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SATURDAYS only JULY 2ND - through SEPTEMBER 24TH - 8am to 4pm APPLICATION
I have read and fully understand the Delphos Trading Post Outdoor Flea Mall and Emporium rules, regulaons, and terms of this applicaon and will abide by them. Delphos Trading Post Outdoor Flea Mall and Emporium reserves the right to disallow any and all applicaons. It is understood there will be no refunds once applicaons have been accepted and fees have been paid. There will be no refunds or rain dates for bad weather or natural disasters. Setup must be complete 30 minutes before opening.

APPLICABLE SPACES ON THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETE OR APPLICATION WILL BE RETURNED. ALL VENDORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR UPKEEP AND CARE OF THEIR OWN SPACES and APPLICABLE SALES TAX.. NO PETS or ANIMALS of ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED on Delphos Trading Post Outdoor Flea Mall and Emporium premises.
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Contents
4.....THOSE WERE THE DAYS Warm nights, cool cars 5.....I DIDNT KNOW THAT Why we say the things we say 6. ... OHIOS GREAT OUTDOOR DRAMAS 7 .... POW-WOWS in OHIO Fun event for the whole family 8 .... SUMMER DIETS - WHY THEY FAIL 9 .... WOMEN AND RETIREMENT Myths vs. Reality 10 .. IN THE SAME BOAT Age Old Questions

Birthday Trivia
1. I was born July 11, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri. I was a former World Boxing Council and World Boxing Association Heavyweight Champion of the World having defeated an ageing and ill-prepared Muhammad Ali for the heavyweight championship. Who am I? 2. I was born July 26, 1956 in Chicago, Ilinois. I am an American figure skater. I am the 1976 Olympic champion in Ladies Singles and 1976 World Champion. I was also famous for my hairstyle. Who am I? 3. I was born on July 19, 1941 in El Paso, Texas. I am a female singer who is best known for the hit It Must Be Him. Who am I? 4. I was born on born July 6, 1945 in Los Angeles. I am an actor who is best known for portraying the part of Robin in the Batman television series. Who am I? 5. I was born July 8, 1949 in Austria. I am a famous chef. I own the Spago Restaurants and have many cookbooks and cooking tools licensed in my name. Who am I?

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Those Were The Days

WARM NIGHTS, COOL CARS
Its a warm summer Saturday night and we hop in our cars and head to check out the local cruisin scene. Young adults from all over town gather to cruise up and down a strip of street stretching over several blocks. All are there to see and be seen. Sometimes it gets a little rowdy and raucous, Rows of cars consume the streets. You might hear the screech of tires, or the rev of a heavily powered engine. The sounds rumbling from the radios seem to compete with each other from car to car. A carload of girls pass by as young men holler out a greeting. A few cars are parked along the street and some teens just pace the sidewalk, trying to get the attention of the cars passing by. Where did this teenage tradition begin? It is believed the whole cruising scene began with young adults wanting to show off their hot rods. As early as the 1920s, teenagers in southern California bought the lightest, cheapest cars available, the Model T-Ford, and began modifying them for speed. This process involved removing all unnecessary parts to reduce weight and replacing the engines with faster ones. By the early 1940s, Hot Rodding had grown into a cultural scene, but growth was brought to an abrupt end with the 1942 bombing of Pearl Harbor. Hot rodders were called to serve in WWII. The service men who came through southern California on their way to the Pacific saw the regions car-culture first hand. This, combined with vocal GIs from the area, peaked the curiosity of a large number of young men. In the 1950s, the booming economy brought time and money to spare to former GIs not to mention mechanical skills acquired while in the service. Working on hot rods was a form of self-expression and enabled them to have a social life. Racing satisfied a new hunger for adrenaline, and cruising streets or parking at the drive-in were favorite activities. The hot rodding culture faded in the 1960s as muscle cars were introduced from Detroit. These lightweight cars had the tight bodies and style racers looked for without all of the work involved with building them. Today, numerous local street rod clubs preserve the history and carry on the street rodding lifestyle. So check out the next local cruisein and re-live the days of filling your tank for $2.00 and cruising the streets listening to our favorite road tunes.

The Beach Boys--409 (1962); Shut Down (1963); Little Deuce Coupe (1963); Fun, Fun, Fun (1964); Little Honda (1964) Bruce and Terry--Custom Machine (1964) Dale, Dick, and the Del-tonesMr. Eliminator (1964); Wild, Wild Mustang (1964) Jan and Dean--Drag City (1963/4); Dead Mans Curve (1964); The Little

Remember these cruisin tunes?

Old Lady From Pasadena (1964) The Rip Chords--Hey Little Cobra (1963/4); Three Window Coupe (1964) Ronny and the Daytonas--G.T.O. (1964); Bucket T (1964/5) Hot Rod Lincoln-Johnny Bond(1960) Leader Of The Pack- The ShangriLas (a no. 1 smash in 1964)

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HISTORY OF THE HAMBURGER

In sorting through old recipes for a cookbook honoring those Dinner on the Grounds casseroles of old, I couldnt help but note how many crowd-pleasin dishes started with your basic hamburger meat. Given hamburgers popularity in both casseroles and patties, I decided to do a little digging on a staple that most consider American, but truth be told, was anything but. The original hamburger was nothing more than minced (i.e. shredded) beef with some salts and seasonings to help keep it from spoiling. Tracing back to 15th century Europe, the first hamburger dishes were considered a delicacy, and thus served only to the rich. Its true the name hamburger traces to Hamburg, Germany, which by the 18th century was home to some of Europes largest ports. (Burg in German, means fortified settlement, which is why so many towns today still carry add the suffix to their town names. Think Lewisburg, Gatlinburg, Gettysburg!) When sailors began raving about this new dish (then called salt beef) it wasnt long before early settlers in the New World began asking for Steaks cooked the Hamburg way (later shortened to hamburg steak!)

Over time, minced pies were created, combining this minced beef with other basic food groups (namely veggies and a bread crust) to create what was technically our first casseroles. Flavored with onions, breadcrumbs and salt, the first hamburger dishes were not only tasty, they were economical, making hamburger meat a popular favorite amongst the lower classes. So next time you order up a burger or enjoy a dish of Hamburger Helper, go ahead and say Gesundheit! (Ok. Its the only German I know, but Im pretty certain it means To Your Health!) To give credit where credit is due, we must thank our German cousins for giving us something most of us think is as American as apple pie.

to get home and start their weekends as we kids were.) So basically, were talking hamburger meat with a flavorful sauce, and slopped down on a hamburger bun and sloppy as all get out! But just who was this Joe that gave us this sloppy, tasty, mess of a meal? Well, stories vary as to who the original Joe was, but each is rather colorful. One source claims he worked in a diner in Sioux City, Iowa. Another traces him to a bar in Key West, Florida that is, to this day called Sloppy Joes (I like this story best

because Ernest Hemingway is said to have helped pick the name, having named it after a favorite bar of his in Havana, Cuba!) Either way, the sandwich (and its name) dates back to the 1930s, which makes perfect sense when you think about it, as it was a classic depression era food (i.e. a great way to stretch your hamburger budget. To make meat last longer (and sloppier) just add more ketchup!) Probably the same reason its such a hit with kids, as when it came to Sloppy Joes well, the more the merrier! Stretching the menu to feed a few more was an easy fix thanks to Sloppy Joe.

Yes, its true. Im on deadline for a second cookbook, which means my mind is a whir when certain dishes come up for review that Ive long adored, but never quite known the history of. Case in point: the Sloppy Joe! Who among us didnt love Sloppy Joes as a kid? (Heck, who doesnt love them today?) McClain School in Lebanon, no longer stands, but in my mind, Sloppy Joe days are forever etched in my mind. (Ironically, these were usually Fridays as I recallMaybe the cooks were just as eager

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Trumpet in the Land is set in the very hills once traveled by those portrayed in the show. Watch the warm summer nights come alive with beautiful horses, brilliant fire dances, authentic looking costumes, fiery battle pyrotechnics and a beautiful natural setting. The outdoor drama runs through August 27. Check their website at www.trumpetintheland. com or call (330) 339-1132, The drama is held at: Schoenbrunn Amphitheatre in New Philadelphia, Ohio. TECUMSEH Witness the epic life story of the legendary Shawnee leader as he struggles to defend his sacred homelands in the Ohio country during the late 1700s. Tecumseh! has been labeled as one of the most mesmerizing dramas in the nation. The huge, outdoor stages of the Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre afford the audience a unique viewing experience. You will sit beneath the stars as sheer spectacle surrounds you with a herd of galloping horses, live military cannon in action, and the most dazzling battle sequences offered on the American stage. Often emulated within the outdoor drama industry, Tecumseh! continues to set the standard for innovative production techniques. Over 100 people are involved each summer in bringing this exciting drama to life. The sights and sounds of natural elements serve to heighten this one-of-a-kind theatrical experience. Tecumseh!s reputation for artistic excellence in performance, staging and design has garnered international acclaim. Quality production elements such as the plays hauntingly beautiful native American Music Score (recorded exclusively by The London Symphony Orchestra) and its narration sequences recorded by Native American Actor Graham Greene continue to thrill audience members of all ages. This professionally produced outdoor drama is written by sevShow times: June 10 September 3, 2011 (Monday Saturday) Showtime is 8:00 pm. $22.95 per Adult and $15.95 per Child (10 & younger) Making a Reservation is Easy! Reservations NOW being accepted by phone for the 2011 season at 1-866-775-0700, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Tecumseh is the story of the Legendary Shawnee leaders struggle to defend his homeland.

premier and longest running outdoor theatre production. This years cast, one of the larger in many seasons, has 29 males and Trumpet in the Land is set in 19 females, ranging in age from 10 the very hills once traveled by to 66. The drama brings to life the those portrayed in the show. tragic but inspiring story of David Attending an outdoor drama in Zeisberger and his Christian Insummertime comes with built-in dian followers as they struggled to preserve their peaceful settlement joys and drawbacks. On the plus side: fresh air, despite the growing violence of beautiful scenery, sunsets. On the the Revolutionary War. Trumpet is minus side: chance of rainstorms, a thrilling and passionate story of a mosquitoes, humidity. But you are peaceful peoples influence on the always guaranteed a wonderful war and the tragic events that encircled the founding of Ohios first performance. settlement, Schoenbrunn. Written by Pulitzer prizeTRUMPET IN THE LAND winning playwright Paul Green, Trumpet in the Land, is Ohios

en-time Pulitzer Prize nominee and Emmy recipient, Allan W. Eckert, nationally known for his buckskin bestsellersThe Winning of America Series. The script has been acclaimed as the best of its kind within the outdoor drama industry and continues to fascinate thousands each summer as the story unfolds in the 1,800 seat Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre near Chillicothe, Ohio.

Trumpet in the Land

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POW WOW
If you would like to learn more and get an up-close and personal look at the lives and celebrations of some of the Indian tribes of Ohio, a POW-WOW offers a perfect opportunity. Check out these Events happening in July.
The flags are followed by important guests, including tribal chiefs, princesses, elders and the Pow-Wow organizers. Next in line are the men dancers, followed by the women dancers. Once everyone is in the arena, the songs and prayers end the dancing resumes for everyone to enjoy.

Pow-Wow time is the Native American peoples way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, and visiting, renewing old friendships and making new ones. There are several different stories of how the Pow-Wow was started. Some believe that the war dance societies of the Ponca and other Southern Plains tribes were the origin of the Pow-Wow. Another belief is that when the Native Americans were forced onto reservations the government also forced them to have dances for the public to come and see. Before each dance they were lead through the town in a parade, which is the beginning of the Grand Entry. Pow-Wow Singers are very important figures in the Native American culture. Without them there would be no dancing. The songs are of many varieties, from religious to war to social. As various tribes gathered together, they would share their songs, often changing the songs so signers of different tribes could join. With these changes came the use of vocables to replace the words of the old songs. Thus, some songs today are sung in vocables with no words. Yet they still hold special meaning to those who know the song. Many songs are still sung in native tongue either newly composed or revivals of old songs. These songs are reminders to the Indian people of their ways of rich heritage. Dancers have always been a very important part of the life of the American Indian. Most dancers seen at the Pow-Wows today are social dances which might have had different meanings in earlier days. Although dance styles and content have changed, their meaning and importance has not. The outfits worn by dancers, like the style of clothing today evolve over time; it is not a stagnant culture, but a vibrant and changing way of life. The Pow-Wow begins with the Grand Entry. This is the entry of all the people entering the arena. During the Grand Entry, everyone is asked to stand as the flags are brought into the arena. The flags carried generally include the US flag, tribal flags, POW flag, and eagle staffs of various tribes present.

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Summer Diets.......Why they fail

Submitted by Sami Kennedy Awareness is the key to weight loss and if you know what mistakes to watch out for, youre already a step ahead. Heres what you can do to immediately boost your chance of long-term success. single day with positive self talk and daily or weekly goals. I think long term goals are terrific, but short term goals can be even more powerful because they reinforce success every step of the way. Individuals who launch a new diet with unreasonable expectations on how much weight theyre going to lose each week or who have an unrealistic goal weight in mind, are signing themselves up for failure. If you cant match your desired pace of weight loss, youll more than likely end up terribly disappointed and quit. You usually see a dramatic drop on the scale during the first few weeks on a new diet, eventually you average out at a loss of one to three pounds per week for the duration of their plan. If you can accept this fact and settle down for the long haul, you will be rewarded with better health, better shape, and new confidence. Dont have a Regime that is to Strict If youre following an extreme weight loss plan that doesnt resemble normal eating, theres a good chance your efforts wont last. When you view a diet as a short-

Dont Expect Miracles

Weight loss is at least 50 percent attitude. If youre not truly ready to make a fulltime commitment to losing weight, chances of long-term success are slim. When efforts are half-hearted from the beginning, people typically lose interest in their diet soon after they start. The sad truth is its not really worth starting a weight loss program if your head isnt in it. Do some serious soul-searching to identify a significant and enduring source of personal motivation for finally shedding the extra weight. Health conditions or maybe you want to be around for your kids and grandkids or to finally feel more comfortable in your own body and boost your energy level. Bottom line, motivation has to come from within you. Then, strengthen your resolve and recharge your motivation every

Be Fully Committed

term deviation from your typical eating habits, rather than a long-term lifestyle change, you will almost always have a hard time maintaining your weight loss. A diet should be based on appropriate amounts of healthy foods that keep you feeling satisfied and energized not deprived. Most importantly, a diet should be viewed as a launching pad for a long-term lifestyle change. Thats because to lose weight and keep it off forever, you really have to permanently change your eating habits. With that in mind, its important to choose an eating plan that you can easily transition into lifestyle. This is the common diet pitfall. When people give in to temptation and fall of the wagon for one meal or one day, they tell themselves theyve blown their diet and throw in the towel for good. To be successful, you have to learn to overcome these temporary setbacks. You cant let one binge or one off day turn into a full week, or month, of splurging. Unfortunately, it can be incredibly difficult for some individuals to break this cycle of negative thinking.

Forgive your slip-ups.

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Dont dwell on your mistakes. Instead, shake it off and get right back on track at your very next meal or the very next day. And always remember, nobody gains weight from one rich dinner or a single slice of cake. The real trouble starts when you allow that one splurge to snowball into an all-out eating frenzy. Take it one meal at a time and learn to forgive yourself; every dieter has slip-ups, but the successful ones know how to keep those occasional lapses contained.

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Women and Retirement: Myth vs. Reality

than their male counterparts (U.S. Department of Labor). Add the uncertain future of Social Security to these statistics, and you can see why its more important than ever to plan for additional income sources when determining your retirement income target. A benefits estimator is available on the Social Security Administrations website (www.ssa.gov). Use it to get an estimate of future benefits depending on when you plan to retire. Myth #2 I wont need nearly as much to live on when I retire. The assumption sounds Smith, CFP reasonable when you consider the costs associated with raising children and commuting to work each day. On the other hand, if you want to spend your leisure time traveling, it will come with a cost. Its probably safe to assume that youll have higher health care costsand potentially long-term care costsin your later years, as well. A rule of thumb that many financial professionals use is that youll need 60 to 80 percent of your current income in retirement

Are you dreaming of a leisurely retirement enjoying a second cup of morning coffee, or is a sunrise round of golf more your speed? Either way, youll need to know the facts so you can guide your retirement dreams with realism. Historically the road to retirement hasnt been smooth for many women. In fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that 17 percent of all elderly, single women live in poverty. With todays longer life spans, this figure has the potential to rise. By recognizing the following myths for what they are, you can take control of your financial future and help improve By JoAn this startling statistic. Myth #1 Social Security will take care of me in retirement. The reality is that Social Security income probably wont be enough. At the start of 2011, the average monthly retirement benefit reported is $1,177. SSA data also shows that womens benefits are almost a third lower than mens. Not only do women earn less than men during their working years, they also take more time away from work

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(adjusted for inflation) to maintain your current lifestyle. Of course, it depends on how you plan to spend your time once you are no longer working. It might be a good idea to test your planned budget for a few months before you retire. That way if your income and expenses seem unrealistic, consider postponing retirement or looking for ways to decrease your expenses. Myth #3 My 401(k) contributions will fund my retirement without my involvement. Its true that a 401(k) is a smart way to save for retirement with before-tax dollars. Since many employers offer a matching feature, you may have an opportunity for instant return on your invested dollars. The good news is that many women are contributing to their employer-sponsored plans. In fact SSA data suggests that in 2008, 51 percent of women employed full-time participated in their plan through work. Unfortunately, a common misconception is that you can sit back and the plan will manage itself. Fact is, you might get

even more benefit from your plan by taking an active role in your investment selection. If you have several years until retirement, choosing too conservative investments may cause you to fall short of the dollars you need. On the other hand, if retirement is approaching, you may need to move aggressive investments to the more conservative side. The most important thing to remember is to review your choices regularly to make sure your investment selection is still in line with your goals. If decisions like these seem daunting, you dont have to make them alone. By establishing a relationship with professionals who can help you at critical times, you can face your unique financial challenges with reality and eager anticipation of your retirement dream.

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In the Same Boat

Age Old Questions

heres some more bad news: You are also I was working in the backyard with required to have un-highlighted hair and my son the other day, when he noticed drab clothing, and you can only listen to my new pedicure. Did he say: classical music. No rock and roll, espea.)Mom, your feet look fantastic!; cially anything that might make you sing or or even hum along in a public setting. b.)Mom, you know those pedicure But I dont like Muted Mauve, I prospas are brimming with E. Coli; or tested. It reminds me of the first couch even my husband and I bought together in c.)Mom, I have a tuition payment 1987. Plus, if I left my hair un-highlighted coming up and it looks like you spent it for any length of time, I would look like all on your toes!? my first grade teacher Sister Marilene. No. He said, Mom, do you really With her habit on. And you know Bob think a woman your age should be wearSeger and I have a thing going whereby ing that color of nail polish? I must sing the lyrics to Old Time Rock I shall pause here while you consider and Roll at the top of my lungs whenever the startling impact that statement had I hear it, no matter where I am! on me. By Mary Beth Too bad, she retorted. You should (Insert a minimum 30 second pause Weisenburger have thought of that 18 years ago. here, please). OK, OK, I relented. Anything else I I blinked a few times, caught my breath and was about to answer in an appropriately pithy way should know? Well, your shorts can be no shorter than capriswhen he gave me that sheepish grin. You knowthe Oops I probably-shouldnt-have-said-that-but-now length, and no flashy colors for your sunglasses, your that-I-have-Ill- just-flash-my-sheepish-grin grin. So jewelry or your vehicle. What? I was going to trade in my burgundy I let it drop. mini-van for a lemon yellow Camaro next week! I But I didnt forget it. In fact, I began to stew over it. Is he right? AM whined. Sorry. Not for at least two more years. I too old to wear Cherries in the Snow nail polish? There is some good news, she said, trying to lift I asked my husband for his opinion. His response: my spirits. As soon as they leave home, you can go Youre wearing nail polish? Huh. So I asked my girlfriend: Is there an age where back to being a non-mother-of-teenagers. Hair, cars, you have to resort to wearing only boring nail color, music, everything. Good. I am looking forward to the day when its and forego anything brighter than Tempered Taupe? Do you still have teenagers at home? she asked. okay for my toes to look younger than the rest of me. Yes. Are you over 40? Mary Beth Weisenburger writes from her home in Yes. You threw me a party. northwest Ohio and is still wearing bright nail polish. Then yes, she declared. Until they turn 20, you are relegated to Muted Mauve nail polish. And Check out her book and her

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