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RAGE 3 ThEhiCflLUd' Thursday, July 21, 2005 nor? a Entertainment- Reader's Digest reaches 1 ,000 issues 80 percent original. It still favors gripping adventures and inspiring human interest pieces but has more consumer-oriented stories than in the past, "We want to own this century tike we owned the last one," Leo said. "We want to help our readers deal with it" Once considered a conservative magazine, "we now present the issues instead of a strong point of view," said spokeswoman Eden Morgenstem She said the Digest now stresses "fairness, decency, hope and optimism." Leo said circulation now at 10'-million, making it the largest paid', magazine in the world is steady and readership is expanding. There is a Spanish-language edition, Selecciones, sold in the United States, plus 48 editions in 19 languages sold in more than 60 other countries. Publishing Director Laura McEwen said readership is 41 million, "and you cant get that even with a 'Desperate Housewives' finale." Leo said the age of subscribers recently showed "a slight downtick" from 51 to 50.

"It's ho longer your grandma's magazine," Leo said. "Or maybe it is, but if yours, too." CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. (AP) If your grandmother claims she's squirreled away every Issue of Reader Digest there wil soon be an easy way to check: just go up to the attic and count to 1 ,000. The issue of the 83-year-old minimagazine comes out thrs week, and the occasion is likely to prompt thoughts about the Digests cokxful history and its status as an American symbol. But the magazine, which celebrated with a party in Manhattan, is Studiously looking forward rather than back.

The cnmrnerrorative August issue includes a 95-page section devoted to "the big ideas that will change our lives in the next five to ten years," such as do-X-yourself doctoring, food as medicine and extreme vacations. "History can be found anywhere these days, books or the Internet or whatever," Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline Leo said in an interview with The Associated Press. "We have to tell people that we are not only of their present but of their future, too, and that we're looking out for them." The cover proclaims "Special 1000th Issue," but the magazine barely mentions its own history. There's nothing about founder DeWitt Wallace, who priced the first issue in 1922 at 25 cents- its now $2.99 on the newsstand. His magazine was a quick success, and by 1925 the Pteasantville, N.Y., post office was forced to expand to handle al the mal.

The Digest moved to Chappaqua in 1939. There's "Laughter, the Best Medicine" and "Humor in Uniform," but no mention that Reader's Digest has run more than 100,000 jokes and paid more than $25 million for them. And there's a table of contents, of course, but no mention that until 1998, all the stories were listed on the cover. For its first three-quarters of a century, you didnl have to open up the magazine to see what was inside. Soon you wont have to open the magazine at all.

Beginning July 26, the entire issue will be available on the Reader Digest Web site. It's free for now, but Leo said that may become a new way to subscribe. The magazine's small size means it can be seen at actual size on the computer screen, she noted. "Reader's Digest is going to be available any way the reader wants it," she said. "We find that young people love the size.

It fits in their pocket, it fits in their backpack, it fits in their glove compartment." The Digest, which started as a collection of articles condensed from other sources, is now at least The Whitewater Valley Railroad began the 2005 operating season Mayl. Individuals can ride from Connersville to Metamora, a restored canal town. Visit the working grist min and more than 100 shops. The train consists of vintage and departs Connersville at 12:01 p.m. on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays.

The cost tor the 33-mile round trip is $18 for adults and $10 for children ages 2 to 12. The 15th season of the popular Train to Dinner began May 6 at 6 p.m. This train takes riders from Connersville to the Laurel Hotel Restaurant for a pan-fried chicken dinner and other home-cooked meals. The Train to Dinner operates each month on the first and third Fridays at 6 p.m. Reservations are required.

For more information and reservations call 765-825-2054 or visit the web site at: www.whitewatenmlleyrr.org Historical cruises of Lake Wawasee planned in 2005 Once again, the Syracuse-Wawasee Historical Museum will conduct historical cruises of Lake Wawasee on the 65-foot, double deck S.S. Lilly Pad. As passengers cruise the shoreline, lifetime resident Margaret Appenzeller, will share information about the geology, geography and history of the lake as well as provide a glimpse of the individuals and institutions that have shaped its history. Brunch is served on the air conditioned, tower deck at a cost of $30 per person. Seats are also available on the open upper deck with a canopy covering about three-fourths of it without brunch at $15 per person.

A cash bar is available on both decks. All cruises board at 12:30 p.m. at the Frog Tavern, located at 1116 South Harkless Drive. Sailings for 2005 have been set for: Aug. 14 and Sept.

5. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Harry Appenzeller, 574-457-3665 beginning in May. Concert in the Park The 3as Cy Area Chamber of ommerwatong with" the Qas City Parks and Recreation Department announce the next Concert in the Park at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26 at the Gas City Park. Tuxedo Junction will entertain.

The conceit is free. Take lawn chairs and blankets or even a picnic. In case of rain, the event will be held at the R.J. Basket Middle School Gymnasium. For more information call 674-7545.

Travel briefe Taste of Pike The Friends of the Pike Performing Arts Center announces Taste of Pike Festival from noon to 10 p.m. July 30 at kiTech Park, located at 71st and 1465. There will be approximately 20 restaurants representing the cultural and ethnic diversity of the Pike Township area, perhaps the most diverse township in Indianapolis, with more than 60 home languages spoken in the area. There wil also be live entertainment, cultural and art exhibits, and a tun zone for kids. Tickets are $5 before the event and will be avertable at 11 of the Marsh Supermarkets including the downtown O'Malia's Store and the box office of the Pike Performing Arts Tickets at the door will be $8.

For more information, call 317-955-2889. Events planned at fairgrounds Several events are planned at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis including: July 24 Reptile Show; Aug. 2-5 4-H Dairy Goat Show; Aug. 4-1 2 4-H Horse Pony Show; Aug. 10-21 Indiana State Fair; Aug.

26-28 Indy 1500 Gun Knife Show. For information call 317-927-7500. Art Center brings Indy Rhythms on the Riverfront Union Federal Bank presents Rhythms on the Riverfront, the Indianapolis Art Center's summer outdoor concert series. The Art Center is located at 820 E. 67th along the south bank of the White River in the Broad Ripple Village Cultural District.

On Aug. 24, Carl Storie will entertain. Gates open at 6:30 p.m. with the performance to begin at 7 p.m. Food will be available for purchase.

Pine Box Theatre Baby Boomer Bash will be presented July 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31, at the Pine Box Cabaret Music Theatre in Nashville featuring Those Good TimeGals and Guys. The production wffl feature some Uf ttte top tunes of the 60s through the 90s. There are lots of new songs by the gals and the guys lend their special crowd pleasing music to the show. Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling 1-800-685-9624. The theatre is located at 168 S.

Jefferson St. Whitewater Valley Railroad operates It's southern Arizona, could lose its status as a National Historic Landmark after decades of violating historic preservation building codes. The Department of the Interior has put the so-called "town too tough to die" on its threatened list, the highest warning level. A popular tourist destination, Tombstone's historic integrity has declined into a blend of authentic history and fake Old West ambiance, federal and state officials said. Newer buildings bear false dates from the 1870s to 1880s.

Storefronts are painted colors like chartreuse not found in Tombstone 125 years ago. Some buildings are made to look older vfffi SWpsedJn) or Spanish The buildings have been altered in such a way that It's creating a very inauthentic appearance to the visiting public," said Greg Kendrick, National Park Service manager for the landmark program. Landmark designation could be revoked "if they continue in the direction they're in," he added. "Tombstone is becoming a Disneyland," complained Sally Arves, owner of Curty Bill's Bed Breakfast in Tombstone. "The business owners in town want everything to be bright and colorful, like Rawhide or someplace that is not a real, authentic Old West city." Tombstone, population 1,750, gets an estimated 450,000 visitors a year.

Founded in 1879, Tombstone was once bigger than San Francisco. Its mines produced $37 million in silver. After the mines Bethany Saulmon is shown with Ruthann Hobbs after graduating from the Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics. Campus notes Bethany Rae Saulmon of Frankton, was among the 79 new massage therapists who graduated June 12 from the Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics during ceremonies at Ball State University. The students recently completed a 10 12 month course of study at the Alexandria school in which they learned scientific Swedish massage, foot reflexology, hydrotherapy, muscle balancing, anatomy and physiology, ethics and business and many other techniques related to natural health therapy.

The Alexandria school was founded in 1982 by Ruthann and her husband, Herb. What's doing THURSDAY Juh2t- Eagles Auxiliary 7 TEttC lodge. Weight Watchers 6 p.m., St. John Lutheran Church. Kiwanis Club 6 p.m., meeting, Cattails.

Moose Lodge 7 p.m. games. FRIDAY July 22 Elwood Community Food Pantry 10 a.m. to noon, Morrisett Center. Al-Anon 8 p.m., First United Methodist Church.

Moose Lodge Steak dinners. AA 8 p.m., First United Methodist Church. SATURDAY July 23 Moose Lodge Family night. AWP noon, game day, Alexandria Senior Guild. MONDAY July 25 Al-Anon 8 p.m., closed meeting for family and spouses of alcoholics, First United Methodist Church basement.

AA- 8 to 9 p.m., First United Methodist Church. Moose Lodge 7 p.m., business meeting. TUESDAY July 26 Indiana TOPS 148 6 p.m.. weigh-in; 6:30 p.m. meeting; St.

John Lutheran Church. Guests welcome. Cub Scout Pack 347 6:30 to 8 p.m., East Main Street Christian Church. Moose Lodge officers meeting. AWP 9 a.m.

breakfast. Airport Restaurant. WEDNESDAY July 27 Creative Friends 12:30 p.m., pitch-in at Callaway Park. Eagles Lodge 7 p.m. men's meeting.

Elwood Community Food Pantry 10 a.m. to noon, Morrisett Center. Lake Superior DULUTH, Minn. (AP) Locals call it the Big Lake Lake Superior, the largest and deepest of the Great Lakes, and a virtually endless source of recreation for those who vacation or live near its shores in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Ontario. Now a new book, "Lake Superior: The Ultimate Guide to the Region," published by Lake Superior Port Cities, which also publishes Lake Superior Magazine, offers an insider's guide to enjoying the region.

The. book recommends scenic drives like the Western Mesabi Iron Range in Minnesota along Highway 169 between Hibbing and Grand Rapids, and Ontario's Northwest Shore on TransCanada highway 1117 between Thunder Bay and Nippon. "'Sections "oh localities like Mackinac Island, and Duluth, include history, focal attractions, and advice on restaurants and lodging. You'll also learn about wildlife, from bears to eagles; local cuisine (try some lefse, Scandinavian potato fiat bread); and the regional obsession with collecting the different types of rocks found along the shore. The book's 50 recommendations for "Experiences of a Lifetime on Lake Superior" include circling the entire lake (check out om for details), and watching a ship come into ports like Thunder Bay, Ontario, or Marquette, Mich.

The paperback is $16.95 and also has basic information about focal time zones, area codes, traffic laws, and seasons, as well as ton tacts about the lake. For example, Lake Superior is so big it could hold all the water of the other four Great Lakes combined plus three more Lake Eries. Tombstone PHOENIX (AP) Tombstone, the famous Old West town in ii James Ronald and Heidi Sue (Schlottman) SlateA Fairmount, became parents of started to close in the late 1880s, its population and fortunes began to slide. The town's historic district became a national landmark in 1962. Maine railroad AUGUSTA, Maine (AP) Restored stainless-steel railcars from the 1 940s and 1 950s are taking passengers on a scenic 57-mile run between Brunswick and Rockland along Maine's midcoast region.

The Maine Eastern Railroad train offers air-conditioned coaches, reclining seats and a dining car. The trip takes 2 hours and 15 minutes, with stops in Bath and Wiscasset. Passenger trains hadn't run on 'Ihe-'state-owned Brunswick-to-MWillfaksih 41 years when service began July 2, although freight trains had run on the line. "An entire generation has missed out on this experience," said Jonathan F. Shute, Maine Eastern Railroad's general manager The service is offered Thursday through Sunday until Sept.

2, and then on weekends until Oct. 31, perfect for leaf-peeping. One-way fares range from $5 for Bath-to-Brunswick to $1 8 for Brunswick-to-Rockland. Visit http:www.maineeasterh-railroad.com or call (866) 637-2457 for details. Summer bottlenecks WASHINGTON (AP) Is traffic part of your annual summer vacation? Chances are you're not alone.

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