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Skaters take the ice for exhibition Troy Skating Club members make friends, learn life lessons Today, the Troy Skating Club offers a learn-toskate program, which enTROY — Figure skating courages instruction, is a unique sport not many practice and advancement people get to try, but the op- of all participants, while portunity exists in Troy. cultivating friendships And for those who give it a among the group. More shot, it becomes about more than 100 kids enjoy the than gliding across the ice. Troy Skating Club, which The Troy Skating Club also offers hockey classes is hosting an exhibition of and programs for scout its skaters on Friday from troops. The club also hosts started lessons,” Morgan 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The public competitions, and encoursaid. “Now he coaches the is invited to get a look at Bruins.” ages its members to comthe talent the club proAs president of the Troy pete in and outside of Troy. duces as the skaters do a Skating Club, Morgan also dress rehearsal of their pro- Family of skaters is involved, and she has Sharon Morgan, of Troy, seen the impact the ice has grams in preparation for an put her daughter, Rachel, upcoming competition in made on Rachel. in skating classes 5 1/2 Columbus. The exhibition “I think it’s taught her years ago, and the sport at Hobart Arena is free. some good life lessons The Troy Skating Club quickly turned into a fam- about working hard and ily affair. has been teaching people practicing, how to win “I thought it was a to skate for almost six gracefully and how to lose unique sport that not decades. A family skate gracefully,” Morgan said. many people get to try and “It’s also given her somegroup was established in 1951 after the construction it was so close,” she said. thing to be enthusiastic of Hobart Arena. Adult and “Once we started the first about.” children’s sessions were or- lesson, she’s never stopped. “It’s fun,” Rachel said, ganized the following year, She just loves to skate.” skating off the ice after Morgan got her two sons practice. “I come from and the Troy Skating Club was born. The organization involved in skating as well, school and it’s always fun learning hockey skills because I know I get to do TDN FILE PHOTO/LEE WOOLERY is a member club of the Adriana Sehlhorst concentrates during her free skate United States Figure Skat- through the club. Oldest the funnest thing in the son Drew now plays on the world.” routine at the Troy Skating Club’s competition in July. ing Association. high school hockey team “She’s also into the and younger son Spencer friendships she’s made plays for the Troy Bruins here. That’s an important youth team. The kids aren’t part for her,” her mom said. the only ones involved. “These girls compete “Because the kids were against each other at most skating, my husband, Dan, competitions but are each BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
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other’s greatest supporters on and off the ice. It’s really neat to see how they cheer each other on and exemplify great sportsmanship.”
Taking lessons Skaters can start taking lessons as young as 3 years old with the club’s Snow Plow Sam group classes, or start training at age 7 with basic skills classes. Adults also are welcome to take classes, and individuals may sign up for private lessons at any time from the club’s four professionals. Students work their way through eight levels of basic skills at their own pace, and eventually move into Bridge Club, where they get instruction in a small group on full ice, and finally into Junior Club, where students get individualized instruction and practice on their own. Members generally skate a minimum of three hours per week. The goals of members of the Troy Skating Club are to advance their skills, test through the levels of the U.S. Figure Skating Association and compete at regional competitions, generally three to four each year. “They do it because it’s fun and they can increase • See Skate on page 3
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Skating into a career Glenn Replogle, of Troy, started skating with the Troy Skating Club when he was a young boy, and he simply never stopped. He turned the sport into a career, and his background includes touring with Disney on Ice, coaching national medalists and advanced hockey. As a competitive skater, he earned the titles of U.S. Figure Skating triple gold medalist and former U.S. professional champion. But coaching, which he’s done in Troy for seven years, remains his passion. “I’ve always wanted to coach since I was a kid,” he said. It’s about more than teaching students how to lace up their skates and perform a perfect toe loop, swizzle or Salchow. Replogle teaches his skaters about working to achieve something. “It’s about setting goals and attaining them, getting through adversities and discipline,” he said. “It’s not an easy sport and it takes a lot of dedication.” It’s also about knowing
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Rachel Morgan (left) and Caitlyn Cusick laugh after a recent competition. how to reach kids on their level. “You have to deal with lots of personalities, and all skaters respond differently,” he said. “You have to find a way to get through to them.”
Lucky to have ice It’s becoming a rarity for a town to have an organized skating club. The other closest programs are in Kettering and Springboro. “There are very few ice rinks in general,” Morgan said. “The arena itself is a wonderful gift to the community. A lot of people don’t know it’s here or that we offer lessons.” Friday’s exhibition, which is set up just like a competition, is good prac-
tice for the skaters, who will perform in full costume and makeup, but it also is a chance for everyone to get a glimpse of a sport they may only have watched on television. “In Troy, I don’t know if there are a lot of people aware of what these kids can do,” Replogle said. “The exhibition is a way to see amateur skaters preparing for a competition and see it live.” For more information on the Troy Skating Club, including pricing of classes, call (937) 339-8521 or visit troyskatingclub.org. Hobart Arena opens the ice for public skating on specific dates and times. See the website at www.hobartarena.com or call (937) 339-2911 for details.
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their proficiency and learn new skills, all the same reasons people do other sports,” Morgan said, noting many of the members do play various school sports. The Junior Club currently has 10 girls, all of whom test and compete. As they test through the levels, they compete at those levels, adding complexity and new elements as they progress. Several students also participate in the hockey skills classes, learning how to skate for the sport and other skills.
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Skyline Chili re-opens with new, warmer look ing colors will be brought into the restaurant. Warm tan and red booths will reTROY — Skyline Chili, place the old bright blue benches, and wooden 1775 W. Main St., will chairs will take the place debut its new look Thursday with a grand re-open- of the blue and chrome ing, combined with its 13th ones. Decorative lighting will cast a warm glow to anniversary celebration. make guests feel at home. The decor has gotten a warmer and more inviting The look is warmer, more facelift, while the staff con- inviting and comfortable, while still being fun. tinues to offer the same “We also didn’t want to award-winning hospitality lose the personality of our and world famous 3-, 4and 5-Ways and Coneys as store that we’ve built with our customers over the always. years,” Fariello said. “One General Manager and thing that will not change Director of Hospitality Mike Fariello said the new will be the people and the food.” look will be a classy upMaking guests feel welgrade to the restaurant, come is one of Skyline’s while keeping the same trademarks. personality. “Skyline is known for “This is also our way of giving back and re-invest- its hospitality and great ing in our community that food. We provide a remarkable experience for our has been so very good to guests,” Fariello said. us,” Fariello said. All the old tables, chairs While the staff and and booths were purchased menu are staying the same, everything about the by Steve Staub, of Benkin & Company, an antiques decor is changing — carand nostalgia store in Tipp pet, cabinetry, restrooms, City. booths, paint — everyTo make the remodel thing. It’ll be one of the most extensive remodels a happen, Skyline was closed Skyline Chili location has Monday and Tuesday. The eatery re-opens today at done, Fariello said. Warmer, more appetiz- 10:30 a.m. and will have BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
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Skyline Manager Mike Fariello talks with guests Vera and John Monroe, of Piqua, as they sample Skyline’s famous chili. its usual Wednesday kids’ night, in which children 10 and younger eat for free. Thursday is the grand re-opening, and with every dine-in purchase, guests will receive a free cheese coney. Troy Mayor Michael Beamish will cut the ribbon at 10:30 a.m. for the official grand re-opening, and Coney Man will make an appearance at the celebration, too. As the Troy Skyline celebrates its 13th year in business, Fariello has nothing but gratitude for the community’s support. “I personally just want to say thanks to our loyal
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asked him if he was interested in running the Skyline in Troy, he knew nothing about managing a restaurant, but decided to give it a shot. “I came and looked at Troy and fell in love with it,” he said. “At 54, I turned a passion into a profession.” Since Fariello came to Troy, the restaurant has earned numerous awards in customer satisfaction,
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employee retention and sales growth. He always resisted giving the location a makeover simply because the furnishings were in good shape, but finally decided it was time. “We are growing, changing, upgrading to make it better for you without getting away from the fun and the Coneys and Ways that we’re famous for,” he said. In addition to the Coneys and Ways, Skyline has a variety of other options on its menu, including salads, wraps, burritos, fries and steamed potatoes. A kids’ menu and glutenfree choices also are available. “If you’ve never been to Skyline Chili Troy, or haven’t been in for a while, come take a look at the new decor,” Fariello said. “You’re going to love it.”
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Caldwell House B&B offers cozy place to stay a room. “We offer a wonderful warm, welcoming atmosphere,” Stacy said of the arts and crafts-style home.
BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor PIQUA — A place to stay overnight can be found anywhere in the area, but there’s one place that offers a warm bed along with hospitality, the charm of a historic home and a homemade breakfast in the morning. Caldwell House Bed and Breakfast opened its doors June 1, and has had steady business in its first six months, renting rooms to overnight guests and hosting parties and showers. The house, 621 Caldwell St., is now decorated for the season and ready for its holiday open house on Saturday. Innkeepers Deb Ruemmele and Stacy Stang are inviting the public to tour the bed and breakfast and enjoy refreshments from 1 to 4 p.m. Gift boutique items will be for sale, including jewelery, art pieces, art glass, antiques and baked goods.
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Stacy Stang (left) and Deb Ruemmele talk about a hole they found in the hardwood floor in the dining room of Caldwell House.The hole used to have a bell to ring the servants to bring the next course. It’s become a conversation piece at the bed and breakfast.
areas and private quarters for Deb and Stacy to live, Finding Piqua all the house needed was Deb and Stacy, origiminor updating. They nally from Toledo, worked painted, added an in-suite as teachers and then in the bath in one guest room health care field, but al(the other two rooms always had a dream to open ready had bathrooms) and a bed and breakfast. They pulled up the carpet on the searched all over Ohio for main floor to reveal a stuna property, but never found ning hardwood bulls-eye one they loved until they pattern. came to Piqua. In one day, they toured Touring the house Guests step up to the six homes in Piqua and big white house and onto a three in Urbana. Ultimately they decided a his- large front porch, perfect for sitting and rocking toric property with ample away long summer parking and a friendly, welcoming community was evenings. Inside the front door is the music room what they wanted, and with a piano, and a large they settled on Caldwell living room with a bay House in Piqua. The home, built in 1909, window and a television has been well taken care of and games to entertain by only two previous own- guests. A wide hallway ers. With three guest leads to the kitchen and a rooms, three large common dining room with a large
table to seat many guests. Upstairs are three cozy guest rooms. The Spruce Room is decorated with blue and tan hues and has a queen bed and a rocking chair. A closet was converted into an attached bath with a charming built-in dresser. The green Linden Room features a bay window, queen bed, two rocking chairs and antique nightstands. Its bathroom is just a few steps down the hall, and has a retro feel with a yellow sink, toilet and tile counter. The third room, the Chestnut Room, is decorated with browns and yellows and has two twin beds and a view of the backyard. An upstairs porch is available for guests to enjoy the sunlight. The fenced-in backyard of the house features
And of course, there will be breakfast in the morning, and coffee. A different hot, homemade breakfast is served each day. Special diets can be accommodated. And the innkeepers pay attention. If you have stayed at Caldwell House before, you’ll get a different breakfast on your second visit. “We really try to make meals balanced and nutritious with fresh fruit, protein, lots of variety and color,” Stacy said. Snacks, such as cookies and fruit, always are available, and the refrigerator has some space available for guests to keep things cold. An evening meal can STAFF PHOTO/LINDY JURACK be prepared for an addiThe Linden Room at Caldwell House features a bay tional charge. window that lets in a lot of light. Deb and Stacy enjoy interacting with guests and ing ordinance needed to a patio, where breakfast getting to know them, but open the business, the can be served outdoors. customers also are welneighbors had to approve The beauty and charm come to enjoy the peace of the bed and breakfast. of the property isn’t the only thing that helped Deb Not only did no one object, and quiet the home offers. “If you want to feel and Stacy settle on Piqua. but they’ve also recommended Caldwell House to pampered, you want to “A lot of people say, stay here,” Stacy said. their families when they ‘Why Piqua?’ But we love Caldwell House Bed come to visit. The business it here,” Deb said. and Breakfast also is availcommunity, including the The ladies have spent able for parties, bridal Chamber of Commerce, many weekends enjoying showers, business lunchalso has been supportive all the Northern Miami eons, holiday get-togethers Valley has to offer, and are and interested, Stacy said. and other events. Deb and Owning a bed and impressed with the number of festivals, shops and breakfast plays well to the Stacy are hosting the Dickens Dinners on Sunday at events that are held in the ladies’ strengths. Stacy 5 p.m. with live music and does the cooking, while local downtowns. The holiday fun. Reservations members of the community Deb has a knack for garare still available. also opened their hearts to dening and decorating. To find out more about Deb also takes care of the the bed and breakfast. Caldwell House Bed and business aspect, as Stacy Friendly neighbors also works as the office Breakfast or book a room, “I’ve been so impressed manager for Compassion- call (937) 916-3096 or (419) with the people in this ate Care of Shelby County. 297-8956. The home also neighborhood. They’ve wel- Both ladies are tuned into can be found online at sites.google.com/site/caldcomed us with open arms,” hospitality and service, wellhousebedandbreakStacy said. which is exactly what In order to get the zon- guests get when they book fast/home or on Facebook.
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Francis Furniture helps Toys for Tots this year TROY — Francis Furniture is in the spirit of giving this holiday season. For the second year, the retailer is participating in the Toys for Tots campaign. All customers who donate a toy will receive a 10 percent discount. “I think the Toys for Tots is a fantastic organization,� said Adam Romer, store manager. “For me, it truly represents the giving spirit of the season.� Francis Furniture was successful with the same promotion last year. “I couldn’t tell you the number of gifts we received, but I know that they had to come and collect several times,� Romer said. Francis Furniture, 2485 W. Main St., will celebrate its 11th year in Troy in February. The company was
established in 1935 with a store in downtown Sidney, and has now grown to include five locations — Celina, Greenville, Sidney, Troy and Van Wert. At any Francis Furniture, shoppers get a wide selection of furniture and accessories made by the top brands in the industry, such as La-ZBoy, Klaussner, Vaughan Bassett, Pulaski, Chromcraft, King Coil, Serta and Tempur-Pedic. The Troy store has a 29,000-square-foot showroom all on one level and displayed in a way that makes anyone want to sit down and put his or her feet up. “The showroom is set up in different categories to make it easier to find specific items,� Romer said. “Items are displayed in room settings to help you picture how it will look in your own home.� Many styles of home fur-
nishings are available from traditional and classic to country casual and modern. Francis Furniture has the inventory to furnish a nursery, kid’s room, dining room, bedroom, office, living room and more. Several entertainment units are available, as well as curio cabinets, grandfather clocks, rugs, mirrors, pictures and much more. Large items including mattresses and sofas are available, right along with decorative lamps, vases and floral arrangements to complement any home. “We’ve recently increased our mattress department. We have just added Serta I Comfort and Tempur-Pedic brands to our already extensive mattress selection,� Romer said. “We also still carry the bedroom and dining manufacturer that is made here in Ohio.� While offering quality merchandise is at the top of
Francis Furniture’s goal, serving the customer always is the No. 1 priority. “We know that without our great customers, there would be no Francis Furniture,� Romer said. And the shoppers who choose Francis Furniture will benefit from the staff’s decades of experience and decorating advice. “Our staff has over 40 years of combined experience in the furniture industry,� Romer said. “We offer free decorating advice, and free in-home design to any and all of our customers.� If you’re in the market for furniture this holiday season, stop by Francis Furniture. And don’t forget to bring a toy for a tot to put a smile on a child’s face this Christmas. For more information, call Francis Furniture in Troy at (937) 440-1234 or visit www.francisfurniture.net.
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Adam Romer (left), manager of Francis Furniture, shows Kimberly Glover, of Troy, the new Howard Miller grandfather clock she won during the Francis Furniture holiday open house.
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that appeal to parents, educators and most of all, children. Its goal is to entertain and delight local audiences through quality, family-friendly arts entertainment. The company, founded by Kathryn Schultz Miller and Barry Miller in 1976, is a professional theater for young audiences focused on touring throughout the region. ArtReach was named Best New Children’s Theatre in the United States by the ChilPROVIDED PHOTO dren’s Theatre Association ArtReach Touring Theatre of America in 1983. brings “Gift of the Magi� Join Gateway Arts to Sidney on Saturday. Council before the show at introduces young audi2 p.m. for a holiday craft. ences to the performing The craft is free and open arts through professional, to all children attending fully staged productions “Gift of the Magi.� The Arts
Council will supply the materials. Kids should bring their creativity. Gateway Arts Council’s Youth Education Series is brought to the public in part by the Ohio Arts Council, Honda Manufacturing 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. Tickets for “Gift of the Magi� are $6 for adults and $4 for children. Tickets available at Ron & Nita’s, through the Gateway Arts Council, 216 N. Miami Ave., at (937) 498-2787 and at the door the day of the performance.
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Harris Jeweler plans deals on beads for Chamilia open house beads to go around.” What’s the most popular bead this year? TROY — Harris Jew“Definitely the 2011 eler will host its first-ever Holiday Limited Edition holiday Chamilia open Ringing Bell Bead,” Frey house this Friday and Satsaid. “Our numbers of urday, featuring this seathese are limited and once son’s hottest holiday bead they are gone, they are collection with specials gone.” and bead giveaways The Limited Edition throughout the event. Bell Bead is made of sterThe new holiday beads, ling silver with red which made their debut Swarovski crystals and Nov. 17, have been a huge hit. PROVIDED PHOTO “2011” inscribed on the “We went through our The 2011 Holiday Limited side. The Chamilia bead line entire Christmas order the Edition Ringing Bell Bead first week,” said Bonnie is a popular gift this year. has really grown in popularity throughout the last Harris Frey, owner of Harfew years due to its cusris Jeweler. “Lucky for us, large shipment to ensure tomization and great price we have since had another us there will be plenty of For iN75
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Church plans live Nativity SIDNEY — The Sidney First Church of the Nazarene, 1899 Wapakoneta Ave., will present “Return to Bethlehem,” a live Nativity drive-thru, this Saturday and Sunday evenings. This presentation of the Christmas story features members of the congregation dressed in Biblical wardrobe. “On behalf of our congregation, I would like to extend an invitation to the community to attend this event,” Pastor Chad Wilson said. The drive-thru will be open Saturday and Sunday from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Church members have constructed nine scenes depicting the Christmas story past and present on the church property. One of the highlights of the Nativity is the live camels that appear with the Wise men and King Herod. Donkeys, goats, cattle and reindeer also appear in other scenes. The live Nativity drive-thru is fully narrated and will be a rewarding experience for the entire family. “We encourage everyone to take a few minutes during the busy holiday season to relive the events that mark the true reason for the season,” Wilson said. Using feedback from attendees and city officials, the church has made a number of changes designed to improve traffic flow and reduce the waiting time to enter the live Nativity. The church is located north of the Russell Road and Wapakoneta Avenue intersection. Call the church office at (937) 492-4492 for additional information.
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Sidney Civic Band to present holiday tunes SIDNEY — For those who braved the heat to join the Sidney Civic Band on the Shelby County courtsquare for the lighthearted Christmas in July concert, the band is back with even more holiday music for its annual December Christmas concert, featuring soloists Gregory Ashe, Maureen Joines, Tom Richard and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. The program is Sunday at 3 p.m. at the First Church of God, 1510 Campbell Road. Admission is free and open to the public. The winter program is not a repeat of the July show, but is a special holiday concert featuring not only traditional Christmas selections such as “Let it Snow” and “O Holy Night,” but also other numbers such as “A Fireside Christmas,” “March of the Toys” and “A Ruth Lyon’s Christmas.” Master of Ceremonies Chris Gibbs will narrate “Christmas Rhapsody” by James Curnow, which gives an overview of the Christmas story via music and word. Included are the creation, prophecy of Christ’s
birth, annunciation to the shepherds and wise men, Christ’s birth in the manger and concluding with “Glory to God in the Highest.” Soloist Gregory Ashe has performed with the band for the past five years, and the warm, expressive timbre of his light lyric tenor voice has earned him many on-stage roles. Ashe was most recently seen in “Arias in Motion” for the Opera Works Emerging Artist Program in Los Angeles. He also has sung with Bowling Green State University’s Opera Theatre and Concert Series, the Masterworks Chorale of Toledo and the Gateway Choral Society of Sidney. Ashe received a bachelor’s degree in music education from Bowling Green State University and recently completed his Master of Music in vocal performance at BGSU. He has joined the Detroit Opera Chorus for the 20112012 season and performed in concert with soprano Monique You. Guests who attended the band’s Sept. 11 10th anniversary concert will remember Ashe’s
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Kay and Greg Barlow, of New Knoxville, will portray Santa and Mrs. Claus during the Christmas concert. memorable solos, and he will reprise a few of these songs at the Christmas concert. Maureen Joines is well known in the area for her wonderful voice and spirit. She is a long-standing member of the Gateway Choral Society and has performed both soprano and alto solos for eight years. She is the soprano section leader in the society and has sung several times with the band, both
in Sidney and Piqua. Joines earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Susquehanna University in Selinsgrove, Pa., and now teaches high school drama and choir at Christian Academy in Sidney, directs the church choir at the Grace Baptist Church and gives private voice lessons. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be portrayed by New Knoxville couple, Greg and Kay Barlow. They
made their first appearance with the band this summer, and the colorful costumes they wear were hand made by a friend. They have performed as the holiday couple many times throughout the area. Audience members are invited to bring their cameras and have their pictures taken with the Clauses during the concert’s intermission. There is no charge for the photographs. “We get as much out of the experience of portraying Mr. and Mrs. Claus as those who visit us. It really is true — kids say the darnedest things,” Kay said. Approximately 1,200 people attended the Sidney Civic Band’s Sept. 11 10th anniversary commemorative concert earlier this year, and the band is offering a live video recording of the show as a special keepsake. The two-DVD set captures the sights and sounds of the community concert, which was sponsored by Emerson Climate Technologies and held in gratitude to Shelby County’s first responders. The DVDs will be on sale
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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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Sock and Buskin theater group tackles ‘Rent’ Award-winning musical opens Friday at Historic Sidney Theatre SIDNEY — Sock and Buskin Community Theater is bringing a big show to the stage of the Historic Sidney Theatre, 120 W. Poplar St., when it preforms “Rent” Friday, Saturday and Sunday. “Rent” won the Tony Award for the best musical in 1996, with the book, music and lyrics written by Jonathan Larson. Seems simple enough, except that on the eve of the show’s preview opening on Broadway, Larson suffered a fatal aortic aneuryism, never knowing the extent of his success with the production. Larson had been a starving artist when, in 1989, his friend suggested a contemporary, American version of Puccini’s “La Boheme.” Larson immediately saw the possibilities of exploring AIDS, homelessness, sexuality and the
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Other cast and chorus members include Alex Batton, Kiefer Bertsch, Jennifer Bumgarner, Taylor Busse, Kris Frazier-Jones, Jacob Hill, Polly Lawson, Jennifer Long, Victoria Martins, Jordon Miller, Brhiannon Riddle, Hunter Smedley, Zane Travis, Victoria Wilver and David Young. Aside from winning Tonys for best musical, best score, best book and best featured actor in a musical, “Rent” also garnered a Pulitizer Prize for Drama, New York Drama Critics Circle Award for best musical and six Drama Desk awards. “Rent” was made into a movie in 2005, featuring many of the original Broadway cast members, and is currently the ninth longest running musical in PROVIDED PHOTO Taylor Busse (l-r), Ann Grisez, Jordan Miller (on the Broadway history closing in 2008 after 5,123 perfloor) and Alex Batton rehearse for “Rent.” formances. It recently reOne of the more familcian and drag queen, also turned to New York City are tenants in the building iar songs of the show, “Sea- off-Broadway in July 2011. owned by a former member sons of Love,” opens the Due to the adult nature of their group Benny (Sean second act asking the ques- and language of this show, Williamson) who had mar- tion, “How do you measure students younger than 16 ried into a wealthy family. a year in the life?” will need to be accompa-
nied by an adult. Director Kevin Frazier-Jones said although the name of this musical may be familiar, it is not a show for everyone. All tickets are $10 and available at School’s Locker Stocker, 126 E. Poplar St., or at the door before the show. The performance will be at 8 p.m. both Friday and Saturday, with the doors opening at 7:30 p.m. and no reserved seating. The show on Sunday starts at 2 p.m., with doors opening at 1:30. Knowing Larson never got to enjoy the incredible success of this production serves as a constant, poignant reminder of the show’s message to live your life to the fullest, for there is “no day but today.” In that vein, Tom and Mardie Milligan are cosponsors of Sock & Buskin’s production of “Rent” in celebration of the life of Mary Beth Milligan, a Sidney native who loved the show and its message, and as fate would have it, was the last musical she saw before passing away in 2000.
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ing the drive, assisted by Paul Downing, formerly with the Salvation Army. Those who donate a new toy at various times throughout the day may register to win a $100 VISA gift card from Sidney Body CarStar, four tickets to see the Harlem Globetrotters Dec. 31 at the Nutter Center in Dayton, a $100 gift card from Walmart, gift certificates to the Alcove Restaurant and numerous other prizes donated by a variety of local sponsors. Last year the Salvation
Army’s Christmas Assistance Program provided toys to 850 children up to age 12, along with gifts to 126 teenagers. A total of 438 families were served by the program. Major Angie Carter of the Salvation Army said the agency already has a list of 438 families needing assistance this season and the waiting list continues to grow. Last year, a total of 1,952 individuals were assisted with gifts, including children, adults and senior citizens, she said. “This year’s drive needs to be
even bigger than last year,” Laber said. “The Salvation Army has received many more requests for help this holiday season. The goal is to help make sure every child receives a present, and the amount needed to accomplish this is incredible. Hits 105.5, the Sidney Daily News and the Salvation Army are working together so that a child will not have to wake up Christmas morning and not have a present to open. We understand that in these tying times parents need a helping hand.”
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GET UP & GO Christmas play NEW BREMEN — The Crescent Players present “Angelhead,” a children’s Christmas musical by T.T. Patterson, Friday and Saturday evenings at St. Paul United Church of Christ. Donations will be collected for St. Marys Agape Ministries Food Pantry. 117 N. Franklin St. ◆ Friday and Saturday 7 p.m. ◆ Admission is a donation of canned goods Pinky Scout show TROY — On Friday evening, Pinky Scout, 5 E. Main St., will have live window models. The fashionable Pinky Girls will put on a fashion show in the front windows. The shop also will have local children’s author Meaghan Fisher at the store signing her books. Her two books, “Sadie the Skunk” and “Lars the Monkey Flies a Waco Plane,” will be for sale. 5 E. Main St. ◆ Friday 5 to 7 p.m. ◆ www.pinkyscout.com ◆ (937) 440-1211 ‘The Nutcracker’ DAYTON — Infused with a splash of Dayton history, Dayton Ballet’s annual production of “The Nutcracker” has become a cherished holiday tradition for countless families and friends in the Miami Valley. More than 100 local children participate alongside the Dayton Ballet Company. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Friday, Saturday, Sunday and next weekend at various showtimes ◆ Tickets from $36 ◆ www.daytonballet.org ◆ (937) 228-3630 Cincinnati Pops CINCINNATI — Join Cincinnati Pops Orchestra for a holiday feast of fa-
vorite music, including seasonal songs and traditional carols delivered by the Cincinnati Pops and fivetime Grammy winner Sandi Patty. 1241 Elm St. ◆ Friday and Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $25 ◆ www.cincinnatisymphony.org ◆ (513) 381-3300 Troy History events TROY — The Museum of Troy History will celebrate the Christmas season with a number of activities. On Saturday, Stephen Larch will give a class on making Victorian feather trees. The class requires pre-registration and a $25 fee. Sunday is an open house with performances by the Troy Methodist Church choir and an appearance by Mr. Scrooge. 124 E. Water St. ◆ Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. ◆ Donations appreciated Santa at WACO TROY — Santa Claus will stop at WACO Air Museum Saturday afternoon to talk to children. The day includes crafts, snacks and a chance to check out the museum. 1865 S. County Road 25-A ◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ◆ (937) 3359226 Holiday bazaar PIQUA — Second Baptist Church is hosting its holiday bazaar and craft fair Saturday. The event will include crafts, gifts, food, face painting, music and fun. 232 S. Wayne St. ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ (937) 773-0619 Christmas dance FORT LORAMIE — A Christmas dance and singalong will be held Saturday evening at Walkup Country Club. Dress is casual, and the public is welcome. Music will be provided by the Fred Burns band. Tick-
ets for the New Year’s Day dance will be available. Ohio 705 ◆ Saturday, doors open at 7 p.m., dance 8 to 11:30 p.m. ◆ (937) 339-7961 or (937) 295-2526 DCCA holiday show GREENVILLE — Contemporary pianist/composer Robin Spielberg will be joined on stage by cellist Catherine Bent and Kate McLeod on violin and guitar to create “Robin Spielberg’s American Tapestry” when the popular artist returns to Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall on Saturday for a holiday show. Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets are $20 ◆ (937) 547-0908 ‘Messiah’ DAYTON — Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra will perform Handel’s “Messiah” Sunday. Handel’s magnificent oratorio returns to the traditional setting of Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Dayton. Sunday 4 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $28 ◆ www.daytonphilharmonic.c om ◆ (888) 228-3630 ‘A Christmas Carol’ SPRINGBORO — “A Christmas Carol” is on stage at La Comedia Dinner Theatre for the holiday season.Featuring classic Christmas carols, this musical adaptation of the timeless Charles Dickens novel captures the true spirit and magic of Christmas and transforms a humbug into a hero. 765 W. Central Ave. ◆ Showtimes vary from now through Dec. 31 ◆ Ticket from $51 ◆ lacomedia.com ◆ (937) 7464554
fore the show, with reservations required. Also, he will perform a Christmas and gospel concert Sunday at the Rockford Belle in Rockford at 7 p.m. Call (567) 712-0107. 2842 Wapakoneta Ave. ◆ Friday, dinner 6 p.m., show 8 p.m. ◆ Show only $12.50, dinner and show $20 ◆ www.elvisaaronpresleyjr.co m ◆ (937) 492-3878 or (419) 647-6074 Dunaway’s TROY — Pearl Street 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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ments, attend storytime and visit aerospace demonstration stations. 1100 Spaatz St. ◆ Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ Free ◆ www.nationalmuseum.af.m il ◆ (937) 255-3286 Winter Party for the Wildlife TROY — Join Brukner Nature Center for its annual Winter Party for the Wildlife Sunday afternoon. Enjoy refreshments, make Family day WRIGHT-PATTERSON a treat for your wild AFB — Commemorate the friends and meet some of anniversary of the world’s the center’s newest wildlife first heavier-than-air flight ambassadors. A presentation featuring the eastern by learning about the Wright brothers and their screech-owl will be given. 5995 Horseshoe Bend ◆ incredible invention at family day at the National Road Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. ◆ Admission is a gift for the Museum of the U.S. Air wildlife ambassadors ◆ Force Saturday. Children www.bruknernaturecenter.c can make paper aviationom ◆ (937) 698-6493 oriented holiday ornaThe show combines traditional acrobatic forms with street elements such as skateboarding and basketball, mixed in with some theater and contemporary dance. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Showtimes vary ◆ Tickets from $40 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 2283630
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Rhythm Elvis Jr. SIDNEY — Elvis Aaron Presley Jr. will be in concert Friday evening at VFW Post 4239 in Sidney. A dinner will be served be-
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‘New Year’s Eve’ “New Year’s Eve” brings together an all-star cast with intertwining stories of a group of New Yorkers as they navigate their way through romance over the course of New Year’s Eve. Starring: Lea Michele, Ashton Kutcher, Hilary Swank, Robert De Niro, Katherine Heigl, Sarah Jessica Parker, Halle Berry Genre, rating: Romance/comedy, not rated
‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’
The time is 1973. The Cold War of the mid-20th century continues to damage international relations. Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service (SIS), a.k.a. MI6 and code-named the Circus, is striving to keep pace with other countries’ espionage efforts and to keep the U.K. secure. The head of the Circus, known as Control, personally sends dedicated operative Jim Prideaux into Hungary. But Jim’s mission goes bloodily awry, and Gary Oldman and John Bon Jovi and Lea Michele sing in Control is forced out of the Circus — as is his top lieutenant, George Smi- Hurt star in “Tinker, Tailor, “New Year’s Eve” Soldier, Spy” ley, a career spy with razor-sharp senses. Starring: Gary Oldman, John Hurt, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy Genre, rating: Thriller, R
‘The Sitter’ Noah is a suspended college student, living at home with his single mom. When he is talked into babysitting the three young, misfit kids next door, he decides to take them along on an attempted sexual rendezvous, and the night takes a wild and dangerous turn for the worse for which he is totally unprepared. Starring: Jonah Hill, Ari Graynor Genre, rating: Comedy, R
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On vacation in Los Angeles, Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and his friends Gary and Mary from Smalltown, USA, discover the nefarious plan of oilman Tex Richman to raze the Muppet Theater and drill for the oil recently discovered beneath the Muppets’ former stomping grounds. To stage the Greatest Muppet Telethon Ever and raise the $10 million needed to save the theater, Walter, Mary and Gary help Kermit reunite the Muppets, who have all gone their separate ways. Fozzie now performs with a Reno casino tribute band called the Moopets, Miss Piggy is a plus-size fashion editor at Vogue Paris, Animal is in a Santa Barbara clinic for anger management and Gonzo is a high-powered plumbing magnate. Starring: Jason Segel, Amy Adams, Chris Cooper, Alan Arkin, Zach Galifianakis, Jack Black Genre, rating: Comedy/kids, PG
‘Arthur Christmas’ So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night? The answer: Santa’s exhilarating, ultra-high-tech operation hidden beneath the North Pole. But this year, Santa’s son Arthur has an urgent mission that must be completed before Christmas morning dawns. Starring: Voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent Genre, rating: Kids/animation, PG
Benefits” • “The Help” • “The Hangover Part II” • “Cowboys & Aliens” • “The Debt” • “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” • “Dragon Tattoo Trilogy: Extended Edition” • “Jean-Luc Godard’s Histoire(s) du Cinema” • “Design for Living” • “Big Love: The Complete Fifth Season” • “Portlandia: Season One” • “The Lady Vanishes” • “Tora! Tora! Tora!”
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Getting a look at the houses that love built ... gingerbread
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go and look at the handmade ones that are behind a nice velvet rope barrier. This holiday season we want to see your gingerbread house. Mail in a picture of your sugar and spice creation to be entered into a contest for a wonderful cookbook. Mail to: Dana Wolfe, 224 S. Market St., Troy, OH 45373, or email Dwolfe@tdnpublishing.com. Easy Gingerbread Cookie 1 6-ounce package butterscotch pudding mix 3/4 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar, STAFF PHOTO/DANA WOLFE Gingerbread houses are firmly packed 1 egg on display at the contest. 2 1/4 cups flour houses became popular in 1 teaspoon baking soda America around that time 1 teaspoon ground ginwith competations in Penn- ger sylvania and Connecticut 1 1/2 teaspoons ground to see who could build the cinnamon biggest and most lavish Cream pudding and pie house. filling mix with butter and The folktale “Hansel sugar. Add egg and blend and Gretel” made the ginwell. Combine flour, baking gerbread house familiar to soda, ginger and cinnaAmericans and Europeans. mon, and blend into pudThis tale was about two ding mixture. Chill dough children who walked for one hour, or until firm. through the dangerous for- Roll dough on a floured est where they just hapboard to about 1/4-inch pened to come across a thickness and cut with a house made of what else? cookie cutter. Place on Gingerbread. This scared greased cookie sheets. the tar out of me when I Use a straw to make a hole was a child. So now I just in the top of the cookie for
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House Contest. Contestants from all across the country bring their architectural masterpieces to the resort. I was actually shocked at all the detail of these beautiful houses, from every little gumdrop and peppermint stick to the colorful icing. They were just stunning! Most of the contestants made their pieces at home, packed them and assembled there, after traveling by car or plane for hours. Some made their pieces at local hotels where they were staying. I cannot even imagine the hours they been spent on designing the houses. I guess it would have to come down to trial and error. Myself, well, I would have probably eaten have the ingredients before the house was finished. The grand prize winner this year was Ashley Howard, of Winter Springs, Fla. She made a house that looked like a boot with open windows, trees and an open book in snow. Gingerbread became popular during the 16th century with Queen Elizabeth I presenting guests with a gingerbread cookie that was made to look like the guest. Gingerbread
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