Byesville Rotary told risk of diabetes can be reduced

Pictured: Oziel Jeffries, Speaker Host; and Cindy Fisher, Nurse Diabetes Educator, South Eastern Med.

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Note: The Saturday, July  20, chicken BBQ was rained out after only 150 chickens were sold. There are still 100 chickens to be cooked and sold. The club will be holding a "make-up" BBQ this Saturday, July 27, to cook and sell the rest of the chickens. Volunteers are needed for the 2nd shift. Call Chuck--685-2069--if you can help. Thanks.

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Cindy Fisher, Nurse Diabetes Educator from SEMed, described diabetes as a disease in which a person’s blood glucose, or sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods a person eats. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose get into a person’s cells to give them energy.

She stated that 9.7% of the population of Guernsey County has been diagnosed with diabetes. Thirty-one per cent of the population over 20 is obese. Being obese increases the chance that a person will get diabetes.

Fisher pointed out that other risk factors for developing diabetes are a family history of the disease, a lifestyle with little or no activity, a person’s ethnic background, developing diabetes during a pregnancy, delivering a baby weighing over 9 pounds at birth, and certain types of illness and medication. While people cannot change their family or ethnic background, they can reduce their risk of getting diabetes by losing weight and getting more exercise.

The two most common types of diabetes are Type 1 which usually affects children and Type 2 which typically affects adults. Fisher stated that in Type 1 a person’s insulin cells are destroyed which means that they will need to be given insulin so that they can use the sugar in their blood.

Fisher pointed out that Type 2 is the most common form of diabetes. Ninety-five per cent of all diabetics have Type 2. Because a person with this type of diabetes does not produce enough insulin, they are unable to use glucose effectively. Symptoms of these diseases include increased urination, increased thirst, and unexplained weight loss.

Both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics can be managed but not cured. Fisher indicated that the best thing a person can do is to reduce their risk of getting the disease is to watch their diet and exercise regularly.

Fisher presents diabetes information classes regularly. People who would like to find out more about the disease can contact her at 740-435-2940, to find out when she will be holding her next information session.

The club meets 7:30 am every Tuesday at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chair Jim Vaughan, 740-260-2969.

Oil leases are just the first step

Pictured: Oziel Jeffries, speaker Host: Chris Schmenk and Matt Warnock, Bricker and Eckler Attorneys at Law.

Chris Schmenk and Matt Warnock from the law firm of Bricker and Eckler spoke to the Byesville Rotary about preparing for the challenges posed by the oil and gas industries interested in taking advantage of Guernsey County’s Utica Shale resources.

Warnock specializes in landownership and leasing contracts. He pointed out that in the last six months oil companies have established their territories and leasing has slowed. If the Ohio shale oil boom follows the development track of booms in Pennsylvania and Texas, 2013-2015 will be a period of drilling with a gradual spread westward in Guernsey County.

He stated that pipeline right-of-way will become a big issue. Landowners offered a lease for a pipeline right-of-way should be careful before signing and consider long term consequences since pipelines have the potential of affecting property more than wells and drilling.

Warnock explained that because most pipeline companies do not have the power of eminent domain, the landowner will have more negotiating power. There are many questions to ask about a right-of-way lease such as how many lines will be placed on the property, how wide an area will be leased, will the landowner be paid for each pipeline, and when will payments begin—when the lease is signed? When the pipe is laid?

  

Chris Schmenk specializes in economic development with emphasis on controlling development so that it is positive for the local community. She pointed out that Guernsey County has the basic economic development structure in place and is well prepared to deal with new problems and ready to adapt to the shale boom.

Schmenk explained out that Guernsey County pluses include a good location near 2 major interstate highways, and economic development tools such as the Community Improvement Corporation, a Port Authority, and a Transportation Improvement District already established and in operation. Additionally, Guernsey has two business parks, and a solid educational infrastructure which is ready to provide good workforce training.

She stated that the area has an updated strategic plan and a plan identifying the types of businesses that the community wants to attract which indicates that Guernsey County is already planning for life after the boom. Schmenk pointed out that sustaining economic development in the area will depend on the area attracting businesses that will remain after the boom. These businesses could include oil and gas suppliers who also provide supplies for other types of businesses.

The club meets 7:30 am every Tuesday at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chair Jim Vaughan, 740-260-2969. 

Byesville Rotary hears about 2013 Dickens Victorian Village activities

Pictured: Chuck and Shana Fair, Dickens volunteers, and Jonett Haberfield, Dickens Victorian Village Event Co-chair and Group Tour Coordinator.

Byesville Rotarians welcomed Tina Tonnous as the club’s first new member for the 2013-14 Rotary year. Tonnous is the new owner of Creative T’s located on Rt. 209 in Byesville. Tina started her business decorating t-shirts and other apparel in her garage. Her specialty is adding bling—sequins, rhinestones, and glitter—to the graphic designs she offers.

Jonett Haberfield, Event Co-chair and Group Tour Coordinator, described some of the new activities being planned for the 8th season of the Dickens Victorian Village. She explained that the audience for Dickens Village has changed from the older, typically retired, bus tour customers who come for scheduled visits to families and individuals who come to see the Dickens Village when their schedule permits. This new type of customer is looking for a festive atmosphere and more activities with a Victorian flavor.

Special themed week-ends are being added to the Dickens schedule. In addition, some of the activities during the week-ends will include ticketed events designed to help generate income to support the Dickens Village.

The first week-end of the festival-Nov. 1-3—includes the opening of the light show at the courthouse, a Victorian Tea party at the Colonel Taylor Inn, and a Victorian dinner at a site to be announced. There will also be a Victorian Fashion Show and a Downton
Abby Etiquette Class.

During the 2^nd week-end in November, Queen Victoria will put in several appearances. She is scheduled to visit local schools, host a high tea, serve as the Grand Marshall of the parade, preside at a knighting ceremony, host a dinner, and mingle with the public at the National Museum of Cambridge Glass A full list of the coming events will soon appear on the website— www.DickensVictorianVillage.com. 

Jonett pointed out that it takes a village to create the Dickens Victorian Village event. Hundreds of volunteers are involved and more are needed. She pointed out that 2 Byesville Rotary members are volunteers at Dickens Universal—the storage site for the manikins. Chuck donates his woodworking skills and helps repair manikins and bases. Shana helps clean and refurbish the manikins and is helping to sculpt replacement heads for the manikins.

The club meets 7:30 am every Tuesday at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville.