97-08-08 Story Tips for Local News Media

                         STORY TIPS

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Internet, you may reach us through either OASIS (Ohio State
Information System), the Columbus Freenet or World Wide Gophers.
Our Web address is www.acs.ohio-state.edu.

STATE FAIR COVERAGE IDEAS FROM 4-H--Aug. 11-17. 4-H members are
showing trained performing dogs, horticulture knowledge and
bicycle safety at the State Fair.  The 4-H Dog Drill Team will
perform to music in unison at noon in Cooper Arena on Aug. 11, 12
and 13.  Horticulture Day is Aug. 16.   4-H members will be
judged on their ability to identify seeds, plant products, parts
of a flower and components of soil from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the 4-H
Center in the Lausche Building.  At Bicycle Day on Aug. 17, 4-
Hers will compete for honors by  navigating a course and
displaying their knowledge of bicycle safety from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
at the 4-H Center.
CONTACT: Sue Mantey, Ohio State Extension, Communications and
Technology, 292-2011.

MEDICAL CENTER OFFERS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS --Aug. 11-18.
Incontinence, problems for computer users and meditation
techniques are subjects of three upcoming Health for Life
programs offered by the University Medical Center.  Incontinence-
-You Are Not Alone is a discussion of bladder and female pelvic
disorders and treatments at 7 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Upper Arlington
Library, 2800 Tremont Road.  Stress Management for Computer Users
looks at techniques and exercises for overcoming health problems
related to computer use such as eyestrain, headaches, and
tingling arms and shoulders at 7 p.m. Aug. 12 at the Westminster
Thurber Retirement Community, 717 Neil Ave.
Meditation/Affirmation/Visualization includes exercises and
techniques to help experience new ways to view the world at 6:30
p.m. Aug. 13 at the Westminster Thurber Retirement Community.
CONTACT:  Sandi Latimer, Medical Center Communications, 292-3660.

SMOKIN’ BUCKEYE ELECTRIC CAR DEFENDS TITLE AT INDY--Aug. 13.  The
Ohio State University Formula Lightening Team will compete
against 10 other universities at the Indy Electric Classic.  The
race at the .686 mile Indianapolis Raceway Park marks the
beginning of the 1997-98 ABB University Spec Series Championship
points season.  The battery powered car, designed and built by
Ohio State engineering students and driven by Craig Taylor, won
its last two series championships with the most recent victory at
the Cleveland Electric Formula Classic on July 12.  The event
will be broadcast Wednesday at 10:30 p.m.  on ESPN2 as part of
the Wednesday Night Thunder program.
CONTACT: Chris Maupin, Smokin’ Buckeye public relations,
688-4084, or Giorgio Rizzoni, faculty adviser, 292-3331.

The person listed as the contact for each item will have the best
information about the story.  However, feel free to call on our
news services staff for assistance with these or other Ohio State
news stories--Amy Murray, 292-8385; Ruth Gerstner, 292-8424;
Tracy Turner, 688-3682; and Emily Caldwell, 292-8309.
Compiled by Amy Murray, University Communications, (Murray-
Goedde.1@osu.edu).


[Submitted by: Von Vargas  (vargas.12@osu.edu)
               
Fri, 8 Aug 1997 15:09:09 -0400 (EDT)]
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