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VOLUNTEERING Bob Buxton volunteers his time at the Coshocton County annual AG Day on Sept. 10 at the fairgrounds. AG Day is sponsored by the Farm Bureau. BOOMER TIMES PHOTO BY MARK FORTUNE

COSHOCTON – With cooler weather on its way, it’s time to start thinking about fair season. Many people work tirelessly to make the Coshocton County Fair a success every year.

Dee Tobais has been volunteering at the Handicapped Society and the Hopewell booth at the fair for many years.

“You get to see a lot of people at the fair that you don’t normally get to see,” she said. “I just enjoy sitting there and watching all the people go by.”

Tobais has also been involved in the fair in other ways. Last year, she submitted a piece to the art exhibits that won second place. She also volunteers throughout the community and twice a week, she answers the phone at First Step Domestic Violence Intervention.

Mary Ann Gill has been working at the fair through the Coshocton Christian Tabernacle for five years. Gill works one of the gates each day and enjoys welcoming people to the fair.

“One of the things I enjoy is meeting people when they come through,” she said. “I get to see people that I know that

maybe I haven’t seen in a while and I’ll ask them how they’re doing. I enjoy working with the people who take the money. We work alongside them, and we get to catch up on what they’ve been doing.”

When she’s not working the gates at the fair, Gill enjoys the 4-H exhibits and FFA displays, looking at all the animals, and browsing through the Art Hall and Commercial Buildings. As a kid, she remembers walking down the midway and seeing friends, riding the midway rides together, and selling pizza.

“I was a student council advisor and we sold Gardina pizzas,” she said. “I was there a lot of the time making sure everything got done. That was the Student Council project where we raised money and we did quite well.”

One thing that has changed for Gill over the years that she misses is the wide array of entertainment at the fairgrounds.

“One thing that’s happened is they don’t have the entertainment here like they used to. We used to have people like Garth Brooks and Alabama here, and then some type of religious group. They’ve kind of gotten away from that.”

But like Tobais, Gill enjoys seeing all the people at the fair that she doesn’t get to see throughout the year.

“I enjoy being able to see people and a lot of the times, I see people I haven’t seen since the year before.”

One very important aspect of the fair is 4-H. This is where some youth are first introduced to agriculture and farm life.

Maureen Pritchard has been a dedicated volunteer for 4-H for 33 years.

“I just like working with kids,” she said. “I always enjoyed 4-H as a child, and I like volunteering for banquets and events that 4-H puts on.”

Pritchard is an advisor for the Winner 4-H Club, which was the club she joined in the 1950s when she was a little girl.

“I wanted to do livestock and they had to vote whether or not they would let a girl do a livestock project,” she said. “That was in 1959 and I showed a dairy cow that year as my project.”

Not only was she a member of the Winner 4-H Club with Claire Porteus as advisor, but also a member of her mother’s club, The Wills Creek Go-Getters.

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Boomer Times OXFORD TOWNSHIP – Christy Mosier always wanted a horse and held on to that dream even as an adult.

“Jon (my husband) bought me one when I was 31 and now I’ve been riding for about 20 years,” she said.

The Boomer couple’s two horses keep them pretty active.

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Christy’s horse is an 11-year-old Arabian and Jon’s is a 17-yearold Foundation Quarter Horse.

“We enjoy trail riding with them,” Jon said.

The Mosiers and their horses also are part of the Coshocton County Sheriff Office’s mounted united.

“We will take them to First Fridays and have done things like help look for missing hunters,” Jon said.

The horses also are a way for the Mosiers to relax and reconnect.

“Trail riding is my therapy,” Christy said.

Jon also likes being able to get out and spend time with his wife and friends that share their hobby.

“It’s a good way for us (me and Christy) to get to chat,” he said.

Sometimes a quiet ride also is nice.

“There are times we don’t say anything at all,” Christy said.

“He’s my favorite person to ride with. It’s a hobby we’ve shared since we got married and that’s been 18 years ago.”

Jon has been riding horses for 30 years and taught Christy how to do it.

“When my daughter Christy was 12 she wanted a horse for 4-H and I thought I’d start riding with her,” Jon said. “She went to school with Tom Roahrig’s (of Triple R Stables) daughter so he ended up teaching me all about horses and how to ride.”

The Mosiers have actually met a lot of people through their horses.

“We’ve met so many wonderful people,” Jon said. “We do a lot with Robin and Anita Timmons.”

The Mosiers also have traveled to other states and numerous parks with their horses, but some of their favorite places to go are in their own backyard.

“We are lucky to have Salt Fork and the AEP Conesville land so close,” Christy said.

At home they also have about 300 acres to ride on between their own property and that of neighbors who don’t mind sharing.

Jon and Christy have a lot of great memories form their rides and especially enjoy it when they see wildlife.

“It’s relaxing to ride through the forest and it’s not unusual to get close to a deer,” Jon said. “One time Christy was even within 10 feet of a fox.”

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Even though she died in 1976, the literary world is abuzz with news of Agatha Christie and Libraries everywhere will soon add two new Christie-related releases to their collections. This month we’ll see the release of a new Hercule Poirot book called “The Monogram Murders” by best-selling author Sophie Hannah.

While some Christie purists may object to anyone other than Dame Agatha herself giving voice to the beloved Poirot, Mathew Prichard, Christie’s grandson and the overseer of her literary estate, has given his approval to the project.

Also out this month on DVD is Series 13 of “Agatha Christie’s Poirot,” starring David Suchet. With this series, Suchet will have completed the unsurpassed feat of portraying Agatha Christie’s eccentric detective Hercule Poirot in all 70 “Poirot” stories. For the last 25 years, David Suchet has been synonymous with the brilliant Belgian detective and recently received Royal Television Society’s prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award for his work on Poirot.

My mother was a big fan of Agatha Christie’s mysteries. When I was a teenager she urged me to try one of her books. “You’ll love it,” she promised. At the time, I thought Agatha Christie was for old people. I am now older than my mother was when she made her recommendation and I am happy to say that I have finally seen the light. I am now old enough to recognize the genius of Agatha Christie. Did you know that Agatha Christie is the best-selling novelist of all time and that her works come third in the rankings of the world’s most-widely published books, trailing only the Bible and Shakespeare?

But I have a confession to make — a confession that is especially difficult for a librarian: I still haven’t read any of her books!

I only know Agatha Christie through TV! I love Joan Hickson as Miss Marple and David Suchet as Hercule Poirot and I watch old episodes over and over again — even though I already know “who dunnit.” Does this mean I am officially old? And even worse, I like to drink tea and knit while I watch.

True confessions aside, I am about to rectify this lapse in my reading life. By the time you read this, I will be thick into the plot of Christie’s “And Then There Were None,” considered by many to be her best work and the best mystery novel ever written. The Monday Book Talk group will be discussing it at our monthly

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Get your lawn and garden ready for fall

“Autumn is the perfect time to take account of what we’ve done, what we didn’t do, and what we’d like to do next year.” - Author unknown The kids are back in school, football games reign on the television, and you may have noticed a few leaves starting to turn to their fall color. It’s autumn! Soon it will be time for the county fair and the first frost. The average frost date for our area is around Oct. 10. Keep your ears open for frost warnings, however, as Oct. 10 is only a guideline!

So, what should you do for your lawn and gardens to prepare for the upcoming season? Here are a few tips to help ready your landscape.

• Bring your houseplants back indoors when night-time temperatures start dipping into the mid-50s. Make sure you inspect them carefully for potential pest issues. They will be starting their winter dormancy phase so slow down on watering and stop fertilizing until closer to spring.

• Most flowering annuals will continue to bloom for another month. If there is a frost warning, lightly drape newspaper or an old sheet over them overnight. Be sure to remove the covering in the morning however. No need to fertilize, but you may need to keep up with watering and weeding.

• As tender vegetables and flowering plants die back, remove them from the garden. If the plants were disease and insect free, add the debris to the compost bin. Cut the tops of tomato vines

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• To avoid the spring rush, make an appointment to have your lawn mower serviced in October or November. Clean, sharpen and oil your hand tools, shovels, hoes, etc. before you store them for winter and you will be ready to get to work next spring.

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“Most of the time people are in denial,” said Michael Hunt of Beltone. “Friends and family usually notice it first.”

If you are having trouble hearing, it is important that you make an appointment to have it checked.

“The keys are early detection and correction,” Hunt said. “We now know about auditory deprivation. We hear with our brains and not our ears. When you experience hearing loss your brain receives incorrect signals and it weakens and loses the ability to understand words. Those who don’t do well with hearing aids usually have problems because they waited too long.”

The first part of an appointment to have your hearing checked is getting a hearing evaluation.

“We do that and then inspect the ear,” Hunt said. “We want to make sure we aren’t dealing with something as simple as a wax build up, that the ear is healthy and that there is no infection or abnormalities.”

The next step is a simple hearing test.

“Usually you know in a few minutes if there is a loss,” Hunt said. “If we find something we do more tests to figure out the best way to correct the problem. It’s all painless.”

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It’s also important to remember that getting a hearing aid is not an event. It’s a process.

“We will want to see you on a regular bases to make sure it’s working, look in your ears and make tweaks to the hearing aids,” Hunt said. “It’s an ongoing relationship.”

If you haven’t experienced a loss, there are some tips you can follow to maintain your hearing.

“Ear protection is so important,” Hunt said. “We aren’t made for the noisy environment we’ve created. Blenders, vacuums, lawn mowers, chainsaws, power drills and even shooting a gun one time without protection can cause a loss. Using ear plugs or ear muffs is really important.”

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Riding for the sheriff’s office also has been fun.

“When you are sitting up on the horses adults and children both will come up to you and want to pet the horses and talk to you,” Jon said.

The mounted unit is a great way for the public to connect with the sheriff’s office.

“People approach you that normally wouldn’t,” Christy said.

One of her best memories, however, is earning an honor from the Arabian Association.

“They give awards for number of hours in the saddle,” Christy said. “A lot of it (my time) but not all of it was when I was going through treatment for cancer. My goal was 500 hours and it gave me something else to focus on.”

Both Jon and Christy feel it’s important for couples to have something that they enjoy to do together and riding horses happens to be a great hobby for them.

“If you want to do something and don’t know how to, there are people out there that are willing to teach you and help you,” Jon said. “Hobbies also help you make new friends, gain knowledge and keep your mind working.”

Editor’s note: Jon and Christy are pictured on this month’s cover of Boomer Times with their horses Cody and Sneakers.

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In the “Machine Embroidered” category, first place was awarded to Becky Tomes, and second place went to Sue Williams.

In the “Hand Quilted” category, first place was awarded to Becky Tomes. Second place went to Mette Wilson, and third place was awarded to Violet Myers.

In the “Antique” category, first place was awarded to Sharon Wachtel. Second place went to Vickie Davis, and third place was awarded to Suzann Stoker.

In the “Needlework” category, first place was awarded to Mary Louise Newell. Second place went to Vickie Davis, and third place was awarded to Ann Baker.

In the “Home Décor” category, first place was awarded to Sharon Henry. Second place went to Sharon Wachtel, and third place was awarded to Theresa Scheetz.

In the “Wearable Art” category, first place was awarded to Tina Dobson. Sharon Henry received both second and third place in this category.

In the “Sanctuary Art” category, Carolyn Mann received first, second, and third place.

In the “Miniature Quilt” category, first place was awarded to Sharon Henry. Second place went to Sue Williams, and third place was awarded to Suzann Stoker.

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COSHOCTON – The following is the results of the recent Coshocton Canal Quilters quilt show. The annual quilt show showcased the many talents of the guild and featured themed quilts in a “Celebration of Scraps.” The guild promotes quilting and other textile mediums throughout the year. If you are interested in more information, contact Vickie Davis at 622-5522.

In the “Theme” category, first place was awarded to Margo Brierly. Second place went to Sharon Horn, and third place was awarded to Carol Shriver.

In the “Baby Quilt” category, first place was awarded to Mitzi Vance. Second place went to Sharon Henry, and third place was awarded to Jean Ames.

In the “Lap Quilt” category, first place was awarded to Mary Ann Lampe. Second place went to Carol Shriver, and third place was awarded to Pam Williams.

In the “Small Wall Hanging” category, first place was awarded to Mitzi Vance. Second place went to Sharon Henry, and third place was awarded to Caroline Gilmore.

In the “Medium Wall Hanging” category, first place was awarded to Caroline Gilmore. Second place went to Vickie Davis, and third place was awarded to Carol Shriver.

In the “Large Wall Hanging” category, first place was awarded to Pat Roach. Second place went to Jane Kriedler, and third place was awarded to Susan Cook.

In the “Applique” category, first place was awarded to Margo Brierly. Second place went to Vickie Davis, and third place was awarded to Linda Mansfield.

In the “Upstairs Pieced” category, first place was awarded to Shirley Stutz. Second place went to Pam Gilmore, and third place was awarded to Sue Carlisle.

In the “Downstairs Pieced” category, first place was awarded to Carol Shriver. Second place went to Mary Louise Newell, and third place was awarded to Jill McCollough.

In the “Mixed Technique” category, first place was awarded to Mary Louise Newell. Second place went to Sharon Horn, and third place was awarded to Carol Shriver.

In the “Hand Embroidered” category, first place was awarded to Suzann Stoker. Second place went to Nancy Hatem, and third place went to Vickie Davis.

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A key part of healthier aging is preventing serious illnesses.

Regular medical check-ups and maintaining a healthy diet and active lifestyle can go a long way toward that goal. Even if you are healthy, an adult’s immune response can begin to diminish with age, leaving older adults more vulnerable to infectious diseases such as shingles, influenza or pneumococcal pneumonia. Influenza and pneumococcal pneumonia in particular can be further complicated by certain chronic conditions like COPD,

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asthma or diabetes, which can increase your risk of getting these diseases.

Pneumococcal pneumonia is a common form of pneumonia that affects roughly 900,000 Americans every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a life-threatening infection of the lungs, which is caused by bacteria that live in the upper respiratory system. The bacteria can be spread via respiratory droplets through coughing or sneezing. Once infected, the disease can cause symptoms such as cough, fever, chills, fatigue, and/or difficulty in breathing. In some cases the symptoms of pneumonia can last weeks or even months.

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In the “Holiday Item” category, first place was awarded to Carol Shriver. Second place went to Sharon Henry, and third place was awarded to Sue Williams.

In the “Reproduction Quilt” category, first place was awarded to Pat Roach. Second place went to Sharon Henry, and third place was awarded to Karen Caley.

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goods and came away with four blue ribbons and a couple of red ones. She was most proud of the blue ribbon for her peaches.

By that time we were getting hungry and there was plenty of food to choose from. My parents liked the DiRusso’s Italian Sausage, and I wanted shoestring French fries hot from the fryer with lots of ketchup. We would always stop at Mid’s Candies for fudge, some to eat then and also take home.

I had to the ride the Merry –Go-Round at least a couple of times with the big question being of which horse to choose.

White, black, bay, sorrel or gray? I usually chose white, but if there was a palomino, it was mine! I was a huge fan of Roy Roger’s horse Trigger.

We would head back down the midway and I would try my hand at some of the games including tossing a ping pong ball into a bowl to win a goldfish that usually only lasted a couple of weeks, but it was fun. That’s what the county fair should be, a place to meet friends, eat well and have fun.

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I first attended the Coshocton County Fair when I was just 5 weeks old. I don’t remember it of course, but my parents had our picture taken before we left that day. My dad wore a suit and tie and mom had on a nice outfit. When I was a kid going to town was a special occasion and you dressed well.

We would start out early on Saturday morning but would still get caught in the traffic jam on Chestnut and then onto Seventh Street. Then we would cross the racetrack and park in the infield and either walk or if it had rained slog our way across the track.

If the horse pull was still going on, we’d stop and watch for a few minutes since dad knew most of the guys competing before we worked our way through the bottom of the grandstand and then on to the animal barns. We always stopped for a warm crispy golden sugar waffle dusted with powder sugar before going to the Art Hall. Mom always wanted to see the canned foods display and dad told her she should enter some the next year.

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He hopes that the kids involved in 4-H today will learn valuable life lessons.

“I think they learn a lot of leadership skills and cooperation in 4-H,” said Buxton. “I want them to learn to stick with a program and finish it out.”

The biggest change in 4-H for Buxton is the number of nonlivestock projects have increased.

“I don’t think there’s been a lot of change in 4-H,” said Buxton.

“They’ve added some projects, but the biggest change is there are more non-livestock projects, so we’re giving the kids who don’t have a livestock background an opportunity to be involved in 4-H.” To find out more about the Coshocton County Fair, visit coshoctoncountyfair.org. For more information on 4-H, visit coshocton.osu.edu.

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Pritchard hopes to encourage her 4-H students to learn how to do things for themselves and to enjoy their 4-H experience.

“I like to see them learn to get along with one another and enjoy it,” said Pritchard. “I want them to be able to learn how to do things, especially sewing and cooking. Some kids now, if they get a rip in their jeans, they throw them away. We always sewed our jeans and wore them over and over again. They need to learn to do things for themselves.”

Pritchard also volunteers in the community for the FVC Fire Department Ladies Axillary, and at the Conesville United Methodist Church where she sings in the choir and teaches Sunday School. She is also involved in the Conesville Alumni.

Bob Buxton has been a 4-H volunteer for 49 years and is an advisor for the Mohawk Valley 4-H Club.

“My parents were 4-H advisors,” said Buxton. “I was in 4-H for 10 years. The year after, I wasn’t eligible, and the next year, my dad asked if I would like to take over the club.”

Buxton remembers being in 4-H as a youth and even had the opportunity to go to India for six months as part of the program where he lived with a family and learned a lot about the Indian culture.

“I remember going to the 4-H camps and selling pigs at the fair,” said Buxton. “We always had hayrides at the meetings, which is something I still do today with my club. I learned a lot about leadership skills.”

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Loaded Baked Potato Dip Recipe from Cuisine at Home Sept./Oct. 2014 pp47 Issue107 Makes 4 cups Microwave - 1 lb small red-skinned potatoes, pierced with a fork Cook - 8 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced; 1 bunch scallions, sliced separate whites & greens Stir - 2 cups sour cream - 12 oz sharp cheddar shredded cheese (3cups) - 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half - 2 tbs dry ranch dressing mix - Tabasco sauce, salt, and black pepper to taste Microwave potatoes until fork-tender 6-8 minutes, let cool completely. Cook bacon in a skillet until crisp, transfer to a paper-towellined plate. Reserve 1/4 cup of drippings in skillet, increase heat to high. Smash each potato and fry in drippings until crisp on each side, transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add scallion whites to skillet and cook until soften, 2 minutes. Stir together sour cream, cheddar cheese, cream, ranch mix, and scallion whites in a 1 to 2 qt slow cooker, top with potatoes in a single layer. Cover slow cooker and let dip cook until cheese melts on low setting about 1 1/2 hours. Add bacon and scallion greens, stir to incorporate and break apart potatoes. Season with Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.

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