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 Red Clay Entertainment Schedule 2008

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RED CLAY ON THE RIVER PRESENTS THE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE 2008

EVERY FRIDAY AT 9PM

$1.OO MILLER LITE BOTTLES

AND

DJ'S TJ'S ( TOMMY JACKSON) PLAYING YOUYR FAVORITES

AND

ALLOWING YOU TO SHOW OFF YOUR KARAOKE SKILLS

JAN

SAT 26TH

GEEZE CATS 8:30PM

FEBRUARY

SAT 2ND

TIM BLAKE 8PM

SAT 9TH

MAGOO’S 8 PM

SAT 16TH

COLIN DUSSAULT 9PM

SAT 23RD

TWELVE OUNCE DECISION 9PM

MARCH

SAT 1ST

NAKED MONKEYS 9PM

SAT 8TH

GEEZECATS 8:30PM

SAT 15TH

THE O'MAGOO'S (FEATURING JOHN BURROW) 8PM

SAT 22ND

JAMBONES 8PM

SAT 29TH

NEW TO RED CLAY

EDDIE AND THE EDSELS 8PM

FEATURING TOUCHTUNES DIGITAL JUKE BOX

ALMOST ANY SONG AT ANY TIME

YOU PICK THE SONG AND WE PAY THE BILL EVERY FRIDAY AFTER 9PM

Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 January MegaBite News Reel

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Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 UFO on Lake Erie? Watch video and decide for yourself (WTOL 11 Toledo)

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It seems not only is Lake Erie a great destination for earth bound tourists but now a UFO researcher claims we have outer space visitors as well. Below is a link to the Toledo news article and the video in question on Youtube.com:

Are there UFOs flying over Lake Erie? A UFO researcher near Cleveland says he has the video to prove it.

UFO on Lake Erie? Watch video and decide for yourself (WTOL 11 Toledo)
Entire YouTube Video of the UFO here.

Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 Lake Erie Perch Limit cut to 25 in Western Basin (Cleveland.com)

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The Ohio Division of Wildlife has decided to cut the Daily Limit of Perch fisherman can catch from 30 to 25 starting July 1, 2008. The move is precautionary to protect the Yellow Perch population. The waters of off Vermilion are not directly in the area affected but are close enough that fisherman should be aware of this new limit if they travel westward to fish. The line starts at Huron. From Cleveland.com:

"Preliminary indications are that yellow perch stocks in the Western Basin are lower than last year," said Deputy Chief Jim Marshall of the Division of Wildlife. "We need a lower harvest in 2008, especially during the fall perch fishing season, to make sure we continue to have viable stocks of yellow perch in Western Lake Erie. The Western Basin includes Ohio waters from the Michigan border to a north-south line off Huron."

Entire article here at Cleveland.com

Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 Bloody-red shrimp invades Great Lakes (Canada.com)

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Just a few years after adjusting to the invasion of the Zebra Mussel, a new invasion may be underway and underwater here in Lake Erie. Excerpt from the Windsor Star:

""They're more widespread than we'd originally thought," Marten Koops, a Fisheries and Oceans Canada research scientist, said this week. Koops is completing a risk assessment on the bloody-red shrimp. Based on the damage they've done in Europe, they pose a high risk of hurting fish populations and promoting algae blooms. But it's too soon to know how bad this non-native shrimp will be for the Great Lakes. We're still in the early stages of trying to get a handle on what the bloody red shrimp will do in the Great Lakes," Koops said."

Entire Article Here at Canada.com

Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 ONLINE REGISTRATION RENEWAL THE FAST AND CONVENIENT WAY

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COLUMBUS, OH - Ohio boat owners with registrations set to expire March 1 are encouraged to visit ohiodnr.com on the Internet to conveniently renew their registrations well in advance of the summer boating season.

Last year, more than 10,000 watercraft registrations were renewed through the online system, which can be accessed 24 hours a day through September 30, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft.

Watercraft registrations in Ohio are valid for a period of three years. Renewal notices recently were mailed to boat owners whose registrations will expire this year. Fees remain unchanged from last year.

Ohio registered more than 414,000 watercraft in 2007 - a slight increase from the 412,578 registered in 2006.

Address changes for boat owners also can be made through ODNR's online system. Incorrect or outdated boat registration information must be corrected by directly contacting a watercraft registration agent. New registrations and those renewed online must include a 12-character Hull Identification Number.

A listing of Ohio watercraft registration agents is available at ohiodnr.com and by calling the Division of Watercraft toll-free at 877-4BOATER (877-426-2837

 

Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 Red Clay has fun on tap this weekend

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From RedClayontheRiver.com

DJ'S - TJ'S

EVERY FRIDAY AT 9PM

TOMMY JACKSON IS HERE

PLAYING ALL YOUR FAVORITES

HE EVEN HAS HIS KARAOKE MACHINE

READY FOR THOSE DARING FOLKS !!!

$1.00 MILLER LITES AFTER 9PM ON FRIDAYS

GET YOUR DACING SHOES READY

THE GEEZECATS ARE BACK THIS SAT AT 8:30PM

CALL 440-967-0313

TO RESERVE A TABLE BY THE DACNE FLOOR

GeezeCats (geez kats) n. Slang

1 Some cool old guys.

2 Aging Hipsters, hepcats.

3 A topnotch premium quality show band from Cleveland, Ohio.

Now that you've heard from Mr. Webster, we'd like to expand a little on

definition number 3. Here's a quartet of veteran musicians---seasoned

players with uncommon vocal capabilities. Featuring the classic songs

of the pre-Beatle days of the late '50s and early '60s -- the Golden

Age of Rock 'n' Roll -- along with improv-style comedy which includes

sight gags, one-liners, skits, bits, and costumes, this band is a "must

see!" Authenticity is the key here. The doo wop hits of the Skyliners

and the Diamonds sound like the Skyliners and the Diamonds. The Beach

Boys tunes sound like the Beach Boys. The Four Seasons songs sound like

the Four Seasons. And all this is presented in a stage package the

likes of which we know you've not seen before unless you've seen The

GeezeCats.

The act is staged on a theater set in front of a backdrop depicting a

cozy apartment scene. With its glowing fireplace, cat family photos,

robin's egg blue kitchen, distant dining room and curiously inviting

staircase, it creates a truly unique setting for the show. On the set, The

GeezeCats are seated amongst their stage props, which include rocking

chairs, stools, end tables with lamps, and their various wigs, whistles,

bells, and other accessories used in the show. How do ya like us so

far?

Their uniqueness, their harmony, and their quality of presentation have

brought them rapid success. Another aspect of the show that has

contributed greatly to The GeezeCats success is the volume at which they

perform -- always comfortable and appropriate for any venue. The GeezeCats

don't have to play loudly to get your attention.

Take a look at their song list. When was the last time you heard these

tunes performed live? Maybe never! Yet here are the classic songs

that everyone knows and loves, performed with authenticity, perfection,

and full range four-part harmony you simply can't find in just any band.

In fact, The GeezeCats aren't just any band, they're an attraction!

You'll hear TV themes, radio jingles, and novelty tunes from the era,

nostalgic instrumentals, and the best doo-wop that ever bopped a bop, all

served up with their own unique style of tongue-in-cheek comedy

entertainment!

Harmony and hilarity -- just flat-out fun! That's what you get with

The GeezeCats. A delightful mixture of rock 'n' roll, doo-wop, and improv

comedy. These Cats truly like each other and get a hoot out of

performing together. This all comes across on stage, which spontaneously

invites the audience to include themselves in the fun. People come,

people stay, people dance, people come back with friends. This is all part

of The GeezeCats mystique, which has made them so successful in so many

venues.

Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 Cleveland Boat Show ends with mixed reviews

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Attendance at this past weeks Cleveland Boat and Waterfront Lifestyle Expo was down from previous years.

The blame could be put on many of the economic conditions that northern Ohio is facing. According to VMBA members who attended the show the first Saturday was normal, then a drop off in visitors followed for the next several days until the final weekend which saw fairly typical activity. Weather could have also played a role in the midweek period with snow and freezing rain passing through the area on Wednesday creating unpleasant driving conditions.

Some vendors at the show commented on the "Waterfront Lifestyle" addition to the title which was added last year. The show used to be called the Cleveland Boat Show, they wondered if the wording hasn't confused consumers.

VMBA members in attendance at the Boat Show were Freeman Eckley boat sales, Romp's Water Port marina, and Taylor Electronics. Also at the show Bulan's Boat Yard was awarded the Clean Marina award making the third Clean Marina in Vermilion.

Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 Boaters can take advantage of tax deductions (TradeOnlyToday.com)

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When Congress adjourned for 2007, members left in place two federal income tax deductions of potential benefit to boat owners, according to the Boat Owners Association of the United States. A boat is treated like a second home for federal tax purposes if it has a galley, a head and sleeping berth. Mortgage interest paid on the loan is deductible from federal income taxes. Taxpayers may use the mortgage interest deduction for one primary home and one second home and must itemize deductions on their returns.

Full Story here at TradeOnlyToday.com

Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 MarineMax expects to report quarterly declines (TradeOnlyToday.com)

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MarineMax plans to release its first quarter results on Feb. 7. The company expects to report revenue of about $215 million compared with $234 million in the year-ago quarter, and a same-store sales decline of about 9 percent versus a 14-percent increase reported a year ago.“We are disappointed with our financial results for the December quarter but are encouraged that our customers have not lessened their passion for boating as a great family recreation,” said William H. McGill Jr., chairman, president and CEO, in a statement.

Full story here at TradeOnlyToday.com

Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 Lakefront property owners upset over appeal (CentralOhio.com)

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PORT CLINTON -- Lakefront property owners said they are disappointed the Ohio attorney general will fight a judge's decision to limit public access to Lake Erie shoreline."We are filing this appeal to protect the historic right of all citizens to stroll, fish and recreate along the shores of Lake Erie," said Neil Kagan, senior attorney for the National Wildlife Federation. "The law is clear: The Lake Erie shoreline is a public trust for all to enjoy."

Lakefront property owners upset over appeal (CentralOhio.com)

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 Bulan's Boat Yard becomes Vermilion's 3rd "Clean Marina"

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Bulan's Boat Yard on the Vermilion River has been officially certified an Ohio Clean Marina. Bulan's Boat Yard is the third VMBA member marina to have been certified joining Vermilion Power Boats and Romp's Water Port, Inc. The VMBA is very proud of this accomplishment and of it's members commitment to protecting the Vermilion River and our environment.

The Ohio Clean Marinas Program is a proactive partnership designed to encourage marinas and boaters to use simple, innovative solutions to keep Ohio's coastal and inland waterway resources clean. The Program assists these operators in protecting the resources that provide their livelihood - clean water and fresh air. The basic goal of the Program is environmental stewardship by making marinas and boaters more aware of environmental laws, rules and jurisdictions, and to get as many marinas as possible to follow best management practices and to be designated as "Clean Marinas."

Sponsors of The Ohio Sea Grant College Program which developed the Ohio Clean Marinas Program are the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Soil and Water Conservation (Ohio Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program), Office of Coastal Management (Ohio Coastal Management Program), and Division of Watercraft; Ohio Department of Health; Ohio Environmental Protection Agency; Ohio Department of Commerce, State Fire Marshall Division; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Lake Erie Marine Trades Association, Greater Cleveland Boating Association, local health departments, local fire marshals, and marina and yacht club owners and managers.

The Ohio Clean Marinas Program is being developed with financial assistance provided by the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, as amended, administered by the Office of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration through the ODNR - Office of Coastal Management and Division of Soil and Water Conservation to Ohio Sea Grant.

For more information on Bulan's Boat Yard visit

Bulan's Boat Yard

710 Vermilion Road

Vermilion, OH 44089

Phone: (440) 967-5785

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 Great Lakes Popular with Boaters

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CLEVELAND – Though the winters are cold and waters sometimes freeze over, the majority of boats in the United States are located right here in the Great Lakes region.

The eight-state area consisting of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin has about 3.7 million registered recreational boats, about a third of the nation's total (there are just over 12 million registered boats nationwide).

The Great Lakes border five of the top ten boating states in the nation when determined by the number of registered boats. Michigan ranks second (California is first) with just under 1 million registered boats; Minnesota is fourth, Wisconsin is sixth, Ohio is eighth, and Illinois is tenth.

The lakes may be popular with boaters because they are lined with major cities on both the United States and Canadian sides. The large fresh-water basins are versatile and can be used for fishing and traveling on both a recreational scale and a commercial scale.

“The popularity of Great Lakes boating is understandable,” says former Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo manager Norm Schultz, “Having lived in New York, Boston, Chicago and now Cleveland, I’ve experienced the fervency with which boaters in the Great Lakes embrace boating. Being an avid boater myself, I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather spend the summer on the water.”

The boating lifestyle – cruising, sailing and fishing – will be celebrated at the 51st annual Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo, January 11-20 at the I-X Center. It is one of the biggest indoor boat shows in the country and draws in visitors from across the Midwest.

For complete information, visit www.clevelandboatshow.com.

Posted on Monday, January 14, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 Kids benefit from boating, receive free admission to boat expo

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CLEVELAND – (LEMTA) Introducing youngsters to water sports is one of the Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo’s main objectives. Accordingly, all children ages 12 and under will be allowed into the show for free when accompanied by an adult. It is one of the biggest indoor boat shows in the country and drops anchor January 11-20 at the I-X Center.

“We’ve known for years,” said former Show Manager Norm Schultz, President Emeritus of the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association, “that more than 80 percent of all current boaters were introduced to the lifestyle by age 12 by either a friend or relative. What we also believed, but couldn’t verify with any statistical data until now, was that children who boat are healthier physically and psychologically than their non-boating counterparts.”

Schultz’s data comes from a survey that was conducted by the Impulse Research Corporation (conducted online with a random sample of 1,004 parents, half of whom had children who boat regularly, and half that did not).

Survey findings showed that children who boat: are healthier than those who don’t (71% of boaters said their children’s health was excellent, as opposed to 61% of non-boaters); learn to be more outgoing and are better team players (63% compared to 53%); tend to be more optimistic (52% to 43%); have more self-confidence; and tend to be the leader more often than their peers (75% to 65%).

The survey also found that children involved in boating spend more quality time with parents year-round, even in the colder months.

“We believe that by learning about the benefits of the boating lifestyle, parents are more likely to take their families onboard,” said Schultz, “and a great way to get an introduction to boating is to attend a hands-on boating event like a boat show.”

For complete information about the show, visit www.clevelandboatshow.com.

Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo Entertainment lineup and schedules

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Entertainment lineup and schedules

CLEVELAND – Visitors in need of a break from boat hunting at the 2008 Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo will have plenty of entertainment options to choose from. In the Ski Zone a large pool will be set up for the VanDevere Rail Jam wakeboard shows, where professional riders Brandon Thomas, Aaron Rathy, Erik Ruck, Robby Jacques and Adam Wensink will perform tricks while flying over ramps and rails thanks to the pull generated by a gas-powered winch.

VanDevere Rail Jam Schedule

Friday, January 11: 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 12: 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 13: 1 p.m., 4 p.m.

Saturday, January 19: 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 6 p.m., 8:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 20: 1 p.m., 4 p.m.

For the young crowd, Capt’n Willie the Great Lakes Pirate will be manning his Pirate Island educational center near the main stage. Children will be encouraged to visit each of the nearby service organization booths to participate in activities and will be rewarded with a Ferris wheel ticket once all the activities are completed.

Capt’n Willie Show Schedule

Friday, January 11: 6 p.m., 8 p.m.

Saturday, January 12: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 13: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, January 19: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, January 20: 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

The boat show would not be complete without an appearance by Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel. She will be cruising around her 25-foot circular pool on miniature skis pulled by a remote-controlled boat. Lou Ann Best has been teaching squirrels to water ski since 1978 and occasionally hands over the controls of the boat to her daughter Tabitha.

Twiggy the Water Skiing Squirrel Schedule

Friday, January 11: 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 12: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 13: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.

Monday, January 14: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m.

Tuesday, January 15: 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

Wednesday, January 16: 2 p.m., 4 p.m., 8 p.m.

Thursday, January 17: 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

Friday, January 18: 5 p.m., 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 19: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m.

Sunday, January 20: 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.

Always a popular spot, the Put-in-Bay Pavilion will feature full-size replicas of the island hot spot’s Roundhouse Bar and Frosty Bar. Show-goers will be able to walk right in and enjoy food, drinks and live entertainment as if it were July in the village! Local musician Alex Bevin will be performing at these times:

Alex Bevin at the Put-in-Bay Pavilion

Saturday, January 12: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday, January 13: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Friday, January 18: 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday, January 19: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday, January 20: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

For more information visit Clevelandboatshow.com

Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 by Team-VMBA

  Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo will drop anchor at the I-X Center January 11-20.

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Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo will drop anchor at the I-X Center January 11-20.

CLEVELAND – A boat show is a unique event. Part trade expo, part equipment demo and part industry summit, there are many reasons to attend one. Boat shows take place during all seasons, inside and out, and at locations across the globe.

For those new to the sport of boating, attending a show offers the opportunity to learn about the water-based lifestyle. Presentations and seminars are usually offered and cover a broad range of topics. There are also specialized hobbies, such as racing or fishing, that are just waiting to be discovered.

Visitors in the market for a new boat are able to walk above and below deck on crafts ranging from small skiffs to home-sized motor yachts. Dealers are on hand to discuss options and prices, often sharing dock space with others exhibiting similar boats. This makes for ideal buying conditions, as the boater is able to quickly and directly compare his or her choices.

Boaters also attend shows to see and handle new equipment and socialize with others who share their passion. There are bargains to be had at manufacturer booths and inspiring information to collect for future considerations.

Accordingly, organizing a large boat show is a unique task. Whether on land or in the water, boats are large objects that cannot easily be pushed or moved around. It takes a great deal of planning and smooth execution to ensure a show opens on time and is worthwhile to the public.

“It’s both exciting and nerve-wrecking at the same time,” said Lake Erie Marine Trades Association President Ken Alvey, “It’s a lot of pressure, but the payoff can be very gratifying.”

Alvey should know, as LEMTA plans four of the biggest boat shows on the Great Lakes. Its upcoming Cleveland Boat & Waterfront Lifestyle Expo will drop anchor at the I-X Center January 11-20.

“No matter what you come for, be it the products, the boats, the people or the events, you will not be disappointed,” said Alvey.

There will be more than 1,200 power and sail boats at the Cleveland expo, along with hundreds of accessory booths and exhibits. It is open until 9 or 10 p.m. most nights. For more information, visit clevelandboatshow.com.

Posted on Tuesday, January 08, 2008 by Team-VMBA

 The Coming Oil Crash? (Portfolio.com)

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An editor from the widely respected business magazine "Portfolio" (Portfolio.com) has predicted a glut of Oil due to high prices that have driven consumers to conserve driving up inventories and eventually causing a collaspe of the price of crude.

Excerpt from the article :

"The experts who are predicting the worst based on geology and geopolitics are missing the crucial role that economic incentives play in determining the price of crude. The tripling of oil prices since the summer of 2003 has unleashed forces that within the next two or three years will bring oil prices tumbling back down to below $50 barrel. Looking even further ahead prices could easily fall to $30 barrel or even lower. So before you trade in your Cadillac Escalade for a Toyota Prius think twice $1.50 a gallon gasoline might not be gone forever."

Entire Article Here at Portfolio.com

Posted on Wednesday, January 02, 2008 by Team-VMBA