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Peas and Carrots, the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate, are shown to members of the media during a press conference held by the National Turkey Federation November 19, 2018 at the Willard Hotel in...Win McNamee/Getty Images

President Donald Trump with first lady Melania Trump, right, gives "Peas", one of the National Thanksgiving Turkeys, an absolute pardon during a ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House, in Washington, Tuesday...Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo

President Donald Trump pardons "Peas" during a ceremony to pardon the National Thanksgiving Turkey in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. Carolyn Kaster/AP Photo

President Donald Trump pardons "Peas," one of the National Thanksgiving Turkeys, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington on Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.Andrew Harnik/AP Photo

A live turkey is brought into the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room before the media at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018.Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo

A live turkey is brought into the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room before the media at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo

One of the turkeys that will be pardoned is brought into the James Brady Press Briefing Room for a visit with members of the press November 20 at the White House in Washington, DC.Alex Wong/Getty Images

A live turkey is brought into the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room before the media at the White House, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP Photo

Handlers try to bring one of the turkeys that will be pardoned back into its cage after a visit with members of the media in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House November 20 in Washington, DC....Alex Wong/Getty Images

Peas and Carrots, the National Thanksgiving Turkey and its alternate, are shown to members of the media during a press conference held by the National Turkey Federation November 19, 2018 at the Willard Hotel in...Win McNamee/Getty Images

The Legendary Lights at the Historic Clifton Mill drapes their scenic features — cliffs, gorges, a covered bridge — in four million brilliant lights. CONTRIBUTEDContributing Writer

Gates opened over the weekend for the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill in Greene County. The display of 3.5 million Christmas lights is open daily through January 1st with gates opening at 5 p.m. Visitors can also...HANDOUT/Springfield News-Sun

This year's light display at Clifton Mills comprises more than 3.2 million bulbs. With the addition of the snow on the ground, the display is even more spectacular than usual.Damon Higgins

Despite sustaining massive damage from a recent storm, the holiday display at Clifton Mill, 75 Water St., Clifton, opened as scheduled on for its 30th season on Friday, Nov. 24. The Legendary Lights of Clifton,...Contributing Writer

The Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill is one of the Dayton region’s signature holiday lights displays. STAFF PHOTOContributing Writer

Gates will open soon for the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill in Greene County. The display of over 4 million Christmas lights is open daily through January 1st with gates opening at 5 p.m. Visitors can also see...Staff Writer

The exterior of Clifton Mill showing the water falls. Bill Lackey/StaffContributing Writer

For more than two decades, folks from across the region have enjoyed the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill, in Clifton. MIKE ABEL / CONTRIBUTEDStaff Writer

The Clifton Mill Santa Claus Museum has over 3,000 Santa Clauses on display. Photo contributed by Clifton Mill.

A window display in the Clifton Mill gift shop. Bill Lackey/StaffContributing Writer

The Clifton Mill gift shop. Bill Lackey/StaffContributing Writer

The Clifton Mill Santa Claus Museum has over 3,000 Santa Clauses on display. Photo contributed by Clifton Mill.

Built in 1802, the historic Clifton Mill is an operating water-powered grist mill. The restaurant inside the mill offers a wide variety of dishes. Guests can also walk around the grounds to view pieces of history...Connie Post

Guests to Clifton Mill can walk around the grounds to view pieces of history, including the Gas Station Museum.Connie Post

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 19: Police and firefighters follow the ambulance carrying the remains of Chicago Police officer Samuel Jimenez as it arrives at the Cook County Medical Examiner's office on November 19...Scott Olson/Getty Images

Chicago police officers and firefighters form an honor guard as the body of Chicago Police Officer Samuel Jimenez is brought to the coroner Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Chicago. A gunman opened fire Monday at a Chicago...David Banks/AP

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 19: Chicago firefighters and police officers line up outside of the Cook County Medical Examiner's office waiting for the remains of Chicago Police officer Samuel Jimenez on November 19,...Scott Olson/Getty Images

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 19: Police and firefighters follow the ambulance carrying the remains of Chicago Police officer Samuel Jimenez as it arrives at the Cook County Medical Examiner's office on November 19...Scott Olson/Getty Images

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 19: Firefighters and police officers salute as the ambulance carrying the remains of Chicago Police officer Samuel Jimenez arrive at the Cook County Medical Examiner's office on November...Scott Olson/Getty Images

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 19: People are seen inside the main entrance of Mercy Hospital where a gunman shot multiple people on November 19, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. Three people including Chicago police officer...Joshua Lott/Getty Images

A Chicago police officer works the scene after a gunman opened fire at Mercy Hospital, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Chicago. A police spokesman said the gunman was dead, but it was not immediately clear if he took...David Banks/AP

An ambulance believed to be carrying an injured Chicago police officer departs Mercy Hospital Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, in Chicago. A shooting at a Chicago hospital has wounded multiple people, including a suspect...Zbigniew Bzdak/AP

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 19: People believed to be Mercy Hospital workers wait on city buses outside after a gunman opened fire at Mercy Hospital on November 19, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The gunman is reportedly...Scott Olson/Getty Images

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, left, comforts Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during a news conference at the University of Chicago Medical Center, in Chicago, after a gunman opened...Chris Walker/AP

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson, left, and Mayor Rahm Emanuel speak Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, during a news conference at the University of Chicago Medical Center, in Chicago, after a gunman opened fire...Chris Walker/AP

Kings Island will turn into a winter wonderland during the holiday season with gorgeous lights, including an illuminated Eiffel Tower, and an outdoor ice rink. WinterFest returns bigger and better in 2018 with rides...

Kings Island will turn into a winter wonderland during the holiday season with gorgeous lights, including an illuminated Eiffel Tower, and an outdoor ice rink. WinterFest returns bigger and better in 2018 with rides...Jordan Sternberg

Kings Island will turn into a winter wonderland during the holiday season with gorgeous lights, including an illuminated Eiffel Tower, and an outdoor ice rink. WinterFest returns bigger and better in 2018 with rides...

Kings Island will turn into a winter wonderland during the holiday season with gorgeous lights, including an illuminated Eiffel Tower, and an outdoor ice rink. WinterFest returns bigger and better in 2018 with rides...Sean Teegarden Photography

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Wide Receiver Willie Snead #83 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled as he carries the ball by strong safety Shawn Williams #36 of the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November...Patrick Smith/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Wide Receiver Willie Snead #83 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled by middle linebacker Hardy Nickerson #56 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November...Patrick Smith/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Running Back Gus Edwards #35 of the Baltimore Ravens runs with the ball as he is tackled by outside linebacker Vontaze Burfict #55 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the second quarter at...Patrick Smith/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland...Patrick Smith/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Tight End Matt Lengel #89 of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates with teammates after a touchdown in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 18,...Rob Carr/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Head Coach Marvin Lewis of the Cincinnati Bengals looks at a play sheet during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Baltimore,...Rob Carr/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Wide Receiver Auden Tate #19 of the Cincinnati Bengals is tackled as he catches the ball by cornerback Jimmy Smith #22 of the Baltimore Ravens in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium...Todd Olszewski/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball in the first quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland...Patrick Smith/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens is tackled as he carries the ball by free safety Jessie Bates #30 of the Cincinnati Bengals in the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium...Rob Carr/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 18: Running Back Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals rushes for a touchdown in the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 18, 2018 in Baltimore,...Patrick Smith/Getty Images

In this Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 photo, an employee plays the FAO Premium Piano Dance Mat during a media preview of the new FAO Schwarz store at Rockefeller Center in New York. Three years after it closed its beloved...Mary Altaffer/AP

In this Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 photo, an employee dressed at an astronaut plays in a a spaceship during a media preview of the new FAO Schwarz store at Rockefeller Center in New York. Three years after it closed...Mary Altaffer/AP

In this Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 photo, a Transformer robot is on display during a media preview of the new FAO Schwarz store at Rockefeller Center in New York. A new FAO opens Friday, Nov. 16, about 10 blocks from...Mary Altaffer/AP

In this Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 photo, play groceries are on display at the FAO mart during a media preview of the new FAO Schwarz store at Rockefeller Center in New York. At the toy grocery store children can shop...Mary Altaffer/AP

In this Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 photo, Pretty Girlfriends dolls and accessories by Bunnies by the Bay are on display during a media preview of the new FAO Schwarz store at Rockefeller Center in New York. Three years...Mary Altaffer/AP

In this Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 photo, Steiff teddy bears are on display during a media preview of the new FAO Schwarz store at Rockefeller Center in New York. Three years after it closed its beloved, fantasy land...Mary Altaffer/AP

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: A view of products on display as FAO Schwarz opens its flagship store at 30 Rockfeller Plaza on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz)Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: View of the Grand Piano as FAO Schwarz opens its flagship store at 30 Rockfeller Plaza on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz)Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: A view of products on display as FAO Schwarz opens its flagship store at 30 Rockfeller Plaza on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz)Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: A view of decor as FAO Schwarz opens its flagship store at 30 Rockfeller Plaza on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz)Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: A view of products on display as FAO Schwarz opens its flagship store at 30 Rockfeller Plaza on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz)Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: Brand representatives attend as FAO Schwarz opens its flagship store at 30 Rockfeller Plaza on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz)Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 15: A view of products on display as FAO Schwarz opens its flagship store at 30 Rockfeller Plaza on November 15, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz)Cindy Ord/Getty Images for FAO Schwarz

Dayton's Josh Cunningham celebrates with fans after a victory against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Jhery Matos dribbles against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Jhery Matos passes to Josh Cunningham for a score against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Obi Toppin dunks against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Dwayne Cohill claps as he plays defense against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Trey Landers, Jhery Matos and Jordan Davis react after a defensive stop against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Jordan Davis scores against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Jalen Crutcher shoots against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Ryan Mikesell reacts after scoring against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Ryan Mikesell shoots against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Josh Cunningham scores against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton fans cheer during a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jhery Matos (31) and Dwayne Cohill (35) defend a shot by Purdue Fort Wayne’s Kason Harrell on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Dwayne Cohill reacts after scoring against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Obi Toppin dunks against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton’s Jhery Matos makes a pass against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena.David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Obi Toppin dunks against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Anthony Grant, right, and Anthony Solomon coach during a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton's Christian Wilson, left, and Camron Greer react to a basket against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, at UD Arena. David Jablonski/StaffDavid Jablonski - Staff Writer

Dayton coaches (left to right) Ricardo Greer, Anthony Grant, Anthony Solomon, Donnie Jones, Darren Hertz and Andy Farrell stand during the national anthem before a game against Purdue Fort Wayne on Friday, Nov....David Jablonski - Staff Writer

Marion Local defeated Coldwater 40-19 in a D-VI, Region 24 final at Sidney Memorial Stadium on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018. MARC PENDLETON / STAFF ALL PHOTOS

Megan Allen, born and raised Daytonian and owner and photographer at Studio 22 Photography, was chosen as a recipient of Sony’s ‘Alpha Female Creator-in-Residence Program Contest.’ You’d recognize Allen’s work if...Studio 22 Photography | Megan Allen