Natalia Connolly from Solstice Salt Spa
Oct. 20, Hardin Co. Retired teacher’s aide. Gather at Kenton Elks for lunch at 11:30am. Principal Madelyn Lowery welcomes 22 members and guest Holly Dale after a brief concert at Kenton Middle School Dimensions with substitute choir leader Todd Daquino (Holly Dyer) and Natalia Connolly. The band presented a fun set of songs with a food theme. This concert helps them prepare for a concert in Ada in November.
Kenton Middle School Dimensions with substitute choir leader Todd Daquino
After the concert, Pastor Melanie Kindel offered a prayer before everyone enjoyed lunch. The menu includes delicious ham bread, sweet potatoes, salads, pumpkin rolls and drinks. President Lowery thanked Joyce and the committee of Mike Hubbell, Billy Thompson and Pat Ridge for setting up the beautifully decorated table filled with cookies. Thanks to Sue Buroker and the Elks volunteers for the delicious meal.
President Lowery introduced guest speaker Natalia Connolly, who spoke about Kenton’s new business, Solstice Salt Spa, located at 19 N. Detroit Street. The concept of this therapy has been around in the United States since the 1970s, but only started in Poland in the 1840s. This business provides dry salt therapy or salt therapy for various problems such as sinusitis or sinus infection, asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, COPD, ear infection, cough, cold, flu, allergies/ Hay fever, snoring/sleeping problems, and skin problems such as acne or psoriasis. This is a treatment to relieve swollen tissue in the nose that can cause headaches and other respiratory problems, but does not necessarily cure the disease. Some users of this salt hot spring consider this a precautionary measure. It is designed to stimulate the immune system, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics for ear and sinus infections.
There are various meetings that require reservations. Salt room sessions last 25 or 40 minutes. These include Dry Salt Therapy, Energy Healing, Infrared Sauna, BioMat, Ionic Footbath Detox, Natural and Artisan Bath and Body Products, Relaxing Massage, Embodiment Classes and Energizing Body Workshops. You can make an appointment by calling 419-679-1130 or online at www.solsticesaltspa.com or solsticesaltspa@outlook.com. Connolly encourages everyone to research the website www.salttherapyassociation.org. A workshop to educate residents was held on November 4th.
President Lowery led the group in thanking Connally for the information and began the meeting. Councilor Norma Frederick sent the September meeting minutes digitally, so the minutes were accepted. treasure. Joan Mouser submitted her report, which has been submitted for review. She is now accepting $10 dues for the club for 2023-2024, and $30 dues for the (ORTA) Ohio Retired Teachers Association. The scholarship amount is $84. Participants reported 139 volunteer hours.
Mouser found a few members who could help her manage the vault at various times. She thanked Joyce Hubbell, Sandy Berry and Joan Salinger and will continue working out as planned. Membership Chair will be Jean Kearns. President Lowery requested that cards be sent to Ellen Johnson, Billie Thompson and Mike Hubbell.
Others have reported as well. Annette Ansley reports on the fight to reinstate Wade Steen on the STRS board since he was unfairly replaced by the governor. Devin. She recommends donating to the ORTA Defense Fund. The club voted to donate $25 to help with his defense. Donna Myers discusses a new House bill that would not allow any teachers to discuss civil rights with students. She encouraged a vote against it.
Norma Frederick expressed her gratitude to those who brought socks or slippers to Helping Hands. There’s a change this year as Home Savings & Loan is undergoing renovations throughout December. Newland-Heidinger Insurance Company graciously accepts to be the collection point for all donated items such as socks or slippers. HS&L’s Santa Train will start no later than November 20th and will remain in place until the afternoon of December 11th for items to be picked up and delivered to Helping Hands. These items will be used as Christmas gifts for client students. New, clean socks and slippers go a long way for students to interact with their peers.
President Lowery thanked all attendees for bringing bags of wrapped goodies. The items will be separated and taken to teachers’ lounges at all Hardin County schools. This is a small thank you from HCRTA for their hard work.
Lowery plans to hold a meeting in early 2024 to plan for HCRTA’s future speakers and committees. Pastor Melanie Kindel concluded the meeting with a prayer. President Lowery, who had nothing else to do, attended the meeting and wished everyone a safe journey and a happy holiday.