The April meeting was held Thursday evening, April 22, at the museum on Riverside. Turning things around a bit this month's program was first on the agenda presented by Dr. Anne Baker from Austintown. Dr. Baker is an audiologist with the Salem Audiology Association. She explained the signs and symptoms of hearing loss and what can be done to help those with hearing problems. If I heard her correctly hearing loss occurs gradually over the years and is a painless affliction. Sometimes taking as long as 10 to 20 years to occur. Consequently many hold off on seeking treatment and a lot of folks are in denial of being hearing impaired. They are the people that accuse you of whispering and frequently ask you to repeat what you said. They turn up the TV or radio way too loud and often get defensive about their hearing.
Gradual hearing loss can lead to all sorts of behavioral problems from confusion, to loss of self esteem, to anger, anxiety, embarrassment and depression. Many of these problems can cause physical problems such as headaches, fatigue and increased blood pressure. Sometimes hearing loss can simply be a build up of wax in the ear. In those cases a lot of the time hearing can be fully restored once it is properly treated and the wax is removed.
Dr. Baker explained the spectrum of hearing loss from normal hearing to profound loss. From the chart she gave us I'm on the borderline of having mild to moderate problems. Whattaya say? If you think you having hearing problems get tested by a qualified firm. There's a big difference between hearing aid sales shops and an audiologist's office.
Moving onto the meeting, President Brassy Beresford reported he just finished up a genealogy research request for a family named Ryan from Tennessee and discovered they have kin still living in the ville that neither knew of. As a result Brassy did a little match making, sort of speak.
Also announced was the return of the 4th Armored Division Historical Group coming up in June. The exhibition is called "Remembering Our Freedom" and will be presented the week-end of June 13 - 14 at the River Museum. This is the same group that was here last year with their impressive WWII presentation. There will be a weapons demonstration on Saturday, the 13th, at 1:00 P.M. for this Second Annual WWII Living History Week-end. Tim Gains advised that they have some new members added to the group this year and will have some different attractions from what they had last summer.
The hours will be Saturday 10:00 to 6:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 4:00. Brassy asked if you have items from the 40s & 50s you could loan the Society for display for this event it would be greatly appreciated. If you do have any relics or photos contact Brassy at 330-532-3941 for more details. We'll keep you posted on any new details we learn of.
Other programs being planned is the history of boats, railroads and schools that were relevant to the ville. Each one will be a separate program. The annual Christmas dinner is being planned for December 8 at the museum. Next meeting is May 19. Come on down and join us.
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