Cake decorating competition June 12
By
Suzanne Hopkins-
Food Show June 4
Everyone is invited to the Highland County Senior Center on Friday, June 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for a “food feast-ival.” The center will be closed for regular activities, and the entire main dining room will be transformed into a “convention center” for these special events. Admission is $3 and entitles you to sample all kinds of delicious dishes from a variety of food companies. There will be everything from appetizers to desserts and of course beverages. Come early, and come hungry.
Cake decorating competition
The Highland County Senior Center will hold a cake decorating competition on Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The theme “Spring is in the Air” allows for a wide array of possibilities for cake decorators. Both professional and non-professional cake decorators are welcome to enter the competition, as there will be divisions for both. A youth division for ages 6-12 and 13-17 will be offered, too. Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each division. Entry fees are $6 for adults and $3 for youth. Only one entry per participant is permitted.
Cake set-up time is from 9:30 until 11 a.m., judging is 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and the cake show for the public is noon to 3 p.m. Cakes are to be picked up between 3-4 p.m. Stop by the Center to pick up an entry form, or call us at 937-393-4745 for more information.
Protect yourself from fraud
The easiest weapon people can use to protect themselves from fraud is to recognize it when they see it – before their money lines somebody else’s pocket.
The State of Ohio has launched a new Take Action: Protect Yourself from Fraud initiative that educates consumers about insurance fraud and financial exploitation, said Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson.
“There are growing trends in insurance and annuities fraud especially targeted at older people,” Director Hudson said. “This initiative is a proactive step to arm all Ohioans with knowledge to help them avoid financial exploitation. It also serves as a resource so people know where to turn to report fraud across the state. Together, we can arm consumers with information to help them protect themselves and garner the information we need to track down the perpetrators.”
Take Action initially will focus on alerting consumers to types of deceptive sales practices and schemes currently occurring in annuities, living trusts, stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI), reverse mortgages, Medicare sales and health care fraud. Take Action also assists Ohioans in safeguarding their online information and warding off unwanted telemarketers and spammers. The Ohio Department of Aging assisted in creating Take Action resources and plays a key role in the outreach to older Ohioans.
“During Older Americans Month, we encourage all older Ohioans to age strong,” Ohio Department of Aging Director Barbara Riley said. “When it comes to consumer issues, this means being your own advocate. Know what you want, what to look out for and where to turn for help, should you need it. This initiative aims to give all Ohioans tools and habits they can use to be wise consumers and help stop consumer fraud for everyone.”
A free consumer guide provides background facts on areas where people are exploited and serves as a workbook listing important questions to ask. The guide is available at www.takeaction.ohio.gov, an interactive Web site filled with tips on how to recognize, avoid and report fraud.
Consumer stories about fraud and successful encounters overcoming it will be published on the Web site.
The Web site also directs consumers to the right offices and agencies within Ohio’s state government. For instance, anyone making an investment decision needs to contact the Ohio Department of Commerce to ensure the broker is legitimate and the security is registered.
“Taking action to protect yourself from financial fraud means keeping your hard-earned money where it belongs -working for you,” Ohio Department of Commerce Director Kimberly Zurz said. “Before making an investment or financial decision, call the Division of Securities at 1-877-N-VEST-411 to investigate any opportunities and avoid potential pitfalls.”[[In-content Ad]]
Everyone is invited to the Highland County Senior Center on Friday, June 4 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. for a “food feast-ival.” The center will be closed for regular activities, and the entire main dining room will be transformed into a “convention center” for these special events. Admission is $3 and entitles you to sample all kinds of delicious dishes from a variety of food companies. There will be everything from appetizers to desserts and of course beverages. Come early, and come hungry.
Cake decorating competition
The Highland County Senior Center will hold a cake decorating competition on Saturday, June 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The theme “Spring is in the Air” allows for a wide array of possibilities for cake decorators. Both professional and non-professional cake decorators are welcome to enter the competition, as there will be divisions for both. A youth division for ages 6-12 and 13-17 will be offered, too. Awards will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each division. Entry fees are $6 for adults and $3 for youth. Only one entry per participant is permitted.
Cake set-up time is from 9:30 until 11 a.m., judging is 11 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., and the cake show for the public is noon to 3 p.m. Cakes are to be picked up between 3-4 p.m. Stop by the Center to pick up an entry form, or call us at 937-393-4745 for more information.
Protect yourself from fraud
The easiest weapon people can use to protect themselves from fraud is to recognize it when they see it – before their money lines somebody else’s pocket.
The State of Ohio has launched a new Take Action: Protect Yourself from Fraud initiative that educates consumers about insurance fraud and financial exploitation, said Ohio Department of Insurance Director Mary Jo Hudson.
“There are growing trends in insurance and annuities fraud especially targeted at older people,” Director Hudson said. “This initiative is a proactive step to arm all Ohioans with knowledge to help them avoid financial exploitation. It also serves as a resource so people know where to turn to report fraud across the state. Together, we can arm consumers with information to help them protect themselves and garner the information we need to track down the perpetrators.”
Take Action initially will focus on alerting consumers to types of deceptive sales practices and schemes currently occurring in annuities, living trusts, stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI), reverse mortgages, Medicare sales and health care fraud. Take Action also assists Ohioans in safeguarding their online information and warding off unwanted telemarketers and spammers. The Ohio Department of Aging assisted in creating Take Action resources and plays a key role in the outreach to older Ohioans.
“During Older Americans Month, we encourage all older Ohioans to age strong,” Ohio Department of Aging Director Barbara Riley said. “When it comes to consumer issues, this means being your own advocate. Know what you want, what to look out for and where to turn for help, should you need it. This initiative aims to give all Ohioans tools and habits they can use to be wise consumers and help stop consumer fraud for everyone.”
A free consumer guide provides background facts on areas where people are exploited and serves as a workbook listing important questions to ask. The guide is available at www.takeaction.ohio.gov, an interactive Web site filled with tips on how to recognize, avoid and report fraud.
Consumer stories about fraud and successful encounters overcoming it will be published on the Web site.
The Web site also directs consumers to the right offices and agencies within Ohio’s state government. For instance, anyone making an investment decision needs to contact the Ohio Department of Commerce to ensure the broker is legitimate and the security is registered.
“Taking action to protect yourself from financial fraud means keeping your hard-earned money where it belongs -working for you,” Ohio Department of Commerce Director Kimberly Zurz said. “Before making an investment or financial decision, call the Division of Securities at 1-877-N-VEST-411 to investigate any opportunities and avoid potential pitfalls.”[[In-content Ad]]