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CONTENTS
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29 Lifestyle
Now & Then
Health
The Risk of Heat Stroke On Hot Summer Days
Wellness
How to Avoid Illness While Traveling
Local Feature Heft Our Flag!
Local Feature
Salt Fork Arts & Craft Festival Celebrates 50 Years
Travel
Make Vacations and Travel a Key Component of Retirement
Finance
Funding Your Home Improvement Project
Lifestyle
Protect Your Smartphone From Being Hacked
Looking Back
The Marietta Effect: A People Educated and Free
Local Feature
Seneca Lake Pottery Designed by Chuck and Shana Fair
Lifestyle
Awnings Can Make Outdoor Spaces More Comfortable
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Did you know? Recipes Games & Puzzles Crossword & Sudoku Answers Wordsearch Events The Last Word
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“The purpose of life is to live it, to taste experience to the utmost, to reach out eagerly and without fear for newer and richer experience.”
– Eleanor Roosevelt –
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health
The risk of
heat stroke
on hot summer days Summer weather draws many people outside. Warm air and sunshine can be hard to resist, even when temperatures rise to potentially dangerous levels. Sunburn may be the first thing that comes to mind when people think of spending too much time soaking up summer sun. But while sunburn is a significant health problem that can increase a person’s risk for skin cancer, it poses a less immediate threat than heat stroke, a well-known yet often misunderstood condition.
What is heat stroke?
Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that heat stroke is a lifethreatening emergency and the most severe form of heat illness that results from long, extreme exposure to the sun. During this exposure, a person’s built-in cooling system may fail to produce enough sweat to lower body his or her body temperature, putting his or her life at risk as a result. Heat stroke develops rapidly and requires immediate medical treatment. If not treated immediately, heat stroke can prove fatal.
Are some people more at risk for heat stroke than others?
The elderly, infants, people whose occupations require them to work outdoors, and the mentally ill are among the people with an especially high risk of heat stroke. Obesity and poor circulation also increase a person’s risk of suffering heat stroke. Alcohol and certain types of medications also can make people more at risk for heat stroke.
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
One person may experience heat stroke differently than another. In addition, because it develops so rapidly, heat stroke
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can be hard to identify before a person is in serious danger. But Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that some of the more common heat stroke symptoms include: • headache, • dizziness, • disorientation, agitation, or confusion, • sluggishness or fatigue, • seizure, • hot, dry skin that is flushed but not sweaty, • high body temperature, • loss of consciousness, • rapid heartbeat, and • hallucinations.
Can heat stroke be prevented?
The simplest way to prevent heat stroke is to avoid spending time outdoors in the sun on hot days. If you must go outdoors, do so when temperatures are mild and the sun is low, such as in the early morning or evening. In addition to being wise about when you spend time in the sun, you can do the following to prevent heat stroke. • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water and sports drinks that can help your body maintain its electrolyte balance, when spending time outdoors. In addition, avoid caffeinated beverages like coffee, soda and tea as well as alcohol. • Wear lightweight, tightly woven and loose-fitting clothing in light colors. • Always wear a hat and sunglasses when going outdoors, and use an umbrella on especially hot days. • Take frequent drinks during outdoor activities and mist yourself with a spray bottle to reduce the likelihood of becoming overheated. Heat stroke is a serious threat on hot summer days. Because heat stroke can escalate rapidly, people must be especially cautious and mindful of their bodies when spending time outdoors in the summer.
WELLNESS
How to avoid illness while traveling The destination is picked, the tickets are purchased and now you’re about to taxi down the runway, waiting for your plane to depart. Just then several coughs ring out in the cabin as the dry overhead air starts pouring out of the vents. That’s when you start to wonder if you’ll be nursing cold medicine instead of tropical drinks this vacation. Millions of people board planes, cruise ships, buses, and other modes of transportation each and every day. While most people envision bringing home kitschy souvenirs from their vacations or working on their suntans, others acquire a less favorable memento: illness. Thanks to jet lag, recycled air and/or potentially unclean native waters, travelers may be vulnerable to illness on their trips. But that vulnerability doesn’t mean you have to succumb to illness. The following are some effective ways to avoid getting sick while traveling. • Get vaccinated before traveling. Check with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the U.S. State Department to determine if there are specific vaccinations recommended for travelers visiting your destination. If so, be sure to get vaccinated before departing. • Bring sanitizer along. When packing, stash some hand sanitizer wipes and brush down the arms of chairs, remote controls, seat belt clips, buttons and light switches, and anything else the cleaning crew may have glossed over. Wash your hands frequently as well, as there may be some germs that sneak by. • Avoid tap water. Stick to bottled water when on vacation, especially when traveling to foreign countries. Even if the water isn’t teeming with bacteria, it may throw your stomach for a
loop as you adjust. In addition, don’t forget that ice cubes are typically made from tap water, so skip drinks on the rocks. • Avoid uncooked fruit and produce. Fruit and produce may have been rinsed in tap water before being served. Stick to cooked foods instead. • Ensure food is thoroughly cooked. Opt for medium to well-done meats, and be sure that foods are served piping hot. If you are not careful, you may inadvertently expose yourself to E. coli, shigella, salmonella, giardia, campylobacter, cryptosporidia, or cyclospora. Exercise caution when hitting the buffet as well, as that sneeze guard may not keep food completely safe. • Protect against the sun and heat. One way to sideline a trip fast is with an uncomfortable, and even dangerous, sunburn. Use a sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 and reapply frequently, especially if you are sweating or going in the water. The Mayo Clinic says that signs of heat exhaustion can include fatigue, dizziness, heavy sweating, and cool moist skin with goose bumps. Increase your fluid intake and get into a cool environment promptly. While they can’t prevent every illness while traveling, vacationers can go a long way toward safeguarding their health.
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Local Feature
HEFT
Our Flag! by Dan Paulun
In the February 2019 issue of the Reader’s Digest, in a cover story titled ”Strange but Impossibly True” (page 60), mention is made of Bob Heft, a high school student who designed our current American flag. He was also featured in the Oct. 2, 2005, Ripley’s Believe It or Not! nationally syndicated cartoon. Neither revealed from what town or state Bob lived. Bob Heft came from Ohio! Now & Then
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Robert Heft Bob was born in 1941 in Saginow, MI, but in 1958 was attending the Lancaster, OH, High School when Stanley Pratt, the history teacher there, assigned his students to design an American flag for the admittance of Alaska and Hawaii as states in the United States. (At that time there were only 48 states.) Bob had an idea of making a 50-star flag, and he began at his home. Bob’s mother walked in from the kitchen to find Bob cutting up the American flag—the one that had been a wedding gift to his parents—for the school project. Of course, she immediately began to scold him. And, then, when Bob’s father came home, Bob got another tongue-lashing.
“I had always been patriotic,” Bob told the Lancaster EagleGazette in 2007. “They wanted to know why I would turn on the flag.” Bob chose to arrange fifty white stars on a blue background in alternating horizontal rows. Five rows had six stars, and four rows had five stars. Seven alternating horizontal red and six white stripes completed his flag, representing the original thirteen colonies. The flag’s three colors—red, white, and blue—represented, respectively, courage, purity and justice. It took Bob 12.5 hours to sew the flag together. Stanley Pratt gave Bob a B-minus for Bob’s project, with the statement that if Bob could get his flag accepted by the U.S. Congress, then the grade would be changed to an “A.” Bob sent his flag to his Congressman, Walter Moeller, who succeeded in getting Bob’s design adopted as the new United States flag on July 4, 1960. (Alaska joined the Union on Jan. 3, 1959, and Hawaii joined the union n Aug. 21, 1959.) In 1960, after Congress officially adopted the 50-star flag, bob approached Mr. Pratt, who said, “if it’s good enough for Congress, it’s good enough for me.” The grade was changed. In 2007 Bob said, “I had an idea of making a 50-star flag, and I did it. An idea doesn’t do any good if you don’t pursue it.” Bob’s original flag was flown over the White House, every state capital building, and 88 U.S. embassies. His design was the 27th official flag of the United States. Bob lived in Lancaster for 30 years and served as mayor of Napoleon, OH, for 20 years. He retired from Northwest State Community College in Archbold, OH, where he was a professor. He returned to Saginaw where he was employed as the Education Manager of the Saginaw County Junior Achievement. He traveled across the country as a motivational speaker, giving speeches regarding the U.S. flag and his role in its design. “It can happen to anyone,” Bob said, “It doesn’t matter if you come from a small town.” Bob also developed a 51-star flag in case a new state joins the U.S. Bob Heft died on Dec. 12, 2009, in Saginaw, MI, of natural causes.
What about the Ohio state flag? Ohio’s flag is the only state flag that is shaped like a pennant, a triangular forked or swallow-tailed flag, officially defined as a “burgee” since 2002. It was designed by Cleveland architect John Eisenmann, who, in 1901, was commissioned to design an exhibition hall for Ohio at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y., and who developed a distinctive flag to fly over each corner of the Ohio building. (This exposition was where Ohio’s own president of the U.S. William McKinley [1843-1901] was shot on Sept. 6, 1901). The wool flags officially represented the Ohio PanAmerican Exposition Commission rather than the state. Eisenmann secured a U.S. design patent for his design, and his design as the official state flag was adopted on May 9, 1902. Mr. Eisenmann explained the Ohio flag’s symbolism most aptly: “The triangles formed by the main lines of the flag represent the hills and valleys as typified in the State Seal, and the stripes the roads and waterways. “The stars, indicating the 13 original states of the Union, are grouped about the circle, which represents the Northwest Territory; and that Ohio was the seventeenth state admitted into the Union is shown by adding four more stars. “The white circle with its red center, not only represents the initial letter of Ohio, but is suggestive of its being the Buckeye State.”
The State of Ohio Flag
The Ohio Building
Notes: Some historians and legalists still argue whether Ohio became a state in 1803, 1953, or neither. Ohio became known as the Buckeye State as a result of a speech made by Dr. Daniel Drake (1785-1852) in 1833 when he praised the virtues of the buckeye tree and proposed that tree to be the state emblem, which it became in 1853. Sources: Burke, James L., and Davison, Kenneth E. Ohio’s Heritage (revised). 1992 book. page x. Husted, Jon. “Profile Ohio.” Aug. 2013. Ohio History Central. “Robert G. Heft.” “Sixty Years Later, Heft’s Flag Still Stands.” Lancaster EagleGazette: July5, 2018. Page 1A and 2A.
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LOCAL FEATURE
Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival August 9-11, 2019
Celebrates 50 Years by BEverly kerr
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Artists. Entertainers and lovers of the arts have been attending the Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival for 50 years. It's come a long way from that preliminary festival, which was held on the courthouse lawn. The one-day downtown Salt Fork Arts Festival was sponsored by the Greater Cambridge Arts Council with Dr. Milton Thompson the president and Don Mercer serving as coordinator. Its goal was to promote all the arts including: acting, music, literature and art. The Best of Show that year went to Nany Lewis of New Concord for a still life. The evening was spent dancing in the First National Bank parking lot. August 14-17, 1969, the festival moved to the Cambridge City Park as a four-day event. It was advertised as the First Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival. That year the newspaper stated there were four tents and 65 artists. Entertainment varied from YMCA Gymnasts and Bexley Puppet Theater to Cambridge Barbershoppers and Sweet Adelines. Arthur Marr served as chairman of that first official festival with assistance from Bob and Hannah Amos and Mrs. Lois Craig. Mrs. Claude Nickerson and her committee were in charge of the artists while Bill Coffey handled the performing arts. The Cambridge CB React Club took charge of parking and patrolling.
Pavlov Music provided background organ and piano music and Scott Funeral Home provided seating. It was a real community effort. The Cambridge National Honor Society and members of the Key Club helped by setting up chairs, tables and snow fences. In those early festival days, pictures by artists and student artists were hung on snow fences for display. Young artists have always been a popular and important feature of the festival. It was in 1969 that Newcomerstown native, Shannon Rodgers, renowned dress designer for Hollywood stars, gave a donation to the festival and in 1971 began sponsoring the Shannon Rodgers Award. This award was open to all artists at the festival and was voted on by the public. When this endowment ended, the award became the People's Choice Award. Craftsmen demonstrating their crafts at those early festivals included basket weavers, blacksmiths, ceramic artists, wood carvers, iron workers, gem cutters, leather workers and many more. This was to be only the beginning of many years of outstanding juried art at the festival with only hand-made pieces of art being accepted. Crafts were a popular addition at those early festivals as well. In 1971, classes in macrame, woodcarving, leaded glass and apple dolls were popular. Adults enjoyed making quilted potholders and stained glass hangings. Everyone felt a sense of accomplishment. In those early years, the Pilot Club, an international service club of women, served as volunteers to give artisans a break while selling their wares. Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary provided refreshments on the midway selling hot dogs, ice cream, sno-cones, and cotton candy. Church groups, YMCA, and the hospital auxiliary had food stands available in the big pavilion for hungry visitors. Entertainment included many musical groups as well as a performing arts group from Salt Fork Barn Theatre performing excerpts from “You're a Good Man Charlie Brown”. Cambridge Community Theater also did several children's presentations. Even the Cleveland Opera Theater came several years and performed “Barber of Seville”.
PHOTOS: 1 –Carol and Bob Jones performed at the festival in 1986. Presently, Carol is Festival Director and Bob directs Entertainment. 2 –In the early years, paintings were displayed on snow fences. 3 – Frankie Yankovic, Polka King, drew one of the largest crowds ever. 4 – Paula Burlingame, Sandy Carle and Bonnie Perkins make plans for crafts at the Children's Art Fair. 5 – The Dick Simcox Big Band appeared several years at the festival.
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A performance that many remember was that of Frankie Yankovic, America's Polka King. Frankie played accordion and had two gold records - “Blue Skirt Waltz” and “Just Because”. The crowd for this performance was the largest ever remembered at the festival. Back in 1986, Bob and Carol Jones presented a musical program at the festival. Today Carol is the Festival Director and Bob is Entertainment Coordinator. Their enthusiasm for the 50th Anniversary has led to a memorial “Pedestrian Gateway” being constructed at the park at a point where most visitors enter. While it has been great fun to look back at those early years of the festival, it's also pleasing to know that it still has the same basic roots. The Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival continues to be a juried festival with several artists from those early days still displaying their art. Entertainment continues every hour in the Performing Arts Tent or the Big Pavilion. Craft classes for students and adults are held in the small pavilions throughout the weekend. Admission and parking are still free. Set aside some time to join the 50th Anniversary celebration this August 9 -11. Wander through the artist displays in beautiful Cambridge City Park. Have lunch or pick up a snack as you sit and listen to some fine entertainment provided by talented vocalists and bands. Don't forget to find a special treasure to take home with you to remember this special anniversary. 50 years is cause for celebration! Make plans to attend this memorable occasion. Photo Right Top: Sue Dodd demonstrated her painting under the trees at the park. Photo Right Middle: Russ Shaffer and Virginia Price have displayed at the festival since its early years. Photo Right Bottom: Entertainment was provided by "The Group" with Mike McWilliams, front, Don Mercer, Mike Kennedy, Mike McVicker, and Dale Brenning.
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Travel
Make vacations and travel a key component of retirement
When the time comes to bid farewell to conference calls, meetings and daily commutes, retirees have open schedules to fill with whichever activities they choose. Travel is one exciting way to pass the time. Traveling can be a rewarding prospect for active seniors, particularly those who successfully preplanned for retirement and have the income to fund various excursions. Many seniors, both in the United States and Canada, find that travel tops their to-do lists once they retire. According to Senior Travel magazine, new travel options are emerging for newly minted retirees looking for something a little different from the status quo. The list of destinations retirees have at their disposal is limitless. The following ideas are some of the more popular ways retirees choose to travel. • Road trips rule. Taking to the highways and byways is an excellent way to see the country. Seniors can customize their routes depending on which places they want to visit. RV travel can be as comfortable or as rustic as travelers prefer. Many seniors spend months traveling in their campers, which offer many of the same amenities of home. Campsites and special RV hook-up sites offer the other necessities of traveling the open road. • Genealogical tourism is popular. People hoping to trace their ancestry and visit their ancestral homelands are one of the fastest-growing travel segments. Visiting an old
church in Europe where ancestors were married or buying food from a market in which a great aunt or uncle once worked leads retirees on many international adventures. Such trips provide travelers with a unique opportunity to understand their roots up close and personal while enjoying some international travel along the way. • Exotic tours can be exciting destinations. History buffs or adventure-seeking couples may be particularly attracted to exotic travel destinations that are slightly off of the beaten path. Travel tours may take vacationers to destinations such as excavation sites or backpacking through the rainforest. With passport in hand, seniors can go just about anywhere their desires take them. • Enjoy a relaxing seaside trip. A seaside vacation can be the perfect trip for seniors who want to put their feet up and sip some cocktails while watching the waves lap the shores. Many beach resorts offer all-inclusive packages for different age groups. Meals, excursions and hotel rooms can be bundled into one affordable, confusion-free price. • Go cruising. Speaking of all-inclusive vacationing, cruising seems tailor-made for those ages 50 and older because it offers the convenience of accommodations, food, entertainment, and transportation all in one. The various activities offered on the ship mean travelers can find ways to spend their time how they see fit. Cruising couples can opt to spend all of their time on the ship enjoying carefully prepared meals and entertainment or disembark and explore the various ports of call along the way. Now that they have more free time, retirees can gear up for travel adventures to remember.
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Recipes
Country Ham and Broccoli Frittata
Serves: 4 to 6
Total hands on time: 25 mins
Ingredients: 8 ½ ¼ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1
large eggs cup grated cheddar cheese cup grated Parmesan cheese teaspoon kosher salt teaspoon freshly ground black pepper tablespoon unsalted butter cup diced country ham cup cooked broccoli florets, cut into small pieces
Directions: 1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees.
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Melt the butter in a large cast iron or nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add the country ham and broccoli, and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes.
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Add the egg mixture to the pan and cook, stirring with a rubber spatula, until the bottom and sides have just set, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the oven and bake until the center has set and the frittata has turned a light golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Flip the frittata out onto a cutting board, cut into equal wedges and serve immediately.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, cheeses, salt and pepper. www.southernkitchen.com/recipes
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Recipes
Southern Chicken Salad
Serves: 14
Total hands on time: 60 mins
Ingredients:
Directions:
16 cups water 1 cup vinegar Salt and freshly ground black pepper ¼ cup salt 1 bay leaf 1 (.75-ounce) package fresh tarragon, one sprig saved and remainder of leaves roughly chopped 5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 6 ribs celery, finely diced (about 2 cups) 1 cup dried cherries 1 cup hazelnuts, toasted and roughly chopped 1 ½ cups mayonnaise 1 cup sour cream Juice of 2 lemons, plus more, as needed Halved croissants, for serving (optional)
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In a stockpot, combine the water, vinegar, 1/4 cup salt, bay leaf and tarragon sprig. Heat the water to between 180 and 190 degrees over medium heat. Carefully add the chicken and poach until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and reaches 160 degrees, 20 to 30 minutes. Drain, discarding the cooking liquid. Let the chicken cool to room temperature and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken with the celery, cherries, hazelnuts and chopped tarragon. In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add the mayonnaise mixture to the chicken and stir well to combine. Season to taste with salt, pepper and additional lemon juice. Spread onto croissants, if desired. Serve. www.southernkitchen.com/recipes
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Recipes
Mustard Pecan Catfish
Serves: 4
Total hands on time: 30 mins
Ingredients:
Directions:
6 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1. Heat oven to 450 degrees.
¼ cup milk
2. Grease a baking sheet.
1 cup coarsely ground pecans 4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets 1 lemon, cut in 4 wedges
3. In a shallow dish, mix mustard and milk. In another shallow dish or on a piece of wax paper, spread pecans. 4. Dip fillets into mustard mixture, then roll in pecans to coat, shaking off excess. 5. Place on prepared pan and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until catfish flakes easily with a fork. 6. Serve each fillet with a lemon wedge.
www.southernkitchen.com/recipes
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Recipes
Key Lime Mousse
with Blackberry Compote
Serves: 8
Total hands on time: 45 mins
Ingredients: Mousse ½ cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar ½ cup Key lime juice 3 large eggs 5 large egg yolks 3 tablespoons milk ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed and chilled 1 ½ cups heavy cream
Compote
1 ½ cups blackberries, plus more for serving ¾ cup sugar 3 tablespoons crème de cassis Juice of ½ lemon
Directions:
To make the mousse: 1.
Prepare a double boiler by filling a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water. Bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat.
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In a heatproof medium bowl, combine the sugar, Key lime juice, eggs, egg yolks and milk. Place the bowl on top of the saucepan of simmering water, making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. While whisking constantly, heat the mixture until it has thickened to the consistency of cake batter.
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Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on top of the curd, then refrigerate until cold. In a stand mixer or using a whisk and a large bowl, beat the heavy cream to form soft peaks.
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In three separate batches, fold the whipped cream into the chilled curd. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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In a small saucepan, combine the blackberries, sugar, crème de cassis and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until blackberries have broken down. Use a potato masher, as needed, to expedite the process.
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Once the blackberries have thickened to a syrup- like consistency, transfer the compote to a storage container and refrigerate until cold.
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Spread a thin layer of compote across the bottom of eight clear serving glasses. Top with a layer of the mousse. Continue to layer the compote and the mousse until the jars are filled. Garnish with additional blackberries and serve chilled.
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Finance
Funding your
home improvement project
Before starting a home improvement project, either on one’s own or with the assistance of a professional contractor, homeowners must first consider the costs involved. According to the home improvement resource HomeAdvisor, more than one-third of homeowners do not understand what hiring a professional will cost, and then cannot successfully budget and secure financing once they have set their sights on a renovation project.
HomeAdvisor says that some of the more popular projects, such as remodeling a kitchen or bathroom or building a deck, can cost, on average, $19,920, $9,274 and $6,919, respectively. Homeowners may find that the more expensive renovations require them to secure some type of financing. Those who have never before sought such financing may want to consider these options. 1. Cash-out refinancing: With cash-out refinancing, a person will begin the mortgage process anew with the intention of paying off the current mortgage balance, and then taking out additional funds for other purposes. Cash-out refinancing is a way to tap into a home’s existing equity for use on improvements or other expenses, such as college tuition. 2. Home equity line of credit: The financial experts at Bankrate indicate that a HELOC works like a credit card, with the house as collateral. There is a credit limit, and borrowers can spend up to that limit. The interest rate may or may not be fixed. However, the interest may be tax-deductible if the
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financing is used to improve, buy or build a home. 3. Home equity loan: Individuals also can borrow against equity in their homes with a fixed interest rate through a home equity loan. Most lenders will calculate 80 percent of the home value and subtract a homeowner’s mortgage balance to figure out how much can be borrowed, according to the financial advisory site The Simple Dollar. 4. Personal loan: Homeowners can shop around at various financial institutions for competitive personal loans to be used for home improvement purposes. Funds may be approved within one business day, which can be ideal for those who want to begin their improvements soon. 5. Personal line of credit: A personal line of credit allows borrowers to borrow only the money needed at the time, and offers a variable interest rate that is generally lower than fixed loan rates. Again, like a credit card, PLOC gives a person a maximum borrowing amount and is ideal for ongoing purchases. 6. Credit cards: In a pinch, credit cards can be used to finance improvements, but they do come with the cost of very high interest rates if the balance is not paid in full by the time the bill comes due. However, for funding smaller projects and maximizing rewards points through home improvement retailers or specific credit card company promotions, credit cards can be a way to earn various perks in addition to the benefit of improving a home. Homeowners looking to finance their next improvements should speak to a financial advisor and shop around for the best types of funding for them.
lifestyle
Protect your smartphone from
being hacked For many smartphone users, their smartphones are never too far out of reach. It is a reflection of the role these devices now play in everyday life as well as the amount of sensitive information contained within them. The treasure trove of personal information, including banking info, personal emails and private photos, that smartphones contain makes them tempting targets for skilled cyber criminals. Though phones come with built-in security features, savvy smartphone users recognize the importance of going beyond such features to protect their devices from hackers. • Update your operating system. It can be a nuisance to update a phone’s operating system. In fact, many a smartphone user has bemoaned an OS update, feeling the updates changed the look and performance of apps they had grown accustomed to. However, updated operating systems are offered for various reasons, one of which is to guard against glitches or bugs in old operating systems that might have made phones more vulnerable to hackers. When prompted to update a smartphone’s operating system, do so right away. • Avoid public WiFi. Hackers target victims in many ways, including through public WiFi hotspots. Smartphone
users who don’t have unlimited data plans may be tempted to use public WiFi when out and about. But doing so makes users vulnerable to skilled hackers who are just waiting to access unknowing users’ personal information, including their financial data. When leaving the house, turn off the WiFi on your phone, only turning it back on when you need it and only if you can access a secure network. • Accept two-factor authentication. Two-factor authentication was designed so internet users would have another layer of protection against hackers. When attempting to sign into an account, whether it’s email, social media, banking, or another login that requires a username and password, you may be asked if you want to enroll in two-factor authentication. This refers to the system in which users receive a temporary code via the messaging apps on their phones that only the users have access to. Some might say two-factor authentication is a nuisance, but receiving and typing in the short code will only take an extra few seconds and it’s a great extra measure of protection against hackers. • Only buy apps from your phone’s official app store. When purchasing and downloading apps, only use
official app stores such as the Apple Store or Google Play. Some hackers access phones via apps they offer through websites that, on the surface, seem legitimate. However, such apps contain viruses and malware that make it easy for hackers to access phones once they’ve been installed. Smartphone users must recognize the importance of protecting their phones, and all the sensitive information their phones contain, from hackers.
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The Marietta Effect: A People Educated and Free
“It cost me every effort I was capable of making, and it passed by a majority of only one vote.” — Ephraim Cutler ’s description of his work to forbid slaver y in the O hio constitution
Enthusiasm is infectious. I caught a good case of it from renowned historian David Story by Rick Booth McCullough’s new book, The Pioneers, and from his personal presentation about it before a large theater audience in Marietta in May, which I was fortunate enough to attend. The book tells the story of the founding of the first permanent white settlement in the Northwest Territory, Marietta, and of the profound social and political effects that first group of settlers had on the subsequent history of the lands north and west of the Ohio River – and on the nation as a whole. The new book centered on the Marietta story It is all too easy to assume that great historians like Mr. McCullough have long known all the important nooks and crannies of American history, book research just becoming a matter of filling in the details. But the infectious authorial enthusiasm I detected at David McCullough’s theater presentation had to do with genuine discovery of an important corner of American history that was apparently delightfully new to his 85-year-old mind. The struggle for
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strong support for public education and complete prohibition of slavery in the land that became Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin was started, fought, and won by individuals from America’s Northeast who formed something called the Ohio Company, then floated down the Ohio to its junction with the Muskingum River in 1788 to build there their first town and farms. McCullough’s single most important discovery in researching the Marietta story may have been how perilously close Ohio came to becoming a slave state like the South. The heroic efforts of two Ohio Company men in particular, Manasseh and Ephraim Cutler, father and son, were cited as perhaps the most laudable stalwarts who set the path toward an Ohio that was educated and free. Had Ohio permitted slavery, the course towards its abolition in America would have been far different, and likely far more difficult.
Manasseh Cutler, Ohio Company “lobbyist”
L ooki n g B ack The Revolutionary War officially ended with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. By that treaty, England relinquished control to the Americans of a quarter million square miles of land north and west of the Ohio River. This was land sparsely populated by a number of Indian tribes and almost completely devoid of white settlements except for a few forts and trading posts. Representing about one third of all the land owned by the United States, it Manasseh Cutler came to be called, simply, the Northwest Territory. South of the Ohio River, early pre-statehood settlement of Kentucky was already under way through Virginia’s governmental oversight. But the Northwest Territory belonged to no single state, and the confederation of thirteen original colonies/states had to figure out what to do with it. Could agreements be made with the Indians? How would the land be someday sold and settled by people moving west?
liking of his company’s interests as well as to his own personal convictions and beliefs. In particular, he worked hard to win votes for the clause saying, “There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory…”. Himself a graduate of Yale, he also made sure it said, “… schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged.” Fair future dealings were also put into the bill per his wishes: “The utmost good faith shall always be observed towards the Indians; their lands and property shall never be taken from them without their consent…” It took some adept politicking to get the ordinance passed, but when it did, Manasseh returned to his Massachusetts congregation content that the Northwest Territory would forever be free of slavery, and more than glad to get back to preaching and out of politics. Manasseh never intended to go west with the pioneers himself, and only ever visited Marietta once. But his son, Ephraim, went. The correspondence through the years between the father in the East and the son in the West provided much of the raw material David McCullough uncovered at the Marietta College archives for his book.
The Northwest Territory and Original States By 1785, some treaties with the Indians tentatively cleared the way for settlement in the southern part of Ohio near the Ohio River. To avoid the chaos of settlement by squatting, surveyors then had to go in and define what land there was to sell. By 1787, a group of New England men anxious to speculate on land in the Northwest Territory and start settlement there – many having previously served in the Revolutionary War – formed the Ohio Company and sent Rev. Manasseh Cutler from Massachusetts to lobby the Congress of the Confederation of the United States (pre-Constitution!) in Philadelphia to set up the rules for land sale and governance in the Northwest Territory. The Ohio Company sought permission to buy a large tract at the mouth of the Muskingum River and settle there. Like any good lobbyist, Manasseh Cutler had a large role in crafting the language of the Northwest Ordinance to the
Campus Martius, Marietta’s fort-city bastion The Ohio Company’s founding expedition was led by former Revolutionary War General Rufus Putnam. Three months after passage by Congress of the U.S. Constitution, on the last day of December, 1787, he set out from his Massachusetts home to join others already traveling overland across Pennsylvania toward Ohio. From midFebruary to early April, they built boats at the future site of tiny West Newton, Pennsylvania, on the Youghiogheny River in order to float to the Monongahela and then into the Ohio River the rest of the way. It then took only five days of river travel to reach their destination, the wilderness land that was to become Marietta! The day the pioneers set foot at Marietta, they were met by a community of about 70 Delaware Indians who seemed friendly and professed peace. Rufus Putnam, however, knew it was better to be safe than sorry lest relations turn bad in the future. He quickly designed and organized the building of a structure that was both fort and city-of-refuge in case of attack. It was called Campus Martius, Latin for “Field of Mars,” and a reference to the ancient center of Rome. In the years that followed, there were, indeed, some times
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marietta continued from pg 19 of conflict with the Indians and times when the sound of a large gun or cannon called people from their outlying homes and fields to shelter in Campus Martius when attack seemed imminent. A few members of the pioneer community did lose their lives at the hands of Indian conflict over time, while Rufus Putnam pleaded in letters to George Washington for more military protection. Marietta ultimately avoided a major attack, but the worry was there until the Treaty of Greenville was signed in 1795, ending what became known as the Northwest Indian War, which mostly played out farther to the west in Ohio. McCullough’s 331-page book covers much more ground than I can adequately summarize here. Suffice it to say, he follows the Marietta community and the lives of several of the settlers well into the 1800s, relating many an anecdote about life on the Ohio frontier as it transitioned to statehood and the coming of canals and railroads and industry. One of the men most closely followed is Ephraim Cutler, the pioneer son of Manasseh. McCullough seemed most deeply touched by what he discovered of Ephraim’s role in preserving Ohio as a non-slave, free state, which was apparently not as completely guaranteed as the original Northwest Ordinance had stated. In late 1802, Ohio was having its own constitutional convention in preparation for becoming a state in 1803. Rufus Putnam and Ephraim Cutler were the duly elected delegates to the convention from Marietta’s Washington County (which was originally huge in area, including even today’s Guernsey County). To their surprise, when they arrived at the Chillicothe meeting, a proposal was on the table to include the language, “No person shall be held in slavery, if male, after he is thirty-five years of age; or a female, after twenty-five years of age.” All of Manasseh Cutler’s work fifteen years earlier to prohibit slavery in the Northwest Territory was in danger of being ignored!
Slavery opponent Ephraim Cutler
Ephramia Cutler
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Even more surprising than the intent to ignore the Northwest Ordinance was the alleged source and backing for the proposal: President Thomas Jefferson himself! According to McCullough’s archive research for the book, Thomas Worthington, the man nicknamed the “father of Ohio statehood,” confided to Ephraim
L ooki n g B ack Cutler that President Jefferson was in favor of permitting this only slightly-limited version of slavery into the Ohio constitution. Worthington himself, though, was a former Virginia slave owner who had brought about 20 of his former slaves with him to his grand new estate called “Adena,” just outside Chillicothe. Whether Worthington’s statement to Cutler was fully true or represented his own self-interested “slanting” of the truth of Jefferson’s confided thoughts may never be known. Nevertheless, the thought is more than a little shocking, adding another layer of moral mystery to the author of the phrase “all men are created equal.” Ephraim Cutler spoke up emphatically against the slavery clause at the convention. He thought he had gained some votes against it, but also was well aware that with Worthington and Jefferson in its favor, the cause still might be lost. When the day of the final vote came, however, Rufus Putnam found Ephraim Cutler deathly ill and virtually unable to get out of bed. “Cutler, you must get well, be in your place, or you will lose your favorite measure,” exclaimed Putnam. Somehow – possibly with a lot of physical help and support – Ephraim Cutler made it to his station that day and spoke as best he could, one last time, against the slavery clause. The tense roll call vote was then taken. Slavery in Ohio was defeated that day by a single vote. Had not Rufus Putnam cajoled, prodded, and perhaps even carried Ephraim Cutler to the convention hall that day, it is hard to say what the future of Ohio, the Northwest Territory, and the United States might have been. It was a day when one vote mattered, and history could have turned another way. For a second time in a second generation, a Cutler had made the difference. Besides the issue of slavery, Manasseh Cutler had been very concerned with getting the education clause placed in the Northwest Ordinance in 1787 as well as getting Congress to set aside two entire townships of land somewhere in the territory to provide for a future university. Through the years, though he continued to live in Massachusetts, he maintained contact with his son and others regarding getting a university started to insure a strong educational future for the new state of Ohio. Splitting the difference between Marietta and Chillicothe’s physical locations, it was decided to explicitly found a university town, to be named Athens, about halfway between them on the Hocking River. Thus was born Ohio University, the first legislatively created public university in America. Ohio University actually began educating students – initially more or less at the high school level – sometime in the years 1806 to 1809, depending on what historical source one references. In 1816, its first collegial-looking, large, brick building was built. Manasseh Cutler lived until 1823 and actually hinted to Ephraim in his later years that it would be really nice to have a university building named after him so that his contribution
L ooki n g B ack would be remembered. He really felt the university was perhaps his proudest achievement, albeit from far away in both time and space. Sadly, he was not so honored in his lifetime, but in the early 1900s, with the 1816 grand, old, brick building still standing on campus, it was renamed Manasseh Cutler Hall. And so it is known to this day – an honor a bit late in coming, bit very well deserved.
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Postcard image of Cutler Hall at Ohio University When asked on stage at his Marietta presentation what single piece of history in his latest book he would most like to have been able to witness, David McCullough thought a moment and then said he wished he could have seen Ephraim Cutler rise – or perhaps be carried – from his sickbed to cast the vote that ended the possibility of slavery in Ohio. His voice almost seemed to catch with emotion as he described it. In the old man’s eyes, I thought I caught the long stare of the historian, briefly imagining how the country he had spent his life chronicaling could have turned out so differently, but for that one man’s resolve in that time and place. Nearly forgotten now, it was the road not taken that made the difference. I do highly recommend obtaining and reading David McCullough’s The Pioneers. Often the history nearly in our own back yard is thought to be of only local significance. Surely “Big History” happened somewhere else. But David McCullough seems to have surprised even himself by what he found of significance to all Americans in the Marietta story: its role in our national legacy; a people educated and free.
Thought they might be most often associated with dogs, ticks can affect cats as well. According to Blue Cross for Pets, cats are most likely to encounter ticks if they live near areas with lots of deer and sheep or in regions where other wildlife, such as hedgehogs and rabbits, are present. While ticks are active throughout the year, cats are most likely to encounter them between spring and autumn. That’s due in part to the climate during these seasons, which tends to be warmer and therefore more inviting to cats, compelling them to spend more time outdoors than they do in winter. Ticks, which are egg-shaped, are big enough to spot, so cat owners should conduct a careful examination of their cats’ fur each time they come into the house after spending time in the yard. Blue Cross for Pets notes that ticks feel like small bumps on a cat’s skin. Ticks are most likely to attach themselves to particular areas of a cat’s body. These areas include the head, neck, ears, and feet. Routine brushing, especially whenever cats come inside after time spent outdoors, can help cat owners spot and remove ticks from their cats. It’s important to recognize that indoor cats are not invulnerable to ticks, as other pets and humans can track ticks indoors. Periodic inspections and brushing of indoor cats’ can protect them from ticks and the diseases ticks carry.
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Games & Puzzles Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle. Good luck!
Sudoku
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C R O S S WO R D Puzzle 17. Type of web browser (abbr.) 18. Small, broad-headed nails 20. Man City coach Guardiola 23. Periods of food shortages 24. European nation 25. Jr.’s father 26. Concealed 29. One who works with the police (abbr.) 30. Lawyers 31. Look of disapproval 32. Longed CLUES ACROSS 1. Used to serve wine 7. System to code a number 10. Meddled 12. A type of discount 13. Dependent on 14. Type of wrap 15. Nigerian people 16. Nuclear missile 17. Scientists’ tool (abbr.) 18. __ and feathers 19. It cleans you 21. Doctors’ group 22. Silvery marine fish 27. Atomic #58 28. Popular March holiday 33. Pa’s partner 34. Sicknesses 36. ‘__ death do us part 37. Scottish settlement 38. Innumerable 39. Small constellation 40. Wings
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July Crossword & Sudoku Answers
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Seneca Lake Pottery Designed by
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Both Chuck and Shana are active in not only the making of pottery but also volunteering in the community. They are a husband/wife team that works together at so many functions. They play leadership roles in the Byesville Rotary Club by organizing events to help the community. The Rotary Club provides scholarships to many area youths, health screenings, and Christmas food baskets to mention a few of their projects. hen people retire, they often search for something to fill those empty hours. Chuck and Shana Fair found the perfect retirement project – making pottery. They took classes at OU Zanesville and had so much fun that Chuck decided to set up a studio in their garage. That led to the creation of Seneca Lake Pottery. Shana grew up on the water at Lake White near Waverly so Seneca Lake seemed the perfect place to retire. She loves the feeling of weightlessness in the water and enjoys meeting a school of fish as well as exploring the beauty of the underwater colors. Chuck grew up locally near Kimbolton and met Shana when they were students at Ohio State University. They married after graduation and each had fulfilling careers. Chuck worked as a buyer in the electronics industry, where he saw the progression from tubes to transistors to microprocessors. Shana's career led her to work as a library director. Today at Seneca Lake Pottery, Chuck focuses on wheel throwing to create pots with strong lines. He embellishes his pots by altering the thrown forms, adding texture and finishing with bold glazes. He frequently demonstrates making pottery at downtown events and festivals. People, especially children, gather around to watch his creations magically take form. Although pottery was new to Shana, she has been interested in crafts since she was a Brownie Scout and wove her first lanyard. Since then her passion turned to creating objects in macrame and she is presently working on a window treatment. She also hand spins yarn, silk and cotton using her
great-great grandmother's spinning wheel. Then she dyes the yarn with native plants such as marigolds, onion skins, walnut husks, Queen Anne's Lace, or insects. These were the kinds of natural materials the early settlers could find near their homes. Last season Shana created some beautiful pottery Christmas ornaments with silkscreened original sketches of the scenes done by Bob Ley before the Dickens Victorian Village project ever began. The idea was so popular that she is going to do more scenes this year. Both Chuck and Shana are active in not only the making of pottery but also volunteering in the community. They are a husband/wife team that works together at so many functions. They play leadership roles in the Byesville Rotary Club by organizing events to help the community. The Rotary Club provides scholarships to many area youths, health screenings. and Christmas food baskets to mention a few of their projects. A recent mission trip took them to Guatemala where they donated books to the Literacy Program there. This country is making an attempt to be self-sustaining, so Rotary is assisting with scholarships and books to help keep children in school. The Fairs enjoy meeting interesting people wherever they travel. They also are a tremendous help with Dickens Victorian Village in nearby Cambridge. In fact, without their long hours spent with the Dickens Creative Team, the Victorian scenes may never make it to the streets. Chuck is the carpenter in residence as he builds and repairs platforms as well as figures. He is now responsible for making the framework for any new or replaced characters. Shana has been working on the scenes for years as
PHOTOS: 1 –Chuck and Shana enjoy demonstrating their pottery skills in downtown Cambridge. 2 –Chuck and Shana in period clothing for the Dickens Victoria Village. 3 – People enjoy watching Chuck throw a pot on the wheel. 4 – They both are part of the Dickens Creative team, which designs the Victorian scenes. 5 – Chuck enjoys working the chicken BBQ on a Rotary weekend fundraiser. 6 – Shana displays yarn colored with natural dyes.
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...“keep an open mind about what is going on around you. Don't be complacent about what you learned in your childhood.” Chuck finds changes in technology fascinating. “There's no way to guess what you are going to see in life in the next hundred years.” she has an eye for perfect costumes. Her needle and thread are often at work here. In the last couple of years, she has expanded her talents to making the heads for some of the figures. Both Chuck and Shana will be found in the Heritage Arts Tent at the 50th Anniversary of the Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival demonstrating their creative talents. Chuck will be throwing pots on the potters wheel while Shana will be demonstrating slab building on molds. They enjoy exploring new places so take exciting vacations each year. A favorite spot is the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean where they enjoy scuba diving in the coral reef at the National Park. This year their plans are to head to Glacier National Park on a Roads Scholars tour. As you can tell, this is a busy couple. When asked what they do for relaxation, both answer, “Gardening.” Chuck also enjoys golfing and woodworking while Shana, with her library background, enjoys reading a book at the water's edge. They both enjoy frequent trips to the theater. Chuck admonishes young people to “keep an open mind about what is going on around you. Don't be complacent about what you learned in your childhood.” Chuck finds changes in technology fascinating. “There's no way to guess what you are going to see in life in the next hundred years.” People like Chuck and Shana who share their talents are vital to the success of the community. We're happy they decided to make their home on Seneca Lake.
Photo Right Top: Shana and Chuck traveled to Guatemala to presents books for their Literacy Program. Photo Right Middle: Chuck and Shana enjoy scuba diving in the Caribbean. Photo Right Bottom: Collecting for Santa is one of the roles they play at the Byesville Rotary Club.
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lifestyle
Awnings
can make outdoor spaces
more comfortable Many homeowners are eager to step outdoors upon the return of warm weather. Outdoor living spaces have grown in popularity as more and more homeowners embrace opportunities to entertain and lounge around in their yards. Outdoor entertaining areas can be great, but such spaces may go unused when summer sun makes it uncomfortable to spend time outdoors. But a retractable awning can change all that. Homeowners often find awnings can be worthwhile investments that can be beneficial both inside and outside of the home.
Increase usable yard space Awnings can create privacy and establish boundaries for outdoor living areas. Place an awning over a deck, tables and chairs, or an entire patio area. Some people like to install awnings over a portion of their pools to provide shade for those who want to escape the sun’s rays. Motorized awnings can be retracted with the push of a button, which can help homeowners with physical limitations.
Protect against sun damage
Awnings provide excellent protection against sun damage, as they can shield outdoor furniture from direct sunlight, helping to reduce the chances for discoloration or fading.
Reduce air conditioning costs
In addition to shading outdoor living areas, smaller awnings can be placed over southern- and western-facing windows, shielding interiors against the sun’s rays. In turn, this may reduce reliance on air conditioners.
Expand gardening possibilities
Some plants require very specific light conditions to grow. Awnings can protect shade-loving plants from harsh sunlight and filter the sun for plants that require indirect light. They can be placed over a patio container garden or permanent garden structure.
Add value for buyers
For those who may be selling their homes soon, awning may help them receive top dollar. Today’s buyers want houses that have attractive and functional exteriors, and an awning can provide that competitive advantage over similar homes in the neighborhood. When renovating outdoor areas, homeowners should not overlook awnings that can make outdoor living spaces more livable.
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Events for Seniors: Coloring Group on Mondays Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center hosts a coloring group which meets each Monday from 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM. The class takes place in the comfort of the living room. All supplies for the class are provided and there is no cost to participate but donations are always welcome. If you would prefer to color at home, Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center offers coloring packets which contain several coloring pages and crayons or colored pencils. You can pick them up or for a small fee we can send them to your home. If you would like additional information, please call (740) 439-6681. It’s Line Dancing Time on Tuesdays Line dancing is a delightful activity that is both social and physical. Enjoy a afternoon of line dancing at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center every Tuesday from 3:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Cost is by donation and no reservations are required to participate. If you would like additional information, please contact the Senior Center by calling (740) 439-6681. Geri Fit Classes on Wednesdays Geri-Fit classes will continue on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM in the first half of the dining room. Geri-Fit helps prevent falls, increase muscular strength, boost motor skills and reaction time, enhance flexibility and gait, reduce arthritic conditions, and expand functional capacity. Please note that class times are subject to change depending on the amount of participants that sign up. Please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681 to sign up if you would like to participate. Independence Day Cookout Wednesday, July 3rd Celebrate our Nation’s independence by attending the annual Independence Day cookout, hosted by Guernsey County Senior Center on Wednesday, July 3rd. Lunch will be served at 11:30 AM with the menu to include: Coney dogs, macaroni salad, baked beans, sliced cucumbers in vinegar, watermelon wedge, and Patriotic Jell-O with cool whip for dessert. Lemonade, water and coffee will also be served. To make reservations to attend, please call (740) 439-6681. Kountry Swingers invite you to join them on Wednesdays The Kountry Swingers are talented group of ladies who love to dance and have performed at many places around the area including the Guernsey County Fair, nursing homes, and holiday parties just to name a few. They are looking for folks who love to do the same to join their group. They practice at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on the first, second and fourth Wednesdays each month at 12:30 PM. Please note that due to the Independence Day Cookout the Kountry Swingers will practice at 1:30 PM on July 3rd. If you have any questions or are interested in joining, please contact JoAnn Spruill at (740) 432-3234.
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JUly Senior Center – Closed Thursday, July 4th 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, Londonderry, or Pleasant City satellite sites. Frozen meals are available prior to the holiday for Meals on Wheels customers 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. Do you enjoy walking? Join our Walking Group on Fridays Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center walking group meets on Fridays at 10:00 AM at the Great Guernsey Trail. We meet every Friday from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM, except for the 3rd Friday of the month. Bottled water will be provided for walkers. In case of inclement weather you will receive a personal phone call informing you of a cancellation. If you are interested in joining this group, please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681. Red Hat Diva Picnic Monday, July 8th Red Hat Divas will be having their annual picnic at the Cambridge City Park on Monday, July 8th 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. Sunny Side Singers Choir Group Sunny Side Singers practice at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on the second, third, and fourth Monday of each month at 12:45 PM. If you would like additional information about the Sunny Side Singers Choir Group or are interested in joining the choir, please visit the guest services desk or please call (740) 439-6681. Breakfast Buffet Tuesday, July 9th Start your day off with a delicious breakfast on Tuesday, July 9th at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center as we host a breakfast buffet beginning at 9:00 AM. The special menu will include: scrambled eggs, bacon, diced potatoes, sausage gravy & biscuits, and assorted fresh fruit. Water and fruit juices will also be served. Reservations are required to attend this event and can be made by calling the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681 or visit the guest services desk. Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, July 9th According to the National Institute on Aging, Alzheimer’s disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest of tasks. In most people, the symptoms appear in the mid-60s and it is the most common cause of dementia among older adults. Individuals who are impacted by this disease often need support and have many
Community Events questions. The Senior Center hosts an Alzheimer’s Support Group on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 9th. If you would like additional information, please contact group leader, Mary Jo Moorhead, at (740) 685-8764.
celebrating a birthday in July on Tuesday, July 23rd at 11:30 AM. Cake and ice cream will be served following a delicious lunch. Reservations are required to attend this event and can be made by calling (740) 439-6681 or visiting the guest services desk of the Senior Center.
Guest speaker Andrew Tinkham Wednesday, July 10th Our friend Andrew Tinkham, from the Ohio Consumer Council, will visit Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday, July 10th at 11:00 AM. He will be discussing the summer cooling program and ways to save money this summer. If you have any questions about this program, please call (740) 439-6681.
Byesville Senior Dinner Tuesday, July 30th Join friends at the Byesville satellite site, located at the Stop Nine Senior Activity Center in Byesville, for the monthly senior dinner beginning at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 30th. The evening will begin with welcome and announcements followed by a delicious dinner with the menu to include: finger ribs, twice baked mashed potato, sliced tomatoes and onions in Italian dressing, roll & butter, and Jell-O cake with cool whip icing for dessert. Iced tea, water and coffee will also be served. The event will conclude with a fun door prize drawing. Reservations are required to attend the dinner and can be made by visiting the guest services desk of the Senior Center or call (740) 439-6681.
Bible Study Group A non-denominational Bible study group, which is led by Mary Cowgill, is held at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center every Thursday morning from 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Each meeting will begin with an hour of spiritual study followed by a video of historical Old Testament study. If you have any questions about this group, please visit the guest services desk of the Senior Center. Root Beer Float Day Tuesday, July 16th If you are someone who likes having dessert before your meal, mark your calendars! On Tuesday, July 16th between the hours of 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM, a special treat of a root beer float will be made for all of our guests. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (740) 439-6681. July Monthly Dinner Thursday, July 18th Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting your monthly senior dinner on Thursday, July 18th at 5:00 PM. Dinner will follow with the special menu to include: BBQ bone-in chicken breast, rosemary roasted potatoes, coleslaw, dinner roll & butter, and strawberry shortcake with whipped topping for dessert. Iced tea, water and coffee will also be served. After dinner, sit back, relax and enjoy live entertainment and door prize giveaways to conclude the evening. If you would like to make your reservations for this delightful evening, please visit the guest services desk or for your convenience or you may call (740) 439-6681. Commodity Pick-Up Friday, July 19th 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 19th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You must pick up on this day due to limited storage. If you have any questions, please call Kylee at (740) 439-6681. Birthday Party & Luncheon Tuesday, July 23rd Join the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center in singing “Happy Birthday” to all of our friends and family who are
HEAP Applications and Help with Heating Available HEAP applications are available at the Senior Center. The program provides senior citizens with assistance on their heating/cooling bills. In-home application assistance, whereby a member of our staff will come directly to your home and help fill out your HEAP application, can also be arranged. Applicants must provide the following: Proof of income, proof of citizenship (birth certificate, baptismal certificate or a DD-214 (Military Discharge), proof of your past heating bill, and have a household income that is 175% at / or below the federal poverty guideline level. For more information and eligibility requirements, please stop by the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. Our hours of operation are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday thru Friday. Income eligibility requirements per year are: 1 Person $21,245.00 2 People $28,805.00 3 People $36,365.00 4 People $43,925.00 5 People $51,485.00 6 People $59,045.00 7 People $66,605.00 8 People $74,165.00 For households with more than 8 members, please contact your local community action agency. If you are a senior and need help filling out your HEAP application, please contact the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center by calling (740) 439-6681 or toll free at 1-866-534-2349, we will be happy to assist you. You may also visit the HEAP website: Energyhelp.ohio.org or email: energyhelp@odod.state.oh.us. For hearing impaired only, please contact 1-800-686-1557.
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