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April 2010 • GOOD TIMES – 3 Remember When... 1971 What things cost in 1971: Average costs: New house: $25,250.00 Income per year: $10,600.00 Monthly Rent: $150.00 Cost of a gallon of Gas: 40 cents US postage Stamp: 8 cents Ladies 2 piece knit suites: $9.98 Movie Ticket: $1.50

its first flights between Dallas, Houston, And San Antonio. •Construction begins on the Louisiana Superdome in New Or- leans. •In Washington, DC, the John F. Kennedy Center for the Perform- ing Arts is inaugurated, with the opening feature being the premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s Mass. •Attica Prison riots: – A revolt breaks out at the maximum-secu- rity prison in Attica, New York. In the end, state police and the Unit- ed States National Guard Evel Knievel sets a world record and jumps 19 cars. the facility; 42 are killed, 10 of offensive language and topics. The Nebraska Cornhuskers win them hostages. •Debuts: All in the Family, Mc- 17-12 over the LSU Tigers on •A ban on radio and •Walt Disney World opens in Millan and Wife, Soul Train, The January 1, 1971. Orlando, Florida Madison and Goliath’s television cigarette ad- New Dick Van Dyke Show, The •World Series – Pittsburgh Pi- vertisements goes into •Intel releases the world’s first Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour, rates won 4 games to 3 over the Bow-Wow Treats effect in the United microprocessor, the Intel 4004. McCloud, Columbo Baltimore Orioles. Game four was •During a severe thunderstorm “Taste Tested and Paw Approved” States the first night game in World Se- •In Los Angeles, over Washington, a man calling ries history. Charles Manson and himself D. B. Cooper parachutes Madison & Goliath’s Bow Wow Treats Music • NCAA Men’s Division I Bas- three female “Fam- from the Northwest Orient Air- are fresh, homemade, made to order treats • Carol King releases the album ketball Championship – ily” members are found lines plane he hijacked, with for your special canine friend. “Tapestry”; The Allman Brothers • UCLA wins 68-62 over Vil- guilty of the 1969 Tate- $200,000 in ransom money, and We use only the best doggie-safe Band records its live album, At lanova LaBianca murders. is never seen again (as of March ingredients with no added preservatives. Fillmore East. • NBA Finals – Milwaukee •A new stock market 2008, this case remains the only •Jim Morrison, leader of The Bucks win 4 games to 0 over the Visit our website: index called the Nasdaq unsolved skyjacking in history). Doors is found dead in his bathtub Baltimore Bullets www.bowwowtreats.com debuts. •Ray Tomlinson sends the first in Paris, France. • ABA Finals – Utah Stars defeat e-mail between host computers. or contact Kathy Thrush @ •Secretary General U •Top songs: “Imagine” by John Kentucky Colonels 4 games to 3; Thant signs the United Lennon; “My Sweet Lord” by Stars defeat Indiana Pacers in di- 252-443-4015 or 567-356-0728 Nations proclamation Film: George Harrison; “Maggie May” vision finals while Colonels defeat to place your order! of the vernal equinox as Top Grossing films include: by Rod Stewart Virginia Squires Earth Day. “Fiddler on the Roof”, “The •Grammy: Record of the year: •Boxer Joe Frazier defeats Mu- Based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina •The Supreme Court French Connection, “Summer of ‘Bridge over Troubled Waters” by hammad Ali at Madison Square of the United States ‘42”, “Diamonds Are Forever”, Simon and Garfunkel; Best new Garden. rules unanimously that “Dirty Harry”. artist: The Carpenters •Paced by a prodigious home busing of students may Academy Awards: Best Picture: •Country: Lynn Anderson for run by Reggie Jackson which hits be ordered to achieve ra- “The French Connection”; Best “Rose Garden”, Ray Price: “For a transformer on the roof of Tiger cial desegregation. Actor: Gene Hackman for “The the Good Times.” Stadium, the American League •Five hundred thou- French Connection”; Best Actress: defeats the National League 6-4 sand people in Washing- Jane Fonda for “Klute” in the Major League Baseball All- ton, DC and 125,000 in Sports: Star Game in Detroit. San Francisco march in Television: • Super Bowl V – Baltimore •Golf: • PGA Championship - protest against the Viet- •CBS airs the first episode of Colts won 16-13 over the Dallas Jack Nicklaus; U.S. Open - Lee nam War. All in the Family, with a disclaim- Cowboys Trevino; British Open - Lee Trevi- •Southwest Airlines, a er at the beginning of the program • 1970 NCAA Division I-A na- no; PGA Tour money leader - Jack low cost carrier, begins warning viewers about potentially tional football championship – Nicklaus - $244,491 4 – GOOD TIMES • April 2010 In the Same Boat How to feed a teenager

Some of you reading this ing to you. But it’s not that have already raised your complicated, really. You’ve children. If this is your situ- done it all before. Remem- ation, you should still read ber when they were babies on, as you will find yourself and you read all those books enjoying the fact that others about how to feed an infant? are now experiencing the un- Let’s just dust off those same ending challenge of keeping instructions, and add a few a teenager’s stomach full, new twists: which, as you well know, 1.) BE PREPARED TO is akin to shoveling snow FEED YOUR CHILD EV- while it is still snowing. Feel ERY THREE HOURS. Teens free to snicker out loud, and are constantly hungry. Unfor- make pithy comments such tunately, this includes putting as “turnabout is fair play” up with 3:00 a.m. feedings and “been there, done that.” once again. Though you may Now, for those of you By Mary Beth not have to actually get out who have pre-teens living Weisenburger of bed this time, you WILL under your roof, pay special wake up as you are subjected attention. Soon, something weird will to the clatter and commotion that goes happen to your child’s metabolism rate. along with creating an awesome pizza- They will morph into eating machines that burrito-corndog-hotwing combo with a will regularly descend upon your kitchen side of ranch dressing. and proceed to suck the pantry and refrig- 2.) THE FOOD MUST BE READILY erator shelves empty in no time flat, like AVAILABLE OR THE CHILD WILL giant supercharged Hoovers. GET FUSSY. Baby stomachs don’t like to stant noodles. If teens have to wait long, 4.) PROVIDE PLENTY OF MILK. The thought of feeding this new crea- be put off, and neither do teenage stom- or are forced to manually open a can of Yes, you still need to stock lots of milk. ture on a daily basis may seem intimidat- achs. In a pinch, think Pop Tarts and in- something and cook it on an actual stove, In fact, you should probably just buy the they will adamantly get in their car, drive cow and get it over with. But you also 20 minutes to the nearest fast food place, need to add to the drink wait in line, get a bag of who knows what, list. This is the drink of choice among drive home and eat it in its half-congealed those aged 13-19. You can buy the cans, state. Because that’s quicker. but I have found that most teens simply FUN BUNCH take it intravenously. 3.) OFFER A VARIETY SO THE See? With a few minor modifications, MOTORCOACH TOURS! CHILD LEARNS TO APPRECIATE feeding teens IS a lot like feeding babies. JUNE 3 (Thur.) DIFFERENT FOODS. For infants, the Only this time, the parents seem to do CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES experts were talking about fruits and veg- most of the crying… at the LaComedia Dinner Theatre. $69.00 etables. 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Third, Delphos 419-692-6906 April 2010 • GOOD TIMES – 5 POP Continued from page 4 the honor of being the oldest major soft drink cur- age is near 600 bottles annually. rently sold in America. •1936-The first soda in a can, CLICQUOT CLUB •1886-John S Pemberton, an experimental phar- Ginger Ale, was test marketed in a Continental low macist standing over an old brass kettle in Atlanta’ profile cone top can. Leakage, flavor absorption Georgia, tried over 300 combinations of herbs and problems, and difficulty in stacking and handling spices over four years before he finally came up spelled failure for the initial introduction. with a liquid that tasted in his words “all right”. •1941-WW II price ceilings held the price of soft That magic brew was named COCA-COLA, and drinks to five cents a bottle. speculation still exists as to whether the potion was •1955 - Coke is canned developed as a soft drink or as a “cure all” head- •1962 The pull-ring tab first marketed by the ache tonic. Pittsburgh Brewing Company of Pittsburgh, PA. •1898: Another phar- The pull-ring tab was macist, Caleb Bradham, invented by Alcoa. developed and market- •1965-Alcoa devel- ed a cola drink called oped the resealable “Brad’s Drink” in his beverage closure drug store. Bradham •The first 12-ounce re named his beverage aluminum soda can -COLA. was introduced in • 1904: The name 1964 by Royal Crown “CANADA DRY” Cola. Coke didn’t was given to a pale dry start using aluminum Belfast style ginger until 3 years later, and ale developed by John that same year Pepsi McLaughlin and first in- came out with a seam- troduced in America less can. •1919: Average per •And in 1970 plas- capita consumption of tic bottles came into soda was 26 bottles an- use for soft drinks. nually. Today the aver-

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6 – GOOD TIMES •April 2010 Ashville Viking Festival sand years ago, featuring a 40 ft. replica Viking Longship. There will be a variety of entertainment, including music, dance, and swordplay. Also on hand: crafts dem- onstrations, period merchandise to buy, a variety of food, and a children’s area with crafts and storytellers. There will also be historical entertainment, jousting and equestrian arts. These re-enactors are hoping to bring a more accurate depiction of who the Vi- kings really were. Hoping to debunk a few of the myths surrounding Vikings— foremost, their lives weren’t all about old- fashioned feuds. Far more than pillagers and plunderers,

Vikings were craftsmen, storytellers explorer Bjarni Herjólfsson, who saw land and fearless explorers. They wish to to ed- on one voyage but turned back because of Looking for something a little differ- ucate others that Leif Ericson (also spelled dense fog. ent to do that is easy on the wallet? The Eriksson) was the first European to set foot After working with the king of Norway Village of Ashville ( located 30 minutes on North American soil around the year from 995 to 1000 to spread Christianity, South of Downtown Columbus, Ohio) has 1000. Ericson could afford to buy Herjólfsson’s volunteered the use of the Village Park for Originating in Norway, and ship. He equipped it with 35 men, set sail the location of a gathering of various His- Denmark, the Viking Age began in the and discovered Helluland, Markland and toric/Living History groups from through- eighth century and ran through the 11th. Vinland (where the explorers built a vil- out the area. The date of the event is April The word itself is Scandinavian. Vik lage and camped for a winter before re- 24-25 from 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. The primary means “bay” or “creek,” viking “to go ex- turning home). time being depicted will be 10th century ploring.” Ericson is regarded as the first Euro- Viking, but for educational purposes, other As for the best known Viking, Leif Eric- pean to land in North America (excluding time periods may be represented. son, he did just that, sailing southwest from Greenland), nearly five hundred years be- The price of admission is that you bring Greenland, which his explorer father, Erik fore Christopher Columbus a food item to be donated to the Ashville the Red, founded after he was exiled from Check out this festival this spring. Learn Food Pantry. Entry Donations will be ac- Iceland for murder. The ever-eager Ericson a lot about history in a fun and entertaining cepted to help cover costs. eventually followed the lead of merchant/ way! Presenting a living history event that reenacts all-things Viking from a thou-

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One would not expect to find a wild- life museum with trophy animals from 14 different countries and 4 continents in downtown Columbus Grove, Ohio. Columbus Grove is a village of about 1,800 in southeast Putnam County. It is home to the Clymer Wildlife Museum, lo- Clymer greeters: The 4 North American bears greet visitors at the main entrance cated on Sycamore Street. of the Clymer Museum. From left: Grizzly , Polar and Brown or “Kodiak” Bear. The museum is owned by Gary and The Black bear is the rug lying in front. All of these bears are from Alaska. Larry Clymer and houses their combined collections of mounted animals. Gary and claim that sometimes you don’t always get and offices “stuffed” full, the Clymers Larry are twin brothers who graduated back the animal you shot. decided to find a place to display all their from Columbus Grove High School in “I remember what my animal looked mounts. In 1998 they began renovating a 1956, and as a graduation present to them, like and the one shipped to me was a lot building just a block from the town’s main their father arranged a special hunting trip different. However there’s nothing you (and only) square. After three years work, to Wyoming. By Marilyn Hoffman can do. We just take what we get and find the Clymer’s Wildlife Museum opened in That trip was the beginning of a a place to display it.” Gary Clymer said 2001. hobby they have enjoyed for more than When the Clymers first began their Now local taxidermists do most of The main rooms of the museum are 50 years now. Their hunting expeditions international hunting expeditions, they their mounts. Taxidermy is slow and beautifully finished with all carpeted have taken them to many of the western had their animals mounted in the countries tedious work because the goal is always to floors and walls and hardwood trim. An- states and also to Mexico and 14 times in which they were shot and then shipped make the animal look as if it is still living other room of the museum that houses the to Alaska. They have also made trips to to them here in Columbus Grove. That and displayed in their natural setting elephant and giraffe, among many other numerous countries in Africa, Asia, Brit- became increasingly expensive over the After many years of hunting and hav- mounts, has the walls completely painted ish Columbia, Russia, South America and years and often they waited as long as two ing their prizes mounted and their homes in murals with incredible detail. Local . years to get their mounts back. They both

Front entrance to the Clymer Museum. This Blue Marlin was caught during a fishing expedition to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. 8 – GOOD TIMES • April 2010 Every wall in the museum is filled with Gary and Larry Clymer’s tro- phies. Some of the items in the museum are so unique that you’ll never see them again anywhere. There is a pair of Woolly Mammoth tusks that is the largest set in the United States. Also on display is a 7-foot Narwhal tooth, which is a very rare find.

Oscar Valasquez painted the walls surrounding the back room of the museum to look like an African jungle. It’s hard to distinguish between the mounted Impala standing in the front and the animals in the painting. artist, Oscar Velasquez painted the 4 walls around about some of their narrow escapes and more than this room to look like an African jungle. one close call, it’s hard to believe that these two are Some of the animals on the first floor of the mu- standing here telling you about their adventures in seum are bears, buffalo, zebra, leopard, hippopota- obtaining their “prize.” mus, hyena, a full-size rhinoceros and giraffe, the The Clymers only shoot “trophy” animals they head and shoulders of an elephant, (because it would plan to keep. take too much room to bring the whole elephant in) “We want only the best and biggest now. We let deer, elk, ostrich and many other species. The giraffe many animals go by,” Gary said. is the largest one ever taken out of South Africa. It In the spring when all the schools are taking was originally 20-foot-tall, however it needed to be field trips, they take 300 to 400 children a week from Cincinnati Bengals fans like to have their picture taken with this Ben- shortened up a bit to fit into the building. All the wall as far away as Toledo and other areas through the gal tiger. Bengal tigers are so rare it is impossible to hunt one. This Ben- space in the museum is filled with mounts. The mu- museum. gal Tiger was dying of tuberculosis in an Ohio zoo. seum is climate controlled year round to preserve the “We like to educate others mounts. about wildlife and being good The second floor of the museum houses the stewards of the wildlife’s habitat,” mounted fish. A 12-foot blue marlin and many other he added. The Elmcroft way sea creatures are on display. The museum is open by ap- Every mount has a story and Larry and Gary pointment to groups and families. of caring for seniors . . . Clymer enjoy sharing their experiences and educat- For more information call ing people about their animals. To hear them tell 419-659-2418 or 419-659-2575. • “Short and Suite” Respite Stays • Specialized Memory Care Quality • On-Site Therapy ion & Welding Inc. Fabricat 419-339-0110 Call to schedule your personal tour! GENERAL REPAIR - SPECIAL BUILT PRODUCTS

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10 – GOOD TIMES • April 2010 4 • The Delphos Herald Focus on Seniors May 14, 2008 Reduce your risk of medication errors ARA — Consider the fol- and people’s homes, and er medications in the United A key action a patient can directions on the prescription lowing scenarios: A hospital which kills more people than States are required to meet. take to prevent an error is label, reminding the patient nurse grabs the wrong vial of AIDS, breast cancer and traf- “These mistakes can lead asking the doctor to write the of what condition the medica- medication to administer to a fic accidents. According to to a severe deterioration of a “indication for use” on the tion is being taken for. patient — a potentially life the Institute of Medicine, medical condition or even prescription order. This is a At the Pharmacy: threatening mistake — between 44,000 and 98,000 death, and they contribute to statement that identifies what Take advantage of patient The next move for yourbecause the packaging work close- Americans die each year due the rising costs of medical the medication is being taken counseling from the pharma- ly resembles that of the cor- to preventable medical errors care in the management of for -- words such as ‘for cist. This key individual in the rect medication stocked one in hospitals -- just one setting these mistakes,” says cough,’ ‘for allergy,’ or ‘for treatment chain is often over- shelf over. 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Trinity Friends Hospital. Since earning a standing Modifieds/Thunderstocks at Li- 419-238-6837. Church is located at 605 N. Frank- ovation as an unknown singer on maland Motorsports Race Park A wildlife/nature themed ex- lin St. For a complete schedule of the Grand Ole Opry stage in 2001 Pit Gates: 4 p.m. hibit featuring both paintings and performers and other details, visit with his impressive delivery of Grandstand Gates: 5 p.m. unique metal sculptures will be www.trinityfriendschurch.com and “Long Black Train,” Josh Turner Hot Laps: 6:30 p.m. on display. The exhibit is free and click on the Gospel Expo icon. has established himself as one of Racing: 7:30 p.m. open to the public. the most identifiable male vocal- Location: 1500 Dutch Hollow April 10 ists in country music. Rd., Lima. April 9, 10, 11 A Kiss of Spring Cooking Class Ticket prices range fro $29.50 - Schedule subject to change 9th Annual Southern Gospel Noon - 2 p.m. At ArtSpace/Lima, $39.50 plus applicable fees. without notice. See www.lima- Expo / Trinity Friends Church 65-67 Town Square, Lima. Contact: 419-224-1552 land.com Friday at 6 p.m.; Saturday at 5 Great Gourmet Encounters is of- Josh Turner p.m.; and Sunday at 6:30 p.m. fering a variety of friendly infor- can help take you to the next level April 15-16-17 April 16-17-18 The 9th annual Southern Gospel mative cooking classes no matter and learn some professional tips Annie Get Your Gun / Nis- “Who’s In Bed With the But- Expo is four nights of great Gospel what your skill level. So if you and tricks. Even if you’ve never wonger Performing Arts Center / ler?” / Van Wert Senior Center / 7 music, hosted by the local Gospel qualify for the America’s Worst stepped into a kitchen, we can 7 p.m. p.m. group, Trinity. The event in the Cook, we can change your life and Van Wert High School presents teach you some basic cooking (Continued on page 14) Trinity Friends Church Family show you that food is not just for techniques to get you started. Irving Berlin’s masterpiece - An- Life Center will feature more than surviving. If you’re a home cook This cooking class features: 30 groups and artists from around who wants to polish your skills, we - Creamy Asparagus Soup with Pistachio Butter. - Strawberry Spinach Salad with Strawberry Champagne Dressing, Gorgonzola and Toasted Pecans. - Pan Grilled Salmon with So Much Planning Ginger/Garlic Asian Glaze. Cost: $26 To register call 419-303- goeS into RetiReMent. 0605 or visit https://greatgour- metencounters.com have You thought about taxeS aS Well? Sprint car race season begins. 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Comes to Lima On the Road Andy North at the Financial Advisor . 1122 Elida Avenue Delphos, OH 45833 Allen County Fairgrounds 419-695-0660 FREE One Mile East of I-75 on State Route 309 ATM www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC PARKING Saturday – April 24th Sunday – April 25th Admission $300 9 am to 6 pm 10 am to 5 pm Children Under 12 FREE www.ShipshewanaOnTheRoad.com April 2010 • GOOD TIMES – 13 AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Continued from page 13) April 17 comedy and fun. Appalachian Opry Monthly Variety Cost: $10 Get ready for an evening of fun. Off Stage Shows Call: 419-568-1220 or 513-607-1874 Productions presents “Who’s in Bed with 7 p.m. At the Famous Old Time Music the Butler?” at the Van Wert Senior Center Company, Wapakoneta. Lima Symphony - The Spirit of Spring on Fox Road. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for The Apalachian Opry is their answer to 8 p.m. At Veterans’ Memorial Civic & the Friday and Saturday shows. Dinner is at Hee Haw and the Grand Ole Opry. 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14– GOOD TIMES • April 2010 AREA CALENDAR OF EVENTS have been horsin’ around at these seats will be labeled as a set, and Cost: Adults, $3.00; Children 12 very popular camps for many there are limited numbers. and under, Free. years. Spend a special weekend Tickets are available through the Free Parking. at Marmon Valley Farm this year. Civic Center Box Office (7 Town All Mother/Daughter Weekends Square, Lima) in person only, April 24, 2010 include horseback riding, lodg- Monday - Friday, noon to 5 p.m. Allen East Community Center ing, meals and all other farm fun No Internet sales are available. Swap Meet & Flea Market activities. Exact afternoon activi- Harrod, OH 45850 ties may vary from weekend to April 24 - 25 (Proceeds go to Operating Ex- weekend. Visit www.marmonval- Shipshewana On The Road at penses of the Center) 8 am – 4 pm ley.com. the Allen County Fairgrounds in 10 x 10 space available for $15 Lima. 10 x 20 space available for $20 April 24 Saturday: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Outside spaces available for $10 Chanticleer at Lima Senior Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. •First come, first reserve space High at 7:30 p.m. Shipshewana On The Road trav- basis Called “the world’s reigning els to many locations in Michigan, •There are no refunds for cancel- male chorus,” by the New Yorker Indiana and Ohio each year, and in lations magazine, and named 2008 En- Lima there will be 215 booths with •Can rent tables or bring your semble of the Year by Musical dealers selling their unique prod- own America, Chanticleer will perform ucts at prices you just won’t be- •Responsible for own set up and more than 100 concerts in 2009-10 lieve. Children and their strollers tear day the day of sale - the GRAMMY Award-winning are always welcome at the shows. •Must clean up space assigned to ensemble’s 32nd season. Handicap accessibility, ATM ser- you Ticket cost: Gold Member seats vices, free parking and a full array •$1 general admission, children 12 (includes reception with perform- of refreshments for everyone’s en- and under free ers) - $30. The Gold Member joyment will all be provided. •Refreshment stand open to all

Called “the world’s reigning male chorus,” by the New York- er magazine, and named 2008 Ensemble of the Year by Musical PRINGTIMEPRINGTIME IN HIOPRINGTIME IN HIO IN HIO America, Chanticleer will perform at Lima Senior High on April S 21ST ANNUALS22ND OLD21ST ANNUAL MILL ANNUALSTREAM OLD CRAFT OLDO MILL SMILLSHOW 21STSTREAM ANNUAL CRAFT CRAFTOLDO MILL SHOW STREAM SHOW CRAFTO SHOW 24. NWNW Ohio’s Ohio’s Largest Largest And AndNW Most Ohio’s DistinctiveDistinctive Largest Spring Spring And Craft Craft MostNW Show Distinctive Ohio’s Featuring Largest SpringOver And Most300 Craft Exhibits Distinctive From Spring 8 States. Craft Shows Featuring Over 300 Exhibits From 8 States. Shows Featuring Over 300 Exhibits From 8 States. during this event tember 11 attack as New York Shows Featuring Over 300 Exhibits From 8 States. City’s Singing Cop. His rendition Saturday,Saturday May May 2, 1,2009 2010Saturday • 10 AM May to 52, PM2009 April 27 of God Bless America during the HANCOCKSaturday COUNTY May FAIRGROUNDS 2, 2009 Daniel Rodriquez Concert / aftermath of 9/11 helped heal the 10 AM to 5 PM 10 AM to 5 PM Niswonger Performing Arts Cen- wounds of a hurting nation. HANCOCK COUNTY1017 FAIRGRO East SanduskyUNDS Street,HANCOCK Findlay, COUNTY Ohio FAIRGROUNDS 1017 East SanduskyAdmission Street, Findlay,10 $5.00 Ohio AM (Children to 1017under 5 East PM 12 Sandusky FREE) Street, Findlay, Ohio ter / 7:30 p.m. HANCOCK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Admission Ten$5.00 Buildings, (Children under Two 12 Tents FREE) & OutdoorAdmission Locations $5.00 (ChildrenBrimming under 12 FREE) Daniel Rodriquez became a For more information visit their 1017 East Sandusky Street, Findlay, Ohio Ten Buildings, Two TentsFull & of Outdoor Americana, Locations Country,BrimmingTen Southwestern, Buildings, Two Tents Primitive, & Outdoor Locations Brimming household name after the Sep- website at www.npacvw.org. Full of Americana, Country, Southwestern,Admission Primitive, $5.00 (ChildrenFull of Americana, under 12 Country, FREE) Southwestern, Primitive, Contemporary, Folk Contemporary,Art & Victorian Arts Folk& Crafts Art & VictorianContemporary, Arts Folk & Art Crafts & Victorian Arts & Crafts Ample FREETen Buildings,Parking Two Tents & Outdoor Locations Brimming Ample FREE ParkingFull of Americana, Country, Southwestern,Ample FREE Primitive, Parking Answer to puzzle from page 12 OFF Admission • Rain• Rain oror Shine Shine OFF• Delicious Admission Food • Rain or Shine $ with this ad (one • Delicious Food Contemporary, withFolk this Art ad (one & Victorian• Delicious Arts & Food Crafts coupon per person) • Musical• Musical Entertainment Entertainment$ coupon• Pony per person) Ride • Musical• Face Entertainment Painting • Pony Rides • Face Painting • Pony Rides • Face Painting Not1 valid before 10am Ample FREE Parking Not1 valid before 10am 8OFFwww.cloudshows.biz Admission www.cloudshows.biz• Rain or Shine 8 www.cloudshows.biz with this ad (one • Delicious Food $ coupon per person) • Musical Entertainment • Pony Rides • Face Painting Not1 valid before 10am 8 www.cloudshows.biz

April 2010 • GOOD TIMES – 15 EXTRA....EXTRA.... Read all about it!!! Golden Living Center- BIG NEWS Lima is the only 5 star nursing home in Lima!

Comparing Nursing Homes in Lima, Ohio as seen on www.medicare.gov The Official U.S. Government Site for people with Medicare

Nursing homes are rated overall and on health Much Above Avg. Below Average inspections, nursing home staffing and Above Avg. Much Below GOLDEN LIVING CENTER quality measure. More stars are better. Average OVER ALL RATING LIMA LOST CREEK SPRINGVIEW BATON ROUGE LIMA SHAWNEE 5 OUT OF FIVE STARS MANOR CARE MANOR MEDICAL & CONVALESCENT MANOR REHAB HEALTH INSPECTIONS CENTER CENTER OF LIMA HOME 3 OUT OF FIVE STARS OVER ALL RATING NURSING HOME 4 out of 5 2 out of 5 3 out of 5 2 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 STAFFING 4 OUT OF FIVE STARS HEALTH INSPECTIONS QUALITY MEASURES 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 2 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 5 OUT OF FIVE STARS NURSING HOME STAFFING

4 out of 5 3 out of 5 3 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 4 out of 5 Golden Living Center - Lima QUALITY MEASURES 599 S. Shawnee St. Lima, OH 45804 3 out of 5 1 out of 5 1 out of 5 1 out of 5 2 out of 5 3 out of 5 FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS Tel: (419) 227-2154 2 Fire Safety 6 Fire Safety 0 Fire Safety 6 Fire Safety 4 Fire Safety 11 Fire Safety Deficiencies Deficiencies Deficiencies Deficiencies Deficiencies Deficiencies Fax: (419) 224-4177

Quality Measures National Average in GOLDEN Quality Measures National Average in GOLDEN Quality Measures National Average in GOLDEN Average Ohio LIVING Average Ohio LIVING Average Ohio LIVING CENTER CENTER CENTER LIMA LIMA LIMA NOTE: For the following measures, higher percentages are better. Percent of long-stay residents Percent of long-stay residents Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 3% 4% 1% who lose too much weight 8% 8% 3% given influenza vaccination Percent of long-stay residents Short-Stay Residents Read why Quality Measures are important to you during the flu season 90% 89% 94% who are more depressed NOTE: For the following measures, higher percentages are better. Percent of long-stay residents or anxious 15% 19% 23% Percent of short-stay residents who were assessed and given Percent of low-risk long-stay given influenza vaccination pneumococcal vaccination 89% 88% 92% residents who lose control of during the flu season 82% 82% 81% NOTE: For the following measures, lower percentages are better. their bowels or bladder 50% 46% 29% Percent of short-stay residents Percent of long-stay residents Percent of long-stay residents who were assessed and given whose need for help with daily who have/had a catheter pneumococcal vaccination 83% 83% 88% activities has increased 15% 13% 11% inserted and left in their bladder 5% 6% 1% NOTE: For the following measures, lower percentages are better. Percent of long-stay residents Percent of long-stay residents Percent of short-stay who have moderate who spend most of their time residents who have delirium 2% 2% 0% to severe pain 4% 6% 2% in bed or in a chair 4% 4% 0% Percent of short-stay residents Percent of high-risk long-stay Percent of long-stay residents who had moderate to severe pain 19% 24% 6% residents who have whose ability to move about in Percent of short-stay residents pressure sores 11% 11% 1% and around their room got worse 12% 11% 9% who have pressure sores 14% 13% 8% Percent of low-risk long-stay Percent of long-stay residents residents who have who had a urinary tract infection 9% 11% 0% pressure sores 2% 2% 0% 16– GOOD TIMES • April 2010