Letter to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Friday, November 11, 2011

Libraries now a great source for games

To the Editor:

Libraries have long been known as the place to go for books of all types. From mysteries to biographies, romance to reference. Now, libraries are also a great source for all different types of games.

On Saturday, Nov. 12, more than 1,000 libraries across the country will showcase gaming programs and services as part of the American Library Association's National Gaming Day at your library.

No longer just a place for books, Linton Public Library is a gathering place for all ages. Sure games attract teen users, but gaming programs are attracting other generations as well.

Offering board games, card games and traditional games like chess, the staff at LPL would like this to be a family event for all ages. Saturday, Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. until noon, the library will conduct a game of life-sized Candy Land. This is a popular classic children's game turned life-sized for all ages to enjoy. There will be refreshments and many stations throughout the library where you will find a variety of games set out for people to play all day Saturday during library hours (10 a.m. until 3 p.m.).

As this is the library's first year participating in the National Gaming Day, we are using the resources available to us. Currently, the Linton Public Library does not have the resources available to provide video game playing at the library. This is a big part of National Gaming Day and the LPL hope to be able to add this valuable resource to the library in the near future and continue to grow to meet the needs of our community.

Gaming is yet another example of how a new format can fulfill the desire to learn, play and yes, read at your library. You can learn more at http://ilovelibraries.org/gaming.

So on Nov. 12, we invite you to visit the Linton Public Library during National Gaming Day @ your library. Bring Grandma and Grandpa and the kids and take a new look at what your library has to offer -- it just might surprise you.

Angie Stuckey

YA Librarian

Linton Public Library


Please think of yourself, others before smoking

To the Editor:

November is National Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the United States.

In 1987, it surpassed breast cancer to become the leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Lung cancer causes more deaths than the next three most common cancers combined (colon, breast and prostate).

It has been estimated that active smoking is responsible for close to 90 percent of lung cancer cases. Men who smoke are 23 times more likely to develop lung cancer. Women are 13 times more likely, compared to those who never smoked. Exposure to secondhand smoke causes approximately 3,400 lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers every year. Nonsmokers have a 20-30 percent greater chance of developing lung cancer if they are exposed to secondhand smoke at home or work.

Do yourself a favor. If you are exposed to secondhand smoke at work, ask your employer to adopt a smoke-free, clean indoor air policy. If you live with a smoker, ask that person to smoke outside. If you smoke, quit. If you aren't ready to quit, reconsider.

Call 1--800-Quit-Now to speak with a professional quit coach. At the very least visit your health care professional and get a check-up. Choose today to be the beginning of a healthier you!

Nancy Cummings

Greene County Tobacco Prevention Cessation Coordinator

Bloomfield


Thank you for

a job well done

To the editor:

In 2005, over 110,000 Hoosiers received home care services in their home. These services include skilled care from registered nurses, therapists, and social workers. Hoosiers also received assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, housekeeping, and meal preparation.

Though the majority receiving care were over 65 (68,000), 11,000 were under 25. Because of home care, these Hoosiers were able to remain where everyone wants to be -- in one's own home.

Greene County Home Healthcare has been providing in home services for 26 years. We truly believe that home health and home supportive services are only possible because of the caregivers and support staff that daily provide skilled, professional, caring services to the disabled, acutely and terminally ill, and elderly residents of Indiana.

In the heat of July or the snow of February, these individuals make the difference in the lives of Hoosiers. Many patients cannot remember the name of the home care agency that is providing services; but the patient and family always remember the name of the home health aide, scheduler, therapist, or RN.

During National Home Care Month I believe that it is important to celebrate the dedication of the many of home care and caregivers and to honor the individuals and families which have received home care.

Caregivers, thank you for a job well done.

Karen Wathen

Executive Director

Greene County Home Healthcare