Local Attractions attend "Meet the Editor"

On Tuesday, June 26th at Holiday Inn Fort Rapids in Columbus, area attractions were given the opportunity to meet with top editors from several publications to find out what it takes to get their attention. Top editors from Midwest Living, Ohio Magazine, Long Weekends, AAA’s Home & Away, the Ohio News Network and Akron Beacon Journal/Ohio.com attended the event. The day, which was presented by the Ohio Travel Association began with a panel discussion followed by a question and answer session. Few were given the chance to "pitch" their attractions. Those attending from our area included, Patricia Irvin owner and operator of the Colonel Taylor Inn B&B, Toni Kellar of the Wilds, and Shauna Hearing of the Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau.

To learn more about the Cambridge/Guernsey County area go to http://www.visitguernseycounty.com/

For more information on the Ohio Travel Association go to http://www.ohiotravel.org/

Pictured here is the moderator for the day Ann Marie Whyte of Cedar Point.

Try a New Experience at Living Word Outdoor Drama

The Living Word Outdoor Drama began its 33rd season on Friday, June 15 under a beautiful Southeastern Ohio sky. Adding to the excitement of the new season was several new scenes, lovely musical selections and the majestic horses making several appearances.

So you say you've been to Living Word before. It is worth going back this year to see the changes. Have you ever served as an extra in the 2 1/2 hour passion play? No? Then you have to try it. You will experience the drama in an entirely different light.

What do you need to do to be an extra? Simple. Come back stage at 7pm (6pm in September). The nice folks in the Living Word office will direct you. Once behind the stage, you will be directed to a dressing room, and the kind people there will help you choose your costume. During the play, more kind people will give you instructions on when to go out before the audience and what to do when you get there.

Don't want to go by yourself. Take your 4-H group, church group, service club or just a group of friends. Shown here are members of First Christian Church in Cambridge who traditionally serve as extras the first and last evenings of the season.

For more information on the Living Word and for a complete schedule, visit http://www.livingworddramma.org/ or call 740-439-2761.

Maestra Laura Schumann Performs at Miss Ohio

Well-known conductor and violinist, Dr. Laura Schumann, will perform during the Miss Ohio Pageant which will be televised live on ONN Saturday, June 16th at 8pm.

Laura will play Celine Dion's "To Love Your More" and a selection from the Celtic Women during the evening gown competition and just before the swimwear competition, she will perform “Devil Went Down to Georgia.”

Renowned artist and Muskingum College professor Yan Sun painted flames on her white violin for her performance of the “Devil Went Down To Georgia.”

To learn more about the Miss Ohio Pageant and to view tonight's Miss Ohio Program online, visit www.MissOhioLive.com.

New Discount Ticket Program Available

The Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors & Convention Bureau announces an exciting new discount program for the residents of Guernsey County. The Guernsey County Discount Ticket program offers residents the opportunity to attend five attractions this summer and receive a savings of up to $10 per person.

The participants are as follows:
Byesville Scenic Railway - $1 discount on train rides
All-aboard for a trip back in history as passengers are transported in time to the days when coal mining was king in Guernsey County. Listen to the stories of the local miners, sing along to "I Owe My Soul to the Company Store," and be sure to sit back and relax on this 1 1/2 hour trip. Admission is $10 Adults and $7 Children. (Does not include Steam weekends.) For more information and a schedule of the rides, check out http://www.bsrw.org/ or call 740-432-2022.

Drafty Acres Stable - $1 discount on their guided horse trail rides
Located in beautiful Southeastern Ohio's Salt Fork State Park region, just 3 miles from the main entrance of the park, Drafty Acres offers guided horseback rides to the public on 157 acres of private owned property. Enjoy absolutely breath taking views of the county on well-seasoned safe horses. Children always welcome regardless of age. One hour guided trail ride $16.00 per horse. For more information, log on to http://www.blogger.com/www.draftyacresstable.net or call 740-489-5070.
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Living Word Outdoor Drama - $5 discount for adults and $2.50 for children
Witness the Life and Ministry of Christ on a spectacular 400 panoramic set and America's most authentic recreation of Old Jerusalem! Witness: The Sermon on the Mount - Palm Sunday Entrance - The Last Supper - The Crucifixion - The Resurrection - The Ascension. Admission is $15 Adults and $5 Children (ages 4-12). For more information and this season’s schedule, check out http://www.livingworddrama.org/ or call 740-439-2761.

National Museum of Cambridge Glass - $1 discount
In addition to the 6,000 piece glass display area, mannequins are used to demonstrate how glass was gathered from the furnace, formed into its final shape, and then etched, gold decorated or engraved. Highlighting the self-guided tour are three feature display rooms that change yearly. Admission is $3 per person. For more information visit http://www.cambridgeglass.org/ or call 740-432-4245.

the Wilds - $2 discount on Safari Transport tours The Wilds is one of the largest and most innovative wildlife conservation centers in the world. Located on nearly 10,000 acres near Cumberland, Ohio, it is home to rare and endangered wildlife from Africa, Asia and North America in open-range habitat. Open select days May through October. $18.00 Adults and $13.00 Children 4-12. For more information and a schedule, visit http://www.thewilds.org/ or call 740-638-5030.

Here is how it works, take a tour of the Wilds, save your ticket and take it to the National Museum of Cambridge Glass to receive your discount. Take your museum ticket to Drafty Acres, receive your discount, take their ticket to the Living Word Drama, receive your discount, etc. Attractions may be visited in any order and all participants will offer discounts with any tickets purchases in 2007.
Each individual must show an admission ticket from the previous location to receive a discount.

VCB Executive Director Debbie Robinson encourages residents to, “Take the opportunity to check out what is in your own back yard this summer, and remember to take your visiting friends and relatives with you.”

For more information on the discount ticket program, call the VCB at 740-432-2022 or log on to http://www.visitguernseycounty.com/.

Donk's Pit Stop Bar is a Happening Place!

There's a new hang out in Buffalo! Donk's Pit Stop Bar held its grand opening on Friday, June 8th with delicious hors d'oeuvres and lots of fun libations. Entertainment and door prize drawings took place throughout the evening. Proprietor John Puskar invites everyone to visit his establishment located at 11966 Clay Pike Road beside Dancing Donkey Restaurant. Log onto http://www.dancingdonk.com/ to learn more.

Enjoying the open house are VCB friends L - Bryant Ficken, Tina Adams and Jodie Dolan.