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THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER SUNDAY APRIL 28 19i)fi 7Y Slowly but surely activity is picking up MOVIES Wet and Wild! 'i-M 'A t-a 'S -1-'-' 20 OFF 1 All Bird Baths Misters and Drippers It out i mh nihil mlhntlvr lifters LiiivsSN Wild Bird Centei I he ultimate hud feeding specialty slxp Arboretum Shopping Ctr Dilworth Gardens Hu il Vu in MkIui-U (Tmkr of Iji Viffl Bcfmul Onihjik SlukluKiM 542-9453 376-1988 Pttiiii i-r LISA MASSEYStaff With spring finally here Paul Gear (left) David Ritland Steve Roleau and David Howard headed for outdoor tables for a waterfront lunch at the Lake Wylie restaurant Movie times are through Thursday CELTIC PRIDE: Galleria Mall 2:25 (Sat-Sun only) 4:55 7:30 9:35 (M-F) (PG-13) EXECUTIVE DECISION: Galleria Mall 4:30 9:25 pm (R) MRS WINTERBOURNE: Park 51 1 (no 1 week-days) 3:05 5:10 7:15 9:25 pm (PG-13) MULHOLLAND FALLS: Galleria Mall 2 (Sat-Sun only) 4:20 7:10 9:20 pm (R) PRIMAL FEAR: Galleria Mall 2:05 (Sat-Sun) 4:35 7:05 9:40 pm (R) THE QUEST: Galleria Mall 2:10 (Sat-Sun only) 4:25 7:05 9:15 pm: (PG-13) SGT BILKO: Galleria Mall 2:30 (Sat-Sun only) 7: (PG) THE SUBSTITUTE: Galleria Mall 2:05 (Sat-Sun only) 4:45 7:25 9:45 pm (R) SUNSET PARK: Galleria Mall 2:15 (Sat-Sun only) 4:40 7:20 9:40 (R) THIN LINE BETWEEN LOVE AND HATE: Galleria Mall 2:20 (Sat-Sun only) 4:30 7:15 9:30 (R) Pineville THE BIRDCAGE: Park 51 1:05 (no 1:05 weekdays) 3:25 7 9:20 pm (R) CELTIC PRIDE: Park 51 1:10 (no 1:10 weekdays) 3:10 5 7:10 9:10 pm (PG-13) DEAD MAN WALKING: Tower Place 2:20 7:30 pm (R) EXECUTIVE DECISION: Tower Place 4:50 9:50 pm (R) A FAMILY THING: Tower Place 7:15 9:35 pm (PG-13) FEAR: Tower Place 1:40 3:45 5:50 7:55 10 pm (R) JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH: Tower Place 1:45 3:35 5:25 7:10 9 pm (G) MRS WINTERBOURNE: Park 51 1 (no 1 weekdays) 3:05 5:10 7:15 9:25 pm (PG-13) MULHOLLAND FALLS: Tower Place 2 4:20 7:25 9:45 pm (R) OLIVER AND CO: Tower Place 1:30 3:15 5pm (G) PRIMAL FEAR: Tower Place 2:05 4:40 7:15 9:50 pm (R) THE QUEST: Park 51 1:10 (no 1:10 weekdays) 3:10 5:10 7:10 9:10 pm (PG-13) THE SUBSTITUTE: Park 51 1 (no 1 weekdays) 3:25 7 9:25 pm (R) SUNSET PARK: Tower Place 1:25 3:30 5:40 7:50 10 pm (R) THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS: Tower Place 1:15 3:25 5:35 7:45 9:55 pm (PG-13) UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL: Park 51 1 (no 1 weekdays) 3:25 7 9:25 pm (PG-13) Here are theater addresses: Galleria Cinemas Galleria mall Rock Hill 325-1110 Park 51 Cinema 10621 Park Road Pineville Tower Place 8700 Pineville-Matthews Road Pineville LAKES Continued from page 1Y are being hatched whitetailed fawns are being born can see ospreys catching fish for their young The hummingbirds have returned and very likely to see some Another sign of spring is fannies in the seats at dockside restaurants Dee Alexander of Charlotte a true sun worshiper finally got out on the deck last week at T-Bones a popular watering hole on Lake Wylie at the Buster Boyd Bridge is the first time sat out here this said Alexander enjoying one of the few warm sunny days "It feels good for a The fish are slowly coming to life as well Jody Illenz of Rock Hill who claims the only time he fish is during deer season landed several plump crappies last week from the dock at Allison Creek Landing on Lake Wylie He and his fellow anglers Jim Appling and Lucy Hyatt were having a good day But the trio said the fishing in general has been below average so far this year They say why But we have scientific proof that the thermometer is to blame lakes (Norman and Wylie) will be several weeks maybe a month behind schedule because of the cold winter and said Hans Paerl a professor of marine and environmental sciences at UNC Chapel Institute of Marine Sciences According to Paerl algae makes the lakes go The microscopic plants provide food for the tiny crustaceans known as zooplankton which in turn are the favorite diet of fish The entire food chain slows down during the winter then perks up again in the spring But this cold weather has de- Hast) Ml1! UHQ vvupul UW Not valid with other offers good Sun -Tues thru May 14 96 197 Carowinds Blvd Ft Mill 548-6222 know what BOAT stands for he asked Out Another just what some of the owners at Point Marina on Lake Norman are doing according to manager Leigh Isley Accustomed to milder winters many owners grew lax about winterizing their craft Now as they start to get their boats ready for summer getting some unwelcome surprises are finding out got a busted or their outdrive is Isley said do what they were supposed to do and now payback And even the forklifts are having a rough spring Isley said the practice of spraying silicone on boat hulls to deter algae growth is making it hard on her forklift operators makes the boat slide on the she said can be a problem Isley said that time of year zoo is layed the process Paerl said have to wait for this pyramid to build he said fish are usually sort of the last to respond "I would guess the algae are happily blooming right now and the zooplankton are starting to respond And I would say that the fish will be responding very shortly as The pace is picking up on shore too we start to see the flowering trees and shrubs the early part of said Nancy Rogers an environmental educator with Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation year it was the second and third weeks of April But now come on very Less hurried is the pace of Bill Gillenwater a Lake Wylie resident who spends as much time as he can aboard his 35-foot cabin cruiser Gillenwater has had the boat for a year and about halfway finished waxing it well NationsBank owns more of it than I do he said popping open a beer EL MEXICAN RESTAURANT All ABC Permits Major Credit Cards Accepted pff w'wwwwm ww Imagine the perfect office May 26 in your let in your letters Insurance 'i i Hie Nationwide Insurance I'mmise gives high school students the chance to commit to ail alcohol and drug free prom night In writing And if dial's not making a promise for life nothing is To find out how you can get involved contact your local Nationwide Insurance agent Kids send resarding what you enjoy doing most in the summer or tell us about your favorite vacation Ideas published in this special section will go to all Observer subscribers in fork Chester Lancaster Counties Mom Dad send us your ideas about how to keep your kids entertained during rainy days or times when you hear these famous words "Mom Dad nothing to do If you have fun summer activities for publication call 704 358-5800 Deadline for letters: Thursday May 9 Dads Moms Kids if you want your picture in the section there will be a group picture taken on Thursday May 9 at for those who submitted letters Mail to a Child to Dor CJO of the Charlotte Observer 135 Oakland Ave Rock Hill SC 29730 You can almost envision it an office designed precisely around the way you work A distinctive workplace that helps you be as effective as you know you can be Call us to discuss your perfect office help you create an effective productive work environment We sell office environment solutions by SteelcaseThe Office Environment Company (The Charlotte WHERE SMART SHOPPERS START Billy Wiley David Angel Jr Larry Dunlap OFFIGEIFURNITUREIUTD: Nationwide a Reaktered Federal Service Mark of Nationwide Mutual insurance Company 109 Hampton St Downtown Rock Hill 328-1821 1-800-258-2719 Spring Antiques Show The Carlton Introducing DIGITAL IMAGING to Rock Hill The Capetown Plus Free Programming For A Year And Free Prefab Fireplace If You Buy A Home For Your lot Before April 30th JE BROYHILL CIVIC CENTER Highway 321 Lenoir North Carolina Extraordinary Location for an Extraordinary Show" May 10 io am 9 pm Saturday May 11 10 am 5 pm 32 last Coast Dealers from to 27YY England Financing Available Personalize Your Home By To Qualified Landowners Choosing All The Options See Sales Representative For More Details Stick Built And 100 Completely Finished Digital Imagery is a new process to produce copies instantly in the store! 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