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CONTENTS
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Lifestyle
Health
Learn About the Causes of Adult Hearing Loss
Local Feature
Tom Swan Captures the Spirit of the Story
Finance
How to Vet Charities Before Giving
Car Tips How to Prepare for an Out-of-Town Breakdown
Looking Back
The "Ringmasters", a WWII Pilot's Story
Local Feature
Possum Products Creates Basic Wooden Toys
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Inside
Recipes Games & Puzzles Crossword & Sudoku Answers Wordsearch Events The Last Word
–TH E FIRST WORD– “Even if something is left undone, everyone must take time to sit still and watch the leaves turn.” – Elizabeth Lawrence – Serving Southeastern Ohio
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HEALTH
Learn about the causes of adult
HEARING LOSS Hearing loss is quite common and can impact people’s lives in profound ways. Although there are some treatments that can improve one’s ability to hear and communicate, many people are interested in learning about the ways they may be able to prevent hearing loss in the first place.
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BY LEARNING ABOUT WHAT IMPACTS HEARING LOSS, PEOPLE CAN MAKE CHANGES TO PREVENT DAMAGE.
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Sensorineural hearing loss, or SNHL, occurs due to problems of the inner ear. It is often referred to as nerverelated hearing loss. • Aging is a common cause of hearing loss that may not be reversible. Age-related hearing loss is called presbycusis and is marked by muffled or unclear speech. Treatment with assistive hearing devices can help improve hearing. • Trauma to the ear or head may impact hearing. Wearing protective gear during sports or other activities can protect against neurological damage that may cause hearing loss. • Damage to the inner ear can result from prolonged exposure to loud noises, states the Mayo Clinic. These noises cause wear and tear on the hairs or nerve cells in the cochlea that send sound signals to the brain. When these hairs or nerve cells are damaged or missing, electrical signals aren’t transmitted as efficiently, and hearing loss occurs. Using hearing protection and turning down the volume can help. • Ménière’s disease is an inner ear problem of unknown origins. It usually starts in people between the ages of 30 and 50. Dizziness and ringing of the ear are common, and hearing loss comes and goes. Some loss can become permanent. • Viruses and diseases as well as family history also may play a role in SNHL. In some instances, hearing loss may be the result of a combination of factors. Anyone finding their hearing has become less acute should visit with an audiologist. One resource to visit is www.asha.org/profind. The doctor can then prescribe a treatment plan to help improve hearing.
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LOCAL FEATURE
Tom Swan
captures the Spirit of the Story
by BEVERLY KERR
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here's a secret to storytelling and Tom Swan has discovered the magical way to tell or read a story, and make it come to life. Children listen closely as he tells his tales and even adults are drawn into his stories. Years ago Tom listened to the Minnesota Public Radio Show, “A Prairie Home Companion” as Garrison Keillor read “Tales of Lake Wobegon”. He read with such expression that Tom decided he would like to try telling stories too. In order to get some first-hand experience at listening to great storytellers, Tom and his family have attended the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN several times. Here, all that is permitted to tell a story is a mic and a stool.
People don't understand how entertaining stories can be, if they are told with enthusiasm. Stand-up comics and one-man shows depend completely on capturing the audience through expression. Too often readers and storytellers simply read, and that's just not enough to seize and keep the attention of the audience. To tell a story well, the storyteller must bring back to their mind why the story is important to them. All stories are not fun; some have a poignant or nostalgic theme. Tom practices telling stories while driving his car. Having the first line memorized is of utmost importance. Once you get started the rest just flows into place. Usually, he has an outline in his mind so the major points are covered. When he writes the story down, it's usually after he has told the story to a group. His first storytelling adventure was with the Zanesville Christian Women's Club where he recited the poem, Cremation of Sam McGee, in a meaningful manner. Tom is married to Dr. Linda Swan, an Obstetrician and Gynecologist in Zanesville. As a result, Tom has become very involved in the National AMA Alliance, which he calls The Doctors' Wives' Club. He has been state president and involved nationally in their organization. Tom has led an unusual life as a housewife. Now, however,
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Tom immerses himself in telling “Three Billy Goat’s Gruff” at the Salt fork festival’
Above: His kilt reflected his Scottish ancestry when he was inducted as President of the Doctors’ Wives’ Club.
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the children are adults with their daughter being in medical school and their son a State Trooper. So today, according to Tom, he lives the life of a trophy husband when he isn't out telling stories in places like The Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival, Dickens Victorian Village, the Celtic Society, and various schools and churches. This man loves a mental challenge. Tom grew up in Cambridge, Ohio and graduated from Miami University, where he majored in zoology and was a cheerleader. Since his father and grandfather were doctors, it seemed that he might follow in their footsteps. But Tom really didn't enjoy all the studying medical school required so decided to become a high school science teacher, which he did for seven years. Over the years he has participated in Community Theater in Cambridge and Zanesville. Handbells are something he has also played for many years and still plays in a great Handbell Choir at the Grace United Methodist Church Right: One of his favorite dishes to prepare is a roasted leg of lamb with new potatoes.
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Above: Tom’s daughter, Aili, and mother, Julia, accompanied him to the National Storybook Festival.
in Zanesville. Dedicated to fitness training, Tom made up his mind to learn the Sermon on the Mount while bicycling. He then decided that he would like to portray Christ giving this sermon so Tom let his hair and beard grow so he would better fit the image. It's of great importance for a storyteller
to get into the character he is portraying. He presented this program in several area churches. The role of Judas coming back from the dead was also a fulfilling role that he portrayed. Here Judas asked that he quit being terrorized as he was sorry for the betrayal. It ends with a warning to the audience not to be like Judas. A favorite story of Tom's is “Selfish Giant”, however, his favorite one to tell is “Three Billy Goats Gruff”. There he has fun using different voices to entertain children. Tom's goal is to make a living telling stories. If you would enjoy having Tom tell stories at one of your events, you can contact him at lswan@columbus.rr.com. He will be telling children's stories on November 17 around 10:00 at First Presbyterian Church for “Knights of the Round Table”, a Queen Victoria Day event during the Dickens Victorian Village season. When Tom's not telling stories these days, he enjoys riding motorbike with his wife. He's also been experimenting with making wine – from honey instead of fruit. Sometimes he adds a bit of
cinnamon, cloves or orange for a different taste treat. No one can say that Tom Swan lives a boring life.
Above: Tom continues the Swan family tradition performing with puppets. Left: He let his hair grow long to portray Jesus giving “The Sermon n the Mount.”
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RECIPES While bread pudding may be thought of as a dessert, it also can make for a tantalizing meal at breakfast or brunch. Ideal for warming up on autumn or winter days, this “Breakfast Bread Pudding With Pecan Crumble,” courtesy of The American Pecan Council and Brandon Matzek, founder of the culinary website Kitchen Konfidence, is sure to be a hit. This satisfying dish also can be prepared ahead of time and then garnished before warming and serving.
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2 ½ ½ ½ 1 2 ½
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cups milk cup heavy cream cup sugar cup packed light brown sugar tablespoon vanilla extract tablespoons good bourbon Pinch of fine grain sea salt cup chopped pecans, toasted
For the crumbled topping: ½ cup flour ½ cup pecan pieces ½ cup packed dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon fine grain sea salt 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature Sliced persimmons, for serving (optional) Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Directions: Lightly butter a 9 x 13 baking dish, then place cubes of brioche in the baking dish in an even layer. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugars, vanilla, bourbon, and a pinch of sea salt. Sprinkle toasted pecans over the brioche, then pour the wet ingredient mixture evenly all over the bread, making sure it’s covered thoroughly. Cover and let sit in the fridge for at least 2 hours (or up to overnight). To bake the bread pudding: Preheat the oven to 350 F and remove the baking dish from fridge. Meanwhile, prepare the crumble: Add flour, pecans, dark brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and butter to a medium bowl, and using your fingertips, rub ingredients together until evenly combined and clumps start to form. Sprinkle the surface of the bread evenly with the crumbs. Bake until the bread pudding is puffy and the top is golden, about 45 minutes to an hour.
RECIPES Spaghetti is a staple of many family dinner tables. But home cooks who want to veer away from traditional pasta without giving up their love of marinara can try the following, zucchiniinspired alternative to traditional spaghetti, “Z’paghetti Marinara with Shrimp,” courtesy of Lisa Lillien’s “Hungry Girl Clean & Hungry” (St. Martin’s Press). Z’paghetti Marinara with Shrimp
Serves: 2
Ingredients: 28 8 ¼ ¼ ¼ 1 2
ounces (about 4 medium) zucchini ounces (about 16) raw large shrimp, peeled, tails removed and deveined teaspoon Italian seasoning teaspoon garlic powder teaspoon black pepper cup Marinara Sauce tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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RECIPES Many people argue that there is no beating a classic reuben when it comes to sandwiches. A reuben is made of corned beef that is piled high and swiss cheese served on rye or pumpernickel bread. Sauerkraut and Russian dressing give this sandwich its tangy kick. Enjoy a “Classic Reuben Sandwich,” courtesy of Classic Recipes from Boar’s Head®.
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Drain, but do not rinse, the sauerkraut and combine with thousand island dressing. Top four halves of the bread with the sauerkraut mixture, then 4 ounces of corned beef, followed by 4 ounces of Swiss cheese. Close with a second slice of bread. Spread the top and bottom of the sandwich with soft butter. Grill on both sides until warmed through and the cheese melts. Serve hot.
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Road trips make for excellent getaways. Whether you’re embarking on a weekend excursion or a lengthy vacation, driving yourself to your destination is a great way to travel, especially for families looking to save money. Though no one wants to think about the possibility of a vehicle breakdown while out of town, such things do happen. How prepared drivers are can go a long way toward determining how affected they and their passengers will be if this happens.
• Get a checkup before skipping town. It sounds simple, but many drivers may overlook the importance of vehicle checkups before departing on weekend getaways or longer trips. A full checkup (including an oil change if the recommended interval has passed or is approaching) can uncover any problems that might derail a trip.
• Examine your options in regard to emergency roadside assistance. Insurance providers typically offer emergency roadside assistance to policy holders for a nominal fee, and memberships in clubs such as AAA also are inexpensive. That’s especially true when drivers compare the cost of extra coverage or AAA membership to the potential price tag of a tow truck and out-of-town repairs. Drivers should note that out-of-town repairs may require costly overnight shipping of parts so travelers can get back on the road as quickly as possible. Roadside assistance offered through an insurance company or motor club may include tow trucks free of charge up to a certain number of miles, allowing travelers to get their cars back home without breaking the bank.
safely navigate roads in inclement weather, so don’t discount the importance of this simple step.
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LOOKING BACK
THE “RINGMASTERS,” A WWII PILOT’S STORY
“ Th e s e g a l l a nt m e n fought their way in, destroyed the target, a nd fought their way out.” — Concluding sentence of the B -24 R ingmasters’ D istinguished Unit Citation, November 26, 1944
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n recognition of Veterans Day this year, the hundredth anniversary of the end of World War One, this article Story by RICK BOOTH concerns the remarkable story of a local World War Two veteran, Muskingum University’s Professor Emeritus of Religion, Dr. William McClelland. Three quarters of a century ago, he flew Liberator bombers from a base in the English countryside for the Eighth Air Force’s 491st Bombardment Group. His war and ensuing post-war career, and the unit of four 12-plane squadrons with which he served, deserve to be remembered. They called themselves “The Ringmasters.” Known locally by many as Reverend Bill McClelland, Dr. McClelland piloted B-24 “Liberator” bombers over Germany from late 1944 through war’s end in 1945. He was 20 years old at the time. Before launching into his personal story, though, it’s worth reviewing what the Liberator bombers of WWII were, and what it meant to fly them. There were three American-made 4-engine “heavy” bombers
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The B-24 crew, Rev. McClelland kneeling at left. produced in large numbers during WWII: the B-17 “Flying Fortress,” the B-24 “Liberator,” and the B-29 “Superfortress.” The Flying Fortress is perhaps the best known; the Superfortress dropped the atomic bombs on Japan; but the Liberator was the bomber produced in by far the greatest numbers throughout the war – more than 18,000 in all. It had a greater range and carrying capacity than the Flying Fortresses, and had a similar self-defensive capability. It was usually manned by a crew of ten. It often flew and bombed at an altitude of 20,000 feet or more over enemy territory. The plane was not pressurized, so everyone had to wear oxygen masks at high altitude where the air temperature sometimes dipped below -70 degrees, though it was more commonly about -40 degrees Fahrenheit in the planes. To survive the cold, men wore electrically heated suits
the war because it was easier to replace planes than to replace trained bomber crews, which were getting understandably scarce. The catastrophic losses at Misburg were due to a number of factors, including the fact that of the roughly 1,000 planes sent to bomb the refinery on November 26, 1944, the Ringmasters were in “tail end Charlie” position at the end of the raid where they were susceptible to being picked off by enemy fighters. About 300 to 400 enemy planes had taken to the air that day in what was to be one of the largest air battles of the war. The Ringmasters lost most of their friendly fighter protection at a critical point, making them easy prey. On a clear day when target visibility was good, virtual parade lines of bombers traveling in close formation would fly straight and level on approach to the objective so that their bombs could be dropped with the best possible accuracy. Sometimes this meant flying straight into a sky darkened by the smoke of bursting flak shells, sent up to bring down planes with their shrapnel. Sometimes it meant watching planes ahead explode or fall from the sky, and yet continuing to fly the gauntlet straight
The "Ringmasters" continues on pg 18 B-24 Pilot William McClelland, 1945.
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that were “imperfect,” as Rev. McClelland recalls, at protecting all parts of the body from cruelly cold temperatures. Frostbite was a constant danger at altitude. An ungloved hand touching metal would stick and tear at the skin. Bomber crews lived a much different life than infantrymen. At their home bases, they had creature comforts like beds and regular meals. They were occasionally given several days’ leave or even a few weeks of R&R in the countryside at an English manor house. They attended dances with friendly local girls. But on the other hand, they were much more likely to die. Of 2,566 men who went to England with the 491st Bombardment Group during the war, 297 did not return, and many others finished the war in POW camps. About 50 of their planes were shot down, and others were lost to accidents and mechanical failure. Young pilot Bill McClelland arrived at the North Pickenham Royal Air Force Base in East Anglia about a week after the 491st “Ringmasters” had their worst day of the war, losing 16 of the 31 planes they had sent over target at the last working oil refinery in Germany at the town of Misburg. He had heard in advance that half the bomber crews were being lost before completing their tours of duty – originally set at 25 combat missions early in the war, but increased to 35 missions later in
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and level through where those planes had just been hit. Piloting a Liberator was also said to be physically taxing. They didn’t have power steering. The pilot was literally pushing on pedals and twisting the plane’s yoke to pull on cables or pressurize hydraulics going to the plane’s control surfaces. A
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damaged plane could be especially physically challenging to fly. I asked Rev. McClelland what he recalled as the scariest experience he had while flying the B-24, and on a few moments’ reflection, he had an unusual and telling answer. “I was too busy flying the plane to really think about that. The scariest thing I remember was flying as checkout pilot with new crews – not my own – on combat missions. I knew what to expect from my own crew, but I didn’t know if these new guys knew what they were doing!� The first plane Rev. McClelland fondly recalls flying over Europe had nose art and the emblazoned name “Airborne Angel.� “She was a really good plane, but she was the plane I lost,� he explained. It wasn’t enemy fire, but rather a spontaneous engine fire, that put an end to Airborne Angel’s career. A B-24 can fly on three of its four engines, but it can’t necessarily fly well. It may not be able to keep up with its squadron, which is important for fighter cover and mutual protection both going to and returning from a raid. If an engine should die before reaching the target, pilots were expected to turn back. If over enemy territory, bombs would then be dropped on any available “target of opportunity,� or, if none found, into the English Channel so as not to chance blowing up on landing. But flying with one dead engine meant working the remaining three engines harder, increasing their chances of failure. Airborne Angel suffered just such a double engine failure on her second mission to bomb the Berlin area. A B-24 could barely maintain level flight empty on two engines. And so the order was given to dump almost everything overboard, including even the plane’s defensive machine guns. Still, Airborne Angel was losing altitude, barely making it over the legendary white cliffs of Dover back to North Pickenham’s RAF airfield.
LOOKING BACK Nevertheless, she brought her crew home. Rev. McClelland subsequently flew unnamed planes for the rest of the war, lamenting that Airborne Angel became a “hangar queen,” grounded and scavenged for parts to keep other planes flying. January 5th, 1945, was another dark day for the Ringmasters. The Battle of the Bulge was raging. German forces were beginning to retreat. The Allies were desperate to get planes off the ground in support. Despite a snow storm and icy conditions, the Ringmasters were ordered into the air. Wings were ostensibly deiced, but the snowfall was heavy, and visibility was poor. Not until four B-24s had taken off was it realized that the first and third planes had crashed. As Rev. McClelland sat second in line for takeoff, the mission was cancelled. Unfortunately, all on the first plane to crash died. More fortunately, all on the second plane survived a belly landing, largely unhurt. Rev. McClelland flew 18 combat missions before the war ended. Luck was with him in that his plane was never hit by enemy fire, though he recalls feeling the concussion of exploding flak in the air nearby. Among his air crew, he was
said not to “spook” easily, a trait he traced to his religious faith and trust in Providence. Back at the base, he enjoyed playing trombone with a dance band called the Rhythm Bomb Shells, composed entirely of unit servicemen. In the spring of 1945, he also fondly recalls being treated to a week or two of quality rest and relaxation at a so-called “flak house” run to pamper crews after several exhausting months of war. Members of the British aristocracy would open their palatial homes and estates for use by the resting air crews, sometimes offering breakfast in bed and free use of the stables for horseback riding about the grounds. This was the morale-sustaining compensation for taking great risks, for freezing through missions, and for sometimes dying in enemy skies. When the war in Europe ended, Rev. McClelland flew several “trolley runs” to reward ground crew members with low-level aerial tours of European sites and cities they had bombed only weeks and months earlier. Then the Ringmasters flew home via Iceland, were given a month’s furlough, and reconvened in August at Tacoma, Washington, to train for service against Japan. But then the atomic bombs fell, and the war ended.
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The Ringmasters were deactivated in September. The men went home.
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Th e M a k i n g o f a Pi l o t Rev. McClelland was born in 1924 and grew up during the Great Depression in New Castle, Pennsylvania. Graduating from high school in 1941 at age 16, he delivered groceries, taught piano, and sold musical instruments to save money for college for a year. In the summer of 1942, he enrolled at Oberlin College to study music, but with interests in philosophy, history, and religion as well. Smitten by the thought of becoming an aviator, he also enlisted in the military’s Aviation Cadet training program. In February, 1943, he was called to active service and sent to boot camp in Texas. Further flight training took place at Cookeville, Tennessee; Helena, Arkansas; Montgomery, Alabama; and Columbus, Mississippi. He received his wings in June, 1944. Rev. McClelland requested “medium bomber” (2-engine) duty, thinking that would position him well for a possible airline career after the war. He got heavy bomber duty (4-engine) instead, also good for post-war employment. As already described, he survived the war basically unscathed, though the deep freezing temperatures caused an inconvenient degree of lifelong nerve damage in hands, ankles, and feet. After the war, Rev. McClelland finished a bachelor’s degree in philosophy near his home town, at Westminster College in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania. He went on from there to earn a master’s degree in divinity at the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary in 1951. He is careful to describe that his interest in ministry started before the war and matured during the war. It was not a dramatic change in direction caused by the war, he explains. From 1951 to 1953, he was tasked with building up the congregation of a newly constructed church in Des Moines, Iowa, after which he returned to work at a church in the Pittsburgh area. Having first visited and become acquainted with Muskingum College 70 years ago in 1948, contacts and mutual friends there persuaded college president Bob Montgomery to personally recruit Rev. McClelland for the Muskingum faculty. He agreed to teach for two years if he could then spend two more years working on a doctoral degree at the Princeton Theological Seminary in New Jersey. At Princeton, he was elected president of the doctoral student organization, and in that capacity was tasked to frequently meet with the head of the governing Institute of Advanced Study there, the famous nuclear physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.
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Oppenheimer was known as the “father of the atomic bomb” who ran the Manhattan Project at Los Alamos during the war. Rev. McClelland describes Oppenheimer as a brilliant man in all areas of knowledge with whom he had many a fascinating discussion. He even convinced him once to participate in a debate on the use of nuclear weapons. Not too surprisingly, Oppenheimer argued against nuclear war and nuclear proliferation. He understood how terrible the weapons he’d helped produce could be. Subsequently, Rev. McClelland received his Ph.D., tenure as a professor of religion at Muskingum, and several years of postdoctoral research at Cambridge University in England, where he became casually acquainted with Prince Charles, a student
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The "Ringmasters" continued from pg 20 there at the time, and the Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II. As a former B-24 pilot having flown out of nearby North Pickenham during the war, he was treated almost royally there in thanks by the Brits. Rev. McClelland retired from teaching at Muskingum in 1989, but still lives beside the campus. At 94 years young, he still drives his own car and still occasionally guest-preaches at various venues. He is regularly seen walking his loyal miniature salt-and-pepper schnauzer, Bonnie Dundee, on university walkways, stopping to speak with many a friend and student. Few likely know of his long-ago role in the Greatest Generation in the skies of Europe. Today, the runways of North Pickenham no longer resonate with the roar of American B-24 warbirds. Rather, a different sort of American bird is heard gobbling there now. Some 26 long buildings sited on the old runways now constitute the world’s largest turkey farm. Preserved as if by a swords-into-ploughshares transformation, the home of the valiant 491st Bombardment Group lives on. A note of commendation from Eighth Air Force Headquarters reads, “No other group was committed to action so fast, flew so many missions in so short a time, and achieved such fine results.” May the Ringmasters long be remembered.
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Toys for kids of all ages can be found at Possum Products in Newcomerstown. Russ Riggle creates quality handmade wooden toys from over seventy different items he has designed.
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aking toys was a hobby for Russ for many years. He's always had a passion for building things from wood and remembers a very rough wooden car he built at the age of five. By the time he was in fourth grade, he built a wooden Viking ship. Now his toys are more elaborate and much better quality. After working as a mechanical engineer for many years, his job moved overseas about seven years ago. At that time, he started selling some of the toys he made at the Newcomerstown Farmers' Market. Sitting around isn't something that Russ enjoys, so he began experimenting with new designs and products. Russ claims that he makes “anything with four wheels or that can fly in the sky”.
PHOTOS: 1 –The popular trend today is to return to the basics with this small wooden car. 2 – This made a great gift for a helicopter pilot. 3 – Russ uses a special saw to cut out pieces for his wooden toys. 4 – Children like to play with the many toys on display at festival time. 5 – Assembling the toys is a bit like putting the piece of a puzzle together. 6 – This wooden log truck complete with pine logs is his most popular toy.
Besides their being quality toys, they are all made right here in Newcomerstown, Ohio, with U.S.A. materials. All toys are smoothly sanded but there is no finish applied. They are lead-free, with no metal or plastic parts and the glue is even food grade in case a young child just happens to chew on it. Now he travels to festivals and craft shows all over the state and has even expanded his shows to some out-of-state venues. His toys are very popular as people like to buy things that are created with American-made materials and craftsmanship. His sons enjoy helping at the festivals and even make a few wooden toys of their own. Adam and Ben frequently appear to help their dad with setting up the booth. Both enjoy talking to the customers as much as Russ does, and Russ says they are both great salesmen as well. Having seen Possum Products at the Paul Bunyan Show, Salt Fork Arts & Crafts Festival, and Algonquin
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Mill Fall Festival, it became evident that their products were something that people from birth to ninety years old enjoy. Boys and girls walk up to their booth and roll the toys along the table, often reorganizing it. It's a great tool for developing their imagination. One little girl found a snowplow on the table, picked it up and walked outside. There she decided to move some gravel around with the snowplow. She put that toy to work. Their display includes a large selection of small wooden animals, which the children pick up and name. One youngster was naming the animals and came to one they called “cloud”, which was really a sheep. Another cute name the children came up with was “Fast Food” for a pig on wheels. Since Russ works out of his basement at home, purchases must be made from the website and festivals he visits. They are busy with shows, and just recently had done eight shows in three weekends. Now you see why it's important to have his sons involved. A rather popular way of using the wooden items is to laser etch the customer's logo onto the sides. Then they can hand out the wooden truck or tractor with a long-term advertisement. While he doesn't do custom work, he does get many ideas from his customers for future toys. This is Russ' only job right now and he spends many long hours doing something that he thoroughly enjoys. Making trains, planes, trucks, and tractors takes time and patience as he uses his own designs and even custommakes his wheels. His prices are very reasonable ranging from $2 for small animals to $72 for a train.
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EVENTS FOR SENIORS: Salvation Army Christmas Basket Sign Up Thursday, Nov. 1st
The annual Salvation Army Christmas Basket sign up will be held at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Thursday, November 1st from 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM and again from 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM. Applicants must provide photo ID for all persons over 18, proof of residence (current bill with address) and proof of ALL income including SSI, SSDI and Food Stamps. If you are grandparents or parents and have proof of children in the household, they can help with toys for children up to 18. Proof of custody and gift suggestions up to $50 will also be needed. Appointments are not required. For additional information, please call the Salvation Army at (740) 432-7759.
Birthday Party & Luncheon Thursday, Nov. 1st
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be celebrating friends and family born in November at the monthly birthday party & luncheon on Thursday, November 1st. The luncheon will begin at 11:30 AM with announcements and singing “Happy Birthday”. Cake and ice cream will be served along with a delicious lunch. Reservations are required and can be made by visiting the guest services desk or by calling (740) 439-6681.
Book Club Meeting Thursday, Nov. 1st
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, November 1st. If you would like to participate, or have questions about this group, please visit the Senior Center. We hope to see you then.
Daylight Savings Time Ends on Sunday, Nov. 4th.
NOVEMBER 7th at 12:00 PM and prizes will be awarded for 1st and 2nd place winner in each category and also for “People’s Choice”. Contest rules & entry forms are available at Guernsey County Senior Center. If you would like additional information, please call (740) 439-6681.
American Red Cross Bloodmobile Friday, Nov. 2nd
The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be making its last stop at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Friday, November 2nd from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM. If you would like to schedule an appointment to save lives, please call 1-800-RED-CROSS. Some walks in appointments are usually available but not promised. Due to voting held in the building on Tuesday, November 6th, there will be NO fun bingo, clothes closet or line dancing held on this day. We are sorry for any inconvenience. Due to the annual Caregiver luncheon on Wednesday, November 7th, there will be no regularly scheduled activities held in the building including fun bingo and lunch. Lunches will be served at the Byesville satellite site. If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to make reservations to attend lunch in Byesville, please call the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681.
OSHIIP Medicare Checkup Appointments Thursday, Nov. 8th
With open enrollment upon us, many people have questions about their coverage. Do I have enough? Is there something better out there for me? Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center has a great opportunity to have those and many other questions answered. On Thursday, November 8th, representatives from OSHIIP (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) will be on site for individual counseling appointments from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. Each appointment is one hour long and reservations are required. If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681.
Be sure to set your clocks back by one hour when you go to bed on Saturday.
Veterans Day Breakfast Friday, Nov. 9th
Please plan to join us in making holiday memories with a special friend, family member, child or grandchild this festive season by participating in the “Family Fun Gingerbread Decorating Class” hosted by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Sunday, November 4th from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Participants will enjoy decorating their very own pre-baked gingerbread house and delightful gingerbread cookie. Cost for the class, which includes all the supplies, will be $15.00 for one adult or one adult with one or two children. Participants must be at least 6 years of age or older. If you would like to make reservations for this fun afternoon, please call (740) 439-6681 before Friday, October 26th.
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Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be honoring all veterans on Friday, November 9th by hosting a special breakfast beginning at 9:00 AM. The menu will include: scrambled eggs, sausage patty, sausage gravy & biscuits, fresh fruit and apple coffee cake. Coffee, water and a variety of fruit juices will also be served. Reservations are required to attend this special event and can be made by calling (740) 439-6681 or visiting the guest services desk. Get ready for Medicare! ProCore Health Brokers will be at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on November 9th from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM. They offer all major carriers, as they are independent and unbiased. If you are looking to see if you are in the right place in terms of your Medicare insurance or if you would like to see other options, come and meet with them. If you would like to set up an appointment please contact Sage Scharre at (614) 905-0807.
Red Hat Diva Thanksgiving Potluck Monday, Nov. 12th
The Red Hat Divas will be celebrating Thanksgiving with a special potluck luncheon at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Monday, November 12th at 12:00 PM. Guests are asked to bring a covered dish of their choice. During the luncheon, they will be having their monthly meeting. If you would like to attend, please make reservations by calling (740) 439-6681.
Medical Mutual Presentation Monday, Nov. 12th
Steve Beck from Medical Mutual will be stopping by Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Monday, November 12th at 2:00 PM.
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Gratitude Letter Writing Group Wednesday, Nov. 14th
Operation gratitude supports deployed troops, veterans, new recruits and first responders in a multitude of ways. One of which is a letter writing campaign which sends over 250,000 care packages each year. In those packages are letters from caring individuals showing their support and gratitude. Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center would like to show they care by hosting a letter writing group beginning on Wednesday, November 14th at 12:00 PM Not only will we write letters but will also send cards for various holidays. If you are interested in participating, please contact Stephanie Pfalzgraf, Outreach Coordinator, at (740) 439-6681.
Community Appreciation Dinner Thursday, Nov. 15th
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center cordially invites you to the 2018 Community Appreciation Banquet on Thursday, November 15th beginning at 5:00 PM. The menu will include: Cornish game hen on bed of long grain rice, duchess sweet potatoes, green bean almandine, baked apples and pecan caramel cheesecake for dessert. Special entertainment will be provided by the John Glenn String Sounds. Advanced reservations are required for this event. If you would like to attend or would like additional information, please visit the guest services desk of the Senior Center or call (740) 439-6681. Please RSVP and confirm your attendance before Friday, November 9th at 12:00 PM.
Blue Cross Blue Shield Presentation Monday, Nov. 26th
A representative of Blue Cross Blue Shield will be visiting Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Monday, November 26th from 1:30 PM until 2:30 PM. They will be doing a presentation on open enrollment and what their company has to offer. If you would like to register to attend, or would like additional information, please visit the guest services desk of the Senior Center or call (740) 439-6681.
Crafternoon with Steph Tuesday, Nov. 27th
Please plan to join Stephanie for a fun afternoon of crafting on Tuesday, November 27th. The project of the month will be an easy holiday sewing project. Cost for the class will be $5.00. The class can accommodate 12 participants and preregistration is required. If you would like to make reservations, please call the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681. Due to various holiday activities and events during the month of November, there will be NO Byesville dinner held this month. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Senior Center by calling (740) 439-6681.
Craft Sale Friday, Nov. 30th
Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be hosting a craft sale on Friday, November 30th from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. There will be a wide variety of items that will make wonderful gifts or will bring holiday spirit to your home. We hope to see you then.
Food Commodity Pick-Up Friday, Nov. 16th
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Do you have a hobby of collecting a certain item such as coins, postcards or stamps then we invite you to join the new collectors club beginning on Friday, November 16th at 12:00 PM. The theme for November will be Thanksgiving related items. If you are interested in joining the group or have additional questions or concerns, please contact the Senior Center by calling (740) 439-6681.
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Senior Citizens and guests are cordially invited to attend a traditional Thanksgiving luncheon at Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center on Wednesday, November 21st beginning at 12:00 PM. The menu will include: roasted turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes & gravy, kluski noodles, buttered corn, cranberry walnut Jell-O salad, dinner roll and pumpkin pie with whipped topping for dessert. Advanced tickets and reservations are required. For additional information, please contact the Senior Center by calling (740) 439-6681. Guernsey County Senior Citizens Center will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 22nd and Friday, November 23rd in Observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. There will also be no activities or lunches at any of the satellite site locations. Frozen meals are available upon request. If you have questions or concerns about services you may receive, or would like to request frozen meals, please contact the Senior Center at (740) 439-6681.
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