Easter

This week's column is a look at the lighter side of programmers. Programmers aren't geeks who are all work and no play. These folks really know how to have fun. A quick look at all the Easter eggs they hide in their codes is proof of that. They bring their fun to you via the Easter eggs but you have to find the Easter eggs first. The tradition of hiding Easter eggs in code is a long-standing one; however, many folks are unaware of their existence. What are these Easter eggs, you might ask. Well, Easter eggs are hidden items such as photos, games and extra features that programmers put inside their code.

Marjorie Donnell Easterly, 82, widow of Charles Thomas Easterly Sr., died Wednesday, Aug. 1, at Central Baptist Hospital. Surviving are her three children and their spouses, Charles "Charlie" Thomas Easterly Jr., Carol Donnell Easterly and Gary Reynolds, and Stuart McWilliams and Chaz Easterly; one brother; and five grandchildren. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday at Southland Christian Church conducted by the Rev. Jon Weece and the Rev. Garrett Stephens with burial in Camp Nelson National Cemetery in Jessamine County.

It is in the middle of summer but signs of Christmas abound in the Bluegrass. Well, there is at least one sign that is abounding. On billboards and posters, this is the sign that has become omnipresent: "Believe in Blue. " And I believe in magic - and in Santa Claus. You can toss in the tooth fairy and the Easter Bunny, too. I have been a University of Kentucky football fan since I was knee-high to my dad's bedside table on top of which set the radio that produced static-filled broadcasts of Claude Sullivan's and Caywood Ledford's calls of Wildcat games.

The Hustonville Book Club met in the home of Bettye Long on Thursday, April 5 at 7 p.m. The meeting was called to order by the president, Betty McCall. The hostess used the acrostic EASTER to present a devotional on what Easter means to her. After a short business meeting, Patricia Smith conducted the book exchange. During this time members had an opportunity to share likes and dislikes about each of the books. Those in attendance gathered around the dining table to share a time of fellowship and refreshments.

Despite the chilly conditions, several families attended Wilmore's annual Easter Egg Hunt at Centennial Park last Saturday. The hunt started at 1 p.m. after the Easter Bunny signaled the children to begin searching for the hidden treats. Connie Sunda, director of the Community Service Center of Wilmore, said about 120 people turned out for the event. About 75 to 80 children participated in the egg hunt, she added. However, she said that the cold weather definitely impacted the attendance.

Nancy Martindale takes decorating Easter eggs to a higher level. She makes Ukranian eggs, which feature intricate designs involving a batik-like process of wax and dyes. Her brightly-colored eggs are on exhibit at the Boyle County Public Library in a display case near the Kentucky room. Martindale, education coordinator at the Community Arts Center, recently taught a class on the process and is willing to offer it again. To many, the painstaking process of pysanka, or decorating eggs, is too tedious, but Martindale, who dabbles in many art forms from faux finishes to quilting, revels in it. "I like little things.

The Easter Bunny placed an understanding paw on the shoulder of Tristan Barnett, top photo, who, at the age of 2, was old enough to know he didn't want anything to do with this large, white bunny. Holding Tristan is his father, Eric Barnett. Sixth month Emily Wireman was just old enough to be very interested in the white fur of the bunny. The Easter Bunny was making an appearance Saturday morning at the Clark County Public Library for children to visit.

Samare Lanea Bruner competed in her first beauty pageant, Easter Dolls, in Richmond March 24. She won her age group, the 2-to-3-year-old division, and took home Prettiest Hair, Eyes, Smile and Dress, Best Personality and Most Photogenic. She also took home Grand Supreme Winner, with 98 out of 100 points. She is the daughter of Sadeena Bruner of Nicholasville and Kenneth and Lisa Benson of Lexington. Samare's grandparents are Beverly Bruner of Nicholasville and Chip and Lisa Bruner of Nicholasville.

Hoppity hop to Main Street on Saturday for Winchester's first "Easter Hop. "There will be sidewalk chalk, face-painting, the Easter Bunny to take pictures with, and about 1,500 bright plastic eggs hidden on the lawn by the Bluegrass Heritage Museum. At 10 a.m., children 10 years or younger can begin hunting for them. The last one there doesn't have to worry about finding a rotten egg. Most will be filled with candy, but special ones will have savings bonds from banks or McDonald's Happy Meal gift certificates.

FRANKFORT - Ashlie Woods, a museum guide at the Kentucky History Center, has been playing a central role this month in helping others understand how African Americans struggled for equal treatment. Woods, 23, of Richmond, formerly of Danville, plays the character of 14-year-old Mattie Eleanor Lewis in the 10-minute play "Nothing New for Easter" that was shown Saturdays this month at the History Center. It's part of the center's celebration of Black History Month. The final performance is scheduled 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Saturday.