January 9 , 2025 The Beacon • 29
BULLETIN
Continued from 28
By Jen Jones
For The Beacon
While you are preparing yourself and your family for the winter , make sure you plan how to keep your pets safe in the cold , snow and ice too . Here are a few tips to keep your fur babies safe this winter .
Consider the temperature before letting your pets be outside for a long period of time . Despite their fur , if it is too cold for you to be outside for long , it is probably too cold for them too . Never leave pets alone in a car in the cold . Serious health issues can develop quickly including death .
Talk to your vet about a paw cream or balm you can use on your pet ’ s paws to protect them from salt and other ice-melting chemicals . Petroleum jelly also is an option , but your vet can advise you on the best protection for your pet ’ s paws . Booties also may be an option .
Every time you walk your dog , be sure to wash their belly and feet to remove any salt or chemicals . Always look between their toes for redness or cracks , as these can be very painful to your pet .
Never shave your dog too closely during the winter . Their longer hair adds warmth , just like wearing a coat . If you see ice clinging to their hair , just trim it to remove the ice or salt clinging to them . Remember to check between their toes and consider buying your short-haired dog a coat or sweater to wear .
Make sure to completely dry your pet ’ s fur when you come inside from a walk or a romp in the snow . Their skin can get dry
through sixth grade . January selection “ The Night War ” by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley . Copies available in children ’ s room . Register at www . coshoctonlibrary . org / events .
• Employment Workshop Jan . 15 from 6-7 p . m . at Coshocton County District Library in large meeting room . Register at www . coshoctonlibrary . org / events .
• Virtual Author Talk with TJ Klune Jan . 15 from 7-8 p . m . Join best-selling author for virtual talk themed “ The Magic of Found Family .” Register and receive event link at www . libraryc . org / coshoctonlibrary .
• Tween & Teen Time Jan . 16 from 5-6 p . m . at West Lafayette Branch Library for third grade through 12th grade . Craft for January snow globe suncatchers . Register at www . coshoctonlibrary . org / events .
• West Lafayette Branch Library featured artist for January is R . R . Humphrey .
MISCELLANEOUS
• Danbury Reclaim Your Golf Balls has grown and is in need of golf ball boxes and sleeves that can be dropped off at Fire Ridge Golf Club or Danbury Senior Living in Millersburg . Also looking for principals who need 400-plus golf balls for special events . Call Paul at 330-231-1271 to see current inventory .
• Coshocton Elks Lodge # 376 holding local hoop shoot Sunday , Jan . 12 . Doors open at 1 p . m . and shoot at 1:30 p . m . in Coshocton High School gymnasium . Sign-ups at arrival . All boys and girls age 8-13 from Coshocton and River View school districts eligible . Call Jim Baylor at 740-502-3935 .
PUBLIC MEETINGS
• Village of Nellie Council meeting third Monday each month at 7:30 p . m . in Council Hall on Second Street .
• Village of West Lafayette Council meets second and fourth Monday each month at 7 p . m . in council chambers , 115 E . Railroad St .
• Three Rivers Fire District of Coshocton County regular meetings third Thursday each month at 7:30 p . m . at 24199 state Route 621 , Coshocton .
• Coshocton County JVSD Board of Education meeting third Thursday each month at 7:30 a . m ., except December when on second Thursday , at Board of Education Conference Room , 23640 Airport Road , Coshocton .
• Coshocton County JVSD board meetings third Thursday each month at 7:30 a . m . at Board of Education Conference Room ,
and itchy , just like ours , if they repeatedly go out and come back in without being dried off .
If you can , avoid giving your pet as many baths in the winter . Again , this can cause dry , itchy skin because essential oils are removed with every bath . If you have to give your pet a bath , use a moisturizing shampoo or rinse to prevent dry skin . If you aren ’ t sure what product to use , ask
23640 Airport Road , Coshocton .
• Coshocton Metropolitan Housing Authority Board meetings last Tuesday each month at 4 p . m .
• River View Board of Education meeting third Tuesday each month at 5 p . m . in the administration building . Meeting originally scheduled Jan . 21 changed to Jan . 14 at 5 p . m . in administrative building .
• Bedford Township Board of Trustees meeting last Thursday each month at 7 p . m . at Township Hall in Tunnel Hill . Meeting at 6 p . m . on Jan . 30 for regular meeting and reconciliation meeting for 2025 .
SOCIAL EVENTS
• Tunnel Hill Community Center , 112 E . Maple St ., Stone Creek , quilting lessons every Tuesday from 1-4 p . m . Clogging every Tuesday from 6-8 p . m . Door fee $ 5 . Text Pauline at 330-795-5057 . Clogging lessons
your vet .
Make sure to feed your pet a little extra in the winter because staying warm burns extra calories . Also , always make sure your pets have plenty of fresh water . If your pet is outside , check several times a day that their water isn ’ t frozen . Use plastic food and water bowls as your pet ’ s tongue could stick and freeze to a metal bowl .
Always clean up antifreeze spills carefully . Antifreeze is lethal for pets so be sure all spills are gone before letting your pet near the area . Ice-melting products also are dangerous , so watch your pet carefully to be sure they don ’ t ingest any while you are walking .
While playing in the snow is a favorite activity for many dogs , never let your pet off their leash during a snowstorm or on ice . Dogs can easily lose their scent and become lost . Always make sure your pet is wearing a current license to help them get home safely .
Make sure your pet has a warm , cozy place to sleep that is off the floor and away from drafts . A warm blanket on a dog or cat bed will be very appreciated by your pet .
If your pet is outside for long periods of time , make sure they have a protected place to get warm . This needs to be draft-free and large enough to allow them to move easily but small every Tuesday from 5-6 p . m .
• Coshocton County Vietnam Veterans meeting at AmVets second Saturday each month at 9 a . m . Breakfast at 8 a . m . for those who would like to purchase their breakfast .
SUPPORT GROUPS
• Cooperdale Naz Recovery Wednesdays at 6:30 p . m . Men ’ s open share at Cooperdale Church of the Nazarene , 17816 OH-60 , Dresden . Call 740-502-9672 or email cnazrecovery @ gmail . com .
• First Step co-hosting The Healing Journey from Sexual Assault support group every Tuesday at 6 p . m . at the First Step office at 647 Locust St . in Coshocton .
• Kinship Care Support Group first Monday every month from 9-10:30 a . m . at Coshocton Baptist Church , 1631 Denman Ave ., Coshocton . Call Barb at 740-502- 4681 or Jeff at 740-610-3880 .
• Chili Crossroads Simple Steps Addiction Recovery meeting Fridays at 7 p . m . at the lower level of the Roscoe Visitor Center , 600 N . Whitewoman St ., Coshocton . Visit www . chilicrossroads . org / ss or text / call 740-908-4311 .
• GriefShare Support meetings fourth Thursday each month at 1 p . m . at Central Christian Church , 731 Main St ., Coshocton . Call 740-622-0288 .
VOLUNTEERS
• Interim Hospice seeking community volunteers for volunteer program for Coshocton , Holmes and Tuscarawas county areas . Specific assignments based on patients ’ needs and volunteers ’ availability and interests . Call Interim Hospice at 740-623- 2331 .
• COAD / Retired Seniors Volunteer Program seeking volunteers . Call Elaine Wilson at 330-204- 4347 .
Tips offered for keeping pets safe during the winter
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A sweater helped Bailey enjoy winter a little more last year . Consider buying your shorthaired dog a coat or sweater to wear . enough to hold body heat . Do not use blankets as these will get wet and not hold their body heat . Use straw and cover the door with heavy plastic or waterproof burlap .
If you have a cat or know there are stray cats in your area , bang on the hood of your car before you start it . Warm engines can attract cats and other small animals , and the noise will scare them away before you start your engine .
Make sure all your larger animals have adequate protection from the cold . Offer extra food and use heated buckets or water heaters to be sure your animals always have fresh water to drink .
It doesn ’ t take long to prepare your home to keep pets and larger animals safe in the winter . Prepare now so when the cold and snow arrive , you will be ready and your pets will be safe .
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