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Rethink your energy source to save cash Hoskins International in Minster offers LED lighting, solar and wind technology MINSTER — In a culture where everyone is trying to save money, cutting energy costs is one of the best ways. Not only does it save you cash, but it helps save the environment as well. Hoskins International in Minster is committed to implementing technologies for cost-effective, energy-efficient solutions for all of its customers. Hoskins International, a service-connected, disabled veteran-owned business, is in its third year of operation. Owner James Hoskins said although the company is young, the staff of electricians has a combined experience of more than 75 years in their fields. This experience ranges from electrical engineering, electrical code and installation of renewable energy solutions. The company serves residential customers, commercial businesses, agricultural industries and the government sector. Its services include electrical services, engineering and design, lighting controls and implementation beyond that of alternative energy solutions. “Solar and wind solutions design and implementation is our specialty. Our goal is to save you money by making your homes and businesses more energy efficient and independent,” Hoskins said. The business also is a
wholesale electrical distributor. Supplying full lines of residential as well as commercial and industrial products, Hoskins International can get what you need to make your projects a success. Hoskins, the owner, is a LEED-certified electrician, and his company is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council. It is certified in solar and wind energy installations, and is a Dayton Power & Light channel partner. Hoskins believes making improvements to your lighting is one of the fastest ways to cut energy bills. The company carries LED lighting that lasts up
we carry from Sensor Switch and N-Light are the latest in a proven technology. These sense motion and sound that turn your lights off automatically, so when you are not in the room, your lights go off,” Hoskins said. The same technology also allows lights to be controlled from one location. This setup is typical for an office building where there are multiple work stations, but at the end of the day, all the lights can be shut off from one central place automatically. The designs from N-Light also allow customers to control their lights from a smart phone. A large part of Hoskins International’s business is in solar technology. On its website, www.hoskinsinternational.com, the company gives several benefits of solar power. Solar energy makes consumers independent of util— James Hoskins ity companies, with little to no mainteto six years and can save nance issues. The solar you up to 75 percent of panels and turbines having your total energy costs in no adverse effect on the encomparison to incandesvironment, and perhaps cent lighting. the greatest benefit is the In most cases, the inisun and wind aren’t going tial costs of LED lighting anywhere for a long time. is more than traditional “Solar panels are anlighting, but research other well proven product shows the cost savings pre- that have been around for vail over the life of the in- many years. First made stallation. popular by Jimmy Carter, “The return rate is who placed them on the much better than even a White House in 1979, the CFL because they typically technology has made leaps only use one-third the and bounds,” Hoskins said. wattage that other bulbs “Today, the solar panels inmay use,” he said. stalled actually produce Occupancy sensors are power instead of just supanother great way to cut plying heat to the White House water system. Keep lighting costs. “The occupancy sensors in mind though that the
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Woodcarvers, artists show off their skill Brukner Nature Carvers’ annual show and sale moves to fairgrounds Show hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. May 19 and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 20. The $3 admission charge beneTROY — A camping fits Brukner Nature Centrip, a piece of firewood and a dull knife were all it ter. Children younger than took to get Bruce Henn, of 12 are admitted free. Henn has co-chaired the Troy, hooked on woodcarving. Now he has been pas- show for the last 10 years. sionate about the hobby for He said the choice to move the event to the fairmore than 40 years, and has helped organize a local grounds was because the show has outgrown the carving group’s annual space at Brukner Nature show and sale. Center, where it was previThe show building at ously held. the Miami County FairAt the fairgrounds, the grounds will be full of exhibitor space has doubled, woodcarvers and artists and there is more parking. during the Brukner Nature Carvers’ 37th annual The bigger facility has allowed organizers to invite Woodcarving and Art flat artists, gourd painters Show and Sale May 19 and wood turners to the and 20. BY LINDY JURACK iN75 Editor
show for the first time. Fifty-five spaces will be filled with woodcarvers and artists displaying their works for sale, including fine art, collectibles, chip carvings, decoys, caricatures, miniatures, wildlife and much more. Many of the exhibitors do demonstrations of their art throughout the show. Artists come from all over Ohio, including lots of local folks, and some from Indiana and Kentucky as well. “You have a chance of picking up unique art items that are carved and painted,” Henn said. A birdhouse-painting contest will take place
again this year, and everyone is invited to participate. Birdhouses are provided. All the birdhouses are then donated to Brukner Nature Center to sell for the benefit of the center. Henn said the birdhouses were so popular last year, several were sold right at the show. New at this year’s show will be a wood vendor selling all types of wood. A carving vendor also will be on site with tools, painting supplies and more. Henn’s favorite thing about the show is being able to give back to Brukner Nature Center. Since the show’s inception in 1976, the carvers, with
the help of the community businesses and show visitors, have donated more than $63,500 to the center. “We meet at the nature center and they don’t charge us, so we support them with this,” Henn said. Henn has been involved in the show since its beginning, and will have a table set up with his own artwork, showcasing a hobby that came by chance. He was on vacation camping with his wife, who wanted to take advantage of the sun since she worked in an office building all day. Being in construction, Henn wasn’t too keen on lying in the sun. “I went back to the
campground and picked up a piece of firewood and a dull carving knife and cut all my fingers up,” he said. Just like that, Henn was hooked on woodcarving. Forty years later, he still has the rabbit he carved that day. He learned on his own for about 15 years before he ever took a class in the skill. Then he started taking one-day classes, then attending three-day and five-day sessions. All in all, he’s taken lessons from 53 different instructors, and has even become one himself. He has taught his own • See Carvers on page 5
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The Brukner Nature Carvers invite you to their 37th Annual World Class Woodcarving Show to enjoy and purchase the art of wood artist from Ohio and Indiana. This two day show at the Miami County Fairgrounds features fine art, collectibles, decoys, caricatures, chip carvings; as well as wildlife, bird carvings and much more. There will also be tools, books, supplies, and demonstrations for beginners to advanced woodcarvers.
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Meet astronauts at Space Fest DAYTON — A variety of “out-of-this-world” experiences will take place at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Friday and Saturday for Space Fest 2012. On Friday, visitors will have the opportunity to tour the museum afterhours. Two space-related IMAX movies will be shown — “Space Station” at 5 p.m. and “Hubble” at 6:30 p.m. Former NASA astronaut Mark N. Brown will speak about his experiences prior to the “Hubble” showing, and the theater will offer reduced rates of $6 for adults and $4.50 for children older PROVIDED PHOTO than 3 for both shows. Brown, who flew on Bruce Henn (l-r), of Troy, Charlie Cooke, of New Carlisle, and Jim Rawlings, of two shuttle missions, also Kettering, participate in the birdhouse painting contest at last year’s show. will present “The History of Human Spaceflight” at 8:15 p.m. in the museum’s Carney Auditorium. meaning the piece has a He generally sketches out • CONTINUED Wright-Patterson Air flat back to be mounted, what he wants to carve FROM PAGE 4 Force Base Force Support and in the round carvings, before starting a piece, classes in woodcarving all Fitness is hosting a 5K pieces that are carved all but admits by the time it’s fun run on the runway beover the country, includthe way around. carved, sometimes it’s en- hind the museum at 7 ing Michigan, PennsylvaA 20-inch bust of Eintirely different than his p.m. Participants can run nia and Missouri. stein is Henn’s favorite drawing. or walk through a scale “It’s very relaxing for piece of his work. It is a The Brukner Nature version of the solar sysme,” Henn said. That vibe deep relief carving with a Carvers meet on the sectem. The entry fee is $15. and the public’s reaction natural finish that he ond Tuesday of each More information and the to his work are his famade during a 3 1/2-day month. For more informa- registration form are vorite things about the class. available at www.nahobby. tion, call (937) 698-6493. “People always ask Henn carves caricahow much time it takes to tures of animals and peodo something, but it’s so ple. He often paints his The BEST lunch deal anywhere... Daily changing much time, plus 40 years carvings, another skill he 10 item buffet...made from scratch every morning! experience,” he said. picked up along the way Henn carves in the two by trial and error. He does • Sundays - Kid's Eat Free! • Wednesdays - Half Price Appetizers! workshops at his home. both relief carvings,
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work off air compressors. One shoots suds, not water, for exterior cleaning, and the other is used for interior cleaning. “I’ve never seen anything like it around here,” Bryant said. Bryant has been working on cars since he was about 14 or 15 years old, helping out in his grandfather’s shop Bryant Auto Services, which served Piqua for 40 years. Bryant’s uncle, Travis Bryant, helps him out doing the mechanical work in the shop. Besides detailing, the garage offers brakes, tune-ups and oil changes. Bryant said business is picking up with the warmer weather. He even recently detailed a semi. “I’d never done one or
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Dayton Opera does 90-minute version of ‘Carmen’ DAYTON — Dayton Opera’s “transcendental season” will end with a contemporary turn on a classic favorite, Bizet’s beautiful and tragic opera “Carmen.” This version, adapted by English stage producer Peter Brook, is called “The Tragedy of Carmen,” and will be performed in the historic Victoria Theatre May 17 through 20. “This adaptation is unlike any ‘Carmen’ you have seen,” said Tom Bankston, Dayton Opera’s general and artistic director. “The cast is comprised of four singing and three speaking parts. The orchestra is scaled back to 15-pieces, the libretto is in English, in a translation by famed Broadway lyricist Sheldon Harnick, and the entire
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Julia Mintzer will play Carmen in the Dayton Opera show. opera runs just under 90 minutes.” But this is no watereddown version. It’s a bold and daring production, updated to 1930s Franco Spain, complete with all the passion and favorite music that make the original “Carmen” one of the world’s
most performed operas. “I chose to perform this opera in the Victoria Theatre to give our audience an opportunity to experience this more intimate version in this more intimate space,” Bankston said. “This will be an up-close “Carmen” with a young and exciting cast who will telescope the drama down to its vocal and dramatic essence, bringing it alive in a new way.” The cast is comprised of the four members of Dayton Opera’s Artists in Residence, mezzo Julia Mintzer as Carmen, tenor Matias Mariani as Don Jose, soprano Jennifer Cherest as Micaela and baritone Patrick McNally as Escamillo. Human Race Theatre actors Jamie Cordes, Tim Lile and Alan Bomar
Jones will perform the speaking roles of Zuniga, Lillas Pastia and Garcia. “I am excited to bring the four extremely talented rising opera singers of our Artist in Residence program into our main stage production,” Bankston said. “To find four singers of this high caliber who are able to not only perform our important educational programs in the schools, but are also able to step into these four key roles in ‘The Tragedy of Carmen’ was a difficult task and a rare find. Had I not found these four strong singers, I would have gone in an entirely different direction in my casting. Then combine them with the three experienced actors from the Human Race and we have a dynamic cast for
this Dayton Opera premiere production.” Returning to direct is Dayton Opera favorite Gary Briggle, who most recently directed last season’s “Porgy and Bess” and co-hosted and performed at the 50th Anniversary Star Gala. Jeffrey Powell, Dayton Opera chorus master and conductor of last season’s “The Daughter of the Regiment,” will conduct members of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. Set design concept is by Briggle and John Rensel, who also will design lighting, with costume design and coordination by D. Barlett Blair and make-up design by Thomas Venditelli. Performances are May 17, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m. and May 20 at 3 p.m. in the
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GET UP & GO Filling Station TROY — Coming up at the Filling Station this weekend is Blue 30 Thursday from 6 to 10 p.m. with specials on New Orleans pasta; Pearl Street Friday from 7 to 11 p.m. with specials on shrimp skewers; the Clark Manson Band Saturday from 7 to 11 p.m. with New York strip specials; and blues and barbecue with Wright Brothers Sunday from 6 to 10 p.m. 2331 W. Market St. N Various dates and times N www.facebook.com/troyfillingstation N (937) 339-4800 Muleskinner Band TIPP CITY — The Muleskinner Band will perform at the historic Roller Mill Theater Saturday evening. The theater celebrates its 17th season of local entertainment this year. Bill Purk, playing guitar and mandolin, leads this Urbana-based band with Jim Peterson playing banjo, Ed Weisenbach from Springfield on guitar and Gary Markin on bass and vocals. Audiences will enjoy their bluegrass, country and gospel music in an easy-listening style. The Muleskinner Band seems a natural for the Roller Mill, which was originally a gristmill on Canal Lock 15 of the Miami Erie Canal. The band derives its name
from the drivers, or muleskinners, of the mule teams that pulled canal boats. 225 E. Main St. N Saturday 7:30 p.m. N Admission is $7 for adults, $4 for students K-12 and younger N (937) 667-3696. DPO closes series DAYTON — The Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra’s 2011-2012 Miami Valley & Good Samaritan Hospitals Classical Series will conclude with concerts featuring Gustav Mahler’s epic Symphony No. 2, called the “Resurrection Symphony,” on Friday and Saturday at the Schuster Center. Austrian composer Mahler (1860-1911), considered one of the last great Romantic symphonists, was known for writing on a colossal scale, and the Symphony No. 2 is no exception. These performances will feature an orchestra of some 90 players, the 110 voices of the Dayton Philharmonic Chorus under the direction of Hank Dahlman, and soloists Ilana Davidson, soprano, and Susan Platts, mezzo soprano. 1 W. 2nd St. N Friday and Saturday 8 p.m. N Tickets from $9 N www.daytonphilharmonic.c om N (888) 228-3630 Lima band LIMA — The Lima Area Concert Band will perform at Crouse Performance Hall Saturday evening. The show is a traditional
drama is a thinking person’s Gothic thriller, a dark comedy that is both funny and frightening. On a snowy night, Inspector Ruffing is called to a manor home out in the country to investigate the headlong plunge of Patrick Roarke down the main staircase. Ruffing becomes involved in the lives of five alluring and dangerous women — Marcy, the beautiful Viennese governess with a past; Mrs. Ravenscroft, the flirtatious and lonely widow of the manor; Gillian, her charming but PROVIDED PHOTO possibly demented daughThe Muleskinner Band will perform Saturday night at the Roller Mill Theater in ter; Mrs. French, the formidable, passionate and loyal Tipp City. cook; and Dolly, a terrified but simple maid. They lead youth chorus and the Festival Chorus will sing concert of music from Cincinnati Boychoir, along the remaining pieces from him through a bewildering marches and familiar labyrinth of contradictory Verdi’s “Four Sacred with the Cincinnati Symtunes to favorite music of versions of Patrick’s depast years. 7 Towne Square phony Orchestra and sev- Pieces” and Carissimi’s eral soloists. Pieces include “Jephte.” Music Hall, 1241 mise. 300 Adams St. N FriN Saturday 7 to 9 p.m. N Elm St., Cathedral Basilday and Saturday 8 p.m. N www.limaciviccenter.com N two pieces from Verdi’s ica of the Assumption, 1140 $12 per seat N www.troy“Four Sacred Pieces” and (419) 224-1552 Madison Ave., Covington, Orff’s “Carmina Burana.” civictheatre.com N (937) May Festival KY N Friday, Saturday, Saturday night’s show at 339-7700 CINCINNATI — Music Hall, “French Flair,” Sunday 8 p.m. N Tickets for Mark Lowry Cincinnati’s May Festival includes the chorus and or- Friday and Saturday DAYTON — Mark opens Friday night and range from $25 to $100+, chestra, with soloists. Lowry, along with Stan continues through this Works include Poulenc’s tickets for Sunday $35 N Whitmire, will celebrate weekend and next weekFaith and Friends Radio’s end. The May Festival is a “Gloria” and Durufle’s “Re- www.mayfestival.com N quiem.” Sunday evenings (513) 621-1919 first anniversary Friday series of performances evening at the historic Vicwith the May Festival Cho- performance “Sacred Sounds” will take place at toria Theatre. Faith and rus and the Cincinnati Cathedral Basilica of the Friends Radio is a 24-hour, ‘Ravenscroft’ Symphony and Pops orseven days a week broadchestras. It also includes a Assumption in Covington, TROY — Troy Civic youth chorus. Friday’s per- KY. The May Festival cast outreach of Wells Of Theatre presents “Ravenformance at Music Hall is Youth Chorus will perform scroft” Friday and SaturSalvation Ministries in “Cavorting … Carousing … works that reflect various day at the Barn in the Dayton. The ministry uses Carmina!” It will include the Internet radio station musical styles and span Park across from Hobart the May Festival Chorus, as one means of spreading Arena. This psychological the centuries. The May
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Eye candy Spring Fling SIDNEY — Gateway Arts Council is hosting its 12th annual Spring Fling Fine Arts Show and Sale at its gallery in Sidney. Artists from throughout west central Ohio have entered their work in six categories — drawing, watermedia, oil and acrylics, photography, 3D art and miscellaneous. The artwork has been judged and awarded first, second and third place in each category. A best of show winner also has been named. Visitors will have a chance to vote for a people’s choice award. 216 N. Miami Ave. N Now through June 8, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekend and evening hours by appointment N Free admission N www.gatewayartscouncil.o rg N (937) 498-2787 Botkins artist ST. MARYS — “Moments,” an exhibit featuring original paintings by Botkins artist Lindsay Cooper, is on display at Arts Place, Collective Center in St. Marys through June 1. Cooper holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in art education with a specialization in painting from Bowling Green State University. She enjoys painting animals and landscapes, but focuses on
portraits. 142 E. Spring St. N Gallery hours Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. N Admission is free N (419) 3940707 ‘The Many Faces of Mary’ MARIA STEIN — “The Many Faces of Mary,” a celebration of images of Mary in classical artwork from around the world, is on display through the month of May at the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics. Several presentations are schedule throughout the month. 2291 St. Johns Road N Now through June 8, open daily at 9:30 a.m. N www.MariaSteinShrine.or g N (419) 925-4532 Photo exhibit GREENVILLE — In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month during the month of May, Bear’s Mill’s Art at the Mill will feature photographs by awardwinning photographer John Bower in an exhibit titled “Capturing the Soul of Our Past.” Bower’s photographs capture the remnants of the rapidly disappearing past. 6450 Arcanum-Bear’s Mill Road N Daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through May 20 N www.bearsmill.com N (937) 548-5112
Family fun Early bird hikes TROY — Brukner Nature Center hosts early morning bird hikes Tuesdays and Saturdays now through May 21. Warblers are small brightly-colored, insect-eating birds, many of which pass through Brukner Nature Center each spring on their way north to their breeding grounds. Go explore the spring woodlands and enjoy the discovery of
each new winged jewel. Bring binoculars and field guides if you have them, or call ahead of time and the staff will make sure you have what you need. All levels of experience are welcome. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road N Tuesdays and Saturdays 7:30 a.m. N Free N www.bruknernaturecenter.com N (937) 698-6493 Wild Journeys TROY — Come on an armchair adventure and discover the unique flora and fauna of this amazing planet at Brukner Nature Center’s Wild Journeys featuring Panama’s birds. To get a bird’s eye view come up to the canopy — the Canopy Tower Ecolodge in Panama that is. This amazing facility in Soberania National Park, Panama, is the grand recycling project of Raul Arias de Para, businessman/politician turned ecotourist innkeeper. Brukner’s leader for this journey is birding guide Carlos Bethancourt, who began his career at the Canopy Tower in 2000 and has since attended numerous birding conferences and conventions in the U.S. and Great Britain. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road N Monday 7 p.m. N Free for BNC members, $2 for non-members N www.bruknernaturecenter.com N (937) 698-6493
Discovery walks DAYTON — Morning Discovery Walks for adults are held Thursdays at Aullwood Audubon Center. A weekly walk along Aullwood’s beautiful trails reveals many new discoveries. Tom Hissong, education coordinator, will help walkers experience the wonderful seasonal changes taking place at Aullwood. 1000 Aullwood Road N Thursday 8 to 9:30 a.m. N Admission $4 for adults, $2 for children, free for members N aullwood.center.audubon. org N (937) 890-7360 Bird walk DAYTON — An International Migratory Bird Day Walk will be held Saturday afternoon at Aullwood Audubon Center. Celebrate the return of migratory birds and the beauty of spring. Staff will identify, by sight and song, the many birds that are migrating north. Some will nest here, and others are passing through on their way to more northerly nesting areas. Dress for the weather and be prepared to hike. 1000 Aullwood Road N Saturday 2:30 p.m. N Admission $4 for adults, $2 for children, free for members N aullwood.center.audubon.org N (937) 890-7360
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Opening Friday ‘Dark Shadows’
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In the year 1752, Joshua and Naomi Collins, with young son Barnabas, set sail from Liverpool, England, to start a new life in America, but even an ocean was not enough to escape the mysterious curse that has plagued their family. Two decades pass and Barnabas has the world at his feet — or at least the town of Collinsport, Maine. The master of Collinwood Manor, Barnabas is rich, powerful and an inveterate playboy until he makes the grave mistake of breaking the heart of Angelique Bouchard. A witch, in every sense of the word, Angelique dooms him to a fate worse than death — turning him into a vampire and then burying him alive. Two centuries later, Barnabas is inadvertently freed from his tomb and emerges into the very changed world of 1972. Starring: Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Eva Green, Michelle Pfeiffer Genre, rating: Thriller, PG-13
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Iron Man, the Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye and Black Widow answer the call to action when Nick Fury, director of the international peacekeeping agency known as SHIELD, initiates a daring, globe-spanning recruitment effort to assemble the Avengers team to defeat an unexpected enemy threatening global safety and security. Despite pulling together the ultimate dream team, Fury and longtime confidant Agent Coulson must find a way to convince the superheroes to work with, not against each other, when the powerful and dangerous Loki gains access to the Cosmic Cube and its unlimited power. Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremy Renner, Samuel L. Jackson Genre, rating: Sci-fi/action, PG-13
‘The Five-Year Engagement’ Beginning where most romantic comedies end, this film looks at what happens when an engaged couple keeps getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle. Starring: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Kevin Hart Genre, rating: Comedy/romance, R
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A second-rate cage fighter on the mixed martial arts circuit, Luke Wright lives a numbing life of routine beatings and chump change … until the day he blows a rigged fight. Wanting to make an example of him, the Russian Mafia murders his family and banishes him from his life forever, leaving Luke to wander the streets of New York destitute, haunted by guilt, and tormented by the knowledge that he will always be watched, and anyone he develops a relationship with will also be killed. Starring: Jason Statham, Chris Sarandon, Anson Mount Genre, rating: Action/thriller, R
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Home and Away with Dana Wolfe A Mother’s Day tribute: Love comes in different ways
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dwolfe@tdnpublishing.com. Here is a recipe from one of Barbara’s daughters, Suzanne Steiner Sievert. Chip and Cherry Cake 1 16-ounce package semi-sweet chips 3 eggs 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups sifted flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 8-ounce package pitted dates, coarsely snipped 1 cup chopped pecans 1 1/4 cups candied cherries, halved Beat eggs, stir in sugar. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Combine with chips, nuts, dates and cherries. Fold in egg and sugar mixture. Turn into greased and waxed paper-lined 9-inch by 5had the book published, inch by 3-inch loaf pan or and several months ago mini-loaf pans. Place pan presented each daughter of water on bottom oven with a copy as a surprise. How wonderful a gift that rack. Bake cake on top can be read for many years rack at 325 degrees for one hour to 1 1/2 hours. by their children and Cool slightly and remove grandchildren. from pan. This story, like many others, will most likely be passed down through generations and, as the last Presents: line in the book says, “Then I locked up my store "Ravenscroft" and took a long snooze.” May 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 Happy Mother’s Day, Barbara Steiner. You are Curtain: now a published author! Fri. & Sat. 8:00p, Sun. 4:00p Books can be purchased with a small donation to Call: 339-7700 the Barbara Ann Bender For Ticket Reservations Barn in the Park Steiner Trust. For more inAcross from Hobart Arena formation, contact me at children’s book, but most of all, he connected the thread of several families for the love of one woman and her passion for children’s books. Marilee and Dr. Steiner
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Her writings went silent in 2005, when Barb lost her life to disease. After several years, her husband, Dr. Steiner, remarried a wonderful lady, Marilee, who discovered Barb’s unpublished writings and decided to bring life to one of the books called “Zoo Shoes.” It is a delightful story of zoo animals that would come to Barb’s store to be fitted for zoo shoes. For example, one of the zoo animals was a camel. Here’s an excerpt. “‘Do you think,’ she asked, ‘there’s a shoe that will fit?’ ‘How about thongs? They’re great for the heat, and they will fit well on your two-toed feet.’ They slipped on with ease, and the camel was happy. I must admit they looked rather snappy!” In realizing how nice this would be for the girls to have as part of their mom’s legacy. Marilee and Dr. Steiner contacted Marilee’s father, Marino Gutierrez, who is an artist in Texas. His primary medium is watercolors, so this immediately became a perfect match. Marino put life into the lions, parrots, monkeys and bears is this wonderful
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