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Cheesy Grilled Corn on the Cob

Recipe from: Kraft Foods.com Serving size: 4 4 ears of corn-remove husks and silk ¼ cup butter, softened 2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan Cheese 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley Optional: I sprinkle a little bit of paprika to add flavor.

Heat grill to medium high heat. If using charcoal move coals to one side and place corn so it is not directly over red hot coals but still receives heat. Rinse corn under cold water; wrap individually in foil.

Grill 15 to 20 minutes or until tender, turn occasionally. Mix remaining ingredients and spread onto warm corn and enjoy! This is great served with BBQ chicken.

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Nutritional Information per serving: Calories - 190 Total Fat - 14g Saturated Fat - 8g Cholesterol - 35 mg Sodium - 180 mg Carbohydrates - 17g Sugars - 5g Protein - 4g I also make this barbecue chicken recipe because it allows you to fix both the meat and vegetables at the same time. This dish is excellent because it is low fat, low calorie and a great source of vitamin A & C. You can also use whatever vegetables you prefer or that are in season.

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Orange BBQ Chicken & Grilled Vegetables

Recipe from Kraft Foods.com Serving size: 4 ½ cup barbecue sauce ½ teaspoon orange zest 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 zucchini, cut lengthwise in half 1 yellow squash, cut lengthwise in half 1 red pepper. Cut into quarters ¼ cup zesty Italian Dressing

Heat grill to medium heat. Mix Barbecue sauce, zest and juice until well blended. Grill chicken 6 minutes, turning after 3 minutes. Brush with half of the sauce. Add vegetables to grill. Cook chicken and vegetables 9 to 12 minutes or until chicken is done Temperature should be at 165 degrees F. and vegetables are crisp-tender, turning occasionally and brushing chicken with remaining sauce and vegetables with dressing.

Nutritional info per serving: Calories – 250 Total Fat - 7g Saturated Fat - 1.5g Cholesterol - 65mg Sodium - 660mg Carbohydrates - 19g Sugars - 15g Protein - 26g Use the summer’s fresh produce to boost your vitamin and mineral intake. You will feel better eating fresh, enriched produce and it also is a great way to help our local farmers and economy! The best part of it all is the flavor is wonderful! Enjoy and have a great and healthy summer!

Jenny Wilson owns The Village Pantry of Roscoe with her husband Chris.

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Select a qualified investment advisor Before one undertakes the major changes associated with the end of a career, one needs to become financially independent. Investment management becomes an increasingly serious business as the end-of-career milestone approaches. There’s more money to worry about, and less time to make up for missteps. A key step in your retirement preparations is to choose a qualified investment advisor. You may want to interview multiple candidates.

• Examine their “Objectivity.” Make sure their advice is impartial and free from sales pitches.

• Examine their “Versatility.” Make sure they provide a breadth of services and offer full portfolio management. Also, make sure they understand your estate planning needs and have the ability to structure your investment account as a revocable trust, if so needed to create important safeguards in the event of future illness or incapacity.

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Four stages of your transition Successful retirement today involves more social engagement.

Often, there is no bright line separating an active career from an active retirement. The process may have four steps.

Work for wages. One may keep working at the old job, but with shorter, more flexible hours. Or one may change jobs, applying old skills to a new trade.

Work for fee. Working on a project-by-project basis, or as a consultant, may allow for short, intense periods of work coupled with longer times for leisure.

Work for me. Some retirees will take the conclusion of a career as an entrepreneurial opportunity, going into business for themselves.

Work for free. Finally, volunteering can be very satisfying even as it promotes social interaction.

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Contributed by Jody D. Spencer Last year the leading edge of the “baby boom” generation started reaching age 65. A retirement boom is now upon us.

According to the U.S. Census, the number of people age 65 and better has doubled since 1970, and it will double again by 2040. By 2040, the older population share is projected to rise to 20 percent with one in five Americans being 65 and better. Some 25 percent are then projected to be age 20 or under, leaving 55 percent of the population working age.

Economists are worried that there won’t be enough workers to support that size of a retirement population.

That’s in the future. What about today? The “Wall Street Journal” reports that marketers have been making adjustments anticipating the baby boomer retirement. Typefaces are getting larger. New euphemisms are being invented. Products are being designed and repositioned for the coming crop of retirees. Conventional wisdom is that those over 65 spend less and resist trying new products. Some observers expect the boomers to turn that “wisdom” upside down. They are expected to be active, inventive and more free-spending than were their parents.

By: Josie McCormick over,” said Hubie Cushman, event organizer and a Baby Boomer who enjoys running. “We might have five or six fewer obstacles unless we have a great turn out of volunteers.”

Volunteers meet in the canal boat parking lot and all are welcome to come help out this Wednesday, Thursday and Friday after work. It also is not too late to sign up for the event, which is a fundraiser for Lake Park.

“Majority of people who do these don’t race them,” Cushman said. “They just do them to see if they can finish it. We have people from 14 to 70-years-old signed up. It’s a personal challenge.”

One Baby Boomer who is ready for the challenge is Al Smith.

He does spinning classes, runs and competed in a Warrior Dash in Logan, which is an event similar to the Indian Mud Run. “It was a very good event that was well organized,” Smith said.

“They had 16,000 competitors in two days. If you were scheduled to run at 2 p.m. you ran at 2 p.m. They were right on schedule. It was just amazing.”

CLEARING THE COURSE | Hubie Cushman worked to clear down trees that got in the Friends from his spinning class convinced him to go and his way of the course for the Indian Mud Run. A June 29 storm put the Indian Mud Run com- son and friends of his also went. mittee behind, but volunteers worked hard to clear the trail. | BOOMER TIMES PHOTO “We all left with smiles on our faces,” Smith said. “It’s a fun chalBY JOSIE MCCORMICK lenge.”

Cushman also did a Warrior Dash in Logan.

It’s never too late to get into shape and the Indian Mud Run is the “I loved it,” he said. “I did really well and want to go back.” perfect place to challenge yourself.

Cushman got serious about running when his father passed The Indian Mud Run, which features a 5K course full of obaway. He’s done marathons, triathlons and come very close to getting stacles to work your way around, will take place from 8 a.m. until to compete in the Boston Marathon. dark Saturday, July 14, at Lake Park. There also will be beer, music and “When I run it gives me so much energy,” Cushman said. “It’s a plenty of mud. great feeling and it keeps me in shape.”

“We were planning for as many as 28 obstacles, but the storm Smith also says running makes him feel good and he encour(last Friday) added a few more in the form of downed trees to get ages those looking to get active to start slow.

“You want to go right away but it doesn’t work like that,” he said.

“Whatever you start, it’s not going to be easy. You just have to ACTIVITIES/CLASSES KA OFFERS: do a little bit at a time. Start slow and keep at it. You don’t have to go Summer Camps/Activities June-August every day, but you do have to make it a routine.”

Summer Adventure Camp/Tennis Camp/ Dr. Don Tupper, another Baby Boomer helping to organize the Volleyball Camp/Basketball Camp/ Indian Mud Run, also believes it’s never too late to get started on an British Soccer Camp/T-Ball Camp Indoor exercise program.

Sports Venue Outdoor Soccer Leagues April-October “Progressive exercise can reverse aging effects and get you on Outdoor T-Ball June-August the road to better health,” he said. “Progressively increase what you do and set goals.”

Indoor Soccer Leagues November-March Tupper also suggests you focus on time not distance.

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RUNNING CLUB | In addition to helping with the Indian Mud Run, Dr. Don Tupper also is the organizer of the 2012 Summer Running Club. All Coshocton County elementary, junior high and high school students were invited to take part in the club which meets from 9 to 9:45 a.m. each Wednesday in June and July, at the entrance to the Coshocton High School track. Members can come as their schedule permits. “I’d like them to learn to appreciate running as opposed to looking at it as a punishment and that it can help them clear their head and even be used as a form of transportation.” For more information, call Tupper at 622-8400 during the day or 622-3224 during the evening. | BOOMER TIMES PHOTO BY JOSIE MCCORMICK

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“Most likely, the more you spend, the better a product you get,” Tupper said. “You also want to have a shoe with breathable material. Your foot also needs support, so you need to think about what you are getting to enhance its ability to work.”

Tupper enjoys both running and swimming, but feels he gets “more bang for his buck” from running.

“Running is quick, easy and efficient,” he said. “In a limited time you increase your fitness level pretty quickly. It also helps me control my weight and helps me sleep better at night. I also like to explore so I can put on my running shoes and check things out.”

Tupper got involved in the Indian Mud Run because he wants to do what he can to help people increase their cardiovascular fitness.

“You can be super skinny and terribly unfit,” he said. “The issue is fitness, not weight. You can have more of a Clydesdale type body and be super fit.”

Tupper is not competing in the Mud Run, but has great respect for those who enjoy these types of events.

“It’s not my style,” he said. “It’s more of a challenge yourself today versus everyday kind of thing, but I admire people who want to do this sort of event. It’s a lot of up and down hills climbing cargo nets and swimming the canal and other endurance type things.”

Cushman said event organizers have had a few setbacks, but the event will only get better.

“The first year is the toughest,” he said. “We had a few big problems and a huge initial expense was the obstacles. We had no money to advertise. We estimated that we’ll have $10,000 to $15,000 in obstacles.”

Those obstacles, however, will be a great way to push yourself this summer.

“We have people competing that are not athletic or runners,” he said. “You can walk the course and even skip obstacles. Just come out and see if you can do it. It’s for a great cause and something you can do to challenge yourself.”

For more details on the event, visit www.indianmudrun.com.

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seum’s special exhibit, Pop Culture – Keeping it Alive.

“On Monday nights everyone watched ‘Laugh-In,’” said Patti Malenke, director of the museum.

Visitors to the museum’s exhibit are welcome to hang in the set up of a 1970s living room and catch up on “Laugh-In.” “It was kind of like the predecessor to ‘Saturday Night Live,’” said Vicki Walters, program manager at the museum.

Walters and Malenke are both Baby Boomers and the exhibit, which features items from the 1940s to the 1980s, brought back memories for them.

MEMORIES | Vicki Walters, program manager at the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum “I had my first Barbie when I was 7 or 8,” Walters said. “She had and Patti Malenke, director of the museum, watch an episode of “Laugh-In” in a corner of a short 60s hairdo and the clothing. I actually still have it.” the museum’s Pop Culture – Keeping it Alive exhibit. The exhibit features items from the The Beatles memorabilia made Malenke, who is not originally 1940s to the 1980s. | BOOMER TIMES PHOTO BY JOSIE MCCORMICK from Ohio, think of her early teen years.

“They came out when I was in junior high,” she said. “I rememIf you want to remember the days of bell bottoms, wood paneling and ber going to the California State Fair and getting a big Beatles button.”

“Laugh-In” then you need to visit the Johnson-Humrickhouse MuMalenke also said that a lot of the older pieces in the exhibit were donated by Baby Boomers.

“A lot of people in their late 50s to 70s donated items and then it jumps down to people in their 20s-30s,” she said. “The Star Wars items are really popular. Little kids love it and so do people my age.

Kids at the opening were like ‘Wow, look at that lightsaber.’ It was fun to see their reactions.”

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Lena Crouso of West Lafayette recently received a prestigious award from the Mount Vernon Nazarene University where she has taught for the past two years.

“It is an honor,” she said. “I felt so humbled. I’ve had a life of teaching, but to have this happen is a really special thing.”

Crouso is an Assistant Professor in Education at the university and teaches students who will one day be teachers themselves. During this year’s spring commencement, she was awarded the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, which is awarded each year to a faculty member who rises above the rest with excellent teaching qualities. Crouso received an impressive amount of votes from her students and her colleagues.

The award is awarded to each recipient every year at spring commencement by the President of the Mount Vernon Nazarene University based on evaluations and votes from students and other faculty members. The award took Crouso completely by surprise.

“I thought, why is my husband here (at commencement),” said Crouso. “It didn’t enter into my mind that that was why. It was a total surprise!”

Crouso received a plaque and a small stiffen, which is to be applied to future educational endeavors.

“I think it’s just a feeling like I’m among giants in my field,” she said. “I was really humbled. I just really felt like I was in the shadow of giants. I’ve known people who have received it in the past, and to be in the place that they are is very special. I was so grateful.”

Crouso’s 30 years of teaching is far from over. She considers this award not as the achievement of her teaching career, but as a challenge to better herself in the future.

“It’s a challenge to me now,” she said. “I truly want to be a teacher who brings transformation to my students. It was like a charge, an encouragement. Kind of like when you’re running a race and someone’s on the sidelines cheering you on.”

Crouso is a graduate of Ohio University with a degree in math

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AWARD | Lena Crouso of West Lafayette was recently awarded the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching at Mount Vernon Nazarene University during their spring commencement. Crouso has been teaching at the university for two years. | PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO BOOMER TIMES

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By: Beth Scott education. She then furthered her education in Florida with a masters in school counseling. She also has an education specialist degree in school leadership and has worked on her doctorate in Christian counseling. She always asks for prayer requests before beginning each of her classes.

“One of the most significant things I think it’s a privilege to do is, I pray for my students by name,” she said. “I’m living my life in a way that they know they are loved. Teaching is a gift and I don’t want to waste it.”

Crouso has a message for her students: “I just want to tell them, don’t ever give up,” she said. “I hope they always remember they have influence. Someday, there’s going to be a human being on this planet who will say, ‘I had a favorite teacher who was….’ and your name will be in that blank.”

To her colleagues at the university, Crouso said: “Thank you for the encouragement and I’ll never forget this is the opportunity to grow.”

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GARDENS | Area residents have been working hard on their gardens this year. Pictured is the garden of Ellen Stein on Chestnut Street, which was one of the June winners of the Best Bloomin’ Garden contest. | PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO BOOMER TIMES

BEST BLOOMIN’ GARDEN AWARD | The garden of Teri and Mike Williams of Locust Street also was honored with a June Best Bloomin’ Garden award. | PHOTO CONTRIBUTED TO BOOMER TIMES

Whew, we’re into the dog-days of summer already! It’s difficult to make time for all the activities we have, but here are a few tips to get through summer gardening.

times a week is important, too. If we are not receiving an inch of rain a week your plants will benefit from a drink. For both weeding and watering, getting it done early in the day is best. It’s cooler for you and allows the plants to suck up some water before the heat of the day.

Remember to water at the roots of your plants as overhead watering promotes fungal diseases. Soaker hoses are wonderful time savers and allow a good “soak” without putting a drop on the leaves.

• If your annuals start looking “leggy,” “shaggy,” or sparse, it may be time for deadheading, pinching back or an all-out “haircut.” Deadheading is removing spent blooms or seed pods from the plant. This puts the plant’s energy back into producing blooms instead of producing seeds. Pinching back your plants if they get “leggy” promotes a fuller, more compact plant with more blooms. Plants like coleus, grown for the foliage, should have its flowers pinched off. And if your annuals are really shabby, an all over cut will be helpful in rejuvenating it and getting some more beauty out of it.

• Keep scouting for trouble. Early in the day or at dusk are the best times. Just like us, pests like to stay cool during the day and will hide out under leaves, in plant debris or mulch. And before grabbing that insecticide, correctly identify your critter. There are so many beneficial and predatory insects (and spiders) out there, you don’t want to kill them off - they’re on your side! Remember, if you find something you’re not sure about, bring it to your local OSU Extension office for identification.

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Directions: Divide chicken strips between two pieces of heavy-duty foil (about 12 inches square). In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients; spoon over chicken. Fold foil around mixture and seal tightly.

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Ingredients: 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips 2 small red potatoes, thinly sliced 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 small sweet red pepper, julienned 1/2 small green pepper, julienned 2 tablespoons barbecue sauce 1 green onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper

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With the kids out of the house and just the two of you for dinner, it might seem impossible to still make a delicious homemade dish while not wasting food or money. But cooking for two is a lot simpler than most people may think. Although most recipes online and in cookbooks make anywhere from six to 10 servings, the recipe can be adjusted to serve two. It’s just a simple case of subtraction.

“It’s okay to take a recipe that serves eight and cut it in half and then cut it in half again,” said Jenny Wilson, owner of The Village Pantry in Roscoe. “That’ll give you smaller portions but you’ll still have good flavor.”

Adjust your favorite homemade recipes or new recipes you find online or in a cookbook accordingly. Also, Wilson suggests that you play around with different recipes to experience various textures and new flavors.

“Play around with it,” she said. “If you don’t like things in the recipe, add things you like and omit things you don’t care for. Cooking is basically flavor, texture, and appearance. All those things make or break a dinner.”

Wilson said that online recipes are ideal for most people cooking for two. Not only can you use the Internet to pair side dishes and drinks with your favorite recipes, but most online food sites let you select your serving size and then recalculates the recipe accordingly.

The Village Pantry has recipes for two on their website at www. villagepantryofroscoe.com. They also offer cooking classes twice a month and starting in 2013, they will offer cooking classes especially for those cooking for two.

As we get older, most of us worry about our salt intake. Wilson says not to worry. Salt can always be eliminated unless you’re baking or cooking. You don’t need to salt the boiling water of pasta or add salt to mashed potatoes. Or, instead of adding 1/4 of a teaspoon of salt to a dish, cut it down to 1/8 of a teaspoon.

“If you’re cooking for other people, they can always add salt,” said Wilson. “But you can’t take the salt out once it’s in.”

In order to save time and money, make dishes with simple ingredients that are easy to find and prepare in the recipe. If you buy an ingredient that you normally don’t use on a daily bases, make sure you have a few recipes prepared for that week using the same ingredient so it’s not wasted.

Wilson suggests that you always have the right utensils to prepare your food. Although the kids are gone and you’re only cooking for two now, your kitchen pantry should still have pots and pans large enough to accommodate cooking for a larger group of people for when you have company or the grandkids come over to stay. Wilson also said that if you are saving any leftovers for later use, put the date on the containers of all leftovers. If you are unsure about anything, throw it away.

According to the Mayo Clinic website, leftovers are still safe to consume up to four days after refrigeration. If you’re not planning on eating them in those four days, it’s best to freeze them.

To learn more about cooking for two, contact Jenny Wilson at 575-4049 or stop by the Village Pantry in Roscoe Village located at 318 N. Whitewoman St during their normal business hours. Their hours are Monday through Friday Noon – 6 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

By: Beth Scott

It is not a question of if, but when, ebooks will pass print books in sales.

It has been the buzz since 2007, when the Amazon Kindle, a popular ebook reader, sold out less than six hours after hitting the market. Ebook readers have stayed in the spotlight, and with the development of newer, better, more user friendly ebook readers, and a surge in ebook titles available at much cheaper prices than print, they aren’t going away. In fact, ebooks now out-sell paperback books on Amazon.com.

In the overall market, ebook sales soared to a 160 percent increase in the first five months of 2011, while hardcover sales dropped nearly 20 percent. In addition to sales, ebooks are increasingly becoming available through your library’s catalog at no charge.

So, what is an ebook reader and why should you buy one? An ebook reader is a portable electronic device that is designed primarily for the purpose of reading ebooks and ezines (magazines). Ebook readers resemble a tablet computer, which typically has a faster screen with higher refresh rates. Their screens are designed for better readability in bright sunlight, and they tend to have longer battery life. Ebooks can be read on any device that can display text, but an ebook reader has advantages over other types of devices due to something called e-paper technology, which makes the words appear as they would on the page rather than the screen. Most are small enough to fit in a purse or jacket pocket, similar in size to a paperback book, but generally much thinner. Costs range from $49 for basic off-brand models to $400 or more for advanced designs. They are available as readers only, that receive ebooks downloaded then transferred from your computer, or can be purchased with capabilities making them similar to tablet computers, connecting to the Internet through Wi-Fi or 3 or 4 G (available with your cell phone plan) and downloading material directly to the device.

Ebooks and ezines and even newspapers are all available for download to your ebook reader. They come in a variety of formats and each device has its own set of requirements determining which format of ebook to use. Download procedures, and retrieval of reading materials also differs from reader to reader. Ebooks are available from most online bookstores with prices ranging from 99 cents up. The average cost of a bestseller as of June was $8 on Amazon.com. Subscriptions to your favorite magazines and newspapers are frequently available at much cheaper prices than the hard copy. In many instances, you may be able to find free ebooks to download on the web, and there is no cost to borrow ebooks from your library.

Convenience and cost are two very important factors in considering a move to the world of ebook technology. Several web sites have been established to assist shoppers in choosing the best ebook reader for their needs. Below is a list of places to go on the web to compare ebook readers and to read more about the features that are available. Also included in the list is a web site for free ebooks on topics that Boomers may find of particular interest. Further information

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Web sites for Ebook comparison: http://ebookreader.com/ http://ebook-reader-review.toptenreviews.com/ http://reviews.cnet.com/ebook-readers/ http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2357102,00.asp Free Ebooks for Boomers http://boomerseriesbooks.com is available at the Reference Desk or online at the Coshocton Public Library. Call 622-0956 or go to coshoctonlibrary.org and check us out.

Cathy Haynes is public relations coordinator at the Coshocton Public Library

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Contributed by Sharon Hunter There were once four movie theatres in Coshocton, the MU-WA-TU, the Sixth St., Elm Lane Drive-In and my favorite, The Pastime.

It was the place to go for Saturday and Sunday afternoon matinees. They had evening shows as well, but the weekend belonged to the kids. I didn’t attend the Saturday shows until I was old enough to go with my friends. Instead, my parents and I went to the Sunday afternoon show. It was family day at the movies.

The Pastime stood out from the other buildings on Main Street.

The marquee had Pastime spelled out in neon letters which was outlined by two rows of bright white sparkling lights. Underneath stood the box office flanked on either side with showcases advertising the current movies showing, one kid friendly and one adult for evening shows.

After purchasing tickets, you stepped inside to a ramp leading past posters featuring upcoming films, but nobody lingered. The aroma and sound of popcorn popping drew us onto the snack bar where a tempting array of must have movie candy was laid out, including Raisinetes, Snow Caps and Good & Plenty. The pop vending machine also did a brisk business, and it was rather unique. It didn’t dispense a can, but a cup which filled while you waited. Next stop was at the door where Mr. Hale, the manager would tear your ticket stub. He was a big man and seemed a bit intimidating but when he smiled, you could see what a nice man he was. He really seemed to enjoy his job.

The screen was framed by dark blue velvet drapes and there was a stage behind it. The theater began life as a vaudeville hall in See ‘The Pastime” on page 11

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Continued from page 10 1918. Everyone settled in and soon the sound of candy wrappers crinkling, popcorn munching and straws slurping filled the theater. A hush descended as Mr. Hale headed up to the projection room with his Sunday papers under his arm and we waited for the lights to go down. Coming attractions soon filled the screen followed by cartoons featuring Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Woody Woodpecker and Donald Duck among others. Then the main feature began and two hours of magic filled the big screen, from Disney movies to James Bond and beyond.

Too soon, it seemed the lights would come up and we would file out the opposite door blinking a bit and exit as Mr. Hale thanked us and invited us to come again and we did many times. The Pastime has been closed for some time now, but when I drive by I still think of all the happy hours spent there.

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Each Boomer Times will feature an independent or assisted living facility. If you are thinking of downsizing or helping elderly parents move, this is a great place to learn more about housing options in Coshocton.

Facility name and address: Autumn Health Care Inc. 1991 Otsego Ave., Coshocton Owned and operated by: Steve Hitchens Contact Information: Contact the Otsego Avenue facility at 622-2074 or Autumn Extended Care Facility, located at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital, at 623-4233.

When built: The building was constructed in 2003.

Type of residence: Skilled nursing care, nursing home and rehabilitation center

Number of residence: Currently, 74 residents reside at Autumn Health Care

Requirements for residency: If residents are referred through Medicare, they must have previously had at least a three-day hospital stay.

If residents are referred through Medicaid, assessments must be conducted by the Area Agency on Aging.

Pets: Currently, no resident owns any pets. However, Autumn Health

Amenities: Autumn Health Care offers a variety of amenities including private and semi-private rooms, a chapel, beauty salon, laundry, inhouse doctor visits, nursing care, transportation to doctor’s appointments, and a variety of activities. To see a full list of their services, visit their web site at www.autumnhealthcare.net.

Meals: Enjoy home-cooked meals served in a formal dining area three times a day. Snacks are also available.

Healthcare: Autumn Health Care will work with any insurance company.

Activities: They offer a variety of activities for their residents including outings every Friday night, entertainment, bingo, church services and other activities throughout the week.

What sets you apart: Autumn Health Care is a newer facility in Coshocton with private and semi-private rooms. They also offer a large therapy room with its own parking lot.

Cost: Semi-private rooms are $160 a day and private rooms are $180 a day.

The Beacon will publish the next edition of Boomer Times on September 12. If you have any ideas of what you would like to see in Boomer Times, please email The Beacon at news@coshoctoncountybeacon.com.

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Demographics/age range: The average age of residents is 75-yearsold. There is no minimum age to be accepted.

By: Beacon Staff Care has a facility dog named Ginger. Family members are also allowed to bring outside pets into the building.