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W EEKEND THE COURIER REVIEW TIMES Arts & Entertainment 2 & 3 | Food 5 | Comics 7 SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017 MENTAL HEALTH MOMENT A few things to keep in mind while making resolutions | E6 FIELD NOTES New York City looking at new deer clipping methods | E3 A Findlay, Ohio based railcar facility has immediate openings for welders. Ɣ 3 years experience in MIG welding preferred. Ɣ Stick welding experience is a plus. Ɣ Must be willing to travel if necessary. Ɣ Must pass a background check and drug screen. Possible salary 28K-37K. All candidates interested in applying for these positions should send their resumes to: P.O. Box 1782, Findlay, OH 45839 or apply online at www.jk-co.com under Careers. tab. Remember the man with a voice that could make a wolverine purr and suits so fine they made Sinatra look like a hobo? Lucky for you, he’ll be coming to the University of Findlay on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. for Celebrity Bingo. The community is welcome. Impersonating Ron Burgundy, the sexist, appearance- obsessed star in the movie “Anchorman,” will be Rob Iberg. Admission will be $5 at the door, and free for those with a valid university I.D. The event, which will be held in the Alumni Memorial Union’s Multipurpose Room and includes snacks (while they last) and prizes, is rated PG-13. Iberg is a Florida-based professional actor, performer, voice actor, stunt actor and impersonator. He often performs live at popular Florida attractions like Universal Studios and Disney properties. Other celebrity impersonations he’s known for include Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura, Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown in “Back to the Future,” Bill Murray, Donald Trump and Buddy the Elf. In September, at the 2016 Sunburst Celebrity Impersonators Sunny Awards ceremony, Iberg received two national awards. He received the Transformational Award for being able to trans- form himself into numerous characters, and the Sybil Award for most personalities presented at Sunburst. Celebrity Bingo is presented by UF’s Student Activities Board, an extension of the Office of Student Activities, Com- muter Services and Leadership Development. Student Activities Board is a student board that strives to bring diverse entertain- ment to campus. Call 419-434-4606 for more information. ‘Anchorman’ Ron Burgundy to be caller for UF Celebrity Bingo Night Photo provided LEGENDARY ANCHORMAN and jazz flutist Ron Burgundy will be the caller for this year’s University of Findlay Celebrity Bingo Night, being held Jan. 14 in the Alumni Memorial Union. Florida-based actor Rob Iberg will be playing the self-professed ladies man. Hotel California will take the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts through a showcase of the Eagles’ mega- hits at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13. Tickets can be purchased at the Marathon Center’s box office at 200 W. Main Cross St. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and one hour prior to the show. They are also available online at mara- thoncenterarts.org with prices ranging from $30 to $60. For more than two decades, Hotel California has toured the world, faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy- award winning sounds of the Eagles, reaching a level of inter- national recognition normally reserved only for gold and plati- num recording artists, accord- ing to the Marathon Center’s website. The show incorporates the group’s own world-renowned vocal harmony and authentic instrumentation, including all specialty instruments in a modern stage spectacle. Songs performed include “Take it Easy,” “Heartache Tonight,” and, of course, “Hotel California,” as well as selected titles from the solo works of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh. For more information, visit www.hotelcal.com or call the Marathon Center’s box office at 419-423-2787. Band will perform Eagles hits at the Marathon Center Band will perform Eagles hits at the Marathon Center Photo provided HOTEL CALIFORNIA, an Eagles tribute band, will play the classic group’s megahits Jan. 13 at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. By BOBBY WADDLE WEEKEND EDITOR The Harlem Globetrotters are returning to Findlay after six years to display their ball-handling wizardry, basketball artistry, audience interaction skills and family enter- tainment as they take on the World All Stars at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Findlay High School. “You get the warmest welcomes from the smaller towns,” said “Buckets” Blakes, who plays guard in his 15th season with the team. Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets can be pur- chased on www.ticketweb.com, at TRENDS! on Main, and the high school. Bench seats are available for $125, which includes one seat on the bench with the team, backstage meet and greet, replica jersey, pro- gram, and a Sharpie lanyard. General admis- sion tickets cost $28. An optional add-on ticket, the Magic Pass, is also available for $15. The 30-minute pre- show runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and it offers an opportunity to spend time on the court with the Globetrotters, including shoot- ing baskets, trying out ball tricks, and getting autographs and photos. Soft/rubber-soled shoes must be worn on the court. Everyone attending Magic Pass must have a Magic Pass ticket as well as a game ticket. This includes all children as well as the accom- panying parents and/or guardians. Team members stopping by Findlay include Blakes, “Hammer” Harrison, “Cheese” Chisholm, “Hoops” Green, “Swish” Young, “Jumpin’ Joe” Ballard, and “Slick” Willie Shaw. Young and Green are the 14th and 15th women to join the team in its nine-decade history. During the game, Blakes said the audience can expect lots of highlight dunks, trick shots and random opportunities to participate, as well as the performance of the Magic Circle, where five players go to the middle of the court and perform basketball skills to the tune of the jazz standard “Sweet Georgia Brown.” “You never know who we’re going to pull out of the crowd and have some fun with,” he said. “They might end up dancing with one of us.” For their 2017 tour, the team will debut basketball’s first-ever 4-point line, which is 30 feet from the basket, Blakes said. After the game, the players will sign auto- graphs in the arena for a limited amount of time after the final buzzer sounds, according to the team’s website. Founded in 1926 by Abe Saperstein, the Globetrotters played their first road game in Hinckley, Illinois, on Jan. 7, 1927. Since then, the Globetrotters have entertained more than 144 million fans in 122 countries and territories worldwide, introducing many to the sport of basketball while popularizing the slam dunk, fast break, the forward and point guard positions, and the figure-eight weave, according to the team’s website. The team boasts the best winning percent- age in the history of professional sports, with more than 26,000 wins and 345 losses, the website said. Blakes has set multiple records himself, including the most underhanded half-court shots in one minute, dropping six in 46 sec- onds. Last month, he nailed the highest shot ever recorded in North America. From the top of the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, he made a 583-foot shot to a hoop located below. Blakes said the experience of touring the globe allowed him to become a more well- rounded individual. “My favorite part of being a Globetrotter is getting people to laugh and smile all over the world, despite language barriers,” he said. Blakes said the team has an elaborate train- ing camp that lasts 10-12 days, with two four- hour practices each day, with workshops at night. He said the workshops are different each night, focusing on topics such as health and wellness, media training, and social con- sciousness. “For us, it’s not just about the game of bas- ketball, it’s about the game of life.” The Courier, American Red Cross, WKXA-FM radio sta- tion, Entenmann’s and TRENDS! on Main are sponsoring the event. For more information, visit www.har- lemglobetrot- ters.com; the team’s Twit- ter account, @Globies; their Ins- tagram, @har- lemglobe- trotters, and their YouTube channel. Findlay High to host Harlem Globetrotters game Jan. 23 Findlay High to host Harlem Globetrotters game Jan. 23 Photo provided “BUCKETS” BLAKES will be among the ball-handling wizards hitting the court Jan. 23 when the world famous Harlem Globetrotters take on the World All Stars at Findlay High School.

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WE E K E N DTHE COURIER R E V I E W T I M E S

Arts & Entertainment 2 & 3 | Food 5 | Comics 7

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 2017

M E N TA L H E A LT H M O M E N T

A few things to keep in mind while making resolutions | E6

F I E L D N OT E S

New York City looking at new deer clipping methods | E3

A Findlay, Ohio basedrailcar facility has immediate

openings for welders.

3 years experience in MIG welding preferred. Stick welding experience is a plus.

Must be willing to travel if necessary. Must pass a background check

and drug screen.

Possible salary28K-37K.

All candidatesinterested in applying for these

positions should send theirresumes to: P.O. Box 1782,Findlay, OH 45839 or apply

online at www.jk-co.com under Careers. tab.

Remember the man with a voice that could make a wolverine purr and suits so fine they made Sinatra look like a hobo? Lucky for you, he’ll be coming to the University of Findlay on Saturday, Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. for Celebrity Bingo. The community is welcome.

Impersonating Ron Burgundy, the sexist, appearance-obsessed star in the movie “Anchorman,” will be Rob Iberg. Admission will be $5 at the door, and free for those with a valid university I.D.

The event, which will be held in the Alumni Memorial Union’s Multipurpose Room and includes snacks (while they last) and prizes, is rated PG-13.

Iberg is a Florida-based professional actor, performer, voice actor, stunt actor and impersonator. He often performs live at popular Florida attractions like Universal Studios and Disney properties. Other celebrity impersonations he’s known for include Johnny Depp as Captain Jack Sparrow, Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura, Christopher Lloyd as Dr. Emmett “Doc” Brown in “Back to the Future,” Bill Murray, Donald Trump and Buddy the Elf.

In September, at the 2016 Sunburst Celebrity Impersonators Sunny Awards ceremony, Iberg received two national awards. He received the Transformational Award for being able to trans-form himself into numerous characters, and the Sybil Award for most personalities presented at Sunburst.

Celebrity Bingo is presented by UF’s Student Activities Board, an extension of the Office of Student Activities, Com-muter Services and Leadership Development. Student Activities Board is a student board that strives to bring diverse entertain-ment to campus. Call 419-434-4606 for more information.

‘Anchorman’ Ron Burgundy to be caller for UF Celebrity Bingo Night

Photo providedLEGENDARY ANCHORMAN and jazz flutist Ron Burgundy will be the caller for this year’s University of Findlay Celebrity Bingo Night, being held Jan. 14 in the Alumni Memorial Union. Florida-based actor Rob Iberg will be playing the self-professed ladies man.

Hotel California will take the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts through a showcase of the Eagles’ mega-hits at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 13.

Tickets can be purchased at the Marathon Center’s box office at 200 W. Main Cross St. from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and one hour prior to the show. They are also available online at mara-thoncenterarts.org with prices ranging from $30 to $60.

For more than two decades, Hotel California has toured the world, faithfully and accurately reproducing the Grammy-award winning sounds of the Eagles, reaching a level of inter-national recognition normally

reserved only for gold and plati-num recording artists, accord-ing to the Marathon Center’s website.

The show incorporates the group’s own world-renowned vocal harmony and authentic instrumentation, including all specialty instruments in a modern stage spectacle.

Songs performed include “Take it Easy,” “Heartache Tonight,” and, of course, “Hotel California,” as well as selected titles from the solo works of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and Joe Walsh.

For more information, visit www.hotelcal.com or call the Marathon Center’s box office at 419-423-2787.

Band will perform Eagles hits at the Marathon Center

Band will perform Eagles hits at the Marathon Center

Photo providedHOTEL CALIFORNIA, an Eagles tribute band, will play the classic group’s megahits Jan. 13 at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts.

By BOBBY WADDLEWEEKEND EDITOR

The Harlem Globetrotters are returning to Findlay after six years to display their ball-handling wizardry, basketball artistry, audience interaction skills and family enter-tainment as they take on the World All Stars at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23, at Findlay High School.

“You get the warmest welcomes from the smaller towns,” said “Buckets” Blakes, who plays guard in his 15th season with the team.

Doors open at 6 p.m. and tickets can be pur-chased on www.ticketweb.com, at TRENDS! on Main, and the high school.

Bench seats are available for $125, which includes one seat on the bench with the team, backstage meet and greet, replica jersey, pro-gram, and a Sharpie lanyard. General admis-sion tickets cost $28.

An optional add-on ticket, the Magic Pass, is also available for $15. The 30-minute pre-show runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., and it offers an opportunity to spend time on the court with the Globetrotters, including shoot-ing baskets, trying out ball tricks, and getting autographs and photos. Soft/rubber-soled shoes must be worn on the court.

Everyone attending Magic Pass must have a Magic Pass ticket as well as a game ticket. This includes all children as well as the accom-panying parents and/or guardians.

Team members stopping by Findlay include Blakes, “Hammer” Harrison, “Cheese” Chisholm, “Hoops” Green, “Swish” Young, “Jumpin’ Joe” Ballard, and “Slick” Willie Shaw. Young and Green are the 14th and 15th women to join the team in its nine-decade history.

During the game, Blakes said the audience can expect lots of highlight dunks, trick shots and random opportunities to participate, as well as the performance of the Magic Circle, where five players go to the middle of the court and perform basketball skills to the tune of the jazz standard “Sweet Georgia Brown.”

“You never know who we’re going to pull out of the crowd and have some fun with,” he said. “They might end up dancing with one of us.”

For their 2017 tour, the team will debut basketball’s first-ever 4-point line, which is 30 feet from the basket, Blakes said.

After the game, the players will sign auto-graphs in the arena for a limited amount of time after the final buzzer sounds, according to the team’s website.

Founded in 1926 by Abe Saperstein, the Globetrotters played their first road game in Hinckley, Illinois, on Jan. 7, 1927. Since then, the Globetrotters have entertained more than 144 million fans in 122 countries and territories worldwide, introducing many to the sport of basketball while popularizing the slam dunk, fast break, the forward and point guard positions, and the figure-eight weave, according to the team’s website.

The team boasts the best winning percent-age in the history of professional sports, with more than 26,000 wins and 345 losses, the website said.

Blakes has set multiple records himself, including the most underhanded half-court shots in one minute, dropping six in 46 sec-onds.

Last month, he nailed the highest shot ever recorded in North America. From the top of

the Tower of the Americas in San Antonio, he made a 583-foot shot to a hoop located below.

Blakes said the experience of touring the globe allowed him to become a more well-rounded individual.

“My favorite part of being a Globetrotter is getting people to laugh and smile all over the world, despite language barriers,” he said.

Blakes said the team has an elaborate train-ing camp that lasts 10-12 days, with two four-hour practices each day, with workshops at night.

He said the workshops are different each night, focusing on topics such as health and wellness, media training, and social con-sciousness.

“For us, it’s not just about the game of bas-ketball, it’s about the game of life.”

The Courier, American Red Cross, WKXA-FM radio sta-tion, Entenmann’s and TRENDS! on Main are sponsoring the event.

F o r m o r e i n for m at ion , visit www.har-lemglobetrot-ters.com; the team’s Twit-ter account, @Globies; their Ins-t a g r a m , @ h a r -lemglobe-trotters , and their YouTube channel.

Findlay High to host Harlem Globetrotters game Jan. 23

Findlay High to host Harlem Globetrotters game Jan. 23

Photo provided“BUCKETS” BLAKES will be among the ball-handling wizards hitting the court Jan. 23 when the world famous Harlem Globetrotters take on the World All Stars at Findlay High School.

EventsSECOND SATURDAYS R 4 KIDSJan. 14

There will be a scavenger hunt with a winter theme available in the museum. Participants can stop by any time during those hours to do the scavenger hunt and can also tour the museum. Admission: $1 for kids ages 1-12 and $7.50 for adults; admission to museum is included. Time: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: The Rutherford B. Hayes Presiden-tial Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove at the corner of Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont. Infor-mation: 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.

PRCA XTREME BULLSJan. 20-21

The Professional Rodeo Cow-boys Association is the largest and oldest professional rodeo sanction-ing body in the world. The rec-ognized leader in Pro Rodeo, the PRCA sanctions more than 600 rodeos annually and showcases the world’s best cowboys in premier events, including their two Toledo stops. Admission: $22-$52, all kids ages 2-12 seats are $12, and tickets cost $2 extra if purchased the day of the show. Time: 7:30 p.m. Loca-tion: 500 Jefferson Ave., Toledo. Information: 419-321-5007 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

MusicBEACH BASH CONCERTJan. 21

The Findlay Elks will host a Beach Bash Concert for Hancock County charities, headlined by the Reunion Band with the Midnight Riders opening. There will be danc-ing and games of chance with many prizes available. Concertgoers are encouraged to wear beach attire. Admission: $10. Time: 6-11 p.m. Location: Findlay Elks Lodge #75, 900 W. Melrose Ave., Findlay. Infor-mation: Jeff Jenson at 419-889-5527.

THE TIME JUMPERSFeb. 4

The multi-Grammy nominated Time Jumpers will bring a night at the Grand Ole Opry to Van Wert this winter. The group’s current itera-tion includes Vince Gill (vocals, elec-tric and acoustic guitars), “Ranger Doug” Green (vocals, acoustic rhythm guitar), Paul Franklin (steel guitar), Brad Albin (upright bass), Larry Franklin (fiddle), Andy Reiss (electric guitar), Kenny Sears (vocals, fiddle), Joe Spivey (fiddle, vocals), Jeff Taylor (accordion, piano) and Billy Thomas (drums, vocals). Admission: $25-$45. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Niswonger Per-forming Arts Center, 10700 Ohio 118 South, Van Wert. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org.

RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLESMarch 6

Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the release of the “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album by performing it in its entirety. Rain performs the full range of the Beatles’ discography live onstage, including the most complex and challenging songs the Beatles themselves recorded in the studio but never performed for an audi-ence. Admission: $30-$50. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Niswonger Per-forming Arts Center, 10700 Ohio 118 South, Van Wert. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org.

Theater‘JERSEY BOYS’Jan. 10-15

“Jersey Boys” is about Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons: Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. It’s the true story of how a group of blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks became one of the biggest American pop music sensations of all time. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sound and sold 175 mil-lion records worldwide, all before they were 30. The show features all their hits, including “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What

A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “Working My Way Back To You.” Admission: $38-$98. Time: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 10-12; 8 p.m. Jan. 13; 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Jan. 14; 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 15. Location: Strana-han Theater, 4645 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo. Information: 419-381-8851 or http://theaterleague.com/toledo/

‘IT’S ONLY A PLAY’Jan. 13-15, 19-22

Written by four-time Tony winner Terrence McNally and directed by Barbara Barkan, the Toledo Repertoire Theatre’s produc-tion details the opening night anxi-ety of a new Broadway play. With the playwright’s career hanging in the balance, a group of insiders have staked themselves out to await the reviews. Admission: $7.75-$19.75. Time: 2:30 p.m. Jan. 15 and 22; 8 p.m. all other dates. Location: The 10th Street Stage, 16 10th St., Toledo. Information: 419-243-9277 or www.toledorep.org.

‘THE SOUND OF SILENTS’Jan. 19 to May 18

Classics from cinema’s silent film era will be screened at the Toledo Museum of Art Peristyle Theater with a live musical score played on the Skinner organ. Director Charlie Chaplin’s “The Gold Rush” (1925) shows Jan. 19; Carl The-odor Dreyer’s “The Passion of Joan of Arc” (1928) shows April 13; and Fritz Lang’s “Metropolis” (1927) shows May 18. Admission: Free for museum members, $5 for non-mem-bers. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Information: 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.

‘CABARET’Jan. 24

The Civic Center Foundation is partnering with Octopus Pro-ductions to bring “Cabaret” to the stage to replace the canceled “Cheers: Live on Stage” perfor-mance. Every part of “Cabaret” is a local effort from the acting com-pany, musicians, set and costume design, direction, choreography and lighting/sound design to trans-port audiences to the Kit Kat Klub in 1920s Germany. Admission: $25-$50, VIP experience tickets $75. Time: 8 p.m. Location: Veter-ans Memorial Civic and Conven-tion Center, 7 Public Square, Lima. Information: Contact the box office at 419-224-1552 or visit www.caba-retinlima.com.

‘ANGEL STREET’Jan. 27-28, Feb. 2-5

“Angel Street” (also known as “Gaslight”) contains some of the most suspenseful sequences in modern theatre with the story of the Manninghams in 19th cen-tury London. Mr. Manningham is slowly driving his gentle, devoted wife Bella to the brink of insanity with an insinuating kindness which masks more sinister motives. While Mr. Manningham is out, Bella is contacted by Inspector Rough, who is convinced that Mr. Manningham is a homicidal maniac wanted for a murder committed 15 years earlier. Admission: $18, $16 for seniors and students with valid ID. Time: 2 p.m. Feb. 5, 8 p.m. all other dates. Location: The Village Players The-atre, 2740 Upton Avenue, Toledo. Information: 419-472-6817 and thevillageplayers.org.

‘LATE NITE CATECHISM’Jan. 28

Part catechism class, part stand-up routine, the longest run-ning one-character show in Off-Broadway history will make a stop in Sandusky. The irrepressible Sister teaches an adult catechism class to a roomful of “students” (the audience). Over the course of the play, Sister goes from benevolent instructor, rewarding the “students” for correct answers with glow-in-the-dark rosaries and laminated saint cards, to authorita-tive drill sergeant. Admission: $27, plus fees. Time: 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Location: Sandusky State Theatre, 107 Columbus Ave., San-dusky. Information: 419-626-1950 or www.sanduskystate.com.

‘42ND STREET’Feb. 12

The Broadway Series at the Niswonger Performing Arts Center will boast the largest dance troupe to ever hit its stage with the arrival of “42nd Street.” The musical comedy is the song and dance fable of Broadway with an American Dream story, featuring the songs “We’re in the Money,” “Lullaby of Broadway,” “Shuffle Off to Buffalo,” “Dames,” “I Only Have Eyes For You” and “42nd Street.” The play tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a dancer who leaves her Allentown home and comes to New York to audition for the new Broad-way musical “Pretty Lady.” When the leading lady breaks her ankle, Peggy takes over and becomes a star. Admission: $35-$60. Time: 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Location: Nis-wonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 Ohio 118 South, Van Wert. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org.

‘BROADWAY AND BEYOND’March 18

Internationally famed singer and Broadway performer J. Mark McVey joins the Heartland Vocal Artists and Pops Orchestra with Maestro Robert Nance in a trib-ute to the American musical the-atre tradition and the American songbook. McVey is best known for his role as Jean Valjean in the Broadway production of “Les Mis-erables,” and he holds the distinc-tion of being the first American to perform the role in London’s West End. Admission: $20-$30. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Niswonger Per-forming Arts Center, 10700 Ohio 118 South, Van Wert. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org.

THE GALAApril 1

The Niswonger Performing Arts Center of Northwest Ohio cel-ebrates its 10th anniversary with a gala dinner and concert featuring the Boston Pops and Bernadette Peters. Conducted by Keith Lock-hart, the Boston Pops is one of the most recorded orchestras in the country and is known as “Amer-ica’s Orchestra.” Peters is a Tony Award-winning Broadway actress noted for roles in several Stephen Sondheim stage works like “Into the Woods,” as well as appearances on “The Carol Burnett Show” and films like “The Jerk” and “Annie.” A post-concert celebration will be held at the Wassenberg Art Center with live music, hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar for $20 admission at 10:30 p.m. Admission: Orchestra tickets are $150, mezzanine tickets are $125, and balcony tickets are $100. Orchestra center tickets with dinner at Willow Bend costs $250. Time: 8 p.m., social time begins at 5 p.m. with 5:30 p.m. dinner. Loca-tion: Niswonger Performing Arts Center, 10700 Ohio 118 South, Van Wert. Information: 419-238-6722 or www.npacvw.org.

ExhibitsHAYES TRAIN SPECIALThrough Sunday

The Hayes Train Special model train display recalls the days of President Rutherford B. Hayes, with

multiple trains running through an intricate holiday Victorian scene. The display has several interactive portions where visitors can blow the train whistle, make the Ferris wheel move, run one of the trains and more. A tradition for more than 20 years, model train enthu-siasts help museum staff design a new layout each year for the 12-by-24-foot display and add different fea-tures, including paper snowflakes by Toledo artist Mary Gaynier. Admission: $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6-12 and free for children ages 5 and younger. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Location: The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library and Museums, Spiegel Grove at the corner of Hayes and Buckland avenues, Fremont. Information: 419-332-2081 or www.rbhayes.org.

‘SHAKESPEARE’S CHARACTERS: PLAYING THE PART’Through Sunday

The Toledo Museum of Art is honoring the English playwright William Shakespeare with an exhi-bition exploring the Bard’s band of characters, from the comedic to the tragic. Approximately 30 paintings, prints, sculptures, illustrated books and photographs are featured, rang-ing from ancient to contemporary with connections to more than a dozen of Shakespeare’s plays. A number of Shakespeare-related events are planned in connection with the exhibition, including cham-ber music concerts, performances of live improvisational comedy and films based on Shakespeare’s works. Admission: Free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Location: Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Informa-tion: 419-255-8000 or www.toledo-museum.org.

‘PLEXUS NO. 35’Through Jan. 22

Mexican-born contemporary artist Gabriel Dawe’s textile instal-lations have adorned gallery spaces around the world. These ethereal indoor rainbows prompt us to examine public spaces in a new light. The artist’s latest installment in the series, titled “Plexus no. 35,” was created especially for the Toledo Museum of Art’s Great Gallery. Admission: Free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Location: Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Information: 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.

THE LIBBEY DOLLS: FASHIONING THE STORYThrough Feb. 12

The Libbey Dolls, formerly known as the Doucet Dolls, were the product of the World War I aid effort. Purchased in 1917 by Toledo Museum of Art founder Edward Drummond Libbey, this collection of 78 fashion figures depict French style from A.D. 493 to 1915. Jacques Doucet, a prominent French coutu-rier of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, created their clothing using inspiration from works of art by great French artists like Nicolas

Lancret and Louis-Léopold Boilly, as well as drawings and engravings from late 19th-century fashion pub-lications. The exhibit explores the extraordinary history of this collec-tion while showcasing French fash-ion design and the strong connection between fashion and the art world. Admission: Free. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Location: Toledo Museum of Art, 2445 Monroe St., Toledo. Information: 419-255-8000 or www.toledomuseum.org.

‘TWEE KUNSTENAARS’Sunday to Jan. 27

Bluffton University’s Grace Albrecht Gallery will host “Twee Kunstenaars” by Tom Duimstra and Michael Peoples. Dutch for “two artists,” “Twee Kunstenaars” reimagines everyday objects in order to investigate the ways in which value and meaning are created and assigned. Duimstra is a Michigan artist who has been exhibiting work nationally and internationally since 1979. Much of his work features renewables and found materials. Peo-ples, a self-taught Michigan artist, experiments with mold-making, primarily casting in wax. Much of his imagery is derived from the memory and materials of childhood. A recep-tion for the artists will be held from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. Admission: Free. Time: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays, 1-5 p.m. weekends. Location: Grace Albrecht Gallery, Sauder Visual Arts Center, Bluffton University. Informa-tion: Tricia Bell at 419-358-3285.

TRAVEL EXHIBITJan. 13-Feb. 3

The Ohio Watercolor Society’s Travel Exhibit will feature select works from their 39th annual com-petitive juried exhibition, “Water-color Ohio.” This exhibit features the talent, diversity and energy of artists working in water soluble mediums: watercolor, acrylic, casein, gouache and egg tempera. An opening recep-tion will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13. This is the exhibit’s first visit to Findlay. Admission: Free. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Location: Fisher/Wall Art Gallery, Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, 200

W. Main Cross St., Findlay. Informa-tion: 419-423-2787.

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following events: Reel Big Fish and Anti-Flag

— Jan. 10, 8 p.m., House of Blues, Cleveland. $26-$31; www.houseof-blues.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

Melissa Etheridge — Jan. 11, 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. $42.50-$75; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

WWE Smackdown Live — Jan. 24, 7:45 p.m., Huntington Center, Toledo. $20-$105; 419-321-5007 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

Breaking Benjamin — Jan. 28, 7 p.m., House of Blues, Cleveland. $36.50; www.houseofblues.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

The Temptations — Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m., Hard Rock Rocksino Northfield Park. $29.50-$65; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Ron White — Feb. 3, 8 p.m., Stranahan Theater, Toledo. $47-$260; 419-381-8851, www.stranah-antheater.org.

Bill Engvall — Feb. 11, 5 p.m. and 8 p.m, Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, Lima. $35-$55; 419-224-5222, www.limacivic-center.com.

Switchfoot and Relient K — Feb. 16, 8 p.m., House of Blues, Cleveland. $30-$35; www.houseof-blues.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

Monster Jam — Feb. 17-19; 7 p.m. Feb. 17 and 18; 1 p.m. Feb. 18 and 19, Huntington Center, Toledo. $12-$50; 419-321-5007 or www.huntingtoncentertoledo.com, www.ticketmaster.com.

Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with the Toledo Symphony Orchestra — March 11, 8 p.m., Stranahan Theater, Toledo. $26-$80; 419-381-8851, www.stranah-antheater.org.

TobyMac — April 6, 6:30 p.m., Huntington Center, Toledo. $15-$70, 419-321-5007 or www.huntington-centertoledo.com, www.ticketmas-ter.com.

Brian Wilson with Al Jardine and Blondie Chapman — April 22, 8 p.m., Hard Rock Rocksino North-field Park. $60-$125; 800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

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NYC examines new deer clipping methodsW hitetail deer are

adaptable creatures. While quite at home browsing tree buds,

acorns and grazing native grasses, they are just as comfortable nib-bling ornamental shrubs, gnawing on orchards and raiding farmers’ crops. They will also bed in shaded woodlots, grassy fields or at the edge of a yard or playground.

For most of us that live in the country, the deer season is seen as both a hobby and as a way of control-ling the deer population along with the issues the animals can sometimes create.

Unfortunately, as deer have increased their range into urban areas, folks who once excitedly gath-ered the family to see that beautiful doe in the backyard are now looking at them with a far more disapprov-ing eye.

In many states, including Ohio, wildlife officials have formulated spe-cialized regulations for urban deer hunting and have also given local governments the latitude to allow culling of the animals. All of this is done to lessen the impact of deer gob-bling expensive landscaping, being struck on city streets or jumping through windows into businesses or homes.

These limited hunting and cull-ing programs have been both safe and effective but, for some, killing the deer for any reason is still unaccept-able. Some of the proposed solutions have been either very expensive or

bordered on the ridiculous. Well, it looks like New York City

has crossed that border.Apparently, Staten Island has

become somewhat overrun with whitetails and the residents would like to see something done. The city’s solution is to gather up $2 million of taxpayers’ money and use it to fund a vasectomy program.

You read that correctly. The city wants to round up roaming bucks and give them a government spon-sored vasectomy, then release them back into the area’s backyards. Of course, before carrying out such a plan, the city’s politicians sought the advice of experts.

“It’s difficult for me to come up with all the reasons why this is a really stupid plan,” said Bernd Blossey, an ecologist at Cornell University who consulted City Hall on deer management strategies in November. “It’s ridiculous from the onset.”

“This plan has very low likelihood of success,” said Paul Curtis, another ecologist at Cornell who was part of the city’s interagency deer task force. A few bucks in Ithaca, New York, were given vasectomies as part of a multiyear study on deer controls in

and around the campus there. “We could only do three vasectomies … it wasn’t safe for the deer and wasn’t safe for us,” Curtis said.

Of course, these people and their advice were ignored and the plan is to continue. City Hall officials, who know a lot about taxation and very

little about the south end of a white-tail, believe this is just the ticket to quickly reduce deer-related conflicts.

As a wildlife officer, taxpayer and someone who was raised with a basic amount of common sense, I can’t even begin to understand their logic. Then again, I know a lot about the

south end of a whitetail and appar-ently nothing about fleecing sheep.

“One of the most important reasons for studying history is that virtually every stupid idea that is in vogue today has been tried before and proved disastrous before, time and time again.” — Thomas Sowell

Along the way:Marinas throughout the state

have taken steps to keep Ohio’s bodies of water clean and healthy for recreational and environmen-tal purposes. Seventy-one marinas have been certified as Ohio Clean Marinas, and an additional 45 have committed to meet the program’s certification standards.

The Ohio Clean Marinas Pro-gram is a voluntary certification program which recognizes marinas that choose to implement conserva-tion practices known to improve the environmental and economic aspects of their operations.

Some of the added measures include the incorporation of polli-nator programs and monofilament fishing line recycling bins, as well as planting native species. Additionally, the initiative offers boating education programs such as how to prevent the transport of aquatic invasive species to other bodies of water.

Northwestern Ohio marinas that have been recognized through the program include:

• Cooley Canal Yacht Club (Lucas County)

• East Harbor State Park Marina (Ottawa County)

• Mary Jane Thurston State Park Marina (Henry County)

• Middle Bass Island State Park Marina (Ottawa County)

• Catawba Island Club (Ottawa County)

• Dutch Harbor Marina (Ottawa County)

• Port Clinton Yacht Club (Ottawa County)

• Sandusky Harbor Marina (Erie County)

• Skipper Buds – Marina Del Isle (Ottawa County)

Step outside:• Latest records show that

25,474 Ohio handgun concealed carry permits were issued during the third quarter of 2016, a whop-ping 59 percent increase over the same period in 2015. When combined with previously issued permits, this means that 1 in 16 Ohioans have a concealed carry permit.

• Today and tomorrow: Gun show, Allen County Fairgrounds, Lima.

• Tomorrow: Sporting clays, 10 a.m., UCOA, 6943 Marion Township 243, Findlay.

• Thursday-Friday: Trap and skeet, 5 p.m., UCOA, 6943 Marion Township 243, Findlay.

Abrams is a retired wildlife offi-cer supervisor for the state Divi-sion of Wildlife in Findlay. He can be reached at P.O. Box 413, Mount Blanchard, OH 45867-0413 or via email at [email protected].

Photo providedWHITETAIL DEER can sometimes create issues when they wander out of the wilderness and into the city. Some cities, including New York City, come up with a range of solutions.

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Twelve saving strategies for the new yearBy JENNY SCHAUB

January is when many of us start fresh and commit to making positive changes. Often, we think about making healthy changes, like eating better and exercising more, which are both good things to focus on. For 2017, what about focusing on wealth changes?

There are many different ways to start saving a little extra each month. Bankrate.com offers an interesting twist on a tradi-tional savings challenge.

January: No going out to dinner. A study shows that 58 percent of adults go out to dinner at least once a week. At an aver-age cost of $12.75 per meal, you would save $51 for the month.

February: Don’t stop for your coffeehouse java. If you brew your coffee at home for one month, you will save close to $63 for the month.

March: Cut the cord. It’s hap-pening more and more lately, and with the number of free and low-cost alternatives, maybe it is time to think about getting rid of your standard cable bill. The average cost of cable in the U.S. is $99 a month.

April: No takeout. Going out to eat is such a convenience. Try to plan ahead. With the average takeout meal upwards of $7, you could save yourself close to $56.

May: Track every single dollar. While not necessarily a fun task, tracking every single dollar you spend for the month will give you the most accurate picture of where your money is going. This process may not save you money, but will help you realistically start thinking about creating a budget.

June: Eliminate your gym membership. June is a great

time of year to rethink ways to exercise and take advantage of the nice weather. Depending on where your gym membership is, you could save yourself on aver-age $35 per month, or upwards of $245 for the rest of the year.

July: Bike or walk to where you need to go. This may require taking a little extra time, but this is another month that you can use to make changes to your health and wealth goals.

August: Brown bag your lunch. Similar to the challenge for April, eliminating just two days of lunch on the go will save you close to $56 for the month.

September: Don’t purchase any new clothes. This month may be easier for some than others. But, if you find yourself buying clothes or accessories on the spur of the moment, or are always on the lookout for the best deal, commit to eliminat-ing these expenses for just this month.

October: Boost your retire-ment by 1 percent. This change won’t show up in your bank account today, but by simply increasing your retirement con-tribution by 1 percent you will see that growth down the line.

November: Decrease your entertainment expenses. This area is full of free events, espe-cially this time of the year. Check out something you haven’t seen before and get to know your area a little better. Free movies, holi-day events, the park — commit to not spending money on enter-tainment.

December: Double your sav-ings contribution. Start the new year off with a padded savings. If you normally commit to putting even $10 a month into your sav-ings, make it $20. If you are able,

make that change automatic. If you get into the habit, it may be easier to stick with it.

Making a commitment to changing the way you save and spend is a definite commitment.

Start small and think about taking a challenge similar to this concept from Bankrate, saving close to $600 per year. It is a new year, and maybe it is time to really focus on making our wealth

health a priority.

Jenny Schaub is Hancock Saves program coordinator at the Ohio State University Extension Ser-vice, Findlay.

Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Radiohead to headline Coachella

NEW YORK (AP) — Beyonce is one of the headliners of the 2017 Coach-ella music festival — a first for the pop star.

Festival producer Goldenvoice announced that Beyonce, Radiohead and Kendrick Lamar will headline the two-weekend festival in April in Indio, California. Radiohead will perform on April 14 and 21; Beyonce on April 15 and 22; and Lamar on April 16 and 23.

Tickets, including three-day passes, are on sale. Other performers for the 2017 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

include Lorde, the xx, Bon Iver, Future, Gucci Mane, Justice, DJ Snake, DJ Khaled and Father John Misty.

MATT SLOCUM, FILE / The Associated PressBEYONCE PERFORMS during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 50 football game in Santa Clara, California, in February.

Broadway’s 2016 comes to lucrative conclusion

By MARK KENNEDY AP ENTERTAINMENT WRITER

NEW YORK — The year on Broadway came to an explosive and sparkly end for theater pro-ducers as many shows recorded their best weeks ever — and not just the fresh new offerings.

Virtually every one of the 33 shows that ended the week — and year — last Sunday had reason to pop Champagne, thanks to rela-tively mild weather, extra perfor-mances and premium pricing. The total haul was $49,531,578 — more than $19 million more than the previous week and $6 million more than the same time last year.

Some older Broadway shows roared into 2017 with brand new reasons to smile — “Jersey Boys” recorded $1,778,189 over nine per-formances, the best week in the show’s Broadway history, while “Chicago” pulled in $1,248,473 over nine performances, the high-est grossing week in the show’s 20-year history.

Disney’s “The Lion King,” now in its mature 19th year on Broad-way, showed some bite by earning over $3 million for the first time in a single week, albeit across nine shows.

Other shows that posted their best weeks included “Something Rotten! ” ($1,478,302), “Par-amour” ($1,908,018), “Matilda” ($1,902,366), “A Bronx Tale” ($1,293,145) and “Waitress” ($1,331,954).

The return of “The Illusion-ists” earned $2,397,106 over an exhausting 17 performances, a record for the Palace Theatre and the franchise’s best week ever over the past three visits.

Twenty-four shows last week earned over $1 million, led by “Hamilton,” “The Lion King” and “Wicked,” which each pulled in over $3 million. Attendance for the week was 357,995, or a robust 96 percent occupancy.

Kroll, Mulaney to host 2017 Indie Spirit Awards

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Come-dians Nick Kroll and John Mulaney are headed from Broadway to the beach to co-host the 2017 Film Inde-pendent Spirit Awards.

Kroll and Mulaney are co-star-ring in the production “Oh, Hello on Broadway” about two opinionated 70-something New Yorkers, Gil Faizon and George St. Geegland.

Kroll is known for creating “Kroll Show,” which aired on Comedy Cen-tral, and Mulaney for his standup and appearances on Saturday Night Live’s “Weekend Update.”

The Spirit Awards celebrate the best in independent filmmak-ing. With its tent on the beach in Santa Monica, the event serves as a relaxed, low-key lead-up to the Acad-emy Awards.

Awards will be handed out in a ceremony broadcast live on IFC on Feb. 25, the day before the Oscars.

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Where do we go? Travel thoughts for 2017

By BETH J. HARPAZ AP TRAVEL EDITOR

Where should you travel in 2017? Maybe you want to wit-ness the U.S. solar eclipse, take advantage of great exchange rates abroad or get in on the hoopla for big anniversaries in places like Alaska, Germany, Canada or Fin-land. Perhaps you’re looking for a Zika-free beach or a destination unscathed by terrorism.

The Associated Press looked at events, trends and recommen-dations from travel agents, maga-zines, publishers and others, to compile this list of where to go in 2017.

Events and anniversaries On Aug. 21, a total eclipse of

the sun lasting for more than 2 minutes will darken afternoon skies across a narrow strip of the United States stretching from South Carolina to Oregon. Nash-ville is one of the cities that will experience the phenomenon along with a number of national parks. Hotels in many eclipse destina-tions are sold out.

All eyes are on Washington, D.C., for Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. An anti-Trump protest billed as a Women’s March is scheduled for Jan. 21. Another D.C. draw: the new National Museum of African American His-tory and Culture. Timed passes for the museum are essential.

Houston hosts the Super Bowl in February.

In June, Bermuda hosts the America’s Cup sailing race. Just don’t think of Bermuda as the

Caribbean. It’s nearly 1,000 miles north of Puerto Rico and too chilly for ocean swimming in January. On the plus side, Bermuda is Zika-free, and its famous Hamil-ton Princess hotel — aka the Pink Palace — is newly renovated.

Alaska celebrates the 150th anniversary of its transfer from Russia to the U.S. in 2017 along with the centennial of Denali National Park. Alaska cruises, which provide an easy introduc-tion to the 49th state, got a shout-out from Travel Leaders travel agents.

Canada celebrates 150 years since its colonies were united under the Canadian Confed-eration, and Montreal marks its 375th anniversary. Don’t forget the country’s national parks and wild places. Frommer’s singled out the British Columbia archipelago Haida Gwaii, recently visited by Prince William and Kate.

With exhibits, tours and more, Germany marks 500 years since Martin Luther’s “95 Theses” critique of the Catholic Church, which launched the Protestant Reformation.

Finland marks 100 years since independence from Russia in 2017. Go for the Northern Lights, design innovation in cool Helsinki, folk culture and saunas.

In Russia, 2017 marks 100 years since the revolution that toppled the czar and led to the rise of communism. The date was once a major state holiday but today it’s a divisive subject, no longer glo-rified as it once was. With Vladi-mir Putin’s connections to Trump

making headlines, some Ameri-cans may want to see Putinland firsthand. But visas for Russia can be complicated without help from a travel agency, though there’s talk of simplifying the process.

Destination darlings As concerns about terrorism cast

shadows on destinations like France and Turkey, other destinations are coming into the spotlight. Portugal is having a moment, turning up on lots of go-to lists. It’s safe and afford-able with great food, wine and soulful fado music. The pope visits in May to mark the centennial of a miracle

in the town of Fatima, where three children had a vision of the Virgin Mary in 1917.

The value of the British pound has weakened in the wake of Brexit (Britain’s vote to leave the European Union), making the United Kingdom more affordable for many interna-tional travelers.

Last tango in Cuba? Some folks want to go now, afraid Trump will restrict travel there. Others are post-poning booking, waiting to see what happens.

With Rust Belt states getting attention in politics, maybe it’s time

for travelers to land in “flyover coun-try.” Indianapolis and Cincinnati turned up on Travel + Leisure’s list. Other great Midwest destinations for art and food include Detroit — don’t miss the Motown Museum — and Milwaukee, where the Harley-David-son Museum draws visitors from around the world.

Mexico remains a top destination for Americans, from cheap spring breaks in Cancun to cultural attrac-tions in places like Oaxaca. But if you’re avoiding Latin America and the Caribbean because of Zika, con-sider Hawaii or Greece.

Tourism to Japan is booming but it’s not just Tokyo. Hokkaido, an island known for skiing, turned up on Afar and Lonely Planet lists.

Cape Town, South Africa, is being recommended by Fodor’s, Travel + Leisure and Lonely Planet, with a spotlight on the opening of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa in September. Exchange rates make it a bargain right now.

Artsy Asheville, in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, landed in top spots for both Lonely Planet and Afar magazine, despite a state law limiting LGBT rights that led some entities to boycott the state.

Theme parks Guests visiting Disneyland in

California and Disney World in Florida can now meet Moana, star of the new Disney film. But the big-gest 2017 news from Disney parks is the summer opening of a new land at Animal Kingdom in Florida called Pandora —The World of AVATAR, inspired by the movie “Avatar.” Pan-dora will include a multisensory ride called Flight of Passage and a water ride.

Fans of the classic Twilight Zone Tower of Terror attraction at Disney California Adventure park can stop mourning its Jan. 2 closing. It will be replaced next summer by Guardians of the Galaxy — Mission: BREAK-OUT! with freefall and other ride experiences.

Universal Orlando Resort opens Volcano Bay water park early next summer, featuring an innovative water ride called the Krakatau Aqua Coaster. Volcano Bay visitors will also use new wearable technol-ogy that allows them to wait in line virtually. In the spring, Universal opens a hilarious new ride themed on a wild race through New York City against Jimmy Fallon.

Trump inauguration, Super Bowl, Portugal papal visit among hot events

FRANCISCO SECO, FILE / The Associated PressIN THIS MAY 2015 file photo, worshippers throw flower petals at the statue of the Our Lady of Fatima as it is carried at the Our Lady of Fatima shrine, in Fatima, central Portugal. The centennial of the miracle will be observed in 2017 with a visit by the pope, and it’s one reason that Portugal has turned up on several lists for where to go in the new year.

Arkansas museum getting a massive dome with 61 glass eyes BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP)

— A massive geodesic dome with 61 glass eyes is coming to Arkan-sas’ Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.

The structure, called Fly’s Eye Dome, was designed by the late Buckminster Fuller, who was known for his futuristic inventions and who hoped it would revolu-tionize housing. Museum curators

say Fuller was inspired to design the dome after looking at a photo of a fly’s eye.

The dome will join a 1950s home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright that became part of the museum’s collection in 2015. Dem-onstrating innovation in American architecture is part of the muse-um’s mission.

The 50-foot-wide Fly’s Eye

Dome, made of glass and fiber-glass, will appear on the museum’s north lawn like a massive golf ball caught in the grass.

“It is shocking and people are going to go, ‘What is that?’” said Dylan Turk, a curatorial assistant at Crystal Bridges who worked on the Wright installation. “Hope-fully they’ll go out there and want to know what it is.”

He said the dome “marks an incredible moment in American architecture history — innova-tion and thinking outside the box.”

Wright’s and Fuller’s homes provide different perspectives on how to be at one with nature. Wright’s Bachman-Wilson home, with a prominent glass wall, immerses visitors into the land-scape along Bentonville’s Crystal

Spring. Fuller’s home features 61

“oculi,” or eyes, through which to see the world. More than 11 dozen panels — most of them triangles — fill the spaces between the eyes.

“We have an actual piece of paper where he had a picture of a fly that he had found in a news-paper in the ’60s,” Turk said. “He saw it and thought, ‘The structure

of this fly’s eye could become one of my type of domes.’ He was liter-ally looking at a fly’s eye.”

Three prototypes were built before Fuller died in 1983. The 50-footer was previously displayed at the Los Angeles Bicentennial celebration in 1981 and at the Festival International d’Art in Tou-louse, France, in 2013. The other two were 24 and 12 feet wide.

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The following news items first appeared in the Fostoria Review-Times in May of 1954:

Monday, July 12, the second day of the Fostoria centennial observance, has been designated as Governor’s Day and Homecom-ing Day and will be highlighted by a mammoth parade with area bands invited to participate.

Members of the Centennial committee, Friday night, named Fred Hopkins, publisher of the Review-Times as its agent to invite Governor Frank J. Lausche to attend the observance and par-ticipate in the days festivities.

The parade will be complete with floats and the Centennial Queen and will precede the first showing of the 700-person his-torical spectacle at Memorial Sta-dium. A fireworks display will follow the spectacle.

The committee Friday night designated the following Special Days and named chairmen for the events.

Sunday July 11 will be Free-dom of Religion Day with the Rev. Robert Ruffing, pastor of St. Wen-delin’s church and the Rev. A. K. Wilson, pastor of the First Meth-odist church, as co-chairmen.

Monday, Governor’s Day and Homecoming Day, with the chair-man yet to be named: Tuesday, Youth Day with Mrs. E. R. Fruth and Gene Stahl as ch-chairmen: Wednesday, Fraternal Day, Mrs. Lillian Heinze and Clyde Levy, co-chairmen: Thursday, Patri-otic Day, Gordon Rinebold, commander of Earl Foust post 73, American Legion and Phil Brubaker, commander of Col. W.

O. Bulger post 421, Veterans of Foreign Wars, as co-chairmen: Friday, Agriculture Day with Paul Stearns as chairman and Saturday, Industry, Labor and Transporta-tion Day with Herman Blaser, L. A. Bauer, jr., and Charles Car-roll as co-chairmen. Members of the Transportation committee will include Ralph Crow, Terry Segner, C. W. Pritchard and Ed Cunningham, representatives of the four main line railroads pass-ing through Fostoria.

The committee authorized prizes for school children submit-ting the best list of antiques, to the committee in their house-to-house survey. First prize will be $10 in cash, second prize, $5 in cash and third prize, a strip of three tickets to the spectacle.

The children will not pick up any antiques or other objects, but will visit the homes and ask the owner what objects they have that could be displayed in the business district during the obser-vance. The list will be submitted in writing to the committee and others will be responsible for the collection, display and return of the objects.

Ivan Sheffer, parade chairman, was authorized to contact area bands, which will be paid and to offer prizes for floats appearing in the parade.

The committee also planned at least two street dances to be held after the spectacle and offered prizes to the general public in the

antique treasure hunt. Details of the prize offers will be revealed later.

C. B. Shuman, vice president of Fostoria Centennial, Inc., who presided, urged all organizations to get behind the observance and to help make it the highlight of Fostoria’s first hundred years of existence.

Attending the meeting were Mr. Shuman, Mrs. Anthony Peluso, Mrs. Linden Brooks, Bob Gibson, Floyd Weber, Ivan Sheffer, W. W. Munsey, Dr. J. N. Kiebel, John Wade, the Rev. Robert Ruff-ing, H. L. Hicks, Carl Steinhour, Carl Snyder, Richard S. Downs, Art Miller and Harry Stoneberger.

Weekly meetings will be held until complete plans have been published.

In connection with their pro-gram of giving away an automo-bile in July,and their Merchandise and Automobile Show, which will open Wednesday, May 19, mem-bers of the Retail division of the Fostoria Chamber of Commerce will stage a goodwill caravan tour of the Fostoria area next Monday.

Fifty or more automobiles and trucks will assemble on N. Union street, north of Elm street and leave at 9 a. m. for Arcadia, Bloom-dale, West Millgrove, Wayne, Risingsun, Bradner, Bettsville, Kansas, Amsden, Bascom, New Riegel and Alvada, returning to Fostoria about 4 p.m.

Participants in the caravan will have lunch in Bettsville. The new Buick, to be given away, will be one of the units in the tour.

Dear EarthTalk: Now that his second term is winding down, what will President Barack Obama’s environmental legacy look like?

— Mary Danson, Littleton, NH

The environment may not have been one of candidate Barack Obama’s signature issues in the run-up to the 2008 election; none-theless, environmentalists were pleased that he won. The non-partisan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) gave Obama an 86 percent rating back then for his Congressional voting track record on bills related to the environment. (His Republican opponent, John McCain, scored a paltry 24 percent according to LCV’s standards.) But even though Obama was talking the talk on emissions reductions, clean energy and other hot button green issues, environmentalists worried that other higher priority concerns could distract the well-meaning young president from focusing on saving the planet.

But cut to the present eight years later, and a much grayer Obama has not only walked the green walk, but will go down in his-tory as one of the greatest environ-mental presidents of all time. Chief among his sustainability-oriented accomplishments is steering the nation toward a future with fewer greenhouse emissions. One major step was pushing through the Clean Power Plan, calling on elec-tric utilities to reduce their carbon emissions by 32 percent of 2005

levels within 10 years. The plan, which will likely be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2017, is a key part of Obama’s efforts to fight global warming. Obama worked hard to finalize the plan in plenty of time for other countries participat-ing in international climate talks to make similarly strong commit-ments in time for the December 2015 Paris climate accord, when 194 countries signed on the dotted line volunteering significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.

Another point of environmen-tal pride for President Obama is his designation of 29 new national monuments protecting some 553 million acres of naturally and/or culturally significant land and waters. Key adds to the U.S. con-servation docket under Obama include the 257 million offshore acres in the Pacific west of Hawaii, 1.8 million acres in the California desert, and most recently another 1.5 million acres across two desert tracts in Nevada and Utah.

Environmentalists were criti-cal of Obama at the end of his first term for his lack of attention to conservation: The Obama White House at that point had protected far fewer acres than any of his four predecessors. George W. Bush set aside just under four million acres, Bill Clinton protected some 27 mil-lion, George H.W. Bush conserved almost 18 million, and Ronald Reagan protected 12.5 million. But Obama came on strong during his second term and now can boast

protecting at least three times as much federal land and water from development as any previous presi-dent.

The Obama administration also made great strides on greas-ing the wheels of the clean energy transition by re-upping renewable energy financial incentives, reject-ing the Keystone XL and DAPL pipeline projects, and establishing offshore drilling bans in the Arctic and Atlantic. But the $64,000 question remains: which of the environmental accomplishments of the last eight years will Donald Trump overturn. After all, Trump has stated his intent to overturn the Clean Power Plan, pull out of or ignore the Paris climate accord, gut the EPA, and open up signifi-cant amounts of federal land to oil and gas drilling. Only time will tell if Trump can tarnish Obama’s otherwise shining environmental track record.

CONTACTS: “A Historic Commitment to Protecting the Environment and Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change,” www.whitehouse.gov/the-record/climate; “Trump’s First 100 Days May Be Worst 100 Days for Envi-ronment,” www.emagazine.com/trumps-first-100-days-may-worst-100-days-environment/.

EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of the nonprofit Earth Action Network. To donate, visit www.earthtalk.org. Send questions to: [email protected].

Will go down as one of the ‘greenest’ American presidents in history

Events scheduled for city centennial observance

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The new year often brings the idea of making a new year’s resolution. Resolutions typically involve setting a goal and giving yourself a fresh start. Resolutions are a great idea, but can also bring a great deal of anxiety if you set unattainable or unrealistic goals.

Here are some things to keep in mind:Make sure the goal you set is reasonable

and attainable. “I want to lose 100 pounds by the end of the year” is not a reasonable goal. “I want to lose weight, stop smoking, and exer-cise every day” may not be reasonable either. Goals should aim at a lifestyle change.

Start small. If your goal is to lose weight or stop smoking, make an initial goal of setting up an appointment with your provider to talk about your health and options.

Focus on one behavior at a time. Setting five different goals at a time is not realistic.

Remember, it took a long time to develop your habit, so it’s going to require a decent amount of time to change your habit. Do not expect overnight results.

Find a way to measure your progress, and measure it in incre-ments. For example, in March, do some self-reflection and see how you are doing with your goals, and make changes as needed. Reward yourself along the way.

Share your goals with others. Accountability is huge when trying to reach a goal. Join a support group or a club that sup-ports your goals.

Do not strive for perfection. Chances are, you will have slip-ups along the way. This is your opportunity to make modifica-tions to your goals and get back on track. Don’t dwell on it.

When thinking of new year’s resolutions, remember they are not limited to just health and fitness. This is a time to self-reflect and examine all areas of your life, and choose the area that is most important to you.

Some areas to look at include mental health goals, career, finances, spiritual, relationships, physical health, or life purpose.

Pottkotter is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitio-ner at ProMedica Physicians Behavioral Health. If you have a mental health question, please write to: Mental Health Moment, The Courier, P.O. Box 609, Findlay, OH 45839.

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Diet res-illusions: A few tips from weight-loss pros

By MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP CHIEF MEDICAL WRITER

We make ’em, we break ’em. New year’s diet resolutions fall like needles on Christmas trees as January goes on. Genes can work against us. Metabolism, too. But a food behavior researcher has tested a bunch of little ways to tip the scale toward success.

His advice: Put it on autopi-lot. Make small changes in the kitchen, at the grocery store and in restaurants to help you make good choices without thinking.

“As much as we all want to believe that we’re master and commander of all our food deci-sions, that’s just not true for most of us,” said the researcher, Brian Wansink. “We’re influenced by the things around us — the size of the plate, the things people are doing ... the lighting.”

He heads the Cornell Univer-sity Food and Brand Lab, has writ-ten books on taking control of food choices, and has had government and industry funding.

Some tips are gimmicks, and some may not work as well for you as they did in tests. But they “make a lot of sense” and many are backed by other studies, said one independent expert, Dr. Wil-liam Yancy, a weight specialist at Duke University’s diet and fitness center.

To start: Make goals that are SMART — Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Time-bound, Yancy said. Instead of resolving to eat better, plan how to do it, such as having chips once or twice a week instead of every day. Rather than vague vows to get in shape, resolve to walk half an hour every day after dinner.

Other tips from Wansink and research to support them:

In the kitchen Redo the pantry to put healthy

stuff in front. You’re three times more likely to eat the first food you see than the fifth one.

Tidy your kitchen before eating. Women asked to wait in a messy kitchen ate twice as many cookies as women in the same kitchen did when it was organized and quiet.

Redo the fridge. Even though it shortens shelf life, move fruits and vegetables out of crisper drawers and put them at eye level. Keep good foods in clear bags or con-tainers and less healthy things like leftover pizza in aluminum foil. In one study, people who put fruits and vegetables on the top shelf ate nearly three times more of them

than they did the week before. Keep no food out except a fruit

bowl. Researchers photographed 210 kitchens to see whether coun-tertop food reflects the weight of women in each home. Those who left breakfast cereal out weighed 20 pounds more than neighbors who didn’t; those with soft drinks out weighed 24 to 26 pounds more. Those with a fruit bowl weighed 13 pounds less.

At the table Beware the glassware. Use nar-

rower glasses, pour wine when the glass is on the table rather than in your hand, and use a glass that doesn’t match the color of the wine. A study found that people poured 12 percent more wine when using a wide glass, 12 percent more when holding the glass, and 9 percent more when pouring white wine into a clear glass versus a colored or opaque one. Pour any glass only half full — this cuts the average pour by 18 percent.

Use smaller plates and pay attention to color. Big plates make portions look small. In one study, people given larger bowls took 16 percent more cereal than those given smaller bowls, yet thought they ate less. People also take more food if it matches the color of their plate. But they eat less when the tablecloth or placemat matches the plate; it makes the food stand out more.

Keep the TV off and eat at a table. A study of dinner habits of 190 parents and 148 children found that the higher the parents’ body mass index (a ratio of height

and weight), the more likely they were to eat with the TV on. Eating at a table was linked to lower BMI.

Try small portions of “bad” foods. Eat a bite or two, then dis-tract yourself for 15 minutes to see if you feel satisfied. A study gave people different portions of chocolate, apple pie and potato chips and had them rate hunger and craving before and 15 minutes after eating. Bigger portion folks ate 103 calories more, but didn’t feel more satisfied than those given less.

At the grocery store Divide your shopping cart in

half. Use a partition, purse or coat for a visual cue to fill at least half of your cart with fruits, veg-etables and other healthy foods. In two studies, half of shoppers were given divided carts and told to put healthier items in front. They spent more on produce than those given regular shopping carts.

Be careful when buying in bulk. A study found that people who bought big containers of chips, juice boxes, cookies, crackers and granola bars ate half of it within the first week — twice as fast as they normally would. Tip: Repack-age into single-serve bags or con-tainers, or store it out of reach, such as the basement.

Eat an apple first. People given a sample of an apple at the store increased spending on fruits and vegetables versus those given no sample or a cookie. A healthy snack may prime people to buy better foods, not the fast, pro-cessed foods they gravitate to when shopping hungry.

Circle every island in the pro-duce section. In a study of 1,200 shoppers, every minute spent in the produce section meant $1.80 more in fruit and vegetable sales.

At a restaurant Let the light shine. Researchers

checked sales receipts of patrons at four casual chain restaurants. Those in brighter rooms were more likely to order healthier fish, vegetables or white meat rather than fried food or dessert. Diners in dim rooms ordered 39 percent more calories.

Sit near a window. Researchers analyzed 330 diners’ receipts after they left. The closer they were to a window, the fewer foods and alco-holic drinks they ordered.

Ask for a to-go box in advance. Half of diners in a study were told before they ordered that the por-tions were big and that they could have a doggie bag. Those told in advance wound up taking more food home. To-go boxes encour-age people to eat about a third less.

It helps to set SMART fitness goals

MIKE GROLL / The Associated PressBRIAN WANSINK, a food behavior scientist at Cornell University, speaks during an interview in the produce section at a supermarket in Ithaca, New York. In a study of 1,200 shoppers, every minute spent in the produce section meant $1.80 more in fruit and vegetable sales.

Rural New Mexico exports mentoring model for physicians

By MORGAN LEE ASSOCIATED PRESS

ESPANOLA, N.M. — The heart of an unborn child beat strong and steady through an amplified moni-tor, as physician Leslie Hayes exam-ined a pregnant 40-year-old who recently was weaned from heroin with help from anti-craving medi-cation.

Hayes and her colleagues treat more than 200 patients for drug-use disorders involving heroin and pre-scription opioid pain medication at a rural clinic in New Mexico’s Espa-nola Valley, where rates of opioid addiction and mortality are among the nation’s highest.

Hayes’ ability to effectively treat opioid addiction with the medica-tion buprenorphine, which blocks cravings and withdrawal symptoms, would not be possible without years of regular videoconferences with specialists at a major medical center in Albuquerque under a program known as Project ECHO.

The model is being tapped by federal officials now that President Barack Obama has signed legisla-tion aimed at improving patient access to specialized treatments for a variety of diseases and complex conditions, from HIV and diabetes to bone ailments associated with osteoporosis.

Project ECHO’s long-distance training for physicians, their assistants and nurse practitioners mimics the mentoring that interns and residents receive at elite urban

hospitals. Sanjeev Arora, Project ECHO’s

founder, came up with the concept in 2003 when he realized most New Mexicans with hepatitis C were being left without proven treat-ments, often leading to liver failure and premature death.

His training model has expanded to 57 medical conditions, while Arora sees a unique opportunity to contain the nation’s epidemic of opioid addiction. In 2015, more than 15,000 people died from overdoses involving prescription opioids, while many prescription addicts have transitioned to cheaper heroin.

“There are very few doctors in the country right now to match the scale of the problem,” Arora said.

Under the ECHO Act, the U.S. Health and Human Services Depart-ment — which oversees Medicare and Medicaid — will review the mentoring programs and look at ways they could be integrated into one of the world’s largest health care systems. The study also is expected to produce suggestions for contin-ued funding.

The outcome will fall largely to the administration of President-elect Donald Trump, who has vowed to replace portions of Medicaid and Medicare that are the bedrock of funding for federally qualified health centers that serve impoverished rural communities in New Mexico and beyond.

Bipartisan support for the ECHO legislation came from Republicans

including Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah and Democrats such as Sen. Tom Udall of New Mexico.

Proponents believe the training can result in dramatic cost savings, especially if the health care industry embraces reforms that place a value on treatment outcomes rather than fees for each medical service.

Borrowing military terminology, Arora describes ECHO as a “force multiplier” for attacking rural Amer-ica’s most pressing ailments.

With guidance from the Project ECHO Institute at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, the effort has been expanded or replicated in 30 states and other countries including India, Brazil, Namibia and Northern Ireland.

“I think the opportunity is, if they are looking for innovation to improve access and improve qual-ity and lower cost at the same time, and create a workforce that stays in the rural areas by producing joy of work for them, then we would like to share” our project, Arora said.

New Mexico, with its grinding rural poverty and patients who are cut off from overbooked specialists hundreds of miles away, provided an ideal laboratory for ECHO — short for Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes.

A peer-reviewed study published in the New England Journal of Med-icine in 2011 showed primary care physicians paired with mentors in New Mexico were just as effective in treating hepatitis C as established specialists at the University of New Mexico.

The model defers to local phy-sicians who are in tune with local cultural nuances.

Videoconferences allow long-distance specialized treatment opportunities

Ebola survivor quietly returns to practicing medicine in Texas

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — A doctor who survived Ebola after contracting the virus while treat-ing patients in Liberia has quietly returned to practicing medicine in Fort Worth.

Dr. Kent Brantly, who resumed practicing family medicine about a year ago, now works at JPS Health Network, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He sees patients, teaches family medicine residents and works one day a week in labor and delivery at John Peter Smith Hospital.

He says some patients recognize him and bring up his battle of more than two years ago. Brantly also said all of the responses have been posi-tive and many have told him they prayed for him.

“I have patients in the clinic occa-sionally who say, ‘Where do I know you from?’ or “I’ve seen you on TV,’” the 35-year-old Indiana native said.

He became the face of Ebola for many in the United States, writ-ing a book, appearing at the White House, speaking around the coun-try and gracing the cover of Time magazine.

His experience in Liberia, where he worked for nine months as a doctor for the Christian relief agency Samaritan’s Purse, has helped shape his outlook for treating patients locally and around the world.

At one point, Brantly thought he was going to die after contracting the virus in July 2014. More than a week into getting sick, he received the experimental drug ZMapp.

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Monday, July 12, the second day of the Fostoria centennial observance, has been designated as Governor’s Day and Homecom-ing Day and will be highlighted by a mammoth parade with area bands invited to participate.

Members of the Centennial committee, Friday night, named Fred Hopkins, publisher of the Review-Times as its agent to invite Governor Frank J. Lausche to attend the observance and par-ticipate in the days festivities.

The parade will be complete with floats and the Centennial Queen and will precede the first showing of the 700-person his-torical spectacle at Memorial Sta-dium. A fireworks display will follow the spectacle.

The committee Friday night designated the following Special Days and named chairmen for the events.

Sunday July 11 will be Free-dom of Religion Day with the Rev. Robert Ruffing, pastor of St. Wen-delin’s church and the Rev. A. K. Wilson, pastor of the First Meth-odist church, as co-chairmen.

Monday, Governor’s Day and Homecoming Day, with the chair-man yet to be named: Tuesday, Youth Day with Mrs. E. R. Fruth and Gene Stahl as ch-chairmen: Wednesday, Fraternal Day, Mrs. Lillian Heinze and Clyde Levy, co-chairmen: Thursday, Patri-otic Day, Gordon Rinebold, commander of Earl Foust post 73, American Legion and Phil Brubaker, commander of Col. W.

O. Bulger post 421, Veterans of Foreign Wars, as co-chairmen: Friday, Agriculture Day with Paul Stearns as chairman and Saturday, Industry, Labor and Transporta-tion Day with Herman Blaser, L. A. Bauer, jr., and Charles Car-roll as co-chairmen. Members of the Transportation committee will include Ralph Crow, Terry Segner, C. W. Pritchard and Ed Cunningham, representatives of the four main line railroads pass-ing through Fostoria.

The committee authorized prizes for school children submit-ting the best list of antiques, to the committee in their house-to-house survey. First prize will be $10 in cash, second prize, $5 in cash and third prize, a strip of three tickets to the spectacle.

The children will not pick up any antiques or other objects, but will visit the homes and ask the owner what objects they have that could be displayed in the business district during the obser-vance. The list will be submitted in writing to the committee and others will be responsible for the collection, display and return of the objects.

Ivan Sheffer, parade chairman, was authorized to contact area bands, which will be paid and to offer prizes for floats appearing in the parade.

The committee also planned at least two street dances to be held after the spectacle and offered prizes to the general public in the

antique treasure hunt. Details of the prize offers will be revealed later.

C. B. Shuman, vice president of Fostoria Centennial, Inc., who presided, urged all organizations to get behind the observance and to help make it the highlight of Fostoria’s first hundred years of existence.

Attending the meeting were Mr. Shuman, Mrs. Anthony Peluso, Mrs. Linden Brooks, Bob Gibson, Floyd Weber, Ivan Sheffer, W. W. Munsey, Dr. J. N. Kiebel, John Wade, the Rev. Robert Ruff-ing, H. L. Hicks, Carl Steinhour, Carl Snyder, Richard S. Downs, Art Miller and Harry Stoneberger.

Weekly meetings will be held until complete plans have been published.

In connection with their pro-gram of giving away an automo-bile in July,and their Merchandise and Automobile Show, which will open Wednesday, May 19, mem-bers of the Retail division of the Fostoria Chamber of Commerce will stage a goodwill caravan tour of the Fostoria area next Monday.

Fifty or more automobiles and trucks will assemble on N. Union street, north of Elm street and leave at 9 a. m. for Arcadia, Bloom-dale, West Millgrove, Wayne, Risingsun, Bradner, Bettsville, Kansas, Amsden, Bascom, New Riegel and Alvada, returning to Fostoria about 4 p.m.

Participants in the caravan will have lunch in Bettsville. The new Buick, to be given away, will be one of the units in the tour.

Dear EarthTalk: Now that his second term is winding down, what will President Barack Obama’s environmental legacy look like?

— Mary Danson, Littleton, NH

The environment may not have been one of candidate Barack Obama’s signature issues in the run-up to the 2008 election; none-theless, environmentalists were pleased that he won. The non-partisan League of Conservation Voters (LCV) gave Obama an 86 percent rating back then for his Congressional voting track record on bills related to the environment. (His Republican opponent, John McCain, scored a paltry 24 percent according to LCV’s standards.) But even though Obama was talking the talk on emissions reductions, clean energy and other hot button green issues, environmentalists worried that other higher priority concerns could distract the well-meaning young president from focusing on saving the planet.

But cut to the present eight years later, and a much grayer Obama has not only walked the green walk, but will go down in his-tory as one of the greatest environ-mental presidents of all time. Chief among his sustainability-oriented accomplishments is steering the nation toward a future with fewer greenhouse emissions. One major step was pushing through the Clean Power Plan, calling on elec-tric utilities to reduce their carbon emissions by 32 percent of 2005

levels within 10 years. The plan, which will likely be decided by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2017, is a key part of Obama’s efforts to fight global warming. Obama worked hard to finalize the plan in plenty of time for other countries participat-ing in international climate talks to make similarly strong commit-ments in time for the December 2015 Paris climate accord, when 194 countries signed on the dotted line volunteering significant cuts to greenhouse gas emissions.

Another point of environmen-tal pride for President Obama is his designation of 29 new national monuments protecting some 553 million acres of naturally and/or culturally significant land and waters. Key adds to the U.S. con-servation docket under Obama include the 257 million offshore acres in the Pacific west of Hawaii, 1.8 million acres in the California desert, and most recently another 1.5 million acres across two desert tracts in Nevada and Utah.

Environmentalists were criti-cal of Obama at the end of his first term for his lack of attention to conservation: The Obama White House at that point had protected far fewer acres than any of his four predecessors. George W. Bush set aside just under four million acres, Bill Clinton protected some 27 mil-lion, George H.W. Bush conserved almost 18 million, and Ronald Reagan protected 12.5 million. But Obama came on strong during his second term and now can boast

protecting at least three times as much federal land and water from development as any previous presi-dent.

The Obama administration also made great strides on greas-ing the wheels of the clean energy transition by re-upping renewable energy financial incentives, reject-ing the Keystone XL and DAPL pipeline projects, and establishing offshore drilling bans in the Arctic and Atlantic. But the $64,000 question remains: which of the environmental accomplishments of the last eight years will Donald Trump overturn. After all, Trump has stated his intent to overturn the Clean Power Plan, pull out of or ignore the Paris climate accord, gut the EPA, and open up signifi-cant amounts of federal land to oil and gas drilling. Only time will tell if Trump can tarnish Obama’s otherwise shining environmental track record.

CONTACTS: “A Historic Commitment to Protecting the Environment and Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change,” www.whitehouse.gov/the-record/climate; “Trump’s First 100 Days May Be Worst 100 Days for Envi-ronment,” www.emagazine.com/trumps-first-100-days-may-worst-100-days-environment/.

EarthTalk® is produced by Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss and is a registered trademark of the nonprofit Earth Action Network. To donate, visit www.earthtalk.org. Send questions to: [email protected].

Will go down as one of the ‘greenest’ American presidents in history

Events scheduled for city centennial observance

What will Barack Obama’s environmental legacy be?

Credit: NICK KNUPFFER, FlickrCCBARACK OBAMA’S environmental accomplishments include helping broker the Paris climate accord, pushing through the Clean Power Plan, and adding upwards of 500 million acres to America’s conservation portfolio.

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