It is hard to believe that this year is half over. There are six months gone and six months to go. In case you weren’t aware, the new office hours for the Extension office are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are using an automated phone system so if you want to reach me directly, call 937-393-1918, extension 15.
Learn not to fall, (continued) Last week, we highlighted the positive effects of exercise in increasing your strength and balance, and how this can reduce your risk of falling. This week, we’ll discuss changes to your home environment that can help you avoid falls.
On July 13, all 4-H food and nutrition, clothing and textiles, health, child development, money management, genealogy, home furnishing, and creative arts projects will be judged at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro.
Dr. and Mrs. Dean Kiesling of Leesburg are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lynnette Fate, to Sheldon Allen Shanton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Randy Shanton of Ray.
A workshop intended for women of all ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult) will be held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 17 at Solid Rock Church of God 871 S.R. 28 east, Greenfield.
The 1960 class of Lynchburg High School met on June 12 in the community room at the Lynchburg Fire and Ambulance Building to celebrate their 50-year reunion. Following a social hour and a delicious buffet lunch, everyone enjoyed reminiscing about their school days.
The artwork of local seniors was recently showcased at the Area Agency on Aging District 7’s (AAA7) 28th Annual Senior Citizens Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest that was held at the Esther Allen Greer Museum and Gallery, located on the campus of the University of Rio Grande in Rio Grande, Ohio.
CHILLICOTHE – Kim Buchanan, a GI/Pulmonary nurse who has worked at Adena Health System for 22 years, recently was presented the Award of Excellence, one of the highest awards available to Adena employees.
Some very happy folks have been seen leaving the Magic Waters Theatre parking area following performances of “Sherlock Holmes’ American Cousin in the Adventure of the Walking Corpse” because they are heading home with some very nice prizes. Folks who figure out “whodunit” get their choice of many great gifts. There are prizes for all age groups, too.
Carol Eldridge of Hillsboro was the winner of a gift card in a drawing sponsored by the Highland County Republican Women's Club during the 2010 Festival of the Bells.
In case you weren’t aware, summer has officially arrived. You may be a bit confused by this fact. Yes, temperatures have certainly been at a level that would make you think that summer had arrived. However, continued rainfall and the lush, green growing conditions are more reminiscent of spring.
Learn not to fall (continued) In last week’s column we discussed some of the conditions that affect many seniors that can increase your risk of falling.
