Lifestyle

Things are a little different this week. Two reviews??? Well, no, a review and a spotlight. If you read through the paper last week you will know that we highlighted Portsmouth Little Theater’s performance of Clue which runs Friday, March 24th at 7:30PM. With other shows on March 25th (7:30 pm), 26th (Matinee at 3pm) the 31st (7:30 pm) , and April 1st at 7:30PM. First, I wanted to go back and review the film, Clue. Both the play and the movie are inspired by the board game Clue, actually called Cluedo and released in 1949. It was released in 1972 as CLUE, by Hasbro. We all have hopefully played! Who is the killer??? The film came out in 1985 and of the many famous faces in the film you’ll remember Christopher Lloyd (Dr. Emmett Brown from Back to the Future series) and Tim Curry (from The Rocky Horror Picture Show and the original IT as Pennywise) I will say in reviewing this film for the column I hadn’t seen it before. I know, I know. I was pleasantly surprised! The biggest strength is how the cast plays off each other in a classic “who dun it?” I hope and imagine it will be the same for PLT rendition. As I explained earlier, we will do a quick snapshot of this film and then I was able to sit down with Kasie McCreary, the co-director of PLT’s Clue and had a few questions for her. But first, the movie!

PORTSMOUTH- According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), cigarette smoking kills more than 480,000 Americans each year and cigarette smoking cost the United States more than $600 billion in 2018, including more than $240 billion in healthcare spending and nearly $372 billion in lost productivity. In 2020, an estimated 12.5 percent of U.S. adults currently smoked cigarettes.

Are you an individual that often thinks or states, “I feel sad for people who reside in nursing facilities and seldom have visitors?” Maybe you have thought, “Who checks on those who have no family members involved and ensures their voices are being heard?” Maybe you have retired recently and feel you need some type of meaningful connection. Conversely, you could be starting out in your career and want more experience with advocacy and working with older adults. If these statements describe you, I would love to introduce you to our Volunteer Ombudsman Program at the Area Agency on Aging District 7.

The Scioto County Public Library would like to recommend these book titles. Each title is available to borrow with your library card! For more book recommendations or information on applying for a library card go to www.yourppl.org or call 740-354-5688.

The Scioto County Public Library would like to recommend these book titles. Each title is available to borrow with your library card! For more book recommendations or information on applying for a library card go to www.yourppl.org or call 740-354-5688.

Hello! I received the best recipe ever from Cynthia West Wilson. I am so excited to share this with all of you and I am so glad that Cynthia shared this wonderful recipe.And guess what — no eggs.

The Scioto County Public Library would like to recommend these book titles. Each title is available to borrow with your library card! For more book recommendations or information on applying for a library card go to www.yourppl.org or call 740-354-5688.

The Scioto County Public Library would like to recommend these book titles. Each title is available to borrow with your library card! For more book recommendations or information on applying for a library card go to www.yourppl.org or call 740-354-5688.

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Are you ready to celebrate Galentine’s Day on February 13? Originating from a 2010 episode of the popular TV show, “Parks and Recreation,” Galentine’s Day celebrates some of the most important relationships in our lives: our girlfriends. Over a decade later, the now-official holiday has skyrocketed in popularity. Here are tips on celebrating your gal pals with personalized touches.