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CONTENTS

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Lifestyle

Now & Then

Health

Coping With Age-Related Hair Loss

Wellness

Exercises to Support Stronger Hips "Big Boy"; Homeless and Loyal

Local Feature

Busy Season for Senecaville Fish Hatchery

Car Tips

Tips For Staying Safe With Keyless Systems

Travel

Learn the Basics of Traveling with Pets

Looking Back

Flax, Butter, and Rags: Bartering in Guernsey County 1825

Local Feature

Life is an Adventure for Jo Lucas Master Gardener of the Year 2018

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Recipes Finance

Tax-Advantaged Investing

Games & Puzzles Why does the world celebrate St. Patrick's Day?

Crossword & Sudoku Answers Wordsearch Events The Last Word

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Health

Coping with

HairLoss

age-related

Attitude goes a long way in regard to self-esteem. With a positive spin, it’s possible to get through difficult situations and even have a favorable outlook on getting older. But even the most optimistic among us may at times worry about the physical signs of aging and wonder what can be done to make them feel and look their best.

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rinkles and a little extra weight around the middle certainly garner attention, but hair loss is another age-related concern. As people age, their hair changes in several ways. Graying through loss of melanin pigment is the most apparent.

MedlinePlus, the health information resource from the U.S. National Library of Medicine, says that strands of hair also can become less dense and smaller through the years. Many follicles also may stop producing new hairs. Regardless of age, it is customary for a person to lose about 100 hairs a day. If those hairs are not replaced as readily as they once were, patches of thinning and balding hair may appear.

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The rate at which hair falls out is largely determined by genetics, according to Headcovers Unlimited, a company that produces wigs, scarves and other headwraps. But nearly everyone will experience some sort of age-related hair loss. Hormonal changes during menopause can cause noticeable thinning and scalp exposure that may be mistaken for actual hair loss.

There are many ways to mitigate hair loss. Here are some handy tips.

• Try a new cut. Work with your stylist to determine a haircut that can suggest the appearance of thickness and camouflage the loss of density or bare spots. Graduated layers kept close to the face can help, as can pixie cuts. Men can choose to go entirely bald and bold.

• Treat hair gently. Avoid harsh chemical processes and constant heat styling. Protect fragile hair from damage by pampering it.

• Look for thickening formulas. Many shampoos, serums and conditioners tout volumizing or thickening properties. These can help plump up hair and make thinning less apparent.

• Talk to your doctor. Hair loss may be a result of medication, a skin condition or aging. Doctors may suggest products, such as Minoxidil and Lipogaine formulas, that can be used on the scalp to reduce hair loss and help follicles produce new hair strands.

Hair thinning and hair loss can be a symptom of getting older. Knowledge is key to improve hair’s appearance at any age.

WELLNESS

Exercises

to support

stronger hips Surgery is not an inevitable side effect of aging. In fact, those over 50 can employ various preventive techniques to strengthen their bones and joints in the hopes of avoiding the surgical wing of their local hospitals.

According to AARP, more than 370,000 men and women undergo hip replacement surgeries in the United States each year. Some may think such surgeries are a final solution to their hip pain, but that might not be the case, as AARP notes than one in 10 hip replacement recipients will need a second procedure for any number of reasons, including infection or mechanical failure.

A proactive approach that focuses on strengthening and protecting the hips can help aging men and women reduce their risk of one day needing hip replacement surgery. The following are a handful of exercises, courtesy of the AARP, that can help men and women strengthen their hips.

Good Morning Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and keep your hands at your sides. With your knees slightly bent and your back naturally arched, bend at your hips as if you’re bowing out of respect as far as you can go, or until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Return to the

starting position. During the exercise, keep your core braced and don’t bow your back.

Hip Abduction Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Loop a resistance band around both ankles, and then raise your right leg out to the side as far as you can. Hold in this position for a moment before slowly returning to the starting position. Switch legs and then repeat the exercise on the other side.

Hip Adduction Loop one end of a resistance band low around a solid object, then stand to the left of that object before looping the other end of the band around your right ankle. Place your legs shoulder-width apart, and then pull in your right leg until your ankles touch. Repeat with your left leg, this time moving to the right side of the object.

Glute Bridge Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Raise your hips to form a straight line from your shoulders to your knees, using some type of support if you need to. Clench your butt at the top of the movement, pause, and lower yourself back down.

Men and women unaccustomed to exercise should consult their physicians before performing any of these exercises. In addition, if necessary, perform the exercises under the supervision of a personal trainer who can advise you on proper form and help you reduce your risk of injury.

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“Big Boy”; Homeless and Loyal

by Dan Paulin

The two were buddies. Both were homeless. The two were a familiar sight in Mansfield and the outlying countryside as they together eked out an existence searching for food and adventure.

“Big Boy” was a mixed breed collie. The other dog was another crossbreed; the city folk did not know its name.

Neither had a home; nobody claimed them.

Around 1936, the pair was travelling through the fields and woods side by side. They were jogging along a suburban road. This winter morning, as they trotted side by side on the road skirting Mansfield, a fast-driven car whizzed by. “Big Boy’”s buddy was hit by the car which sped away.

“Big Boy” stood in the road, staring down at his fallen buddy. The other dog lay at the edge of the road, writhing in pain. “Big Boy” stooped, whining, to lick his buddy’s body.

“Big Boy”’s buddy died. “Big Boy” drew the dead dog’s

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body closer to the ditch. There “Big Boy” stood guard over his buddy’s body. At times he whined as if in physical pain, and licked the lifeless body. All day he stood there, in the cold. Cars went past. School children on their way home walked by.

All day “Big Boy” stood guard there, and all through the bitter winter night. The next morning a passerby stopped, picked up the dead body and tossed it into an adjoining corn field. “Big Boy” followed his buddy’s body and resumed the vigil.

Day after day, “Big Boy” remained there. Food was thrown to “Big Boy’ by kindly folk, but the dog did not even taste the food. News of the strange vigil spread through the city and the surrounding country.

The news reached the daughters of Charles H. Workman, Mansfield’s foremost lawyer. The two women, Misses Helen and Florence Workman, drove to the scene and by much persuasion succeeded in getting “Big Boy” to allow them to lift him into their car and to take him to their home.

There they coaxed the dog to eat. The dog was bathed and brushed. Then they found a neighboring family who offered to adopt the dog.

But, in less than a day after “Big Boy” was taken to the new home, he disappeared. The Workman sisters drove to

the cornfield where still lay the body of “Big Boy”’s buddy.

They found “Big Boy” once more standing guard over it. The sisters sent for men to wrap the dead dog in blankets and to put the dead dog into their car.

“Big Boy” jumped in the car with his dead buddy. The dead dog was taken to the Workman back yard and buried.

The sisters adopted “Big Boy,” and gradually the dog ceased to grieve and began to resume living. The dog had no desire to stray away from his buddy’s body.

The sisters broadcast the story of “Big Boy” and used it as a starting point in a campaign to raise funds for an up-to-date sanctuary in Mansfield for stray dogs—a place where such unfortunates could be cared for and fed and

sheltered and receive competent veterinary sevices and thence be transferred to good homes. Five hundred dollars was raised during the first few days, and the flood of donations continued to increase.

“Big Boy” had lost his buddy. But, through the dog’s own behavior in regard to that loss, the dog had been the means of saving the lives of innumerable future canine waifs, and of supplying them with homes, and with owners who would take kindly care of them.

Source: Terhune, Albert Payson, “Tales of Real Dogs: Big Boy, Ohio Collie, Whose Loyalty Was Rewarded,” The Cleveland Plain Dealer: October 17, 1937.

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Local Feature

Busy Season for Senecaville

Fish Hatchery

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PHOTOS: 2 – ODNR took over operations at the hatchery in 1987. 3 –Eggs are being stripped from the walleye into a large bowl at Mosquito Lake. 4 – The bridge over the dam makes a great place to overlook the whole hatchery. 5 – Casey Goodpaster displays the incubator jar where the eggs will be kept until hatched. 6 – Once the eggs have been gathered from the fish, the walleye is placed back in the lake.

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Senecaville State Fish Hatchery is among the nation's best hatcheries.

Each year, approximately 20 - 25 million fish are raised here by the ODNR Division of Wildlife. They supply lakes and reservoirs around Ohio, as well as six pools in the Ohio River and 10 pools in the Muskingum River.

Since approximately 1.3 million people go fishing in Ohio each year, it has become necessary to assist with the natural propagation of fish in Ohio waters. ODNR operates six fish hatcheries throughout Ohio for this purpose.

The Senecaville Fish Hatchery is located in southern Guernsey County just below the dam on beautiful Seneca Lake. Beginning as a federal hatchery in 1938, when they first raised striped bass to replenish dwindling fish supplies, the hatchery now has 37 ponds containing a total of 37 water acres. Water is supplied by Seneca Lake, which can deliver 2,000 gallons per minute.

Fish hatchery technicians, Casey Goodpaster and Josh Binkley, have been there about fifteen years each. Both have gone to college and have degrees in Parks and Recreation, and Fish Management respectively. These men do much more than care for fish as they often become mechanics, painters, welders, and mowers at the facility. They enjoy the freedom of spending much of their time outside.

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This is the time of year when the fish hatchery at Seneca Lake is busiest of all. In early March, the fish hatchery collects about 300 quarts of walleye fish eggs from Mosquito Lake in the Youngstown area. This adds up to around 20–30 million eggs!

The eggs are then fertilized and about three quarts are put into each incubator tube. Water must move through the tubes constantly to keep the eggs from sticking together. It takes two to three weeks for them to hatch before moving up the tubes and into a holding tank.

Often they cross a female walleye with a male sauger to create saugeye. This is done with about fifty percent of the walleye eggs since the saugeye have a much higher survival rate. Saugeye are well suited for Ohio reservoirs and grow rapidly.

The newly hatched fish is called a 'fry' and is about the length of half an eyelash, according to one technician.

Finally, the last juvenile stage is that of a fingerling about 15 cm long. At this time, they can be placed directly into the lake.

A little later in the year in June and July, the hatchery will be raising channel catfish. They lay their eggs in a spawn inside a can placed in the ponds. These layers of eggs are then gently moved inside to hatch in five to seven days.

After being fed fish meal for about a week, they quadruple their size and are then placed in the ponds for up to a year before stocking them in lakes and streams.

When fishermen purchase rods, reels, fishing tackles, fish finders and motorboat fuel, they pay an excise tax. The federal government collects these taxes, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service distributes the funds to state fish and wildlife agencies. These funds acquire the habitat, stock the fish, provide education, and develop boat accesses.

At the Senecaville Fish Hatchery, there are four full-time employees and one part-time in the summer. Employees receive annual training through workshops regarding many topics from chain saw cutting to herbicides, fish and more.

Senecaville Fish Hatchery is open to the public Monday – Friday from 10:00-3:00. This is also a great place for a group tour, especially school children, to see how the facility operates and learn more about the varieties of fish.

Watch for special times when youngsters can fish at the hatchery.

The best times to view the hatchery in operation are from April through June. They will begin to get eggs in the hatchery during the month of March. A visit to the Senecaville Fish Hatchery would be a great family experience.

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Recipes Mardi Gras is a period of revelry that takes place on the Tuesday prior to the start of the Christian season of Lent. Mardi Gras, French for “Fat Tuesday,” is celebrated in various regions of the world, but perhaps nowhere are celebrations as festive as in New Orleans, where the French-Creole culture mingles with the parades, brass bands, tossed beads, and all around good fun and great food.

Partying around the clock requires eating to keep energy levels up. A hearty seafood stew can be the ideal choice for this fun-fueled day. Try this recipe for “Sunday Gumbo” from “Casseroles, Slow Cooker & Soups” (Taste of Home Books) from the editors of Reader’s Digest/A Taste of Home.

Sunday Gumbo

Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage links, cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped 3 celery ribs, chopped 1 teaspoon dried marjoram 1 teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper 3 cans (14.5 ounces each) chicken broth ²⁄₃ cup uncooked brown rice 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined 2 cups frozen sliced okra

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Yield: 16 servings

Directions: 1. In a Dutch oven, brown the sausage and chicken in oil. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm. In the drippings, saute the red pepper, onion and celery until tender.

Stir in the seasonings; cook for 5 minutes.

Stir in the broth, rice and sausage mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until rice is tender.

2. Stir in the tomatoes, shrimp and okra; cook for 10 minutes, or until shrimp turn pink, stirring occasionally.

Recipes Though March may mark the official arrival of spring, the warm weather synonymous with spring typically does not arrive until April or May. St. Patrick’s Day celebrants who spend the day outdoors celebrating their Irish heritage would do well to warm up with a hearty meal once the revelry ends. Irish stew is tailor-made for such feasts, as it aligns with the theme of the day and also serves as a warm and filling meal.

Slow cookers make whipping up a batch of Irish stew somewhat effortless.

Simply combine the ingredients in the morning, then return at night to a completely cooked meal you can enjoy with family and friends. Any favorite stew recipe can be adapted to the slow cooker.

For inspiration, try this variation.

Slow Cooker Irish Stew

Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless leg of lamb, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces (you also can use chuck beef roast if you prefer it to lamb) 6 large potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks 3 to 4 parsnips, peeled and cut into chunks 2 large carrots peeled and cut into chunks, or half a bag of prepared baby carrots 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 large yellow onion, coarsely chopped 1 can beef broth 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 pint Irish stout beer ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon flour Chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley and thyme Salt and pepper to taste

Serves: 4-6

Directions: 1. In a mixing bowl, coat meat with the flour.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet and cook the onion until translucent. Add the meat and brown.

2. Place the potatoes, parsnips, carrots, and celery in the bottom of a slow cooker crock. Add the cooked meat and onions.

Pour in the beef broth and beer.

3. Add the tomato paste, fresh herbs and salt and pepper.

4. Cover and cook on “high” for 4 hours or “low” for 8 hours. When ready to serve, sprinkle with fresh parsley and offer with crusty bread and salad.

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Recipes

During Lent, a 40-day period serving as a reminder of Jesus’ profound sacrifice and ultimate resurrection on Easter Sunday, Christians across the globe focus on their faith and cut out the excesses of life, with many fasting and abstaining from indulgent behaviors.

Many Christians do not eat meat each Friday during Lent, also abstaining on Ash Wednesday and other holy days of obligation. That makes Lent an ideal opportunity to incorporate new meatless recipes, including seafood, into one’s culinary repertoire. The following recipe for “Roasted Black Bean Cod” from “Low Fat for Life” (DK Books) by Sue Kreitzman can certainly fit the bill.

Roasted Black Bean Cod

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large garlic clove inch piece fresh ginger, peeled teaspoons teriyaki sauce teaspoon rice wine vinegar cod fillet, about 3⁄4 lb Freshly ground black pepper Spray made of water-diluted oil quantity of Black Bean Tomato Sauce (see below) Salsa of choice

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cloves garlic, peeled inch fresh ginger to 7 scallions, chopped cups stock cup dry sherry teaspoon oyster sauce teaspoon Chinese chili sauce teaspoons Chinese black bean sauce cup passata Juice of 1 lime tablespoons fresh cilantro

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Serves: 2

Directions: 1. Make the black bean sauce and set aside: 2. Crush together the garlic and ginger and put in a wok with the chopped scallions, stock and sherry.

3. Simmer briskly until the liquid has almost evaporated.

4. Stir in the oyster, chili and black bean sauces and bring to a boil. Continue to boil, stirring for a few seconds.

5. Stir in the passata, and then simmer briskly for 30 seconds. Stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro and simmer for a few seconds longer.

Make the cod:

1. Crush together the garlic and ginger and put in a bowl with the teriyaki sauce and vinegar.

2. Put the cod on a plate and cover with the gingergarlic mixture. Grind over some pepper. Marinate at room temperature for approximately 20 minutes.

3. Mist a baking sheet with the oil-water spray. Put the cod on the sheet, scraping all of the marinade over the fish. Spray with oil and oven-roast for 9 to 10 minutes per one-inch thickness of fish.

4. Spoon the heated Black Bean Tomato Sauce onto a plate. Set the roasted fish on top, then surround with salsa as garnish.

Recipes Peanuts are a beloved snack that are as healthy as they are tasty. Peanuts and peanut butter can be truly delicious when incorporated into desserts. Such is the case when peanut flavoring becomes the basis for treats. In this recipe for “Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies” from “A Decade of Cooking the Costco Way” (Costco Wholesale Corporation), edited by Tim Talevich, the popular sandwich pairing of PB&J puts a flavorful spin on cookies.

Makes 5 dozen

Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

Ingredients:

indentation in the top of each cookie. Fill each with about 1⁄2 teaspoon jelly. Bake an additional 2 minutes.

Remove to a wire rack to cool.

1 cup sugar, plus extra for coating dough 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar 1 cup Crisco Butter Flavor Shortening 1 cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter 2 large eggs ¼ cup milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3½ cups Pillsbury® Best All Purpose Flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup Smucker’s® Strawberry Jelly, or any jam, jelly or preserves

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Car Tips

Tips for staying safe with... keyless systems Auto manufacturers have long embraced technology that can streamline the automotive experience for drivers. For example, several years ago keyless entry and ignition systems were introduced, initially on high-end vehicles before they became standard on many other models.

Keyless entry systems require a fob, which sends a signal to the receiver inside the vehicle. The fob transmits a low-frequency code to the car’s internal computer system, which engages the locks and will allow the driver to push a button on the dashboard or console to start the vehicles. The fob can be stashed away in a pocket or purse and still send the signal, which makes it convenient for drivers. Drivers with arthritis or hand injuries also may find keyless systems an asset.

Because fobs work on wireless systems, hackers potentially can intercept the fob-to-car signal. That enables a thief to not only open the vehicle’s doors, but also to potentially drive away as well. Even though the fob/car security pairing is unique and can create billions of codes, researchers at Radboud University in

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the Netherlands and the University of Birmingham found that, by intercepting the wireless signal just twice, they could narrow down the possible combinations from billions to just 200,000. After that, a computer can figure out the code in just half an hour and unlock the car.

Potentially, a thief can gather car codes as drivers enter their vehicles during the day, then return later to steal a number of cars.

Thieves who purchase signal amplifiers also pose a threat. These amplifiers magnify the reach of the fob signal so that a vehicle owner can be in his or her house with the fob, but the thief can walk up to the car and open it — even if the fob is far enough away that it should not engage. One way to circumvent this is to buy a signal-blocking pouch that can hold the key fob.

Also, an old-school steering wheel or gear shift lock is an effective way to provide another layer of protection.

Drivers also should be aware of their surroundings as they approach their vehicles. Thieves may count on keyless entry systems to be able to hop into a vehicle once the owner gets within range and drive away.

Vehicle technology thrives to make driving as convenient as possible, but some features also may make things more convenient for prospective thieves.

Travel

Learn the basics

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any pet owners now take their companion animals along with them when they visit family, travel for business or go on vacation. TripAdvisor, the premier travel community resource, annually polls travelers about traveling with pets. Fifty-three percent of respondents travel with their animal companions.

Anyone who has traveled with pets understands the impact that dogs, cats, fish, birds, and other animals can have on travel plans. Accommodations for the animals must be made in order to travel with peace of mind, and some people even forgo vacations when they cannot find accommodations for their pets.

Many hotels have pet-friendly rooms on lower floors near walking areas. Even many restaurants — where pet hair and food may seem like an unlikely combination — are open to allowing travelers dine with their pets. Animals may be allowed to sit in patio dining areas, and some restaurants even allow pets indoors.

Those who choose to travel with pets can heed some precautionary tips and plan ahead.

• The American Kennel Club recommends a veterinary visit prior to taking pets on extended trips. Make sure all vaccinations are current and ask for a copy of health certificates/records.

• Invest in a carrier or crate large enough for your pet.

The crate should be large enough for the pet to stand, turn and lie down. A crate or carrier can keep pets secure in the car and may be recommended in pet-friendly hotels.

• Airlines may allow small pets to ride in the cabin in a carrier under your seat. Larger pets will have to ride in the cargo hold. Try to book a direct flight, so that the pet will only have to board and disembark the plane once. Notify airline personnel when you are traveling with a pet. Provide food and water for a long flight.

• Confirm the rules at hotels concerning pet stays.

Recognize that you may have to pay fees when bringing pets into a hotel. Bring along your pet’s food and water, as unfamiliar foods or water from unfamiliar dishes may cause stomach problems. Try to keep your pet quiet and

be considerate of others who may not be animal lovers.

• Keep identification on your pet that includes your mobile phone number should the pet get lost.

• International travel may require a different set of procedures depending on where you are traveling.

Some countries do not allow pets to visit, while others may require pets to be quarantined for a predetermined period of time before they’re allowed to travel within the country. You also may be able to apply for a pet passport to make international travel go smoothly.

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FLAX, BUTTER, AND RAGS:

BARTERING in GUERNSeY COUNTY 1825

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— Merchant James Hutchison’s newspap er ad ask ing for payments of debt, March 10, 1825

Story by Rick Booth

commerce ran as much by barter as by bullion. n March, 1825, if you By the end of 1825, after wanted to have a year’s only a year in business, The subscription to the Guernsey Times changed Guernsey Times newspaper, ownership and subscription and you happened to have 1825 pay-by-the-bushel Guernsey Times rates. terms. When Cyrus P. Beatty, three bushels of oats, two of brother of Cambridge cowheat, and one of corn, you founder Zaccheus A. Beatty, were in luck. Take those acquired the newspaper in October of that year, he decided commodities to the Times’ publishing office, and for just that only half the subscription price could be paid in those six bushels of produce, you’d not only get your produce. The other half would cost a clean, cool, janglingsubscription, but newspaper owner and editor J. Aitken in-your-pocket 75 cents… unless you were prepared to give might even give you five cents back in change! That him what he really wanted and needed in trade: Rags! Yes, calculation, of course, was based on the going rate for payrags! Clean linen and cotton rags were preferred, though the by-the-bushel subscriptions in March. The next month, the going rate for rags was not published. Presumably you just produce rates might have changed with market conditions. brought in you worn-out shirts and long johns and haggled Alternatively, you could also opt to just pay $1.50 in cash over how much they were worth. It sounds awkward, and for the whole year (amounting to about 3 cents an issue), it probably was. Not a single issue of the newspaper was but cash wasn’t always easy to come by in those times. In printed in those days without a call for rags. Though I’ve not fact, ads in The Guernsey Times newspapers of 1825 reveal absolutely confirmed it, I believe they were actually using that nearly everyone was willing to trade things for goods those rags to make their own paper for printing purposes at and services. Those were the days when Guernsey County

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L o o king B ack the time. Trade rags for a subscription, and they might come back to you flat, dry, and covered with printed words.

produce” in payment for goods decades later, even past the Civil War years, but the offers were usually to be found in the fine print, like an afterthought. The newspapers of 1825 were markedly different. Barter was right there in the bold print.

Back in 1825, sometimes an ad would not even mention a cash option. In October of that year, 28-year-old David Sarchet advertised that he wished to trade salt for wheat.

Salt was a tremendously important commodity in those days, primarily used for food preservation purposes before refrigeration and canning came along. His family operated a salt works “on Wills Creek five miles below Cambridge.”

The term “below Cambridge” referred to the direction of flow of Wills Creek, which flows south to north. The salt works was actually about four miles due north of the center of Cambridge as the crow flies.

The revised 1826 pay-by-the-rag newspaper rate.

The Guernsey Times was the first newspaper to be published in Cambridge, starting in September, 1824.

Almost simultaneously, The Jeffersonian’s ancestral paper started publication in Old Washington, then known simply as the town of Washington. From those early years, only 13 issues of The Guernsey Times, published in the years 1825 through 1827, are known to still exist on microfilm.

Happily, thanks to the scanning efforts of Lori Mitchell at the Guernsey County Library’s Finley Room, those papers have recently been digitized, making them much easier to read and use for historical research.

The most unusual thing I personally noticed in browsing Guernsey County’s earliest newspapers was how much barter was going on. To be sure, area merchants were still sometimes advertising that they would take “country

Logo of the Guernsey Times newspaper, 1825.

David Sarchet seemed to prefer wheat over cash.

Another surprising thing I noticed in the 1825 papers was the prominence of flax as an important barter commodity.

Very little flax is grown in America today, though it is a plant that gives us two important products: linen and linseed oil. (“Lin” is an old name for flax; hence ‘linen’ and ‘linseed.’) Linen is made by harvesting the stems of the flax plant, rotting them in a special way, and extracting the fine fibers which are ultimately spun into linen thread and fabric.

Linseed oil is pressed from flax seeds. Though edible, it was more likely valued for its properties as a wood stain and as a base for paints and various other industrial uses.

Flax raised for its seed was grown less densely than flax grown for linen, so a farmer had to decide at the start of the growing season which market he was shooting for. It seems clear from the 1825 advertisements that linen production was going on, since linen itself was a commodity to be bartered for. The seeds were also barter items, but it is not clear whether they were to be pressed for oil or simply to be sown to provide the next year’s crop.

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BARTERING continued from pg 17 Today’s Davis Architectural Group building, located at the northwest corner of Ninth Street and Steubenville Avenue, was once the site of the McCracken and Allison Tannery. There, you could trade hides in the raw for processed leather, details subject to haggling, no doubt.

They sold their processed “soal leather” for 30 cents a pound. In those days, soal leather was leather fit for boot and shoe making, the term “soal” turning into our present term “sole” over time. In New York State, purveyors of soal leather were even subject to state inspection and regulation which certified it as appropriate for footwear and for making water buckets.

In October, 1825, flax seed was a hot commodity.

Besides businesses offering to barter, individuals sometimes offered to settle outstanding debts with trade.

Francis Dusouchet, a former soldier in Napoleon’s army who had immigrated to Cambridge, threatened he would place outstanding personal debts owed to him with a “collection officer” if not paid off soon in cash, butter, beef, pork, or wheat at 37.5 cents per bushel. His ad first appeared four months before the Times offered 43.75 cents a bushel toward subscriptions. It’s not clear whether he was being generous or the market had changed that much in four months’ time.

Francis Dusouchet could be paid off in butter.

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Tanners traded processed hides for raw hides.

Merchant James Hutchison was not very picky about how debts were paid to him. As he prepared for an outof-town buying trip in March, 1825, he advertised that he was prepared to take wheat, oats, rye, flax, flax seed, deer skins, rags, butter, lard, tallow, country linen, and probably anything else anyone reasonably wanted to offer in payment of old debts. The tallow may have gone on into candle making. The rags he could no doubt take to The Guernsey Times for cash. And the deer skins are reminiscent of the days three and more decades earlier when the main way of making money in Ohio’s interior was trapping and hunting for animal skins to send to Eastern markets.

Cambridge was officially founded in 1806 by Jacob Gomber and Zaccheus Beatty, joint owners of the town’s land. So I was glad to find that shortly after Cyrus Beatty took over the newspaper in late 1825, his brother Zaccheus was advertising a new store he owned in it. But what town

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James Hutcheson was open to all sorts of barter.

“Have whiskey. Will trade for beeswax.”

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BARTERING continued from pg 19 founder Beatty was promoting in the paper two years later surprised me: 50 barrels of whisky!

In addition to taking the usual flax, flax seed, linen, and rags in payment for his fire water, Beatty added beeswax, feathers, tobacco, and linsey to the list, “linsey” being an old term for linsey-woolsey, a fabric made with linen thread strung on the weaver’s warp with woolen thread shuttling back and forth on the weft. Though 50 barrels of whiskey sounds like a poor prescription for civil order today, whiskey was quite common in the “frontier days” of Cambridge. It was a stable way to store calories in a beverage that was safer than water to drink, since water that was not boiled frequently spread disease. It was also the most transportation-efficient way to make money from grain grown in Ohio if it were to be sold in distant markets.

You could even barter for an Anderson still.

He had Col. Anderson’s patented stills. Recently invented, they were said to be the best.

The Anderson stills may have been pricey, but for anyone short on cash, there was a reassuring statement at the end of the Peterson ad. “Cash or barter,” it said. Just load up your wagon full of flax, butter, and rags. Then head for Pittsburgh and hope for the best. They were bartering there, too!

There is something richly human about the old ads of Guernsey County’s barter economy. Cash is just metal and arithmetic. People used to actually trade things for things.

They knew what stuff was worth. It’s fun to imagine. In fact, ever since getting the most recent bill for my ongoing newspaper subscription last week, I’ve been imagining walking into the paper’s front office with all my old shirts and underwear and trying to settle up with them. But that’s not reasonable in this day and age. It would also be far too embarrassing. I think I’ll try butter instead.

The other way to get whiskey: Buy a still!

One of the few out-of-town items advertised in The Guernsey Times newspapers of 1825 also had a lot to do with the whiskey trade. L. Peterson of Pittsburgh let it be known that he had stills for sale. And not just any stills.

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FINANCE

Tax-advantaged

investing Investing has always been a means for people to grow their wealth and make their money work for them. Investors know that protecting investment earnings is important, and that often can be achieved through tax-advantaged investments.

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ax-advantaged investing, also called taxefficient investing, allows investors to maximize the profits they can keep after taxes are filed.

Investment selection and asset allocation are important factors affecting returns, but minimizing taxes and other costs is also crucial, according to the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

There are some ways for investors to keep more of their assets. A qualified financial advisor can help navigate the waters of the best tax-advantaged options. When investing on an annual basis, there are some general accounts people can use to their advantages.

• A 401(k) or 403(b): These accounts are an ideal way to get “free” money.

Funds in these accounts are put away pre-tax. Because your adjusted gross income is lowered, so is your federally taxable income. In addition, some employers may match contributions up to a certain percentage. Companies also may offer Roth 401(k) plans, which differ from traditional plans in regard to when you pay taxes. With Roth plans, you pay taxes up front. When the money is eventually withdrawn, those withdrawals are tax-free.

• IRAs: Individual retirement accounts are similar to 401(k) plans in that they’re tax-deferred. However, they generally

offer greater freedom in investment choices. Roth IRAs, like the Roth 401(k) plans, must be paid with after-tax dollars. But the advantages are higher contribution amounts, withdrawals that are tax-free and no mandatory withdrawals when a person reaches a certain age.

• Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA): Canadian investors can explore TFSAs. These are accounts that do not tax any contributions, interest earned, dividends, or capital gains, and can be withdrawn tax-free.

It is available to individuals ages 18 and older in Canada and can be used for any purpose.

• College savings accounts: Investing in a 529 plan can be wise for parents. While money is invested after tax, it is tax-free when withdrawn for qualified higher education purposes.

• Health savings accounts: To get a tax deduction on health expenses, an HSA is the way to go. HSAs are linked to high-deductible health plans and allow account holders to use the funds for qualified spending.

Working with a financial planner can help investors maximize their investments to be as tax-efficient as possible.

Financial experts understand funding limits and the timeline in which to invest for tax advantages.

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Why does the world celebrate

St. Patrick’s Day?

March 17 is a special day for people of Irish heritage and other celebrants across the globe.

Each year, millions of people pay homage to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, with parades, parties and religious services. Celebrations occur even though many celebrants may know little about this legendary saint.

Although St. Patrick’s Day has evolved into a festivity filled with clovers, frosty mugs of beer, green clothing, and lively music, the day was once a religious feast day honoring the man many credit with bringing Christianity to Ireland.

St. Patrick was born in Britain circa AD 387. Many are surprised to learn he was not Irish. In fact, St. Patrick first spent time in Ireland when he was captured by Irish pagans as a teen and taken to their country as a slave. After six years working as a shepherd, Patrick became familiar with the customs and spirit of the Irish and “found God.” He was able to eventually escape his imprisonment, vowing to one day return to Ireland as a free man.

Patrick was schooled at monasteries and was ordained a priest and later became a bishop. Under

Pope Celestine I, he was commissioned to become an apostle to Ireland and spread the news of God and Christianity.

St. Patrick spent many years evangelizing in the northern half of Ireland and converted thousands of people from paganism to Christianity. According to legend, St. Patrick used the three-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish. Patrick’s efforts to drive out the pagans became an allegory in which he drove “snakes” out of Ireland.

Although green has become the primary color of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, and green remains widely associated with Ireland, during the 18th century, the Order of St. Patrick, an Anglo-Irish chivalric order, adopted blue as its official color. That led to blue being associated with St. Patrick. However, “wearing of the green” eventually fell back into favor, and the color green and an association with St. Patrick’s Day grew during the 19th and 20th centuries.

Although St. Patrick’s Day originated as a religious celebration in honor of a man who brought Christianity to Ireland, it has since become a larger representation of Irish pride and culture.

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Life is an Adventure for

Jo Lucas

Master Gardener of the Year 2018

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Everywhere she goes, Jo Lucas finds something to enjoy. For her, life is discovering new things on a daily basis.

Part of this she credits to meeting the love of her life, Don Lucas, who had a spirit of adventure like no other. adventure began in Cody, Wyoming where they Their were married...with an elk hunt for a honeymoon.

Since then hunting, fishing, gardening and many other activities filled their lives until just recently when Don died as a result of an accident.

Their adventures could fill a book and have created many fond memories for her. They made friends wherever they went.

In New Hampshire, they both shot a bear and the bearskins still hang in her house today. She was sitting in a log yard when a bear appeared lumbering through the logs, getting closer and closer. She decided there was no choice but to shoot it and killed it with one shot.

But bears aren't the only thing on her hit list. Moose, elk, antelope, turkeys and other small game have all been part of her adventures from Maine to Alaska. She's visited 49 of the 50 states with Hawaii still on her bucket list.

Ice fishing in Maine provided an unusual experience as temperatures were down to -20 and -30 degrees when they took a snowmobile out on the ice. Sometimes when they were ice fishing, they had a portable shanty to use as a windbreak. In Alaska, salmon fishing captured their attention.

Sometimes they used a camper, but most often tents.

They had a special cook tent and then several sleeping tents a short distance away just in case an animal would decide to invade the cook tent overnight. Two dogs and a pistol kept her feeling a little safer wherever she happened to camp.

5 Back home in Guernsey County, Jo enjoyed large gardens and a fruit orchard. From these, she made delicious salsas and jams that she sold at Farmers Market during the summer season.

As a youngster, she grew up in the 4-H program in the Millersburg area, where horses were her passion and project. But on Thanksgiving, everyone went turkey hunting. It was a family tradition!

Since Jo's move to Guernsey County, she has been involved in the community in so many ways. Jo was the auxiliary president who brought back the idea for Wonderland of Trees at the hospital. That first year, there were six trees and six wreaths.

Other community organizations that are lucky to have her assistance are the Soil & Water Conservation Board (vicechairman), Ohio Association of Garden Clubs (district treasurer), Mt. Herman Church (treasurer), Hopewell Homemakers, and Adair Ladies Bible Study at Antrim.

Perhaps it should be mentioned that Jo has a degree in accounting.

In the last couple of years, she decided to go back to that early passion from 4-H of training and showing horses.

These days she assists at Breaking Free Therapeutic Riding Center near Norwich. This facility helps the handicapped improve their physical, psychological and cognitive behaviors through association with a friendly horse.

Veterans are always welcome.

Working here has given Jo real pleasure as she volunteers as barn manager. She gets horses ready for riding by

PHOTOS: 1 – Turkey hunting has been a long time family tradition. 2 –Don and Jo with the bear she shot in New Hampshire. 3 – Clif Little presents Jo the 2018 Guernsey County Master Gardener Award. 4 – Her delicious salsa was made possible through this large tomato patch. 5 –This flower bed contains crazy daisies, daylilies and iris.

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“I can sum up her work as a Master Gardener volunteer as hard-working, energetic, friendly, generous and very interested in learning. She is the type of person that will always help when we offer gardening classes.” – Clif Little, OSU Extension Educator exercising them beforehand. Yes, sometimes she even rides herself.

Jo Lucas loves the out-of-doors in so many ways but gardening is one of her favorites. She was recently named OSU Extension Guernsey County Master Gardener of 2018, a well-deserved honor. Jo was one of those original Guernsey County Master Gardeners.

She remembers her days in 4-H and all the help the advisors gave, so felt it was her turn to “give back” to the community.

She has shared her knowledge of gardening with hundreds of Guernsey County elementary school children.

Ag school days, master gardener classes and workshops are a few of the ways that she has given back. Over the past few years, she has hosted three pruning workshops at her home.

Local OSU Extension Educator, Clif Little, praised Jo by saying, “I can sum up her work as a Master Gardener volunteer as hard-working, energetic, friendly, generous and very interested in learning. She is the type of person that will always help when we offer gardening classes.” That says it all!

But one place that Jo is a bit dangerous is in a plant nursery.

She enjoys trying new plants and searches for them wherever she goes. Sometimes she comes home with almost too many.

There are still a few places on her bucket list and both relate to ancestry. Her grandparents came from Austria and Ireland so those are two places she would enjoy exploring.

Of one thing you can be certain, Jo Lucas will not be sitting in a rocking chair watching the world go by. She's always ready for an adventure as she strives to learn something new each day.

If you have interest in becoming a Master Gardener in Guernsey County, contact Clif Little in the Guernsey County Extension Office at 740-489-5300.

Photo Right Top: Jo sold her salsa and jams at the local Farmers' Market.

Photo Right Middle: Ice fishing in Maine was a very cold but fun experience.

Photo Right Bottom: Fishing for salmon in Alaska was a real success.

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Events for Seniors: Join Meals on Wheels Guernsey County as they “March for Meals” March for Meals is a campaign in which communities nationwide celebrate the importance of Meals on Wheels programs. Meals on Wheels Guernsey County are excited to be a part of this celebration again this year. In honor of the campaign, the Senior Center will have a variety of ways for individuals to show their support of a service that provides more than just hot, nutritious meals..it’s friendly visits and safety checks that enable America’s seniors to live nourished lives with independence and dignity.

Personalized March for Meals cards are available for a $1.00 donation. The cards will be on display in the guest services area of the Senior Center.

Pearl Valley Cheese Fundraiser A delicious way to show your support is by purchasing Pearl Valley cheese. These cheeses come in 12 oz. blocks. In addition a 1 lb. ring of trail bologna and a 12 oz. summer sausage is also available for purchase. Orders will be taken until Thursday, March 7th at 4:00 PM. Order forms are located at the guest services desk of Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and at all satellite site locations. Prepayment is required at the time of placing the order. Your order may be available for pick up “tentatively” on Monday, March 18th.

AARP Tax-Aide Tax Help AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest, free volunteer run tax counseling and preparation service for taxpayers with middle and low income, with special attention to those ages 60 and older, will be offering their services again this year, starting in February 2019 at the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center for seniors in Guernsey County. All AARP Tax-Aide volunteers receive comprehensive training in cooperation with the IRS. Tax preparation services will be offered starting in February through April 12, 2019. Free E-Filing of all returns will be provided again this year, resulting in improved quality of all returns filed and a speedier Tax Refund process. All returns are computer prepared using IRS authorized software to assure compliance with and take advantage of all new tax law changes. Returns will be completed on an appointment basis only, one return per appointment. Tax clients are to call (740) 439-6681 to schedule an appointment at the Senior Center are to bring: copy of 2017 taxes, picture ID, social security cards for everyone you are claiming on your return, all W-2’s, 1099’s, social security statements and all other proof of income and expenses you wish to claim and the cost basis for any stocks or bonds sold in 2018 to their appointment and information regarding healthcare insurance that you have which is a requirement when completing your return. If you receive Form 1095 listing information regarding your health insurance you must bring it with you to your appointment.

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MARCH as you must have this information when filing your return.

Everyone is encouraged to schedule an appointment and take advantage of this free service again this year. You need not be an AARP member or a senior to receive help with your taxes. If you would like addition information, please contact Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center at (740) 439-6681.

Breakfast Buffet Friday, March 1st Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting the monthly breakfast buffet on Friday, March 1st beginning at 9:00 AM. The appetizing menu will include: breakfast casserole, bacon, sausage gravy & biscuits and assorted fresh fruit. Coffee, water and assorted fruit juices will also be served.

If you would like to make reservations, please visit the guest services desk of the Senior Center or for your convenience; please call (740) 439-6681.

March for Meals “Dine to Make a Difference” at Bob Evans Monday, March 4th & Wednesday, March 13th March for Meals “Dine to Make a Difference” at Bob Evans, located at 2358 Southgate Parkway, Cambridge, on Monday, March 4th & Wednesday, March 13th from 10:00AM until 8:00 PM. Present a Bob Evans flyer, which are located at the Senior Center or in the newsletter, at check out and 15% of the sales, dine in or carry out, will be donated to the Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center and Meals on Wheels Guernsey County

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Birthday Party & Luncheon Wednesday, March 6th For those who were born in March, Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will celebrate you on Wednesday, March 6th at the birthday party & luncheon beginning at 11:30 AM. Along with lunch will be a special treat of cake and ice cream.

Reservations are required and can be made by calling (740) 4396681. We look forward to seeing everyone then.

Book Club Meeting Thursday, March 7th Share your favorite stories by joining the Book Club hosted

by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. This group meets on the first Thursday of each month at 12:00 PM with the next meeting to be held on Thursday, March 7th. If you would like to participate, or have questions about this group, please visit the Senior Center. We hope to see you then.

March for Meals Dinner with Dessert Bake-Off Thursday, March 7th Enjoy an evening of friends, fun and great food at the 2019 March for Meals Dinner with Desserts Baked Off. A variety of bakers from around the county will be preparing desserts of all kinds for each guest to sample. Guests will then have the opportunity to vote on which delicious treat they would like to win in several different categories. The dinner buffet will begin at 5:30 PM with the menu to include: marinated flake steak, bacon wrapped baked potato with butter & sour cream,

Community Events whole green beans, grape salad and dinner roll & butter.

Advanced tickets and reservations are required and can be purchased at the Senior Center. Tickets are $8.00 for guests 60 and over and $12.00 for guests under 60. For additional information please contact Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center at (740) 439-6681.

Red Hat Diva Meeting & Luncheon Monday, March 11th The Red Hat Divas will begin having their monthly meetings and luncheons on Monday, March 11th. They will meet at Denny’s Restaurant; located at 2031 Southgate Parkway in Cambridge, at 12:00 PM. Lunch will be on your own off the menu. To make reservations, please contact the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681.

The Sunny Side Singers choir group will not be practicing or performing in the month of March. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center by calling (740) 439-6681.

Alzheimer’s Support Group Meeting Tuesday, March 12th Individuals who are impacted by Alzheimer’s disease often need support and have many questions. The Senior Center hosts an Alzheimer’s Support Group on the second Tuesday of each month at 1:30 PM. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 12th. If you would like additional information, please contact group leader, Mary Jo Moorhead, at (740) 685-8764.

Food Commodity Pick-Up Friday, March 15th The Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center partners with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank in providing a Commodity Supplemental Food Program. The next distribution will be held on Friday, March 15th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. You must pick up on this day due to limited storage. If you have any questions, are interested in this program, or can’t pick up on this date, please call Kylee Quinn, Wellness Coordinator, at (740) 439-6681.

St. Patrick’s Day Luncheon Friday, March 15th “St. Patrick’s Day is an enchanted time-a day to begin transforming winter’s dreams into summers magic” said Adrienne Cook. Celebrate this special day by joining Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center as they host the St. Patrick’s Day luncheon on Friday, March 15th. Lunch will be served at 11:30 AM. If you would like to attend these lighthearted festivities, stop in to the Senior Center and speak with one of our friendly staff members.

They are always more than happy to assist you.

Denny’s Seat and Greet Monday, March 18th Denny’s Restaurant, located at 2031 Southgate Parkway in Cambridge, will be hosting a Seat & Greet on Monday, March 18th from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM in honor of the March for Meals campaign. When you dine on this date, 15% of all sales will be donated to the Senior Center. Please plan to stop by and see our friendly staff as they will be the hosts and

hostesses for the evening.

March Senior Dinner Thursday, March 21st **Important** **Please Note Time Change** Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting your Monthly Senior Dinner on Thursday, March 21st at 4:30 PM. The evening will begin with special entertainment followed by a delicious meal with the menu to include: cabbage rolls, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, dinner roll w/ butter, pears and chocolate cake w/ mint icing for dessert.

Iced tea, water and coffee will also be served. If you would like to make your reservations for this delightful evening, please visit the guest services desk or for your convenience, you may call (740) 439-6681.

Card Making Class Friday, March 22nd

Debbie Duniver will be hosting a card making class on Friday, October 12th from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center. Express your creativity by making cards for any occasion you wish. Cost for the class will be $1.00 per card you make with a limit of 5.

You will need to bring a pair of scissors, one roll of adhesive or double sided tape. All other supplies will be provided. If you would like to participate in this class, please make your reservations by visiting the guest services desk or by simply calling (740) 439-6681. Space for the class is limited.

Byesville Senior Dinner Tuesday, March 26th Please plan to visit the Byesville Satellite Site, located at the Stop-Nine Senior Center, Southgate Rd, Byesville, for the Monthly Senior Dinner on Tuesday, March 26th beginning at 4:00 PM. The delicious menu will include: beef roast, buttered potatoes, glazed carrots, peaches and roll w/ butter. Iced tea, water and coffee will also be served. To make your reservations, please contact the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681 .

Dinner & Lions Club Music & Comedy Show Thursday, March 28th Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center is proudly partnering with the Cambridge Lions Club in hosting a Dinner and Show on Thursday, March 28th. The evening will begin with the dinner buffet at 5:00 PM with the menu to include: baked steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, buttered corn, coleslaw, dinner roll w/ butter and assorted desserts.

After the delicious meal, will be the Lions Club show at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. You may either drive yourself or the Senior Center Transportation Department will be providing direct shuttle service from the Senior Center to the Auditorium and then will return following the show to return patrons back to the Senior Center. Cost for the tickets, which include the buffet, admission to the Thursday evening Show and optional shuttle service, are $18.00. If you would like to purchase tickets or have additional questions about this event, please contact the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681. Tickets are available now through March 22nd.

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