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Edison hosts annual Charger 300 event Benefit raises funds to support college’s athletic programs PIQUA — The Edison Community College Athletics Department will hold the third annual Charger 300 Club March 15 at the Piqua main campus theater starting at 6 p.m., to help raise funds for its men’s and women’s programs. The highlight of the evening’s events is a reverse raffle, with one lucky winner walking away with $10,000. Only 300 tickets are sold, which gives participants a one in 300 chance of winning the big prize. Multiple cash prizes also are given out for additional drawings throughout the night. Last year’s event gave away more than $14,500 in cash and prizes, including Cincinnati Reds tickets and Ohio State and Edison sports memorabilia. Tickets are $100 per couple, and the event will feature a free buffet, beverages and entertainment, with the first round of the NCAA men’s basketball tournament playing on the theater’s big screen throughout the evening. A silent auction also will be held, with the winners being announced at the end of the drawing. “We’ve had a lot of success with the first two
years of the Charger 300 and we’re very excited to bring this event back to campus this year,” said Chip Hare, Edison athletic director. “It’s a great way for us to reach out to fans and members of the Edison community. Tickets have been selling well so far, and with only 300 total tickets available for the event, they tend to go quickly.” The first two years of the event have raised approximately $25,000 to support Edison athletics. The funds raised will help provide the opportunity for the Charger men’s and women’s basketball and women’s volleyball teams to travel and participate in postseason tournaments, and also provide uniforms and meals for players and coaches. This year’s event also will help fund the newly reestablished Edison club baseball team, which will begin its season March 22. “We’re very excited to have baseball returning to Edison this spring,” Hare said. “This event will be instrumental in helping us to get the program going strong and keeping it here at the school for years to come.”
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Edison Community College freshman forward Jacob Benanzer (right) drives to the basket against two Rio Grande defenders in a game from the 2011-12 season. Edison’s Athletic Department will be holding the third-annual Charger 300 March 15 to raise money to support the college’s athletics programs. Edison’s teams compete in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference and are members of the National Junior College Athletic Association Division II. Edison’s athletic programs provide a unique opportunity to athletes who may have found difficulty participating at
larger schools due to financial reasons and family commitments. Some Edison athletes have been able to translate their successes as a Charger into opportunities to move on and play for four-year institutions. “Playing for Edison was a great part of my life, and not only gave me the op-
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portunity to play basketball, but it taught me life lessons as well,” said Kris White, who played for the Chargers men’s basketball team from 1997-1999, and now works as a special agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration. “I use what I learned at Edison in my everyday life from the way I approach my employment to how I raise my children. I can honestly say that without Edison I would not be in the situation that I am in today.” Former standout volleyball player Shelby Shimp recalls her time playing with the Chargers from 2009-2011, and how participating in collegiate athletics helped her to form relationships with
coaches and teammates that she carries with her today. “It was through my involvement in volleyball and recruitment that I developed my skills in leadership, communication and dedication. Without my experiences as a Charger, I doubt I would have developed the discipline, high expectations for myself and the perseverance needed to achieve my aspirations,” Shimp said. “Edison volleyball has a way of bringing together a group of strangers and making a family. Twenty years from now when our yearly records are long forgotten statistics, I will still remember the friendships and treasure the memories I made as an Edison Charger.” White’s playing days with the Chargers hold many fond memories for him as well. “There were the road trips which were always a good time. Anything could happen at any time, from police escorts out of Cincinnati State to the trip up to Alpena, Mich., where we went further than anyone’s expectations, but fell short of our team’s goals,” White said. “I think about my time at Edison every day. This is because a 4-inch piece of basketball net hangs on my dresser, that we were rewarded, for playing a simple and fun game.” For more information and to purchase tickets to the Charger 300 Club event, go online to www.edisonohio.edu/charg er300 or call Chip Hare at (937) 778-7852.
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Rock on: Editor goes climbing Hayner hosts poetry contest Barely holding onto a wall about 25 feet in the air, I looked over my shoulder and down at Brett, my fiance, who was responsible for my life at this point, and yelled, “You got me?” “Yeah,” he shouted. And I believed him. But I still held my breath as I let go and trusted the harness and rope that were the only things keeping me from a free fall. Rock climbing is much harder than it looks. A couple weekends ago we had the opportunity to try the sport at an indoor rock climbing gym in Michigan to celebrate a friend’s birthday. My initial reaction was that I didn’t think I could do it. I guessed I didn’t have much upper body strength, and I didn’t want to be responsible for someone else’s wellbeing, holding their ropes while they climbed 50 feet in the air. Yes, 50 feet. I said 25 before because that’s about as high as I made it. After learning we’d get a thorough lesson on knottying and belaying, holding the ropes for a climbing and catching them if they fall, I figured it couldn’t hurt to try. The incredible soreness I felt the next few days in muscles I’d probably never used before proved that while it was a lot of fun to try, it did in fact hurt. The group of nine of us awed a little when we walked into the place. The gym has walls 50 feet high, scattered with thousands of hand and foot holds in all shapes including peace
signs and skulls, and more than 70 routes and ropes to climb. People were everywhere, including several little kids, scaling right to the top like it was no big thing. We signed waivers, geared up with shoes and harnesses and followed our instructor to the training ropes. Learning the figureeight, follow-through knot was by far the most confusing part of the day. I made myself concentrate hard because whether I walked away unscathed, severely injured or worse was directly determined by if I could tie a knot. Once we had the climber’s knot down, we learned belaying. I was nervous about this part. Belayers hold the ropes of the climber, taking out the slack in the rope the climber creates, being prepared to catch the climber if he falls and lowering him safely to the ground once he reaches the top or gives up. The gym staff doesn’t belay you; you are responsible for the lives of your friends. Yikes. The most important part was keeping your dominant hand on the rope at all times, so that if the climber falls, you’ve got them. It sounds easy, and surprisingly, it was. Once the instructor finished the lesson, she took us to one of the walls to test us by having us belay her while she climbed and fell on purpose. Can’t say I’m envious of a job where your safety is based on how good of a teacher you are. Once I felt what it was like to catch her, I was no longer worried about belaying, and I finally realized I
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was going to have to actually climb one of these walls. Some of the guys in our group were already off and had made it to the top of a few routes. I could do this. Rock climbing takes just as much decision making and critical thinking as it does muscle strength. You’re constantly thinking, “which rock can I grip, where can I put my foot, what path should I take, do I have a good enough grip in this hand to let go of the other?” I can see why people get hooked on it, I’m just not so sure I’m one of them. Some of the holds were easy to grip, others were too smooth and several were too small. I stayed away from spots that didn’t have enough holds and walls that jutted outward. I was doing well on each wall I chose until all of the sudden, about halfway up every time, fear came into play. I’ve never had an irrational fear of heights. By irrational, I mean I don’t get scared in tall buildings because I know I’m safe even though I’m high. But I would say my rational fear of heights took over about halfway up every wall I climbed. Skyscrapers can’t decide to stop being safe; people can. (That’s rational, right?) This was up to me and my belayer. I trust my fiance on all levels, especially to keep me safe. But what if something distracted him? What if there was a loud sudden noise and we both jerked and let go? What if someone ran by and knocked him down? If he let go of that rope, I’d be up there with no safety net. I guess 25 feet was as far as I was willing to fall. Plus, rock climbing is rough on the fingers.
TROY — To celebrate National Poetry Month, the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is inviting area poets and students to submit their original unpublished poems to be judged for cash prizes and an opportunity to participate in the poetry reading on April 5 at 7:30 p.m. The poems will be judged in three categories — children (elementary and junior high up to age 14), high school students and adults. There is a nonrefundable entry fee of $5. The competition is open to residents of Miami County and bordering counties. Complete details of the competition are posted online at www.troyhayner.org. The deadline for entries is March 9. Faculty members
from Wright State University will review the poems. Dr. David Petreman, coordinator of Hayner’s poetry series will be the master of ceremonies and guest reader at the April reading. David A. Petreman has coordinated 11 years of poetry readings for the Hayner Center, bringing many renowned, published poets to the Troy community to share their works in their own voices. The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center kicked off its 11th annual Poetry Series with an evening of original poetry read by author Barbara Astor earlier this month. The second reading will take place March 8 at 7:30 p.m., and will feature West Virginia native Ed Davis.
Davis recently retired from teaching writing full time at Sinclair Community College. He also has taught both fiction and poetry at the Antioch Writer’s Workshop and is author of two novels, four chapbooks as well as many published stories and poems in anthologies and journals. His unpublished novel “Running from Mercy,” won a Hackney Award. The Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is Troy’s taxsupported community center, located in the historic home of Mary Jane Hayner. Additional information about these free events and all the events offered by the center is available at www.troyhayner.org.
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Hearing aid center now to serve Troy BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor TROY — Can you hear me now? If you hear this question a lot, and you’re not watching commercials on television, you might want to stop by a new business opening in Troy in early March. Clear Choice Hearing Aid Centers, 41 Robinhood Lane, sells and services hearing aids for adults 18 and older and provides free hearing tests. Ryan Anderson, licensed hearing aid dealer, started Clear Choice Hearing Aid Centers in Richmond, Ind., with the simple goal to help more people hear better. Shortly after that store was up and running, he added a store in Connersville, Ind., and crossed the state line with another location in Greenville. He decided to establish a Clear Choice
“Our mission is to help as many people as we possibly can to better hearing.” — Ryan Anderson Hearing Aid Centers in Troy to reach even more people. “Our mission is to help as many people as we possibly can to better hearing,” Anderson said. The company partners with Starkey, an American-owned and Americanmade manufacturer of hearing aids. Clear Choice handles every type of hearing aid, and sells Starkey products. The business also will clean any hearing aid free of charge, regardless of where it was purchased. Walk-ins are welcome at the new location, but appointments are recommended. Clients do not need to be referred by their
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The new Clear Choice Hearing Centers will open in Troy on Robinhood Lane in early March. pensing hearing aids for 12 years. He got into the field after responding to an ad for hearing aid sales, which appealed to him because he would have weekends free to spend with his family. But he found the industry to have even more rewards than extra time with his kids. “I just kind of stumbled into it, and it was a great fit. I like to help people. This business is very rewarding because you absolutely get to help people,” he said. “We give people their lives back. I’ve had people come into the office and thank me for giving them their parents back.” Hearing loss can effect even the most minute aspects of people’s lives. Anderson said people won’t go to the grocery store because they know they
won’t be able to hear the cashier, and they don’t talk on the phone because they can’t hear the person on the other end. “We take it for granted, but it’s a real handicap,” he said. “It really restricts their daily lives, and when we can have an impact on that, that’s a beautiful thing.” After several years working for another company, Anderson knew the time was right to pursue his goal of opening is own family-owned and operated practice. He holds a license from the Medical Licensing Board to dispense hearing aids and is a nationally board certified in hearing instrument sciences. Anderson will continue working at the Richmond practice, while Carl Klein will assume duties at the
Troy location. Klein is a graduate of Ohio State University and is a licensed hearing aid dealer. Anderson makes it a point to hire staff members who are friendly. “We consider our patients family. When they come to our office, we want them to have a very pleasant experience. We get to know them on a personal level, send out Christmas cards and birthday cards … we’re very focused on them,” he said. “We don’t want people to dread coming to see us. We want them to walk out feeling better than they did when they walked in.” Buying a hearing aid from Clear Choice Hearing Aid Centers does more than just help you hear better. A part of the proceeds from every hearing aid sold at Clear Choice locations goes to the Starkey Hearing Foundation, which funds the worldwide philanthropic program So the World May Hear. Starkey founder Bill Austin started the foundation in 1984, based on the premise that “alone we can’t do much, but together we can change the world.” According to Starkey’s website, So the World May Hear has distributed nearly 500,000 hearing aids around the world to people in need. The foundation is sustained by the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors around the world, whose support helps deliver more than 100,000 hearing aids annually through more than 100 global hearing missions a year. Clear Choice Hearing Aid Centers will be open Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contact the practice at (937) 335-5551.
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Posh: ‘A salon where sexy comes alive’ Experienced stylist opens edgy but beautiful hair salon in Troy BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor TROY — When Lisa Broomhall decided to open her own salon, she wanted her clients to experience a wow factor when they walk in the door. With purplepainted walls, vintage vanities, and pink, black and gold fabrics draped between each station, “wow” is exactly the impression you’ll get. Posh Salon opened at 2301-B W. Main St. in early December, and will hold its grand opening event this Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The public is invited to the black and white apparel event. Many gifts will be raffled off, with proceeds going to the Family Abuse Shelter of Miami County. Broomhall had to do a lot of remodeling of the former Man Cave building to get the sexy chic look she wanted, but it paid off. “We took a blank space of carpet and white walls, and transformed it into a beautiful oasis,” she said, thanking her friends and family for their help and support, especially her husband Todd. Each styling station has a brown vintage vanity with an over-sized mirror and gold chandelier. Heavy purple, pink, gold and black fabric separates each chair, and bright artwork decorates the walls. “Our clients are always welcomed with a warm smile and beverage. I want them to feel as though they are somewhere special and fun,” Broomhall said. “‘A salon where sexy comes alive’ is our phrase. We strive for our clients, male or female, to feel
“Our clients are always welcomed with a warm smile and beverage. I want them to feel as though they are somewhere special and fun.” — Lisa Broomhall their very best when they leave our salon.” Appointments and walk-ins are welcome at Posh Salon, as are men, women and children. Services include color, cuts, special occasion styles, treatments and organic blowouts. Nail services include manicures and Shellac polish. Facial waxing also is available. One of Posh’s specialities is the Tela organic blowout, which Broomhall said is awesome for a number of reasons. The product is 85 percent certified organics, non-toxic and formaldehyde free. The treatment eliminates frizz and leaves hair smoother, shinier and stronger for approximately four to six weeks. Posh also carries Aquage, Kenra, ISO, Tela Beauty Organics by Philip Pelusi and Crew for Men. Broomhall’s goal is to expand and add spa services in the next two years. Broomhall is a managing cosmetologist with an instructor’s license. She also has a bachelor’s degree from Wright State University in organizational leadership. She’s worked in many different types of salons, and specializes in Matrix color, hilighting and long hair styling. “The thing I love most
is when a client leaves feeling beautiful. It makes me so proud when I see a client walk out with their head held high and a smile on their face,” Broomhall said. “I love that when I come to work, I am excited for the day. I have a talent given by God, and it is a gift that helps others in many ways. I not only make them more beautiful, I am sometimes just a listening ear, or their crazy stylist that makes them laugh when having a bad day. This is not just a job, but a career for me. This field has chosen me.” With 13 years of experience under her belt, she said she “took the plunge” to open her own salon because she wanted to take her experience and education and make a work environment that both her stylists and clients would love. “After much thought and a lot of praying, I knew this was the right decision. Everything else just fell into place,” she said. “I am truly blessed with a prime location with great parking. Also, with the established businesses of Sakai Japanese Bistro and Buffalo Wild Wings next door, it allows for more public awareness of our new location.” Broomhall said she’s
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Posh Salon owner and stylist Lisa Broomhall prepares to give a haircut to a client. At right, stylist Tricia Altic gives a manicure. often asked why she wanted to start a salon in this tough economy, but she tells them simply, “Women and men will always need a haircut. “Haircuts are not a luxury service. It is a necessity,” she said. “Many of my clients have tried the home color or those really cheap haircuts, and it just doesn’t work out well. My clients that have tried the DIY way have all said it ends up costing more to have the home color corrected, or they pay double for their corrected haircut and should have just came to the salon in the first place. Salon services are relatively inexpensive compared to many other purchases consumers spend their money on.” Posh Salon currently has five employees. Tricia Altic is a managing cosme-
tologist with six years of experience. She offers all hair services, facial waxing and natural nails. Allison Fox is a managing cosmetologist with two years experience, who also offers hair, facial waxing and natural nails. Katelynn Deeter is a part-time stylist with three years of experience. She offers hair and facial waxing. Olivia Fields is an intern/guest service, with a cosmetology license. After extensive training, she will be accepting clients in the late summer/early fall. “Posh requires a series of interviews, and all inquiring stylists have to show a demo of what kind of work they do before being considered for hiring. We only employ the best,” Broomhill said. Another exciting thing Posh offers is packages for
bridal parties, Posh Parties and girls’ nights out. “We just hosted our first Posh Party a few weekends ago, and it was a blast,” Broomhall said. The salon opens after hours for Posh Parties. This one was for a 9-yearold girl and her friends. “We gave the girls runway hair and polished their nails. The girls also left with a Posh goodie bag. It was a total success,” Broomhall said. Posh is hosting a girls’ night out April 26 at 7 p.m. and anyone is welcome. Vendors will be present, offering their products and services. For more information on Posh Salon, visit its website at www.theposhhairsalon.com or like its Facebook page to learn more about monthly specials, classes and giveaways.
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GET UP & GO Rhythm Music at LeDoux’s TROY — Soul and blues singer Al Holbrook will perform at LeDoux’s restaurant in Troy Friday night with guest Slight Rebellion. On Saturday, LeDoux’s hosts reggae band Soul Rebels. 118 W. Main St. ◆ Friday and Saturday at 10 p.m. ◆ $2 cover each night ◆ (937) 5529347 Jazz & Beyond DAYTON — Dayton Art Institute’s Vectren Jazz & Beyond opens Thursday with modern guitar virtuoso Fareed Haque, leading the Fareed Haque Trio, in the museum’s Shaw Gothic Cloister. Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. In 2009, the readers of Guitar Player magazine voted Haque Best World Guitarist in its Readers’ Choice Awards. 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Thursday 5:30 p.m. ◆ Free for museum members, $8 for non-members ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 ‘Orchestral Colors’ DAYTON — The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2011-2012 Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Classical Series will continue with “Orchestral Colors” on Thursday and Saturday evenings at the Schuster Center. The programs will feature two contrasting orchestral works — Béla Bartók’s Music for String Instruments, Percussion and Celesta, and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, “Pastoral.” Neal Gittleman, music di-
rector of the DPO, will conduct. Bartók’s Music for String Instruments, Percussion and Celesta is marked by piquant harmonies, folk-inspired melodies and virtuosic ensemble scoring. Movie fans will remember it from its prominent use in Stanley Kubrick’s 1980 film “The Shining.” Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 is a glorious celebration of nature and country life, and it, too, has a prominent place in film history, as the music for frolicking centaurs, cupids and fauns in the 1940 Disney classic “Fantasia.” 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Thursday and Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $9 ◆ www.daytonphilharmonic.com ◆ (888) 2283630 ‘Musical Tapestry’ DAYTON — The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2011-2012 Demirjian Classical Connections series will continue with “Bartók’s Musical Tapestry” Friday evening at the Schuster Center. Created by DPO Music Director Neal Gittleman, who serves as host and raconteur, the Classical Connections concerts provide a “behind the scenes” look at the great works of the orchestral repertoire. Born in 1881, in what is now Hungary, Béla Bartók has come to be deeply identified with the folk music of his land. Teacher, composer, pianist and ethnomusicologist, he traveled the villages of his country collecting folk music. This rich source influenced his music for the rest of his life. He developed an interest in scoring for smaller orchestra and his Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta shows his personal idiom at the height of his
powers. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Friday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $9 ◆ www.daytonphilharmonic.com ◆ (888) 2283630 Family concert DAYTON — On Sunday afternoon in the Schuster Center, the Dayton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and conductor Patrick Reynolds will join guest artists The Zoot Theatre Company for an afternoon of magical family fun as they present the second concert in the DPO’s 20112012 DP&L Foundation Family Series. “Adventures of the Storyfinder” combines music with creative drama involving puppetry and a cast of masked, costumed characters. Come for fun family activities at 2 p.m. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Sunday 3 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $12 ◆ www.daytonphilharmonic.com ◆ (888) 2283630 ‘Phoenix Rising’ CINCINNATI — The Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra presents “Phoenix Rising” Friday and Saturday evenings at Music Hall. The music of Tan Dun, Oscar- and Grammywinning composer of the film score “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” is the lead-in to two celebrated classics. Henning Kraggerud, the impressive Norwegian artist whose ample gifts are wellknown to CSO audiences, performs Mendelssohn’s poetic Violin Concerto. The decidedly Bohemian Symphony No. 7, a symphony many consider to be Dvo ák’s best, magnificently expresses the spirit of his Czech homeland. 1241 Elm St. ◆ Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $10 ◆ www.cincinnatisymphony.org ◆ (513) 381-3300
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Children’s play DAYTON — Victoria Theatre Association’s Physicians for Kids Discovery Series presents “Four Score and Seven Years Ago” Tuesday at the Victoria Theatre. To young Lemuel, who has escaped slavery in Georgia, life in Gettysburg is everything he had dreamed it would be. His ideas about the North and the South, as well as what it means to be a free man, are challenged, however, when he unexpectedly befriends Jacob, a young Confederate soldier. The two men may be of different races and on different sides of the Civil War, but they have much to teach each other about bravery and loyalty in ArtsPower’s exciting and suspenseful musical. The program is for children in grades 3-8. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Tuesday 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. ◆ Tickets $4.90 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630 ‘Tenderly’ DAYTON — Produced by the Human Race Theatre Company, the story of film actress and legendary singer Rosemary Clooney comes to life on stage in “Tenderly,” an engaging new musical that captures the highlights of her amazing career and the challenges she faced as wife, mother and performer. Hear her beloved and classic songs, meet the characters who touched her life, and follow this remarkable woman on a journey that leads to ultimate triumph. Performances run through Sunday. 138 N. Main St. ◆ Tuesday through Friday 8 p.m.,
Saturday 2 and 8 p.m., Sunday 2 and 7:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets from $40 ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-3630
Eye candy Nature = Art TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center is hosting the art exhibit Nature = Art. This exhibit features wildlife photographs by Barbara Bailey; contemporary oil landscapes by Jean Koeller; and Nantucket baskets from a local collector. Bailey is returning to Hayner with photographs of the animals she came in contact with while traveling in remote areas all over the world. Koeller’s colorful paintings are influenced from trips to France, Italy and India intermingled with nearby views from land around her home. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through April 15 ◆ Free ◆ www.troyhayner.org (937) ◆ 339-0457
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helps support all the projects the Kiwanis Club benefits, including Upper Valley Medical Center, Miami County Hospice, Salvation Army, school programs and many more. 8811 Career Drive ◆ Saturday 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. ◆ Tickets $6 for adults, $3 for children 12 and younger ◆ (937) 615-1034 or (937) 7731671 Brukner events TROY — Brukner Nature Center hosts its Creature Feature Sunday afternoon, focusing on the red-tailed hawk. This is one of the most common types of hawks throughout not just Ohio, but the entire country. Often seen on fence posts and telephone poles next to roads, the red-tailed hawk waits for its prey to be exposed in the openness of the road, at which point it will use its keen eyesight and sharp talons to locate and catch the animal. Also on Sunday at 12:30 p.m. at Brukner is the opening of the Kids’ Nature Art Gallery exhibit, featuring Piqua students in grades 1-6. Works of art range from sunflower drawings inspired by Van Gogh to paper collage field mice inspired by a Leo Lionni picture book. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Sunday 2 to 3
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ing and selling their wares. The event will demonstrate early American crafts such as blacksmithing, silversmith, wooden products and leather, pewter, clothing, knives, bows, early flintlock guns and handmade soaps. Demonstrations of basket, broom, rope making and spinning wheel
will be given. Door prizes will be given away, and food will be available. Greene County Fairgrounds ◆ Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ◆ Admission $3 for adults, children younger than 12 admitted free ◆ www.facebook.com/events/317259 064978489/
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Opening Friday ‘Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax’
K C I L F CATCH A
A boy searches for the one thing that will enable him to win the affection of the girl of his dreams. To find it he must discover the story of the Lorax, the grumpy yet charming creature who fights to protect his world. Starring: The voices of Danny DeVito, Ed Helms, Zac Efron, Taylor Swift, Betty White Genre, rating: Animated/family, PG
Danny DeVito brings Dr. Seuss’ title character to life in “The Lorax”
‘Project X’
Three seemingly anonymous high school seniors attempt to finally make a name for themselves. Their idea is innocent enough — let’s throw a party that no one will forget. But nothing could prepare them for this party. Word spreads quickly as dreams are ruined, records are blemished and legends are born. Starring: Oliver Cooper, Jonathan Brown II, Dax Flame Genre, rating: Comedy, R
Still showing ‘Wanderlust’ George and Linda are an overextended, stressed out Manhattan couple. After George is downsized out of his job, they find themselves with only one option: to move in with George’s awful brother in Atlanta. On the way there, George and Linda stumble upon Elysium, an idyllic community populated by colorful characters who embrace a different way of looking at things. Money? It can’t buy happiness. Careers? Who needs them? Clothes? Only if you want them. Is Elysium the fresh start George and Linda need? Or will the change of perspective cause more problems than it solves? Starring: Paul Rudd, Jennifer Aniston, Malin Akerman, Justin Theroux, Alan Alda Genre, rating: Comedy, R
Paul Rudd and Jennifer Aniston in “Wanderlust”
‘Tyler Perry’s Good Deeds’ A successful, wealthy businessman, Wesley Deeds has always done what’s expected of him, whether it’s assuming the helm of his father’s company, tolerating his brother’s misbehavior at the office or planning to marry his beautiful but restless fiancee, Natalie. But Wesley is jolted out of his predictable routine when he meets Lindsey, a down-on-her-luck single mother who works on the cleaning crew in his office building. When he offers to help her get back on her feet, the chance encounter with someone so far outside his usual circle ignites something in Wesley. Starring: Tyler Perry, Thandie Newton, Brian J. White, Rebecca Romijn Genre, rating: Drama/romance, PG-13
“Gone’
Jill Parrish comes home from a night shift to discover her sister Molly has been abducted. Jill, who had escaped from a kidnapper a year before, is convinced that the same serial killer has come back for her sister. Afraid that Molly will be dead by sundown, Jill embarks on a heart-pounding chase to find the killer, expose his secrets and save her sister. Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Emily Wickersham, Wes Bentley Genre, rating: Thriller, PG-13
Amanda Seyfried in “Gone”
Now out on DVD • “Hugo” • “Johnny English Reborn” • “I Melt With You” • “Beneath the Darkness” • “InSight” • “The Catechism Cataclysm” • “Answers to Nothing” • “Justice League: Doom” • “Nijinsky (1980)” • “The Buccaneer (1958)” • “Midsomer Murders: Set 19” • “Mission: Impossible The ‘89 Season” • “Vanya on 42nd Street” • “The Buccaneer” • “The Spiders” • “Baba Yaga” • “Scarlet Street”
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Taking on this tough Lenten challenge won’t be sweet Oh boy! Here I go again. Another 40 days that I might be on the grouchy train! This Lenten season I am going to give up anything sweet. Am I out of my mind? Yes, but I am up for the challenge. As most of you already know, a few years ago I gave up all pop. I was a three-a-day Coke fan. When I put the can down for Lent, I lost 12 pounds the first week, and the stomach pain disappeared. After the first two weeks, I no longer wanted pop, and to this day I never drink it at all. Water with lemon or decaf iced tea for me. I feel so much better as well. This “sweet” thing may be a little different, I’m
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afraid. I adore sweets. I am the “slice of leftover pie and a cup of coffee for breakfast” kinda gal, no problem — my favorite actually. I could skip lunch for a danish any day of the week, and cupcakes … divine! All this is coming to an end until Easter Sunday. Will I be craving a piece of chocolate cake that day or will I head for the local salad bar? I am hoping for some good results from this. The older I get, the more conscience I am about living a healthy lifestyle. This is going to be a long 40 days I’m sure. But with all good deeds that you do, there is always a wonderful outcome. Now, on Easter Sunday will Peter Rabbit bring me a nice slice of blackberry pie tucked so gently in the tall green grass, or will I have to settle for the silly little carrots in his burlap bag? I’m hoping for pie, but we’ll see. Wish me luck! In the meantime, try these Lenten recipes. Spinach Calzones 8 ounces mozzarella cheese 1 pound ricotta cheese 10 ounces frozen packaged spinach Pizza dough Make pizza dough and cut in half. Let it rise and roll out into two circles. Combine first three ingredients and spoon half of mixture in the middle of dough and fold in half. Press to seal. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees. Mom’s Salmon Patties (Lenten favorite for my family) 1 (soup can size) can
of salmon 1 egg About 1/2 half a tube of Ritz crackers (or more depending on your taste) Salt and pepper to taste (any other spices you wish to add) Mix well and shape into four patties, and fry until golden brown. Fried potatoes/onions and applesauce go great with this dish. Noodle Bake 4 ounces fine noodles 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tablespoon butter 1 12-ounce carton (1 1/2 cups) cream-style cottage cheese 1 cup dairy sour cream 1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce 2 teaspoons poppy seed Cook noodles in a large amount of boiling salted water until tender; drain. Cook onion and garlic in butter until tender. Combine noodles and onion mixture with remaining ingredients, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a dash of pepper. Turn into greased 10-inch by 6-inch by 1.5-inch baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until hot all the way through. Sprinkle with paprika. I also put a little Parmesan cheese in top. Tuna Rollups 1/4 cup reduced fat mayonnaise or Miracle Whip 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 cans chunk tuna, packed in water, drained 1/2 cup drained water chestnuts, sliced and coarsely chopped 1/2 cup thinly sliced
green onions 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper 4 8-inch flour tortillas 2-3 cups shredded lettuce Blend mayonnaise and mustard. Stir in tuna, water chestnuts, green onions and bell pepper. Divide tuna among tortillas, spreading to within 1 inch of the edges. Cover each tortilla with about 1/2 cup of shredded lettuce. Roll up tightly like a jelly roll. Cut in half diagonally and serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to three hours.
lemon juice all over fish. Cover and cook on high for three to five minutes or until fish turns white. This recipe is easy and quick. Trainer Tammy’s recipe: This winter, Trainer Tammy will share wholesome and healthy recipes to get us through the winter months. Also, visit www.tammyoga.com. Southwestern flavors star in this potluck-perfect salad.
Grilled Corn Salad with Black Beans and Rice 2/3 cup short-grain brown rice 1 15-ounce can black Mushroom Fettuccine beans, rinsed 3 tablespoons butter 3 large ears corn, 1/2 pound sliced mushhusked rooms 2 medium red onions, cut 1 envelope Lipton Recipe into 3/8-inch-thick slices Herb and Garlic soup mix 1 green bell pepper, 1 1/4 cups milk cored and quartered 8 ounces fettuccine, lengthwise cooked and drained 1 small ripe avocado In a 10-inch skillet, melt 1/2 cup hot tomato salsa, butter over medium heat preferably chipotle and cook mushrooms, stir1/2 cup orange juice ring occasionally, for six 1/3 cup lime juice minutes or until tender. 3 tablespoon chopped Add soup mix blended fresh cilantro with milk. Bring to boiling 1 tablespoon canola oil point over high heat, stir3/4 teaspoon ground ring frequently. Pour into cumin serving dish and sprinkle Salt and freshly ground with finely chopped parspepper to taste ley. Baked tortilla chips, optional Lemon Dill Fish Cook rice in a large pot 1 pound Haddock fillets of boiling salted water, 1/2 cup butter until al dente, 25 to 30 Dried dill weed to taste minutes. Drain and rinse. Lemon pepper to taste Place in a large bowl, toss with beans and set aside. 3 tablespoons fresh Meanwhile, preheat grill. lemon juice Oil the grill rack. Grill Place fish fillets in a micorn, onions and bell pepcrowave-safe dish. Cut per, turning frequently, butter into pieces and place all over fish. Sprinkle until tender and charred, 10 to 12 minutes. with dill weed and lemon Cut kernels from --cobs pepper. Drizzle fresh
and add to reserved rice and beans. Dice the bell pepper and half the onions; add to the rice mixture. Place the remaining onions in a mixing bowl. Peel and dice avocado; add half to rice mixture and half to the bowl with sliced onions. Whisk salsa, orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, oil and cumin in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss 3 tablespoons of the salsa mixture with sliced onions and avocado. Toss the rest with rice mixture. Spoon rice mixture onto a serving dish and top with onion-avocado mixture. Serve with chips, if desired. To oil the grill rack, oil a folded paper towel, hold it with tongs and rub it over the rack. (Do not use cooking spray on a hot grill.) When grilling delicate foods like tofu and fish, it is helpful to spray the food with cooking spray. To remove corn kernels from the cob, stand an uncooked ear of corn on its stem end in a shallow bowl and slice the kernels off with a sharp, thinbladed knife. This technique produces whole kernels that are good for adding to salads and salsas. If you want to use the corn kernels for soups, fritters or puddings, you can add another step to the process. After cutting the kernels off, reverse the knife and, using the dull side, press it down the length of the ear to push out the rest of the corn.
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