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ProCare Vision Center makes big move Practice doubles space with new building, houses additional therapies three doctors, 10 staff members and more than 16,000 patients much more comfortably than the TROY — ProCare Viprevious spot’s 3,500 sion Center has made a square feet. big move to double its The renovation of the space, allowing more room building gave ProCare six for patients, staff and large exam rooms. One equipment. room is designed to be Its new location at 1861A Towne Park Drive, handicap accessible with an exam chair that moves was just an empty shell back on a track in order to more than a year ago make room for a wheelwhen owner and opchair to fit in front of the tometrist Dr. Carolyn Davis and her staff started exam equipment. A large area displaying the design and building 1,000 eyeglass frames is process. They recently moved into the new space comfortably spread out for patients to choose from from their previous locaseveral brands, including tion on Weston Road and popular styles from Gucci, are open for business, though still putting on the Ray-Ban, Nike, Vera finishing touches. The new Bradley and Candies. space also houses Troy Vi- Many more name brands are available, and with sion Therapy and Troy several frames coming in Speech Therapy. Warm, welcoming space different sizes and colors, thousands of different With light and dark combinations are availpurple paint and contemporary decor, the new Pro- able. “We try to provide the Care Vision Center has a very warm and welcoming highest quality frames, lenses and brand name atmosphere. The 7,000contacts so our patients square-foot space accomhave great success with modates the practice’s BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor
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ProCare Vision Center recently moved to a newly renovated building at 1861A Towne Park Drive in Troy. STAFF PHOTO/LINDY WAGNER Pictured (l-r) are Dr. Faith Salyer, owner Dr. Carolyn ProCare Office Manager Lynn Brown sees a patient at Davis and Dr. Lauren Grillot. the practice’s new offices. the products they get from us,” Davis said. Well trained staff Joining Davis at ProCare Vision are Dr. Faith Salyer, of Vandalia, and Dr. Lauren Grillot, of Fort Loramie. All three are graduates of the Ohio State University’s optometry school. Davis, of Tipp City, opened the practice in 1994. Salyer joined in 2005, and Grillot joined in 2010. Davis said they all call themselves “full-time moms and part-time doctors.” All of the other staff members have received extensive training as well. As ProCare has grown from zero patients to thousands, this is not the first move it has made. Its first location had 1,800 square feet, which doubled when it moved to Weston Drive and then doubled again with this move to Towne Park. “We were completely out of space — for patients, staff, everything,”
Davis said. “Now we have more exam rooms for better patient flow. That was the goal. And we wanted to own our space instead of rent. We plan on staying around forever. We really appreciate the community’s support in helping us grow.” New patients always are welcome. ProCare offers eye exams for patients of all ages, as young as 6 months. The doctors cover all kinds of specialty areas ranging from dry eye, removing foreign bodies, glaucoma, diabetes, macular degeneration, specialty contacts and more. Specialty equipment ProCare is a very well equipped optometry office, Davis said. Its specialty equipment includes an OCT, which does laser scans of the retina to look at problems associated with glaucoma, diabetes and macular degeneration, among others. It’s also the
only practice in the county with VisiOffice Equipment, which is a high-tech way of getting precise measurements for lenses, especially bifocals. The next closest one is in Cincinnati, Davis said. Davis recommends parents schedule their child’s first eye exam between 6 and 12 months, and once a year from age 2 to 18 and 40 and older. Between age 18 and 40, the frequency of exams depends on overall health and several other issues. “We detect so many medical diseases that show up through the eyes — MS, diabetes, cardiovascular issues. It’s not just glasses and contacts. It’s total eye care. That’s why you should come for regular exams.” Giving back ProCare also gives back to the community in several ways. Throughout the years, the staff has raised thousands of dollars for
Relay for Life, worked with different organizations at Christmas to get gifts for needy children and collected goods for First Place Food Pantry in Troy. They’ve also done other things as they come up, such as donating to Hurricane Katrina victims and community members with medical needs. “We try to set ourselves a part from other eye care places,” Davis said. “We know they have other choices, but we want them to come here not because we’re the lowest price, but because we’re the best.” Troy Vision Therapy Troy Vision Therapy, located in an adjacent suite at 1861Z Towne Park Drive, has been open for three years, with Grillot serving as its developmental optometrist. Vision therapist Pam Paulus is thrilled to be in the new location where • See ProCare on page 3
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ProCare Home Care in Preble County and Sterling House in Piqua and Troy. She decided to open Troy Speech Therapy because she had people asking her to work with their children on the side because they couldn’t find anyone else. She researched the need for it and was approached by Davis about joining ProCare in its new location. Open house To show off its new building, ProCare Vision Center is celebrating with an open house May 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. Doctors
and staff from all three businesses — ProCare, Troy Vision Therapy and Troy Speech Therapy — will be available to meet with the public and answer any questions. The open house will include refreshments, hors d’oeuvres provided by Alcon, door prizes and raffle prizes. More information on all three businesses may be found online or by calling. Reach ProCare Vision Center at (937) 339-7956 or visit www.procarevisioncenter.com, Troy Vision Therapy at (937)
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ing with all the kids and the adults, too. I love it,� Paulus said. Patients do not need a they have much more referral to been seen at space, including a sepaTroy Vision Therapy. The rate entrance and waiting first step is a developarea and a large therapy mental vision assessroom. The practice treats ment, which includes lots both children and adults, of testing about but kids make up a mahow the eyes jority of its patients. are functionPaulus said vision ing. therapy focuses on how Troy Speech the eyes are functioning Therapy together. For children, The building therapy is more focused also houses on how vision is affecting reading and learning, and Troy Speech for adults, it’s more about Therapy, a new how vision is affecting business run by speech language pathologist Courtney Lombardo. The space encompasses two clinic rooms, and can treat patients of any age from pediatrics to geriatrics. At Troy Speech Therapy, Lombardo offers traditional speech therapy, swallowing therapy, voice therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, stroke rehabilitation and reading and writing development. Patients can be referred by doctors, but a referral is not necessary to make an appointment at the clinic. Lombardo has 13 years of experience in speech therapy. She has multiple extra certifications, including one for integrated listening systems, which helps kids and adults with sensory processing disorders such as autism and ADHD; certification for Lee Silverman voice treatment STAFF PHOTOS/LINDY WAGNER for Parkinson’s Disease; Vision therapist Pam Paulus sets up an exercise in and certification for electhe new large therapy room at Troy Vision Therapy. trical stimulation for Speech language pathologist Courtney Lombardo ( swallowing therapy. above at right) sees children and adults at Troy Lombardo works part Speech Therapy. time for Personal Touch their everyday functions. Therapy consists of a lot of different exercises, including those that concentrate on hand-eye coordination, reading skills, eye tracking, handwriting skills and much more. The large new therapy room allows Paulus to treat kids with more varying exercises. “It’s a great thing. I like work-
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New items on display at Allison’s items will expand that collection. Some of the other pieces they purchased at this year’s show include new lines of Sterling Silver jewelry, the finest new lines of loose and colored diamonds and new custom styles of 14-karat engagement rings and diamonds. They also have quartz crystals for home decor and many other unique items from the gem world. Allison’s has all these new items on display now
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PIQUA — On May 17, Mainstreet Piqua will host its 19th annual Taste of the Arts in downtown Piqua, and artisans and crafters currently are being sought. This event includes restaurants and caterers selling taster-size portions of their popular menu items, live music, demonstrating artists and children’s activities and entertainment. For the third year, the event will host a Farmers and Artisans Alley featuring vendors from the Piqua Community Farmers Market, along with local artisans and crafters. Items that may be sold include plants, vegetables, fruit, soap, candles, pottery, artwork, sculptures and jewelry. Because Taste of the Arts is primarily a food event, items that cannot be sold include individual cookies, small servings of anything or any items not handmade or produced by the vendor. The Farmers and Artisans Alley will be located in the 500 block of North Main Street and will be in direct view of all the festival attendees. Artists and crafters interested in participating may contact Mainstreet Piqua at (937) 773-9355 or email info@mainstreetpiqua.com to receive an application.
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The Silver Spoon opens for the season New owner has vision of kids’ hang-out, helping nonprofit organizations BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor TROY — The Silver Spoon Frozen Treat Factory is back after its winter hiatus. The frozen yogurt dispensers are filled with familiar flavors, new ones are on the way and the new owner is excited to meet customers while learning the ropes of the business and coming up with ideas to give back to the community. Courtney Ray and her husband Craig recently purchased the Silver Spoon from founders Chad and Carrie Mason, who are returning to their careers in the education field. The Rays officially took over the business April 1. They own CR Butts Discount Tobacco, which has four locations including Sidney and Troy. Open for the season The Silver Spoon closed in November for the winter season, and just recently opened back up for the warmer weather ahead. It offers 10 rotating flavors of fat-free, gluten-free frozen yogurt, which customers dish up themselves and smother with a variety of toppings from crushed candy bars to cereal. At the time of this iN75 interview last week, the dispensers had Dragon’s Blood sorbet, vanilla, creme de menthe, original European tart, peanut butter, chocolate, cappuccino, cake batter, tropical banana and mountain ripe strawberry. Check out it’s Facebook page to see what flavors currently are available. Courtney will run the Silver Spoon, while her husband continues maintaining the tobacco shops. They have two daughters,
Caity, 16, and Cadence, 9. They knew the Masons because Cadence is in the same grade as the Masons’ son Drew at Miami East. New owner’s vision When the Masons opened the Silver Spoon in August 2011, their dream was to offer a fun experience for children and families that was also a healthy one. Courtney’s vision of the shop isn’t much different. “This is about having a safe place for kids to ride their bikes to and hang out. That’s always been a dream of mine,” she said. “I want people to know I’ll treat their children just like I treat my kids.” Courtney also coaches youth cheerleading and youth softball at Miami East. She loves working with kids so much, she had trouble staying behind the register during her first day on the job at the yogurt shop. “I was out socializing and meeting everyone,” she said. “Chad said, ‘I couldn’t think of a better person for this job. You just love kids.’” Helping out the kids ... It’s that love of children that has sparked some of her ideas for the future of the Silver Spoon. She wants to get her product into concession stands at schools to benefit whatever school organization wants to work with her whether it’s sports, music, drama or anything else. “Yes, it’s advertising, but more than anything it’s getting it to the kids. It really bothers me that these kids’ activities are getting cut or have pay-to-play,” she said, getting emotional from thinking about it. “I just want to do what I can
of flavors they want to see, idea out of their heads and and we’ll definitely try it if put a business plan to it.” we can,” she said. Proud founders She hopes then the cusChad said the pride in tomer who had the idea making something from will come into the shop to nothing is what he’ll miss have a picture taken with from the yogurt business. the flavor, and it can be “The biggest satisfaction posted online. is knowing this was an “I want to do a lot of fun empty box and now it’s a — Courtney Ray things on Facebook,” she popular yogurt shop. said. There’s a lot of pride in As Courtney takes the that. We did it and we’ve to help the kids help them- She hopes to bring in some reins from Chad and his been successful for two new flavors — caramel selves and give the kids a family, she wants to remind years,” he said. “It’s Courtsalted pretzel, for example everyone how the Silver product that’s yummy.” ney’s show from now on. — and institute a flavor of Spoon came to be in the Courtney realizes she We’ll be here if she has can’t afford to give to every the month. She also wants first place. questions, but she is very “This is not something to hear back from cusorganization or school capable.” group that comes in asking tomers, either via a sugges- they found online and The Masons decided to opened a franchise,” she tion box in the shop or on for donations. • See Silver Spoon said. “I want everyone to “But I can afford to give the Facebook page. on page 6 “People can give an idea know that they took an them a good product at an affordable cost that they can turn a profit from,” she said. ... and the community And she’s not limiting it to only school groups. She hopes to find some nonprofit organizations to work with to help them raise Sterling funds while also getting her Silver Jewelry product out there. One of her ideas is to provide Fossil Gift strawberry sorbet for a group who wants to sell it Ideas at the Strawberry Festival. She would even take reNew sponsibility for transporting Custom Styles the frozen treat to the festival grounds. She also hopes 14 K to get into the merchant building at the Miami Engagement County Fair this year. rings and “I’m trying really hard diamonds to get out of (the shop) and get mobile,” she said. “I’m willing to do anything, and and much I really believe in the prodmore! uct. It can work wonders for this community. I’ll do 104 E. Mason RoadSidney, OH whatever needs to be done to get word out that we’re Hours: Mon-Wed. 9-6; Thurs 9-1; here to help.” Fri 9-8; Sat. 9-3; Closed Sun Ideas for the shop But that doesn’t mean she’s ignoring the shop. 2382459
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Silver Spoon Upcoming workshop to teach backyard composting, gardening • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 sell the business to go back into education. Chad worked in education for 20 Composting is nature’s post to use on your garden deterrents for pests. PIQUA — The Miami years and was most reDan Post will talk or flower beds. way of recycling. People County Sanitary Engicently a local junior high about soils. His presentaElaine Richards will can reduce their trash by neering Department and principal before leaving to talk about companion gar- tion will focus on the difthe Miami County Master making compost out of ferent types of soils found open the shop. He has dening. Instead of using Gardeners are working to- items that might be toxic pesticides and herbi- in Miami County and why taken a position as princithrown away. During the gether to offer a joint compost helps the soil. At- pal at an elementary cides in your garden, atworkshop, presentations workshop on backyard tendees also will be able to school near Columbus. His tendees will learn how to will be given by Master composting and gardenwife is an elementary use herbs and other plants have their soil tested. Gardeners. ing. school counselor. Door prizes will be Deb Green will present to get rid of insects that The workshop will be “The biggest mistake I awarded, and compost bins could harm your plants. Composting 101. She will held Saturday at the Learn about the three sis- will be for sale during the made was thinking I could discuss what it takes to Upper Valley Applied do both,” he said. “It’s not workshop. ters way of planting. start a compost pile, to Technology Center, 8901 possible to run the busiThere is still time to Harriette Walters will Looney Road. Registration maintain it and then how talk about sustainable gar- sign up. For more informa- ness and be in school and to harvest your compost. and refreshments will be have any time left for my tion and to register, conShe will cover the steps for dening. Participants will from 9:30 to 10 a.m. and family. You have to know cact Cindy Bach at the learn about organic gartroubleshooting if there the workshop will be 10 where you fit, and when Miami County Sanitary dening and rain gardens. are problems with your a.m. to noon. The cost of I’m back in education, I’m This presentation also will Engineering Department compost, as well as what the workshop is free. A where I belong.” at (937) 440-3488, ext. tools you need and making discuss the fact that you minimum of 10 people is Perfect personality 8705, or cbach@miamisure you have the right in- can garden without the needed, with a maximum After meeting many countysed.com. gredients for getting com- use of toxic chemicals as of 50.
perspective buyers of the Silver Spoon, the Masons settled on Courtney because of her personality. “Of all the people we talked to, Courtney and her husband were the two that we thought were perfect for this business,” Chad said. “She’s outgoing, bubbly, great at interacting with customers, creative and she has lots of ideas. She has the perfect personality, and they have business experience. She’s going to be great.” Stop by the Silver Spoon Frozen Treat Factory, 1446 W. Main St., to meet Courtney and “indulge yourself … intelligently,” as the shop’s slogan says. Also, be sure to visit the shop on Facebook.
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Gateway Arts announces Princess Ball vide music, and refreshments will be provided. This year, in addition to the photos for $5, the young princesses will be able to take part in several princess-themed activities. A raffle will feature special items, including the grand prize of an American Girl doll donated by Lisa Alveto Orthodontics. Proceeds from the Princess Ball help Gateway Arts Council carry out its mission in Shelby County to make art available “everywhere, at every time and for everyone.” Gateway fulfills this mission by providing arts and cultural programming to schools; presenting performances and concerts for children, families and
adults throughout the year; providing a yearround art gallery; making grants to other area arts organizations; presenting free concerts; providing musical instruments to school music students; mounting a major fine art exhibit featuring area artists each year; and providing free art activities for children at area festivals and events. For more information on this or any Gateway Arts Council event, call (937) 498-2787 or visit www.gatewayartscouncil.org. In other news, Gateway Arts Council recently announced it has met and exceeded its annual Individual Giving Campaign Goal.
“We are extremely proud and happy to be able to announce that on Gateway’s 25th Anniversary Year, we met and exceeded our campaign goal of $25,000, $1,000 for each of Gateway Arts Council’s 25 years,” said Gateway Arts Council Executive Director Ellen Keyes. “Gateway is blessed to be in a supportive community that responded in such a positive way to our goal. We hope this support will continue to grow as Gateway continues to bring the arts to everyone.” PROVIDED PHOTO According to Board of Young girls enjoy dancing at a previous Princess Ball Trustees President
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DCCA to present ‘Sleeping Beauty’ in Versailles Sunday warm the hearts of young and old alike. It’s a great show that brings a contemporary flavor to an old favorite that’s been re-told to generations of children.” DCCA’s Family Theatre Series was created to introduce children to the wonder of theater and offer families opportunity for a shared growing experience through the arts. DCCA’s Family Theatre Series is sponsored by Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation, Second National Bank, Greenville Federal, Jean Louise Thieme Fund of the Hope Foundation, Edison Community College, The Andersons, Dr. Doug Gordon, Greenville Rotary Club, Jordan Insurance Agencies, Wayne Healthcare, Family Health and Greenville Kiwanis Club. DCCA also receives funding from the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Me-
morial, Ketrow Foundation and Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust. Additionally, the Ohio Arts Council helps fund these programs with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. This program is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. Tickets for “Sleeping Beauty” are $5, and can be purchased at Readmore’s Hallmark in downtown Greenville and Worch Memorial Public Library in Versailles, as well as at DCCA’s office on the third floor of Greenville Public Library. Tickets also are available online at www.centerforarts.net. Additionally, tickets will be sold at the door the day of the show. For more information, contact DCCA at (937) 547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net.
Gateway • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 10 Christopher Gibbs, Norm and Jean Smith headed the council’s fundraising committee. They were joined by a wonderful group of volunteers who helped with the campaign calls. “We are so grateful to the Smiths and the volunteers for taking their time to ensure that we not only met but exceeded our goal,” Gibbs said. Gateway Arts Council is celebrating its 25th Anniversary Season as Shelby County’s premier nonprofit arts organiza-
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VERSAILLES — Darke County Center for the Arts will present American Family Theater’s musical adaptation of the classic fairy tale “Sleeping Beauty” at Versailles Performing Arts Center Sunday. This change from the originally announced venue was made necessary due to the temporary closure of the auditorium at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall. The show starts at 2 p.m. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, American Family Theatre is known for its colorful and creative productions, which delight children while also charming and amusing adults. “Every little girl will want to see ‘Sleeping Beauty,’ but AFT adds funny and surprising elements, which will keep boys engaged and entertained as well,” Rawlins said. “This show will
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GET UP & GO Rhythm 'Simply Sinatra' SIDNEY — Gateway Arts Council presents “Simply Sinatra” at Sidney High School Sunday evening. Vocalist Steve Lippia will perform with a live 10-piece band, singing the classic songs of Frank Sinatra. Tunes will include “Lady is a Tramp,” “Summer Wind,” “I’ve Got the World on a String” and Lippia’s favorite “All the Way.” 1215 Campbell Road ◆ Sunday 7 p.m. ◆ Tickets $19 per person or $18 per person for AAA members ◆ www.gatewayartscouncil.org ◆ (937) 498-2787 Barbara Bailey Hutchinson TROY — Barbara Bailey Hutchison, a Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter who is “a woman with plenty to say, and you can understand every word,” will perform at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center Saturday evening. Her lyric-driven, melodic, often humorous, alternative folk music has won her acclaim as Best Solo Performer, Best Acoustic Performer and Best Female Performer. Her songwriting has been described as “contemporary enough to have broad based appeal, but uncontemporary enough to be interesting.” A highly accomplished entertainer, she takes her audiences on a musical journey that helps them view themselves, their family and their friends in a kinder, albeit more humorous, light. With tour dates across the country and around the world, including three performances at the White House, Hayner is proud to welcome this delightful entertainer back to its stage. 301 W. Main
St. ◆ Saturday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Dance FORT LORAMIE — After 60 years of dances, Walkup Country Club will hold its final dance Saturday evening. The public is invited, and dress is casual. Music will be provided by Fred Bruns. 3 miles west of Fort Loramie on Ohio 705 ◆ Saturday beginning at 8 p.m. Cruizer’s RUSSIA — Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia will feature karaoke Saturday night. 115 North St. ◆ Saturday 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. ◆ www.cruizersbarandgrill.com ◆ (937) 526-4800 Jazz and Beyond DAYTON — The Vectren Jazz and Beyond series at the Dayton Art Institute continues Thursday evening with a performans by the Jazz Central Jammers. The series is held on the second Thursday of each month and delivers the great mix of jazz artists you’ve come to expect, plus some exciting new performers. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Thursday 5:30 to 8 p.m. ◆ Free for members, $8 for nonmembers ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 DPO does Beethoven DAYTON — The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra comes to a dramatic moment in the 2012-2013 season with a Beethoven weekend festival designed around the relationship of maestro Neal Gittleman and his long-time collaborator, Norman Krieger. Friday’s performance at the Schuster finds Gittleman sharing the stage with Krieger for a landmark evening of Beethoven masterpieces, both the Fourth
and the Fifth Piano Concertos. The concert opens with the Orfeo ed Euridice Overture by Christoph Willibald Gluck. The Thursday and Saturday performances at the Schuster share the same approach — overture, chamber work and concerto. Poetic emotion and mystery are in the offing for Thursday when the heroic Egmont Overture and the Kreutzer Sonata set the stage for the Fourth Piano Concerto, one of the master’s most suggestive and multi-faceted creations. On Sunday, DPO will present “Beethoven Lives Upstairs” at the Schuster Center. This world-famous production features a lively exchange of letters between young Christoph and his uncle. Their subject is the “madman” who has moved into the upstairs apartment of Christoph’s Vienna home. Through a touching correspondence dramatically underscored with the composer’s most beautiful excerpts, Christoph comes to understand the genius of Beethoven, the beauty of his music and the torment of his deafness. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Thursday, Friday, Saturday 8 p.m.; Sunday 3 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $12 per show ◆ www.daytonperformingarts.org ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘Alpine Majesty’ CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents “Alpine Majesty” this weekend at Music Hall. Soar to magnificent heights with majestic music by Strauss and Mozart. Roberto Abbado leads a richly hued program including Mozart’s overtly passionate Piano Concerto No. 24, performed by Lars Vogt, hailed as “the most perceptive of
Mozarteans.” With its massive orchestral forces and cinematic quality, Strauss’ “Alpine Symphony” conjures an exhilarating climb through the Bavarian Alps in music the composer describes as “worship of eternal, magnificent nature.” 1241 Elm St. ◆ Friday 11 a.m., Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets $10 ◆ www.cincinnatisymphony.org ◆ (513) 381-3300 Motown fest LIMA — A Motown festival will take place at Memorial Hall in Lima Saturday evening. Elizabeth Street ◆ Saturday 7:30 p.m. to midnight ◆ www.limaciviccenter.com ◆ (419) 224-1552 Lima Symphony LIMA — The Lima Symphony Orchestra will present “Carmina Burana” Saturday evening at the Veteran Memorial Civic Center. Brilliant young piano soloist, Evan Mitchell, will perform Liszt’s powerful Totentanz. The Lima Symphony Chorus and the Bowling Green State University Choral Society will join the orchestra as it casts a spell on you with the medieval poems and magical musical language of Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” Beginning and ending with the famous “O Fortuna,” this work celebrates the fickleness of fortune and wealth, the ephemeral nature of life, the joy of the return of spring and the pleasures and perils of drinking, gluttony, gambling and lust. 7 Town Square ◆ Saturday 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. ◆ www.limaciviccenter.com ◆ (419) 224-1552
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present its 2013 spring musical “Guys and Dolls” Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the school in Sidney. This is Lehman’s 35th annual all-school musical. 2400 St. Marys Ave. ◆ Thursday 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets $10 for reserved seats, $8 for general admission (upper bleachers) ◆ For reserved seats, call (937) 498-1161, ext.132, or email E.Snyder@Lehmancatholic.com ‘PSY’ DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association presents “PSY” Friday and Saturday at Victoria Theatre. From the brilliant company that brought you “Traces,” Seven Fingers returns with “PSY,” an unbelievable merging of acrobatics of the body and acrobatics of the mind and soul. “PSY” delves into the rich and surreal underworld of the human psyche, traveling through a shifting landscape of distorted visions, fading dreams and fractured memories. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Friday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $39 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘Mary Poppins’ DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association will present “Mary Poppins” Tuesday through April 21 at the Schuster Center. The show is bringing its own brand of Broadway magic to theaters across the country, which has Variety raving, “This is the rare touring production that over-delivers on every level!” Featuring the irresistible story and unforgettable songs from one of the most popular Disney films of all time, plus brand-new breathtaking dance numbers and spectacular stagecraft, “Mary Poppins” is
everything you could ever want in a hit Broadway show. Get swept up in the fun of this high-flying musical the New York Post gives four out of four stars and calls “a perfect piece of musical theater.” 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Tuesday through April 21 at various showtimes ◆ Tickets from $47 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘And A Child Shall Lead’ DAYTON — The Zoot Theatre Company presents “And A Child Shall Lead” through Sunday at the Dayton Art Institute. This is the true story of children coming of age in Terezin, the “Jewish city” established by the Nazis as a way station before the death camps. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. ◆ Tickets $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, $12 for children 12 and younger ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 ‘Race’ DAYTON — The Human Race Theatre Company presents “Race,” a play by David Mamet and directed by Richard E. Hess, Thursday through April 21 at the Loft Theatre. No stranger to divisive topics or candid conversation, Pulitzer Prize-winning Mamet takes on the explosive subject of race relations. When two cynical lawyers — one black and one white — prepare to defend a powerful white businessman accused of raping a young black woman, they must confront their own perceptions and prejudices. Legal and ethical lines are crossed as shocking revelations come to light. But when their client’s case takes a series of un-
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expected turns, they realize that not everyone is who they seem in this world of shame and guilt. 126 N. Main St. ◆ Several showtimes through April 21 ◆ Tickets $36 on weeknights, $40 on weekends ◆ www.humanracetheatre.org ◆ (937) 228-3630
Eye candy Student aviation exhibit DAYTON — Nearly 200 pieces of art created by local students from schools across the Miami Valley will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S Air Force during the 30th annual Student Aviation Art Competition and Exhibition, on display now through May 11. Student artists from both private and public schools in Clark, Greene, Miami, Montgomery and Warren counties created artwork based on the theme “XPlanes.” 1100 Spaatz St. ◆ Now through May 11 ◆ Free ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af.mil ◆ (937) 2553286 Young Masters Exhibit TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center is hosting the Young Masters Art Exhibit now through April 28. This exhibit showcases selected works completed by Troy students from kindergarten through 12th grade. All art work being displayed was completed during this school year and includes examples of drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, ceramics and mixed medium. Participating schools are all the Troy city elementary schools, Troy Junior High, Troy High School, Troy Christian Elementary, Troy Christian High School
and St. Patrick Elementary School. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through April 28 ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457
Family fun Hayner film series TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center’s film series Lets Go to the Movies at Hayner is showing a comedy starring Jimmy Stewart this Friday. Due to licensing restrictions, Hayner is not permitted to publish the titles of the films, but the 1950 comedy stars Stewart in one of his most endearing roles as Elwood P. Dowd, a middle-aged amiable, eccentric individual whose best friend is a large invisible rabbit named Harvey. The evening will start out with an introduction of the film. After viewing the film, a short discussion may follow. There will be cafe-style seating with popcorn and soda pop. The film series is intended for adult viewership and may not be appropriate for children younger than 13. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Friday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Eagles Wings auction PIQUA — Eagles’ Wings Stable Inc. will have its annual spring auction Saturday at the Piqua Country Club. The auction will include an assortment of handmade quilts, signed and framed sports memorabilia, Hyatt Hotel/Resort four-night getaway with airfare for two, New Orleans Jazz and Dining Experience three-night stay and airfare for two, Bengals tickets and much more. The evening will be hosted by K99.1 FM radio personality Nancy Wilson, and in-
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 clude dinner, silent auction and live auction. A limited number of tickets are available. 9812 County Highway 197-A ◆ Saturday, doors open at 5:30 p.m., dinner served at 6:30, live auction to start at 7:45 ◆ Tickets $35 for adults, $55 per couple, $15 per child ◆ (937) 778-0021 or (937) 418-3516 Antique meet PIQUA — Apple Tree Gallery will host the firstever Ohio Antique Christmas meet Saturday at the store in partnership with the Golden Glow of Christmas Past, an organization whose members collect antique Christmas and Halloween decorations and collectibles. This is the first-ever meet of the GLOhio group. There will be 22 vendors selling Christmas and Halloween items from the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s, as well as early 1900s Santas, postcards and older Radko ornaments. During the day, several lectures will be given by members of the Golden Glow of Christmas Past organization. 405 N. Main St. ◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ $5 per person at the door ◆ (937) 773-1801 Piqua music overview PIQUA — As part of the ongoing Portals to Piqua’s Past lecture series, the Piqua Public Library invites the public to attend an overview of Piqua’s musical history this evening. Focused on local events, this “Sing a New Song” Portal will take you through some of Piqua’s musical milestones, including the Piqua Brass Band of the 1840s, the well-known Knights of Pythias Regimental Band, the Piqua Amateur Minstrel Company, May’s Opera House,
the Piqua Civic Band and much more. Presented by James Oda, local historian and Piqua Library Director, the Portals to Piqua’s Past series combines local lore with historic fact to create a vision of early Piqua. 116 W. High St. ◆ Today 7 p.m. ◆ (937) 773-6753 eReader workshop PIQUA — Learn how to download eBooks and other material through the Piqua Public Library’s electronic loan system at a workshop April 17 at the library. Expert assistance will be available to teach you how to take advantage of library offerings. Find your favorite titles, and download them free for up to two weeks. Bring your device with you for hands-on downloading instructions. “The newest generation of eReaders has certainly earned a place in booklovers’ hearts. They are lightweight, portable, can store several titles at once and many provide additional options such as games and web surfing. This multi-function approach works well for people that read on the go,” said James Oda, Piqua library director. Through a partnership with the Ohio eBook Project, patrons are able to download materials on a wide range of topics through the library’s website. Access to eBooks, audiobooks, digital music and digital video are possible. Patrons browse the website, check out materials with a valid library card and PIN and then download the content to their devices. Titles will automatically expire at the end of the lending period, so there are never any late fees. The library is asking attendees to call
or stop by to register in advance. 116 W. High St. ◆ April 17, 7 p.m. ◆ (937) 773-6753 MCHGS meeting PIQUA — Looking for a Miami County town that has vanished? The Miami County Historical and Genealogical Society invites you to its April general meeting Tuesday at the Piqua Public Library to find out why you can’t find it on the map. Doug Christian, retired Miami County engineer, will discuss “Forgotten Communities of Miami County.” 116 W. High St. ◆ Tuesday 6:30 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ stefalx@msn.com ◆ (937) 307-7142 Ceramics show DAYTON — The Midwest Ceramic Show returns to Hara Arena for its 55th annual trade show Friday and Saturday. The ceramics and doll show hosts pre-registered classes, daily demonstrations and open competitions. Hundreds of displays will feature everything a hobbyist would need to start or continue a ceramics tradition. 1001 Shiloh Springs Road ◆ Friday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ $5 per day ◆ www.haracomplex.com ◆ (937) 278-4776 Aullwood plant sale DAYTON — Meet the spring natives — native plants to be exact — at Aullwood Farm during the annual Native Plant Sale Saturday. Gardeners may choose from a wide selection of native perennial plants priced at $3.50. Trees and shrubs range from $8 to $35. A variety of wildflowers that have been rescued from areas scheduled for development will be available for purchase on Sat-
urday. Pre-orders are welcome. 9101 Frederick Pike ◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ (937) 890-7360 Taste of Greene County DAYTON — Wright State University’s Nutter Center will host Taste of Greene County Sunday afternoon. Come sample favorite menu items from more than 20 restaurants under one roof. Vote for the best foods in various categories. There will also be a play area for children. 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway ◆ Sunday 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ $18 at the door, $6 for children 6-12, free for ages 5 and younger ◆ www.nuttercenter.com ◆ (937) 7753498 Ladies Day Out DAYTON — Wright State University’s Nutter Center hosts Ladies Day Out in the Berry Room Sunday afternoon. Treat yourself to the ultimate ladies day out. Gather your favorite group of girlfriends for a day of pampering, shopping, mimosas, mini chair massages, photo booths, cupcakes, jewelry and more. The public is welcome and encouraged to register in advance. 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway ◆ Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.nuttercenter.com ◆ (937) 775-3498
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Opening Friday ‘42’
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Hero is a word we hear often in sports, but heroism is not always about achievements on the field of play. “42” tells the story of two men — the great Jackie Robinson and legendary Brooklyn Dodgers GM Branch Rickey — whose brave stand against prejudice forever changed the world by changing the game of baseball. In 1946, Branch Rickey put himself at the forefront of history when he signed Jackie Robinson to the team, breaking Major League Baseball’s infamous color line. But the deal also put both Robinson and Rickey in the firing line of the public, the press and even other players. Facing unabashed racism from every side, Robinson was forced to demonstrate tremendous courage and restraint by not reacting in kind, knowing that any incident could destroy his and Rickey’s hopes. Instead, No. 42 let his talent on the field do the talking, ultimately winning over fans and his teammates, silencing his critics and paving the way for others to follow. Starring: Harrison Ford, Chadwick Boseman, Christopher Meloni, Jon Bernthal Genre, rating: Drama, PG-13
Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford star in “42.”
‘To The Wonder’ “To the Wonder” tells the story of Marina and Neil, who meet in France and move to Oklahoma to start a life together, where problems soon arise. While Marina makes the acquaintance of a priest and fellow exile, who is struggling with his vocation, Neil renews a relationship with a childhood sweetheart, Jane. Bold and lyrical, the film is a moving, gorgeously shot exploration of love in its many forms. Starring: Olga Kurylenko, Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams, Javier Bardem, Christian Bale, Rachel Weisz Genre, rating: Drama/romance, R
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‘Jurassic Park: An IMAX 3D Experience’ Steven Spielberg’s phenomenally successful sci-fi adventure thriller is graced by state-of-the-art special effects from the team of Stan Winston, Phil Tippett and Michael Lantieri from George Lucas’s Industrial Light & Magic. The film follows dinosaur experts Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler as they are invited by eccentric millionaire John Hammond to preview his new amusement park on an island off Costa Rica. By cloning DNA harvested from pre-historic insects, Hammond has been able to create living dinosaurs for his new Jurassic Park, an immense animal preserve housing real brachiosaurs, dilophosaurs, triceratops, velociraptors and a Tyrannosaur Rex. Accompanied by cynical scientist Ian Malcolm, who is obsessed with chaos theory, and Hammond’s two grandchildren, they are sent on a tour through Hammond’s new resort in computer controlled touring cars. But as a tropical storm hits the island, knocking out the power supply, and an unscrupulous employee sabotages the system so that he can smuggle dinosaur embryos out of the park, the dinosaurs start to rage out of control. Grant then has to bring Hammond’s grandchildren back to safety as the group is pursued by the gigantic man-eating beasts. Starring: Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough Genre, rating: Adventure/sci-fi, PG-13
‘Evil Dead’ In the much anticipated remake of the 1981 cult-hit horror film, five 20-something friends become holed up in a remote cabin. When they discover a “Book of the Dead,” they unwittingly summon up dormant demons living in the nearby woods, which possess the youngsters in succession until only one is left intact to fight for survival. Starring: Jane Levy, Jessica Lucas, Shiloh Fernandez, Lou Taylor Pucci Genre, rating: Mystery/horror, R
‘Odd Thomas’
Stephen Sommers adapts Dean Koontz’s best-selling book “Odd Thomas” with this Fusion Films production concerning a clairvoyant 20-yearold who discovers a dark secret about a stranger in his hometown. Starring: Anton Yelchin, Willem Dafoe, Patton Oswalt, 50 Cent, Addison Timlin Genre, rating: Mystery/suspense, unrated
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hate vegetables.” With that being said, you now have to do magic tricks in the kitchen to make sure your kids eat a healthy, well balanced meal that looks fun and like something they want to eat. A well equipped kitchen is the key. If you have only healthy food choices for them and nothing else, they have no other choice but to eat healthy, right? For instance, I always had a large potato chip bag (empty of the bad chips) and filled full of veggie chips with a large clip to keep it closed. The kiddos would run in, grab the chip bag, not even realizing that they were eating dried veggies — success! To this day, they still don’t know that I made them eat something better for them. Keep lots of fruit and vegetables cut up in baggies in the refrigerator for them to run in and grab. Crystal Light with freshcut fruit in pitchers is a big hit as well. Frozen bananas and grapes are a delicious treat for hot spring and summer days. Right now is the best time to start gathering up some healthy summer recipes to keep your kids happy through the sweet summertime. They will thank you for it later! Happy cooking! Write to me at dwolfe@civitasmedia.com. Spaghetti Pie Nonstick cooking spray 3 ounces whole-wheat angel hair pasta 1/2 pound ground chicken 1/2 cup broccoli puree (this is a sneak in)
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School will be out very soon, and if you are like me, I struggled with what to feed the kids that would be healthy and fun. You don’t want them to just sit on the couch and eat chips, pop and bologna sandwiches all day. I know it’s hard as most kids are somewhat picky eaters. This is where your job really starts. You have to hide the good stuff! You have to be creative of how you do it though to not get busted! Forcing kids to eat things they don’t like only reinforces their distaste. You want your kids to associate food and mealtime with happiness, not “I don’t like this” or “ewww, I
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