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SIDNEY—The SidneyDance Company is bringinga fairytale to life this week-end as it presents Roger’sand Hammerstein’s “Cin-derella.”The musical, which is

partly sponsored by Gate-way Arts Council, will be onstage at Sidney High SchoolAuditorium Thursday andFriday at 7 p.m. and Sun-day at 2 p.m. The days ofperformances are differentthis year, as there is no Sat-urday performance.Pre-sale tickets are $11

for adults and $5 for stu-dents and children. Ticketsat the door will be $12 foradults and $6 for studentsand children. Tickets are

available at Alvetro Ortho-dontics, Hampton Inn,AspenWellness Center andSharon’s School of Dance,all in Sidney, and at Read-more Hallmark in Piqua.Rodgers and Hammer-

stein’s musical version ofthis classic tale was writtenfor television in 1957, withJulie Andrews in the titlerole. It has been recreatedon film twice and adaptedfor stage. The Sidney DanceCompany’s “Cinderella” willfollow the original version,said director Sharon Eiken-berry, with all the musicand dialogue. Though it isbeing performed by thedance company, it is notjust a ballet, Eikenberrystressed.“We have several good

singers in the dance com-

pany,” she said, notinggreat voices in the roles ofCinderella, her stepmotherand stepsisters, fairy god-mother and the prince, inhis musical debut. “It givesus the opportunity for alarge cast and that’s some-thing we always look for.Plus it hasn’t been done inthe area.”Millie Cartwright plays

Cinderella in the show. Sheloves the music and, ofcourse, the costumes.“I like all the songs I get

to sing, and I get to dressup and pretend I’m aprincess,” she said abouther favorite part of doingthis show.Millie, a sophomore at

Lehman Catholic HighSchool, joined the SidneyDance Company when she

was in fourth grade andhas been dancing eversince. She played a leadrole as JoJo in “Seussical,”but is really looking for-ward to starring as Cin-derella.“There’s a lot of great

costumes. The music isawesome and we have agreat cast,” she said.Alex Blosser, 18, plays

the role of the prince and isquick to answer what helikes best about the produc-tion.“The singing and danc-

ing — that’s my favoritepart,” he said.This is Alex’s second

year with the Sidney DanceCompany, and he has per-formed the title role in thecompany’s “The Nut-cracker” twice.While this ishis first musical, he saidhe’s not nervous. Being inband and choir in schoolhas gotten him used to thestage.Alex is a senior at Sid-

ney High School. He wouldlike to attend the Univer-sity of Cincinnati in the fu-ture to study musiceducation.Other lead roles are

played by Olivia King asthe stepmother, VictoriaSmedley as Joy, PaigeHoward as Portia andClaudia Fatone as the god-mother. Adults Kevin Fra-zier-Jones and MaureenJoines play the king andqueen.The full cast totals 81

members, with adults inthe roles of the coachmanand footman, and the restof the actors ranging in agefrom 3 to 18.Don Streb will conduct

the Sock & Buskin Orches-tra, which includes localadults. It is the largest or-chestra the Sidney Dance

Company has ever used,Eikenberry said.Work for “Cinderella”

started way back in June,when Eikenberry obtainedthe rights to stage the play.Auditions were held in Oc-tober, and the cast has beenrehearsing 10 to 15 hours aweek ever since, startingfirst with music, addingdancing and finally staging.“It’s going to be a fabu-

lous, beautiful show,”Eikenberry said.The musical begins with

the kingdom celebrating asits prince’s decision to hosta ball to find a bride. Cin-derella, who has been madeinto a servant by her step-mother and stepsisters, isforced to stay home andclean while her sisters tryto win the prince’s heart.As Cinderella sits in her

corner on the night of theball, imagining what itwould be like, her god-mother appears. Provingimpossible things happenevery day, she gets Cin-derella ready for the ballwith a little bit of magic.

When Cinderella makesher grand entrance at theball, everyone is captivated,especially the prince. Theydance and fall in love, butwhen the clock strikes 12,she must flee before hercarriage changes back intoa pumpkin.But before she escapes,

she loses her glass slipper.The prince finds it andmounts a search for thefoot that fits the slipper.The Sidney Dance Com-

pany’s “Cinderella” will in-clude approximately 500pieces of costume, coordi-nated by costumer MargieSchell, who used to workwith the Toledo Opera. Theassistant director is Chris-tianne Beffel, who interest-ingly played thestepmother in ColumbusChildren’s Theatre’s pro-duction of “Cinderella.”“We’ve had an incredible

amount of really talentedpeople that volunteer forbuilding sets, lighting crew.The parents (of the cast)are fabulous,” Eikenberrysaid.

SDN PHOTO/SARA NEWMANCinderella played by Millie Cartwright (left), 16, of Sidney, daughter of Beth andTom Raterman, talks with her fairy godmother played by Claudia Fatone, 13, ofSidney, daughter of Amy and Andy Fatone.

SDN PHOTO/SARA NEWMANOlivia King, 18, of Sidney, daughter of Paula and TimKing, plays the stepmother in the Sidney Dance Com-pany’s “Cinderella.”

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TROY— For the pastfour years the doctors andstaff at Excellence in Den-tistry, 1523 N.Market St.,have selected a day to giveback to the community byoffering free services tothose in need. The fifth an-nual Gift of Dentistry Dayis set for Feb. 11, beginningat 6:30 a.m.Dentists Mark T. Bent-

ley, Charles H. Stevens andJulie E. Jones from Excel-lence in Dentistry, and den-tist Steve Pierson fromHealth Park Dental in TippCity, along with the dentalassistants and office staff,will perform dental clean-ings, extractions andrestorations to adults 16and older. Patients 16 and17 years old must be accom-panied by a parent orguardian.The service is given on a

first-come, first-serve basis,with emphasis on those inpain. Patients will be re-quired to complete a healthquestionnaire before treat-ment, but no questions willbe asked about personal fi-nances. One service will beprovided per person.Excellence in Dentistry’s

Gift of Dentistry Day beganwhen the staff saw howmany people Bentleyhelped on his mission tripsto Jamaica. The staff hasspearheaded the project,wanting to be able to helppeople in their own commu-nity who could not afforddental treatment, and sincethey put their plan into ac-tion, numerous residentshave been helped.“Without the generosity

of Dr. Bentley, Dr. Stevens,Dr. Jones and other doctorsover the years who haveparticipated in our event,almost 300 patients wouldnot have received dental

treatment. Over 230 teethhave been restored or re-moved, and 140 dentalcleanings have been per-formed,” said Nicole McFad-den, who handles publicrelations for the office. “Wehad no idea what to expectthat first year and we wereworried about what unex-pected problems may occur,but when the patientsstarted lining up outsidevery early that first morn-ing, our hearts were simplyoverwhelmed. Our worriesturned out to be insignifi-cant and the day went verysmoothly.”Last year alone, the staff

and doctors completed 35extractions, 37 cleanings, 33fillings and other treat-ments.The doctors and staff of

approximately 30 haveshared laughter and tearswith the patients, andhelped transform smiles. Asthey prepare for the fifthGift of Dentistry Day, theyhave reflected on the pastyears and what it has

meant to them to be able tohelp local people in need.Here are some of theirthoughts:• “It is so rewarding to

make a difference in peo-ple’s oral health, in our owncommunity.” — Gina B., of-fice manager.• “I love being able to

give back to our communityand provide this muchneeded service. I work inadministration and on thisspecial day, I get to work inthe sterilization room. Ienjoy being able to see a dif-ferent side of our office andleave with a greater appre-

ciation for those who makesure we always have cleaninstruments.” — KimberlyA., administrative teamleader• “Gift of Dentistry Day

gives me a chance to giveback to the community ofMiami County and sur-rounding areas by donatingmy time to assisting thosewho come in. Many are inneed of dental care but sim-ply haven’t been able to af-ford it due to the currenteconomic downturn. It’s arewarding feeling to knowthat we may be helpingsomeone out of pain who

couldn’t have otherwise re-ceived treatment, or thatsomeone who wouldn’t nor-mally get a chance to, canleave with that wonderfulfeeling of clean, smoothteeth after a cleaning. It’sfun to serve with my fellowemployees knowing thateveryone is giving of theirtime, and it means a lot toknow that each one of themis sacrificing time withtheir families or time theycould have used to get otherthings done in their lives,but instead they are choos-ing to serve others, and thatwarms my heart and en-courages me to do thesame.”— Tonia B., financialcoordinator• “Gift of Dentistry is an

opportunity for those in thecommunity or around ourcommunity that are in needof dentistry. This is done atno charge to the patient. Itis a way to help them so

their dental health is better,which affects the health oftheir whole body. As a staffmember, Gift of Dentistry isvery rewarding helping thepatient. They are verythankful for what is done,which makes you feel goodinside, and makes you wishyou could do more.” —Melanie C., expanded func-tions dental assistant• “It makes me proud

that my employer givesback to the communitywhen there are so manypeople out of work and arejust trying to put food ontheir tables each night.Many people have toothpain but can’t afford it, orthere are too many otherthings that need to be ad-dressed first. I think it istruly a gift what our doctorsdo for the people in our

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community. I’m glad thatour office can help. Maybeit will also spread to otherdentist offices as well. Thatwould be great!” — BobbeB., scheduler• “I think Gift of Den-

tistry Day is a great wayfor us to give back to thecommunity. It providesgreat dental care to thosethat are going through atough time in their life. Itgives us a chance to givethem a little help to getthrough it and brightentheir day.” — Shannon R.,hygiene co-therapist• “Gift of Dentistry Day

is a great opportunity toprovide dental services tothe local community thatwould normally not be ableto get their dental needsmet. Many people volun-teer to go on mission tripsout of the country and pro-vide dental services, andit’s nice to see that our of-fice sees the need righthere in Troy, Ohio!” —Bethany S., dental hygien-ist• “I feel many members

of the community are inneed of dental treatmentand due to the hard eco-nomic times, they may not

be able to receive thismuch-needed dental treat-ment. I feel an obligationto help patients receivethis treatment and lovevolunteering my time tohelp them get over thishurdle in their life. Gift ofDentistry Day is a greatday full of stories thatmake me feel wonderfulthat our office has the abil-ity and manpower to per-form such a great service.”— Kacy G., dental hygien-ist• “Gift of Dentistry Day

is our way of giving back tothe community. It allows usthe opportunity to educatepeople on the importanceof oral health, and providethem treatment that theymay not otherwise be ableto afford. This is our oppor-tunity to touch people’slives and let them know wetruly care.” —Annie K.,dental hygienistTo read more comments

from other staff members,visit www.bentleydds.com.On Feb. 11, doors to Ex-

cellence in Dentistry willopen at 6 a.m., and serviceswill be provided from 6:30a.m. to noon or until all pa-tients have been seen. Formore information, call Ex-cellence in Dentistry at(937) 335-4630.

TROY — Club 55 is of-fering something specialthis Valentine’s Day — aromantic dinner for two.Reservations are beingtaken now.The staff at Club 55,

845 W. Market St., willprovide couples with theperfect meal in a romanticsetting. The dinner for twopackage includes an en-tree, salad, two side dishesand a decadent dessert.Head chef Chris Beck-

man gave some insightinto the three choices din-ers will have for entrees.One option is a pork ten-derloin seasoned with amountain rub, which is adark, rich cocoa and coffeeground rub. It is servedwith a currant demi-glaceto sweeten it up.Guests also can choose

a salmon filet, served in abeurre blanc made withGuiness beer. It is servedwith potato hash andchives, served over an-chochilli rice. The third op-tion is an eight-ounce filetmignon with a red wineand peppercorn bordelaise.Side dishes include

baked potato, mashed gar-lic red skin potatoes, sea-soned asparagus or Frenchgreen bean almandine.Dessert is a chocolate lavacake with a chocolatesauce in the middle, served

creme anglaise, a vanillabean sauce and a straw-berry.Cost of the dinner is

$68 per couple, or $78 percouple with a bottle ofhouse wine served at thetable.Club Manager Clint

Myers wanted to offer theValentine’s Day special asa romantic evening out,and because the holidayfalls on Tuesday, Club 55will be even quieter forcouples to enjoy each other.“Because it’s a Tuesday,

it makes it an even morespecial night to get out,”Myers said. “We want hus-bands and wives,boyfriends and girlfriendsto celebrate each other,maybe be away from thekids.”Club 55 will take reser-

vations until it is are full,but the staff won’t turnaway walk-ins.“It’s a fail safe for guys

who might have forgotten,”Myers joked.Some exciting things

are ahead for Club 55, themanager said.“We’re coming out of an

absolutely successful NewYear’s and I want to thankeveryone who came out. Itwas a wonderful time, awonderful dinner,” Myerssaid. “Off of that, wewanted to do the Valen-

tine’s dinner as a nice ro-mantic dinner out. Lookingahead, we’ve got plans forSt. Patrick’s Day with tra-ditional flavors like shep-herd’s pie.”The holidays aren’t the

only fun nights at Club 55.Every Monday, children 10and younger eat free from4 to 9 p.m. Guests can tryout their singing skills atkaraoke on Tuesdays from8 p.m. to midnight.Wednesday is trivia nightbeginning at 6:30 p.m.Thursday is date nightwith prime rib dinners and

piano music.“Some exciting things

are coming up in the fu-ture,” Myers said. “We’vetaken a look back at popu-lar food items, and we’vegot new stuff rolling outfor spring and summer toplease everyone.We wantto make ourselves part ofthe community and bewhat the community isasking for.”To make a reservation at

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TROY — Is there awoman in your life who de-serves a little “me” time?Salon Inspired, 123 E.Main St., is giving away afree beauty makeover justin time for Valentine’s Day,with the goal to make thewinner look and feel herbest.“So many women spend

so much time and energytaking care of others theyput off taking care of them-selves,” said stylist andowner Michelle Schulze.“We are out to find thatspecial woman who de-serves a little TLC.Wewant to make her as beau-tiful on the outside as sheis on the inside.”To nominate someone,

write a letter telling SalonInspired about that specialwoman in your life whoyou think deserves abeauty makeover and why,and a current photo of her.Email your entry to sa-loninspired@gmail.com ormail it to 123 E. Main St.,Troy, OH 45373.Nomination letters also

may be dropped off at thesalon in person, or mes-saged through Facebook.Link to the salon’s Face-book page through its web-site atwww.saloninspired.com.Anyone is welcome to

nominate anyone, aspouse, friend, co-worker,teacher, etc., for themakeover.“We want to take that

mother, that wife, whodoesn’t take time for her-self, and we want to helpher expose her innerbeauty on the outside,”Schulze said.Nominations may be

submitted now throughFeb. 10, and the makeoverwill be given Feb. 16. The

winner will receive haircolor and cut, a manicureand pedicure, and makeupapplication. An “after”photo also will be taken.Schulze will work with

the winner on what kind ofhair cut and color shewants, adhering to one ofthe salon’s top principles.“One of the things we

really pride ourselves in isreally listening to ourclients,” Schulze said. “Tak-ing the time to really leadthem to their best hair cut.We look at them not as apiece of art, but as a realperson.”Schulze said all of the

stylists at Salon Inspiredwork hard to communicatewith their clients about thelook they want, and themakeover winner will getthe same treatment.“We want to see a

change, but we want topick what the clientwants,” she said. “We cantailor it to their personal

style, their lifestyle.”Salon Inspired has been

in business for six years.The shop is small and per-sonal with three hair-dressers, one nailtechnician and three recep-tionists. All the stylistshave special training, in-cluding certification in cut-ting and styling naturallycurly hair. Schulze is a na-tionally board certified col-orist and an educator for amajor manufacturer, trav-eling to teach others aboutcolor and application.In her experience,

Schulze has seen what amakeover or new hair cutcan do.“It can really change

someone’s day around,” shesaid. “Your hair is themakeup you never take off.It’s you identity. Findingthe right style for you ismore than just finding theright style, it’s finding themantra you want to proj-ect.”

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DAYTON — On Thurs-day at 10 a.m., Dayton’snewest prognosticatinggroundhog, Rosie, will stepinto the spotlight to be-come part of the time-hon-ored tradition of marmotweather forecasting.Rosie has been training

hard with Melissa Proffitt,animal keeper at the Dis-covery Zoo, who has beencoaching the younggroundhog using positivereinforcement, as well asher favorite foods, bananasand sweet potatoes. Rosiemay be a little nervous forher first big event, butseems excited do her partto keep this annual tradi-tion alive. As a new fore-caster, Rosie will try to

predict either an earlyspring or six more weeks ofwinter when she emergesfrom her special ground-hog cabin.Rosie came to the mu-

seum in 2011 from theWildlife Center of Min-nesota in North Roseville,Minn. She was found in-jured on the road, and ispartially blind in one eye.Even after rehabilitation,it was determined that shecould not be released intothe wild.“Rosie has been a great

addition to the Live Ani-mals Department,” saidMark Mazzei, curator ofthe department for theBoonshoft Museum of Dis-covery. “She is still fairly

young, so even at this timeof the year she has lots ofenergy and has been dedi-cated to her trainingregime.”Attendees for Ground-

hog Day should dress forthe weather, as the festivi-ties will begin outside themuseum, then continuethroughout the morninginside. Activities for theday will include refresh-ments and live animaltalks outside main en-trance or in the outdooramphitheater at 9:30 a.m.Rosie will emerge from hercustom-built log cabin withthe 2012 weather predic-tion at 10 a.m. From 10:30a.m. to noon, the museum’slive animal staff will con-duct special animal-themed children’s craftsand other activities in themuseum.All outdoor activities

are free to the public, andindoor activities are in-

cluded with regular mu-seum admission.The tradition of observ-

ing Groundhog Day inAmerica officially began in1886 in Punxsutawney, Pa.This traditional Germancelebration was part ofCandlemas Day, and isbased on the weather fore-casting abilities of the Eu-ropean hedgehog.Groundhogs (Marmotamonax) were chosen for thePennsylvania celebrationbecause they were plentifulin the area and resembledtheir European cousins.The purely American cele-bration that exists todayhas grown in popularitythroughout the years andcontinues to be enjoyed bymillions across the UnitedStates.Rosie will be stepping in

for Ivy, Dayton’s veteranprognosticator, who is cele-brating her 10th birthdaythis year. Ivy has lived atthe museum since the sum-mer 2001, and currently isenjoying her living space inthe Discovery Zoo so muchthat she will likely con-tinue to hibernate throughthe traditional GroundhogDay celebration. Like all ofthe museum’s live animalresidents, both Ivy andRosie lack the skills neces-sary to survive on theirown in the wild.Located at 2600 De-

Weese Parkway, the Boon-shoft Museum is open tothe public 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday through Friday, 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdayand noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.Admission is $8.50 foradults, $7.50 for seniorsand children (2-12) andfree for children youngerthan 2. For more informa-tion, call (937) 275-7431 orvisitBoonshoftMuseum.org.2

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PIQUA — EdisonCommunity Collegewill host the statewidecollege financial aidevent College GoalSunday Feb. 12 at 2p.m. at the Piqua Cam-pus.The free event, pre-

sented by the Ohio As-sociation of StudentFinancial Aid Adminis-trators (OASFAA) andendorsed by the OhioBoard of Regents, as-sists students and par-ents with completingthe Free Application forFederal Student Aid(FAFSA). The FAFSA isthe federal applicationthat is required to re-ceive federal financialaid including the Fed-eral Pell Grant and stu-dent loans as well as

the need-based stategrants.“We’ll be providing

actual one-on-one assis-tance for students whowill be applying for fi-nancial aid,” said LoganBilling, coordinator forloan management atEdison. “Students andparents bring in theirfederal tax informationand complete an onlineapplication for financialaid. This is the first stepof the applicationprocess.”Due to the great de-

mand expected for as-sistance in completingthe FASFA, families areencouraged to registerfor the free event atwww.ohiocollegegoal-sunday.org or by calling(800) 233-6734. The

FAFSA is the key tofunding a college educa-tion and helping fami-lies overcome financialbarriers that otherwiseprevent students fromattending the institu-tion they want to.“This program isn’t

specific to Edison, andstudents who are look-ing to attend classes atanother institution canstill come to campusthat day for assistancewith their application,”Billing said. “CollegeGoal Sunday is a bigbenefit to students andparents because theywill be receiving helpfrom financial aid ad-ministrators who knowand understand theprocess.”Studies show that a

student is 50 percentmore likely to attendcollege when they com-plete the FAFSA.Whilewalk-ins are welcome,registration is encour-aged. Record numbersare expected to be in at-tendance.OASFAA is a non-

profit, professional or-ganization forindividuals actively en-gaged in the adminis-tration of financial aidwithin the state of Ohiofor higher education. Asan educational organi-zation, OASFAA strivesto offer resources to stu-dents, families and highschool advisers to pro-mote higher educationand increase awarenessof financial aid opportu-nities.

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TROY — Diamond Galleria, 1800 W.Main St., is doing something special thisValentine’s Day. Owner and goldsmithBrian Joseph is giving away a 1/2-caratdiamond.From now through Feb. 9, stop in the

store to register for the drawing. There isno purchase necessary to enter. The win-ner will be drawn Feb. 10, and announcedin the Troy Daily News Feb. 12, just intime for Joseph to make the sparkler intoa one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for a spe-cial Valentine’s Day gift.The 1/2-carat, princess-cut stone is val-

ued at $1,800. It is certified by the Gemo-logical Institute of America, and has “G”color and SI2 clarity.“It is a beautiful diamond,” Joseph

said.The winner of the sparkly stone can do

with it what he or she chooses, but Dia-mond Galleria can help mount it into anypiece of jewelry, including a ring, pendant,earring and more. The store has severalsettings to choose from, or the winner canbring his or her own setting. Joseph alsocan custom design a setting to showcasethe diamond.Because Joseph is a master goldsmith

and his shop is equipped with all the toolshe needs, he is able to mount the diamondin house, allowing for this particular dia-mond to be turned into a piece of jewelryby Valentine’s Day.Joseph wanted to offer this giveaway

to thank the supporters and customers hehas had since he opened Diamond Galle-ria in late December.“I want to give back something to Troy

because Troy has been wonderful to my

family,” he said. “It’s nice to be part of thecommunity. Everybody who walksthrough that door is a friend.”During his iN75 interview, Joseph was

helping a customer sort through her latemother’s jewelry, weeding out what wasworth keeping or selling and what wascostume jewelry.Pam Hall, of Casstown, said Joseph

made her a heart necklace that encasessome of her mom’s ashes, and when shewears it, she feels like her mom is withher.“The hardest part to me when you lose

a parent is knowing you’re never going tosee them again,” she said.“I’ve done several things for people like

Pam where it means something to them,”Joseph said. “Everybody has a story, andevery piece of jewelry is a story.”After looking through many boxes of

jewelry and weighing several pieces, Hallpacked up the ones she wanted to takeback home, grateful to Joseph for takingthe time to tell her about each item.“I’m glad we went through this stuff

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TROY — The Troy-HaynerCultural Center will kick off its11th annual Poetry Series withan evening of original poetryread by author Barbara Astor.The event, which is free andopen to the public, will be held atthe Hayner Center, 301 W. MainSt., Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m.An award-winning poet, Astor

grew up in Jefferson Township,where she began writing poetryas a child. She developed a loveof nature and found an outlet for

her feelings through her autobio-graphical poems. According toAstor, who began to study poetryin the 1980s, she has always hada love for the written word.While growing up, she used herlove of the outdoors and natureto blunt some of the pain she ex-perienced. Astor revisits herchildhood to explore these feel-ings in this collection of poetry.Astor’s work has been pub-

lished in various U.S. literaryjournals. In addition to receivinglocal recognition for her poetry,in 2009 she won an honorablemention in the New River TriAn-nual Poetry Awards sponsoredby the Florida State Poet’s Asso-ciation Inc., a member of the Na-tional Federation of State PoetrySocieties. In late 2011, she pub-lished “Thirty Years Past” (Fin-ishing Line Press).A graduate of Jefferson High

School, Astor went on to earn anassociate degree from SinclairCommunity College in 1978, anda bachelor’s degree fromWrightState University in 1986. Shejoined the Dayton Visual ArtsCenter, where she expressed hercreative side as an artist. Shedeveloped her own company,Barbwire, where she designedcards featuring vintage photos ofmonkeys. At the same time shebecame an avid writer, winningthree Dayton Daily News poetrycompetitions and was featuredon the YWSO radio program“Conrad’s Corner.”The second reading in the

Hayner Poetry series will takeplace March 8 and feature WestVirginia native Ed Davis.In conjunction with the series,

the Hayner Center is currentlyaccepting submissions of originalpoetry for its second annual po-

etry competition. Aspiring poetsof all ages are invited to partici-pate in the contest.Faculty members fromWright

State University will review thepoems.Winners will be awardedcash prizes and be invited toread or have their poetry read atthe final poetry reading on April5. Dr. David Petreman, coordina-tor of Hayner’s poetry series willbe the master of ceremonies andguest reader.Complete details of the com-

petition are posted at www.troy-hayner.org. The deadline forentries is March 9.The Troy-Hayner Cultural

Center is Troy’s tax-supportedcommunity center, located in thehistoric home of Mary JaneHayner. Additional informationabout this free event, and all theevents offered by the center, isavailable at www.troyhayner.org.

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RhythmBluegrass jam

TIPP CITY — Therewill be a bluegrass jamsession at the AmericanLegion Post 586 on Sun-day afternoon. The hostband will be Rum RiverBlend. Refreshments willbe available. There will anopen mike jam. 377 N.Third St. � Sunday 2 p.m.� (937) 667-1995

CSOCINCINNATI —

Cincinnati Symphony Or-chestra will performBeethoven’s “Eroica” thisweekend at Music Hall.Beethoven’s “heroic” Sym-phony No. 3 never ceasesto thrill audiences with itsgrandeur, boldness andmemorable themes — aperfect finale for a concertthat also will be high-lighted by Christian Tet-zlaff ’s virtuoso reading ofSzymanowski’s dazzlingFirst Concerto. The dy-namic John Storgards re-turns to the CSO podiumthis weekend. 1241 ElmSt. � Friday 11 a.m., Sat-urday 8 p.m. � Ticketsfrom $10 � www.cincin-natisymphony.org � (513)381-3300Chamber RomanceCINCINNATI —

Cincinnati Symphony Or-chestra Chamber Playerswill present Chamber Ro-mance on Friday eveningat Mayeron Theater inCincinnati. This rich, Ro-mantic era repertoire willmove audiences fromopening to finale, includ-ing a true chamber mas-terpiece by Brahms. Newthis year, Chamber Play-ers are offering introduc-tions and insights fromthe stage, and musicianmeet and greets in thelobby after each concert.108 W. Central Parkway �

Friday 7:30 p.m. � Tickets

$12 to $35 � www.cincin-natisymphony.org � (513)381-3300

Stage‘Gone Madigan’DAYTON — “Gone

Madigan with KathleenMadigan” will be on stageat the Victoria TheatreFriday evening. Jay Lenocalled her “one of Amer-ica’s funniest femalecomics,” Lewis Black saidshe is “the funniestwoman in America,” andBob Costas referred to heras “one of my favorite co-medians.” Madigan hasmade a name for herselfaround the globe since herwinning bout on the 2004“Last Comic Standing.” Inaddition to three CDs andnow four DVDs of her hi-larious work, she has beenseen extensively on televi-sion including E!, CNN,“The Tonight Show,” “TheLate Show with DavidLetterman,” “The ConanO’Brien Show,” HBO,Comedy Central andESPN. The show is recom-mended for adults 17 andolder. 138 N. Main St. �

Friday 7:30 p.m. � Ticketsfrom $29 � www.victo-riatheatre.com � (937)228-3630

‘Freedom Train’DAYTON — Explore

the rich history and thelife-saving stories of theUnderground Railroadwith “Freedom Train” forgrades 3-9 at the VictoriaTheatre Friday morning.Harriet Tubman, the in-trepid conductor of theUnderground Railroad,comes to life in an extraor-dinary production withtraditional music of theperiod. Come journey withrunaway slaves as theyforge the treacherous pathto freedom. This is one ofour biggest hits andPhysicians for Kids Dis-

covery Series’ long-stand-ing tradition. 138 N. MainSt. � Friday 11:30 a.m. �

Tickets $4.90 � www.victo-riatheatre.com � (937)228-3630

Stupid talesDAYTON — “The

Stinky Cheese Man andOther Fairly Stupid Tales”will be performed at Victo-ria Theatre this weekend,recommendated for ages4-10. In the show, Jackhas to use his wits to savehimself from the terriblegiant, but a host of famil-iar fairytale characterskeep messing up hisplans, and then there’sthat annoying StinkyCheese Man. The show de-constructs the tradition ofthe fairy tale. Charactersslide in and out of tales,Cinderella rebuffsRumpelstiltskin, andGoldilocks meets theThree Elephants. Nothingis quite the same as youremember it, but all is hi-lariously fun. It is basedon the book by Jon Sci-eszka and Lane Smith.138 N. Main St. � Satur-day and Sunday, 1 and3:30 p.m. � Tickets $18 foradults, $16 for children �

www.victoriatheatre.com �

(937) 228-3630‘Red’

DAYTON— “What doyou see?” asks artist MarkRothko in the opening lineof “Red,” as he stares atone of his works.Whatartists see is the core issueof the play, which won six2010 Tony Awards, includ-ing Best Play. “Red” is onstage at the Loft TheatreThursday through Sunday.The Guardian of Londoncalls this look at Rothko,his work and his workingrelationship and conflictswith his apprentice, “a to-tally convincing portrait ofthe artist as a working vi-sionary.” What the audi-

ence sees will include on-stage preparation of a can-vas for one of Rothko’sfamed larger-than-life rec-tangles of bursting color.Resident Artist MichaelKenwood Lippert (TheSunset Limited, DrawerBoy), a painter himself,plays Rothko, withChicago-basedWill Allan,Oakwood High Schoolclass of ‘05, as the appren-tice. 126 N.Main St. � Var-ious showtimes throughSunday � Tickets from $31�

www.ticketcenterstage.com� (937) 228-3630

‘Jersey Boys’DAYTON — “Jersey

Boys” is on stage in Day-ton at the Schuster Cen-ter through Sunday. The2006 Tony Award-winningBest Musical is the storyof Rock and Roll Hall ofFamers the Four Seasons.It follows Frankie Valli,Bob Gaudio, Tommy De-Vito and Nick Massi ontheir journey from blue-collar kids to one of thegreatest successes in popmusic history. They wrotetheir own songs, inventedtheir own sounds and sold175 million records world-wide — all before theywere 30. The Broadwaymusical, which won a2006 Grammy Award forBest Musical Show Albumand a 2009 Olivier Awardfor Best New Musical, fea-tures the Four Seasons’hit songs “Sherry,” “BigGirls Don’t Cry,” “RagDoll,” “OhWhat a Night”and “Can’t Take My EyesOff You.” The show is rec-ommended for theatergo-ers age 12 and older. 1 W.2nd St. � Through Sundayat various showtimes �

Tickets from $42 �

www.victoriatheatre.com �

(937) 228-3630La Comedia

SPRINGBORO — “ACloser Walk with Patsy

Cline” is on stage at LaComedia Dinner Theatrethrough Feb. 26. Followingher climb to stardom fromher hometown in Virginiato the Grand Ole Opry,Las Vegas and CarnegieHall, the show is a won-derful blend of theaterand music that audiencesof all ages will enjoy. Themusical tribute revealsthe emotional depth andrange of a singer who de-fined the term “crossoverhit” by scoring hits on thecountry, blues, pop andgospel charts simultane-ously in the 1950s and’60s. Audiences will hearfavorite songs such as“Crazy,” “Sweet Dreams,”“Walkin’ After Midnight”and “A Closer Walk WithThee” as they experiencethe look, the sound, themagic and the music that

made Patsy Cline the firstlady of country. 765 W.Central Ave. � Showtimesvary from now throughFeb. 26 � Tickets from $51� lacomedia.com � (937)746-4554

Eye candyVisual Voices

DAYTON —The Victo-ria Theatre Association’sexhibit Visual Voices, partof the KeyBank African-American Arts Festival,will be open at the Schus-ter Center now throughFeb. 29. Curated by Willis“Bing” Davis, VisualVoices is presented inpartnership with EbonNiaGallery and will featurethe work of local African-American artists. The ex-hibit may be close duringspecial events and privatefunctions. 1 W. 2nd St. �

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“The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly StupidTales” will be on stage at the Victoria Theatre thisweekend.

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Through Feb. 29 daily 9a.m. to 5 p.m. � www.victo-riatheatre.com � (937)228-7591

Young MastersTROY — The Troy-

Hayner Cultural Centeris hosting the Young Mas-ters Art Exhibit nowthrough Feb. 19. The ex-hibit will showcase se-lected works completed byTroy students fromkindergarten through12th grade. All artworkbeing displayed was com-pleted during this schoolyear and includes exam-ples of drawing, painting,printmaking, collage,sculpture, ceramics andmixed medium. Theschools participating inthis exhibit include all theTroy City elementaryschools, junior high andhigh school, Troy Chris-tian Elementary, TroyChristian High Schooland St. Patrick Elemen-tary School. 301 W. MainSt. � Through Feb. 19 �

Free admission �

www.troyhayner.org �

(937) 339-0457Norman Rockwell

exhibitDAYTON — “American

Chronicles: The Art ofNorman Rockwell” is openat the Dayton Art Insti-tute now through Sunday.Organized by the NormanRockwell Museum, lo-cated in Stockbridge,Mass., “American Chroni-cles” features original artfrom the museum’s notedcollections. The exhibitionchronicles Rockwell’s lifeand art, introducing newscholarship rooted indecades of study by Cura-tor of Norman RockwellCollections Linda Pero.The artist’s paintings,drawings and studiesspan 56 years, from his1914 interpretation ofAmerican folk heroDaniel Boone securing

safe passage for settlersto the American West, tohis 1970 report on Ameri-can tourists and armedIsraeli soldiers witnessinga Christmas Eve cere-mony at the Basilica ofthe Nativity in Bethle-hem. The exhibition in-vites viewers to comparetheir own 20th-centuryAmerican experience withthe events portrayed byRockwell, and to considerhow much Rockwell’s vi-sion may have influencedtheirs. 456 Belmonte ParkNorth � Through Sunday� Adults $15, seniors, stu-dents and military $13,youth 7-17 $10 �

www.daytonartinstitute.org � (937) 223-5277

Family funSuper Bowl partyTROY — Troy Rec is

hosting an early birdSuper Bowl party Thurs-day afternoon for studentsin grades 6-12. Get in thespirit of the game withtouch football, trivia, foodand prize drawings. Teensare encouraged to wearsome gear from their fa-vorite team, whether it’sNFL, college or highschool. Membership is notrequired. 11 N. Market St.� Thursday 3 to 5 p.m. �

www.troyrec.com � (937)339-1923

Discovery walkDAYTON —Aullwood

Audubon Center hosts amorning discovery walkfor adults Thursday. Aweekly walk in Aullwood’ssanctuary reveals manydiscoveries. Tom Hissong,education coordinator,leads the group to experi-ence the beautiful winterlandscape. Binoculars areencouraged. 1000 Aull-wood Road � Thursday 8to 9:30 a.m. � General ad-mission $4, members ad-mitted free �

aullwood.center.audubon.

org � (937) 890-7360Bird workshop

DAYTON—AullwoodAudubon Center hostsOhio’s Hawks and OwlsWorkshop Thursdayevening. Adults and teenswill learn about identifica-tion and natural history ofbirds of prey, examinespecimens and meet Aull-wood’s red-tailed hawk.Hands-on activities in-clude dissecting an owlpellet and a field trip toKilldeer PlainsWildlifeArea on Saturday from7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. 1000Aullwood Road � Thurs-day 7 to 9:30 p.m. � Classfee is $75 for Friends ofAullwood members, $85 fornon-members � aull-wood.center.audubon.org �

(937) 890-7360Valentine DanceTROY—AValentine

Dance for freshmen willtake place Friday eveningat the Troy Rec. The eventis for ninth-graders only. Adisc jockey will play tuneson the dance floor, andgames will be availablesuch as ping pong, videogames and dodgeball.Guests can also make aValentine card and send asweet treat to a friend.Prize drawings and snackswill be part of the fun. 11N. Market St. � Friday7:30 to 10 p.m. � Admis-sion $3, half price for Recmembers and studentswho wear red, pink orwhite � www.troyrec.com �

(937) 339-1923Monster truck showDAYTON — The

hugely popular MonsterTruck Winter Nationals,presented by Golling’sArena Chrysler, Jeep,Dodge & Ram, return toHara Arena this weekend.Guests will see thebiggest and baddesttrucks on the planet com-peting for more than

$25,000 in cash. Fans cansee Transtormer, a U.S.intelligence transformerrobot; Brute Force, anarmed forces tributetruck; Temper Tantrum,featuring a female driver;and Insane Instructor,owned and driven by acollege instructor. Othertrucks include Desperado,Crashmaster and Raptor.They’ll compete in thewheelie contest, doughnutcontest and monster truckfreestyle. In all threeevents, the audience picksthe winners. Special VIPtickets are available for$25 and include preferredseating, a pre-show pitparty and an opportunityto meet and take pictureswith the trucks and driv-ers. 1001 Shiloh SpringsRoad � Friday and Satur-day 8 p.m., doors open at6:30 p.m. � Tickets $20 foradults, $10 for kidsyounger than 12 �

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(800) 745-3000Sugarbush WalksDAYTON — Sugar-

bush Walks will be heldon Saturday afternoonstarting from the Aull-wood Farm Building. Dur-ing this time of year, abroken maple twig will“bleed” sweet sap or ahole drilled in the trunkwill quickly produce abucket full of this“essence of the spring sea-son.” The clear sap, ifboiled, will turn into deli-cious maple syrup. Expe-rience the sap flow anddiscover the wonder offood making in greenplants during the walk tothe sugar house to ob-serve the boiling of sapand drawing off of warmmaple syrup. 1000 Aull-wood Road � Saturday2:30 p.m. � General ad-mission $4 for adults, $2for children, members ad-mitted free �

aullwood.center.audubon.org � (937) 890-7360

Meet the blackrat snake

TROY — Brukner Na-ture Center is hosting anevent Sunday afternoonto learn about the blackrat snake, one of the mostcommon, yet rarely seen,snakes in Ohio. The rea-son for its elusiveness isthat it is arboreal, spend-ing much of its timeclimbing, resting andsearching for food intrees. Their ability toclimb also allows them towiden the range of foodthey eat from small ro-dents and amphibians toinclude bird eggs andnestlings. They are mostlyblack on top with a fewshades of yellow mixed in,giving them excellentcamouflage to hide inboth trees and on theground. Guests will learnmore about Ohio’s longestsnake and get the chanceto discover one up close.5995 Horseshoe BendRoad � Sunday 2 to 3 p.m.� Free and open to thepublic � www.bruknerna-turecenter.com � (937)698-6493

Speaker seriesDAYTON —Aullwood

Audubon Center’s WinterSpeaker Series continueswith “A World of Birds”with Aullwood’s Educa-tion Coordinator TomHissong Sunday after-noon. He will present afascinating programabout his experienceswith his top 25 favoritebirds. He has been onsome amazing journeys tosuch exciting places asOhio, Michigan, SouthFlorida, and the Ever-glades, Australia, Peru,Kenya, Costa Rica, Gala-pagos Islands, Utah andAlaska and will share sto-ries and colorful photo-graphs of the birds that

have inspired him themost. 1000 AullwoodRoad � Sunday 2:30 p.m.� General admission $4for adults, $2 for children,members admitted free �

aullwood.center.audubon.org � (937) 890-7360

TrailblazersTROY — Brukner Na-

ture Center offers a newTrailblazers programstarting Tuesday. Stepoutdoors with an ener-getic group of individualswho will utilize all ofBNC’s grounds to addmuscle conditioning andcardio, as a well as the ca-maraderie of group exer-cise, to your daily life. AsBCN’s first-ever workoutprogram, Trailblazers willhit the trails every Tues-day and Thursday from 4to 5 p.m. to provide indi-viduals with varied levelsof cardio and muscle con-ditioning to meet theirspecific needs and desires.5995 Horseshoe BendRoad � Tuesday 4 to 5p.m., rain or shine � Joinfor $2 per session for BNCmembers, $5 for non-mem-bers � www.bruknerna-turecenter.com � (937)698-6493

Moon walkDAYTON — Moon of

the Hungry Fox, a fullmoon walk, will be held atAullwood Audubon Cen-ter Tuesday evening. Feb-ruary is the heart ofwinter with food becom-ing scarce for all wildlife,even the resourceful redfox. An Aullwood natural-ist will lead walkers asthey see their shadow inthe light of February’s fullmoon. Dress warmly tosurvive the cold night air.1000 Aullwood Road �

Tuesday 7 to 8:30 p.m. �

General admission $4 foradults, $2 for children,members admitted free �

aullwood.center.audubon.org � (937) 890-7360

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‘Big Miracle’“Big Miracle” is based on the true story of a small town news reporter and

a Greenpeace volunteer who are joined by rival world superpowers to save afamily of majestic gray whales trapped by rapidly forming ice in the ArcticCircle. Local newsman Adam Carlson can’t wait to escape the northern tip ofAlaska for a bigger market, but just when the story of his career breaks, theworld comes chasing it, too.With an oil tycoon, heads of state and hungryjournalists descending upon the frigid outpost, the one who worries Adamthe most is Rachel Kramer. Not only is she an outspoken environmentalist,she’s also his ex-girlfriend.With time running out, Rachel and Adam mustrally an unlikely coalition of Inuit natives, oil companies and Russian andAmerican military to set aside their differences and free the whales. As theworld’s attention turns to the top of the globe, saving these endangered ani-mals becomes a shared cause for nations entrenched against one anotherand leads to a momentary thaw in the Cold War.

Starring: Drew Barrymore, John Krasinski, Dermot Mulroney, Kristen BellGenre, rating: Adaptation/drama/family, PG

‘Chronicle’Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their

developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn tocontrol their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start tospin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over.

Starring: Dane Dehaan, Michael B. Jordan, Ashley Hinshaw, MichaelKelly

Genre, rating: Fantasy/thriller, not rated

‘The Woman in Black’A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost

of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals.Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Ciaran Hinds, Janet McTeer, Liz WhiteGenre, rating: Fantasy/horror, PG-13

Dane DeHaan stars in “Chronicle”

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‘Man on a Ledge’An ex-cop and now wanted fugitive stands on the ledge of a high-rise building while a hard-living New York Police Department ne-

gotiator tries to talk him down. The longer they are on the ledge, the more she realizes that he might have an ulterior objective.Starring: SamWorthington, Elizabeth Banks, Anthony Mackie, Jamie Bell, Ed HarrisGenre, rating: Action/romance, PG-13

‘One for the Money’A proud, born-and-bred Jersey girl, Stephanie Plum’s got plenty of attitude, even if she’s been out of work for the last six months and just

lost her car to a debt collector. Desperate for some fast cash, Stephanie convinces her sleazy cousin to give her a job at his bail bonding companyas a recovery agent. True, she doesn’t even own a pair of handcuffs and her weapon of choice is pepper spray, but that doesn’t stop Stephaniefrom taking on Vinny’s biggest bail-jumper — former vice cop and murder suspect Joe Morelli, who seduced and dumped her back in high school.As Stephanie learns the ins and outs of becoming a recovery agent from Ranger, a hunky colleague who is the best in the business, she also realizesthe case against Morelli isn’t airtight. Add to the mix her meddling family, a potentially homicidal boxer, witnesses who keep dying and the problem

of all those flying sparks when she finds Morelli himself and suddenly Stephanie’s new job isn’t nearly as easy as she thought.Starring: Katherine Heigl, Jason O’Mara, Daniel Sunjata, Sherri Shepherd

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Home and Away with Dana WolfeWednesday, February 1, 2012 PAGE 15

Valentine’s Day …awww … a day of love.Love notes, cards, flowersand yes, that big heartshaped box of candy. Someset this date as a day toget married to celebratethe love that two peoplehave, while others considerthis day as an overratedconsumer spending holi-day.I personally think St.

Valentine and his palCupid had the right idea inmind — spreading thelove! It doesn’t get any bet-ter than that. My fondestmemory of Valentine’s Daywas a father-daughterdance that my dad took meto in 19-something.Whew.It was the first event

that I bought a long dress,

had my hair done at abeauty shop and yes, hadmy nails polished! I was 10years old. But what an im-pact it had on me to be mydad’s special date withfood, live music and yes,that big heart shaped boxof candy.Family Connection of

Miami County Inc. is offer-ing that same experienceto dads and theirprincesses. At press time,they had a count of 60dads anxiously awaiting totake their dates to theball. In 2003, the agencyinvited the public to itsfirst dance. They had 21fathers with 23 daughters.It has grown leaps andbounds since then. Thedance offers everythingfrom photo opportunities,gift bags and crafts tomini-manicures and manymore surprises.I believe there is a spe-

cial bond between fathersand daughters, differentwith sons.While our chil-dren are all special, littlegirls just tug at theirdaddy’s heart strings don’tthey? And as my husbandwould say, “And their wal-lets.” But that goes with-out saying!My own dad once told

me, “People ask me all thetime, ‘Three girls, don’t youwish you had a son?’Nope,” he said. “Boys growup and become men andleave to take care of theirown family. But girls al-ways need their dad, nomatter how old they are.”So true! I am so glad

that the father/daughterdances are still around tocelebrate the love betweendad’s and their girls.Thank you Family Connec-tion for keeping it current.

Call Family Connection at(937) 339-4447 to get aticket. And watch thepaper for other father-daughter dances in thearea. Have fun girls!Here are some pre-

dance snacks mom’s canmake with their sons.

Peanut Butter Balls1/2 cup honey1/2 cup peanut butter1 cup non-fat dry milk1 cup quick cooking oatsMix all ingredients thenroll the mixture into 1-inchballs. Lay the balls onwaxed paper. Refrigerateuntil set.

OreoYummy Balls1 package Oreo cookies1 8-ounce packagecream cheese1/2 bag almond barkMix together Oreo cook-ies and cream cheese in afood processor. Roll doughinto small bite-size piecesor large balls. Place in re-frigerator for at least onehour. Melt almond bark inmicrowave until smooth(about two to three min-utes), stirring frequently.Dip Oreo balls in almondbark and let harden in therefrigerator until chilled.Froot LoopsTrail Mix1 15-ounce box FrootLoops cereal1 15-ounce bag minipretzel twists1 1-pound bag M&M’s1 box raisins1 can salted peanutsMix all together and storein airtight container.

Taco Munch6 cups popped popcorn3 cups toasted corn ce-real squares1 cup mini pretzels2 tablespoons butter,melted2-3 teaspoons dry tacoseasoning

2 tablespoons gratedParmesan cheese4 ounces cheddarcheese, cut into 1/2-inchcubesCombine popcorn, cerealand pretzels in large bowl.Combine butter and tacoseasoning and drizzle thisover popcorn mixture.Sprinkle with Parmesancheese and toss to coat.Toss with cheddar cheesejust before serving.

Sugar Dogs3 packages hot dogs cutinto thirds1 pound bacon, eachpiece cut in half1 2-pound bag brownsugarWrap each piece of hotdog in a bacon strip. Placedogs in a slow cooker.Pour brown sugar over top.Cook on low until sugarmelts completely.

Fruit Salad Cones1 cup low fat vanilla yo-gurt1 sliced banana1 11-ounce can Man-darin oranges, drained1 8-ounce can pineapplechunks, drained1/4 cup miniature marsh-mallowsMix all together andspoon into three or four icecream cones.

Trainer Tammy’s recipe:This winter, Trainer Tammywill share wholesome andhealthy recipes to get usthrough the winter months.Also, visit www.tam-myoga.com.Even though bonelessbuffalo wings are madewith healthy white-meatchicken, they’re usuallydeep-fried and drenchedin hot sauce laced withbutter. The solution ischicken tenders dredged

in seasoned whole-wheatflour and cornmeal, pan-fried in only a smallamount of oil and thendrizzled with a tangy hotpepper sauce.With a frac-tion of the fat, calories andsodium, these bonelesswings are reason enoughto throw a party.Boneless BuffaloWings2/3 cup reduced-fat sourcream2/3 cup crumbled bluecheese1 tablespoon distilledwhite vinegar1/4 teaspoon cayennepepper3 tablespoon nonfat but-termilk3 tablespoon hot sauce,such as Frank’s RedHot,divided2 pounds chicken ten-ders6 tablespoon whole-wheat flour6 tablespoon cornmeal2 tablespoon canola oil,divided2 cups carrot sticks2 cups celery sticksTo prepare dip, whisksour cream, blue cheese,1 tablespoon vinegar and1/4 teaspoon cayenne in asmall bowl. Cover and re-frigerate until ready toserve.To prepare wings, whiskbuttermilk, 2 tablespoonshot sauce and 2 table-

spoons vinegar in a largebowl until combined. Addchicken; toss to coat.Transfer to the refrigeratorand let marinate for atleast 10 minutes or up toone hour, stirring occa-sionally.Meanwhile, whisk flourand cornmeal in a shallowdish.Whisk the remaining1 tablespoon hot sauceand 1 tablespoon vinegarin a small bowl; set aside.Remove the chickenfrom the marinade and rollin the flour mixture untilevenly coated. (Discard re-maining marinade andflour mixture.) Sprinkleboth sides of the chickenwith 1/2 teaspooncayenne.Heat 1 tablespoon oil ina large non-stick skilletover medium-high heat.Add half the chicken, plac-ing each piece in a littleoil. Cook until goldenbrown and cookedthrough, three to four min-utes per side. Transfer to aserving platter. Repeatwith the remaining 1 table-spoon oil and chicken, re-ducing the heat ifnecessary to prevent burn-ing. Transfer to the platter.Drizzle the chicken withthe reserved hot saucemixture. Serve with car-rots, celery and Spicy BlueCheese Dip.

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