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"The Burning River Roller Girls"

Visit with them during one of their practice sessions at United Skates in Wickliffe. Catch the excitement as you learn the game, how to score and meet some of the girls with diversified careers who "SKATE THEIR HEARTS OUT FOR THE TEAM".

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Ravenna Balloon A-Fair

Sunbeau Valley Farm is the home of a yearly Hot Air Balloon Festival in the month of August. Come and meet the people and be educated about taking care of and flying Hot Air balloons

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Bette Lou Higgins -
NEXT STOP FREEDOM

Bette Lou becomes a lady, from the time of slavery and relates what life was like for her family as they helped the slaves escape through the Underground Railroad

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Studebaker Cruise - In Rally
Part 1

Come to Winks Drive-In, Barberton, Ohio and meet some of the owners of classic Studebakers and classic Avantis & more.

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Studebaker Cruise - In Rally
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Come to Winks Drive-In, Barberton, Ohio and meet some of the owners of classic Studebakers and classic Avantis & more. Visit the Drive-In for a true 50's atmosphere & great food

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Cleveland Mounted Police

Ever wonder about the horses and men of the Cleveland Mounted Police. Wonder no more . . . come and visit them where they take care of their "well loved" animals.

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Old Mill Winery -

No matter the season, it's always a great time when you visit the Old Mill Winery. Learn how wine is made from the beginning, (growing the grapes) to the actual bottling. This winery has great food, fun, entertainment and of course great wine.

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Three Storytellers

Janelle Reardon, Barb Sutton & Jonathan “Mr. Hatbox” Wilhelm tell stories for all ages at the 2005 Baycrafters Renaissance Fantasy Fayre.

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Norwalk Raceway Park

June 5, 2004 was a wonderful day to interview members of the Red Hat Society, The Choppers Hot Rod Association and the founder / editor of Cruisin’ Times.

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Winter Days at Mill Hollow

Come along with us as we watch Bob Bercaw, teacher at Wayne County Schools Career Center (Culinary Arts) & his student Andrew Carozza, senior, carve two giant birds, including a nest with eggs. Other activities are a hayride in a bright red cart pulled by Halflinger horses owned by Susan Harizal & an interview with Grant Thompson, senior naturalist & park manager telling us of other activities in the Vermilion River Reservation.(part of the Lorain County Metro Parks system)

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Summerfest “Car Show” 2005
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Interviews at the Berea County Fairground with D.A. Motorsports owners (sponsors of the show) & Ken Given (white Cadillac & burgundy Pontiac), Joe Bagnato (Kiss truck),George E. Johnson (candy apple red chevy), & Larry Weisenberg (race car driver).

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Summerfest “Car Show” 2005
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Interviews at the Berea County Fairground with D. A. Motorsports and Chris Polcyn, Paul Schiffrick, Bob Mele, Don Mele & Linda Roman (all with their wonderful vehicles.)

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Sister Jean & Laundry Fat

Ragtime Music is alive & well as we enjoy a performance by a well known couple who will enlighten & educate you about Ragtime & give you a dose of fun & good music.

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Sanctuary for Senior Dogs

This organization rescues “older” dogs, so they will not be put to sleep. Many may be retrained for other uses, including nursing homes. These dogs are put into foster homes until they are adopted by a family of their own. Medical bills & all treatments are covered for them while they are in a foster home.

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Rocky River Senior Center
Quilt Show

A show for all ages, young & old alike - - to learn a little bit about the wonderful quilts that were made & the stories behind them. Also included was a craft show with all things made by skilled crafters for the upcoming holiday season.

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Rockland Train & Lighthouse Museum

What a fun trip, containing interviews with the conductor, engineer, & curator of the Museum. This trip also includes a little light humor about a beach, buoys vs. anchors & of course the ever popular eating scene at a dockside restaurant.

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Rhoda Lurie at the Alcazar

The historic Alcazar Hotel in Cleveland Heights turns into a bazaar in Burma or a market place in old Cambodia or the hill country of Vietnam where Rhoda searched high & low for treasures to bring back to us in the States. Marionettes, paintings, statuary, clothing, cloth,photography & jewelry of all types to adorn you and/or your home.

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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
Part 1

A “GREAT” all-inclusive vacation (Apple) to the Sosua Bay Hotel & Resort. Part 1 - The Hotel & all its’ amenities, including the people we met, workers, activities, shows, & fun.

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Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
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A “GREAT” all-inclusive vacation (Apple) to the Sosua Bay Hotel & Resort. Part 2 - Trips into the interior - including a plantation, farm, Old Spanish Fort, small town, Amber Museum & Shopping.

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Quaker Steak & Lube - Motorcycles

Motorcycles, motorcycles & more motorcycles are what this piece is all about, with interviews from riders of all ages & from all walks of life. Interesting & informative.

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Pemaquid Lighthouse, Maine

Come with us as we learn all there is to know about lighthouses with the help of the President of the volunteers. This knowledgeable gentleman makes this a wonderful place for all ages to learn, discover & explore

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Parade the Circle

The 15th Annual celebration of the Arts parades creatively around University Circle, past the Museum of Art, the Cleveland Institute of Music, the Historical Society & Crawford Auto Museum. Everyone tries to be as artistically creative as possible. One of the most beautiful & unique parades you will ever see. The theme for this year was “IT’S NOT “ALL” BLACK & WHITE”.

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Parade the Circle 2004 - 2005

A combination of the 15th & 16th creative parade of the celebration of the Arts. The Theme for this year was “INSIDE OUT” You have never seen a parade like this - what a fantastic sight.

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Passport to Tango

Want to learn to dance? Did you see the movie with Richard Gere? Then it is time to watch & learn the Argentine Tango (basic) there are lessons & a demonstration show provided by experts from Argentina & New York City.

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Ice Carving at the Carriage Barn

The Carriage Barn in Mill Hollow (Vermilion River Reservation) of the Lorain County Metro Parks is where you will see 6 Juniors & 2 Seniors from the Culinary Arts Program of the Wayne County Schools Career Center carving ice blocks into artwork for their competition. Bob Bercaw, their teacher is also helping & supervising.

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Frostville Ride-In Bike Show

The Olmsted Historical Society & Harley Davidson teamed up to have a wonderful day at historic Frostville Village in the Cleveland Metro Parks. This family event was a pleasure to attend. We interviewed many riders of different ages, showing off their bikes with pride.

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International Women's
Air & Space Museum

Travel to downtown Cleveland with us as we visit Burke Lakefront Airport, where we will find out about the women who played important roles in air & space travel throughout the years. They overcame many obstacles to obtain their personal goals. This small but mighty 'FREE' museum is a must for any & all interested in flight. They also have a compact stimulating gift shop with our DVD for sale.

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Great Lakes Medieval Faire - First Part

Come with us to the Faire - with music & interviews with the Morning Welcoming Musicians, the King & Queen & Duke of Avaloch. The music of Menagerie, an interview with Alex the Sot, Tom Dembry & his elephant 'Wrinkles', the Aerial Angels & several of the street performers that have many jobs during the Faire.

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Great Lakes Medieval Faire - Second Part

Back again for more fun with the Rickshaw man, Human chess board, Anne Johnson, proprietor of Renaissance & Rainbows Stained Glass, Laura Lagasse from Phoenix Productions, Brothers in Arms Jousting Group & the Kings Nuts.

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Great Lakes Medieval Faire - Third Part

Visit with a craftsman that creates unique 'implements of destruction' called "Artisans of the Knights" & his apprentices, Griffin's costume shop owner, Mitch Sweimler, the Mudhugger, Tonya Loveridge of 'Creative Expressions Body Art' & the three Tortuga Twins. Another fun filled day at the Faire.

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Great Lakes Medieval Faire - Fourth Part

Our last show covers the widow Olive & her oxen, 2 talented girls from Enchanted Chains (beautiful jewelry for head, hands & more, another joust with the men from 'Brothers in Arms' & a stroll through the garden of Aritsans of the Knights. (which he & his father created through the years)

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Geneva-on-the-Lake - Part 1

Visit Ohio's first resort today, as we visit the oldest restaurant, Mary's Kitchen - how it got its' name & how it has survived all these years, Crystal Artists (glass blowers), & the Firehouse Winery including patrons, servers & one of the co-owners.

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Geneva-on-the-Lake - Part 2

We are re-visiting to do interviews with Under the Boardwalk (take away sandwiches), J& L Tattoo Studio (interviews with owner, patrons & tattoo artists), the Firehouse Winery (interviews with Woody - one of the co-owners) & Jonah Koslen 'One Man Island Band' & his wonderful music.

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Geneva-on-the-Lake - Part 3

Back again for a new seafood restaurant, the Sandy Chanty & it's owner, a renowned chef, the Firehouse Winery with entertainment of the Mahoning Valley Button Box Club (lively & fun music), Erieview Amusement Park (with some of the original rides), Times Square counter & patio restaurant, the "French Fry Capital", & the oldest continually running Mini Golf Course in America. A perfect ending to a 3 part series of the area.

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Dancing Wheels - The Snowman

The story "The Snowman" by Raymond Briggs is brought to life on the Cuyahoga Community College Stage. Using regular dancers & wheel chair dancers (both adult & children) this wistful tale winds through the life of a child as he builds a snowman, which comes to life. They have many adventures.

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Gene Reynolds, Georgetown Historian

The local Historian of Georgetown Island, Maine tells of the Indian raids of the 1600's & updates us on the activities of the local Historical Society. Interesting & Informative.

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Fishermen's Museum & Georgetown Mall

Right next to the Pemaquid Lighthouse in Maine is the Lighthouse keepers house which has been transformed into a small but mighty museum containing nets, shells, books, pictures, wreck logs of the area & memorabilia & then travel with us to the recycling area which offers 'treasures' to many people & less trash to dispose of on the Island.

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Covered Bridges of Cuyahoga & Ashtabula Counties

The oldest, newest, longest & shortest bridges of Ashtabula County are featured (there are 16 bridges in Ashtabula County). In Cuyahoga County we visit 2 bridges (one for scenic purposes, the other useful but not a 'true' covered bridge.

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Food, Wonderful Food

Come along on an eating extravaganza as Barb eats at every Fair, Festival, Craft Show and Vacation.
A culinary delight. ENJOY

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ABBI'S GARDENS

Making Fairy Gardens, Fairy Storytelling with Barb Sutton, enjoying tea or punch & homemade cookies & a trip through the Greenhouse (herbs & flowers) make a nice adventure for adults & children alike. Come & meet the owner & her daughter. They were helpful & caring & patient with the children & adults as they made their gardens. There are many other varied & interesting classes & activities hosted here.

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Barb Sutton - Storytelling at NRSC

A live performance by a professional storyteller held at the North Ridgeville Senior Center.
Barb has been a storyteller since 1980 & has told stories for the Young & Young at Heart throughout the United States & several foreign countries.
Come & sit a spell & listen to the stories she has to tell.

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Buenes Aires, Argentina City Tour

Come along with us & visit the wonderful city of Buenes Aires with its quick cabs, modern buildings, & the site of the beloved Eva Peron's grave. It will make you want to travel & see the sights yourself.

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Billy Plummer - Boat Builder

Georgetown, Maine sports a wonderful boat builder, Billy Plummer, who will take us through his interesting shop to see how fiberglass boats are built from beginning to end. Since Billy is on the coast of Maine, he specializes in lobster boats.

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Leo the Lobsterman,
Georgetown, Maine

Come along with us on one of the lobster boats built by Billy Plummer. Owned & operated by Leo Pinette & his sternman Christ Kelley You will get an education today about how to be a lobsterman, the work it takes, dropping & filling the traps with bait, measuring the lobsters & learning why some must be thrown back into the water. This is a difficult job, but Leo & Chris make it look easy as they work in unison to bring in their catch of the day to the lobster co-op.

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Colonia, Uruguary Tour

Visit the historic city on the banks of the Rio de la Plata (River of Silver) which has been designated as an international artistic treasure by UNESCO. A unique hybrid city designed in both the Portuguese & the Spanish Colonial style.

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Air-Boating in the Everglades

Come along with Jeffrey, Red & Skip as Andre & I skim across the water of the Everglades enjoying the speed of the air-boats, the scenery, wild life & the friendship of these men.
Find out about their air-boats & how they got interested in this fun-filled activity.

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Antique Motorcycle Club
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Visit with Jack & his collection of Antique motorcycles & bicycles. He is an interesting man who believes in restoring his motorcycles & bicycles to their original condition when they were new. From the handle grips to the mud flaps & everything in-between. His earliest motorcycle is a 1912 through his newest 1950.

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Children’s Science Center

Cape Coral, Florida houses an interesting Center for children & adults to come & find out about the wonders of the universe, including the flora & fauna of Florida. An interactive friendly environment that is a wonderful place for exploring & learning.

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Everglades Wonder Gardens

Bonita Springs, Florida is the home of this family run sanctuary for bobcats, panthers, bears, flamingos, alligators, crocodiles, otters, snakes, iguanas, turtles & more. The friendly & courteous staff will guide you effortlessly through the gardens where you will marvel at all there is to offer. A great place to spend a pleasant, educational & interesting day.

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Koreshan State Historic Site

Estero, Florida with it’s lush beauty, is a wonderful place to absorb some history of a man who came to Florida to promote a new religion, based on the premise that we lived on the inside of the earth (the earth being concave) with the sun, moon & stars in the center. Travel to Estero with us to learn more about this fascinating man & his religion.

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Pioneer Florida Museum

Dade City, Florida contains this interesting & educational history of the Pioneers who traveled to the Florida wilds & settled in the swamp lands to carve out their homes & businesses, Many mementos have been gathered through the years, along with historic buildings of the period.

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"It's A Wonderful Life"
(held at Rocky River Senior Center)

It's Christmas & the center has converted the inside of their facility into the movie "It's a wonderful Life" by using pictures from the movie in storyboard form. Volunteers also built facades for the drugstore, the deport & the bank. This was truly a labor of love for all to enjoy. The Christmas tree even had a bell / when an angel gets it's wings.

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Christmas in Chagrin Falls

A quaint Village awaits you as you visit the wonderful shops spread through the Valley along the Chagrin River. During the holiday season, light displays make the town sparkle as shoppers head to their favorite places to purchase that "special" last minute trinket.

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American Indian Festival
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Come along with us as we visit the "Gathering" of Native Americans at Lake Milton, Ohio (Craig Beach) Enjoy the healing Jingle Bell Dancer, the opening ceremony, prayers, interviews and dances. Also includes domestic skunk rescue & drum maker.

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Duct Tape Festival

The First Annual Festival celebrating Duct Tape (Henkel Company) in Avon, Ohio. This show contains the Parade & interviews with people from the Classic Car Show held @ Heritage Middle School. (highlighting their vehicles)

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Mulberry Creek Herb Farm

Herbs & how they are used & grown, plus the different vendors at the fair, including woodcrafter, Native American Herb Healer, dried flowers, artist, drum & rattle maker & more all lead to an   interesting outing for all family members.

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Argentine Tango comes to Cleveland

Tango and the people that love it and want to learn it, come together at several Cleveland locations to enjoy the art of dancing Argentine Tango

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Bay Crafters Renaissance Fayre

Go back in tyme to the days of Kings, Queens, Storytellers & Craftsmen for a fun filled glimpse into the past.

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Cowboy Action Shooting Club

Potential cowboys & cowgirls, come out for a gun-filled day at Rochester Rod & Gun Club, where everyone is the person “they would like to be.”

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Easter Seals 13th Annual Auction

This annual event, held at Sandusky Mall is a huge fund raiser for handicapped people of all ages.

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Nature Hike through the Rocky River Reservation

Sit back, relax and come along on a short hike through the natural beauty of a Cleveland Metro Park. Afterwards, enjoy a great breakfast with us.

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Olmsted Manor - Nursing Assistants Week

This annual event is highlighted with interviews of nursing assistants, the administrator & a resident (Alys Le Blanc)
The 2nd version of this show was a tribute to Andre’s mother, Alys, who passed away in 2004.



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Puerto Valarta, Mexico

A “GREAT” all-inclusive vacation (Apple) to the Riu Jalisco Hotel & Club in Puerto Valarta, Mexico.   It includes the city, a bull fight, food, shows, and the many activities of the hotel.

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Put-in-Bay

From the monument to the winery and everything in-between. Food, friends, fun, all educational and /or entertaining.   A great place to spend a day - Put-In-Bay.

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Sell’s Christmas Tree & Reindeer Farm

Come for the cookies, reindeer, hay ride, maze, trees & unusual giftware & stay for storytelling by professional tellers in the huge Laplander tent. Also, pumpkins in season.

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Shaker Woods Festival

The finest artisans & craftsmen of the times are celebrated. These juried men & women create beautiful & useful items before your very eyes.

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A Spring Garden

A startlingly beautiful trip through a spring garden, right off the Rocky River Metro Park by the owner.

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Sue Usner - Folk Artist & Limner

Sue gives us a glimpse into her many talents, including calligraphy and painting on many surfaces.

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Susan Squires - International Artist

Susan takes us to Lakeview cemetery, Cleveland State University , the Oberlin Art Gallery & her studio to see several different examples of her artwork.

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Tara & More - A Bus Trip

Tara, a replica in nearby Pennsylvania was our first stop on this trip, then Reyers Shoes & Boots, Philadelphia Candies, Kraynaks Garden Center & 2 different Christmas light displays. A wonderful day for all.

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Yankee Peddler Festival

Juried Craftsmen of the period are revisited here, where you will see them working their trade, as well as selling their wares. A wonderful show, where all things must be authentic to the period.

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