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IS THE COMMUTER TRAIN COMING?

At this writing, the Lorain County Community Alliance, a 12-year old Council of Governments, awaits confi rmation from the Ohio Department of Development, of an $80,000 matching grant. This collaborative grant would provide the match to Congresswoman, Betty Sutton’s, $343,000 Earmark secured earlier for the Lorain County Commissioners to pursue federal funding as part of the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) New Starts program, which could provide up to 80 per cent of the total project costs. The FTA pro-cess requires an Alternatives Analysis (AA).

The West Shore Commuter Rail Project includes representation from Cuyahoga, Lorain and Erie Counties and has developed under the umbrella of the Lorain County Community Alliance and the leadership of Ken Prendergast, Director of Research and Communications for ALL ABOARD OHIO, a nonprofi t statewide association that has been in existence since 1973. Since 2006, this group has met bi-monthly to seek informa-tion, explore options, educate themselves and generate support for pursuing Commuter Rail on the Norfolk & Southern line which could run from Cleveland westward to Lorain’s Black River Landing, with stops at Lakewood, Rocky River, Westlake/Bay Village, Avon/Avon Lake, Sheffi eld Lake and on into Vermilion and Sandusky. As part of a planning process, in the 1990’s, NOACA (Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency) initiated a Study entitled NEORAIL, which found this particular line to be the most feasible of all that were studied. NOACA is the fi ve-county

Betty Blair’s Bulletin October 2008

HEALTHLas muertes por accidentes au-tomovilísticos aumentan el día de las eleccionesSin embargo, un investigador señala que esto no es una excusa para no salir a votar por el nuevo presidente

Por Randy Dotinga

(FUENTES: Donald A. Redelmeier, M.D., profes-sor, medicine, University of Toronto; Eric Rod-gman, M.P.H., senior database analyst, Univer-sity of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, Chapel Hill; Oct. 1, 2008, Journal of the American Medical Association)

MARTES, 30 de septiembre (HealthDay News/Dr. Tango) -- Conducir o caminar hacia las me-sas de votación el día de las elecciones es una antigua tradición política en los EE. UU., aunque una investigación reciente sugiere que podría ser más peligroso de lo que se piensa.

Después de analizar las cifras de muerte por accidentes de tráfi co, los investigadores des-cubrieron que era cerca de 18 por ciento más probable que los investigadores murieran en accidentes durante las horas de votación los días en que se votaba para presidente que en otros martes.

Los investigadores canadienses añadieron que el aumento en el riesgo es mayor que el día de año nuevo o el domingo del Super Bowl.Aún así, el Dr. Donald A. Redelmeier, coautor del estudio y profesor de medicina de la Universidad de Toronto, no está recomendando que la gente se angustie.

“No estamos diciendo que la gente no debería salir a votar”, advirtió. “Al contrario. Ninguna de estas muertes era inevitable y se pudieron

haber prevenido con un cambio ligero en el com-portamiento del conductor. No se justifi ca una actitud fatalista”.

Redelmeier aseguró que su trabajo con los pacientes de trauma atrajo su atención sobre el problema de las muertes por accidente au-tomovilístico y la falta de atención que reciben en el mundo. “Si mueren cien personas por el descarrilamiento de un tren, sería una noticia de primera plana. Sin embargo, esa es la misma cantidad que muere en las calles y carreteras estadounidenses todos los días”.

Los autores del estudio analizaron datos sobre accidentes fatales y se concentraron en las elec-ciones presidenciales entre 1976 y 2004. Exam-inaron específi camente accidentes durante las horas de las elecciones, entre 8 a. m. y 7:59 p. m., y luego examinaron las cifras de muertes de los martes inmediatamente anteriores y posteri-ores a las elecciones.

Los hallazgos fueron publicados en una carta en la edición del 1 de octubre de la Journal of the American Medical Association. Un total de 3,417 personas murieron en acci-dentes automovilísticos, incluso peatones, du-rante los ocho días de elecciones y 16 los martes de comparación.

El riesgo de muerte de los días de elecciones fue 18 por ciento mayor que en otros días o 158 muertes al día en comparación con 134. Los investigadores calcularon que esto causó 189 muertes adicionales durante el período estu-diado.

Las mayores velocidades podrían explicar el aumento en las muertes o las “distracciones, cambios en la rutina, mayor emoción y reduc-ción de la fuerza policial en las vías”, aseguró Redelmeier.

El ganador fi nal de las elecciones presidenciales, bien fuera demócrata o republicano, no afectó los índices de mortalidad.Eric Rodgman, analista principal de bases de datos del Centro de investigación sobre la se-guridad en las autopistas de la Universidad de Carolina del Norte, asegura que la nueva inves-tigación es interesante, pero no explica si los índices de mortalidad aumentan en los días de elecciones simplemente porque la gente está conduciendo y caminando más. “¿Será que los conductores, en promedio, aumentan la distan-cia que conducen en un día de elecciones presi-denciales? Si es así, ¿cuánto? Esta respuesta podría ayudar a explicar por qué el aumento es tan alto”.

¿Qué se puede hacer? Redelmeier aseguró que la gente que intenta salir a votar debería estimular conducir con seguridad. “Algunos buenos con-sejos adicionales podrían ser reducir la veloci-dad, no consumir alcohol y evitar otras distrac-ciones”, recomendó.

Rodgman tiene una opinión similar. “Planee su viaje a la mesa de votación el día de las elec-ciones, saque tiempo sufi ciente, use el cinturón de seguridad, esté pendiente de los que van y vienen de las mesas de votación, mantenga la calma y esté alerta”.Más información

Para más información sobre la seguridad al con-ducir, visite The Partnership for Safe Driving.

Metropolitan Planning Organization covering this area. Freight trains presently run on this line.

In 1997 a Demonstration train was provided. Both the Nord Family Foundation and the Stock-er Foundation have supported ALL ABOARD OHIO in their efforts to make known the possi-bilities of Commuter Rail such as: Station-Area Development; quality of life issues including ac-cess to job opportunities, education, recreation and health care; reduction in high transportation costs; reduction in vehicular pollution emissions

According to Ken Sislak, an ALL ABOARD OHIO Board Member, also affi liated with AECOM Transportation: “The AA will determine whether the project meets the FTA New Starts cost effec-tiveness index project evaluation criterion. The project will be costly. If the AA shows the project satisfi es the cost effectiveness index criterion, then you apply for entry into and start prelimi-nary engineering and begin the environmental impact studies that examine such things as noise, vibration and grade-crossing impacts. If the project does not satisfy federal thresholds for cost effectiveness, then you know with certainty where you stand with federal funding for the commuter rail project...”

At the October 3rd Lorain County Community Alliance Summit, Prendergast detailed rail traffi c

activity affecting Lorain County. He noted the proposed 3C Corridor that would travel from Cleveland to Hopkins Airport, to Grafton and/or Wellington and on into Columbus, Dayton & Cincinnati. There is also the existing line from Vermilion to Elyria to Hopkins, and the pro-posed West Shore Corridor line. Ken noted that Congress has passed the fi rst-ever passenger railroad (Amtrak) expansion bill providing $15 billion over fi ve years, including improvement to existing routes, signals and stations, which would include the Elyria New York Central De-pot. Prendergast’s presentation noted 500,000 driving-age Ohioans who lack cars, with an ag-ing population which desires mobility. The 3-C Corridor Implementation Plan calls for two daily routes from Cleveland to Columbus and from Dayton to Cincinnati, due for delivery by mid-2009. The Ohio Rail Development Commission is administering the plan while Amtrak is car-rying it out. We trudge onwards in our quest to obtain Commuter Rail service for our Northeast Ohio Region. On Saturday, November 8th, ALL ABOARD OHIO, is holding their Board Meeting in Elyria. For further information on the Sum-mit meeting, all presentations may be viewed on www.lccommunityalliance.com. ALL ABOARD OHIO’s website is: www.allaboardohio.org. Betty Blair Lorain County Commissioner 440-329-5112 ([email protected])

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Across the country events, screenings and fun activities are taking place to celebrate Hispanic Culture. You may find organizations, schools, and community centers hosting events that will encourage people of all walks of life to join in the fun. National Hispanic Heritage month was started in 1968 by Presi-dent Lyndon Johnson who initially started it for only a week. When Ronald Reagan became president in 1988, he extended the celebra-tion to cover a 30-day period. Hispanic Heri-tage is not only the celebration of the culture but also of those that have made some major contributions. Artists, writers, poets, and en-tertainers are all acknowledged for their work and take this opportunity to showcase their work to the public.

SOCIALEn honor a mis quince

By Mariam Perez Breban - May 29, 2008

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• Hispanic Business Cuando Priscilla Mora comenzó a organizar la fiesta de quince años para su hija Chantel hace casi una década atrás, se percató de lo compli-cado que se puede tornar el proceso.Esto debido a la falta de disponibilidad de al-guna guía o tienda especializada que le ayudase a planificar la ceremonia.

“Los únicos recursos que encontraba eran ex-hibiciones para novias y fue entonces cuando se me ocurrió hacer algo al respecto”, comentó Mora, vía telefónica con este semanario.A partir de ese entonces Mora comenzó a ori-entarse y a dedicar su tiempo a orientar a más jovencitas deseosas de celebrar su quinceañero.“Lo primero que hice fue un Expo de Quincea-ñeras en San Antonio —y fue todo un éxito— con el fin de proveerles al público un concepto claro de cuáles son los elementos necesarios a la hora de celebrar el evento”, explicó.

El deseo de esta creativa mujer no se detuvo ahí, sino que inició un programa radial llamado “Real Quinceañera Advice”, donde ofrece consejos a las niñas, pero sobre todo, explica el verdadero significado de la celebración. El programa puede ser escuchado a través del Internet en www.virtueradionetwork.com.

“Un quinceañero no significa sólo fiesta, sino el paso de la niña a mujercita. Es tiempo de reflex-ión, de su primera promesa a Dios de manten-erse pura y entender el impacto que esto tendrá en su vida”, comentó.

Mora, quien lleva años dedicada al tema de las quinceañeras confesó desde su residencia en San Antonio, Texas, que son miles las cartas que recibe de adolescentes con diversas dudas.“He sabido aconsejar a niñas de familias separa-das que no saben cómo lograr que ambas partes vayan a la fiesta”, relató.

Dado a las incesantes cartas que recibía, ésta tomó la decisión de publicar una agenda llamada “My Party Planner”, un orgaizador sumamente completo donde le explica paso a paso los mate-riales que necesita para la fiesta, la ceremonia religiosa, y consejos de decoración. También incluye un listado de productos de emergencia que se debe de tener a la mano, el registro de regalos, una lista para la elección de las damas y la corte de honor y mucho más. Sobre todo, lo más que resalta en el libro es la descripción y el significado de la palabra quinceañero.

“Es importante recalcar que el evento no se trata de cuánto vas a gastar, sino de visualizar el ver-dadero significado, la responsabilidad de la joven al transformarse en mujercita; pues la fiesta se puede realizar a bajo costo. Con un presupuesto en mente o envolviendo a familiares a que con-tribuyan con la fiesta se puede realizar todo a bajo costo”.

Según explicó esta tejana, si se logra la colabo-ración de la familia, el evento puede fluir mucho mejor, ya que si varios parientes se comprom-eten a realizar el pastel, el traje o la comida, el costo de la fiesta bajaría considerablemente. Asimismo, la “Madrina de las Quinceañeras”—apodo otorgado por la escritora Julia Alvares— reveló que el festejo ha cobrado gran popularidad en distintas denominaciones religiosas, aunque todas ellas moldean a su manera el protocolo del mismo.”Tengo niñas judías que desean hacer su bar mitzvah como un quinceañero, ahora todas las denominaciones cristianas están aceptando más esta celebración aunque con sus propios criterios”, comentó.

Mora además posee una página web dedicada a las quinceañeras, para más información accese www.priscillasadvice.com.

EDUCATIONEs Usted Rápido?By Juan J Miret

Learn Spanish while you train with a smarter than average spinning class.

If you break out in a cold sweat at the thought of language lessons, then, here’s an even better reason to perspire: A company in San Francisco, California, named Connect 18 is launching spin classes that promise to tone your gray matter as well as your body. While riding a stationary bike, you’ll take virtual tours of countries like Mexico and Spain via big screen, cycle centric travel documentary.

The first spin and learn studio just opened and others will follow next year in Los Angeles, New York and Chicago.

In a recent trial run, about a dozen of spinners pedaled down inviting tree lined boulevards in San Angel, an artists’ colony in Mexico City. The film (shot at handlebar level to create the illu-sion of moving) featured Spanish vocabulary on screen and opportunities for riders to brush up on conversational skills with locals.

The company plans to offer a range of classes (hour long) that vary in both physical difficulty and language proficiency.

According with the National Academy of Scienc-es, moderate aerobic training yields a big mental boost. And a recent report of the University of Georgia, found improvements in reaction time, decision making and cognition during and after aerobic activities.

So what are you waiting for? Run… I mean: Pedal!!!

BUSINESSHispanic Women and the World of BusinessFri, 03/21/2008 - 08:55 — sainil

According to figures compiled by the Center for Women’s Business Research, the number of businesses owned by Hispanic women in the United States increased by 64 percent and the income generated by those companies grew by more than 62 percent to $44.4 billion.

The National Latina Business Women Asso-ciation, is an organization that helps to raise the business knowledge level of its members or of women who are planning to start their own business, the NLBWA offers two business training programs: Emerging Latina and Latin Financial.

The first is an intensive program for those who want to learn how to start a new business or how to achieve growth in an existing company. It consists of four-hour classes once a week for eight weeks and an eight-hour session devoted to providing instruction in how to carry out a strategic business plan. The content of the courses, which are taught by experts, includes instruction on how to craft a business plan, identifying and differentiating oneself from the competition, marketing and sales strategies, licenses and permits, and personal and busi-ness finances.

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Minority AffairsIn Honor of Quinceaneras everywhere we invite young people to send us photos of their “Quinces”It dosen’t matter whether it was last year or last week. If you have digital photos send them to us me at [email protected]

Priscilla Mora Brings Real Advice For Planning A Memorable Quinceanera To The RadioFri, 05/30/2008 - 21:47 — Quincelady1

• Hispanic Business SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS (May 5, 2008) -- Priscilla Mora’s inbox is full again. She receives as many as 200 to 250 emails each week from anxious Hispanic parents planning their daughter’s Quinceañera. Known as the “Fairy Godmother of All Quinceañeras,” Priscilla Mora’s website, www.PriscillasAdvice.com, gets over 50,000 visitors each month. Now, Priscilla Mora’s new Internet radio show, Real Quinceañera Advice, is available to help parents and teens navigate the multi-million dollar Quinceañera industry which includes: churches, dressmakers, jewelers, DJs, reception halls, videographers, florists, Hummer limousines, and waltz instructors.

Every day around the world a Hispanic female turns fifteen. For the young girl, 15, represents her transition from child to young woman. For her parents, it’s time to open their wallets for the Quinceañera, the traditional coming of age celebration. “Seventy-five percent of the fami-lies that contact me are on a budget and need help planning their events,” says Priscilla Mora. “These parties can cost anywhere from a couple of hundred to several thousands of dollars.” Budgeting is not the only issue on parents’ and

teens’ mind. Weight, divorce, and even language barriers cause concerns:

Dear Priscilla: We’re searching for our dress but my daughter is heavyset and I don’t want to see her get upset when we go looking.Dear Priscilla: My parents are divorced and my mom is remarried. I want my parents’ name on my invitations and also my stepfather’s name. How would I be able to work it out to have all the names on the invitation?

Dear Priscilla: Half of my family only speaks Spanish and half of my family speak only Eng-lish. I have to order a minimum of 100 cards in either Spanish or English and can’t buy more invitations. What should I do?

Priscilla Mora’s passion for Quinceañeras began in 2000 when she was planning her daughter’s celebration. “We went from store to store to find the right dress. My daughter was petite, so our search seemed endless. We looked at catalogs and tried on gowns until it became depress-ing. It took us weeks of searching, but we found the perfect gown with the right sparkle and the perfect fit.” The event was so successful Priscilla Mora created a Quinceañera Expo in San Anto-nio, Texas. She also spearheaded the introduc-tion of Quinceañera apparel and gift products into the Dallas Market Center. According to Priscilla Mora, “One of the most important parts of the celebration is the Quinceañera dress.” Quinceañeras are not without controversy. Many churches are hesitant to participate in Quincea-ñeras or refuse outright to perform the event. Quinceañera is not a sacrament. Also, many priests find the Quinceañera’s commercializa-tion, the traditional white Quinceañera dress, and teen pregnancy disturbing. Priscilla Mora disagrees, “This is the time to look closely into the young girls’ lives and give them encourage-ment and values. In today’s society, they need a sense of leadership to guide them in the right direction of life”

As the Hispanic population continues to grow and prosper, the demand for information on Quinceañeras will increase. Priscilla Mora is prepared. She has written a planner available for Quinceañeras, , developing more Quinceañera events, and producing her weekly Internet radio show, Real Quinceañera Advice. The program features advice, interviews, and commentary.Real Quinceañera Advice can be heard weekly on www.VirtueRadioNetwork.com. A new show is added every Tuesday.

For more information about Priscilla Mora and the Real Quinceañera Advice Internet radio show or to interview Priscilla Mora, please contact Ju-dith Norman at (310) 386-7936 or [email protected].

EMPLOYMENTHispanic Workforce Will Reach 30% by 2016, says BLSWed, 01/09/2008 - 17:19 — rknight

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ latest workforce projections and predictions through 2016 antici-pates that the Hispanic workforce will climb by 30 percent by that year, while nurses make up the largest increase of any occupational group tracked by the BLS.

Overall, the civilian labor force will increase by 12.8 million, bringing the number of workers to 164.2 million by the middle of the next de-cade. While the figure appears to be a healthy increase, longtime HR executives may recall that 17.5 million workers entered the labor force be-tween 1996 and 2006.

The number of workers 55 and older is expected to reach about 23 million in less than a decade. This represents a growth rate of 46.7 percent, which is almost 5.5 times the projections for the overall labor force.


UPRIGHT MRI’s The New Trend in RadiologyBy Lou Acosta

As an MRI recipient I’ve had the opportunity to go into the cave-like coffen tunnel to pose for MRI images three times. The first time I was stuck at shoulder length, the second and third time I was drugged. I tolded myself that I would probably skip MRI’s from now on since it caused so much anxi-ety in my life, then I heard about an upright MRI machine used in New Jersey and Philadelphia. Athena D. Merrit wrote in the Philadelhia Business Journal that patients were climbing into the new upright magnetic resonance imaging machine at University Dynamic MRI at a turnstile-like rate of 150 scans per month between April and June. Those who are claustrophobic or overweight are drawn to the machine because of its design, which has a larger and less confining “tunnel” than traditional MRIs, said Dr. George Rodriguez, director of Philadelphia-based University Dynamic. The rehab center paid between $1.5 million and $2 million and waited eight weeks to buy and install what Rodriguez refers to as one of the best MRI machines available. Patients will soon have access to another upright MRI, which allows them to have images done in positions that induce their pain, such as kneeling and standing, at a second location at Grant Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard. Those offices are just some of the many freestanding sites that are popping up across the country, fulfilling an increasing demand for MRI scans. The images can detect such problems as cancer, strokes, joint pain and muscle tears. With millions of scans and X-Rays done annually, how many of the traditional machines have actually failed or given faulty diagnosis for patients.

A National Cancer Institute (NCI) Report shows a 70% higher risk of breast cancer for women with scoliosis due to abnormal curvature of the spine, who were exposed to multiple diagnostic X-rays during childhood and adolescence. These women may be at increased risk of dying of breast cancer.” The report goes on to say that “although radiation exposures to breast tissue are much lower today than during the time period covered by this study, they are not insignificant.” Scoliosis affects 2-3% of the population or an estimated 6 million people in the United States, according to the National Sco-liosis Foundation (www.scoliosis.org)

Raymond Damadian, M.D., president and founder of FONAR, a company that manufactures Upright MRI’s said, “I’m delighted to announce our inven-tion for the radiation-free evaluation of scoliosis with the FONAR Dynamic™ UPRIGHT® MRI. An accurate evaluation of scoliosis requires the patient to be upright. A conventional recumbent-only static MRI cannot meet this need. Of critical importance, our radiation-free application can be performed in the same amount of time and at the same cost as diagnosis and monitoring by X-ray.”

Even former Miami Dolphins field goal kicker Garo Yepremian, has been pushing Upright MRI’s. “As a retired athlete,” said Mr. Yepremian, “I am very familiar with MRI scanners and never liked being placed into the MRI ‘tube’. Even the so-called ‘Open’ MRI where the magnet is just inches from your face is only a little better. When FONAR invited me to New York to be scanned in their new Upright™ MRI scanner, I was not only surprised but ex-cited. I sat down and watched TV while being scanned. It was quiet and comfortable and the pictures were clear and precise. I am very appreciative of Dr. Raymond Damadian and all at FONAR who designed and developed this amazing MRI scanner. I have been touting it all over ever since!”

David Terry, Sr. Vice President, and coordinator of FONAR’s Sports program says “We have an opportunity to introduce our product to a special group of peo-ple, the sports celebrity, and the people who attend these events with the celebrities. “Football was an obvious area to start since there are a lot of big men in the NFL and 500 pound patients have been scanned in the Upright™ MRI,” continued Mr. Terry. “Ath-letes from all sports are encour-aged to try our scanner when they need an MRI.

If at 200 lbs., I can get stuck in a regular MRI machine and feel suf-focated, what about a person over 250lbs. I say this because most of my 15 year old son’s friends that play football weigh at least 200lbs. or more. In researching our immediate area I’ve found that Cleveland Clinic has put in a new MRI machine in the Fam-ily Health Center in Lorain, and they have an open MRI in West-lake, but Superior Medical Care in Sheffield Village has one of the new FONAR’s Upright™ MRI. Many insurance programs have to get approvals before they consent to, so make sure that you check with them before you make any arrangements. LA LCM.

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Flu Shot Schedule

Elyria City Health Department October 4, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at LCCC (fi eldhouse) 1005 N. Abbe Rd. Both Drive-Thru and Walk-in clinics will be available. Adults only please if us-ing the drive thru option. October 18, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Jude Church (Carrabine Hall) 590 Poplar St. November 4, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at South Park Recreation Center 101 South Park Dr. November 13, 2008 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Midway Mall Community Corner (across from JC Penney's)Cost of fl u vac-cine is $15.00, Medicare & Medicaid are accept-ed. All clinics are subject to change or cancel-lation due to availability of vaccine. For further information, please call (440) 323-7595.

Lorain City Health Department Friday, Oc-tober 17, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Southview High School, 2270 E 42nd St, Lorain (Inside and Drive-thru options) Tuesday, October 21, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Lo-rain Fire Department – Station # 7, 2111 W Park Av, Lorain (Drive-Thru Option only) AVON LAKE Saturday, October 18, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Avon Lake High School, 175 Avon Beldon Rd, Avon Lake, OH (Inside and Drive Thru Options) Flu vaccines are $15.00 cash or Medicare part B.

Please bring your Drivers License/State ID for quicker registration. All clinics are subject to change based on vaccine availability. For ad-ditional information, call the Lorain City Health Department at (440) 204-2300 or visit the web-site at Lorain Health Department.Lorain County General Health District Thurs-day, October 30, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.: LaGrange— United Methodist Church, 105 West Main St. Oberlin— New Russia Township Hall, 46268 Butternut Ridge Rd. Sheffi eld Vil-lage— UAW Hall Local 2000, 3151 Abbe Rd. Wel-lington— Camden Baptist Church, 17901 State Rt. 511 Wellington— Lorain County Fairground, 23000 Fairgrounds Dr. (Drive-thru service avail-able for persons mobility-challenged) Saturday, November 1, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: Amherst— Amherst High School, 450 Washing-ton St. Avon— Avon High School, 37545 Detroit Rd. Grafton— Midview Middle School, 37999 W. Capel Rd. North Ridgeville— Wilcox Elementary School, 34580 Bainbridge Rd. Oberlin— Lorain County JVS, 15181 State Rt. 58 (Drive-thru service available for persons mobility-challenged) The fee is $10.00 per shot. Medicare and Medic-aid will be accepted and no one is refused due to an inability to pay. Individuals with any special medical conditions or concerns should talk with their doctor before getting a fl u shot. For additional information, call the fl u hotline at (440) 329-7926, or visit www.LorainCountyHealth.com.

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Elections & IssuesELECTION UPDATE:

Attention Voters there are a few observations that may be helpful when you head to the polls this November 4th 2008.

1. Make sure you go on TUESDAY, November 4, 2008 unless you’re voting absentee AHEAD of time. (Some places had the wrong date last year and people missed out on their votes.)

2. Make sure that you have valid id and your voter’s reg-istration card with you.

3. Make sure you go to your correct voting location. Confi rm your poll location AHEAD of time with your main offi ce. Gas is too high to be riding around.

4. Go early, read all of the issues and the information, then make your decision.

5. Some folks complain about gas prices, food prices, utilities, taxes etc…, On Nov.4th they can vote to make a difference.

The following is the informa-tion that you will see when you go to vote in a sample ballot:

This SAMPLE ballot provides the correct ballot format for various questions or issues that may ap-pear on your local ballot.

Issue 1...........................................Proposed Constitutional Amend-ment To provide for earlier fi ling deadlines for statewide ballot is-sues.Issue 2...........................................Proposed Constitutional Amend-ment To authorize the state to issue bonds to continue the Clean Ohio program for environmental revitalization and conservation.Issue 3...........................................Proposed Constitutional Amend-ment To amend the constitution to protect private property rights in ground water, lakes and other watercourses.Issue 4...........................................Proposed Law Initiated legislation requiring paid sick leave for employ-ees in Ohio. Withdrawn by Petitioners’ Commit-tee on September 4, 2008.Issue 5...........................................Referendum Referendum on leg-islation making changes to check cashing lending, sometimes known as “payday lending,” fees, interest rates and practices.Issue 6...........................................Proposed Constitutional Amend-ment To amend the constitution by initiative petition for a casino near Wilmington in Southwest Ohio and distribute to all Ohio counties a tax on the casino.--------------------------------------------Presidential position citations:

To View John McCain’s Record go to sites under each categoryTraditional Marriage in Federal Law(http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=104&session=2&vote=00280)Cloning(http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=105&session=2&vote=00010)Opposes Judicial Activism

(http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00002) and(http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=1&vote=00245)Homosexual Education(www.govtrack.us/con-gress/amendment.xpd?session=103&amdt=s2434)Energy(http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00219)Human Life(http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d107:HR02175:@@@R) and(http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d107:HR02175:@@@ L&summ2=m&)Business Freedom(www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=s1996-281)Opposes Gay PrideThere is no public record of can-didate ever supporting “Gay Pride Day” as a privatecitizen or as an elected offi cial.Iraq War(www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=110&session=1&vote=00116)Youth & Abortion(http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00216)Gun Rights(http://edition1.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.gun.html)Partial Birth Abortions(http://www.ontheissues.org/John_McCain.htm#Abortion)Traditional Marriage in States(http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-ban2-2008jul02,0, 6600669.storyand http://www.advocate.com/ex-clusive_detail_ektid56917.asp) and (http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthfl orida/2008/06/obama-opposes-a.html) and(http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-ban2-2008-jul02,0,6600669.story)Parental Rights in Education(http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/19ce50b5-daa8-4795-b92d-92bd0d985bca.htm)

To View Barrack Obama’s Record go to sites under each category

Traditional Marriage in Federal Law(http://www.windycitymediagroup.com/gay/lesbian/news/ARTICLE.php?AID=4018)and (http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/2007/08/would-obama-pos.html)Cloning(http://12.43.67.2/legisla-tion/votehistory/srollcalls91/pdf/910SB0649.html)Opposes Judicial Activism(http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00002) and(http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=1&vote=00245)Homosexual Education(www.lifesite.net/ldn/2007/oct/07100205.html) article,(http://www.cfr.org/publication/14313/) transcript of debateEnergy(http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00219)Human Life(http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/01/17/politics/

main2369157.shtml) and(http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=18647)Business Freedom(http://a4.g.akamai.net/f/4/19675/0/newmill.download.akamai.com/19677/anon.newmediamill/pdfs/Questionnaire_ReportCard.pdf)Opposes Gay Pride(www.barackobama.com/2007/06/01/obama_state-ment_on_pride_month.php)Iraq War(www.barackobama.com/issues/iraq)Youth & Abortion(http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=109&session=2&vote=00216)Gun Rights(http://edition1.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.gun.html)Partial Birth Abortions(http://www.ontheissues.org/Ba-rack_Obama.htm)Traditional Marriage in States(http://miamiherald.typepad.com/gaysouthfl orida/2008/06/obamao-pposes-a.html) and (http://www.latimes.com/news/politics/la-na-ban2-2008jul02,0,6600669.story) and (http://www.sacbee.com/111/story/1051404.html)Parental Rights in Education(http://www.nysun.com/new-york/obama-tells-teachers-union-he-opposesvouchers/81801/) and (http://my.barackobama.com/page/com-munity/post/stateupdates/gGxTZR)

OFFICIAL GENERAL ELECTION STATE-WIDE SAMPLE BALLOTLorain County General Election November 4, 2008Instructions to Voter1. To vote, you must completelydarken the oval ( ) to the leftof the candidate or answer ofyour choice. If you vote formore choices than permitted,your vote for that race will notbe counted.2. To cast a write-in vote, darkenthe oval ( ) to the left ofthe line provided and write inthe candidate’s name. Only acandidate who has timely fi led avalid notice of intent to becomea write-in candidate may have avote counted in his or her favor.3. If you make an error, pleasereturn your ballot to an electionoffi cial and obtain a new ballot.Please do not attempt to eraseor cross out any marks made inerror.

OHIO BUSINESS COLLEGE ANNOUNCES NEW PRESIDENTSandusky, OH: Ohio Business Colleges has appointed Dennis Hirsh as President. Hirsh will be overseeing opera-tions of OBC campuses in Sheffi eld Lake, Sandusky and Columbus, Ohio. Hirsh, who has over 20 years experience in proprietary education, most recently served as School Director of ITT Technical Institute in Strongsville, Ohio. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Business from The Ohio State University. Mr. Hirsh is excited about the future of Ohio Business College and his goals include “continuing to provide the best education possible for our students and stable work environment for our staff.” For more information about OBC, please visit their website at www.OhioBusinessCollege.edu

PRESIDENTIAL FASHIONS

Left to right:

1. Barack Obama

2. Michelle Obama

3. Cindy McCain

4. John McCain

Community Alliance Announces Recipient of Mike Whitmore AwardThe Lorain County Community Alliance (LCCA), announced State Representative Matt Lundy as the 2008 recipient of the Mike Whitmore Award for Vision In Government at their 9th Annual Summit on Friday, October 3rd, 2008 at the Lo-rain County Administration Building\in Elyria.

Local Campaign Manager, Erin Synk accepted the award on behalf of Representative Lundy. and expressed that he is deeply grateful to be honored by the Alliance, a Northeast Ohio forerunner in the movement towards collabora-tive regionalism. Over 90 people were in atten-dance with the focus of the Summit being JOB CREATION and RETENTION. Due to the crisis in Washington, invited keynote speakers, 9th District U.S. Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur, and 13TH District U.S. Congresswoman Betty Sutton, were unable to present as the House is still in session. .CEO and President of Team Lorain County, Steve Morey and Medina County Commissioner and Recipient of 2008 Wally F. Ehrnfeldt Award for Outstanding Regional Con-

tribution, Steve Hambley presented.Added to the Agenda was Ken Prendergast, Director of Research and Communications for All Aboard Ohio. He elaborated on the earmark secured by Congresswoman Sutton that was initiated by the Alliance for Commuter Rail. He further went on to say that determinations for the local Government Collaboration Grant, will be fi nalized by October 10th per a member of the deciding committee. The LCCA has spon-sored two applications one for Storm Water Management and one for Commuter Rail. The Meeting concluded with lunch sponsored by Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney. The Lorain County Community Alliance is a council of Governments, formed under the Ohio Revised Code and made up of political jurisdictions and organizations working together for the benefi t of the citizens of Lorain County and the entire region. The Alliance seeks to explore more effec-tive levels of public service, develop mechanisms to save money for the communities involved and benefi t the member communities and the region in ways that could not be achieved separately. The next Alliance meeting is Friday, December 5 th 2008.


Health & NutritionThe BasicsAm I Eating a Healthy Diet?

Your body needs the right vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to stay healthy. A healthy diet means that you are eating: • Fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat milk products • Fish, poultry, lean meats, eggs, beans, and nuts Stay away from: • Cholesterol, sodium (salt), and added sugars • Trans fats – trans fats may be in foods like cakes, cookies, stick margarines, and other fried foods • Saturated fats – these fats come from animal products like cheese, fatty meats, whole milk, and butter. There are tools on the Internet that can help you fi nd out if you are eating a healthy diet. The Benefi tsEating a healthy diet can help keep your body strong and fi t. It feels good to know you are mak-ing healthy choices that can change your life.A healthy diet can help protect you from:• Heart disease • Bone loss • Type 2 diabetes • High blood pressure • Some cancers such as colorectal cancer What if I am Overweight?If you eat foods high in calories, sugar, and fat and don’t get enough exercise, you could become overweight or obese. That means you have too much body fat. To stay a healthy weight, you need to balance the calories you eat with the calories you use up. If you are overweight or obese, losing just 10 pounds may lower your risk of:• Heart disease • Type 2 diabetes • High blood pressure Take Action!Making small changes in your eating habits can make a big difference in your life. Here are some tips and tools to get you started.Keep a Food DiaryStarting today, write down:

• When you eat • What you eat • How much you eat • Where you eat • How you’re feeling when you eat For example:Tuesday 3:30 pm, 2 chocolate chip cookies, at work, feeling stressedWhen you know what your eating habits are, you can make plans to change them. Take Action!Shop Smart at the Grocery StoreHere are some tips for the next time you go shopping: • Never go to the grocery store hungry! • Always use a shopping list. • Buy a variety of fruits and vegetables in differ-ent colors. • Look for the low-sodium or “no salt added” brands of canned soup, vegetables, and beans. • Try the low-fat or non-fat brand of your favorite milk products like yogurt or cheese. • Choose 100% whole wheat or whole grain bread and crackers. Buy foods when they are on sale or in season to save money.

Read the LabelDon’t forget to read the Nutrition Facts label. Be sure to look at the serving size and the number of servings per package. Then look at the percent Daily Value (%DV) column.• Try to keep saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium at 5% or less. • Look for foods that have 20% or more of fi ber, iron, calcium, potassium, and vitamins A and C. Eat Healthy When you are Away From HomeIt’s important to make smart food choices wher-ever you are – at work, in your favorite restau-rant, or running errands. Try these tips: • At lunch, have a sandwich on whole-grain bread. • Choose fat-free or low-fat milk, water, or diet drinks. • In a restaurant, choose steamed, broiled, or grilled dishes instead of fried foods. • On a long drive or shopping trip, pack some fresh fruit, unsalted nuts, or low-fat string cheese sticks to snack on.

Flu Season is Here: Learn How to Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

The fl u is a contagious respiratory illness caused by infl uenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the fl u is by getting a fl u vaccination each year. Infl uenza, also called fl u, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by infl uenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent the fl u is by getting a fl u vaccination each year. Every year in the United States, on average: 5% to 20% of the population get the fl u; More than 200,000 people are hospi-talized from fl u complications, including 20,000 children; and About 36,000 people die from fl u.

Preventing Flu: Get Vaccinated: The single best way to protect against the fl u is to get vac-cinated each year. October through December is the best time to get vaccinated, but getting vacci-nated later in the fl u season still provides protec-tion, as fl u season normally peaks in January or later.

Who Should Get Vaccinated: In general, any-one who wants to reduce their chances of getting the fl u can and should get vaccinated every year. Annual vaccination is especially important for people at high risk of having serious fl u-related complications, or people who live with or care for high-risk individuals. People who should get vaccinated each year are: Children 6 months through 18 years of age, Pregnant women,People 50 years of age and older, People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions, and People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from fl u, including:Household contacts of per-sons at high risk for complications from the fl u (see above), Household contacts and out-of-home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vac-cinated), and Healthcare workers. Symptoms of Flu: Symptoms of fl u can include: Fever (usually high) - Headache Extreme tiredness - Dry cough - Sore throat - Runny or stuffy nose - Muscle aches Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea (more common in chil-dren than adults) Complications of Flu: Compli-cations of fl u can include bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.

How Flu Spreads: Flu viruses spread from person to person mainly when infected individu-als cough or sneeze. Sometimes people might become infected by touching an object with fl u viruses on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Most healthy adults can infect others be-ginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 days after becoming sick. That means you might be able to pass on the fl u to someone else before you know you are sick, as well as while you are sick. Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Infl uenza Division

Recipes

Introduction

An essential part of becoming a Healthier You is making healthy choices. This part of the book will give you some of the tools to stay on track. One of the simplest and most effective healthy choices you can make is to know what you are eating. Cooking at home is one sure-fi re way to plan and keep track of calories, portion sizes, nutrients, and all of that other good stuff. Un-fortunately, many people avoid cooking at home either because they feel that their cooking skills aren’t up to par, don’t have the time, or prefer the taste and quality of meals eaten out. This doesn’t have to be the case! If you are one of those people, don’t worry—we can help! Here are almost 100 easy-to-make, fun, and deli-cious recipes. They are “heart healthy.”We know that because they were developed by research-ers and nutritionists with the HHS National Institutes of Health. No advanced cooking skills required, and they taste great.

The recipes are for appetizers, soups, breads, beef, poultry, fi sh, vegetables, pasta, rice, sauc-es, desserts, great vegetarian dishes, and more! On the next page, they are categorized by the amount of time they take to prepare AND cook—from start to fi nish, all less than 90 minutes total. Since many of us want to save money by preparing our own meals, we’ve provided some healthy recipes that will be satisfying for the cost-conscious. If you have children that want to help make healthy meals, we have kid-friendly recipes as well.

There are multi-cultural dishes for a variety of tastes, and the best part is that each one is healthy. And you will know that because nutri-tion information is provided for each recipe. This information includes calories, total fat, saturated

fat, cholesterol, and sodium for all recipes. Since you can see the ingredients, you know EXACTLY what is in each serving you eat—a great advan-tage to cooking your own food—nothing is HID-DEN. We hope you will enjoy the recipes and experiment a little! Make them your own. But be aware of what ingredients you are adding in the process (that means no adding saturated fat and salt!).

Becoming a Healthier You doesn’t stop here! Check out the list of government Web resources that you can use to access up-to-date infor-mation, advice, and tips for maintaining your progress. You’ll fi nd resources for just about every aspect of being healthy. Plus, there are re-sources for kids (including some really cool teen and tween sites) and older Americans. You’ll also fi nd: cultural-specifi c suggestions, physical ac-tivity ideas, nutritional information, menu plan-ning, and shopping tips. There is even a resource for fi nding recreation areas and parks near you to get out there, be active, and enjoy the scenery! We also have some great cost-savings tips, tips for using spices to add new fl avor and use less salt, food shopping lists, and information on keeping food safe—all tools that will keep you being a Healthier You.

A Nutritious Meal Beef Casserole Drain fat from cooked beef to lower the amount of fat and calories.

1 cup celery, chopped 1 cup green pep-per, cubed, 1 cup onion, chopped, ½ lb lean ground beef - 3½ cups tomatoes, diced, ¼ tsp salt - ½ tsp black pepper - ¼ tsp paprika -1 cup frozen peas - 2 small carrots, diced - 1 cup brown rice, uncooked - 1½ cups water

1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef and drain off the fat.

2. Add the rest of the ingredients. Mix well. Cook over medium heat and cover skillet until boiling. Reduce to low heat and simmer for 35 minutes. Serve hot.3. Yield: 8 servingsServing size: 1-1/3 cups

Each serving provides:Calories: 201Total fat: 5 gSaturated fat: 2 gSodium: 164 mg

Calcium: 33 mgIron: 2 mgFiber: 3 gProtein: 9 g

Carbohydrate: 31 gCholesterol: 16 mg


EducationJVS STUDENTS HONORED FOR SUMMER INTERNSHIP SUCCESS

Ninety-one Lorain County JVS students were recognized for their participation in the JVS Summer Youth Internship Program on Tuesday, September 23rd at the JVS.

JVS Superintendent William Aubuchon pre-sented each student with an Achievement Award and a small gift of appreciation for their suc-cessful completion of the program. The students were commended for being hard working and motivated individuals who utilized the Intern-ship as a direct pathway to additional education and training for future employment. Engineering Technology student, Thomas West, who interned at the Ridge Tool Company in Elyria, highlighted his internship work experience for the capacity crowd of over 300 parents, students, employ-ers and staff. West is a college-tech prep stu-dent from Keystone High School. The Ridge Tool Company was honored for being an outstanding JVS business partner for providing educational and employment experiences for JVS students. Steve Kovach, Human Resources Manager for Ridge Tool, accepted the company’s award. In addition, Noel Zurcher, retired Personnel Man-ager from Ridge Tool, was given an honorary award for his long-standing relationship with the JVS and his dedication to promoting careers in manufacturing.Representatives from over 70 companies/orga-nizations were recognized for their commitment to helping students apply technical skills in a work-based learning environment. “One of the principles behind the Summer Internship Pro-gram is to extend the classroom into the world of work,” affirmed JVS Career Services Special-ist Bob Pogorelc. “Another important objective is to enhance a student’s prospects for careers in high-skill, competitive-wage jobs, as well as guide students down a path that provides signifi-cant opportunity for continued education.” The JVS Summer Interns for the graduating class of 2009 are listed below by home high school:

AMHERSTAlex Barnes, Auto Technology student, interned at Sharpnack Chevrolet; Jeffrey Brown, Bak-ery and Pastry Arts student, interned at Brad Friedel’s Premier Soccer Academies; Benjamin Case, Industrial Electricity student, interned at Butchko Electric; Kerstin Cecil, Marketing & Management student, interned at HMS Host (Starbucks); Alyssa Chambers, Bakery and Pastry Arts student, interned at Taco Bell; Matt Sklarek, Auto Technology student, interned at Advance Auto; William Sowders, Auto Technol-ogy student, interned at Mike Bass Ford; Joshua Thomas, Landscape & Greenhouse Management student, interned at Willoway Nurseries; John Todhunter, Culinary Arts student, interned at Wesleyan Village; Jordan White, Industrial Elec-tricity student, interned at First Energy

AVONJoseph Cash, Industrial Electricity student, interned at Neuschaefer Electric; Eric Demaline, Industrial Equipment Mechanics student, in-terned at Willoway Nurseries; Megan Wiegand, Landscape & Greenhouse Management student, interned at Willoway Nurseries

AVON LAKEJoseph Strippoli, Culinary Arts student, interned at Parallax Restaurant & Lounge

BROOKSIDETim Hambly, Heating and Air Conditioning student, interned at Westland Heating & Air Conditioning; Laura Love, Cosmetology student, interned at Best Cuts; Calvin Russo, Heating and Air Conditioning student, interned at Gar-diner Trane

CLEARVIEWAdam Bill, Heating and Air Conditioning stu-dent, interned at Gundlach Sheet Metal Works;

Myra Hill, Cosmetology student, interned at Studio 8 Salon & Spa; Brittany Jones, Office & Administrative Assistant student, interned at The Workforce Institutute/The Employment netWork; Angelica Rivera, Computerized Design and Drafting student, interned at Invacare Cor-poration; Twylla Stone, Office & Administrative Assistant student, interned at Mike Bass Ford; Robert Wallace, Engineering Technology student, interned at Flaming River Industries

COLUMBIA STATIONEmily Donovan, Bakery and Pastry Arts student, interned at Angelina’s Pizza; Brandon Dostal, Collision Repair student, interned at Smitty’s Car Craft; Ethan Ridgeway, Carpentry student, interned at Architectural Interior Restorations

ELYRIABrittany Blakely, Cosmetology student, interned at Studio 2000; Adam Bogle, Carpentry student, interned at Tim Stucco LLC; Sarah Bradish, Landscape & Greenhouse Management student, interned at Locke’s Garden Center; Rhayven Coats, Web & Graphic Design student, interned at NASA CORE; Staci Culligan, Marketing & Management student, interned at West Roof-ing Systems; Nicholas Edreff, Plumbing and Pipefitting student, interned at Lucas Plumbing; Joshua Ferrell, Industrial Electricity student, interned at Electrical Accents; Alexis Hau, Cos-metology student, interned at Fandangle Hair Design; Dale Haynes, Auto Technology student, interned at the City of Elyria Wastewater Control Division; Naeem Kilgore, Bakery and Pastry Arts student, interned at Wesleyan Village; Neil Kor-zan, Auto Technology student, interned at Mike Bass Ford; Kristopher Mahlich, Auto Technology student, interned at Jack Matia Honda; Zachary Mitchell, Industrial Electricity student, interned at First Energy; Gregory Thompson, Commercial Truck Technology student, interned at Sylvester Truck & Tire; Chad Tremaine, Industrial Elec-tricity student, interned at First Energy; Peter Zbasnik, Landscape & Greenhouse Management student, interned at Pandy’s Garden Center

FIRELANDSJames Edward Alexander, Commercial Truck Technology student, interned at Born Imple-ment; Mark Balduff, Commercial Truck Tech-nology student, interned at Willoway Nurseries; Nicholas Barker, Culinary Arts student, interned at Elyria Country Club; Nicholas Gremba, Com-mercial Truck Technology student, interned at Wellington Implement; Jake Hambly, Collision Repair student, interned at Harbourtown Auto Body; Cody Johnson, Heating and Air Condition-ing student, interned at Bay Mechanical & Elec-trical Corp.; Neil Kamph, Plumbing and Pipefit-ting student, interned at DeLuca Plumbing; Joe Knoble, Industrial Equipment Mechanics stu-dent, interned at R.E. Rice Inc.; Kyron Lawson, Precision Machine Technology student, Ziftech; Jake Lewis, Industrial Equipment Mechanics student, interned at Born Implement; Saman-tha Milks, Early Childhood Education student, interned at Park Place Learning Center; Devon Mosley, Auto Technology student, interned at Sharpnack Chevrolet; Anthony Scott, Auto Tech-nology student, interned at Bates Auto & Truck; Cody Ward, Network Communications Technol-ogy student, interned at Lorain County JVS; Ethan Zurcher, Industrial Electricity student, interned at First Energy

KEYSTONEMelissa Bruton, Cosmetology student, interned at Just Teasen Salon; Stephanie Casper, Bakery and Pastry Arts student, interned at Bread-N-Brew; Christopher Connard, Precision Machine Technology student, interned at General Plug & Mfg.; Jacob Johnson, Heating and Air Condition-ing student, interned at Famous Supply; Antho-ny Kannenberg, Precision Machine Technology student, interned at SAE Mfg.; Roman Kling-shirn, Culinary Arts student, interned at Elyria Country Club; Matt Lottman, Web & Graphic Design student, interned at NASA CORE; Chel-sea Parks, Cosmetology student, interned at

Trendsetters; Paul Shinsky, Industrial Equip-ment Mechanics student, interned at Dorlon Golf Course; Peter Walko, Industrial Equipment Mechanics student, interned at First Choice Concrete; Thomas West, Engineering Technology student, interned at Ridge Tool Company

MIDVIEWNicholas Clement, Network Communications Technology student, interned at Lorain County JVS; Michael House, Collision Repair student, interned at Akin & Akin; Steven Johnson, Col-lision Repair student, interned at Red’s Paint & Auto Body; Kevin Rak, Network Communications Technology student, interned with the Lorain County Commissioners; Thomas Swortchek, Industrial Electricity student, interned at First Energy; Danielle Wise, Engineering Technol-ogy student, interned at Inservco, Inc.; Allyson Young, Early Childhood Education student, interned at The Child Garden

NORTH RIDGEVILLEJoseph Anderson, Industrial Electricity student, interned at Bay Mechanical & Electrical Corp.; Ryan Hahn, Industrial Electricity student, in-terned at Star, Inc.; Jessica Reed, Marketing & Management student, interned at CiCi’s Pizza; Donald Regula III, Industrial Electricity student, interned at First Energy; Kaylajoy Schupp, Bak-ery and Pastry Arts student, interned at Hyde Park Restaurant; Gregg Wenz, Heating and Air Conditioning student, interned at Climate Tech

OBERLINAlicia Bosma, Cosmetology student, interned at Aries Style Salon; Scott Fridenstine, Collision Repair student, interned at Gary’s Body Shop

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Should Your Teenage Child Become a Fashion ModelAre the parent of a teenager? If you are, have you ever been asked by your teen to be a fashion model? While a large number of teens who want to be fashion models are girls, there are some boys who also wish to do so. Although your teen may wish to become a teen fashion model, the question is should you let them? When it comes to de-termining whether or not you should let your teen be a teen fashion model, there are a number of important factors that you may want to take into consideration. One of those factors is where they would model. Is your teen only interested in participating in local fashion shows, like ones that may be run by local fashion designers or local fashion store owners? Or, are they interested in making it big? These are important questions that you may want to get answers to be-cause it may actually mean the difference between a yes and a no an-swer. Teens who aim high as fashion models likely have a lot of drive and ambition; unfortunately, it is extremely diffi cult to make it as a professional teen fashion model. That is just something that you may want to keep in mind. Another factor that you may want to take into consideration is the type of fashions that your teen would be mod-eling. This may be a little bit hard to determine if they haven’t yet lined up any appearances, but it still something that you will want to take into consideration. Teen fashions include a wide range of clothing pieces. There are swimwear pieces that are often modeled, as well as summer clothes, and so forth. If they want to go further than a local show then they need to get professional photographs of them taken, as well as the hiring of an agent. The only thing that you need to do is be careful with who you choose to work with. With the recent interest in teen and child models, many parents are getting scammed by unsavory individuals. Do the proper research fi rst and you shouldn’t have any troubles trying to get your teen into model-ing. The above mentioned factors are just a few of the many that you may want to take into consideration, should your teenager ask about becoming a teen model. As previously mentioned, working as a teen model is a great way to prepare your child for working in the real world, but it is a decision that should be made by the whole family

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Style & FashionChoosing the right purse for your personalityBy: Sonia Sood

We are positive that no matter how you see yourself -- trendy, corporate or casual -- your ultimate goal is to look “together” - to look beautiful and elegant in your poise and style of clothing and accessories. You spend hours looking for the right outfit and analyze it many times over to make sure it perfects and gives you that eye-catching look. Nevertheless, do you give that same time and scrutiny to your accessories like your purse and handbag before throwing it over your shoulder and leaving the house?

You probably did not know that a purse could flatten your curves almost as much as the right pair of pants or shirt. Now that we have your attention to determine your shape and what type purse you should carry.

Try to choose a purse shape that is the opposite of your body type. While the shape should oppose your body type for maximum flattery, the size of the bag should be in proportion to your figure. If you are tall and thin, look for the large sloppy bags that lay against you to compliment your figure. If you are short and voluptuous, play off opposites by choosing a handbag that is tall and rectangular or long and sleek.

Most women look great with a bag that hits mid-torso because it flatters the waist.

Look at the five basic body shapes and find the best purse for your shape:

• NARROW TOP/FULL BOTTOM

If you have full hips or tummy and small top, draw the eye up with accessories. You should carry a bag with short straps that fits snug under your arm.

• FULL TOP/NARROW BOTTOM

If the fullness you carry on top is unwanted (some do pay for it, you know) turn the area into a “no man’s land”. Nothing should cause the eye to linger so draw the eye downwards by carrying long slouching bags.

• HOUR GLASS

If you got it girl, flaunt it! This shape best describes a woman who is balanced on top and bottom with a defined waist and is considered the ideal body shape. You can carry off anything—lucky lady!

• NARROW/TOP TO BOTTOM

If you are naturally thin, you have always faced the challenges that come with dressing this body shape. If you are unnaturally thin -- by choice -- you probably, prefer to show it off. The key is to add dimension to your profile. Do not choose a bag that will hug the body too much. Think unstructured, bulky type purses. Try anything with horizontal detail in the patterns.

• WIDE FROM TOP TO BOTTOM

In general, the rounder your figure, the more structured your purse should be. For this body type, shape and color is important. Colors should be muted, monochromatic is best and prints should be kept to a minimum. Draw the eye to the top or center of the torso with a mid-length strap.

Now you know the right purse for you! Always remember to try on the bag—just like you would clothing and shoes. Remember that where the purse touches your body, that part of your body is accentuated. For example, if the purse is under your arm against your breast, the eye is drawn up to the bag.

So take the time to look for the right purse for you—it is not always the same purse that your best friend carries. A purse should not only carry your personal belongings, it should add to your style and looks. About The Author-- Did you find this article useful? For more useful tips, hints, points to ponder and keep in mind, techniques, and insights pertaining to guides on fashion, ladies accessories and beauty, do please browse for more information at our websites. www.info-zabout.com www.ladies-accessories.infozabout.com

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been pain free ever since. (Images courtesy of M. Rose, MD; Rose Radiology Centers) Two Fonar Case Studies That Illustrate Problems “Missed” with Static MRI but Detected With Dy-namic Upright MRI. Doctor Joseph A. Girgis and Doctor Victor J. Trzeciak are partners in Superior Medical Care, the largest Private Primary Care Centers in Lorain County with facilities in Sheffield Vil-lage, Lorain, Elyria and Avon. Both Doctors were featured in the 2008 America’s Top Physicians Guide.

Dr. Girgis has been an Associate Professor of Medicine at Ohio University since 2005, he was ranked in the Top 1% of United States Internal Medicine resident physicians during training. He received the outstanding Specialty Physician Award in 2004, Master Faculty Ohio University 2006 and Outstanding Primary care Physician Award 2007 from SJWS Hospital. Doctor Trze-ciak represents the highest quality that medicine has to offer as witnessed by his peer physicians and patients, with ongoing commitment to excel-lence in medicine and continued medical educa-tion, as well as, top results in Disease MANAGE-MENT AND Preventive Care that exceeds highest national levels. Both Doctors are accepting new patients for a limited time, and if your doctor has retired or left town, they will see you immediate-ly. Call either Doctor at: 440-934-5454


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Lorain County BeautifulThe Lorain County Beautiful Awards has been recognizing prop-erties for their beauty and aesthetic contribution to the overall qual-ity of life in Lorain County for The past sixteen years. Please join un the celebration of Lorain County’s premier architecture, landscaping, preservation and community ser-vice projects at the Lorain County Beautiful 2008 Awards Banquet & Presentation.

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008 5:30pmJohn A. Spitzer Conference Center, Lorain County Community College1005 Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035 $35 per person | table of eight $250Emcee: Neil Zurcher | call 440-984-5282 for reservations Finalists for the 2008 Lorain County Beautiful Awards

Category 1 – New Building AwardAny newly built commercial, public, religious or recreational property completed after January 2005. Sub-categories: Project Building Budget up to $750,000Wellington DentalCity of Avon Police StationNew Russia Township Cemetery Service ShelterLaGrange Physicians Project Building Budget over $750,000LorMet Federal Community Credit Union, AmherstMorningside at Martin’s Run Club-house, LorainNorthpointe Estates Clubhouse, AmherstBathhouse at Lakeview Park, LorainJohn A. Howard Elyria Municipal CourthouseAnimal Clinic Northview, North RidgevilleSuperior Medical Care, Lorain Oberlin Service ComplexBramhall Engineering & Surveying Company, AvonKeystone High School, LaGrange Category 2 – GreenBuilding AwardAny residential or non-residential building (interior and/or exterior) that demonstrates sustainability by increasing the building’s efficiency thus reducing its need for non-sus-tainable resources.Currant Village, Avon LakeCopper Creek of AmherstGreen Roof at Harkness Hall, Ober-lin CollegeHome of Robert & Ellen Bair, Ver-milionCentennial Estates, Avon LakeMatus Winery, WakemanFormer Ford Plant, Lorain Category 3 – Renovation AwardAny building or site that impacts neighborhood/downtown revitaliza-tion through exterior repair, altera-tions, and additions.Oberlin Golf ClubPowerhouse Fitness Gym Center, ElyriaVandemark Jewelers, ElyriaQuick & Delicious Restaurant, OberlinCommunity Health Partners Re-gional Medical Center, LorainMartino’s International CaféWorkshop Players, AmherstDonald E. Longwell, Jr. Property,

Grafton Wellington Veterinary ClinicBlack River Steel Mill Trail, Lorain County Metro ParksSheffield Lake Community Park Boat LaunchThe Pipe Yard, LorainMarsha L. Heinke, CPA, Inc. Prop-erty, GraftonPark Lanes Bowling & Lounge, Am-herstQuarry Café, AmherstMatus Winery, Wakeman Category 4 – Historical Rehabili-tation AwardAny commercial, public, religious or recreational property that has been rehabilitated (interior and/or exterior) and protects its historic integrity.1830 Hallauer House Bed & Break-fast, OberlinLorain County Transportation Cen-ter, ElyriaStar, Inc. Property, AmherstMichael Musengo, DDS, AmherstCaptains Club, AmherstOne Room Schoolhouse, Hunting-ton TownshipInterlocking Railroad Tower, GraftonR.J. Perritt Homes Office, AmherstFolger Home, Avon LakeSpirit of 76 Museum, WellingtonOberlin DepotPig Barn at Sandstone Village, Am-herst Category 5 – Landscaping AwardAny exceptional commercial, public or religious landscaping project.Somers Insurance Agency, ElyriaNew Russia Township Cemetery Saint Mary Courtyard, ElyriaSaint Julie Billiart Church, North RidgevilleOne Park Landing, LorainRain Garden at Copper Creek of AmherstCurrant Village, Avon LakeHummingbird & Butterfly Habitat Garden - Lorain County Community CollegeHealing Garden at the Underground Railroad SculptureMorningside at Martin’s Run, Lo-rain Category 6 – Community Service AwardAny volunteer project that is for the betterment of the community such as community garden projects, beautification teams, etc.Dred Scott Garden at Kanisa House, ElyriaElyria Veterans MemorialGarden Club of North Ridgeville Project at Olde Towne HallOutdoor Activities Pavilion at The Haven Center of Neighborhood House Association Oberlin & the Underground Rail-road GardenJoe Skodny Family Project in LorainInterlocking Railroad Tower, Grafton The Lorain County Beautiful Awards are brought to you by Lorain County Heritage with the generous support of the Community Foundation of Lorain County. Lo-rain County Beautiful is sponsored by: Lorain County Growth Partner-ship PuLse Magazine Construction & General Laborers’ Union, Lorain County Local 758

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Style & FashionFashion Celebrity Trends?Do you have a favorite movie star or television star? If you do, have you ever wondered what their personal life was like? If you have, you are definitely not alone. In today ‘s society, it seems as if many individuals are interested in knowing the latest news or gossip surrounding today ‘s most popular stars.

In addition to who is dating who, a focus is also placed on celebrity fashions. There are many fans and followers of celebrities that want to replicate the look, walk, talk, or style of their favorite celeb-rity. While this feeling is quite common, it often leaves many others wondering why.

When it comes to examining the celebrity fashion phenomenon it is actually difficult to come up with an answer as to why it is so popular. Some of the reasons for celebrity fashion phenonmenon:

1. Celebrities are popular and well known.2. Celebrities are continuously sought out by fans, photographers and the media.3. Media pays for photos or videos of celebrities in many different settings.4. Media host create good and bad programming based on celebrity programming.5. Media programming focus more on celebrities rather than unknowns.6. Media attention dictates good or bad fashion reviews to viewers, listeners or readers.

While many celebrities would love to leave their homes without being recognized and prodded for autographs by fans or photographs by the media, many of their fans would love to trade places with them. Although fashion dosen’t necessarily make you popular, many fans or followers of fashion trends tend to disagree. Celebrities are complimented if the media believes that they are dressing in good taste, if not they’ll be on the gossip columns and fashion police blogs everywhere. Whether it be a fashion show, fashion magazine, or fashion program on TV. Just remember that what others may see as bad fashion is not necessarily so, they are just part of the media and try to command what people think that they want to hear. And then there are those that don’t care what folks think they’re going to push their personal opinions on everyone. In these pages we will try to keep up with what’s happening in and around the celebrity scene. Remember that what looks good on a celebrity will not always look good on someone else, and please don’t go broke trying to look like a celebrity, remember that many of them have unlimited finances and resources. We will give you directories of local places that carry various fashion styles, cosmetics, supplies, and products as well as accessories, Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Beauty Spas, and Leisure places that will make you not only look good but also feel beautiful. In this issue we would like to introduce you to two beautiful ladies that are on the top 20 celebrities in the US today. Actress Jessica Alba and Singer- Writer- Actress Beyonce Knowles. You’ll see them in clothes, hair and style. And if you like any of their hair styles, then you can pick up a copy of the November 15th issue, where we will tell you what hair stylist or salons can cut or style your hair in similarity and who may carry similar dress, pants suits, cosmetics, jewelry, supplies or accessories.

Hot Trend… Gray Hair, Young Menby SPBragg on June 8th, 2006

“Gray Is the New Black,” heralded a recent issue of GQ magazine.

Comedy Central host Jon Stewart, who is 43, actor George Clooney, 45, and CNN anchorman Anderson Cooper, 39, have made it fashionable to be young, famous and gray.” It seems that only 4% of men between 25 and 54 years of age color their hair, but the number rises significantly for women. I’m thinking that we have to do some serious thinking about how we feel about aging. If men can be sexy with gray hair, why do we run to the salon every six weeks to cover it before anyone notices??

Basic Guide To Choosing Fashion StoresAre you interested in revamping your wardrobe? If you are looking to update the clothing or clothing accessories that you own, you may be interested in incorporating some of the latest fashion trends into your wardrobe. If you are, you will need to find a fashion store to shop at. When it comes to finding a fashion store to shop at, you have a number of different options. Before examining those options, you need to remember that fashion stores are operated in both storefront locations and online. If you are looking for an online fashion store, you may want to think about performing a standard internet search. If you are looking for a storefront store to shop at, you may want to think about visiting your local shopping mall, using your local phone book, or using online business directories. Although the above mentioned searching methods are all great ways to go about finding a fashion store and a good number of them at that, you never really know what type of stores you will come across. That is why you will actually want to do more than just find a fashion store to shop at, you will want to choose one to shop at. When it comes to choosing the perfect fashion store to update your wardrobe, there are a number of important factors that you may want to take into consideration. One of the many factors that you may want to take into consideration is the stores in question. Fashion stores come in a number of different sizes, shapes, and styles. For instance, there are clothing stores that are designed for plus sized women, teenagers, athletic men and women, and so forth. In addition to examining your gender and your size, you may also want to take the type of clothing fashions that you would like to buy into consideration. Are you mostly just looking for work clothes or do you want a combination of work clothes and causal clothes? Knowing what type of clothing and fashion accessories you would like to buy is very helpful when it comes to finding the perfect fashion store for you and your needs. Cost is another factor that should be taken into consideration when choosing a fashion store to shop at. A large number of the fashion stores that carry the latest and greatest fashion trends are likely to be fairly costly. If you have an unlimited amount of money to spend on a new wardrobe, this may not necessarily be a problem for you. However, if you are on a budget, you may want to examine the fashion stores that you are interested in shopping at and their average sale prices. If you are able to do a little bit of research online, even for storefront store, you may be able to save yourself a considerable amount of time. Another factor that you may want to take into consideration is location. Fashion stores are located all across the county and even some are located in small cities and towns. However, if you are looking for some of the clothing pieces and fashion accessories that may be found on the runways of New York and Paris, you may not be able to find those items in your local fashion stores. For that reason, it is important that you examine the location of the fashion store or stores that you would like to shop at. Of course, you will likely want to stay locally, but if you are serious about updating your wardrobe to include the latest trends in fashion, you may want to make arrangements to travel to a well-known fashion store, even if it is a few hours away. The above mentioned factors are just a few of the many ways that you can go about finding the perfect fashion store. If you are not pressed for time or if you would like to make a fun adventure out of buying a new wardrobe for yourself, you may want to start hitting up as many fashion stores as you can find. Somewhere along the way, you are sure to find the perfect one, if not more.


Skincare -- Which Type is Right for You?by Debbie Overstreet and Susan Daniel

Taking care of your skin is very important no matter what your age. You can find skincare for all types of skin. So it’s important to know what’s available.

Oily Skin -- Skincare for oily skin is usually geared toward those faces that are prone to acne breakouts. You should look for a line that also provides a moisturizer that does not contain oil.

Dry Skin -- Skincare for dry skin is usually very rich and thick. There is usually a day regime and a stronger, thicker night regime. The formula-tions will not strip your skin of needed natural oil.

Combination Skin -- Skincare for combination skin takes care of the oily parts as well as the dry parts of your face.

Aging Skin -- Skincare for aging skin is ever evolving. Some of the newest ingredients actually soften and plump wrinkles so much that they hardly show.

For each type of skin, there are several products available for use. Usually included are:

- Cleanser- Toner- Day moisturizer- Day eye cream- Night moisturizer- Night eye cream- Gentle scrub- Mask

So do your research and pick a skincare that is right for your type of skin. Then stick to it, and the benefits will be worth it!

About Susan and Debbie: Susan and Debbie are internet marketers. You can review more articles and Web sites on skincare and cosmetics by vis-iting http://www.thelookcosmetics.com.

Health & WellnessHow Healthy Is Your Lifestyle

by Loring A. Windblad

Compelling evidence shows that certain lifestyle behaviours can improve health, prevent prema-ture death and may even prolong life. The prob-lem is that people often drift along, continuing their unhealthy ways - maybe vowing to stop smoking or drink less “some day soon” - until a disease or health problem strikes and it may be too late to reverse the damage. Assessing your lifestyle and how it affects health before illness occurs is a wise precaution. (However, changing one’s lifestyle even after illness can sometimes improve health - for instance giving up cigarettes and exercising more after a heart attack.)Why assess lifestyle risks?

Accumulating scientific evidence shows that a few simple lifestyle habits can directly improve health and decrease disease risks. Much disabil-ity and premature death from today’s foremost killers - heart disease, stroke, cancer, diabetes, liver cirrhosis, suicide and unintentional injuries - stem from everyday habits. Over half the pre-mature deaths in North America are blamed on unhealthy behaviours such as cigarette smoking, insufficient exercise, excessive alcohol intake and a fat-laden diet. Only six per cent of prema-ture deaths are considered avoidable through better medical care.

A California study has demonstrated that dis-ease risks can be reduced by not smoking ciga-rettes, moderating alcohol use, eating breakfast, having regular physical activity, maintaining desirable weight, getting enough (7-8 hours) nightly sleep and having close social networks.

The effect is cumulative: the greater the number of good lifestyle habits, the greater the chance of better health and a longer life. A recent Canadi-an study confirmed a lower chance of premature death by avoiding cigarette smoking, high blood pressure (related to obesity and insufficient exer-cise), adult-onset diabetes (due to obesity, poor diet, lack of exercise) and excess alcohol con-sumption. (However, some everyday influences are an unavoidable part of the environment, over which individuals have little control - such as air pollution or traffic noise.)

To evaluate your lifestyle, ask yourself a few key questions about everyday activities such as the amount of fat you eat, smoking and drinking habits - see checklist below - and evaluate which might be improving your health or perhaps dam-aging it. Consider seeking advice from a health professional about habits you wish to change.Quick, easy computer programs help rate your lifestyle

To help people assess the health impact of various lifestyle activities, a new Computerized Lifestyle Assessment (CLA) program, developed by the Addiction Research Foundation and the University of Toronto, provides a practical, quick, confidential and easy method of evaluating life-style strengths and weaknesses. The computer program, which takes 20 minutes to run, asks detailed questions about 16 lifestyle activities, with graphic feedback along the way and a print-ed report at the end. Identification and feedback about risk activities that undermine health often lead people to improve their lifestyle and seek advice from a health professional. For details about the CLA program, call (416) 978-8989 or contact the publisher, Multi-Health Systems, at

1-800-268-6011.

The computer program asks questions about.

* substance abuse;* health maintenance;* preventive activities;* social and intimate relationships;* mental and emotional wellbeing.The program feeds back information about:* lifestyle strengths or activities to keep up* areas of concern or factors that can threaten health* risk areas requiring action to prevent disease

The final printout pinpoints health-harming behaviours, some of which may come as a sur-prise, others that may be known to the person who might be “thinking about” changing them. For example, a woman who thinks she leads a healthy life - doesn’t smoke, drink or take other drugs, eats a low-fat vegetarian diet and exer-cises three times a week - may have emotional problems stemming from poor social relation-ships and a perfectionist attitude. Or, a man who doesn’t smoke, drinks little alcohol and has good work and personal relationships may endanger his health by being overweight with the beginnings of diabetes, hypertension and a potential heart problem.

Curiously, computers sometimes elicit more per-sonal information about sensitive lifestyle areas than a doctors interview. For instance, many people find it easier to report excess alcohol consumption to a computer than to a physician. Women, especially, seem more likely to confide alcohol, sexual and other problems to a com-puter than to a doctor. Computerized psychiatric


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Stage 1: Pre-contemplation - the health risk of a particular life-style activity is (largely) unrecog-nized, denied or trivialized.

Stage 2: Contemplation - admitting to a health risk and thinking about making a change “some day.

Stage 3: Preparation - motivated and ready for change “soon”, planning how and what to do, often setting an actual date.

Stage 4: Action - active steps to change behav-iour - e.g., giving up cigarettes, walking to work instead of driving, drinking less - setting a spe-cifi c schedule and defi nite goals.

Stage 5: Maintenance - long-term change achieved and kept up.

Just asking can make a difference. Surveys show that many people expect physicians or nurses to ask about and give advice or information re-garding health. Given the chance, many people would like to discuss lifestyle concerns such as nutrition, obesity, alcohol, other drug use, family confl icts, elderly relatives, sexual problems and chronic pain - but often hesitate to do so unless asked.About Loring: Loring Windblad has studied nutrition and exercise for more than 40 years, is a published author and freelance writer. He is the author of 2 paperback books and 4 eBooks. His latest business endeavor is at http://www.organicgreens.us

Health & Wellnesshistories sometimes spot problems missed by clinicians - such as suicidal thoughts, anxiety, depression or phobias.

Adolescent and student lifestyles especially poor. One recent study found that seven out of 10 peo-ple questioned were particularly worried about nutrition and half were also concerned about physical inactivity. A study of Queen’s University students found that over 80 per cent fail to get regular medical/dental care, and over half con-sume excess alcohol and have poor management of work-leisure time.

Study results show student health problems with:

* Alcohol:* Cannabis:* Cigarettes:* Stress:* Inactivity:* Weight:* Sex:* Condom use:

Adolescent eating habits can endanger health. Many adolescents receive inadequate nutri-tion due to poor diets, irregular eating habits and eating disorders that stem from the wish to conform to society’s idealization of thinness. “Weight control” techniques such as self-induced vomiting and diarrhea are widespread. A recent U.S. National Adolescent Health Survey found 61 per cent of adolescent females and 28 per cent of adolescent males were dieting, 51 per cent often

fasted, 16 per cent used diet pills and 12 per cent practiced vomiting.

Teens had poor dietary practices because of:

* Excessive preoccupation with physical appear-ance;* Western society’s obsession with thinness;* Eating disorders such as Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia.Lifestyle habits can improve health:* not smoking tobacco;* maintaining desirable weight (avoiding obesity);* good nutrition (following Canada’s Food Guide);* exercising regularly and suffi ciently (at least 30 minutes three times a week);* getting enough sound nightly sleep (7-8 hours);* avoiding accidental injuries by taking safety measures (such as seatbelts and helmets);* practicing motor vehicle safety;* moderating alcohol use;* avoiding other recreational drugs;* getting regular dental care and medical check-ups as advised;* fostering family, work and social networks;* having safe and satisfying sexual relationships;* avoiding or learning how to cope with excess stress;* enjoining suffi cient leisure-time activities and relaxation;* getting any needed therapy for mental prob-lems.

Lifestyle changes occur in fi ve stages

Events & Happeningswagons leave about every fifteen minutes; short waits are common. The last wagon departs at 3:30. Weather permitting; please call ahead. Each ride lasts approximate-ly a half hour. Refreshments will be available for a small fee.This is a great time for the old to relive childhood memories and the young to experience a fun tradition. For more information please call 440-458-5121 or 1-800-LCM-Park.

HALLOWEEN FAIR October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31 and No-vember 1, 5-10pmCarlisle Visitor CenterCelebrate Halloween with a spooky trail, fun games, live music, and magic shows at the Halloween Fair at the Carlisle Visitor Center from 5 to 10 PM on October 17, 18, 24, 25, 31, and November 1.The gates for this free event open at 5 pm when the trails are not scary. At 7 pm, the trails are transformed into a frightening sight with some safe family friendly tails that lead to favorites such as Pumpkin Lagoon and The Vortex. You can also ride the new train which will journey through a Halloween themed trail. Games and food is available for a nominal fee. The program ends at 10 pm each night at the Carlisle Visitor Center, located at 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange. For more information on this fun filled event call (440) 458-5121. For more information about the hike and exhibit, please call (440)327-3626.Hike for Your Health 2008Get fit with the Lorain County Metro Parks Ranger Department and LCCC’s Division of Health, Physi-cal Education and Recreation in the 2008 Hike for your Health. This program is designed to teach be-havior skills such as goal setting, attaining self-rewards, managing stress and identifying risk factors. Designed for the beginner hiker, these brisk-paced hikes will range from 1 to 2 miles in length and will be at alternating locations of Black River, French Creek, Avon Lake and Sandy Ridge Reservation. Those who attend 5 out of the 7 hikes will receive a “Hike for your Health” T-shirt! These hikes also qualify for the Lorain County Walks Program. For more information on the Lorain County Walks program contact the Lorain County Health Department at 322-6367 or 244-2209.

Adopt-A-RaptorAre you looking for that unique gift to give the person that has every-

thing? Adopt A Raptor at the Lorain County Metro Parks Raptor Center! Your gift, designated to the raptor of your choice, provides the recipi-ent with an up close and personal understanding of that particular bird, while contributing to costs of the raptor’s feeding and high quality care. Adoption gifts directly support the resident raptors of the Raptor Center on the grounds of the Car-lisle Visitor Center in the form of food, veterinary care and medical needs.To Adopt-A-Raptor, choose a raptor to sponsor and a level of sponsor-ship and complete the “Adopt-a-Raptor” form. Adoptions are valid for a period of one year. The term “adoption” does not imply ownership rights to individuals participating in the Adopt-A-Raptor program. Please remember that the raptors, like all living creatures, may become sick or pass away during your adoption period. If this should happen, the term of your adoption will be trans-ferred to the care of another bird at the facility. Although your adopted bird will stay at Lorain County Metro Parks Raptor Center, you may visit at any time during regular open hours, 8 am – 4:30 pm daily

Lorain Metro Parks Oct 14- 2008

10/14RUGHOOKING11 am-3 pm French Creek Reserva-tion - French Creek Nature CenterJoin the local group. Beginners welcome.

10/14HUNTER’S FULL MOON6-8 pm Wellington ReservationJoin us for a sunset hike and view the rising full moon. Refreshments will be available after the hike.

10/14FULL MOON HIKE8-9 pm Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage BarnExplore the night and learn why the dark can be friendly! Meet at the Walking Center.

10/15WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING7:30-10:30 am Sandy Ridge Reser-vation - Johnson Wetland CenterJoin us for a birding hike series. MODERATE hike.

10/15PRESCHOOL CSI: GREAT HORNED OWL10-11 am or 2-3 pm Carlisle Reser-vation - Carlisle Visitor CenterCraft, snack and investigation for 3-5 year olds and an adult. LIVE ANIMALS

10/15PARK PALS II: LEAF PRINTING10-11 am French Creek Reservation – French Creek Nature CenterPre-school children ages 3-5 will hike in search of leaves and then bring a few back to the nature cen-ter to make prints. EASY hike.

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10/14 - 10/26/2008Fall Harvest Activities Burnham Orchards, 8019 State Route 113, Berlin HeightsDaily activities include: the great corn maze adventure, pumpkin patch and pick your own. Additional weekend activities include: hayrides through the orchard, a pumpkin pitch and an antique tractor show. 419.588.2138www.burnhamorchards.com

10/15/2008Beginner Genealogy Class9:30 - 11:30 am Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center, Fremont Learn the basics of beginning a fam-ily tree from experienced genealo-gists who offer instruction in finding sources and using the vast resourc-es available in the Hayes Research Library. Pre-registration required. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 www.rbhayes.org Admission: Free

10/15/2008 Internet Genealogy Class9:30 - 11:30 am Hayes Presiden-tial Center, Spiegel Grove, corner of Hayes & Buckland Avenues, Fremont Learn how to make use of the latest computer technology in your genealogical research. This free class explores computer-based and Internet resources. 419.332.2081 or 800.998.7737 www.rbhayes.org Admission: Free; pre-registration required

10/15/2008"Spanishlish" Storytime 1:30 - 2 pm Sandusky Library, 114 W. Adams St., SanduskyThis is a new version of our Span-ish Storytime for ages 3 - 6. We will be teaching "Spanglish" - blends of the words and expressions from English and Spanish. This storytime introduces and promotes the Span-ish language and culture by using songs, games, stories and physi-cal activities. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required. Call to register. 419.625.3834 www.sandusky.lib.oh.us

Hay Wagon RidesSaturdays and Sundays, Noon-4pmSeptember 20 & 21 through October 24 & 25Carlisle ReservationCelebrate the onset of fall with an old-fashioned Hay Wagon Ride at the Carlisle Equestrian Center, located at 13630 Diagonal Road. Observe the scenic view of trails, trees, birds and nature as the park transitions from summery greens to festive fall colors. The Fall Hay Wagon Rides are Noon to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays beginning September 20 through October 25.Put on your best blue jeans and western cowboy hat for a whoop-ing good time. The free horse-drawn


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FREE MOVIE PRESENTATION11 am French Creek Reservation - French Creek Nature CenterUnder 60 min.

10/15PUMPKIN CARVING FOR HALLOW-EEN FAIR6:30-8:30pm Carlisle Reservation - Carlisle Visitor CenterHelp us carve pumpkins for the Pumpkin Lagoon at Halloween Fair. Groups welcomed! Pre-register by 10/16.

10/15BATS!7-8 pm Vermilion River Reservation – Carriage BarnDiscover why this misunderstood mammal is helpful to our ecosystem through stories & crafts!

An Apple Orchard, a Bulk Food Store and so much more! The entire month of October

Miller's Apple Hill 50549 State Route 113Amherst, Ohio 44001(440) 965-7077 An Apple Orchard...Miller's Apple Hill, Ltd. in Amherst, Ohio is more than just your ordi-nary apple orchard. Our family-owned-and-operated orchard offers a great fall outing that is fun for the whole family. Pick your own apples from mid-September thru late Oc-tober. You're sure to find the right apple for you when you pick from our many apple varieties includ-ing: Jonathon, MacIntosh, Red and Yellow Delicious, Fuji, Courtland and more. Bring the kids and enjoy Pumpkin Land with two hay mazes, scarecrows, and farm animals. On Saturdays you'll enjoy wagon rides to and from the orchard. Join us on the last Saturday in September for the Apple Pickin' Spree. This festi-val is a great way to start the fall.

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Miller's Apple Hill is not only an or-chard. We have a fully stocked bulk food store. Open year round, we carry a large assortment of candies and snack mixes, meats and chees-es, flours, sugars, and grains. Also find spices, miscellaneous baking supplies, sprinkles, bulk chocolate, cookie and cake mixes . Buying bulk food means fresher products at lower prices. Proudly serving Lorain County • Huron County • Western Cuyahoga County • Erie County

office located at 41641 North Ridge Road. For more information, call Terri at 440.324.6600. All proceeds benefit the services and programs provided by Easter Seals Northern Ohio to local children and adults with disabilities and other special needs, and their families.”A Slice of Heaven” is sponsored in part by UAW Local 2000, Wesleyan Senior Living, Matthew Stempowski DDS, Dr. George Bescak, La Prensa News-paper, and Lorain Councilman Craig Snodgrass.

Oct 14th 2008South Lorain Community Development - Spaghetti DinnerPlease join us for our annual fund-raiser. Tickets are $15/person. Con-tact us to buy tickets or just show up on October 14th. Help us con-tinue our work to improve the South Lorain Community! When: Oct 14th (Tuesday) Time: 5 to 7pm Tickets: $15/person Black River Masonic Lodge 3695 Pearl Ave. Lorain, OH 44055 For more infor-mation please contact us at (440) 277-6142

Oct 14th 2008 LCCC@Work Break-fast Series7:30 - 9:00 a.m. “Today’s Treasury Management Tools” Entreprenuer-ship Innovation Center Lorain County Community College Abbe Road Elyria, OH 44035 Visit www.lorainccc.edu/takefive

Oct 14th 2008 Volunteer Guardianship Program of Lorain County Celebrates 15th AnniversaryPlease join us in celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Volunteer Guardianship Program of Lorain County. The celebration will be held on Tues-day, October 14, 2008 from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. at DeLuca’s Place in the Park, 6075 Middle Ridge Road, Lorain. $15.00 per person. Please make checks payable to Volunteer Guardianship Program of Lorain County and mail to: 5201 Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035.

10/15/2008 Community Drum CircleDrumming is an ancient musi-cal tradition that many cultures around the world use to energize, build unity, focus attention, relax, and heighten creativity. No musical experience is necessary and begin-ners are always welcome. The Com-munity Drum Circle is free and open to the public, although donations of $10 help to defray the facilitator ex-pense. Bring your own drum or feel welcome to use one of ours. No need to register - just show up! Common Ground 14240 Baird Road Oberlin, OH 44074

Reds, Breads & Spreads - A Wine Tasting Event! We invite you to join us for our first-ever friendraiser/fundraiser, Reds, Breads & Spreads! If you need to "wine" down after work on occasion, this event is for you! Mark your calendars for Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. The event will be held in the beautiful new LorMet Community Federal Credit Union building (www.lormet.com), 2051 Cooper Foster Park Road in Amherst. The fun and casual after-work format encourages you to grab a few friends and come as you are to socialize, network, and learn more about Common Ground. You'll taste a variety of wonder-ful wines, selected and poured by Maureen O'Malley of The Wine Room in Avon (www.avonswineroom.com). Heavy hors d'oeuvres and delectable desserts will tempt your palate and complement the tasting. Through-out the evening, fabulous raffle prizes will be available. Information about Common Ground's mis-sion, programs and services will be available all evening and our Board members will be available to answer questions about the organization. And best of all, the proceeds benefit Common Ground, allowing us to continue our mission to foster and expand human potential in Lorain County, OH!

October 14th 2008“A Slice of Heaven” Pizza Bakeoff Join Easter Seals Northern Ohio on Tuesday, October 14, 5 - 7 p.m. at Rosewood Place in Lorain for “A Slice of Heaven” Pizza Bakeoff presented by UAW Local 2000 to benefit Easter Seals Northern Ohio. You’ll be able to sample slices from area pizzerias and help determine the winner of the People’s Choice trophy for best Lorain County piz-zeria! In addition to pizza sampling, there will be a 50/50 raffle and a Chinese basket raffle of some great items. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children 3 - 5, children 2 and under are free. Tickets are available at the Easter Seals Northern Ohio

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