Senior Center to offer ‘CarFit’ program

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — The Harrison County Senior Center, in conjunction with the American Society on Aging, and in collaboration with AARP, AAA, and the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), has put together an educational program called “CarFit.” to minimize blind spots. These program events are designed to provide a quick but comprehensive check of how well a driver and his or her vehicle work together. tion District 11, 2201 Reiser Ave., New Philadelphia, OH 44663; Attention: Thomas Stratton or emailed to thomas.stratton@dot. ohio.gov. Anyone with questions may call call 330-308-3992. All comments must be submitted by July 6. Comments may also be submitted via the project webpage. Public participation in this project is solicited without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Coal miners battle: who will win?

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — On Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, the 40th Annual Ohio Valley Mine Rescue (OVMR) Contest took place at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Mine Safety Training Center in Cadiz.

The ODNR Cadiz Post is post number six. Mine rescue teams registered at the time of the contest included Alliance- Mettiki Coal, Alliance - Tunnel Ridge, Alpha Met. Res.Southern West Virginia, Arch Resources - Leer Mine, Arch Resources

- Leer South, Arch Beckley - Beckley Gold, Arch - Mingo Logan Mount

- Laurel, BlackhawkBlackhawk WV Team, Consol - Bailey White, Consol - Bailey Blue, Consol - Harvey Gray, Consol - Harvey Blue, Consol - Enlow Fork, Coronado Coal - Buchanan Black, CoronadoCentral App., Harrison Co. Coal - Harrison Co. #1, Harrison Co. Coal - Harrison Co. #2, Iron Senergy - Cumberland Blue, Marion County Coal - Marion Co., Marshall County Coal - Red Team, Ohio County Coal, and WVU Mine Rescue.

The tri-state rescue contest teams are from the states of Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

Tri-State Post Number

6 - President Russ Byers opened the contest on Tuesday and welcomed the teams. “This contest is a tribute to the best the coal industry has to offer,” Byers said. “All of the individuals participating in this contest are truly a very ‘special breed of miners!’ Congratulations to everyone participating and continued good luck through this the 2023 Mine Rescue season!”

Tuesday’s competition opened with a weather cooperation that offered a slight chill behind a mild and consistent breeze. The breeze provided the fully dressed and equipped rescuers a little relief from the normally hot and muggy conditions related to the competition in the past.

The teams were escorted to the competition area by competition officials.

Four teams at a time were given 45 minutes to negotiate the courses. Rescue teams not yet observed in competition remained in an area called ‘lock up.’ This area is used to ensure that the phases of the competition were not compromised, by being viewed prior to the opportunity of being challenged.

The rules of the competition were governed by the adopted National Mine Rescue Rules. Some of the content of the rules include (but not limited to) contest participants must remain in ‘lock-up’ at all times unless under a contest official’s escort; cell phone or other electronic devices, such as computers, tablets, computer monitors, etc. are strictly prohibited in the lock up areas on the days of competition (with a penalty of nonplacement in the competition results).

The problems present-

The goals of this community-based program are to help older drivers improve the “fit” of their vehicle for safety, comfort, and to link them with relevant and local resources that can help ensure they drive safely longer.

CarFit’s trained team includes occupational therapy practitioners to assist older drivers with the following items: a clear line of sight over the steering wheel, adequate space between the front air bag/steering wheel and the driver’s breastbone, properly adjusted head restraints, proper positioning on the accelerator and brake pad, proper seat belt use, and safe positioning of mirrors

The entire CarFit process takes about 20 minutes, and participants leave with the above recommended car adjustments and adaptations, a list of resources in their area, and greater peace of mind. To schedule a 20-minute appointment, please call Jill Cunningham at 330204-6524.

Appointment spaces are limited. The sessions will take place on Friday, July 21, at Sally Buffalo Park’s parking lot. Appointments are available from 9 a.m. through 1 p.m.

Sally Buffalo Park is located at 43000 Industrial Park Road, Cadiz. Information of the program can be obtained by contacting Cunningham at 330204-6524. Additional information on the CarFit program specifically can be obtained by at www.car-fit.org.

Cadiz women’s golf: opportunity for all

By Rebecca Bratten Weiss Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — The Cadiz Women’s Golf League offers local women the opportunity to practice the sport and enjoy some games, no matter what their level of ability is.

The league was formed in 2018 when the Cadiz Country Club’s Women’s Golf League, which had hitherto been reserved for club members only, decided to open to the public.

Now, according to the League’s Donna Griffin, an average of 25 women play each week.

“The league meets every Wednesday morning from May to September,” Griffin said. “We play a variety of games, some that test your skill, others that simply rely on luck to win the Play of the Day prize.”

The league has 40-some members from all over the coun- ty, including from neighboring communities, such as Toronto or Barnesville. Some even come from outside the state, traveling in to play from Moundsville, W.Va., and Pittsburgh, Griffin said. The women in the league have all levels of skill or expertise, from novice to veteran, and range in ages from their late 30s to early 90s.

“Each week, two women serve as hostesses for the day,” said Griffin. “We have a monthly 50/50 drawing. Each week, we also have a Putt Pot which is divided between the golfers with the best putt scores in each flight.”

One highlight of the year for the Cadiz Women’s Golf League is the Guest Day Scramble in July, where league members invite guests and assemble teams. Another is the league championship, which is played the first two weeks in August. At the championship, Griffin said, the league recognizes the overall top golfer, as well as the top golfer in each flight.

Then in September, a Solheim Cup Match is played among league members. And they conclude the year, according to Griffin, with a scramble, a banquet, and awards ceremony.

The league also has brief monthly meetings, and meets once a month for lunch during the off-season.

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