 4, 2019

“PANAMA CANAL CRUISE” - Featuring 14 nights aboard the Norwegian Star. Includes roundtrip airfare from CLE, all port charges, all meals onboard ship, ship transfers and baggage handling. Miami, Puntarenas, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas and more! $3,399 pp. dbl for Inside Stateroom and $3,699 pp. db. for Ocean View Stateroom.

We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape.

Best of Australia & New Zealand $7,999 Pp dbl. Occ.

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February 26, 2019 – 17 Days Total Cairns 3-Night Stay, Catamaran Cruise to Great Barrier Reef, 3-Night Stay in Sydney, Opera House Tour, Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise, New Zealand’s North & South Islands, Maori Village & Thermal Reserve and the Waitomo Glow Worm Caves - see all this - and more! Includes roundtrip airfare, 23 meals, professional tour director and motorcoach transportation.