UP CLOSE From the Editor Memories to Revisit
Just this past week, I found a page on Facebook dedicated to memories from my hometown. I was so excited to share bits and pieces of history with fellow townmembers - many of whom moved away as I have done - to complete the memory puzzle. The topics discussed included which stores occupied the first strip mall in town. What was the first drive through fast food restaurant, and where were original businesses located before existing locations. With the discussions, many memories were drug out from the past for each of the participants, sharing songs, graduation memories, favorite cars or simple pasttimes. I was surprised at how much I had forgotten, only to be reminded of the “good old days.” I’m sure if I searched long enough, there would be other sites that are dedicated to memories: photo memories, vacation memories, childhood memories... to name a few. This whole issue is is centered around revisiting the memories of places to go, things to do and people to see. But while we are remembering the past, let’s not forget to make new memories to revisit in the future. Share a favorite travel memory with us by emailing to editor@theweekendermagazine.com and you will be entered to win 2 tickets to Taste of the Northcoast or 2 Clint Black concert tickets. See more details on our facebook page. Meanwhile,
Happy Valentines Day! Kathy Barnett, Managing Editor
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Pictured at left is Larry Snyder (back row, center) with other members of the 23rd OVI Re-enactors organization from Wooster. Snyder will conduct a Wayne County Civil War Roundtable Program at the library Feb. 17. See complete article on page 10. Enter to win Taste of the North Coast tickets by signing up on the home page of our website - click here.
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What’s Inside... Special Feature Memories Revisited Valentines Day
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Places to Go: Sauder Village Civil War Roundtable Football Hall of Fame Village Plymouth Bicentennial Winterfest
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Things to Do: Follow the Yellow Brick Road Open Mic Night for Black History Month Study Science Calendar of events
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People to See: Jazz Orchestra Exile Selah
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Places to Go: Wayne County Civil War Roundtable Program on “The History and Actions of the 23rd OVI During the Civil War and After” will be presented by Larry Snyder By Julie Pooler WOOSTER - On Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 6:30 p.m. will be another of our quality programs commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War which is open to the public. The Wayne County Civil War Roundtable in collaboration with the Wayne County Libraries is hosting the program in the Wooster Library Conference Room. We are now approaching the end of the horrible four years of that war. Larry Snyder, a retired teacher from Stark County after 38 years, is a living history presenter for numerous school programs around the area. He has been a member of the 23rd OVI (Ohio Voluntary Infantry) reenactment group for 20 some years, and of the 19th OLA (Ohio Light Artillery) for the past 7 years. He is a history docent at the McKinley Presidential Library and Museum in Canton, a member of the Board of Trustees for The Friends of Fort Laurens, and Vice-President in charge of programs for the Plain Township Historical Society, secretary of the Sons of Union Veterans Camp #43 out of Salem, and Rev War re-enactor with the Westmoreland County Militia. In addition to
Way n e C o u n t y C iv i l Wa r Roundtable
Larry Snyder (back row, center) with the 23rd OVI Re-enactors. For more information, visit www.waynehistoricalohio.org belonging to other historical groups, he’s given talks for the Antietam National Battlefield on the “Role of the 23rd OVI at Antietam.” He has researched and walked the very same ground that the 23rd OVI
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walked over the years. Come and hear about the “Regiment of Presidents” (the 23rd OVI) which was the unit of future Presidents Brigadier General Rutherford B. Hayes and Major William McKinley.
CANTON - The Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Trustees recently approved in concept a master plan to develop the current campus into a “Hall of Fame Village.” At the center of the plan is the renovation of Pro Football Hall of Fame Field, the stadium adjacent to the Hall. Work on the stadium is expected to begin next fall. The Hall of Fame will now proceed with securing partners to create a village that may include a worldclass hotel and conference center, an Academy of Excellence that would service the corporate world, a Center of Athletic Performance & Safety, youth football fields, retail, thematic restaurants, and mixed use residence for Hall of Famers and NFL Legends. The multi-phased project is also master planned to include other entertainment opportunities for fan engagement such as an interactive Fan Experience. “The concept of Hall of Fame Village aligns with the Hall’s vision for the future,” stated Hall of Fame President David Baker. “The commitment by the Board of Trustees provides the staff the opportunity to begin the next steps recommended in recently completed feasibility studies.” Since opening in 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has grown in both size and stature. The building was expanded in 1971, 1978 and 1995, and com-
pleted major exhibit gallery renovations in 2003, 2008, and 2009. Together, these improvements have transformed the original 19,000 square-foot Hall of Fame museum into an exciting internationally recognized institution and travel destination. Currently, the Hall of Fame is undergoing the largest expansion and renovation in its history. The "Future 50" Expansion & Renovation Project has expanded the museum to 118,000 square feet. The two-year, $27 million project was completed in 2013 after a major renovation to 38,000 square feet of museum space. Today, the Hall of Fame stands as a shining tribute to the men who have made professional football America’s most popular sport. For more information and notice of special events, visit www.profootballhof.com
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ASHLAND – Lions and Witches and Scarecrows at Ashland University, Oh My! The much anticipated theatre production of The Wizard of Oz performs live on the Hugo Young Theatre stage Feb. 13, 14, 20 and 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 15 at 2 p.m. Frank Baum’s beloved story is celebrating its 75th anniversary of the classical motion picture owned by Turner Entertainment Co. and distributed by Warner Bros. The cast and crew for the Ashland University Theatre production includes over 50 University students and faculty as well as community members. With direction by guest director Bob Russell and musical director Ron Blackley, AU professor of music, sophomore integrated language arts major Ariel McCleary (Stow, Ohio) portrays little Dorothy Gale of Kansas who dreams of what lies over the rainbow. One day a twister hits her farm and carries her and her little dog Toto (Quinn Petry, Ashland) away over the rainbow to another world where she is joined by the Scarecrow (Nick Seemann, Bath, Ohio), the Tinman (De'Andre Peterson, Garfield Heights, Ohio), and the Cowardly Lion (Jake Riley, Wooster, Ohio) as they travel the universe of Dorothy’s imagination. They are guided on their travels by Glinda (Marley Lieberman, Cleveland Heights, Ohio) while trying to avoid the Wicked Witch (Andrea Disch, East Liverpool, Ohio). In their search for the Wizard of Oz (Scott Hudson, assistant professor of theatre), they meet several interesting characters including the Emerald City Guard (Deric Dove, Newark,
Ohio); Nikko, the commander of the flying monkeys (Joseph Guadiz, Cleveland, Ohio); the Ozians and the Munchkins. The Ozians, the residents of Oz, are played by Ashland resident Tim Busbey as the Winkie General and Luke Blackley as well as several university students including Natalyn Baisden, Tori Flemming, Gracie Fumic, Aida Garcia Castro, Kayla Gowdy, Phoebe Lammert, Kaelyn Mead, Brooke Morgan, Kayleigh Shaw, Ceyanna Stasick, Taylor Stepp, Eryn Reynolds Tramel and Katherine Yurkowski. Led by Luke Blackley as the mayor of Munchkin City, several area youth portray the Munchkins including Sophia Wood as the Coroner, Ellyssa M. Stadler as the Barrister, Melanie Irvine-Selby and Clara Kral as the Lullaby League, Wes Arnold and Andrew John Pascella as the Lollipop Guild, while Alena Arnold, Haley Barker, Leah DeBracy, Alexia Garber, Emily Ludwig and Delainey Williams complete the ensemble. Single tickets for the performances are: $12 for adult; $10 for senior citizens, AU faculty, staff and alumni; $8 for groups of 10 or more, $5 for non-AU students and children, and $2 for Ashland University students with ID. They can be ordered by phone at 419-289-5125, Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m., or online anytime at www.ashland.edu/tickets (additional fees apply). For more information, visit the Web site at www.ashland.edu/theatre or contact Tricia Applegate, coordinator of performing arts publicity and events, at 419-289-5950 or tapplega@ashland.edu. January, 2015, www.TheWeekenderMagazine.com l 21
PEOPLE TO SEE... A PAIR OF CHRISTIAN TRIOS HAS JUST BEEN ADDED FOR TO THE ROSTER FOR A SPRING CONCERT TIFFIN - The Ritz Theatre has just added Christian artists Selah and Point of Grace as part of their You Amaze Us 2015 Tour for Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are now on sale with prices ranging from $10 - $40. Selah’s hit song “You Amaze Us” was the first song in the history of the Billboard chart Christian Soft AC to debut at #1. They went on to win Inspirational Song of the Year in the 2014 Dove Awards. Other notable albums include Hope of the Broken World (2011), Hiding Place (2004) and Be Still My Soul (1999). Point of Grace was nominated for the 2014 Dove Awards ‘Country Song of the Year’ Category for their song “Only Jesus.” Over the course of their 23 year career, Point of Grace has had 21 #1 singles, one platinum record and four gold records. Their most re-
cent album, A Thousand Little Things (2012), was ranked #8 on Billboard’s Christian Albums chart. For ticket information contact The Ritz Theatre Box Office at 419.448.8544 or online at www.ritztheatre.org The Ohio Arts Council helped fund this program or organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. For additional information visit www.selahonline.com and www.pointofgrace.net Sponsor: Tong’s Air Conditioning, Heating & Plumbing and Carrier February, 2015, www.TheWeekenderMagazine.com l 31
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