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Rediscovering Hilltop Golf Course

When I moved to the Coshocton area, some 15 years ago, I was very pleased with the variety of things to do: From the events at Roscoe Village, to the ever improving Lake Park, to plays, movies, clubs, and church events, etc. One day at church I asked a friend, where can you play golf around here? He told me about the Hilltop Golf Course. He said it was just off State Route 83, right across from the entrance to Lake Park, and up the hill. I drove right past it the first time. If you miss the small sign, you’ve missed it. I turned around and went back. I drove up the hill on a relatively narrow access road. I couldn’t believe it. The road was rather steep and went through the trees and around a curve or two. Finally, about the time I was wondering if I was on the right road, the golf course was revealed. I drove another 100 yards or so to the club house, and was amazed at the view. The course is aptly named, being on top of a large expanse of Appalachian foot hills.

From a golfer’s point of view, this is not your snobby, perfectly manicured, members only (unless you are wealthy or a pro) course.

It is however, a challenging 18 hole course, laid out over undulating hills and valleys, with several ponds (which love my golf balls). The bent grass fairways and mature trees provide sufficient challenge. If you can’t hit a ball on an uneven lie, you could be in trouble.

Personally, I have never been a very good golfer, but I love the challenge of the game, and the beauty of the outdoors. I am in a minority of golfers who actually walks the course. With all of

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the hills, it is great exercise. I often stop and look around at the beauty of the area.

When I am finished playing, I usually stop at the clubhouse for a cold drink, and to talk to whomever is behind the counter.

The staff is always courteous and friendly. If you take time to talk to them, they are interesting as well. All of the staff members have a life and story outside of the golf course.

The course is closed for a few months in the winter, but (don’t tell management), that doesn’t stop me. I walk around the course year round, and this is definitely one of my favorite places in the off season. There is nothing like the invigoration of a walk in the quiet of nature, when all is white and peaceful. When the people leave, nature returns. In the winter at Hilltop, often deer don’t even startle when they see me coming (except during hunting season). Of course, deer aren’t the only residents. At different times throughout the year I have come across the full range of native Coshocton animal life: Including raccoons, possums, skunks, hawks, foxes, and even an occasional eagle.

Being born and raised in the relative flatland of Illinois, I often wonder if Coshocton natives sometimes take the beauty of this area for granted. To me, Hilltop Golf Course and its surrounding beautiful forestland represents one of the underappreciated assets of Coshocton County.

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Wind, hazards and obstructions in landing areas should influence your decision of which club to use. Novice golfers may want to rely on their caddies to make club recommendations, and as they become more confident in their abilities they can start to make their own choices.

Anchor your feet. Anchor your foot behind the ball to drive the ball further. Right-handed players will keep the right foot anchored, and lefties will do the opposite. Do not lift your foot prematurely; otherwise, you can lose power and distance.

Identify your weaknesses. As with any hobby, identifying those areas that need the most work can help you become a better golfer. Keep track of each shot you take, and then look at the results to see which areas of your game need the most work.

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Members enjoy playing golf in ladies’ leagues

The Tuesday evening Hickory Flats and Thursday morning River Greens ladies golf leagues have been around since at least the 1970s if not before. No one seems to remember when the leagues started, but one thing’s for certain. The ladies spend their time to-

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“Many of us walk and get exercise,” said Rhonda Barlan, co-chairperson of the River Greens league. “Seeing the scenery and listening to the birds is very relaxing. It’s a wonderful time to be outside. We all love the game.”

Combined, the two leagues have approximately 55 members from all over the area including New Philadelphia, Dennison, Cambridge, and Sarahsville. Each league plays nine holes and a lot of the women are members of both leagues. Some even travel to other local golf courses outside of the county on Wednesdays to golf.

“It’s a great opportunity to play golf,” said Helen Schofield. “Most of us are working women and we might only be able to carve out a few hours a week to play. Our league is just a fun league.”

Most of the players are boomer-aged women, but one member, Paige Lane who joined three years ago, is the youngest at 20 years old.

“They all had close relationships when I joined,” said Lane, “and they can help me with my game. The older you get, the smarter you are.”

New members are accepted into each league May through July. Members suggest any new members have a few skills when they join so as not to feel behind everyone else, but the leagues are non-competitive. The River Greens league starts the first Thursday in May and the Hickory Flats league begins the last Tuesday of April. Both play until mid-September.

“I golf because of my love of the game and it’s great exercise,” said Bonnie Ramshaw, treasurer, “and spending time with friends.”

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We left early the next morning after a breakfast of day-old donuts, since the Blue Laws were in effect and there were no hot food sales on Sunday. The result was my getting carsick outside of French Creek, though I did get to see my first live buffalo and black bear at the game farm where we stopped to rest.

We saw a welcome sight as we crossed the border at Marietta, a hot dog stand! Our group of 10 travelers happily settled in and watched the barges floating down the river as we ate. My dad laughed when mom said we were almost home and reminded her we had 90 miles to go.

We made one more stop at Aunt Dot’s to pick up our dog Penny, and then home. What a welcome sound, Home!

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When I was a child, my family didn’t take summer vacations. My dad was a sawyer at Conner Lumber and they only closed for the Christmas holiday. So, Mom and I were excited when one summer dad said we were going to West Virginia for the weekend. Several of the local timber men had been invited to a forestry show and lumberjack contest. It would be Mom and my first trip out of state.

We left in the wee hours of Saturday morning for the six hour trip to Webster Springs. A few things stood out, seeing the Ohio River for the first time, the continually tumbling slices of bread on the billboard at the Sunbeam bakery in Clarksburg, and of course, the mountains, which seemed to grow taller and the roads more winding the farther south we went.

Webster Springs lays at the base of a mountain and after checking into the only hotel in town, we went exploring. The town’s main attractions were the Sulphur Springs well where the water smelled and tasted like rotten eggs. Yuck! The other was the swinging bridge over the gorge where Mom and I posed for a couple terrifying minutes while Dad took our picture.

Then it was off to the forestry show in Diana, which turned out to be a tiny village with a general store, church and a huge lumberyard. The temperature hit a record-breaking 104 that June afternoon which led to a quick close to the contests.

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Use your torso for power. The torso is essential to a solid swing. Practice rotating from your core to control your backswing and then maintain the same spine angle and posture on the downswing.

Use the wind. Not every golf game will be played in perfect weather. A good player knows how to make adjustments for the wind depending on the shot. Use the wind to your advantage when you can, and adjust your swing when hitting into the wind.

Become a better chipper. Many players put so much emphasis on their backswings and putt shots that they fail to devote any practice to chips. All shots are important for golfers trying to shed strokes off of their scores.

Keep fit. Maintaining or improving your physical strength and overall health can help your golf game. Exercise and eat right, and you will have more endurance on the links.

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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.

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* 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.

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From the moment young men and women first walk into the office for their first day as a working professional until the day they officially retire, the notion of planning for retirement is never far from their minds. But when the day to hang up the briefcase and donate all those business suits arrives, some retirees wonder what to do next. Some retirees know exactly how they will spend their days when they no longer have to work, while others who decide to play it by ear may find themselves battling boredom.

For those among the latter group, it’s important to understand that many retirees find themselves bored once they no longer have to focus on a career. Jobs keep men and women busy and provide a sense of purpose in their lives, so it’s understandable that retirees feel bored once those jobs are no longer a part of their lives. But just because you no longer have an office to go to every day does not mean life cannot be as fulfilling or even more fulfilling than it was when you were still working. You just need to find something to avoid succumbing to retirement boredom.

Work part-time. Though it might seem odd to start working right after you retire, a part-time job can provide the type of structure you have grown accustomed to without all of the responsibility that comes with a full-time career. Part-time jobs can range from consultancy work that makes use of your professional experience to something entirely different like landscape maintenance at a nearby golf course that gets you out of the house and enjoying the warmer seasons. Whichever you choose, make sure it’s something you find fun and interesting.

Embrace a new hobby. Working professionals often say they wish they had time to pursue a hobby. Now that you are retired, you have all the time in the world to do just that. Whether it’s perfecting your golf game, writing that novel, learning to cook like a gourmet chef or whatever else you might have always wanted to do, retirement is a great time to do it.

Get in shape. If retirement boredom has started to negatively affect your mood, one great way to conquer your boredom and improve your mood at the same time is to start exercising.

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Do you love to garden and want to spend more time with your grandchildren in the garden like you did when you were their age? Do you just want them to get outside and unplug from their electronics? Maybe you all could benefit from a little exercise and healthier eating. Get out there and garden!

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them will give kids a sense of accomplishment while promoting healthy eating. Counting how many blooms on a daylily may reinforce math skills learned in the classroom. Discover what insects are visiting flower and vegetables together. Are they pollinators?

Are they predators or are they “bad” bugs.

Between the ages of two and six is when children are developing life-long habits, opinions and though process. They will use all of their senses (sight, touch, hearing, smell and taste) to learn about the world around them. It may seem that between two and six is too young for them to be helpful, but nothing is further from the truth! Planting, mulching, weeding and harvesting are all tasks that, with a little help, can be accomplished. Let them work at their own pace and remember that they are learning too. Start with small time periods – fifteen minutes or so and then build up as their interest is held.

Keep a pot or two nearby – on a deck or patio – and let them have their own crops! Some easy vegetables are tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and lettuce. Allow them to plant, water and harvest them under your direction. After harvesting, they can rinse the produce with clean water and enjoy the bounty.

If you are new to gardening and want to learn more, there are many resources available. Your local OSU Extension Office, garden clubs and junior garden clubs, Clary Gardens, local garden centers, farmer’s markets, as well as the library and Internet can provide a lot of guidance. The garden can be a wondrous place for children (and adults) that can teach life skills while providing a sense of accomplishment and a passion for nature.

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Those interested in becoming a volunteer should call Wilson at 740-622-9801 ext. 1023 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Potential volunteers can set up an interview with Wilson to go over work experience, interests, and hobbies.

Those interested can also email Wilson at ewilson@coadinc.org.

The program is not affiliated with the Coshocton Senior Volunteer Program and is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service, and is a part of the National Senior Service Corp with supplemental state funding through the Ohio Department of Aging. The program is sponsored by the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development.

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COSHOCTON – Calling all individuals 55 years and older. R.S.V.P. (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) is back in Coshocton and looking for volunteers. Volunteers will be placed in a work station based on their work experience and hobbies. Each volunteer has the right to transfer to another work station if they so choose.

Volunteers work in non-profit agencies in Coshocton and can choose how many hours a week they volunteer.

“There are several non-profits in need of volunteers,” said Elaine Wilson, coordinator of the program. “We’re trying to help non-profits find volunteers for their worksites.”

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Osteoporosis: Menopausal women are at a greater risk for osteoporosis, a condition in which bones become weaker and more brittle. Increasing one’s intake of foods rich in calcium and vitamin D can help. Calcium-rich foods include low-fat yogurt, sardines, broccoli, and firm tofu.

Weight gain: It’s possible to gain some weight during menopause. Data from the International Menopause Society and the Mayo Clinic point to decreases in metabolism as the source of menopausal weight gain. Women should cut back on fatty foods and trim any visible fats from the foods they cook. Eating foods high in complex sources of fiber can help a person to feel full on less food.

Mood swings: Hormone fluctuations may lead to mood swings and feelings of anxiety or depression. Improve mental well-being by increasing intake of foods rich in B vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Consuming whole grains, lentils, flaxseed, and oily fish can help.

Risk for other diseases: Women who are menopausal are at an elevated risk for breast cancer and even cardiovascular disease. The North American Menopause Society says such women should cut down on alcohol consumption, which can contribute to increased risk for both of these conditions. Women who have between two and five drinks per day are one and a half times as likely to get breast cancer than women who don’t drink at all.

Fatigue: Foods can control how the body sustains energy levels. Sugary foods may provide a fast jolt of energy, but that boost often dwindles shortly thereafter. Look for carbohydrates from fruits and vegetables, as such carbs provide longer-lasting energy. Boosting iron intake also may provide more pep and may even boost metabolism. Smart food choices can help women reduce the severity of some uncomfortable symptoms and side effects of menopause.

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