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Saluting survivors of all stripes
it does around father’s day holds a different meaning for me and others who have lost their fathers to cancer. It gives us double pause to reflect. One of those fathers lost in the past year was Mike Davis. Mike, or as the kids on the school bus he drove You also will read tributes ERIKA called him - Mr. Mike, is to those who have lost loved kind of special to me. When ones to cancer. The people SCHMIDT I began work at the Register left behind are survivors as RUSSELL many years ago, I already well. Every one of them carknew Mike. I had one readyries a piece of that person in made contact here. their hearts. One of the first stories I did was I know I do. I lost my father to about the Bright tornado’s fifth ancancer. So, our Relay coming as niversay, and knowing Mike came
elcome to our salute to survivors. Inside these pages you’ll read about why people participate in the Dearborn-Ohio Counties Relay for Life.
in handy. He was dedicated to his family and community, and his wife, Carol, wanted to honor him in these pages. She chose to have us rerun the story Chandra L. Mattingly wrote about him with a few amendments. Chan herself is a cancer survivor. Maybe it should be “thrive”or. Because Chan is more than just a co-worker. I count her as a friend, and if anybody could or would survive, it would be Chan. While the diagnosis can cause your heart to drop into your stomach, as it did when Chan told me, another part of your soul
must remain optimistic. Attitude is everything. Chan is living proof. So are Jan Tyler and Les Bruce and Gloria Cherry and Chris McHenry and Donna Thacker and Maria Whitaker and hundreds of others in Dearborn County. Not to say those we have lost did not have positive attitudes, but in the people I mentioned they didn’t whine or complain or dwell on what could be. They took each day as it came and made the best of those days. And if those days are drawing to a close, there is much to learn and do as well. To say good-bye, to forgive and to love.
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There is a saying about “dying with dignity,” and in 17 years I have seen many people die with dignity and grace and courage. But our days shouldn’t have to be drawing ot a close to love and forgive and care. We should all take a moment to stop, reflect and remember every day. So as we salute cancer survivors, and help raise money to defeat one disease, we should also take time to love and respect each other. Erika Schmidt Russell is editor of The Journal-Press and The Dearborn County Register.
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i, Mr. Mike.”That’s how youngsters at God’s Bright Treasures would greet Mike Davis, who drove their bus on outings. The preschool is one ministry of Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church, Bright, where lifelong member Davis taught Sunday school to middle and high school students, said church secretary Mary Beth Doll. “Everybody loved ‘Mikey,’” she said.
Note: After Mike Davis lost his battle with cancer, a frontpage tribute appeared in the Journal Press. At the family’s request, portions of that article have been reprinted.
Guard veteran drove a bus for K & B in the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation. Retired as safety manager at Fluor Fernald, Davis had contacts there and with the Red Cross and fire departments, having been secretary of the Dearborn County Fire Chiefs Association. That was during 34 years on the Bright Volunteer Fire Department, which he joined in May “He was always there 1977, according to Greg when you needed him. … Mike Davis Mathena, assistant chief. He’s going to be missed President for more than by a lot of (emergency) respond25 years, Davis, who also was safeers,” said Dearborn County Emerty officer, showed by example what gency Management Director Bill a community servant should be. Black, Jr., who counted him as a “Mike didn’t look for recognigreat friend. tion. … He kept the focus of our Black worked with Davis on the department on community service,” Dearborn County Emergency Mansaid Mathena, adding “that will agement board, the Local Emergenbe Davis’ legacy: service to the cy Planning Committee, the Comcommunity and taking care of each munity Emergency Response Team other. Mike’s role as safety officer (CERT), and the District 9 Planning helped make sure all of our memCouncil of Indiana Homeland Sebers went home after each run.” curity. “He was a force in whatever “He’s going to be missed by the he was involved in,” said Black. fire service and the community,” Davis frequently volunteered to said Greendale Fire Chief Shannon be a victim in disaster simulations. Craig, noting he enjoyed working “He’s screaming and yelling” with Davis. like a real victim, said Black. “He There was not a person who did put everything into what he did. … not like him, said former (DearHe was joking, but he got the point born and Ohio Counties) Red Cross across.” chapter executive director Carole Davis was the county highway Stenger. superintendent at one time, and was conscientious in that position as well, said Black. In recent years, the U.S. Coast
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Mike Davis, a 34-year member of the Bright Volunteer Fire Department, was given final honors by the Lawrenceburg and Greendale fire departments in August 2011. Davis lost a battle with cancer, but left a legacy of service to Bright and Dearborn County thourhg his involvement in the fire department, Red Cross, and Dearborn Hills United Methodist Church. it to us,” she said. Limited to six years as president of the chapter board, once the mandated two years out of the position passed, other board members would vote him right back in as president. Davis was “devoted” to the chapter; he joined after tornadoes swept through Bright on June 2, 1990. “No matter what kind of a disaster, he was right there.” She recalled him being in water up to his knees in 1997, writing housing vouchers for Ohio County victims of the flood. He was a mainstay in the Southeast Indiana Emmaus Community, where he served as community and weekend lay directors for the spiritual retreats. After he retired, he also became
maintenance technician at his church. “You’d ask Mike for something, and he’d say, “Yeah, but it will cost you a quarter.’” After Davis became ill (early June 2011), the church sponsored a fundraiser, asking everyone who had heard that response to bring in their quarters. The response was overwhelming, from “almost everybody in the congregation,” said Doll. Greendale and Lawrenceburg fire departments supplied ladder trucks and a garrison flag to give Davis a fitting final send-off August 24 at Gibson Cemetery, Bright, said Craig. Final note: “Cancer is a devastating disease, but God’s grace and
the support of the community, our friends, and family have eased the pain of grief,” said Davis’ wife Carol. She added, “I encourage those who have lost a loved one to seek out a GriefShare group, as I did, for additional support and friendship. Reaching out to help others is another way to ease the pain… as well as carry on Mike’s legacy. Mike would say his most precious gifts were his children: Jonathan (Mandy) Davis, Matthew (Ashley) Davis, and Anna (Jeffrey) Beeler, and grandchildren: Madison, Allison, Emerson, Colten, and twins Orion and Evelyn—born 9/2/11. He is forever in our hearts.”
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What’s new?
elay for Life 2012 has a few new events and features, as well as some don’t miss it events. Here’s the list supplied by committee member and cancer survivor Jan Tyler. ■NEW: ■ From 1 a.m. - 2 a.m. there is a Relay Run. Lanes 1-6 will be reserved for runners. Walkers will use Lanes 7-8. Attached are two files outlining the event. 11 Coordinated by Greg Stuart. ■NEW: ■ 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. on SaturThuRsDay, JunE 9,-2011 RECORDER day: Bright Stars - Tumbling and Gymnastics Group ■NEW: ■ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. on Saturday: Chris Rollins, Acoustic Guitarist ■NEW: ■ 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. on Saturday: Robbie Tieman, Singer and Guitarist e ■NEW: 11■ -127:30 • 9am 9am p.m. - 8:15-p.m. on Satur-
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To Survivors
Relay survival In 2011 ... supplies: Be sure to come to Relay prepared! here's a list of things that all Teams should be sure to have handy for Relay For Life
SUN SCREEN!!!! Bottled water (and plenty of it) Tent(s) for your campsite Proper clothing (extra clothing) for weather Ponchos Jackets, sweats T-shirts, shorts, flip-flops Extra socks Pillows & sleeping bags Campsite decorations Team costumes Supplies needed for your On-Site Fundraiser Wagon or dollie (something to help you haul all of your supplies to and from your campsite. Money!! (and don’t forget quarters and loose change) Walking/running shoes (and maybe a spare pair) Folding chairs/tables Stick lighters (to help light luminaria bags) Scissors/pocketknife/hammer/tools for random tasks Campsite Map (provided by committee) Activity Schedule Your Team!
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Life. The ultimate victory. The American Cancer Society Relay For Life represents the hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated. UCB is proud to sponsor this lifechanging 24-hour relay. Join us as we race to help end cancer one step at a time.
Set-up of the Team Campsites took place on Friday, June 10, 2011, at the South Dearborn High School track, Aurora. Storms roared through on Friday evening before dark. With the threat of more rain on Saturday, a decision was made on Saturday morning to move the event into the SDHS gymnasium and adjoining spaces. The Opening Ceremony was conducted at the srack and then everyone moved up to the gym. It was the first time in 15 years that the event was moved indoors. Photos from 2011 are spread throughout this section, as well as a few from previous years’ Relays.
Julie Anderson, left Relay 2011 co-chairperson, bows her head as Hope Baptist Church Pastor Tom Holt leads the opening prayer. The color guard was presentd by the Aurora Police and Fire departments.
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MARLENE BRYANT
11/17/1952 - 1/28/2012
Strong woman, great example to her children
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through the reconstruction surgery. We thought she was in the clear; cancer free. Then she began having episodes of pancreatitis in December of 2010. By July of 2011 she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She held strong and She was hardworking, faced the cancer head on. She compassionate, and a great began Chemo treatments in mother. She was one of the October of 2011. kindest people you would During this time period, ever meet. She worked at she had been in and out of Dearborn County Hospital two different hospitals and for 40 years as a patient transshe had spent porter. One of most of the sumthe doctors once mer in the hospithanked her for tal, but she never how she treated complained. the patients. She held She helped to strong through ease their fears everything. She as they were remained “herwheeled to surself” and made gery. My Mom jokes. I called taught me many the things she life lessons dursaid, “Mom’s ing our time hospitalisms.” together. She Marlene Bryant She showed taught and gave me that even me everything I would need though you are sick, you to be successful in life. don’t have to become a mean I always knew she was person to those around you. a very strong person, but I She held strong for so long. I didn’t know how strong until heard her tell the nurses one she was diagnosed with can- night in November that what cer. kept her going was my sister She began her battle in the and myself. spring of 2009 when she was She was such a strong diagnosed with breast can- willed person that she even cer. She decided to undergo surprised the hospice nursa double mastectomy even es. They didn’t believe she though it was only showing would make it through the in one breast. first week in hospice; she After the surgery, the doc- fought for twenty-eight more tor said she made the right days. My Mom put up a great decision because she had sat- fight against this terrible disellite cells in the other breast. ease. She lost her fight JanuMom held strong both ary 28, 2012. through her recovery and the steps to her reconstrucSubmitted by her daughter, tion. One year later she went Angie Bryant, Lawrenceburg.
FAST FACTS
From the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2012 publication.
Dunk ‘em for Relay Fehrman Realty’s Stomp Out Cancer team will be presenting a dunking booth at the 2012 Relay for Life. Scheduled for dunking this year: ■■10:30 a.m. - Mark Knigga, Lawrenceburg School Board; ■■11 a.m. - Jerry Bowell, retired Lawrenceburg High School teacher; ■■ 11:30 a.m. - Roger Howard, Dearborn County Hospital CEO; ■■Noon - Steve Gunderson, DCH emergency room doctor; ■■12:30 p.m. - Eldon Fancher, Ohio County Sheriff; ■■1p.m. - Matt Burkhardt, Indiana State Police; ■■1:30 p.m. - Donnie Hastings, Mayor of Aurora; ■■2 p.m. - Steve Fagerberg, pastor Lawrenceburg Baptist Church; ■■2:30 p.m. - D.J. Adkins, SDHS student and local singer; ■■3 p.m. - Brooke Allen, fourth-grader at Aurora Elementary School; ■■3:30 p.m. - Rob Moorhead, South Dearborn High School Principal; ■■4 p.m. - Gene Hunefeld, Lawrenceburg Police Chief; ■■4:30 p.m. - Jason Cheek, Assistant Principal SDHS; ■■5 p.m. - Shane McHenry, Dearborn County Commissioner/Sheriff’s department detective; ■■5:30 p.m. - Pam Taylor, Greendale Police officer; ■■6 p.m. - Beth McCabe Legge, McCabe’s Greenhouse & Floral; ■■6:30 p.m. - Rodney Markland, Lawrenceburg Police Department; ■■7.p.m. - Shelby Baxter, SDHS English teacher. ■■7:30 p.m. - Scott Allen, owner of Ohio Valley Precision, Lawrenceburg;
he strongest woman I ever knew was my Mom, Marlene Bryant. They say parents should lead by example, and my Mom was the greatest example for her children.
The National Cancer Institute estimates that nearly 12 million Americans with a history of cancer were alive in January 2008. Some of these individuals were cancer free, while others still had evidence of cancer and may have been undergoing treatment.
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Above left: Aurora Fire Cancer Extinguishers take a breather in 2011. It was the team’s first year at Relay. Then Aurora Fire Lt. Les Bruce (now a captain) had been diagnosed with cancer in the fall of 2010. Left: Horton James team members had to change direction wit one of their on-site fundraisers at the indoor Relay in 2011.
Above: Bagpipers supply music during the luminary ceremony.
Here’s to helping her celebrate a lifetime of Relays. United Community Bank is proud to return as a sponsor of Relay For Life. Thanks for joining us in this life-changing 24-hour relay as we help to end cancer one step at a time.
FAST FACTS
In 1913, 10 physicians and five laypeople founded the American Society for the Control of Cancer. Its purpose was to raise awareness about cancer symptoms, treatment, and prevention; to investigate what causes cancer; and to compile cancer statistics. Later renamed the American Cancer Society, Inc., the organization now works with its more than 3 million
volunteers to save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by working to find cures, and by fighting back against the disease. By working relentlessly to bring cancer under control, the Society is making remarkable progress in cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and patient
quality of life. The overall cancer death rate has steadily declined since the early 1990s, and the 5-year survival rate is now 67%, up from 49% in the 1970s. Thanks to this progress, nearly 12 million cancer survivors in the US will celebrate another birthday this year. From the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2012 publication.
Thanks all who are supporting and taking part in Relay for Life.
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HOPE RISES
I do have cancer survivors in my family and I am so thankful and pray each day that their cancer will never return. But along with the survivors I remember so many we have lost to this disease. My mother’s two sisters died of cancer in the 1980’s, my dad in 1998 and his brother in 1967. Two cousins died of cancer in the 2000’s, our daughter’s husband died of cancer in 2009 and I lost my husband in 2010. Bill did well for about a year, and then he began to lose the battle. He was told when he was diagnosed that with treatment he could have 18 to 24 months. He fought a good fight and lived 22 months. Before that we lost my husband’s sister in 1973, his brother-in-law in 1999, two of his mother’s sisters died of cancer and many of our friends.
But the good news is I have two sisters and my late husband’s sister who are all survivors. One sister was diagnosed in 1999, had surgery, took Chemo and had radiation, one sister was diagnosed in 2007, took Chemo and had radiation and my sister-inlaw was diagnosed in 2001, she took Chemo, had surgery, had radiation and more Chemo. I have three cousins who are also survivors. The medical field has certainly come a long way with the treatment that is available today, but oh how we wish there could be a cure for all those diagnosed with cancer and each one could be a survivor. The Relay for Life is a great event and I salute all who work so hard to make it a success. Submitted by Karen Brandt, West Harrison.
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Top: Luminaria line the bleachers inside the South Dearborn High School gym at the 2011 Relay for Life. The event was moved indoors after storms rolled through the night before the Relay, and more rain was predicted for the day of the event. Above: Surivors sporting purple shirts take a ‘victory’ lap around the gym. While rain forced the event indoors, it didn’t dampen participants sprits.
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FAST FACTS Can cancer be prevented? All cancers caused by cigarette smoking and heavy use of alcohol could be prevented completely. The American Cancer Society estimates that in 2012 about 173,200 cancer deaths will be caused by tobacco use. Scientific evidence suggests that about onethird of the 577,190 cancer deaths expected to occur in 2012 will be related to overweight or obesity, physical inactivity, and poor nutrition and thus could also be prevented. Certain cancers are related to infectious agents, such as hepatitis B virus (HBV), human papillomavirus (HPV), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), and others, and could be pre- vented through behavioral changes, vaccines, or antibiotics. In addition, many of the more than 2 million skin cancers that are diagnosed annually could be prevented by protecting skin from
intense sun exposure and avoiding indoor tanning. Regular screening examinations by a health care professional can result in the detection and removal of precancerous growths, as well as the diagnosis of cancers at an early stage, when they are most treatable. Cancers of the cervix, colon, and rectum can be prevented by removal of precancerous tissue. Cancers that can be diagnosed early through screening include cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, cervix, prostate, oral cavity, and skin. However, screening is known to reduce mortality only for cancers of the breast, colon, rectum, and cervix. A heightened awareness of changes in the breast or skin may also result in detection of these tumors at earlier stages. Cancers that can be prevented or detected earlier by screening account for at least half of all new cancer cases. From the American Cancer Soci-
ety’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2012 publication.
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FAST FACTS
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Top: All set up but ... The 2011 Relay for Life was moved indoors after storms rolled through the night before the Relay, and more rain was predicted for the day of the event. Above: The main tents were lowered before the storms rolled through, however several team campsites were not so lucky.
Socioeconomic Status Persons with lower socioeconomic status (SES) have disproportionately higher cancer death rates than those with higher SES, regardless of demographic factors such as race/ethnicity. For example, cancer mortality rates among both African American and non-Hispanic white men with 12 or fewer years of education are almost 3 times higher than those of college graduates for all cancers combined, and 4-5 times higher for lung cancer. Furthermore, progress in reducing cancer death rates has been slower in persons with lower SES. These disparities
occur largely because persons with lower SES are at higher risk for cancer and have less favorable outcomes after diagnosis. People with lower SES are more likely to engage in behaviors that increase cancer risk, such as tobacco use, physical inactivity, and poor diet, in part because of marketing strategies that target these populations and in part because of environmental or community factors that provide fewer opportunities for physical activity and less access to fresh fruits and vegetables. Lower SES is also associated with financial, structural, and
personal barriers to health care, including inadequate health insurance, reduced access to recommended preventive care and treatment services, and lower literacy rates. Individuals with no health insurance are more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancer and less likely to receive standard treatment and survive their disease. For more information about the relationship between SES and cancer, see Cancer Facts & Figures 2011, Special Section and Cancer Facts & Figures 2008, Special Section, available online at cancer.org. From the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Facts & Figures 2012 publication.
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Survivors - The Reason We Relay: A survivor is anyone who has ever heard the words “You have cancer,” and we invite all cancer survivors in the community to attend Relay For Life. Our goal is to create a world where more people survive cancer so they can celebrate another birthday. This year more than 11 million people will be able to do that thanks to the support of millions of dedicated Relay participants. Survivors are the guests of honor at Relay. Some Relay For Life events may offer survivors special T-shirts or sashes or hold a special reception for survivors and caregivers. However, most Relays open with the Survivors Lap where survivors lead the way around the track while being honored and applauded by all participants. Being a part of the Survivors Lap allows survivors to celebrate what they’ve overcome while inspiring and motivat-
ing their community to fight. Survivors are proof that cancer can be defeated. Relay For Life is also a great way for people to meet other survivors in their own community. In many communities, survivors form their own teams, join the Relay committee, or volunteer for the American Cancer Society in other ways. If you would like to participate in this year’s Survivors Lap or other activities, please sign up today. Remember, too, that one of the ways the American Cancer Society is saving lives is by helping people get well. We’re in your corner around the clock to guide you through every step of your cancer experience. For more information about the American Cancer Society’s support for survivors and patients, visit cancer.org or call us anytime, day or night at 1-800-2272345.
Caregivers - Facing Cancer Together: A caregiver is anyone who lends physical, emotional, or other support to another person at any point during the cancer journey. We celebrate the many caregivers who have provided countless hours of care and support – you have created a nurturing and safe place for those close to you whose lives have been touched by cancer.
Caregivers come to Relay to celebrate their loved ones and remember those that we have lost. If you are a caregiver, the American Cancer Society provides information and resources that can help guide and support you when caring for your loved one through treatment and recovery. From ACS Relay for Life website
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HOW IT STARTED
ne person can make a difference. Nowhere is that more evident than with the story of the American Cancer Society Relay For Life, which began in Tacoma, Wash., as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer.
In the mid-1980s, Dr. Gordy Klatt, a Tacoma colorectal surgeon, wanted to enhance the income of his local American Cancer Society office. He decided to personally raise money for the fight by doing something he enjoyed—running marathons. In May 1985, Dr. Klatt spent a grueling 24 hours circling the track at Baker Stadium at the University
of Puget Sound in Tacoma for more than 83 miles. Throughout the night, friends paid $25 to run or walk 30 minutes with him. He raised $27,000 to fight cancer. That first year, nearly 300 of Dr. Klatt’s friends, family, and patients watched as he ran and walked the course. While he circled the track those 24 hours, he thought about how others could take part. He envisioned a 24hour team relay event that could raise more money to fight cancer. Months later he pulled together a small committee to plan the first team relay event known as the City of Destiny Classic 24-Hour Run Against Cancer. In 1986, 19 teams took part in the
first team relay event on the track at the colorful, historical Stadium Bowl and raised $33,000. An indescribable spirit prevailed at the track and in the tents that dotted the infield. The vision turned into Relay For Life with over 5,200 events in the United States and has raised more than $4.5 billion to save lives. In addition, the American Cancer Society licenses twenty non-governmental cancer organizations in other countries to hold Relay For Life events to battle cancer across the globe. For 28 years, Relay For Life has provided inspiration and hope for millions of cancer survivors and caregivers.
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Top: Will Strasemeier, 3, clings to Rick Strasemeier’s shoulder as they walk in honor of Maria Whitaker. Bottom: Aurora Police Sgt. Josh Daugherty prepares to pucker up to a pig as part of the City of Aurora Gunny’s Grunts team fundraiser. Daugherty was third on the tally to kiss the pig. The team is named in memory of Aurora Clerk-Treasurer Dennis Kinnett who died of cancer in early 2011.
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Jacob’s favorite project is weather because he has always been interested in storms especially tornadoes. They just fascinate him. Jacob has learned many skills in 4-H. He has learned how to feed a kitten. He has learned how to make a low pressure and high pressure measurer at home. He has learned to grow corn, soybeans, and catnip. His greatest challenge has been getting into a ring with a heifer and not being afraid. Jacob says he would tell other to join 4-H because "4-H is so much fun. There is so much to learn. If they haven’t been to the fair, they need to see what the fair is all about!"Jacob wants to serve as Ohio County Royalty, so he can represent 4H. He really enjoys 4-H and likes to help the younger 4-Hers. Jacob’s achievement in 4-H include completing 3 years of 4-H, raising three calves from his heifers, singing solo in Share-the-Fun, winning Share-the-Fun two years in a row, and attending 4-H Camp two years. He can’t wait to be a Counselor in Training (CIT) at 4-H camp. Jacob also enjoys baseball, soccer, football, storms, and jumping on the trampoline. Kasey Leonard and Elizabeth Quinlan are the princess contestants. Kasey Leonard is the daughter of Rick and Angela Leonard. She is a third year member of the Shamrock Shiners which is lead by Tonia Minks. Kasey’s favorite project is
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Ohio County Royalty because she would like to represent her 4-H club. Kasey’s achievements in 4-H are Grand Champion Chickens, Grand Champion Dog Poster, Indiana State Fair entry on Photography Poster and Garden in 2008 and Reserve Grand Champion Gilt, Grand Champion Photography Poster, Grand Champion Health, Grand Champion Rabbit Poster, and Grand Champion Junior Swine Showmanship in 2009. Kasey enjoys horseback riding, Royalty candidates for the 2010 Ohio County 4-H Fair include, front row, basketball, cheerleading, swimming, Elizabeth Quinlan, Jacob Schmerr and Kasey Leonard. Back row: Tyler Unger and Ashley Green. reading, and doing crafts. The second princess contestant is learn all of the information about animals like chicken, pig, Elizabeth Quinlan. She is the daughter of Mary and Randy cow, and cats. There is so much to learn. She would encourRoberts and Dennis Quinlan. She is a third year member of age others to join 4-H by telling them it’s so much fun, and the O3C which is lead by Christina Kappes. The heifer proj- there’s something for every person to enjoy and succeed in. ect is Elizabeth’s favorite project because you get to work Elizabeth wants to serve as Ohio County Royalty because she with the heifers, when they are a baby. You see them grow, really wants to be able to be a role model for the younger 4and you can be proud of them. Her’s. Elizabeth has learned to ‘make the best better’ and to try new things. Elizabeth’s greatest challenge in 4-H has been to See ROYALTY on page 12
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Relay for Life The annual Dearborn-Ohio County Relay for Life was held Saturday and Sunday, June 26-27 at South Dearborn High School. Above: Survivors launch balloons before taking a lap of the track. Below: Balloon Lanterns could be bought and launched. At left: Megan and Daniel Daugherty put quarters on the Hope Highway which lines the track. They are the children of Josh and Mary Daugherty of Rising Sun. See more photos on page 12.
The annual Lions Club Fireworks will be held at dusk on Sunday, July 4 at the community park. The Historic Downtown Program invites everyone to join in this patriotic celebration. Participants can decorate their bike, stroller, wagon, or golf cart with anything red, white, and blue (streamers, balloons, American Flags or anything to do anything to do with the 4th of July theme). These types of parades are becoming more popular throughout the country. Not only do kids get to showcase their bike riding skills, they are also getting a lesson about being patriotic. The parade will begin at Rising Sun City Hall at 1 p.m. It will proceed down Walnut Street making a left onto Main Street, left on Front Street, left on Fourth Street ending at City Hall. Parents are encouraged to walk along with their children. For more information call 438-2750 or email ahoffman@orvcomm.com
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Apple Pie Gang Captain: Steve Weber Aurora Fire Cancer Extinguishers Captain: Mindy Bruce Aurora Lions Taming Cancer Captain: Randy Turner Aurora Tri-Kappa Captain: Jennifer Fehrman Bev’s Boisterous Bunch Captain: Andrea Ewan Breast Cancer Support Group Captain: Donna Wright Dearborn County Hospital Captain: Debra Gould Dillsboro PrayerWalkers Captain: Cherie Rump East Central High School Captain: Gretchen Burress Ivy Tech Trekkers Captain: Samantha Amburgey James/Horton Family & Friends Captain: Lora James Just Beat It Captain: Amy Hountz Kick It Hirsch Captain: Theresa Hirschauer Lawrenceburg Key Club Captain: Sarah Schaeffler Lawrenceburg Lions Club Captain: Steve Sandbrink Marty’s Team Captain: Jessica Hubbard Maushart Family and Friends Captain: Karen Maushart Merchants Bank and Trust Co. Captain: Kim Tremain No One Fights Alone Captain: Kim Lewis OHC Captain: Abigail Zins Our Cat Captain: Kelly McAdams Phi Beta Psi Captain: Deanna Johnson Rae of Hope Captain: Robin Jones Recycling for a C.U.R.E. Captain: Angela Hopper Rising Sun Rising to Defeat Cancer Captain: Evon Bovard Rising Sun Shiners Captain: Hannah Crouch Slam Dunk A Cure for Cancer Captain: St. Mary’s Cookin’ Up A Cure Captain: Tim Fairfield St. Elizabeth Physicians Captain: Lea Donley Stars for Life Captain: Tina Disbro Stomp Out Cancer Captain: Nicholas Walton SunShine Corner Captain: Tammy Turner Team Fairfield Captain: Beth Fairfield Team MJ Captain: Shelly Rumsey Team Reflections Captain: Ronda Oates Team Vornheder Captain: Richard Rumsey Tour for the Cure (R) Captain: Debbie Smith United Community Bank Captain: Charity Schwier U.S. Bank Captain: Julie Anderson Wal-Walkers Captain: Roberta Hammann Walgreens Aurora Captain: Laura Lazo Wiedeman/Tyler Family & Friends Captain: Jan Tyler Wilma Hatmaker Family and Friends Captain: Debby Baker Wilma’s Wildcat Warriors! Captain: Christi Shackelford
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Woman marks 13 birthdays after scan detected lung cancer
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n May 9, Wilma Baird of Alexandria, Kentucky, celebrated another birthday. Just like the 12 birthdays before, she expressed her thanks to Dearborn County Hospital and its team of Radiologists.
not covered by insurance. A physician’s order is required for the screening and the results of the screening and Radiologist’s interpretation will be sent to the ordering physician for follow-up with the patient. For more information on helical CT lung cancer screenings or to make an appointment, please call Dearborn County Hospital at 812-532-2611 or 800676-5572, ext. 2611.
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Wilma Baird has had 13 birthdays since Dr. Jim Cole detected an early stage of lung cancer in her during a helical CT scan.
state on my “bucket list,” ■sit ■ by her side and hold the hand of my oldest daughter as she died of breast cancer, ■for ■ these and so many other life experiences I would have missed, I am so grateful to you, my friends, in radiology and X-ray that made it possible. “Surviving lung cancer for any significant period of time is rare. That’s because it is usually not de-
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She credits them for saving her life when she was diagnosed early with lung cancer in 1999. “I believe I am still here today because of the 20 second lung cancer screening I had at Dearborn County Hospital almost 13 years ago,” said Baird. “It was in August and I was home preparing dinner when I first saw the story about the lung cancer screenings on a local newscast. Even though I felt fine at the time, something inspired me to call Dearborn County Hospital for more information. Now, I credit that call with helping to save my life. “The screening itself was effortless and the entire process took only minutes. I really didn’t think the doctors would find anything wrong, since I had stopped smoking 13 years previously. Much to my surprise, however, the screening CT showed a lesion in my left lung. A diagnostic CT was then ordered which revealed a two centimeter probable carcinoma located in the upper lobe of my left lung,” she continued. “Dr. Jim Cole, one of the Radiologists at Dearborn County Hospital, consulted with my family doctor in Northern Kentucky and it was determined that a CoDe/PET scan (forerunner to the hospital’s dedicated PET/CT scanner) at Dearborn County Hospital should be the next course of action rather than a biopsy. Due to the location of the lesion, the physicians were concerned that a biopsy could cause my lung to collapse,” Baird explained. “The CoDe/PET scan revealed the lesion was malignant, however, it had not spread from the point of origin in the left upper lobe. DCH sent my results to my family doctor and he coordinated my surgery. I was extremely fortunate that my cancer was caught early so that I didn’t have to undergo radiation therapy or chemotherapy before or after my surgery. “I feel very blessed that I was able to have a lung cancer screening in 1999. Very few hospitals in the country were that forward thinking to have made screenings available to the public at that time. Each year during the holidays I send a card to the DCH Imaging Department with a note of thanks. This past year I wrote: It’s been 12 years since my lung cancer was discovered so very early and removed, giving me those years to: ■be ■ a part of many milestones for my children and grandchildren, even for the birth of my first greatgrandchild, ■spend ■ winters in Florida, ■celebrate ■ our 50th wedding anniversary (my husband died seven months later), ■visit ■ Alaska, the 49th
don’t put it off another day.” Helical CT lung cancer screenings are available daily by appointment at Dearborn County Hospital. Individuals who are appropriate for the screening include current and former smokers with a history of 10 pack-years, meaning the person smoked one pack a day for 10 years, two packs a day for 5 years and so forth. The cost of the screening is $150 and in most cases is
tected early. Most people don’t notice or follow up on symptoms until the cancer has advanced. Even with a chest X-ray, lung cancer isn’t always detected, especially if it is in the early stages of the disease. “So much has happened in my life over the past 12plus years and I feel very fortunate to be alive. I can’t say that my cancer will never return but for
now I am fine,” said Baird. “The only advice that I can give to people, and I know through firsthand experience, is that if you are a smoker, former smoker or have been exposed to significant secondhand smoke, talk to your doctor and make an appointment for a lung cancer screening today! The earlier a cancer is detected, the better the chance for a favorable outcome like mine. Please
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JUST THE FACTS
GOING TO GREAT LENGTHS
Calling all long-haired ladies and gentlemen:
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antene Beautiful Lengths Hair Donation: Losing hair during cancer treatments is very difficult. Show your support and donate your hair at our Relay. Please contact Beth Teaney, jbah4t@comcast. net, if you meet the requirements to sign up BEFORE Relay.
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To be made into a wig, your hair must be: ■■At least 8 inches long (no maximum length) ■■If you have wavy or curly hair, measure when straight ■■Free of permanent color, bleach or other chemical treatments such as Japanese straightening ■■Vegetable dyes, semi-permanent dyes and rinses are acceptable, but “virgin” hair is preferred ■■No more than 5 percent gray
Here’s why bleached, permanently colored or gray hair is restricted: It takes at least six ponytails to make a Pantene Beautiful Lengths wig, and each one comes from a different person with a different shade of hair. For a realistic-looking wig that has consistent color throughout, all these ponytails must be processed and then dyed to the same shade. It is critical for each ponytail to absorb dyes at the same rate in order to create a wig that is one consistent, natural-looking color. Gray hair, and some chemically-treated or permanently-colored hair, does not absorb dye at the same rate as other types of hair. It is much harder to color and, once colored, fades more quickly. Information from Dearborn-Ohio County Relay for Life website and www.pantene. com/beautifullengths
FAST FACTS
■Breast ■ cancer is the leading form of women’s cancer and the second deadliest. ■If ■ detected and treated early enough, breast cancer is 98 percent survivable. ■95 ■ percent of all breast cancer occurs in women over the age of 40. ■Breast ■ cancer in its earliest stages has no symptoms.
■All ■ women are at risk, especially as they grow older. ■Most ■ women who get cancer have reported no family history. ■Free ■ and low-cost exams may be available for women who are over 40 years of age – call ACS to see if you qualify.
From ACS website