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Troy Tipp Lawn hosts showcase sale See what’s new this spring season, talk to reps from top brands BY LINDY WAGNER iN75 Editor TROY — If you’re in need of new lawn equipment, have questions about your current tools or just want to see what’s new in lawn care this season, stop by the 23rd annual Manufacturer’s Showcase Sale at Troy Tipp Lawn Equipment Superstore this weekend. This Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., representatives from the top brands in lawn care will be on site at Troy Tipp Lawn Equipment Superstore, 3155 Tipp Cowlesville Road, to show
“We have anything you need to get your yard in shape and keep it that way.”
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off the newest products and chat with customers. Reps from Snapper, Toro, Dixon, Echo, Tanaka, Kohler and Briggs & Stratton will be at the show. The store carries riding mowers, zero-turn mowers, lawn tractors, rear-engine mowers, walk-behind power mowers, trimmers, edgers, chainsaws, blowers,
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hedge clippers and more. “We have anything you need to get your yard in shape and keep it that way,” said owner Dallas Graham. During the showcase, customers will be allowed to test drive any piece of equipment in the shop. Graham said everything in the store has been serviced and is ready to run. Special sales and incentives will be offered throughout the day, including extra dollars off purchases made that day on certain items. Graham said he stared hosting a showcase sale 23 years ago as a way for people to have contact with the brand representatives while seeing what’s new for the year. The Toro TimeMaster was new last season. The 30-inch, walk-behind mower is simple to use and store, but best of all, it can cut your lawn up to 40 percent faster than the typical 21-inch model. Troy Tipp Lawn Equipment has a video customers can watch that shows the TimeMaster’s 30-inch cutting deck featuring a twin-blade cutting system. The Personal Pace automatic drive system allows the mower to adapt to your speed, and a traction-assist handle helps tame uneven terrain. The larger capacity bag captures more clip-
People buying those mowers and any equipment from a dealer such as Troy Tipp Lawn Equipment, instead of a mass marketer, get the knowledge and experience of the staff, who can offer one-onone advice to customers. “We dealers have a wider array of equipment,” Graham said. “We can help customers get the right equipment rather than the wrong equipment.” For example, Graham pointed out two mowers that look similar, but one is more expensive than the other. “I can tell you if you’re mowing for an hour or 15 minutes at a time, which mower suits you better and what will make your lawn look better,” he said. Graham also said he can help people from under-buying or over-buySTAFF PHOTO Eric Walters sits on a zero-turn Toro mower in the ing by pointing out the showroom at Troy Tipp Lawn Equipment. The shop’s exact right tool for that customer’s job, in some annual showcase is this Friday and Saturday. cases saving customers from spending more money room to store it. What we pings without sacrificing than they need to. maneuverability. The Spin- found is that bigger really Another benefit of buyStop system allows you to is better when it comes to ing straight from a dealer any lawn-mowing task. If stop the cutting blades is not having to assemble you can get the job done without shutting off the anything or figure out how faster, that’s pretty appeal- to get products running. engine, making it quicker to pick up obstacles in your ing for any homeowner.” Troy Tipp Lawn EquipGraham will have Toro ment sets up all its prodpath. The handle height TimeMasters on hand at can be adjusted for any ucts, tests them and has the Manufacturer’s Show- them ready to mow at puruser, and the quick-stow case Sale for people to lever makes for easy storchase. The staff is availtest. age. able to answer customers’ The busiest months of “If you have a big lawn questions, and the store the lawn care season are and a busy schedule, this services all makes and coming soon, and Graham models, not just the ones it mower is for you,” said hopes the showcase will Matthew Medden, senior sells. For more information, help homeowners prepare. marketing manager for call the store at (937) 335“Over 80 percent of Toro, in a press release. 5993 or (937) 898-1550. mowers sold are sold dur“Originally, we designed the TimeMaster for home- ing this time of year,” Gra- Regular business hours are ham said. “The next six to Monday through Friday 9 owners who were looking a.m. to 5 p.m. and Satureight weeks will be our to buy a small riding day 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. mower, but didn’t have the busiest time of year.”
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Get the perfect tux for prom at Barclay’s Modern, slim fit tuxedoes, bow ties popular with teens this season PIQUA — Young ladies have lots of prepping to do before prom — the dress, the shoes, the accessories, makeup and hair. The gentlemen don’t have quite as much work ahead of them this prom season, and Barclay’s in downtown Piqua can make it even easier. Barclay’s owner Bert Harrison knows his stuff when it comes to tuxedo rentals, something the store has been in the business of for many years. He, along with associate John Peltier, are happy to sit down with young men to find a stylish tuxedo for the big night. They can offer assistance and advice in picking a style, matching the vest and tie color to the date’s dress and what’s in style this year, not to mention they’re experts in measuring for a good fit. “We really take a lot of pride in our service and our quality,” Harrison said. “We really look out for the details and make sure everything is the way they ordered their tuxes when they come in to pick them up.” In style for 2013 So, what’s hot for prom this year? Harrison said modern, slim-fit tuxes and bow ties are already being reserved for the upcoming prom season, which begins next week. Designers such as Tony Bowls and Calvin Klein offer slimmer-cut tuxes with shorter jackets, and the look is taking off. While black remains the most popular color, some guys are opting for charcoal gray, silver, tan and white. Harrison also is see-
“A lot of what’s popular plays off award shows. People gravitate toward those trends.”
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ing a resurgence of the bow tie, which hasn’t been popular in several years. “A lot of what’s popular plays off award shows. People gravitate toward those trends,” Harrison said. Ladies with a tricky dress color to match should consider sending their dates to Barclay’s as the shop has more than 200 colors and patterns to choose from for vests and ties. Several shades of every hue are available, including bright pinks and deep teals. If a match truly can’t be found, or isn’t wanted, a lot of guys
go for silver or gray, Harrison said. Several patterns, such as stripes and paisley, are available, too. For the outdoor lovers, Barclay’s even has a camouflage vest and tie, available in a tree-like background or with leaves and branches on white similar to snow. Students in the past have paired a camo vest with a bright orange tie. Matching a dress Harrison advises
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Barclay’s • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 against bringing a cell phone photo of the dress to match the color as the exact shade can look different on a phone. He suggests bring a fabric swatch, shoe, ribbon or nail polish, which sometimes is easiest and works best, to find the right color. “Some girls will bring in the full dress if they come in with the guy, but lots of guys come in by themselves,” he said. Barclay’s rents tuxes starting at $84.95 up to $114.95, with shoes being extra. Guys in need of a suit for upcoming senior pictures, interviews or other things may want to consider spending a bit more to get a suit they can keep. Barclay’s offers a suit, shirt and tie package in the $199.90 range, including alterations. Suits are available in black and the newly popular charcoal gray, and guys can get a modern fit similar to the tuxes. They can also buy a suit and rent a vest and tie for prom for more of a tuxedo look.
Reserve your tux now Because Easter comes early this year, schools were able to spread out their prom dates a little more than usual, which is helpful for Barclay’s and the customer because not all the sizes or colors get booked out on the same weekend. But that doesn’t mean guys should put off ordering their tux for much longer. “The earlier they come in and book, the better,” Harrison said, noting the store has already taken a lot of orders. The suppliers Barclay’s rents from aren’t renting to Piqua schools only, but to many, many schools around Ohio and even outside of it. “Luckily for us, because we do a good tux business, I have a good rapport with the companies,” Harrison said. Even if a guy is still waiting for his date to choose between a pink dress and a blue, he can come in and reserve a tux in his size and add the vest and tie in the matching color later. And guys, if you do wait to long, Harrison
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Barclay’s recently remodeled its formal wear department by opening up the space, painting the walls a light tan and trimming it out with black doors. promises to help you as best he can. He can still place tux orders up to the Thursday before a Saturday prom, and even has enough inventory around
the store to make up a tux the morning of a prom. “We’ll accommodate you as best we can,” he said. “I once had to turn away a kid … it was
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ing the walls a light tan and finishing the section with black doors and trim. Tables and chairs are available for customers to sit comfortably as they look through the books to find the right tux for them. Wedding season With prom coming up, that means the busiest wedding season is on its way soon. Barclay’s offers the same new styles and variety of colors and patterns to brides and grooms as it does to young prom-goers. Harrison has seen more wedding parties start opting for gray, silver and tan tuxes, and some go for cummerbunds and bow ties instead of vests. Grooms and his buddies also have the option of forgoing the tux rental and buying suits instead. Barclay’s offers deals such as a free tux for the groom with five paid rentals, and specials on ring bearer tuxes, too. Stop in at Barclay’s, 314 N. Main St., to reserve your tuxedo today or call the store for more information at (937) 7735928.
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Eddie Money cruising to Piqua this summer PIQUA — The Spectacular Summer Cruise-in & Concert will be held Aug. 3 at the Miami Valley Centre Mall in Piqua, and organizers recently announced Eddie Money will headline the show with several other bands performing throughout the day. The free event features a car show with the first 500 cars receiving a commemorative dash plaque, and no pre-registration is required. The event is 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and also will include live music by the Chase Classic Rock Band, from Ashland, Ky., the Motown Sounds, of Touch, of Dayton, Set the Stage, of Piqua and Polly Mae, of Lima. Eddie Money is a rock ‘n’ roll icon who has been making music and delivering it to his fans since the mid ’70s and wouldn’t have it any other way. With hits like “Two Tickets To Paradise,� “Baby Hold On,� “Walk On Water,� “Think I’m In Love� and “Shakin,� Money continues to be one of the hardest working men in rock ‘n’ roll. Performing a compact 150 or so shows every year, Money is always touring, somewhere. “My fans are the best,
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Eddie Money is slated to perform in Piqua this summer for the mall’s Spectacular Summer Cruise-in & Concert. most loyal fans a guy could ask for. They keep coming back for more and I’m not gonna stop until they make me stop,� Money said. Money has recorded more than a dozen albums of his own, and has done numerous projects in television and film. Spring 2001’s David Spade film “Joe Dirt� features Money as Joe Dirt’s rock ‘n’ roll
idol. He also turned up as Mimi’s ex-husband in an episode of “The Drew Carey Show.� He’s currently working on theme songs for Arena Football and Major League Baseball. Chances are you’ll find him coming to a city near you. “I like getting involved in a lot of different projects, whether it’s singing the national anthem at a professional sporting event or doing a gig for the charities I support or having my kids drag me through amusement park openings, I need to keep moving,� Money said. Having come from a long line of police officers, a very young Money joined the police force back home in Long Island, N.Y., and sang in his first band Grapes Of Wrath. But California called and he moved out west to be a rock ‘n’ roll star. It worked. “I just knew I wanted to sing and be in a band. California seemed like the place to be, so I was Berkeley-bound,� he said. A student of legendary vocal coach Judy Davis and prodigy of manager Bill Graham, Money began belting out hit after hit. The early days of MTV and music videos launched
Money into stardom. An accomplished musician, he sings, writes and plays the saxophone, harmonica and piano. “Of my five kids, I’ve got a few drummers, guitar players and my daughter wants to sing and dance ‌ when the guys get too old, I’ve got myself another band,â€? he said. “Touring and writing is my life. It’s who I am and what I do. And I don’t see it changing any time in the near future. Hey, I get to get up every day and do what I love. Why change that?â€? Eddie Money is scheduled to perform at 8:30 p.m. and the mall encourages the public to bring lawn chairs as this is an outdoor event. Show cars are encouraged to use the mall entrance off of U.S. Route 36 and spectators might find it easier to use the back mall entrance off of Garbry Road via Looney Road. Trophies and door prizes will be awarded during the day. The first 500 cars participating in the car show will receive a commemorative dash plaque. Food and drinks will be available for purchase outside and inside the mall.
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Apple Tree hosts Antique Christmas Meet more than 20 dealers will have not only Christmas decor items available, but also Halloween, Easter and more. Apple Tree owner Gary Anderson said the main focus will be on vintage pieces, though some new items will be offered. In addition to the market, three lectures are
scheduled. Jim Thomas will give a talk titled “Noah’s Ark and Erzgebirge Animals.� “Christmas Tree Lighting� will be presented by Greg Gregory. Mike Ciancio will talk about “Thomas Nast Christmas Drawings. Also, a demonstration on making paper Moravian stars will be given by
Nikki Beltz. Admission will be $5 at the door. For more information, call Apple Tree Gallery at (937) 773-1801 or stop by the store at 405 N. Main St. For more information on the Golden Glow of Christmas Past, email GLOhio2013@aol.com or call (937) 705-6104.
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GET UP & GO Rhythm Cruizer’s RUSSIA — Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia will feature the band Tough Break Saturday night. 115 North St. ◆ Saturday 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. ◆ www.cruizersbarandgrill.com ◆ (937) 526-4800 Leaf & Vine TROY — Leaf & Vine is hosting a cigar event Thursday evening featuring Rocky Patel cigars. A representative will be at the bar answering questions and offering special pricing. The owner of the local Indian Creek Distillery also will be at the event to discuss the recently released Elieas Staley Rye Whiskey. On Saturday, the bar will host an evening of rock music with Michael Compton. 108 W. Main St. ◆ Thursday 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday 9 p.m. to midnight ◆ www.troyleafandvine.com ◆ (937) 332-0773 Easton Corbin LIMA — Country music singer Easton Corbin will perform Friday night at the Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima. With two No. 1 singles, multiple awards and nominations, plus performances on some of the biggest stages in the world, Easton Corbin made an auspi-
Check out these egg hunts and other Easter fun Friday and Saturday: • In the spirit of spring, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium will host Eggs, Paws and Claws featuring Bugs Bunny Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children of all ages can hop to treat stations located throughout the zoo, have their pictures taken with the bunny, watch animals hunt for eggs and see Peter Cottontail swim down the coral trail of Discovery Reef. For more “eggstreme” fun, don’t miss the new Rolling Celebration featuring Character Ambassador Express Train, presented by Donatos and Bunny Bonanza at Conservation Courtyard featuring Bugs Bunny, Nesquick Bunny, Trix Rabbit, Miffy the Bunny, zoo character ambassadors and more. This weekend also marks the opening of the guest experience attractions, including Stingray Bay in Jungle Jack’s Landing, My Barn and pony rides at Habitat Hollow, the Bob Evans Train Ride, Touch Pool at Discovery Reef, Reptile Keeper Lab and the Kangaroo Walkabout in Australia and the Islands. These attractions are dependent upon animal health, weather and mechanical condicious entree with his selftitled debut album. The release of his sophomore effort, “All Over the Road,”
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Saturday: • The Hardin United Methodist Church’s egg hunt begins at 10 a.m. at the Crossroads in Hardin. • A free egg hunt for all ages will be held at City Park in Tipp City, 35 Parkwood Drive, at 10 a.m. It is sponsored by the Bridge, a community church. • Crossroads Vineyard Church, 4707 Brandt Pike, Huber Heights, is having a free community egg hunt from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More than 6,000 eggs will be hidden, and the event includes free food, face painting and a visit from the Easter bunny. • The St. Henry Bunny 5K Run/Walk will be Saturday morning at the shelter house on Geier Avenue in St. Henry. Race-day registration is at 7:30 a.m. and the race begins at 9 a.m. The 3.1-mile course is routed through the village streets of St. Henry starting in front of the shelter house on
builds on that success and delivers music that confirms that Corbin is here to stay. Corbin’s hits include “A Little More Country Than That,” “Roll With It” and “I Can’t Love You Back.” The singer has toured with big names such as Rascal Flatts, Brad Paisley and Blake Shelton. An after party will be held with Nashville Crush for guests 21 and older, with a $10 cover charge. 7 Town Square ◆ Friday 7 to 9 p.m. ◆ www.limaciviccenter.com ◆
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Geier Avenue and end at the same location. There will be two water stops along the route. Awards will be given to the top three overall male and female finishers. Medals will be given to the top three places of each age division, male and female, exclusive of the overall winners. Door prizes will be drawn at the awards ceremony. Participants must be present to win. Raceday registration $12 and a limited number of T-shirts will be available for an additional charge.
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formation, call 339-4769. • The 10th annual Easter egg hunt will be held in Trotwood at Madison Park Pavilion, 301 S. Broadway, at 10 a.m. for ages 12 and younger. Participants should bring their own baskets. • Lima’s annual free Ellis Easter Dinner will be served by the Ellis family Sunday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Civic Center in Lima in the South Hall. The center is located at 7 Town Square. See www.limaciviccenter.com or (419) 224-1552 for more information.
• The Sidney First United Methodist Church’s hunt for 10,000 eggs filled with candy begins immediately after 11 a.m. community worship services at Sidney High School. Children in grades 6 and younger are welcome to participate in the egg hunt on the front lawn of the school. • The Troy Abundant Life Church, 6661 N. County Road 25-A, Troy, will offer an Easter egg hunt from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event also will include children’s activities, such as cookie decorating, face painting and balloons. The egg hunt will begin around noon. For more in-
dents to see an entertaining and often humorous look at a little of the music ‘History of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ history that makes AmeriDAYTON — The Victo- can music what it is. 138 ria Theatre Association N. Main St. ◆ April 3, 9:30 presents “The History of and 11:30 a.m. ◆ Tickets $5 Rock ‘n’ Roll” April 3 at ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com Victoria Theatre. The show ◆ (937) 228-3630 is intended for students in ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ kindergarten through fifth SPRINGBORO — La grade. Back by popular de- Comedia Dinner Theatre mand, the friends from presents “9 to 5: The MusiRazzle Bam Boom perform cal” Thursday through April a thrilling review of rock 28. From multiple Grammy ‘n’ roll from the 1950s Award-winning songwriter through the 1980s. This is Dolly Parton, comes “9 to 5: an opportunity for stuThe Musical,” a production
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ture Center is featuring the work of “Three Women in the Woods: Words & Images.” Come explore this wonderous exhibit of poetry by Jill Sell, photography by Jane Rogers and watercolors by Patricia Hanahan Signier, that illustrates the need to preserve and conserve the beauty of the woodlands. Proceeds from the sale of the art will support BNC’s mission to promote wildlife conservation. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road ◆ Through June 16 ◆ Admission is included in concert admission ◆ www.bruknernaturecenter.com ◆ (937) 698-6493 Young Masters Exhibit TROY — The TroyHayner Cultural Center is hosting the Young Masters Art Exhibit now through April 28. This exhibit showcases selected works completed by Troy students from kindergarten through 12th grade. All art work being displayed was completed during this school year and includes examples of drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, sculpture, ceramics and mixed medium. Participating schools are all the Troy city elementary schools, Troy Junior High, Troy High School, Troy Christian Elementary, Troy
Christian High School and St. Patrick Elementary School. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Now through April 28 ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 339-0457 DAI commemorates 1913 flood DAYTON — This spring, the Dayton Art Institute is commemorating an event that changed the physicality and focus of cities along Ohio’s Great Miami River — the 1913 flood. In 1913, an unusually potent winter storm system caused a weather event that researcher Trudy Bell considers the United States’ most widespread natural disaster. Disastrous flooding of the five rivers that converge in downtown Dayton occurred when the equivalent of three months worth of rain fell during four days in March 1913. Dayton Art Institute is helping the community commemorate the 100th anniversary of the flood by hosting three separate exhibits: “Storm: Paintings by April Gornik,” “Watershed: 100 Years of Photography along the Great Miami River” and “Riverbank: Exploring Our River-Centered Development.” 456 Belmonte Park North ◆ Now through May 5 ◆ Adults $12, seniors and students $9, youth 7-17 $6, children
• CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 6 and younger and museum members admitted free ◆ www.daytonartinstitute.org ◆ (937) 223-5277 Visual Voices DAYTON — Each February Victoria Theatre Association partners with Willis “Bing” Davis, curator of Dayton’s EbonNia Gallery, to display an exhibit of art by local African-American artists inside the Schuster Center. Visual Voices 2013: Dayton Skyscrapers 5” is on display now through March 31. According to curator Bing Davis: “’Dayton Skyscrapers’ is not a celebration of tall buildings or our modest downtown skyline, but ‘Dayton Skyscrapers’ is a metaphor for those local African-Americans who stand tall in our minds and hearts for what they have achieved in their fields and their contributions to the quality of life of Dayton and the Miami Valley region.” Community members are welcome to view the exhibit whenever the Schuster Center is open. 1 W. 2nd St. ◆ Through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily unless closed for special events ◆ www.victoriatheatre.com ◆ (937) 228-7591
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windy moon — calm winds willing. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Today 8 to 9:30 p.m. ◆ $5 for adults, $3 for children ◆ (937) 890-7360 Discovery walk DAYTON — Aullwood Audubon Center will host its Morning Discovery Walk for adults Thursdays. A weekly walk along Aullwood’s beautiful trails reveals many new discoveries. Tom Hissong, Aullwood’s education coordinator, will help walkers to experience the wonderful seasonal changes taking place at Aullwood. Binoculars are encouraged. 1000 Aullwood Road ◆ Thursday 8 to 9:30 a.m. ◆ $5 for adults, $3 for children ◆ (937) 890-7360
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Hayner Cultural Center continues its poetry series with Gerry Grubbs Thursday evening. Grubbs currently resides in Cincinnati and practices law. He is the poet laureate of the Olympic Garage. He has had poems published in more than 100 small journals and has had three books of his poems published, two by Dos Madres Press and one by Wordtech Press. 301 W. Main St. ◆ Thursday 7:30 p.m. ◆ Free admission ◆ www.troyhayner.org ◆ (937) 3390457 Sidney gun show SIDNEY — The River Valley Hunter’s Association hosts a gun and knife show at the Shelby County Fairgrounds Sat-
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Opening Friday ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ (Opens Thursday)
K C I L CATCH A F
In this sequel, the G.I. Joes are not only fighting their mortal enemy Cobra, but they are forced to contend with threats from within the government that jeopardize their very existence. Starring: Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Channing Tatum, Bruce Willis, Adrianne Palicki Genre, rating: Action/sci-fi, PG-13
‘The Host’
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Bruce Willis star in “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.”
When an unseen enemy threatens mankind by taking over their bodies and erasing their memories, Melanie Stryder will risk everything to protect the people she cares most about — Jared, Ian, her brother Jamie and her Uncle Jeb, proving that love can conquer all in a dangerous new world. Starring: Saoirse Ronan, William Hurt, Max Irons, Jake Abel, Diane Kruger Genre, rating: Drama/sci-fi, PG-13
‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ Motorcycle rider Luke’s makes a fateful decision to commit a crime to support his child. The incident renders him targeted by policeman Avery, and the two men become locked on a tense collision course that will have a devastating impact on both of their families in the years following. Starring: Ryan Gosling, Bradley Cooper, Eva Mendes, Ray Liotta Genre, rating: Drama, R
‘Temptation’ Tyler Perry’s “Temptation: Confessions of a Marriage Counselor” is a compelling love story that dives straight into the heart of obsessive passion. Tyler Perry said, “It’s about a woman who starts to get restless in her relationship and her choice to be with another man has a huge effect on the rest of her life. She goes on a journey — in her career and in her marriage — and she ends up in a very different place than she expected.” Starring: Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Vanessa L. Williams, Brandy Norwood, Kim Kardashian Genre, rating: Drama/comedy, PG-13
Still showing ‘Admission’ Every spring, high school seniors anxiously await letters of college admission that will affirm and encourage their potential. At Princeton University, admissions officer Portia Nathan is a gatekeeper evaluating thousands of applicants. Year in and year out, Portia has lived her life by the book, at work as well as at the home she shares with Princeton professor Mark. When Clarence, the dean of admissions, announces his impending retirement, the likeliest candidates to succeed him are Portia and her office rival Corinne. For Portia, however, it’s business as usual as she hits the road on her annual recruiting trip, where she reconnects with her iconoclastic mother and also reconnects with her former college classmate, idealistic teacher John Pressman. Starring: Tina Fey, Paul Rudd, Wallace Shawn, Gloria Reuben, Michael Sheen, Nat Wolff Genre, rating: Comedy, PG-13
‘Olympus Has Fallen’
When the White House (Secret Service code: “Olympus”) is captured by a terrorist mastermind and the president is kidnapped, disgraced former presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. As the national security team scrambles to respond, they are forced to rely on Banning’s inside knowledge to help retake the White House, save the president and avert an even bigger crisis. Starring: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela Bassett, Melissa Leo, Ashley Judd, Rick Yune Genre, rating: Drama/action, R
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Why do we hunt eggs hidden by a bunny on Easter? Beautifully colored eggs, Easter baskets, solidchocolate rabbits and peeps — all a sign that Easter is close. I love Easter. No matter what religion you observe, this is a day of fresh renewal, new beginnings … and the Easter bunny that lays colored chicken eggs? I always questioned this as a child. All I knew was that a rabbit came to our home and left baskets of chocolate goodness, which we then dumped out and used the baskets to go outside and hunt the rabbit’s colored chicken eggs. Hmmm. As the rebel child that I was, I was always full of questions. The last egg
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hunt that I went to at church, I asked my mom in front of other children, “Really? Does a rabbit really lay colored chicken eggs?” My sweet mom said, “Sshhhhh, we will discuss this when we get home.” That was 40 plus years ago. It was never discussed! So, here is the best explanation I could find. The Easter bunny is a rabbit-spirit. Long ago, he was called the Easter hare. Hares and rabbits have frequent multiple births, so they became a symbol of fertility. The custom of an Easter egg hunt began because children believed hares laid eggs in the grass. The Romans believed that “all life comes from an egg.” Christians consider eggs to be “the seed of life” and so they are symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Why we dye or color and decorate eggs is not certain. In ancient Egypt, Greece and Rome, eggs were dyed for spring festivals. In medieval Europe, beautifully decorated eggs were given as special gifts. No matter the real reason or what you believe, we have to agree this is a glorious day all around. Thirty years ago this weekend, that same Easter bunny brought me a special gift. A beautiful 8pound, 6-ounce blonde haired baby girl that we named Jill Frances … and pink peeps!
Happy Easter friends, and happy 30th birthday Jill! Here are some Easter egg coloring tips: • Marbled Easter egg: Put one tablespoon each of food coloring, vinegar and oil in a mug containing enough water to cover the egg. Dip a hard-boiled egg into the mixture and take it out immediately. Pat dry with a paper towel for a marbled effect. • Rubber band designs: Put rubber bands on your Easter egg before dying. It will create interesting patterns on the egg. • Waxing eggs: Dip wax from a candle onto the Easter egg in various shapes. Put the egg in a dye after the wax sets. You can scrap off the wax for another dye or keep it as it is. • Collage: Paste various types of colored material on your eggs such as ribbons, glitters, beads, stickers, fabric, tissue paper and colored scrapbook paper. Cauliflower Egg Salad 1 large head cauliflower, cut into small chunks
4 hard-cooked eggs, or more to taste, chopped 1 cup salad dressing (I use Miracle Whip) 2 stalks celery, diced 4 green onions, chopped 1/4 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar Salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon white sugar Place cauliflower into a microwave-safe bowl, cover and cook in microwave oven until tender, about seven minutes. Uncover and cool for five minutes. Stir together eggs, salad dressing, celery, green onions, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper to taste in a bowl gently stirring until completely mixed. Mix cauliflower into dressing and add to mix. Chill at least one hour before serving. Easter Egg Salad 6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled 2 avocados, peeled, pitted, and cubed 1/2 cup minced red onion 3 tablespoons chopped sweet pickles 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard 1/3 cup mayonnaise Salt and pepper to taste Mash the six eggs for a fork in a mixing bowl to break them up. Add avocado, onion, pickles, mustard and mayonnaise. Gently smash all the ingredients together. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on a bed of lettuce with gently toasted French bread.
Egg Muffins 1/2 pound bulk sausage 12 eggs 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese In a skillet, brown sausage. Drain. In a bowl, beat the eggs. Add onion, green pepper, salt, pepper and garlic powder to the eggs and blend well. Stir in sausage. Spoon by 1/3 cupfuls into greased muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, or until knife inserted near center comes out clean. Pickled Beets and Eggs 12 eggs 3/4 cup vinegar 1 cup sugar 2 16-ounce cans whole beets Hard-cook eggs. Peel and prick whites slightly with fork. In a saucepan, heat vinegar. Add sugar
and stir over heat until dissolved. Stir in beet juice and heat through. Put eggs in a large jar with a lid. Pour juice over eggs. Add beets on top. To serve, cut eggs in half lengthwise. Place on a serving dish, along with the red beets. Easter Egg Pizza 10-ounce refrigerated pizza crust 8 eggs 1/4 cup milk or cream 6 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled 2 cups shredded Monterey cheddar, or Monterey Jack cheese Unroll pizza crust onto baking sheet. Bake at 425 degrees for 10 minutes. Whisk together eggs and milk in a large mixing bowl. Cook in skillet until eggs start to congeal, about three to four minutes. Spoon onto crust. Top with bacon and cheese. Bake an additional 10 minutes until eggs are set and crust in golden brown.
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