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Summer sun debate addressed With warmer weather, we can’t wait to get outside and enjoy the warmth of the summer sun. However, we have been pretty well warned-off from exposing our bodies to natural sunshine. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Boris Lushniak, (also a dermatologist), issued a “Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer,” in which he declared UV radiation harmful and said sun exposure should be avoided altogether. The American Academy of Dermatology & The Skin Cancer Foundation also advocate avoiding all sun exposure — regardless of the color of your skin — saying Vitamin D supplementation can address any deficiencies.

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any credibility. The scientific evidence, now running in excess of 34,000 studies, detail that UV exposure is essential, both for Vitamin D production and other benefits unrelated to Vitamin D3.

The fact that the American Academy of Dermatology issues the same recommendations for everyone, without regard for skin type, says a lot. Despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, they view sun exposure as nothing but a dangerous cancer risk to be avoided at all costs. However, the color of your skin is a significant factor to determine appropriate exposure times and any advice that does not take this into consideration is illogical.

Darker-skinned people not only need more sun exposure to produce sufficient amounts of Vitamin D3; they’re also more protected from skin cancer due to their skin pigmentation. Yet this important reality is simply ignored by dermatologists, resulting in most African Americans being at a radically increased risk of cancers and heart disease from Vitamin D3 deficiency.

After analyzing a dozen studies on basal cell carcinoma, which is typically non-lethal, and the more deadly melanoma, it was found that people who use sunscreen tend to be more likely to develop both of these conditions. Melanoma is the most serious form of skin cancer. Only two of 10 melanoma studies found that sunscreen was protective against this condition; three found no association either way. None found sunscreen use protected against basal cell carcinoma. The best protection against burning the skin is clothing. Avoiding the sun entirely is horrible advice that should not be followed.

It was interesting that melanoma cancers usually show up on parts of the body not exposed to skin.

In short, if you’re concerned about mortality, and not just mortality from one disease, the scales are decidedly tipped toward sun exposure being of tremendous benefit — despite a minor risk of melanoma, should you accidentally end up getting burned one or more times in your life. Use common sense, don’t allow sun exposure to the point of burning the skin. Again, the best protection against burning the skin is clothing and a wide brimmed hat to protect the face.

William J. Strandwitz PhD, is a retired Board Certified Clinical Nutritionist with more than 25 years experience in a preventive medical office. He is presently manager of Marilyn’s Natural Foods in Coshocton.

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COSHOCTON – In November 2014 Susan Metz had her heart stolen by a little husky pup she now calls Romeo.

“When I woke up on the morning of Nov. 4, 2014, I never dreamed my life would change forever that day,” she said. “A casual look at Facebook and I saw the most precious face I had ever seen.”

Romeo was part of a litter of seven puppies the local ani-

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CAT FRIEND Vinnie is a 6-year-old cat available for adoption at the Coshocton County Animal Shelter. He loves to give hugs and kisses and still has his claws. BOOMER TIMES PHOTO BY JOSIE SELLERS

mal shelter received who had been abandoned on that cold winter day along the side of the road.

“Within an hour of seeing his picture, and with the help of Chris at the shelter, I had adopted my sweet Romeo and he has filled a place in my heart and in my life I didn’t even know was empty,” Metz said.

Pets can make a huge difference in people’s lives and even help them cope with health issues.

Rachael Selders from the Coshocton County Animal Shelter said dogs and cats can help adults who are dealing with empty nests and children or grandchildren who may just be a little too busy.

“Often times older adults can feel neglected or left out and they just really need a friend,” she said. “A fur friend will listen to you and there is nothing wrong with talking to them. They are great friends and don’t talk back. They will communicate to you too if you pay attention.”

Selders said pets have been known to help people with depression, high blood pressure, heart troubles and other illnesses.

“An unwanted animal can save someone’s life and someone who is feeling unwanted can save an unwanted animal,” she said. “The four legged and two legged can both help each other.”

When looking for your new fur friend to adopt, Selders stresses the importance of understanding the different breeds.

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the plants emerging and the insects that start moving around as the days get warmer. Being in nature is a natural relaxer and also causes the release of feel-good endorphins.

Gardening can be an education as well. What plant is that?

Why are the daffodils on the south side of the house up more than those on the north side? When should I expect to harvest my peas? Learning more about the natural world is a benefit to your brain. Working your brain is like working any other muscle; it will get progressively stronger over time. Whenever you learn new things, the number of connections between neurons (tiny cells in your brain) multiplies and get stronger and you get smarter!

The exercise you get from working in the garden doesn’t just burn calories. Being a physical activity, gardening can help strengthen your heart, build endurance and increase stamina.

Gardening can help improve balance and flexibility because bending, pushing, pulling, stretching and lifting all involve strengthening many muscle groups at one time.

As with any physical exercise program, beginning gardeners, or those of us that have been less-than-active over the winter, should start slow and work up to strenuous activities. Many gardeners are guilty of going out on the first nice weekend in the spring and over doing it - ending up with sore muscles, back pain or injury. To reduce your risk of injury, warm up for five or ten minutes by stretching and loosening up before you get started. Alternate your activities by raking for a while, then pruning, then digging so that you are working different muscle groups over shorter periods of time. Wear sunscreen, sunglasses and a large brimmed hat to avoid overexposure to the sun, take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water. Working in the yard and garden is a great way to be in nature that will yield not only a more beautiful area but a healthier you!

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Gardening season is quickly approaching and April happens to be National Gardening Month. Most of us gardeners have already been out a time or two to do some spring cleaning and see what’s happening and what’s blooming in our gardens.

After the long winter months, it always feels good to get outside and get a little exercise. Yes, gardening is recognized as exercise! According to the Centers for ROGERS Disease Control (CDC), gardening is comparable to moderate cardiovascular exercise. Now, this doesn’t mean standing in place watering plants but weeding, digging, raking, planting, etc. Depending on your age, size, gender and activity, gardening for 30-45 minutes a day can burn 150-300 calories! Couple that with the added benefit of beautifying your area and the boost of endorphins you’ll receive, that should make you feel pretty good!

Gardening can reduce stress in a variety of ways. Unplugging from technology and getting outside and breathing in some fresh air can open the door for your mind to let creative thoughts flow. Often, stepping into the garden allows you to relax and enjoy putting day-to-day stressors aside. You can focus on nature’s beauty: The smells, the feel of the soil, the small details in

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As I was driving home the other night, I heard spring peepers singing and I became excited. Spring is on the way and it’s time to get out and enjoy the outdoors.

When I was a child, I could hardly wait to go mushroom hunting. I would ride on my dad’s shoulders and squeal to be put down when I saw a mushroom.

We also liked to go fishing and Spurgeon’s pond was right across the road which was handy. Many nights my cousin Ronnie Harford would join us and we would fish for bluegills (still my favorite fish) and watch the dragonflies zip around us. Dad called them “snake doctors,” but I’m not sure why. There were mallards and wood ducks that nested there and we’d watch for ducklings.

We moved from there when I was eight and Mohawk Dam and Woodbury became our fishing spots.

My cousins Sandy, Kathy, Donnie and I loved roaming through the woods at Grandma Hunter’s farm. There were huge rocks in the pasture field that were fun to climb on, but they were off limits in the summer because of the copperhead snakes that denned nearby. Right below the garden were the mulberry trees and we’d have purple hands and mouths and usually sunburn, but there would be cobbler for dessert.

My dad always went out before bed to have a last look at the weather and listen to the night sounds. It is a peaceful way to end the day. The stars have been brilliant lately, though not much activity yet. But before long, bats will be swooping round

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Sometimes having a garden seems more like a job than a pleasant pastime. Here are some hints that might help to make your gardening experience more enjoyable.

1. After being inactive all winter, your body needs a warning that you are about to get back outside to your gardens. To avoid sore muscles, do some exercises that focus on arm, leg, and back strength. You should get started on this one to two weeks before you get started working in your garden.

2. To make your gardening more enjoyable, start by making sure your tools are cleaned and sharpened. A knife or pruner that has a sharpened edge, cut and work so much easier and will be easier on your arms and hands.

3. When picking up bags, buckets, tools, etc., bend at your knees, keeping your back straight. This might not always be possible, but it will help protect those back muscles.

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and do some leg squats. Bend at the knee, keep your back straight, and then stand up.

Arm Curls: Exercise your arms to strengthen those muscles for pruning and weeding. Grab two cans of food and hold them in each hand, palms up. Hold your arms straight out or down at your sides and raise the cans to a 90 degree angle.

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4. If you use a bucket, it can double as a tool for helping you get up. There is also a portable gardening bench that can be purchased. It has a cushioned kneeling pad with handles on the sides for assistance in standing.

5. Using a kneeling pad has a several purposes: It makes a soft place for the knee to land when weeding, it helps to keep your pants or knees clean, and it helps eliminate that indentation in the ground when you move on to your next spot.

6. During the summer, when it is hot, start gardening in the mornings and work in the sunny spots when it is not so hot.

Then if you get back outside later on, find those areas that get some shade and work in those garden beds.

7. If you have problems with kneeling, try gardening in raised beds. These can be made from wood or stone which makes a more informal and curving bed.

8. You don’t have to keep at the same job until it is done. If you have been on your knees weeding for a while, think of a job you can do where you will be standing, like pruning a shrub or deadheading flowers.

After having the winter off, your body also gets a shock when you put it to work in the spring. This is when you find out that working in your yard is really a workout. To make the transition easier on your muscles and joints, get a head start by doing a few easy exercises. These can be done outside or inside the house.

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Start spring out with this grilled shrimp salad Salad Ingredients

- 1 head butter or Bibb lettuce

- 1 avocado, diced

- 1 ripe tomato, diced

- 1/4 cup pitted black olives

- 2 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Grilled Shrimp Salad Time: 20 min Cook Time: 5 min Yield: 4 servings

Special equipment: Metal skewers

Directions

For the grilled shrimp: Prepare a grill for medium heat. In a bowl, combine the lemon juice, garlic powder and a pinch each of Grilled Shrimp Ingredients sea salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss to coat well. Thread the shrimp onto metal skewers. Lay the shrimp on the hot grill

- 1 lemon, juiced

- 1 teaspoon garlic powder and cook until cooked through (the flesh will turn opaque) and

- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper grill marks form, about 2 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.

- 8 ounces medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails left on) When cool enough to handle, pull the shrimp off the skewers.

For the vinaigrette: Add the lemon juice, garlic and a pinch Vinaigrette Ingredients each of kosher salt and pepper to a large bowl. Whisk together,

- 1 lemon, juiced then slowly stream in the olive oil while whisking. Taste and adjust

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Here is a great recipe I found on the Cooking Channel using shrimp and any salad greens that will be coming available this spring. The recipe calls for Bibb lettuce but you can use any kind that you like. Enjoy your spring!

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For the salad: Add the lettuce, avocado and tomato to the bowl with the dressing. Toss to coat well, and then transfer to a serving bowl or platter, leaving any leftover vinaigrette in the bowl. Top the salad with the olives, goat cheese and shrimp.

Drizzle the leftover vinaigrette in the bowl over the shrimp.

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The days are getting longer, the grass the most creative men and women is turning green, the birds and the in history who also happened to be peepers are singing, and everyone ardent walkers. You will be inspired and challenged to create your own wants to be outdoors. But before you go outside, come inside the library. personal walking program that will not only exercise your body, but your We are your outdoor headquarters!

Whether you’re into gardening, hikmind and spirit as well. ing, birding, biking, camping, or as Looking ahead to Thursday, Sept. tronomy, we can help get you ready 29 at 7:30 p.m., astronomer Kevin for your outdoor activities.

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retires from Jones Metal after 50 years RETIREMENT Larry Rehard retired from the Jones Metal Products Co. where he worked for 50 years. BOOMER TIMES PHOTO

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WEST LAFAYETTE – When Larry Rehard graduated from high school he knew he was headed for Jones Metal, but what he didn’t know is that it would be 50 years before he left.

Rehard graduated from Ridgewood High School in 1965 and started at Jones Metal on July 12, 1965.

“I was 17 when I graduated so I had to wait to start until I turned 18,” he said.

He enjoyed the jobs he did there and working on the various products that the company produced over the years.

“I love to work with my hands and it was something different every day,” Rehard said.

Some of the jobs the company had while he was there were for aircraft parts, cookware such as Emerald Ware, pizza pans for Little Caesars and sterilization pans for hospitals.

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“In the late 80s we also made parts for a new tank and were running 24-7,” Rehard said.

One of the biggest changes Rehard saw during his days at Jones Metal was the introduction of computer technology.

“It made it better for the operator,” Rehard said. “After you got it set up it was automated and you just had to push a button.

I just looked at computers as a challenge. We had to keep up with what was new so we could keep going forward.”

He officially hit his 50 year mark on July 12, 2015 and was honored by the International Association of Machinist with a 50year pin and plaque. The IMA also marked his retirement, which was on Feb. 29, 2016, with a gold watch. Rehard now also is a life time member of the union.

He said he will miss the people he worked with, but felt it was finally time to move on.

“I enjoyed the majority of the people I worked with and liked Ed Mulligan who had owned the company,” Rehard said. “He and I got along real well.”

When asked what kept him in the same place for 50 years, his response was, “You have to enjoy your job or you can’t make it.

I was always putting dye on the press or tightening or loosening something. There was always something a little different than the last time you did it. That place was my life for 50 years.”

For his retirement, Rehard received a silver plate from Jones Metal, which is not the typical retirement gift.

“They do clocks now, but when my father retired that’s what he got and so did my father-in-law,” Rehard said. “I wanted the same thing.”

That plate will be displayed in his home, which he now will have more time to work on renovating.

“He has a honey do list too,” said his wife Cheryl.

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Push Ups: Stand facing a table with your feet about 18” from the table with your hands on the table about 18” apart. Bend forward and then push yourself upright.

Leg Stretches: Lie on your back and lift one knee, hugging it to your chest. Hold for a count and then switch exercising the other knee.

Waist Stretching: While on your back, bend your knees toward your chest and let them fall to the left side while your arms fall to the right. Rest in this position and then switch.

More Leg Stretches: Stand with your legs slightly apart.

Then bend over with your hands hanging down and with a gentle bouncing motion try touching the floor starting on the right side, moving toward the left.

Knee Bends: Stand with your arms out at your sides. Take one step forward with your left foot. Go down on your right knee and back up. Then switch. Do this standing next to a table if you need a little boast with getting back up.

All these exercises can be done in counts of 10 for starters and then increase the count as you feel more comfortable with the stretches. Only do those exercises that you are comfortable with. Remember, these exercise are to help get your body loosened up and ready for working in your garden, and you want that to be an enjoyable experience.

Connie Miller is the landscape manager at Roscoe Village.

In the meantime, come in and peruse the magazine section of the library. We carry Astronomy, Backpacker, Bicycling, Birds & Blooms, Field & Stream, Fine Gardening, Golf, Horticulture, Long Weekends, and Outdoor Life. Magazines can be checked out for one week and can be renewed. If we don’t have the magazine you’re looking for, ask for assistance because we can order magazines from other libraries. You can also find used magazines downstairs in the Books Galore Used Book Store.

To enrich your time spent outdoors, you might enjoy some of these books: “Backyard Bird Book” by Donald and Lillian Stokes (includes a CD of birdsongs); “The Birds of Ohio” by Bruce G. Peterjohn (with original paintings by William Zimmerman); “Gardening in No Time by Tessa Evelegh” (50 projects and inspirational ideas); “Petite Patios and Intimate Garden Spaces” by Gisela Keil (innovative ideas for outdoor living); “Orchard House” by Tara Austen Weaver (a memoir of how a neglected garden taught a family to grow); “Hiking Ohio” by Mary Reed (a guide to Ohio’s greatest hiking adventures); and “Biking Ohio’s Rail-Trails” by Shawn E. Richardson (where to go, what to expect, how to get there).

Holli Rainwater is the outreach coordinator at the Coshocton Public Library.

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Little dogs are usually good for older people because Selders said big ones could pull them around and maybe cause a bone to be broken.

You also need to get them spayed or neutered because that will help calm them down.

Cats also can help fill a void in someone’s life. Selders just reminds people that they do climb and jump on things so you might want to get them declawed, especially if you live in an apartment.

ROMEO Susan Metz adopted Romeo in November 2014

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“There will be food, flea medications and vet visits,” she said. “You also need to consider your age and the age of the animal you pick. Some can live up to 20 years so an older person should consider getting an older animal. You also need an emergency plan for your animal if something happens to you.”

If you take the time to look at the whole picture and are prepared for adding a pet to your life they can completely change your world just like Romeo did for Metz.

“I can’t imagine life without him now,” she said. “I smile more, laugh more and love more than I ever did before. He, and my soon-to-be husband, are the loves of my life and, together, we are the best family I could ever ask for.”

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