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Help your exotic pets live happy lives Vet offers environmental enrichment tips for birds, ferrets and more BY DR. JULIE PETERSON Troy Animal Hospital TROY — Many small pocket pets and pet birds live their lives in confinement. In the wild, these animals would be spending their days foraging for food and exploring the environment without borders or walls. It is fascinating to have these small pets in our homes, and they can provide us much entertainment. We have to remember, though, that they need to be provided an environment in which they can exhibit natural behaviors,
use their own brain power and have fun. Providing them an enriched environment in turn makes them much more interesting to us. Most bird owners know the term “bird brain” is a misnomer. Birds can amaze us by connecting words with meaning, as evidenced by studies with the world renowned African grey parrot, Alex, who understood the concept of zero and would create new phrases from previously learned words. Pet birds deserve to have their active minds kept busy with many toys and diversions.
Train your birds Birds enjoy training and play sessions with owners, and they take well to target training. Information on this can be found on the Internet. Many parrots and parakeets really enjoy learning to talk and whistle. Some parrots love for their owners to sing (off key is fine) and to be a bit goofy. This is especially true of Amazon parrots. If they are supervised, birds relish being allowed outside their cages once the room or house is birdproofed. I like to allow birds the chance to fly indoors, as it is good exercise and fun for them, but they
can get in trouble quickly, so precautions must be taken. Many pet birds raised in captivity never learned to fly, are very awkward fliers, are out of shape or afraid to fly. If the situation is deemed too risky for the bird to fly, wings can be kept trimmed. Never trust a wing trim in order to take a bird outdoors, as a gust of wind can still carry a beloved pet out of reach. If you take your bird outside, use a bird harness or travel cage. Most birds love the adventure and benefit from natural sunlight. Some people set up camp tents to allow their birds to
play outside, but always supervised. Be aware that parrots can contract West Nile Virus, so avoid taking your bird out when mosquitoes are active. Movies for birds Bird cages should be as large as possible to allow more room for more toys, perches and foraging areas. Some birds love having a radio or television kept on while owners are gone. My parrots like watching kids’ movies, especially musicals and, for some reason, Richard Simmons exercise videos. Most birds are quite messy and destructive, and it is our job to make them
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happy by providing toys for them to tear up and thereby create disaster zones in their cages. Cleanup is a large part of pet bird care. Larger parrots love tearing up old phone books placed on top of their cages, bad paperback books that don’t deserve to be read twice or rolled up paper. Small birds also enjoy tearing up rolls of paper. If you have a vegetable garden, preferably organic, bring in that baseball batsized zucchini for the birds to shred or raw corn on the cob, whole green or hot • See Pets on page 3
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Pets • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 peppers, peas in the pod, beans in the shell, etc. The birds may eat some of the healthy veggies as they have fun tearing them up. Pet stores have many wooden, coconut shell and leather bird-safe toys that are meant to be chewed up. If your bird is afraid of a new toy, wrap it in brown paper first and put it in the cage so the bird can chew away the paper and gradually discover the toy. A good place to find lots of inexpensive toys is the semiannual bird fair at the Montgomery County Fairgrounds. Make foraging toys Recently, many new foraging toys have been made commercially available for larger birds, designed to be a challenge for them to reach a hidden treat. You also can create your own simple foraging toys by hiding treats, such as Nutraberries, in Dixie cups stuffed with shredded paper and crumpled, or hiding them in toys already in the cage. A few nuts stuffed in an empty plastic drink bottle can be a challenging toy for a larger parrot. Some people set up foraging trees indoors, using poplar branches with treats and toys in the branches. Small birds, such as cockatiels, enjoy foraging on a newspapercovered cage floor with shredded paper hiding the treats. Don’t forget that regular misting showers from a spray bottle are appreciated by our pet birds, as well as a varied diet offering healthy fruits and veggies along with free
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Dr. Julie Peterson cares for a parrot at Troy Animal Hospital. The veterinarian specializes in treating exotic pets at the Troy clinic, and can speak from personal experience when it comes to caring for parrots and other birds. choice pellets and a few seeds and nuts. Smaller parakeets, canaries and finches have more seedrich diet requirements, but also require fresh veggies to stay healthy and to provide variety. Energetic ferrets The ferret is another popular pet that appreciates the value of fun. The energy, joy and curiosity level of a ferret at play is boundless. Although a ferret enjoys naptime, it needs to be allowed multiple daily opportunities to get out and run around. Ferrets are known for ingesting small bits of cloth and plastic objects, such as kids’ toys, so be sure to ferret-proof the room designated for them to play in. Also, fer-
rets should never be allowed unsupervised around infants. Ferrets enjoy tubes to run through, such as sections of PVC drain pipe or clothes dryer exhaust tubing. They also like pushing ping pong balls, exploring empty paper sacks or cardboard boxes or crawling around in an old pair of blue jeans. Most ferrets will get along with a companion ferret, and they will have enormous fun tussling and chasing each other. Rabbit cages People who have kept rabbits as house pets often realize how intelligent and personable they can be. Again, it is always best to have as large of a cage as possible, as well
as indoor and, if possible, outdoor exercise areas, providing a spot to hide in. Rabbits can learn to go outside on a harness and leash. If taken outdoors, remember bunnies can’t tolerate hot weather. A good source for housing and care information for bunnies is the House Rabbit Society webpage. Rabbits like cardboard tunnels and boxes to hide in and chew. Look at home improvement stores for concrete forms that make tunnels perfect for rabbits to play in. Fill empty paper towel rolls with hay to use as a toy, allow your rabbit to chew on apple tree twigs or wooden bird toys, and buy inexpensive hard plastic baby toys, such as key rings, for your bunny to toss around and play with. A varied diet also is a part of an enriched environment. It is important to offer a variety of types of grass hay, such as timothy, orchard and oat hay. For a source of inexpensive hay, look for farmers in the area selling unsprayed grass hay. Rabbits should be provided lots of free choice hay and veggies and limited amounts of pellets, about 1/4 cup of pellets per 5 pounds of body weight per day. Chincillas, guinea pigs Chinchillas enjoy carpeted cat towers to play in when out of their cages. When furnishing a chinchilla cage, try to provide platforms, rope perches or even concrete bird perches. Be sure your chinchilla gets a regular dust bath opportunity for fun and for healthy coat condition. Guinea pigs are simple, but happy little creatures that will enjoy a
large cage with plenty of hay to burrow in and small cardboard boxes to chew on and crawl through. They cannot be housetrained, but a convenient area to allow them to exercise in is a children’s plastic wading pool lined with litter and lots of hay and tunnels. Many guinea pigs are quite sociable and appreciate being out of the cage to be petted and brushed. They make great school pets for primary grades as they will often sit still and “listen” while kids read stories to them. A large clean cage with crunchy veggies and hay goes a long way to keeping guinea pigs happy and entertained, as their favorite thing in life seems to be food. Sugar gliders, gerbils Sugar gliders need tree branches or 1-inch plastic chains arranged in their enclosures to create a 3-D environment for them to play in. Avoid any item with loose strings or wires. They also will enjoy solid, not wire, exercise wheels. Hanging nylon cord with knots in their enclosures can keep them happy and occupied as they seem to love undoing the knots. Good information on sugar gliders can be found at www.asgv.org. Rats, gerbils and mice all enjoy tunnels, such as cardboard tubes, which can be buried under bedding. You can create elevated tunnels using connection sections of PVC pipe found in the plumbing section at your home improvement store. They also enjoy chewing on wooden toys commercially available for rodents and birds. Gerbils enjoy an occasional dust bath using
chinchilla dust, and will turn into little hunters if offered the occasional grasshopper or cicada. You also can construct mazes for these small creatures as a fun science project for kids, as well as a fun challenge for the rodent if there is a treat reward involved. Tall old-fashioned bird cages can be attached together, and platforms and ladders provided to give rats climbing opportunities. One of my clients devoted an entire room to their pet rats, letting them out daily to climb into old desk drawers, up ladders to closet shelves and through elaborate cardboard tunnels and houses. Reptiles, fish Reptiles, amphibians, fish and invertebrates thrive in environments that mimic natural settings as much as possible. Often a variety of foods offered can enrich their lives. There is much information available on reputable websites to determine the best environment for each individual species. It is the responsibility of the pet owner to investigate nutritional and environmental requirements. It can be a difficult but rewarding task to set up a good habitat for these exotic pets. Hopefully, I have provided a few ideas for fellow pet owners to help their feathered, furry and scaly friends have more fun in their homes. Take time to search for more information on environmental enrichment for these creatures, as there are a lot of good ideas out there. If you have questions about pet care and safety, always check with your veterinarian.
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sizes. The family dinner, which feeds up to four people for $25, includes 1 pound of one Sammich meat, pints of any two sides, eight mini buns and sauce. The big family dinner feeds six and comes with two meats, while the Fabulicious Feast feeds nine with three meats. Anyone who needs something sweet after all that sauce will be happy to find cookies and ice cream on the menu. “And there’s great news,” Webb said. “We deliver Young’s Jersey Dairy ice cream.” Pre-packaged half or whole pints of the frozen treat can make it to your door before it melts. To place an order for delivery, call OinkADoodleMoo at (937) 335-6465. To see the menu, log on to oinkadoodlemoo.com.
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be awarded for first, second, third place and honorable mention in each of the five categories — ruralscape, urbanscape, life in the Miami Valley, abstraction and youth (students grades K-12). One best of show will be selected from all entries. The juror will be Eva Buttacavoli, executive director of the Dayton Visual Arts Center and former executive director of FilmDayton. She has served as director of exhibitions and education at the Austin Museum of Art, co-founded the education department at the Miami (Florida) Art Museum and served as director of education. She taught art for several years in Florida, served as chair of the Florida Art Education Association and was awarded Educator of the Year for both Texas and Florida. She received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in art history and art
Springfield native, are supporters of many realms of the Dayton arts scene. Sponsors of the exhibit include Alvetro Orthodontics, Dr. Mark T. Armstrong, DDS, Baird Funeral Home, Gordon & Murphy Orthodontics, Dr. Bryan Harju, DDS, Towne Park Dentistry, Dr. Bonita J. Kipling, DDS, Drs. Sims and Culp, The Vein Treatment Center and Friends of Hayner. For entry fee information and additional requirements and dates, check the prospectus. The exhibit will run from Sept. 30 to Nov. 25. Hayner’s open hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday, 7 to 9 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Hayner is closed on holidays. For more informations, call (937) 339-0457 or visit Hayner’s website.
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Piqua Civic Band takes audience to the movies PIQUA — The Piqua Civic Band continues its 80th summer concert season with “A Night at the Movies” Thursday at 7 p.m. at Hance Pavilion with guest conductor Brett Poling. This free concert will feature famous movie themes, a special presentation and other surprises. Guest soloists with the band will be vocalist Carol Palmer and clarinetist Mike Houser. Selections will range from the golden age of Hollywood to today’s modern blockbusters. The concert will include music from “Star Wars,” “Mission: Impossible,” “Casablanca,” “Ben-Hur,” “Aladdin,” “The Pirates of the Caribbean,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,”
cert in 1933. Palmer has more than 25 years of stage experience ranging from musical theater to classical music performances. She is a regular performer for the Dayton Art Institute Twilight Series. Her many and varied performance credits have provided her experience to direct, choreograph Brett Poling and produce a number of “The Wizard of Oz,” “Harry musicals and other musiPotter” and many other cal performances in the films. Dayton area. This includes Mayor Lucy Fess will directing experience with make a special proclamacommunity and church tion on behalf of the city of theater organizations, as Piqua in honor of the well as a number of area band’s 80th anniversary high schools. Palmer has season. The Piqua Civic been the music director at Band was formed in 1932, Grace United Methodist and performed its first con- Church in Piqua for the
past 15 years. She received her bachelor’s degree in music from Miami University in 1985. Houser performs in the Piqua Civic Band, Troy Civic Band, Sidney Civic Band, Greenville Municipal Concert Band, Mystic Winds (woodwind trio) and Quintessential Winds (woodwind quintet). He also is an adjunct instructor at Edison Community College and Sinclair Community College, as well as an online facilitator for PBS TeacherLine. Professionally, he started his career as a music educator after completing degrees at Capital University and the Ohio State University. He is an active member of In-
fraGard and DANPA (past vice-president) and was formerly on the Piqua Arts Council. Additionally, he plays in the pit orchestra for Music Warehouse and for various musicals in the area. Poling has been a music educator for 17 years, teaching at St. Luke School in Beavercreek for the past six years. Prior to teaching in Beavercreek, he was the band director for Lima Central Catholic High School and Lima’s three Catholic elementary schools. Poling graduated magna cum laude from the University of Dayton Music Department in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in music education. He earned his
master’s in education from Wright State University in 2007. He performs with the Piqua, Troy and Sidney civic bands. He was a guest conductor with the University of Dayton Symphonic Wind Ensemble in 2009. Poling and his wife, Maryann, reside in Beavercreek, with their daughters, Ruth and Elizabeth. Ulbrich’s Hometown Market has graciously donated a free dozen doughnuts to be given away to one lucky audience member, and four free movie passes donated by Cinemark also will be given away. Visit the band’s website at http://piquacivicband.weebly.com for more information.
Swing Era Big Band to perform with Sidney Civic Band It performs a variety of big band and jazz arrangements of noted musical composers including Artie Shaw, Woody Herman, Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Duke Ellington and Glenn Miller, as well as big band arrangements of popular songs from the 1930s to the 1970s. The band features vocalist Mary Knapke and the popular vocal trio Simple Harmony, consisting of Knapke, Sherri Heidemann and Tod Huston. Master of ceremonies for the evening
will be Ken Monnier. Instrumental soloists are Stewart King and J.R. Price on saxophone, John Slonaker and Mike Dilbone on trumpet, and Bob Schroerlucke and Ken Heinlen on trombone, among others. The band continues to update and expand its musical library, and will play a number of these new arrangements for Friday’s audience. At the show, the band will spotlight the combined talents of the trombone and saxophone sections on several new
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charts arranged especially for them. Concert-goers also can expect other musical surprises during the evening. A pie donated by Mike Jannides of the Spot Restaurant will be given away to the person who successfully answers the musical question of the week. The First
Church of God Relay for Life team will provide refreshments. The Sidney Civic Band’s summer series closes with a concert July 20 with the theme “Three Tenors and A Diva.” Musical guests are Ben and John Chilcote, Bob Schroerlucke and Maureen Joines.
Major sponsors for this year’s season include Emerson Climate Technologies, Founder’s Fund of the Community Foundation, Gateway Arts Council and the city of Sidney. To be added to the band’s email list and receive updates, send your email address to sclodge@woh.rr.com.
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Florist’s vase recycle program is a win-win Lori welcomes anything in like-new condition that can hold a flower arrangeTROY — Do you have a ment, including vases, baskets, ceramic containers, cupboard full of vases at home that you aren’t using pitchers and fish bowls. The only thing she isn’t acbut don’t want to toss in the trash? Donate them to cepting at this time are single-stem bud vases, beYour Personal Florist’s vase recycle program, and cause she has plenty in you’ll receive a coupon for stock. Containers are accepted $5 off your next purchase all year long, but from now of $10 or more. through the end of SepThe Troy flower shop tember, people bringing in started its recycling provases will receive the $5 gram last summer, and off coupon to be used on owner Lori Stotler said their next purchase of $10 she’s had such a good reor more. It also helps peosponse from the community, she hasn’t had to buy ple get rid of something they might not want anya vase all year. “Last year, we had such more, without throwing an overwhelming response, away something that’s perfectly usable. we had boxes of vases People who donate stacked under the counvases aren’t the only ones ters,” Lori said. BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
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who benefit from the program. Customers who order flowers can agree to have their arrangement made in a recycled vase, which saves them money — about $7 to $10, Lori said. Instead of charging customers the same price of a brand new vase, and making a little extra profit, Lori only charges customers for the flowers when they agree to use a recycled vase. “To a lot of florists, profit is the bottom line. I have to lay my head down and sleep at night, and if I’m screwing my customers over, I can’t do that,” Lori said. She was even able to keep prices low on a dozen roses for Valentine’s Day because people weren’t paying for vases. In fact, when her supplier called and asked if she was ready to order cases of vases for the February holiday, she said she didn’t need any. There’s yet another benefactor of the vase recy-
cle program — the recipient of the flowers in a recycled vase. When customers ordering flowers request a recycled vase, Lori will attach a coupon for $5 off a $10 purchase to the arrangement for the recipient. That offer remains all year long. Your Personal Florist, 409 Kirk Lane, is a fullservice florist, including events such as weddings and funerals. In addition to flowers, the shop offers candy and cookie bouquets, and has just introduced cake pop bouquets, available with a 24-hour notice. A new line of gift baskets, including baskets for men, has been introduced. The shop also does helium balloons. Lori said there is a current helium shortage in the country, but it hasn’t affected her shop yet. “We’ve not upped our prices because of that,” she said. For more information, STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK A floral arrangement made in a recycled vase at Your call Your Personal Florist at (937) 335-2365. Personal Florist waits to be taken home.
Barbecue and Blues to benefit DCCA GREENVILLE — Darke County Center for the Arts will host Barbecue and Blues, a family-friendly fundraiser featuring music by Columbus-based band Ray Fuller and the Blues Rockers, Friday at Turtle Creek Golf Course (formerly Greenville Golf Course). A buffet menu featuring pulled barbecue pork on a bun plus wings and chicken chunks with a choice of sauces will be available for purchase, as will a full range of drinks. Additionally, desserts and gelato will be supplied by Ghyslain at an additional charge. Tickets for the event are $10. Barbecue and Blues opens at 6:30 p.m. According to DCCA Executive Director Julie Strait, last year’s event at the same venue drew more than
170 participants. “Barbecue and Blues is a funfilled, outdoor summertime event for the whole family,” Strait said. “Families can picnic in the lovely surroundings of the golf club and enjoy the outdoor setting while listening to a rocking blues band. We invite the community to bring their lawn chairs and blankets and head on out to Turtle Creek Golf Course for delicious food, great music and a good time.” DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins said the music will be energizing and appealing. “Ray Fuller and his band are an unstoppable source of energy. When they play the blues, you can’t help but feel good,” Rawlins said. The band is sponsored by Matt
and Angie Arnold, Tom and Jennifer Bish, George and Becky Luce, and Robert and Jean McLear. Proceeds from Barbecue and Blues will benefit DCCA’s programs in the community, including Arts In Education and the Family Theatre Series. In case of inclement weather, Barbecue and Blues will move into Turtle Creek’s newly renovated clubhouse. Although tickets will be available at the gate, DCCA strongly recommends purchasing tickets in advance. To reserve tickets, contact DCCA at (937) 547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net. Tickets may be purchased at Turtle Creek Golf Course, 6545 U.S. Route 36 East, and are also available at Readmore’s Hallmark in Greenville.
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Shop Piqua Sidewalk Sales this weekend Barclay’s to set out 20 sale racks of men’s and women’s clothes BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor PIQUA — For more than 50 years, downtown Piqua retailers have set up shop outside their doors for the town’s annual Sidewalk Sales in July. This year’s sales will be held this weekend, with most of the stores participating on Friday and Saturday during regular business hours. The Sidewalk Sales event is mostly run by the business owners themselves, but Mainstreet Piqua helps coordinate the weekend. “It’s been a downtown tradition,” said Mainstreet Piqua Director Lorna Swisher. The sales are traditionally held on the first weekend after the Fourth of July, but organizers have realized it’s not best to have the sales on the same weekend as Country Concert in Fort Loramie, so the sales are being held this weekend instead. About eight businesses are participating in the event, putting out racks, bins or tables with deeply
discounted merchandise. Swisher said the sales are usually well attended. “It does draw quite a few people because everybody loves a bargain,” Swisher said. “We encourage folks to come downtown and see what the businesses have to offer.” Downtown Piqua’s go-to shop for men’s and women’s clothing and accessories will have about 20 racks outside during Sidewalk Sales Friday and Saturday. “It’s so many racks that when people come inside, they often think we’re going out of business,” said Barclay’s manager Rick Robinson. That’s because Barclay’s doesn’t pull old, out-ofstyle merchandise from the basement and put it on sale for the event. It takes the racks that are sitting just inside the door with this season’s popular trends and styles, and puts them on the sidewalk with great bargains. “At Barclay’s, we really work hard at making sidewalk sales the premier event of the year,” Robin-
ladies’ racks out with values that will parallel the men’s values,” Robinson said. Retired Vera Bradley styles will be 50 percent off, and $70 Brighton belts will be priced at $25. Not Your Daughter’s Jeans will be 50 percent off, and selected Brighton handbags will be 30 percent off. And the deals don’t stop on the sidewalk. Special values will be offered on suits and sports coats inside the store. Robinson said Piqua has been doing a sidewalk sale for the 43 years he has worked at Barclay’s and probably longer than that. He’s hoping for good weather that’s not too hot and definitely not stormy. “We hope people come down and not only shop STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK Barclay’s, but also the The guys at Barclay’s are gearing up for Piqua Sidewalk Sales this weekend. other retailers in downThey will put about 20 racks of this season’s summer clothes on sale on the side- town Piqua,” he said. “We walk. Pictured (l-r) are owner Bert Harrison, salesman John Peltier and manager like it to be exciting, we like it to be fun, and we do Rick Robinson. our best to create that environment.” or two for $35. Regular marked down to just $15, son said. Visit Barclay’s at 314 N. summer sports wear from Deals will be offered on and selected sport shirts those same brands will be Main St. or call the shop at from top brands, such as both men’s and women’s (937) 773-5928 for more inhalf off. Polo, Nautica and Tommy merchandise. Men’s jeans formation. “We’ll have lots of Bahama, will be $19 each valued at $115 will be
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lection this year. Barhorst will open the doors Friday at 11:30 p.m., saying PIQUA — Readmore’s “Happy holidays, Merry Hallmark in downtown Christmas!” She will start Piqua is gearing up for its ringing up purchases at Ornament Premier this midnight. The first few cusweekend. It is one of the tomers in the door will get store’s biggest events of to see the unveiling of the the year, and manager display shelves where the Mary Beth Barhorst pulls ornaments will hang for out all the stops with a the rest of the year. special late-night event. Barhorst will have More than 350 keepsake about 60 percent of the ornaments are being intro- new ornaments available duced into Hallmark’s col- in the story this weekend.
“It gets exciting because there’s really some neat ornaments.”
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The rest will come in October. Several people have already pre-ordered specific ones. The items are more than just ornaments people hang on their trees at Christmas. They are collec-
tor’s items, Barhorst said. They mark special memories in families’ lives. Sometimes parents will buy them for a child to collect, or people will keep collections going that were started by generations be-
fore them. “It gets exciting because there’s really some neat ornaments,” Barhorst said. This year, Hallmark is premiering its Mickey and Friends ornaments. Anyone who wears a Mickey Mouse or friends T-shirt Friday night will receive a $5 coupon. Barhorst also expects Barbie ornaments to be popular this year, because it is the last year Hallmark will make them. Or-
naments of all types of characters are available, including Snoopy, Cinderella and other princesses, Scooby Doo, “Wizard of Oz” and “Star Wars.” Several sports ornaments are premiering, as well as ones to mark occasions such as baby’s first Christmas. “It’s memories,” Barhorst said. • See Hallmark on page 10
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150-year-old turtle on view at museum
About 50 people attend the Ornament Premier each year. They come for the keepsakes, of course, but the regulars also know there’s great food to be had at the event. Pizza, shredded chicken, dips, baked goods and other snacks will be available to customers. Barhorst also will have games and special drawings for gift certificates. Night owls also will get some extra deals. For every $50 spent on ornaments, customers will receive $5 in Readmore bucks. Also, everything else in the store besides ornaments will be 20 percent off. It might be July, but it’s never too early to starting crossing items off your gift list. “There’s a lot of people who do their shopping now,” Barhorst said. Readmore Hallmark will start its sidewalk sale Thursday at noon. Three to four long tables will be set up outside the shop, filled with collectibles, wrapping paper, sport items, ladies apparel and
DAYTON — From now through Aug. 4, visitors to the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery will get an extra treat. Crunch, a 150-year-old alligator snapping turtle who weighs 165 pounds, is visiting the museum as a special addition to summer programs. “This species is known as ‘dinosaur of the turtle world’ for a reason,” said Mark Mazzei, curator of live animals at the Boonshoft Museum, who is especially fond of this sedentary giant. “People are fascinated by these prehistoric-looking animals, and while they are no longer hunted the way they once were, they are simply not animals that most people would ever have the chance to see in the wild.” As part of the GPS Adventures exhibit, Crunch will teach visitors about the geography of his native habitat. Living primarily on a diet of fish and frogs, these creatures spend their long lives in the waters of canals, rivers and lakes throughout the southeastern United States. Valued for their unique shells, alligator snapping turtles were once hunted nearly to the brink of extinction. Rescued by a STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK Mary Beth Barhorst, manager of Readmore Hallmark, reformed trapper from a fishery where he had been taken for slaughter, Crunch now
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“This species is known as the ‘dinosaur of the turtle world’ for a reason.” — Mark Mazzei lives at the Blackwater Turtle Refuge in Churubusco, Ind. He is estimated to be 150-200 years old, and is more than 4 feet in length, with a head that is nearly 9 1/2 inches wide. Crunch will be available to visitors during exhibit hours, which vary slightly from museum hours. His exhibit hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and noon to 5 Sunday. The museum, 2600 DeWeese Parkway, will feature extended hours, remaining open until 8 p.m. on the Thursdays during Crunch’s stay. Regular admission rates apply; free for members. Admission is $9 for adults, $8 for seniors and children 2-16 and free for children younger than 2 and members. For more information, call (937) 275-7431 or visit BoonshoftMuseum.org.
70 percent off certain merchandise. Webkins will be available for $5. The sale will continue through Saturday. Refreshments will be available. For more information on the Ornament Premier or sidewalk sale, call Readmore Hallmark at (937) 615-0820 or stop in at 430 N. Main St.
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Save the Date July 22 - 28
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SPECIAL DAILY EVENTS Rides will open at 1 P.M. ‘or when Ohio Dept. of Ag. ends State Inspection.
SUNDAY:
Industrial Day 1- special prices through participating Industries in and around Shelby County.
MONDAY:
Regular Admission Price - Rides will open at 4:00 P.M.
TUESDAY:
Carload Night - Carload night includes entry to the fair and all rides for everyone in your vehicle for $30.00. Carload night begins at 4:00 P.M. at Gate D Only. Carload night stamps must be purchased by 9:00 P.M.
WEDNESDAY:Industrial Day 2- special prices through participating Industries in and around Shelby County. Wrist Bands must be purchased at these Industries only for $7.00 and admits one person and ride all day. THURSDAY: Kid’s Day - Kid’s day admission and ride special Everyone sixteen and under will be admitted free until noon - with special rides bands to be purchased by 5:00 P.M. for $7.00 at Michael’s Amusements ticket booths. FRIDAY:
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patio (weather permitting) at Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia Thursday evening. The bike/steak night will feature ribeye steaks on the grill, baked potatoes and a side salad from 6 to 8 p.m. 115 North St. ◆ Thursday 7 to 9:30 p.m. ◆ (937) 526-4800 Dixieland concert TIPP CITY — The Lower London Street Dixieland Band will present an evening of jazz and Dixieland music at the Tipp Roller Mill Theater on Saturday evening. The ’40s and ’50s saw a great jazz revival spearheaded by the famous Lou Watters. Dixieland became popular on the west coast where it developed a very distinctive style referred to as San Francisco style. The Lower London Street Band plays both the San Francisco style and New Orleans style of Dixieland music. 225 E. Main St. ◆ Saturday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Admission $7 for adults, $4 for students K-12 ◆ (937) 667-3696 Twilight Concert DAYTON — The Dayton Art Institute’s Twilight Concerts continue with a peformance by Solungga Fang-Tzu Liu on piano and the University of Dayton First Flight Saxophone Quartet Thursday evening. Performed in the beautiful setting of the NCR Renaissance Auditorium, the Twilight Concerts series remains Dayton’s longestcontinuing concert tradition. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Thursday 7 p.m. ◆ Free for museum members, $8 for non-members ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 Ambrosia KETTERING — Ambrosia will perform at Fraze Pavilion Friday night. In the year 1970, four young musicians in
the South Bay of Los Angeles came together to create an invigorating style of music that explored the possibilities of progressive, classical and world influences yet rooted with the soul of the blues and R&B. A new sound was defined and recognized as Ambrosia. In its brief recording history, Ambrosia garnered five Grammy nominations, five hit singles and heavy FM airplay. Some of their hits include “How Much I Feel,” “You’re the Only Woman,” “Biggest Part of Me,” “Holdin’ On To Yesterday” and “Nice, Nice, Very Nice.” 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. ◆ Friday 8 p.m. ◆ $5 admission ◆ www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 2963300 Big Sam’s Funky Nation KETTERING — Big Sam’s Funky Nation will perform at Fraze Pavilion Tuesday evening. Big Sam’s Funky Nation is a driving force of urban funk. The band is led by trombone powerhouse Big Sam Williams, formerly the trombonist for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. Big Sam refuses to let the audience sit still. Between the band’s solos, Big Sam’s signature dance moves and his distinctive trombone riffs, the energy level is high voltage when this band takes the stage. The Funky Nation is a stellar group of world-class musicians who meet the challenges of their funky bandleader. The band is comprised of several musicians on trumpet, keys, guitar, drums and bass. The band’s signature Noladelic Powerfunk sound masterfully combines a rock sensibility with improv-style associated with jazz and the horn-heavy front section that’s the hallmark of big band funk.
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Lynn Retson’s drawings, like the one pictured here, are often mistaken for photographs. Her work is on display at Bear’s Mill through July 22. 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. ◆ Tuesday 8 p.m. ◆ $2 admission ◆ www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 296-3300 America KETTERING — Legendary rock band America, with original members Gerry Beckley and Dewey Bunnell, will return to Fraze Pavilion July 18, joined by American Idol season 10 finalist Casey Abrams. America’s bestknown tunes, which include “Horse With No Name,” “I Need You,” “Don’t Cross The River,” “Tin Man,” “Lonely People” and “Sister Golden Hair,” were cornerstones of 1970s Top 40 and FM rock radio. The group also had chart success in the ’80s with the Top 10 single “You Can Do Magic.” America’s albums — six certified gold and/or platinum — displayed a fuller range of the their talents than did their singles. 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. ◆ July 18, 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $22.50 ◆ www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 2963300 Celina concert CELINA — The Celina Summer Concert Series presents Jacked-Up Sunday evening at Lakeshore Park. At the intersection of
Main Street, Lake Shore Drive and South Ash Street ◆ Sunday 6:30 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.ci.celina.oh.us
Stage ‘Seussical’ SPRINGBORO — La Comedia Dinner Theatre presents “Seussical” now through Sept. 2. The Cat in the Hat is the master of ceremonies as the audience travels through the imagination of Dr. Seuss. “Seussical” brings the books you and your kids have grown up with to life in this sensational musical featuring bright and beautiful sets, cheerful songs and wonderful costumes. 765 W. Central Ave. ◆ Various showtimes through Sept. 2 ◆ Tickets from $53 ◆ lacomedia.com ◆ (937) 746-4554 Film series DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association’s Cool Film Series is showing “Cleopatra” this weekend at Victoria Theatre. Winner of multiple Academy Awards, this film transports you back in time to watch the infamous Queen of Egypt Cleopatra (played by the equally infamous Elizabeth Taylor), as she
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schemes and seduces to keep her iron grip on the throne. Free popcorn and sodas are available in the lobby an hour before the movie, and an authentic theater organ concert and sing-a-long begins 30 minutes prior to showtime. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Friday and Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. ◆ Tickets $5 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630
Eye candy Nature Art Gallery TROY — The Nature Art Gallery at Brukner Nature Center is featuring photographer Ray Mueller in an exhibit of his images of wildlife and local natural areas. 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 ◆ Thursday 8 p.m. ◆ www.raymondjmueller.co m ◆ (937) 698-6493 ‘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. Steffenson is an internationally recognized, award-winning quilt artist known for her nature and abstract quilts. Nafziger creates functional pottery, but it is the designs of the pieces that catch the eye. He has exhibited his work extensively throughout Ohio and has his own business at Sauder Village in Archbold. Behr’s mission is “to explore the outer limits of
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This pontoon boat made to look like a covered wagon and saloon was part of the Boat Parade on Lake Loramie last year. This year’s parade is Saturday. mixed media,” something he accomplishes by using up to 11 different mediums on one piece. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through July 22 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Drawings, sculptures GREENVILLE — Lynn Retson’s graphite drawings, and wood sculptures by Thomas Bartel are featured in the Art at the Mill exhibit at Bear’s Mill through July 22. Lynn Retson’s frequent drives through rural landscape intrigued and inspired her to capture the poetic beauty she sees from her car window. Many viewers are amazed to discover that these highly detailed graphite and black pastel drawings are not black and white photographs. Sculptor Thomas Bartel takes his central inspiration from his family, but trees that “rise to the heavens representing the splendor and wonder of the world” also inspire his work. He says wood is one of the most fertile materials on Earth, embodying every characteristic known to
mankind. 6450 ArcanumBear’s Mill Road ◆ Open through July 22 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.bearsmill.com ◆ (937) 548-5112
Family fun Houston Community Classic HOUSTON — Houston gets in on the summer party atmosphere with its Community Classic Festival. Entertainment, children’s activities, food, beer, a gambling tent, cornhole tournament, 5K run and cow pie bingo attract hundreds to the fire department parking lot on Russia-Houston Road for two days of family fun. 5005 Russia-Houston Road ◆ Friday 4 p.m., Saturday 7:15 a.m. ◆ www.houstoncommunityclassic.weebly.com Boat parade FORT LORAMIE — Boaters decorate their pontoon boats and parade them on Lake Loramie in this annual summer event. The 2012 theme is “A Day at the Zoo.” Cash prizes go to winners of first, second, third and fourth places. The parade
will be followed by the Lake Loramie Improvement Association membership picnic at 2 p.m. Lake Loramie ◆ Saturday at noon ◆ www.meccainc.org/LLIA/ BoatParade.php Discovery Days TROY — Summer Discovery Days at Brukner Nature Center are fun for the whole family. Saturday’s event will feature wild water habitats. Did you know less than 0.02 percent of the world’s water is held in lakes and streams? Come splash along with BNC as it explores the differences between these two aquatic ecosystems. Guests will stomp in the creek to find some quick crayfish and take a trip to the pond to discover some noisy amphibians. Lots of things are waiting to be discovered in the waters of BNC, so be sure to bring a sense of adventure, quick reflexes and a change of clothes and shoes. This is a great opportunity for families to enjoy a BNC naturalist-led program and explore all that BNC has to offer. Pre-registra-
tion is requested, but not required. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Saturday 2 to 4 p.m. ◆ Free for BNC Members, entrance admission for non-members ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 View from the Vista TROY — Learn how to identify birds at View from the Vista at Brukner Nature Center Sunday afternoon. Enjoy a homemade cookie and a hot cup of bird-friendly coffee and join members of the BNC Bird Club as you learn to identify our feathered friends. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Wild Journeys TROY — Come on an armchair adventure and discover the unique flora and fauna of this amazing planet at Brukner Nature Center’s Wile Journeys butterfly walk Monday evening. The Butterfly Rider, also known as Chris Kline, spent 2011 hunting, documenting and photographing butterflies around the U.S., all from the back of his motorcycle. Join him as he celebrates his journey and shares his recently published book, “Butterfly Rider, a Biker’s Year Long Search for Butterflies,” which includes his adventures as well as photos of 102 species. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Monday 6 p.m. ◆ Free for BNC members, $2 for non-members ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Shop ‘til You Drop DAYTON — Shop ‘til You Drop, one of Dayton’s largest and most beloved indoor garage sales and flea markets, returns to
Hara this weekend. You can shop ‘til you drop at more than 170 booths that include crafts, clothing, jewelry, painted glass, decor items, lapidary, potpourri, collectibles and much more. 1001 Shiloh Springs Road ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ $2 admission ◆ www.haracomplex.com ◆ (937) 256-5051 Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest KETTERING — The Miami Valley Restaurant Association presents the Kickin’ Chicken Wing Fest at Fraze Pavilion Saturday afternoon. If you like bold food, rockin’ music and a hearty party, then you’ll love this festival. Participating restaurants include Buffalo Wings & Rings, J. Gumbo’s, Nick’s Restaurant and Pour Haus. Music will be performed by Led Zeppelin tribute band ZOSO, Exploit and Frontiers, a Journey tribute band. 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. ◆ Saturday 2 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 296-3300 Breakfast with the Beatles KETTERING — Join the crowd Sunday morning around the fountains in Lincoln Park Civic Commons for the 11th annual Breakfast with the Beatles live-broadcast on 104.7 WTUE-FM. It’s Beatles “show and tell.” Bring your favorite Beatles item to the park and share your story with other Beatles fans. A continental breakfast is available á la carte. 695 Lincoln Park Blvd. ◆ Sunday 9 a.m. to noon ◆ Free admission ◆ www.fraze.com ◆ (937) 296-3300
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Opening Friday ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’
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Join Manny, Diego, Sid and Scrat this summer as they brave the high seas and battle a ragtag group of pirates determined to stop them from getting home. Starring: Voices of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary Genre, rating: Animated/comedy, PG
Still showing
‘The Amazing Spider-Man’
The “Ice Age” gang is up against a group of pirates in “Ice Age: Continental Drift.”
Peter Parker is an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben and Aunt May. Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter also is finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy, and together, they struggle with love, commitment and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance, leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors, his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, the Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero. Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Sally Field, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary Genre, rating: Action/sci-fi, PG-13
‘Katy Perry: Part Of Me’
Martin Sheen, Sally Field and Andrew Garfield star in “The Amazing Spider-Man.”
A 3D motion picture event movie, “Katy Perry: Part of Me” is a backstage pass, front-row seat and intimate look at the fun, glamorous, heartbreaking, inspiring, crazy, magical, passionate and honest mad diary of Katy. Starring: Katy Perry Genre, rating: Documentary/performing arts, PG
‘Savages’ Laguna Beach entrepreneurs Ben, a peaceful and charitable Buddhist, and his closest friend Chon, a former Navy SEAL and ex-mercenary, run a lucrative, homegrown industry — raising some of the best marijuana ever developed. They also share a one-of-a-kind love with the extraordinary beauty Ophelia. Life is idyllic in their Southern California town until the Mexican Baja Cartel decides to move in and demands that the trio partners with them. And so begins a series of increasingly vicious ploys and maneuvers in a high stakes, savage battle of wills. Starring: Aaron Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, Salma Hayek, Benicio Del Toro, Blake Lively, Uma Thurman, John Travolta Genre, rating: Thriller/adaptation, R
‘Magic Mike’ Set in the world of male strippers, Mike takes a young dancer called The Kid under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of partying, picking up women and making easy money. Starring: Channing Tatum, Alex Pettyfer, Matthew McConaughey, Matthew Bomer Genre, rating: Comedy/drama, R
‘Ted’ John Bennett is a grown man who must deal with the cherished teddy bear who came to life as the result of a childhood wish and has refused to leave his side ever since. Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Seth MacFarlane (voice) Genre, rating: Comedy, R
Now on DVD • “American Reunion” • “Margaret” • “Being Flynn” • “The Flowers of War” • “Warehouse 13: Season Three” • “The Glades: Season Two” • “Adventure Time: The Complete First Season” • “Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines” (Blu-ray) • “Cover Girl” (Blu-ray) • “Twins of Evil” (Bluray) • “The Saphead: Ultimate Edition” (Blu-ray) • “Chariots of Fire” (Bluray) • “The Big Bang Theory: The Complete First Season” (Blu-ray) • “The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Second Season” (Blu-ray) • “Blade II” (Blu-ray)
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Bad storms have a way of bringing people together Well, again we got pounded over the weekend (June 29-30) with, as the weather men say, “the hurricane without the warnings.” As I am writing this, many are still without power in this 90-plus degree weather, and at times it seems to be unbearable. We weren’t expecting this at all, and many were caught off guard. It is times like these that we are at our best, when we have to just pull together. Many of our friends have been staying with family and mutual friends who have just offered up their homes with a nice shower and food — things we take for granted on a normal day. One friend
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told me yesterday that she had just met a neighbor that moved in nine months ago. My friend had no power, but the neighbor did and invited her in for lunch and a little air-conditioning, which was much welcomed. “I will never again let someone move in without walking over the first day and introducing myself,” she said. I have a feeling these two will become good friends after this. My sister flew into Dayton International June 29 during the time of the first storm. She said it was one of the most scary times of her life. She is a retired Navy captain, so when she is scared, so am I! She lives in Orange, Va., which got hit hard as well. I called a local bed and breakfast close to her
Be prepared Let’s be prepared for our next power outage event. Here are some tips: • Keep your gas grill always filled. You can cook on it for days. • Buy a hand-cranked radio. • Have a good supply of batteries and a flashlight on every floor of your home. • At the first hint of a problem, fill your bathtub and every pitcher and container with water. • Close off the rooms that you are not using. • Keep canned good always stocked in your pantry, such as tuna, pork and beans and dried fruit. • Put together a first aid kit now so that you will be ready if you need one.
home to see if the power was on, and the couple that owned the B&B were on their way to West Virginia to pick up guests that had run out of gas on the highway, which shows me that even though we have been hit hard by this all across the board, we are still at our best.
And they meant it! The cleanup has started and by this time next week, you won’t know that anything has ever happened, but I think you will have a better bond with your fellow man, at least I know I will, and a little more time to spend with my sister!
Hurricane Salad (Bean and Tuna) 2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 1 red onion, chopped 1 yellow summer squash, chopped 1 bell pepper, chopped 1/3 cup olive oil 3 tablespoons red wine Later that evening vinegar after the second storm, 1/4 teaspoon salt Mark and I went to get gas and found many, many 1 tablespoon Dijon musutility trucks from south- tard ern states here to help. We Dash of pepper 6-ounce can tuna, pulled up to say thank drained you, and they said, “No Lettuce problem! We just wish we In a large bowl, combine could have gotten here sooner.” beans, onion, squash and
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