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I used to be boring. Need proof?Even as a child, I was never the typeto attract attention. For example,every year I was a participant in atleast one, and most years, twoChristmas programs and/or pag-eants. There was always at least onechild who stole the show by beingexceptionally talented or misbehav-ing in some obnoxious manner. Inretrospect, it must have been embar-rassing for the parents to witnesstheir child on stage in front offriends, neighbors, family andstrangers doing something unscript-ed that the audience found humor-ous.
Alas, I was never that child. I'msure my parents breathed a sigh ofrelief at the end of every perform-ance. However, that doesn't mean Idid everything as we did in rehears-al.
I can remember practicing oursongs complete with motions andgestures. Then as the big dayapproached, we would practice lin-ing up and marching onto the stage.On the day of the program, we weredressed in our finest and ready toshine. But no one ever told us whatto expect. The stage looks differentat night with bright lights shining inour eyes. And now the people listen-ing were grown-ups and there wereLOTS of them looking at us. It wasscary. Even though I knew thewords to the songs during rehearsal,I froze when on stage.
This must have happened morethan once because I can recall oneyear as we were getting dressed andMother was fixing my hair, I prom-ised to actually sing. Over the years,it did get easier and as I watched allthe new young ones going throughthe same process, I realized that it is
a rite of passagefor all children.Well, almost allchildren.
Let's fast for-ward to thepresent. I'mstill on stagefrequently sostage fright isno longer aproblem: untilnow. ThisChristmas Ibegin a newjourney with asecondary job as the music directorfor a local church. I've had the train-ing. I've had the experience. Butthis is the first time I am being paid,so naturally I want to do a good job.Some days, I feel pretty good aboutthis new adventure. Then there arethe days when I wonder what in theworld have I gotten myself into?
I find it interesting that this newposition begins on Christmas Eve.Perhaps that is why I've been think-ing so much lately about my previ-ous Christmas programs. If I shouldget stage fright, and do somethingamusing or embarrassing, my fear isthat the members of the church willbe telling the story and laughing foryears to come. Oh well, at least I'll
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ExtendedLetter from the Editor
know that I'm no longer boring.
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Kandy Derden isthe Missouri
Weekender Editor
Ohio
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Ohio
Places to Go: Hocking Hills for New Years
It�s not too early to start making plansfor New Year�s Eve and at the Inn wehave the perfect option for those who wantto ring in the New Year in the quiet and charm ofthe Hocking Hills.
Take a much needed break after the busy holidayseason and let the staff at the INN at Cedar Fallstreat you to an evening of peace and tranquility.Call ahead, and they will have a bottle ofChampagne and chocolate-dipped strawberriesawaiting you in your room when you arrive.
Surrounded on three sides by Hocking Hills StateParks, the green certified and Select Registry prop-erty, Inn & Spa at Cedar Falls, in Logan, OH, fea-tures a setting that puts guests in tune with the har-mony of nature, the peace of solitude and the sim-ple joys of the Earth’s beauty.
Have dinner in their award-winning restaurantand enjoy Chef Anthony’s special New Year’s Evemenu. Begin the evening with Pan Seared CrabCake with Apple-Fennel Slaw & Sweet Mirin
Reductionor Boiled Goat Cheeseon Ciabatta Toast w/Herbs andBalsamic Glaze. Delectable entrees include RoastedFilet Mignon with Champagne Sauce or Broiled &Blackened Lobster Tail with Drawn Butter orGrilled Pork Chop Stuffed with Pear & GoldenRaisin Compote & Thyme Reduction or Pan SearedHalibut with Red Onion Confit and Beurre Blanc.Save room for a fabulous dessert of Cardamom“Floating Island” with Vanilla-Bourbon CrèmeAnglaise or Mixed Berry Cobbler with Vanilla BeanIce Cream or Flourless Chocolate Torte withRaspberry Coulis & Sweet Cream.
If you prefer a relaxing, cozy, and much lesscrowded environment, spend this New Year’s Evein the Hocking Hills! For more information, orreservations, visit www.innatcedarfalls.com.
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Miss
ouri Things to do:
Find antiques
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Things to Do:First Night Columbia
Music, art, ritual, and festivities take placeNew Year's Eve throughout downtownColumbia, beginning with a USA certi-
fied 5K run/walk at 4 p.m. The performance ven-ues open at 6:30 p.m., with entertainment startingat 7 p.m. and last until 12:30 a.m.
The entertainment theme is: “It’s All About TheGuitar!” The language and skill of the guitar is uni-versal as it connects multiple cultures, genres andgenerations. This year, First Night will feature localand national guitar power players from a widevariety of styles. A special feature is national tour-ing artists, Davis, Miller, May, acoustic Americanatrio, featuring Flatpick Guitar with Gretchen Priest-May on fiddle. There will be a special Teen Venueand lots of children's activities and entertainment.Start your new year off with goals of taking yourmusic skills to that next level at a 3 hour workshopJan. 1 called “Improvisation on all AcousticInstruments” All skill levels welcome and proceedswill go to First Night Columbia.
The purpose of the celebration is to recapture thesymbolic significance of the passage from the oldyear to the new; to unite the community through ashared cultural celebration; and to deepen andbroaden the public’s appreciation of the visual andperforming arts.
The evening concludes with fireworks at mid-night. Events and activities take place throughoutthe downtown area. For more information, visitwww.firstnightcolumbia.org or call 573-673-8477
Missouri
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ouri
601 North Shore Drive St. Charles, MO theboathouseontheriver.com
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Missouri
P laces to Go:Places to Go:
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Michigan
Things to Do:
Snowboarding and Acrobatic freeskiing
By Mike NortonMedia Relations Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau
BELLAIRE, MI -This year, ShantyCreek Resorts seemto be taking thingsto a whole newlevel.
Responding tothe explosivegrowth of snowboard-ing and acrobaticfreeskiing, the popularnorthern Michigan resortis dramatically expandingits existing terrain park andplanning a whole series of newwinter events and ski-relatedpromotions for the 2012-2013 skiseason.
Just a short trip from anywhere, Cadillacis where you get that first ‘Up North feel',the forests are bigger, the town more wel-coming. Cadillac is a city on the lakes, connected bytrails, united by rivers and surrounded by forests, whereyou get away from it all. Ice fish on Lake Cadillac andLake Mitchell with over 3,700 acres of prime fishing orgo winter fly fishing on the Pine and Manistee Rivers.Snowmobilers enjoy 200 miles of groomed trails, whileskiers enjoy over 485 vertical feet on 34 groomed trailsat Caberfae Peaks. And cross country skiers enjoy over60 miles of groomed trails too! We also have over500,000 acres of state and national forest to hunt in yeararound. End your day with a mouthwatering home-made meal in downtown Cadillac. Load up andhead on up to Cadillac, a small town with a bigheart!
Cadillac offers unique shopping boutiques, bowlingcenters, a roller skating rink, a championship ice rink,two full service health and fitness facilities, a 3Dmovie theater, historic and recreational museums,downhill and snowboarding at Caberfae Ski Resort,Diggins Hill for sledding, and mouthwatering cuisine atlocal restaurants.
Over 300 miles of multi-terrain trails for snow-mobilers, skiers, cross country skiers, winter hik-ers, trekking and snow shoeing. Combine ourtrails with our natural attractions offering hunt-ing, fishing, on over 500,000 acres of state andnational forest. Caberfae Peaks the oldest skiresort in the Midwest with 485 ft of vertical and34 runs. Professional and tournament type icefishing on Lakes Cadillac, Mitchell andMissaukee, absolutely we have a full itineraryfor any outdoor enthusiast. For more informa-tion, visit www.cadillacmichigan.com.Page 32 www.WeekenderExtended.com Winter, 2012
Mich
igan Places
to Go:Cadillac
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