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On February 9, members of the NellieSheridan Wilson Heritage committee visitedAlan Cottrill's studio in Zanesville tofinalize plans for the completion of thelife-size bronze statue of Somerset’s ownNellie. Fundraising continues toward the$40,000 total needed for completion.Through fundraisers, donations from thecommunity and events, another $10,000was presented to artist Alan Cottrill bycommittee treasurer Jerry Bryant. Thatleaves a balance of $7,500 to be raisedbefore final installation can take place in thefall of 2018.
Presently engraved pavers can still beordered (forms at Rosey Red’s andUnderwood’s) to be placed on CourthousePlaza. Amazon Smile continues to offer 1/2of 1% from designated shoppers’ purchases.Kroger Community Rewards also sendsquarterly deposits from participatingcustomer receipts. Anyone can still joinboth programs at no additional cost tothemselves. Contact Lori Dalrymple fordetails (740-743-1604). Look for the Nellieexhibit at the Perry County Home andGarden Show, May 4 and 5 at thefairgrounds.
Nellie statue project continues to move forward
(Photo, left) Artist Alan Cottrill receives a check from Sandy Adams, JerryBryant, Lori Dalrymple, Barb Shipplett (front) and Jane Kunkler. The $10,000check presented to Cottrill was acquired through fund raising efforts for thelife-size bronze statue of Nellie Sheridan Wilson. This moved the project higheron Cottrill’s list for completion. submitted photo
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Would you want a small grouptour of Mambourg Lodge andPreserve? This would be a tour bythe new Park Program directorMarcey Shafer on March 23. Ifyou are looking for a great day ofhiking, learning and fun, call theCounty Park office at 740-681-7249 and speak to Marcey. Thepark is under development nowand won’t be open to the publicfor several months, so this is yourchance to see this very beautifulplace.
After your reservations aremade, you will come to the parkoffice at 407 East Main, whereyou will ride to Mambourg in thepark van for the day. There couldbe more than one day, if the reser-vations dictate that situation. Youwill need hiking boots: there arenot trails yet, so expect somerough areas and mud. Pack a
lunch that will be eaten in thelodge.
This 116 acre site near Çolfaxoff Rt. 22 in Pleasant Townshipwas acquired in an agreementwith the three living siblings ofthe Mambourg Family. Theycould live in the unique lodgeuntil their passing or they no lon-ger wanted to reside there. Con-struction began on the woodenlodge by one brother in 1936. Itbegan as a retreat for the familybut turned into their permanentresidence when the family movedthere in 1945. Come out and learnabout the future plans for this pre-serve and lodge that is part of thevery wonderful Fairfield CountyPark system.
There are many great eventsand programs for the whole fami-ly coming up this spring and sum-mer. There is a Night Hike onMarch 17th at 7:30 at SmeckFarm Park, Baltimore, and EarthDay at Smeck Farm is April 22.
Rock Mill opens on weekends forthe warm months beginning May5 and 6. Volunteers will show youthe new grinding stones and more,from noon to 4 PM.
We will inform you of detailsof all the events for the wholefamily with coming articles.Watch for more Walks in the Park
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A Walk in the ParkFairfield County Park Stories
“Sneak Peek” A special tour of Mambourg Lodge and Preserve
Fruit Tree Pruning WorkshopOSU Extension Fairfield
County will sponsor a hands-onFruit Tree Pruning Workshop withRalph Hugus at Hugus Fruit Farmlocated at 1960 Old RushvilleRoad NE, Rushville, on Saturday,March 10th from 10:00 a.m tonoon. The workshop will involvewalking through the orchard anddiscussing growing and pruningtechniques for apple and peachtrees. Pruning shears will beprovided. Participants will be ableto learn pruning techniques andget all of their questions related to
fruit tree growing and pruninganswered. The majority of theworkshop will be held outdoors,please dress for the weatherconditions.
Reservations are not requiredbut would be appreciated to ensurehandout materials for all. Pleasecall OSU Extension-FairfieldCounty at 740-652-7260 fordetails and to reserve your spottoday.
Gluten Free Eating Series atKeller Market House
About twenty percent of theU.S. population is looking toreduce or eliminate gluten fromtheir diet. For people who makethe decision to eat gluten free as amatter of dietary choice and not amedical necessity, there are manyimportant considerations. Come tothis 3-part series presented byShannon Carter, Family andConsumer Sciences ExtensionEducator on Gluten Free Eating tolearn about gluten free shopping,dining, cooking and baking.Program includes helpfulhandouts, recipes and tastysamples to try!
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fee is $22. To register, pleasecheck out the Keller Market HouseEvents Page for details or call at740-277-6305.
Please note: Attendees areencouraged to attend all threesessions. Registration fee coversall sessions.
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The Fairfield CountyCattlemen are making plans tocelebrate their 30th AnnualBanquet on Saturday, March 24 at7:00 p.m at the Fairfield CountyAg Center. Mark your calendarsnow!
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LANCASTER, OH – As partof its programming for the exhibi-tion Artists of the Winding RoadA-Z, the Decorative Arts Centerof Ohio is pleased to welcomerenowned painter Yan Sun for alive portrait painting event. Sun’swork appears in the exhibition.
Sun will paint celebrated artseducator and Ohio Teacher of theYear Jonathan Juravich at 2 p.m.March 11 at the Decorative ArtsCenter of Ohio, 145 E. Main St.,Lancaster. Cost is $8 for the gen-eral public and $5 for membersprior to the event and $10 at thedoor. To register for the live por-trait painting event, call 740-681-1423 or visithttp://bit.ly/yansunportraitpainting.
“If you’ve ever seen a real sa-vant paint, it’s a fascinating andinspirational experience,” saysElizabeth Brown, Executive Di-rector of the Decorative Arts Cen-ter of Ohio. “Yan’s masterfulpainting, paired with his explana-tion of the techniques he uses andanecdotes from his own life andcareer, is sure to be nothing shortof outstanding.”
Sun is the Distinguished Pro-fessor of Fine Art, Chairman ofthe Art Department and Directorof the Gallery at Muskingum Uni-
versity in New Concord, Ohio.His work is in permanent collec-tions in museums in Ohio andTexas. The Hayden Museum ofAmerican Art has publishedbooks of his paintings in 2004 and2007. He and his wife, Dr. HongYin, have established the Yan SunArt Museum in a significant ArtDeco building in downtownZanesville, Ohio. A native of Chi-na, Sun has worked to accomplishan international understandingand good will between the artscommunities in China and theUnited States.
Sitting for Sun will be Jurav-ich, the State Department of Edu-cation’s 2018 Teacher of the Yearand an award-winning artist in hisown right. He is an art educator atLiberty Tree Elementary in Pow-
ell. In his 13th year in the class-room, Juravich, known as Mr. J,challenges students to make theworld a better place through art.In his work as an artist, coach, andeducational leader, he says hehopes to do the same. Additional-ly, Juravich is a finalist for theNational Teacher of the Yearaward.
"The creative spirit and dedi-cation to education could not bemore authentically articulatedthan the pairing of Yan Sun andJonathan Juravich,” says DonnaCollins, executive director of theOhio Arts Council. “These menare smart, articulate, talented, andmost of all fully engaged in cre-ative expression.”
Lancaster Mayor David Schef-fler will present a proclamationon behalf of the city congratulat-ing Juravich on being namedOhio’s Teacher of the Year andfor participating as an educatorand artist with Lancaster’s Deco-rative Arts Center of Ohio.
Full exhibition details and pro-gramming can be found atdecartsohio.org/exhibitions. Forinformation about exhibitions,programs and classes at the Deco-rative Arts Center of Ohio, visitwww.decartsohio.org.
The Decorative Arts Center ishoused in the Reese-PetersHouse, a Federal/Greek Revivalmasterpiece at 145 East MainStreet in Lancaster’s HistoricDistrict. Admission is free Tues-day through Friday from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sun-day from 1 to 4 p.m.
The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio to hostacclaimed artist for live portrait painting event
Jonathan Juravich (shown) will bethe subject of a live portrait paint-ing event by renowned painterYan Sun at the Decorative ArtsCenter of Ohio. submitted photo
North Canton, OH - It startedwith the purchase of a 50-bednursing home in 1973. Now withfour companies, 29 locations and3,700 employees, The SchroerGroup Inc. was excited to mark its45th anniversary in the long-termcare industry on February 26. Anongoing celebration continuesthroughout the year rememberingwhere the company started, andembracing what it hasaccomplished. It will also honorthe legacy of founders Sue and thelate Gerald F. Schroer Sr. whilelooking forward to a bright futureof a family-owned business.
“Our story really is theAmerican Dream,” said JerrySchroer Jr., Chief ExecutiveOfficer of The Schroer Group.“Our mom and dad’scommitment, foresight and focuson quality care and service pavedthe way to where we are today.And none of it would be possible
without the hardworking peoplewho helped us get here. Everyonein The Schroer Group family isproud of reaching this milestone.”
Today, The Schroer Group hasgrown to be a parent of fourfamily-owned companies:Altercare Integrated HealthServices, Absolute HealthServices, Avalon Foodservice andLeverage Purchasing Group. TheSchroer Group is committed toproviding a continuum of qualitycare. This was evident when U.S.News and World Report selectednine Altercare facilities as a “BestNursing Home for 2017-2018.”
“There’s a belief in the humanbeing—a focus on the resident,”said Schroer Jr. “We believe inquality. We’ll put time, energyand resources behind to make surewe’re providing quality care toresidents, customers and ouremployees.”
The Schroer Group celebrates 45years of family, growth, and qualityin the long-term care industryOngoing celebration to honor the legacy ofSue and the late Gerald F. Schroer Sr.
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Have you discovered that thereare some things that you have nocontrol over? In fact, there aremany things that literally refuse tobow to our commands. Againstour will, an alternative force oftendecides to change the course ofour well-planned lives. Itsometimes seems that outsidesources derive pleasure fromsending us in a direction that we
never intended to go. We oftenhave to let go of things we want tohang onto and are forced to holdon to what we would love to let goof. All of our lives includeunexpected twists, unwantedendings and lots of puzzlingchallenges.
“God grant me the serenity toaccept the things I cannot change,the courage to change the things Ican, and the wisdom to know thedifference.” This powerful prayerwas written by the AmericanProtestant theologian, ReinholdNiebuhr and has become thecornerstone of the drug andalcohol recovery movement. Italso was a favorite of my mothers’and hung next to the bathroommirror in her home for as long asI can remember. It gives us animportant goal of which to aspire.What are the things we cannotchange in our lives and are theyunique to each of us? Are there
things we all must acknowledgeand accept in order to findimproved health and peace in ourlives? These types of questionsalways intrigue me!
In my own life and in the livesof my patients, I find that we alloften are struggling with issuesthat perplex us and that are oftencommon to all of us. I call thesecommon questions our “givens”.I think that sometime in our livesall of us will search for theanswers to five common ideas thattrouble us and we must search forthe meaning that they hold in ourlives. In my opinion, theseunavoidable “givens” are asfollows:
1. Everything changes andends.
2. Things do not always goaccording to plan.
3. Life is not always fair.4. Pain is part of life.
5. People are not loving andloyal all the time.
I personally and professionallybelieve that these are corechallenges we all will facesometime in our lives. I see toomany individuals who live indenial of these facts and believethat they are not applicable to allof us. I think that when we opposeany one of these five basic truthswe are essentially resisting realityand life. What can follow is anendless series of disappointments,frustrations and sorrows. I wouldlike to propose a somewhat radicalidea that the five “givens” that Imentioned above are not actuallythe bad news that they mightappear to be. It is my opinion thatthe real source of our troublescomes from our fear and struggleagainst these questions instead offacing them head-on. I havediscovered that the personalitiesof the majority of people dictatethat anything that crosses swordswith our entitled ego is a powerfulsource of transformation andchange. The five simple facts oflife listed above defy and terrorizethe most mighty ego that insists onfull control. Unfortunately, lifehappens to us in its own way nomatter how much we may protestor seek to dodge it. No one is orhas ever been exempt from life’suncompromising “givens”. If wecannot tolerate them, we typicallybecome full of stress because weare fighting a losing battle.Usually when we learn to acceptand embrace these fundamentaldown-to-earth facts, we come torealize that they are exactly whatwe need to gain courage,compassion and wisdom. It is, infact, the search for the answers tothese questions that leads us tofind real happiness!
Even though many “givens”can feel overwhelming, we arealso gifted with “givens” that canbring us delight and even bliss!Our hopes can be exceeded!Things have a way of working out!Luck can come our way andmiracles of healing happen! Eventhough we are powerless to controlthese outcomes, they are trueunexpected gifts and can lift us up!We are also gifted with “givens”that are unique to each of us. Theshape of our body, our individualpersonalities, our psychologicaland spiritual gifts and limitationsare different for each of us. Thinkof the wide variety oftemperaments, IQ, conventional orunconventional lifestyle choices,introverted or extrovertedpersonalities and the geneticdiversity that we bring to the tablewhich make the voyage throughlife the interesting journey that itis.
I do not believe that we have tofeel despair in the face of the“givens” in our lives. I believe thatwe can learn to accept life on itsown terms. We can even fine itsterms satisfactory. We do not haveto demand an exemption, nor, dowe have to take refuse in a beliefsystem that muffles the wallop ofthe “givens” by promising aparadise without them. I believethat we all need to have a guidingforce in our life; but, we also needto be responsible for the choiceswe make based on the cares thatwe are dealt in this game of life.We can craft a sane and authenticlife by saying yes to life just as itis. Indeed, our path is “what it is”.It’s how we respond to that paththat is huge in our pursuit of healthand happiness.
My basic philosophy abouthealth is that we need to “EatWell, Move Well, and ThinkWell”. In order to “Think Well”,we must ask ourselves if we arehere to get our own way, or arehere to dance with the flow of life?Are we here to make sureeverything goes according to exactplans or do we trust that thesurprises might lead us to newvistas? The choice of mindset isyours! I believe that the choicesyou make about the “givens” inlife can be subtly revealed as gifts;essentially the skillful means to ahappier life. Only amid thechallenging conditions can weevolve. The “givens” of life aregifts because they are theingredients of character, depth andcompassion. Accepting the worldon its own terms is living a heroiclife. A hero is someone who haslived through pain, beentransformed by it and uses it tohelp others. I believe the “givens”of life equip us to deal witheveryday life better. Again, thechoice is yours. When we acceptthat there are certain facts of lifeand we leave the self-pity behind,self-growth can be limitless. Yourpersonal attitude and your presentand future personal health aredependent upon how youemotionally relate to these facts oflife! Think about it and enjoy yourpersonal journey of discovery!
This article was written by Dr.James Grilliot, Chiropractor anddirector of the Natural WellnessCentre, 108 W. Main Street,Bremen, Ohio. For moreinformation on Dr. Grilliot theNatural Wellness Centre, Body inMotion Yoga or to register for theMarch 27th Discover WellnessClass: Mindless Eating, “TakingControl of Your Diet, Health andLife,” call 740-687-0279 or visitthe website at www.nwcdrg.com.
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Lancaster, Ohio – Meals onWheels Older Adult Alternativesof Fairfield County announcedrecently that it will beparticipating in the 16th annualMarch for Meals – a month-long,nationwide celebration of Meal onWheels and the homebound andvulnerable seniors who rely on itsvital safety net.
The annual March for Mealscommemorates the historic day inMarch 1972 when PresidentNixon signed into law a measurethat amended the Older AmericansAct of 1965 and established anational nutrition program forseniors 60 years and older. Since2002, Meals on Wheels programsfrom across the country havejoined forces for the annualawareness campaign to celebratethis successful public-privatepartnership and garner the supportneeded to fill the gap between theseniors served and those still inneed.
“This March, hundreds of localMeals on Wheels programs willrally their communities to build
the support that will enable themto deliver nutritious meals,friendly visits and safety checks toAmerica's most at-risk seniors allyear long,” said Ellie Hollander,President and CEO of Meals onWheels America. “With thedemand for Meals on Wheelsincreasing along with ourcountry’s senior population, weneed to ensure that seniors are notforgotten.”
”The services that Meals onWheels provide the seniors ofFairfield County are critical andthe need is rapidly increasing,”said Anna Tobin, ExecutiveDirector of Meals on WheelsOlder Adult Alternatives ofFairfield County. “Together, wecan keep seniors livingindependently, healthier at homeand feeling more connected totheir community as they age.”
Meals on Wheels Older AdultAlternatives of Fairfield Countyserves over 2,200 seniors annuallywith nutrition and supportiveservices to improve health andwell-being for clients, theirspouses, and caregivers. Servingas a life line to those who struggleto remain independent or thosestruggling to care for a loved onein their homes, Meals on Wheelsof Fairfield County delivers over850 meals a day from its currentlocation and provides hundreds ofhours of supportive services. Theagency has outgrown its locationof 40 years on the Olivedale City
Park campus due to the increasingamount of meals and servicesprovided to the growing agedpopulation.
Meals on Wheels Older AdultAlternatives of Fairfield County’sMarch for Meals celebrationincludes a pancake breakfastscheduled for March 10 from 8am-11am at the Meals on Wheelsdining hall. March for MealsThunder Alley will be held at TikiBowling Lanes on March 11.Community Champion’s Week,scheduled for March 26-30, is anopportunity for the community tospend an hour or two with Mealson Wheels delivering or preparingfood. Finally, a 5k run/ 1 milewalk will be held on Saturday,April 7 beginning at 9am at theOlivedale City Park Bike Trail.
This year’s March for Mealsfundraiser is especially importantto the agency as it beginsrenovation of the recentlyacquired Cedar Height Elementaryschool. After renovations and theconstruction of a large commercialkitchen, Cedar HeightsElementary will be transformedinto the Meals on Wheels SeniorServices Center for FairfieldCounty.
For more information on howyou can volunteer, contribute orspeak out for the seniors inFairfield County visitwww.mowfc.org.
16th annual March for Meals celebrationSupport will help to fight senior isolation and hunger in Fairfield County
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Turn up the heat and add a bitof spice to your meals with hotpeppers. Add them to your garden,flower borders and containers foradded beauty and easy picking.
Your biggest challenge will benarrowing down your choices. LetAll-America Selections (AAS),all-americaselections.org, winnershelp. This nonprofit organizationtests new edible and ornamentalvarieties nationally for theirsuitability to home gardens andcontainers.
Grow a few cayenne peppers ifyou like Mexican, Cajun andAsian cuisine. They also add a bitof zip to dips, stews andmarinades. Brighten your mealsand garden with the brilliant redand tasty fruit of Red Ember. This2018 AAS winner is pretty enoughfor flower gardens or containers.You’ll be harvesting earlier andlonger, providing more time to useand enjoy them. For a mildly spicyoption with the same great flavortry Cayennetta. Its heat and coldtolerance makes it a great choiceno matter where you garden.
If you like it even hotter,include a few habaneros in thegarden. Then add heat and flavorto jerk chicken, chili, jam andother recipes. For those that likethe flavor of habanero, but can’tstand the heat, try Roulettehabanero. It looks and tastes likea habanero in every aspect exceptits not hot. Roulette is the perfectsolution for families with differentheat tolerances.
Add a full spectrum of color tocontainers and small spacegardens with the early ripeningHungarian Mexican Sunrise andSunset wax peppers. The conical
shaped fruit transition from greento yellow, then orange and red.The fruit can be harvested andeaten at any stage. But the longerit is on the plant, the better theflavor. Mexican Sunrise is semi-hot while Mexican Sunset is forthose that like a bit more heat.Both can be eaten fresh, stuffed,baked, grilled or pickled.
Grow a few Aji Rico peppersto add warm heat with a hint ofcitrus to your dishes. Eat themfresh or cook into salsa and hotsauces. Control the heat with thenumber of seeds left in the fruit.The more seeds that remain; thegreater the heat.
Roast them, use them fresh orstring a few Giant Ristra pepperstogether to dry and use throughoutthe winter. Don’t be fooled by itsappearance. This 7-inch chilipepper looks like a sweet Marconibut has the spiciness of a cayenne.
For those who want to crank upthe heat try Emerald Fire at 2,500Scoville units. Not the hottestpepper on the market, but thisjalapeno is certainly one torespect. The deep green fruitresists cracking and matures tored. Use them fresh, stuff withcream cheese, grill or can for lateruse.
If your taste lies on the otherend of the heat spectrum start withChili Pie and work your way tosome of these hotter varieties.These miniature bell peppers aremildly hot when the fruit turns red.Be careful not to mix them in withyour sweet bell peppers.
Heed this warning whengrowing and using any hotpeppers. Clearly mark or better yetgrow your hot peppers away fromsweet peppers to avoid anunwelcome surprise. Keep your
hands away from your eyes whenworking with hot peppers andwash them thoroughly when done.
Most importantly, have fungrowing and using hot peppers inyour garden, containers and meals.These beauties combine nicelywith other vegetables, herbs andflowers to create stunning gardenbeds and containers. And theirspicy flavor is sure to help youcreate memorable meals thisseason.
Melinda Myers has written more than20 gardening books, including SmallSpace Gardening. She hosts The GreatCourses “How to Grow Anything:Food Gardening for Everyone” DVDset and the nationally syndicatedMelinda’s Garden Moment TV &radio segments. Myers is a columnistand contributing editor for Birds &Blooms magazine and wascommissioned by AAS for herexpertise to write this article. Myers’web site is www.melindamyers.com.
Red Ember, a 2018 All-America Selections winner, is full of flavor and adds beauty to flower or containergardens. photo credit: All-America Selections
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COLUMBUS, OH – TheOhio Department of NaturalResources (ODNR) remindsOhioans to take precautionswhile burning debris this springand to know the state’s outdoorburning regulations. Ohio lawstates outdoor debris burning isprohibited from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.during March, April and May.Burning is limited in the springdue to the abundance of dryfuel on the ground. Winds canmake a seemingly safe fire burnmore intensely and escape con-trol.
If a fire escapes control, im-mediately contact the local firedepartment. An escaped wild-fire, even one burning in grassor weeds, is dangerous. Viola-tors of Ohio’s burning regula-tions are subject to citations andfines. Residents should alsocheck the Ohio EnvironmentalProtection Agency’s regula-tions and consult with local fireofficials about burning condi-tions.
The ODNR Division of For-estry offers these safety tips forburning debris outdoors:
Use a 55-gallon drum with aweighted screen lid to providean enclosed incinerator.
Know current and futureweather conditions, have firesuppression tools on hand andnever leave a debris burn unat-tended.
Be informed about state andlocal burning regulations.
Consult the local fire depart-ment for additional informationand safety considerations.
Visit forestry.ohiodnr.govand firewise.org for more infor-mation and tips on protecting ahome and community.
Remember: “Don’t burnduring the day in March, Apriland May!”
Ohioans should also remem-ber that food waste, dead ani-mals and materials containingrubber, grease, asphalt or petro-leum should never be burned.
The ODNR Division of Forestryworks to promote the wise use and sus-tainable management of Ohio’s publicand private woodlands. To learn moreabout Ohio’s woodlands, visitforestry.ohiodnr.gov.
ODNR ensures a balance betweenwise use and protection of our naturalresources for the benefit of all. Visit theODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
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Statistics state that if we arelucky to live long enough, 1 in 5people will have a disability intheir lifetime. Some disabilitiesoccur as a result of birth, an acci-dent, or disease, however manyoccur as a natural part of aging.
Our bodies change as we age.People reach full physical maturi-ty or development at around theage of 25 years. Then after a peri-od of relative stability our bodiesbegin to show signs of aging.Most of these changes are firstnoticed at ages 40 or 50, butchanges can occur (or start) asearly as 20 or 25.
In 2015, of the 300 millionpeople in the U.S., 63 millionwere over 65 years of age, andseven million were still working.By 2024 the Bureau of Labor Sta-tistics estimates 24.8 percent ofthe work force will be made up ofolder workers (or workers over 55years). Extended careers, secondcareers, longer life expectancy,and financial issues are all con-tributing factors to this influx ofolder workers.
Employers should respect theaging workforce for their specificskills and capabilities. Theyshould capitalize on the talentsand value of employees that areaging while identifying reason-able accommodations for some oftheir aging limitations. Somecharacteristics that come with ag-ing are: joint and physical mobili-
Reasonable accommodation isany modification or adjustment toa job or the work environment thatwill enable a qualified applicantor employee with a disability toparticipate in the application pro-cess or to perform the essentialjob functions. Some examples ofaccommodations might be magni-fying lenses, larger computerscreen typeface, telecommuting,or flexible hours to name just afew.
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When you’re a collector youcan’t wait for your next searchand the rush you get when youfind that prized piece you’ve beenlooking for. Collectors of allvarieties found the hunt they werelooking for in Columbus, Ohioover the weekend during ScottAntique Markets.
Hundreds of customerscombed through row after row ofvendors in the Voinovichbuilding at the Ohio Expo Centerin pursuit of that one, elusivepiece missing from theircollections. Exhibitors wereselling all manner of items,including furniture, china,jewelry, toys, primitives and-much to the enjoyment of NickBoerger-Star Wars collectibles.
“I found a Star Wars speciallimited edition VHS set with alithogram,” Boerger said,showing off his prize at a table inthe food court. He also found afew collectible action figures stillin their original boxes.
Another collector, TravisGarrett, of Portsmouth, was alsoon the hunt at the show. Garrett,who is still a firefighter after 27years, has an assortment of firememorabilia. When asked if hefound anything to add to hiscollection, he paused and lookedat his wife.
“We spent more money thanwe wanted to, so that would be ayes,” he said smiling.
Exhibitors from all over thecountry helped customers sortthrough their items and talkedshop with avid collectors of theirrespective pieces. One vendordiscussed the differences inmodel train makers with acustomer and told stories aboutwhere he found each piece. A fewrows over another shopper wasdeep in conversation with avendor about the qualities of anold pocket knife in a display case.Throughout the buildingcollectors were sorting throughwar posters, glassware, oldrecords, advertising signs andantique postcards.
There is still another
opportunity to hunt Columbus onMarch 24th & 25th before themarket moves for the summer toWashington Court House, Ohio,and collectors will be there inpursuit of their next find,including Boerger.
“I have to keep my eyes opento come back for more,” he saidlooking to his friend. “And no,you’re not holding my wallet nexttime.”
For more information on show dates,times, how to become a vendor andmore, visitwww.scottantiquemarkets.com.
Collectors converge on Columbus market
A vendor and a customer talk about various train sets in the vendor'sbooth during Scott Antique Markets in Columbus, Ohio in March.photo courtesy of Scott Antique Markets
A crowd browses through rows of vendors during Scott Antique Markets in Columbus, Ohio in March.photo courtesy of Scott Antique Markets
Recently two Lancaster police officerswere recognized for all they do to serveand protect.
Ernie King, a patrol officer with TheLancaster Police Department since Augustof 2016, was awarded the first ever "RisingDawn Award" from Fairfield MedicalCenter. In hopes to help the opioid epi-demic in Fairfield County and the State ofOhio, Fairfield Medical Center offers aclass which gives officers training to carryNarcan and administer it if need be.
Officer King was chosen for the awardbecause he was the first officer to adminis-ter Narcan to save a female's life. King saidthat when he arrived on the scene the fe-male was unresponsive and he adminis-tered Narcan and tried to keep her stableuntil medics could arrive and transport herto Fairfield Medical Center. When askedwhy this award was so special to him Kingresponded, "People think our job is to ar-rest but our main concern is preservationof life and helping citizens." Officer Kingwas quick to tell me that several officerswere on scene that day and helped and hewas "just a piece of the puzzle." It was a"team effort" King said. King was alsoquick to recognize the family members of
police officers, and the sacrifices theymake and the worry they have for theirloved ones, especially after the recent trag-edy in Westerville.
Rod Sandy was also recognized withthe Brett Markwood Award. Brett Mark-wood was an officer killed in the line ofduty in 1993. He was the first officer onthe scene and was responding to a robberyat a convenience store on Lincoln Avenue.Officer Markwood tracked the suspect'stracks through the snow and was firedupon by the suspect in a nearby back yard.The suspect (John Wesley Frazier) wasfound to be guilty and given life in prison,where he eventually died. Sandy was nom-inated for the award by Chief Adam Pillarand selected by The Lancaster FairfieldCounty Chamber of Commerce out of allthe first responders in the county. Theseinclude police officers, firefighters, andemergency medical technicians.
Nominees had to meet six criteria to bechosen for the award. These include: 1.)Evidence of Responsibility 2.) Evidence ofFairness 3.) Evidence of Trustworthiness4.) Evidence of Respect 5.) Evidence ofCaring and 6.) Evidence of Dedication tothe Job. When Sandy was asked about whythis award was so special to him he re-sponded, "It is an award in Brett's honor.He gave the ultimate sacrifice. He wasbrave, courageous, and selfless." He add-ed, "This award was very humbling and itis the highlight of my career." Sandy saidafter twenty-five years of service he stillenjoys his job. He makes sure when hegoes out to a call that he makes each citi-zen feel that they are the most importantthing to him at that time.
When Sandy was asked about why Of-ficer King is deserving of The RisingDawn Award he said that King is a gogetter and hard worker. He has a goodwork ethic, is a team player, and helpsothers. Sandy added "He is my recommen-dation for officer of the year." When Offi-cer King was asked about why Sandy wasdeserving of The Brett Markwood Awardhe responded, "His professionalism andcharacter stand out and the day he retiresthe community will lose a great officer!"
Talking with these officers I wasamazed by what they deal with on a dailybasis. They wear many hats. They arecounselors, caregivers, psychiatrists, andmental health workers. So much more goesinto their jobs than what we see on thesurface. Not only are their jobs stressful,but they put their lives on the line everyday. The next time you see an officer thankthem for all they do to serve and protect.
The next Project Dawn training willhappen on May 1st at 5 p.m. at FairfieldMedical Center.
As one of the best-known childactors from the 1960s, HayleyMills starred in a half-dozenDisney films including box-officehits “Pollyanna” and “The ParentTrap.” Now in her early 70’s,Mills continues to perform with apreference for theater work.
“In January, I opened at theNew York City Center on Stage IIin the lovely Irish play called‘Party Face’ by Isobel Mahon,”Mills explained recently whilepreparing for an eveningperformance. “It’s a sweet, funny,touching play. I knew immediatelyI wanted to do it when I read thescript.”
Featuring an all-female cast,“Party Face” is set during ahousewarming party wherehilarity and personal conflictsintertwine. It runs through April 8(see www.nycitycenter.org).
While her appearances in filmand on television have been rarerin recent years, Mills doesn’t ruleout a return.
“As an actor, you just don’tknow what you’ll be doing next,”she noted.
In one of her more recent TVroles, Mills appeared in a 2014episode of the popular Britishcrime drama, “MidsomerMurders,” currently in itstwentieth season.
“It’s a very well-made,successful series,” she said. “I’mincredibly fortunate to be stillworking at my age. I suppose Icould have been more proactivegoing out to get roles because attimes I’ve tended to wait for themto come to me. But now I havefour grandchildren and we all livewithin an hour of each other, so Ienjoy spending a lot of time withthem.”
Reunions with her siblings arerarer.
“My brother Jonathan and hiswife live in Tasmania and run afabulous Bed & Breakfast calledHarpers on the Beach,” said Mills( s e ewww.harpersonthebeach.com).“It’s just heaven there, but such along way so I don’t get down oftenenough.”
Older sister Juliet Mills is alsoan accomplished film, television,and theater actress. “Juliet lives inCalifornia and I live in London,but we’ve toured together on thestage over the years.”
Both sisters began their careersas children, but were they rivalscompeting for the same roles?
“No, we never were,” saidMills. “She moved to America asa teenager and theater became abig part of her career whereas Ifocused on film. So our careerstook us on different trajectories.”
Despite the dominant familyacting genes – their father wasbeloved British actor John Mills –Hayley says her father neverpushed her into acting.
“I’d done some acting in schoolplays and always thought I was abit of a joke, actually, playing theraggedy snotty-nosed urchin orsomething like that. One of myfavorite parts at school wasplaying a very bedraggled fairy ontop of a Christmas tree and I hadto sing a funny song. But I didenjoy making all my friends andthe audience laugh.”
When director J. LeeThompson visited the family farmin Sussex to talk with John Millsabout his role in 1959’s “TigerBay,” Thompson was impressedby Hayley as she played in thegarden.
“I was messing aroundpretending to do televisioncommercials. At lunch, hesuggested using me in the film, soI did a screen test with my dad andHorst Buchholz who also in thefilm.”
Mills says working on set withher father didn’t seem at allpeculiar.
“I’d grown up knowing he wasan actor, been to studios, watchedhim from backstage in theaters,and visited him in dressing roomswhile he put on makeup and wigs.It was a world I knew well, sogetting in front of the camera withhim felt natural for me.”
Barely a teen, her career tookoff after Tiger Bay’s success.Recognizing her talent, WaltDisney signed Hayley to a 5-yearcontract beginning with“Pollyanna” in 1960.
The following year “The ParentTrap” was released, perhaps herbest-known role playing teenagetwin sisters to parents Brian Keithand Maureen O’Hara. “I sawMaureen from time to time overthe years. What a lovely, beautiful,intelligent person she was.”
Remade in 1998, Mills says atheater tour prevented her fromaccepting a cameo and only haspraise for Lindsay Lohan’sperformance in the remake.
“I’ve never actually met her butthought she was a very goodactress. However, it was a ratherbizarre experience to watch thefilm because it felt so similar. I feltlike Rip Van Winkle!”
Her next film for Disney was“In Search of the Castaways,”released in 1962, where Millsteamed up with suave Frenchentertainer Maurice Chevalier andthe always delightful Britishcharacter actor Wilfrid Hyde-White.
“I loved them both. Mauricewas a genuine charmer with atremendous warmth and awonderful twinkle in his eye.Wilfrid Hyde-White was just adarling man. He was a hugehorseracing fan and always had aportable TV set in his dressingroom to watch the races. It wassuch a privilege to work with thosetwo.”
No doubt the young castmembers of “Party Face” similarly
appreciate the chance to act withMills – a true Hollywood icon.
“I was thrilled when ‘PartyFace’ came up because as you getolder such wonderfulopportunities don’t come alongquite so often,” said Mills. “It’s avery uncertain business, but I’m
very grateful for the opportunitiesI’ve had.”
Nick Thomas teaches at Auburn University atMontgomery, Ala, and has written features,columns, and interviews for over 650 newspapersand magazines. See www.tinseltowntalks.com.
Tinseltown Talks by Nick Thomas
Hayley Mills gets on her ‘Party Face’
Hayley Mills and sister Juliet Mills at the Opening Night of Party Face - photo by Henry McGee. Used with permission (from Mills' publicist)
Sharon Small and Hayley Mills in the "Midsomer Murders" episode WildHarvest - Bentley Productions
Hayley Mills with Maureen O'Hara and Brian Keith in "The Parent Trap"- Walt Disney Productions
Maurice Chevalier, Wilfrid Hyde-White, Hayley Mills and Michael An-derson Jr., from "In Search of the Castaways" - Walt Disney Productions
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Millersport – On Valentine'sDay, the Millersport Lionsshowed their love and admirationfor the longest serving member inthe club. Surrounded by his chil-dren, grand-children, great-grand-children, a sister-in-law and hischildren and grandchildren'sspouses, Richard Harlow was pre-sented a 65-year award from Li-ons Clubs International by LionsDistrict Governor David Stockumof Lancaster.
Millersport Lions attending thesurprise ceremony in the Harlowhome were Richard Neff, DebGant, Dan Booze, Ed Otte, KittyKeller and Ron Keller. A recep-tion of cake and ice cream fol-lowed with Richard sharingmemories of past club serviceprojects and deceased membersthat were great friends.
When Richard joined the Mill-ersport Lions Club, the club meet-ings were held in the basement ofthe old United Methodist Churchbuilding and the Sweet Corn Fes-
tival was held on the streets ofMillersport. He joined the Lionsat a young age and within a fewyears was voted Secretary of theclub. He is a life member and aMelvin Jones Fellow, named afterthe founder of Lions and given inrecognition of exemplary human-itarian work.
For forty years Richard teamedwith deceased Lion Ed Brookoverto be the "voice and image" of theMillersport Lions Club that thepublic came to love while attend-ing the Sweet Corn Festival. Theyserved as the master-of-ceremo-nies for parades, talent shows,
corn eating contests, and a longlist of Nashville and Grand OleOpry country music stars. The"Ed & Dick Show" entertainedtens of thousands of patrons forseveral generations. That is whythe main stage at Historic LionsPark is known as the Brookover-Harlow Pavilion.
For anyone wishing to sendcongratulatory wishes on beingrecognized for 65 years as a mem-ber of the world's largest serviceorganization, send them to Rich-ard Harlow, PO Box 433, Miller-sport, Ohio 43046.
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Lancaster-FairfieldCommunity Action Agency andOhio Development ServicesAgency are helping eligibleOhioans stay warm during thewinter. The Home EnergyAssistance Winter Crisis Programprovides eligible Ohioansassistance if they aredisconnected, threatened withdisconnection, if they have lessthan 25 percent supply of bulkfuel or wood. Assistance is alsoavailable for furnace repair, up to$500. The program beganNovember 1, 2017, and endsMarch 31, 2018.
To qualify for the WinterCrisis Program, a household mustbe threatened with disconnection,have been disconnected or haveless than a 25 percent supply ofbulk fuel or wood. The household
must also have a gross income ator below 175 percent of thefederal poverty level. For a familyof four the annual income must beat or below $43,050.
Individuals interested inreceiving Winter Crisis assistancemust have a face-to-face interviewat the local HEAP provider.Customers must bring thefollowing items to theirappointment:
• proof of income (copies ofpay stubs)
• copies of their most recentenergy bills
• list of all household memberswith Social Security numbers andbirth dates
• proof of U.S.citizenship/legal residency for allhousehold members
• proof of disabilityTo make an appointment for
HEAP Winter Crisis assistance,Fairfield County residents shouldcall Lancaster-FairfieldCommunity Action Agency at740-653-4146 weekdays between8 am and 4 pm.
Ohioans can call the toll-freehotline at (800) 282-0880, Mon-day through Friday (hearing im-paired customers may dial 711 forassistance or visithttp://development.ohio.gov/is/is_heapwinter.htm for more infor-mation about the Winter CrisisProgram. For more informationabout energy assistance programscall (800)282-0880 and for a listof energy assistance providers se-lect option 2, or visitwww.energyhelp.ohio.gov.
(Family Features) Keepingyour heart in good shape starts atmealtime. Fortunately, there’s noreason to skimp on flavor tospread the love to your heart.
For example, homegrownAmerican Pecans are a naturallysweet, heart-smart ingredient youcan add to salads, vegetable sidedishes, oatmeal and other wholegrains – or enjoy on their own asa snack. Their unique mix of“good” unsaturated fats, fiber,plant sterols and flavonoids addup to make pecans a powerful,heart-healthy food.
Each 1-ounce serving provides18 grams of unsaturated fat withzero cholesterol or sodium. In
fact, American Pecans are certi-fied as a heart-healthy food by theAmerican Heart Association’s®
Heart-Check Certification Pro-gram. According to the U.S. Foodand Drug Administration, scien-tific evidence suggests but doesnot prove that eating 1.5 ouncesper day of most nuts, such as pe-cans, as part of a diet low in satu-rated fat and cholesterol mayreduce the risk of heart disease.
Try adding a colorful, flavor-ful twist to a simple salad by com-bining crunchy kale with freshpecans, pomegranate seeds andpears for a tasty, heart-healthymeal you can feel good about.
For more recipes, nutrition in-formation and cooking tips, visitamericanpecan.com.
Pecan, Pear, PomegranateKale Salad
Prep time: 20 minutesServings: 8
1 bunch kale, stems removed1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons, divided2 small pears, sliced3/4 cup fresh pecan halves1/2 cup pomegranate seeds1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons course grain mustard
pinch of kosher saltpinch of cracked blackpepper
Chop or shred kale into smallpieces and transfer to large bowl.Drizzle 3 tablespoons olive oil onkale. Massage kale about 3-5 min-utes, or until kale becomes glossy,deep green and begins to tender-ize.
Add remaining olive oil, applecider vinegar, mustard, salt andpepper to canning jar and secure
lid. Shake for several seconds un-til dressing comes together. Driz-zle over salad and toss to coat.
Serve immediately, or allowsalad to marinate in dressing up to30 minutes before serving.
Note: Heart-Check certificationdoes not apply to recipes or infor-mation unless expressly stated.
Nutritional information perserving: 230 calories; 21 g fat;2.5 g saturated fat; 75 mg sodium;11 g carbohydrates; 3 g fiber; 2 gprotein.
Heart-smart eating can be delicious and nutritious
Knights of Columbus Lancaster Council 1016 dedicated a room at their meeting hall as the Albert “Eddie”Baltz Jr. Meditation Memorial Room in honor of Past Grand Knight Eddie Baltz who passed away December11, 2017. Pictured above is Jake Baltz, Vince Johnson, John Rackham (second row), Father Peter Gideon,Mark Baltz, and Jerry Azbell. submitted photo
Knights of Columbus dedicate room
Lancaster – For the 18th yearin a row, Fairfield National Bankhas won the United Way GoldCup Award. This award ispresented to the company with50+ employees and the highestpercentage of Fairshare givers.
(Fairshare is one hour pay permonth.) This year, FNB had72% of its employees giving atthe Fairshare level. Ourassociates really do care aboutgiving back to the communityand helping others.
Pictured are FNB associates Tina Taley, Luann Snyder and ErinNoble along with United Way campaign chair for 2017, DaveLevacy. submitted photo
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COLUMBUS, OH – Ohiopioneered the river conserva-tion movement when it passedthe nation’s first Scenic RiverAct on Feb. 28, 1968. Fiftyyears later to the day, state law-makers, local officials and con-servation organizations fromacross the state gathered in theOhio Statehouse Rotunda tocelebrate this landmarkachievement and 50 years ofriver protection in Ohio, ac-cording to the Ohio Departmentof Natural Resources (ODNR).
“Ohio’s wild, scenic and rec-reational river areas create someof the best places for people tofish, hunt, paddle, watch birdsor relax,” ODNR DirectorJames Zehringer said. “Today,we appreciate the vision ofthose legislators, constituentsand ODNR employees who 50years ago recognized how im-portant our rivers are, and con-tinue to be, in Ohio.”
Ohio’s leaders recognizedthe need to protect Ohio’s high-est quality rivers and streams,their aquatic life and forestedcorridors as economic and rec-reational assets to their commu-nities. Since then, 14 riverscapturing 800 river miles havebeen designated as Ohio wild,
scenic and recreational rivers.Three of these rivers, the Bigand Little Darby Creek, LittleMiami River and Little BeaverCreek, have also been namednational scenic and recreationalrivers.
Ohio’s designated wild, sce-nic and recreational rivers rep-resent some of Ohio’s bestwaterways. Most are home torare or endangered species andan exceptional diversity of fishand other animals. With out-standing water quality, an abun-dance of aquatic life andnaturally wooded corridors, it isno coincidence that these riversare also recreational gems.
ODNR encourages all Ohio-ans to take part in the year-long50th anniversary celebration atevents on scenic rivers acrossthe state. Before the first day ofsummer arrives, visitors are in-vited to join Earth Day festivi-ties on the Little Miami StateScenic River in Loveland, dis-cover the Mohican State ScenicRiver at the Mohican WildlifeWeekend near Loudonville orcelebrate the 50th anniversaryrecognizing the wild, scenic andrecreational rivers in northeastOhio on the banks of the GrandState Scenic River at theHarpersfield Covered BridgeMetropark near Geneva.
For a complete list of eventsor to find an Ohio Scenic Rivers50th anniversary event, visitwatercraft.ohiodnr.gov/scenicrivers.
ODNR ensures a balance betweenwise use and protection of our naturalresources for the benefit of all. Visit theODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.
Statehouse reception honors50 years of Ohio's scenic rivers
(Family Features) Whenlooking for opportunities tomake an impact on the lives ofothers, selecting a cause to sup-port can be an overwhelmingtask with so many options tochoose from. However, consid-ering opportunities that canchange the lives of kids is oneway to make a lasting impact forgenerations to come.
Helping children early on canchange the trajectory of theirlives, set them up for success andempower them to achieve theirdreams. This is especially impor-tant for kids living in povertywho are not guaranteed access tothings like medical care andquality educations. According toglobal humanitarian organizationChildren International, nearlyhalf the world lives on less than$2.50 a day and 1 in 5 kids in theUnited States lives in poverty.
Consider these ideas to makean impact on children in neednow and well into the future:
Become a mentor or coach.A positive role model can makea life-changing difference for achild from disadvantaged cir-cumstances. As a mentor or acoach, you can help children ex-plore and nurture their uniquetalents and guide them toward asuccessful future.
Volunteer at a local school.Families increasingly rely on twoincomes to support their house-holds, which means parents areless available to lend their time totheir children’s classrooms orschools. At the same time, publicschool funding is shrinking. As avolunteer, you can help fill thesegaps and contribute to betteringthe learning opportunities forchildren in your community.
Sponsor a child. You may besurprised to learn how far a mon-etary donation can go. For exam-ple, Children Internationalsupporters can join a monthlygiving program and sponsor achild in poverty for $32 permonth. Your donation establish-es a connection with an individu-al child who receives access tolife-changing benefits like medi-cal care, educational support andlife-skills training. The institu-tion is a CharityWatch top-ratedorganization that serves 250,000children in 10 countries. If a re-occurring donation is not rightfor you, the organization alsoaccepts one-time donations.Learn more at children.org.
Host a foreign exchange stu-dent. Education is an importanttool that can set kids up for suc-cess and help shape available
opportunities in the future.Through a foreign exchange pro-gram, you can provide opportu-nities to youths who are workingto better themselves throughlearning. As an added bonus, youand your family can have thechance to learn more about an-other culture and part of theworld you may not be exposed tootherwise.
Donate new or used items.Service organizations such asshelters generally operate ontight budgets and rely on contri-butions from the community.Gently used items in good condi-tion such as children’s clothingof all sizes and warm bedding aregenerally welcome. Other op-tions include watching for salesto stock up on new items to do-nate or assembling kid-friendlypackages of travel-size toiletries.
No matter how you approachit, putting kids front and center asyou look for opportunities togive back can make a differencenot only in the short term, butpotentially for a lifetime. Youcan also feel good knowing yourgift can have a positive impact ona child’s life.
5 ways to make an impact on children
Children International supporters can join a monthly giving program and sponsor a child in poverty for $32per month.
Lancaster – The associates ofFairfield National Bank really docare about giving back to thecommunity and helping others.It’s evident in the continual
financial support they, along withthe bank, give each year to theUnited Way of Fairfield County.Through associate donations anda bank match, Fairfield National
Bank contributed $58,000 to theUnited Way’s 2017 annualcampaign.
Pictured are UW Executive Director, Sherry Orlando; FNB associates Laura Tussing, Erin Noble and LuannSnyder; and Susan Stoughton, Director of Resource Development for the United Way. submitted photo
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FairHoPe Hospice & PalliativeCare’s Logan Office has Moved
The Logan Office of FairHoPeHospice & Palliative Care, Inc. hasa new home. It is now located at96 W. Hunter Street, Suite B. It islocated on the corner of Hunterand Spring and shares space withthe Hocking Hills Chamber ofCommerce.
“Our Logan Office provides anextension of our team in Lancasterand allows us to reach morepatients and families,” said DeniseBauer, President/CEO ofFairHoPe Hospice and PalliativeCare. “We knew a new locationwas necessary in order to continueproviding the Logan communitywith exceptional care.”
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Bremen Area
2018 Discover Wellness SeriesNatural Health Classes
The Natural Wellness Centre at108 W. Main Street in Bremen,offers free monthly natural healthclasses as part of their communityeducational health outreach seriesDiscover Wellness with Dr. G.
Make plans to join us at 6:30p.m., March 28 for a free one hourDiscover Wellness Class,Mindless Eating: “Taking Controlof Your Diet, Health & Life,”featuring motivational, naturalhealth speaker, Dr. James R.Grilliot, Chiropractic Physician.Please call 740-687-0279 toreserve your seat(s) now as seatingis limited.
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have decided to make Yoga partof their 2018 routine! Body inMotion gentle yoga is paced foryour level from beginners to moreadvanced. Classes are offered onTuesday mornings and Thursdayevenings at the Natural WellnessCentre. Individuals can sign up atanytime. Call 740-687-0279 toregister. Goto www.nwcdrg.com for detailsand informational video aboutBody in Motion Yoga.
Events for Calvary UnitedMethodist Church
March 15 from 5-7pm -Calvary United Methodist Church
Annual Bean Dinner. The churchis located at 130 Purvis AvenueBremen. Donations welcomed atthe door.
March 24 at 1pm - CalvaryUnited Methodist Church AnnualEaster Egg Hunt. Prizes will beawarded in each age group.Refreshments served after thehunt. All children are welcome.
Sugar Grove Area
Sugar Grove SeniorCitizens Meet
The Sugar Grove SeniorCitizens met February 14 at St.Joseph Catholic Church SocialHall with 13 members and oneguest present. The meeting wasopened with the Pledge ofAllegiance. Cards were sent toMargaret Hayden, AnnabellePaxton, Cheryl Ringhiser, PeggyRoberts, Ruth Sharp and MargaretWarner. Celebrating birthdaysFebruary 14 – March 14 isMargaret Hayden. The door prizewas won by Joyce Kline.Devotions were given by FatherJames Walter. Gwen Cummansprayed the blessing. The groupenjoyed pizzas from Stoneburner’sGrocery followed by Bingo. Thenext meeting will be at 11:00 a.m.on March 14 at St. Joseph Church.Lunch will be pizza fromStoneburner’s Grocery, followedby Bingo.
Pleasantville Area
Pleasantville Museum HoursThe Pleasantville Museum is
located at the corner of Main andColumbus Streets. The museumwill be open the first and thirdSaturdays of each month from 1:00- 4:00 PM, weather permitting.Admission is free! Sponsored byPleasantville LaSertoma.
Rushville Area
West Rushville BurialAssociation Annual Meeting
The annual meeting will beheld March 24 at 1:00 p.m. in theWest Rushville PresbyterianChurch basement, 7741 MainStreet, West Rushville. Forinformation call 740-536-7240.
Lancaster Area
New Senior Citizens Women'sGroup Forming
All ladies 50 and older areinvited to join "Super Seniors."The first meeting will be held onMarch 20 with a mid-afternoon teaat 2 p.m. at The Salvation Armyfacility, 228 W. Hubert Ave. inLancaster. There will be a programalong with refreshments, music ledby Anne Hart Kiphen, a well-known and well-established localmusician, and other items ofinterest to ladies.
The first gathering will be usedas an organizational meeting for"planning our future." Our conceptis to meet monthly or bi-monthlyand offer quality time for thoseinterested. The point is to promotethe warm comfort of friendshipand offer some moments ofenjoyment, peace, and helpfulknowledge.
The new group is beingorganized by The Salvation Armyboard members - Georgia Hart,Hollie Saunders and BarbaraRamsey. For more informationcontact Barb Ramsey at 740-653-3897.
Share the Joy of Jesus Rally The First Presbyterian Church,222 North Broad Street, Lancasterwill host a community-wide eventon Saturday, March 17, from10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Amongthe groups joining in a Rally forJesus will be: John Coen and theBlack Light Puppet MinistryTeam, Remnant Expressive SignTeam, and disc jockey, JeffBrymer-Bashore. The Share the Joy of Jesus rallywill offer a morning of music andfun for children and families.Lunch will be provided. Thechurch is handicapped accessiblewith special space for wheelchairs.
10th AnnualCelebration of Possibilities
The 10th Annual Celebrationof Possibilities will take place at6:00 p.m. Thursday, March 15 inthe Crossroads Event Center.Prepare to be amazed as werecognize some outstanding
people who are helping to bringabout a vibrant community wherepeople lead fulfilling lives andmake meaningful contributions. Abeautiful meal, live music andintriguing entertainment willcomplete the evening. Tickets are$30 each and available by callingGaynor Pfeffer at 740.652.7220.
Meeting of the Fairfield CountyGenealogical Society
The Fairfield CountyGenealogical Society monthlychapter meeting will be held onThursday, March 15, at theGenealogy Research Library, 503Lenwood Drive in Lancaster.Refreshments at 6:30, meeting at7:00 p.m., followed by apresentation by Jarrod Burks ofthe Ohio Valley Archeology. Allare welcome.
Olivedale March 2018 EventsWaffle Breakfast every
Thursday in March from 8:00amto 10:00am. Includes waffle withsausage, juice, coffee. Price $4.00Open to the public.
March 17 - TNT Dance from7:00pm to 10:00pm. Admission$5.00. Open to the public. Must be18 years or older to attend.Kitchen opens at 6:00pm.
March 21 - Pancake Breakfastalong with Granny's Attic from7:30am to 10:30am. Pancakesserved with sausage and juice.Price is $4.00, extra side $0.50.Open to the public.
Olivedale Senior Center islocated at 253 Boving Road,Lancaster, OH 43130, 740-687-6655, www.Olivedale.com.
Other Areas
Spring Book Sale at thePickerington Public Library
The Friends of the PickeringtonPublic Library will hold its springused book sale from Thursday,Mar. 22 through Sunday, Mar. 25.Sale is at the Pickerington PublicLibrary, located at 201Opportunity Way (across fromPickerington Central HighSchool).
Sale hours are Thursday (9amto 8pm), Friday and Saturday(10am to 6pm), and Sunday (1 to3pm - bag sale).
Special Friends memberspreview sale is Wednesday, Mar.21 from 5-8pm (membershipsavailable at the door).
In addition to 8,000 books, thissale will feature 500 CD's, 200audio books, some records, and600 DVD's. Most books are just50 cents or one dollar. DVD's arenow $2.00
Donations of books are alsobeing accepted at the library. Allproceeds benefit library programssuch as the new Homework HelpCenter, our laptop computers, andthe summer reading programs forchildren and adults.
Further information is availablefrom the Pickerington Library at614-837-4104.
The deadline for the March 23 Issue is Noon, March 16Local Events, News, Happenings & More!
Greenfield Estates, OutsideCarroll, is seeking Proposalsfor Landscaping and GrassCutting Services for 2018.Please see the RFP on thewebsitewww.greenfieldestates.net.Proposals due by March 15,2018
Berne Township is publishing anotice of completion for the2017 financial report. Thereport is available at the officeof the Fiscal Officer. To viewthe report call 740-746-8974.
SALES & EVENTS
Live in Concert - Timothy No-ble, March 11, 2018, 10 am atOakthorpe Church, 6075 Oak-thorpe Road, Thornville, Ohio.Timothy Noble has been playingsince age 3. He has performed atNational Quartet Conventionseveral times. He graduatedfrom high school in 2017 andnow has a full time ministry.Timothy is known for his pow-erfully moving piano picturepresentations. You won't want tomiss this!
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC –Fairfield Fish and Game, 2270Bickel Church Road NW, Balti-more, OH. Details call740.862.8679. TURKEYSHOOTS, Feb 25th & March11th and 18th, April 8th and22nd. Shoot starts at noon Tickets go on sale at 11:30. Falters meat products, alsomoney shoots and raffles. Onefree shoot for children and wom-en. Kitchen will be open.
Mammoth Indoor Garage Sale- March 17th, 9AM. - 3 PM. –Fairfield County Fairgrounds,AAA Building & Ed SandsFarm Bureau Building, 157 W.Fair Ave. Lancaster. FreeAdmission/Parking . Call 740-407-0603 for more information.
HELP WANTED
FLORAL DESIGNERWANTED – Work For Lan-caster’s Premier Florist! Qualifi-cations - Accomplished floraldesigner with creative flair.Great Customer Service. Will-ingness to participate in all as-pects of a busy flower shop.Apply at: Floral Originals, 512W. 6th Avenue, Lancaster, OH 43130. Phone: 740-654-3333
Need Extra Income? JanitorialCleaning, Part-time evening and
daytime hours. Lancaster area.Call Mon -Fri. 10am to 5pm at1-888-377-1524
Home Helpers is CurrentlyAccepting Applications forovernight and weekends. Appli-cants must be responsible andcompassionate individuals toassist clients with daily needssuch as companionship, mealprep, light housekeeping, trans-portation, and personal care. Applicants must have a cleanbackground and driving record,must have own transportation.We conduct background andsubstance abuse checks. Exten-sive hands on training is provid-ed. Pay is based on experience.We are an equal opportunity em-ployer. To apply: call BeckyWest 740-689-9410 or 740-207-3819
Hiring For Lawn Care Posi-tion – Valid Drivers Licenserequired, experience preferred.Call for appointment 740-243-3250. Willison Lawn Care LLC.
REAL ESTATESALE OR RENT
Two 3-4 bedroom apartments,Pleasantville - Appliances, water& trash included $695-$845month plus deposit. Pets nego-tiable. 1-740-205-3276
For Sale – 2135 SunnyhillDrive, 5 bedroom, 3 bath bi-lev-el, 2 car garage, 1 acre cornerlot, major mechanicals and roofrecently replaced, priced appro-priately at $219,000. Call Lindafor your appointment. 740-407-3710. Darfus Real Estate AndManagement
For Sale – Newly Renovated 3br, 2 bath manufactured homeon 2.01 acres in Amanda SchoolDistrict. Completely repaintedinside and out, new carpet andlaminate flooring, new waterfilter system. New roof12/6/17,two large decks. Readyfor occupancy. David Darfus,Broker Darfus Real Estate AndManagement (DREAM) call740-407-9044
Need a DJ/KJ for your nextparty? Get "The Best SoundAround" - KDK Productions.Call Kurt, "The Round Moundof Sound" @ 740-409-3535.
Chimney Man – Now Certifiedin Mold Removal, Chimneycleanings, inspections, repairs,wood stove and wood furnaceinstallations, chimney lining andre-lining ALSO slate, shingleand metal roofing. 740-380-9790 or 740-583-0738
Does Your Dog Need A DailyWalk? Contact Amy at Hank’sPet Sitting Service at 740-974-2811.
Ruth’s Cleaning Service –Cleaning homes, affordablerates. For information call 740-475-9186
“Success and Prosperity MadeEasier”, a short PersonalEmpowerment Program for yourFairfield County Group meeting.Presented by SuccessCoach/Mind-ScienceTeacher/New Thought Kindle
Book author Bill Tharp.Suggested donation $5/ person.To make arrangements call 740-653-0380 leave name, numberand message. I will return yourcall ASAP.
Home Improvements -Painting, gutters, windows,roofing, siding, light plumbingand electrical, bath and kitchenremodeling, laminate flooring.Since 1984, locally owned. 740-974-3613
Stump Grinding! ReasonableRates, free estimates. ContactBrian 740-969-7055 or 740-652-0174.
AUTO
2004 Lexus ES 330 For Sale ByOwner. black exterior, tanleather interior. New tires, wellmaintained, 170,000 miles$4,200. Call 740-654-8210
MISCELLANEOUS
For Sale Hardy Wood BurningStove. Two years old, like new.Call 740-746-8589 $4,750
New Storage Sheds – 8x10$950, 10x10 $1,100, 10x16$1,400, 12x18 $1,800. All roughcut Poplar siding and metal roof.Locally built by Amos Ginger-ich, 10757 St. Rt. 312, Bremen,Ohio.
10 Foot Aluminum Jon Boat –Good condition. $500. Call 740-468-1101.
Moms Helping Moms WorkFrom Home – No Delivery, NoSelling, No Parties. Set yourown schedule. Get Details To-day. thefutureforyourfamily.com
Girls 26 Inch Bicycle Found –Describe it and it’s yours. Phone740-637-4260
Classic Edge OUTDOORWOOD FURNACE. Heat yourhome and water. Base price aslow as $6,909! Call today 740-536-7728 or 740-687-4795
Dark Wood Dining Room Ta-ble – 30” x 40” with 2 leaves. 4matching chairs. $150 OBO740-862-8191.
Locally made Goat Milk &Honey Lotion, 97% organic.www.etsy.com/shop/harvestkraft. Enter code 'fairfield' for freeshipping!
ROCKMILL PELLETS, LLC– Buy all your 100% Wood Ani-mal Bedding here! Also sellingEasy Heat Wood Pellets.www.rockmillpelletsllc.com.Order Today 614-620-8212 Na-than. We Deliver!
Buying Records, Comic Books,Sports Cards, Guitars, Amps,CDs, DVDs, Video Games.Bring to Pulp reality, 304 N. Co-
lumbus St., Lancaster. M-Sat.10-6. 740-652-9255
For Sale - 5 Piece SurroundSpeakers, 5 channel receiver,speaker bar and bass box. 2 suit-cases. Please leave message at740-746-9153.
Respondents to classified ads should buy or sell at your own risk.
CLASSIFIEDSAll real estate advertised herein
is subject to the Federal Fair Hous-ing Act, which makes it illegal toadvertise “any preference, limitationor discrimination because of race,color, religion, sex, handicap, famil-ial status, military status or nationalorigin, or intention to make any suchpreference, limitation or discrimina-tion.” State and local laws forbid dis-crimination based on factors inaddition to those protected underfederal law.
We will not knowingly accept anyadvertising for real estate which is inviolation of the law. All persons arehereby informed that all dwellingsadvertised are available on an equalopportunity basis.
If you feel you have been wrong-fully denied housing or discriminat-ed against, call your local FairHousing Agency for information.
