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Treat your sweetheart this Saturday Your Personal Florist makes getting a dozen roses easy BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
loves roses or craves chocolate, Your Personal Florist in Troy has you covered. TROY — Sweetest Day is And it can be as simple as this Saturday and if you’ve for- driving by. On Friday and gotten to get a special someSaturday, Your Personal thing for your special someone, Florist representatives will be don’t fret. on all four corners of Kirk Whether your Lane and North Market sweetStreet selling fresh roses, all heart wrapped and ready to put a smile on someone’s face. The flowers, which are $20 per dozen, will be sold Friday from noon to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. or until sold out., Lori Stotler, owner of Your Personal Florist, said roses in a variety of colors will be available. Red is the most
popular hue, but pink, white, yellow and bi-color roses also will be available. The street sales can handle cash only, but credit card-carrying customers can get the same deal inside the store. The outside sales are popular. Stotler said they sold 60 dozen roses last year on the outside sale alone. Inside Your Personal Florist, 409 Kirk Lane, customers can pick up other flower arrangements, teddy bears or mylar balloons. The store also offers something sweet. “If you really want to send sweets to your sweetest on Sweetest Day, we do cookie bouquets,” Stotler said. The arrangement of assorted cookies is bakery fresh
and requires a 24-hour notice. Prices start at $20 for one dozen cookies and $35 for two dozen. Candy bar bouquets, starting at $10, include a variety of Mars Corp. treats, including Snickers, Milky Way and 3 Musketeers. “The cookies and candy are great for women to send to their guys,” Stotler said. While most of Your Personal Florist’s business is husbands buying flowers for their wives, Stotler said Sweetest Day doesn’t have to be about a romantic relationship. The holiday began in the early 1920s when a Cleveland candymaker wanted to bestow sweets on orphans, shut-ins, elderly folks and the poor. On the first Sweetest Day, thou-
sands of treats were distributed to orphans, newspaper boys and hospitals, thereby making it the “sweetest day of the year.” Stotler suggested everyone remember to treat someone on sweetest day — dads can get a gift for their little girls, moms for their kids or wives for their husbands. The day is largely observed in our region, mainly Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, which Stotler said, allows her to keep prices down because many growers don’t know it’s Sweetest Day and don’t bump up their prices. Stotler said it is important to get your flowers from a pro• See Florist on page 4
Take your date out on the town for a romantic dinner BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
Mediterranean menu full of things to discover and share,” Anticoli said. Sweeten up Sweetest Sweetest Day dinner Day by planning a rospecials will be available, mantic date at a local as well as nightly pasta restaurant. La Piazza and fish specials. has two locations that “And save room for offer fine dining, and The dessert,” Anticoli said. Caroline in Troy offers a “This month’s dessert romantic yet casual atspecial is triple chocolate mosphere. cake — a great ending to “Sweetest Day at La a Sweetest Day experiPiazza is always a fun ence at La Piazza, and time,” said owner perfect for sharing.” Michael Anticoli. “It’s fun If the weather also is to be with someone spesweet, the heated patio cial and feel the energy will be open with full dinof the place as people ner service in the open enjoy the evening.” fall air of beautiful downLa Piazza, 2 N. Martown Troy, right on the ket St., Troy, is entering square. it’s 20th year and has alFor sweethearts in the ways been known for its northern reaches of the atmosphere. Miami Valley, La Piazza “It’s stylish and lively New Bremen, located in and offers an Italian and beautiful downtown New
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A couple dines out at La Piazza in Troy. Bremen directly next to the Miami and Erie Canal, also is offering Sweetest Day specials, along with a monthly dessert special of choco-
late pumpkin cheesecake. “Don’t miss it,” Anticoli said about the cheesecake. La Piazza New Bre-
men, established in 2009, is the sister restaurant to the Troy restaurant. It is located at 17 W. Monroe St. Anticoli owns both La Piazza locations. He is a member of the longest continually operating restaurant family in the Miami Valley, dating back to 1931. For more information on La Piazza, visit www.lapiazzatroy.com or www.lapiazzanewbremen.com. Call the Troy restaurant at (937) 3395553 or reach the New Bremen location at (419) 629-3800. The Caroline in downtown Troy also offers a welcoming atmosphere for Sweetest Day diners. Walking through the doors, customers are
greeted with dim lighting that offers a romantic feel while still being casual. Restaurateur Steve Smith said the eatery will offer dinner specials for the weekend, usually a steak and fresh fish option. Some of the musttry items on the menu, Smith said, are the crab cakes, ahi tuna, any of the certified Angus steaks and maple-glazed salmon. Those wanting to indulge in sweets will want to try The Caroline’s triple chocolate cake. To make a reservation at The Caroline, call (937) 552-7676. The restaurant will be open Saturday from 4 to 10 p.m.
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Magic and spirits heading to Mayflower Troy native returns home to put a spike in his head and other tricks BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor TROY — Feats of super human endurance, spectacular magic and ghostly spirits are all headed to the Mayflower Theater this Sunday as a Troy native who goes by the stage name William Draven takes the stage in “Magic Macabre.” Draven will perform two completely different shows on Sunday, an hour-long show of magic at 3 p.m. and a large Las Vegas-style event at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for the matinee are $10, and tickets for the evening performance are $20. The show is a fundraiser for Troy’s Channel 5, as Draven is not profiting from the events.
“We will be attempting to contact the spirits of Troy to entice them to come forward and speak to us.”
— William Draven
tour with FreakShow Deluxe, a carnival-style sideshow out of Hollywood. Draven also is on tour with the FreakShow, currently performing at Land of Illusion in Middletown.
Hunting spirits
Nationally known magician and comedian Eric Pait will be the master of ceremonies for the evening performance. After Draven’s acts of physical feats and magic, the audience is invited to a paranormal investigation at Around About Books in downtown Troy. Local paranormal team Cryptic Investigators will lead the hourlong hunt for spirits using electronic voice phenomenon and electromagnetic field detectors. “Just when you think the evening is over, we have one more special treat for everyone,” Draven said. The audience will be invited back to the Mayflower for a theatrical reproduction of a Victorian-style seance. “We will be attempting to contact the spirits of Troy to entice them to come forward and speak to us,” Draven said. During the seance, a bell will be placed on a table and Draven will ask the ghosts to ring it in response to questions from him and the audience. Draven hopes to conPROVIDED PHOTO tact two spirits known to William Draven plays with fire while performing with FreakShow Deluxe. He is haunt Troy. One is a on tour with the sideshow, currently performing at Land of Illusion in Middle- man named William, the son of a doctor who had town. “Both shows will entail feats of super human endurance and mind-overmatter demonstrations,” Draven said.
form a live human lie detector test on a willing participant simply by reading body language. He’ll also perform card tricks and general magic. Sideshow stunts Space permitting, he’ll While on stage, he will bring out his bullwhip drive a 10-inch spike into and knock targets out of his skull, put his hand in people’s hands — blinda live animal trap withfolded. out breaking any fingers The evening show will and lay on a bed of 1,000 include three acts, startrazor-sharp nails. Audiing with a talented young ence participation will be magician. Kaleb Kenyon, a part of both shows as of Dayton, 14, is the Draven attempts to peryoungest magician to
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William Draven hammers a nail into his head. The illusionist will perform similar feats during two separate shows at the Mayflower Theater in Troy on Sunday. an office above the current Around About Books in the late 1800s or early 1900s. He was tragically mangled in a horse and carriage accident, Draven said. The other spirit is that of the only man ever hanged in Troy. He murdered his wife in the late 1800s and was hanged in front of the courthouse in a portable gallows brought in from Dayton, Draven said. “I’m interested in seeing if I can get a hold of him and break him through to see if he’ll talk to us,” he said.
Hometown show This is the second year Draven, a 1999 graduate
of Troy High School, has done a show in his hometown. He said last year’s show brought up some misconceptions about what was involved, but he assured all of that has been cleared up and he is excited about the upcoming performance. “I’m excited to have the opportunity to come back … to perform in Troy again,” Draven said. “This is going to be an amazing show and I think Troy is going to see something that they’ve never seen before.” After growing up in Troy, Draven, whose real name is Wayne Phelps, moved to Los Angeles • See Magic on page 4
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where he still lives and works as a character actor for Universal Studios Hollywood. He is staying in Troy throughout the Halloween season while he’s performing at Land of Illusion. “It’s really nice to come back (to Troy) and see how much my little town has changed,” he said. His family still resides in the area; his brother Charles Phelps is Troy’s chief of police.
Childhood hobby
Camdyn Reese, of Jackson Center, is sporting his new Indian costume he will trick-or-treat in very soon. He is the son of Jamie and Becky Reese. “He was so proud,” Becky said.
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Draven has always known what he wanted to do with his life. His earliest memory is watching David Copperfield make the Statue of Liberty vanish on television in 1983. “I saw that as a young boy — I was 2 1/2 years old — and I knew I wanted to do that. I’ve been doing magic longer than I’ve been out of diapers,” he said, remembering the magic kit Santa Claus brought him one year. “As a toddler, I probably wasn’t doing the best of magic,” he admitted, “But what it did was establish an interest, which later became a hobby, which became a passion, which turned
into a career.” Draven has taught himself many of his skills through books and videos, but he’s also had several mentors, some of whom are considered the best in the business. As a teenager, he volunteered his time at Dave’s Balloons and Magic in Troy. The shop is no longer in business, but Draven has fond memories of learning the basics of magic and slight-of-hand tricks from its owner David Johnson. “He really nurtured and guided my growth in magic,” Draven said.
“There’s not a day that goes by when I don’t have a coin in my pocket or a deck of cards up my sleeve,” he said.
Two goals
He learned all his sideshow stunts and bullwhip skills from Aye Jaye, a magician who has performed for presidents and celebrities and was one of the original Ronald McDonalds, dedicating much of his career to training future Ronalds. Draven’s business mentor was and still is Paul Draper, a famous Las Vegas mentalist. The performer is currently studying under Luna Shimada, daughter of Haruo Shimada, the first magician to bring doves into his act. An illusionist’s training is never done, and Draven said he’s always learning new things.
Draven hopes to accomplish two things with his shows in Troy. “My first goal is a message to every single person in Troy, Ohio, whether you are in school or doing the 9 to 5, and that is that dreams come true. Don’t let anyone control what you think you can do. Go out there and make it happen. If I can do it, so can you,” he said. His second goal? For you to simply enjoy the show. “Broaden your mind and understand there are forces and powers and things out there that are phenomenal if you just accept it, open your mind to it and not be afraid to experience it,” he said. “The only reason we are afraid of something is we do not understand it, so experience it as much as you can.” Tickets for both performances are available at Around About Books, 8 W. Main St. For more information on Draven, visit www.williamdraven.com or find him at www.facebook.com/williamdraven.
ethylene gas, which can cause flowers to wilt and only have about half the vase life they should have. It also is the season for mums. Your Personal Florist has a
beautiful assortment of mums grown in Dayton. Several options for Thanksgiving centerpieces also are available. Call the shop at (937) 335-2365 or find it on Facebook.
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See Johnston Farm in the fall
‘Aladdin’ comes to life in Sidney
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The evil magician Zafir eyes Aladdin’s magic lamp as the princess looks on in the Columbus Children’s Theatre production of “Aladdin” to be presented in Sidney. lection of stories called “One Thousand and One Nights” or “Arabian Nights.” The fairy tale about heroes and villains is an original adaption of the magical and mysterious “Aladdin.” Columbus Children’s Theatre is an award-winning professional theater that has been entertaining families and producing for young audiences in Columbus for more than 40 years. One of the oldest children’s theaters, the group’s simple mission of “nurturing future artists and future audiences” emphasizes integrity, compassion, courage, friendship and
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creative discipline. The touring company presents shows to more than 80,000 children every year, bringing the magic of theater across Ohio. Before the show, a craft opportunity will be offered at 1 p.m. It is free to those attending the performance. Tickets are now on sale, available at Ron & Nita’s in downtown Sidney, through the Gateway Arts Council at (937)
498-2787 and at the door the day of the performance. Adult tickets are $6 and children’s tickets are $4. Aladdin is brought to Sidney in part by the Ohio Arts Council, Honda of America and Vectren. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund organizations with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.
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PIQUA — Have you ever wondered what the Miami and Erie Canal looked like in the fall? On Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., the staff and volunteers at the Johnston Farm and Indian Agency invite the public to visit and see what our ancestors saw when they traveled by canal boat in the 1840s. Since the Johnston Farm and Indian Agency is not typically open at this time, this is a once-ayear opportunity and a last chance for 2011. “We will offer two canal boats that day,” Site Manager Andy Hite said. At 1 p.m., the General Harrison of Piqua will leave the dock and head north to Lock 8 and then return to the landing. Then at 2:30 p.m., for those who want a little longer time on the boat, it will travel the entire length of the site’s section of canal. “Of course passengers will be treated to canal stories and perhaps some music on both trips,” Hite said. Throughout the day, a variety of activities will be available to visitors
at both the Johnston Farmhouse and the Woodland Indian and Canal Museum. Musicians from the Dayton Dulcimer Society and Native American flute player Robert Behringer will be on hand to share their talents and help take visitors back with music. A warm and inviting fire will be burning in the Summer Kitchen hearth and visitors are encouraged to bring their own hotdogs. Johnston Farm will supply apple cider and condiments, and visitors may bring the rest of the fixings for an afternoon cookout. “Fall is such a colorful time of year at the Johnston Farm. We hope that visitors will take advantage of this last opportunity of the season to enjoy a day of fall activity,” Hite said. All of these activities are included in the regular site admission of $8 for adults, $4 for children 6-12 and free to Johnston Farm Friends, Ohio Historical Society members and children 5 and younger. AAA and senior discounts also are honored.
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SIDNEY — A magic tale is coming to Sidney. Gateway Arts Council will present “Aladdin” on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Cameo Theatre in Sidney. This children’s performance is the first of three shows the arts council is presenting this season. The show is set a long time ago in a far away land. A poor young street boy named Aladdin discovers a magic genie living in a dusty old lamp. The genie promises to grant the boy his deepest wish, so Aladdin wished for the love of the princess. What would such a beautiful princess ever want with him? It’s impossible, or is it? Things are looking up for the boy and his mother. But an evil magician has been searching for that lamp for years, and he wants it badly. Aladdin gets more than he bargained for in this story full of magic adventure and fun. This Columbus Children’s Theatre production is back and bigger than ever. It has it all — a young boy, a magic carpet, a beautiful princess and, of course, a genie. It all begins in the usual way, but it wouldn’t be a Columbus Children’s Theatre performance without a few surprises and a lot of laughter. Featuring audience participation, this folk tale is part of an old col-
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Tipp City’s annual HarvestFest adds street fair this year
National antique and collectible expert to speak at Hayner Center
TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center TIPP CITY — The first Stranger to entertain the HarvestFest Street Fair crowd. Stranger has been will hold an antiques seminar titled “Antiques will be on Saturday from performing since 1996, and Collectibles in the 1 to 4 p.m. and everyone and lead vocalist Jeff 21st Century: It’s Not in the community is inStevens is a graduate of vited to come to downTippecanoe High School. Your Grandmother’s Martown Tipp City to enjoy Attendees must be 21 ketplace Anymore” the fall Halloween festivi- or older and may come in Thursday at 7:30 p.m. The talk is presented ties on 2nd Street becostume to be part of the by Harry Rinker, national tween Main and Dow Halloween costume constreets. test. The event is free for antiques and collectibles expert and host of The HarvestFest all attendees. Beer, wine “Whatcha Got?” a nationStreet Fair will feature and soft drinks will be activities from local non- served. This event is rain ally syndicated radio callin show. The program will profits including games, or shine. be held at the Troyfamily fun, pumpkins, For more information Hayner Cultural Center, gourds, hand-crafted about either of these 301 W. Main St. items, baked goods and events, visit www.downThe antiques and colmore. towntippcity.org or its lectibles market has The event is free for Facebook page. changed more in the last all attendees and will feaThe event is sponsored 15 years than in the preture giveaways from ven- by the Downtown Tipp vious century. The mardors and other local City Partnership, a nonbusinesses. Children are profit 501(c)3 corporation ket is trendy, fashionable and ever changing. The welcome to come to the and members of the Naera of the blue chip anevent in Halloween attional Trust for Historic tique or collectible is over. tire. Preservation and HerRinker will explore these The fifth annual itage Ohio with the mischanges, explain why Tippecanoe HarvestFest sion to enhance, preserve they occurred and offer street party will be Satand promote downtown his predictions of what urday from 7 to 11 p.m. Tipp City. For details, the future holds. ParticiFor the second year, orcontact Matt Owen, execpants are invited to bring ganizers are pleased to utive director, at (937) their collectibles for dishave the ’80s band 667-0883. cussion following the presentation. In addition to consulting and publishing books on antiques and colColumbus Children’s Theatre’s
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Hayner. Additional information about this seminar and all of the events offered at the center is available at www.troyhayner.org.
Costumes welcome at annual Ghost N Goblin 5K race
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lectibles, Rinker is a frequent television and radio guest. His television credits include “Oprah,” “Home Matters,” “Martha Stewart Living,” “Inside Edition,” “Wall Street Journal Report,” “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America,” “This Morning,” “Sunday Morning,” “Market Rap” and “Wall Street Week with Louis Rukeyser,” along with many regional and local talk shows. He hosts “Rinker on Collectibles,” a 26-week halfhour television show focusing on post-1945 collectibles. Rinker hosted 78 halfhour episodes of “Collector Inspector,” a weekly show devoted to seeking out antiques and collectibles in private homes on Home and Garden Television. Rinker also appeared in two HGTV specials. During the summer of 2005, Rinker served as a spokesman and expert during the taping of Discovery Channel’s “Pop Nation: America’s Coolest Stuff.” Tomorrow’s event is free and open to the gen-
DAYTON — Dress up in a Halloween costume or simply come as a runner for the Ghost N Goblin 5K on Tuesday at RiverScape MetroPark, 111 E. Monument Ave. The Ghost N Goblin 5K has been a Halloween tradition for 26 years. The 2011 event, presented by the Ohio River
Road Runners Club, is expected to be the best and biggest ever. Proceeds benefit the Children’s Medical Center of Dayton. The run is a flat 3.1mile loop that starts and finishes at RiverScape on Monument Avenue. The race starts at 6:30 p.m. Packet pickup is at Anti-
och Shrine Center, 107 E. 1st St., next to Memorial Hall. Runners are encouraged to avoid the raceday rush and pick up their packets on Monday from noon to 7 p.m. Raceday pickup is available on Tuesday from noon to 6:15 p.m. The first 3,000 entries will receive a long-
sleeve technical shirt with key pockets. Costume judging and awards for the five best costumes will be given at the stage in RiverScape MetroPark at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. All ages are welcome. The registration fee is $20. For more information, visit www.orrrc.org.
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Comedian to perform in ‘Lets Go to the Movies’ series kicks off with classic thriller DCCA Coffeehouse Series UNION CITY, Ind. — Darke County Center for the Arts Coffeehouse Series continues with the presentation of Robert Post at the Arts Depot in Union City, Ind., Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. According to DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins, Post is a goofily gifted comic who doesn’t do stand-up. “Rob uses body language, props, music and his own creative genius to create a host of unforgettable characters who will generate laughter from audiences of all ages,” Rawlins said. Post has performed in almost every conceivable setting, from concert halls to street corners, and won numerous awards including one for his Public Broadcasting System special that was shown internationally. “Post Comedy Theatre” was presented on Broadway, and the artist often performs with symphony orchestras. “He’s an actor, a comedian, a mime and a juggler, but the bottom line is Rob is just flat out funny,” Rawlins said. DCCA’s Coffeehouse
TROY — The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center starts the sixth year of its film series “Lets Go to the Movies” Friday at 7:30 p.m. This year’s series theme is Fallen Stars. Each film will feature a major star who is no longer alive. The evening will start out with an introduction of the film. After viewing the film, a short discussion will follow. There will be cafe-style seating with popcorn and pop. The movie is a 1958 thriller starring Charlton Heston as Mexico’s chief narcotics officer Mike Vargas, Janet Leigh as his wife and Orson Welles as Police Captain Hank Quinlan. Vargas and his wife are honeymooning in a small Mexican-American boarder town when an American contractor is killed by a car bomb. Vargas is drawn into the crime because a Mexican national PROVIDED PHOTO is accused of the crime. Since the Comedian Robert Post will perform in Union City, bombing actually took place on the Ind., as part of the Darke County Center for the Arts Coffeehouse Series.
Series presents artists in an intimate setting where food and drink can be enjoyed along with the performance. Sponsors for the series are Tom and Julie Graber, Steve and Eileen Litchfield and Rodney Oda. DCCA also receives support from Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial, Ketrow Foundation, and the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund. Additionally, operating
support is provided by Ohio Arts Council, which provides state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. Tickets for the show are $10, and can be reserved by contacting DCCA at (937) 547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.net. Tickets also will be available at the door if any remain by showtime.
U.S. side, Quinlan is in charge of the investigation. Quinlan is a “law and order” cop who makes sure justice happens even if he has to plant evidence. Vargas and Quinlan go head-to-head over tactics. Add a drug trafficking family, threats toward Vargas’ wife and Vargas testifying against the family to the mix and this becomes a fast action film leading to a dramatic climax. Due to licensing restrictions, Hayner is not allowed to publish the name of the film. The film series is free and open to the public. It is intended for adult viewership and may not be appropriate for children younger than 13. The series will show a movie once a month through April, excluding December. For a list of this year’s films, stop by Hayner and pick up a magnet or visit our website at www.troyhayner.org.
Filling Station celebrates anniversary
TROY — The Filling Station Sports Bar & Grill, 2331 W. Market St., is celebrating its one-year anniversary this week and some special events are planned. Thursday is ladies night with Chris Katros from 8 p.m. to midnight. 3AM will provide music from 8 p.m. to midnight on Friday. Saturday is the one-year anniversary party with Higgins and
Madewell from 8 p.m. to midnight. As always, there is no cover charge. The Filling Station, with another location in Dayton, is an exciting sports bar that boasts the hottest wings in the Miami Valley, live entertainment, a large game room, and banquet facilities for meetings and parties. The bar hopes to become the next hot spot
for people of all ages. The Filling Station offers a variety of options to please even the pickiest eaters. The menu includes many vegetarian options, as well as a wide variety of top quality meal options. The Troy location is a place where all members of the family can gather together and enjoy what the atmosphere has to offer.
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Your commonly asked pet questions answered BY MOLLY SIMONIS For iN75
ways consult your veterinarian before making any assumptions on diagAll pet owners have nosis and treatment of questions about their an- your pet. imals regarding their Q: When should I health and well being. spay or neuter my pet? Sometimes asking the A: Traditionally, you proper questions isn’t so are able to spay or neuter easy when you don’t your pet after they are know what to expect six months old. from your pets. Q: When does my In order to make a trip pet need vaccines and to the vet easier, the fol- what are they for? lowing are commonly A: For a puppy or kitasked questions about ten, you want to start pets, along with some vaccines between six and simple answers. Please eight weeks of age and note that you should althen continue every
three to four weeks after. It is easily remembered to get puppy/kitten vaccines in the age ranges of six, nine, 12 and 16 weeks. After those initial sets of vaccines every three to four weeks, they can then move to annual vaccines. Dogs are commonly vaccinated for distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, rabies and bordatella. Cats are commonly vaccinated for feline distemper, respiratory viruses, leukemia virus and ra-
Vaccinate DOGS for: Distemper
Virus attacks nervous system, respiratory system, brain and spinal function. Very high fatality rate.
Hepatitis
Virus causes slight fever and congestion and attacks the liver. Very contagious to other dogs. Carried by foxes, coyotes, etc.
Leptospirosis
Bacterial infection causing problems in liver and kidneys. Can be fatal. Disease present in rats, livestock and wild animals. Can cause problems in humans as well.
Rabies (dogs and cats)
Deadly viral infection attacking the brain. Disease contraction from scratch or bite of an infected animal. Humans are susceptible. 100 percent fatality rate. Vaccine required by law.
Bordatella
Commonly known as kennel cough. Causes a distinct sounding cough. Highly contagious. Usually required for boarding your dog.
Parvovirus
Extreme vomiting and bloody diarrhea. Very high fatality rate, especially in puppies.
Vaccinate CATS for: Feline Distemper
Actually a parvovirus. Virus attacks cells in digestive and lymph systems, and bone marrow. Causes diarrhea, vomiting and low white blood cell count. Very contagious and fatal.
Luekemia virus
Virus causes cancer and immune system destruction. Ultimately fatal.
Calicivirus/ Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis
Both are viral infections that cause problems in the upper respiratory system and mouth. Viral respiratory infections spread quickly. Very important to vaccinate, especially for indoor/outdoor cats or multiple cat homes.
bies. See the table for descriptions on each of these viruses, showing why it is important to vaccinate. Q: How do I get rid of fleas on my pet? A: Fleas can be a tough bug to get rid of, particularly in the summer months, however there are many flea preventative products on the market to keep your cat or dog from acquiring them. Many of the products also have tick and lice prevention additives in them. You can purchase these products at your veterinarian’s office or at pet stores. It is also important to keep your pet on flea preventative because these bugs can also carry tapeworms. Sometimes, though, it may be a little harder to get rid of fleas. If your pet has a larger number or infestation, it is likely that the bugs are in your house and/or yard. In some cases to keep the fleas off your pet, you may have to treat your yard or house. It is important to treat your dog with a preventative once a month treatment all year round, especially in cases where the fleas could be in your home or yard. Flea collars are not a great option. Current topical treatments are the best and safest way to keep fleas off your pet. Q: Why is my cat urinating outside of his/her litter box? A: One of the first things to do to prevent this from happening is to make sure you are scooping your cat’s litter box every day. Cats like to
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Dr. Julie Peterson holds a happy patient at Troy Animal Hospital. keep clean, so leaving a mess in their box can cause them to use the restroom in other places. It is also important to have at least one more litter box than cats in the house if you have a multiple cat home. If you have a single cat home, two boxes is a good number. Other issues that come about in cats that can cause them to urinate outside their box are urinary tract infections and/or bladder stones. For this reason you should be sure to bring your cat to your veterinarian to have a urine analysis done. This will show any bacterial or crystal build up in the cat’s urine. Your cat may start straining while trying to urinate if these things are becoming an issue. Keeping track of your feline’s urination habits can help to catch issues like infections or stones early and keep it under control.
For example, if your cat has a sudden decrease in urination, it could be a sign of dehydration or a blockage. According to the New Encyclopedia of Cats, cats can produce a sticky substance in their urine that can cause a “capture” of urinary crystals. Then after building up, the crystals block passing urine. Water intake is important for this in order to keep the system flushed. Another way to up water consumption is to offer your cat some wet food instead of dry alone in order to keep it from dehydrating and having urinary issues. Q: How can I keep my pet from having dry, itchy skin? A: First you should check for fleas. If this isn’t the problem it is common during summer months and dry periods of winter for pets to have some skin allergies. It • See Pet on page 10
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causes them to itch and scratch more than normal. An easy fix would be to have your pet bathed on a regular basis with a skin soothing shampoo and conditioner. Something creamand/or oatmeal-based is great for keeping the itchiness to a minimum. You can also pair this with hot oil treatments if the bath alone isn’t cutting it. Lastly, you can also add pet formulated Omega-3 fatty acid supplement to their food. Q: What can I do for my arthritic pet? A: There are plenty of supplements that your pet can take to help. Simple pet formula glucosamine tablets work great for this. It is not an immediate fix, but after a few weeks there can be a noticeable difference. You can also get joint supplements, which have glucosamine, MSM, condroitin and vitamin C if plain glucosamine isn’t enough. These joint supplements give arthritis a little extra kick and
can come in different strengths as well to give your pet what it needs. You can purchase these supplements at your veterinarian’s office, pet stores or even your local grocery store in the pet aisle. Another option for arthritis can be the new cold laser therapy treatments. A therapy laser is a machine that can reduces inflammation in deep tissue and increase cellular production of energy to help treat and heal inflammation. This in turn helps to decrease pain and increase mobility. It is important to always contact your veterinarian with questions and issues about your pets. Ruling out possible illnesses, getting annual vaccines and asking the proper questions can keep pets healthy and help save the owner some money in the long run. The writer is the assistant director of public relations at Troy Animal Hospital and Bird Clinic.
Head south for Vintage and Vine Fort Ancient event to benefit educational programs OREGONIA — On Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., Fort Ancient will host Vintage and Vine, an afternoon of wine tasting, food, music and special activities, on the scenic grounds at Fort Ancient in Oregonia, just south of Dayton. “Fort Ancient has long been a favorite spot for locals, known for both its natural beauty and historical significance,” said Diane Farrell, vice president of external relations at the Dayton Society of Natural History. “The addition of this full day of activities — when the site is cloaked in the bright colors of fall — creates a relaxed atmosphere full of colors, tastes and textures that guests won’t want to miss.” Throughout the afternoon, attendees can enjoy the sights and sounds of Fort Ancient. In addition to full access to the 9,000-square-foot museum, guests can participate in guided tours
of the earthworks with an experienced site interpreter from noon to 2 p.m. Beginning at 2, the Ohio Village Muffins will don their vintage uniforms and take on the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings in a game of vintage baseball, following the rules and etiquette of a bygone era. Throughout the afternoon, guests also can participate in a host of Native Americanthemed activities, including a Wigwam encampment, traditional drumming, spear-throwing demonstrations and a unique chance for younger visitors to make their own pump drill. The afternoon will feature tastings of 20 wines from several wine producers, including Benziger, Chateau Ste. Michelle, Natura, Columbia Crest, St. Francis, Chapoutier, Merryvale, the Dreaming Tree and Sokol Blosser. Each tasting station will be based
around concepts of organic, biodynamic and sustainable vineyards, and will feature experts from Heidelberg Distributors. The event also will feature craft beer, as well as non-alcoholic options for designated drivers. In addition, Vintage and Vine offers guests seasonal hors d’oeuvres, including a cheese course featuring both local and international selections, paired with an assortment of fruits and meats. The menu also will include rustic foccacia caprese, asparagus wrapped with prosciutto and phyllo and miniature sweet peppers bursting with chicken salad. New this year, guests in the Vintage and Vine tent can take in all the day’s football action on several large-screen televisions or shop the wares of skilled local artisans and vendors. Attendees can browse among a unique selection of pottery, glassworks, consumables and accessories as they enjoy the music, food and wine selections on the scenic grounds. All-inclusive admis-
sion to the Vintage and Vine wine tasting is $40 for adults, $20 for designated drivers and $10 for children younger than 17. Adult admission includes unlimited wine tastings and food; designated driver and child admission includes food and non-alcoholic beverages in the Vintage and Vine tent. Additional food for all site guests will be available for purchase outside the museum entrance. Admission to the vintage baseball game, craft vendors and the fall tour is included with regular museum admission, which is $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (60 and older) and $4 for youth ages 617. Regular museum admission is always free for Dayton Society of Natural History and Ohio Historical Society members. Vintage and Vine is sponsored by Extermital, Heidelberg Distributing’s Fine Wine Division and Kroger. All proceeds from the wine tasting benefit educational programs at Fort Ancient. For additional information, call (513) 932-4421 or (800) 283-8904. Fort Ancient is located at 6123 State Route 350.
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‘Church Basement Ladies Sequel’ SPRINGBORO — “A Second Helping: The Church Basement Ladies Sequel” is on stage at La Comedia Dinner Theatre through Oct. 30. “Church Basement Ladies” was one of La Comedia’s most popular shows in 2010, and the ladies of East Cornucopia Lutheran Church of the Prairie are back to serve up more of their hilarious antics and down-to-earth charm. In the show it’s 1969, the world is changing and the ladies of the church are preparing for changes of their own below the house of God. The audience will see them serve the high school students at the Luther League banquet, a church-sponsored missionary night, and the rise and fall of a Vikings’ Super Bowl Sunday. 765
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DPO does Romeo DAYTON — The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Romeo, Juliet and Prokofiev” Thursday and Saturday evenings at the Schuster Center. This artistic tourde-force finds Bruce Cromer, from Human Race Theatre Company, enacting roles and providing narration to Prokofiev’s suite based on Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet.” Working in close collaboration, Cromer and DPO conductor Neal Gittleman have created an excing new combination of Shakespeare’s immortal words and Prokofiev’s immortal music. A similar concert will be presented Friday at 8 p.m. See the website for more details. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Thursday and Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets start at $9 ◆ www.daytonphilharmonic.com ◆ (888) 228-3630 CSO Pops CINCINNATI — Cincinnati Pops Orchestra will present “Global Pulse” Friday and Saturday. From the sultry tangos of Buenos Aires and the intrigue of the 1,001 Arabian Nights, to romance and tragedy on the streets of New York and the hypnotic pulsing of a Frenchman’s twist on a Spanish dance, this program is energetic, provocative-and a veritable musical travelogue. The 2005 Singer of the World Nicole Cabell stars as Sheherazade, who dreams of a life outside the harem’s walls in this beguiling tale of romantic yearning and longed-
vocals. 225 E. Main St. ◆ Adults $7, students K-12 $4 ◆ (937) 667-3696 Cover It Up at Dunaway’s TROY — Cover It Up will perform at Dunaway’s in Troy Saturday at 9 p.m. 508 W. Main St. ◆ Saturday 9 p.m. ◆ (937) 335-8608
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GET UP & GO will be an additional feature. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Open during regular hours through Nov. 27 ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Barbara Vogel SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Museum of Art introduces its exhibit by Barbara Vogle in the Chakeres Gallery. The multimedia, evocative images Vogel presents do not just comfort, but also make viewers question. This mid-career artist uses photography, paint, encaustic and occasionally found objects to layer images that are atmospherically and emotionally charged. Experimenting with processes, materials and techniques is important to this visual artist in creating work that is at times quirky and playful and others solemn and stark. The exhibit is on display through November. 107 Cliff Park Road ◆ Tuesday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. ◆ Adults $5, mem-
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Family fun Family Day WRIGHT-PATTERSON, AFB — The National Museum of the United States Air Force hosts a Family Day on Saturday. Celebrate Halloween by learning fun aerospace principles through Halloweenthemed activities. The day also features story time and aerospace demonstration stations. 1100 Spaatz St. ◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af.mil ◆ (937) 2553286 Walk with Nature ST. MARYS — The St. Marys Kiwanis, St. Marys Area Chamber of Commerce and Heritage Trails Park District, along with the help of several other community partners, invites everyone to enjoy the 42nd annual Walk with Nature on the Miami-
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Erie Canal Towpath and the third annual Fall Festival in Memorial Park this Sunday. Walk with Nature is a pleasant, level walk along the towpath of the Canal and can begin or end at several points. The length of the walk can be from 3.3 miles to as much as 10 miles. Buses are available for transport to and from starting and stopping points. Fall Festival in Memorial Park in downtown St. Marys will feature entertainment at the by the Denison University Bluegrass Band and local favorites; a car show; re-enactors from the Civil War period, Frontier times and canal boat era; pre-1840 rendezvous camp on the canal banks; fall farmers market with baked goods, crafts and garden produce; a corn toss tournament; beer and wine tasting; Civil War photography exhibit; free youth activities such as scarecrow construction, pumpkin painting and sack races; historical exhibits and demonstrations; and tours of historical Spring Street and some spooky tales from years past. Along the Miami
son. The village will be getting ready for the winter months and there are so many things that need done, such as making soap, hominy, apple butter, hearth cooking, woodworking, blacksmithing, candle dipping and much more. Guests can experience for themselves some of what was actually needed to prepare for the coming months and get some hands-on experience to take away with them. 3999 Pioneer Village Road ◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ Adults $7, children $3, kids younger than 3 are admitted free ◆ www.caesarscreekpioneervillage.org
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Van Wert Apple Festival this Friday and Saturday at the Van Wert County Fairgrounds celebrates everything apple with craft exhibits, a mile fun run, kid’s games and plenty of food. 1055 S. Washington St. ◆ Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.vanwertcountyfair.com ◆ (419) 495-2630 Harvest Festival WAYNESVILLE — Step back in time to 1800 with Caesar’s Creek Pioneer Village in Waynesfield as it celebrates the harvest sea-
Palate pleasers Beer tasting TROY — Join The Caroline for the next beer tasting, featuring Thirsty Dog Brewing Company out of Akron, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. Featured beers are Old Leghumper, Raspberry, Hoppus Maximus, Cerberus — 10 percent Belgian Style Triple, Siberian Night Stout and one selection to be announced. The cost includes light appetizers and samples of six beers. RSVP at (937) 552-7676 or to Steve Smith at smithatthecaroline@yahoo.com. 5 S. Market St. ◆ Oct. 19, 7 p.m. ◆ $17.50 per person ◆ thecarolineonthesquare.com • Continued on page 13
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Participants cheer in a Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event, similar to the one going on in Dayton on Saturday. A breast cancer awareness walk also will be held in Piqua this weekend.
For a cause Breast cancer walk PIQUA — For the second year in a row, Mainstreet Piqua is helping to highlight awareness of breast cancer and raise a little money to help find a cure. A breast cancer awareness walk will take place at the gazebo Saturday and everyone in the community is invited to participate. Registration will begin at the gazebo on High Street at 8:30 a.m. There is no fee to participate, but walkers are encouraged to make a donation at registration. All the proceeds from the event will go directly to the Stephanie Speelman Fund at the James Cancer Hospital at Ohio State University. All walkers will receive a pink Breast Cancer
Awareness bracelet. Participants will then walk the Riveres Edge portion of the P.A.T.H. to Lock 9 Park and back to the gazebo. The walk is approximately 3 miles. At the conclusion of the event, Winans coffee and bottled water will be available. High Street ◆ Saturday 8:30 a.m. ◆ Donations encouraged ◆ 773-9355 Breast cancer 5K DAYTON — Making
Strides Against Breast Cancer, a 5K walk, will take place Saturday at 9 a.m. at Fifth Third Field in Dayton. The American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event is not a race. It is a celebration of survivorship, an occasion to express hope, and a shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people. Registration is at 9 a.m., the walk begins at
10 a.m. Register online or at the event Saturday morning. 220 S. Patterson Blvd. ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. ◆ Free registration ◆ makingstrides.acsevents.org Girlfriend Ride DAYTON — The Girlfriend Ride Dayton is a bicycle tour just for ladies put on by the Artemis Center, a domestic violence resource agency. Get your best girlfriends for a day of pampering and fun while seeing some of the coolest sights Dayton has to offer. Select from two tour packages — the 10-Mile Pixie Tour or the 20-Mile Home Perm Tour. Both tours feature swag stops where you will be pampered with chocolate fountains, hand massages, entertainment and a cookout. Awards will be given for the largest team and
costume contest. 310 W. Monument Ave. ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. ◆ Early registration $35, day-of registration $50 ◆ www.girlfriendride.org Howl-o-ween Dog Walk KETTERING — The Miami Valley Pet Therapy Association hosts its Howl-o-ween Dog Walk Saturday morning at Indian Riffle Park in Kettering. Registration opens at 9:30 a.m. The walk will begin at 11:05 a.m. with the Blessing of the Animals. There will be a costume contest for both dogs and people and prizes will be awarded. The event also includes door prizes, raffles, paw painting, a silent auction, Canine Cadence Drill Team, food vendors and shopping. 2801 E. Stroop Road ◆ Saturday 9:30 a.m. ◆ (937) 286-0028
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Opening Friday ‘Footloose’
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Ren MacCormack is transplanted from Boston to the small southern town of Bomont where he experiences a heavy dose of culture shock. A few years prior, the community was rocked by a tragic accident that killed five teenagers after a night out and Bomont’s local councilmen and the beloved Rev. Shaw Moore responded by implementing ordinances that prohibit loud music and dancing. Not one to bow to the status quo, Ren challenges the ban, revitalizing the town and falling in love with the minister’s troubled daughter Ariel in the process. Starring: Julianne Hough, Kenny Wormald, Dennis Quaid Genre, rating: Musical — not rated
‘The Thing’ Paleontologist Kate Lloyd has traveled to the desolate region for the expedition of her lifetime. Joining a Norwegian scientific team that has stumbled across an extraterrestrial ship buried in the ice, she discovers an organism that seems to have died in the crash eons ago. But it is about to wake up. When a simple experiment frees the alien from its frozen prison, Kate must join the crew’s pilot, Carter, to keep it from killing them off one at a time. And in this vast, intense land, a parasite that can mimic anything it touches will pit human against human as it tries to survive and flourish. Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Jonathon Walker II, Kim Bubbs Genre, rating: Horror, science fiction — R
Owen Wilson, Steve Martin and Jack Black in “The Big Year’
Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough in “Footloose”
‘The Big Year’ Three obsessive bird watchers go off on their big year, duking it out to spot and record the highest number of species in 1998 — the year El Nino brought an unprecedented number of species to North America. During the course of their wild, ultra competitive adventure, the guys learn that there just may be other things more important than winning. Starring: Owen Wilson, Steve Martin, Jack Black, Rashida Jones Genre, rating: Comedy — PG
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During the frantic last days before a heavily contested Ohio presidential primary, an up-and-coming campaign press secretary finds himself involved in a political scandal that threatens to upend his candidate’s shot at the presidency. Starring: Ryan Gosling, George Clooney, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Paul Giamatti Genre, rating: Adaptation, drama — R
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Now out on DVD • “The Tree of Life” • “Horrible Bosses” • “Zookeeper” • “Beautiful Boy” • “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer” • “The Four Feathers” • “Chuck: The Complete Fourth Season” • “Bones: The Complete Sixth Season” • “Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1: Season 1” • “JEM and The Holograms: The Truly Outrageous Complete Series!” • “The Bad Seed” • “Last Exit to Brooklyn” • “Maniac Cop”
Charlie Kenton is a washed-up fighter who lost his chance at a title when 2,000-pound, 8-foot-tall steel robots took over the ring. Now nothing but a small-time promoter, Charlie earns just enough money piecing together low-end bots from scrap metal to get from one underground boxing venue to the next. When Charlie hits rock bottom, he reluctantly teams up with his estranged son Max to build and train a championship contender. As the stakes in the brutal, no-holds-barred arena are raised, Charlie and Max, against all odds, get one last shot at a comeback. Starring: Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand Genre, rating: Action, science fiction — PG-13
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inch cake pan with butter; glass is preferred for cutting and removing the bars later. Melt the following together slowly in a sauce pan (double broiler is best): carob chips, honey or syrup, milk and butter. Put the oatmeal in a large mixing bowl. When the wet ingredients are melted and stirred together, add the mix to the oats. The add nuts. Mix well. Pressed into a greased pan. Cut into squares while still warm. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm. Carob Brownies Cream together: 1/3 cup honey 3 eggs 1/2 cup oil Add in order: 3/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup carob powder 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or you can use regular flour) 1/2 tablespoon baking powder Lastly, add in 1 cup
chopped nuts. Bake at 350 degrees in a greased pan for 25 minutes or so. Walnut Carob Cookie (Raw Vegan) 3/4 cup raw walnuts, cashews or pecans 1/4 cup raw carob powder 1 cup raisins Process all ingredients in a food processor until fine and sticky. Shape into balls and enjoy. If you can’t get the mixture to hold together, add a few more raisins and a tablespoon water. Banana Carob Breakfast Smoothie 3 frozen chopped bananas 3/4 cup soy milk 1 1/2 tablespoons carob powder 1 tablespoon maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth and creamy. You can add more or less milk to get the consistency that you prefer.
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