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Luminaries of Dayton: The Mead Monument

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The Mead monument was once the tallest obelisk at Woodland Cemetery. Today, just a few short feet away from the Mead family lot stands the tallest obelisk, that of John Alexander Collins. During a search through the Wright State University Archives, a series of photographs were found of storm damage at Woodland involving the Mead monument. On the back of each photo was written “Storm Damage July 1944.”  I did some checking with the local National Weather Service office in Wilmington and found out that there was a heat wave and drought in the summer of 1944. On July 11th the temperature was 100 degrees; on July 12th the temperature dropped to 83 degrees. The local office did not have written records dating back that far other than a few statistics but stated that with a dramatic drop in temperature, it was possible that a storm had blown through.

A search of the Dayton Daily News microfilm at the Dayton Metro Library Genealogical Center on Maryland Avenue revealed a Wednesday, July 12, 1944 page 1 short article titled, “Lively Shower Brings Relief from Heat.” The first paragraph states, “Residents of Dayton and vicinity Wednesday were given at least a temporary respite from the prevailing high temperatures with the first break coming shortly before 10 am Wednesday when the city was visited by a shower which peppered down right lively for about 10 minutes. It is estimated that about one-hundredth inch of rain fell.”

Most Dayton and Miami Valley residents know that the wind can pick up in an instant in the area and knock a few trees down. Perhaps the answer to what happened was truly blowing in the wind.

Woodland Cemetery, founded in 1841, is one of the nation’s five oldest rural garden cemeteries and a unique cultural, botanical and educational resource in the heart of Dayton, Ohio as you will see as you read through this new MostMetro.com series. Visit the cemetery and arboretum and take one of the many tours Woodland offers free of charge. Most of Dayton’s aviation heroes, inventors and business barons are buried at Woodland.

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum is located at 118 Woodland Avenue off of Brown Street near the UD Campus. The Woodland Office is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm. The Cemetery and Arboretum are open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. The Mausoleum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 937-228-3221 or visit the Woodland website.

March 20 Mystery Monday

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Were you one of the few who could correctly  identify Bill Franz’s photo of  Bear’s Mill?  Our winner Jo Hinker was and free Rapid Fired Pizza is coming your way!

 

Bear’s Mill at 6450 Arcanum-Bears Mill Rd near Greenville is a water-powered grist mill built in 1849. It still operates today and is open to visitors. The roller mills in this photo are part of their exhibit on the history of milling.

Work by the Millrace Potter’s Collective is featured in the mill store . The potters have developed a line of pottery inspired by the old fashioned windows of the mill. The store also sells flour milled on site, specialty baked goods and other items.

Learn more at http://www.bearsmill.org/

 

Mystery Monday photo for March 20th:

We’ll tell you about it next week and one lucky right answer will be declared our winner!

The Perfect Staycation Get Away

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A mild winter creates a sense of urgency for spring to arrive. We crave the sunshine to beat down and brighten our mood. And when we get an intense cold snap post a pre-spring tease we’re instantly frustrated. A local getaway to the quaint Yellow Spring’s Arthur Morgan House, AMH, is the answer to brightening a mood. This tranquil escape to rest, relax, and recover is a short 25 minute drive from Downtown Dayton and well worth it. 

Upon arrival you’ll be mesmerized with the historic home that was constructed in 1921. It’s charm can be found throughout the home in it’s attention to details. It’s furnished with a fresh clean modern look. And the beds are made with soft blankets and cotton linens. The bathrooms are full of organic amenities, fluffy towels and locally made soaps. Press a special button in the bathroom and you’ll be met with a bit of a red flare, a infrared heat lamp. This provides extra heat when it is needed rather than wasting it. Stepping out of the shower onto a cold floor is no longer an issue. Then climbing into bed there is nothing better than looking out the large original windows to see the bright moon glow as you lay to sleep. What’s even more extraordinary is that there are no televisions, radios, or in-room phones to distract you from the surrounding beauty. Fear not business travelers, there is free wireless high-speed internet on the occasion that you may need to connect.

In the morning after you’re well rested you stroll downstairs for an included cooked-to-order breakfast for two. Worry not, ingredients are sourced locally at the Yellow Springs Farmer’s Market. Fair trade and organic coffee and teas also awaits you. If you have any special dietary needs, your concerns are met without hesitation; gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegan breakfasts are always available upon requests. During breakfast you may have the wonderful opportunity to meet other B&B guests, who do not disappoint and are lively and up for conversation. Plus, food at the Arthur Morgan B&B is made with love, a perfect way to start your getaway day in Yellow Springs.

From there you’ll definitely want to check out local shops and go for a hike in John Bryan or Glenn Helen to continue on your relaxing getaway. The AMH is downtown Yellow Springs and just a short walk to:  Little Art Theater, Chamber Music Yellow Springs concerts, the John Bryan Community Center, the Dharma Buddhist Center and the House of AUM yoga studio. Additionally AMH is a short drive to John Bryan State Park, Clifton Gorge and Young’s Jersey Dairy.

From the wonderful Staff, to the unique guests, and delicious breakfast, you will not forget your stay at the Arthur Morgan B&B, located at 120 W Limestone St,  in Yellow Springs, OH 45387.

Broadcasters Hall of Fame 2017 Honorees Named

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On Tuesday, March 14, 2017 the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame announced the 2017 slate of inductees. This year six broadcasters will be inducted along with four broadcasting “Pioneers” and a Community Service Award honoree.


The following is the list of the honorees:

Christopher Geisen – A popular co-host of the #1 rated “Kerrigan & Christopher Morning Show” on WTUE ratio from (1988 to 1999).   First introduced to broadcasting in 1973 in Erlanger, Kentucky, he has continues working in radio, as well as devoting volunteer time to charity events including: Big Brothers/Big Sisters, breast cancer awareness, the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and animal well-being shelters.

 

Joe Smith – Smith is the long-time host of “Clubhouse 22” on WKEF-TV from 1970-1979 and Vice President of Production from 1980 to 1986.  An award winning

journalist and a consummate professional whose career has spanned five decades, Joe is presently working on-air in Portland, Oregon.

 

John King – With 30 years of radio broadcasting experience, King served as Regional President, Senior Vice President, General Manager, Operational Manager, Program Director and on Air Talent at various Stations in Dayton and around the country.  King and Terry Dorsey hosted the popular “King & Dorsey Show” on WING radio in the 1980’s. Presently, he is the Senior Vice President/Market Manager at Alpha Media USA in Dayton, Ohio.

 

Natasha Williams – Presently, Anchor/Reporter at WKEF Television, Natasha has a long history in the broadcasting industry dating back to 1990 in Jackson, TN,

where she began her career. Along with her extensive career in broadcasting, her commitment to the community is equally as dedicated. Williams enjoys mentoring aspiring journalists, as well as volunteering countless hours annually to lend her voice to local not-for-profit organizations.  She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Beta Eta Omega chapter.

 

Jeff Stevens – Jeff currently serves as Senior VP of Programming for iHeartMedia/Dayton, Program Director at WMMX and Morning show co-host of the “Jeff, Gina and Dave Show.” He is also the host of the Time Warp Café weekdays at Noon and host of the 80’s Show, which is broadcast on over 40 iHeartRadio stations across the country.  Jeff is also the UD Arena voice of the University of Dayton Flyers since 2000.

 

James (Jim) Otte – Jim is the reporter/producer of the WHIO I-Team at WHIO-TV and the host of “WHIO Reports,” a weekly public affairs program.  His tenure with the station dates back to 1988.  He began his broadcasting career on Ohio Public Radio in 1982.  Jim is known for his investigative work covering the Ohio Statehouse, government and politics.   At WHIO-TV, he began the “Wastebusters” segment covering government waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayers’ dollars in Dayton. 

 

PIONEERS

Dick Bieser – Dick began his broadcasting career in 1952, in his hometown of Centralia, IL. He rose to the position of News Director and managed the small-town station for nearly two years before getting back into news. He joined the WHIO-TV News Department as daytime assignment editor before he became News Director. He worked as a contributing reporter on-air and anchored the newscasts Saturday evenings.  Dick worked at WHIO-TV from 1965 to 1993.

 

Ed Hamlyn – Hamlyn was the former News Director at WDTN Television. He was born in Hamilton, OH in 1917. After serving our country during WWII, Ed began his broadcasting career with stops in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Texas, before landing in Dayton.  He knew the importance of giving back to community and served on numerous boards and community committees including: the Montgomery County Historical Society, Aviation Trail board and The League of Woman Voters.

 

Joe Rockhold – Rockhold hosted one of the first live entertainment television shows in the Dayton area on WHIO-TV.  He created the popular character “Uncle Orrie,” entertaining thousands of Miami Valley young people, making him a beloved figure with children and their parents. In addition to his work as “Uncle Orrie,” Joe Rockhold hosted various public affairs programs on WHIO.

 

Jack Jacobson – A man of many characters, and a regular on the “Uncle Orrie Show,” Jacobson created many popular characters, including “Nosey the Clown.”  Both Jacobson and Joe Rockhold made television history at a time in the early 1950’s when television was just coming of age.

 

 

Bi-annually, the Dayton Area Broadcasters Hall of Fame selects a person(s) who has been a friend of the media, as well as, a dedicated and innovative leader in the community.  This year’s Community Service award will be given to Judge Alice O. McCollum.  Judge McCollum is the first woman to serve on the Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas Probate Division, having been first elected in 2002 and re-elected in 2008.  Prior to sitting on the bench in the Probate Division, she was the first and only woman elected to the Dayton Municipal Court bench.  Judge McCollum served the Dayton Municipal Court for 24 years. Judge McCollum has served on many community boards including; Sinclair Community College Legal Assisting Advisory Board; Dayton Children’s Hopsital, the Victoria Theatre Association and the United Theological Seminary.  She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Tau Lambda Omega Chapter.

 

These ten inductees will be honored at ceremony at the Marriott at the University of Dayton on Thursday, September 21, 2017.  Additional information on tickets sales will be announced shortly.

 

Fairgrounds To Move To Jefferson Township

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The Montgomery County Agricultural Society Board of Directors is pleased to announce the new site for ’The Montgomery County Event Center and Fairgrounds’ at in Jefferson Township. The board voted Tuesday, March 14, 2017 for the proposed first class facility.

“We’ve been working non-stop searching for the perfect fit, not only for the municipality where the event center is located, but the entire region in general and we’ve found it.” Says Tim Terrill, Vice President of the Montgomery County Agricultural Society.

The site is located on 130 acres at Dayton Liberty & Infirmary Roads, and Rt. 35. A portion will remain Arthur O. Fisher Park named after the beloved former judge.

“We’d like to thank the Montgomery County Commissioners and County Administrator Joe Tuss for their valuable assistance in this exciting venture for the future. The land at Fisher Park is virtually no cost to the Agricultural Society which was a big deciding variable. This means existing resources can be devoted to structures fitting various needs. It will be a multi-use, multi-purpose, top-notch facility for our entire community.” Terrill adds.

In 2016 Premier Health and the University of Dayton purchased the fairgrounds on S. Main Street which precipitated the new location search. The agreement states the board must leave the fairgrounds on S. Main Street by October 2017.

“One of the main things we’d like to express is this just isn’t a location for an annual five-day fair, but also a facility utilized throughout the year for events and programs bringing an economic boost to the area and region.” Tim says.

Plans call for state-of-the-art structures available for a variety of entertainment activities including 4H programs.

“We’ve been presenting a fair and events here on Main Street for over 160 years, and the new location will continue our tradition this century and beyond.” Terrill says.

A reminder the Montgomery County Fair will take place July 10-15, 2017 at the current fairgrounds on S. Main Street in the City of Dayton.

“We hope families, friends and fans of the ‘Montgomery County Fair’ will come and experience our #FAIRwellOnMain. It will be wonderful time to reminisce and reflect on years of memories and we’re excited to make even more great memories at our future location.” Terrill says.

For additional information visit www.montcofair.com

Luminaries of Dayton: The Angel as a Cemetery Symbol

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Angels are often referred to as Agents of God. They direct you towards Heaven. They are the guardians of the dead and they symbolize spirituality.

Angels are shown in all types of poses with different symbolism. Two angels can be named and are identified by the objects they carry: Michael, who bears a sword and Gabriel, who is depicted with a horn.

Michael is known as the leader of the angels who remained faithful to God after after the great war in heaven, overcame and cast Satan from their midst. Gabriel was sent by God to announce the birth of Jesus.

An angel with a trumpet is a symbol announcing the resurrection of the deceased’s soul entering into Heaven. It is a metaphor for the joyous resurrection of the individual in the afterlife.

Other angels you may see in the cemetery: 

→An angel carrying the departed soul, as a child in their arms or as a guardian embracing the dead.
→An angel flying represents rebirth.
→Angels gathered together in the clouds represent Heaven.
→Angels weeping symbolize grief or mourning an untimely death.

Woodland Cemetery, founded in 1841, is one of the nation’s five oldest rural garden cemeteries and a unique cultural, botanical and educational resource in the heart of Dayton, Ohio as you will see as you read through this new MostMetro.com series. Visit the cemetery and arboretum and take one of the many tours Woodland offers free of charge. Most of Dayton’s aviation heroes, inventors and business barons are buried at Woodland.

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum is located at 118 Woodland Avenue off of Brown Street near the UD Campus. The Woodland Office is open Monday through Friday 8 am to 5 pm and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm. The Cemetery and Arboretum are open daily from 8 am to 6 pm. The Mausoleum is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm. For more information, call 937-228-3221 or visit the Woodland website.

DAI Looking for Artisans for Oktoberfest

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The Dayton Art Institute is now accepting applications from artisans interested in booth space at the museum’s annual Oktoberfest celebration, taking place September 22-24, 2017.

 

The three-day community festival, held on the museum grounds, draws 25,000-30,000 people each year, and it features two large tents devoted to artisans selling their works. More than 50 artisans from around the country display pieces available for purchase, including: paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry, pottery, metal works, wood works, fashion and accessories, and leather goods. A Best of Show Award and up to three Invitational Awards are presented during the festival.

 

Artisans are selected through a jury process, and all applications must be submitted online, via www.zapplication.org. The deadline for artisans to apply is April 21, 2017.

 

Celebrating its 46th year in 2017, Oktoberfest is The Dayton Art Institute’s largest fundraising event. Organized by the museum’s Associate Board, it kicks-off with the popular Preview Party on Friday, September 22, 7–11 p.m. The festival continues on Saturday, September 23, noon – 11:30 p.m. and Sunday, September 24, noon – 7 p.m. Visitors come to view the offerings of the artisan vendors, enjoy the culinary delights of numerous food vendors, sample a variety of domestic, international and craft beers, enjoy continuous live entertainment and participate in family activities.

 

For more information about Oktoberfest and the artisan application process, as well as a direct link to the online application, visit www.daytonartinstitute.org/oktoberfest. 

March 13 Mystery Monday

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Did you correctly identify the  March 6th Mystery Monday photo?  We got guesses of Cox Arboretum, Woodlawn Cemetery and Yellow Springs, but none of those were correct.   Congratulations to Miranda of Beavercreek for being drawn from the list of correct answers to win 2 free Rapid Fired Pizza‘s!

This is photographer Bill Franz’s favorite spot at the University of Dayton and it holds his favorite sculpture by Hamilton Dixon. It is Serenity Pines, a site that honors those who died while they were students, faculty or staff members at UD.

When someone dies, like UD basketball player Steve McElvene did a few months ago, Hamilton Dixon takes a metal leaf he has crafted to Dayton Stencil. They inscribe the name of the student on the leaf and Hamilton Dixon attaches the leaf to one of his metal trees.

It is only steps away from a busy campus, but Serenity Pines is a quiet, calming place.

 

So here’s this week’s challenge for you.

Do you know where this photo was taken?  If so please enter your answer here:

http://goo.gl/forms/dyU55fzc48

We’ll choose a winner from those with correct answers to win 2 Rapid Fired Pizza’s.  Now with 13 locations and coming soon to Englewood and Beavercreek!

We’ll post the winner next Monday with details about the photo as well as a new photo to challenge your knowledge of the Dayton area.

Thanks for playing and good luck!

 

ST. Patrick’s Day – Dublin Pub Style

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ST. PATRICK’S DAY FOR PROFESSIONALS
This is what it’s like to be the first person to order a drink at 5:30am.
(a users guide to frequent questions)


1. The #1 question is “How Much?” Well it is only $10 to get in on both March 16 and March 17. An even better deal is if you come in on March 16 and pay $10, your wristband is good for St. Patrick’s Day as well – two for the price of one – what a bargain! March 16 THE MENUS will be playing The Dublin Pub for the first time kicking of St. Patrick’s Day. Also available ONLY ON MARCH 16 is the “MENUS VIP EXPERIENCE”. It is $50.00, and you will get admission to both March 16 & 17, eight tickets to use for beer, cocktails, or food under the tent only, and a St. Patrick’s Day souvenir cup which turns green when yor are happy – this is a $75 value for $50, plus your beer and food ticktes are good for both days. If you decide to come just on St. Patrick’s Day it is still just $10 to get in Ohio’s largest St. Patrick’s Day party.

 

2. Make sure you have a safe ride home, use the free cab service provided by Montgomery County Prosecutor Matt Heck, ARRIVE SAFE PROGRAM, 937-449-9999. OR USE UBER!!!! If you have not tried UBER, get with the rest of the world, it’s about the coolest way to get around town while partaking in Irish Revelry safely. Designated Drivers are another good choice.

 

3. PARKING, we recommend you park in the Holy Trinity lot just across Fifth St from the pub. DO NOT PARK in the Oregon District neighborhood, but there are many public lots, on street parking and free parking all around the pub, as well as some pay lots.

4. We open at 5:30am, and due to the crowd size, we have streamlined our opening to ensure we can get in as many people in at 5:30am. We will have security at a table at 4:30am and they will be doing ID’s, wristbands, taking $10 cover charge, and the 1st 100 people will get a ticket to redeem for a free St. Patrick’s Day T-shirt provided by Absolute. Those that get here by 4:30am, will be able to get their wristbands, and get back in line so there will be no wait at 5:30am when we open the doors. The line will form at the entrance in our BIG TENT – and will wrap around the corner of 5th St and Wayne Ave towards Francos.

 

5. If you don’t want to fight crowds inside the pub, the tent will be fully functional at 5:30am. There will be beer and liquor, as well as food and merchandise available at 5:30am in the heated tent.

6. The Big tent will have two draft beer trucks, a Jameson bar stocked with Jameson and Absolute Vodka Bombs and cocktails, a small bar upstairs on the deck as well as one in the covered patio, jello shots, a food area selling hamburgers, hot dogs, Guinness Brats, Pub Fries, Fried Pickles, and Fish. There will also be a merchandise area and an ATM, as all sales under the tents are cash except the Jameson Bar and Merchandise which will accept credit cards.

 

7. FREE SHUTTLE: There is a Free Shuttle that starts at 10am in front of The Dublin Pub on the corner of 5th St and Wayne Ave. It will run every 30 min to Flanagans Pub by UD. It is free and runs till midnight.

 

8. Our Facebook page and website has our full itinerary.WWW.DUBPUB.COM.

 

9. Inside the pub you will find our full service restaurant serving our limited menu, but with all the Irish favorites. There will be live music inside starting at 11am, but Celtic Rock will be playing all day long inside. We have an ATM as well inside, so for those keeping score at home, we have two ATM’s overall on site.

10. There is no GREEN BEER on site, so please don’t ask – we are an authentic Irish Pub and we pride ourselves in the Guinness perfect pint. If you want Green Beer, we suggest you enroll in Miami University – today. Here is a link for enrollment:  http://www.miami.muohio.edu/admission/admission/index.html

 

11. If you don’t like crowds, basically, St. Patrick’s Day may not be for you, but if you look for the best time to come and participate in the revelry, we recommend either when we open, late morning or early afternoon. You will still have Guinness & Jameson, you will still see Irish Step Dancing, and you will hear amazing Irish music. The 5:30am spot is a sight to see, and only for the TRUE PROFESSIONALS. Late night will be busy, and the show is amazing, and the people are the best St. Patrick’s Day revelers in the world!!!

12. The tent will do last call at 12:30 and completely closed by 1am. The Pub will be open till 2am and the kitchen open until 1am.
13. NO BAGS or BACKPACKS please, we will not let them in.

15th Annual Free Fair Celebrating Life and Health

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It’s time again! Time to invite you and your family to attend “Celebrating Life and Health” – a FREE health fair and luncheon taking place on Saturday, April 1st, at Sinclair Community College!

Hosted by the Levin Family Foundation, this is the 15t h year of “Celebrating Life and Health” and the perfect opportunity to reduce the stress of healthcare costs for area residents, and provide the community with preventative testing and healthcare education – all at no charge.

This year’s annual health fair consists of over 50 area agencies who will be providing health services, education, and screenings for various topics and conditions such as Cancers, Cholesterol, Diabetes, Vision, HIV, Depression, Anxiety, Osteoporosis, Blood Pressure, Mammograms, and much more. Pre-re gistration is only needed for Mammograms. All services are FREE, and tickets are only required for Free RTA bus rides to and from the Ponitz Center.

Why “Celebrating Life and Health?” Because everyone’s health is important! Levin Family Foundation realized the local need 15 years ago and put this program into action with the help of local health and education facilities – plus a tremendous volunteer base.

Sinclair Dental students help with screenings

With basic healthcare getting harder to obtain, compounded with the added financial hardship of rising medical costs, “Celebrating Life and Health” brings organizations together to make a positive impact on the wellbeing of people in our community.

Please join the volunteers and caregivers for the 2017 “Celebrating Life and Health” fair and luncheon to be held Saturday, April 1s t , from 10am to 3pm at Sinclair Community College Ponitz Center (Building 12), at 444 W Third St.

The health fair and luncheon event is being offered to the entire community – regardless of your employment, insurance, or ability to visit the doctor’s office – you and your family are invited to attend. All are welcome!

For more information on the program, pre-register for a Mammogram, to order your Free RTA tickets, or to help volunteer yourself or your group, please call: 937-223-5433 or visit: www .celebratinglifeandhealth.org Thank you!

RIP Awesome Yogurt

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For any retail or restaurant owner having to face closing down is never easy.  Most often entrepreneurs struggle with the decision, not wanting to let others down and yet being at the end of their rope.  I know these overwhelming feelings first hand from my days as a business owner.

Naomi Anderson Fogel opened her Awesome Yogurt shop in August of 2012  in The Shops at 3000 at the Far Hills Avenue-East Dorothy Lane intersection.  The mother of 3 did her homework, checking several franchises and finally decided to operate on her own.   She became a huge part of the community, often hosting fundraisers for local schools and appearing in parades, the perfect spot for a birthday, celebration of just a sweet treat.

And yesterday she announced  that the doors would not be opening again at her Kettering frozen yogurt shop.  I had a chance to ask her about it and she let us know “My family life changed a lot over the last few months, and deciding to close Awesome Yogurt came as a relief. One person can only do so much.”

 I asked her to share some of her best memories:
Fogel:  “My favorite memories are  anything having to do with people making connections. A few examples of this include kids meeting up after school, couples on dates and grandparents bringing their grandkids. I’m also in LOVE with all my employees. They’re amazing people and I’m so fortunate to have been the first job for many. They watched my yogurt shop baby when I couldn’t be there.“

 

Next I asked her to share some lessons learned that she could share with other entrepreneurs:
 Fogel: ‘There’s a multitude of things I learned but I think the most important is to not link MY value as a human with the business. Because Awesome Yogurt  wasn’t a franchise, and I made all the decisions, it was easy to take any criticisms personally. Consequently, it became depressing. However, learning to compartmentalize that and continue to be a happy cheerful person ultimately became my decision.”
And  finally- I asked her if she can still eat Frozen yogurt?
Fogel:  “Genuine frozen yogurt is my absolute favorite! Now I go to Centerville, to a little local shop called SoYo.”

And then yesterday this letter showed up:

Dear Awesome Yogurt,

Thank you for everything. Thank you for giving me an escape from a part-time job I hated. Thank you for giving me extra spending money – many Christmases and birthdays were made possible because of you. Thank you for teaching me how to skin a kiwi, how to core a pineapple, and how to perfectly hull a strawberry. Thank you for teaching me what on earth mochi was, how to make waffles without overflowing the iron, and how to keep marshmallows fresh (and also how to spell marshmallow). Thank you for teaching me how to cover max surface area with one stroke of the mop – and the value of a clean floor.

Thank you, Awesome Yogurt, for my memories. Thank you for “Foamy Fridays,” when Sean and I would use an entire bottle of dish soap in the sink and watch the kitchen fill with bubbles – and throw them at each other. Thank you for charades at Christmas parties and silly gift exchanges. Thank you for letting me use your cups to learn the Cup Song and then perform it for customers. Thank you for New Kids on the Block blasted full volume at closing time, and dancing with the broom. Thank you for the time CBS’s Big Brother had a frozen yogurt challenge on t.v., and I tried to mimic it during my next shift by sticking my head underneath the machine and pouring yogurt straight into my mouth while Danielle doubled over with laughter. It was a bad idea.

Thank you, Awesome Yogurt, for teaching me how to use a box cutter…and a can opener. The prominent scar on my left hand will never let me forget the time before we had a can opener when I tried to stab open a can of caramel with a knife – and missed. Thank you for the bruise I got on my butt when I slipped in the kitchen, and the several minutes of belly laughter that followed. Thank you for parade floats and birthday hats, Halloween parties and school fundraisers with lines of excited children snaking out the door.

Thank you, Awesome Yogurt, for Pup Cups – Josie’s favorite treat. Thank you for discounts honoring the hard work of teachers, first responders, and military personnel. Thank you for the excessive labels everywhere, and the time we even labeled ourselves. Thank you for the best tasting ice in Dayton – I still don’t know why that ice tasted so good in our water. Thank you for crafts and decorations – I can cut a perfect paper snowflake and write flawlessly on a chalkboard. Thank you for special events like Flyin’ to the Hoop, where we took half-court shots for free Piada and sold Sharpies for five dollars. I still remember how cold my hands got from reaching into the freezer, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. Thank you for Career Day. I had so much fun presenting to the middle-schoolers as a “small business owner.” Thank you for teaching me that yellow is the least popular spoon color…we’ll never know why.

Thank you, Awesome Yogurt, for everything. For new friends, and for bringing me closer to the old ones. Thank you for tears of joy and frustration. Thank you for loud laughter and constant smiles. Thank you for teaching me to sing louder, clean harder, and dance more. To the best part-time job in the world, for all this and more..thank you. Thank you for teaching our community, now and always, to make every day awesome.

With Love and Appreciation,

A Grateful Employee

 

And we’re betting that this just made Naomi’s day!  We certainly wish her well on the next chapter of her life and hope she continues to get affirmations like this that hard work and endless hours she put in made a difference in our community.

The Fry at Incarnation is Tonight!

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One of Dayton’s biggest Fish Frys is tonight !

Incarnation Parish will be buzzing tonight, as one of the area’s biggest fish fry’s gets cooking.

Food, Black Jack, Live Music, Beer, and Wine will be the hallmark for this year’s event, and as always we expect lots of people, and lots of fun.  The Food Adventure Crew will even be on hand dealing blackjack for charity.  Come try your luck at other Monte Carlo style games of chance and enjoy some special unveilings.

HERE’S THE SKINNY on THE FRY at INCARNATION:

Fun times at the Blackjack tables

WHEN: Tonight, March 10th, 2017 –
—Carryout Meals 5pm – 6:30pm,
—Eat in 7pm – Midnight

WHERE: Incarnation School,  55 Williamsburg Ln. in Centerville

COST: $20 at the door includes all you can eat fish dinner with

Fish, Beer and More !

fries and cole slaw, and a non-alcoholic drink
—Beer and Wine will be on sale prices ranging from $2 to $5

SPECIAL EVENT:  Warped Wing Brewing Company will be tapping a special experimental hop series beer.  

WHY: All proceeds benefit the  Incarnation School and PTO

Beware, this is a big party and you will be around a big crowd.  There are also silent auction

The cafeteria will soon be full !

items, raffles and so much more.  This is a perfect event to meet up with a group of friends and have yourself a little Food Adventure.

The atmosphere is casual with the event being held in the school cafeteria  and school gymnasium.  We hope you stop out and fill yourself to the gills with some great fried fish !

For more foodie action all over the Dayton area from dives to fine dining, check out Food Adventures on Facebook by clicking here…

Feel free to browse our gallery below from past fish frys at Incarnation.

All you can eat

Hecht Family frying fish

Charity workers

Tartar and cocktail sauce

Take a chance on me

Everyday we’re shuff-a-lin

City of Dayton Board Seats Available

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The City of Dayton, via the Dayton Human Relations Council, has several board seats available.  To be eligible for them  you must live or work in the City. For the CPC, you must live or work in the City.

 Welcome Dayton 

Welcome Dayton is a community initiative that reflects our country’s core philosophy: people with diverse backgrounds, skills and experiences fuel our nation’s success.  The Welcome Dayton effort promotes immigrant integration into the greater Dayton region by encouraging business and economic development; providing access to education, government, health and social services; ensuring equity in the justice system; and promoting an appreciation of arts and culture.

COMMUNITY POLICE COUNCIL (CPC)

The Dayton Community-Police Council (CPC) is comprised of representatives of neighborhoods, businesses, churches, community agencies, youth groups, law enforcement and local government. The CPC is responsible for developing, overseeing and assisting with implementing effective strategies to reduce crime and disorder, change perceptions and facilitate positive engagement and increased trust between Dayton Police Officers and the neighborhoods they serve by implementing community police relations groups to provide venues for the community to have the ability to speak, to be heard and to have their perspective considered.

 

Citizens Appeals Board

The Citizens’ Appeal Board is a five-member body established by the City Manager as authorized by a City Commission Ordinance. The Dayton Police Department’s Professional Standards Bureau investigates alleged Police misconduct and issues findings and the Board hears any citizens’ appeals of those findings.  Additional duties of the Board include reviewing quarterly reports from the Professional Standards Bureau regarding misconduct cases that are under investigation and working to enhance professional standards within the Police Department.

 

 Human Relations Council Board 

 Established in 1962 by the Dayton City Commission, the Dayton Human Relations Council enforces civil rights; provides business and technical assistance to minority-owned, woman-owned and small disadvantaged businesses; and administers community relations initiatives that promote and maintain peace, goodwill and harmony; assists in reducing inter-group tensions, and ensures equality of treatment and opportunity to all who live, work, play, and gather in the City of Dayton.
 For more information call 333-1403 or visit www.daytonhrc.org. You can also inbox me for more info. You must live in the City. For the CPC, you must live or work in the City.

March 6 Mystery Monday

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It’s Monday and here’s our Mystery photo.

Do you know where this photo was taken?  If so please enter your answer here:

http://goo.gl/forms/dyU55fzc48

We’ll choose a winner from those with correct answers to win 2 Rapid Fired Pizza’s.  Now with 13 locations and coming soon to Englewood and Beavercreek!

We’ll post the winner next Monday with details about the photo as well as a new photo to challenge your knowledge of the Dayton area.

Thanks for playing and good luck!

 

Lent Doesn’t Have to Be About Giving Up Things

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 Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. Priests administer ashes during Mass and all are invited to accept the ashes as a visible symbol of penance. The ashes are made from blessed palm branches, taken from the previous year’s palm Sunday Mass. It is not required that a person wear the ashes for the rest of the day, and they may be washed off after Mass. However, many people keep the ashes as a reminder until the evening.

Every year at Lent, the40 days before Easter, my mom gave up chocolate, which of course meant our whole family did this. These 40 days leading up to Easter where supposed to remind us of the sacrifice Jesus made for us.  All I knew was that as a family of chocaholics, these days made for some cranky folks. But we sure looked forward to Sunday, because for some reason we could cheat on Sunday, so our Lenten after church ritual was to head to the store for a big bag of M&M’s or Chocolate Kisses.  

As I got older I learned that lent is really 46 days and the  six Sundays in Lent  are not counted because each one is seen as a “mini-Easter” celebrating Jesus’ victory over sin and death.

 

During Lent, participants often  give up a particular food or habit. It’s not uncommon for people to give up smoking during Lent, or to swear off watching television or eating candy or telling lies. It’s six weeks of self-discipline. As I’ve gotten older and moved away from organized religion, I’ve still felt the need to give up something each year at lent.  Chocolate has often been that thing, though I’ve also given up caffeine, fried foods and alcohol as well.

Last year I had a change of heart and and decided to go a different way and did 40 days of donating things.  I loved that and felt it was more meaningful then spending the first 2 weeks of lent  with caffeine withdrawal headaches.

This year I’m seeing more and more folks going towards taking on things, instead of giving up things.

Even the Pope has has blessed this concept as demonstrated in his 2014 Lenten Message: ” Our consciences thus need to be converted to justice, equality, simplicity and sharing.”

This year I’m going find something positive that I can add to my daily routine during Lent. Want to join me? Here are some ideas:

 

1. Think about what you usually spend your money on. Do you buy too many clothes? Spend too much on dinner out? Pick one type of expenditure that you’ll “fast” from during Lent, and then give the money you would usually spend to a local charity.

2. Take something on — 40 days of letter writing, 40 acts of kindness, 40 phone calls to the important people in your life.

3. Get some friends together and attend a Friday fish fry at a local parish. It’s not the healthiest thing in the world, but a fun Catholic tradition to help you abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent.

4. Unplug from your iPhone or turn off your car radio on your commute. The silence may be jarring at first, but you may find that you are able to concentrate better and will be more observant of your surroundings.

5. Spend at least one weekend or evening volunteering during Lent. Serve a meal at your local soup kitchen. Visit the elderly. Stock shelves at a food pantry.

6. Make a commitment to fast from insensitive, cruel comments about others. So, no gossiping or going down the Twitter rabbit hole.

7. As a part of your Lenten almsgiving, make a point to learn more about a particular social issue (immigration, human trafficking, racism, the environment, public education, child poverty). Give money to an organization related to your chosen issue that supports the dignity of the human person.

8. Get to know your neighbors. Introduce yourself, plan a dinner, or bring food to an older person on your block.