Shewenttothediningroomexpecting to fi Whenshefi ing theotherdog,theywentinfornight. said. the backyardentiretimewithhim,”she yard andgrabbedthesmalldog.“Iwasin Shedismissesthepossibilitythata hawk mayhaveswoopeddownintoher then didn’tseehimagain,”shesaid. home. “Isawhimataparticulartimeand is triggeredbymotiononthreesidesofher ShereviewedfootagefromherRing Doorbell videosurveillancesystem,which not open.Nobodystolehim.” body elseinthebackyard.Thegateswere I’m notsurehowhegotout.Therewasno- dogs havenevergottenoutoftheyard.So There werenoholesinthefence,andour “Ididn’tthinkanything of itbecause I thoughtKoberanbackintothehouse. Sheremainedoutsideforanothertwo hours. said. “WhenIfi one ofmyotherdogsabath,too,”she sliding glassdoor. had lethimbackintothehousethrougha Mullins. Sheassumedherhusbandorson “Iliketobrushthemandtaketheir photos aftertheygettheirbaths,”recalled Sunday, shesaid. Thedog,oneoffourownedbyMullins, had justgotitsweeklybaththatday, a Road withnosignsofitswhereabouts. Thesmalldog,aYorkie, seemingly vanished fromtheiryardonN.Wildacre April 18. Kobe, sinceitgotoutofherbackyardon KimMullins,ofCurtice,hasbeenfe- verishly lookingforherone-year-old dog, [email protected] News Editor By KellyJ.Kaczala $1,500 rewardforsafereturnoflostYorkie See Sports-secondsection nd Kobe,buthewasn’tthere. NBC’s bestathlete nished withhim.Igave nished bathingandbrush- An artistrenderingofTheEnclaveproject. Kobe’s safereturn. A $1,500rewardhasbeenofferedfor she said. been him.He’s nevergottenoutbefore,” “Irememberthinking,`Thank Godit’s not mine.’ButnowIrealizeitmusthave loose, andthatit“surewasfast.” Someoneon alocalmessageboard posted thattherewasaterrierrunning said. “Itoldmy husbandIcouldn’tfi Kobe. Sowestartedlookingforhim,”she I thinksomeonehashim Serving MoreThan25,000Homes&Businessesin4Counties and decidedtokeep P The Since 1972 “ him. 500H&Bii4Cti C 4 i i B & H 000 25 h RESS “ nd May 24,2021FREE chasing abutterfl al equipmentsupplier, saidhesawKobe George F. AckermanCompany, anindustri- Amanlivinginhersubdivisionat Wildacre Road,whoseyardbacksuptothe him, shesaid. Theponytail,onthetopofhishead, may havebeenbrushedoutifsomeonehas added. in hishairandhesuresmelledgood,”she Kobewasn’twearingacollarbecause he hadjustabath.“Heponytail in,” shesaid. there wasanyillintentbehindtakinghim “Ithinksomeonehashimanddecided to keephim.He’s agreatdog.Idon’tthink ing providesheltertoastraydog. Mullinsbelievessomeonetookthedog into theirhouse,thinkingtheywerehelp- weighs fourpounds,twoounces. his back.”Heisalsomicrochipped.Kobe “Yorkies usuallydon’thavetails,but he hasatail,”shesaid.“Itcurlsupover AsaYorkie, Kobehasauniquecharac- teristic: Hehasatail,shesaid. A tail Sheisverythankfulforallthesupport $1,500 reward ketball player, KobeBryant,”shesaid. dog. Henamedhimafterhisfavoritebas- broken thanIam.Thisismyhusband’s guilt hegotout.Myhusbandismoreheart- are heartbroken.It’s badenoughwehave “We adorethisdog.He’s everythingto us. He’s suchasweet,sweetboy. We him ontheirroutes. fl and herphonenumber. Shehasalsogiven Shehasdistributed200fl Kobe’s description,includinghisphoto him, butherantheotherway,” shesaid. erty. “Themantriedtogethimcome iers tomailcarriersinhopestheywillsee yonthecompany’s prop- Continued onpage4 ir with iers JohnW. Whitehead on ‘MainStreet’ breaks ground Northwood The Enclave plans 170,000-square-feetoffacilities a nationalseniorlivingproviderwho ment offi ers, andotherbusinessgovern- County Commissioners,develop- Northwood schoolboard,Wood of NorthwoodCityCouncil,the Inattendance weremembers Senior living thing we’vedonesofar.” Anderson. “Itisthemostimportant “Itisthefi process,” saidCityAdministratorBob pond, saidGrisdale. trees, lighting,abridgeandretention Theprojectincludestheinstalla- tion ofwater, sewer, sidewalks,street “Thatseemsprettyquick,”said Grisdale. October, saidGrisdale. ed tobecompletedinSeptemberor which willstartonMay24,isexpect- The in thefall.” fi North-South roadwillcomesometime have tobidthatout.We’re thinkingthe Vernon Nagel.Butofcourse,we’ll ect, maybewiththesamecontractor, so wecanstartthatstageoftheproj- struction estimateforthatrightnow “We’re gettingreadytoworkonacon- deeper intothesite,”saidGrisdale. “Thesecondphaseissimplya North-South roadthatwillgoback ThecityrecentlyhiredVernon Nagel, Inc.asthegeneralcontractor. Northwood. nomic developmentfi of ReveilleLTD, aplanningandeco- project, accordingtoGlennGrisdale, of the“MainStreet”portion Woodville Mall,wasforthefi ThegroundbreakingonMay14, located atthefootprintofformer hood. “Age-in-Place” mixeduseneighbor- NorthwoodbrokegroundonThe Enclave project,NorthwestOhio’s fi [email protected] News Editor By KellyJ.Kaczala Don’t lettechnologyturnyou Seepage7 Q cials. Alsoattheeventwas Get screened rst phaseofMainStreet, See Vitality intozombies. of TheWeeko uote rst stepinthiswhole Continued onpage4 rm hiredby rst phase rst 2 THE PRESS MAY 24, 2021 Oregon/Jerusalem Memorial Day observance set The Greater Toledo Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America will pres- ent a Memorial Day observance cer- emony Monday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at Clay High School’s Memorial Stadium, site of the city’s war memorials. The wreath-laying program will take place rain or shine, with indoor accommodations available, if neces- sary. Thelma Brown, age 100, who served as an Army nurse in World War II, will place a wreath at the base of the World War II Memorial. Brown resides in Oregon. Veterans will be called upon to place other wreaths, as well. V.V.A. associate member Jerry Eversman is asking the Oregon and Jerusalem Township community to help him identify a Korean War Veteran residing in the local area who would be willing to place a wreath at the city’s Korean War Memorial. Call 419-266-7776 with information. The Greater Toledo Chapter #35 of the Vietnam Veterans of America will present the colors and conduct the Mother goose playing of taps. A quartet of goslings snuggle under their mother’s wing at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. (Photo by Tony Everhardt) Bonnie Skirvin, program chair- woman, invites area residents to come and pay tribute to those who have sults of an earlier survey and plan. of participating in a focus group to provide made the ultimate sacrifi ce. Veterans Library conducting The new 20-question survey can be feedback about the library during the stra- are encouraged to wear their caps fi lled out in person or online. tegic planning process. showing the branch of service and/or community survey Among the multiple choice questions Survey forms may be picked up at time period of their service, during the the survey asks: either library or the survey may be tak- hour-long observance. What materials and services are most valu- en online at https://www.surveymonkey. By Press Staff Writer According to Robert Stewart, presi- able to you and your family and to the com- com/r/7RJKNZF. dent of the local V.V.A. chapter, Oregon The Harris-Elmore Public Library and munity? Completed surveys returned to the li- Genoa Branch Library are conducting a City Schools has provided for the • What does the library do well? brary or online will be entered in a drawing Memorial Garden at Clay High School community survey to chart a course for the • Why do you visit the library? to win an Amazon gift card. Surveys must services and programs offered in the years and maintains the grounds throughout • What would improve this library? be completed by July 12. the year. to come. • What is the biggest challenge to our Jennifer Fording, director of the Harris- community? Elmore library, said the library conducts a • What skills or education do you survey every fi ve years to formulate a stra- think would improve your career or in- tegic plan. crease your income? The Harris-Elmore facility recently • What personal/life improvement or completed an expansion that included a organizational skills are interesting to you? new meeting room and improved services Respondents will also have the option to encourage teen literacy based on the re-
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Ottawa Co. buildings resume normal operating procedures In accordance with the guidelines of the Ohio Department of Health’s Public Health Advisory System, Ottawa County reduced to the Orange Level 2 Advisory on May 13. With the change, county buildings resumed normal operating procedures, effective May 17. County buildings are not requiring appointments in general, however, there may be some depart- ments that prefer to maintain appoint- Cars, Cops ments for their offi ces and can do so at and Coffee their discretion. (L-r) Lake Township fi re- Other county agencies may be fi ghter Ernest Brasington required to follow other mandates (Riverview Healthcare Campus and holds his two-year-old Senior Resources, for example) and son, Ernest, Jr., as pa- will abide by those guidelines for their trolmen Ryan Kohlhoffer operating procedures. and Paul Drake take a Visitors are no longer required to moment to get their pho- have their temperature taken upon en- to taken Sunday during tering the courthouse. the fi rst Cars, Cops, and The public is encouraged to utilize Coffee car show event at online services as available. Those who are not feeling well are asked to refrain the Lake Township Police from visiting county offi ces until their Department. (Photo by symptoms have passed. Jim Craig) Visitors must continue to wear fa- cial coverings when visiting county fa- cilities until the state mandate is lifted Antique car saudervillage.org or follow Sauder village Visit alz.org for more details about the or modifi ed, which will occur on June on social media. Alzheimer’s Association. 2. gathering A county offi ce directory is avail- Sauder Village will celebrate the auto- Volunteer recruitment able at co.ottawa.oh.us/index.php/of- Memorial Day events fi ce-directory or call 419-734-6700. mobiles of days gone by on Saturday, May The aging of the U.S. population means 22 with a special gathering of antique cars an unprecedented and growing number of set in Oak Harbor in the Historic Village. people require dementia care and support. Oak Harbor Memorial Day observanc- Soil transfer Guests can experience Ohio’s rich More than 6 million Americans are cur- es will kick off with religious services On May 17, contractors began trans- history while viewing automobiles, enjoy- rently living with Alzheimer’s or another Sunday, May 30 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s porting approximately 100 dump truck ing special music, visiting animals in the dementia, and by 2050, this number is ex- United Church of Christ, 165 N. Toussaint loads per day of soil from Perrysburg, barnyard, watching working craftsmen, pected to nearly triple. St. to the former Brush Beryllium site near and hearing stories shared along the “Walk The Association is recruiting commu- On Monday, May 31, all veterans and Luckey. Through Time” from 1803 through the turn nity members to serve as volunteers to con- their families are invited to breakfast from The Army Corps of Engineers has of the century. duct outreach and provide key programs, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at American Legion Post been conducting a clean-up of the site. “Sauder Village offers a unique back- including support groups, education pro- 114, 221 W. Park St. Breakfast will also This soil transfer is for the next drop for collectors to share their vintage grams and early-stage social engagement be served to Benton-Carroll-Salem High three weeks. The clean material will cars with others,” said Kim Krieger, Media programs — all of which have helped thou- School Band members before the parade. be used to complete restoration of the Relations Manager. “Again, this year, guests sands of Americans face the many chal- That morning, the American Legion Phase 2 excavation area where approx- will enjoy viewing a variety of production lenges of dementia with confi dence and Post will hold memorial services at imately 18,760 cubic yards of soil con- cars from Ford, Chevrolet, REO, Willys, live their best lives. Limestone Cemetery at 9 a.m. and Elliston taminated with beryllium, radium-226, Hudson, Buick, DeSoto and Dodge on our A virtual training will be held Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. thorium-230, uranium-234, urani- 1920s Main Street and the Village Green.” Wednesday, June 2 from 12-1:15 p.m. (reg- VFW Post 8732 will hold memorial um-238, and lead were removed and Autos on display are required to be ister on or before May 25 and receive a $10 services at French Town Cemetery at 8:45 transported off-site for disposal. older than 1942, with some dating back to gift card), or Thursday, June 10 from 5-6:15 a.m.; Locust Point Cemetery at 9:05 a.m.; The route authorized by the Wood the early 1900s. Some cars already pre-reg- p.m. (register on or before June 4 and re- Rushau Cemetery at 9:30 a.m. and Roose County Engineers Offi ce will have the istered for the gathering include a 1918 ceive a $10 gift card). Cemetery at 9:55 a.m. trucks travelling northwest on Fremont Model T Touring, 1924 Overland Roadster During the event, participants will hear All units will then join other orga- Pike Road, south on Lime City Road, Truck, 1930 Ford Tudor Sedan, and a 1941 from existing volunteers, receive dementia nizations for the annual Memorial Day west on Roachton Road, southeast on Hudson Super Six. education, and hear about volunteer posi- Parade at 11 a.m. in front of Oak Harbor McCutcheonville Road and east on Late in the afternoon guests can watch tions available. There will also be time for Junior High School. A brief ceremony will Middleton Pike Road before entering a traditional parade of cars down the new to ask questions. Volunteer training is on- be held at Flat Iron Park and at the Bayou the site. 1920s Main Street. In addition, a band will line and fl exible. Volunteer recruitment Bridge, where the veterans lost at sea will The portion of Luckey Road that perform in the Gazebo at the 1920s Main events are free and open to anyone 21 years be honored as the parade makes its way leads to the site will be sprayed with Street starting at 10:30 a.m. and older. Registration is required. To regis- to the Veterans Memorial Circle in Union water regularly to prevent the spread Sauder Village is located at 22611 SR ter, call 800-272-3900. An email confi rma- Cemetery for the fi nal service of the day of dust. The material will be staged in 2 in Archbold. For hours, admission rates tion will be sent containing meeting login with a guest speaker. the southeastern portion of the site near and more info, call 800-590-9755, visit information upon registration. Gilbert Road.
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She has offered a $1,500 reward for timeframe. Based upon the grant agreement the 4,000 new jobs that are on the radar in Kobe’s safe return. If anyone has informa- that the city has with the State of Ohio, we the next few years. They get a promotion, tion on Kobe, call Mullins at 419-297-7593. have to have this built by the end of 2022,” then get married. Maybe they will want to No questions asked. She just wants him he said. move into a larger single family footprint back. “We are also in negotiations with a We are also in and end up staying there. As they get older, “I really believe in my heart of hearts medical provider to have space on that negotiations “ with a they may need to be in an independent liv- that someone picked him up. He’s a little footprint,” he added. “ ing situation that has some medical care on dog. He’s very cute. Maybe he ran for the The “Age-in-Place” concept is a throw- medical provider to have site. Later, they may need to go into an as- fi rst couple of hours, but he’s very loving. back to a time when neighborhoods were sisted living facility. Everything is all right It would have been like a game to him be- within walking distance of stores, theaters, space on that footprint. there, one footprint, all integrated with cause he’s so young.” restaurants and other amenities, he said. walking amenities. It’s all well linked with At some point, he would have become “You don’t have to drive to get there. other activities that are born in the commu- hungry and approached someone’s yard Everything is right there,” he said. “That’s nity center and born from the commercial looking for a handout, she surmised. what we envision for The Enclave. Someone aspects on the Main Street, which will in- “He is just happy go lucky,” she said. could come to this footprint, young in their opment or apartment complex. Then that clude shopping and dining.” career, and move into a multi-family devel- young professional might work at one of
Obituary Ruth Helen Mallett April 16, 1918 – May 17, 2021 Obituaries Ruth Habegger Durivage Noren Mallett, 103, of Millbury, OH passed away Monday, May 17, 2021 at Genoa Care Center, Genoa, OH. Ruth was born in Oregon, OH to the late Peter and Lena Habegger. In addition to her parents, Ruth was also preceded in death by her husbands: Obituary Howard Durivage, Harold Noren and Donald Mallett; son in law: Terry Gillespie and 8 brothers & sisters. Sandra L. Shaffer Left to cherish her memory is her son: Larry (Gretchen) November 11, 1938 – May 18, 2021 Durivage; daughter: Sharon Gillespie; grandchildren: Mark (Dawn) Durivage, Gary (Jody) Durivage, Cassandra (Larry) Sandra Shaffer, age 82, of Millbury Ohio, moved into Reichow, Jennifer McLaughlin; great grandchildren: Billy, the arms of the Lord on May 18, after her health failed over Michael, Samantha, Brittany, Katlin, Jack, Samuel; great- the past year. Sandra cherished family above all and was great grandchildren: Weston and baby Durivage. proud of her children, grandchildren and her faith in the Lord Ruth was a lifelong member of St. Luke’s Lutheran and her church family. Church. She retired from Erie Army Depot. She made over She had a passion for cooking various dishes and bak- 200 wedding cakes and made over 100 wedding À owers. She loved vacationing and spend- ing cakes and breads always testing new recipes from her ing winters in Arizona. Ruth enjoyed square dancing, baking, gardening and sewing. large library of cookbooks. Known for her famous Chicken Services were held at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 20 S. Yondota Road, Curtice, OH Paprikash, she always loved cooking big dinners for family 43412 and burial followed at Allen Township Cemetery. Contributions in Ruth’s honor may birthdays and holidays, and her baked goods at the church be made to St. Luke’s Lutheran Church Endowment Trust. Habegger Funeral Services is fundraiser always sold ¿ rst. Christmas was her favorite hol- honored to serve Ruth’s family. We encourage you to share a fond memory or condolence iday and she was one of the last in the neighborhood to take by visiting www.habeggerfuneralservices.com the tree down. She canned from the family garden and fruit trees each summer and passed many of those talents on to her children and grandchildren. She loved the summer trips to northern Canada or the over- night trips to Amish country with the family. Sandra married the love of her life, Stephen Personalized Service, Locally Owned! Shaffer Jr. in 1957 in Toledo and in later years moved the family to Millbury to build a home where they raised their three sons. 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Those wishing Perrysburg, Ohio Northwood, OH (Corner of Woodville & Walbridge) to express a word of encouragement may do so at: www.marshfuneralhomes.com (across from Levis Commons) Phone: 419-873-0433 www.artisticmemorials.net 419-693-0433 THE PRESS MAY 24, 2021 5 prize is an Adirondack chair and side table, Pandemic Hydrant fl ushing valued at over $300. Third prize is a Put-in- The Northwestern Water and Sewer Bay package valued at over $200. Bill modifi es muni income tax rules District (The District) recently kicked off its Tickets are $10 each or three for $25 annual hydrant fl ushing program. and can be purchased at Portage Inn in By Larry Limpf come taxes for, which municipality may Hydrant fl ushing consists of opening Elmore, Rayz Café in Genoa, Howie’s House News Editor tax the employee’s pay, and whether and approximately 3,980 hydrants throughout of Brews in Oak Harbor, Port Clinton VFW [email protected] how much of the employer’s own income the District’s fi ve-county service area for and the Happy Hooker Bait Shop in Carroll The ranking Democrat on the Ways is subject to a municipality’s income tax. maintenance. The project generally takes Township, or from committee members and Means Committee of the Ohio House of Considering that income earned at the em- seven to eight months to complete, and is Nathan Holman, Port Clinton; Kayleen Representatives said the committee’s pas- ployee’s principal place of work potentially expected to wrap in November. Daup, Carroll Township; Shelley Schutte, sage Wednesday of House Bill 157 could allows the employer to avoid withholding Flushing not only tests hydrants to Graytown; John Heminger, Genoa or Sara hinder the collection of municipal income taxes for that employee in the municipality ensure they work properly and have ample Toris in Oak Harbor. taxes from employees who aren’t physical- where the employee’s temporary worksite fl ow for fi rst responders, but also improves Winning tickets will be drawn on or ly in a work site within a city or village lim- is located and prevents the employer from water quality by removing fi ne sediment in about July 1. its. becoming subject to that municipality’s in- the distribution system. Annual fl ushing is Call Sara Toris at 419-307-1042 or Rep. Lisa Sobecki, D – Toledo, said the come tax. required by the Ohio EPA. Shelley Schutte at 419-260-7685 for more bill will harm local government resources The committee held six hearings be- Water is safe to drink during the information. at a time when they’re already stretched too fore voting 12-5 to send it to the House hydrant fl ushing process. There may be a thin responding to the public health and fl oor. temporary drop in water pressure during economic crises caused by the pandemic. In testimony before the committee, testing periods. Occasionally, water After clearing the Ways and Means representatives of municipalities opposed becomes discolored after hydrant fl ushing. Memorial Day Committee, HB 157 heads to the fl oor for a the bill, including the Ohio Municipal If this happens, run the cold water tap for a observance set vote before the House. few minutes until the water clears. If it does League, while trade groups representing The Genoa American Legion and The bill would repeal a temporary rule not clear the fi rst time, wait a few minutes small businesses and manufacturers were Auxiliary will sponsor a Memorial Day covering the municipal income taxation of and run the water again. Avoid washing generally in favor, as was the Ohio Society Observance Ceremony Monday, May 31 at employees who are working at a temporary clothes until the water clears. of Certifi ed Public Accountants. 9 a.m. at the Clay Township Cemetery. worksite – including their home – due to For more info, call 419-354-9090, ext. A substitute version of the bill helped State Sen. Theresa Gavarone will be the pandemic. 170. to garner more support. the guest speaker. The ceremony will also The temporary rule was enacted during District crews fl ush hydrants weekdays That version does not repeal the rule, feature the Genoa American and Genoa the previous legislative session and is set to 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Crews will start working in but sunsets it at the end of 2021, regardless High School bands, a cannon salute by expire 30 days after the end of the gover- and near Custar, Milton Center, and Weston of whether or when the emergency declara- Taylor’s Battery and a dove release. nor’s emergency declaration that he issued through May. tion ends, and modifi es the rule as follows: Attendees are invited to bring lawn March 9, 2020. The District uses technology to record -Requires the working arrangement to be chairs, as seating is limited. Current Ohio/ Under the temporary rule, if an indi- data and track the progress of its hydrant- the result of the COVID-19 pandemic rather CDC COVID-19 protocols will be in place. vidual has to work at a temporary worksite fl ushing program. Visit nwwsd.org/ than the emergency declaration. Following the ceremony, the Genoa because of the pandemic emergency, that hydrant-main-line-fl ushing-info/ for an -Specifi es that the special rule does not American Legion will host a meet-and-greet employee is still considered to be working updated hydrant fl ushing progress map. prohibit an employer from withholding with Sen. Gavarone at the Legion Hall, 302 at his or her regular place of employment, income tax to the actual municipal corpo- West St. or principal place of work. rations where the employee works from Legion members also remind the That treatment affects which munic- home or at another location. Cemetery walking tour community to support Poppy Day, which ipality the employer must withhold in- The Toledo History Museum will will be held in Genoa on Friday, May 28. present a Calvary Cemetery Walking Tour Saturday, May 29 at noon. Health Dept. clinics The cemetery, which began in 1886, is the largest Catholic Cemetery in the area Memorial service The Ottawa County Health with more than 106,000 interments. The Or egon Firemen’s Auxiliary Department has released the clinic Calvary, which occupies 140 acres of Workplace schedule for May 24-28. Unless other- Memorial Service for Oregon fi refi ghters, land at Parkside Boulevard and Dorr Street, city offi cials, city employees and police wise stated, all clinics are held at the features a beautiful rotunda mausoleum. health department, 1856 E. Perry St., offi cers will be held Sunday, May 23 at The cost of the tour is $5. Those interested 1 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 5330 Port Clinton. should meet in front of the mausoleum, Builder had good year in 2020 May 24: Women, Infants and Seaman Rd. Metal Construction News has ranked which will be open for browsing prior to Children (WIC) Clinic, 12:45-4:30 p.m. Mayor Michael Seferian, Fire Chief Rudolph Libbe Inc., of the Rudolph Libbe the walk. May 25: No clinics scheduled. Dennis Hartman and Police Chief Brandon Group, among the 2021 Top Metal Builders In observance of the Memorial Day May 26: Family Planning Clinic, H. Begin invite the community to attend for calendar year 2020. The national weekend, the cemetery will be fi lled with 8-9 a.m.; Immunization Clinic (includ- the event. magazine lists Rudolph Libbe in 19th place thousands of fl ags on the graves of those ing Flu) 12:45-4:30 p.m.; Tuberculosis for square footage and 21st for tonnage, who served our nation in uniform. 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May 23-29 part of the city”. later that many members of the furtive Toledo 1919 - Toledo Policeman William Bather is group were Toledo policemen. May 23 shot to death on Emerald Avenue in South 1961- The Divine Word Seminary on River 1908 -An airship piloted by Toledo’s Roy Historical Toledo after he attempts to question three Road opens for young men preparing for Knabenshue crashes into the center fi eld stolen-car suspects. The 29-year-old offi cer the Catholic priesthood. fence during a ball game at Armory Park. Museum leaves behind a grieving widow and two 1970 - Toledo enacts new and strict gun Everyone escapes without serious injuries. by Lou Hebert children. control measures. After reports of armed 1921 - Future famous singer and Toledo res- 1927 -The new Ohio Bell Building at 121 gangs running in the streets, the city votes ident Helen O’Connell is born in Lima. She supporters gather in front of the besieged Huron Street is dedicated. to ban anyone from carrying fi rearms in the grew up in Toledo and by the time she and plant on Champlain Street and face off 1935 - Fourteen thousand people turn out street or in their cars. The city also enacts a her sister Alice were teenagers, they were against National Guard troops. Violence at Scott High School football fi eld to hear handgun registration law. singing duets on radio stations in Toledo. erupts in front of the factory and the troops the eighth annual Citywide Music Festival She would later sing with the Dorsey band open fi re on the crowd. Two people are shot that is put on by the local high school May 29 and by 1940 was considered one of the best dead in the melee. bands and choirs. 1837 - Toledo Fire Department is formed female singers in America. 1934 - Brand Whitlock, the four-term may- 1952 - Lucas County Commissioners pros- with volunteer companies. 1944 - The Toledo Mud Hens had a dis- or of Toledo and former Ambassador to ecute the Rauh Fertilizer Company in 1841 - The fi rst Seneca County Courthouse mal season in 1944 and on this day at Belgium, dies in Paris at the age of 65. Sylvania Township for the dumping of sul- is destroyed by fi re. Swayne Field suffered their most humili- furic acid into Ten Mile Creek, killing thou- 1884 - As hundreds of adults and children ating defeat in Hens history, losing to the May 25 sands of fi sh and other aquatic life. watched, Wesley Johnson, convicted of a Milwaukee Brewers 28-0. The newspaper 1903 - Great excitement is noted in Toledo gruesome double murder and mutilation of writers called it the “Granddaddy of all and elsewhere as the “Twentieth Century” May 27 a man and wife, is hanged in front of the Wallopings.” Half of the fans went home by passenger train that runs between New 1862 - Toledo Street Railway Company be- Henry County Jail in Napoleon. the fi fth inning. York and Chicago reaches a peak record gins operations with horse-drawn streetcars 1907 - The popular Lake Erie Park and 1975 - The Ohio Air National Guard speed of 90 MPH on a long stretch of level providing public transportation throughout Casino burns to the ground. Commander of the 180th fi ghter wings is track between Toledo and Elkhart, Indiana. the city. 1917 - Anti-draft riots break out on the lawn killed when his F-100 crashes at Toledo 1930 - Ground is broken for Devilbiss High 1908 - A downtown Toledo beer garden is in front of the Lucas County Courthouse. Express airport. Colonel Charles Bell died School in West Toledo on Upton Avenue. closed after violating a police order against Several people are injured and arrested. in the wreckage while his co-pilot Alex 1936 - Ten thousand Roman Catholics hold serving women in beer gardens and sa- 1929 - An illegal 500 gallon still explodes Barelka survives but suffers severe burns outdoor mass at Swayne Field to celebrate loons. in an apartment house on Prouty Street. over 40 percent of his body. the 25th anniversary of the Toledo Diocese. 1921 - In a Fremont courtroom, during a Two men and two women manage to escape 1983 - A major multi-alarm blaze occurs 1957 - A large group of rowdy students ri- civil trial, two opposing attorneys became the fl ames in their night clothes. at the Willis Day Warehouse on Dearborn ots in the streets of Bowling Green. Two fra- uncivil and got into a fi stfi ght in the court- 1938 - Webbers Tavern in Point Place is re- Avenue in Oregon, forcing the evacuation ternities are suspended. room. Others joined the melee before it was duced to rubble after fi re rips through the of hundreds of neighbors. quelled and order was restored. establishment forcing 400 patrons to run for 1988 - Legendary UT quarterback Chuck May 26 1928 - Race car driver Roy Goodwin is the exits. Ealey, who led the Rockets to three unde- 1823 - Perrysburg begins the sale of city killed in a crash at Fort Miami Racetrack feated seasons from 1969 to `1971, is in- housing lots for a $20 minimum bid. in Maumee. ducted into the Mid American Conference 1887 - Statue of Toledo Civil War Hero Hall of Fame. General James Blair Steedman unveiled to May 28 a large crowd on Summit Street in down- 1911 - The Lion Store in Toledo is selling Police May 24 town Toledo. new screen doors starting at 69 cents each. 1854 - Toledo city council votes to hire 1901 - Much excitement is reported by oil Ladies silk hosiery is just 35 cents a pair. night watchmen to patrol the streets at speculators in Ottawa County as news re- 1921 - The Toledo Health Department re- Beats $1.25 a night. ports indicate that oil has been discovered ports that seven children have died from 1894 - Perrysburg School on Louisiana on Middle Bass Island. More wells are be- diphtheria in the past few weeks. Three of Avenue burns to the ground. ing planned. them were students at Stickney School in Lake Twp. – Police charged a Texas man with obstructing offi cial business after he was involved 1919 - Last weekend begins for legal alco- 1906 - Toledo Police investigate the fatal North Toledo. hol sales in Toledo as prohibition goes into 1936 - An investigation into the activities in an accident on the property of the Travel Centers stabbing of a man after an all-day drink- of America, Libbey Road, on May 10. effect. Saloons and bars are jammed with ing orgy of men, women and boys at 215 of the “Black Legion” in Toledo reveals Idris Adan, 50, Potter Texas, was charged after customers eager to have their “last” drink. Sycamore Street near Summit. It is de- there are more than 700 members around he refused to provide his identity and insurance 1934 - The Auto-Lite strike in North Toledo scribed by newspapers as a “disreputable the city. Police say they don’t appear to be information to the management after his tractor- turns deadly. Thousands of strikers and responsible for any violence. It was learned trailer struck a building, police said.
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Techno-gadgets are merely dis- declared: ence and mass-marketed values over self- tractions from what’s really going on in Too many wars are fought almost as if ownership and individual sovereignty, America and around the world. If you’re by rote. Too many wars are fought out of those coming of age today are facing some going to make a difference in the world, sloganry, out of battle hymns, out of aged, of the greatest threats to freedom the world you’re going to have to pull the earbuds musty appeals to patriotism that went out has ever witnessed. out, turn off the cell phones and spend with knighthood and moats... do not ac- It’s downright frightening. much less time viewing screens. cept the shedding of blood as a natural Young people will fi nd themselves Be a thinking Help others. None of us can exist very function or a prescribed way of history— overtaxed, burdened with excessive col- “ long without help from others. If we’re go- even if history points this up by its rep- lege debt, and struggling to fi nd worth- ing to see any positive change for freedom, etition... fi nd another means that does not while employment in a debt-ridden individual. As then we must help one another. That will come with the killing of your fellow-man. economy on the brink of implosion. Their mean gaining the courage to stand up for Finally, prepare yourselves for what privacy will be eviscerated by the sur- John F. Kennedy the oppressed. lies ahead. The demons of our age—some veillance state. They will be threatened, Give voice to moral outrage. As Martin of whom disguise themselves as politi- intimidated and beaten by militarized warned, conformity Luther King Jr. said, “Our lives begin to cians—delight in fomenting violence, police. They will be the subjects of a mili- end the day we become silent about the sowing distrust and prejudice, and per- tary empire constantly waging war against is 'the jailer of things that matter.” There is no shortage suading the public to support tyranny dis- shadowy enemies and government agents “ of issues on which to take a stand. Choose guised as patriotism. Overcoming the evils armed to the teeth ready and able to lock freedom, and the one and start making your voice heard. of our age will require more than intellect down the country at a moment’s notice. enemy of growth.' Cultivate spirituality, reject material- and activism. It will require decency, mo- As such, they will fi nd themselves ism and put people fi rst. We must change rality, goodness, truth and toughness. forced to march in lockstep with a gov- our values to refl ect something more It doesn’t matter how old you are or ernment that no longer exists to serve the meaningful than technology, material- what your political ideology is. If you have people but which demands that “we the ism and politics. Standing at the pulpit of something to say, speak up. Get active, and people” be obedient slaves or suffer the the Riverside Church in New York City in if need be, pick up a picket sign and get consequences. don’t know anything about our freedoms. April 1967, Martin Luther King Jr. urged in the streets. And when civil liberties are It’s a dismal prospect, isn’t it? So grab a copy of the Constitution and the his listeners: violated, don’t remain silent about it. Things could very well get much Bill of Rights, study them, and stand up [W]e as a nation must undergo a radi- Wake up, stand up, and make your worse before they ever take a turn for the for your rights before it’s too late. cal revolution of values. We must rapidly activism count for something more than better. Here are a few pieces of advice that Speak truth to power. Don’t be na- begin the shift from a “thing-oriented” so- politics. will hopefully help those coming of age ive about those in positions of authority. ciety to a “person-oriented” society. When today survive the perils of the journey that People in power, more often than not, machines and computers, profi t motive Constitutional attorney and au- awaits: abuse that power. To maintain our free- and property rights are considered more thor John W. Whitehead is founder and Be a thinking individual. As John F. doms, this will mean challenging govern- important than people, the giant triplets president The Rutherford Institute. His Kennedy warned, conformity is “the jailer ment offi cials whenever they exceed the of racism, materialism, and militarism are books Battlefi eld America: The War on of freedom, and the enemy of growth.” bounds of their offi ce. incapable of being conquered. the American People and A Government Worry less about fi tting in with the rest of Resist all things that numb you. Resist Pitch in and do your part to make the of Wolves: The Emerging American Police the world and march to the beat of your all things that numb you, put you to sleep world a better place. Don’t rely on some- State are available at www.amazon.com. conscience. or help you “cope” with so-called real- one else to do the heavy lifting for you. He can be contacted at johnw@rutherford. Learn your rights. We’re losing our ity. As George Orwell warned, “Until they Don’t wait around for someone else to fi x org. Nisha Whitehead is the Executive freedoms for one simple reason: most of us become conscious, they will never rebel, what ails you, your community or nation. Director of The Rutherford Institute. Is it time for a spring cleaning of your mind? You already know the problems cre- Fix problems as soon as possible. watching a video while attempting to land ated by physical clutter. It takes a long Problems tend to grow over time when ig- the plane. time to fi nd anything. Stuff gets lost. Dare to nored. Small problems are easier to deal Multitasking requires you to continu- Effi ciency drops. The mess grows on its with. Unresolved problems are a constant ally switch gears as you alternate between own. Mental clutter affects you in the Live mental burden. There is a solution for ev- tasks. Thoroughly completing each task same way. You can’t remember things, ery problem. 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AAD survey: A third of Americans fail basic quiz on skin cancer In a recent survey of 1,000 U.S. adults, (those born between 1981-1996). the American Academy of Dermatology “These are striking results when it found that one-third of Americans lack a comes to younger generations’ knowl- basic understanding of skin cancer and sun edge about basic sun exposure,” says Dr. protection – like seeking shade – that can Tomecki. “Gen Z and Millennials have a help reduce their risk of skin cancer, the lifetime of potential damaging sun expo- most common cancer in the U.S. Among sure ahead of them, so now is the time to the fi ndings, more than half (53%) of adults close the knowledge gap and ensure they are unaware that shade can protect them are aware of how easy it is to practice sun- from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. safe behavior.” Additional survey fi ndings include: Gen Z survey fi ndings: • 47% either incorrectly believe or are • 42% are unaware that tanning causes unsure that having a base tan will prevent skin cancer; sunburns. • 41% are unaware that the sun’s ul- • 35% either incorrectly believe or are traviolet (UV) rays are refl ected by snow, unsure that as long as you don’t burn, tan- water, and sand; ning is safe. • 33% are unaware that they can get • 31% are unaware that tanning causes sunburned on a cloudy day. skin cancer. Millennial survey fi ndings: “These fi ndings surprised us and dem- • 42% are unaware that the sun’s ultra- onstrate that misperceptions about skin can- violet (UV) rays can penetrate clothing; cer and sun exposure are still prevalent,” • 37% are unaware that tanning causes says board-certifi ed dermatologist Kenneth skin cancer; J. Tomecki, MD, FAAD, president of the • 23% are unaware that sunburn in- AAD. “As dermatologists who see fi rsthand creases the risk of getting skin cancer. the impact that skin cancer, including mel- To learn more about sun protection anoma – the deadliest form of skin cancer and skin cancer prevention and test your – has on our patients and their families, it’s skin cancer knowledge via a short quiz, concerning to see that so many individuals visit PracticeSafeSun.org. still do not understand how to protect them- The public can help raise aware- selves from ultraviolet exposure.” ness of skin cancer by using the hashtag In recognition of Skin Cancer Aware- Since unprotected UV exposure is the most signifi cant risk factor for skin cancer, #PracticeSafeSun when sharing AAD re- ness Month in May, the AAD is encourag- it’s critical to protect yourself from UV light, both from the sun and indoor tanning sources and photos of how they use sun ing Americans to #PracticeSafeSun to pro- devices. (American Academy of Dermatology photo) protection outdoors. Individuals who have tect themselves and their families from skin been affected by skin cancer can also share cancer. protection, when possible. For more effec- cer, it’s critical to protect yourself from UV their personal stories on SpotSkinCancer. To help reduce the public’s skin cancer tive sun protection, select clothing with an light, both from the sun and indoor tanning org to provide support and inspiration for risk, the AAD recommends that everyone ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) number devices,” says Dr. Tomecki. “Contrary to others fi ghting skin cancer and share the #PracticeSafeSun by following three simple on the label. what many people think, tanning – indoors importance of skin cancer prevention and steps when outdoors: • Apply a broad-spectrum, water- and out – isn’t safe and can lead to skin early detection. • Seek shade when appropriate, re- resistant sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or cancer, as well as premature skin aging, If you notice new or suspicious spots membering that the sun’s rays are strongest higher to all skin not covered by clothing. like wrinkles and age spots.” on your skin or any spots that are changing, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Remember to reapply every two hours or In the survey, Gen Z (those born after itching or bleeding, make an appointment • Wear sun-protective clothing, such after swimming or sweating. 1996) appeared to have the biggest misunder- to see a board-certifi ed dermatologist. as a lightweight, long-sleeved shirt, pants, a “Since unprotected UV exposure is standing of the dangers of sun exposure and To fi nd a board-certifi ed dermatologist wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses with UV the most signifi cant risk factor for skin can- skin cancer, followed closely by Millennials in your area, visit aad.org/fi ndaderm. How 3 types of creams and gels can help damaged skin
Summer and sun go hand in hand. Fund and the American Institute for the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when the ants, also speed up the turnover process of Though a day of lounging in the backyard Cancer Research report is one of the most sun’s UV rays are strongest, and wearing skin cells. Scripps Health notes that reti- or at the beach may make for a perfect af- commonly diagnosed cancers across the and routinely reapplying sunscreen with a noids also stimulate collagen production ternoon, it’s vital that people take steps to globe. minimum sun protection factor of 30. and lighten brown spots. protect their skin from sun damage. In addition to increasing a person’s • Exfoliants: Scripps Health notes that • Vitamin C and other antioxidants: The U.S. National Library of Medicine risk for skin cancer, overexposure to the exfoliants are designed to stimulate faster WebMD notes that some research has sug- notes that some sunlight can be good for sun’s UV rays can produce some painful skin cell turnover. That can help people gested that vitamin C can help to reduce the the skin, so long as people make a sig- side effects, including sunburn. Health care with sun-damaged skin, as such damage harm that UV rays do to the skin, though nifi cant effort to protect themselves from experts at San Diego’s Scripps Health note slows the rate at which skin cells turn over such creams should never be used as a sub- overexposure. When ultraviolet rays from that various topical creams and gels can and replace themselves. As a result, exfoli- stitute for sunscreen. the sun penetrate outer skin layers and hit help treat sun-damaged skin. As effective ants can help to alleviate the dull, dry skin Individuals concerned about sun-dam- the deeper layers of the skin, skin cells and helpful as the following three creams that often develops after overexposure to aged skin can speak with a dermatologist can be damaged or even killed. Damage to and gels can be, individuals are urged to the sun. about the various ways to protect their skin skin cells increases a person’s risk of skin prioritize preventing sun-damaged skin, • Retinoids: Retinoids are compounds when they’re spending time in the great cancer, which the World Cancer Research which involves avoiding the sun between derived from vitamin A that, like exfoli- outdoors.
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Beyond the Money Crime Prevention Cash: the glue that holds it all together There’s a long-standing platitude that in the bank makes for happier people, Corner money doesn’t buy happiness. then happier people become healthier by Ron Craig Is that always true? Beyond people. Financial margin in the form of Sure, there are limits to almost every- cash savings, therefore, can improve one’s thing, and I’m not speaking of the love of the Money health. Big gift card money that morphs into greed, but is it pos- There are so many more ways to sing sible that having margin in your life, in the by Adam Cufr cash’s praises but we’ll stop here. I share way of some extra cash, can keep you feel- all of this because some people seem to feel purchase may ing more vital and alive? guilty or believe they should feel anxious Have you ever gazed upon an heir- com). But is cash that’s not invested actu- about the fact that they have cash; at least be a scam loom-quality piece of furniture, a new ally without purpose or effect, or pointless? when they come to see us. gourmet kitchen, or a stunning sports car I’d like to suggest that we celebrate the cash The assumption that fi nancial and in- Imagine for a moment you are a ca- and thought to yourself, “The glue-work is in our lives and within our plans, and give vesting people will judge harshly the keep- shier, manager, or member of the secu- simply exquisite?” Probably not. I know I cash the credit that it’s due. ing of “idle cash” is just that, an assump- rity staff at a retail establishment, and haven’t. Cash on-hand allows for: tion. I hope this helps to communicate you are aware of an older customer is But what would that object look like if • Liquidity for short-term spending that not all of us are mad at large cash bal- trying to buy several gift cards that do it wasn’t fastened together correctly, or at needs and emergencies. ances. To the contrary, seeing a meaningful not normally match such a customer’s all? It’d be little more than a pile of individ- • Investors to remain focused on long- amount of cash in a person’s bank account usual buying habits, such as iTunes gift ual parts that aren’t much use to anyone. term objectives with the money that’s in- is a relief in a lot of ways. cards. The glue, the adhesive and/or the fasteners vested in risk-based markets, putting less Sure, there’s an amount of cash that’s What kind of red fl ag does this get so little credit for what they do. pressure on the portfolio for income needs too much, but that’s a very personal deci- raise for you? I’d like to talk for a moment about the during temporary yet inevitable market de- sion that can be managed. Until then, fl y Yes, it’s true some older people glue that holds a retirement plan together. clines. your cash fl ag proudly. After all, you de- buy iTunes gift cards, including me, Interestingly, cash often gets a bad rap. • The pursuit of new ideas and adven- serve fi nancial peace and quantifi able im- but one has to wonder why anyone, Investors who hold cash in their bank ac- tures like starting a new business or taking provements in happiness; we all know regardless of their age, would want to counts and investment accounts will often an unplanned trip. there’s enough going on out there to bring buy several hundred dollars’ worth of express the frustration they feel by having • Carrying higher deductible insur- us down. them. The attempted purchase of such “too much cash” that isn’t working very ance policies. More cash on-hand means Cash can be the glue that holds it all cards should be a huge red fl ag that the hard because it’s not earning much inter- you can “self-insure” a much higher de- together, so let’s agree that cash isn’t every- purchaser is probably the victim of a est. ductible, which means lower insurance thing, but it certainly is something. scam. That’s a very fair concern. Idle money premiums year after year. Adam Cufr, RICP®, a Northwood na- One of the favorite ploys of a scam- can certainly become a drag on long-term • Investing opportunity in the markets. tive, is the owner of Fourth Dimension mer is to convince the victim the scam- returns when compared to owning stocks, When the stock market declines, having Financial Group, LLC in Perrysburg. He mer is trying to catch someone who he for example, and therefore begins to feel cash ready and available means you can is a retirement planner, a columnist for or she says is involved in fraudulent that it needs to be deployed into a higher- buy quality companies on the cheap. Some Retirement Advisor Magazine, and the activity. The scammer plays on the vic- yielding investment. I couldn’t agree more. call this “keeping dry powder.” author of “Off the Record – Secrets to tim’s ambition to help catch the person But what if we took a closer look at what • Lower stress and improved physi- Building a Successful Retirement and a perpetrating a fraud, when all the time “idle” means in this context. cal health. Studies have shown that having Lasting Legacy.” To learn more, go to www. the person who is really the culprit is The defi nition of ‘idle’ is, without pur- substantial cash-on-hand has a quantitative FourthDimensionFinancial.com. the person asking for the victim’s as- pose or effect; pointless (source: Dictionary. effect on a person’s happiness level. If cash sistance. Remember that no legitimate com- pany asks customers to help catch a ounty Veterans thief. Companies have security person- awa C nel who can do that without involving Ott Brand New customers. Construction Some scammers hit the jackpot Call us today for Homes! twice in one scam. First, the scammer gets the victim to buy gift cards and FREE assistance with: then provide numbers from those cards that the scammer turns into quick cash, • Elegant one-story homes but in the process of the scam gets the VA Benefits victim to turn over personal informa- • 55+ community tion, such as bank account numbers to FinancialF Assistance 2 & 3 bedroom floor plans with two full baths • Options for immediate move in or select raid the victim’s accounts. your own site, custom homes available The latest scam reported in our VAV Medical Transportation area started out with an email to the • Located minutes from shopping, victim informing her there was a prob- OtherO Possible Benefits freeways, restaurants and medical lem with her Amazon account. The facilities victim followed the instructions she thought she was getting from Amazon. 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Don’t ever give out personal infor- Northwest Ohio can help. For 40 years, mation, including your name, date of we have provided patients and families birth, Social Security number or bank account information, to anyone who with the physical, emotional and has contacted you. This contact in- spiritual support they need, regardless cludes phone, website, or email. If you think you are being scammed, imme- of ability to pay or complexity of care. diately report it to your local law en- Insight. Comfort. Strength. In your forcement agency. This article is a public ser- home, a nursing home, or in one of our vice from the Community Policing/ two freestanding hospice centers. Crime Prevention Division of the Lake Township Police Department. Township residents may obtain fur- Moments, memories ther information on crime prevention M RE and public safety topics by contacting Ron Craig, crime prevention special- ist/community policing offi cer, at 419- 481-6354.
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Men need to be proactive in regard how often to conduct them. to monitoring their overall health. This • Diabetes: Men who have a BMI over includes seeing their doctors for regular 25 are overweight and should consider a wellness visits and keeping up with recom- diabetes screening. In addition, blood pres- mended screenings to catch and/or prevent sure above 130/80 mm Hg or other diabe- illnesses. While men and women can expe- tes risk factors could require a blood test to rience the same conditions, health experts check for elevated glucose levels. recommend specifi c tests and screenings • Abdominal aortic aneurysm: Guide- for men in various age groups. lines recommend a one-time screening for Johns Hopkins Medicine advises that men who have smoked between the ages of men are at risk for certain conditions, in- 65 and 75. cluding several types of cancer, such as • Hepatitis B and C: Men are at in- prostate, colon and lung cancers. However, creased risk for infection if they have had Harvard Medical School states men are less unprotected sex with multiple partners, likely than women to get routine physi- received blood transfusions or transplant- cal exams and screenings. An American ed organs before June 1992, are healthcare Academy of Family Physicians survey workers who have been stuck by needles, found that 55 percent of men had not seen or travel to regions with high rates of the their doctors for a physical exam in the pre- hepatitis B virus. vious year, even though 40 percent had a • Lung cancer screening: Men should least one chronic condition. undergo a lung cancer screening through While many screenings are recom- low-dose computed tomography if they are mended starting at age 40 or 50, men over age 55, have a 30-pack-per-year smok- should discuss family histories and risk ing history and currently smoke or quit factors to determine if testing should begin within the past 15 years. earlier. The following are important health • Testicular cancer screening: Testi- screenings to consider. cular cancer is one of the most common • Prostate-specifi c antigen test: A PSA Health screenings are an important component of men’s health care. Now is the cancers among young men, says Johns is a blood test that measures how much time to have a discussion with the doctor about which screenings are necessary. Hopkins Medicine. Early screening can in- prostate-specifi c antigen is in the blood. clude self-checks. Routinely checking the Measuring PSA has been a standard for one fi rst-degree relative with prostate cancer ages 50 and 75. Tests include fecal occult testicles for any lumps or unusual features prostate cancer screening for 30 years. could necessitate earlier testing. blood tests, stool DNA tests, colonoscopy, while showering can help detect testicular General guidelines indicate PSA screening • Colorectal cancer screening: Colorectal and contrast barium enemas. Doctors will cancer. Doctors may order a painless ultra- begin at age 55. However, having at least cancer screening generally occurs between determine which tests are applicable and sound if something is discovered. Added sugars and their effects on weight loss efforts A 2009 report from researchers with calories, which means they’re high in Health Promotion notes that added sugars • malt syrup the American Heart Association urged calories but not in vitamins, minerals and go by many different names, including: • maltose people to limit their intake of added sugars nutrients. Anyone attempting to lose weight • brown sugar • molasses while noting that Americans get most of and keep lost weight off should examine • corn sweetener • raw sugar their added sugars from sugar-sweetened the foods and beverages they consume to • corn syrup • sucrose beverages, including sodas. A 2010 study determine if these items, which may be • dextrose • trehalose led by a researcher from the Harvard School marketed as healthy or at least considered • fructose • turbinado sugar of Public Health noted that consumption of so by unsuspecting consumers, are high in • glucose The ODPHP notes that these sugars such beverages has increased considerably added sugars. • high-fructose corn syrup may be found in foods people wouldn’t in recent decades, which has tracked Simply checking ingredients labels for • honey otherwise see as potentially unhealthy, positively with rising rates of obesity. the term “added sugars” may not be enough, • invert sugar such as pasta sauces. That only underscores Added sugars are considered empty as the Of fi ce of Disease Prevention and • lactose the importance of reading labels carefully. The Top 5 Reasons to Choose... Bringing life to each day! 5 Our beautiful office is easily accessible
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