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Dayton Animator Mark Henn – a 2024 Disney Legend

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Mark Henn, A man from Dayton was named one of the fourteen 2024 Disney Legends Award Honorees

The Disney Legends Awards program is a 37 year old tradition and the highest honor the company can bestow, according to Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger.

“To be named a Disney Legend is the highest honor our company can bestow on anyone, reserved for those whose talent and achievement have earned them an enduring place in our history,” Iger said. “The fourteen individuals to be honored as Disney Legends this year have each made extraordinary creative contributions across the worlds of Disney.”

Henn joined Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1980 as an assistant animator on the Fox and the Hound. His first major assignment was animating Mickey Mouse in Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Mickey’s first big appearance in 30 years. Henn served as the supervising animator for Young Simba and five female leads, more than any artist in the history of the studio. He supervised the animation of Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Mulan, and Tiana. He animated Simba from The Lion King, the titular character in Pocahontas, and Giselle from Enchanted.

Henn has helped a new generation of Disney animators with character animation in CG features such as Ralph Breaks the Internet. He was the lead 2D animator on Big Hero 6 and Frozen and served as a 2D animator for “Mini Maui” in Moana. In 2013, Henn received ASIFA’s highest award in animation, the Winsor McCay Award for lifetime achievement. Henn was also commissioned to paint Mickey Mouse’s official portrait for the character’s 90th anniversary in 2018

Officer McCain to Detective McCain

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Beavercreek Police department has the first female detective in their history. According to Police Chief Jeff Fiorita, “Officer McCain has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and dedication throughout her career. Her assignment to detective is a testament to her exemplary service to the Beavercreek community and leadership qualities. We are proud to have her as the first female detective in our department’s history.”

Casey McCain obtained her Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission certification in November 2015 from Clark State. She started her career as a dispatcher at the Champaign County Communications Center from 2013 to 2016. She then went on to serve the city of Urbana in 2016, where she remained until 2022. She moved to Beavercreek Police in February 2022, as one of ten female officers sworn in to their roster of fifty, the highest number of women in Beavercreek Police history.

April 8th Total Solar Eclipse

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On April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse crossing Dayton between 3:10 and 3:15 pm. The solar eclipse will pass over North America, starting in Mexico, crossing the US, then into Canada.

What is a solar eclipse? It’s when the moon passes between the sun and earth and completely blocks the face of the sun. The sky will go dark like at dusk.

When watching the eclipse, it’s important to be careful not to stare directly at it. It’s best to view through “eclipse glasses”, a handheld solar viewer, or using a pinhole projector. If using eclipse glasses, make sure they are not cheap knockoffs. Use only eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. Do not use regular sunglasses. Using regular sunglasses during the eclipse will cause eye injury. Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses.

If you take the time to watch the eclipse, make sure to take pictures and share!

Food Pantry Donations

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We’ve shared this information before, but we would like to share every few months for our new followers.

When it comes to donations, there are certain items that dominate. Pasta, canned vegetables, and expired food make up the majority of items donated. Although donations are always appreciated, there is a need for certain items over others. Here is a list from feedthecreek.org:

  • Pop top can of microwavable Chef Boyardee (single size)
  • Pop top can of fruit
  • Non refrigerated pudding
  • Pop top can of vegetables
  • Pop top can of tuna or packet
  • Pop top can of chicken
  • Vienna Sausages
  • Goldfish Crackers
  • Animal Crackers

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Upcoming Events

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  • Sideshow 17
    Friday May 17th, 5pm-10pm
    Saturday May 18th, 3pm-10pm

    Location: Yellow Cab Building
    700 East 4th Street, Dayton, OH 45402

    What to know: Dayton’s all volunteer, free, two day music and arts festival. Applications for artists and musicians due by April 1.

  • Total Solar Eclipse
    April 8th at 3:09pm

    Location: The sky!

    What to know: There are many watch parties organized for the eclipse! Check out Dayton Daily New’s list here!

  • Hopping in the Heights Egg Eggstravaganza
    Sunday, April 7, 5:30pm-7pm

    Location: Huber Heights (location TBA)

    What to know: Hopping in the Heights Eggstravaganza is a suicide prevention outreach to bring awareness to suicide prevention, and to focus our area youth, with a positive outreach approach that is spring boarded off Easter.
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  • 2024 Centerville Merchant Market
    Sunday, May 19, 12pm-5pm

    Location: The lawn outside St. Leonard Living Community
    8100 Clyo Rd, Centerville, OH 45458

    What to know:Over 100 vendors, live music, food trucks, drinks, and family friendly activities.

  • Kettering Community Garage Sale
    April 27, 2024, 9am-2 pm

    Location: Charles Lathrem Senior Center
    2900 Glengarry Dr, Dayton, OH 45420

    What to Know: Gently used and new items from 40 vendors, including craft supplies, decorations, books, outdoor items, tools, games, and more.

An Attempted Kidnapping in Miamisburg in 1906

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It was every parent’s worst nightmare in June 1906, Miamisburg – A young girl playing in an alley near the Hoover & Gamble machine shop was grabbed by a strange man. Harry Martin from Indiana placed his hand over her mouth and started down the Big 4 track carrying her in his arms. Luckily, her friend saw the abduction and screamed for help, rousing the young girl’s mother, Mrs. Pricket.

Mrs. Pricket called for help and a growing crowd of Miamisburg residents was able to quickly overtake Martin as he fled with the girl. He dropped the girl and ran but was pursued by the mob halfway to West Carrollton and captured.

Martin was preparing to jump into the river but, anticipating his actions, a man from the crowd threw a bottle at him and struck him on the head, leaving a severe gash. Martin was in a state of shock from which he did not recover until after his arrest.

The child was taken back to her parents, suffering no physical injury but was traumatized by the incident. Martin was a 29-year-old man, deemed a degenerate by the papers. He was partially intoxicated when he was arrested and claimed to not remember even seeing the girl. Standing before Mayor Reiter, Martin hesitated as if deliberating before entering a plea of guilty. He was bound over to the grand jury and his bond was $1000. He was placed in County Jail in Dayton.