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31 vendors ready for Troy Farmers Market For iN75 TROY — Picturesque downtown Troy will soon be alive on Saturday mornings with the arrival of shoppers, fresh food, farmers and artisans as the Downtown Troy Farmers Market opens near the town square. The market will kick off the 2012 season this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon on South Cherry Street, and will run every Saturday through Sept. 15. The Downtown Troy Farmers Market launched in 2011 with 14 vendors. In just one year, it has more than doubled in size, with 31 vendors committed for the 2012 season. The market’s first season drew hundreds of shoppers to downtown Troy each Saturday morning. “As a start-up market last year, we spent a great deal of time recruiting vendors. This year, we have reached capacity,” said Susan Funderburg, market manager. The expanded market will include 13 food growers, eight food producers and 10 artisans. Visitors can expect to find seasonal produce, maple syrup, fresh cut flowers, jams, jellies, pies, breads, pastries, herbs, artisan cheeses, plants, art, crafts and
much more. Live music and other entertainment will enhance the experience each week, including cooking demonstrations, outdoor yoga and living history. Although the downtown market on South Cherry Street is relatively new, it is rooted in history as Troy’s first farmers market began on South Market Street in 1831 and later relocated to South Cherry. According to local historian Terry Purke, the market moved to South Cherry in the mid 1800s to minimize parking and traffic issues for the downtown businesses. Interestingly, today’s market found its way to South Cherry for similar reasons. The first Cherry Street market operated out of what is now the Family Bike Shop and Winans. The 2012 market will feature many new vendors, and it will include the presence of younger farmers with an FFA booth. The booth will offer plants, produce and meat grown and raised by young Miami East farmers in the making. Lauren Williams, known as “the Basil Girl” at other local markets, has organized the booth and will work as both a vendor and an intern for the Downtown Troy Farmers
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sist visitors. The venue selected for the Downtown Troy Farmers Market offers convenience to shoppers and the all-important shade and close parking for the farmers. Visitor parking will be plentiful in the adjacent public “free on Saturdays” lot accessed via West Franklin Street. Vendors will be set up in the shade made available by the three-story historic buildings on South Cherry Street with easy access to their vehicles. The Downtown Troy Farmers Market is presented by Troy Main Street Inc. and made possible by a grant from the General Fund of the Troy Foundation and the sponsorship of Patty Rose & Associates, Allstate Insurance. For additional information, call (937) 339-5455 or visit www.TroyMainStreet.org.
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emergency power supplies, radio operators will construct emergency stations in parks, shopping malls, schools and backyards around the country. Despite modern communications, every year whole regions find themselves in the dark. In these cases, the one consistent service that has never failed has been amateur radio. These radio operators, often called “hams,” provide backup communications for everything from the American Red Cross to FEMA and even for the International Space Station. To learn more about amateur radio, go to www.emergency-radio.org or www.tcar.org or contact Jim Fry or Karen Fry at (937) 387-6769 or jfry@cmdtechnologies.com.
Listener demand spurs Sidney Civic Band’s pops concert SIDNEY — After receiving an overwhelming response from concert attendees in 2011, the Sidney Civic Band will again stage a pops concert, offering listeners sounds of the 1950s and 1960s, this Friday at 7 p.m. on the Shelby County Courthouse Square. Featured during the evening will be guest soloist Carol Palmer, whose musical selections include “My Heart Will Go On” and “All That Jazz.” Soloist Tom Richard will take a turn in the spotlight during “New York, New York.” Palmer will join him to close the concert with “God Bless America.” Musical Director Philip Chilcote has invited Brett Poling, who performs with both the Sidney and Piqua civic bands, to be the special guest conductor for the evening. As a complement to the 1950s and 1960s music, owners of vintage hot rod cars are invited to bring their classic automobiles and park them around the square before and during the concert. The cars will join a gathering of classic 1930s to 1970s cars already organized by a group of Sidney High School alumni meeting every Friday night at The Spot. They plan to meet every Friday evening during the summer, weather permitting. Also joining the band, for one night only are several members of the Sidney High School band. Their attendance is part of a fundraising campaign from the Sidney Music Boosters for new uniforms for freshmen.
BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor TROY — A new wireless store opened this month in downtown Troy, giving local residents a place to get cell phones and Internet services, as well as a place to pay their other utility bills in cash. Francis Wireless is now open at 117 S. Market St. The building, not far from the downtown square, previously housed a karate studio. The business is a branch of Francis Wireless in Piqua, which is owned by Joe Feeser, Dean Lyman and Ken Heath. Other Francis Wireless stores, which carry only Cricket services, are located in Sidney, Piqua, Vandalia and across from Walmart in Troy. The downtown Troy store will set itself apart by offering several other carriers in addition to Cricket. Those are Boost Mobile, Virgin Mobile, Page Plus, H2O Wireless and Simple Mobile. Store Manager Matt Gibson said these carriers are more flexible and offer more options than the larger, more well known providers. “Most of these companies try to save customers money by bundling everything together,” Gibson said. Customers switching from larger providers often
phone flashing, meaning it will take a phone a customer has purchased through a different carrier and switch it to Cricket, Boost Mobile or another service provider. Phone repairs also can be done at the downtown Troy store, including LCD screen replacements. Another helpful service Francis Wireless offers is utility bill payments. Customers can pay DP&L, Time Warner, Vectren and other bills in cash at the store, in addition to their phone payments. In the age of online billing and banking, this may seem like an unnecessary service, but Gibson saw approximately 500 customers STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK a month come through to Matt Gibson, store manager of Francis Wireless in pay their utility bills at andowntown Troy, sets up the new store at 117 S. Mar- other location where he previously worked. ket St. “Not everyone has a computer, and not everycut their cell phone bill in the customer wants inhalf while keeping the stead of putting something one who has a computer has the Internet,” he said. same amount of usage, in their pocket just to Gibson is excited to such as unlimited talk, make money when that’s offer the new iPhone 4 this text and data, he said. An- not the best thing for month at the store through other plus is the providers them,” he said. at Francis Wireless don’t In addition to offering a Cricket and Virgin Mobile. For more information, call require contracts, so cusvariety of new phones for tomers aren’t penalized for sale, Francis Wireless will Francis Wireless in downtown Troy at (937) 520switching if something buy, sell and trade used 0611. isn’t suiting their needs. phones, and will provide Credit checks also are not required. With 13 years of experience in the local area, Gibson gives customers and their needs priority. “I try to find out what
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Country Concert gives fans what they want Zac Brown Band, Blake Shelton, Eric Church, Luke Bryan headed to three-day festival FORT LORAMIE — The fans asked, and Country Concert listened. Zac Brown Band, Blake Shelton, Eric Church and Luke Bryan, who topped the survey asking fans who they wanted to see at one of the biggest country music festivals in the country, are all headlining Country Concert at Hickory Hill Lakes in just a few weeks. “We ask fans first who they want to see, and this year, we were able to get the top of the list,” said Paul Barhorst, general manager of Country Concert. Thousands will descend on Hickory Hill Lakes Campground for Country Concert ’12 July 5, 6 and 7. The concert has been going and growing for the last 32 years, bringing some of the biggest names in country music to Shelby County. Barhorst expects 16,000 to 20,000 people to attend the show each day, a mix of weekend campers, locals driving in and out-of-towners staying in hotels. Chart toppers This year’s list of headliners not only topped the fan survey, but also the Billboard country music chart. Last week, Eric Church’s “Springsteen” was at No. 1, followed by Luke Bryan with “Drunk On You” at No. 2. Zac Brown Band was at No. 7 with “No Hurry.” Also slated to perform this year on the main stage are Jake Owen, Sara Evans, Justin Moore, Blackberry Smoke, Sonia Leigh, Easton Corbin, Hunter Hayes, Jerrod Nie-
mann, Craig Campbell and Ashton Shepherd. What the stars say Barhorst and his staff get great feedback from the artists, and perhaps the best compliment is for them to return to Fort Loramie. On the website, www.countryconcert.com, Luke Bryan is seen in a video talking about performing last year. “ … One of the funnest festivals I can remember being a part of,” Bryan said. “The crowd was just crazy.” Blake Shelton, who stars on the hit television show “The Voice,” also has played Country Concert before. “He was here as an opening act and climbed on up the ranks as he became a national celebrity with ‘The Voice’ and now is a headliner in his own right,” Barhorst said. With Shelton hitting the stage July 7 right after Bryan, who will headline his own tour this fall, it’s like having two headliners in one night, Barhorst said. In the saloon The saloon stage, which features new, up-and-coming acts, will be filled by Andy Gibson, Mockingbird Sun, Her & Kings Country and Drake White throughout the weekend. “We have exciting young talent, and then they often return as they become more popular,” Barhorst said. The finals of the USA Karaoke Contest also take place in the saloon stage. On July 6, people who have won preliminary rounds held all over Ohio throughout the spring, will compete for their chance to win the USA Karaoke title. The
it easy for music lovers. “After 32 years, we have a very good system for getting people into the event and out of the event with very little waiting. We always make it easy for people to attend,” he said. Fans also appreciate the golf cart taxis and shuttle buses to and from the camping areas, and different seating options, including general admission and stage-front seats. Get tickets now Advance ticket prices are available through June 25. Advance ticket prices for general admission are $218 for all three days, $199 for a two-day pass for Friday and Saturday, $84 for Thursday only, $105 for Friday only and $109 for SDN FILE PHOTO/LUKE GRONNEBERG Saturday only. Other ticket The crowd enjoys a performance by Brantley Gilbert at last year’s Country Con- options include reserved seats, platinum seats and cert. This year’s show is July 5, 6 and 7. stage front seats. For pricing information able, as is a special area winner will perform on the jockeys have provided the on other tickets and campfor tents, which costs $99 main stage later that night entertainment, but with ing, see www.countryconfor two people for the enthe holiday, Barhorst exbefore Zac Brown Band. cert.com. People also may The saloon stage also is pects more people to arrive tire weekend, excluding call (937) 295-3000 from 11 the cost of concert admisa day early. the location for the Ohio a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday sion. As always, food and Lottery’s Mini Cash Explothrough Friday, or email One of the concert sion game July 7, in which drink, including alcohol, will be available from sev- staff’s priorities is making info@countryconcert.com. a total of $4,500 in cash eral vendors set up on the cards will be given away. grounds. New HD screens The BEST lunch deal anywhere... Daily changing “We’ll have a mechaniBarhorst noted a couple new things that will add to cal bull, Country Concert 10 item buffet...made from scratch every morning! souvenirs and other excitthis year’s concert. The ing displays for people to stage is getting a new • Sundays - Kid's Eat Free! • Wednesdays - Half Price Appetizers! larger screen, and the show browse between shows. You • Thursdays - Live Music with Scott Oglesbee! can get giant turkey legs or area will have three new Pizza Hut pizza and inexHD video screens. • Happy Hour - Monday through Friday 4:30-6:00. pensive beverages,” he said. “It’ll make every seat like the front row,” he said. “And coolers are allowed, which makes it very eco“You’ll get fantastic closenomical.” ups of the superstars.” More campsites Also new this year is a Because many people campers’ celebration on choose to camp out for the July 4 in the saloon. Campers who arrive early weekend, the campground are invited to join the party has added more premium Troy and Miami County’s Landmark Restaurant water and electric sites with live bands Florida On The Square Downtown Troy this year, Barhorst said. Georgia Line and Wyatt 937-339-5553 • www.lapiazzatroy.com McCubbin. In the past, disc Reserved camping is avail2286273
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Getting to know the businesses of St. Marys Perfect Party Catering cooks from scratch, Otterbein builds Life Enrichment Center and Catering, 1240 Celina Road, is a full-service caterer that also offers event planning and decorating. The business is the exclusive caterer for the Galleria of Celina, but also offers off-site services BY LINDY JURACK through Shelby and Miami iN75 Editor counties and also into Dayton. ST. MARYS — Last I met with owner Deb week I headed back to Schrolucke to get the scoop Grand Lake St. Marys to learn about two more busi- on what’s on the menu and how the staff can help you nesses that call the lake throw the perfect party. home. I first visited a Any event welcome catering company that The company has been makes all its food from throwing parties since it scratch, and then headed up the road to a senior liv- opened in 1996, and any event, casual or formal, ing community that refalls into its range of servcently opened a new ices — weddings and refitness facility. ceptions, rehearsal Perfect Party Events
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dinners, corporate events, nity events, school events and fundraisers. anniversaries, birthdays, Perfect Party can hangraduation parties, bridal and baby showers, commu- dle events of up to 800 guests, and it’s not unusual for them to cater two to three weddings in a single day. Weddings are a common event for the business this time of year. It also does a lot of barbecues for corporate summer picnics with its two 24-foot Thinking about college? Need a plan? grills. “That’s always a lot of DESTINATION UNLIMITED Students get clear about their fun,” Schrolucke said. career/college choices in this interactive 2 day workshop. Made from scratch The food is perhaps the DESTINATION EXPLORATION Students travel in small groups highlight of any caterer’s to larger cities to meet professionals in their career interest services, and Perfect areas. Pick from 7 tours. Party’s fare is all homemade from scratch. Chef Jennifer Dicke has been Ages 12-15 with the company since “Traveling Ohio in Search for Adventure” 2007, and can cook up a casual or formal menu deJune 13-15 June 27-29 July 11-13 July 18-20 pending on what the Rock U Art Daze Adventure Coaster customer is looking for. Adventure Extreme Mania “We like to listen to our customers to determine Encouraging kids to be kinder, stronger and braver. www.zealcoach/teens/ what their needs are and Kayaking, Ziplines, Roller Coaster, Caves, Water Park, Ropes Course, and Art! get a feel for what they like and what they don’t like,” Schrolucke said. The kitchen staff does a lot of tweaking of foods to fit each client’s taste, such as added garlic or cheddar Daily Pick up Locations: St. Marys, Minster, Anna, Sidney, Piqua, Troy and Tipp City cheese to mashed potatoes
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debuted at its annual open house in January. “We wanted to create a unique, but not pricey, appetizer for brides and grooms to offer,” Schrolucke said. For a bargain price, customers can get six cheeseballs along with all the crackers. The one-of-a-kind flavors are buffalo chicken, pepperoni pizza, hot mango passion, bacon ranch, banana split
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St. Marys • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 Celina or at an off-site location. Rengers will help design a unique look from the tables to the ceiling of their venue. Perfect Party has china, stemware, silverware, table linens, centerpieces, additional decorative items and rental items for clients to use. Rengers also can work with local florists to come up with a plan. And possibly the thing anyone planning an event wants to hear from a caterer is that it’s budget-friendly. Schrolucke said she can work within any budget for a client. “I figure everything’s negotiable,” she said. For more information on Perfect Party Events and Catering, visit www.perfectpartycatering.com or call (419) 3940349. By Otterbein Staff Otterbein St. Marys has something new to get up in arms about, up in arms regarding swimming and exercising. The new Life Enrichment Center at Otterbein St. Marys Senior Lifestyle Community opened April 20 after eight months of construction and several years of planning. The 11,500-squarefoot facility opens new doors of opportunities for many area seniors. The center was developed through a unique relationship between Otterbein St. Marys and the Auglaize-Mercer counties YMCA. It is the first partnership in the country between a continuing care retirement community and a YMCA, and because of it, the center is open to anyone 60 or older with a YMCA membership in Auglaize or Mercer counties, as well as Otterbein residents. “I’m so excited about the Life Enrichment Center. I love showing our warm water pool
ercise room is a big open space with mirrors on one wall for yoga, zumba and other aerobic classes. The blue fitness room has treadmills, NuStep machines and cardio and weight equipment, all of which are designed to be senior-friendly. Residents who know how to use the machines are available to show others and the YMCA offers classes that focus on specific areas, such
and exercise areas just to see people’s eyes light up,” said Rita Hilty, director of marketing, who enjoys using the pool herself in the evenings. Therapy pool The Life Enrichment Center features a 27-foot by 50-foot warm water therapy pool, which is open for classes or recreational swimming at various times. A zero-entry ramp allows wheelchairs to be used to
get into the water, or residents can walk right in without having to use steps. It also has underwater parallel bars, which are used for different exercises. The pool area is kept at a nice warm temperature, and the water is always 90 degrees. The YMCA provides a lifeguard, who is always on duty whenever the pool is open. Separate men’s, women’s and family locker rooms are available for changing or showering. Library and lounge The pool is far from the only feature in the Life Enrichment Center. A library is stocked with books, a magnifying reader and several computers. Couches and chairs are placed in front of a dual-sided fireplace, giving the room a cozy feel. On the other side of the fireplace is the lounge area of the new center. It has a television, tables and chairs and a small kitchen area, and serves as a place where residents and members can chat or play games. “Our Life Enrichment Cen-
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The new Life Enrichment Center features a warm water therapy pool, open exercise room for yoga, zumba and other classes and a fitness room with senior-friendly workout equipment. ter has added so much potential to our resident’s lives. It is great seeing our residents laughing and exercising and enjoying this new area,” Hilty said. Separate exercise and fitness rooms give seniors a place to work out. The bright yellow ex-
as agility and flexibility, coordination and walking or arthritis. Outdoor areas The front of the Life Enrichment Center has been turned into a memory garden with a waterfall feature, flowers and stepping stones. Another outdoor area is located outside the
pool area, with tables and chairs for people to gather. The center has only been open for two months, but already the staff, which Otterbein calls partners, are seeing the impact it is having. “One Otterbein resident who couldn’t bend his fingers started exercising in the pool and can now make fists with his hands. People are able to do exercises they couldn’t do out of the pool. Residents say they feel better in general, and I love seeing them use the new area with a new zest for life,” Hilty said. ‘Really enjoyable’ Otterbein resident Joe McClanahan said he and his wife, Judy, go to the Life Enrichment Center six days a week. “From a therapy stand point, it’s the best thing that has ever happened to me,” he said. “And talking with other residents, I hear similar comments. It really is enjoyable!” Before the new center was built, residents could exercise by walking or biking or using a few pieces of equipment around the facility, but now they can have a real fitness regimen, Hilty said. Plans for the center started back in 2007, and the center was originally scheduled to open in 2013, but due to the generosity of many individuals, fundraising took off and construction crews broke ground last September. Generous residents More than 75 percent of the $1.6 million Life Enrichment Center was funded by gifts from Otterbein residents. Plaques around the center note the names of donors. “That tells you how much our residents believe in Otterbein,” Hilty said. “The theme for the capital campaign fundraising committee was ‘Imagine the Difference,’” said Executive Director Fred Wiswell. “Today, we imagine no longer. Our imagination has become reality, and our re• See St. Marys on page 10
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St. Marys • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 7 ality will indeed make a difference for years to come.” Otterbein hits its 100th birthday this year, and the St. Marys location is celebrating 25 years. Much has changed in those 25 years, including the community’s name, which was revamped just last summer to reflect the full spectrum of choices it offers. The community offers independent houses and patio homes, many of which are right on Grand Lake, apartments, assisted living beds and skilled nursing beds. Lots of activities are available for residents to choose from, including art
classes, drama and gardening clubs, boating and bike riding. Residents also are involved in philanthropic ventures, such as making quilts for foster children and clipping coupons for the military troops. Choices In addition, at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Community residents have choices, especially when it comes to finances and what color of paint they would like for their new home. Different financial plans are offered to all residents, and include several payment options and no large entrance fees. Otterbein works closely with each new resident to make the home comfortable and help with interior design
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The library is stocked with books and a magnifying reader for residents to use. It also has computers with Internet access. and moving. Hilty said the No. 1 comment she hears from new residents is they wish they had moved sooner. They also comment on the great part-
ners, who make the community and how many of the partners have worked at Otterbein for more than 20 years. “If people are considering a move, our team
makes it easy. They’re with people side by side through the whole process,” Hilty said. Otterbein’s success isn’t just measured by what the residents say about the beautiful community. It holds high ratings on industry surveys, including a 96 percent on the annual resident satisfaction survey; a perfect score in the Ohio Department of Health’s state survey in both assisted living and skilled nursing; an Arating from Standard and Poor’s, one of only 20 senior living organizations in the country with that rating; and it has been named provider of choice in local newspapers for the last seven years. Public events The public is invited to
Otterbein’s Music by the Lake event Sunday. The event will include patio home tours from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., which will include refreshments at each home, and music from 2 to 4 p.m. by pianist Scott Oglesbee. Golf carts will be provided for transportation to the open houses. Otterbein’s annual fish fry, its biggest event of the year, will be Aug. 18, and will feature activities to commemorate the community’s 25 years. Also, Otterbein is offering 100 days of savings to celebrate its 100th birthday. For more information on Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Community, visit www.otterbein.org or call (419) 394-6184.
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GET UP & GO Rhythm CSO in Troy TROY — The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert in Troy on Prouty Plaza Friday evening. Under the baton of CSO Associate Conductor Robert Treviño, the orchestra takes on all your favorite tunes and perhaps even some new favorites in this community concert dubbed “Sunny Days and Summer Nights.” This program takes audiences on a musical journey starting with Rossini and Copland, then entering the world of Hollywood with tunes like “The Rainbow Connection” and “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” Erich Kunzel’s arrangement of classic Americana melodies ends this program with wistful nostalgia. Mezzo-soprano Catherine Fishlock joins the orchestra for an experience only your Pops can deliver. Public square N
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Tickets $27 and $42 N www.fraze.com N (937) 2963300 Blues Fest KETTERING — Blues Fest 2012 “Blues, Brews and Barbecue” will take place Saturday afternoon at Fraze Pavilion. This summer, the park has been expanded with a new festival stage, and along with favorite blues fest vendors of the past, guests can enjoy local favorites including Oinkadoodle Moo, Hickory River Smokehouse, Company 7 Barbecue, Dark Horse Tavern and City Barbecue. Free music in Lincoln Park Civic Commons will be Wade & Mojo Blues Band at 1 p.m., Noah Wotherspoon at 3 p.m. and Sean Carney at 5 p.m. Free music on the Fraze Pavilion stage will be Ellie Lee at 7 p.m. and Sonny Moorman at 9 p.m. 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. N Saturday 1 p.m. N Free admission N www.fraze.com N (937) 2963300 Celina concert CELINA — The Celina Summer Concert Series presents Maidens IV Sunday evening at Lakeshore Park. At the intersection of Main Street, Lake Shore Drive and South Ash Street N Sunday 6:30 p.m. N Free admission N www.ci.celina.oh.us Phish at Riverbend CINCINNATI — Phish will perform at Riverbend Music Center Friday night. This spring the band released “Junta,” its first full-length studio album, as a Limited Edition Deluxe 3-LP vinyl set. “Junta,” which marks the band’s second release in conjunction with Record Store Day, will be available exclusively at participating independently owned record stores. 6295 Kellogg N
Ave. N Friday 7 p.m. N Tickets from $45 N www.riverbend.org N (513) 232-5885 Under the Streetlamp CINCINNATI — Under the Streetlamp will perform at Riverbend Music Center Sunday evening. Under the Streetlamp delivers an electrifying evening of classic hits from the American radio songbook. These four vocalists bring their unique blend of tight harmonies and slick dance moves to your favorite Doo-Wop, Motown and old time rock ‘n’ roll hits from the Drifters, the Beach Boys, the Beatles, the Four Seasons and more. The quartet is composed of recent leading cast members of the smash hit “Jersey Boys,” Michael Cunio, Michael Ingersoll, Christopher Kale Jones and Shonn Wiley. 6295 Kellogg Ave. N Sunday 8 p.m. N Tickets from $29.50 N www.riverbend.org N (513) 232-5885 Styx in Cincy CINCINNATI — Styx will perform with REO Speedwagon and Ted Nugent Tuesday at Riverbend Music Center. The three bands are joining forces for “The Midwest Rock ‘n Roll Express” 30-date U.S. tour. 6295 Kellogg Ave. N Tuesday 7 p.m. N Tickets from $15 to $125 N www.riverbend.org N (513) 232-5885
Stage ‘Wicked’ DAYTON — “Wicked” is on stage in Dayton through Sunday at the Schuster Center. “Wicked” is the untold story of the witches of Oz. Long before Dorothy drops in, two other girls meet in the land of Oz. One, born with emerald-green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very
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popular. “Wicked” tells the story of their remarkable odyssey, how these two unlikely friends grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good. 1 W. 2nd St. N Through Sunday at various showtimes N Tickets from $45 N www.victoriatheatre.com N (937) 228-3630 ‘Happy Days’ SPRINGBORO — “Happy Days” is on stage now through July 1 at LaComedia Dinner Theatre. Based on the hit television series of the same name, “Happy Days” reintroduces one of America’s best loved families, the Cunninghams. The show is complete with varsity sweaters, hula-hoops and jukebox sock hopping. 765 W. Central Ave. N Various showtimes through July 1 N Tickets from $53 N lacomedia.com N (937) 7464554
Eye candy Nature Art Gallery TROY — The Nature Art Gallery at Brukner Nature Center will feature photographer Ray Mueller in an exhibit opening Thursday evening. The public is invited to meet Mueller and enjoy his images of wildlife and local natural areas in our summer art exhibit in the Heidelberg Auditorium following the Summer Solstice Concert. The exhibit will be open to the public during Interpretive Center hours through Sept. 16. A percentage of the sales of these works will support the mission of Brukner Nature Center. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road N Thursday 8 p.m. N www.raymondjmueller.co m N (937) 698-6493
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Mason Bertsch, 4, gets some help from his dad Scott Bertsch, both of Sidney, in ringing a bell at the Anna Homecoming Festival last year. ‘All Over the Place’ TROY — The art exhibit “All Over the Place” is open at the TroyHayner Cultural Center through July 22. It features fiber artist Rita Steffenson, potter Mark Nafziger and mixed media artist Mike Behr. 301 W. Main St. N Now through July 22 N Free admission N www.troyhayner.org N (937) 3390457
Family fun Duck race SIDNEY — Big Brothers Big Sisters annual Rubber Duck Race and 5K Duck n’ Run/Walk will be Thursday evening at
Tawawa Park in Sidney. The event includes adopted rubber ducks racing to the finish line to win prizes for their owners, followed by an evening 5K race. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. Tawawa Park, Geib Pavilion N Thursday duck drop at 7:30 p.m., race at 8:15 p.m. N www.bigbrobigsisshelbydarke.org N (937) 492-7611 Canal walk TROY — On Saturday, the Museum of Troy History will conduct a walking tour of the Miami Erie Canal as it passed through the central part
of Troy. Terry Purke and Doug Christian will present information about the canal and the bridges over it. The escorted walking part of the program will follow, starting and ending at the museum. Sites along the course of the mostly vanished canal, maps and old photographs will present an understanding of the canal and its importance to Troy. A question and answer session will follow the walk. Beginning at 124 E. Water St. N Saturday 2 p.m. N (937) 2166925 or (937) 339-5155 Anna Homecoming ANNA — Anna Homecoming this weekend will feature chicken dinners, a cruise-in, parade, rides, beanbag tournament, prize drawings, concessions, a queen contest, fireworks, bingo and a coed volleyball contest. Anna Community Park N Friday starting at 4 p.m., Saturday at noon N Free admission N www.villageofannaoh.com N (937) 3943751 Maria Stein Country Fest MARIA STEIN — Maria Stein Country Fest gets under way this weekend with free entertainment beginning with the featured act of Cavallo Equestrian Arts and also the nationally known Country Fest Tractor Square Dancers. Additional features include antique tractor pulls, lawn mower demolition derby, mini-Indy race, chainsaw wood carving, punt-passkick competition, volleyball, bean bag, three-on-three basketball tournament, diaper derby and a 5K run. The festival plays music for all ages throughout the weekend,
and has plenty of food to satisfy everyone’s palate, plus a petting zoo, games, rides and fun for all. 2291 St. Johns Road N Friday at 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday at 9 a.m. N www.mscountryfest.com Kids Around the Square SIDNEY — Downtown Sidney is home to the Kids Around the Square event every summer. This free festival this Saturday is designed specifically for children with lots of activities. Sidney courtsquare N Saturday 9 a.m. to noon N Free N www.downtownsidney.com N (937) 4929122 Tipp City Antique and Artisan Show TIPP CITY — The ninth annual Antique and
Artisan Show will close Tipp City’s Main Street Saturday morning and afternoon to accommodate more than 80 participating merchants and artisans, who will display unique and collectible primitives, glassware, garden architectural items, furniture, vintage clothing and jewelry and other collectibles. Many local artists will also be participating, bringing their watercolors, oils, pottery, weaving, metal and wood forms, photography, papers, hand-embroidered items and jewelry. Other merchants will be doing ongoing, live demonstrations of their work techniques. Main Street N Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. N Free N www.downtowntippcity.org N (937) 667-0883
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Visionary filmmakers Tim Burton and Timur Bekmambetov reinvent the time-honored genre and present the terrifying creatures of the night as they were meant to be experienced — as fierce, visceral, intense and bloodthristy. “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” brings to the screen the secret life of our nation’s favorite president … as history’s greatest hunter of the undead. Starring: Benjamin Walker, Dominic Cooper, Anthony Mackie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Erin Wasson Genre, rating: Sci-fi/horror, R
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Merida is a skilled archer and impetuous daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor. Determined to carve her own path in life, Merida defies an age-old custom sacred to the uproarious lords of the land — massive Lord MacGuffin, surly Lord Macintosh and cantankerous Lord Dingwall. Merida’s actions inadvertently unleash chaos and fury in the kingdom, and when she turns to an eccentric witch for help, she is granted an ill-fated wish. The ensuing peril forces Merida to harness all of her skills and resources, including her clever and mischievous triplet brothers, to undo a beastly curse before it’s too late, discovering the meaning of true bravery. Starring: Voices of Kelly Macdonald, Billy Connolly, Emma Thompson, Craig Ferguson Genre, rating: Animated/adventure, PG
‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’ Set in a too-near future, a man searches for a meaningful connection as humanity’s last days are at hand. Can he find his greatest love at the worst possible time? As the respective journeys of Dodge and Penny converge, the two spark to each other and their outlooks — if not the world’s — brighten. Starring: Steve Carell, Keira Knightley, Connie Britton, Adam Brody Genre, rating: Comedy/romance, R
Still showing ‘Rock of Ages’ Small town girl Sherrie and city boy Drew meet on the Sunset Strip while pursuing their Hollywood dreams. Their rock ‘n’ roll romance is told through the hits of Def Leppard, Joan Jett, Journey, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Night Ranger, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Twisted Sister, Poison, Whitesnake and more. Starring: Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Russell Brand, Paul Giamatti, Tom Cruise, Alec Baldwin Genre, rating: Musical/adaptation, PG-13
Now on DVD • “Wanderlust” • “Project X” • “Big Miracle” • “Jeff, Who Lives at Home” • “The FP” • “Keyhole” • “Gray’s Anatomy” • “And Everything Is Going Fine” • “Space Children” • “The Colossus of New York” • “Project X” • “Frankin and Bash: The Complete First Season” • “Wilfred: The Complete First Season” • “Louie: Season Two” • “Evita: 15th Anniversary Edition” (Blu-ray) • “Newsies: 20th Anniversary Edition” (Blu-ray) • “Empire of the Sun” (Blu-ray)
‘That’s My Boy’ While still in his teens, Donny fathered a son, Todd, and raised him as a single parent up until Todd’s 18th birthday. Now, after not seeing each other for years, Todd’s world comes crashing down on the eve of his wedding when an uninvited Donny suddenly shows up. Trying desperately to reconnect with his son, Donny is now forced to deal with the repercussions of his bad parenting skills. Starring: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, James Caan, Leighton Meester, Susan Sarandon Genre, rating: Comedy, R
‘Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted’ Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Gloria the Hippo and Melman the Giraffe are still fighting to get home to their beloved Big Apple and of course King Julien, Maurice and the Penguins are all along for the comedic adventure. Their journey takes them through Europe where they find the perfect cover — a traveling circus, which they reinvent Madagascar style. Starring: Voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith, David Schwimmer, Sacha Baron Cohen Genre, rating: Animated/comedy, PG
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Dana gets a taste of crawfish, turtle at Louisiana-style boil
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“That was the start of something big,” said Adam Clark, a close friend and neighbor to the Browns. What started out as a small gathering has grown to around 100 people from family and friends to neighbors and curious “tasters.” The crawfish are flown in fresh from the Louisiana Crawfish Company in Louisiana to the Dayton International Airport and shipped directly to the Browns. “They are still alive and kicking when they get here,” Clark said. When Mark and I arrived, the music was loud, hot rods were lined up for viewing, and trays and trays of the boil ingredients were being added, such as corn, shrimp, sausage, mussels and of course the crawfish. “We have decided that the potatoes are better cooked separate as they don’t break down that way,” Wilma said. Other dishes that everyone was excited about and waiting for was fresh raw oysters on the half shell and fresh caught turtle. Now, I could not get out of my head the sweet little sea turtles that find their way back to the ocean at night. I was quickly informed that this is something totally different, and when I got up the nerve to try it, I have to say yes, it does taste like chicken. Yes, it was good, but I’ll stick to the bird, thanks. After given instructions how to properly eat crawfish (break the body in half, suck out the juice, then peel the meat from the tail, which tastes like lobster), I was a pro! With
Louisiana Shrimp 2 eggs, beaten 2 1/2 cups chunk pineap1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. prepared mustard ple 3 tablespoons pickle 1/2 teaspoon paprika syrup 1/2 cup milk 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup grated cheese 1/2 cup chopped pickle Trim crust from bread. (sweet pickles) Cut each slice into quar1 tablespoon cornstarch ters. Combine beaten 1 pound cooked shrimp eggs, seasonings and Cooked rice milk. Arrange layer of Put pineapple with bread in buttered cassesyrup, pickles, pickle role, cover with layer of syrup and salt in oysters. Sprinkle with saucepan. Dissolve corngrated cheese. Repeat starch in a little water and STAFF PHOTO/DANA WOLFE layer, pour milk mixture Crawfish are cooked with corn and shrimp at the an- over contents of dish and add to saucepan. Bring cover with grated cheese. mixture to a boil, stirring nual Crawfish Boil in West Manchester. Place casserole in pan of until clear and thickened. much as you like) and new hot water, bake in moder- Add the cooked shrimp Cajun music in the backpotatoes. Return to boil ground, folks dancing, and heat through. Serve ate oven 350 degrees for more hot rods arriving and seven minutes, adding 30 minutes or until brown. on a bed or rice. beer the last two minutes. of course exchanging Cover pot. Turn off heat recipes with folks I had just met, I have to say, we and allow to simmer three minutes. Remove crawfish had the time of our lives and apply salt before peelSaturday night. ing. Thank you Wayne and Heap crawfish, corn and Wilma Brown for the invite. Please remember this potatoes on large platter. Serves 10. food writer next year! Happy cooking! Turtle Delight Write to me at Dwolfe@tdnpublishing.com. 4 pounds select turtle 2 tablespoons light roux 2 cans tomato sauce Boiled Crawfish 1 large onion, chopped 3 lemons, sectioned 1 large green bell pep3 onions, sectioned per, chopped 2 cups rock salt 3 cloves garlic, chopped 3 tablespoons red pepCook light roux and per tomato sauce for 20 min1 medium jar prepared utes. Add onion, pepper mustard 2 bags dry crab boil mix and garlic. Cook for an additional 15 minutes. Brown 30 pounds live crawfish turtle on the side in a 2 cans beer black iron pot in oil until a Table salt 117 South Market Street light brown color. Add to News potatoes sauce, bring to boil (at this Corn on the cob time lower the heat) cover Place a 30-quart pot filled with water over high and simmer for about two heat. Add lemons, onions, hours. Salt and pepper to Like Us on Facebook taste. rock salt, red pepper and mustard. Add crab boil. Oyster Au Gratin Mix, braking bags and boil 1 pint oysters 10 minutes. 6 slices buttered toast Add crawfish, corn (as
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