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PAGE 2 - MADISON MESSENGER - September 29, 2019 www.madisonmessengernews.com County health commissioner shares levy info By Andrew Garrett Staff Writer Madison County Health Commissioner Chris Cook attended the Mount Sterling village council meeting Sept. 23 to talk about the levy the county health department has on the Nov. 5 general election ballot. Madison County-London City Health District, as it will appear on the ballot, is asking for a 1-mill renewal levy with an additional 0.15 mills for the next five years. The additional millage may seem like an odd amount, Cook said, but it is the exact amount needed for the department to function. If approved, the levy will cost homeown- James L. Peart, Agent 187 West High St. London, OH 43140 Bus: 740-852-5557 jamie.peart.bya5@statefarm.com 0901142.1 Get a new lease on renters insurance. Just pennies a day. Did you know your landlord’s insurance only covers the building? Protect your stuff. There’s no reason to take a chance. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.® CALL ME TODAY. State Farm Fire and Casualty Company. State Farm General Insurance Company, Bloomington, IL ers $11.04 in taxes per half year on a house valued at $100,000. The health department serves the entire county by providing over 60 essential services, Cook said. These services include investigating illness outbreaks, providing nurses for the school systems, water testing, birth certificates, restaurant inspections and immunizations. Besides these traditional services, the health department has grown to keep pace with the needs of a changing society, and now includes programs dealing with bioterrorism response, the resurgence of “old school” diseases such as measles, vector-borne viruses such West Nile and Zika, as well as the opioid epidemic. The department receives no money from the county commissioners, Cook said. Beyond the levy, Madison County relies heavily on CAPSULE Continued from page 1 grants. “Forty percent of our budget is federal and state grants,” he said. Despite having made staffing cuts and other budgetary constraints, the health department needs the support of the county’s voters if it is to continue providing residents with the quality and necessary care they have come to expect, Cook said. “Needs have outgrown our capacity,” he explained. During the business portion of the meeting, village council approved a measure authorizing the village administrator to assume the powers of a chief of police when it comes to functions deemed necessary to provide safe flow of traffic in the village. Council also adopted a resolution declaring the parking lot at 16 S. London St. and Deacon Way as available for public use. cided that people would need to know what kinds of music children liked in 2019. She chose a Kidz Bop31 CD. “I wonder if people will listen to it or even know what it is,” she said. “I want to be here in 20 years when they open the capsule.” The library staff picked items for the new capsule, too. They chose audio visual materials they think might be obsolete in the future, photos of what the library looks like now, and documents that show the current state of the library. They plan to add some surprise pop-culture items, as well. The new time capsule is scheduled to be opened on Sept. 23, 2039. To see the contents of the library’s first time capsule, call London Public Library at (740) 852-9543 to find out the dates the items will be displayed or visit the library at 20 E. First St. TRASH CANS Continued from page 1 tions of the Madison Messenger and Madison Press also were among the items. “I think it will be fun for the next generation to open the next capsule we bury and see what we put in,” Wood said. The three grand prize winners in this year’s summer reading program, themed “A Universe of Stories,” got to choose items to put in the new time capsule. Their choices reflect their personal interests and curiosity about what the future holds. Samahra Horace, 11, chose to write herself a letter about what she is like now so that her future self will remember what mattered to her in 2019. “I wrote about what I’m doing in middle school, my grades, my height and weight so in 20 years I’ll remember what I was like,” she said. Matthew Dwyer, 11, chose Harry Potter glasses for his item. “Books are always changing,” he said. “I put in the Harry Potter glasses I wore with my Harry Potter Halloween costume. Will people even know about the Harry Potter books in 20 years or know they are his glasses?” Dwyer’s sister, Eva, 9, was a grand prize winner, too. She demonth for one year. As for the low interest loan, “I just don’t want to miss that opportunity,” said council member Rex Castle. Safety Service Director Joe Mosier said Merchants Bank was offering the loan through Farm Science Review, which ended on Sept. 19, but he wasn’t certain about the offer after that time. Ultimately the legislation passed. Smith cast the only “no” vote. opinions West Jefferson Parks and Recreation The West Jefferson Community Center is located at 230 Cemetery Rd. For details, call (614) 379-5273. Oct. 1: Monthly open house at the community center, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Free lunch, games, conversation and toddler gym. Oct. 3: Line dancing classes, 6-7 p.m. Instructor works on donations. Open to all ages. Oct. 5: Toddler gym, 9-11 a.m. Open to families with children 5 and younger. Free. Oct. 5: Movie night at the community center, 7 p.m., showing “Wonder.” Cooking Matters SNAP-Ed’s Cooking Matters course for adults will take place 10 a.m.-noon Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 18, Nov. 25 and Dec. 2 at Madison Health, 210 N. Main St., London. Participants will learn how to prepare delicious recipes in a fun setting, how to get their families excited about healthy eating, and tricks to buy healthy foods on a budget. Participants will take home free groceries after each lesson. They also will receive a guide with more than 60 low-cost, family-friendly recipes and kitchen supplies. The series of classes is free but registration is required. RSVP to Deetra Huntington at Ohio State University Extension-Madison County, (740) 852-0975 or huntington.41@osu.edu. The course is open to adults 18 and older and for individuals who are on food assistance programs, such as SNAP-Ed, WIC and soup kitchens.
www.madisonmessengernews.com September 29, 2019 - MADISON MESSENGER - Page 3 From stress to composting, Farm Science covers it all By Theresa Hennis Staff Writer Farm Science Review, held Sept. 17-19 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, offered educational talks, activities, and opportunities to speak with experts from The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. The Review adds new exhibits and educational talks every year to reflect the needs of an ever-changing farming culture and the communities it serves. During an Ask the Expert session titled “We Got Your Back,” experts addressed the increasing need for resources for farmers under stress. Challenging weather conditions during this year’s growing season added to the many stressors farmers already bear. Finding healthy ways to manage that stress was a key topic. Not dealing with emotional and physical stress can lead to addictions, abuse, and even suicide. The “We Got Your Back” experts handed out pamphlets about OSU’s gotyourbackohio.org online resource that points farmers to a multitude of services geared toward support for them and their families. “My father farmed and I farmed, and the stigma was that you didn’t ask for help. You just sucked it up and moved on,” said moderator Chris Bruynis of Greenfield. Bruynis talked about the Healthy Mind Platter concept, which addresses seven daily mental activities to create well-being: focus time, play time, connecting time, physical time, time in, down time, and sleep time. Another stressor farmers face is public perception of the farming industry. Some consumers mistrust what they perceive as Thom deHaas, an OSU Extension agriculture and natural resources educator, presents “Composting and Bad Jokes: A Rotten Combination” at the Gwynne Conservation Area at this year’s Farm Science Review. Visitors got to see different samples of soil after it is amended with compost and a slide presentation outlining the steps to take to make composting a success. Messenger photos by Theresa Hennis An Ohio State University “Ask the Expert” team leads discussions about stress in farming and resources available to farmers and their families during the annual Farm Science Review, held Sept. 17-19 at the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London. The team included: (from left) Dee Jepsen of Amanda, agricultural safety leader for OSU Extension; moderator Chris Bruynis of Greenfield; Jami Dellifield of Ada, Family and Consumer Sciences educator; Jenna Beadle of Columbus, director of state policy for Ohio Farm Bureau; and Dr. Justin Trevino of Tipp City, medical director for Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services. science-driven farming. They want a more hands-on approach to their food and to have actual conversations with the farmers who produce it. “When we look at the technology coming down the pike, will those technologies be accepted by consumers?” Bruynis asked. “Farmers find that they have to adapt to alternative sources for income, such as shifting from commodities to consumable food products at farm markets and stores. Farming is becoming more bi-modal.” With the shift toward exploring more sustainable living modes and people’s interest in growing their own food, Ohio State University tapped Thom deHaas, Lake County’s agriculture and natural resource educator, to talk about composting at Review’s Gwynne Conservation Area. “Composting is in vogue right now,” de- Haas said. “People want to be kind to the environment and live sustainable lives.” Those who attended the presentation got to see a working compost system and ask questions about starting their own or improving the home systems they already use. “Composting at first blush looks like a daunting task,” deHaas said, “but my message is that everybody can do something, even if it’s a plastic coffee container on their counter that they can put vegetable scraps and banana peels into.” Farm Science Review once again offered exciting new ideas and concepts. The educational programs it showcased provided farmers and consumers alike the chance to learn more about each other’s viewpoints and concerns for the future of farming. Visit www.gotyourbackohio.org for more information on resources and support for farmers and to see the healthy mind platter handout. For free and confidential 24/7 crisis help, text “4hope” to 741741. For more information on composting, contact Thom deHaas, OSU Extension- Lake County, at dehaas.2@osu.edu or (440) 350-2269. Resources are also available locally through OSU Extension-Madison County. Call (740) 852-0975. LONDON PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY CLOSED ON SUNDAYS • Tuesday, October 1st - Toddler Time - 10:00 am Preschool Story Time 11:00 am • Thursday, October 3rd - Play Date - 10:30 am • Saturday, October 5th - Book Sale at the Book Nook (Last sale of the year) 11:00am-3:00 pm • Monday, October 7th - Instrument Petting Zoo - 6:30 pm • Tuesday, October 8th - Toddler Time - 10:00 am Preschool Story Time - 11:00 am Book Club - 7:00 pm • Thursday, October 10th - Play Date - 10:30 am Check out the library’s website for a list of all our Programs. visit: http://mylondonlibrary.org for more information
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