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Get latest home trends at Living Right PIQUA — Right off of Interstate 75 in Piqua, exit 82, is a home furnishings store that offers the newest trends at the lowest prices. Living Right Home Furnishings, 310 Looney Road, is a new division of Sleep City, a mattress store that has been in business for more than 20 years. Owner Terry Manson said his loyal customer base, some on their third mattress from Sleep City, wanted to be able to buy other furniture from him, so he added recliners, which grew to couches, sectionals, dining room tables and entertainment centers. Now the store has something for every room of the house, including rugs, lamps and other decor. The size of the building is deceiving from the outside, but once you walk in the doors, the rooms and displays of cozy, comfy furniture just keep on going. “We don’t attack you when you walk in the door. We give you space and let you check things out,” Manson said. “We’re just trying to help you find what you need and make it as easy as possible.” Manson said the store has 50 recliners on display, 50 living room suits and a dozen dining room sets, as well as entertainment centers. The carry furniture from Southern Motion, Franklin, Ashley, England, Simmons and Albany. “Because it’s a new division, we’re looking at it with fresh eyes,” Manson said. “We’re really listening to customers and adjusting our inventory to meet customer needs.” One trend in living
room furniture that surprised Manson was how many people want motion reclining sectionals. Living Right has models with massage, heat and motion recliners build into a sectional couch. And what’s different about the pieces with those extra luxuries is the price. “What’s changed a lot is prices have dropped on those from years ago,” he said. Another thing he’s been impressed with since adding the Living Right division is the quality of the material and the number of choices customers get. He pointed out one sofa that looks just like leather but is actually a microfiber. Manson encourages people to check out his store not just because they’ll be supporting a local business, but also because they’re able to offer lower prices than big chain stores. Those big stores have high overhead and deep pockets to fill, he said, whereas because his store is smaller, he can keep overhead costs low, which keeps prices low. High volume sales at low prices is one of the keys to success, he said.
Also, as a smaller store, Living Right is able to offer same-day or next-day delivery. Its delivery area ranges from south of Lima to south of Dayton, to the Indiana line and out toward Urbana. “We have a great delivery team, and we get lots of compliments on them — that they were on time, friendly, respectful and courteous,” Manson said. The friendly delivery is part of the company’s “ser-
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Living Right Home Furnishings, a new division of Piqua’s Sleep City, has a large showroom that’s full of living room pieces (shown above) and dining room sets (at left). tomers. Sales manager Tracey Reichelderfer, sales associate Bill Young, warehouse delivery manager Dan Drees and inventory and finance manager Angie Manson have all been with the company for several years. That knowledge also carvice after sale” philosophy. ries over into the Sleep Manson said the store car- City side of the business. ries better products so They’ve had several custhere is rarely a warranty tomers come in with back issue, but when there is, problems and after finding they fix it. a mattress for them, they “We don’t just send you hear back from the cusa piece of paper and say tomer about how happy ‘good luck.’ We go out to they are. the house, look at the issue “One of the reasons and take care of it,” he we’ve done so well with said. mattresses is we offer a sleep guarantee. If you get The staff has years of a mattress home and it’s experience to offer cus-
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Troy museum to unveil World Trade Center piece Full weekend of events will honor Sept. 11, including concert with Daniel Rodriguez TROY — The New York City policeman who captivated the country by powerfully belting out “God Bless America” after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks will perform in Troy, along with the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight, Sunday evening. The “Celebration of Freedom” concert will begin at 7 p.m. at Hobart Arena. Admission is free. The concert is the culmination of a weekend of events to unveil a piece of the World Trade Center recently acquired by the Miami Valley Veteran’s Museum of Troy. Rodriguez will perform with the Air Force Band of Flight, directed by Major
R. Michael Mench. Selections will include “Star Spangled Banner,” “Symphonic Overture,” “American’s We,” “An American Hymn,” “Bring Him Home,” “America the Beautiful,” “Celebration,” “Into the Fire,” “You’ll Never Walk Alone,” “God Bless the USA,” “Armed Forces Salute,” “God Bless America” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever.” The city of Troy and the Troy Recreation Department have agreed to donate the use of Hobart Arena for this memorable event. Doors will open at 6 p.m., and seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. The “Celebration of Freedom” concert is
funded by a generous grant from the Troy Foundation and I-75 Newspapers. Rodriguez became known as the “singing policeman” after the Sept. 11 attacks. He grew up in a musical family, but put his dream aside to raise a family and make ends meet. A couple years later, he picked music back up, offering his services in churches. Meanwhile, he worked at the post office and then as a police officer in New York City. He became the “official singer” for the NYPD Ceremonial Unit, singing at official functions and later, at memorials in the aftermath of Sept. 11.
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Since then, he has studied with Placido Domingo and released three albums. He has performed at several noteworthy functions, including the 2002 Winter Olympics, the PBS Memorial Day concert in Washington, D.C., the Tournament of Roses Parade, the 2004 Republican National Convention and President George Bush’s inauguration concert. He also has appeared on television shows such as “The Late Show with David Letterman,” “Larry King Live,” “Live with Regis and Kelly” and “Oprah.” He officially retired from the NYPD in 2004. The public is invited to Sunday’s concert, as well as all the events leading up to it throughout the weekend as part of a Sept. 11 Remembrance Day Commemoration, will during Armed Forces Day weekend. The three-day event will honor the victims of Sept. 11, the first responders and the families who provided aid and who continue to be impacted from the health effects of the attack. The event also will raise awareness of the contributions made by men and women who have served in the armed forces since the attack, and all who continue to protect our country against the threat of terrorism. Local first responders in the Miami Valley will be honored for their vigilance in preserving public safety in our communities. The commemoration will begin Friday with a free special “Thank You to Heroes” program at Hobart Arena at 9:30 a.m. for
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Troy firefighter Eric Krites gets a closer look at a piece of the World Trade Center when the Miami Valley Veterans Museum announced the acquisition during a news conference in February. school-age students, with veterans and senior citizens welcome. The Troy High School Band, under the direction of Kathy McIntosh, director of bands, will perform during this ceremony. On Saturday, the World Trade Center artifact will be at Hobart Arena for free public viewing between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Hobart Institute of Welding Technology became involved in this project because the Miami Valley Veterans Museum was seeking assistance in fabricating a structure and preserving the artifact of the World Trade Center they had acquired. Hobart Institute’s knowledge of metalworking made Hobart Institute the obvious place to begin. Hobart Institute accepted the responsibility and enlisted the assistance of Michael Bashaw, artist and sculptor, to create a model of the twin towers complex to serve as a frame and home for the historic steel. When the stainless steel sculpture is
completed, it will be mounted on a base constructed by military veterans who are Hobart Institute instructors and secured in an exhibit case. Many of the iron workers who built the World Trade Center were welders, and some of them were trained at Hobart Institute. The artifact will permanently be displayed at the Miami Valley Veteran’s Museum, which has a mission to honor, preserve and perpetuate the memory and dignity of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, Coast Guard and wartime Merchant Marine. The museum is a 501c(3) organization founded in 2009, and is located on the second floor of the Masonic Lodge, 107 W. Main St. Hours are Tuesday through Thursday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. or by special appointment. For more information, contact the museum at (937) 451-1455 or visit www.theyshallnotbeforgotten.org.
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Doug’s Lawnmowers plans appreciation days is offering 0 percent for 36 months to qualified customers. During customer appreciation days, people who demo a zeroCOVINGTON — Doug’s turn mower will receive a free Lawnmowers, 4066 Farrington Road, is having its customer ap- hat. One highlight for this year’s event is Toro’s new line of compreciation days this Friday and Saturday to thank customers for mercial equipment. A huge selecsupporting its 26th year of busi- tion of Toro homeowner mowers also are available. ness. Doug’s Lawnmowers, a famThe event will be held Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Satur- ily-owned business, carries all types of outdoor power equipday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free ment. refreshments will be available It has riding and walking both days. On Saturday, a mowers, as well as trimmers, catered lunch will be offered to blowers, chainsaws, hedge trimcustomers. mers, generators and other Representatives from Toro, Dixon, Echo and Stihl will be at power equipment. “Something that sets us apart Doug’s to chat with customers from chain stores is we have a about their equipment and anwider selection,” said owner swer any questions people may Doug Burns. “We’re able to fit have. the customer better.” All equipment for sale at The showroom at Doug’s Doug’s will be on special during customer appreciation days. Toro has 20 riding lawnmowers and BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
are on display. Burns and his staff have more than 70 total years of experience in the industry and the knowledge to help answer questions and find the right equipment for each customer. Doug’s Lawnmowers specializes in the brands it sells, and only services those products, however, customers do not have to have purchased their equipment at Doug’s to have it serviced there. Although Doug’s has a Covington address, the shop is located right between Piqua and Troy, just 2 miles west of Interstate 75. Aside from the special hours for customer appreciation days, STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK The showroom at Doug’s Lawnmowers has 20 different riding Doug’s is open Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., lawnmowers, 14 walk-behind models and much more. Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. during the 14 walk-behinds on display, model. Eighteen different and each one is a different models of weed trimmers also summer season.
St. Patrick’s Festival promises rides, games, food and entertainment TROY — St. Patrick’s Church is hosting its festival this weekend on the church grounds, 409 E. Main St. The event features rides, free entertainment, games for all ages, food and drink. St. Patrick’s Festival hours are Friday 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday 2 to 11 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 6 p.m. Amusement rides will be open all weekend. Presale tickets are available for a limited time at the parish office. A Sunday afternoon ride special will be offered from 1 to 6 p.m., when people can ride as
many times as they wish for $10. Raffles will be part of the fun. A cash raffle will give a grand prize of $2,500, plus daily $100 drawings. Tickets may be purchased for a $1 donation or $5 for six tickets. Winners do not need to be present. A quilt raffle also will be held for a standard size, handmade quilt of the pattern “Applique Butterflies.” It was made my Chatterblock Quilters. Tickets are a $1 donation each. Children’s games will be offered, as well as enter-
tainment for teens, including karaoke and speed pitch contests and performances by area bands. Bingo will be played in the parish center Friday and Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m. A silent auction featuring specialty baskets for ladies, men and children also will take place in the parish center. A cake wheel will be spinning, awarding homemade baked goods and specialty cakes. Also, tickets will be sold for the treasure chest prize of a $1,000 gift certificate from Diamond Galleria of Troy.
Tickets are $10 each, and only 250 will be sold. The beer garden will be open to adults 21 and older. Casino games, such as instant bingo, black jack and chuck-a-luck, will be played. Food will be a big part of the St. Patrick’s Festival. Oink A Doodle Moo will be preparing pulled pork sandwiches, and fresh cookies from Subway will be available. Other foods include Polish and Italian sausage, pizza, corn dogs, hamburgers, hot dogs, french fries, sloppy joes, chicken sandwiches,
walking tacos, nachos, gelato, elephant ears, funnel cakes, pretzels and more. Dinner specials will be served from 5 to 8:30 p.m. or until sold out in the parish center cafeteria. Friday’s special is an authentic Mexican dinner from El Sombrero, and Saturday’s meal is a grilled chicken dinner courtesy of Troy Meat Shop. Free entertainment will include a line-up of choirs and bands performing all weekend. Lost On Iddings will perform Friday from 7
to 10 p.m. St. Pat’s Children’s Choir will sing Saturday at 4 p.m. The band Flashback will perform Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. On Sunday, a DJ will provide entertainment and karaoke from 1 to 4 p.m., followed by the St. Pat’s Contemporary Choir singing from 4 to 6 p.m. Plus, a variety of dance groups and other performances will be on stage at the Gathering Place by the parish center. For more information, visit www.stpattroy.org or call the parish office at (937) 335-2833, ext. 131.
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Experience the ’50s at St. Marys diner ST. MARYS — You don’t need a time machine to go back to the 1950s. A trip to St. Marys is all it takes. Lost in the 50s Diner not only offers popular breakfast and lunch items and thick milkshakes topped with whipped cream and a cherry, it delivers a trip down memory lane for those who grew up in the era and a chance to experience its charm for those who came after it was gone. Walking in the front door, guests can get an eyeful of ’50s memorabilia. Glass showcases are full of old Coca-Cola trays, bottles and toys. Some cases display costumes of Elvis Presley, which are owned by Elvis Aaron Presley Jr., who claims to be Elvis’ son and performs at the diner. A statue of Betty Boop in a waitress outfit greets diners at the door to the restaurant, with a sign kindly asking people to seat themselves. Inside the dining area guests sit at blue and silver vinyl and chrome tables and booths. Posters, records, Coke and Pepsi signs decorate the walls. A jukebox lights on one wall and plays music from the ’50s and early ’60s, which customers can program to their favorite tune. The building also houses a large banquet room available for rent and a museum of automobile and gas memorabilia from the ’50s. Owners Rick and Deb Francis just celebrated the restaurants fourth anniversary in April. They bought the building with an entirely different in-
tent, but ended up with a restaurant and several regulars who are glad about the way things worked out. The couple met when she was a carhop at a restaurant that, ironically, was just in front of where their diner is now. He was a customer and the two began dating. Rick has been into cars his whole life and started collecting them. The couple also own Ride Construction, which installs fiber optic cables underground. Because they traveled a lot for that business, they would end up at flea markets, auctions, yard sales and antique shops where Deb started picking up ’50s things to decorate the walls with. Friends who visited their home said they needed to start a museum. They rented the building at 1533 Celina Road to put a museum in the front and rent out the back as garage space. Then Rick suggested putting a snack machine in the museum, which evolved into a hot dog stand and eventually a full-blown restaurant. They put in a kitchen and are now open for breakfast and lunch from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day except Tuesday. The popular breakfast buffet is offered Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and
Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. It includes scrambled eggs, an egg bake with onions, peppers and cheese, cheesy hashbrowns, sausage links, french toast, biscuits and gravy, baked apples, fresh fruit, yogurt and doughnuts. A lunch buffet is open during the week and includes chili and the soup of the day, a small salad bar, a hot sandwich and a cold sandwich, potatoes, desserts and drinks. Other popular items are hamburgers, steakburgers,
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Lost in the 50s Diner in St. Marys takes hungry guests on a trip back in time with its chrome decor, juke box and vintage posters.The diner also has a museum (at left) dedicated to automobiles, gas and oil memorabilia from the era. fish sandwiches, BLTs, soups made from scratch and tenderloins, which are hand-breaded in the diner. The menu also features appetizers, desserts, a children’s menu and a senior menu. And don’t leave without getting a milkshake. They are made in metal cups with scoops of real ice cream, and served in tall glasses with whipped cream and a cherry on top. The diner has several regulars, including a group of teachers who meet every Wednesday and a quartet of gentlemen who come in every morning for breakfast and sit in the same booth. “It’s nice and roomy, so
hall is finished in Celina, Deb said. Rick and Deb were still able to open their museum in the building. Gasoline Alley is open for patrons to browse through. It features an old car or two, gas pumps from the ’50s and several showcases full of things pertaining to gas, oil and automobiles. Half of the museum is dedicated to slot car racing. The area has a large oval track and a drag strip. Complete car kits can be purchased at the diner. Races are held through the fall and winter months, but the track will be open during the diner’s fifth annual Classic Car Cruise-In. The car show will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. with registration from 10 to 11. The fee is $10. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 cars. Twentyfive plaques will be awarded. The event also includes a DJ, 50/50 drawing and door prizes. For more information, call Lost in the 50s Diner at (419) 394-8710 or (419) 7333232 or visit www.lostinthe50sdiner.com.
people can stand and visit will only perform at the with people or sit for a few diner a few more months hours and chat,” Deb said. until his new performance “That’s the neat part — people will see each other and hug.” The building also has a separate banquet room for rent for parties up to 100 people. They’ve hosted anniversaries, birthdays, showers and more in the space, which has its own side entrance, buffet line and stage. The diner can (Offer Expires June 30, 2012. Some Restrictions Apply.) cater the parties, or the renter is allowed to bring in their own food potluck 123 East Main St., style. Troy Elvis Jr. often performs in the banquet room. He is (937)440-0405 in Las Vegas for the rest of May, but will return to Experience the Feeling www.saloninspired.com Lost in the 50s in June. He
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Fiber Fest to feature demos, weave-in and more TROY — If weaving, crocheting or knitting is
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hobby, learn how things are made and meet the animals some of the fibers come from. The sixth annual Upper Valley Fiber Fest will be held this Saturday and Sunday at the Miami County Fairgrounds. Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission and parking are free. Fiber Fest is a large gathering of vendors who deal in fibers, hand-spun yarns, handwoven items, fiber tools, knitting items and more. More than 20 vendors were signed up at press time. The vendors change from year to year, according to chairman Kay Bertrand, but there will be people selling unique yarn, hand-dyed and hand-spun yarns, as well as supplies. Some booths also will have jewelry and soap. Vendors come from all over Ohio, and some other states including Illinois, Michigan, Indiana and North Carolina. Rick and Annette Paulus from Count Your Blessings Alpacas in Sidney will have some of their alpacas there for people to
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ditional two-ply yarn and a novelty yarn. Entries will be made in one of two categories — more than two years experience and less than two years experience. Ribbons will be awarded for first, second and third place in each category, as well as a best of show overall. The entry fee for the competition is $2 per entry. Entries may be brought to the fairgrounds on Saturday or Sunday until noon. The show will be judged Sunday afternoon, and the entries will be displayed for people to see. Saturday at Fiber Fest is weaving day. From 2 to 4 STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK Kay Bertrand does a weaving demonstration at a pre- p.m., weavers will be working in the demonstration vious Fiber Fest. area. Sunday will be spintore will demonstrate knit ning day, with spinners get a closer look at. weaving and needle felting working from 2 to 4 p.m. “It’s definitely a learnmachines and silk painting situation for all kinds People are invited to bring of fibers and working with ing. Betty Smith will do their own projects to work punch needle artwork on fibers,” Bertrand said. on and join the group. A couple new things are Saturday only. Homemade food also People are invited to on the schedule for this will be available at Fiber year. Four vendors will be just watch the demonstra- Fest. Starry Dreams Catertions, ask questions or doing demonstrations ing from Casstown will be even sit down and try their at the event both days throughout the weekend. Country Workshop in Troy hand at the different tech- with lunch and snacks. niques. will demonstrate needle Bertrand will have a Also new this year is a felting, and Ali Strebel Debooth set up at the show. hand-spun yarn competisigns from Kettering will She owns Tippecanoe tion. People can enter tra- Weaver and Fibers Too in show rug hooking. Jo EtTipp City, which opened in early 2011. Primarily a weaver, Bertrand makes things for the home, such as towels, rugs, place mats and table runners. “Ever since college I’ve been knitting, and before that I crocheted, so all my 105 W. Main Street •Troy, Oh 45373 life I’ve been involved in www.homecomfortgallery.com fibers,” she said. “I always wanted to make stuff, Mon, Fri, Sat that’s probably how it’s 9am - 5pm evolved.” Fiber Fest is located in Tue, Wed, Thu the merchants building on 9am - 7pm the fairgrounds. Pets, other Sun 12pm-4pm than service animals, are not permitted. For more information, check out uppervalleyfiberfest.org.
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Margaret L Bickenheuser Springfield, OH mylittlebasketshop@yahoo.com
Count Your Blessings Alpacas Sidney, OH (Rick and Annette Paulus) cybalpacas@gmail.com Ewenique Fibers Alliance, OH (Kenny Grimes, Liz Milosevich) eweniquefibers.etsy.com Froebe Fibers Flossmoor, IL (Aleta Stoler) k2p2.net/store
New World Alpacas Xenia/Brookville, OH (Brenda Hanes, Maryann Simpson) www.newworldalpacastextiles.com Paper Alice (Allison Rusk) Root Studio Farm West Branch, MI (Perry Root) rootfarm5041@yahoo.com Roving Acres LLC Pierpont, OH (Beth Karr) www.rovingacres.com
Sensi Products (Amanda Marconett) Sheepish Creations Huntsville, NC (Pam Bates) sheepishcreations.etsy.com Spun Sugar Sisters Morrow, OH (Maegan Burkart, Jenny Stringer) maegburkart@hotmail.com Starry Dreams Catering Casstown, OH (Amanda Starry) bigoak65@aol.com Straightfork Farm Graysville, OH (Cathy Moore) www.straightforkfarm.com
Tippecanoe Weaver And Fibers Too Tipp City, OH (Kay Bertrand) tippweave@frontier.com The Trading Post for Fiber Arts Pendleton, IN (Sue Markle) www.tradingpostfiber.com Upper Valley Fiber Guild Troy, OH (Lorraine Reibert) lady-l-weaving@sbcglobal.net Valhalla Acres Fiber Farm Hopewell, OH (Jane Evans) www.valhallaacres.com Woodsview Alpacas Versailles, OH (Michele Dircksen) www.alpacanation.com/woodsview.asp
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New CrossFit gym to host Memorial Day Murph BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
Registrations are needed by May 22 to guarantee a shirt. TROY — From the outAll profits will go to St. side, Infinity Fitness Gym Patrick’s Soup Kitchen to in Troy looks like an aban- help those in need. Regisdoned warehouse with an ter online at www.speedyuneven parking lot, but feet.com or what you’ll find on the in- www.crossfitinfinity.com. side is a group of people so Infinity Fitness is dedicated to a sport that owned by four local men, they inspire each other as who are as enthusiastic much as themselves, and about CrossFit as they are four trainers who are com- qualified. Josh Otstot, Grapletely unable to hide their ham Spagnola, Matt passion and pride for their Melvin and Rick Szakal, work. all of Troy, are all certified Infinity Fitness, which CrossFit trainers, and they specializes in the sport talk openly about what CrossFit, opened at 633 CrossFit is and the posiUnion St. at the end of tive way they’ve seen it afApril, and is now preparfect people’s lives. ing for its Memorial Day CrossFit is a sport that Murph, an event held at uses Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit gyms all across gymnastics and metabolic the country in honor of a conditioning to achieve fallen soldier. The Murph overall physical fitness. It will be held May 26 at In- helps develop 10 areas of finity Fitness at 8:30 a.m. fitness — with check-in at 7:30. cardiovascular/respiratory The Murph consists of a endurance, stamina, 1-mile run to start, 100 strength, flexibility, power, pull-ups, 200 push-ups, speed, coordination, agility, 300 squats and a 1-mile balance and accuracy. run to finish. It is named CrossFitters generally after Navy Lt. Michael P. work out three times a Murphy, who was killed in week, with one of the Afghanistan in 2005. Mur- workouts focusing on phy was an avid CrossFit- benchmarks. During those ter and used to do this workouts, people aim to do workout in preparation for a certain number of exerhis deployments. He did it cises or lift a specific wearing his flack vest and amount of weight within a referred to the workout as time period. Exercises in“Body Armor.” It was reclude pull-ups, squats, named Murph after his burpees, push presses and heroic death. To read more more. about his story, visit “It’s a huge mix of many memorialdaymurph.com. different movements, and Participants in the local if you touch on all those elMurph may chose from ements you become the four variations of the chal- fittest possible,” Szakal lenge — with a weight said. vest, the full workout, half Because CrossFit covers of it or a quarter. The cost everything, it challenges is $13 per person in adthe specialists. Szakal was vance or $15 the day of. a triathlete before taking The cost of the Murph inon CrossFit. He could bike cluding a T-shirt is $30. and run with the best of The shirt may be purthem and thought he was chased separately for $25. as fit as he could be, but he
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Graham Spagnola (l-r), Rick Szakal (wearing Memorial Day Murph T-shirt) and Matt Melvin, along with Josh Otstot (not pictured) recently opened Infinity Fitness, a CrossFit gym, in Troy. couldn’t even do two pullups. “Now I can do probably 40 in a row,” he said. Infinity Fitness is located in an old WACO building that has been a scrapyard for several decades. The guys admit it was a dump, but who better to clean it up than a bunch of CrossFitters? Now the gym is equipped with pull-up bars, gymnastic rings, free weights and wide open spaces for people to throw weights around. In fact, the floor is covered with 3/4-inch thick mats to encourage people to do just that. “You don’t want anything to curtail your workout. So if you have to throw something, you don’t have to do it gently,” Szakal said. In the back of the room is a white marker board that tells everyone the workout schedule. It also is a place for members to log
their benchmark achievements, which brings another level to sport — camaraderie and competition. Melvin said CrossFit is great for people who were athletes in school and still crave that competition in their lives. Infinity Fitness is a place where people can gauge their fitness by how well others are doing. The friendly competition makes you work harder and amplifies your own fitness. People also develop great friendships in the classes, which are generally 10 to 15 people. “Before, I’d go to a regular gym to work out and not say a word to anyone in an hour and a half,” Szakal said. “Now I’m talking all the time.” Much of the sense of belonging comes from the relationship between the trainers and the clients. You don’t have to pay extra for personal trainers at In-
finity Fitness. You’ll get their attention anyway. “If you don’t show up one day, we’re calling you,” Szakal said. The guys care so much about their clients because they’ve seen the effect CrossFit can have. They’ve had shy people come out of their shells and make new friends. They’ve seen people lose weight and go off medications. They’ve had ladies who started very timid and are now throwing weights with all their might. They’ve also seen tears from people who accomplished something they didn’t think possible. “I’ve seen it change women more than anyone. They become addicts. They never thought they’d be throwing bars around or doing pull-ups,” Szakal said. “When you see someone pick up a barbell and lift it over their head, the empowerment factor is gigantic.” Everyone can do CrossFit, regardless of age or any injuries. It’s not uncommon to see 12-yearolds and 65-year-olds working out side by side at Infinity Fitness. It also is a good activity for couples or families. “At a traditional gym if you go as a couple, the man goes to the weights and the woman goes to the treadmill,” Melvin said. “Here, you’re shoulder to shoulder working out together.” Szakal said CrossFit can change relationships because it adds another common ground. And you also can get the kids involved in what mom and dad are doing. Infinity Fitness is working on adding a summer program with babysitters for younger children, as well as a CrossFit Kids program.
The gym also offers price breaks for family memberships. And because of the attention the trainers can give their clients, every movement can be modified to a person’s abilities or injuries. CrossFit is seen as a sport and not a type of workout because there are local, regional and national competitions, as well as world games. It’s because it’s a sport that people adhere to it, Spagnola said. The retention rate is higher than regular gyms, who aren’t even equipped to have all their members show up at once. “Our memberships don’t even come with contracts to sign. That’s how solid our program is,” Spagnola said. Memberships are $95 per month, which, at three classes a week, breaks down to $8.50 per class. And members get the trainers’ attention, nutritional information and the social aspect all included. New members pay $150 for six classes of introduction to learn the proper methods, nutrition guides and have measurements taken. They also get a detailed elements handbook, and two weeks of free CrossFit classes. There’s also an open gym option for $30, and additional boot camp classes. Free public workouts also are offered every Saturday at 9 a.m. Anyone is welcome to come for a free boot camp workout that includes the same movements and intensity as CrossFit classes but without weights or more difficult moves. For more information, visit www.crossfitinfinity.com or call (937) 776-8198.
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Filling Station TROY — Coming up at the Filling Station this weekend is bike night with Sonny Moorman Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. with specials on New Orleans pasta; Vice Presidents Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. with specials on shrimp skewers; Time Machine Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. with New York strip specials; and blues and barbecue with Sonny Moorman Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. 2331 W. Market St. ◆ Various dates and times ◆ www.facebook.com/troyfillingstation ◆ (937) 339-4800 GiggleGrass TIPP CITY — The Tipp Roller Mill Theater will feature GiggleGrass on Saturday evening. GiggleGrass is a bluegrass group that the bluegrass community throughout this region is buzzing about. GiggleGrass is comprised of a mixture of bluegrass veterans and youngsters, who play and sing far beyond their years. GiggleGrass plays a refreshing variety of traditional bluegrass, classic country and bluegrass gospel to entertain audiences of all ages. 225 E. Main St. ◆ Saturday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Admission $7 for adults, $4 for students K-12 ◆ (937) 667-3696 Glenn Miller concert DAYTON — Celebrate the music of famous band leader Glenn Miller during the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight’s annual outdoor Glenn Miller Tribute on the grounds of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Visitors are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. 1100 Spaatz St. ◆ Saturday 6 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af.m il ◆ (937) 255-3286
Juilliard String Quartet DAYTON — The Juilliard String Quartet will perform at the Dayton Art Institute Saturday as part of the Vanguard Concerts. The Juilliard String Quartet is internationally renowned and admired for performances characterized by a clarity of structure, beauty of sound, purity of line and an extraordinary unanimity of purpose. Celebrated for its performances of works by composers as diverse as Beethoven, Schubert, Bartók and Elliott Carter, it has long been recognized as the quintessential American string quartet. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets $30 for adults, $20 for students ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 May Festival CINCINNATI — Cincinnati’s May Festival opens Friday night and continues through this weekend and next weekend. The May Festival is a series of performances with the May Festival Chorus and the Cincinnati Symphony and Pops orchestras. It also includes a youth chorus. Friday’s performance at Music Hall is “The 3 Beloved B’s.” It will include the May Festival Chorus, along with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra and several soloists. Pieces include works of Bach, Beethoven and Brahms. Saturday night’s show at Music Hall, “Tchaikovsky Charms,” includes the chorus and youth chorus with the orchestra and soloists. Works include Tchaikovsky’s “Moscow Cantata,” “Romeo and Juliet (Love Duet)” and choruses and arias from “Eugene Onegin,” “Iolanta” and “The Queen of Spades.” 1241 Elm St. ◆
Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $25 ◆ www.mayfestival.com ◆ (513) 621-1919 Brad Paisley CINCINNATI — Brad Paisley will perform Sunday at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati with The Band Perry and Scotty McCreery. Paisley’s highly anticipated Virtual Reality tour lives up to its name and then some with laser lights and fantastic special effects, such as 3-D video screens. “The Escape” Plaza will feature games, contests, photo ops, food vendors and performance stage. Continuing with the tour theme, there will be a “Virtual Opry” stage that incorporates a futuristic Grand Ole Opry backdrop and signature mic stands. 6295 Kellogg Ave. ◆ Sunday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $28.50 ◆ www.riverbend.org ◆ (513) 232-5885
Stage ‘The Tragedy of Carmen’ DAYTON — Dayton Opera will perform “The Tragedy of Carmen” Thursday through Sunday at Victoria Theatre. Dayton Opera audiences will experience a Carmen like they have never seen before — intense, intimate and bitingly tragic. This English adaptation of Bizet’s celebrated opera, featuring a cast of today’s rising young opera artists, retains all its most famous music in an exciting version of the famous late19th century opera, performed with four singers, three actors and an orchestra of 15 players. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Thursday, Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $36 ◆ www.daytonopera.org ◆
(937) 228-3630 Dance concert LIMA — The Dancer by Gina, a Lima dance studio, presents its 19th annual dance concert Saturday. Two performances are scheduled, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. 7 Town Square ◆ Saturday 1 and 7 p.m. ◆ thedancerbygina.com ◆ (419) 692-6809
Eye candy Watercolor exhibit TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center is hosting the Ohio Watercolor Society’s 34th Traveling Exhibition now through May 27. The Ohio Watercolor Society Exhibition will have on display 40 eclectic watercolors that include landscapes, still lifes, portraits and abstracts with painting styles ranging from very traditional watercolor to unconventional methods combining acrylics, inks, prisma pencils and overlays with the watercolor paint. Several Miami Valley artists are in the show. The traveling paintings are part of the OWS competition that was selected from more than 300 entries by artists from all over Ohio and surrounding states. 301 W. Main St. ◆ During Hayner hours now through May 27 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Spring Fling SIDNEY — Gateway Arts Council is hosting its 12th annual Spring Fling Fine Arts Show and Sale at its gallery in Sidney. Artists from throughout west central Ohio have entered their work in six categories — drawing, watermedia, oil and acrylics, photography, 3D art and miscellaneous.
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The artwork has been judged and awarded first, second and third place in each category. A best of show winner also has been named. Visitors will have a chance to vote for a people’s choice award. 216 N. Miami Ave. ◆ Now through June 8, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekend and evening hours by appointment ◆ Free admission ◆ www.gatewayartscouncil.o rg ◆ (937) 498-2787
Family fun Spring dance SIDNEY — A spring dance will be at the Senior Center of SidneyShelby County Friday evening Entertainment is by Bill Corfield. There will be refreshments, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing. The public is welcome The dance is sponsored by Dorothy Love, the Pavilion, Kroger and the Senior Center. 304 S. West Ave. Friday 7 p.m. $5 for members, $7 for non-members (937) 492-5266 WACO lecture TROY — Ray Robb will be the Adult Lecture speaker at the WACO Air Museum on May 23. His presentation is “Into the Night: A Brief History of the Pave Low Helicopter.” Robb will discuss the fascinating history of the MH-53 Pave Low, from its beginnings as a dedicated combat search and rescue helicopter to its evolution into a highly effective spe-
cial operations platform. Prior to its retirement in October 2008, the Pave Low served with distinction around the world for three decades, in peace and in war, as the largest, most powerful and most advanced helicopter ever flown by the U.S. Air Force. The presentation will include a slideshow depicting the Pave Low’s development and service history. 1865 S. County Road 25-A ◆ May 23, 7 p.m. ◆ Free and open to the public ◆ (937) 3359226 Woodcarving Show TROY — The Brukner Nature Carvers invite the public to their 37th anniversary, world class woodcarving show at the Miami County Fairgrounds Saturday and Sunday to enjoy and purchase the works of more 30 wood artists from the Miami Valley and surrounding areas. This show includes fine art, collectibles, decoys, character carvings, chip carvings, wildlife and much more. There also will be tools, supplies and demonstrations for beginners to advanced woodcarvers. Take a chance on the raffle and the opportunity to win prizes. Proceeds benefit Brukner Nature Center. 650 N. County Road 25-A ◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ◆ Admission $3, children younger than 12 admitted
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 free with an adult ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Night hike and star gaze TROY — Brukner Nature Center will host a forest night hike Saturday evening, followed by a star gaze. The night sky comes alive with the call of many nocturnal creatures. Take an evening stroll and look to the skies and listen for the unmistakeable calls of resident owls. The Stillwater Stargazers will explore the starry night sky above BNC. Members will have their telescopes set up and will be available to answer questions. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Saturday, hike at 9 p.m., star gaze at 10 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Dayton Hamvention DAYTON — Dayton Hamvention, one of the world’s largest amateur radio gatherings, returns to Hara Arena to celebrate its 61st show this weekend. This year’s theme is “Internationally Connected.” It is expected to bring more than 20,000 people from all over the world to the Miami Valley over the three-day weekend. Close to 500 indoor exhibits and more than 2,500 outdoor exhibits showcase the latest in amateur radio equipment, technology, computer software and hardware, along
with hard-to-find radio and computer accessories and equipment. The event not only showcases the latest and greatest in Ham radio technology, but also offers many seminars and demonstrations throughout the weekend. One of the most popular is the balloon launch. A balloon is equipped with a state-of-the-art camera and radio to send amazing pictures from the outer edge of the atmosphere back to Earth. 1001 Shiloh Springs Road ◆ Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. ◆ Admission is $20 in advance, $25 the days of the show ◆ www.hamvention.org ◆ (937) 278-4776 Friday fling YELLOW SPRINGS — The Third Friday Fling in Yellow Springs will be held Friday downtown. The event is jam-packed with lots of fun things to do all over downtown, from late night shopping and gallery hopping to dining and a variety of live entertainment. Downtown Yellow Springs ◆ Friday 6 to 11 p.m ◆ www.destinationyellowsprings.com ◆ (937) 767-2686 Fishing tournament ST. MARYS — The fishing tournament “Get the Carp Outta Here” will be held Friday to Sunday at Grand Lake St. Marys. Join the Grand Lake St. Marys Restoration Com-
mission in its effort to bring the lake back into ecological balance. Carp and other rough fish are overly abundant in the lake. Reducing the number of carp is one small piece of the plan to improve the water quality of Grand Lake St. Marys. The carp population increases turbidity in the water, making it difficult for native fish populations to breathe and find food. Bottom feeding carp uproot aquatic plants, reduce aquatic habitats and re-suspend phosphorus from the lake bottom. Carp also produce a great amount of phosphorus, which contribute to bluegreen algae growth. The tournament will award more than $3,000 in cash and prizes. Grand Lake St. Marys ◆ Friday to Sunday ◆ (419) 394-1294
Palate pleasers Ribfest CELINA — The sixth annual Ribfest will be held Friday and Saturday at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Celina. Enjoy great music with those delicious ribs. This year’s line-up will feature live music by Country Mile, Mark Cantwil, MoBlues, Erastus and Midnight Special. Fun events are added into the mix, including the blindfolded golf cart races, ribeating contest, dodgeball tournament, car show, cruise-in and a 5K. 1001 W. Market St. ◆ Friday 5 p.m. to midnight, Saturday 11 a.m. to midnight ◆ Admission $3 per person ◆ www.mercercountyohiofair.com ◆ (419) 586-3239
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Opening Friday ‘The Dictator’
K C I L F CATCH A
“The Dictator” is a heroic story of a dictator who risked his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed. Starring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Jason Mantzoukas, Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris Genre, rating: Comedy, R
Sacha Baron Cohen stars in “The Dictator”
‘Battleship’
Peter Berg produces and directs “Battleship,” an epic action-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and over land as our planet fights for survival against a superior force. The film is based on Hasbro’s classic naval combat game. Starring: Taylor Kitsch, Alexander Skarsgard, Rihanna, Brooklyn Decker, Liam Neeson Genre, rating: Action/sci-fi, PG-13
‘What to Expect When You’re Expecting’ Over the moon about starting a family, TV fitness guru Jules and dance show star Evan find that their high-octane celebrity lives don’t stand a chance against the surprise demands of pregnancy. Baby-crazy author and advocate Wendy gets a taste of her own militant mommy advice when pregnancy hormones ravage her body; while Wendy’s husband, Gary, struggles not to be outdone by his competitive alpha-Dad, who’s expecting twins with his much younger trophy wife, Skyler. Photographer Holly is prepared to travel the globe to adopt a child, but her husband Alex isn’t so sure, and tries to quiet his panic by attending a “dudes” support group, where new fathers get to tell it like it really is. And rival food truck chefs Rosie and Marco’s surprise hook-up results in an unexpected quandary: What to do when your first child comes before your first date? Starring: Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Lopez, Elizabeth Banks, Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Chace Crawford, Chris Rock, Matthew Morrison Genre, rating: Comedy/adaptation, PG-13
Still showing ‘Dark Shadows’
Alexander Skarsgard stars in “Battleship”
Elizabeth Banks, Anna Kendrick, Cameron Diaz, Brooklyn Decker and Jennifer Lopez in “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”
In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from Liverpool, England, to start a new life in America, but even an ocean was not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas has the world at his feet — or at least the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard. A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death — turning him into a vampire and then burying him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer Genre, rating: Thriller, PG-13
‘Marvel’s The Avengers’
Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow answer the call to action when Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as SHIELD, initiates a daring, globe-spanning recruitment effort to assemble the Avengers team to defeat an unexpected enemy threatening global safety and security. Despite pulling together the ultimate dream team, Fury and longtime confidant Agent Coulson must find a way to convince the superheroes to work with, not against each other, when the powerful and dangerous Loki gains access to the Cosmic Cube and its unlimited power. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson Genre, rating: Sci-fi/action, PG-13
Now on DVD • “The Grey” • “Chronicle” • “One For the Money” • “Albert Nobbs” • “The Devil Inside” • “Rampart” • “Norwegian Wood” • “1900” • “Being John Malkovich” • “Walking Tall: The Trilogy” • “Hell on Wheels: The Complete First Season” • “The War” • “The Odessa File” (Bluray) • “Terminal Velocity” (Blu-ray)
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Getting older means saying yes to a simpler way of life The older I get, the more I want things to run smooth and be simple. I used to be about detail, but I threw that out the window! The most detail I have these days is getting my articles done on deadline. I used to have a set time for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Now, its everyone on their own. I used to fold laundry with great precision. Now I’m lucky if clothes make it to the washer, then the dryer. Oh yes, I have pulled the “putting a wet towel in the dryer to take the wrinkles out” many times. I’m still a “wiper” though. I will wipe down a kitchen counter 50 times while cooking. A little OCD? Maybe. I think we all
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get to a point in our life where the world around us seems to be flying by, and you just have to say, “STOP! I want off.” It’s time to do what I want, strange as that sounds. The other day, I got up at 5 in the morning and watched my Biltmore Iris bloom out. It’s exciting watching a flower move and open. That same day, I saw a crop dusting plane in a field on the way to work, so I pulled over and watched him perform his brilliant tight maneuvers. If I want to get up early on a Saturday morning and go to yoga in super tight leggings and a T-shirt, I can. Eat cheese and crackers for dinner? Yup, I’m there. While raising our children was bliss, I am in love with my new found independence at 55. Hey, if Goldie Hawn can do it, so can I! I hung on to them as long as I could, but the other day, I cut my own apron strings. It’s time to move on to the second half of our lives. I’m going to wear bright colors, get my nails done on a regular basis, get some highlights in my silverthreaded hair and, you know what, leave magazines lay all over the floor.
Awhhhh … that feels good to say! There are a few things that will never change though. “Hey Mark! Can you turn the dryer on one more time? Thanks!” Here are some easy time-saving recipes. Happy cooking. Quick and Easy Marinara Sauce 1 can tomato paste 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 1 clove garlic (or more depending on your taste) 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups boiling water Mash the garlic into paste. Heat the oil, and sauté the garlic briefly. Mix all the other ingredients in. Let sit in refrigerator for two days before using for the best flavor. Copycat Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix 2/3 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup yellow corn meal 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk Combine the flour, corn meal, sugar, baking powder and salt in bowl, mixing well. Add the vegetable oil,
continue mixing well until it is all incorporated and all the lumps are gone. Now that you have your mix, here is the recipe for muffins: In a small bowl, combine 1 mix recipe, 1 egg, 1/3 cup milk, mixing lightly until all is blended. Do not over mix as this will make muffins tough. Lightly butter a muffin tin, and pour in mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes. Quick Sugar-Free Freezer Jam 2 cups prepared sliced strawberries 1 cup cold water 1 package sugar free strawberry flavored gelatin
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2 tablespoons Splenda In a heavy bottomed large saucepan, crush strawberries with a potato masher. Add water and gelatin; mix well. Bring mix to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low and simmer for two minutes. Pour into clean jars and allow to cool; cover. Can be stored in refrigerator for up to three weeks and frozen for up to a year. Kool-Aid Sherbet 1 cup sugar 1 envelope unsweetened Kool-Aid (any flavor, not artificially sweetened) 3 cups half and half (or milk)
1/4 cup water In a small saucepan, mix Kool-Aid, water and sugar over medium heat until smooth and sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and cool 10 minutes. Mix with 3 cups of cold milk and pour into ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer’s directions on your machine. If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour into a dish and place in the freezer. Remove from freezer after about an hour, blend well until smooth and return to freezer. This is a great summer dish for kids to make.
26th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Days! Friday, May 18th • 8-5pm and Saturday, May 19th • 8-3pm All Toro Mowers Are Specially Priced!
Buy A Blower Receive A 6-Pack Of 2-Cycle Oil! (1 Gallon Mix)
Buy A Chainsaw And A Chain - Receive An Extra Chain And 1 Gallon Of Bar Oil!
Buy Any Zero Turn Mower - Receive An Extra Set Of Blades All Dixon Mowers Are Specially Priced! Demo A Zero Turn Mower - Receive A Free Hat
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