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Coming Home to Healthcare

Skilled Nursing • Physical TherapyOccupational Therapy • Speech Therapy

Medical Social Services • Home Health AidePrivate Duty Services • Companion Sitters

Since 1999 HomeChoice has been available to help you feel better, recover faster and live healthier in the place you call home. We are available 24 hrs. a day to answer any questions

you might have.

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Signs and Symptoms of Heat ExhaustionHeavy Sweating, Paleness,

Muscle cramping, Tiredness, Weakness, Dizziness, Headache,

Nausea or vomiting, FaintingIf you experience any of these sypmptoms you should immediately: Drink cool non-alcoholic

beverages; Rest; Take a cool shower, bath or sponge bath; Seek an air-conditioned environment;

Wear light weight clothing

Managing Fall AllergiesHere are a few tips for easing fall allergy symptoms: Stay indoors with the doors and windows closed when pollen is at its peak (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) to avoid being exposed to your allergy triggers. To keep track of the pollen count in your area, visit the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology web site (www.aaaai.org <http:// www.aaaai.org/> ). Before you turn on your heat for the first time, have your heating ducts cleaned. Particles of mold and other allergens can become trapped in the vents over the summer and will fill the air as soon as you crank up the furnace. Use a high efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter in your heating system to remove pollen, mold, and other particles from the air. Use a humidifier to keep your air at between 35 and 50 percent humidity. Wear a mask when you rake leaves to avoid inhaling mold spores

In today’s world, life moves at such a rapid pace that it is impossible to get everything done and be everywhere you need to be. Do you constantly feel like you need help? If you are responsible for the care of a friend or rel-ative-parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle-and just don’t have enough of you and your time to get it all done, call HomeChoice Health Services. Whether you need an aide, a com-panion sitter, or skilled nursing and physi-cal, speech, or occupational therapy, we can help. Don’t wait, call today. Give yourself the peace of mind that comes with knowing your loved one is getting the care they need. And give your loved one the knowledge that when you can’t be there, we will.

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If you’re looking for a family outing that’s unique, educational and also fun, mark your calendars for Saturday, Oct. 16. That’s the day of the 12th annual Fall Folklore Jamboree held on the grounds of the University of Tennessee AgResearch and Education Center at Milan. This all-day event takes visitors back to a time of horse-drawn plows, spinning wheels, and old-fashioned bluegrass pickers playing on the porch. With more than 130 friendly folk artists demonstrating traditional farming, cooking and home life skills, plus a long lineup of award-winning gospel and bluegrass bands visitors can truly get a glimpse of 19th century life in Tennessee. “Fall Folklore is a great place to relax and enjoy a Saturday with family,” says Dr. Blake Brown, Director of the UT Research and Education Center at Milan.

“It’s also a very educational event. Fall Folklore provides an excellent opportunity for children and adults to learn about the heritage of our ancestors and the historical significance of agriculture in West Tennessee.” Throughout the day, skilled craftsmen will demonstrate traditional weaving, knitting, woodcarving, blacksmithing, plus more. Visitors can see horse plowing and logging, as well as a working grist mill, and ride in a horse-drawn wagon. You can delight in the melodic sounds of time-honored music, and if you’re hungry, you can sample fresh apple cider and old-fashioned kettle corn made right on the grounds.

Another highlight…a special presentation on organic gardening. Learn tips handed down from early settlers on how to compost, fertilize and grow your own fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs naturally.

Each year the Jamboree is held at the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, located on Highway 70/79 in Milan. The museum houses a vast collection of agricultural artifacts that tell the history of rural development in Tennessee. During the Jamboree, visitors are free to tour the museum to learn more about the agrarian lifestyle of the past. The Fall Folklore Jamboree runs from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. rain or shine. Admission is $5.00 for adults, $2.00 for children ages 3-12, and free for children under the age of two.

For more information on the Fall Folklore Jamboree and the West Tennessee Agricultural Museum, including a map to the event, visit the website http://milan.tennessee.edu or call 731-686-8067 or 731-686-7362.

Fall Folklore Jamboree returns to Milan

Haywood Elementary first graders recently celebrated their achievements at the first six weeks awards program. Deputy Superintendent Teresa Russell was the guest presenter. Also, Mrs. Barbara Garrett presented the Character Award for the first six weeks. The character trait for the six weeks was respect. The Haywood Elementary second graders also celebrated their accomplishments at their awards ceremony. Mrs. Jean Wills was their guest presenter. Lisa Carlton and Chris Lea presented a bike to second grader Devin from the Rotary Club for perfect attendance.

Haywood Elementary celebrates achievements