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CONTENTS
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Lifestyle
Now & Then
Kiyoe Howald Featured Artist
Wellness
Flu Fighting Tips
Car Tips Create A Vehicle Preparedness Kit
Middlebourne Halfway Between on the Old National Road
History and Mystery Days of the Daring Brakemen
Laurette Fillbrandt Zanesville’s Radio Star
Wellness Safe Ways to Deal With Sinus Pressure
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Recipes Games & Puzzles Crossword & Sudoku Answers Events for Seniors Word Search
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KIYOE HOWALD
Light can vanquish darkness as long as you never lose hope. Story by BEVERLY KERR
Photo Above: On a recent trip to Alaska, nature again caught her eye. Photo Right: Recently, she created mannequin heads resembling John and Annie Glenn.
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“ T H E R E ’ S A LWAY S S O M E T H I N G N E W T O L E A R N .” – K I OYO E H O WA L D
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orn in Japan during WWII, things would get better. Kiyoe knew what it was like This popular painting was part of to live in despair on the island an art show at the Zanesville Public of Hokkaido. As a nine year old when Library recently. It attracted much the war ended, her family had neither attention as Kiyoe shared the story of food nor fuel. So Kiyoe and one of her her painting, which showed so much seven siblings would pack up kimonos hurt being present. The light showed and dishes, then bundle up and take good things to come. All the people the train to the country. Putting these in the painting are shown leaving to items on a sled, they would then trade go to Northern Europe. You can feel for potatoes, radishes, and wood to their pain through her art, and others keep their home warm. They traded are touched by the symbolism. until they had nothing left. At an early age, Kiyoe’s teacher in Years later, she would compose Japan noticed her artistic ability. She a picture depicting life as she did art work in middle school but remembered it then. The picture is called “Hope and put art on the back burner to help care for her family in Despair”. Kiyoe feels the picture perfectly describes the Japan. Years later she moved to Tokyo to find a better job world she lived in during WWII. In her mind, “No child as a tour bus guide so she could send money to her mom. should ever have to feel that way.” Even in the midst of It was here this beautiful Japanese lady met her despair, Kiyoe’s collage tells people there is hope that HOWALD continues on pg 6
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HOWALD continued from pg 5 husband, Senior Master Sergeant Larry Howald, while he was serving in the Air Force in Japan after the war. They enjoyed hiking and running together. Before he went back to the States, he asked her to make Japanese shawls for his mother and grandmother. On Valentines Day, Kiyoe received a card from Larry saying, “Come to the States and marry me.” Since then, Larry has been a great supporter of Kiyoe’s artwork. Her daughter, Miki, and son, Arn, remember the beautiful cakes their mom decorated with pictures that looked like paintings. She has won several cake decorating contests. Her art was being kept alive in a different way at this time of her life. After retirement from Larry Wade, where she was a seamstress, Kiyoe began taking classes and workshops about watercolors. Bill Koch’s watercolor class was a
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big influence on her revived interest in art. She has won first prize with many of her paintings around the area and even at the State Fair. Kiyoe’s work is always in demand. Volunteering for Dickens Victorian Village took many hours of her days for years. She began by making skirts and capes for the Imagination Station at the Visitors Center. Making hats became a new fun venture. Later, she made several of the mannequin heads that line the main street of Cambridge during the holiday season. In her mind, “Working at Dickens made me more creative.” Kiyoe’s current project for Dickens involves creating a new head for Father Christmas as his head has severe water damage. “There’s always something new to learn.” Those words from Kiyoe are no surprise as she constantly explores
new artistic endeavors. Currently, she is taking a Carving Class in Parkersburg, where she is learning the beginning steps of wood carving. Her goal is to someday carve a Buddha. She also teaches acrylic and watercolor classes in Zanesville. Origami classes have also been taught by Kiyoe as she enjoys making these meaningful objects, a Japanese tradition. Since she doesn’t look her age, it makes one wonder how she stays so young. Every week she attends a Tai Chi class and a Yoga class. She never runs, but does walk three miles at least once a week. In the spring, Kiyoe will have an art show at First Friday in Zanesville. This event is sponsored by Zanesville Appalachian Arts Project. She finds associating with other artists quite rewarding. Even though she is a bit on the shy side, it’s a real pleasure for her to participate in artistic endeavors.
One thing she has yet to try is brush writing. When she finds someone to teach her some basics, this will be her next artistic challenge. Kiyoe takes great pride in her work and enjoys having others appreciate it. Her beautiful smile and humble manner make everyone comfortable in her presence. Like Kiyoe, may we always be searching for new things to learn. Contact Bev at GypsyBev@hotmail.com or follow her blog at www.GypsyRoadTrip.com
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WELLNESS
Flu-fighting tips
KEEPING YOU & OTHERS HEALTHY Sniffles, sore throat, fever, and aches and pains may accompany a number of illnesses, but during the wintertime such symptoms are typically indicative of influenza.
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hroughout much of North America, flu season peaks between December and February. But flu season can occur anywhere from October to March, advises the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The flu is contagious and can sideline people for extended periods of time. The CDC says that each year one in five Americans gets the flu. Taking steps to fend off the flu can help men and women and the people they routinely come in contact with. FOODS Food can be used to fend of the flu. Common foods that many people already have in their pantries can be powerful flu-fighters. Garlic, for example, contains compounds that have direct antiviral effects and may help destroy the flu before it affects the body. Raw garlic is best. In addition to garlic, citrus fruits, ginger, yogurt, and dark leafy greens can boost immunity and fight the flu, according to Mother Nature’s Network. The British Journal of Nutrition notes that dark chocolate supports T-helper cells, which increase the immune system’s ability to defend against infection. A study published in the American Journal of Therapeutics showed that carnosine, a compound found in chicken soup,
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can help strengthen the body’s immune system and help fight individuals should avoid contact with sick people. off the flu in its early stages. Frequent hand-washing with soap and water can stop germs from spreading. When soap and water is not available, FLU SHOT AND MEDICATIONS alcohol-based hand sanitizers can help. People also should Annual flu shots administered in advance of flu season avoid touching their eyes, noses and mouths after being in can help protect people and their families from getting the public places or around someone who is ill. flu. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says that, in select situations, antiviral medications — which are usually REST AND RESTORE prescribed to treat the flu and lessen symptoms — can reduce Those who feel symptoms coming on should begin drinking the chance of illness in people exposed to influenza. more liquids to keep the respiratory system hydrated and Many over-the-counter medicines can alleviate symptoms of make mucus less viscous. Remember to get adequate sleep, the flu, but cannot fend it off. as a tired body cannot effectively fight the flu virus. People of all ages should take steps to protect themselves STOP GERM PROLIFERATION from the flu. Germs can be spread easily between persons through direct contact and indirect contact with surfaces sick individuals have touched. Doctors recommend staying home for at least 24 hours after a flu-induced fever has dissipated. Well
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RECIPES
Chicken is a versatile food that can be prepared and cooked in various ways and is capable of being combined with a host of tasty ingredients.
Roasted Red Pepper, Sun-Dried Tomato & Feta Topped Chicken
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each) 1⁄2 cup My Grandma’s Greek Dressing (see below) 1⁄3 cup diced charred red bell pepper (see below) 1 tablespoon minced sun-dried tomatoes 1 tablespoon brined capers, rinsed and drained 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat-leaf parsley 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 3⁄4 cup crumbled feta cheese 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions: 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Place the chicken in a medium bowl or large resealable bag and pour the Greek dressing over the top. Marinate the chicken on the countertop for 20 minutes. (Any longer and the lemon juice will start to break down, or “cook,” the chicken.) 3. In a medium bowl, combine the bell pepper, tomatoes, capers, parsley, salt, black pepper and feta. 4. In a 12-inch cast-iron or other oven-safe skillet, melt the butter with the olive oil over mediumhigh heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade and let any excess marinade drip back into the bag. Place the chicken top-side down in the skillet and sear for 4 to 6 minutes. Turn the chicken over and divide the pepper and feta mixture over the top. Slide the skillet into the oven. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Serves: 4
Carefully transfer the chicken to a platter and let it rest for 5 to 6 minutes before serving. My Grandma’s Greek Dressing Makes 3⁄4 cup 1 large clove garlic 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed in your palm 1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice, strained of pulp & seeds 1⁄2 cup olive oil Pass the garlic through a garlic press into a glass jar or resealable storage container. Add the oregano, salt and pepper. Pour in the lemon juice and olive oil. Shake. Pour. Swoon. Store the salad dressing in the refrigerator, but pull it out 10 to 15 minutes prior to using to warm up the solidified oil, or run the jar under warm tap water. Store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 months. Charred peppers: Grill: Heat a grill to medium-high. Place a pepper (or peppers) on the grates, close the lid and let it char for 5 minutes. Rotate and repeat this process until all sides are charred. After 12 to 15 minutes, the skin should be black and blistered. Gas stovetop: Using metal tongs, hold the pepper over a medium-high flame, rotating it to create an even char. Oven: Preheat the broiler to high and crack the oven door. Place a washed pepper on a foil-lined, rimmed baking sheet and slide it under the broiler, rotating it every few minutes until it is charred.
Staying warm on cold winter days can sometimes be challenging, but food can be just the thing to make you feel warm on a chilly day.
Blackened Shrimp and Corn Chowder
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Ingredients:
and then stir in the corn and broth. Bring the mixture to a light boil over medium-high heat and add the mashed sweet potato. Reduce the heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes longer. 4. Divide the soup among bowls and top with the fresh dill before serving.
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped 2 celery stalks, finely chopped 2 medium banana peppers, finely chopped 1⁄2 cup red or amber ale Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 pound fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 teaspoons chili powder 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 11⁄2 cups fresh or frozen corn 4 cups fish broth 1 large sweet potato, baked and mashed Fresh dill, finely chopped
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1. Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add the onion, celery and banana peppers, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the ale and salt and pepper to taste. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking and stirring until the beer’s foam subsides and the liquid reduces by half, about 5 minutes. 2. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with a paper towel. Toss the shrimp, chili powder and paprika together in a bowl, coating thoroughly. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast iron skillet. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring once, until nicely seared, about 2 minutes. 3. Immediately transfer the shrimp to the soup pot,
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reaking down while driving can be unnerving, potentially delaying trips and stranding motorists and their passengers for lengthy periods of time. However, for those with well-equipped emergency preparedness kits in their vehicles’ trunks, breakdowns can be much easier to manage. Even though new vehicles are loaded with advanced technology, drivers are no less likely to avoid breakdowns. In fact, roadside calls for stranded vehicles are on the rise. A study by the American Automobile Association found that, in 2015, 32 million drivers required the organization’s services, with issues regarding vehicle batteries, flat tires and vehicle keys reaching all-time highs. Despite early warning systems, more than half a million drivers in the United States ran out of gas last year, necessitating service calls. An emergency vehicle kit is something that no driver should leave home without. Just because a car appears to be in good shape or is well-maintained doesn’t mean something can’t happen. Here’s what to stock in an emergency preparedness kit for a vehicle. • Sustenance: It’s impossible to determine how long you may be stranded if your vehicle breaks down. Therefore, keep some high-calorie energy or protein bars, or other portable foods with a long shelf lives, in your vehicle at all times. • Water: Popular Mechanics says a person needs roughly a gallon per day to stay hydrated. If that’s too much to pack, bring empty water bottles and purification tablets. Otherwise, stock up on bottled water. • Weather supplies: You never know which way the weather will turn. A blanket, poncho, tarp, trash bags, and much more can be used to keep covered, warm and dry. • Mobile phone: Mobile phones can be used to call for roadside assistance or other help. But keep in mind that cell signals may be especially weak in remote areas. • Reflective triangles: These items will warn oncoming traffic that your vehicle is on the side of the road. • Waterproof flashlight: A flashlight is handy for making repairs at night or signalling traffic in the dark. • Foam tire sealant: Tire sealant can be used to quickly repair flat tires until they can be assessed or changed at a mechanic’s shop or dealership. • Tire jack: You may need to change a tire on the spot. • Jumper cables: If a vehicle battery dies, a quick jump can get you moving along. Some people prefer a portable battery charging pack instead. In addition to these supplies, a multitool, batteries, first-aid kit, rags, ropes, and duct tape are handy to have around. Preparedness kits can keep drivers safe and get them back on the road faster.
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MIDDLEBOURNE
Halfway Between on the Old National Road Story by BEVERLY KERR
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he small town of Middlebourne, originally called Middletown, was relatively centrally located between Zanesville and Wheeling along the Old National Trail, today known as Route 40. When Benjamin Masters discovered that the National Trail was going to run right through his farm, he laid out a town believing that it would be a prosperous place. That Old National Trail is often considered to be the road that helped build the nation. It was the nation’s first interstate highway crossing six states as it stretched from Maryland to Illinois. In 1828, William Hays established Hays Tavern, a hotel and barroom in Middlebourne. It was one of the best known hostelries on the National Trail, also called Turnpike Street, because of its bountiful meals, barroom, barns for wagoners, and lots for the drovers’ stock. Even Henry Clay stopped here occasionally on his way from Kentucky to Washington. A popular stop along the way just west of Middlebourne was
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the Bridgewater S Bridge built in 1828. When a bridge was needed to cross a stream at an angle, they built a stone arch at right angles to the stream. Then added a curve at each end to make the road meet smoothly. Thus, the S Bridge, which saved money and was a stronger structure. Their first post office was established in 1829 and operated unto 1917. At this point, the name was officially changed from Middletown, which was also the name of a larger town in Ohio, to Middlebourne. By 1850, their population was 267 and it grew for a while after that. The village had several stores, three or four churches, doctors, a lawyer, and even a brass band. But when the railroad was built six miles south of town, population seemed to wane. Eventually Route 40 and I-70 bypassed Middlebourne. The Middlebourne Methodist Church was founded in 1840, but the church was actually built in 1857. A unique feature
of the church is its double doors in the front. At that time, women were to enter the church through the door on the right, while men entered through the door at the left. Inside their hand hewed pews had a divider between them to keep the women and men separate inside the sanctuary. The divider has been removed – in some of the pews. At that time, preachers who delivered sermons in various towns were called circuit riders. Middlebourne services were conducted by circuit riders in the homes of various members until the church became a reality. Many walked to church back then, while others drove their horse and buggy. The Old National Road, today’s Route 40, ran in front of the church, so often there might be a herd of cattle or sheep passing by along with a wagon train. Paul Carter, who grew up in Middlebourne, is the oldest member of the Methodist Churh. When he was a youngster, there were about a hundred people in the congregation and six Sunday School classes scattered around the church sanctury. He remembers delivering the Daily Jeffersonian to his customers in Middlebourne for 18 cents a week back in 1947. Residents recall hearing stories about people getting stuck on the muddy National Road when rains poured down. Local farmers would then pull those early cars out of the mud with their horses for a fee. One local jokester would sometimes pour barrels of water on the road to make it muddy, so he could make money pulling cars out. Charles Ellis Moore, a U.S. Representative from Ohio, was born near Middlebourne in 1884. Moore taught school in Oxford Township and graduated from Muskingum College and OSU School of Law. He also served as Prosecuting Attorney for Guernsey County before becoming representative from 1919-1933. Bob Secrest succeeded him. In the 1930s when the automobile became more popular, Hays Tavern became Locus Lodge, a Home for Tourists. Just west of this tavern, another tavern came into existence established by Peter Corwyn and called Penn Tavern. This tavern had a unique entranceway, which was designed by Greenberry Penn, who was also the keeper for many years. The only original building left in town is the Middlebourne Methodist Church, which recently celebrated their 160th anniversary. While attendance has dwindled, they still love their little church. Small country churches always hold Photo Top Left: The stone Bridgewater S Bridge, just west special memories. of town, was built in 1828. Take a country ride and enjoy the small town atmosphere of Middlebourne. Folks are friendly there. Photo Bottom Left: Today Middlebourne is a quiet town but still has businesses at the edge of town.
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Photo Top Right: Edith Carter holds a Prayer Bear for sick and injured who need a bear to hug. Photo Bottom Right: The only original building remaining is the Methodist Church.
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LOOKING BACK
HISTORY AND MYSTERY
DAYS OF THE DARING BRAKEMEN “A s yo u re a d i n t h e p a p e r s f ro m d ay af ter day, You’ll find them with accidents filled. Th e re i s h a rd l y a d ay p a s s e s by without this, It ’s only a brakeman killed.” — O pening verse of the song “O nly a Brakeman K illed,” published as sheet music, 1883
Alice Berkheimer knew the eight- least on the trains, an alert and agile young man with his wits fingered groom at her wedding had about him stood a chance – even with just eight fingers. Following the a dangerous cawedding, the newreer when she married him in lyweds made their home in what was April, 1894. At 24, Martin Irwin, then called West her betrothed, Cambridge, the had lost two finarea around Dewey gers from his Avenue west of Story by RICK BOOTH right hand a year the National Road earlier, crushed between the bumpers of bridge over Wills two rail cars while he was coupling them Creek, where toon the Cleveland and Marietta line at day’s “Viaduct” Cambridge. Injuries like that were combridge stands tomon for brakemen. The hope, of course, day. Their happiwas that nothing worse would happen to ness did not last him in the next few years as he waited palong. tiently for promotion to a safer position Three months with the railroad. after the wedding, Alice likely also hoped Martin might Brakeman Marbe safer than her brother John had been tin Irwin lost his at the Standard Coal Company’s nearby balance when the Mathews mine four years earlier. There, caboose he was a sudden fall of slate put an end to the standing on jolted teenage brother she’d known all her life, as the train he was and to the donkey he had been leading. At riding backed up. A Railroad Brakeman at Work in Bad Weather
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He fell to the tracks. Four cars passed over him, injuring him severely, before the train stopped. Taken to his home, local Drs. Ramsey, McQuaid, and Warne worked to save his life there by amputating his right leg and dressing his other wounds. It was all for naught. He died late the next day. Alice was a widow at 22. In small recompense, Martin had been a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. This entitled her to collect $1,250 as a death benefit, nearly twice the $750 her father had received for brother John’s 1890 accident in the mine. Coal miners and railroad brakemen arguably had the most dangerous jobs of their day. Poor Alice had seen the worst of both! Brakemen Atop Trains I first became curious about the old-time brakemen a few years ago when studying railroad history. By all accounts, they were the most commonly injured or killed members of train crews. In the 1800s, if you saw mention of a brakeman in the newspaper, it most likely concerned injury or death. They were usually young men at the bottom of the railroad company’s corporate ladder. They took risks that today seem incredible. In short, these men were expendable.
a Columbus native, was on top of an east-bound train approaching Zanesville when he apparently did not see the Licking River railroad bridge coming in time for him to duck. He was knocked to the tracks and run over, his body falling into the river. As of press time, half of him had been found. In December of the next year, a brakeman named Merret Myers was similarly killed by impact with a bridge near New Concord. New Concord native Lin Reasoner was luckier in 1876 when he fell off a freight car. Though he was partially run over, he was expected to recover from the broken leg he incurred. Ben Smith was knocked off a train near Kimbolton and badly injured in 1879. Bill Davison fell off a box car near Cambridge in 1883, hurt his head, but survived. Daniel Fenton fell to his death at Lore City in 1884. At Cassell’s Station, four miles west of Cambridge, Lewis Williams of Norwich fell between cars and died in 1885. And in 1889, a brakeman named Reed fell beneath a train and died at Norwich. William Collins, a 19-year-old brakeman from the South Side of Cambridge DARING continues on pg 18
In the 1800s, the brakemen were the fellows who rode, walked, ran, and jumped between cars on top of moving trains in order to operate brake controls on a car-by-car basis. Generally, they were expected to ride on top of freight cars, prepared to turn brake control wheels there on a moment’s notice from the train’s whistle. When a train was to slow or stop, they would hop from car top to car top to tighten down the brakes. When it needed to move again, they would do the reverse. Until whole-train braking systems controlled by pressurized air hoses came into general use in the late 1890s, most trains depended on men hopping from car to car to slow themselves down. To say that riding on top of train cars and leaping between them while in motion was dangerous is an understatement. The brakemen had to do this day and night. They had to do it in rain, snow, and ice. At tunnels and bridges, they had to lay flat to avoid being killed. The tunnels were worse because there they would breathe in the engine’s smoke. Falls from atop trains were common. If a man was lucky, he would fall to the side and have to nurse only bruises and perhaps a few broken bones. It was worse to fall on the tracks. That was a recipe for death.
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DARING continued from pg 17 fell from a coal car and died in 1896.
ous activity for brakemen involved running ahead of a train or behind it to change Brakemen Coupling Train track switch positions. A Cars brakeman could jump off a Besides falling off trains, the train traveling at slow speed greatest danger to brakemen and sprint forward to change usually came when coupling a switch position before the cars together. Before good “autrain got there. Likewise, a tomatic coupler” devices were brakeman at the rear of the implemented in the late 1800s, train could jump off, change brakemen had to couple and a switch position, and run to uncouple cars using large metal catch back up with the train. “Link and Pin” Coupling, a Danger to Hands pins inserted through matching Accidental falls ahead of the metal holes while rail cars were train or while reboarding it jostled into alignment by steam engines. Guiding the tongue sometimes killed. Brakeman John Yerian was even reported of one car into the receptacle of the other while waiting to hurt while sprinting at Lore City in 1895, simply by accideninsert the pin at just the right moment of alignment was ex- tally running into another person. tremely dangerous. Unexpected sudden movements of the cars could and did crush fingers, hands, and arms with frightBrakemen and the Free Riders ening regularity. Martin Irwin apparently didn’t react fast Another common job brakemen were tasked with was enough to an unexpected car movement in 1893 when he lost throwing off tramps, hobos, and anyone else caught hitchtwo fingers. Indeed, it used to be said you could judge how ing a free ride. Jokingly, the Jeffersonian in 1883 told of a experienced a brakeman was by counting how many fingers man being tossed off a New York train into a snow bank by he had left. a brakeman. He commented that he preferred not to be a “threw” passenger. Sometimes the danOn a more seriger between the cars ous level, a passenger was worse than hand named Henry Laror finger damage. Ocrison was riding the casionally the braketrain from Cambridge men died between to Kimbolton when cars. A man from a ticketing mix-up, Newark named Likens perhaps not his fault, was killed that way at caused a brakeman Lore City (then called to eject him from the Campbell’s Station) in train. He ended up 1863, leaving behind walking to Kimbolton a wife and two small and sued. children. A similar And on a most seriaccident claimed Ed ous level, local railIrwine of Belmont in road historian Dave 1890 at Spencer’s StaAdair reports that a tion, about a mile east brakeman in Guernof Quaker City. sey County was once believed to have been Brakemen Runkilled and left on the ning tracks by someone he Yet another dangerejected. 1889 Ad for a Brakeman’s Leather Coat
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LOOKING BACK months into the job. She moved on and was not found out to Sympathy for the Brakemen be a woman until her voice gave her away while working as The danger and hardships encountered in the brakeman’s a chef on an oyster boat at Baltimore. Ultimately, she ended work were often taken note of with sympathy in the nine- up in a home for “fallen women.” teenth century. An 1870 work of fiction in the Jeffersonian, for instance, addressed the extreme suffering of brakemen Poets and the Brakemen riding outside train cars in sub-zero weather. A conducIn researching brakemen, I was surprised to find how many tor opines, “Why, the brakemen can’t live outside, and so I poets were inspired to write about them. Always the themes look the other way when they creep in, poor fellows, to get a were of danger, loss, and death. breath of warm air at the stove.” In 1883, a man named James E. Stewart actually wrote The most poignant article I found about the brakemen’s and published formal sheet music for a song entitled “Only a plight appeared in an April, 1887, Dunkirk, New York, news- Brakeman Killed.” Its last verse reads… paper. It was entitled “ONLY A BRAKEMAN: A Plea for the Faithful Men Who Risk Their Lives Every Day.” It pointed Just pause for a moment and think of the grief out the sad fact that a Chicago newspaper had recently adAnd the hearts that with sorrow are filled, opted a policy of not bothering to report railroad employee As you pick up the paper and this meets your eye: accidental deaths unless they involved two or more victims. It’s “only a brakeman killed.” A single brakeman dying was so common an event, it wasn’t worth a line of print. Should a passenger die, however, the A 1904 issue of the Railroad Trainmen’s Journal included newspapers would be very much up in arms, railing for an a poem entitled “The Sailors of the Rail,” which for a few investigation. In a recent year when only two passengers had died on Massachusetts railroads, it was noted, 63 railroad DARING continues on pg 20 employees had been killed. Where was the outrage for them? Calling for more concern and better safety standards for railroad employees, the article lamented the “small armies of widows, orphans, and maimed men” in railroad towns.
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DARING continued from pg 19 verses celebrated the romance of riding on top of trains on beautiful days, yet ended on a very somber note: What their thoughts are when they sever Suddenly life’s cord, and go From this earthly “Run” forever, No one else will ever know; For alone they pass the Veil. Silent Sailors of the Rail. A couple of poets wrote of the anguish of mothers grieving for their sons, or simply worrying every day about whether their boys will come home. Louise B. Gaffney was the sister of a Connecticut brakeman, styling herself the poetess of his local Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen chapter in the 1880s. One of her poems was entitled “The Dying Brakeman.” It’s as sad as it sounds. She then married another railroad brakeman in 1889. He, too, died in a rail yard accident in 1915. With the coming of train air brakes and safer “automatic coupling” mechanisms, the role of the brakeman became safer and more civilized in the twentieth century. There are some railroad employees who are designated as brakemen even today, but their role is much different and vastly safer than it was more than a hundred years ago. Gone are the days of walking on top of moving cars and seeing hands smashed between bumpers. Though poor Alice Irwin lost Martin, her Cambridge brakeman husband, in the summer of 1894, three years later, she married Chauncey Grandstaff, still another employee of the same railroad. He survived to age 54, dying in 1927. Alice, twice a widow, survived to the beginning of the Space Age, dying in 1960. She and Chauncey lie side by side in Cambridge’s Northwood Cemetery. Alice outlived her brakeman husband, Martin Irwin, by 66 years.
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LAURET TE FILLBRANDT Zanesville’s Radio Star Submitted by BY DAN PAULUN
Laurette Mae Fillbrandt was born in 1915 in Zanesville. When the local citizens celebrated the signing of the Armistice (the beginning of our modern Veterans Day) in 1918, Laurette was 3-years-old. The daughter of the pastor of the Pilgrim Evangelical Church dressed up in a patriotic uniform for the event and stole the show with a singing routine. In 1925, she sang and danced at a Cincinnati food show and made her radio debut on Cincinnati station WLW as a member of a local trio. (Her family had moved from Zanesville in 1920). Laurette attended the University of Cincinnati and the College of Music. She auditioned for and won roles in several plays that subsequently toured the country. In 1934 Laurette became a staff actress at the NBC Blue radio network in Chicago. She married Russell B. Young, a staff announcer for the Chicago radio station WGN and the Mutual radio network in the mid 1930s. A charming, sweet voice and convincing and natural acting talents would lead Laurette to major roles on several NBC radio soap opera series. Laurette was a cast member of such daytime radio serial programs as Bachelor’s Children, a program that aired from 1935 to 1946 and Movie Radio Guide’s best radio serial of 1942 in which she played a leading character. She was also featured in Girl Alone, which aired from 1935 to 1941 and The Guiding Light, which aired from 1937 to 1956 when it made the move to television. Another serial that featured Fillbrandt was Li’l Abner, a 1940 program based on Al Capp’s satirical comic strip, in which she played Daisy Mae. She also performed in Midstream, Ma Perkins, One Man’s Family, Tale of Today and Today’s Children. When Today’s Children began in 1933, it focused on a German immigrant family living in the United States. Because of a rise in anti-
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German sentiment at the time, the program was taken off the air in 1938. When it returned in 1943, the program focused on an Irish immigrant family. In the 1940s, Laurette went to Hollywood where she continued to perform on several radio programs such as Ma Perkins which starred as the title role, Cincinnatian Virginia Payne (1910-1977) who had also begun her radio career on WLW in 1928. Laurette continued to remain active on the radio until radio dramas faded from the air waves and she retired from the business. Her marriage to Russell Young ended in divorce and she married G. Worthington Hipple in 1950. In 1954 she and her husband moved to the Vienna, Virginia area where she operated a gift shop. Laurette died in 2000 in Fairfax, Virginia.
Sources for this article include: Ron Lackman’s “Comic Strips & Comic Books of Radio’s Golden Age (1920s1950s): A Biography of All Radio Shows Based on Comics (2004) Ron Lackman’s “The Encyclopedia of American Radio: An A-Z Guide to Radio from Jack Benny to Howard Stern” (2000 Updated Edition) “Laurette Fillbrandt Is Zanesville Native” from The Zanesville, Ohio Times Recorder, June 22, 1936 Larette F. Hipple Obituary, The Washington Post; October 1, 2000 Joe Rathbun’s “Joe’s Radio Parade” from the Zanesville, Ohio Signal; December 19,1943 Luther F. Sies’ “Encyclopedia of American Radio 19201960” Second Edition, 2014
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Neti pots and other nasal irrigation systems use saline to moisten and clear out nasal passages to promote drainage of sinus cavities. However, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, using these devices improperly can increase one’s risk of infection. CBS News says that neti pots have even been linked to the deadly Naegleria fowleri, which is otherwise known as the “brain-eating� amoeba. The key to preventing infection is to only use previously boiled, sterile or distilled water to irrigate. Tap water is not adequately filtered, says the FDA, and may contain low levels of organisms that can stay alive in nasal passages and potentially cause serious infections. Those who are concerned about nasal irrigation safety may be wise to skip neti pots and use pre-packaged, sterile saline solutions that are bottled for the purpose of alleviating congestion. However, when prepared water is used in a clean neti pot or other device, these methods can be perfectly safe. Sinuses can get clogged for many reasons. To free up breathing, people are urged to consult their physicians to learn more about how to safely irrigate their nasal passages.
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American Red Cross Blood Mobile Friday, January 5th One pint of blood could save approximately three lives. Make a difference in the lives of others by making a donation to the American Red Cross. You will have the perfect opportunity to do so when the blood mobile makes a stop at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Friday, January 5th from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. If you are interested in making a donation, appointments are appreciated and can be made by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS. Coloring Packets Available With colder weather approaching, some individuals prefer to stay indoors where it is safe and warm. With that comes idle time where there isn’t anything to do other than watching television. Why not consider doing an activity that exercises your mind and creativity like coloring. The 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 contact Stephanie Pfalzgraf, Outreach Coordinator at (740) 439-6681. **LINE DANCING HAS NEW HOURS** Tuesday Afternoon Line Dancing The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Marilyn Milhoan, and Linda Pawlowski welcome new members to Monday night line dancing. Have fun and make new friends as you dance the evening away while at the same time getting a little exercise. They offer line dancing on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Cost is by donation. If you have any questions or concerns, please call (740) 439-6681. Crafting with Steph Tuesday, December 9th Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting new craft classes each month. There will be a variety of different crafts, all of which will tie in with the seasons. All classes will accommodate up to 12 participants. The first will be held on Tuesday, December 9th at 1:00 PM. The craft for the month will be a winter mini bottle necklace. The cost for the class will be $3.00 and includes all of the supplies for the class. If you would like to sign up for the class or have any questions, please contact Stephanie Pfalzgraf, Outreach Coordinator, at (740) 4396681. Alzheimer’s Support Group Tuesday, January 9th What is Alzheimer’s disease? 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 mid-60 and are the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Individuals who are impacted by this disease often need support and have many questions. The Senior Center hosts a local Alzheimer’s Support Group on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 9th. For more information, please contact our friend and supportive group leader, Mary Jo Moorhead, at (740) 685-8764. Breakfast Buffet Wednesday, January 10th Start your day off with a great breakfast on Wednesday, January 10th as Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center hosts the monthly breakfast buffet beginning at 9:00 AM. The nutritious menu will include: hot cakes with your choice of apple or blueberry topping, scrambled eggs, sausage link, sausage gravy & biscuits, hash brown and assorted fresh fruit. Coffee, water and a variety of fruit juices will also be available. Reservations are required and can be made either by visiting the guest services desk of the Senior Center or by calling (740) 439-6681. Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be Closed on Monday, January 15th for Employee In-Service. If you have any questions or concerns about services you may receive, please contact the Senior Center at (740) 4396681.
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ACTIVITES & EVENTS **Important** **Please Note Time Change** January Senior Dinner Thursday, January 18th Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting your Monthly Senior Dinner on Thursday, January 18th at 4:30 PM. The evening will begin with special entertainment followed by a delicious meal with the menu to include: pork roast, buttered Yukon gold potatoes, lima beans, fruit cocktail, dinner roll & butter and an iced white cupcake for dessert. If you would like to make your reservations for this delightful evening, please visit the guest services desk or for your convenience, you may call (740) 439-6681. Food Commodity Pick-Up Friday, January 19th 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, January 19th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You must pick up on this day due to limited storage. If you have any questions, are interested in this program, or can’t pick up on this date, please call Kylee Quinn, Wellness Coordinator, at (740) 439-6681. Byesville Senior Dinner Tuesday, January 30th Please plan to visit the Byesville Satellite Site, located at the Stop-Nine Senior Center, Southgate Rd, Byesville, for the Monthly Senior Dinner on Tuesday, January 30th beginning at 4:00 PM. The delicious menu will include: chicken cordon bleu, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, peaches, dinner roll & butter, and butter pecan cake for dessert. Iced tea, water and coffee will also be served. To make your reservations, please contact the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681. AARP TAXAIDE FREE 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 service again this year, starting in February 2018 at the Guernsey County Center for Seniors in Cambridge. All AARP Tax-Aide volunteers receive comprehensive training in cooperation with the IRS. Tax preparation services will be offered on Friday’s starting on February 2 through April 13, 2018. Free E-Filing of all returns will be provided again this year, resulting in improved quality of all returns filed and speed up of the 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 Center and are to bring: · 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 2017 to their appointment · 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 February 15th to send out brokerage statements reflecting any income or sales you may have incurred during 2017. 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.
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