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Wide variety of items at R.O. dollar Pick up candles, makeup, snacks, balloons and more for just a buck kins and tablecloths.

“We get a lot of grads in here getting stocked up,” Patricia said. “We sell a lot for homecomings and dances, anniversaries and even weddings. We try to keep a large variety of colors for every school.”

Get ready for summer with sunglasses for just $1.25 a pair, garden planters, seed packages, bubbles and sand toys for little ones. And get yard signs celebrating your graduate or advertising your garage sale.

Cold soft drinks for $1 can be found in the cooler near the door. If you come on Tuesdays, you can get a free bag of popcorn from an old-fashioned popper without even making a purchase.

Patricia and James are STAFF PHOTO/LINDY WAGNER Nancy Crowell, of Piqua, shops for makeup at R.O. Dollar. She agrees that you big believers in helping out the community through can’t beat makeup for $1. the store. They’ll put fliers for fundraisers up in the els, cleaning supplies, lons also are available for “You can make a nice windows or pass them out. laundry detergent, paper $1. Balloons can be orbracelet or a nice neckThey’ve also gotten indered by phone in advance towels and toilet paper lace,” Patricia said. volved with surrounding also are available at R.O. R.O. Dollar has all your and ready for pick-up. stores.

Anyone planning a pic- Dollar. gift-giving needs. It has “The other businesses The store has pet toys nic this summer will find gift bags for every occasaround here are great,” Paand treats, as well as a everything they need at sion, bows, ribbons and small section of hardware. tricia said. “We all help greeting cards. Mylar bal- the store, including paper each other out. We just Candy, chips and other loons celebrate graduates, plates, napkins and food goodies are big sellers, Pa- passed out fliers for RPets new babies and birthdays storage containers.

Kitchen gadgets, dish tow- tricia said, and all canned to help them with their for $1.50, and latex balnew business.” pop is 50 cents. A small The Hollys have hopes health and beauty section • RESTORATIONS of expanding their own has medicine, tooth• EXTRACTIONS business to offer more merbrushes, soaps and lo• CROWNS & BRIDGES chandise.

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PIQUA — Like so many other Americans in recent years, when James Holly lost his job, he started looking for other opportunities. He and his wife, Patricia, decided to open a dollar store, and they celebrated the store’s one-year anniversary earlier this spring.

R.O. Dollar, 1598 Covington Ave., opened a year ago in March, and business is still going strong.

“I always loved shopping at the dollar store, especially when the kids were little,” Patricia said as to why they chose to open one themselves. “We enjoy it. We enjoy the customers and when kids come in.”

As a family-owned store, James and Patricia manage the store themselves, and their two children who live nearby help out from time to time.

They have a third child who lives out of state.

R.O. Dollar opened with everything in the store costing $1, but when cus-

tomers started requesting things that couldn’t be sold for just $1, James and Patricia listened and adjusted their store accordingly. They added the items people wanted and marked everything that costs just over $1 with a red sticker, so customers can shop easily.

“We kind of converted into a dollar-plus store,” Patricia said.

Customers will find all kinds of items at the Piqua store. Some of the biggest sellers, Patricia said, are the makeup and the jewelry. L.A. Colors makeup is available for just $1 an item. The line includes eye shadow, lip gloss, eye pencils, lipstick, mascara and nail polish. R.O. Dollar carries jewelry for $1 also.

“Our jewelry has been really popular. We have a hard time keeping that in stock,” Patricia said.

The store carries a line of charms for $1 apiece that slide onto bracelets, necklaces and keyrings. With charm bracelets in style in a big way, the charms have been popular with kids, teens and adults alike.

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Men’s sportswear on sale now at Barclay’s manager Rick Robinson.

“But we spend just as much time concentrating PIQUA — Just in time on our sportswear presentations.” for graduation and FaBarclay’s carries sportsther’s Day, Barclay’s is wear from Polo, Tommy having its men’s sportswear sale. All men’s sports- Bahama, Nautica and wear is 20 percent off now Forsyth of Canada. Robinson describes all of those through Father’s Day at the downtown Piqua store. lines as “traditional fashion with a twist.”

“We are really well “They all do color comknown in the area for binations that are striking, being the place to go for but traditional at the same suits and tuxedos,” said

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When Barclay’s staff does its buying for the summer season, they look at countless lines and lay out the potential presentations from what they’ve selected. The store’s presentations are set up in lifestyle segments from dressier sportswear to more casual outfits.

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Satisfy your strawberry craving in Troy Strawberry Festival returns to levee with food, fun and entertainment will take place in the Troy Public Square Friday at 6 p.m., and festival chairTROY — The Troy Strawberry Festival will be man Jon Dankworth, who set back to rights this year has chosen the theme “A Magical Place,” will dye as it returns to its usual the fountain strawberry spot on the levee, brings red. A children’s parade back the parade and conwill step off at Franklin tinues to provide all the and Market streets at 6:15 food, fun and entertainment residents are used to. p.m., and cars will line the The festival, held down- 100 block of East Main Street for the Friday night town last year due to the Adams Street Bridge con- cruise-in from 6 to 9 p.m.

The bed races, a festival fastruction, will take place vorite, will begin at 7 p.m.

June 1 and 2 on the levee on the square, and also of the Great Miami River, will be broadcast live by but kick-off activities will Troy Public Access Televiget the fun going Friday sion. night in the downtown Food, crafts and games area. will be open on the square Opening ceremonies

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until 9 p.m. Friday. Nonprofit organizations will have booths set up to sell hot dogs, Italian ice, ice cream, coffee, barbecue foods and, of course, strawberries.

The Strawberry Festival really gets under way with the parade through downtown at 9 a.m. Saturday. Due to the location change and construction last year, the parade was cut from the schedule, and organizers and residents alike are happy to see it return for 2013. The route begins at Walgreens and continues down Market Street to Main Street before turning onto Monroe

Street to finish.

The 1 mile parade will be broadcast live on Troy Public Broadcasting TV-5.

Robert and Ann Baird will lead as grand marshals.

Also, the mayor of Troy’s sister city, Takahashi City, Japan, and other dignitaries will be part of the parade and will stay in town for the weekend’s festivities.

Athletes will have no shortage of tournaments to participate in on Saturday.

The softball tournament begins at 8 a.m. at Duke Park, followed by the TDN FILE PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER

• See Strawberry A hungry festival-goer selects some ripe berries duron page 5 ing the Troy Strawberry Festival.

Barclay’s • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 Robinson said the Tommy Bahama line uses lots of washed blends of cotton and clothes made with 100 percent linen, lending itself well to casual wear.

“Linen is probably the most comfortable fabric you can wear, but it does wrinkle, so it’s good for the beach or the weekend,” Robinson said.

At the opposite end of the spectrum, Polo’s sportswear is dressier and more traditional with stripes and checked patterns. Nautica fits somewhere in between dressy and casual. Robinson said Nautica uses a lot of fabrics, including 100 percent cotton that is treated so it does not wrinkle.

Barclay’s wants to give customers a “kid in the candy store” feeling when they come in the door.

Robinson sets up the

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Barclay’s has the lates trends in men’s sportswear including bright colors and casual camp shirts. sportswear presentations in color combinations that are pleasing to the eye and make customers stop and take notice. Shirts, shorts, bathing suits and

more are displayed together in navy and gold, pink and blue and orange and blue.

A hot color this year so far has been a light shade

of teal called seafoam, Robinson said. Tommy Bahama and Nautica have done a lot in that color. Polo’s traditional blues, navys and tans are always in style, many times with pink thrown into the mix.

“And real men do in fact wear pink,” Robinson said.

Three styles of men’s shirts always are trendy for the summer. Collared polo-style shirts and camp shirts, which have a laydown collar and buttondown front, have a more casual look. Shirts with button-down collars are great for when he wants to dress up a little bit without going as far as a suit.

Visit Barclay’s to find the perfect gift for dad or grad at 20 percent off. The store is located at 314 N. Main St. For more, call (937) 773-5928.

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Strawberry ment on the levee throughout the day and the diaper derby on the center stage at noon.

It’s common to see festival-goers gnashing on strawberry-flavored treats and the sweet red berries themselves while walking the grounds, and this year is no different.

Rock/country band McGuffey Lane will bring its get-up-and-dance vibe Berry Special Olympics at to Troy Memorial Sta9 a.m. The tennis dium for a concert Saturshootout will take place in day at 8 p.m. Other bands Troy Community Park at and singers slated to per11 a.m. form throughout the The fun continues for weekend include Emthe sports-minded on manuel’s Vein, Lauren Sunday with the Berry Kelly, the Gem City ChoBike Tour at rus, Rum River 7:30 a.m. in Blend, Best for the parking lot Last, Kids behind Troy Helping Kids, High School, the Troy the StrawStrawberry berry Classic Festival Choir, 10K Run at Mayfly, Not Troy Memorial That Band, Stadium at Cherry Lee 7:30 a.m. and and the Hot the Shortcake Rod Hounds, Special Run at Brown Street 7:35 a.m. at Breakdown, the stadium.

Bolted Down, The coed softDenise Myball tournachele, Megan ment will Osman and the start at 11 Greasers. The a.m. at Duke stages also will Park. feature dance Festival groups, a jughours on Satgler, martial urday are arts, Native TDN FILE PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER from 10 a.m.

Troy residents Janice and Andy Tymoszenko enjoy a piece of homemade pie American flute to 8 p.m. together purchased from Boy Scout Troop 294 on the square at the 2009 Troy music and clog Events on the Strawberry Festival. dancing. schedule inFestivalclude free entertainment Back by popular demand be complete without burg- goers will find about 160 on three stages on the are chocolate-covered booths selling arts and ers, hot dogs, sweet corn, levee throughout the day, strawberries, which were crafts lining the levee and funnel cakes, pulled pork, a strawberry pie eating sorely missed at last below. Artisans will sell shredded chicken, Texas contest on the lower levee year’s festival. Fletcher everything from jewelry tenderloins, soft pretzels, with registration at 12:30 United Methodist Church gyros, nachos, snow cones, to carved mushrooms and p.m. and the contest at is offering the chocolateeverything in between. blooming onions and 1:30, the Strawberry kid’s dipped berries this year.

Jewelry booths and venmore. crawl on the Great Miami The fruit certainly gets dors offering pet items alWhile people flock to River Flood Plain at 3:30 used in many creative ways are popular with the the Troy Strawberry Fesp.m. and a free concert at ways by the non-profit orcrowd, as well as tables tival to enjoy its nameTroy Memorial Stadium ganizations who set up with activities for chilsake fruit, they also come at 8 p.m. booths along the levee. dren, including face paintfor free entertainment On Sunday, the festival Last year, Day of Caring ing and sand art. and arts and crafts vencontinues from 10 a.m. to introduced strawberry Wood crafters, potters dors. Last year’s location 6 p.m. with activities such cannolis, which will reand other fine artists will change limited the festias the car show at Troy have their work for sale. turn this weekend. Folks val to only one stage for Community Park until 1 People also will find also will find deep-fried entertainment, but as it p.m. with awards at 4, a handmade cornhole sets. strawberries, strawberry returns to the levee this worship service in the Several prepackaged food weekend, three stages burritos, strawberry lower levee dining tent at will be set up for perform- booths will sell mustards, pizza, strawberry pop8:30 a.m., free entertainbreads, sauces and more. ers. corn, strawberry salsa, • CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4

strawberry empanadas, strawberry butter, strawberry barbecue sauce and the always popular strawberry doughnuts.

Strawberry staples such as shortcake, cheesecake, preserves, smoothies, pie, cupcakes and milkshakes will be plentiful. And no festival would

One unique vendor is Alex Babich’s Mushroom Gear, which offers morel mushroom items such as carvings, T-shirts, mugs and wine bottle stoppers.

Presiding over the festival this year is Rachel Zelnick, a junior at Troy High School. She was crowned during the pageant in April, along with her court, first runner-up Kirsten Coleman and second runner-up Alison Kolber, both seniors at Troy High School.

Zelnick’s duties have already begun. She was on hand for the Little

Miss and Mr. Strawberry pageant held in April.

Connor Haywood, 6, and Willow Miller, 5, both of Troy, won the titles. Connor is the son of Rebecca and Tim Haywood, and Willow is the daughter of Tina and Dennis Miller.

Also winning festival titles back in April were Bill and Connie Miller, who were named the Troy Strawberry Festival Golden Couple. They have been married for nearly 51 years.

For more information, visit www.gostrawberries.com.

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GET UP & GO to 1 a.m. • www.cruizersbarandgrill.com • (937) 526-4800 ‘Turn it UP’ DAYTON — The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus is pleased to once again be filling the stage at Dayton’s historic Victoria Theatre for its Saturday concert, “Turn it UP!,” which will celebrate DGMC’s 10-year anniversary of choral performances in the Greater Miami Valley. This year’s concert features audience and chorus favorites from the past as well as new compositions, specifically commissioned for Gay Men’s Choruses across the country. DGMC Artistic Director Jason CoatneySchuler has woven a thought-provoking historical tapestry, which takes the audience on a journey from the chorus’ first appearance on the stairs of the Schuster Center, when it opened its doors 10 years ago, into the world of Broadway, Cole Porter, Queen, Village People and ABBA. 138 N. Main St. • Saturday 8 p.m. • Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door • www.ticketcenter-

Little Big Band TIPP CITY — The Tipp Roller Mill Theater invites the public to an evening of great music Saturday when Hal Harris’ Little Big Band will perform.

Though only made up of six members, the Little Big Band has the big band sound that rivals larger groups. Since 1958, Harris, the director, has been using the best available musicians in the Dayton and Springfield areas to entertain at all types of engagements from dance parties and receptions to industrial shows and any sort of special events. Harris’ wide background includes playing with such orchestras as Ray McKinley, Tex Benke and Ralph Marterie, as well as the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. 225 E. Main St. • Saturday 7:30 p.m. • $8 for adults, $4 for students K12 • (937) 667-3696 Cruizer’s RUSSIA — Cruizer’s Bar and Grill in Russia will feature the DJ Bear Necessitites Saturday night. 115 North St. • Saturday 9 p.m.

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Kids will flawlessly complement the sound of the Lumineers as the opening act of the show and hopefully play a track or two (or 10) from their latest album “Dear Miss Lonelyhearts.” 6295 Kellogg Ave. • Saturday 7 p.m. • Tickets from $69.25 • www.riverbend.org (513) • 232-5885

Stage ‘Dreamgirls’ DAYTON — A sensational new stage production of “Dreamgirls” is coming to the Schuster Center June 4-9. Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, “Dreamgirls” tells the story of an up-andcoming 1960s singing girl group, and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune.

With music by Academy Award nominee Henry Krieger and book and lyrics by Tony Award and Grammy Award winner Tom Eyen, “Dreamgirls” features the unforgettable hits “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” “One Night Only” and “Listen.” This Tony Award- and Academy Award-winning musical sparkles like never before.

1 W. 2nd St. • June 4-9, showtimes 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 ‘Sound of Music’ SPRINGBORO — La Comedia Dinner Theatre presents “The Sound of Music” now through June 30. When Maria leaves the convent to govern the seven mischievous children of widowed Captain von Trapp, she brings music, laughter and love back to their home in this musical masterpiece. The

memorable score by Rodgers and Hammerstein features such beloved songs as “My Favorite Things,” “Do Re Mi,” “Edelweiss,” “Climb Every Mountain” and of course, the title song. 765 W. Central Ave. • Various showtimes through June 30 • Tickets from $55 • lacomedia.com • (937) 746-4554

Eye candy Flood exhibit TROY — Troy-Hayner Cultural Center is opening its exhibit “The Great Flood 1913-Troy” Friday, with a reception slated for the public June 7. This exhibit is in partnership with the Troy Historical Society.

It has been 100 years since the Great Flood devastated the Miami Valley. The story of how Troy was affected by the flood will be told through vintage and contemporary photographs, time lines, maps, oral histories and quotes such as, “Late Monday afternoon it was realized that the city was in grave danger of high waters, but there was no thought that it would go the terrible extent it did,” from The Troy Record on April 4, 1914.

The Miami Valley should never have a devastating flood again due to the Miami Conservancy’s dams and dry basin system.

Learn about the fight and strong opposition that tried to keep dams and basins from being built.

The photographs are from the Troy Historical Society’s collection. Judy Deeter, Rick Jackson and Jo Ann Gamblee provided the information for the timelines, and Doug Christian researched map sites.

The Troy Historical Society’s book “Troy and The Great Flood” will be avail-

able for purchase. The exhibit will run through July 28. 301 W. Main St. • On view daily Friday through July 28 • Free admission • www.troyhayner.org • (937) 339-0457 Art at Aullwood DAYTON — “Abstracted from Nature” by Joan Marcus and “A Potpourri of Photographs” by Mike Jaffe is on display now at Aullwood Audubon Center through June 16. This photographic exhibit features nature, animals, people and buildings. 1000 Aullwood Road • Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. through June 16 • Admission $5 per adult, $3 per child • www.aullwood.center.audubon.org • (937) 890-7360 GAC Spring Fling SIDNEY — Gateway Arts Council’s 13th annual Spring Fling Fine Arts Exhibit and Sale is open to the public now through June 7. The area’s premier fine art show features works by more than 70 area artists. Prizes were awarded in each category for first, second and third place at the opening reception Friday. A best-of-show award also was given. A people’s choice award ribbon will be given to the artist whose work garners the most votes from exhibit-goers. 216 N. Miami Ave. • Weekdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through June 7 • Free admission • www.gatewayartscouncil.or g • (937) 498-2787 Art at the Mill GREENVILLE — One of a kind hand-pulled prints plus pastel paintings by Bellbrook resident Andrea Starkey will be paired with wood-fired clay vessels created by Patrick Rademaker, of Louisville,

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GET UP & GO ued interaction and subtly connecting the narrative of the potter’s process to the ultimate user of the piece. 6450 ArcanumBear’s Mill Road • Daily 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through June • Free admission • www.bearsmill.com • (937) 548-5112 BNC art exhibit TROY — Brukner Nature Center is featuring the work of “Three Women in the Woods: Words & Images” in its art gallery. 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 • www.bruknernaturecenter.com • (937) 698-6493

Family fun JC Community Days JACKSON CENTER — Jackson Center Community Days will be held Thursday to Sunday. The festival is filled with live entertainment, concessions, games, rides, a craft show, car show, raffles and a parade. Thursday features a lasagna dinner,

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Sarah Swiger, 6, of Jackson Center, grabs candy thrown during the Jackson Center Community Days parade Sunday. Sarah is the daughter of Travis and Tina Swiger. the queen and Little Miss Jackson Center contests and music by Jerry Joe Davis. Friday’s events include a hoop shoot contest, free pony rides, bingo and entertainment by Karma’s Pawn, west central Ohio’s finest party band playing a variety of rock ‘n’ roll and dance music. Saturday kicks off with a pancake and sausage breakfast, fun run and Tiger Trot 5K, children’s tractor races, bake sale and children’s

bicycle parade. The day continues with a dodgeball tourneyment, the rock and country band Thick & Thin, COSI on Wheels, the car show, music by the band Showdown, bingo and 1988 performing hits from the ’80s.

Sunday features a community worship service, parade, entertainment and a raffle drawing. downtown Jackson Center • Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday • www.jacksoncenter.com •

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Ky., at Art at the Mill during the month of June at Bear’s Mill. The art exhibit will open Friday with an artists’ reception from 6 to 9 p.m. Light hors d’oeuvres and wine will be served. The artists will speak briefly at 7 p.m., outlining their personal histories and revealing their motivations and goals. Andrea Starkey began working as a commercial artist in 1990, but decided to drop the “commercial” from her title in 2009 when she began showing her pastels in juried competitions. Her atmospheric nature-inspired paintings utilize layering to explore the effects of light on the landscapes she creates on canvas. A recent graduate of the University of Louisville, Patrick Rademaker works in a style that keeps him physically involved in all aspects of the development of his wood-fired creations. He formulates his own clay and builds his own kilns where he interprets the results of firings and then actively responds to those results to capture and enhance the end product so that it satisfies the creator and speaks clearly to the viewer. He aims for his utilitarian vessels to forge a relationship with others, inspiring contin-

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forth between trees and buildings, dipping and diving in a perfectly controlled chaotic flight, snagging one insect after another. In just one night, he will consume up to half of his body weight, helping to control insect populations and protecting many crops and gardens from infestation. Join BNC staff members as they discuss the importance of bats to humans and how recent population declines indicate they need us as much as we need them. 5995 Horseshoe Bend Road • Saturday 2 to 3 p.m. • Free admission • www.bruknernaturecenter.com • (937) 698-6493 Family day DAYTON — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host Family Day: Global Reach Saturday. Visitors will learn about “global reach” aircraft and the work that they do, including transporting people and supplies around the world.

1100 Spaatz St. • Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Free admission • www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

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Bradley Cooper, Zach Galifianakis and Ed Helms star in “The Hangover Part III.”

Since Dom and Brian’s Rio heist toppled a kingpin’s empire and left their crew with $100 million, our heroes have scattered across the globe. But their inability to return home and living forever on the lam have left their lives incomplete. Meanwhile, Hobbs has been tracking an organization of lethally skilled mercenary drivers across 12 countries, whose mastermind is aided by a ruthless second-in-command revealed to be the love Dom thought was dead, Letty. The only way to stop the criminal outfit is to outmatch them at street level, so Hobbs asks Dom to assemble his elite team in London. Payment? Full pardons for all of them so they can return home and make their families whole again.

Starring: Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez Paul Walker and Vin Diesel star Genre, rating: Action/adventure, PG-13 in “Fast & Furious 6.”

‘Epic’ “Epic” tells the story of an ongoing battle between the forces of good, who keep the natural world alive, and the forces of evil, who wish to destroy it. When a teenage girl finds herself magically transported into this secret universe, she teams up with an elite band of warriors and a crew of comical, larger-than-life figures, to save their world — and ours.

Starring (voices): Beyonce Knowles, Colin Farrell, Josh Hutcherson, Amanda Seyfried Genre, rating: Family/fantasy, PG

Still showing ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’ When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left — his crew.

Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana Genre, rating: Sci-fi/fantasy, PG-13

Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine star in “Star Trek Into Darkness.”

Now on DVD • “Side Effects” • “Beautiful Creatures” • “The Last Stand” • “Parker” • “Stand Up Guys” • “Yossi” • “The ABCs of Death” • “True Blood: The Complete Fifth Season” • “Perception: The Complete First Season” • “Teen Wolf: Season 2” • “Medium Cool” • “The Ultimate Gangsters Collection: Collection” • “The Ultimate Gangsters Collection: Contemporary” • “National Lampoon’s Vacation” • “My Neighbor Totoro” • “Howl’s Moving Castle”

‘The Great Gatsby’

“The Great Gatsby” follows Fitzgerald-like, would-be writer Nick Carraway as he leaves the Midwest and comes to New York City in the spring of 1922, an era of loosening morals, glittering jazz, bootleg kings and sky-rocketing stocks. Chasing his own American Dream, Nick lands next door to a mysterious, party-giving millionaire Jay Gatsby, and across the bay from his cousin Daisy and her philandering, blueblooded husband Tom Buchanan. It is thus that Nick is drawn into the captivating world of the super rich, their illusions, loves and deceits. As Nick bears witness, within and without of the world he inhabits, he pens a tale of impossible love, incorruptible dreams and high-octane tragedy, and holds a mirror to our own modern times and struggles.

Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan, Joel Edgerton, Isla Fisher Genre, rating: Drama/romance, PG-13

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Home and Away with Dana Wolfe Visitors love Strawberry Fesitval as much as we do The strawberries are almost ripe!

For all of the strawberry lovers in west central Ohio, these are sweet delicious words to our ears.

The Troy Strawberry Festival is one of the most loved festivals in Ohio. Anytime I am asked where I live and I say Troy, Ohio, the response I always get is, “Oh! Yes, that’s where the Strawberry Festival is.”

People seem to remember exactly what they had to eat, where the booth was located and how long they had to wait to get it. I hear this over and over.

They mention the doughnuts, the ice cream, the chocolate-covered strawberries, etc.

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My sister flew in from Virginia a few years ago just for the festival. She still talks about it, and how friendly everyone was.

It was a wonderful family outing for us. We enjoyed music, food and great conversation. We love to “people watch” and sat on the levee for hours watching all of the guests to our town take in all of the excitement of the festival.

If I didn’t hear it once, I heard it 100 times, “This would be a wonderful Christmas gift,” as people held beautiful chimes, pottery and prints in their hands. Yes, buy it! And birthday gifts, too! And thank you for coming to our town to do it.

We strive to make this a great time for anyone who wants to come to Troy’s Strawberry Festival! I’ll see you there!

Happy cooking! What’s your favorite strawberry recipe? I would love to hear from you. Send it to me at dwolfe@civitasmedia.com.

ries (cut to your preference) Combine with gel and put on top of the crust. You can also use fresh mixed fruit as well.

Strawberry-Sour Cream Salad 2 6-ounce packages strawberry Jell-O 2 cups boiling water 2 10-ounce packages frozen fresh strawberries (unsweetened) 1 medium can crushed pineapple, undrained 1/2 pint sour cream Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water in a large glass bowl. Add partially thawed strawberries and pineapple. Mix well. Put half of mixture in an 8-inch square dish. Refrigerate until gelled, about 45 minutes. Spread sour cream on top of this. Put rest of mixture on top of the sour TDN FILE PHOTO/ANTHONY WEBER cream. Return to refrigera- David Mulvaine pastor with Troy Baptist Temple prepares battered and filled tor until all is set. Cover deep-fried strawberries during last year’s Troy Strawberry Festival. when set.

Blend well until smooth blender. Blend for two min- frequently. Add rhubarb and soft. Fold in berries utes. Just before serving, and simmer for five minStrawberry-Spinach until well blended. Add pour the dressing over the utes. Remove from heat.

Salad more if needed to your 12 ounces fresh spinach spinach and toss lightly to Stir in gelatin and water. taste. Then fold in whipped When cooled and slightly coat the spinach and Strawberry Pizza 1 quart fresh strawberthickened, add fresh straw- topping and marshmalberries.

Crust ries, sliced berries. Spoon into a serv- lows. Chill and serve.

1 stick butter 2 tablespoons sesame ing dish and chill until set, Strawberry-Rhubarb 1 cup flour seeds Strawberry Butter about three hours.

Dessert 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoons poppy 1 8-ounce cream cheese 3/4 cup sugar Bake at 425 degrees for seeds 1/2 cup butter Berry Berry 3 tablespoons instant 10-15 minutes or until Dressing 1 cup powdered sugar 8 ounces cream cheese, tapioca lightly brown.

1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla softened 2 cups boiling water Mix: 1/2 cup sugar 2 3.4-ounce packages in- 1 cup strawberries 2 cups diced rhubarb 1 large and 1 small 1 1/2 teaspoons grated Beat cream cheese and stant vanilla pudding 3-ounce box strawberry cream cheese onion butter until smooth. Add 3 cups milk 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon Worcester- gelatin sugar and vanilla; mix well.

1 quart fresh berries 1 cup water 1 medium container Cool shire sauce Add strawberries that are 1 cup whipped topping 3/4 cup fresh strawberWhip 1/4 teaspoon paprika chopped fine. You can put 1 cup miniature marshries Mix with electric mixer 1/4 cup cider vinegar them in a blender. Add to mallows In a medium-sized and add on top of baked Layer spinach, strawbercream cheese. Cover and In a large mixing bowl, saucepan, combine sugar, ries, sesame seeds and and cooled crust. refrigerate overnight. This beat cream cheese until tapioca and boiling water. poppy seeds in a large Topping soft and creamy. Stir in dry is wonderful on bagels, Let stand for five minutes. salad bowl. Combine the 1 bag strawberry glaze toast or muffins.

Then bring to a boil, stirring pudding mix and milk.

2 quarts fresh strawber- dressing ingredients in a

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Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Final computer classes offered PIQUA — The Piqua Public Library has announced that a successful series of computer training classes is coming to an end, and it’s final session will be offered June 12 and 19.

Since its launch in August 2011, the Every Citizen Online program has worked to enhance the skills of more than 100 local residents.

Classes focus on the very basics of computer use, including opening a web browser, filling out an online form, how to use a mouse, clicking on links and more.

“Having no computer experience can be a real handicap in today’s increasingly technological world,” said Jim Oda, library director. “These are skills that many adults lack, the skills you need when applying for

jobs, looking up online records and sending emails.”

Every Citizen Online is part of the Connect Ohio program, a federally funded resource with a goal to expand the use of broadband computer technology in small towns and rural communities statewide. The issue is being tackled with a three-part approach: teaching basic computer skills, assessing the availability and quality of broadband service and offering technical assistance to bring service to areas with no current high-speed Internet access.

The Piqua Public Library agreed to schedule and administer the computer classes. In return, the library received a considerable savings on computers

and an instructor was provided for each class.

“The demand for these classes has been steady, especially among older adults,” said Elizabeth Hole, library secretary.

“Our commitment to the program was fulfilled months ago, but we continued to offer classes as long as we possibly could in order to meet a need in the community. Sadly, the Connect Ohio initiative ends at the end of June.”

There are still a few seats left in the final Connect Ohio class, which is scheduled in two parts — June 12 and 19 from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. both days.

Classes are open to adults 18 years and older. Registration is required. Visit the library or call (937) 773-6753 to register.

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Local vendors wanted for Troy Farmers Market TROY — The third annual Downtown Troy Farmers Market will be held beginning June 22 and continuing through Sept. 21. Troy Main Street Inc. is seeking to fill open vendor spaces for this year’s market. The farmers market is an opportunity for local vendors to sell and advertise their goods and services every Saturday morning from 9 a.m. to noon.

Dozens of vendors have signed up already and will benefit from extensive advertising, promotions and entertainment at the market. Vendors may pay for the entire season, select dates or a single day. Costs to operate a booth are contingent upon the level of participation. There is still limited space available for the opening weekend on June 22, but the deadline is approaching.

Vendors may participate at any time throughout the summer and must apply before appearing at the market.

Last year’s market attracted an average of 1,000 shoppers to downtown who spent an estimated $15,000 per week.

The economic impact also extended from vendors to the local businesses due to in-

creased patronage from visitors of the market downtown. In only its second year of existence, the farmers market grew exponentially and exceeded all expectations. Estimated attendance was 13,000 over the course of the season. Farmers market organizers are anticipating similar results for the third year and hope to even exceed last year’s positive outcomes.

The market itself became the Saturday morning destination in Troy, which caused downtown businesses to alter their hours in order to benefit shoppers and attracted new venders and entertainment to the market throughout the summer. Tents loaded with produce, home-baked goods, maple syrup, plants and hand-made items were erected on South Cherry Street, near the town square. Entertainment included living history, live music, cooking demonstrations, live music, yoga and running groups during the operating hours.

For information, call (937) 339-5455, email troymainstreet@bizwoh.rr.com or visit www.troymainstreet.org.

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TIPP CITY — The Tippecanoe Historical Society is hosting a walk June 9 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery on South Hyatt Street.

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Michael Krieger Ellis is the grandson of Ned Sprecher. He has done extensive research on his grandfather, and is flying in from California to present this program with the help of his grandmother, Patti Sprecher. To commemorate this local hero, at approximately 7 p.m. a presentation by the Honor Guard from the Tipp City American Legion Post 586 will take place. Tippecanoe High School band member McKenzie McQuown will close the evening with the playing of Taps.

For more information, call Susie at (937) 6986798 or Jackie at (937) 332-6724.