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DOUG WALLER COLLECTS STORIES OF BIGFOOT EXPERIENCES

Author of Four Bigfoot Books

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CONTENTS

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29 Lifestyle

Health

What is a Silent Stroke?

Wellness

Changing Market of Putting a Meal on the Table

Local Feature

A Fowl Fine and a Meal Deal

Home

5 Ways to Make Homes Safer

Local Feature

Doug Waller Collets Stores of Bigfoot Experiences

Travel

See the Sights Motorcycle Tours

Finance

Simple Ways to Save More for Retirement

Looking Back

President Harrison's Grave - Robbed Father and Son

Local Feature

The Living Word Ohio's Only Outdoor Passion Play Celebrating 45 Years of Faith

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Inside

Did you know?

Recipes Games & Puzzles Crossword & Sudoku Answers Wordsearch Events The Last Word

–Th e FIRST Word– “Some of the best memories are made in flip flops.”

– Kellie Elmore –

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health

What is a

silent stroke?

The brain is a complex organ responsible for controlling many different bodily functions.

When working at optimal capacity, the brain is a wonder to behold. When illness or trauma affects the brain, various parts of the body may not work as they should.

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ne of the more devastating things that can affect the brain is stroke. Stroke describes a sudden stoppage of blood from reaching the brain. Harvard Medical School states that if a large number of brain cells are starved of blood supply, they can die. With their demise, a person’s memory and ability to speak and move can be compromised.

While many strokes come on suddenly, certain factors may indicate a person is at risk. Such factors may include prior heart attacks, genetics, high blood pressure, smoking, or a prior stroke. However, in a particular type of stroke — a “silent stroke” — symptoms are far more subtle and difficult to spot.

Silent cerebral infarction, often referred to as “SCI” or “silent stroke,” is a brain injury likely caused by a blood clot interrupting blood flow to the brain, offers the American Stroke Association.

Silent strokes increase risk for other strokes and can be a sign of progressive brain damage. A silent stroke is typically only noticed as a side component of an MRI of the brain. Many times patients do not recall having a stroke and never felt any symptoms. Silent strokes should not be mistaken for ministrokes. Mini-stroke is a brief but discrete and memorable event, with symptoms appearing for a few minutes or a few hours.

According to a study on silent stroke titled “Functional and Cognitive Consequences of Silent Stroke Discovered Using Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging in an Elderly Population” and

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published in the Journal of American Geriatrics Society, silent strokes are quite common and can have serious consequences.

Researchers have found that silent stroke is associated with impairments in tests of cognitive function rather than movement-oriented performance tests like rising from a chair.

Almost 50 percent of studied silent strokes affected frontal circuit components of the brain, such as the frontal cortex, basal ganglia and thalamus. Lesions in these brain structures compromised executive functions and were related to vascular dementia. Another study showed associations between silent stroke and visual field deficits, weakness in walking on heels, history of memory loss, migraines, and lower scores in cognitive function tests.

The “silent” part of a silent stroke also refers to the areas of the brain that the stroke affects. Experts at Harvard Medical School explain that, during a silent stroke, an interruption in blood flow destroys areas of cells in a part of the brain that is “silent,” meaning that it doesn’t control any vital functions.

Researchers say that, over time, the damage from silent strokes can accumulate, leading to more and more problems with memory. Collectively, silent strokes become silent no longer.

There are certain ways to reduce the risk of any type of stroke. These include: • managing high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels • quitting smoking • reducing the risk of diabetes and effectively treat the condition if it is present • losing weight to prevent obesity • exercising and avoid a sedentary lifestyle • taking a low-dose aspirin or a drug that prevents blood clots.

Silent strokes largely go unrecognized but can lead to significant brain injury. Getting the facts can help men and women reduce their risk for silent stroke.

WELLNESS

Changing market of putting a meal on the table

Whether making a meal for a crowd or a handful of people, cooks must first choose a dish and then follow the recipe to get it on the table. But it can sometimes be challenging to choose a menu, especially when faced with aisles of food at the grocery store.

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eal kits have become increasingly popular over the last few years, appealing to consumers who do not have time to shop for groceries. Meal kits also are coveted by those looking for inspiration for meal ideas.

According to Packaged Facts, a leading publisher of market research in the food, beverage and consumer packaged goods sectors, the meal kit industry is worth more than $1.5 billion. Technavio’s market research analysts say the global meal kit delivery service market will grow at a rate of almost 21 percent between 2018 and 2022.

There are several advantages to meal kits. Consumers do not have to plan or shop for groceries, which affords more time to prepare the food. Another benefit is that these carefully curated meal boxes encourage

consumers to step outside of their comfort zones to try new ingredients. Furthermore, with step-by-step instructions, customers learn preparation techniques through easy-to-follow recipes. Cooking tips and other information may be provided with the kit.

For the waste-conscious, meal kits are great because only the ingredients needed for the recipe are included.

That means that there is little to no wasted food.

Certain services, such as Plated, offer two-, three- and four-serving recipe options delivered right to your door.

If a dinner party is in the works, customers can simply order as many kits as they need. Other companies, such as Sun Basket, enable customers to receive two, three or four meals per week, which offers greater variety in subscription plans. Marley Spoon meal service tags recipes with labels like “kid-friendly” or “under 30 minutes” so that customers can find options that work best for them.

Meal delivery services take the work out of putting meals on the table. Such services let people without much time on their hands enjoy homecooked meals, and also can help others expand their culinary horizons.

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Local Feature

A Fowl Fine Meal Deal

and a

by Dan Paulun

In 1972 when he was playing basketball for the University of Minnesota, Dave Winfield was involved in a brawl when that team played Ohio State. Drafted by four professional ball clubs in three sports (baseball, basketball and football) and having a “rifle arm,” Dave went directly to baseball in the major leagues in 1973, In 1981, the new York Yankees signed him to a 10-year, $23 million contract—baseball’s highest-paid player of that time.

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n Aug. 4,1983, Dave killed a seagull by throwing a ball while warming up before the fifth inning of a game at Toronto’s Exhibition Stadium. Fans responded by hurling obscenities and improvised missiles. After the game, he was brought to the Ontario Provincial Police and charged with cruelty to animals. He was released after posting a $500 bod. Yankee manager Billy Martin quipped, “It’s the first time he’s hit the cutoff man all season.” After being released Dave said to the press: “I am sorry that a fowl of Canada is no longer with us.”

In the off season Dave returned to Toronto and donated two paintings for an Easter Seal auction. For years afterward, Dave’s appearances in Toronto were greeted by fans standing and flapping their arms—until he joined the Toronto Blue Jays team in 1992, signing with the team on Dec. 19, 1991. For the Toronto team in 1992, at the age of 41, Dave became to oldest player to hit a World Series home run, helping Toronto to be the first world championship baseball team from outside the U.S. After the 1992 season Dave signed with the Minnesota

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Twins. In 1993 he set a new major league record for the most homeruns by a player over the age of 40 when he hit 21 homers, giving him a total of 47 homers since he turned 40.

During the 1994 baseball strike, which began on Aug. 12, Dave was traded to the Cleveland Indians for a player to be named later. (The 1994 major league baseball season was cancelled on Sept 14.) Dave did not play for Cleveland that year, and no player was ever named in exchange. To settle the trade, both Cleveland and Minnesota team executives went to dinner, with the Cleveland club paying the bill. This makes Dave the only player in major league baseball history to be “traded” for a dinner (though official sources list the transaction as Dave being sold by the Minnesota Twins to the Cleveland Indians).

In April 1995, Dave, with the Cleveland team in spring training, as the oldest major league baseball player (at age 43), injured a rotator cuff and was on the disabled list for most of the season. He played in only 46 games, hitting a .191 while the Cleveland Indians won the pennant. Dave retired in 1996 after a total 23 seasons and 3,110 hits. He was elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001, and the College Baseball Hall of Fame in 2006.

In 1996 Dave became a studio analyst for Fox TV’s Saturday Major League Baseball coverage. In 2004, ESPN named him the third-best all-around athlete of all time in any sport. In 2009 Dave joined ESPN as an analyst on the “Baseball Tonight” program.

Both the fowl fine and the 1994 trade were in the month of August. Notice that the fowl that Dave killed in 1983 was a seagull and not a blue jay, and that in spite of his basketball brawl with Ohio State in 1972, he was still worthy to Cleveland for a meal deal.

Sources “Baseball Chronicle: Year-By-Year History of Major League Baseball, The.” 2004 book pages 477,576,583,587,589,607 and 655.

Wikipedia: Dave Winfield.

home

5

ways to make homes safer

Injuries that occur around the home contribute to millions of medical visits and tens of thousands of fatalities each year.

Falls account for the largest percentage of home accidents, with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting that around 30,000 fall-related fatalities occur each year in the United States. Many home accidents are entirely preventable when proper caution is exercised.

As homeowners prepare for homeimprovement projects, improving safety inside and outside the home should be a priority.

1. Improve lighting One of the easiest ways to reduce the risk of falls is to improve lighting around the home. The National Institutes of Health state that adequate lighting is important at entrances to the home, stairways, hallways, and other frequently traversed areas. Make sure lighting fixtures are using the highest wattage light bulb allowed. Artificial lighting sources become even more vital in fall and autumn, when natural light is less abundant in a home. In addition, install lighting outdoors by the front door, over the garage and where garbage pails are stored to facilitate safe passage.

2. Eliminate slick surfaces Improving traction around the house also can minimize falls. Throw rugs and runners can be made more secure with nonslip rubber backings. Bath rugs can reduce slipping on wet surfaces in the bathroom. Also, nonslip mats can be used inside of showers and bathtubs.

Use shoe trays to reduce puddling from melting snow or rain runoff in entryways. Mop up spills quickly, and consider the use of matte- or textured-finished flooring to improve stability underfoot.

Promptly remove snow and ice from driveways and walkways. For those who live in cold climates, heated concrete can help melt precipitation before it accumulates.

3. Make needed repairs Repair loose floorboards and pull carpet taut if it has started to stretch

out. Address cracks outdoors and ensure that patio stones, bricks and pavers are secure and level to reduce tripping hazards. Fix areas of the landscape where water may pool and freeze, creating potential hazards.

4. Declutter all spaces Remove unnecessary items and furniture from rooms to free up more space to get around. Be sure there are no obstructions in walkways, entryways and near doors. Keep staircases clear at all times.

5. Invest in assistive devices Handrails, grab bars, nonslip stair treads, and many other devices can make homes safer for people of all ages and abilities. Outfit cabinets and closets with organizers that put frequently used items within easy reach. A sturdy step stool can reduce the risk of injury while reaching for items stored on high shelves.

Taking measures to reduce the risk of falling around the home is a worthwhile home improvement project.

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LOCAL FEATURE

Doug Waller Collects Stories of

Bigfoot experiences

Author of Four Bigfoot Books

by BEverly kerr

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If you have an encounter with a large, hairy, ape-like creature, Doug Waller is the man to call.

He's writing books about the experiences people have had with what they call Bigfoot or Sasquatch. His stories come from sightings all over the world.

People have been intrigued by the Legend of Bigfoot for hundreds of years. This large hairy creature is known as Bigfoot in the United States, Sasquatch in Canada, and Yeti in the Himalayans. It's no surprise that the creature received his name after footprints were discovered that were very large – up to 24 inches long.

Bigfoot has been written about for years. In 1925, Zane Grey wrote an article in Oregon Trail Magazine describing the encounter some miners had with what they described as two giant forest monsters, who looked like ape-men.

Native Americans saw Bigfoot as a spiritual being and included it in their totem poles.

Doug's interest in the legend of Bigfoot has been strong for over thirty years. His first recollection was in the 1970s when he read about the hairy ape-man in Missouri called Mo Mo – Missouri Monster. When he was just out of high school, he read in the newspaper about a meeting that Don Keating was having about Bigfoot so he attended.

Things got serious when he joined the staff of the Guernsey County Public Library. During his 23 years working there, he would read two or three books about Bigfoot at a time. Once he read all the local ones, he began ordering them in from other libraries. Another staff member, Shawna Parks, also found the subject interesting and investigated stories with Doug.

Then a popular local couple had an experience at Salt Fork State Park in August of 2004 that really spurred his interest. They had seen a large creature near the grounds where they were camping. It had many of the

characteristics of Bigfoot including that distinct odor that resembles rotten eggs. It was the first local spotting that could be investigated. This area is now known as Bigfoot Ridge and is a primitive campground and picnic area.

In 2008, Doug formed a group called Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigation. The main focus of the group is to give a safe venue for Bigfoot eyewitnesses to come together to share their encounters and experiences.

Many witnesses are reluctant to tell of their experience due to ridicule. Most say it has changed their life. Some never hunted again or even went into the woods. Others moved from the country where they had always lived to ensure safety.

Now Doug frequently gives lectures in six or seven different states about these experiences and holds campouts at spots where the mysterious Bigfoot happens to frequent. Investigators meet there around a campfire and many stay for the weekend looking for evidence of footprints, hair, and rough structures.

One interesting tale happened in Belmont County with a family who lived in the country. The dad worked in the deep coal mines on a swing shift so that meant that mom and the four children were often alone at night. That's when Bigfoot would pay a visit. He would scream and pound on the walls.

One evening something was hiding in the loft of the barn. The mother fired a shot and heard the creature running away. Another night Bigfoot got into the basement. The mother could hear him breathing and smelled that wretched smell before she called the sheriff as well as her husband at work. Her husband came home twenty miles to find her guarding the door with her gun and the children hiding behind her skirt. No trace was found of Bigfoot.

There are many ideas of who Bigfoot really is but no one has the answer. Some feel he's linked to the caveman.

Others think he's an interdimensional being or believe that there is an extraterrestrial connection. One theory says that Bigfoot appears due to the electromagnetic effects of UFOs as the two are frequently seen together.

Research continues!

Doug has written four books about Bigfoot stories that

PHOTOS: 1 –One of my favorite Bigfoot statues can be found at The Feed Barn in Newcomerstown.

2 –Doug Waller greets those attending a lecture at the library. 3 – Doug has written four books sharing people's Bigfoot stories. 4 – Campouts are held during the summer months at Salt Fork State Park.

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have been shared with him and has a start on number five.

Some share anonymously as they fear ridicule from friends and family. His mission is to record these stories for posterity He receives phone calls from all over the country these days and gets many interesting experiences. But Doug remarked, “I hope I haven't gotten the most interesting one yet.�

Just because you haven't seen it, doesn't mean it's not there.

To contact Doug, you can email him at southeasternohiobigfoot@yahoo.com or message him on the Southeastern Ohio Society for Bigfoot Investigation Facebook page.

Photo Above: This structure, thought to be made by Bigfoot, was found near Salt Fork Lake.

Right Top: Doug uses a slideshow to share the stories of BIgfoot.

Photo Right Middle: Purchase one of Doug's books at Center Market on Route 22 as you head to Salt Fork.

Photo Right Bottom: Casts of footprints were on display from Ohio and California.

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Travel

See the sights

motorcycle tours

Motorcycles are a great way to travel. Motorcycles provide a multisensory experience that many riders feel cannot be rivaled.

Motorcycles have a come a long way in comfort and features since creators Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach debuted the first motorcycle in Germany in 1885.

The popularity of motorcycles has fluctuated over the years, and the people who ride them have changed as well. In 2014, for example, women represented 14 percent of all motorcycle owners, states the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Generally speaking, motorcycle ownership has become a pursuit of the financially solvent, married and well educated. According to the finance and investment resource The Motley Fool, most new motorcycles sold in the United States are onhighway bikes, rather than off-roading styles. These bikes are ideal for motorcycle tours.

Speaking of motorcycle tours, they can be an ideal way to see the country or the world. Motorcycle tour companies are popping up on just about every continent and can help make for extraordinary road trips. Pairing a motorcycle ride with a touch of history can treat riders

to hidden details of the places they visit and offer an up close and personal look at many sights and attractions.

With motorcycle tours, there’s often something for everyone. Riders can take in sumptuous landscapes, zigzag on mountain roads, ride along coastal vistas, and even explore areas featuring medieval architecture or other historical locales. Motorcycle tourists can ride as a group or strike out on their own.

Many tours put together an impressive package that includes elegant accommodations, breakfasts and dinners, support vehicles to carry luggage and other necessities, custom maps and route sheets as well as admission to special attractions at stops along the tours.

Certain tours also may be personally guided.

Motorcycle tours can be well worth the effort of research and booking for those who prefer to travel around North America, Europe or Asia on two wheels. A quick search online will yield motorcycle tours close to home or at many popular destinations.

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Recipes

Turkey Meatball

Gyros

Serves: 4

Ingredients: ½ 1 1 ½ ¼ 1 ¾ ½ 2 1½ 8 2 1

cup seasoned bread crumbs egg teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon salt teaspoon pepper pound lean ground turkey cup (6 ounces) reduced-fat plain yogurt cup finely chopped peeled cucumber tablespoons finely chopped onion teaspoons lemon juice whole wheat pita pocket halves cups shredded lettuce cup chopped tomatoes

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Directions: 1. In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, egg and seasonings. Crumble turkey over mixture and mix well. Shape into 16 balls.

2. Place meatballs on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow baking pan.

3. Bake uncovered at 400 F for 15 to 20 minutes, or until no longer pink.

4. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the yogurt, cucumber, onions, and lemon juice.

5. Line pitas with lettuce and tomatoes; add the meatballs and drizzle with the yogurt sauce.

Recipes

Flaky Tomato and Mozzarella Tart

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Directions:

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1. Heat oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment. On a lightly floured surface, roll the pastry into a 9-by-6-inch rectangle. Place on the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes.

All-purpose flour, for the work surface sheet frozen puff pastry (one-quarter of a 17.3-ounce package) thawed cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved if large pound mozzarella, grated (1 cup) tablespoon olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper

2. Prick the pastry all over with a fork, then top with the tomatoes and mozzarella. Drizzle with the oil; season with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper.

3. Bake the tart until golden brown and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes. Cut into pieces before serving.

4. Tip: Be sure to use commercially packaged mozzarella in this recipe. Fresh mozzarella loses its water during baking and will leave the pastry soggy.

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Recipes

Roasted

Pork Chops and Peaches

Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Directions:

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1. Heat the oven to 400 F. Cook the couscous according to the package directions.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the pork with 1⁄2 teaspoon salt and 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper and cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Transfer to a plate.

3. Add the peaches, onion, vinegar, and 1⁄4 teaspoon each salt and pepper to the skillet, and cook, tossing, for 1 minute. Return the pork and any accumulated juices to the skillet.

4. Transfer the skillet to the oven and roast until the pork is cooked through and the peaches are tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with the couscous and sprinkle with the basil.

10-ounce package couscous (11⁄2 cups) tablespoon olive oil bone-in pork chops (3⁄4 inch thick; about 2 pounds total) Kosher salt and black pepper peaches, cut into wedges small red onion, cut into thin wedges tablespoons white wine vinegar cup fresh basil leaves

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Recipes

Pineapple Upside Down Cake

Serves: 10

Ingredients: Topping ½ ¼ 7 7

cup packed brown sugar cup vegan buttery spread canned or fresh pineapple slices maraschino cherries

Cake 3 1 2 2 ½ 1 ½ 1 1 ½ 1

tablespoons boiling water tablespoon ground flaxseed cups all-purpose flour teaspoons baking powder teaspoon salt cup granulated sugar cup vegetable oil teaspoon vanilla cup refrigerated coconut milk beverage teaspoon baking soda tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease 9-inch round baking pan.

2. For topping, cook and stir brown sugar and buttery spread in medium skillet over medium heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Pour into prepared pan.

Arrange pineapple slices in pan, placing cherries in centers of pineapples.

3. Combine boiling water and flaxseed in small bowl. Let stand until cool. Whisk flour, baking powder and salt in medium bowl. Whisk granulated sugar, oil and vanilla in large bowl until well blended. Whisk in flaxseed mixture.

Stir in flour mixture just until moistened. Stir in coconut milk just until blended. Place baking soda in small cup; stir in vinegar. Gently stir vinegar into batter just until blended. Pour batter over pineapple.

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Bake 45 to 50 minutes, or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 10 minutes. Run thin knife around edge of pan to loosen cake. Invert onto serving plate. Cool completely.

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Note: The cake can also be baked in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Melt the buttery spread and brown sugar in the skillet, add the pineapple and cherries and pour the batter over the fruit. Check the cake for doneness at 40 minutes.

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Finance

SIMPLE ways

to save more for

retirement

It’s never too early to begin saving for retirement. While millions of people have no doubt heard or read those very words before, surveys indicate that few people are taking that lesson to heart.

A 2018 survey from Bankrate.com found that 20 percent of Americans don’t save any of their annual income. Things aren’t necessarily rosier in Canada, where the financial institution CIBC reports that 32 percent of people nearing or on the cusp of retiring have nothing saved for retirement.

Saving for retirement can seem impossible in households where every dollar counts. But the following are four simple ways to save more for retirement without making dramatic lifestyle changes.

1. Turn raises into retirement savings.

According to the WorldatWork 2018-2019 Salary Budget Survey: Top Level Results, salary budgets in the United States are projected to rise by an average of 3.2 percent in 2019, while those in Canada are expected to rise by 3 percent. Working professionals can save more for retirement by converting some or all their raises into retirement savings. Pre-tax retirement accounts allow working professionals to put aside money before taxes are paid, so weekly paychecks will not be greatly affected if you choose to increase the percentage of your income you deposit into such accounts. Do this each time you receive a raise and your retirement savings will grow considerably.

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2. Put bonuses to work.

Professionals who receive bonuses can speak to their employer and request that their retirement contribution rates be increased when bonuses are issued. Many 401(k) retirement plans allow workers to contribute as much as 80 percent of their paychecks. While that’s not sustainable for most people every pay period, increasing your contribution rate dramatically when your bonus is issued is a great way to save more for retirement. Contribution rates can then be returned to normal the following pay period.

3. Downsize your home.

Empty nesters nearing retirement age may benefit by downsizing their homes. Doing so can reduce utility bills, property taxes and other expenses, and those savings can then be redirected into retirement accounts.

4. Reinvest tax returns.

Working professionals accustomed to receiving tax returns can use that money to catch up on their retirement savings. Rather than spending tax returns or depositing them into traditional savings accounts, reinvest them into a retirement account. Speak with a financial planner to help you figure out how to accomplish this goal. Even if it requires opening a new account, the long-term benefits or reinvesting returns are substantial.

Saving for retirement is important, and it’s never too late or too early to start setting aside more money for your golden years.

lifestyle

To extend or not to extend...

You might not need that extended warranty

Millions of people purchase gifts regularly either online or at a brick and mortar store. At check out, oftentimes customers are asked by cashiers if they would like to purchase a warranty for their gifts, particularly when the items in the cart are electronics or larger gifts.

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n one of Consumer Reports’ latest surveys on electronics purchases, 65 percent of in-store shoppers said sales staff had presented a service plan to them.

People may not know how to answer when asked about extended warranties. Consumer Reports notes that some retailers push hard to get customers to purchase extended warranties and service plans because they’re particularly lucrative for the retailer. Stores often keep 50 percent or more of what they charge for these warranties.

For the most part, retail industry experts say that consumers do not need added protection on their purchases.

According to the consumer advice tech site iMore, the outof-pocket costs for most repairs on electronics or other items, such as appliances, usually do not exceed the price of a service plan being purchased. And when they do, it’s maybe $20 more.

Some repairs may already be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and a service plan will only duplicate coverage. Even though manufacturer warranties may not last as long as they

once did, Consumer Reports says that many warranties will cover a product for at least 90 days in full, and some may have longer-ranging coverage.

Consumers should not overlook their credit cards as they pertain to purchase protection, either. Many credit cards will extend the manufacturer’s warranty for a certain period of time.

Plus, that coverage is part of having and using the card at no additional cost.

Shopping at stores known to have excellent return policies also can help customers skip service plans. Should the item break, they can simply return it to the retailer with the receipt or other proof of purchase.

Many service plans exclude certain repairs and replacements.

Therefore, it is important to read the fine print on extended warranties prior to purchasing one.

Extended warranties may be useful when buying computers or televisions that cost more than $1,500. Some people prefer replacement plans for smartphones in the event the phone is lost or damaged, as these devices can be expensive to replace out-of-pocket.

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L oo k i n g B ac k

President Harrison's Grave — Robbed Father and Son …with eyes starting from their sockets he gazed upon the face of the dead man… ‘It’s Father.’”

— Indianap olis D aily News description of J ohn Harrison finding his father ’s b o dy at a Cincinnati medical scho ol anatomy l ab

Poor, young Augustus Devins had wasted away and died of tuberculosis in Story by Rick Booth May, 1878. A few days after his burial in Congress Green Cemetery at North Bend, Ohio, about ten miles west of Cincinnati, 73-year-old John Scott Harrison, the son of President William Henry Harrison and the father of future President Benjamin Harrison, also died and was buried at the same cemetery.

While attending Mr. Harrison’s funeral, grandson George Eaton noticed that the nearby grave of Augustus, a personal friend, appeared to have been disturbed. On further inspection, the worst was confirmed: Indeed, the grave had been robbed! But since it was a recent robbery, George knew there was still a chance of getting the body back, but he had to act fast.

George recruited one of his uncles, John Harrison, to head for Cincinnati where the most likely culprits could be found: the medical schools! In 1878, there was virtually no legal way for a medical school to acquire bodies for

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Benjamin Harrison dissection in their anatomy classes. Grave robbing by cover of night provided most of their teaching needs. In the late 1870s, grave robbing in Ohio was at its peak. Once the province of medical students themselves, a cottage industry of professional grave robbers had supplanted them, bringing in a steady stream of corpses from which to learn. Anyone burying a family member – especially in the Cincinnati area – had to be concerned that the robbers might strike. For

L oo k i n g B ac k that reason, Benjamin Harrison took the extra precaution of paying a watchman to guard the fresh grave of John Scott Harrison, his father, every night for a month. After a month, the medical schools would have no use for a decayed body, at which point the guard would no longer be needed.

After the May 29, 1878, funeral of John Scott Harrison, George Eaton and his Uncle John set out for Cincinnati, arriving too late for any hunting on that day, but planning to obtain search warrants for all the area medical schools the next morning. As they slept that night, a mysterious wagon arrived at the Ohio Medical College at 3 a.m., unloaded a large object covered in white cloth, and quickly drove away.

Benjamin Harrison hired his father’s tomb guard.

Early the next morning, Decoration Day (now called Memorial Day), May 30, 1878, George and John got their search warrants, acquired two accompanying police officers, and chose the Ohio Medical College as their first stop.

Initially, the search came up empty, but then the janitor showing them through the facility excused himself to ostensibly go contact faculty members, yet making what appeared to be an unnecessary detour to an upper floor room as he did so. With suspicion aroused, the investigative party entered the mystery room – an anatomy lab – and found a windlass attached to a taught rope that descended through John Scott Harrison a trap door in the floor.

The search party’s police detective then began turning the windlass, pulling whatever was at the rope’s end up through the floor. Gradually, a man’s naked body appeared, the head covered by an old shirt. George and John saw immediately that the body was not that of Augustus Devins, for he had wasted away to nothing before his death, and this man was robust. He was also older and graying. But then the detective pulled off the cloth covering the head. For a moment, John Harrison stared, speechless. Shocked to his core, nearly fainting, he uttered the words, “It’s Father,” and sank into the arms of a companion. John Scott Harrison, the family patriarch who had been buried just the day before, had spent the morning hanging from a rope suspended in a secret well pit beneath the Ohio Medical School’s anatomy lab!

John Scott Harrison, body-snatch victim.

John Scott Harrison, though never himself a U.S. president,

was the only man in American history who was both the father and the son of a president of the United States. He had dabbled in politics, serving two terms as a representative in Congress shortly before the Civil War. He ended his days on the family farm at North Bend, Ohio. When news of the body snatching reached the newspapers, the story became a national sensation and outrage, popularly known as “The Harrison Horror.”

Finding the body of John Scott Harrison, however, did not, in itself, solve the mystery of the whereabouts of Augustus Devins. Solution of that mystery came a few days later after police investigation uncovered a secret dead body distribution center at nearby Miami Medical College. There, grave robbers operated a business, placing bodies in barrels of brine water and shipping them out labelled “pickles.” Ultimately, the barrel containing Augustus Devins was found at a medical school in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The anatomy professor there was reluctant to simply give the body back, wanting instead to be reimbursed the $30 he had paid for it. That very nervy request was denied, and Augustus Devins’ body was returned to its grave witout a cent of ransom/reimbursement paid.

William Henry Harrison, father of the “snatchee.”

William Scott Harrison was not the only high-profile victim of grave robbers in that era. Just two years earlier, President Lincoln’s coffin had been partially removed from its resting place when the plot to steal his body for ransom was foild by the Secret Service. The hare-brained scheme had been to steal Lincoln’s body and ransom it in exchange for money and the freedom of an imprisoned master counterfeiter.

The Secret Service prevented the body-snatch not because they were tryng to protect the ex-president’s remains, but because they were chasing counterfeiters at the time.

Lincoln’s tomb, site of a foiled grave-robbery.

Stealing bodies for ransom was a rather new idea with the Lincoln case in 1876, but it seems to have inspired another

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marietta continued from pg 19 nationally sensational case a few years later – the New York theft of the body of Alexander Turney Stewart, the third richest man in America at the time of his death in 1876.

His body was stollen in 1878 and was actually successfully ransomed for $20,000. The robbers were never caught.

The grave robberies of Lincoln and Stewart were unusual in their body-for-ransom nature. This was not likely to happen to the common man. What the common man needed to worry about the most was the medical schools.

The nationally publicized Harrison Horror, however, was a body-snatching scenario everyone could relate to. It even inspired inventors to come up with creative solutions to the problem.

Less than a month after John Scott Harrison’s body was snatched, P. K. Clover of Columbus, Ohio, filed a patent for something he William Henry Harrison called a “Coffin-Torpedo.”

It was basically a land mine triggered to explode if anyone disturbed the grave. T. N. Howell of Circleville filed a similar land mine patent a few months later, calling his device a “Grave Torpedo.” It’s not clear how many – if any – of these devices may have ever been sold. Hopefully, by now any such buried bombs have degraded to an inactive state.

L oo k i n g B ac k and long-held social respect and taboos concerning the sanctity of dead bodies. Before science went mainstream, it was perceived as simply, obviously wrong to violate a corpse by dissection. When science changed, it took decades and the glaringly public Harrison Horror for the law to catch up.

Ironically, John Scott Harrison may have influenced even more legislation in death than he did in life. Science and social norms were in a logjam that needed to be broken. Inadvertently, he did it. Considering his family line of super-achieving ancestry and progeny, though, perhaps that was just par for the course.

Patent drawings of P.K. Clover’s Coffin-Torpedo.

Other inventors chose to play defense, rather than offense, by designing devices that simply made it harder to extract the body from a coffin. Big metal grates anchored securely above and around a coffin were one such solution. Pickaway County’s David Davis patented a 1200-pound metal “Grave Protector or Shield” that looks vaguely like something out of the War of the Worlds – sort of in flying saucer shape, but with fangs!

P.K. Clover's Coffin-Torpedo

David Davis’s fanged “Grave Protector.”

By early 1881, thanks in large part to popular sentiments churned up by the “Harrison Horror” of 1878, the Ohio legislature voted to protect graves from robbers simply by granting a legal pathway for medical schools to acquire bodies for dissection.

They passed the Ohio Anatomy Law of 1881 that basically said that anyone requiring burial at taxpayer expense is eligible for use at anatomy labs. Massachusetts had enacted a similar law half a century before. It only took Ohio half a century to catch up.

The grave robbing and body snatching that hit its peak in the late 1870s came about largely because of the conflict between the needs of rapidly-advancing medical science

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Grave Protector

home

What is a

smart home?

Refrigerators that inform their owners when it’s time to buy more eggs and thermostats that learn homeowners’ heating and cooling preferences may once have seemed like futuristic ideas straight out of a sci-fi movie. However, such products are no longer a dream but a reality.

The term “smart home” refers to a residence that has appliances, HVAC, lighting, entertainment systems, security, and many more devices that communicate with one another.

Such devices can be controlled remotely, according to SmartHomeUSA, an automation product retailer. Proponents of smart home technology say features can help people save money on utilities and conserve natural resources, all the while providing peace of mind to homeowners.

In 2016, 80 million smart home devices were delivered worldwide. That marks a 64 percent increase from 2015, according to the research data firm IHS Markit. The smart home trend is only expected to grow in coming years.

Although there’s interest in smart home technology, the industry remains fragmented. Consumers are trying to figure out which devices are simply fun and which provide practical benefits. Furthermore, the range of smart devices is expanding rapidly, making potential compatability issues a concern. Companies that plan to educate consumers further about the advantages of smart home features and are open to standardization may have the best chances of survival.

Those interested in dabbling in some smart home technology and testing the waters may want to start with

the following household items.

• Smart bulbs: Manufacturers offer various types of smart light bulbs. Some are color-changing, others react to doorbells or alarms, and others can simulate typical lighting patterns when homeowners are away. Integrated apps enable remote access to scheduling so people can arrive home to a well-lit house.

• Home security: Wi-Fi enabled doorbells with video capabilities allow residents to see who is at the door without having to open it. Cameras can even be accessed remotely, simulating that someone is at home at all times.

Never wonder if you’ve locked the door again with smart locks that can be engaged via a smartphone. Make sure that homes are secured or that pets are behaving while out with smart cameras.

• Flood sensor: Get peace of mind against damaging floods with Wi-Fi flood sensors.

• Appliances: A new breed of smart appliances can make it possible for users to turn on the washing machine while out of the house, close refrigerator doors from afar or even start their vacuum cleaners remotely.

Smart technology is taking over and is likely to continue changing the way people live and work.

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Games & Puzzles Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle. Good luck!

Sudoku

Puzzle & Game

answers for this month. on page 24.

Did you know?

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The year 1893 was an important one in hot dog history.

According to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, in 1893, the city of Chicago hosted the Chicago Columbian Exposition, a world’s fair that celebrated the 400th anniversary of famed explorer Christopher Columbus’s arrival in the New World in 1492. Visitors to the exposition consumed large quantities of sausages sold by vendors. Many immediately took a liking to this unique food because it was both easy to eat and inexpensive. The NHDSC notes that Germans are likely responsible for introducing sausages served on buns. In addition to their popularity at the Columbian Exposition, hot dogs got another boost in 1893 when they first started appearing at ballparks. Many modern baseball fans now cannot imagine attending a ballgame without indulging in a hot dog or two, and some historians believe they have German immigrant Chris von der Ahe to thank for that. Chris von der Ahe owned the St. Louis Browns, and in 1893 his team became the first to sell hot dogs at baseball games, though some historians dispute this.

C R O S S WO R D Puzzle 9. Nova __, province 10. Inhabited 11. Breathing 12. Partner to pains 13. Immature insects 18. The back 24. Heavy club 26. Edible fish 28. Lament for the dead 29. Woody climbing plants 30. Small rooms for prisoners 31. Ottoman military commander 32. “The Crow” actress Ling 33. A way of lopping off 36. Cigarette (slang) 37. Helps little firms CLUES ACROSS 1. Scottish tax 5. Filled with horror 11. Type of music 14. Variety act 15. Half-conscious state 16. Discontinued European money 17. Formal declaration 19. Shaft horsepower (abbr.)

20. A way to express concentration 21. Airline 22. Goes well with a carrot 23. Length of pant leg 25. Mark with a cut 27. One who destroys completely 31. Greek sophist 34. Thomas Hobbes’s “De __” 35. Copyreads 38. Talk 39. Endangered 41. Snag 42. Comedienne Tyler 44. Castrate a male animal

45. Taj Mahal site 46. Tending to concede 49. One who accepts 51. Albanian capital 55. Takes kids to school 56. About Moon 60. __ Seamounts: underwater volcanoes 61. __ Lilly, drug company 62. Not working 64. Alaska nursing board 65. Howl 66. Muslim ruler title 67. Famed arena 68. Back again for more food 69. Cheek CLUES DOWN 1. Raccoonlike animal 2. Small 3. Separates 4. Parties 5. Automated teller machine 6. One who earned his degree 7. Dislike 8. Flowering plant

39. Member of small discussion group 40. Copyread 43. V-shaped open trough 45. Pokes holes in 47. Beloved “Captain” 48. Resume 49. On a line at right angles 50. Light up lamps 52. Part of the psyche 53. Leeward Island 54. 1960s counterculture activist 57. Edible seaweed 58. Imitator 59. Look at and comprehend 63. Root mean square (abbr.)

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The Living Word

Ohio's Only Outdoor Passion Play

Celebrating 45 Years of Faith

by BEverly kerr

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The only outdoor passion play in Ohio, or in any of the surrounding states, takes place in the hills just outside Cambridge. The Living Word Outdoor Drama tells the story of the last weeks of the life of Jesus. The perfect hillside amphitheater is centered around a 400-foot panoramic set which looks like Old Jerusalem at the time when Jesus lived. The mission of the drama is “to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.”

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edicated volunteers from many area churches are at the heart of The Living Word, from participating in the drama to working in the ticket booth, gift shop, and concession stand. Lighting and special effects along with authentic costumes make this a spectacular event. A white donkey and an authentic horse-drawn Roman chariot add to the excitement.

A special feature of "The Greatest Story Ever Told" is the ability of audience members or area residents to participate in the show. Costumes are available for them to wear as they become part of the story. Bring your own sandals (no flip-flops) or use those available with the costumes. It's a great opportunity to be on stage in a large production without having to learn any lines.

The Living Word Drama was founded in 1974 by Biblical dramatist Frank Roughton Harvey when he moved to Guernsey County from Georgia. Since that time over a half million visitors have witnessed the show, which celebrates its 45th season this year.

Today the Living Word is directed by Heath Dawson, a young man with a passion for the outdoor drama. He has the enthusiasm of youth as well as a love of God that makes a great combination for this position. Heath looked out over the performance and remarked, “I love this place.

I don't ever see myself wanting to leave.”

It's amazing to find something as magnificent as The Living Word Outdoor Drama located in the hills of Guernsey County. It's a spectacular setting over 400' long

with a temple, courtrooms, homes, and gateways. The cast puts their heart and soul into making the scriptures come alive as they tell the story of those last days of Jesus' life.

Witness scripture come to life through the Sermon on the Mount, the Palm Sunday Entrance, The Last Supper, Crucifixion, Resurrection, and Ascension in this beautiful outdoor setting. The excellent sound system makes it easy to clearly hear the performance from any seat in the amphitheater during this two and a half hour drama.

The traumatic ending grabs at the heart of young and old alike. A hush comes over the crowd and many hide their eyes when the crucifixion happens as they can't bear to watch the agony involved. But resurrection follows giving hope to all. It's a dynamic drama.

Many improvements have recently been made.

New this year are a graveled parking lot, fresh paint in the concession area and restrooms, and wonderful landscaping at the Cross of Mercy Circle in front of the box office. Currently, they are working on better lighting for the parking lot.

On August 17, the drama will host "Crucifixed", a day of musical entertainment geared toward young people. It will feature Christian music bands from across the nation, including As We Ascend, Random Hero, The Protest, Zahna, and our own local praise/worship team The Love Brothers.

A family-centered day will be held on September 7

PHOTOS: 1 –This picture of Jesus healing a child is on the cover of this year's brochure.

2 –The volunteer cast of the Living Word Outdoor Drama takes pleasure in their evening performances. 3 – Roman equestrians add excitement to the evening.

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Listen to the story that never grows old for people of all ages at The Living Word Outdoor Drama some time soon.

Because He lives! from noon to four. The "Jerusalem Experience" will feature Biblical experiences of making costumes, games, and fun for the entire family. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students but include Free Admission to the evening performance!

Their director is certain to greet you as you leave with a smile and “God bless you.” His faith means everything in his life as he has discovered, “It's amazing what God can do to, for, through, and with a person when you let Him.” The present attendance record stands from 2016 when nearly 700 people witnessed the Living Word Outdoor Drama. This year “Set the Attendance Record Night” will occur on September 28, the season finale. They are hopeful that this time there will be nearly 1,000 people in attendance. On this final night of the season, admission is by donation only. Come early to get a good seat.

Shows for this powerful drama are 7:30 on Friday and Saturday evenings June 13 through Sept. 28. There will be no shows on August 30-31 due to the holiday.

Admission is $18 for adults, $6 children (4-12) and $16 for seniors (60 and over). It's located a couple of miles outside Cambridge at 6010 College Hill Road. It's a great place for families and even tour buses to spend an evening.

Listen to the story that never grows old for people of all ages at The Living Word Outdoor Drama sometime soon. Because He lives!

For more information visit their website at www. livingworddrama.org.

Photo Right Top: Palm Sunday brings Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey.

Photo Right Middle: Living Word was founded by Frank Houghton Harvey with his wife, Hazel.

Photo Right Bottom: Jesus heals a woman while townspeople show amazement at his divine authority to heal.

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lifestyle

Coping with an

Empty Nest

Many people find it rewarding to start a family and raise children.

Watching kids grow through the years and sharing in their experiences can bring life to a household.

Mothers spend 18 years or more devoted to their children, and often their identities are defined as “Mom” above all else. As a result, it can be difficult to think ahead to life without kids in the home, especially when children are toddlers or school-aged. But children will someday grow up and move out, and the emotions that resonate when that day comes can be overwhelming.

Many parents feel a sense of sadness and loss when their last child leaves the family home. Referred to as “empty nest syndrome,” these feelings are not officially labeled as a clinical mental health issue, but they are very real for many people. While parents encourage their children to become independent and branch out in their own lives, not every parent can cope with an empty nest. The parenting and family resource Verywell Family states that mothers with empty nest syndrome experience a deep void in their lives that oftentimes makes them feel a little lost.

Moms who are feeling the pangs of sadness due to an empty nest can employ some strategies to alleviate these feelings.

• Keep friends close. Use this opportunity to spend more time with close friends and put yourself first. Schedule all of those activities you may have temporarily put on hold while caring for children through the years.

• Make time for travel. New experiences can broaden anyone’s horizons. Travel as a couple or with a group of friends.

Put the focus on fun and then share the experiences later on with your adult children.

• Redefine yourself. The experts at Psychology Today suggest finding new roles and interests to explore, or spend more time exploring existing hobbies. For example, if you’ve thought about doing community theater, do so now that you have some free time. Or maybe you’ve always had a goal of going back to school? Now may be the time to make that happen.

• Reconnect with your partner. Recall the years before you had children when it was only the two of you and devote time to making more memories as a couple. Plan date nights, go to sporting events, attend a summer concert, or pursue other shared interests.

• Change things up at home. Turn children’s rooms into spaces you can use for your own interests. One can be a crafting room or a home office. Another may be a home theater. No longer labeling those rooms as the kids’ spaces can help the transition.

Empty nest syndrome is real, but there are many ways to move past the mixed emotions synonymous with this phenomenon.

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Events for Seniors:

august

Book Club Meeting Thursday, August 1st Share your favorite stories by joining the Book Club hosted

by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. This group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM with the next meeting to be held on Thursday, August 1st. If you would like to participate, or have questions about this group, please visit the Senior Center. We hope to see you then.

AM to 11:00 AM in the first half of the dining room. Geri-Fit helps prevent falls, increase muscular strength, boost motor skills and reaction time, enhance flexibility and gait, reduce arthritic conditions, and expand functional capacity. Please note that class times are subject to change depending on the amount of participants that sign up. Please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681 to sign up if you would like to participate.

Indoor Yard Sale Friday, August 2nd The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting an indoor yard sale on Friday, August 2nd from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be a wide variety of items for purchase. If you would like to make a donation of slightly used, clean items for the sale, you may do so after 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 1st. If you would like additional information, please contact the guest services desk at the Senior Center by calling (740)439-6681.

Kountry Swingers invite you to join them on Wednesdays The Kountry Swingers are talented group of ladies who love to dance and have performed at many places around the area including the Guernsey County Fair, nursing homes, and holiday parties just to name a few. They are looking for folks who love to do the same to join their group. They practice at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on the first, second and fourth Wednesdays each month at 12:30 PM. If you have any questions or are interested in joining, please contact JoAnn Spruill at (740) 432-3234.

Do you enjoy walking? Join our Walking Group on Fridays Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center walking group meets on Fridays at 10:00 AM at the Great Guernsey Trail.

We meet every Friday from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, except for the 3rd Friday of the month. Bottled water will be provided for walkers. In case of inclement weather you will receive a personal phone call informing you of a cancellation. If you are interested in joining this group, please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681.

Coloring Group on Mondays Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center hosts a coloring group which meets each Monday from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. The class takes place in the comfort of the living room. All supplies for the class are provided and there is no cost to participate but donations are always welcome. If you would prefer to color at home, Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center offers coloring packets which contain several coloring pages and crayons or colored pencils. You can pick them up or for a small fee we can send them to your home.

If you would like additional information, please call (740) 439-6681.

Breakfast Buffet Tuesday, August 6th Start your day off with a delicious breakfast on Tuesday, August 6th at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center as we host a breakfast buffet beginning at 9:00 AM. The special menu will include breakfast quiche, sausage gravy & biscuits, sausage links, potato cakes, bagel with cream cheese, and fresh fruit. Water and fruit juices will also be served. Reservations are required to attend this event and can be made by calling the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681 or visit the guest services desk.

It’s Line Dancing Time on Tuesdays Line dancing is a delightful activity that is both social and physical. Enjoy a afternoon of line dancing at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center every Tuesday from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Cost is by donation and no reservations are required to participate. If you would like additional information, please contact the Senior Center by calling (740) 439-6681.

Geri Fit Classes on Wednesdays Geri-Fit classes will continue on Wednesdays from 10:00

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Sunny Side Singers Choir Group Sunny Side Singers practice at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on the second, third, and fourth Monday of each month at 12:45 PM. If you would like additional information about the Sunny Side Singers Choir Group or maybe are interested in joining the choir, please visit the guest services desk or please call (740) 439-6681.

Country Heritage Class 1: Cold Packing Peaches Tuesday, August 6th Join instructor Marsha Kerr as she teaches how to cold pack peaches. This free class will take place in the kitchen of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Tuesday, August 6th from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM. Reservations are required as there is limited seating available. Anyone age 18 or older is welcome to attend. You do not need to bring anything with you as handouts will be provided during the class. For more information or to register, please call the Senior Center at (740)439-6681.

Guest Speaker Steve Beck Friday, August 9th Our friend Steve Beck, from Medical Mutual, will visit Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Friday, August 9th at 11:00 AM. He will be discussing “Healthy Living.” If you have any questions about this program, please call (740) 439-6681.

Red Hat Diva Meeting & Luncheon Monday, August 12th The Red Hat Divas will be having their August meeting at the Central Station Steak and Ale restaurant, 2281 Central Ave, Cambridge, on Monday, August 12th. The meeting will begin at 12:00 PM and lunch will be on your own off the menu. If you would like to make reservations to attend, please call (740) 439-6681.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, August 13th According to the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest of tasks. In most people, the symptoms appear in the mid-60s and it is the most common

Community Events cause of dementia among older adults. Individuals who are impacted by this disease often need support and have many questions. The Senior Center hosts an Alzheimer’s Support Group on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 13th. If you would like additional information, please contact group leader, Mary Jo Moorhead, at (740) 685-8764.

August Monthly Dinner Thursday, August 15th Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting your monthly senior dinner on Thursday, August 15th at 5:00 PM. Dinner will follow with the special menu to include: marinated flank steak, buttered fingerling potatoes, glazed baby carrots, pears, frosty orange dream square for dessert. Iced tea, water and coffee will also be served. After dinner, sit back, relax and enjoy live entertainment and door prize giveaways to conclude the evening. If you would like to make your reservations for this delightful evening, please visit the guest services desk or for your convenience or you may call (740) 439-6681.

Commodity Pick-Up Friday, August 16th Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center partners with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank in providing a Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The next distribution will be held on Friday, August 16th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You must pick up on this day due to limited storage. If you would like to sign up for the program, please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681.

Country Heritage Class 2: Making Strawberry Jam Wednesday, August 21st Do you love homemade jam? Join Rachel Milligan as she demonstrates how to make both freezer and cooked strawberry jam on Wednesday, August 21st from 6:00-7:00 PM. This class will take place in the kitchen of the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. Reservations are required as there is limited seating for this free class. Anyone age 18 or older is welcome to attend. You do not need to bring anything with you as handouts will be provided during the class. To make your reservations please call (740)439-6681.

Birthday Party & Luncheon Friday, August 23rd Join the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center in singing “Happy Birthday” to all of our friends and family who are celebrating a birthday in August on Friday, August 23rd at 11:30 AM. Cake and ice cream will be served following a delicious lunch. Reservations are required to attend this event and can be made by calling (740) 439-6681 or visiting the guest services desk of the Senior Center.

Byesville Senior Dinner Tuesday, August 27th Join friends at the Byesville satellite site, located at the Stop Nine Senior Activity Center in Byesville, for the monthly senior dinner beginning at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, August 27th. The evening will begin with welcome and announcements followed by a delicious dinner with the menu to include: meatloaf, buttered parsley potatoes, peas & carrots, fruit cocktail, dinner roll & butter, and iced angel food cake for dessert. Iced tea,

water and coffee will also be served. The event will conclude with a fun door prize drawing. Reservations are required to attend the dinner and can be made by visiting the guest services desk of the Senior Center or call (740) 439-6681.

Country Heritage Class 3: Canning Vegetables & Meats Thursday, August 29th Learn the art of canning your own vegetables and meats on Thursday, August 29th from 6:00-7:30 PM. This free class will be instructed by Jo Lucas with Master Gardeners & OSU Extension. Reservations are required as there is limited seating for this class. Anyone age 18 or older is welcome to attend. You do not need to bring anything with you as handouts will be provided during the class. For more information call the Senior Center at (740)439-6681.

August Cookout Friday, August 30th Enjoy the treats of a cookout without all the hassle by attending the August cookout on Friday, August 30th at 11:30 AM with the menu to include: mushroom Swiss burger, calico beans, tomato wedges in Italian dressing, pasta salad, fresh fruit, and chocolate pudding with whipped topping for dessert. Lemonade, water and coffee. To make your reservations please visit the guest services desk or call the senior center at (740)439-6681.

HEAP Applications and Help with Heating Available HEAP applications are available at the Senior Center.

The program provides senior citizens with assistance on their heating/cooling bills. In-home application assistance, whereby a member of our staff will come directly to your home and help fill out your HEAP application, can also be arranged.

Applicants must provide the following: Proof of income, proof of citizenship (birth certificate, baptismal certificate or a DD-214 (Military Discharge), proof of your past heating bill, and have a household income that is 175% at / or below the federal poverty guideline level. For more information and eligibility requirements, please stop by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. Our hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday.

Income eligibility requirements per year are: 1 Person $21,245.00 2 People $28,805.00 3 People $36,365.00 4 People $43,925.00 5 People $51,485.00 6 People $59,045.00 7 People $66,605.00 8 People $74,165.00 For households with more than 8 members, please contact your local community action agency.

If you are a senior and need help filling out your HEAP application, please contact the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center by calling (740) 439-6681 or toll free at 1-866-534-2349, we will be happy to assist you. You may also visit the HEAP website: Energyhelp.ohio.org or email: energyhelp@odod.state.oh.us. For hearing impaired only, please contact 1-800-686-1557.

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–The L ast Wor d – “August rain: the best of the summer gone, and the new fall not yet born. The odd uneven time.”

— Sylvia Plath

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