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CONTENTS
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Lifestyle
Health
Summer Heat
Looking Back
Worthington & Baldwin, Frenemies
Car Tips
Vehicle Theft
Local Feature
Voice of Enthusiasm
Finance
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Outdoor Entertaining Your Backyard Oasis
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HEALTH
SUMMER HEAT:
Facts & Safety
Days in the sun are meant to be fun but require extreme caution For many people, summertime is synonymous with trips to the beach, water sports and recreation. Even though summer warmth is a welcome break from winter weather for many people, State Farm warns that heat is one of the leading causes of weather-related fatalities, resulting in hundreds of deaths each year in the United States alone. Ensuring summer recreation plans remain enjoyable means keeping an eye out for heat-related illnesses and other dangers.
· Hot cars can be traps. It is never safe to leave the air conditioning. People on job sites should take more a pet, child, elderly person, or disabled individual locked frequent breaks and find shade whenever possible during in a car. Temperatures can climb rapidly inside of a sealed these hours. vehicle, even if the windows are cracked. · Change your clothes. Loose-fitting, lightweight, · Pay attention. Listen to or read weather forecasts light-colored clothing will help keep you cool. Avoid dark to stay abreast of potential temperature changes as well as colors when spending time in the sun. the heat index. Discuss safety precautions with members of the family and make sure everyone knows what to do in · Recognize distress signals. Heat stress, an emergency. exhaustion and heat stroke progress as symptoms worsen. Nausea, weakness, elevated body temperature, clammy · Stock up on fluids. The Red Cross says to stay skin, confusion, and delirium are some of the symptoms of hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, even if you are not heat-related illnesses. thirsty. Avoid drinks with alcohol or caffeine. Make sure the elderly also get plenty of water, as they often do not · Find ways to stay cool. Not everyone has air recognize dehydration as readily as others. conditioning. On especially warm days, going to public places with air conditioning, such as libraries, can help. · Limit strenuous activities. Reschedule outdoor Be sure to check on the elderly or others who may have activities if there is a heat wave, or move them to cooler difficulty finding cool places to spend their day. times of the day. Spend the hottest portion of the day, Days in the sun are meant to be fun, but hot days also usually between noon and 3 p.m., in the shade or inside in require extreme caution. Now & Then
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will work more efficiently. Routine maintenance of air conditioning systems will ensure that systems aren’t working harder, and therefore consuming more energy, than necessary to cool a home.
· Let fans and air conditioners work together. The DOE notes that using fans and air
Run Air Conditioners Without Wasting Energy Few people can make it through the dog days of summer without turning on their air conditioners. Men and women concerned about the environment and conserving energy may try to avoid using their air conditioners, but doing so on especially hot days can be challenging and potentially even deadly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that roughly 600 people die from complications related to extreme heat each year. Heat stroke can result when a body overheats after prolonged exposure to or physical exertion in high temperatures. The Mayo Clinic notes that the condition is most common in summer and that a lack of air conditioning during periods of sustained hot weather is a risk for heat stroke. Conserving energy during summer is a noble pursuit, but people should not jeopardize their health in an effort to conserve energy. Air conditioners might not be the most eco-friendly appliances, but there are ways to run them without wasting energy.
conditioners simultaneously is an effective way to circulate cool air throughout a home. By running both fans and air conditioners at the same, the air conditioners won’t have to be run as long or as hard as they would if no fans were turned on.
· Conserve energy in other ways. Because the dangers of heat stroke and heat exhaustion are so considerable, men and women should never keep their air conditioners off on hot days simply to conserve energy. Finding safer alternatives to conserving energy on hot days can be just as effective and won’t put consumers’ health at risk. Unplug appliances that are not being used and prepare cold dinners so ovens that can make home interiors feel hotter won’t need to be turned on. In addition, take advantage of the longer daylight hours in summer and keep lights off until the sun goes down. These are safe ways to conserve energy on hot days.
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LOOKING BACK
WORTHINGTON & BALDWIN:
THE FRENEMIES WHO SAVED OHIO “M ay t h e S c i o to l ave t h e b orders of t wo great and flourishing states.” — the toast given by William Rufus Putnam that helped incite the Ohio Statehood Riots, December 24, 1801
Two days before Christmas, 1801, Thomas Worthington, the “father of Ohio statehood” threatened to shoot Michael Baldwin, his political ally. He was defending Governor Arthur St. Clair of the Northwest Territory who was also the two men’s main political opponent. Yet that threat between allies may have saved the state of Ohio from being split in two at birth! It all had to do with politics and power in the days of the Northwest Territory. A few years after winning the Revolutionary War, as the United States was starting up its Constitutional Convention in 1787, the Continental Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance, establishing laws and governing authority for the land northwest of the Ohio River – land that would one day become Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and part of Minnesota. Its initial governor, by congressional appointment, was to be General Arthur St. Clair, who had served ably with Washington during the war.
Northwest Territory Governor Arthur St. Clair
area to form a state. With this in mind, the United States Congress passed an act in 1800 to divide the Northwest Territory into an eastern section that included today’s Ohio and part of Indiana, and a western part, the Indiana Territory. There was an expectation that a state would soon arise in the eastern part, which was still known as the Northwest Territory and still governed by Arthur St. Clair. Politically, Governor St. Clair was a Federalist, and he was less than happy when Thomas Jefferson, a DemocraticRepublican, unseated John Adams from his Federalist presidency in the bitterly-fought election of 1800. St. Clair was also aware that the Federalists were losing popularity to the DemocraticRepublicans among the Ohio area population. He was not particularly popular as a governor, either. With Jefferson in office and a population about to reach for statehood with its own elected governor, he had a problem. If Ohio became a state, he would likely be out of a job, and Jefferson would get even more Democratic-Republican members in Congress.
St. Clair’s two-state plan for Ohio, capitals noted.
Governor St. Clair, for whom St. Clairsville is named, oversaw the territory for its first decade from Marietta, the To aid the Federalists and keep his job, St. Clair backed a territorial capital. During that decade, however, settlers were streaming into the Ohio section of the territory. By curious plan that would guarantee his remaining governor law, a geographical region could be elligible for statehood of the Northwest Territory for at least a few more years. He when its population reached 60,000. It was clear as of 1799, pushed a plan to split Ohio into two parts with the Scioto when the capital moved west to Chillicothe, that within a very few years, there would be enough people in the Frenemies continues on pg 8
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Frenemies continued from pg 6 Worthington and Michael Baldwin. Though they detested each other personally, they ultimately worked together to keep Ohio whole. As the old saying goes,“the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”
Thomas Worthington, “Father of Ohio Statehood”
Governor Arthur St. Clair
River as the dividing line between them. This way, neither half would be close to the requisite 60,000 population for quite a few more years, and he and the Federalists would keep on running the territory. Furthermore, Jefferson wouldn’t get any more Democratic-Republican senators that way – at least not for quite a while. As bait for the two-state plan, St. Clair proposed that Marietta and Cincinnati could become the two state capitals. Since a good many territorial legislators were from those cities, he was able to pull enough of them into his circle to pass legislation to ask the U. S. Congress to perform another division within the Northwest Territory in preparation for granting separate statehood to the east and west sides of Ohio. In late 1801, the resolution was passed for forwarding to Washington, DC. Not everyone was happy.
Thomas Worthington had come to the Chillicothe area in 1798 from what is today the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. He and his wife had owned about 60 slaves on what was then his family estate in Virginia. Since slavery was illegal in the Northwest Territory, he simply freed his slaves and requested they come with him to the land he had recently snapped up in the Ohio frontier. It was not unusual for freed slaves in those days to remain with the family that once owned them if the owner had treated them reasonably well. It was a way to keep on making a living. Thus, Thomas Worthington established what must have looked very much like a Southern plantation on a hilltop farm just a few miles northwest of Chillicothe. He named his estate “Adena,” from a Hebrew word that can be translated as “delightful.” Worthington was a smart investor. The Chillicothe area was within what was known as the Virginia Military District within Ohio, an area that was set aside for Revolutionary War soldiers from Virginia to claim land as a reward for their service. Many of the former soldiers did not want to move to the area, so Worthington was able to buy up land acquisition rights at bargain rates from those willing
Chillicothe’s “Statehood Riots” historic marker Residents of the Chillicothe area, especially, were outraged by the division plan. Besides the fact that most residents of the Ohio section of the Northwest Territory wanted to see statehood happen quickly, so they would have a voice in Congress, there was concern Chillicothe would end up on the boundary of the two states and would likely lose the opportunity to become a future capital of either one. Two of the Chillicothe area’s prominent leaders who opposed the splitting of Ohio were Thomas
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Thomas Worthington
LOOKING BACK to sell their Revolutionary land warrants. In turn, he sold the land to arriving settlers at a considerable markup. He also built mills and founded other businesses and became quite prosperous within a very few years. He was a wealthy, socially proper landed gentleman in the Southern tradition. And he was also anxious for Ohio to become a state, with centrally-located Chillicothe intended to be its capital. Michael Baldwin, by way of contrast, was a young, Yaleeducated Yankee lawyer who had come to Chillicothe in 1799. He was described as more or less a hard-drinking firebrand of a political leader among the anti-Federalist crowd. His political followers, known locally as the “Bloodhounds,” were described as “a band of cursing, quarreling, fighting rowdies” who didn’t care much for authority and the law, and sometimes tried to make their own. Baldwin was quite the opposite of Worthington in many ways, and it is said the two men bore great mutual disdain. Four days before Christmas, 1801, St. Clair’s coalition of Marietta and Cincinnati legislators passed the resolution requesting that the U. S. Congress split Ohio in two, despite very spirited opposition by Democratic-Republicans and representatives whose regions would benefit little or not
at all from delayed statehood. Two days later, Baldwin and the Bloodhounds were out in force to burn Arthur St. Clair in effigy. They actually marched on the tavern where St. Clair was staying, stating their intent to bring him out so he could see himself burnt in effigy. The danger of St. Clair being severely physically harmed, if not killed, by the mob was significant. Thomas Worthington realized that harming St. Clair would only empower the twostate movement and serve to discredit the DemocraticRepublicans, so he actually rushed to St. Clair’s defense… with a gun. He literally warned Baldwin that if he or any of his gang tried to apprehend St. Clair, he would shoot them. This seemed to persuade the crowd that St. Clair’s presence at the effigy-burning was not required. In fact, it is not clear from the historical record whether his effigy was burned that night or not. The next night, Christmas Eve, there was more trouble. The son of Marietta founder Rufus Putnam, William Rufus Putnam, was one of the Federalist two-state sympathizers. He proposed a tavern toast that night, saying, “May the Scioto lave the borders of two great and flourishing states.” Frenemies continues on pg 10
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Frenemies continued from pg 9 To the Democratic-Republicans, those were fighting words. A riot nearly broke out again. And again, it was with the threat of guns that further violence was avoided. Events of those two days before Christmas, 1801, became known as the “Statehood Riots,” held in support of keeping Ohio in one piece so it could become a state by 1803 instead of two states by, say, 1810.
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Thomas Worthington’s Adena Mansion When it came time to design the Great Seal of the State of Ohio, the view of fields and hills as seen from Thomas Worthington’s Adena estate was chosen as the central image.
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Shortly thereafter, President Jefferson removed Arthur St. Clair from his governorship post when it appeared he was still trying to impede the statehood movement. By the end of 1802, Ohio had satisfied the required head count of 60,000 people and drawn up a proposed constitution. Congress approved the application for statehood in early 1803, and Ohio officially became a state on the first day of March that year. Worthington became one of Ohio’s first pair of U. S. Senators, and Baldwin became the first Speaker of the Ohio House of Representatives. Chillicothe remained the capital of Ohio from 1803 to 1816, with the exception of two years when Zanesville had that honor, starting in 1810. In 1806, construction began on the Adena Mansion at Thomas Worthington’s estate. It was, and still is, a fine stone building. To this day, it sits on half a square mile of land once owned by Thomas Worthington. It and other buildings on the grounds serve as a museum now, part of the Ohio History Connection’s network of historic sites.
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Thomas Worthington went on to become Ohio’s sixth governor in 1814. He died in 1827 at the age of 53. Michael Baldwin, though a slightly younger man than Worthington, only saw Ohio through its first seven years of official statehood. He died at Chillicothe in 1810, aged just 31 years. A Connecticut Yankee to the end, his body was returned to New Haven for burial close by his Yale alma mater. Socially, Worthington and Baldwin were opposites. Besides threatening to shoot him, Worthington also once stated he would “cane” Baldwin if he ever caught him mistreating a horse as badly as he had once been observed to wantonly wear out his own mount. Yet “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.” On that basis, it was precisely these two frenemies who, once upon a time, went to Washington… and saved the State of Ohio.
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Grilled Green Tomato “Sandwiches” with Herbed Cream Cheese Perhaps in part due to the popular 1991 film “Fried Green Tomatoes,” many people are familiar with the Southern United States side dish of the same name. But as proven by the following recipe for “Grilled Green Tomato ‘Sandwiches’ with Herbed Cream Cheese” from Karen Adler and Judith Fertig’s “The Gardener & The Grill” (Running Press), green tomatoes can be even more delicious when grilled than they are when fried.
Ingredients: Herbed Cream Cheese
1 8-ounce package cream cheese at room temperature 1 garlic clove, minced 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives
Tomatoes
4 2
large green tomatoes (about 11⁄2 pounds), sliced 3⁄4-inch thick (to make 12 slices) Olive oil, for brushing teaspoons Seasoning Salt (see below) or kosher salt Ground black pepper
Serves 6
Directions:
Prepare a medium-hot fire in your grill. Place a welloiled perforated grill rack over direct heat. In a bowl, blend the cream cheese, garlic, basil, and chives together until smooth. Set aside. Brush the tomato slices with olive oil on both sides and season with seasoning salt and pepper. Place the slices on a baking sheet and bring out to the grill with the bowl of Herbed Cream Cheese and a knife for spreading. Grill all of the tomatoes on one side for about 3 minutes with the lid open, then flip and grill on the other side for 3 minutes more, or until the tomatoes have good grill marks. Remove the tomato slices from the grill and allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet. Spread Herbed Cream Cheese on half of the slices, top with a second NOTE: Small tomatoes, slice and set the sandwiches on grape a platter. Servewhich the have acream sweet cheese flavor, filling. work better sandwiches hot, with oozing larger cherry this Variation: Grill all of than the tomato slicestomatoes as aboveinand recipe and can be used year-round. top each grilled tomato with a dollop of the cream However, in the summer, feel free to cheese and serve open-faced. try the tart with one of your favorite Seasoning Salt varieties. Sweet ones that are on the small side work best. Makes 11⁄4 cups 1 cup sea salt 2 tablespoons paprika 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
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RECIPES
Serve steak alongside a backyard barbecue staple
Change to Grilled Rib-Eye Steak with Mushroom-Shallot Butter and Baked Beans
Ingredients: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature 1⁄2 cup sliced shallot 1 heaping cup sliced cremini mushrooms 2 large cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon coarsely chopped fresh thyme leaves 1⁄4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed 1⁄4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper, plus more as needed 4 to 6 steaks (such as rib-eye, New York strip or porterhouse)
Directions: Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add the shallot and cook until golden and slightly crispy, 7 to 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shallot to a clean plate. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, then add the mushrooms, garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook until the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the shallot and let cool. In a small bowl, use a rubber spatula to blend the remaining 8 tablespoons of butter with the cooled mushroom mixture until combined. Place the butter in the center of a piece of parchment paper. Bring the edges together and press with your fingers to form the butter into a log. Roll and twist the ends before popping the butter into the refrigerator for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Set the steaks on the counter for 30 minutes to bring them up to room temperature. Meanwhile, preheat a
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Serves 4 to 6
grill or grill pan to medium-high or about 400 F. Season both sides of the steaks with 2 pinches of salt and a pinch of pepper. Grill each steak for 6 to 8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness and the desired doneness. Tent with aluminum foil and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the mushroom butter into coins and top each of the steaks with two coins before serving.
Baked Beans Serves 10 2 15-ounce cans navy beans, drained and rinsed 4 slices applewood- or pecan wood-smoked bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 cup diced yellow onion 11⁄2 cups ketchup 1⁄4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsulphured molasses 1⁄2 cup packed dark brown sugar 11⁄4 teaspoons ground mustard 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon kosher salt Preheat the oven to 350 F. Combine the bacon and onion in a medium Dutch oven. Slowly cook over medium heat until the onion is tender and the bacon is cooked, 8 to 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, whisk together the ketchup, molasses, sugar, ground mustard, ground cloves, and 1 cup water to combine. Add the cooked beans and pour the mixture into the pot with the bacon and onion. Stir, cover and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 20 minutes. Add the salt and stir. Uncover and let sit for 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
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A “Knuckle Sandwich” from Bob Blumer’s “Surreal Gourmet Bites” is sure to please dessert lovers who want to expand their horizons. Knuckle Sandwich
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Ingredients:
hazelnut spread. Cover entire Nutella/spread surface with hazelnuts, then press them into the Nutella/ spread. Top with a layer of pear slices and cover with second slice of pound cake. Secure each knuckle sandwich with 4 toothpicks, then cut into 4 pieces.
1⁄2 cup whole hazelnuts, ideally blanched (skinned) 2 tablespoons butter 2 pears, skin on, cut into 1⁄8-inch-thick slices, then cored 1 store-bought pound cake 6 tablespoons Nutella or other chocolatehazelnut spread
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Preheat oven to 350 F. Put hazelnuts on a baking sheet and bake for 12 minutes, or until they begin to brown. If hazelnuts are still in their skins, bake until skins begin to darken, or for blanched nuts, until they turn golden. Remove from oven and let cool. If hazelnuts are still in their skins, place nuts in the center of a clean dish towel, fold the towel around the nuts, and rub vigorously between both hands for 15 seconds to release the skins. Discard skins and reserve the nuts. In a sauté pan over medium heat (err on the low side of medium), melt butter and sauté pear slices for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until they begin to brown. Reserve. Cut 6 slices of pound cake, 1⁄4-inch thick. Toast the pound cake in a toaster oven, or on a baking sheet in a 300 F oven. (It will fall apart in an upright toaster.) Smear 3 cake slices with Nutella or chocolate-
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Make your vehicle less vulnerable to theft Vehicle theft is something few people imagine happening to them. Until it does. While many motorists may think technology has done wonders to curb vehicle theft, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notes that a motor vehicle is stolen every 46 seconds in the United States. Auto theft is sometimes mistaken as a victimless crime. After all, insured motorists are typically reimbursed for stolen vehicles, and drivers whose cars are returned after being stolen can simply submit a claim to have any damages paid for by their insurers. But this characterization of auto theft is untrue, as all motorists, whether their car’s been stolen or not, pay for auto theft. The Insurance Bureau of Canada notes that each year auto theft costs Canadians roughly $1 billion. That figure includes the $542 million insurers pay to fix or replace stolen vehicles each year. Those costs are ultimately passed on to customers, who then indirectly pay for the actions of car thieves. Curbing auto theft is not necessarily the job of drivers, but there are things motorists can do to reduce the
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In the United States, a motor vehicle is stolen every 46 seconds.
likelihood that their car will be stolen by opportunistic your vehicle’s windshield or windows, you may be making thieves. your car less attractive to prospective thieves and the chop shops they do • Avoid keyless business with. ignition systems. Vehicle theft remains a problem Drivers who live in areas that even as technology has done are vulnerable to auto theft much to prevent it. But drivers may want the peace of mind can take steps to reduce their risk that comes with traditional of being victimized by car thieves. keyed ignition systems instead of the more modern and flashy keyless ignition systems. While vehicles with keyed ignition systems are stolen every day, some thieves may find it easier and quicker Through the years, cars have evolved so much to steal cars or trucks with keyless ignition systems. that certain parts once integral to their operation Thieves can copy keys used in traditional ignition have now become obsolete. Only time will tell systems, but that process may require access to the which components and features of today’s cars will original key and tends to take longer than it takes for disappear in the future. However, present drivers thieves to reprogram keyless ignition systems once can reminisce about how cars have evolved even they’re inside a car. Reprogramming devices are not in the last 20 to 30 years. The following are some legal, but they are available and can be used to shut off once-standard parts and features that have all but automobile alarm systems in a matter of seconds. disappeared from modern vehicles.
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of the simplest ways to protect a vehicle from prospective thieves is to always lock the windows and doors, even when you’re inside the vehicle. Auto thieves like things to go quickly and smoothly, and locked doors and rolled up windows only complicate things for thieves. Get in the habit of locking the vehicle when you’re driving, as unlocked doors make it easier for carjackers to surprise unsuspecting motorists.
• Park smart. Some motorists like to park far away so their vehicles are not at risk of being dinged or scratched by inattentive drivers and passengers getting into and out of nearby vehicles. Others may simply not have the patience to find parking spots in well-lit areas close to home or storefronts. But thieves may target vehicles parked nowhere near foot or automobile traffic. Always park in parking garages or other well-lit areas, which deter thieves from breaking in and driving away with your vehicle. • Etch the VIN onto your windows. Car thieves are not in the auto theft business so they can build a fleet of stolen cars. Upon stealing a car, many car thieves head right for a chop shop, which is a place where stolen cars are disassembled and then sold for parts. By etching the VIN, or vehicle identification number, of your car or truck on
• Ashtrays and cigarette lighters:
Smoking-related accessories began to vanish as the dangers of smoking became more apparent. Ashtrays in the dashboard and in the rear armrests are no longer standard.
• Full-sized spare tire: The “doughnuts” of today can be driven on for only limited distances and look awkward on larger vehicles. The full-sized spare enabled drivers to repair the flat tire on their own schedules. • Control knobs: Push buttons and digital dashes have replaced the manual knobs of the past. Levers often enabled drivers to adjust the heat without taking their eyes off the road. • Bench seats: Front bench seats have given way to two seats separated by a center console. No longer is it possible to fit three or four people in the front of a vehicle. • Whip antenna: Remember those thin, flexible antennas? Many modern vehicles feature more solid antennas that can be unscrewed for trips through the carwash or an antenna that is modeled into the car in an inconspicuous way. If drivers exhibit a preference for satellite radio in the years ahead, traditional antennas may soon become obsolete as well. Now & Then
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The Voice of
Enthusiasm
at Salt Fork Festival Story by BEVERLY KERR
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Carol Wilcox-Jones
“I support young people and, through music, open as many windows as I can for them.”
nthusiasm spreads from Carol Wilcox-Jones Miss Kansas City pageant, which she won singing “Love Is to everyone she meets. It’s contagious! Carol Where You Find It” and “Clap Your Hands”. is the spark that gets things going, whether While studying at the University of Kansas, she at her summer music camps or at performed leading roles such a the Salt Fork Festival. She does it all Maria in West Side Story, and Marion with a song in her heart. in The Music Man. She heard her first Growing up in Kansas, the Wilcox opera there when the Metropolitan family sang even while doing Opera Touring Company came housework. “I can’t remember a to perform. Carol smiled, “I fell in time when I didn’t sing,” Carol recalls love with their thrilling singing.” with a sparkle in her eyes. Her dad Shortly thereafter she had a chance played guitar at square dances to perform as the Countess in The and sang on the radio, while her Marriage of Figaro, still her favorite mom did the Charleston and even Mozart opera. clogged. Family always ranked high During college summers, Carol in importance to Carol. apprenticed herself at Central City Even though Carol sang with her dad and Santa Fe Opera companies. on stage at the age of five, it was in Upon graduation, she decided she high school that the singing bug really would try a career in the opera and bit her. She sang the leading role of At the age of five, she sang where better to do that than The Laurie in Oklahoma, followed by many “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer” Big Apple. While working toward her more leading roles. By the time she was with her dad at a square dance. masters degree at the Manhattan a senior, she was invited to enter the School of Music, she was invited
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to audition for the Metropolitan Opera. She was offered an artist contract and soon began learning new operatic roles. Her list of performances is quite extensive and can’t possibly be listed here. In addition to her roles with the Metropolitan Opera in NYC, she has sung leading roles throughout the US and Canada. In addition, she has performed music theater roles and been a featured artist for many symphonies. “It’s not just the beautiful voice, but her overall performance that projects feelings and words,” explained Russell Patterson, conductor at the Lyric Opera. “I’ve never know Miss Wilcox to give a bad performance.” One summer, when Carol performed at the Lyric Opera Co. in Kansas City, there was also a young
Robert Owen Jones and Carol Wilcox-Jones perform in Die Fledermaus, an operetta by Johann Strauss II.
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man, Robert Jones, under contract. Robert spotted the lovely lady with the beautiful voice and became her biggest fan. A year later, they were married. Robert was that old-fashioned guy she admired, and family had always been important to her. After their marriage and the birth of their son, Chris, they moved to New Concord, where Robert taught music as Director of Vocal Activities at Muskingum College. The couple also happily welcomed their second child, Jennie, to their family. Carol was soon invited to join the music faculty at Muskingum as Artist-in-Residence, and taught voice, as well as helped develop the Music Theatre minor now offered there. Carol also holds a Master of Voice continues on pg 18
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Voice continued from pg 17
The High School Summer Music Theatre CAMP at Muskingum University has been directed by Carol since 2006.
Arts in Vocal Pedagogy Degree from the Ohio State University, and continues to be the Director of the Summer High School Music Theater CAMP, a program she created in 2006. Her reason for being involved is simply: “I support young people and, through music, open as many windows as I can for them.” Carol’s musical background contains many degrees, extensive performing and teaching experience, but it’s her application of all this knowledge that makes Carol such a valuable asset to the groups she works with.
Robert and Carol entertained at the Festival BASH, the successful fundraiser supported by the community.
Robert and Carol had been fans of the Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival for years. When Robert retired, he volunteered to schedule the musical portion of the Festival, and it followed that Carol assisted him before she also became involved with fund raising.
Last year, Carol became Director of the Festival. Even though she didn’t feel experienced, the Festival turned out to be wonderful, happy place to spend the weekend for both artists and visitors. Her role in reviving the Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival earned her the Distinguished Public Service Award. Her time and energy devoted to Carol, Robert, Jennie and Chris enjoy singing together this project has been phenomenal. as The Jones Family.
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Carol does not take credit for all this herself. She has a very active board of trustees who also head up Festival Committees and work tirelessly to produce the Festival with the help of many volunteers.
“I’m very proud of all those who have made it possible. The Festival leaders have kept this Festival going for nearly 50 years. That’s pretty incredible!” The next big project is working with a 50th Anniversary Blue Ribbon Committee for the 2019 festival. There are plans to begin building an enhanced entranceway to the park at Edgeworth Avenue that will be a permanent feature and reminder of the festival for future generations. Now, Carol Wilcox-Jones is looking forward to the 49th Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival, August 10-12. Summing up her Festival feelings, she enthusiastically remarked, “It’s an uplifting community-building celebration with a great combination of quality visual and performing arts and delicious foods offered in the beautiful outdoor setting at Cambridge City Park. What’s not to love?” Carol and her family’s dalmatians appeared in this photo on Star in 1975, when she was appearing at the Lyric Opera in Kansas City.
Carol received the Distinguished Service Award for her role in reviving the Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival.
In the comic opera, Barber of Seville, Carol appeared as Rosina.
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FINANCE
Protect your confidential information Despite a move toward a more digital and mobile workplace, a recent survey by Shred-it shows paper is here to stay, with most businesses reporting hard copies of documents will either increase or remain the same. As a result, it is critical that businesses protect their information in all forms while ensuring they have
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Three common practices routinely put businesses at risk of a security breach, so it’s imperative to avoid these common pitfalls. An awareness of these bad habits can help businesses protect themselves and their sensitive information. 1. Recycling paper in blue bins: Although the documents are ultimately recycled and destroyed, they are exposed while in the blue bin. A fraudster can easily remove assets from the bin and use the information for their own purposes. To keep your information secure, use locked secure consoles. These will keep the information irretrievable and keep it secure until it is ready to be destroyed.
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desks are not always secure, as anyone can easily come by and see confidential information. This exposes the information and puts you at risk of a security breach. It is wise to implement a clean desk policy that requires everyone to ensure that their desk is clear when they are away from it.
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GAMES & PUZZLES HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle. Good luck!
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C R O S S WO R D Puzzle 7. Erstwhile 8. Diving seabird 9. Houses 10. Ancient Greek City 11. Type of skirt 12. Greek village 14. Estranges 17. Scottish island 20. Express delight 21. Cosmopolitan city 23. Letter of Hebrew alphabet 25. Largest English dictionary (abbr.) 26. Flow 27. Shoal-forming fishes 29. Footwear parts 30. Schedule of events 32. Songs to one’s sweetheart 34. Test for high schoolers 35. Enthusiasm CLUES ACROSS 1. Begetter 6. Arrived extinct 9. Lacking the power to hear 13. Epic 14. Aboriginal Japanese 15. Jar used for cooking 16. British nobleman 17. Smart 18. Israeli stateswoman 19. Outer space matter that reaches the ground 21. Instrument 22. Infections 23. Holiday (informal) 24. Spanish be 25. Not even 28. Chewie’s friend Solo 29. Garments 31. Geological times 33. Music City 36. Cubes 38. Important Chinese principle 39. Closes tightly 41. Forms a boundary 44. Knife 45. Plants of the lily family
37. Streets have them 40. One point east of due south 42. Cut the grass 43. Rattling breaths 47. For each 49. Marketing term 50. One who challenges 52. Sword 53. Polio vaccine developer 55. Film version of “Waterloo Bridge” 56. Want 57. Rhythmic pattern in Indian music 58. Young hawk 59. Harmless 61. Small amount 65. Palladium
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TRAVEL
How to save on your next flight The cost of a flight influences many a potential traveler’s decision to stay home or pack a bag and head for the airport. An expensive flight may deter such travelers from getting out of town, while an affordable flight can persuade travelers to book that trip after all. Finding an affordable flight is anything but a science. Airlines adjust the prices of flights in real-time, meaning a flight that’s affordable right now might be considerably more expensive just a few hours from now. But no matter how sophisticated the software used by airlines to determine flights costs can be, there are still ways for budget-conscious travelers to spend less on their next flight.
• Check every day. Because flight prices fluctuate
often, it’s in travelers’ best interests to monitor flight costs on a daily basis. Once you have nailed down a date for your trip, begin looking for flights that fit into your budget. Do so each and every day until you find a flight. It might seem like hard work, but such a commitment can mean the difference between booking an affordable flight and staying home.
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websites track how many times you visit their websites, and that allows them to offer different deals depending on your searches. For example, the airline can recognize if you have visited its site 10 times in the last two weeks, and that will influence the offers that ultimately appear on your computer screen when searching for a flight. But erasing your Internet history and clearing your browser’s cookies before beginning your daily search can help ensure you’re seeing the airline’s best offers, and not just the offers geared to you.
• Expand your search to different days and/or airports. If you’re willing to be flexible, then
chances are you will find an affordable flight. Flying on Fridays and Sundays will likely cost you the most money, while Tuesdays and Wednesdays tend to be the most affordable days to fly. If you plan to fly on Thursday but aren’t having much luck finding an affordable flight, then consider flying on Wednesday, when less people tend to fly and airlines lower prices in order to fill seats. When searching for affordable flights, it’s also important to consider additional airports. If you are willing to fly into nearby airports instead of just your local airport, you will have more and potentially less expensive flights to choose from.
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Creative Endeavors Inspired
Phoenix Rising Venture Story and photos by BEVERLY KERR
Phoenix Rising gives new life to materials that have exhausted their original use. Carol Bridwell, from the New Concord area, thinks of ways for them to be reborn into unique and colorful pieces to accent your home or place of business. She participates in many local festivals including Art on the Square in Caldwell, Raven’s Glen Winery Red, Wine and Blue Fest, Y-Bridge Arts Festival, and Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival. But Carol didn’t begin displaying her work until after she retired. This lovely lady first worked at AK Steel Mill in Zanesville. She started as an hourly employee and worked up to a manager. By retirement, she had managed every operating area. Her energy knows no bounds. Even though she enjoyed crocheting at the age of six, it wasn’t until after retirement that she began to get serious about her creative side. Her interest in weaving all started over thirty years ago when Carol bought her first loom. She knew this was something she would enjoy as she always enjoyed fabric – the threads and patterns. Guess she was a natural for weaving. But one of those early rugs sat unfinished in the loom for five years. When asked about the name for this new business, Carol explained, “The phoenix has always been a strong image of rebirth to me, so I chose the name Phoenix Rising to indicate that this venture was a new direction, and would continue to develop and grow.” Sounds like a great choice. Hand woven rugs are her specialty, and some are quite large. She enjoys mixing fabrics and colors to
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Carol Bridwell makes rugs in various patterns and sizes. They last a long time!
After the threading is complete, cotton fabric is added to create a beautiful pattern.
“The phoenix has always been a strong image of rebirth to me, so I chose the name Phoenix Rising to indicate that this venture was a new direction, and would continue to develop and grow.”
– Carol Bridwell
achieve a very special look and feel. Her rugs are very popular as they are washable and seem to last forever. Some people have had one of her rugs for twenty years. They are something you can use and enjoy every day. A special room was added to their house just for her looms and creative supplies. And she has filled it quite well. Over a thousand spools of cotton warp can be found in a lovely pattern on the wall. The only reason she knows that figure is because her grandson counted them. When she sees a piece of art, her mind begins thinking how she can create a rug out of that pattern. She uses the cotton warp and cotton salvage fabric in these designs. Reusing worn out items also appears to be a pattern that Carol follows. She buys the salvage fabric 150 lbs at a time with no idea as to what colors or patterns will be in that package. It takes about twelve hours to make a rug. Her grandson remarked, “People have no idea how complicated it is to make a rug.” And he is definitely correct. Each strand has to be threaded on the loom and tied individually. Plus, they must be done in the correct order and number of strands so the pattern emerges. It’s amazing! While rug-making is at the top of her list, Carol dabbles in many other creative endeavors. She might use concrete, beams from an old barn, or boards from an old corral. The possibilities from her mind seem to be endless. Did I forget to mention that Carol also helps her son on their hog farm? This lady never stops. Wood from pallets can be used to make boxes and signs, then designs are added for different occasions. Recently, she has been trying some wood burning. Animal silhouettes are another use of the pallet wood. Many of these are based on real animals. Her dog, Clyde, and their grandson’s goat, Gilbert, are just a couple examples of those special family pets used for models. Her daughter, Alicia, helps with the painting of Phoenix Rising continues on pg 28
Photo Above Top: Her friendly dog, Clyde, served as a model for wooden silhouettes. Photo Above Bottom: Spools of warp provide a colorful and relaxing decor for her weaving room.
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Phoenix Rising continued from pg 27 the signs, and both her daughters help her with her displays. But the creative part is mainly done by Carol. Someday she would like to fulfill another dream – cheese making. She grew up with grandparents who loved cheese. But Carol doesn’t just want to make any cheese, she hopes to make sheep cheese and already has the place planned for this project. She prefers sheep cheese because it has higher butter fat and mild taste. After all, it’s the most prolific cheese in the world. As you can probably imagine, she doesn’t give much time to sleeping – usually about four hours a night. She works in the shop in the afternoon and does her weaving in the evening. In case she gets an idea during the night, she keeps a sketch pad beside her bed. You’ll want to stop by the booth of Phoenix Rising at the Salt Fork Festival on August 10-12. Carol has attended the festival for many years and enjoys the great variety of vendors that appear each year. Her booth provides a colorful and interesting addition. You might even be lucky enough to watch her working on a rug. You can contact Carol Bridwell at 740-319-1673 or csbridwell@roadrunner.com if you have any questions about her creative work.
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Photo Above Top: Carol’s first loom has been strung with cotton warp to begin a new rug with a beautiful pattern. Photo Above Center: These are just a sample of the signs displayed at the festival. Photo Above Bottom: Carol’s great-grandfather created barns in Noble County and used a star as his signature mark. Carol displays a part of one of those old barns.
SUMMER ENTERTAINING
Your backyard oasis Outdoor entertaining areas are popular among homeowners, and firepits are one of the most soughtafter additions to such spaces. In fact, a 2016 survey from the American Society of Landscape Architects found that fireplaces and firepits were the most popular outdoor design element in 2016. Various styles are available to homeowners who want to add firepits to their backyards, and choosing the right type may come down to budget, the amount of yard space available or even personal preference.
• Wood firepit:
As their name suggests, wood firepits burn wood, which may appeal to homeowners who already have wood-burning fireplaces inside their homes. Because they don’t require homeowners to tap into gas lines, wood firepits are generally easy to set up and install, and many homeowners prefer the aesthetic appeal of crackling wood and flames that’s synonymous with wood firepits.
• Gas firepit: Gas firepits are touted for their convenience, as they don’t require homeowners to carry wood and build fires. Upon being connected to a gas source, gas firepits provide fire at the click of a switch. Gas firepits are also appreciated for their safety, as there
is little or no risk that flames from gas firepits will grow too large and become difficult to control.
• Gas fire tables: Gas fire tables might be ideal for
those homeowners whose sense of decor favors more modern looks. Gas fire tables come in a variety of shapes and sizes and, like gas firepits, there’s no need to struggle with lighting a fire or carrying firewood.
• Tabletop firepits: Homeowners, condominium or apartment dwellers with limited backyard space may want to consider the convenience of tabletop firepits. Restaurants may use tabletop firepits in their outdoor seating areas because they provide warmth and ambiance without taking up much space. Tabletop firepits fueled by gas will not need to be connected to a gas source, which may appeal to consumers who want something that’s simple as well as small. • Fire urns: While they might not technically qualify
as firepits, fire urns provide a similar effect as firepits. Fire urns are typically gas-powered and may be an ideal choice for homeowners who are looking for a unique, awe-inspiring feature for their outdoor entertaining areas.
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EVENTS FOR SENIORS:
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Ohio Attorney General’s Office Senior Scams Presentation Monday, July 2nd On Monday, July 2nd at 11:00 AM, Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a Senior Scams presentation from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, Consumer Protection Section. Seniors are particularly vulnerable to fraud and scams, however many incidents likely go unreported. Learn about the latest scams targeting our senior population, and find out how to protect yourself and your loved ones. We hope everyone will plan on attending this informative session. If you have questions about this event or are concerned about scams, please contact the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center at (740) 439-6681. Our friendly staff is here to assist you with anything you may need. Please note: “This event is not sponsored by, nor affiliated with, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office does not endorse or recommend the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center or any products or services affiliated with the Guernsey County Senior Center.” Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) beginning Monday, July 2nd Do you or someone you love have diabetes? The diabetes Empowerment Education Program, also known as DEEP™, is directed towards persons with diabetes, and their relatives who need information on self-care. The main goals of the program are: to improve and maintain the quality of life of persons with pre-diabetes and existing diabetes, prevent complications and incapacities, improve eating habits and maintaining adequate nutrition, increase physical activity and develop self-care skills. Classes will begin on Monday, July 2nd from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM and will be held each Monday for six weeks. If you are interested in participating in this group, or have additional questions or concerns, please contact Kylee Quinn, Wellness Coordinator, at (740) 439-6681.
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center & Meals on Wheels Guernsey County will be CLOSED on Wednesday, July 4th in observance of the Independence Day holiday. There will be no scheduled activities or lunches at the Senior Center or at the Byesville satellite site. Frozen meals are available prior to the holiday and are provided upon request from the nutrition department. If you have any questions or concerns about services you receive, please contact the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681. Have a safe and happy 4th. Book Club Meeting Thursday, July 5th Share your favorite books by joining the Book Club hosted by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. This group meets on the first Thursday of each month with the next meeting will be held on Thursday, July 5th at 12:00 PM. If you would like to participate, or have questions about this group, please visit the Senior Center. We hope to see you then. Red Hat Diva Picnic Monday, July 9th Red Hat Divas will be having their annual picnic at the Cambridge City Park on Monday, July 9th beginning at 12:00 PM. Sack lunches will be provided by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and are by donation. If you would like to attend this special event, please make your reservations by calling (740) 439-6681. Breakfast Buffet Tuesday, July 10th You are cordially invited to the monthly breakfast buffet, hosted by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, Tuesday, July 10th beginning at 9:00 AM. The delicious menu will include: egg & cheese omelet, sausage patty, diced potatoes, sausage gravy & biscuits and assorted fresh fruit. Coffee, water and a variety of fruit juices will be the beverages available for the meal. If you would like to make reservations to attend the breakfast, please visit the guest services desk or, for your convenience, you may call (740) 439-6681.
Independence Day Cookout Tuesday, July 3rd Celebrate our Nation’s independence by attending the annual Independence Day cookout, hosted by Guernsey County Senior Center on Tuesday, July 3rd. The festivities will begin at 11:00 AM. Lunch will begin at approximately 11:30 with the menu to include: hamburgers & hot dogs, macaroni salad, barbecue baked beans, cucumbers & tomatoes, fresh fruit and brownies for dessert. Lemonade, water and coffee will also be served. To make reservations to attend, please call (740) 439-6681.
Alzheimer’s Support Group Tuesday, July 10th Guernsey County Senior Citizens 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, July 10th. For more information, please contact our friend and supportive group leader, Mary Jo Moorhead, at (740) 685-8764. OSHIIP Medicare Appointments Wednesday, July 11th Will you be eligible for Medicare soon? Are you on Medicare but still have questions? Do you help a family
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COMMUNITY EVENTS Birthday Party & Luncheon Wednesday, July 25th Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be celebrating friends and family born in July at the monthly birthday party & luncheon on Wednesday, July 25th. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 AM with announcements and singing “Happy Birthday”. Cake and ice cream will be served along with a delicious lunch. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting the guest services desk or by calling (740) 439-6681. Byesville Senior Dinner Tuesday, July 31st You are cordially invited to attend the monthly dinner at the Byesville satellite site, located at the Stop Nine Church Senior Activity Building on Southgate Rd., Byesville, on Tuesday, July 31st. The evening will begin at 4:00 PM with welcome and announcements followed by dinner with the menu to include: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, dinner roll & butter and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Iced tea, water and coffee will also be served. A fun door prize drawing will be held after the meal. If you would like to attend this dinner, or have additional questions or concerns, please call (740) 439-6681.
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member with Medicare issues? Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center has a great opportunity to have those and many other questions answered. On Wednesday, July 11th, representatives from OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) will be on site for individual counseling appointments from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Each appointment is one hour long and reservations are required. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681. American Red Cross Bloodmobile Friday, July 13th The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will stopping at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Friday, July 13th from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. If you would like to schedule an appointment to make a life saving donation, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS. “Crafternoon” with Steph Tuesday, July 17th This month, we will be beautifying your home and wowing our feathered friends by creating a bird feeder out of a recycled two liter bottle. Cost for the class is only $2.00 and all of your supplies will be provided. This class can only accommodate 12 participants and preregistration is required. If you would like to make reservations to participate, please call (740) 439-6681. “Hawaiian Luau” Senior Dinner Thursday, July 19th Oe i kono e awakea. That is Hawaiian for you are invited to dinner. Please plan to attend the Hawaiian Luau themed dinner at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center, on Thursday, July 19th. The evening will begin at 5:00 PM with welcome and announcements followed by dinner which will be served at 5:15 PM. The menu will include: tropical glazed pork loin with pineapple, white rice, steamed broccoli florets, fresh fruit cup, Hawaiian sweet roll and pina colada cake for dessert. After dinner, sit back, relax and enjoy live entertainment followed by the 50/50 and door prize drawings. Reservations are required to attend this le’ale’a (fun) evening, and can be made by calling (740) 439-6681. Manao e ike oe malaila. (Hope to see you there) Food Commodity Pick-Up Friday, July 20th 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, July 20th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You must pick up on this day due to limited storage. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Kylee Quinn, Wellness Coordinator, at (740) 439-6681.
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