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Happy 4th of July!It seems the phrase “All I want for

Christmas is my two front teeth” has beenreplaced with a bit more modern “I want itall and I want it right now!” I’ve even beenguilty of making the statement. Guilty ofimpatience and greed? Yes, I’m afraid so, attimes.

Our kids are growing up in a world thatseems to promote this cultural motto interpret-ting “freedom” is expressed by doing whateverwe want and whenever we want to do it. . .having anything we want and however we canget it. After all, it’s a “Free” country. Right?

But in the world of reality, I wonder if perhapsthese beliefs aren’t ultimately leading to painfulconsequences?

The Bible tells us Jesus came to set us “free” froma life full of regretful choices. He delivers us fromsin’s power, so we’re “free” to follow Him and livehealthy, godly lives. When people are inundatedwith cultural messages encouraging independence,they tend to yearn for the power to do as theyplease. Paul referenced this freedom in 1 Corinthi-ans 10:23. Everything is permissible’ - but noteverything is beneficial.

“FREEDOM” should mean we get to chooseGod’s best for our lives every day. I thank Godevery day that we have the freedom to choose. Ourcountry was based on religious freedom. Our fore-fathers have fought and many have lost their livesfighting for our freedom. On this July 4th holiday,let us all remember those who have paid dearly toprotect our precious freedom of choice.

And with this issue, there must be choices made.There are simply so many fair, festival and concertevents, that they overlap on the calendar. It’s goingto be physically impossible to attend and enjoythem all. So, I encourage you to study the sched-ules and previews on each page, click the links towebsites, and choose as many good clean familyoutings as you can - then wave those flags high incelebration of our “freedom.”

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About the Cover :The Music is one of the main draws toa fair or festival. Live entertainmentabounds in Indiana this month. Thecover’s gazebo is the main musicalfocal point of the Old FashionedIndependence Day Celebration inHope Indiana. See Page 2 for moreevents in Hope.

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ROCKPORT - A note for movie history buffs:Many of the scenes from the first major motion pic-ture to film in Kentucky, named “The Kentuckian,”were actually created in Indiana. Rockport to beexact.

The Kentuckian is a 1955 (Technicolor)(CinemaScope) adventure film directed by BurtLancaster, who also starred in the movie. It markedthe feature film debut of WalterMatthau. The picture is anadaptation of the novel ‘TheGabriel Horn’ by Felix Holt.Instead of choosing Hollywood,Landcaster directed the pictureon location on different sitesincluding Cumberland Fallsarea, the Levi Jackson WildernessRoad State Park near London,Owensboro and Green River, andthe Indiana site, AbrahamLincoln Memorial Village. Thiswas one of only two filmsLancaster directed (the other wasThe Midnight Man), and the onlyone on which he has sole credit.

The whip fight between Lancasterand Matthau was filmed in the cen-

ter yard in front of 14 Lincoln-era replica cabinsplaced as a memorial to Abraham Lincoln's yearsspent in Spencer County.

A dream of artist George Honig, this tourist attrac-tion was built by the Works Progress Administrationin the late 1930s. The Village which is adjacent to theRockport City Park takes unique advantage of some

of the most beautiful wooded area inthis region. Placards on the buildings

offer historical notes. The onebuilding, shown above, was actual-ly built for the movie. It is the onlybuilding used for inside scenes asthe others were actual size of thearea and too small for the cam-

eras. Now known as the

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By Kathy BarnettManaging Editor

Photos submittedby the Lincoln Pionner Village

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“Museum of early transportation,” this structuredepicts an early tobacco warehouse. Several bug-gies, a hearse, and other horsedrawn vehicles maynow be viewed here.

One of the major draws to the village is allow-ing the kids (and adults) to freely explore fromone building to the other on their own, accord-ing to Charlie Finecy, executive director. Inside,tables are set and beds are made, just as ifAbraham or a member of his family mightshow up at any moment.

Finecy is a wealth of information and having grownup in the area, he can easily relate storyafter story about the unique items dis-played in the adjoining museum. Artifactsinclude memorabilia from the time periodLincoln grew up in Southern Illinois alongwith an actual log believed to have been splitby Abe himself. A beautiful cabinet hand-crafted by Abe’s father shows the workman-ship of the time period.

Souvenires and gifts are availble for sale inthe museum. My item of choice was a littlewhite handmade doll Christmas ornament withits story tucked in its hand. Made of soft materi-als and stuffing, the doll was given to the child to take tochurch. The soft material did not make any sound or distractfrom the sermon if dropped. Sometimes a sugar lump or pieceof candy hidden in its head as a treat for being quiet.

The village is open during summer months from 10 a.m. to 6p.m. daily, weekends only in November and December.Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for senior citizens and chil-dren 12 and under.

For more information call or visit online at www.lincoln-pioneervillage.com

Make plans now to attend the annual CivilWar Era Ball Sept. 22. 812-686-2553.

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The 92ndPark CountyFair is sched-uled for July21-28 with lotsof entertainingevents daily.

To kick off the action,the All-American LittleMiss and Mister contest will beheld Saturday at 4 p.m. as well asthe regular queen pageant andJonah Fish Fry. Sponsored by theParke County 4-H Buildings andGrounds committee, an all-you-can-eat fish dinner will be servedfrom 4-8 p.m. at the 4-HCommercial Building. The pricefor dinner is $8 per person anddessert is included.

The queen pageant will be at theShow Pavilion, starting at 7 p.m.Admission this year is $3 foradults and $1 for those under 12.

On Monday, the Parke CountyYoung Farmers will present theLucas Oil Pro Pulling League andLocal Classes Tractor Pull at7 p.m. Five classes will befeatured with an 80% pay-ount of hook fees. Rulesand class information maybe found online atw w w . p a r k eyoungfarmers.com

The non-sanctioned dieselpickups and antique tractorstake center stage for their

pull competition Tuesday, startingat 6 p.m. Admission for this eventis $7. Children, six and under, arefree. Presented by Parke CountyYoung Farmers, call 765-230-6039for more information.

The carnival by Wabash ValleyAmusements also comes to townTuesday with all you can ride bra-clets featured at $20. Be sure tocheck out the local talent at theShow Pavilion at 7:30 as a talentshow will be presented.

The parade is always a favoriteevent, taking place Thursday at6:30 p.m. This year’s theme is“The Year of the Dairy Cow”.Come watch the fun or plan toparticipate. Immediately after the

parade, the 4-H MasterShowmanship contest willtake place.

But the fun has justbegun to take place. Roundup your outhouse andenter the “4-H FairOuthouse Race.” Proceedswill go to the Parke CountyFair Board and the ParkeCounty Food Pantry. Theentry fee for teams of 3(and open to all ages) is$20. If you have never

before witnessed an outhouserace, this event is one you won’twant to miss!

Homemakers Day will be cele-brated on Friday. The contest ofthe day is a Pineapple Baking con-test. All products and a recipe forthe item submitted may be enteredbetween 11 a.m. and noon the dayof the event. Food safety rulesmust be followed for all entries.For guidelines or more informa-tion, call the extension office at765-569-3176.

Two-wheel and four-wheeldrive classes as well as an openclass may be entered in the PickupTug of War Friday night.

Competition begins at 7 p.m. The Kiddie Pedal Tractor

Pull begins at 3 p.m. Saturdayand the grand finale of the fair,The Demolition Derby beginsat 5 p.m. Admission is $7.Entry fees are $35. Pit passesare $15.

For more information, visitparkcountyfairgrounds.com.

Places to Go: Places to Go:

Live at the Old National Centre502 N. New Jersey St.

Indianapolis IN317-231.000

www.oldnationalcentre.com

THE LINTON FREEDOM FESTIVALThrough July7/LINTON - Linton is also known forit's outdoor recreation and it's fame of hostingIndiana's largest Independence Day Parade. Theparade brings nearly 40,000 people to Linton eachyear to enjoy the floats, bands and clowns. Bringyour whole family to help us celebrate this year! TheLinton Freedom Festival is an annual celebration ofthe Linton community. Events include arts & crafts,carnival, live bands, horse-pull, bed races, lip synccontest, Little Miss & Little Mister Linton Contest,Civitan ham & egg breakfast, fireworks display anda parade which means fun for the entire family. Formore information visit online at www.lintoncham-ber.org

MADISON REGATTAJuly 6-8/MADISON - Spend an action-packed

weekend on the shores of the Ohio River at theMadison Regatta. You’ll be on the edge of your seatas boats and hydroplanes zoom across the water.Between races, catch air shows, fireworks, concerts, aparade and more. Get in the groove at the StreetDance or cheer on the firefighters during the exciting(and unique) Waterball Fight! For more informaiton,call 812-265-5000 or visit online at www.madisonre-gatta.com

CEDAR VALLEY BLUEGRASS FESTIVALJuly 8-10/RAMSEY - Bring the lawn chairs and

make your way to the best of traditional bluegrassmusic. Many of the genre's greats have performed atthe festival through the years. Enjoy the plucking ofguitars and melodic voices at this family-friendlytribute to the music of the South. Check out local tal-ent during open stage night and eat and talk withHoosiers at the community dinner. Camp sites avail-able. For more information visit cedarvalleyblue-grass.webs. com

WABASH RIVERFESTJuly 14/WEST LAFAYETTE - Trade along the

Wabash River was a significant factor in the estab-lishment of West Lafayette. Celebrate this city’s riverhistory and conservation during the annual Wabash

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Riverfest located at Tapawingo Park. Get active byrunning in the 5k race or rowing your heart out dur-ing the canoe races. Enjoy all-day music plus food,amusement rides, pony rides for the kids, a zoo andmore on the banks of one of Indiana's greatest natu-ral resources. Educational exhibits teach you how topreserve the river for years to come. Visitwww.wabashriverfest.com for more information.

THREE RIVERS FESTIVALJuly 13-21/FORT WAYNE - Pack up the family for

a weekend of excitement at Headwaters Park. Bringyour competitive spirit with you - hop on a bed withwheels for the bed race down Main Street, or grab awater balloon or canoe to compete in the legendaryRiverGames. Experience ethnic foods, crafts anddances in International Village or select beautiful fineart at Art in the Park. three riversfestival.org

5TH ANNUAL QUILT GARDENS TOURJuly 20/ELKHART - Opens at 8 a.m. Over 100,000

blooms in 19 big gardens and 18 murals at 27 loca-tions in seven welcoming communities all along theHeritage Trail in northern Indiana. Free viewing. Call574-262-8161 or visit www.amishcountry.org.

ELKHART COUNTY 4-H FAIR JULY 20-28/GOSHEN - One of the largest county

fairs in America, with an annual attendance exceed-ing 250,000. Hours and activities vary daily. Info: SeeWeb site below or call 574-533-3247. www.4hfair.org

ANNUAL INDIANA BLACK EXPO SUMMER CELEBRATION

July 20-22/Indianapolis - One of the largest eventsof its kind in the nation draws a huge crowd to theIndiana Convention Center and downtown Indyeach summer. 317-925-2702. www.indianablackex-po.com

DIXIE DAYS FESTIVALJuly 26-28 /NORTH WEBSTER- Art Fair & show,

antique tent sale and open-air market. Get a breath-taking view of the town and Webster Lake in a teth-ered hot air balloon! Historic Dixie Stern wheel pad-dle boat rides. Visit www.northwebster.comJuly, 2012 www.theweekendermagazine.com Page 13

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Places to Go:

Festivals & More Festivals

Saturday, July 14 - Saturday, July 21154 N. Broadway, Peru, Indiana• America’as own circus spectacular• Finest youth circus in an air-conditioned, three-ringcircus arena. Only circus parade in the United States.Rides, food, family-oriented.• Museum and gift shop.www.perucircus.com

Circus City Festival

Evansville offers a plethora ofactivities to keep kids on theirtoes. Every member of the familywill find something to their lik-ing, whether it be visiting afavorite animal at the zoo orexploring a new exhibit at theChildren's Museum of Evansville.

Start your trip in Evansvillewith a visit to Mesker Park Zooand Botanical Garden , home tomore than 700 animals. The zoo'snewest exhibit, AMAZONIA,transports visitors to a lush SouthAmerican rainforest full of tropi-cal plants, colorful bird, monkeysand even a pair of jaguars.

Visit the Koch Family Children'sMuseum of Evansville , known ascMoe, for a learning experience.The museum features 18,000square feet of fun, hands-onexhibits for children of all ages.Step into cMoe's KindergartenClassroom Exhibit and experiencea "real"classroom! Build withblocks, visit learning stations, lis-ten to storytime and more.

On Aug. 4, Meet The Cat in theHat, our furry teacher for the dayand see what shinanigans he is upto in our Kindergarten Classroom!Cross the street with a crossingguard, ride a real school bus andtalk with Kindergarten teachersabout what to expect on that firstday of school. A variety of com-munity partners will attend toshare information helpful to par-ents of new students. The first 50Kindergarteners receive a freeClass of 2025 t-shirt!

For more information, visitonline at www.cmoekids.org.

The Countdown to Kinder-garten Classroom Exhibit is opendaily from 10 am - 2 p.m. and onSundays from noon - 4:00 p.m.the entire month of July!

Journey to Santa ClausHoliday World & Splashin'

Safari , in the town of SantaClaus, has a water park, chil-dren's rides and some of theworld's top wooden roller coast-ers. This family owned and oper-ated park has been voted thecleanest, friendliest park on theplanet and makes for the perfectfamily adventure.

Voyage to Marengo CaveTravel about an hour to the east

and visit Marengo Cave . Friendlyand knowledgeable guides takeyou through immense under-ground passageways and inter-pret delicate rock formations.Marengo Cave also offers gem-stone mining, canoeing andcamping.

French LickFrench Lick offers family fun all

year round with Big SplashAdventure Indoor Water Park &Resort . The 40,000 square footindoor water park is full of kid-friendly features.

While in French Lick, take thefamily on a train ride on theFrench Lick Scenic Railway .Check the schedule for fun week-end and holiday rides such asstaged train robberies and ThePolar Express renditions.

For more information, visitwww.in.gov/visitindiana.com

Places to Go: Evansville with the kids

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People to see: J a m e s B r o w n

EVANSVILLE - JamesTaylor's music embodiesthe art of songwriting inits most personal anduniversal forms. He is amaster at describingspecific, even autobio-graphical, situations in away that resonates withpeople everywhere.

Taylor and his bandwill perform in concertin a special theatricalsetting at the FordCenter on Monday, July11. Tickets are now onsale and range from$62.50 - $82.50.

As a recording andtouring artist, Taylor hasset a precedent to whichcountless young musi-cians have aspired. His warm baritone is amongthe most recognized voices in popular music andhis distinctive style of guitar-playing has beenenormously influential. He has sold more thanfifty million albums throughout his career andhas earned forty gold, platinum and multi-plat-inum awards and five Grammy Awards. Hissonds have had a profound influence on song-writers and music lovers from all walks of life:"Fire and Rain," "Country Road," "Something inthe Way She Moves," "Mexico," "Shower thePeople," "Your Smiling Face," "Carolina on MyMind," "Sweet Baby James," "Don't Let Me BeLonely Tonight," "You Can Close Your Eyes,""Walking Man," "Never Die Young," "Shed aLittle Light," "Copperline," and many more.

Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com.For more information, call 812-745-3000 or visitwww.thefordcenter.com.

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The Public Education Foundation and the EvansvilleVanderburgh School Corporation will present the 24thAnnual Summer Musical “Footloose” at The Centre’sAiken Theatre on July 12-15. Shows are Thursday thruSaturday at 7:30pm and on Sunday at 2:00pm. Ticketsgo on-sale Monday June 4 at 10:00am. Seats for Adultsare $18, $15 and $12; for Students aged 2 to 18, theyare $10 except for the Sunday matinee they are $6.

The Public Education Foundation (PEF) is a not-for-profit community organization authorized to directprivate dollars into innovative and far-reaching edu-cation programs when and where public funding isnot available. Since being established in 1985, PEF hasraised and awarded nearly $4 million for the better-ment of our schools through academic grants, innova-tive programs, and scholarships. While we believe theteachers in the EVSC are doing an excellent job ofteaching our youth, we want to enhance their class-rooms and teaching material to create a more handson and fully supplemented learning experience.

Places to Go :Evansville

The Centre�s Aiken Theatre

http://centre.evansvillegis.com

TRACE ADKINS LIVE IN CONCERT‘SONGS & STORIES’ TOUR

An Evening with Trace Adkins will be Friday,July 27 at 8 p.m. in The Centre’s Aiken Theatrewhen Adkins brings his Songs & Stories Tour toEvansville. Tickets are $67, $47, $42 and $32..

Along with a powerful performance, this inti-mate evening with Trace Adkins will incorpo-rate stories, both humorous and meaningful,that pay homage to Adkins’ working-man rootsand rich musical heritage. Inspiration for the“Songs & Stories Tour” came as Trace releasedhis 10th studio album, “Proud To Be Here,” fea-turing the Top Ten hit, “Just Fishin’” and his lat-est single, “Million Dollar View.” Join TraceAdkins and tell your story at:http://www.traceadkins.com/wired/event/songs-and-stories-tour/

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