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Speakers: Kyle T. Kramer, Author “A Time to Plant” Tom FitzGerald, JD. Heinz Award Recipient Kathleen Lyons, PhD Professor Emeritus. Todd Graddy, LCSW, MS

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JEANNE KAENZIG EVANS spoke to the Bluegrass Community Hospital Auxiliary recently about the experiences of her relatives as missionaries in Arizona and the Midwest. She showed photos of the condi-tions under which they taught and lived. Listening are members, from left, Kay Apollos, Wanda Wallace, and Bonnie Sharp. (Photo submitted)

Stay active as you get older

Physical activity is good for people of all ages. Stay-ing active can help prevent heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and some types of cancer; improve your strength and balance so you can stay independent; and keep you from getting depressed.

Before you begin an ex-ercise program, talk to your doctor if you have a health problem like heart disease, diabetes, or obesity.

Aim for two hours and 30 minutes a week of aerobic activities.

• Choose activities that make your heart beat faster, like walking fast, dancing, or raking leaves.

• Start slowly – as little as fi ve minutes at a time. Build up to 30 minutes on most days of the week, at least 10 minutes at a time.

• Tell your doctor if you have shortness of breath, chest pain, or unplanned weight loss.

Do strengthening activities two days a week.

• Try lifting hand weights

Health Department Notesor using exercise bands.

• Breathe out as you lift something, and breathe in as you relax. (Holding your breath can cause changes in your blood pressure.)

Do balance activities three or more days a week.

• Practice standing on one foot.

• Stand up from a sitting position.

• Learn tai chi (“tie chee”), a Chinese mind-body exercise that involves moving the body slowly and gently.

• Sign up for a yoga class, or try a yoga video that you can do at home.

Regular exercise and physi-cal activity are important to the physical and mental health of almost everyone, including older adults. Being physically active can help you continue to do the things you enjoy and stay independent as you age. Regular physical activ-ity over long periods of time can produce long-term health benefi ts. That’s why health experts say that older adults should be active every day to maintain their health.

BY PRISCILLA AGUILAWOODFORD HUMANE SOCIETY VOLUNTEER

As our fi rst “child,” Sheltie Lex got all of the love and at-tention. Life for him was really good. When we brought Cairn Toto into the mix, we were unsure how they would get along as Toto was rougher than sweet Lex. Turned out, this Oscar and Felix odd couple got along perfectly.

Right from the start when puppy Bauer entered our home, Lex loved him; Toto, not so much, but he tolerated him. As Bauer grew to be over fi ve times Toto’s weight, Toto would still bark at Bauer, and sometimes would chase him. Long-legged goofy Bauer, thinking Toto was playing, would simply gallop away from the tough Napoleon-complex terrier. Essentially, Toto was the mature brother refereeing as Lex would play toy tag with Bauer.

Bauer became a big brother when Yorkie Mattie came along. His passive personality made for a calming transition for her. I remember seeing this less than fi ve pound hairball look up at our 75-pound mutt machine. They just sat there, until Bauer got impatient and decided to swat at her to play.

Sibling rivalry

Irritated, it got her going, and the chase was on. Soon, you couldn’t separate these two. She even started sleeping on his head when he was in his papasan chair.

Our four dogs fi t just right; family photos, birthday par-ties, and car rides. They each knew their place in the pack, and didn’t mess with it. When there is a discrepancy in the order, that’s where problems could arise, and that brings us to present day.

We hadn’t planned on getting more dogs after Lex and Toto passed, but Yorkie Bentley needed a home, and we had a vacancy. At fi rst, he was scared and stayed close to me, but immediately was fi ne with his fellow Yorkie-tonian Mattie. Soon his playfulness came out, and we were very excited that Bauer would have another playmate. Who knew that Mattie’s playful streak would be accentuated as well?

About six months later, it surfaced that Bentley wasn’t taking too much to Bauer any-more. As far as we know, there wasn’t a specifi c incident. Apparently, Bentley is ready to be a higher rank, but Bauer

hasn’t gotten the memo yet. Just like with human sib-

lings, there can be rivalry in our pets as well. Your veteri-narian should be involved to rule out any medical issues, but obedience school can do you a world of good. It not only bonds you more with your dog, it reminds him that you are pack leader. We found most benefi cial an in-home visit from an animal behavior-ist. She witnessed fi rsthand the chemistry in our home and offered us many tips and explained pet behavior. Deal-ing with sibling rivalry isn’t easy, but it’s manageable if you get help and are willing to do the work.

Want to learn more about managing your pack? The Woodford Humane Society is now offering regular seminars on pet care for the pet-caring public. Join us at the Wood-ford County library on Sat-urday, Feb. 18, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. We’ll be busting common spay/neuter myths.

CorrectionLast week’s coverage of

Midway City Council’s meet-ing incorrectly stated the council would pay $12,500 every year for fi ve years for a possible Drug Free Communi-ties grant. In fact, if that grant is awarded, the city would receive $12,500 a year to reimburse its fi scal agent services.

In addition, the article implied Wanda Lucas had presented a check from her-self toward a dog park. The check was actually from Clark Distributing Company in Versailles.

The Woodford County Historical Society will meet Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at its library and museum at 121 Rose Hill in Versailles. Historical society board Vice-President Gary Brown will present a video titled “Eight Acres of History.”

There are few sites in Lexington that have a long-standing and signifi cant con-nection to African-American history; African American Cemetery No. 2 is one of them. A group of enslaved men organized the Colored Peoples Union Benevolent Society No. 2 in 1852 to “care for the sick, bury the dead and perform other acts of charity.” This group played a signifi cant role in perpetu-ating the contemporary and traditional values that helped defi ne the cultural, religious and social dimensions of African American life in post Civil War Lexington.

The cemetery holds the remains of more than 8,000 men, women and children. More than 80 notable men of Kentucky’s equine industry are buried in the cemetery, including trainers, grooms-men and jockeys, including three Kentucky Derby win-ners. Military veterans of the Civil War, Buffalo Soldiers of the West Frontier, Spanish American War, World War I and World War II are laid to

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rest here.Many other notable Af-

rican American citizens are buried in this historic site. A Kentucky Historical Marker was dedicated June 19, 2003, and the site was placed on the National Register of Historic Places, March 31, 2004.

After many years of ne-glect, the cemetery has been reclaimed and an all volunteer board oversees the preserva-tion initiatives. A documen-tary about the history of this unique treasure produced and directed by Thom Souther-land of the Lexington Public Library will be viewed as a part of the program.

The public is invited to this meeting. For more informa-tion, contact the Woodford County Historical Society at (859) 873-6786.

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What games should kids play?

(ARA) - Kids love video

games - they’re exciting, fun and engrossing. While games can promote learning and growth, too much video gaming - or playing inap-propriate games - can lead to negative consequences. What should parents know to make good game choices for their children?

Ola Gardner, a faculty member in Game Art & Design at The Art Institute of Atlanta, offers these tips when selecting games for kids:

• Become familiar with the Entertainment Software Ratings Board. These ratings are designed to help potential players understand the game’s content and offer guidance on which games are appropriate for different ages.

• Explore www.family-friendlyvideogames.com. This site provides a report card on games, with detailed de-scriptions of game content, technical performance and kid friendliness.

• Understand the types of games on the market: edutain-ment (educational games fo-cusing on teaching the player), role playing games (that offer deep story and character development), action games (that train and enhance hand-eye coordination), simulation games (building vehicles such as planes or cars) and strategy games.

• Use online reviews, ask other parents, ask the staff at your local store - and play games with your kids.

It’s also important for par-ents to understand the different game platforms. “Generally Nintendo (Wii and the por-table 3DS system as well) is a very kid-friendly platform to purchase for younger children. The Sony PlayStation3 and Microsoft’s Xbox 360 have kid-friendly games to play as well, though parents need to exercise caution as some of the games released are for adults only,” says Nick Viola, a Game Art & Design faculty member at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale. “The Wii and the Xbox 360 Kinect encourage families to play together and get the players off the sofa.”

Whatever the game and whatever the platform, video games for kids - like those for any age - need to be engaging. “The interactivity of these

games seems to be the crucial factor that engages kids of all ages. Exciting visuals and ac-tion are also key,” says David March, a Media Arts & Anima-tion faculty member at The Art Institute of Virginia Beach, a branch of The Art Institute of Atlanta.

And what children’s video games do these experts like best? “My favorite kids’ games are the Ratchet and Clank series and the Super Mario franchise,” says Gardner. Super Mario Brothers is a favorite of Viola’s as well. “Its bright bold colors, simplistic playing mechanics and iconic sound effects will always draw my attention,” he says. For March, favorites include “the side-scrollers like Prince of Persia - things with lots of lush graphics. And I’m a total sucker for almost any game involving fl ying an aircraft.”

Bottom line? Video games are here to stay. And when appropriately used, they can provide an opportunity for families to play together as well as for kids to learn and grow.

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