New Giving Fund Honors Family Legacy in Adams County
The Adams County Community Foundation has announced the establishment of the Sue Fristoe McGovney Giving Back Fund, an unrestricted fund created in honor of Sue Fristoe McGovney’s parents, Kenneth and Wava Fristoe, and grandparents, Ed and Martha Gore Fristoe. This marks the second fund Sue has established with the Foundation, furthering her commitment to supporting…
Savvy Living: How to Choose and Use a Home Blood Pressure Monitor
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you offer me any tips on choosing and using a home blood pressure monitor? I just found out I have high blood pressure and my doctor recommended I get a home monitor so I can keep tabs on it. Just Turned 63 Dear 63, Everyone with high blood pressure (130/80 or…
Savvy Living: How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes in 2025?
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My earned income stopped when I retired last March, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year. Retired in 2024 Dear Retired, Whether or not you are required to file…
Savvy Living: Service Dogs Can Help Seniors with Disabilities
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about service dogs for seniors with disabilities? My 67-year-old father has chronic arthritis and Parkinson’s disease, and I’m wondering if an assistance dog could help make his life a little easier. Dog Loving Leah Dear Leah, For people with disabilities and even medical conditions, service dogs can…
Savvy Living: Driving with Dementia and Knowing When to Stop
Dear Savvy Senior, When should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well. Concerned Daughter Dear Concerned, Most doctors agree that people with moderate to severe dementia should never get behind the wheel, but in the early stages of Alzheimer’s or other types…
ACCF announces new Jan and Andy Davenport Scholarship Fund
The Adams County Community Foundation announced last week the establishment of the Jan and Andy Davenport Scholarship Fund by their daughter, Sara Pomeroy. The scholarship fund is intended to support Adams County students who aspire to further their education at a university or trade school. Jan Davenport has been a teacher with the Adams County…
Remembering the Legacy of Captain Russell Clarance “Chick” Lucas
Captain R.C. Lucas of Manchester, Ohio, left an indelible mark as a riverboat pilot, businessman, and community leader. Born in 1903 in Rome, Greene Township, Adams County, Chick’s life was shaped by the currents of the Ohio River and the opportunities it provided. Starting as a deckhand at just 16 years old, he earned his…
Adams County Community Foundation announces David Worley Memorial Fund
The Adams County Community Foundation recently announced a new memorial fund has been established in honor of the late David B. Worley to support educational and arts initiatives in the Adams County Community. Originally from Cincinnati, David made Peebles his home and married Peebles native Linda Worley (nee Lloyd) in 1975. Throughout his adult life,…
Celebrating the Legacy of John Purdin: A Major League Baseball Star from Adams County
John Nolan Purdin (1942–2010), a native of Lynx and Blue Creek in Adams County, Ohio, made his mark both in Major League Baseball and in the hearts of his community. Born on July 16, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, his family moved to Lynx when he was an infant. Growing up, John excelled in basketball and…
Savvy Living: How to Choose a Memory Care Unit for a Loved One with Dementia
Dear Savvy Senior, My dad has dementia and has gotten to the point that he can’t live at home any longer. I need to find a good memory care residential facility for him but don’t know where to turn. Any suggestions? Only Daughter Dear Only, Choosing a good memory care residential unit for a loved…
