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NOW&THEN magazine February b 2016
THE OSCARS... THE ENVELOPE PLEASE
SOCIALIZATION THROUGH EXERCISE
CELEBRATING TODAY...REMEMBERING YESTERDAY
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CONTENTS
04 Now & Then
04 08
Socialization
Through Exercise
Health Column
The Best Foods For Heart Health
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WELLNESS
LIFESTYLE
My Daily Life
Harry Featherstone
The Oscars
The Envelope Please
Recipes Tips for Grandparents Helping to Raise Children
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Did You Know
How to Bake Healthier Treats
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Local Look Back News From the Past
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OPINION INSIDE
Crossword Calendar of Events
Surrounding Areas Give You Something to Do
Joke Corner Quarantine
Serving Wayne & Holmes Counties
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Below is a photo of the storefronts built in Freedlanders location. A line of cars have taken the place of the women and the deals may never be as sweet as dollar days. Two of the stores in Freedlanders previous location are Lemonberry Frozen Yogurt and Jimmy John’s sandwich shop.
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Photo courtesy of Mike Schenk
In the above photo a crowd of women waits for the doors to open in front of Freedlanders Department Store in downtown Wooster for one of the store’s annual “Dollar Days” sales during the early 1960s.
Local News 1924: Main Street in Loudonville was the site of a “spectacular pistol duel” the night of Feb. 16, the Wooster Daily Record reported. At 10 p.m., 35 year old Cleve Bowen, owner of an electrical appliance store, confronted shoe dealer G.C. Johnson, also 35, and opened fire, shooting Johnson several times in the legs. Marshal Heffelfinger, who was just around the corner when the shooting began, hurried to the scene. Mistaking Bowen for a bandit, he opened fire on Bowen, who fired back. As Bowen and Heffelfinger reloaded their weapons, Heffelfinger recognized Bowen and ran to see if he was injured. Finding Bowen unscathed, he took Bowen’s gun and placed him under arrest. Johnson was taken to Mansfield Hospital, while Bowen was taken to jail and charged with shooting with intent to wound. Earlier in the evening, the newspaper reported;
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Bowen accused Johnson of “attempting to alienate the affections of Bowen’s wife.” 1949: Two day old Carol Watson of Wooster was reported in good condition in a hospital in Boston, where she was taken for an emergency operation to correct an “upside-down” stomach. Carol was born Feb. 17 at Beeson Hospital, where her father, Dr. William Watson, was a surgeon. Shortly after a specialist from Akron diagnosed her condition, a flight from Cleveland to Boston was arranged. 1974: Tokens that the city of Wooster made for its parking meters were working in many coin-operated machines, including washers, dryers and car washes. According to director of administration Tom Uhl, the tokens were being made at the time the government ruled that tokens could not be the same size as federal coins. He said the city had to make a token that was the same weight, but a smaller size.
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walking at the Gault track about three years ago and has reconnected with people who he graduated high school with through the center. There are some seniors who choose to join an exercise class in order to maintain a particular level of commitment through the support of their peers. While owning your own exercise equipment is convenient, retaining the motivation to exercise can be difficult. “When I see someone else exercising, I will do it too…the group keeps you accountable,” says Pat Martin, a member of Silver Sneakers through the Wooster YMCA. Knowing that missing a class would result in good-natured questions regarding whereabouts and health may just be motivation enough. Being held accountable for your actions, even though the consequences are minimal, goes a long way toward offering incentive to participate. After spending time with the same group of people at least once a week, a bond begins to form. “You get used to faces, and you have to go see them,” said Pat Drager. Simply seeing someone on a weekly basis allows for an exchanging of greetings and to see
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how your exercise partners are fairing. Friendships like the one formed between Joan Brinkerhoff and Shelby Roberts start with the weekly greeting and grow into one of mutual encouragement. Having that person or that group of people constantly challenging what you perceive to be your limit can help you realize a new ability that exceeds your expectations. Equipped with a Silver Sneakers program, the YMCA of Wooster encourages exercise for healthy aging. The goal of the program is to lose weight, increase energy, and improve the overall well being of an individual. Aerobic exercises with the aid of a chair for guaranteed balance and modified yoga work to stretch the participants beyond the point they believed they could are available through the Silver Sneaker program. Sporting a multi lane track, the Gault Recreation Center has become a popular place for local seniors to complete their daily walk in a safe environment. The multiple lanes allow for designated running and walking lanes, allowing each visitor to exercise at their own pace.
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Both the YMCA and Gault Recreation Center offer attentive staff and a multitude of equipment for various fitness levels. Treadmills, ellipticals and stationary bikes adorn both facilities. Personal preference will determine whether you choose to exercise in a group class or at a gym. Perhaps your personality is more on the introverted side of the spectrum, if this is the case, you would be better suited for a group class. The class would allow for social interaction without the added anxiety of meeting someone on your own while at the gym. Group settings may seem intimidating at first, but the regular meeting times allow anyone to ease themselves into social interactions. Establishing relationships through exercise creates a support system not only for physical health, but mentally. Just knowing there is a group of people who care enough to ask after your whereabouts makes anyone feel wanted. No matter the type of exercise chosen, the socialization aspect will positively impact the life of anyone involved.
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o one wants to hear from their doctors that th e y h a v e j o i n e d th e mi l l i o n s o f p e o p l e across the globe to be diagnosed with heart disease. The Heart Foundation reports that heart disease, which includes diseases of the heart and cardiovascular system and stroke, is the No. 1 cause of death in the United States, affecting both men and women and most racial/ ethnic groups. Heart disease also is one of the leading causes of death in Canada, claiming more than 33,000 lives per year. Many factors contribute to the development of heart disease, including smoking, lack of exercise and stress. Diet and whether a person is overweight or obese also can have a direct link to heart health. Diet, particularly for those with diabetes and poorly controlled blood sugar levels, is a major concern. A variety of foods are considered helpful for maintaining a strong and healthy heart and cardiovascular system, while others can contribute to conditions that may eventually lead to cardiovascular disease or cardiac arrest. Moderation enables a person to sample a little of everything, but not to make any one food a habit. The following are some foods to promote heart health and some foods you might want to avoid. G OOD • Tree nuts: Tree nuts contain unsaturated fats that can help lower LDL cholesterol (the bad stuff) and improve HDL (the good stuff). Nuts also are a filling source of protein and other healthy nutrients. • Whole grains: Whole grains contain complex carbohydrates for energy, as well as protein and fiber.
POOR • Fried foods: Many fried foods have little nutritional value, as they tend to be high in saturated and trans fats. French fries are particularly bad because they are carbohydrates fried and then doused in salt. • Sausage: Processed meats have frequently earned a bad reputation among cardiologists, but sausage can be a big offender, due in large part to its high saturated fat content. • Red meats: Enjoying a steak is probably not as bad as eating a deep-fried brownie, but it’s best to limit red meat consumption to about 10 percent or less of your diet. Red meats can have a considerable amount of cholesterol, saturated fat and calories. • Added sugars: Sugar can increase blood pressure and triglyceride levels. Sugar often hides out in foods that you would not associate with the sweetener. Plus, many people unwittingly consume too much sugar simply through sugar-sweetened beverages and ready-to-eat cereals. • Salty foods: Leave the salt shaker in the spice cabinet and opt for herbs for flavoring, advises the American Heart Association. High-sodium diets often are to blame for hypertension, a major risk
factor for heart disease. • Dairy: Artery-clogging saturated fat also can be found in dairy products, particularly the fullfat versions. Butter, sour cream and milk can be problematic when people overindulge. Opt for lowfat dairy when possible.
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Fiber can help scrub cholesterol from the blood, lowering bad cholesterol levels. • Fatty fish: Many cold-water, fatty fish, such as halibut, herring and salmon, contain omega-3 fatty acids, which are heart-healthy. Omega-3s also can be found in walnuts, flaxseed and some soy products. • Beans: Beans and other legumes are an excellent source of protein and can be a stand-in for meats that are high in saturated fat. Beans also contain cholesterol-lowering soluble fiber and folate, which can reduce blood homocystein levels. The Bean Institute reports that consuming beans may reduce cholesterol levels by roughly six to 10 percent. • Yogurt: Researchers in Japan found yogurt may protect against gum disease. Left untreated, gum disease may elevate a person’s risk for heart disease. Yogurt contains good bacteria that can counteract bad bacteria and boost immunity. • Raisins: Raisins contain antioxidants that may help reduce inflammation. Inflammation is often linked to heart disease and other debilitating conditions. Fresh produce also is a good source of antioxidants.
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ften times when people are met with a seemingly impenetrable wall they move toward the path of least resistance. Harry Featherstone is one of the exceptional people who tear down the wall brick by brick. Though his life has been met with obstacles, Harry Featherstone fought for the individuals who often are lost in the larger conflict. In the autumn of 1985, Harry was the CEO of the WillBurt Company in Orrville and they were drowning under a lawsuit and the possibility of others. A scaffolding accident in Miami had cost one man his life and left another crippled, and the accident was being attributed to faulty construction of the structure. Will-Burt, who was the producer of one of the parts used to construct the scaffolding, was being sued as a participant to the injury caused. The company’s insurance settled the case out of court and paid $6.2 million. Will-Burt’s insurance coverage was dropped within the year. With the threat of more lawsuits looming, the family who owned Will-Burt made the decision to sell or
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liquidate the company. Harry had a front row seat to all the action and knew what was coming, but he had grown to like Orrville and had no desire to leave. Rather than dissolving the company, Harry Featherstone decided to set up the Will-Burt Company as an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The idea was presented to Harry by his lawyer as a leveraged buyout with the intention of shaking the notice of future liability lawyers. Many of the Will-Burt employees distrusted the buyout Harry fashioned, questioning the motives and the result should the company fail as an ESOP. Generally when a company is converted to an ESOP the employees are prepared for the change, but Harry had to move quickly in order to secure the company. The result was overall confusion about what being an ESOP meant for WillBurt and its employees. Several of the employees had parents who lived through the Great Depression and they had enormous anxiety about owning stocks. Harry remembers some of these employees asking him to not give them any stocks. They simply didn’t want to risk their livelihood in the financal world. Once the company was officially bought out, Harry set about educating the workforce. There were meetings and information was passed out. Knowledge of the strict government guidelines associated with every ESOP eased the mind of many employees. “Everyone’s share in the company was determined on the number of years they had worked for Will-Burt. I had only been there eight years so even though I was the head of the company, I got less than some of the workers.” Harry did not hold back information from the employees in regards to Will-Burt’s financial information. Completely candid about the company flirting with bankruptcy, Harry passed out profit and loss statements to every employee, but no one understood what the information meant. Harry reduced the data to the sales, the costs and the profit. Now that the employees could read the information they began to ask questions about specific purchases, for example many began to question why a particular piece of machinery was bought. Then Harry’s job got a bit more difficult, when the employees began to demand a say in who sat on the board of directors, who was the president and wanted a hand in the major decisions. Needless to say Harry had a rough two years before the company found a happy balance. The loan required to buy out Will-Burt demanded a first
year repayment of $1 million with the second year costing nearly $900,000. With this hanging over his head, Harry knew he needed to eliminate those products posing the biggest risk of drawing a lawsuit. The production of parts for ladders, scaffolds, and aircraft were ended, which resulted in the laying off of 80 employees. Harry was less than thrilled about downsizing his workforce, but recognized the necessity in order to retain the business and majority of the workers. Harry also knew Will-Burt had to decrease the amount of time and money dedicated to the reproduction of parts due to an initial manufactor error. Over 65% of Will-Burt’s business was dependent on the production of metal parts ranging from engine shields for trucks to meat-grinding tubs for supermarkets. However, it was also this bulk of the business using roughly $800,000 a year to reproduce rejected parts. Knowing the competition was breathing down WillBurt’s collar, Harry decided to strive for excellence both in quality and delivery. Perfect quality meant building parts exactly to the specifications of their blueprint. Upon closer examination, Harry realized that many of those making the parts, could not read the blueprints with which they were being supplied. Many of the workers were fourth-generation welders and other talented craftsmen, but their education rarely extended through high school. In order to remedy the situation, Harry instituted mandatory training on company time. Bringing in a local high school teacher, Harry had the Will-Burt production workers begin their education with basic blueprint reading, complete with tests and homework. The new practice was met with opposition from the workforce leading to Harry being called a dictator and some even going so far as to send him hate mail. The schooling paid off, with the quality of WillBurt products increasing and the number of rejected parts decreasing. Slowly the grumbling stopped as the employees began to see the light at the end of Will-Burt’s dark tunnel. By the end of Will-Burt’s first year as an ESOP, they were able to complete their loan payment. Harry also attributes the quality increase to the pride and accountability established in each worker. “They learned they had to work together, were responsible for each other, and became interested in winning…you get that going and no one can beat you.”
As Will-Burt began to prosper, Harry began to give more authority and responsibility to the employees. Initially the ESOP advisory committee was a management- appointed unit, Harry pushed to have five of the eight panel members elected by the employees. Creating a deeper sense of involvement in the company, Harry increased the committment employees felt toward Will-Burt. Despite the hate mail and grumblings about the educational training, Will-Burt prospered under Harry’s leadership. The year 1999 is the first memory Harry has of Will-Burt employees thanking him and the gratitude has continued to the current day. Harry Featherstone’s success with Will-Burt spread his name throughout the country and reached the ears of the United States government. Leading him to be selected for a 12-person conflict resolution team led by Senator Mitchell bound for Ireland. Harry had become well known for his negotiation skills insofar as making the reality of the situation plain to every individual. “Of all my success I had to be a believer in peace,” says Harry Featherstone.
We want to hear about a day in the life of our Wayne and Holmes County seniors (55+). Send us a letter with your nomination and an explaination of why the individual should be considered. Please include your name, address, phone and email (if available). Now & Then Senior Attention: Kate 212 E. Liberty St. Wooster, OH 44691 or email: kminnich@spectrumpubs.com with ‘Day in the Life’ in the subject line. or call 330-264-1125 ext. 2233
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xxx & xxx &DOHQGDU RI (YHQWV February 11- 12 Steve Chupp Antler Auction When: Thurs. 4 p.m., Fri. 9 a.m. Where: Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., Dalton Auction featuring hundreds of pounds of antlers, stuffed and mounted animals and some guns. 330-465-4725 www.stevechuppauctions.com
12 Jazz Ensemble Concert When: 8:15 p.m. Where: McGaw Chapel, 340 E. University St., Wooster The College of Wooster Jazz Ensemble presents its winter concert. 330-263-2419 www.wooster.edu
12 Wooster Oilers Jr. Hockey Game When: 7:45 p.m. Where: Alice Noble Ice Arena Members of the North American Hockey League, Tier III. 234-249-0536 www.woosteroilers.com
12- 13 Chocolate Daze When: Store hours Where: Downtown Wooster Downtown Wooster never tasted
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so good! Participating retailers and restaurants will offer all kinds of chocolate themed promotions. 330-262-6222 www.mainstreetwooster.org
13 Guided Bird Walk When: 9 a.m. Where: Seaman Orientation PlazaSecrest Arboretum, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster Members of the Greater Mohican Audubon Society accompany bird watchers of all skill levels scouting dozens of birds found in the arboretum. Please dress for the weather. 330-263-3761 http://secrest.osu.edu
17 Scot Symphonic Band & OMEA Honors Band Concert When: 2:30 p.m. Where: McGaw Chapel, 340 E. University St., Wooster Performance by high school students chosen for two honors bands. Guest band appearance by the College of Wooster Scot Symphonic Band. 330-263-2419 www.wooster.edu
19- 20 Buckeye Tool Show When: Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.2:30 p.m. Where: Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., Dalton This two-day event features over
120 different vendor displays used by woodworking and light manufacturing industries. Held in conjunction with the Airworks Auction at the Kidron Auction and offers a continuous free shuttle between the two. 330-828-2466 www.buckeyeeventcenter.com
19- 20 Tri-County Health Expo When: Fri. 8 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.2:30 p.m. Where: Kidron Auction/Sprunger Bldg., 4885 Kidron Rd., Kidron 8th annual with the goal to help you and your family have a healthy future. Wide variety of vendors and seminars. 330-473-2825 www.tricountyhealthexpo.com
20 Wooster Symphony Orchestra Concert “Music Directors Return!” When: 7:30 p.m. Where: McGaw Chapel, 340 E. University St., Wooster The Wooster Symphony Orchestra will perform with returning music directors from the College of Wooster. 330-263-2419 www.wooster.edu
20 Have a Heart for Hospice When: Fri. 5:30-10 p.m. Where: Greenbriar Conference & Party Centre, 50 Riffel Rd., Wooster
Annual fundraiser dinner and auction benefiting hospice and palliative care for Greater Wayne County. 330-264-4899 www.lifecarehospice.org
20 Wild Edibles: The Basics of Permaculture When: 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Where: The Wilderness Center, 9877 Alabama Ave. SW, Wilmot Permaculture is a system for sustainable living, developed in the 1970s and now practiced by millions worldwide. While mainly associated with growing food, permaculture also covers water harvesting, renewable energy, agroforestry, animal management, waste recycling, sustainable housing, finance, community building and earth repair. 330-359-5235 www.wildernesscenter.org
21 Voices From the Past: “Dolley Madison” When: 2 p.m. Where: Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster Dolley Madison will make her first and only appearance in Wooster. She will share tales from her life in the White House. Tickets available at the Historical Society or the Wooster Book Company. 330-264-8856 www.waynehistoricalohio.org
22 Performance Series: “Dolley Madison” When: 1 p.m. Where: Sonnenberg Village, 13497 Hackett Rd., Apple Creek First person interpretation of Dolley Madison. 330-857-9111 www.kidronhistoricalsociety.org
24 Guided Winter Walk When: 2 p.m. Where: Seaman Orientation PlazaSecrest Arboretum, 1680 Madison Ave., Wooster Guided walks draw attention to
seasonal treasures. Come dressed for the weather. 740-485-0129 http://secrest.osu.edu
26 Music on Market: “Clark Wilson, Silent Film Organist” When: 7 p.m. Where: Wooster United Methodist Church, 243 N. Market St., Wooster One of the most recognized scorers of silent photoplays in America today. Free-will offering collected. 330-262-5641
27- 28 Ohio Gun Show When: Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.4 p.m. Where: Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., Dalton The premier gun, knife and military show in Ohio and the surrounding area. 330-539-4247 www.ohiogunshows.com
28- 10/30 Exhibit: “Fashions of Downton Abbey- The End of an Era” When: Tues.- Fri. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Where: Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster Beautiful collection of flapper era fashion from 1924-1929. 330-264-8856 www.waynehistoricalohio.org
March 3- 5 Amish Country Home & Garden Show When: Thurs. 1-7 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Where: Buckeye Event Center, 624 Henry St., Dalton Get ready to upgrade the look of your home. Great landscaping services and indoor and outdoor furniture. 740-397-7788 www.homeshowsrus.com
5 Westwood Ruritan & Wooster Twp. Fire & Rescue Pancake Day When: 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Where: Triway High School, 3205 Shreve Rd., Wooster All the pancakes you can eat, sausage, applesauce and beverages. Carry-out available. 740-397-7788 www.woostertwpfire.org
6 “Flapper Era Fashions” by Dr. Virginia Gunn When: 2 p.m. Where: Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster Lecture, exhibit, tour and refreshments. 330-264-8856 www.waynehistoricalohio.org
12 Performance Series: “Back Porch Swing Band” When: 2 p.m. Where: Sonnenberg Village, 13497 Hackett Rd., Apple Creek Bluegrass music with Ohio Fair Champion Fiddler, Adam Jackson. 330-857-9111 www.kidronhistoricalsociety.org
13 Voices from the Past: “Jeff Black” When: 2 p.m. Where: Wayne County Historical Society, 546 E. Bowman St., Wooster Modern folk and acoustic music. Black’s songs have earned Grammy recognition and numerous BMI awards. He has composed music for movies and TV. His songs have been recorded by Alison Krauss, Waylon Jennings, Dierks Bentley, John Oates and Sam Bush. He is appearing in Wooster for the first time to sing his own songs for us. 330-264-8856 www.waynehistoricalohio.org
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8½ pounds. The film reel features five spokes, signifying the five original branches of the Academy: actors, directors, producers, technicians and writers. Although the statuette remains true to its original design, the size of the base varied until 1945, when the current standard was adopted. The statuettes presented at the initial ceremonies were gold-plated solid bronze. Within a few years the bronze was abandoned in favor of britannia metal, a pewter-like alloy which is then plated in copper, nickel silver, and finally, 24-karat gold. Due to a metal shortage during World War II, Oscars were made of painted plaster for three years. Following the war, the Academy invited recipients to redeem the plaster figures for gold-plated metal ones. Officially named the Academy Award of Merit, the statuette is better known by its nickname, Oscar. While the origins of the moniker aren’t clear, a popular story has it that upon seeing the trophy for the first time, Academy librarian (and eventual executive director) Margaret Herrick remarked that it resembled her Uncle Oscar. The Academy officially adopted the nickname in 1939. “Wings” (1927), is the first winner of the Best Picture Academy Award (the first ceremony honored films from 1927 and 1928) and for years was the only silent film to win. “The Artist” in 2011, also a silent film, changed all that by winning Best Picture of that year. Ironically, “The Artist” took us back to 1927 for its story. The 88th annual Oscar ceremony honoring the films of 2015 will be held in Hollywood on Sunday, February
28. The show will be televised by ABC with Chris Rock team. One of the most diverse group of films in years, the as host. Of the eight Best Picture Nominees only five award will go to either “The Revenant” or “Mad Max: have played locally. A look at the Best Picture Nominees Fury Road.” includes “The Big Short” which certainly opened I’ve not seen all of the nominated films but up our eyes to many things associated with the I’ll go out on a limb and say that of the major collapse of the credit and housing bubble of the awards, Best Actress will be between Brie Larson mid-2000s and Steven Spielberg’s Cold War for “Room” and Cate Blanchett for “Carol.” For Best drama “Bridge of Spies” the story of an American Actor the award will go to Leonardo DiCaprio for lawyer (Tom Hanks) recruited to defend an “The Revenant” or Matt Damon for “The arrested Soviet spy and help the CIA Martian.” The Best Director award will go facilitate exchange of the spy for a Soviet to George Miller for “Mad Max: Fury Road” captured American pilot was one of my or Alejandro G. Inarritu for “The Revenant.” favorites for the year, “Mad Max: Fury Road” The Best Supporting Actress Oscar will go the story of a woman who rebels against a to Kate Winslet for “Steve Jobs” or Alicia tyrannical ruler in post apocalyptic Australia Wikander for “The Danish Girl.” Best in search for her homeland with the help of a Supporting Actor will go to Sylvester Stallone group of female prisoners, a psychotic worshiper, for “Creed” or Mark Rylance for “Bridge of and a drifter named Max and “Brooklyn” tells Spies.” the story of an Irish immigrant in 1950s And the winner is...we’ll see how I did on Brooklyn, where she quickly falls into a romance February 28th. with a local. When her past catches up with If you’re looking to watch the Oscar nominated her, however, she must choose between two films at home, here’s a list of the major catagory countries and the lives that exist within. films that are or will be available on DVD before “The Martian” takes us on a manned mission Oscar Sunday. Currently available are “Bridge of to Mars where Astronaut Mark Watney (Matt Spies,” “Mad Max: Fury Road,” “The Martian,” Damon) is presumed dead after a fierce storm “Shaun the Sheep Movie,” “Inside Out,” “Sicario,” and left behind by his crew. But Watney has “Ex Machina” and “Straight Outta Compton.” survived and finds himself stranded and alone Coming February 16 is “Steve Jobs” and February on the hostile planet. With only meager supplies, 23 is “Spotlight” and “Trumbo.” Not available until he must draw upon his ingenuity and wit and just after the Oscars will be “Room,” “The Danish spirit to subsist and find a way to signal to Earth Girl” and “Creed” on March 1 and we won’t that he is alive. “The Room” is the story of see “Brooklyn” and “Carol” until later in March. five-year-old Jack and his mother as they escape Release dates are, as always, subject to change. from the enclosed surroundings that Now, more than 80 years after that Jack has known his entire life and the auspicious gathering in Hollywood, thrilling discovery the boy makes. Oscar’s success as a symbol of filmmaking “Spotlight” is the true story of how achievement would probably amaze the Boston Globe uncovered the those who attended the dinner, as it massive scandal of child molestation would its designer, Cedric Gibbons. and cover-up within a local Catholic Here’s looking at you kid. Arch diocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core and “The Revenant,” the story of a frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s as he fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting
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Coming Soon Clare BridgeÂŽ Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s & Dementia Care Clare Bridge was created more than 25 years ago and has evolved by coupling the latest research with our experience of caring for thousands of people with dementia and their families. Programs and services are designed to provide manageable and realistic solutions for those touched by Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease and related dementias.
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