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Hopefully, despite the ongoing pandemic and rise of the delta variant, you got away to a vacation spot this summer. Souvenir and travel treasures are an important part of the collecting world. Spoons, plates, mugs, T-shirts, pennants, postcards and china are just a few of the items people seek while on vacation. Souvenir china is an antique keepsake. Perhaps you’ve seen the small decorative china items gleaming with far away scenes at your local antique shop. Usually made in Germany, these dishes, figural animals, fish and birds are highly glazed and often trimmed in gold. ...

Dive Right In

There is a moment just before you reach the other side of the pool that you feel your lungs about to burst. Then you pop up above the water and inhale another life-giving breath. I did it! As a youngster, I would challenge myself to race under water across the wide expanse of the outdoor swimming pool at Oglebay Park. By the time summer was over, I mastered the underwater swim with air to spare. There was exhilaration in overcoming the water using every muscle and ounce of strength within you. It was the kind of exercise from which Olympic swimmers are born. Unfortunately, I was not ...

New Gift Shop Another Reason to Visit Glass Museum

Did you hear the news reported last Monday by Joselyn King in this newspaper that Oglebay is now an additional location for the Wheeling Artisan Center? This new shop is perfect for the park and its visitors — and offers local residents another convenient spot to shop for products with a Wheeling connection. Located in Carriage House Glass, the new shop is offering glassware by Blenko, Aaron Anslow, Ron Hinkle, Lambros Pottery and other artisan treasures. Art prints, souvenirs and apparel at all price points make it a great place to buy a gift too. Visit it soon and ...

Where Does Charity Begin?

Did you know that for $11 a month you can help a disabled American veteran have a home designed especially for his or her physical needs? You probably already know that $12 a month helps caring people rescue abused and neglected animals. Maybe you have seen the commercials with the boys from St. Jude Hospital who describe how your donations can help a severely injured or physically challenged child lead a more normal life. We all know the pleas for donations at the annual Relay for Life events that send money to further research in a cure for cancer. The list of charities, ...

Barware From Yesteryear In Vogue

Barware and cocktail party gear are always in vogue and offer a fun way to celebrate with friends. Vintage cocktail shakers add a touch of elegance to making a drink and also are a conversation starter. Cocktail stemware, wine glasses and novelty glasses are endless and easy to find at ...

Say It’s Not So

Our Dad had a saying that he declared at the conclusion of every July Fourth backyard picnic. His words were most often greeted with shouts and boos from his brood. Just before going in for the night – after entertaining us with his magic tricks and grilling feats – he would announce, “Well, summer is over.” And then he would go into the house, leaving us to groan a bit more. Summer is over? Of course, he was wrong and the calendar proved it. There were still plenty of sunshine-filled days and evening summer thunderstorms ahead through August. There were still days to spend at ...