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Two-day bridal event coming up at EDC BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor TROY — Anyone heading for a walk down the aisle in the coming months should make a point to stop by Elizabeth Diamond Company in Troy and browse its five cases of bridal rings this weekend during the two-day bridal event. Hours for the event are Friday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Customers who purchase any in-house bridal ring will receive a reduced price, and loose diamonds also will be discounted. Those buying special orders on diamond rings and other diamond jewelry, including studs, pendants and bracelets, will not have to pay sales tax. The event also will feature refreshments including wine, beer, water, pop and hors d’oeuvres. Elizabeth Diamond Company, 1928 W. Main St., carries engagement rings from designers Ritani, SimonG, Tacori, Verragio, Scott Kay and Gottleib. More than 200
“We have a low-pressure, casual atmosphere selling unique jewelry. ” — Nancy Havener wedding bands are available each day from designers Frederick Goldman, Benchmark, Scott Kay and Divagi. “Our customers have told us we have the largest selection of bridal jewelry,” said Nancy Havener, operations manager. “We have hundreds of designs just in bridal.” Elizabeth Diamond Company also has a variety of metals, including 14 karat gold, 18 karat gold, palladium, platinum, tungsten carbide, titanium and cobalt. “If a client is looking for a specific type of metal, we have it in house,” Havener said. The jewelry store also
monds also have trimmed corners, and can be square or rectangular. “Anything kind of out of the ordinary is popular, but round-cut stones will never go away,” Havener said of the most traditional cut for an engagement ring. Elizabeth Diamond Company is coming up on its two-year anniversary in Troy next week. It holds bridal events every spring and fall, however this weekend’s event will not focus on just one designer. Also, it has been spread out into two days instead of just one. “We’re giving the client a little more flexibility. If they have to work Friday, they can come Saturday,” Havener said. “We have a STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK Check out these bridal styles and more at Elizabeth Diamond Company’s two-day low-pressure, casual atmosphere selling unique bridal event this Friday and Saturday. jewelry.” Elizabeth Diamond have rounded corners and have that capability.” does custom work in Havener is seeing a few come in square and rectan- Company currently is ofhouse. fering Wells Fargo financgular shapes. Asscher-cut trends in popular bridal “We have a great system that allows customers styles lately. Halos, a ring diamonds are square with ing for 12 months same as cash with zero percent inof small stones around the rectangular facets, but to be a part of their creterest. have the corners clipped ation from start to finish,” center diamond, are very For more information, for a softer look than the Havener said. “If someone popular, she said. call Elizabeth Diamond princess cut, which is a A variety of cuts also has a design they like, we Company at (937) 552can take a little of this ring are becoming popular. square cut with pointed 9696 or visit shopedc.com. and a little of that ring. We Cushion-cut diamonds corners. Radiant-cut dia-
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Have a destination wedding at home SoSerene provides lush, Tuscan backdrop off a quiet country road BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor WAPAKONETA — Just a little ways off the beaten path in Wapakoneta sits a gorgeous property with a Tuscan vibe and lush gardens. SoSerene is the perfect place for a wedding, and the private venue currently is taking bookings for next season and beyond. The property, owned by Joy Meyer and her husband, Mark, sits at the end of a long drive about a half-mile off the road. Heading up the drive, guests get an eyeful of beautiful scenery with a large pond, blooming gardens and big pergolas. Plenty of parking is available at the 250-seat venue. Say ‘I do’ Brides who choose to wed at SoSerene will start their day getting ready in the large indoor marble building. Plenty of space is available for the entire bridal party to do hair and makeup and get dressed for the big moment. Wedding ceremonies take place underneath a white pergola on a dock on the large pond. The bridal party makes its entrance down a brick path and up the aisle. Guests are seated directly in front of the dock, either in rows of chairs or at tables. Guests also may be seated on an upper level facing the pond. All of the seats are underneath a large pergola with a clear roofing to protect guests from rain. Take photos After ceremonies conclude, guests often enjoy a cocktail hour in the recep-
tion space just a few footsteps from the pond, while the bridal party takes advantage of the beautiful setting for pictures. Brick paths, alcoves with benches among the plant life and a cascading waterfall all make great backdrops. Guests can enjoy appetizers at the large stone bar in the reception area, while the caterer readies dinner in a separate alcove. Restrooms are only a few steps away. The bridal party can make a grand entrance through castlelike doors and dance its way to the head table, which is elevated from the rest of the guests’ tables. Dance all night The bride and groom can enjoy their first dance under a chandelier that hangs over the brick dance floor. A spot is designated to accommodate a DJ, live band or string musicians. During the reception, guests can take a reprieve from the weather or music inside the marble building, which has air conditioning and heat. The building also is equipped with a 14-foot projection screen for showing slideshows or videos. “My No. 1 priority is making sure the bride has her special day and everything goes smoothly,” Meyer said.
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A couple says “I do” (above) over the water at SoSerene, a wedding and reception venue, near Wapakoneta. Guests are seated under a coverd pergola in case of inclement weather. SoSerene has several good spots to take photos, including big castle-like doors and a waterfall (at left). she often sees wedding guests take a break from the festivities to sit in the gardens or walk She deby the pond. scribes the Central location property as “your destinaYet the venue is in an tion wedding and reception ideal location, just 9 miles venue close to home,” and it’s obvious why. As soon as from Lima and Wapakoneta, which have nuyou drive onto the property, it’s easy to forget you merous hotels that offer shuttle service. Meyer has are in Wapakoneta. Aptly had wedding clients from named, SoSerene is quiet Toledo to Dayton and and private. “People really relax out everywhere in between, including Troy and Piqua. here,” Meyer said, noting
Meyer helps fulfill her mission of making the day run smoothly by acting as a coordinator for the event. During weddings, she is busy making sure the bridal party is lined up, cuing them down the aisle and making sure all of the vendors know what’s happening and when. Her staff directs parking, clears tables and more during all events at the property. The Tuscan design and stone work make SoSerene look like it’s been there for decades, but the venue opened in 2009, and has had three major wedding
seasons so far. Meyer and her husband lived on the property long before they decided to turn it into a wedding venue. The area where couples now say “I do” used to be all woods. Their private home is seated farther back on the property, behind the venue. Building SoSerene “People kept asking us if they could get married here,” Meyer said about why they turned the property into a venue. Meyer’s husband is an • See SoSerene on page 5
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Hayner Center ready to glow
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TROY — Catch the Glow at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, 301 W. Main St, on Oct. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. is a family fun night celebration of the fall season that includes a display of more than 100 “glowing” entries in the pumpkin carving contest on the front lawn of the Hayner and many other family activities. This dramatic display of pumpkin artistry, as well as family fun, has become a tradition for many that is enjoyed by people of all ages. It is free and open to the public. Guests can “catch the glow” on children’s faces as children and their families participate in activities in the Hayner art studio and courtyard. Activities, seasonal crafts, a pumpkin painting and decorating station and face painter will be available to brighten the faces of children in attendance. New this year is a Halloween tent in the courtyard with a friendly guide children will enjoy. People of all ages will enjoy the guitar stylings of Keith Likens at 6:30 p.m. or Eric Loy at 8:30 p.m. in the Hayner ballroom. Both performances will be free and open to the public. STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK Hayner’s Pumpkin Carving Contest will be held on The reception space at SoSerene is under a covered pergola, with shutters (at the lawn of the center starting at 6 p.m. with judging right) that overlook the pond, but can be closed in case of rain. The space in- for the event at 6:30 p.m. Ribbons will be awarded becludes a dance floor (foreground), cocktail hour area (at left), elevated head table tween 6:45 and 7 p.m. for the Best Master Carver, Best space (back left) and a stone fireplace (back right). Junior Master Carver, Best Family Project Carving, Best Team Carving, Best Business Carving and Best caterers, photographers, local couples. She has had information, call (419) Non-Profit Carving. musicians, rental compa236-4937, visit weddings for people from Individuals, organizations and businesses are ennies and more to couples www.soserene.net or find couraged to participate in the pumpkin-carving contest. Toledo to Dayton and who book SoSerene. She SoSerene Wedding Recep- Event sponsor Fulton Family Farms will provide free everywhere in between. even works with a horse tion Venue on Facebook. Meyer will be at bridal pumpkins for the first 100 carving contest registrations, and carriage company if SoSerene is a member of shows at Marriott Hotels with a limit of one pumpkin per person. you want to make an the Wapakoneta Chamber in Dublin Oct. 21 and in Visit www.troyhayner.com for registration and conextra special grand enof Commerce. Dayton Oct. 28. For more test entry information or call (937) 335-0457. trance. Book SoSerene now SoSerene is now taking bookings for the 2013 and 2014 seasons, and dates are still available. WedCelebrating Our 40th Year Ornament Debut • October 6 & 7 dings are held from the first of May through the revealing the rest of the 2012 keepsake ornaments end of October on Fridays, HALLMARK COUPON ~register to win~ Corner of Greene and Caldwell Streets, Piqua Saturdays and Sundays. 30% Off Rentals are from 9 a.m. to Free Admission ~refreshments~ midnight. The property is 2 Christmas Items ~Specials~ Thursday, October 11, 2012 10am-7:00pm handicap accessible. excludes keepsake ornaments expires 10-9-12 The site is popular Theme Baskets Homemade Gifts, with local folks, as well as available by silent Crafts and out-of-town couples. auction ending @7PM Need not be present to win. Baked Goods Meyer was at the I-75 430 N. Main St., Newspapers Weddings of Lunch Served 11am-1:30pm - Tickets ~ $7.00 PIQUA Distinction Bridal Show Dinner Served 5pm-6:30pm - Tickets ~ $8.00 this summer in Piqua and 937-615-0820 had a lot of interest from
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engineer, and the couple designed and built the entire spot themselves. Meyer was previously a nurse. “I never knew I could do any of this until we just started playing with it,” she said. From the rock walls to the hand-chiseled grapes and columns, the couple did it all. Updates and additions are added constantly. Last year they added the permanent restrooms in the reception space and doubled the amount of covered space. This winter, the couple plans to replace the flooring in the indoor marble building that hides a pool underneath. Lots of blooms Meyer also takes care of all the gardens on the property, including 64 flower pots. “We have lots of butterflies and birds. I plant seeds and bulbs every year,” she said. The gardens can help brides cut costs by not having to do as much decorating. All of the tables and white padded chairs are included in the rental. Another plus at SoSerene is that you can have an outdoor wedding without too much worry about the weather. With outdoor ceremonies becoming more and more popular, Meyer knew that was going to be her niche. Almost all of the areas where guests are seated are protected from rain by overhead coverings or shutters. “We have the most covered space of any outdoor venue nearby,” Meyer said. She also helps ease the wedding planning burden by offering up a list of
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Hallmark ornaments debut this weekend PIQUA — While the majority of the population is decorating with for fall and Halloween, the staff at Readmore’s Hallmark in downtown Piqua is focused on Christmas. More than 100 new holiday ornaments will be available at the shop, 430 N. Main St., during its Keepsake Ornament Debut this Saturday and Sunday. The event will be Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The weekend will include sales throughout the store, refreshments and a chance to win prizes. Also, Hallmark bonus points will be awarded, which can be redeemed for gift certificates. Points will be awarded to customers who buy anywhere from one to 10 ornaments. A purchase of one ornament will get you 100 points, and 10 ornaments will earn you
2,500 points. The ornaments that come out during the debut will join the 150 Hallmark ornaments that were introduced in July during the Ornament Premiere. All of the ornaments will be available throughout the season, but Hallmark manager Mary Beth Barhorst says you shouldn’t wait. “If you’re a collector, and there’s a certain one you want, you really need to buy it early,” she said. The ornaments introduced this weekend will include special interest pieces and icons. Barhorst is excited about the “E.T.” and John Wayne ornaments. The Deck the House ornament, which features a lit-up house and plays music, will be available for $10 off during the debut weekend. A few ornaments are available during this weekend only. They are the Bat from “Batman;” the Cheshire Cat from “Alice in
Wonderland;” Season’s Treatings, a cupcake decorated like a snowman; 4449 Daylight Steam Locomotive, from Lionel Trains; Eve from the movie “WallE;” and Lady Painted Bunting, a green painted bird. Mystery ornaments from the Frosty Friends series are back this year. Three figures are available — Astronaut Frosty, Frosty’s Sweet Ride and Winter Fairy — but customers won’t know what they’re buying until they open the box at home. Hallmark encourages collectors to trade them with friends and family to get all three. Another element of mystery has been added to the Ornament Debut with four more mystery ornaments. Hallmark has been posting clues to what these four ornaments are on its website at hallmark.com/keepsakes. The video clues show blurry or silhouetted ornaments while the artists talk about creating it. “I don’t even know what they are yet,” Barhorst said. All of the ornaments that premiered in July will
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Mary Beth Barhorst, manager of Readmore’s Hallmark in downtown Piqua, talks about which ornaments have been popular this year so far. More than 100 more Keepsake Ornaments will debut this weekend. still be available. Barhorst said she sold 4,000 ornaments during the premiere event, with the patriotic snowman, musical ornaments and characters from “Star Wars,” “Star Trek”
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gresses on Fourth, turns north on Main and ends on Seventh. Alpenland, Sorgenbrecher and MINSTER — “E I E I E Freudemacher (in that order) are slated to enterI O!” The sound can be tain in the gazebo Sunday. heard for blocks around Come out to the Minthrough the crisp, autumn ster Oktoberfest hungry. weather. It’s Minster OktoGerman-style food lines berfest, and this is the batthe streets for 2 1/2 days. tle cry. Every stand’s proceeds go Those living along the to help a community orfestival grounds know the run until noon. Judging for through the years and doc- Buckeyes game. The tradi- some of the surrounding ganization. Whether it is familiar smell of sauerthis show is to be held at 1 uments the migration of tion has stuck and grown, countryside can find links the Minster Livestock 4-H kraut, sausage and dark p.m. The Little Miss Okto- the German immigrants with a huge big-screen TV to download an entry form Club cabbage rolls, the beer on tap that goes along berfest pageant begins at or register on the website who came to Minster (orig- being erected right on Boy Scout soft pretzels, or with singing and dancing. 10 a.m. at the Knights of at www.minsteroktoberFourth Street for the inally Stallostown) in the the firemen’s brats and Once each year, this town Columbus Hall on Main fest.com. middle 1800s. Village his- game. spicy red mets, all proof slightly more than 2,800 Street. Parade The annual 10K run torians such as Rita Hoyceeds benefit the commupeople hosts close to Opening ceremonies The parade is scheding have given years to the will begin at 9:30 a.m. on nity’s groups and services. 80,000 for 2 1/2 days of Meanwhile at the festi- research and construction Sunday. Those wishing to uled to begin at 2 p.m. A detailed schedule of German heritage celebra- val grounds, the craft Sunday. The 1-mile parade events can be found online participate in the mostly of this display. tions. stands open at 10 a.m. All begins at Fourth and flat course that begins in Right next door at St. at www.minsteroktoberThe festival is always fest.com. other stands open at 11 Cleveland streets, protown and winds through Augustine Catholic held the first weekend a.m., and the official open- Church there will be two that contains at least one ing ceremonies are at Masses of Celebration, at 4 day of October. This year, noon. Opening ceremonies and 6 p.m. The Klaberthat is this Friday, Satur- will feature the reading of heads will be back for an day and Sunday. The the proclamation and first encore performance Saturstands first open at 6 p.m. toast by Mayor Dennis day at 3 p.m., followed by Friday at the Minster Ma- Kitzmiller, the honoring of Cincinnati Schnapps at 7 chine Centennial Park. the Minster Girl Scouts as p.m. and Freudemacher at The arts and crafts are grand marshals and the 8. open right at 6 until 10 annual blessing by the Watch the game p.m. pastor of St. Augustine A relatively new addiLive bands Catholic Church, the Rev. tion to the festival is the The Klaberheads are Rick Nieberding. big-screen television for first up to play at the History buffs should the Ohio State versus Negazebo in the north side of not miss the Historical So- braska football game Satthe park at 7:30 p.m. The ciety’s display, “A Walk urday. A number of years Franz Klaber Orchestra through History,” in the ago some residents who was founded 82 years ago. old elementary school lived along the festival The widely demanded grounds ran coaxial cable gymnasium on Hanover group plays big band tunes Street. This attraction has and a television out to the and Caribbean melodies, been visited by thousands firemen’s stand for the but during August, Sep• RESTORATIONS tember and October, it is • EXTRACTIONS one of the region’s premier • CROWNS & BRIDGES German bands. It per• ROOT CANALS forms throughout the Mid• PREVENTIVE CARE west at many venues. Free • DENTURES & PARTIALS Rider is on in the Spass • RIGID STERILIZATION Platz in the south park at • WHITENING • SEALANTS 8 p.m. • COSMETIC DENTISTRY On Saturday, the an• BOTOX & JUVEDERM nual car show will be held MARK T. BENTLEY D.D.S. INC at Community Lanes 1523 N. Market St., Troy, Ohio CHARLES H. STEVENS D.D.S. bowling alley. It is slated www.bentleydds.com to begin at 9:30 a.m. and JULIE E. JONES D.D.S.
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Grooming is an important part of pet care Proper brushing, bathing enhances bond between humans and animals BY TRISTITIA A. OWEN, RVT Troy Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic TROY — Grooming is an essential part of pet care. It provides one-on-one time with your pet that enhances the humananimal bond. It allows for the early detection of abnormalities and injuries and keeps the pet comfortable and healthy. Basic grooming is dependent on the type of pet you have, whether it is a dog, cat, bird, pocket pet or exotic pet. Basic grooming in dogs and cats includes regular brushing and combing of the pet’s coat, trimming the nails, cleaning the ears, possibly bathing, checking the teeth and occasionally emp-
tying the anal glands. Birds may require beak, wing and nail trims. Exotic and pocket pets may require professional services or veterinary staff assistance for proper grooming. It is important to research the species of pet so you know what proper grooming entails. Combing, brushing Combing and brushing of the pets is dependent on the coat type. Pets with long cottony coats, such as Yorkies, Malteses and Persians, may benefit from daily combing, while for most pets, weekly combings are sufficient. Even short-coated breeds should be brushed weekly as this feels good to your pet, removes loose hair and allows observation of the skin, joints and
ears for signs of swelling, redness, sores or soreness. Some coats or pets may benefit from partial or total clipping of the coat, such as for breed standards, abnormalities found or just for the ease of care to keep the pet clean. It also is important to use the proper brush or comb. Your local groomer or veterinary staff can give you demonstrations and advice on the proper type of brush or comb and its use.
Pocket pets and exotics should be researched before coat care. Nail trimming Toenails should be trimmed every four to six weeks. This prevents overgrowth that may lead to caught or broken nails, altered gait that may cause strain on the muscles and nails that are grown into the foot pads, causing pain and potential infections. Birds may have trouble perching if the nails are overgrown. If the pet does not allow this, it may be better to
use a professional service, such as a professional groomer or veterinary staff. Ear cleaning Ear cleaning should be performed monthly or as directed by the veterinarian. This prevents the buildup of dirt and wax that may lead to an ear infection. This is especially important with dogs that have long ears that hang down. There is no air circulation due to the ear flap hanging down, and the ear tends to stay warm and moist, a great place for overgrowth of yeast and bacteria — in other words, a rip-roaring ear infection. If redness, swelling, discharge and/or a foul smell is noted, the ear may need to be • See Grooming on page 9
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Tours, demos, music on tap at Bear’s Mill open house GREENVILLE — The Friends of Bear’s Mill will hold the annual Legendary Fall Open House this Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The event will include free guided tours and grinding demonstrations by Master Miller Terry at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. both days. Visitors also will be entertained on Saturday by multi-instrumentalists Brian Keith Wallen and Alexis Klosinski, Bob Behringer playing the Native American flute and local artists Cinder Home. On Sunday, Steve Ward, of Springfield, and Ron and Elaine Marshall, of Versailles, will all play guitar and sing familiar songs, everything from rock to country and adult contemporary to alternative. This event is free to the public. Donations are greatly appreciated. “The mission of the
Friends of Bear’s Mill is to provide a rich cultural experience and communityoriented events including educational tours, demonstrations and nature walks, while preserving the mill’s historical significance and natural beauty,” Outreach Manager Merri Niekamp said. “This is a fun, family-oriented event that appeals to young and old alike. Bear’s Mill offers a beautiful fall setting that encourages the community to come out and celebrate the harvest and changing of the seasons with nature … take in some history, grab a bowl of delicious bean soup with cornbread, perch on a straw bale and relax to some local entertainment.” In addition to stoneground flours and meals, the Mill Store offers kitchen and gourmet goods, as well as Boston Stoker Coffees and Bakehouse
Breads. Original pottery by the Bear’s Mill potters, giftware and women’s jewelry and accessories are available for sale. The gallery at Bear’s Mill will feature the October artists for the Art at the Mill series. Included are the sculptures by Gary Marcinowski and photography by Fred Niles, both professors of visual art at the University of Dayton. “Unique new items are coming in daily,” said Julie Clark, retail manager. “And of course we have the traditional pumpkins, gourds and bittersweet that everyone looks forward to displaying in celebration of the autumn season.” Bear’s Mill, a working national landmark, is operated by the Friends of Bear’s Mill, a nonprofit organization. Bear’s Mill is located at 6450 ArcanumBear’s Mill Road, about 5
Checking the teeth is not possible or advisable in all pets. If the pet allows and is not aggressive, looking at the mouth, lips and teeth can alert the owner to dental disease, lip fold dermatitis and oral growths or other abnormalities. Many dog and cat owners may choose to brush the pet’s teeth. Anal glands are glands inside the anus in many species. Most commonly, in dogs and sometimes cats, these need to be emptied. When this is the case, the pet may lick the area a lot, scoot on the floor or a foul odor may be noted when the pet gets near you or on something the pet has sat on. This service is usually referred
to a professional groomer or veterinary staff. Exotic pets Exotic species and pocket pets often have special requirements for grooming. Often visual inspection of the body, mouth, behavior and environment is all that may be accomplished in reality. Research and advice from professional services and veterinary staff can help you provide the best possible care for these pets as many grooming issues, such as overgrown teeth, parasites, bone disease, overgrown beaks and feather picking, are due to dietary or environmental issues. Basic grooming provides health and happiness to pets and owners,
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Get ready for fall at Bear’s Mill Legendary Fall Open House this Saturday and Sunday in Greenville. Tours, demonstrations and more are on the schedule. miles east of Greenville. For more information, contact Bear’s Mill at (937) 548-5112 or visit www.bearsmill.com.
Grooming treated by a veterinarian. Bathing depends on the species. For dogs, every four to six weeks is usually sufficient. Cats may not need bathing unless warranted by medical treatment of skin issues. It is extremely important the pet is brushed thoroughly and all mats and loose hair removed prior to the bath. Parrots and small birds like a daily misting of water, whereas chickens and chinchillas prefer a dust bath. Exotics, such as snakes, turtles and hermit crabs may like an occasional soak in a tub of water. Teeth cleaning
and the time an attention given to the pet enhances the human-animal bond. It provides the opportunity to examine and observe the pet and allow early detection of abnormalities and injuries. It is dependent on the species of the pet and is an essential part of pet care with benefits and rewards in
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COVINGTON — The 2012 Fort Rowdy Gathering will be held this weekend in Covington. Opening ceremonies will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday on the main stage in the Covington Community Park. Following the flag raising by the American Legion and a gun salute, the national anthem will be sung by Terri Knouff. The festival committee would like to welcome all state and local dignitaries, 2012 grand marshal Mary Nickel and the public to the 2012 Gathering. Here’s a look at what’s to come at this year’s Gathering: • Parade The Fort Rowdy Gathering parade will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The parade will go through downtown Covington and end in the Covington Community Park. • Tradin’ Post Stop by the Tradin’ Post for a chat, get information or do some shopping. The Fort Rowdy Tradin’ Post will sell this year’s edition of cast metal medallions featuring a powder keg and commemorate the 20th Gathering. The medallions will sell for $5
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Come get caught up in the excitement of an outdoor auction. There will be a concrete lawn ornament, handmade items from camp and our vendors, items for young and old, serious and funny. There’s always lots of unique items. Auctioneer Tim Landis will host an interesting and lively event. • Encampment Come watch our frontier games, make a purchase from one of our period vendors or make a swap with one of the blanket traders. The campers are always willing to share their knowledge of the frontier and explain their camp set-ups. •Arts and crafts Be sure to visit vendors on both sides of the bridge. There will be a great vari• See Gathering on page 11
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A man cooks over an open fire in the encampment area at the 2011 Fort Rowdy Gathering. Mounted Search and Rescue will provide parking assistance and security. • Cookbook available The second edition cookbook the Fort Rowdy Gathering will be for sale at the Tradin’ Post for $12 each. “The Friends of the Fort Rowdy Gathering Cookbook, Edition 2” contains recipes, stories and photos from great cooks and storytellers. • Safety equipment The Fort Rowdy Gathering encampment officers would like to thank the Valley Safety Equipment Co. for the use of
fire extinguishers in the camping area • Dog ordinance Due to city ordinance, dogs are not permitted in the Covington Park dur-
ing the Gathering. • Encampment news In order for the campers to enjoy quiet time with their families, access to the encampment area will be closed promptly at 7 p.m. Saturday. Only guests escorted by registered campers will be allowed into camp after that time. However, the bridge will remain open to the center of the river until the end of the feature concert. The encampment will open again at 11 a.m. Sunday. • Handgun raffle Buy a chance to win while tickets last. Tickets are $10 each with only 500 tickets being sold. The drawing will be held at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the Fort Rowdy Gather-
ing. Winners will be contacted; you do not need to be in attendance to win. Winner must meet federal and state laws and be at least 21 years of age. Handgun prizes will be received at the Vandalia Range & Armory. All proceeds benefit Fort Rowdy. First place will get a choice of Ruger LCR (.38 special) or a Ruger LC9LM. Second place will win a Ruger SR22PB (.22LR). Third place will get a $100 gift card. Ticket locations are Buffalo Jacks Restaurant, Siegel’s Country Store, Mr. Sew n Sews, Uniforms Plus, and Vandalia Range & Armory. Contact Melissa at • See Gathering on page 16
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to 3 p.m. The Stillwater Church will host a variety of children’s activities. Miss Becky will keep the kids occupied with a sawdust scramble, hula hoops and other activities. • Pie baking contest Pull out your recipe cards and start baking. The Fort Rowdy Pie Baking Contest will be held on Saturday. Pie categories are apple, peach, cherry, berry, pecan, other and men’s entries. All pies entered will be auctioned off on Saturday. • Worship services At 9 a.m. Sunday, there will be a worship service at the Mountain Man Encampment stage. The public is invited to attend. Then, at 11 a.m., a Contemporary Community Service will be held at the main stage in the park. The service will be led by Fields of Grace. • Parking Handicap parking will be available in the park. There will be public parking at the Covington Elementary School, 707 Chestnut St., with shuttle service to and from the park. The Miami Valley
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Edie Demmitt will present music from the Baroque, Romantic and Contemporary periods. Blauser continues a longtime piano teaching career and is active in National Guild of Piano Teachers and Federation of Music Clubs. As a member of the Musician’s Club of Troy, she performs as soloist and accompanist. She currently studies with Barbara Wasson and Audley Wasson. Kalmar, a retired French and Latin teacher at Troy High School, began her piano study with Grace Isenbarger. Other teachers have included Helen Lakofsky and Audley Wasson. Mary Ann Cornell has taught piano in Troy for more than 47 years and continues to perform as soloist and duettist with her partner, Mary Blauser. She also serves as organist at various churches. Her teachers have been Barbara Wasson and Audley Wasson. Edith Demmitt began her studies at an early age with her mother, Margaret Dildine. Later she studied with Audley Wasson and Barbara Wasson. She has a full schedule of piano students and participates in National Guild of Piano Teachers as well as Federation of Music Clubs. Edith performs in the Troy Music Club. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Sunday 2 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Lagniappe TIPP CITY — Lagniappe will perform at the Tipp Roller Mill Theater Saturday evening. Lagniappe, pronounced “Lanyap,” Cajun French for “a little something extra,” is the area’s only traditional Cajun–Zydeco band featuring hot Cajun
two-steps, waltzes, blues, Celtic jigs and reels, NewOrleans traditional jazz and American roots rock tunes. The band is composed of Chico Converse on fiddles and vocals; Dick Franz on accordion; Chris Carmichael on acoustic and electric guitars, bass, trumpet and vocals; Yvan Verbesselt on drums and percussion including the Cajun triangle (ti’ fer) and wash board (frottoir); John Mooter on keyboard, trombone and cornet; and Jessie Berne on bass, clarinet and fiddle. The band has been featured in the area’s various bars, restaurants, festivals, schools, museums and more since 1992. Chico Converse and Yvan Verbesselt, spent 10 years of their lives as teachers respectively in Lafayette and Lake Charles, La., where they picked up Cajun rhythms and “joie de vivre.” 225 E. Main St. ◆ Saturday 7:30 p.m. $7 for adults, $4 for students K-12 ◆ (937) 6673696 Triumphant Quartet WEST MILTON — The Triumphant Quartet will perform at Hoffman United Methodist Church Saturday evening. The group been nominated for a Dove Award and Grammy Award. A love offering will be taken during intermission. 201 S. Main St. ◆ Saturday 7 p.m., doors open at 5:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets $15 each ◆ (937) 698-3172 MathGames! DAYTON — Dayton Art Institute’s Vectren Jazz and Beyond series continues Thursday. You won’t want to miss the return of virtuoso guitarist Fareed Haque (who opened the series in March), with his out-of-this-world “Jazztronica” group Math-
Games! Haque’s unique trio transforms light and sound into a spectacular multimedia experience. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Thursday 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. ◆ $8 for non-members, free for members ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 New Orleans Horns DAYTON — CityFolk presents New Orleans Horns Saturday at Gilly’s. World class cornetist Randy Reinhart joins Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers for an evening celebrating the music of Louis Armstrong, King Oliver and their Crescent City peers. Enjoy an evening of highly polished New Orleans jazz at its finest, tailored for this one time performance by one of the best traditional jazz bands in the land. 132 S. Jefferson St. ◆ Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ General admission $15 ◆ www.cityfolk.org ◆ (937) 496-3863 CSO CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra will present its concert “Mahler 3: Force of Nature” Thursday and Saturday evenings. A renowned Mahler interpreter, Maestro Frühbeck de Burgos brings together orchestral and choral forces for Mahler’s transcendent Symphony No. 3, featuring the dramatic mezzo Stephanie Blythe, hailed as the successor to the great Marilyn Horne. Mahler himself called this symphony “my most personal and richest work … a gigantic hymn to the glory of every aspect of creation.” 1241 Elm St. ◆ Thursday 7:30 p.m., Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $10 ◆ www.cincinnatisymphony.org (513) 381-3300
CSO Chamber Players CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra’s Chamber Players opens its season Friday at School for the Creative and Performing Arts with “Sunrise,” written by Haydn, the father of the string quartet. The program then counters with Beethoven’s wind-driven Septet — cherish the rarely featured bassoon. 108 W. Central Parkway ◆ Friday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $12 ◆ www.cincinnatisymphony.org ◆ (513) 381-3300
Stage ‘The Hobbit’ DAYTON — The Zoot Theatre Company presents “The Hobbit” in the NCR Renaissance Auditorium at the Dayton Art Institute now through Oct. 14. Join Zoot Theatre in Middle Earth, as its cast tells the tale of Bilbo Baggins, a hobbit who is much like the rest of us. He would rather sit at home and avoid any kind of adventures. When the wizard Gandalf and his company of 13 dwarves make a surprise visit, Bilbo is dragged unwittingly into an adventure that includes goblin dodging, battles and dragon slaying. This is J.R.R. Tolkien’s masterpiece brought to life as only Zoot can do. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Through Oct. 14, Fridays and Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 2 p.m. ◆ Tickets $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, $12 for children 12 and younger ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 ‘Smoke on the Mountain’ SPRINGBORO — La Comedia Dinner Theatre presents “Smoke on the
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GET UP & GO Mountain: Homecoming” now through Oct. 28. The Sanders family returns to La Comedia in an all new show. It’s set in October 1945. The war is over and America’s years of prosperity are just beginning. Join the Sanders family as they share their hilarious and touching stories and perform 25 bluegrass gospel favorites, such as “Leaning On the Everlasting Arms,” “Just Over in the Gloryland,” “I Love to Tell the Story” and “Do Lord.” 765 W. Central Ave. ◆ Various showtimes through Oct. 28 ◆ Tickets from $53 ◆ lacomedia.com ◆ (937) 746-4554
Eye candy ‘Through Our Eyes’ TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center’s ninth juried photography exhibit “Through Our Eyes: Life in the Miami Valley” is on display now at the center. The show includes five categories — ruralscape, urbanscape, life in the Miami Valley, abstraction and youth (students in grades K-12). A first, second and third place, as well as honorable mention, were awarded in each category. One best in show award also was given. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through Nov. 25 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Mini exhibit TROY — Troy-Hayner Cultural Center’s mini photography exhibit “Then and Now — How Do You See It? A Rephotograph of Miami County” is on display at Hayner’s Art Studio along with the 12 original 1930s and ’40s photographs. Rephotography is the act of taking a photograph of the same
site with a time lag between the two images. The photographer revists these locations and photographs a unique, current vision of the spot. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through Nov. 25 ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Art at the Mill GREENVILLE — Photographs capturing the abstract beauty of natural landscapes and beautifully finished sculptures crafted from wood will be on display through Oct. 21 in the gallery at historic Bear’s Mill. Fred Niles, professor of graphic design at the University of Dayton, captures architectural forms, land, sky and water in his photographs; his colleague at University of Dayton, Gary Marcinowski, is a professor of sculpture who creates furniture and abstract wooden forms. 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road ◆ Now through Oct. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily ◆ Free admission ◆ www.bearsmill.com ◆ (937) 548-5112 Nature Art Gallery TROY — Brukner Nature Center’s Nature Art Gallery will feature photographer John Hess, professor of biology emeritus at the University of Central Missouri. In 2009, he published a book through the University of Missouri Press titled “The Galapagos: Exploring Darwin’s Tapestry.” This coffee table book is filled with of remarkable photographs of the archipelago and its fauna, with text that illuminates how the island works and why it works that way. A percentage of the sales will support the mission of BNC. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 12 during Interpretive Center hours through Dec. 16 ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Studio 14 TIPP CITY — Photographer Terry Glass has an exhibit of his artwork at Studio 14 in Tipp City. The artwork depicts the four separate trips Glass took to cover all 2,448 miles of U.S. Route 66 from Chicago to Santa Monica in 2011 and 2012. 14 E. Main St. ◆ Now through Nov. 4 ◆ www.studio14gallery.com ◆ (937) 890-3614 Emmet Gowin DAYTON — Join Dayton Art Institute for an exhibition of rarely seen photographic works from DAI’s permanent collection, “Emmet Gowin and His Contemporaries,” curated by Wright State University professor Tracy Longley-Cook. The exhibit is in commemoration of Gowin’s years spent in Ohio as an instructor at the Dayton Art Institute (1967-1971). The exhibition looks at Gowin, as well as his influences and contemporaries, notably Harry Callahan, Aaron Siskind, Walker Evans, Frederick Sommer, Linda Connor, Paul Caponigro, Ansel Adams and Minor White. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Through Nov. 4 ◆ General admission is $8 ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277
Family fun Ride-a-Thon TROY — Eagles’ Wings Stables in Piqua is hosting a Ride-a-Thon and Fall Fest Saturday at the Miami County Fairgrounds in Troy. Students will collect pledges and ride horses for their designated time slots while
performing activities done during classes at Eagles’ Wings. The stable focuses on using equine therapy to help children and adults overcome disabilities. The Fall Fest also will include food, horsedrawn wagon rides, games, a silent auction including handmade quilts and more. 650 N. County Road 25-A ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.eagleswingsstables.webs.com ◆ (937) 778-0021 Creature Feature TROY — Brukner Nature Center’s Creature Feature will be about the Virginia Opossum Saturday afternoon. Opossums were originally native to warmer climates, so having no fur on their tail, toes and ears was not an issue. As pioneers moved into Ohio in the early 1800s, opossums found the newly opened forests to their liking and found themselves living in colder climes. Virginia opossums are not picky about what they eat or where they sleep, but in the cold Ohio winters they often end up with frostbite on their furless features. Join BNC to discover the purpose behind that hairless tail and other interesting opossum adaptations. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Saturday 2 to 3 p.m. ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Wild Journeys TROY — Come to Brukner Nature Center for its Wild Journeys presentation about Scotland’s Wild Highlands and Islands Monday evening. Ever heard of the Callanish Standing Stones, the endangered pine marten, a red kite or
Scotch whiskey? Join Joan Heidelberg and Judy Hartman on a journey from the bustling city of Edinburgh to the Outer Hebrides and into the North Atlantic to the magical island of St. Kilda, inhabited since the Stone Age. Guests will visit castles, lochs and the largest national park in Britain, sharing native wildlife and flowers. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Monday 7 p.m. ◆ Admission $2 for non-members, free for members ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Author talk TROY — The Hayner Center will host “Gypsy Publications: An Author’s Experience” Oct. 10 at 7 p.m. Gypsy Publications editor Jon Williams will speak about his experiences in the editing business, followed by the authors’ discussions of their books. After the presentations, the speakers will be available to answer questions and for book signing. Authors appearing will include Greg Enslen with his novel “Tipp Talk 2011,” about a weekly newspaper column in Tipp City that explores life in small town America, and Gary Crawford with his novel “Delta G” about an investigation by the Air Force to discover the cause of orbital shifts and targeting errors occurring with ICBM warheads, satellites and space shuttles, leading to
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the discovery of amazing secrets about the universe. Also appearing are three authors of children’s books, Meaghan Fisher with “I Love Ladybugs,” Mary Binghamon Haller and “The Whispering Sycamore” and Jeremy Wenning with his book “Moonlight Curse.” Gypsy Publications is a family-owned independent publishing company. Visit www.gypsypublications.com. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Oct. 10, 7 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 3390457 Amish Quilt Auction DAYTON — The 23rd annual Amish Quilt Auction at Aullwood Audubon Center will be Sunday afternoon. Nearly 200 items including approximately 100 Amish-made quilts and wall hangings will be sold. Many of the quilts were ordered more than 18 months ago from three Amish families. The designs are intricate and most of the patterns are available only at the auction. Amish women and men from New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan have pieced the quilts on treadle sewing machines. One quilt has more than 500 yards of hand-quilting. Other quilts are pieced with more than 5,000 pieces of small fabric. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Sunday 1:30 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ aullwood.center.audubon. org ◆ (937) 890-7360
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Opening Friday ‘Pitch Perfect’
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Beca is that girl who’d rather listen to what’s coming out of her headphones than what’s coming out of you. Arriving at her new college, she finds herself not right for any clique but somehow is muscled into one that she never would have picked on her own: alongside mean girls, sweet girls and weird girls whose only thing in common is how good they sound when they sing together. When Beca takes this singing group out of their world of traditional arrangements and perfect harmonies into all-new mash-ups, they fight to climb their way to the top of the cutthroat world of college a cappella. This could wind up either the coolest thing they’ll ever do or the most insane, and it will probably be a little of both. (Universal) Starring: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Anna Camp, Rebel Wilson, Christopher Mintz-Plasse Genre, rating: Musical/comedy, PG-13
Rebel Wilson and Anna Kendrick star in “Pitch Perfect.”
‘Frankenweenie’
After unexpectedly losing his beloved dog Sparky, young Victor harnesses the power of science to bring his best friend back to life with just a few minor adjustments. He tries to hide his home-sewn creation, but when Sparky gets out, Victor’s fellow students, teachers and the entire town all learn that getting a new “leash on life” can be monstrous. A stop-motion animated film, “Frankenweenie” will be filmed in black and white and rendered in 3D, which will elevate the classic style to a whole new experience. (Disney) Starring (voices): Charlie Tahan, Winona Ryder, Martin Landau, CatherA beloved dog is brought back ine O’Hara, Martin Short to life in “Frankenweenie.” Genre, rating: Science fiction/comedy, PG
‘Taken 2’ Bryan Mills is the retired CIA agent with a particular set of skills who stopped at nothing to save his daughter Kim from kidnappers. When the father of one of the villains Bryan killed swears revenge, and takes Bryan and his wife hostage in Istanbul, Bryan enlists Kim to help them escape. Bryan then employs his unique tactics to get his family to safety and systematically take out the kidnappers, one by one. Starring: Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Famke Janssen Genre, rating: Mystery/suspense, PG-13
Still showing ‘Looper’ In the futuristic action thriller “Looper,” time travel will be invented, but it will be illegal and only available on the black market. When the mob wants to get rid of someone, they will send their target 30 years into the past, where a “looper” — a hired gun, like Joe — is waiting to mop up. Joe is getting rich and life is good until the day the mob decides to close the loop, sending back Joe’s future self for assassination. (Sony) Starring: Bruce Willis, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Emily Blunt, Paul Dano Genre, rating: Action/sci-fi, R
Now on DVD • “Dark Shadows (2012)” • “People Like Us” • “Red Lights” • “Peace, Love and Misunderstanding” • “The Hole” • “The Lady” • “Headshot” • “Iron Sky” • “New Girl: Season One” • “Magic City: The Complete First Season” • “Hart Of Dixie: The Complete First Season” • “Nikita: The Complete Second Season” • “How I Met Your Mother: The Complete Season Seven” • “Downton Abbey: Seasons 1 & 2 – Limited Edition” • “Universal Classic Monsters: The Essential Collection” (Blu-ray) • “Cinderella” (Bluray) • “Princess Bride” (Blu-ray)
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Welcome to the Hotel Transylvania, Dracula’s lavish five-stake resort, where monsters and their families can live it up, free to be the monsters they are without humans to bother them. On one special weekend, Dracula has invited some of the world’s most famous monsters — Frankenstein and his bride, the Mummy, the Invisible Man, a family of werewolves and more — to celebrate his daughter Mavis’s 118th birthday. For Drac, catering to all of these legendary monsters is no problem, but his world could come crashing down when one ordinary guy stumbles on the hotel and takes a shine to Mavis. (Sony) Starring: Voices of Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Fran Drescher, David Spade Genre, rating: Family/comedy, PG
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time; stir in pumpkin and vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and spices; stir to blend. Add dry ingredients to butter and sugar mixture; stir well. Stir in chopped nuts. Drop by rounded teaspoons about 1 inch apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake in upper half of oven for about 12-14 minutes. Remove pumpkin cookies to wire racks to cool. Makes around three dozen.
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Don’t miss Troy Civic Theatre’s ‘Dearly Departed’ TROY — “Dearly Departed” director Terressa Knoch has a simple motto for audiences: “They need to be ready to laugh, because laughter is essential.” Troy Civic Theatre kicked off its production of “Dearly Departed” last weekend, but the show continues throughout this Saturday and Sunday at the Barn in the Park. The show is a farce about a somewhat dysfunctional — but completely relatable — family recovering from the loss of the father Bud Turpin, who dies suddenly at the breakfast table. What ensues is “a series of events that are both endearing
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