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Giveaways planned for open house Merle Norman to host annual event, hits 15-year milestone for each of those years. The franchise is nationwide, but the location at 1444 W. Main St. is the TROY — Merle Norman in Troy is gearing up nearest within 25 miles. “Merle Norman is for its annual open house widely known for its on Nov. 6 from noon to 4 foundations,” Husemann p.m. and plenty of giveaways will be part of the said, noting the wide variety. event. The first 20 people in Free makeovers the door will receive a The brand has a full reusable gift bag valued line of cosmetics and skin at $100. It will be stuffed care products that are full of Merle Norman and only available at Merle Vera Bradley products, Norman retail locations. several coupons and a Since the Merle Norman voucher for a free eyeway is “try before you brow wax. In addition, buy,” free makeovers are everyone who stops by for always offered at the the open house will restore. ceive a free gift. “Between now and the Store owner Kathy open house, anyone can Husemann said Merle come get a free makeover Norman puts on the open to find out what they house in appreciation of like,” Husemann sugits loyal customers and to gested. kick off the holiday seaMerle Norman prodson. ucts can be seen each “People can start their week in living rooms shopping and get a disacross the country as count on some of the some of the makeup is items we have,” she said. featured on the hit show “Dancing with the Stars.” 20 percent off Red lipstick from its During the open Hussy line was worn by a house, customers will recontestant on the show ceive 20 percent off any this season. The Hussy purchase. Also, the hair products are on display salon will give a free $10 and available for purgift certificate with the chase at the Troy store. purchase of a $25 gift cerVera Bradley tificate. The limit is two per customer. Guests will A large portion of the have the chance to check shop is full of colorful out the services and prod- Vera Bradley bags and ucts Merle Norman offers accessories. “We have a very large while enjoying light reselection and we sell a lot freshments. of Vera Bradley,” HuseThe Troy Merle Normann said. man is celebrating its Merle Norman has 15th anniversary of busihandbags, luggage, accesness this year, and an open house has been held sories and stationary, as BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
run the business, and she’s been growing her store ever since. “We’ve really grown and expanded over the years,” she said. A year after she opened, she added the Vera Bradley items. She moved into the plaza on West Main Street after seven years and opened the hair salon. She doubled her space last August by moving into the store front next door. With three businesses all under one roof, she needed the extra space. “It’s been working out really well,” she said. Merle Norman is always introducing new products, so Husemann STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK attends conventions and Kathy Husemann (left) applies lipstick on one of Merle Norman’s staff members. classes to learn new The Hussy line of cosmetics was recently featured on the television show “Danc- things. Wanting to being with the Stars.” come more skilled in the well as the Vera Bradley Darst often buys Vera theticians, who are facial industry, she went back to school in 2005 to earn limited edition collecBradley napkins to make specialists, also are on her esthetician license. staff. Husemann extions. Right now, the clothes for her pooch. She also is an airbrush panded the salon last From A to Vera and Full hair salon makeup artist. year and still has space Chevron Medley limited In addition to Merle available for weekly rent collections are on display. Customer focus Norman products and by cosmetologists. Merle Norman sells so Knowing the beauty Vera Bradley collections, Merle Norman opened much Vera Bradley in industry isn’t Husethe Troy shop also has a in Troy 15 years ago in Troy it has been named a mann’s only focus at full hair salon, which the Walmart plaza. Husegold retailer with Vera. Merle Norman. works as a booth-rent mann had used its prodEven canines can be “It’s not about us, it’s system. Six hairdressers uct line, and she and her found indulging in the about the customers,” she currently rent space in quilted bags. On the day the salon, but work inde- husband always wanted said. “The No. 1 thing I to own a business, so they of this iN75 interview, tell my staff is when a pendently of Merle Norjoined forces to make it Jessica Darst, of Piqua, customer walks in the man. This requires each stopped in Merle Norman to have not just a cosme- happen. They applied to door, she is the only thing open a franchise and with a surprise in her that matters.” tology license, but also a after being approved, Vera bag — a tiny ChiAnd Husemann is manager’s license. Husemann had to attend huahua named Lala. grateful for those cusThe salon offers a full a class for two weeks in Darst thinks there’s tomers who’ve supported range of services, includ- Los Angeles. something about the fab- ing color, cut, styling, her for 15 years. Expanding ric, because Lala will only manicures, pedicures, “I want to say thank climb into Vera bags, and massages, facials and you,” she said. “Thank She learned about it seems to calm the tiny waxing. One massage each product Merle Nor- you for being loyal to us pup when she’s scared. and loyal to Troy.” man offers and how to therapist and four es-
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SIDNEY — On Nov. 12, Compassionate Care of Shelby County, a free faith-based clinic, will host Dressed to Thrill. The fundraiser is an elegant champagne luncheon and fashion show with special guest Cheryl McHenry, news anchor for NewsCenter 7, WHIOTV. Guests at the luncheon will meet McHenry and enjoy champagne, raffle prizes and a fashion show featuring familiar faces modeling the latest in styles from Nitza’s in Lima, Urban Ava in Tipp City, Roark Furs in Laura and Allison’s Custom Jewelry in Sidney. With all proceeds going to Compassionate Care of Shelby County, this event has sold out, but names are being taken for a waiting list in case of cancellations. Contact Deborah Wolfinger at (937) 492-7145 to get on the list and check www.ccsccares.org/luncheonfashionshow.html for details.
After receiving an invitation to this event and a brochure describing the much-needed health care services Compassionate Care provides, McHenry graciously and enthusiastically accepted the invitation. “I don’t often have the opportunity to be in this area, and the wonderful people in the northern Miami Valley have a great organization that deserves support and recognition,” McHenry said. McHenry had an opportunity last year to research and co-host a series titled “Domestic Violence: Breaking the Cycle.” WHIO-TV’s “Making a Difference” series also finds McHenry in the spotlight, workingwith various groups that give back to the community. Her most recent focus is on helping to convince the White House to change its decision regarding the permanent home for the retired space shuttle Enterprise.
Mainstreet Piqua offers throw blanket featuring local landmarks PIQUA — Along with lots of other Piqua memorabilia and collectibles, Mainstreet Piqua now is offering a 100 percent cotton afghan featuring images of six landmarks from throughout the Piqua community. The brand new product will be available soon, but Mainstreet Piqua currently is taking preorders. Order forms can be picked up at the Mainstreet Piqua office or downloaded from the Mainstreet Piqua website at www.mainstreetpiqua.com. “Through the years, we have had numerous requests for throw blankets,” said Mainstreet Piqua Director Lorna Swisher. “And finally we have a really beautiful product to offer our community.” The landmarks featured on the throw blanket are Fort Piqua Plaza, Piqua Fire Department, the post office, Hance Pavilion, the gazebo and
ufactured with a finer yarn, so they show off the details, while also being durable and machine washable. The original artwork will go on permanent display in the Piqua Public Library thanks to the Piqua Public Library’s Assistance and Development fund, which helped with the project. “A project like this takes a tremendous amount of work,” Swisher PROVIDED PHOTO said, crediting retail comMainstreet Piqua is now selling cotton throw blankets mittee members Melinda featuring local landmarks. Curtis, Jackie Shinall, the Veterans Memorial. specifically for this Gail Wilcox and Mary This full-color throw afghan project. Teach for getting it done. blanket is fringed on all “We approached Roe “We also owe a huge four sides and is made in about a year ago and thanks to Steven Gall of the USA by a veteranasked her to use her exGauntlet Awards who owned company. The traordinary talent to cre- found the veteran-owned throws measure 50 ate paintings of Piqua company who is manufacinches by 70 inches and landmarks that we could turing the afghan. This are $60 through Nov. 1. use for this project,” throw beautifully repreThe price will go up to Swisher said. “Roe sents the Piqua commu$65 after Nov. 1. worked tremendously nity and we are proud to The artwork on the hard at making sure the bring it to the Piqua comthrow blanket was done paintings were very demunity.” by Piqua artist Roe tailed, while also usable Questions about the Kienle, who was commis- for this specific applicathrow blanket can be disioned to create watertion.” rected to Mainstreet color paintings The afghans are man- Piqua at (937) 773-9355.
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Halloween is near ... Troy’s Hometown Halloween TROY — This Saturday, little ghosts, goblins and princesses will once again fill downtown Troy’s streets as Hometown Halloween returns to town. Beginning at 9:30 a.m., children will line up at the Hobart Government Center to participate in the annual Halloween parade, costume judging and merchant trick-or-treat. At approximately 9:45 a.m., the Troy Noon Optimists will lead the parade down West Main Street to Prouty Plaza, where the costume judging will take place. Mayor Michael Beamish, who enjoys this annual event, will be among the judges. From 10:30 a.m. to noon, merchants will be handing out treats to cos-
Thursday 6 to 7:30 p.m. Anna Botkins DeGraff Kettlersville New Bremen New Knoxville Port Jefferson Quincy Russia Sidney
fifth grade are invited to participate. For additional information, visit www.troymainstreet.org or call Troy Main Street at (937) 339-5455.
is $3. Concessions will be available on both nights. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the feature.
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TROY — Troy Rec, 11 N. Market St., is hosting a Halloween costume party for children in grades 6-8 SIDNEY — The Hison Friday from 7 to 9:30 toric Sidney Theatre has p.m. Costumes are encourjust started showing aged. Admission is $3. The films again and some event includes a disc spooky movies are slated jockey, dance floor, snacks, for this weekend. Friday fortune teller, prize drawnight’s double feature ings, costume contest, pool will be “White Zombie,” tables, foosball, ping pong, starring Bela Lugosi, and cornhole, slime-making “House on Haunted Hill,” and more. For more inforwith Vincent Price. The mation, call (937) 339showings start at 8 p.m. 1923 or go to Admission is $5. www.troyrec.com or Cult horror film fans www.facebook.com/troyrec. PROVIDED PHOTO are encouraged to come Lainey Peacock, Taylor Roth and Kasey Sager receive their awards in the cosin costume on Monday for Haunted Woods tume contest last year at Troy’s Hometown Halloween. a special showing of 1968 TROY — Brukner Nafilm “Night of the Living ture Center is bringing tumed children accompa- uted at Prouty Plaza be- presented by Troy Main Dead” at 8 p.m. Those in the woods to life with live nied by an adult. Maps ginning at 10:15 a.m. Street Inc. and the Troy identifying participating Downtown Troy’s Noon Optimists. Children the best costumes will receive a prize. Admission • Continued on page 5 businesses will be distrib- Hometown Halloween is ages newborn through
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wildlife and costumed characters as it presents its Haunted Woods this weekend. This kidfriendly evening and guided walk will be open from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday. Guides will lead guests along the gently rolling, luminary-lit trail and stop at five stations along the way to learn about the wild creatures of the night. A costume contest for kids will be part of the fun this year and everyone’s a winner.
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Park District VIPs are hosting their annual Halloween Happening Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Lost Creek Reserve, 2385 E. State Route 41. Participants are asked to wear their favorite costume and trick-or-treat with the park’s costumed animals. There will be a children’s parade, hayrides, gigantic leaf pile, hay maze and super slime pit. The event is free and open to the public.
Ghost Walk GREENVILLE — Darke County Center for the Arts will continue its Halloween season tradition by hosting the eighth annual Ghost Walk in downtown Greenville on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Based on stories collected by Arcanum resident Rita Arnold, which reveal local encounters with the unknown and unexplained, walks led by local guides will begin at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall at 7:30 p.m. and last for at least an hour and a half. According to DCCA Executive Director Julie
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The cast of the Ghost Walk in Darke County is ready to tell haunting stories of the past this weekend. Strait, the walking tour will include new stories as well as old favorites. She also reminds potential participants that many of the sites visited include uneven terrain and may be located in dimly lighted areas. As in past years, Ghost Walk will be held regardless of weather conditions. If seriously inclement weather occurs, all of the stories
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Harris Jeweler continues family tradition of $1,000 and $500 off a purchase of $2,500. Harold and Eleanor TROY — For 65 years, Harris opened Harris Harris Jeweler has been Jeweler opened in Sidney bringing local residents 1946. They passed the the best diamonds and business on to their son gemstones the industry and daughter-in-law has to offer. As the famMark and Linda Harris, ily-owned company who spent more than 30 marks this major anyears in the business and niversary, it moves into retired in 2009. Their the future with a new daughter, Bonnie Harris generation of family own- Frey, and her husband, ership. Matthew, bought into the More than $1 million company as new owners in new inventory will be in June. brought in for a 65th an“It’s been a childhood niversary event this dream,” Harris Frey said Thursday and Friday about managing the busifrom 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. ness. “(The anniversary and Saturday from 10 event) is really a time to a.m. to 5 p.m. Light hors celebrate where we’ve d’oeuvres, wine and beer been and where we’re will be served after noon. going.” Coupons for the event Harris once had sevare available to each cus- eral locations, but consolitomer and include $50 off dated into “one bigger a purchase of $250 or and better store with the more, $200 off a purchase best employees and the
best jewelry,” Harris Frey said. The company has been in Troy for more than 20 years. Harris Frey has a bachelor’s degree from Miami University and a gemologist degree from the Gemological Institute of America. Also, she is the only American Gem Society-certified gemologist appraiser in the area. Harris Jeweler has been named an American Gem Society store, which Harris Frey said is a selective process based on quality merchandise and consumer education ethics. In addition, every staff member has worked at Harris for at least nine years and has numerous titles in the industry. “We’re the most educated jewelers around,” Harris Frey said. Every customer walking in the door will see Harris offers just about everything when it comes to jewelry. It has a large bridal selection, diamond fashion pieces, colored gemstones, pearls and more. One popular item, Harris Frey said, is the Chamilia beads that are worn on bracelets, necklaces or earrings. Harris also offers custom designs, and just recently installed state-of-theart casting equipment to create one-of-a-kind jewelry. Any form of jewelry — whether it’s rings, bracelets, earrings, STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK etc. — can be custom designed and made Harris Jeweler is celebrating its 65th anniversary.
at Harris Jeweler. Inhouse repair service also is available. “We’re still a full-service jewelry store in an industry where there’s not a lot of full-service jewelry stores left,” Harris Frey said. “We’re excited to have lasted this long.” Harris Frey believes the company is celebrating its 65th year because of the mission set by her grandfather. Harris’ mission statement is, “You are most important to us. We will listen to you and do whatever it takes to continually exceed what you expect from us.” PROVIDED PHOTO “We’re really striving Matthew and Bonnie Harris Frey are the third generto keep the store on the ation owners of Harris Jeweler in Troy. cutting edge, but not change the core values my grandfather put in place when he opened the store,” she said. When Harris Frey talks about her job, her enthusiasm is palpable. “It’s a real sense of pride to be able to carry on the tradition,” she said. “I love jewelry and working with clients. I really can’t imagine doing anything else.” Her favorite part? Selling engagement rings to her friends, something that happened 13 times this year. s Harris wants to res ht k mind local residents that g i s c when her dad retired, he ta she s N ido ion t s b didn’t sell the store. A la ples Li res F c “It’s still in the family i an Hot Slee Low Dep and we’re not going anyP where,” she said. And though she and her husband are too busy to start Call Sandy For a family just quite yet, A FREE Consultation she added, “One day we 937-773-1778 hope to pass it down to 888-723-5344 PIQUA, OHIO our kids.”
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Indian’s Pizza now serves gluten-free grub “These items are light and airy and have been a very pleasant change PLEASANT HILL — from many of the glutenIn an effort to offer prod- free items our customers ucts for customers with a have tasted elsewhere,” wide variety of dietary said Karen Armentrout, needs, Indian’s Pizza in who owns the shop with Pleasant Hill is now ofher husband, Jeff. fering gluten-free pizza Gluten is a protein and subs. found in wheat flour and The pizza place has a other similar substances 7-inch square pizza crust including barley, rye and and a 7-inch sub bun malts. It also is used as a made of rice flour and po- food additive in many tato flour, so they are free forms. Those with celiac of gluten and lactose. In- disease, wheat allergies dian’s can make any of its and other medical condipizzas, garlic breads or tions are instructed to subs on the crust or sub follow a gluten-free diet. bun, and they will be “Since we opened, one priced the same as a 10of our goals has been to inch regular crust pizza, a be as accommodating as garlic bread or a full sub. possible to the many
was a need for a quality, tasty gluten-free product,” Armentrout said. After some research and a failed attempt to make their own glutenfree crust, the Armentrouts met a company at the North American Pizza and Ice Cream Show in Columbus last February that makes gluten-free products exneeds that our customers Also, the Armentrouts clusively. may present, particularly have trained their staff to “They schooled us on in as far as food allerbe very aware of food some safety issues and gies,” Armentrout said. safety, such as washing allowed us to taste their Indian’s Pizza has althe pizza knife between a crust and buns. We found ways kept popsicles in regular pizza and one to them to be excellent,” Arthe freezer so children be consumed by a cusmentrout said. “We have who are allergic to milk tomer with milk allergies. a firm policy that everycan enjoy a frozen treat “In keeping with that, thing we offer must be of when the rest of their we began to hear from the best quality and family has ice cream. our customers that there these seem to fit the bill.”
“These items are light and airy and have been a very pleasant change from many of the gluten-free items our customers have tasted elsewhere.” — Karen Armentrout
Indian’s Pizza has been serving the glutenfree pizzas and subs for several months and has gotten a good response so far. “A wonderful family discovered us on their way to a football game one Friday night. The mom and daughter both cannot eat gluten and were tickled to have found that we serve such a delicious pizza,” Armentrout said. A few other establishments that offered gluten-free pizza have gone out of business recently, Armentrout said. “We are pleased to be able to serve this population,” she said.
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Greenville. Tickets may be reserved by contacting DCCA at (937) 547-0908 or dcca@centerforarts.com. Tickets also will be available at the door.
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Gail Snyder, of Troy, sent in this photo (above) of her granddaughter Michaela Peleston posing as a dead bride in Riverside Cemetary. She is the daughter of Sean Martin and Jessica Price. Carey Ball, of Piqua, sent us a photo (at right) of her son, Caden Ball, dressed as Dog the Bounty Hunter for trick-or-treat last year.
Thanks to all our readers who submitted Halloween photos! Keep watching for more opportunities to be published in iN75.
DAYTON — On Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Schuster Center, PhilharMonster, one of the area’s favorite Halloween celebrations, returns as the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra and Music Director Neal Gittleman open the 2011-2012 DP&L Family Series with an array of spooky musical treats. Gittleman will lead a costumed Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra through a program that includes the Shark Theme from “Jaws,” DJ Sparr’s Schrodinger’s Cat, and Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf with narrator Niki Dakota, music director and host of “Excursions” for 91.3 WYSO. The audience is encouraged to come in costume and join in the DPO’s annual costume contest at 2:30 p.m. Tickets for the Phil-
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Horrorama also will feature costume contests, games, trivia and the first Miss Horrorama Dayton contest. Englewood Cinema is located at 320 W. National Road. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $13 in advance and $15 at the door. For more information, call (937) 836-0805.
Boonshoft’s Howl-O-Ween DAYTON — Get a head start on your annual treatfest with a safe, indoor event that is sure to become a new family tradition. Guests can make their way through the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery and savor “tricks” and “treats” stations throughout the museum, while also enjoying games, costume contests, special planetarium shows, a light snack, creepy crawling live animals and other spooky fun. Boonshoft is located at 2600 DeWeese Parkway. A family four pack of tickets is $25.99 in advance and $30.99 the day of event. Individual tickets are $7.99 in advance and $9.99 the day of event. Order tickets at (937) 275-7431, ext. 144, or visit www.boonshoftmuseum.org.
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Adopting a New York state of shopping BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
ments for my invitations, see two shows on Broadway and do some sight-seeing. It was a lot The time: Two days to accomplish in two days, but The location: New York, N.Y. at the New York pace it was a The mission: Find wedding cake walk (though our aching shoes … and other fun things. feet probably wouldn’t agree). It all started when I casuKeeping up ally asked my stepmom, Anne Once in the city, we met Marie, to help me shop for wedding shoes. I haven’t found my Anne Marie’s friend, Gregg Cook, an artist and crafting dress yet, but shoes are her forte, so I knew it would be a special thing for us to do together. She called me a few weeks later. “Remember when you said you want to go shoe shopping?” “Yeah,” I replied. “I want to take you shoe shopping … in Manhattan!” Well I couldn’t say “no” to that, and so our journey began.
First-time New Yorker Having never been to the Big Apple before, I couldn’t have had a better travel companion. Anne Marie lived in the city for 13 years. A small-town girl at heart, I couldn’t live in New York City. The amount of people coming at you in every direction is overwhelming, and only a sliver of sky is visible at all times, giving you the feeling of being swallowed by the skyscrapers. Oh, and I wouldn’t have a chance of navigating the subway system on my own even though there’s an app for that. It’s a totally different way of life, but it is a great place to visit … and shop. We flew toward the coast on separate early-morning flights and met in the terminal at LaGuardia. It didn’t take long to get my first experience of big city life. The airport was 8 miles from our hotel, and it took us an hour and a half to get there. Though our main mission was to locate and purchase white footwear, we had other objectives to find fabric for my centerpieces and embellish-
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The shelves of My Glass Slipper (above) are full of every kind of bridal shoe you can imagine. Lindy and Anne Marie (right) hold Lindy’s shoes, though their identity has been concealed. mastermind who has the garment district memorized, to shop for fabric, ribbons and all things that sparkle. When I shop, I like to spend hours debating whether I should buy one pair of pants, but that isn’t quite how it’s done in NYC. Gregg kept us at a walk-talkshop, walk-talk-shop pace, submerging us in shops with hundreds of rolls of fabrics and counter-tops of shiny baubles. It was any crafters’ heaven, and at my shopping pace, I could have spent our entire two-day trip exploring one city block. Without Gregg and his turbo-style shopping, I wouldn’t have found fabric in
the perfect hue with the right amount of sparkle, or bought 100 yards of white satin ribbon for a better-than-great price or found the small rhinestone buckles I had my heart set on for my invitations but couldn’t find here at home. We didn’t have to try hard to sight-see. It’s funny the way New York is set up. I’m not sure what I expected, but I did-
Times Square to get tickets for Broadway, a must-do for us theater-lovers. We saw “Follies” that night, which had a great tap number I wanted them to do again as soon as the song ended. After the show, I had the best cheeseburger I’ve ever had, and we conked out as soon as our heads hit the hotel pillows.
On a mission The next day, Anne Marie and I set out on our shoe mission. We tried Saks, Macy’s and any shoe store we passed without much luck. No one had specific wedding shoes, and it was the wrong season for white. We knew what we had to do, and it was just a couple blocks away.
about 20 different shoes and were out of my size in the ones I wanted to try. Disappointed and thirsty, we stopped for a drink at an adorable Russian cafe. We drank about a gallon of water each and indulged in wonderfully strong strawberry martinis to lift our spirits. Knowing there had to be more shoes than what we were finding, I pulled out my phone and did a quick Google search. Why I didn’t research it before is beyond me.
Finding my slipper
Among a listing for several bridal stores, I found a site for an entire shop of just shoes. Appropriately named My Glass Slipper, it was just two blocks away. Refueled, we hoofed it over to a non-descript building and there, through an industrial metal door, was a pinkpainted shop with gold-rimmed glass shelves of white shoes — short ones, tall ones, some with feathers, others with sparkles. It had been there the whole time just waiting for us. Summoning my newly acquired New York shopping style, it didn’t take me long to RED O decide. They were the second S CEN pair I tried on and they were perfect. In an effort to conceal their identity from my fiance, I can’t describe them in detail, but they are fancy and formal, yet classic and fun at the same Kleinfeld. The granddaddy time. n’t anticipate Grand Central of all bridal shops and the locaWe had a celebratory lunch, Terminal being next door to tion of TLC’s hit show “Say Yes saw “Mary Poppins” on Broadour hotel or the Chrysler way — the grandeur of which Building just across the street. to the Dress.” You didn’t need an appointment to try on is impossible to pass along on We passed Carnegie Hall, St. shoes, so we hopped on the paper — and ended our weekPatrick’s Cathedral, the New subway with giddy smiles. end with another late-night York Public Library, Central But our excitement was dinner in the city. Park, Rockefeller Center, We saw everything we Harold Square and the Empire short lived. For dresses, KleinState Building along our shop- feld is it, but for shoes, it was a wanted to see, went everybit of a let down. Don’t get me where we wanted to go and ping routes. wrong, any bride-to-be is lucky bought everything we hoped to On Broadway to set foot in Kleinfeld, and we buy. It was New York City in We squeezed — literally saw a few familiar faces from two days, and it was fantastic. squeezed — our way into the show, but they only had Mission accomplished.
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GET UP & GO Halloween party at Dunaway’s TROY — Dunaway’s in Troy is having a Halloween party Thursday. Guests are encouraged to come in costume to win prizes and sing karaoke. The costume contest will name the best costume, best couple, scariest costume and more. 508 W. Main St. ◆ Thursday ◆ (937) 335-8608 Elvis Jr. in Sidney SIDNEY — Elvis Aaron Presley Jr. will be in concert Friday evening at VFW Post 4239 in Sidney. This is a Halloween show, and prizes will be awarded to those with the best costumes. Dinner
will be served before the show, and reservations are requested in advance for the meal. 2841 Wapakoneta Ave. ◆ Friday, dinner at 6 p.m., concert at 8 p.m. ◆ Concert only $12.50, dinner and concert $20 ◆ www.elvisaaronpresleyjr.c om ◆ (937) 492-3878 or (937) 726-5256 ‘American Tapestry’ TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center presents an “American Tapestry” by Robin Spielberg with Kate MacLeod on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The concert features music from Spielberg’s latest CD, “Sea to Shining Sea: A Tapestry of American Music.” Much of this music has, over genera-
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gospel music in an easylistening style. The Muleskinner Band seems a natural for the Roller Mill, which was originally a gristmill on Canal Lock 15 of the Miami Erie Canal. The band derives its name from the drivers, or muleskinners, of the mule teams that pulled canal boats. Canal Lock 15 still exists next to the Roller Mill Theater. 225 E. Main St. ◆ Saturday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Adults $7, students K-12 $4 ◆ (937) 667-3696 Dave Osborne at Dunaway’s TROY — Dave Osborne will perform at Dunaway’s in Troy Saturday at 9 p.m. 508 W. Main St. ◆ Saturday 9 p.m. ◆ (937) 335-8608 Elvis Jr. in St. Marys ST. MARYS — Elvis Aaron Presley Jr. will be in concert at the Lost in the ’50s Diner Saturday evening. This is a Halloween show, and prizes will be awarded to those with the best costumes. 1533 Celina Road ◆ Saturday, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show time is 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets are $15 ◆ www.elvisaaronpresleyjr.c om ◆ (419) 394-8710 or (567) 712-0107 Rum River Blend SIDNEY — The Rum River Blend bluegrass
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Stage ‘Spamalot’ DAYTON — Winner of the 2005 Tony Award for Best Musical, Monty Python’s “Spamalot” is the outrageous musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic “Monty Python and The Holy Grail.” Directed by Tony Award-winner Mike Nichols, with a book by Eric Idle and music and lyrics by the Grammy Award-winning team of Mr. Idle and John Du Prez, “Spamalot” tells the tale of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail. Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences everywhere are eating up “Spamalot.” Schuster Center, 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Sunday 7 p.m. ◆ Tickets range from $41 to $81 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 • Continued on page 13
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David Sedaris DAYTON — The celebrated NPR humorist David Sedaris comes to the Victoria Theatre Thursday for an evening of cutting wit, social satire and riveting conversation, including a question and answer session and book signing. Experience live the hilarious brilliance that created the national bestsellers “Naked,” “Me Talk Pretty One Day,” “Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim,” “When You Are Engulfed in Flames” and his latest best-seller “Squirrel Seeks Chipmunk.” The Washington Post calls Sedaris “one of America’s most prickly and most delicious, young comic talents.” 138 N. Main St. ◆ Thursday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets $39 and $45 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘Church Basement Ladies Sequel’ SPRINGBORO — “A Second Helping: The Church Basement Ladies Sequel” is on stage at La Comedia Dinner Theatre through Sunday. “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 W. Central Ave. ◆ Showtimes vary ◆ Ticket prices range from $51$69 ◆ lacomedia.com ◆ (937) 746-4554
Eye candy Art at the Mill GREENVILLE — Paintings by Annette Cargill, of Troy, and sculptures by Indianapolis resident Harold Wiley will be on display at Bear’s Mill during the month of November. This Art At the Mill exhibit opens with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, where patrons can chat with the artists and partake of hors d’oeuvres while viewing the artwork. The show closes
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Nov. 20. Wiley’s creations include graceful dancers made of wire, sculpted horses, and sculptures made from aluminum rod, stoneware and woodfired clay. Cargill says that her work is greatly influenced by the abstractions of Joan Mitchell, and that the love of color demonstrated by Matisse and Bonnard has always inspired her. Cargill’s intimate yet universal work is abstract and non-objective, sometimes reflecting her memories and emotions. 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road ◆ Tuesday to Friday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.bearsmill.com ◆ (937) 548-5112 Witch Catchers on display TROY — Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is hosting a mini exhibit called “To Catch a Witch,” which features Jean Wilson Reed’s collection of hand-blown glass witch balls in the solarium. Witch balls, according to legend, have been used since the 18th century to ward off evil spirits in houses and barns. People believed that witches
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Opening Friday ‘In Time’
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In the near future, people are immortal because the aging gene has been deactivated. To avoid overpopulation, time has become the currency. The rich can live forever, and the rest have to negotiate for their immortality. When a young man comes into a fortune of time, he ends up on the run from a corrupt force known as “time keepers.” Starring: Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried Genre, rating: Action/science fiction, PG-13
‘Anonymous’
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Set in the political snake-pit of Elizabethan England, “Anonymous” speculates on an issue that has for centuries intrigued academics and brilliant minds such as Mark Twain, Charles Dickens and Sigmund Freud, namely: Who actually created the body of work credited to William Shakespeare? Experts have debated, books have been written and scholars have devoted their lives to protecting or debunking theories surrounding the authorship of the most renowned works in English literature. “Anonymous” poses one possible answer, focusing on a time when scandalous political intrigue, illicit romances in the Royal Court, and the schemes of greedy nobles lusting for the power of the throne were brought to light in the most unlikely of places — the London stage. Starring: Rhys Ifans, Vanessa Redgrave, Joely Richardson, David Thewlis Genre, rating: Drama, PG-13
‘The Rum Diary’ Tiring of the noise and madness of New York and the crushing conventions of late Eisenhower-era America, journalist Paul Kemp travels to the pristine island of Puerto Rico to write for a local newspaper, The San Juan Star, run by downtrodden editor Lotterman. Adopting the rum-soaked life of the island, Paul soon becomes obsessed with Chenault, the wildly attractive Connecticut-born fiance of Sanderson. Sanderson, a businessman involved in shady property development deals, is one of a growing number of American entrepreneurs who are determined to convert Puerto Rico into a capitalist paradise in service of the wealthy. When Kemp is recruited by Sanderson to write favorably about his latest unsavory scheme, the journalist is presented with a choice to use his words for the corrupt businessmen’s financial benefit, or use them to take them down. Starring: Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, Richard Jenkins Genre, rating: Drama/romance, R
‘Puss in Boots’
Way before Puss ever met Shrek, the suave and furry feline hero goes on a swashbuckling ride, as he teams with mastermind Humpty Dumpty and the street-savvy Kitty to steal the famed Goose that lays the Golden Eggs. Starring: The voices of Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Bob Thornton, Amy Sedaris Genre, rating: Animation/action/comedy, PG
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Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek voice cats in “Puss in Boots”
‘The Three Musketeers’ The hot-headed young D’Artagnan joins forces with three rogue Musketeers in this reboot of Alexandre Dumas’ story. They must stop the evil Richlieu and face off with Buckingham and the treacherous Milady. Starring: Logan Lerman, Luke Evans, Ray Stevenson, Matthew Macfadyen, Orlando Bloom, Milla Jovovich Genre, rating: Action, romance — PG-13
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe
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I was taught this song in music class in second grade. I loved it then and I still do. I sang it to my kids when they were little, and my daughter, who is 28 years old, will still call me and sing it, or Facebook the words to me. Isn’t it wonderful how the most simple things in life are carried on through generations? As most of you already know, I was scared to death of Halloween when I was a child. Every time the doorbell rang with joyful trick-or-treaters, I split! The other night I thought I was all grown up and would watch one of the horror movies they had been advertising all month. It didn’t go as well as I had planned. In mid-movie, my cat jumped up on the back of the couch like he does all the time, nothing new. But this time I jumped, spilled my tea, and the bowl of popcorn in my lap spilled all over the floor. My dog, in that very second, became a mine-sweeper. After cleaning up the mess, I sat back down. Nope, I better close the blinds, and while I’m up, I might as well turn on the front porch lights. The movie was “The Exorcism of Emily Rose.” Bad idea when your home alone! Isn’t it funny how you can look down a dark hallway in your home and your brain will actually let you think you are seeing something (fingers
Heat sugar, spice and 1 cup cider just until sugar melts. Add remaining cider and mix well. Cool. Add cold ale just before serving. Popcorn Delights 1/2 cup candy corn Vegetable cooking spray 4 cups miniature marshmallows 8 cups air-popped corn Lightly coat a 6-quart Dutch oven, spoon and 9inch by 13-inch pan with vegetable cooking spray. Slice each piece of candy in half lengthwise. In Dutch oven, over very low heat, melt marshmallows, stirring constantly with spoon. Remove from heat. Add popped corn, stirring to coat evenly. Stir in candy corn. Using waxed paper, press mixture evenly into pan. Let cool about an hour. Cut into 24 squares (1 square has 55 calories).
Bug Salad 6 tablespoons plain yogurt 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest 1 small head iceberg lettuce, torn into small pieces (6 cups) 1 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced 1 carrot, peeled and shredded 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 cup dark raisins Whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon zest in a small bowl until well-combined. Combine lettuce, cucumber, carrot and tomatoes in a large salad bowl. Toss salad with dressing to coat well. Sprinkle salad with raisins and serve immediately.
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Five little pumpkins sitting on the fence, The first one said, “Oh my it’s getting late.” The second one said, “There are witches in the air.” The third one said, “But we don’t care.” The fourth one said,” Let’s run and run and run.” And the fifth one said,” I’m ready for some fun.” Sooooo … Ohhhh went the wind and out went the lights, And the five little pumpkins rolled out of sight!
computer, and cut them out of thick black paper, punched a hole at the top and strung them on the branches. I bought two black crows from the dollar store and perched them on a branch. Very easy, simple and cheap! Halloween Hermits 1 1/2 cups butter 4 cups flour 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 teaspoon each cinnamon, clove and nutmeg 1 cup raisins 1 cup dates, chopped 1 cup nuts (any kind) chopped 1 teaspoon baking soda 3 tablespoons milk Cream together butter STAFF PHOTO/DANA WOLFE and sugar until creamy. Dana’s Halloween tree Add eggs, one at a time, decorates her porch for beating well after each adthe season. dition. Add dry ingredients crossed)? Wow! I finally and soda. Stir in nuts, got all settled in for the raisins and chopped last half of the movie when dates. Drop by teaspoons I heard something. I onto silicone or parchjumped up, turned the ment-lined baking sheets. light on … only to realize Bake at 350 degrees for 8 it was my dog’s stomach to 10 minutes. gurgling from all the popWitches Brew corn she had consumed Halloween Punch earlier. 1 cup sugar That’s it, I’m done! I’m 1 teaspoon cinnamon going to bed and I vow 1 teaspoon allspice never to watch one of 2 quarts cider these crazy movies again. 2 6-ounce cans concenWhoops, better get up and trate orange juice turn the bathroom light 1 quart ginger ale on. Happy Halloween! Note to self: Next year Troy Civic Theatre Presents just stick to reading “Five Little Pumpkins.” The 25th Annual This year, I wanted to Putnam County be a little more festive, so I Spelling Bee cut a large branch off of a Intended For Mature Audiences tree and stuck it in an old canning crock on my front Nov. 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13, 18 & 19 porch. Curtain: Fri. & Sat. 8pm, Sun. 4pm Then I strung two For Ticket Reservations strands of orange HalCall 339-7700 loween lights on it. I found TCT at the Barn in the Park, across from Hobart Arena. a template for bats on the 2222525
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Olde Wynter Cabin antique show Olde Wynter Cabin 1803 will be decked out for holidays BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor TROY — Antiques and handmade items will fill the Duke Building at the Miami County Fairgrounds Nov. 5 during the show Olde Wynter Cabin 1803. Eighteen vendors are scheduled to display their wares at the show, according to Susan Hart, who organizes the show with Kathy Brandle. Hart works with folkartist in her business, Shepard’s Creek in Arcanum. Bandle is an antique dealer
dressed for the holidays, and the booths will be decked out for the holidays,” Hart said. “It’s going to be one of the first events of the season.” The vendors, who are — Susan Hart. from Ohio and Indiana, will have farmhouse antiques and handmades from Findlay. Her busifor sale. A woodcarver ness is Antiques at the and furniture maker who Old Brick Church. Though the pair have uses willow trees are among those scheduled put on other shows, infor the event. Food will be cluding the Primitive available. Harvest earlier this “There’s a big variety month, this is the first Olde Wynter Cabin event. of items,” Hart said. “There’s something there “Everyone will be
“It’s going to be one of the first events of the season.”
for anybody who likes antiques.” Early buying will be offered Nov. 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. For $5, customers can be first in the door and have the opportunity to purchase merchandise. Coffee and snacks will be offered during the evening. “These are some of the best dealers around, and their prices are all really reasonable,” Hart said. For more information, visit www.ohio1803.com or call Hart at (937) 4671789. Brandle may be reached at (419) 424-1865.
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