The South Gibson Star-Times serves the towns of Haubstadt, Owensville and Fort Branch.
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According to the CDC, electronic cigarettes or vapes have been the most used tobacco product by youths since 2014. Many teens believe that partaking in e-cigarettes or vapes is "no big deal." Due to this perception, the use of e-cig- arettes or vapes amongst teens is rising. Vape products work by heating a liq- uid until it becomes a vapor, which is then inhaled. The liquid that is being inhaled can contain oils, marijuana, and most commonly, nicotine. In 2021, the CDC reported that one out of 35 middle school students and one out of every nine high school students reported us- ing an e-cigarette or vape in the past 30 days. According to childmind.org, addic- tion is different for teens. This is due to the way a teenage brain develops, which makes teens more susceptible to addic- tion and poor decision making. Nicotine found in vape products can harm the de- veloping adolescent brain. Many e-cigarette smokers and vape users believe the use of vaping products is a safer alternative to other forms of tobacco use and will help them quit us- ing tobacco. However, the use of e-cig- arettes or vaping products is highly addictive, and some studies have shown they can be more difficult to quit than traditional cigarettes. This is due to the increased amount of nicotine in the e-cigarette or vape. There are many factors that can lead to a teen's decision to use an e-cigarette or vape. They may see loved ones or friends using. Companies tend to design packaging to enhance the appeal of vap- ing for teens with different flavors and varieties. Additionally, vaping products are cheaper and easier to acquire than traditional tobacco products. Vaping is also easier to hide from authority fig- ures than traditional cigarettes. There are several health risks that have been attributed to the use of e-cigarettes or vapes. Some of these are addiction, anxiety and depression, acid reflux, sleep problems, increase in thirst due to dehydration of the mouth and throat, chronic cough, nosebleeds, exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, chronic bronchitis, and lung damage that can be life threatening. Additionally, the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products is known to in- crease heart rate and blood pressure, leading to increased circulatory prob- lems. The long-term effects of e-ciga- rettes and vapes are still being studied. The main action parents can take to prevent nicotine addiction is to commu- nicate with teens about why e-cigarettes and vapes are dangerous. Provide a safe space for your child to discuss their feel- ings when it comes to their use of these products. Give them language to com- bat peer pressure and help them say, "No thank you" when offered. Help your child understand their trig- gers when it comes to vape use and talk about alternative coping skills your teen can use when they are feeling stressed or having cravings. Provide them with the support and help they may need to prevent or overcome nicotine depen- dence and address other mental health needs. South Gibson Star-Times School Tuesday, September 6, 2022 B-5 St. James Catholic School Library news FORT BRANCH AND HAUBSTADT Fort Branch Hours: Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues- day 1 to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m., also open 8 a.m. to noon on first and third Saturday of the month. Haubstadt Hours: Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tues- day, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday 1 to 7 p.m., Friday 1 to 5 p.m., also open 8 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Saturday of the month. Submitted by Dana Gansman Haubstadt Library will be open this Saturday, September 10th from 8 a.m. until noon – come and browse the New Releases. Did you know we have DVDs that you can check out for free with a Library Card? We get new releases the same day they hit shelves in the stores Some of our newest DVDs are Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, The Lost City, Bluey Seasons 1 & 2, Rugrats Season 1, and many more. Our Fort Branch location is currently under construction and things look a little different. Patron Parking is in the same location, just use the sidewalk along Locust Street in front of the Carnegie Building for the entrance. To see the progress or to be a part of the Expansion Project go to www.fbli- braryaddition.com. What do you call haunted yo- gurt? Paranormal Activia. Fort Branch Library will be hosting a paranormal presentation by Curt Strutz Wednesday, September 14th at 6:00 p.m. Take tours through some of the nation's most haunted locations – possibly including aban- doned hospitals, schools, asylums, homes and more – with original photography, deep history, humor and haunted experiences. No regis- tration necessary. Classic Book is reading "Whis- tling Past the Graveyard" by Susan Crandall and will meet on Thurs- day, September 15 at 6 p.m. at the Fort Branch Library. Modern Book Club is reading Laura Jean Baker's "The Moth- erhood A ffidavits" and meets on Tuesday, September 20 at K ANT Brewery at 6 p.m. Adult Game Night will be at Haubstadt Library on September 16 at 6 p.m. Come with your favorite board or card games and a snack to share for some fun competition and lots of laughs. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Have you heard about 1000 Books Before Kindergarten? This is a program for children from birth until they start kindergarten to in- still a love of reading. Come into either location to sign up your child today and get your first reading log. This program is free and comes with some great incentives for your little ones. Be sure to sign up for our month- ly email newsletter for our segment - Kim's Column This is a featurette by staff member Kim, who will rec- ommend reads each month from books in the library. To see some of these hidden gems, go to the bot- tom of our website at fortbranchli- brary.com and submit your email. Grab and Go is always an avail- able option. You can call to put in requests or log in to the catalog and shop for them yourself, choosing which library you want to pick up from. Using the number under the bar code on your library card and the last four digits of your phone num- ber will get you into your library account. Here you can manage re- quests, wish lists, or just browse. If you have issues, please call either library and we'd be happy to walk you through it. We gath- er books you request and you can choose to either be called, texted, or emailed when they are ready to pick up Please note our hours: call 812- 753-4212 or text us at 812-649 -1084 with any questions. We look for- ward to seeing you soon. Please keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates about the Fort Branch Library Build. OWENSVILLE CARNEGIE Regular Library hours Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sat- urday. Check out our website at ow- ensvillelibrary.org. New youth programs at Owensville Owensville Public Library Youth Programs will be returning start- ing in September. They offer Toddler Time for ages 10 months-2 years on Mondays at 10 :30. Story Time is for ages 3 years-5 years on Tuesdays at 10 :30. Novel Ninjas is for Kindergarten- 3rd grade on Mondays at 4, and will be weekly now. The STEAM program is for grades 4th-6th on Wednesdays at 4, and will be weekly as well. Dungeons & Dragons will be for grades 7-12 on Thursdays at 4. In addition to weekly programs there are also several monthly programs. Sensory Story Time is offered on the first Thursday of the month. It is designed to engage kids through movement, music, stories, and sensory activity play. It is ideal for children with Au- tism Spectrum Disorders or Sen- sory Integration challenges. Space will be limited and children must be accompanied by an adult care- giver. Family Game night will be the first Tuesday of the month starting at 5 and is for all families to come and enjoy board and card games together. Teen Time will be the second Tuesday of the month at 4 and is for grades 7-12. The new Anime/ Manga Club will be on the third Tuesday of each month at 4 and is for grades 7-12. Homeschool Happenings is a program for all area homeschool families and will be the second Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m. These are just some of the excit- ing programs the Library has to offer. The staff at Owensville Public Li- brary looks forward to welcoming everyone back for all these won- derful programs. Please check the website owensvillelibrary.org or The Kid's Space at Owensville Li- brary page on Facebook for sched- ules. So many books, so little time. OAKLAND CITY COLUMBIA TOWNSHIP Public Library hours Monday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Thursday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed Sunday. The Oakland City–Columbia Township Public Library has part- nered with Mesker Park Zoo re- cently. Zoo passes are available for checkout to library card holders. A pass allows two adults and up to four children to visit the zoo at no cost. One pass per household may be checked out for three days. Passes are available on a first- come, first-served basis with no holds or advanced reservations allowed. Questions about the pro- gram may be directed to the library at 812-749 -3559. The Board of Trustees for the Oakland City — Columbia Town- ship Public Library adopted the second Wednesday of every month at 4 p.m. for their monthly board meetings. The meetings are in the Library Meeting Room. Youth First Today By Amanda Haney Talk to your teen about the dangers of vaping Seventh graders determine the purpose of several authentic writings. Persuade, Inform, Entertain PIE. L-R: Seventh graders Olivia Ralph, Savannah Thompson, Piper Spainhoward, Katelyn Adler, and Avery Kassenbrock read Accelerated Reading books inde- pendently. Seventh graders Parker Alston and Jackson Fuhs read Accelerated Reading books independently. 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