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It’s Where You Live! www.troydailynews.com October 19, 2013

Volume 105, No. 247

INSIDE

Troy Zombie Walk back for 4th year Colin Foster

Staff Writer colinfoster@civitasmedia.com

Obama, Dems are unified now but face tough tests WASHINGTON (AP) — For President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats, this month’s budget battles brought about a remarkable period of party unity, a welcome change for the White House after a summer of disputes over possible military action in Syria, government spying programs and the president’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve. See Page 9

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TROY — Downtown Troy might look a little like a scene out of “The Walking Dead” on Oct. 26. The 2013 Troy Zombie Walk will rise from the grave at the American Legion at 7:30 and end in downtown Troy. These zombies, however, won’t be on the hunt for human flesh, they will actually come with the hunger to give back.

“It actually started out as a food drive,” said director Jon Cremeans, a 1989 graduate of Troy High School. “We collect canned goods and donate them to the (First United Methodist Church) food bank. Then in our second year, we added in donations for the Humane Society, not necessarily pet food and things like that, but more towels and bleach and cleaning supplies — things they need. So we did that for the last two years.” This year, they will

be taking donations for Colin’s Service Dog Project. To find out more about the project and ways to help, visit the Colin’s Service Dog Project Facebook page. Cremeans, owner of Cremean’s Creations, got the idea to bring a zombie walk to Troy after seeing it done in Columbus. Cremeans said there were 150 to 200 people in the first walk, and that number has stayed pretty consistent during the last three years. Cremeans said on average the zom-

bie walk brings in 300 canned goods. “A lot of people here don’t want to do charity work, because it’s boring or whatever,” said Cremeans, . “Doing it as a zombie, that’s a specific genre, and I think people appreciate it. They can come and participate as long as they bring a can of food. It’s really fun.” But the fun won’t stop there. For those 21 and over, they can attend the Voodoo Zombie After Party at LeDoux’s, which

will begin at 8:30 p.m. There will be a $5 cover charge for the event, with a portion of the proceeds going toward Colin’s Service Dog Project. The event will include free appetizers, a costume contest, raffle prizes, specialty drinks and music by Troy Community Radio. Participants will also be able to get their fix on human flesh during that time in a safe, controlled environment, as there will be a brain-eating contest.

Bark in the park Monthly dog social set for Sunday at Charleston Falls

COMING SUNDAY

Melody Vallieu

Staff Writer mvallieu@civitasmedia.com

Local church celebrating its bicentennial TROY — From log cabins to laptops, the First Presbyterian Church of Troy’s founding fathers’ mission still mirrors its modern day ministry more than 200 years later. See the Miami Valley Sunday News

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furniture” as well as a design consulting studio in the office space. “We were running out of space to keep the vintage and antique furniture,” Fair said. “So when we moved over here last week, we now have space for what we like to call ‘younger’ furniture.” Fair said acquiring the space from the former art gallery will now expand his business to three buildings on the quadrant, all of which are ready for the holidays. “It’s off and running,” said Fair with a laugh. “We can now

TIPP CITY — The Miami County Park District will have its monthly dog social “Leaf Games” from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at Charleston Falls Preserve, 2535 Ross Road, south of Tipp City. Area residents can join park district naturalist Spirit of Thunder John De Boer as pets and their owners dive into leaf games, according to Miami County Park District Marketing Administrator Amanda Smith. Smith said the dog socials — that have been held for more than five years — are one of the park district’s most popular events. She said depending on the weather and the season, anywhere from 30-60 owners and their dogs attend each month. “The people that attend the dog socials have a lot in common. It’s a really nice time for people who love their dogs to get together to socialize,” Smith said. If your dog is friendly

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Anthony Weber | Troy Daily News

David Fair, of David Fair on the Square, arranges a display with a hammered nickel temple jar Friday at his new gallery at the southeast quadrant of the Public Square in downtown Troy.

A Fair on the Square Business expands in downtown Troy Melanie Yingst

Staff Writer myingst@civitasmedia.com

TROY— David Fair is taking over the square. Last week, Fair, owner and interior designer of David Fair on the Square, recently expanded his interior and high-end consignment furnishings to the former location of The Art Vault art gallery, located at the southeast quadrant of the square. Fair

now occupies three buildings in the southeast quadrant with the recent expansion of the art gallery space. “A big part of our business is consignment, but with high end pieces,” Fair said. Fair said consignment ranges from home decor accessories, furniture and even designer purses and estate jewelry in all of his stores. Fair said the new space, which he is informally calling “The Gallery,” will allow Fair to offer “younger

Covington BOE votes to go ahead with new policy Jennifer Runyon

For the Daily Call pdceditorial@civitasmedia.com

COVINGTON – At their October meeting Thursday, the Covington Exempted Village Board of Education voted three to two to move forward with proposed changes to the district’s Wednesday evening policy with the exception of freshman basketball. The vote followed much debate. “I think the policy we have is working now and there’s no need to change it,” board President Dr. Dean Pond said. He

added that he thinks the change should have come from the Athletic Council. “I think the Athletic Council needs reevaluated. I think it’s a do-nothing board,” said board member Alex Reck, who is also a member of the Athletic Council. Reck said that he followed the appropriate “chain of command” when he first brought up the idea two years ago but nothing was done. Reck stated that students feel pressured and won’t ask to be excused from a practice if there

is a family or religious affiliation need. Pond disagreed. The idea for revising the current policy came at the board’s August meeting. Reck spoke of concern that students feel obligated to spend their Wednesday evenings at practices rather than with their family or at religious events. Revisions were then created. These revisions include mandating that practices be completed by 6:30 p.m. rather than 7 p.m. and what Superintendent

Anthony Weber | Troy Daily News

Troy Christian High School announced its 2013 homecoming king and queen at half-time during the varsity football game against Middletown Christian Academy. Lydia Demmitt and Nathan Justice were pronounced homecoming queen and king for Troy Christian High School. A dance is scheduled at the high school this evening with an “An Evening Under the Sea” theme.

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