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Riding mower safety Riding lawn mowers are tailor-made for people who have large expanses of property to maintain. Though such mowers initially may have been created for commercial landscapers, eventually private citizens realized the benefits of owning a rid-

ing mower for the maintenance of their own properties. * Wear goggles and earbuds when operating the mower to avoid eye and ear injury. * Remove sticks, toys, rocks, and other items from the lawn before mowing.

* Operate the mower up and down a slope instead of sideways to maintain stability. * Never fuel a hot engine. * Do not let children ride the mower alone or in tandem with an adult.

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Forgotten: elder abuse is deep in the shadows By Suzanne Burke, CEO, Council on Aging of Southwestern Ohio Somewhere right now an old woman with dementia is sitting silently, head bowed, while her daughter yells and threat-

ens to punch her. Somewhere a son is emptying his aged father's savings account. And somewhere an elderly widow with depression sits alone in a dirty house, unfed, unwashed

and unwilling to let anyone help her. Elder abuse is all around us, but we're rarely aware of it. It usually goes unreported. The victims don't rally in the streets. Often, they're afraid to let anyone

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ciety in terms of lost lives, stolen financial assets, medical expenses, and premature placements in institutions. Last year in Ohio there were 14,344 reports of elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. That number is bad enough, but it represents a fraction of the reality. Research suggests that only one in five elder abuse cases is ever reported. Nationally, it is estimated that older adults lose $2.6 billion annually that is essentially stolen from them by relatives, people working for them, "friends" or scam artists. Financial exploitation in particular is on the rise. Prevention of elder abuse begins with increased awareness and advocacy for more justice and protection for victims. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day took place on June 15, a day in which advocates, victims, and service providers brought attention to the problem through rallies, memorial services, conferences or by wearing purple, as our staff did. Greater awareness is important because it raises more voices to help those who have no voice. There are also other ways to make a difference. Here are a few: At the federal level: Contact your legislators about funding for the Elder Justice Act. This bipartisan legislation was signed in 2010 but no funds have been appropriated. Funding would support protective services, awareness

efforts, professional training, and research. At the state level: Contact your legislators to support full funding of Adult Protective Services across Ohio. Nearly half of Ohio's counties do not have money for full time adult protection workers. These are social workers who investigate reports of abuse and arrange for protection, such as home care services, legal assistance, or guardianship. In counties that do have full time workers, there is sometimes only one for the entire county. In your community: report suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to Adult Protective Services for Clermont County at 513-732-7173. In your neighborhood: Reach out to older adults who may be lonely or struggling to stay independent in their homes. Simple acts of kindness like walking the dog, shoveling snow, or cutting the grass can make a real difference. Sometimes there is no family caregiver to help and, if there is, that caregiver may be grateful for a helping hand. The CET program Focus, with host Kathy Lehr, recently aired a program on elder abuse with guest Laurie Petrie and Cindy Fischer of Council on Aging and Gail Davis, Director of Admissions at the Shalom Center for Elder Abuse Prevention. The program is now available for viewing online at www.CETconnect.org/focus.

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The 32 Senior Community located at St. Rt. 32 and Eastwood Rd. right next to the 32 Business Center will be celebrating its 10th Anniversary next year. They have served Brown County seniors by creating affordable housing that is fantastic. The 90 apartment units vary in size and cost. A 1 bedroom with no garage (720 sq. ft.) starts at $425 monthly and a 2 bedroom with a garage (1200 sq. ft.) starting at $600 monthly. They also have a deluxe version that is over 1500 sq. ft. Some of the units have been customized to

suit the special needs of a new tenant. The 32 Senior Community is privately owned and is not income based, nor is it government housing. They are proud to acknowledge that the tenants have not had a base rent increase in 9 years of operation. Yes!, what they paid 9 years ago, they pay today. They also boast that they have very senior friendly housing. You may ask: What is senior friendly? Here is a list that might help explain. 1. Slab floor plan (no steps.) 2. Parking and

garages by the front door. 3. Garbage pick-up at the front door twice a week. 4. Mail boxes 30 ft. from front entry door. 5. 36” door opening throughout the unit. 6. Most bathrooms are ADA designed (walk-in shower) 7. Energy efficient HV/AC with insulation. 8. Stocked fishing pond for all tenants to enjoy. 9. Semi-gated. Jerry Seale is the acting manager of this facility and urges everyone to stop on by apartment #132 or call 937-444-1708 and he

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surface exposed to the sun can cause burns. Before sitting down in a car, on a bench or other surfaces exposed to the heat, check the seats by touching them with your hand. Brief contact with your hand is not likely to result in a burn, and you should be able to gauge whether a seat is safe to sit on or too hot. Parents should always check their children's car seats before placing youngsters in the car. If seats are too hot, cover them with a towel before sitting down. * Lock car doors at all times. Kids might be more amenable to summer heat than their parents are, but that doesn't meaning playing outside isn't a potential threat to youngsters' health. In addition to more standard precautions like applying sunscreen to youngsters before they go outdoors and ensuring they drink enough water, make sure the doors to all vehicles on your property are locked. Whether they're seeking a respite from the hot summer sun or simply playing with friends, kids might climb into cars when mom and dad aren't looking, and that can put youngsters in precarious positions, es-

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pecially if the vehicle's windows are rolled up. Cars can quickly turn into ovens during the late summer swoon, and kids can easily succumb to the heat if they climb into an unattended vehicle on a hot day. Be sure to lock your car doors so kids are not tempted to climb in on hot summer days. * Limit strenuous activities. Adults may find late summer is the ideal time to get outdoors and go for a run or enjoy a little sunsoaked exercise. Some may want to get a little sun or simply enjoy the sensation of sweating off a few pounds as they jog around the neighborhood. But strenuous outdoor activities should be kept to a minimum once the dog days of summer arrive. Heat stroke and dehydration are very real possibilities when adults and kids overextend themselves on hot days, so keep physical activity to a minimum on especially hot days or schedule activities for those times in the day when the temperature is more amenable to activity. * Stay hydrated. Late-summer heat can

take a toll on the body, which needs water to stay cool. On days when the summer heat is especially hot, be sure to drink plenty of water even if you don't feel thirsty. The body's cooling system can fail in extreme heat or when conditions outside are especially humid, leaving men, women and children susceptible to dehydration. One way to gauge if are drinking you enough water is to look at the color of your urine. If your urine is clear like water, then you're likely drinking enough water. When urine is a darker color like the color of apple juice, then you likely need to drink more water. Dizziness, an elevated heart rate and nausea are each symptoms of dehydration, particularly on hot days. The end of summer means cooler weather is just around the corner. But end-of-summer heat can be very dangerous, and men, women and children should take precautions so summer's last heat wave does not take a potentially dangerous toll on them.

How to encourage summer reading Reading can have a profound impact on a child's life in and out of the classroom. Reading can help a young student develop a more extensive vocabulary, and a study from the Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics found that reading to young children promotes language acquisition, making it easier for them to learn a foreign language. But reading has benefits outside the classroom as well. Reading can provide an escape from the daily grind, which is something even today's youngsters can appreciate. Reading also is a great way for kids to relax and unwind while simultaneously giving their brains a workout. While many parents recognize the impact reading can have on their children, it's no secret that getting kids to embrace reading can be difficult. Distractions such as video games, social media and even the great outdoors are all there to draw kids away from reading. But parents who want to instill a love of reading in their children can still take steps to ensure their kids don't miss out on the benefits of a good book. * Read to your children. Numerous studies have discovered various benefits of reading to

children when they are young. The National Center for Education Statistics notes that children whose parents read to them typically become better readers and perform better in school. Reading to children early on is the first step toward fostering a love of reading kids will develop and continue throughout their lives. Many parents read to their children at night before bedtime, but any time of day will suffice. * Don't be discouraged if kids are not interested in books. While reading fiction can help develop a youngster's imagination, parents should not be discouraged if kids don't want to read books. Reading the newspaper, magazines and even comic books can help kids develop strong reading skills and an extensive vocabulary and, in the case of comic books, inspire their imaginations. Young sports fans might be more inclined to read the sports page than a novel, so let them do so. Kids are more likely to embrace reading if what they're reading interests them, so encourage kids to read up on those interests, even if that reading does not involve picking up a book. * Get your youngster his or her own library card. Thanks to the pop-

ularity of e-readers, many adults would be hard pressed to locate their local library if asked to do so. But visiting the library is a great way to encourage kids to read, especially if kids have their own library cards. Kids with their own library cards tend to look at visits to the library as shopping trips where they get to make their own choices about what they're taking home with them. And once kids reach a certain age, they can visit the library on their own. * Share your own reading experiences with children. Kids look up to their parents and often want to mimic their behavior. So parents can

set a good example by reading as well. On trips to the library, check out your own book. While you might not want to discuss every book you read with your children, discuss the books they're reading. Chances are you read many of those same books yourself when you were a child, and discussing books with your child is a great way to improve his or her reading comprehension.Distractions abound for today's youngsters, who might not embrace reading as readily as they do video games or social networking. But parents can take many steps to instill a love of reading in their kids that will last a lifetime.

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Advice for aging athletes Retired professional athletes often speak about the difficult moment when they knew it was time to retire from professional competition. The transition can be easy for some but far more difficult for others. But aging amateur athletes know you need not be a professional to realize there comes a time when your body is telling you it's time to ease up. Athletes are used to pushing themselves and stretching their limits, but some limits are best not pushed. Such is the case with the limits posed by aging. While athletes don't have to completely fold up shop and hang up their cleats, tennis shoes or other athletic equipment as they approach senior citizen status, there are steps aging athletes can take to ensure they aren't pushing their bodies too far as they grow older. * Recognize your new recovery time. Veteran athletes tend to have a sixth sense about their bodies, knowing how long they need to recover from common ailments like ankle sprains, knee pain, back pain and shin splints. Despite the body's remarkable ability for recovery, it's not immune to aging, and that recovery time will increase as the body ages. Whereas a sprained ankle might once have been as good as new after a few days or rest, aging athletes must recognize that the same ankle sprain now might require more recovery time. Returning too quickly from an injury can only make things worse for aging athletes, so don't push yourself. * Take more time to warm up. As the body ages, its response time to exercise increases. This means the body needs more time to prepare itself for cardiovascular and strength training exercises. Increase your warmup time as you age,

gradually increasing the intensity of your warmup exercises until your body feels ready for more strenuous exercise. * Focus on flexibility. The more flexible you are, the more capable the body is of absorbing shock, including the shock that results from repetitive activities. But as the body ages, it becomes less flexible, which makes it less capable of successfully handling the repetitive movements common to exercise. Aging athletes should focus on their flexibility, stretching their muscles before and after a workout. In addition, activities such as yoga can work wonders on improving flexibility for young and aging athletes alike. * Don't stop strength training. Some aging athletes mistakenly feel they should stop strength training as they get older. No longer concerned about building muscle, aging athletes might feel as if they have nothing to gain by lifting weights and continuing to perform other muscle strengthening exercises. But the body gradually loses muscle mass as it ages, and that loss puts the joints under greater stress when aging athletes perform other exercises. That stress can put people at greater risk for arthritis, tendinitis and ligament sprains. While you no longer need to max out on the bench press or challenge yourself on the biceps curl, it is important to continue to make strength training a part of your fitness regimen as you age. Aging athletes need not associate aging with ceasing their athletic pursuits. But recognizing your limitations and the changes your body is going through is an important element of staying healthy as your approach older adulthood.

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How to save on home improvement projects The cost of a home improvement project depends on a host of factors, including the scale of the project and the availability of materials. Upscale projects like a full roof replacement will set homeowners back a substantial amount of money. In its 2011-2012 "Cost vs. Value Report," Remodeling magazine revealed that the average cost of a such a project was nearly $38,000. However, a smaller project like a garage door replacement could be completed for fewer than $3,000. When deciding if a home improvement project is within your budget, it's a good idea to consult such figures before choosing a project. For example, if your home is a fixer-upper, then one project may not be more urgent than another, something that may allow you to choose less expensive projects now while saving money for more expensive projects down the road. It's also important for homeowners to know that figures such as those in the "Cost vs. Value Report" are just averages. Some projects might cost more than the average, while others might come in well

under budget. To ensure your project is one of the latter and not the former, consider the following ways to trim costs off your next home improvement project. * Avoid the DIY movement if you don't have adequate experience. Many homeowners fall into the DIY trap, feeling they can pull off a project without hiring a professional contractor. While this is an option for those homeowners with home improvement experience, it's an approach that's best avoided by those without such experience. Homeowners who decide to go it alone on a home improvement project should know that mistakes are costly. One mistake could have you paying for the same materials twice: once when you begin the project, and then again when you need to hire a contractor after your efforts didn't work out. A failed DIY project also costs you time, something homeowners hoping to sell their homes postproject cannot afford to waste. * Hire the right contractor. The best contractor for the job won't necessarily be the one who comes in with the lowest estimate. The right contractor will

know how long a project will take and what the materials will cost. The wrong contractor, who might lack the experience of his competitors, might make empty promises that ultimately cost you more money via overrun costs. Find a contractor who comes highly recommended and is willing to provide references and show you his or her past projects like the one you're hiring him or her undertake. If you hire the wrong contractor, the project may never be completed and you may find yourself in court, where the money you had budgeted for home improvements is being spent on lawyers instead. * Consider supplying your own materials. If you diligently research your project, you should be able to buy the materials yourself, even if you plan on hiring a contractor to do the work. Some contractors mark up the materials as a means of padding the bill. If you research the project and learn about the materials you want to use, you can save a substantial amount of money buying those materials yourself and then hiring a contractor. * Don't overlook recycled materials. Buying

Plant a self-sustaining garden A self-sufficient garden is a garden that sustains itself through proper planning and execution. Such gardens can almost take care of themselves so long as the soil is healthy soil, the seeds are reused and organic material is produced. Self-sustaining gardens also represent a lifestyle where individuals are responsible for producing their own foods -- thus sustaining themselves without the need to shop for produce elsewhere. When planting your own selfsustaining garden, con-

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Underground Railroad and abolitionist sites, including the Rev. Rev. George C. Light home, Dr. John Rogers home, Cranston Memorial Presbyterian Church and the Lindale Baptist Church and Cemetery. More information about the many points of historical interest in the county is available at www.clermontcounty-history.org. The county is also home to two state parks, which provide abundant outdoor activities.

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“We were excited about the venture,” Whittington said. “At each of our concerts we had a 50/50 raffle which generated funds and we’ve also had some very generous donations from members of the community. “Our local Kroger made a $2,000 donation and the Mt. Orab

Lion’s Club donated $5,000. That’s a real great start. To date we have raised almost $9,000, but we have recently heard that several other organizations plan on helping with the project by making donations.” Whittington said that having a perma-

nent structure for the performers will allow the Music in the Park series to attract larger bands that play different kinds of music, such as big bands or possibly even a small symphony orchestra. “We don’t have any actual pictures of what our new bandstand will look like because it is only in the design stages and is completely unique to our needs, the first of it’s kind. Our bandstand

has been created and designed specifically for our amphitheater. But we know it’s going to be beautiful.” Anyone wishing to make a donation to the cost of the bandstand can stop by the village office on south High Street, or contact Whittington at (937) 444-2916. A complete schedule of upcoming concerts are also on facebook at “Mount Orab Music in the Park.”

New banstand to be built at Mt. Orab Park for Music in the Park Concert series In August 2012, the mayor of Mt. Orab, Bruce Lunsford and Woody Whittington, coordinator of the Mt. Orab Music in the Park Concerts series, decided it was time to build an amphitheater band stand at the village park. The plans were to begin raising funds to build the structure as soon as possible. The pair obtained a cost estimate from David Williams & Associates, Parks and Recreation Equipment out of Alliance, Ohio. “We decided what we needed,” Whittington

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