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Lifestyle
Now & Then
Health
The Importance of Annual Health Exams
Wellness
Recognize the Signs of Hypothermia
Local Feature
FMJ Indoor Shooting Range
Car Tips Safely Avoid Potential Winter Hazards
Looking Back
Ohio's POW Camps of World War Two
Local Feature
Maudine Ormsby, Homecoming Queen
Local Feature
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Health
the importance of annual
Health Exams A
nnual health exams are a key component of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A person may not see the need to visit the doctor if he or she is feeling well, but not every disease or condition manifests itself in a way that men and women can detect. According the Unity Point Clinic, nearly one-third of the 133 million Americans living with a chronic disease are unaware of the presence of their conditions. Routine physical exams can detect serious illnesses before they do much damage.
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No two physical exams will be exactly alike, but many will share some general features. Health history
A crucial element of a physical exam will include a thorough health history if the physician doesn’t already have one on file. The doctor will take time to ask questions about family history of illness, health habits, any vices (smoking, drinking alcohol, etc.), exercise schedule, and diet. If there is a possible hereditary health condition running through your family, the doctor may suggest certain testing and make note of potential signs to look for in the future.
Current ailments
After discussing a patient’s history, the doctor may ask if they are having any problems they cannot explain. These can include changes in eating or sleeping patterns; aches and pains; lumps or bumps and other abnormalities. Again, the presence of symptoms may be indicative of illness or physical changes, but not all diseases produce obvious symptoms.
Vital signs
A doctor will check a patient’s vital signs during the physical. Areas the doctor will look at include but are not limited to: • Heart rate: This measures the speed at which the heart is pumping. Normal resting heart rate values range from 60 to 100 beats per minute. • Blood pressure: A blood pressure cuff (sphygmomanometer) will measure systolic and diastolic pressure. Systolic pressure measures the force with which the blood is pushing through the arteries. The diastolic blood pressure is the pressure in the arteries between beats, when the heart rests. The systolic (top number) should be below 120, while the bottom should be less than 80, according to the Mayo Clinic. • Respiration rate: The doctor will measure the number of breaths taken in a minute. WebMD says between 12 and 16 breaths per minute is normal for a healthy adult. Breathing more than 20 times per minute can suggest heart or lung problems. • Pulse oximetry: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine says pulse oximetry is a test used to measure the oxygen level (oxygen saturation) of the blood. It is a measure of how well oxygen is being sent to the parts of your body furthest from your heart. Normal pulse oximeter readings usually range from 95 to 100 percent. Values under 90 percent are considered low.
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Physical exam
The examination will also include physical components. The doctor will perform a visual inspection of the skin and body for any abnormalities, such as the presence of skin cancer. The physician may feel the abdomen to check that internal organs are not distended. Females’ physical examinations may include breast and pelvic exams.
Comprehensive testing
In addition to the exam at the office, the physical may include an electrocardiogram, or EKG, to check electrical activity of the heart; blood count and cholesterol checks through bloodwork; body mass index testing; X-rays or MRIs and bone-density tests. Physical exams remain an important part of staying healthy. Consult with a doctor for more preventative maintenance tips.
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Recognize the signs of
hypothermia Hypothermia is a risk any time of the year, but particularly when the weather grows chilly. Taking precautions to stay warm and dry, and knowing the signs of a drop in body temperature, can help individuals stay safe.
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he arrival of cold weather provides opportunities to romp in the snow, ski the slopes or enjoy an afternoon ice skating on a frozen pond. But spending time outdoors in the cold or even in an indoor space that is not adequately warmed can result in a serious health condition known as hypothermia. Hypothermia is defined as a potentially dangerous decrease in body temperature that is usually caused by prolonged exposure to cold conditions. Outdoors enthusiasts’ risk for hypothermia increases as winter progresses and temperatures drop even further. However, hypothermia can occur other times of the year if the body is chilled. For example, hypothermia can occur when boats capsize and boaters are suddenly tossed into a body of water, or when hikers get caught in the rain during evening hikes. WebMD says normal body temperature is 98.6 F (37 C), and hypothermia begins when body temperature falls below 95 F (35 C). When the body reaches lower temperatures, this can affect the heart, nervous system and certain organs, advises The Mayo Clinic. If left untreated, hypothermia may lead to cardiac and respiratory arrest. Early symptoms of hypothermia include shivering, fast breathing, cold and pale skin, tiredness, confusion, and slurred speech. As body temperatures drop, shivering may stop and a person may faint. Hypothermia frequently develops when people are
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exposed to the cold without warm and dry clothing for protection. Hypothermia also may develop when people get wet or are caught unaware of changes in weather. Wind removes body heat effectively, and direct contact with cold surfaces also can bring on hypothermia more quickly. Infants and the elderly may be at a higher risk of hypothermia because their bodies aren’t attuned to regulating temperature. Older adults may suffer hypothermia, for example, after spending several hours in a house with no heat during a power outage. The Mayo Clinic adds that certain medical conditions affect the body’s ability to regulate body temperature, and certain medications may elevate risk as well. To prevent hypothermia, health experts advise remembering the acronym COLD: Cover, Overexertion, Layers, Dry. • Cover: Wear protective coverings, including mittens and hats, to prevent body heat from escaping through the extremities. • Overexertion: Avoid activities that cause sweating. Together, wet clothing and perspiration can cause the body to lose heat more quickly. • Layers: Loose-fitting, layered clothing can offer protection from the cold and wind. Wool, silk or polypropylene insulate more effectively than cotton. • Dry: Remaining as dry as possible is essential. This includes getting out of wet clothing promptly.
Snow REmoval Safety One of the more common causes of back injuries during the winter months is snow removal. Using the wrong body mechanics when shoveling snow can put undue stress on the spine and lead to muscle strains, falls, or more serious back injuries. These injuries can be prevented if proper precautions are taken.
REMINDERS BEFORE YOU BEGIN
• Warm-up your muscles. Shoveling can be a vigorous activity. • Pace yourself. Take frequent breaks and prevent dehydration by drinking plenty of fluids. If you experience chest pain, shortness of breath or other signs of a heart attack, stop shoveling/blowing and seek emergency care. • Use a shovel that is comfortable for your height and strength. Do not use a shovel that is too heavy or too long for you. • Try to push the snow instead of lifting it. If you must lift, do it properly. • Do not throw the snow over your shoulder or to the side. This requires a twisting motion that stresses your back.
SNOW BLOWERS
A snow blower can be a useful tool for removing snow
quickly. But while often more convenient, they can also be more dangerous than shoveling. Be aware of the proper techniques of using a snow blower and read the user manual and pay attention to labels on the machine. • Never stick your hands in the snow blower! If snow jams the snow blower, stop the engine and use a solid object to clear wet snow or debris from the chute. Beware of the brief recoil of motor and blades that occurs after the machine has been turned off. • Do not leave the snow blower unattended when it is running. • Add fuel before starting the snow blower. Never add fuel when the engine is running or hot. • Stay away from the engine. It can become very hot and burn unprotected flesh. • Watch the snow blower cord. If you are operating an electric snow blower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times.
SIDEWALKS & DRIVEWAYS
It’s also important to keep ice clear from your sidewalks and driveways to prevent accidents. Ice melt and all-purpose sand can add traction to these surfaces, plus ice chippers work well.
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Local Feature
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Indoor Shooting Range Promotes Firearm Education and Safety by BEverly kerr
To become good at anything takes practice. Shooting is no exception. The FMJ Indoor Shooting Range has only been around for a couple years, but its popularity has caught on quickly. Phil and Stephanie Lappert were vacationing in Missouri several years ago when they noticed indoor shooting ranges at several places. They brought that idea back to Guernsey County and built a new facility on Glenn Highway just west of Cambridge. An important function of FMJ is their concealed carry classes, which are held each month. After completing this eight-hour class, an applicant must then file an application with the Ohio Attorney General. Before a license is issued, an extensive background check takes place. First Shots, an introduction to shooting, will be held on February 23 and March 23 at 11:00. You never forget your first shots, and FMJ would be the perfect place for that experience. The seminar will include safety instructions,
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Photo Above Top: Thirteen computerized shooting stalls give an opportunity for practice. Photo Above Bottom: Dave explained different bullet sizes and the benefits or weaknesses of each. Photo Right Top: In their showroom, the history of guns is honored through this personal collection. Photo Right Middle: Experienced staff includes Justin Wilson, manager Dave Scurlock, owners Stephanie and Phil Lappert, and Shane Lappert. Photo Right Bottom: Black Rifle Coffee would make a great gift for an outdoorsman.
information on gun ownership requirements, and recreational uses. If you've been thinking of giving shooting a try, this is a great opportunity. This state of the art indoor shooting range has 13 lanes, each having a maximum distance of 25'. Each lane features Fusion Targets, a digital motorized target placement material, so the shooter can set the distance he wants to practice and the target will automatically be placed there. Important ear and eye protection are always available. If you're trying to decide on what gun to purchase, here's the place to rent a gun just for practice to see if it fits your purpose. This isn't just a place for shooting though, as they also have a gunsmith room, Lightning Works, to make needed minor repairs to guns. Included is an ultrasonic gun cleaning machine. Their store has a wide variety of firearms, ammunition, firearm parts and accessories. You'll be surprised at some of the things that you'll find there from stun guns and pepper spray to tee shirts and Black Rifle Coffee. Dave Scurlock, the manager, presented an educational slide show that gave background information and was required viewing for all applying for a concealed carry license. Their Training and Conference Center holds up to 90 people and can be rented for business meetings. Dave grew up shooting and fishing so loves the outdoor sports. He introduced his granddaughter to her first rifle at the age of four. Dave thinks that everyone should know how to handle a gun properly. He recommends shooting fifty rounds a month for better aim. “Practice, practice, practice.” When being attacked, it is recommended to aim for a large part of the body. “Aim small, miss small” is a slogan they follow. Revolvers are most reliable but they don't recommend a lady carrying one in her purse. In its place, ladies might carry a taser gun or pepper spray to defend themselves. It's available at their store in varying strengths. The pepper spray that can carry for 10' is most desirable as it can even stop a rattlesnake or bear. A wide variety of people come to the facility for many different reasons. Many teachers are coming here for their concealed carry permit since school boards have seen the need to approve having someone on staff to carry in case of emergency. School boards that have approved include Caldwell, Cambridge, East Guernsey, Rolling Hills and Shenandoah. Men and women participate at the shooting range but staff reported that as a whole, women shot 90% better than the men. People often come in wheelchairs and have a special handicapped lane in which to practice. Their oldest frequent visitor is an 80-year-old man, who served
in Vietnam. Their facility had some surprise uses in my opinion. Birthday parties, bachelor parties, and family reunions find FMJ the perfect place to meet and have a little target practice. My suggestion was a divorce party, but that hasn't happened yet. At FMJ, you can target practice, purchase firearms, have services of a gunsmith and receive training. Their staff has years of experience in the firearms industry so can give good guidance when needed. Stop by FMJ Indoor Shooting Range on Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00–5:00 to learn more about gun safety and perhaps practice shooting a little yourself. Practice makes gun safety perfect. For additional information contact FMJ at www.fmjrange.com
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Recipes Winter weather can be relentless and make it challenging to stay warm and dry. After a session of shoveling snow or braving the great outdoors, a meal that can quickly warm the core is fitting — especially if that meal can serve double-duty by evoking feelings of a warm climate. Popular throughout the Caribbean, this recipe for “Fish and Sweet Potato Soup” from “The Complete Mexican, South American & Caribbean Cookbook” (Metro Books) by Jane Milton, Jenni Fleetwood and Marina Filippelli, matches the subtle sweetness of sweet potato and the stronger infusion of flavors from fish and oregano to make for a warm and appetizing soup. Fish and Sweet Potato Soup
Serves 4
Ingredients:
Directions:
6 ounces white fish fillet, skinned
1. Remove any bones from the fish and put it in a pot. Add the onion, sweet potato, carrot, oregano, cinnamon, and half of the stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
½ onion, chopped 1 sweet potato, about 6 ounces, peeled and diced 1 small carrot, about 2 ounces, chopped 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano or ½ teaspoon dried ½ teaspoon cinnamon 5½ cups fish stock 5 tablespoons light cream Chopped fresh parsley, to garnish
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2. Leave to cool, then pour into a food processor, and blend until smooth. Return the soup to the pot, stir in the remaining fish stock, and gently bring to a boil. Reduce the heat. 3. Stir the cream into the soup, then gently heat it through without boiling. If the soup boils, the cream will curdle. Serve hot, garnished with the chopped parsley.
Recipes At the start of a new year, many people resolve to get in shape and lose weight. Diet and exercise have long been the ideal recipe for shedding pounds. In order to do so, a person must create a calorie deficit, which occurs when a person burns more calories than he or she consumes. Healthy, low-fat and lowcalorie foods can help people create a calorie deficit. This recipe for “Smoked Haddock on a Nest of Potatoes” from Sue Kreitzman’s “Low Fat for Life Cookbook” (DK) checks in at just 221 calories per serving with 2 grams of total fat, making it a great choice for those who want something light and healthy. Smoked Haddock on a Nest of Potatoes
Ingredients: ½ pound potatoes, scrubbed but unpeeled 2 pinches paprika Oil water spray (see below) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 pieces smoked haddock, each about 5 oz, skinned and bones removed Bunch of watercress to garnish
Directions: 1. To make pizza dough, stir together all-purpose flour, cake flour, yeast and salt in a mixer fitted with a dough hook; make a well in the center. Add water. Mix on medium speed until all flour is incorporated into dough; add remaining flour as needed to have soft, slightly sticky dough. Alternatively, you can mix by hand. Turn out on a well-floured surface. Let rest covered for 10 minutes. Divide into thirds. 2. Place a pizza stone or upside-down baking sheet in the oven and preheat to 450 F. Gently flatten dough
Serves: 2 into a circle or rectangle on a lightly floured surface, creating a rim. Transfer to a cornmeal-dusted pizza peel or another upside-down baking sheet; slide dough onto the hot pizza stone or baking sheet. Bake for 8 minutes. 3. Meanwhile, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil in a bowl with garlic, rosemary and salt and pepper to taste. Remove pizza from oven. Brush with olive oil mixture and top with ricotta and mozzarella. Return pizza to oven, baking until cheese is golden and bubbly, about 6 more minutes. 4. Toss arugula and shallot slices in a large bowl with lemon juice, olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Top the pizza with arugula salad, speck and shaved Parmesan cheese. 5. Cut into wedges or squares with scissors; serve immediately. Tip: As an alternative to speck, you can try Black Kassel Old Forest, Picante or Mustard Seed salami. You can also buy store-made pizza dough and simply layer on the toppings.
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Recipes
Spaghetti is a staple of many family dinner tables. But home cooks who want to veer away from traditional pasta without giving up their love of marinara can try the following, zucchini-inspired alternative to traditional spaghetti, “Z’paghetti Marinara with Shrimp,” courtesy of Lisa Lillien’s “Hungry Girl Clean & Hungry”
Z’paghetti Marinara with Shrimp
Ingredients: 28 ounces (about 4 medium) zucchini 8 oz. (about 16) raw large shrimp, peeled, tails removed and deveined ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning ¼ teaspoon garlic powder ¹⁄₈ teaspoon black pepper 1 cup Clean & Hungry Marinara Sauce (see below) 2 teaspoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 375 F. Lay a large piece of heavy-duty foil on a baking sheet and spray with nonstick spray. 2. Using a spiral vegetable slicer, cut zucchini into spaghetti-like noodles. (If you don’t have a spiral veggie slicer, peel zucchini into super-thin strips, rotating the zucchini after each strip.) Roughly chop for shorter noodles. 3. Place zucchini noodles in the center of the foil and top with shrimp. Sprinkle with seasonings. Top with marinara sauce and Parmesan.
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Makes 2 servings
4. Cover with another large piece of foil. Fold together and seal all four edges of the foil pieces, forming a well-sealed packet. 5. Bake for 25 minutes, or until zucchini noodles have softened and shrimp are fully cooked. 6. Cut packet to release hot steam before opening entirely. 7. Transfer packet contents to a large bowl, and toss to mix.
Clean & Hungry Marinara Sauce Makes 6 servings 3 cup canned crushed tomatoes ¼ cup tomato paste 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder 1⁄2 teaspoon onion powder ¼ teaspoon salt
1⁄8 teaspoon black pepper 1. Combine ingredients in a large sealable container. Mix until uniform. 2. Seal, and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Health-conscious people don’t need to sacrifice sweets this February. With a few substitute ingredients, even something as rich as chocolate pudding can be made healthier. Try this recipe for “Chocolate AvocadoChia Pudding” from the American Heart Association, which gets a healthy boost from creamy avocado and chia seeds. Chocolate Avocado-Chia Pudding
Makes 6 1/2 cups
Ingredients: 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted ½ cup unsweetened almond milk ¼ cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder ¼ cup fat-free plain Greek yogurt 3 Medjool dates, pitted 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons chia seeds ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons unsalted chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
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Car Tips
Winter can be a beautiful time of year, particularly when freshly fallen snow blankets the landscape. However, winter is also a time fraught with potential peril. The same winter weather that makes landscapes so pristine can make roads and walkways — and even being outside — dangerous.
Safely avoid potential winter hazards The U.S. Department of Transportation says weather-related vehicle crashes killed 6,253 people last year and injure more than 480,000 per year. These accidents most often occur when roadways are wet, snowy or icy. Yet, winter driving is not the only seasonal hazard. Here are some common winter activities and how to avoid getting hurt when engaging in them.
Driving
Exercise extra caution when driving on roadways during the winter, as they may contain ice or snow. All it takes is a small coating of precipitation on roadways to make driving treacherous. Wet-looking roadways may be wet, or they may be covered by ice, and it’s difficult to tell the difference with the naked eye. Always slow down and assume you are driving on ice. Make every effort to improve visibility. This includes checking windshield washer fluid levels and ensuring windshield blades are in good working order.
Snow removal
Shoveling or removing snow by various methods can be strenuous work, taking even those who feel they are in good shape by surprise. A 2011 study conducted by researchers at the Center for Injury Research and Policy of The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital found that an average of 11,500 snow-shoveling-related injuries and medical emergencies were treated in U.S. emergency departments each year from 1990 to 2006. Lower back injuries, falls, injuries to the arms and hands
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and cardiac-related injuries account for many of the incidents sustained while removing snow. There’s also the risk of injury from collisions with pedestrians and snow plows. Plows and bobcat-type devices can cause serious injury. Exercise caution when operating such machines.
Roof snow removal
Removing snow from a roof can be a dangerous prospect. Always use the appropriate equipment, which includes telescoping poles, rather than climbing on slippery roofs. This may be a job best left for a professional, who will have fallarrest systems and nonslip safety boots.
Dressing for conditions
Venturing outdoors for winter fun may be enticing, but never put your health at risk for the sake of fun. The Mayo Clinic says hypothermia is a medical emergency that occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce heat, causing a dangerously low body temperature. Wear appropriate clothing to prevent hypothermia, which may not produce any initial symptoms. If shivering stops or confusion and slurred speech set in, severe hypothermia is in effect and a person should be moved indoors and gently warmed. Mild hypothermia is also possible indoors, typically when the elderly spend several hours in poorly heated homes. Winter may be beautiful, but it also can be hazardous. Taking precautions and using common sense help avoid dangerous situations.
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Why do brake rotors warp? Braking systems are comprised of various components, including rotors. Rotors are large metal discs that can be seen behind the wheels of the car. Rotors can sometimes appear to warp, and many drivers may question why this occurs or if this is a significant problem.
If warped rotors seem to be an issue, mechanics may be able to put thicker rotors into a lathe to smooth out the residue and restore an even surface — but the problem can come back. It is usually best to replace rotors if they are causing severe vibrations or issues when braking.
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Rotors cannot really warp. Automotive experts note that rotors are metal discs that are cast under extreme heat conditions. It would take a similar application of heat by the braking system for rotors to actually bend, which is impossible. Other factors make rotors appear to be warped, so describing such rotors as “warped” is an easy way to explain the problem to vehicle owners. For brakes to work correctly, brake pads must be applied squarely and evenly against the rotor. But friction can cause some brake pad materials to form residue on certain areas of the rotor, eventually contributing to uneven rotor surface levels. Some spots become thicker, while others may thin out. Drivers’ own habits, including their braking tendencies, can contribute to uneven rotors. The automotive advice resource Your Mechanic says that riding the brakes for prolonged periods of time can cause hot brake pads to “paint” the rotors. So constant braking should be avoided. Drivers also can shift into a lower gear when driving downhill so that prolonged breaking is unnecessary. Also, avoiding frequent hard breaking may help. People who live in an area where they’re hard on the brakes either because of hilly terrain or traffic may find such environments can take a toll on the performance of their vehicles’ brake systems. Brake system issues, such as front brakes having to work harder than rear brakes, or over-torqueing when wheels are installed, also may cause rotors to warp, advise automotive experts at Kal Tires. Moss Motoring also states that new pads and brake pads need to be fitted correctly and properly “bedded.” Bedding is the initial transfer of friction material from pad to the disc to form a smooth, uniform layer. Breakin instructions should be included with new brake installation. Warped rotors can cause symptoms such as squeaky sounds and lead to jittery feelings in the car when brakes are applied. Such rotors also can cause the vehicle to vibrate when coming to a stop.
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Ohio's POW Camps of World War Two
“Rumors concerning the coddling of German prisoners in camps throughout the United States are about as authentic as your grandmother’s teeth, if the prisoner of war camp at Fletcher General Hospital in Cambridge may be taken as an example.” — The Zanesville Signal, A pril 6, 1945
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n the latter days of World War Two, the Geneva Story by Rick Booth Convention was causing PR headaches for the U.S. Army. Ratified in 1929, the rules of war said, among other things, that POWs had to be as well fed as troops at military base camps. And so they were. The problem, however, was that civilians were subject to rationing for the sake of keeping U.S. troops well fed. In Ohio, more than six thousand prisoners of war – mostly German, scattered at a dozen sites – were likely eating better than the average American family. To combat the predictable reaction of outrage among ordinary citizens who rarely saw meat or butter on their tables, the press was enlisted to point out that the life of Ohio POWs was not exactly luxurious. The prisoners generally worked hard for their keep. This was just one of the curious aspects of prisoner of war life in Ohio over the roughly three-year period from late 1943 to 1946. There were many others. During World War Two, hundreds of sites around America came to house nearly half a million prisoners of war, approximately 87% of which were German, 12% Italian, and less than 1% Japanese. A minority of these sites were large camps which farmed out working groups of prisoners to branch camps nearby. The one main, large POW camp in Ohio was Camp Perry, located near
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Port Clinton, along Lake Erie between Sandusky and Toledo. It took in almost all of the thousands of prisoners that came to Ohio, then sent out smaller groups to about a dozen sites around the state, including Fletcher General Hospital (known as the Cambridge State Hospital after the war) near Cambridge. The first POWs to arrive at Camp Perry in October, 1943, were Italians, most of whom were captured in North Africa several months earlier. No sooner had they arrived than there was a strange problem figuring out what to do with them. In Italy, Mussolini had just been deposed and the official government of the country switched sides from fighting against the Americans to ostensibly fighting with them against Nazi Germany, though much of Italy, including Rome, was still under German control. Were they still our enemies, or newfound friends now? Should they be sent back to Italy and released? The army decided to keep them, but to give them the option to declare, on an individual basis, whether they would be loyal to the American side in the war henceforth, or not. About two thirds of the Italian prisoners chose to sign up for the “Italian Service Units,” which were treated very much like American military service units with more liberal privileges than normal enemy POWs were granted. They worked at military sites, but they also were allowed to fraternize with local Italian girls at their own Italian dances, a perk that was unthinkable for ordinary enemy
Loo k i n g B ac k combatants. Besides being stationed at Camp Perry, nearly 700 Italian Service Unit members were sent to the Rossford Ordnance Depot near Toledo to work in 1944. The Rossford Ordnance Depot was the largest WWII transportation
An Italian Service Dance Band Performance
depot (i.e. jeeps, trucks, etc.) in the country, 2.5 miles in length and covering 800 acres. The Geneva Convention banned the use of POWs on direct work in support of war materials, but by officially switching sides, ISU members were deemed exempt from this restriction. The first German prisoners to arrive at Camp Perry in June, 1944, were former Afrika Korps members. They were kept in a separate part of the camp from the Italians. Though the Geneva Convention specified that different nationalities of prisoners were to be kept separate from each other in confinement, it only made sense to keep the Germans separate from the Italians, for they were starkly different in language and attitude. Just as the Italians were split into two groups – the ISU volunteers and the less compliant non-ISU prisoners, the Army attempted to interview and segregate German prisoners based on whether they were diehard Nazis or perhaps more skeptical of the Nazi government that had brought so much destruction to Germany and Europe. The diehard Nazis were sometimes known to intimidate and even kill their own fellow prisoners if they sensed disloyalty to Hitler. It wasn’t always possible to distinguish in interviews which side of the pro-Nazi/ anti-Nazi line prisoners were on, but for POW safety and camp harmony, the Army did its best to segregate the potentially friendly Germans from the radical belligerents.
Ohio WWII POW Camps 1 – Camp Perry at Port Clinton 2 – Rossford Ordnance Depot 3 – Bowling Green 4 – Defiance 5 – Crile General Hospital, Parma 6 – Celina 7 – Marion Engineer Depot 8 – Wright-Patterson Army Base, Dayton 9 – Columbus Army Service Forces Depot 10 – Fletcher General Hospital, Cambridge 11 – Wilmington By the end of the war, a total of about 5,000 German POWs were processed through Camp Perry at Port Clinton. Of these, many, in groups of a few hundred, were sent to other sites in Ohio where labor was needed. On the western side of the state, the majority of the camps were set up to provide farm labor to help harvest crops. American farm laborers were in short supply due to war service, so POW labor was made available to the farmers to make up the difference. The Army typically charged the farmers $2.80 per day per prisoner for labor, of which 80 cents was actually paid to the prisoner, equivalent to about $11 today. Prisoners who did not work were given an allowance of only 10 cents a day. The Geneva Convention specified that POW enlisted men could be required to work, but officers could not. Ohio POWs continues on pg 18
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Ohio POWs continued from pg 18 Nevertheless, many officers chose to work for the extra pay, which could be spent at the POW commissary where, among other things, they could buy shaving supplies, newspapers, tobacco, and even beer.
building their own stockade and wooden barracks that would hold about 200 men when they were done. It was located near the southwest corner of the hospital complex,
German POWs in class.
Afrika Korps prisoners in Africa.
The United States was quite good about complying with the terms of the Geneva Convention regarding treatment of POWs. They were given typical 8-hour workdays, and usually had Sunday off. When working, they were entitled to 45-minute lunch breaks and 5-minute rest breaks each hour. Perhaps because the Convention was written and adopted in the 1920s, the terms of treatment of working POWs closely resembled a labor union contract. Besides having work details, many of the POW camps also offered classes in English and American History to the Germans. The thinking was that after the war, it would be good to send German soldiers back to Germany with an understanding of the benefits of democracy as practiced in America, and with, perhaps, sympathy for a country that treated them well in captivity. This was almost a violation of the Geneva Convention in that it skirted around prohibitions on indoctrination of prisoners. Nevertheless, many Germans willingly chose to take the courses and seemed to appreciate them. Other courses of various sorts were organized and taught by prisoners for prisoners, toward credit after the war. The two large Army rehabilitation hospitals for the wounded that were built in Ohio, Fletcher General Hospital at Cambridge and Crile General Hospital in suburban Cleveland, both received German work crews of slightly over 200 men during the last few months of the war in Europe – Crile in December, 1944, and Fletcher in January, 1945. At Cambridge’s Fletcher General Hospital, a small initial crew of 30 Germans arrived in early January, tasked with
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slightly west of today’s Toland Drive. In all, there were five barrack-style buildings built in the prisoners’ compound, three as sleeping quarters, one as a mess hall, and one for recreation. By late January, the barracks were ready and the German compliment at Fletcher rose to approximately 200, mostly former members of the Afrika Korps. An early April article in the Zanesville Signal newspaper, meant to put any local indignant citizens at ease that the POWs weren’t being “pampered” at the hospital, described the work the POWS were performing there: “Most of them, of course, are laborers, devoting their time chiefly to pick and shovel work, landscaping the hospital grounds, mowing the grass. But several in the group are craftsmen – painters, carpenters, electricians and other tradesmen – and their greatest skill is utilized.” The entire shoe repair shop for the hospital in 1945 was composed of four of the German POWs, fixing 500 pairs of shoes a month. Others repaired typewriters and miscellaneous machinery. Some even worked in the pharmacy.
1945 Map of the Fletcher POW Stockade
Loo k i n g B ac k Reportedly, one of the German prisoners at Fletcher actually had friends and relatives in the Byesville area who came to visit him. As the story goes, he had actually lived in the Byesville area, but on a pre-war trip back to the “old country,” he was unable to return to America when war broke out, and was instead conscripted into service for the Axis. What luck! According to military rules, there was to be no fraternization or personal friendships struck up between Americans and prisoners. Nevertheless, some friendships did occur as the war was winding down and finishing up. In response to an earlier article I wrote about Fletcher General Hospital, Mr. Mark Dinges sent me an image of a painting made by prisoner Otto Gobel for Mark’s father, Myron Dinges, who worked at Fletcher during the war. Myron was a duck hunter, so Otto painted a duck hunting scene for him. Friendships like this did exist, despite the rules, which was probably all for the better for relations with Germany after the war. Otto Gobel, though, wasn’t the only artist among Ohio’s German POWs. At the Wright-Patterson Army Air Force Base near Dayton, some of the prisoners requested paints to decorate the cinderblock walls of their mess area. Of three walls decorated, two were destroyed in the 1950s, but
POW Otto Gobel painting given to Myron Dinges.
one very large mural still remains at the base. Historians there now intend to preserve it as a significant piece of World War Two POW memorabilia. Legend has it that the not-so-little green, anthropoid figures staring out from the one remaining decorated WrightPatterson wall made some of the aviators at Wright-Patterson Ohio POWs continues on pg 20
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Maudine Ormsby, Homecoming
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Imagine: The year is 1926. You are a young girl attending the Ohio State University. Imagine: your name was one of the ten submitted by the fraternities and sororities for Homecoming Queen. Then, imagine that you were beaten by a cow. That is correct: The Ohio State University Homecoming Queen in 1926 was “Maudine Ormsby,” an award-winning Holstein which had produced 743.5 pounds of milk and 28.7 pounds of butter fat during a seven-day test. The agricultural school students were so impressed by her unique capability that the nominated her homecoming queen. But “Maudine” was officially disqualified because she was not in the student directory, and because she was a cow. But the election that year presented a major problem: Ohio state’s enrollment was 9,300 students in 1926, officials printed 3,000 ballots, and yet over 12,000 ballots were cast. Not only did people vote multiple times, but also ballot boxes were
stolen and some students had voted for dead alumni. Election committee members were unable to unravel the ballot-stuffing probe, unable to count the ballots accurately, and so declared “Maudine” the Homecoming Queen. (“Maudine” did get some valid votes, but not nearly enough to win.) Although “Maudine” was banned from her coronation, she did participate in the Homecoming Parade, but was barred from attending the traditional dance held at the Crystal Slipper. “Maudine Ormsby” achieved great fame and success (she was a “World Record” cow), but had to be put down at the age of seven after contracting brucellosis, a highly contagious disease. Source: The Ohio State University, Archives: “How a world record holding Holstein became homecoming queen.” Oct.9, 2015
Ohio POWs continued from pg 19 think of strange things they had seen in the sky. Were these, perhaps, the beings to be found in UFOs and flying saucers, they wondered? It is said that these haunting gremlins left on the walls by German POWs inspired the phrase “little green men,” used to describe presumed aliens from another world. Indeed, the green men on the walls of Wright-Patterson were left by aliens – though not aliens from another world, but rather aliens from the “Old World” across an ocean during days when the world had gone mad. Few tangible reminders of the Ohio POWs of WWII remain, except for the green gremlins on a wall near Dayton. As with most art, their meaning lies in the eye of the beholder. Some see behind the devilish grins and gleaming eyes the thought, Think twice before you go to war. Perhaps this is what the German prisoners pondered as they sailed back to their ruined homeland in 1946. Perhaps, too, it’s the message they meant to leave behind. Oh, what a way to end the war!
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Live comfortably on less Many people look toward retirement with mixed feelings. There is the anticipation and excitement of no longer having to stick to a set schedule. However, there may be some trepidation about living without a steady income. Bloomberg financial experts found the number of Americans aged 65 and older without a disability that weren’t in the labor force rose to 800,000 in the fourth quarter of 2016. This has become a long-standing trend of Baby Boomers leaving the workforce and entering retirement. Yet, a Statistics Canada study of people between the ages 60 and 64 who had left long-term employment found 43 percent of them were working again, most within a year of leaving their job. Although boredom may have compelled many of those people to reenter the workforce, some may have started working again to make ends meet. Researchers found the higher the earnings in one’s late 40s, the more likely a retiree is to go back to work. While retirees may need to alter their spending habits, it is possible to live happily on less. Here are some ways to do just that. • Accurately assess home expenses. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling says the cost of home-related expenses accounts for roughly 45 percent of spending for retirees. Individuals can add up exactly how much their homes are costing them and then decide if downsizing is a practical solution. Downsizing has a host of benefits, not the least of which is reducing housing-related expenses.
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Cathy Gladd Combines Creative Abilities:
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Life has been exciting for Cathy and her husband, Frank, as they have had many chances to demonstrate their Bluegrass talent. They formed the Wills Creek Band and for twelve years have performed all over Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. 5
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reativity runs through Cathy Gadd full steam ahead. Not only is Cathy an excellent artist, but she also plays bass in a musical group with her husband. Her creative side comes to life after working all day for Cambridge City Schools, where often she uses her creativity as well. All her talents were present from early childhood. Perhaps it started as doodling on her papers, but soon her teachers discovered this little girl had talent. She took art courses in high school and later in life took lessons from Sue Dodd. But even back in grade school and high school, Cathy was receiving first place ribbons for her artwork. Music also occupied much of those early years. When she was eight, her dad, Richard Frasher, a Bluegrass musician, introduced her to the mandolin. After that, she began playing guitar and today she plays the upright bass. It's important what we instill in our youngsters. At the age of ten, Cathy went with her parents to the Frontier Ranch Festival, where Loretta Lynn was performing. Eager young Cathy got as close to the stage as she could. When Loretta Lynn began singing “You Aren't Woman Enough to Take My Man”, Cathy sang along. Loretta reached over the side of the stage and brought that little girl on stage to sing with her. What a memorable moment for an aspiring young singer! In seventh grade, she won a Country Music Contest in Woodsfield and four years later was singing in the All Ohio Youth Choir, which performed at the Ohio State
Fair and around Ohio. The following year she took part in their European tour, a great time for a young girl from Barnesvillle. After her children were grown, Cathy again began performing with her dad on stage at various festivals and venues. Their talents were known from the Barnesville Pumpkin Festival to the Ohio River's edge in Fly. Today many find out about her skill at painting through their Bluegrass connection. Cathy often donates one of her paintings to raise money at benefits. The orders follow. Most of her pictures are painted with specific requests. Someone will send her a picture of a barn or house that they want to be painted. Within 7-14 hours, Cathy has recreated their favorite picture with her brushes on canvas. Her pictures reflect reality so well. One of her favorite things to paint is barns with the American flag. She has painted several of these on large 16' x 24' canvas. She's always admired old barns and added the flag after her son served in Korea and Iraq and returned home safely. Life has been exciting for Cathy and her husband, Frank, as they have had many chances to demonstrate their Bluegrass talent. They formed the Wills Creek Band and for twelve years have performed all over Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Several times they have appeared on The Wheeling Jamboree, at the Pennyroyal Opera House, and festivals all
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“We are truly honored and privileged to have picked with some great talents.” – Cathy Gladd over southeastern Ohio. Gospel music is a favorite of theirs and they frequently sing at their home country church, Wesley Community Chapel. An interesting sidenote is the fact that Cathy doesn't read music. In fact, she says that bluegrass performers like to have 'jam sessions', which require that they just go with the flow of the music. Very adaptable! Cathy also writes her own songs. Often requested is her song, “Table of Memories”, which tells of her mother's kitchen table, which was rather small, but filled with great family memories. One song she wrote is on a CD by Stoneycreek and is entitled, “Walk Along with Me”. This lady has so much talent. “Table of Memories” Mom's in the kitchen fixing dinner The smell of fried chicken fills the air. Soon we'll all be sitting around the table Making some memories to share. Years later I look at that little table And think of the years that have gone by Someday I'll get that little table And keep the memories alive. As she thought about their musical life, Cathy remarked, “We are truly honored and privileged to have picked with some great talents.” Perhaps that's because Frank and Cathy are great fun to be around as well as being known for their exceptional harmony. They are well known in Bluegrass circles. Cathy focuses on her paintings right now and dreams of traveling more when she retires. She has her eye on the New England states. Wherever she goes, this creative lady will find pictures to paint and songs to sing. What a talented artist! Photo Right Top: Vacationing is something Frank and Cathy hope to do more of in the future. Here they enjoy the Badlands. Photo Right Middle: What a peaceful country road! Photo Right Bottome: Cathy with her barn painting and bass summarizes her creative soul.
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Events for Seniors: AARP Tax-Aide Tax Help AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest, free volunteer run tax counseling and preparation service for taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those ages 60 and older, will be offering their services again this year, starting in February 2019 at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center for seniors in Guernsey County. All AARP Tax-Aide volunteers receive comprehensive training in cooperation with the IRS. Tax preparation services will be offered starting in February through April 12, 2019. Free E-Filing of all returns will be provided again this year, resulting in improved quality of all returns filed and a speedier Tax Refund process. All returns are computer prepared using IRS authorized software to assure compliance with and take advantage of all new tax law changes. Returns will be completed on an appointment basis only, one return per appointment. Tax clients are to call (740) 439-6681 to schedule an appointment at the Senior Center are to bring: copy of 2017 taxes, picture ID, social security cards for everyone you are claiming on your return, all W-2’s, 1099’s, social security statements and all other proof of income and expenses you wish to claim and the cost basis for any stocks or bonds sold in 2018 to their appointment and information regarding healthcare insurance that you have which is a requirement when completing your return. If you receive Form 1095 listing information regarding your health insurance you must bring it with you to your appointment. Please be aware that brokerage firms have until mid-February to send out brokerage statements reflecting any income or sales you may have incurred during 2018. Keep this in mind when scheduling your tax preparation appointment as you must have this information when filing your return. Everyone is encouraged to schedule an appointment and take advantage of this free service again this year. You need not be an AARP member or a senior to receive help with your taxes. If you would like addition information, please contact Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center at (740) 439-6681. Birthday Party & Luncheon Friday, February 1st Join Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center in singing “Happy Birthday” to all of our friends and
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February family who are celebrating a birthday in February on Friday, February 1st 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. The Sunny Side Singers choir group will not be practicing or performing in the month of February. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center by calling (740) 439-6681. Breakfast Buffet Wednesday, February 6th Start your day off with a delicious breakfast on Wednesday, February 6th, as Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center hosts a breakfast buffet beginning at 9:00 AM. The special menu will include: scrambled eggs, sausage patty, hash browns, sausage gravy & biscuits, and assorted fresh fruit. Coffee, water & 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 visiting the guest services desk. Guest Speaker Wednesday, February 6th The Ohio Consumers’ Council is a residential utility consumer advocate that represents the interests of 4.5 million households in proceedings before state and federal regulators and in the courts. The agency also educates consumers about electric, telephone, water and natural gas issues. On Wednesday, February 6th at 11:00 AM our local Council representative, Andrew Tinkham, will be stopping by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center to speak about how consumers can protect themselves. We hope that you will plan on attending this informative session. The Red Hat Divas will not be meeting in February. Meetings will resume in March. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center at (740) 439-6681. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, February 12th Individuals who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease often need support and have many questions.
Community Events 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, February 12th. If you would like additional information, please contact group leader, Mary Jo Moorhead, at (740) 685-8764. Valentine’s Day Party & Luncheon Thursday, February 14th In the words of Maya Angelou, “If you only have one smile then give it to the people you love.” You are sure to have lots of smiles as there will be lots of fun at the Valentine’s Day party & luncheon, hosted by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, on Thursday, February 14th at 11:00 AM. The event will begin with fun party games followed by a delicious lunch. Reservations are required to attend this event and can be made by calling (740) 439-6681 or please visit the guest services desk of the Senior Center. Food Commodity Pick-Up Friday, February 15th The 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, February 15th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You must pick up on this day due to limited storage. If you have any questions, please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681.
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weethearts who want to keep their relationships running strong know that Valentine’s Day is celebrated each year on February 14. But even the most ardent Valentine’s Day enthusiast might not know just why this day designed for lovers to express their affections for one another is celebrated in mid-February. According to the Library of Congress, it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14, though the date might have ties to the ancient Roman celebration of Lupercalia. Lupercalia was a spring festival celebrated
each year on February 15. The holiday was moved to February 14 after the spread of Christianity. The Christian faith had several early martyrs named Valentine, and each of them were celebrated with a saint day on February 14. But the unique history of Valentine’s Day and its association with February 14 as well as its romantic sentiments does not end there. The Library of Congress also notes that, in the Middle Ages, people believed birds selected their mates on February 14. As a result, it was not uncommon for lovers to recite prose to one another on this date.
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