Story Tips for Local News Media - 08/08/97

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STATE FAIR COVERAGE IDEAS FROM 4-H--Aug. 11-17. 4-H members are
showing trained performing dogs, horticulture knowledge and
bicycle safety at the State Fair.  The 4-H Dog Drill Team will
perform to music in unison at noon in Cooper Arena on Aug. 11, 12
and 13.  Horticulture Day is Aug. 16.   4-H members will be
judged on their ability to identify seeds, plant products, parts
of a flower and components of soil from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the 4-H
Center in the Lausche Building.  At Bicycle Day on Aug. 17, 4-
Hers will compete for honors by  navigating a course and
displaying their knowledge of bicycle safety from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
at the 4-H Center.
CONTACT: Sue Mantey, Ohio State Extension, Communications and
Technology, 292-2011.

MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS --Aug. 11-18.
Incontinence, problems for computer users and meditation
techniques are subjects of three upcoming Health for Life
programs offered by the University Medical Center.  Incontinence-
-You Are Not Alone is a discussion of bladder and female pelvic
disorders and treatments at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Upper Arlington
Library, 2800 Tremont Road.  Stress Management for Computer Users
looks at techniques and exercises for overcoming health problems
related to computer use such as eyestrain, headaches, and
tingling arms and shoulders at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Westminster
Thurber Retirement Community, 717 Neil Ave.
Meditation/Affirmation/Visualization includes exercises and
techniques to help experience new ways to view the world at 6:30
p.m. Aug. 13 at the Westminster Thurber Retirement Community.
CONTACT:  Sandi Latimer, Medical Center Communications, 292-3660.

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