BE MERRY

Officially, spring doesn't start until March 20. But when I find myself humming "Mr. Blue Sky" by the

Electric Light Orchestra every morning, I think it's safe to say spring is on its way.

Spring brings new blooms and, emerging from hiberna­tion, the return of some old favorites.

The newest unique bloom in Dayton is the revamped Fire and Iron brewpub. After years of Skye Book and Brew, com­plete with its own weekly coffee group, the familiar locale has a new twist but the same home-brewed spirit.

The beer is still be made in-house, helping Dayton keep a really incredible variety of locally mad...