September 10, 2002 Henry County Announcements

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There's a grass-roots "Rememberance" movement--spread by word-of-mouth and email. To honor and remember the victims and heros of 9/11 it is suggested that when driving Wednesday you turn on your headlights. It's a little thing...so why not? Others will be lighting candles...at home, at work, at church. Other events are planned in Louisville and the area, retrospects on the networks--indeed the whole country will be recalling what happened one year ago. We'll reflect on comings and goings of new ways and old...things that have changed and things that have stayed the same. It is said that we are bonded by the experiences and crises we share in common. In our hectic day-to-day lives we seldom think of or observe just how connected we are to each other. As you drive and notice other drivers with headlights a-light, notice too that WE are bonded to each other--not just in our remembrance of this event, but in all aspects of our lives. Light it up!

Please see our Coming Events (below) for more details.
DON'T FORGET...you can purchase your Raffle Tickets NOW. Winning tickets will be drawn on Sat. Sept. 21 at the Walk/Run event. Raffle Tickets for a $600 General Electric Triton Dishwasher - $1 each or 6/$5. Raffle tickets may be purchased by calling Stu Schmidt 291-0929 or 327-9285, Kelley Woods - 532-7979, Linda Brent - 222-3166 or Cindy Norton - 532-7071 or 396-3214! Other raffles held at the Golf Event.

Question:

What fits in the palm of your hand and has a-hundred-and-one uses, including possibly saving your life?

Straight off...NO, I am not selling these and I don't get a "commish" on anything.

These little gems, a USB FlashDisk (aka, "PenDisk") caught my attention just before last Christmas. Think of this as a very compact, highly compatible, very portable external hard-drive. Now think of some of the uses in YOUR life.

Left: FlashDisk on neck strap
Right: Generic, standard sized butane lighter

I often need to transfer large files, graphics or text between my own computers and on ocassion need to share them with other computers. I don't have a ZipDrive drive, most of my clients don't have ZipDrives, and I don't really want a ZipDrive. I can't think of a PC made since 1998 that doesn't have at least 2 standard USB ports. FlashDisks are PlugNPlay and as easy to use as any other hard drive on your computer--not fancy programs to learn, just use your Windows directory tree (Windows Explore) and you can create folders, copy, paste, delete, etc. I've even heard of some people putting a bare-bones O/S on their FlashDisk. They come in storage size small (16MB), medium (32 or 64MB) and large (128MB.)

I could back-up and move data using a CD, since almost all computers come with CD readers, however many of my friends and clients don't have CD "burners." I could burn a CD and let them email their files except that a) with most people still on slow access you've got a real time-waster on both ends of the process, and b) if it's temporary files that are going to change often a CD RW once is a waste of blanks and a multi-session can't be used indefinently--plus many multi-seesions are not readible by "foreign" machines (i.e. they will run on your computer but not on others.) [Ok...there are configurations for setting up ISO or Joliet--but most people don't know what that is, so let's go back to the easy stuff.]

FlashDisk is easy. On Windows 2000 Pro, there isn't even software required. On other Operating Systems there is a small program that may be necessary. It helps move the data and let you do some fancy configuation of the device...just a quick floppy installation and it's "easy as pie." You can slip a FlashDisk in your pocket, you can attach it to a keyring (I don't recommend this, though), wear it on a neckstrap, keep it in your briefcase/purse.

I said that FlashDisk could possibly save your life, and you're not imagining all the possibilites yet. Let's stretch the imagination a bit:

You've seen the Medic Alert I.D. bracelets (pendents). They signal EMS and ER staff that you have a medical condition that someone should notice and pay attention to. Perhaps you are diabetic or take a drug that interacts unfavorably with others? Maybe you are allergic to penicillin. Those bracelets have a skimpy little slip of paper and you must print small for even a limited amount of information. The pendent type that uses MicroFilm has to be ordered and still...it's a limited amount of information--and health issues change, so they are not easy to keep up-to-date.

What if...instead...you kept text files of medical history, prescriptions, Insurance ID, next of kin, blood type, donor preference, a copy of your living will, the names, phone, and addresses of all your doctors and specialist, drug/food allergies, all prescriptions and dosages...a complete organized medical profile. There your have it--all handy when you might need it: when you travel, when you can't speak for yourself, when it's just some much information your might forget something important. It could be printed out by any doctor or nurseand could shorten the time you spend filling out endless forms for every new doctor or hospital.)

FlashDisk wouldn't necessarily "replace" your medic Alert ID bracelet, but it could go a LONG LONG way to expand the information that could save your life. I couldn't "replace" the bracelet because you do have to have a USB computer handy to access. BUT...have you ever been to a hospital or doctor's office that didn't have at least one computer? Not me...not in decades. Not my husband either. In fact, last spring when my husband had to go for outpatient care at Baptist Hospital the outpatient surgery holding rooms were equiped with a wall mounted screen and keyboard. Not having had a ride in an ambulance for many years I'll take my husbands word for it that many rescue transports also have laptops.

Many application suites like MSworks, include templates for medical information, so some of the data organization is made easy, for you or your doctor. Do you have a doctor with more than once office? "Hubby" does, and he is often told, "we're sorry, but your records are in our _____ office." Ahem...doctors could find these high capacity FlashDisks useful too. They (you) can protect your information and confidentiality because FlashDisks come with a overwrite lock (like floppies) and FlashDisks also can be password protected. (However, if you are using a FlashDisk as an emergency alert--password protection defeats the purpose should you be unconscious and/or unable to speak.)

I've had my USB FlashDisk for several months now and I love it, love it, love it! I bought mine online, but some retailers are carrying them now. I'm told RadioShack and CompUSA carry or will carry them. Prices range from $25 to $80. If you have a techno-geek on your Christmas list (yourself even?) a FlashDisk has a lot of potential to please.

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Remax performance Realty will hold an Open House at their new offices at 218 South Main, New Castle. New offices, new agents, and good food! Come join the fun!

The Guild will hold their show on Saturday at the Heritage House on Main Street in New Castle. You will have a great opportunity to find those unique holiday gifts made by local craftspeople! The Henry County Cattlemen's Association will be providing a delightful lunch!

Friends For Michael Golf Scramble & Celebrity Auction
Sept. 18--Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
ShotGun Start 8 a.m.

Even if you don't golf, practice your "golf clap" and praise the participants, come out for the Celebrity Auction and come enjoy a meal brought to you by Outback Steakhouse!

Henry County Country Club in New Castle will be the location for our event. Entries will be limited to the first 144 Players (36 Teams). Teams will be made up of 4-players each and golfers may register individually or as a team. Entry fee includes: Greens fees, cart, lunch, prizes and gifts.

Entry Fees: Individuals $60; Teams $240
Lunch Provided by: OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
Bid to have Tubby Smith or Denny Crum play with your group for this scramble.

Friends For Michael 1 Mile Walk/Run and Raffle
Sept. 21--8:00 a.m. check in, 10:00 a.m. Race

Meet at the Henry County High School in New Castle, do your warm-ups and "move-it" for Michael.

Donate blood to the American Red Cross Blood Drive. A.R.C. will be at the Community Life Center in Eminence.

Cattlemen's Field Day
Sept. 26--5:00-5:30 Registration, 5:30-- Tours, Dinner, Speaker etc.

You are invited to attend this educational field day at Creekstone Farm (port Royal Rd.) concerning cattle management. There will be tours and presentations on feeding stations, health, nutrition, and marketing. Included in the evening is a steak supper. Speakers include: Dr. Muncie Pryor, DVM, Dr John Johns, Dr Les Anderson, Joe Bill Meng, Jim Akers, John Stevenson, Dr. Jack Kimbrough, and Dave Maples.

Please call the Henry County Extension Office at 845-2811 as soon as possible, but no later than noon, Wednesday, September 25, 2002 to let us know of your intentions to attend. Pre-registration is a must!

The Crowe's Chase Chili Cookoff is to benefit the environmental project in the eastern end of Henry County for the Kentucky School for the Blind. Several restaurants as well and the Boy Scouts from KSB (last year's champions) will serve their favorite chili made from buffalo meat donated by Buffalo Crossing (on Hwy. 43 in Shelby County.) Many of our Arts and Crafts Guild will be at Buffalo Crossing as well as many children's activities. This is a fun family fundraiser that all will enjoy.

Diane P. Coon of Louisville who will be presenting this topic at noon at the Henry County Library. "From beating on pots to more sophisticated signals, slaves and Underground Railroad workers developed many secret systems of communication along the Ohio River--this program will describe those systems of communications." Cost is $7.00 which includes lunch, deadline to register is Wednesday, September 26. Make your reservation and send your remittence to Henry County Homemakers, PO Box 246, New Castle, KY 40050. For more information call 845-2811. NOTE: RSVIP programs are open to all.

This program was funded in part by the Kentucky Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Farmers Market
Saturdays -- 8:00 a.m. Courthouse Lawn, New Castle KY
Friday Evenings -- 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. "Our Best" in Smithfield

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