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Piqua shops offer holiday specials Downtown retailers host holiday open house this weekend BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
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Shoppers search for the perfect gift at Apple Tree Gallery. Flower Box is having its semi-annual discount sale on Rothschild products during the holiday open house weekend. The Rothschild line includes dips, sauces, salsas and more, all made in Urbana. Tastings will be offered. “It is an amazing product. It tastes really good and people really like it,”
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said Allisten’s owner Don Smith. “You just don’t find the product that often on sale.” Any shopper is bound to find a gift at Allisten Manor’s Flower Box. In addition to flowers, the shop carries a large variety of gift items, including Christmas afghans, Ohio State University items, chimes, white
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PIQUA — Downtown Piqua retailers have so much to offer this holiday season, shoppers may be able to check every item off their list twice in one trip. All the businesses are participating in a holiday open house this weekend, offering specials and a look at holiday merchandise. The shopping begins Friday and the deals last through Sunday. “There is plenty to see and do and the merchants are inviting everyone to come and enjoy an exciting shopping experience as they join together to usher in the holiday season,” said Lorna Swisher, Mainstreet Piqua director. “The stores will be festively decorated and all the season’s exciting new merchandise will be unveiled.” Here’s a preview of the decorations and deals you’ll find in Piqua this weekend:
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tended inventory at Allisten. “We have a lot of new merchandise coming in daily,” Smith said, adding any gift purchased can be delivered. “The uniqueness about us is we deliver everything we sell. So you can come in and buy a gift and have it delivered.” Allisten Manor’s Flower Box is decorating in champagne ones this year. The shop has brought in a fireplace front, Christmas tree and garland, as well as designer-made centerpieces and table arrangements for your entryway or dining table. The shop will be open extended house for the open house, which are Friday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
Apple Tree Gallery Apple Tree Gallery kicks off the open house weekend with its candlelight preview on Friday from 5 to 9 p.m. Luminaries will be set up out front, and customers can enjoy wine and cheese inside. Throughout the entire open house weekend, certain ornaments will be offered for buy two, get one free. Also, Colonial Candles, which are made in the U.S., will be 30 percent off. Store owner Gary Anderson said since Apple Tree has Christmas items year-round, they don’t have to do much extra decorating, but the win-
dow will be done up for the holiday. Apple Tree carries specialty items, such as antiques, ornaments and folk art pieces you can’t buy at a chain store, Anderson said. Starting this weekend, Apple Tree Gallery will be open Sundays from 1 to 4 p.m. through Christmas.
Barclay’s Bert Harrison, owner Barclay’s Men-Women Clothiers has several specials running during the holiday open house weekend. A suit special has suits starting at $159.90. All men’s sportswear lines, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Tommy Bahama and Nautica, will be 20 percent off. Ladies sportswear lines, such as Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, Tribal and 600 West, will be 20 percent off. Also, all Vera Bradley products will be 20 percent off. Barclay’s will be decorated with trees and packages for the holiday season. “We try to make our place look festive,” owner Bert Harrison said. Gifts for men and women can be found at Barclay’s. “If you’re looking for something a little extra special — an exceptional holiday gift at an exceptional value for a speical someone — Barclay’s has that,” Harrison said. “Our clothing brands set us apart. We’re uniquely styled.” • See Piqua on page 3
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You can taste the holidays at Dobo’s Delights Bake Shoppe. Thanksgiving pies, pumpkin rolls, cookies decorated with Pilgrams and Indians, turkey cake pops and lots and lots of Christmas cookies become the decorations for the season at Dobo’s. Garland and possible a giant gingerbread house also will deck the halls for open house weekend. Dobo’s offers treats that will please any palate on your shopping list. The shop’s Hungarian cookies will be in the case at Christmastime. Springerle cookies, a German cookie, and Stollen, a German fruit bread, are hard-to-find items and popular sellers this time of year. “It’s our specialty,” said owner Cindy Dobo, who is pictured on the iN75 cover decorating cake pops. Trays of assorted cookies make great gifts, and Dobo’s is offering sugar-free cookies this
GeNell’s Flowers Nobody would be disappointed to receive flowers during the holidays. “Flowers are the perfect gift,” said Kim Casto, owner of GeNell’s Flowers. During the holiday open house weekend, GeNell’s will offer 29 percent off all silk floral
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Barclay’s owner Bert Harrison sets up a display of Polo clothing in preparation for this weekend’s sale. items, including silk flowers and arrangements. The deal is a celebration of the shop’s 29th anniversary. Also for the open house, GeNell’s will have specialty coffees available, and the showroom will be completely decorated for the holidays. The shop has a variety of floral arrangements, centerpieces, wreaths and more. Gift cards also are available.
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items. Layaway is available. The front window at Ken-Mar will be done up for the season with a decorated tree and a one-horse open sleigh. Ken-Mar’s 31 dealers bring in a wide variety of antique Christmas items, including old aluminum trees, vintage ornaments and old Santas. Christmas wreaths and flower arrangements are available at Ken-Mar, as are cemetery saddles and decorated miniature trees. “We have a wide range of items for women and men both,” McKenna said. “When you have 31 different people bringing in stuff, you accumulate a lot of different things.” Customers can find lots of gifts at Ken-Mar, including vintage jewelry, antique furniture, pocket watches and knives, lanterns and cast iron skillets.
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grooming shop services all breeds of dogs and cats. Grooming is done by appointment only, but walk-ins are welcome for nail trims. During the event, the shop will give away candles in the shape of puppy paws and doggie treat bags. It also will have a drawing for a doggie gift basket. Glamour Paws owner and groomer Gwen Bowsher said gift certificates make a great holiday gift. “It definitely helps people,” she said, remembering a customer who once bought an entire year’s worth of grooming gift certificates for his mother. “We offer kind, loving, gentle care at reasonable prices and friendly atmostphere,” Bowsher said. “Dogs are treated like kings and queens here.”
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During open house weekend, Barclay’s will be open Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. After Thanksgiving, extended holiday hours will be Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. until Christmas. “I encourage people to come out to downtown Piqua and check out what’s happening. There’s going to be a lot going on for the open house,” Harrison said.
year. The staff can gift wrap items to make a presentable package. Also, starting this weekend, Dobo’s is making its dinner rolls that it only offers through the holidays. Gingerbread classes are offered at Dobo’s for groups of four to eight people. Classes are available throughout Christmas. Call the shop to schedule a session. Have a lot of decorating to do at home? Dobo’s has just the thing. “If you’re decorating for Christmas, you can come in and get some cookies to eat while your decorating,” Dobo suggested. The bakery will keep extended hours through Christmas. They are open Tuesday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Piqua Veterans Memorial. Cat’s Meow collectibles are exact replicas of a building or landmark on silk-screened customshaped pieces of wood. Five different Cat’s Meow’s pieces are now available — Fort Piqua Plaza, the Municipal Government Complex, Hance Pavilion, the High Street Gazebo and the just released Veterans Memorial. Mainstreet Piqua also has other gift items for sale, including pencil crocks, playing cards, farmers market tote bags, other Piqua ornaments and holiday note cards.
New 2 U Shoppers looking for a variety of gift ideas will find just that at New 2 U Variety Shop. The store carries antiques and primitives, collectibles, gently worn children’s clothes and toys, candles and much more. Christmas items,
such as snowmen and Santas, can be found in the shop. New 2 U also has Christmas dresses and suits for children. During open house weekend, New 2 U will do a raffle for a $20 gift certificate, and offer 20 percent of everything in the store. Refreshments also will be available. “Our prices are so good anyway, and when you reduce the price by 20 percent, that’d be the best place to start your holiday shoppping,” said Ruth Freeman, who owns the shop with her husband, Paul. The shop is normally closed on Sundays, but will be open this Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
Readmore’s Hallmark Readmore’s Hallmark is the place to shop for anyone on your list from children to adults. During the weekend, customers can register to win one of six prizes in Hallmark’s drawing. There is no cost to enter, and names will be
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Mary Beth Barhorst, owner of Readmore’s Hallmark checks out one of the recordable books in her store. needlework, it makes a great gift,” said owner Mary Teach. Tapestry Angel is offering 20 percent off its Christmas charts, and a wide variety of patterns are available. “Unlimited,” Teach said about what types of Christmas patterns are available. “Snowmen, trees, carolers, etc.”
Customers can stop in and pick up a kit or supplies for someone on their shopping list, and the staff at Tapestry Angel is always happy to help somebody with any problems they have, Teach said. The store also carries stained glass ornaments and needlework accessories. Tapestry Angel is nor-
Z’s Food and Spirits is a great place to stop in and fuel all the energy you’ll need for shopping. The bar is now open back in its first floor location after a fire moved them to the second floor a few months ago. “Stop in,” encouraged Kelly Rossiter, general manager. “We have a great selection of sandwiches and salads and of course, our hometown famous pizza.” On Friday, Z’s always has its pizza buffet for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. If the weather is frightful this weekend or the stores are crazy, Z’s can help shoppers unwind. “Warm up with coffee or hot chocolate,” Rossiter said. “Or relax with an ice cold beer.” Consider Z’s if you’re hosting a holiday party this year. The bar has two banquet spaces available. One room seats 40 to 50 guests, and the other’s capacity is 250. Call Z’s or stop by to ask for pricing and book a room.
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drawn Sunday at 5 p.m. Refreshments will be available, and the shop is decked out for the season. “My store smells and looks like Christmas,” said manager Mary Beth Barhorst. Sales will be going on throughout the store, including 20 percent off on boxed Christmas cards, snowmen and Santa Christmas items and sports items. “We have a lot of cute Hallmark promotional items,” Barhorst said, highlighting the Christmas recordable book, Peanuts characters Hallmark items and “Jingle,” an interactive storybook. Hallmark will be open until 9 p.m. during open house weekend. Starting Dec. 2 hours will be 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., with Sunday hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Your Personal Florist decorates for open house BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor TROY — Your Personal Florist, 409 Kirk Lane, is hosting a Christmas open house Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Customers will receive 25 percent off any in-store purchase during the event. Cookies, punch, coffee and other seasonal refreshments will be served, and door prizes will be given away. Also, Your Personal Florist is doing a toy drive for charity, and anyone who brings in a toy will get free delivery the week of Christmas. Toys should be labeled if it’s boy or girl and what age. Customers are encouraged to bring wrapped gifts. Your Personal Florist carries a wide variety of gift items for the holidays, including poinsettias, gift baskets, fruit baskets and permanent decorations you can keep from year to year. The shop also has stuffed animals, angels, music
be set up and decorated with different unique themes. “We are showcasing a black Christmas tree this year with diamonds and jewels dripping off it,” Stotler said. The florist also will have a white tree decorated with lots of red glitter, and a traditional tree with pine-cones. “We’d like everybody to come out and look around at our decorations and get some ideas of what they might like to decorate with in their houses,” Stotler said. “And take advantage of the 25 percent discount.” STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK Your Personal Florist Lori Stotler, owner of Your Personal Florist, fluffs a gets all its poinsettias tree in the window at her shop. from a local grower, so they are florist’s quality, boxes, wind chimes and a days. A “Whirly Twirly and Stotler suggests cussmall line of jewelry for Gumdrop Forest” will be tomers place orders early sale. Handmade dolls, displayed in the front in the season. slumped glass and callig- window with hot pink, “That guarantees that raphy, all made by local green and teal colors. Flothe crop isn’t depleted, artists, also are for sale ral arrangements in the and you get the color and at Your Personal Florist. store will match the size you want,” she said. “We have a lot more whimsical feel, Stotler Customers can order than just flowers,” said said. Gift baskets, candy owner Lori Stotler. bouquets and cookies bou- poinsettias from Your Personal Florist in sevThe shop will be quets will be on display. eral colors, including red, decked out for the holiChristmas trees will
white, burgundy, a combination of red and pink and a combination of white and pink. The shop also has amaryllis, a traditional Christmas flower that was very popular in the 1950s and ’60s. “Any orders placed ahead of time are excellent because it’s off the customer’s mind. That’s one gift they can check off their list,” Stotler said. Your Personal Florist also will have fresh Christmas greens in from Oregon during the open house, and samples of FTD and Telaflora holiday keepsakes. Guests at the open house also may sign up for the shop’s Christmas “make and take” event,
which will be held Dec. 10. At that event, Stotler will lead a group of people in making a Christmas centerpiece and an extra Christmas decoration, and the participants can take it home. The arrangements will last through the Christmas season. If more than 10 people sign up, another “make and take” event may be added to the calendar. Stotler also offers a decorating service to decorate customers’ homes with the homeowner’s decorations. Those interested may sign up during the Christmas open house or call the store to sign up. Call Your Personal Florist at (937) 335-2365.
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Gateway Choral Society to perform ‘Messiah’ For more than 50 years the community has been enriched by the annual presentation of Handel’s “Messiah.” The work was performed by the Shelby County Choral Society until the late 1980s when the Shelby County Choral Society was changed to the Gateway Choral Society. Paul Workman directed the group for 20 years from 1977 until 1996. During that time, Cheryl Christman was the accompanist from the group. In 1997, Chilcote became the director, and strings were added. Each year, more instruments were added until finally a full orchestra accompa-
nied the chorus. Throughout the Workman years, the group did various arias, recitatives and choruses from “Messiah.” The choral society performed at First United Methodist Church or St. John’s Lutheran Church in Sidney, as well as out of town. Under the direction of Chilcote, the group has made First Church of God its home due to the size needed for the full orchestra and chorus, but the musicians also have performed in Piqua and Troy. Admission to Sunday’s performance is free. A free-will offering will be taken.
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Troy Animal Hospital offers advice Tips to think about before choosing a new pet BY KAY LEVAN For iN75 Are you considering adding a pet to your family? If so, here are some tips to help you select the pet that’s the best fit for your family. Remember, all puppies and kittens are cute and very easy to fall for. Keep your lifestyle in mind when making this decision. Are you on the go a lot? Will the pet spend extended periods
of time alone? If so, a cat may be the “purrfect” choice for you. Cats do not mind the solitude as much as a dog, and they have no need to be let out. Do you have young children? Dogs in the sporting breeds, such as golden retrievers, labradors, standard poodles and beagles, are a good fit. They all love interaction, have the energy level to keep up and are good natured. Do you have older children? Look at shih tzus, shelties and Yorkshire terriers. They love attention, but need less exercise than the bigger dogs. Personally, I think all pets are wonderful. I’ve lived with at least one pet in my house since I was 4 years old. However, no single breed suits everyone’s needs. I guess that
most frequently. Once you have narrowed your list, start looking for where this pet is available. Many options exist, including shelters, rescues and breeders. I have had pets from all three and I have also had the ones who just showed up and stayed a lifetime. The one thing I will guarantee is it will be one of the most rewarding relationships you ever experience. Enjoy every minute! If you have any specific questions or feel I can be of any help in the selection PROVIDED PHOTO process, feel free to call me at Kay Levan is the practice manager at Troy Animal Hospital. (937) 335-8387. I would love to is why there are hundreds of you are interested in. Find out help you. The writer is the practice breeds to choose from — the grooming demands, enmanager at Troy Animal Hossomething for everyone. Be ergy level, temperament and what medical issues show up pital. sure to research the breeds
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El Sombrero continues holiday tradition Mexican restaurant offers 17th Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner Troy and Piqua. Pelayo started the tradition to honor his mother, Teresa Turkeys everywhere Martinez, who passed may be heard screaming, away 18 years ago. “No, Ruben. No!” “My mother used to Ruben Pelayo, owner cook for poor people once of El Sombrero in Piqua a year in Ayutia, Mexico, and Troy, is preparing for and I wanted to do somethe Mexican restaurant’s thing to follow in her 17th annual Community footsteps,” Pelayo said. Thanksgiving Day DinHe was working in a ner. The meal is offered restaurant in Seattle at both locations on the when she passed away, holiday from 11 a.m. to 4 where he met Judy Rose, p.m. Everyone in the whom he affectionately community is invited, calls his American Mom. and dinner is completely They moved to the Clevefree. land area to open a The traditional turkey restaurant with a busimeal comes with all the ness partner, and eventutrimmings, including ally came to Troy in 1994. dressing, sweet potatoes, El Sombrero was origimashed potatoes and nally located in Troy’s gravy, green beans, cran- Days Inn, and the first berry sauce and pumpkin Community Thanksgivpie. Pelayo plans to cook ing Day Dinner was held 120 birds for the commu- there. A few weeks before nity meal. Meals are the following Thanksgivserved to dine-in cusing, the hotel had a fire, tomers only. which displaced Pelayo, El Sombrero has been but he still wanted to offering a free Thanksgiv- host the free meal. The ing meal to the commuMoose stepped in and ofnity since it opened in fered its facilities and the
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church next door allowed Pelayo to use its kitchen. El Sombrero eventually relocated to Knights Inn in Piqua and to its current spot at 1274 E. Ash St. The restaurant has been in Troy at 1700 N. County Road 25-A for 13 years. The number of dinners served on Thanksgiving has grown a lot since the beginning, especially with the current economy, but Pelayo and Rose both emphasized the meal is not only offered to those who can’t afford a holiday feast. “If Ruben could invite everyone in Miami County into his home for Thanksgiving, he would do it. But he can’t, so he does it here,” Rose said. They see a lot of doctors, nurses, firefighters
and policemen who are working that day stop in for a plate of turkey. Couples or individuals whose families are out of reach are welcome to the table. And anyone who just doesn’t feel like cooking is invited. “The only thing bad about this is you don’t have leftovers,” Pelayo said. “It’s a lot of fun,” Rose said. “We get some good groups in here, and we get a lot of hugs. A lot of people come back year after year.” The guests aren’t the only ones returning. Several volunteer servers and kitchen help come back each year to help out. Dennis and Sharon Becker have volunteered every year. Sharon picks up hostess duties, and
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A Learning Place hosts holiday bazaar PIQUA — Bring your holiday gift list to the 10th annual Holiday Bazaar at A Learning Place in Piqua Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The building will be filled to capacity with more than 60 vendor spots in the seminar hall and down all the halls. Besides all the local crafters selling unique creations, some of the new vendors are Lighthouse Laser, which creates engraved photos on marble, and fine art photographer Bo Landis, who take reservations for portrait photos. Returning vendors include the Backyard Bistro, the Nutty Bavarian, Girls-n-Pearls, hand looming demonstrations and gifts by John Heater, of Piqua. Also included are booths with candles, wire-wrap and beaded jewelry and woodworking. Just a few of the many independent sales representatives that will be there are Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Longaberger Baskets, Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Usborne Books and Miami Valley Baskets. A silent auction of ••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••• •••••••••••••••••2233148 ••••••••••••••• •
more than 15 holiday gift baskets will be held during the bazaar. Anyone interested may check www.alearningplace.org to see pictures and bid on the baskets. In addition, guests can purchase tickets for the annual holiday raffle, which includes prizes such as a 32-inch flat screen television, a $500 savings bond, a gas grill, a night’s stay at Comfort Inn, steaks from Buchy Foods, gift certificates and much more. The hourly door prize drawing is back this year, too. While shopping, visitors can get lunch of chicken and noodles, French potato soup, pulled chicken sandwiches and homemade pies and desserts. Admission is $2 for adults and free for children younger than 12. Funds raised will support Gateway Youth Programs. A Learning Place, 201 R.M. Davis Parkway, has lots of parking with easy access. For more information or to purchase raffle tickets, call (937) 773-6851 or email to jgrogg@alearningplace.org.
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Winter Wonderland this Friday in Sidney SIDNEY — Shelby County is stepping into the holiday season with the 32nd Winter Wonderland Holiday Rally and Parade this Friday in downtown Sidney. The Holiday Rally will take place on the east side of the courtsquare at 6:30 p.m. and will feature local speakers and holiday music. The theme for the parade is “Hometown Holiday in Lights.” The parade will step off at 7:30 p.m. from Holy Angels Church at the corner of Water Street and Main Avenue and proceed north on Main to North Street and will then proceed to Ohio Avenue. Turning south on Ohio Avenue, the parade will end at the corner of Ohio Avenue and South Street. The grand marshal is Joe Laber with Hits 105.5 radio station. Laber has been actively involved in many organizations and activities throughout his career. Laber offers his heart and passion in providing the best broadcasts and is eager to help any organization in their efforts to make a difference, event organizers said. In 2011 alone, Laber has been a part of more than 40 charity events. Shelby County is very fortunate to SDN FILE PHOTO/LUKE GRONNEBERG have such a talented, dedicated and truly caring perA queen rides by on horseback during the 2010 Win- son in the community and at Hits 105.5, organizers ter Wonderland Parade. said.
Trot off your turkey this Thanksgiving SIDNEY —The Shelby County Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will give folks a chance to run off that Thanksgiving meal before they eat it. The event will will be held on Nov. 24 at 8:30 a.m. The event does more than help runners avoid holiday weight. Those running are asked to bring non-perishable food donations to help the community. Participants are asked to gather in the Presbyterian church parking lot, 202 N. Miami Ave. This is a non-competitive event for people of all ages and abilities. Register at www.sidneyfirstpres.org or pick up a form at the Sidney Shelby County YMCA or
Culver’s in Sidney. What started as a humorous suggestion by a group of neighbors to run before over-eating, has turned into a tradition that has expanded since its beginning five years ago. The first Turkey Trot in 2007 had more than 100 people participating. Two pickup trucks loaded with food donations were delivered to the Alpha Community Center. In 2010, more than 400 people registered, and more than 2,000 pounds of food was collected. Several organizations have offered to assist this year, including students from Christian Academy Schools. Culver’s Restaurant in Sidney will spon-
sor a fundraising and pre-registration night on Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. The Turkey Trot event will raise 10 percent of the sales during that time period, all of which will go directly to the Alpha Community Center food bank. Participants can pre-register for the event, and can bring in food donations at Culver’s throughout November. Sidney City Schools has hosted the “roaming turkey” during the elementary buildings’ own Turkey Trot mile run, which fourth- and fifthgraders train for and participate in. Longfellow, Northwood and Whittier elementary schools also have a food collection box. Event organizers have
met with Jan Geuy, director of the Alpha Community Center, who said the food source is extremely scarce and the Alpha Center has increased trips made to other food banks, and has to purchase more food due to decrease in donations and increase in demands. Sarah Steenrod, program coordinator at the Presbyterian church, hopes to get the entire community involved to help with the serious problem in the community. “This is a time of year to remember all that we have been given, the blessings we have in our own lives and reach out to those who are in need,” she said.
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GET UP & GO nesses will share information on the best shopping, food and events for the holiday season. 845 W. Market St. ◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ (937) 339-8769 Expressions of the Home TROY — Expressions of the Home will hold an open house on Saturday afternoon. The shop has vintage garden goods, antiques, unique finds for the home and more. Preserved boxwood wreaths and fresh, unique ropings are available for the holidays. 6 S. Market St. ◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bear’s Mill GREENVILLE — The Friends of Bear’s Mill will hold their Christmas preview open house Saturday and Sunday afternoon. The Mill Store will be decked out in holiday splendor and will be
a great time to see the new holiday offerings at the Mill Store and Gallery. 6450 ArcanumBear’s Mill Road ◆ Saturday and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. ◆ www.bearsmill.com ◆ (937) 548-5112
composer William Bolcom featuring the unusual combination of piano, chorus and orchestra. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $9 ◆ www.daytonphilharmonic.com ◆ (888) 228-3630 Cover It Up at Dunaway’s Mannheim TROY — Cover It Up Steamroller will perform at DunLIMA — Mannheim away’s in Troy Saturday Steamroller brings its at 9 p.m. 508 W. Main St. Christmas tour to Lima ◆ Saturday 9 p.m. ◆ (937) Friday evening. Created 335-8608 by Chip Davis, Berachah Valley Mannheim Steamroller’s at Tipp signature sound is where TIPP CITY — Beclassical and modern-day rachah Valley will perrock, acoustic and elecform at the Tipp Roller tronic music meet. CeleMill Theater Saturday brate the spirit of the evening. Sharing the season with the “18th stage will be a variety of century rock band” that musical guests, including has become one of the Rum River Blend. Bemost popular and bestrachah Valley was selling acts in the last 30 founded in spring 2005 years. 7 Towne Square ◆ when a few friends came Friday 8 to 10 p.m. ◆ together searching for a Tickets from $60 ◆ place to play traditional www.limaciviccenter.com bluegrass, gospel and traditional renditions of cur◆ (419) 224-1552 rent favorites. Audiences DPO DAYTON — The Day- quickly see the result is a ton Philharmonic Orches- uniquely smooth combitra presents “Promethean nation of musicianship Exploits” Friday and Sat- and vocal harmonies influenced by the recordurday evenings. Prometheus, mythic fire- ings of Longview, Seldom Scene, Josh Turner, Ricky bringer, is seen here Scaggs, Vince Gill and the through three lenses inBluegrass Cardinals. The cluding a new work by
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name for the band is found in its theme Bible verse, II Chronicles 20:26. The players will testify that the clearly evident camaraderie seen on stage is the natural fruit of the great blessing of good friendships and shared faith. Also, they will be celebrating the release of their new CD “Mountain Memories Revisited.” 225 E. Main St. ◆ Saturday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Adults $7, students K-12 $4 ◆ (937) 667-3696 CityFolk jazz concert DAYTON — CityFolk presents Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers with special guest pianist James Dapogny Saturday evening at Gilly’s Jazz. Dayton’s hometown classic jazz heroes join forces with Dapogny, the world’s leading expert on the legacy of Jelly Roll Morton, who will lend his own arrangements. 132 S. Jefferson St. ◆ Saturday 8:30 p.m. ◆ $15 ◆ www.cityfolk.org ◆ (937) 496-3863
Stage ‘Caroline, or Change’ DAYTON — The Human Race Theatre brings “Caroline, or Change” to the stage of the Loft Theatre. The play runs through Sunday. The play is set in America in 1963, with the turmoil of the JFK assassination and the civil rights movement. It is about both major issues of the nation and personal issues of a household, and how they interact. 126 N. Main St. ◆ Showtimes vary ◆ Tickets range from $31 to $40 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ • Continued on page 13
(937) 228-3630 ‘A Christmas Carol’ SPRINGBORO — “A Christmas Carol” is on stage at La Comedia Dinner Theatre for the holiday season. Join the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they lead the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge on a classic journey of forgiveness and redemption. 765 W. Central Ave. ◆ Showtimes vary from now through Dec. 31 ◆ Tickets from $51 ◆ lacomedia.com ◆ (937) 746-4554
Eye candy Norman Rockwell exhibit DAYTON — “American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell” is open at the Dayton Art Institute now through Feb. 5. Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum, located in Stockbridge, Mass., “American Chronicles” features original art from the museum’s noted collections. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Saturday to Feb. 5 ◆ Adults $15, seniors, students and military $13, youth 7-17 $10 ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 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. 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 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. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Open during regular hours ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 Pro football exhibit TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center hosts its exhibit “Pro Football in Ohio” this month. This exhibit will include memorabilia on loan from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, related to the five early Ohio football teams, as well as the two contemporary teams. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Open during regular hours through Nov. 27 ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457
Family fun Wings and Things lecture WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB — Lt. Col. Deborah “Lucy” Lehker will present “Six Months with a Critical Care Air Transport Team RN in Afghanistan” during a Wings and Things guest lecture at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. 1100 Spaatz St. ◆ Thursday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af .mil ◆ (937) 255-3286 Film at Sidney Theatre SIDNEY — The Historic Sidney Theatre will show “The Smallest Show on Earth” Friday evening. Try a bit of British humor as a
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young couple inherits a decrepit movie theater. Concessions will be available. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the feature. 120 W. Poplar St. ◆ Friday 8 p.m. ◆ www.sidneytheatre.org Night hike at Brukner TROY — Brukner Nature Center hosts a night nike Saturday. Meet at the picnic tables for a trek through the cool crisp forest on this late fall evening. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Saturday 7 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Family day WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB — Catch the excitement of the boomerang as world famous boomerang expert Gary Broadbent demonstrates the sport that keeps coming back during family day at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Saturday. Participants can make their own stick boomerang and take part in storytime and aerospace demonstration stations. 1100 Spaatz St.
◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af .mil ◆ (937) 255-3286 Gun show DAYTON — Bill Goodman’s Gun & Knife Show returns to Hara Arena this weekend. It features war memorabilia, hunting accessories, guns, knives and other related items for gun and knife collectors. 1001 Shiloh Springs Road ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ◆ Adults $8, children younger than 12 $1 ◆ www.GunShow.net Birdwatching at Brukner TROY — Come discover Brukner Nature Center’s vista birdlife, enjoy some tasty refreshments and join members of the BNC Bird Club as you learn to identify BNC’s feathered friends. In November, BNC begins its annual census of birds visiting the feeders. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com (937) 698-6493
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Opening Friday
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‘Happy Feet Two’
Several stars lend their voices to the animals in “Happy Feet Two”
Mumble, the Master of Tap, has a problem because his tiny son, Erik, is choreo-phobic. Reluctant to dance, Erik runs away and encounters the Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fly. Mumble has no hope of competing with this charismatic new role model. But things get worse when the world is shaken by powerful forces. Erik learns of his father’s “guts and grit” as Mumble brings together the penguin nations and all manner of fabulous creatures, from tiny krill to giant elephant seals, to put things right. Starring: The voices of Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Sofia Vergara, Pink, Hank Azaria, Brad Pitt and Matt Damon Genre, rating: Animation/kids, PG
‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1’ Bella and Edward, plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by a marriage, honeymoon and the tumultuous birth of a child, which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black. Starring: Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner Genre, rating: Romance/thriller, PG-13
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart in “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1”
• “Larry Crowne” • “Beginners” • “Griff the Invisible” • “Bellflower” • “The Tree” • “Three Colors: Blue White Red” • “Giorgio Moroder Presents Metropolis” • “Being Human: The Complete First Season (U.S.)” • “West Side Story: 50th Anniversary” • “Evil Dead 2: 25th Anniversary” • “The Rules of the Game” • “Farscape: The Complete Series”
Still showing ‘J. Edgar’ “J. Edgar” is based on the life of J. Edgar Hoover, the man often credited with making the FBI what it is today — an efficient, crime-fighting organization shrouded in secrecy. Hoover founded the organization in 1935 and remained director until his death in 1972. Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Lea Coco, Josh Lucas, Armie Hammer Genre, rating: Drama/biopic, R
‘Immortals’
Leonardo DiCaprio in “J. Edgar”
The brutal and bloodthirsty King Hyperion and his murderous Heraklion army are rampaging across Greece in search of the long lost Bow of Epirus. A stonemason named Theseus assembles a small band of followers and embraces his destiny in a final desperate battle for the future of humanity. Starring: Henry Cavill, Freida Pinto, Mickey Rourke, Kellan Lutz Genre, rating: Action/fantasty, R
‘Jack and Jill’ Jack Sadelstein is a successful advertising executive in Los Angeles with a beautiful wife and kids, who dreads one event each year — the Thanksgiving visit of his identical twin sister Jill. Jill’s neediness and passive-aggressiveness is maddening to Jack, turning his normally tranquil life upside down. Starring: Adam Sandler, Al Pacino, Katie Holmes, David Spade Genre, rating: Comedy, PG
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe cently that harsh winters has forced a decline. It’s hard to think of life without honey isn’t it? From a bee’s perpective, making honey is a hard I recently purchased a job. Honeybees must tap honey pot to keep me on more than 2 million flowthe straight and narrow. ers to make just 1 pound Instead of using artificial of honey, flying a distance equal to more than three sweetener in my hot tea times around the world. and in some of my The average worker bee recipes, I’m trying to be a will make only 1/12 tealittle more organic. It respoon of honey during its ally makes you wonder, lifetime. And we think we where have all the honey have it rough! bees gone? Honey is as old as I can remember havwritten history, dating ing to watch your step in back to 2100 B.C. It was the yard so that you highly valued and often wouldn’t step on a bee used as a form of curgetting nectar out of rency. It was even at one clover. Now, the only time time used to make ceI seem to see a bee is at ment, and in the making the fair in the demo honeybee case. I was told re- of furniture polishes and varnishes, and of course for medical purposes. Not only do they make honey, but bees also perform the vital service of pollinating fruits, vegetables and other types of food-producing plants. iN75 is an When bees have access to entertainment guide large areas of one kind of and marketing flower such as clover, publication of Ohio goldenrod or buckwheat, Community Media, they produce honey with which includes the a flavor and color of that Piqua Daily Call, particular plant. Honey Sidney Daily News flavors can range from and Troy Daily News mild to strong, and the colors range from black to white. You will have to try several different kinds of honey to get the one that you prefer. Contact iN75 editor If you get a little Lindy Jurack at beeswax in the jar, no in75@ohcommedia.com worries. It is a completely or (937) 440-5255 wholesome product. Right For advertising, call now, honey can be found Becky Smith at at all the local craft (937) 498-5980 shows and markets. I or Leiann Stewart at suggest you keep Ohio (947) 440-5252 bees in business by buy-
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ing local, and next spring when you see a bee, don’t swat him or step on him. He has a very important job to do. Let’s honor him! Trainer Tammy’s Tips: Plan ahead. The holidays are just around the corner. Look over your traditional holiday menu to start considering healthier options. Can the sugar be reduced? Could you replace the oil or fat with unsweetened applesauce? Where can you add more vegetables? Can you replace some or all of the refined grains with whole grains? You will be surprised at the fuller flavors and added textures. Honey Barbecue Spare Ribs 4 pounds spare ribs 1 cup honey 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic 1 teaspoon prepared mustard 1 1/2 cups ketchup 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons vinegar 2 tablespoons steak sauce Cut spare ribs in serving-size portions. Simmer in enough water to cover meat, plus 2 teaspoons salt for 30 minutes. Mix remaining ingredients and cook over low heat for five to seven minutes. Drain liquid and place ribs in baking dish. Pour sauce over ribs and bake at 400 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until tender. Baste ribs every 10 minutes. Cranberry Butter 1 cup softened butter 1/4 cup chopped fresh cranberries
1/4 cup of raw honey 1/4 cup cranberry sauce 2 tablespoons walnuts, chopped 2 teaspoons grated orange peel Whip butter until smooth and add all other ingredients. Will be a pink color. Spread on your favorite breads and grilled meats. Apples and Cabbage 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced 2 red skinned apples such as McIntosh, unpeeled, halved 1 small head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced or shredded 2 tablespoons apple
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Holiday Cookie Connection Starting this Friday, the weekend recipes posted on the iN75 Facebook page will feature different holiday cookies. These recipes won’t be published, so like iN75 on Facebook to indulge!
cider vinegar 2 tablespoons honey Salt and pepper to taste Heat oil in skillet. Add onion and saute until soft, about five minutes. Cut apples into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to pan with onions and saute five minutes longer. Stir in cabbage, vinegar, honey and salt and pepper. Cover over high heat
until cabbage is slightly wilted but still crunchy, stirring constantly. This recipe work great with pork. Honey Pineapple Dressing 1/2 cup honey 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon sea salt 3 tablespoons crushed pineapple Mix well. Serve on a mixed green salad.
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