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Dayton Ohio Holiday Festival

Kick off the 39th Annual Dayton Holiday Festival Friday, November 25, 4-9 p.m. with:

• The Grande Illumination tree lighting on Friday, November 25, 7:45 p.m. at Courthouse Square, Third & Main Streets. Watch the holidays light up during Dayton's traditional tree lighting. At 7:45, we'll throw the switch and approximately 50,000 colored lights will brighten the two-story-tall holiday tree on Courthouse Square.
• The Dayton Children's Parade, Spectacular in Lights on Friday, November 25, Approximately 8 p.m. Along Second, Main & Fourth Streets. Immediately following the tree lighting, the Children's Parade will round the corner of Second and Main streets to start its route through downtown, sparkling with more than 100,000 lights! Watch decorative seasonal floats, horses, drill teams and bands, and some special holiday treats.
• Holiday Village at Kettering Tower lobby, southeast corner of Second and Main Streets; on Friday, November 25, 4-9 p.m. Visit a magical fantasy village featuring free crafts, games and lots of other surprises for kids. A favorite at the Holiday Village is Time Warner Cable's 'Dial-an-Elf' phone bank, where kids can call the North Pole and share their wish list with one of Santa's official helpers!
• The following are the planned street closures associated with the Grande Illumination and Dayton Children's Parade Spectacular in Lights on November 25, 2011: Third Street will be closed between Ludlow and Main streets from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. (closure extends from Perry St. to Jefferson St. from 7 to 10 p.m.) Wilkinson Street will be closed between Monument and Fourth streets from 3 to 10 p.m. Second Street will be closed between I-75 and Main Street from 3 to 10 p.m. (closure extends to Jefferson St. from 7 to 10 p.m.) Perry Street will be closed between Monument and Third streets from 3 to 10 p.m. Main Street will be closed between Second and Fourth streets from 7 to 10 p.m. Fourth Street will be closed between Wilkinson and Jefferson streets from 7 to 10 p.m. Those wishing to access the Arts Garage for Schuster Center performances will be able to do so at First and Ludlow until 7 p.m. After 7 p.m., access to and from this area will be closed until 10 p.m.; however, Schuster Center ticket holders will still be able to access the Arts Garage during this time.

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Most home owners only consider energy related audits during the coldest seasons of the year. This is when they feel the most uncomfortable in their homes and are keenly aware of the one factor costing them money during these months... their heating bill.

But the factors grossly skewing their heating bills are also significantly contributing to their cooling costs during summer months as well! Most home owners simply overlook this fact as the rise in electricity is seemingly gradual, but oh so sneaky! Only a few homeowners become slightly aware of exorbitant electrical costs when something begins to fail... usually their air conditioner.

This high end home had no outwardly visible indications of anything amiss. In fact, the wall with the three yellow stud bays was an interior partition wall separating one bedroom from another. This is a wall where we don't expect to find any insulation as there really is no need to thermally isolate an interior wall from one conditioned room to the next. But why would there exist a significant thermal concern at such a wall as this?

The answer is in the attic! When interior partition walls are constructed, rarely is any thermal barrier installed within the wall... or on top. Wait... isn't there any insulation in the attic you ask? Well yes there is. About 14 inches of loose fill fiberglass. That helps protect the ceiling from the extreme temperatures experienced in the attic, but provides very little barrier to actual air movement from the attic and into these walls. You see the top plate of this wall was never sealed. They rarely are during construction. Air can essentially move freely as it pleases following the laws of thermodynamics. In layman's terms, warm travels to cold naturally unless physically altered or forced in the other direction. With the empty partition wall colder (due to the operating air conditioner) than the apparent temperature of the attic, the hot air from the attic is naturally drawn down through gaps at the top of the wall and into the empty bays.

In fact. the insulation that lays on top of these walls merely performs as a glorified air filter as can be witnessed from the discolored insulation in the image to the right (from a different home). The warm drywall inside the room now contributes to the increase of the temperature of the room, the air conditioner tries to compensate, and a vicious cycle is created. Albeit a gradual cycle, but a costly one nonetheless which often goes overlooked by homeowners during summer months.

The solution:

1. Have a heat loss energy survey performed by a qualified and competent service provider. The cost for this service is quite affordable as compared to the wasteful spending of "out of sight, out of mind" cooling costs. Utilizing such equipment as blower doors, infrared cameras, and other specialized equipment, the service person can quite literally show you what you otherwise can't see of your home.
2. Install gaskets and air barriers at all penetrations inside the attic. These include the tops of partition walls, vent penetrations, recessed lighting, and all other areas identified during step one. Some of these repairs may indeed be performed by the homeowner, but due to complexities and potential safety hazards of attic areas, a qualified contractor is best hired and money well spent. Besides, when it comes to air sealing potential combustion sources such as ceiling lights and exhaust flues, these tasks are best left to the professionals.
3. Perform combustion analysis of all fuel burning appliances within the home after significant air sealing repairs have been completed. Again a qualified service contractor should perform this very important task. They use special instruments and meters to evaluate proper combustion of all appliances (including your gas stove) to make sure everything is vented and operating properly so your home remains safe and comfortable.
4. Perform a second survey to make sure the contractors addressed everything properly. The smallest of details can become quite obvious in the infrared spectrum.

Vectren Dayton Air Show July 23 & 24 2011!  Feel The NEED for SPEED??

Ready for the area's BEST air show?  The Vectren Dayton Air Show fills the skies July 23 & 24 at Dayton International Airport featuring the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds!



And of course you get LOTS more than that!  Flyovers by all manner of old and new aircraft....B-25, B-1, B2, Corsairs, Thunderbolts and more!  Skydivers & wingwalkers!  Planes on display on the ground & a helicopter stunt pilot!  Combat simulations too!  A Jet powered school bus??!! Get the picture?  LOTS to see and watch!

So here are the key details:

Time:
July 23 & 24. 
Gates open at 9 a.m., close at 6 p.m. 
Actual air show events start at 11 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m.  With minor exceptions, the air show repeats the same schedule both days.

Tickets:
Good for either day and can be purchase online, at Kroger or at the gate!  Visa or Mastercard at the gate, but concession stands are CASH only. 
Get discount Dayton Air Show tickets at Kroger! ($3 off)
General Admission Normal Prices:  Adult $20, Youth (6-11) & Seniors:  $15
Check www.daytonairshow.com for further seating/special options.

Parking:
$10/car and $20/bus/RV.  Onsite parking is available.  From I-75 take the Northwoods Blvd exit and follow the signs.  From I-70, take the Airport Access Rd, then east on National Rd, then follow the signs.

Miscellaneous:
Coolers are NOT permitted. 
Unopened bottles of water ARE permitted. 
Cameras and video cams are cool, but expect your bags to be searched on the way in.
Expect it to be HOT & Humid!!  Dress appropriately, shade will be VERY limited!  Event happens Rain or Shine!  (HOPE FOR SHINE!).
Unless your pet is a seeing eye dog, DON'T think about it!!  And DON'T think you can leave your pet in your car!!

For more information, visit the Vectren Dayton Air Show website!
We hope you have a great time!

Serving Warren County's residential real estate needs,
Liz and Bill aka BLiz

P.S.  Need a perfect home to watch the skies?  We can help!  Just call and put our extensive Warren County real estate experience to work for you!