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July 15, 2016
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This Tuesday
July 19
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IN THE NEWS
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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS on THE FARM
Tuesday, July 19
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Garnet A. Wilson Public Library
5K Fundraiser Race
Saturday, August 20
WAVERLY
, Ohio - The Garnet A. Wilson Public Library is holding its annual Velma Engle Memorial Read for the GOLD fundraiser event on Saturday, August 20, 2016. The 5K Run and 3K Walk will be held rain or shine in Bristol Village, beginning at the Activity Center, located at 625 5th Street, Waverly. Registration and check-in begin at 7:30 a.m., with the race beginning promptly at 8:30 a.m. The registration fee is $10 if registered on or before August 13th, $15 if registered after August 13th. All proceeds will benefit our capital campaign "The Next Chapter".
Participants will receive a t-shirt commemorating the event. Race registration sheets may be picked up at the Waverly, Piketon, Beaver, and Western library branches and at the Bristol Village Activity Center. You may also register the day of the race. Everyone is encouraged to participate by entering, or by coming down and cheering on those who will be competing!
The course is flat and shady through beautiful Bristol Village. Participants compete on a combination asphalt and concrete course.
The mission of the library is to Educate. Inspire. Enjoy. This race is a fun way to raise funds to continue our endeavor of promoting literacy within our community. You can help support our library by registering for our race.
For more information about the fundraiser or any other library service, contact the library at 947-4921.
Jennifer Wright
Extension Services Coordinator
Garnet A. Wilson Public Library
(740) 947-4921
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Help your bottom line
Top strategies for reducing health care costs
real strategies for real health cost savings
Increase wellness. Improve your bottom line. It sounds so simple. Until you start building your wellness plan. What are the key areas to focus? What has the biggest impact? Register for this webinar and learn how wellness can be the strategic weapon you need to decrease employee health care costs.
Quick webinars. Long-lasting results.
Date:
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Time:
2 p.m. ET (1 p.m. CT / noon MT / 11 a.m. PT)
Length:
30 minutes + 15 minutes Q&A
Cost:
FREE
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Want to decrease your health care costs? Watch this webinar to learn top strategies that can save money and increase employee health. We'll cover:
- From education to transparency tools - which resources are most influential
- Knowing where to get care and why that saves money
- The real cost of stress and physical activity
- How smoking may be burning your budget
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Stay Safe in the
Hot Summer Months
July and August can be two of the hottest months of the year and a good time to offer reminders of how to stay cool during the summer months. In addition, always remember to check on family, friends, neighbors, and those you know who do not have air conditioning when extreme heat is upon us. Older adults are more prone to heat stress than younger individuals, so make sure to take the necessary precautions for yourself or someone in your care during the hot summer months. Make sure they are drinking enough water and have access to air conditioning or a cool shelter.
Here is some good information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(
www.cdc.gov
) concerning heat stroke and heat exhaustion and what you can do to protect yourself and others:
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Stroke Could Include:
- An extremely high body temperature (above 103°F)
- Red, hot, and dry skin (no sweating)
- Rapid, strong pulse
- Throbbing headache
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Confusion
- Unconsciousness
Signs and Symptoms of Heat Exhaustion (a milder form of heat-related illness):
- Heavy sweating
- Paleness
- Muscle Cramps
- Tiredness
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea or vomiting
- Fainting
- Skin: may be cool and moist
- Pulse rate: fast and weak
- Breathing: fast and shallow
If you see any signs of severe heat stress, you may be dealing with a life-threatening emergency. Have someone call for immediate medical assistance while you begin cooling the affected person.
What You Can Do to Protect Yourself:
- Drink cool, non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated beverages - drinking water is best. (If your doctor generally limits the amount of fluid you drink or has you on water pills, ask them how much you should drink when the weather is hot. Also, avoid extremely cold liquids because they can cause cramps.)
- Rest.
- Take a cool shower, bath, or sponge bath.
- If possible, seek an air-conditioned environment.
- Wear lightweight clothing.
- If possible, remain indoors in the heat of the day.
- Do not engage in strenuous activities.
For more information about home and community-based long-term care options in your community, call the Area Agency on Aging District 7 Aging and Disability Resource Center Monday through Friday from 8:00 am until 4:30 pm at 1-800-582-7277. A trained social worker or nurse is available to help connect you with resources that can assist you or someone you know with living safely and independently at home.
Pamela K. Matura, Executive Director
Area Agency on Aging District 7
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Reporting 4-digit School District
Identification Number on W-2s
The Ohio Department of Taxation (ODT) needs your help! Many localities have both a city income tax as well as a school district income tax. Thousands of W-2 statements provided by employers each year list a city name twice with two different tax withholding amounts; one for city income tax withheld and one for school district income tax withheld. We have found that some individuals mistakenly claim the wrong withholding amount on the return or add both withholding amounts together when filing their city and/or school district income tax returns.
To assist individual taxpayers (your employees) from making these errors, ODT is asking that you or your payroll service provider make an obvious segregation on your W-2 forms that you issue to your employees. Starting with the 2016 tax year (W-2s issued in January 2017), please list the four digit school district number followed by the school district name in box 20 when reporting school district withholding.
Please visit
tax.ohio.gov
for additional information, example W-2s and a link to
The Finder
. We appreciate your cooperation in improving Ohio taxpayer's filing experience.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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Breakfast in the Barn
Saturday, July 16
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MILES FOR MEALS
Saturday, July 16
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VENDORS WANTED
Pop-Up Farmer's Markets
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2016 Summer Sports
at the YMCA
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2016 Summer Volley Ball Camp
Registration Deadline
July 18
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Lil' Kickers
Do you enjoy playing soccer? If so, let the Pike County YMCA help you spend quality time
with your toddler while practicing soccer, developing social skills, and having fun
together. Our Lil' kickers program will give you and your child an opportunity to
participate in developmental drills designed specifically for toddlers. This program will
provide a great introduction to soccer, just in time for the start of the Fall Soccer Season!
· Boys & Girls ages 2-3 (as of Aug.1, 2016):
10:00-10:30am
· Boys & Girls ages 4-6 (as of Aug.1, 2016):
10:30-11:00am
· Registration Fees:
Members = $15
Guests $25
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2-6 year olds participating in our "Lil' Kickers"
program will receive a 50% discount on
their Fall Soccer registration
WHEN:
July 30th - August 21st
DATES:
Saturday
July 30th
August 6th
August 13th
August 20th
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Fall Soccer
The Pike County YMCA's Fall Soccer League provides children with an opportunity to
develop their individual skills while learning about the importance of teamwork! We offer
leagues for children ages 2- 13 to play the game of soccer the way it was meant to be
played, with emphasis placed on skill development, hard work, personal growth, and
teamwork. Parents, family members and friends are encouraged to get in on the action by
volunteering as a coaches, assistant coaches, and referees!
· For children ages 2-13
· Registration Period: July 5th - August 14
· Registration Fees:
Members = $25
Non-Members = $50
(families registering more than 2 children will have one registration fee waived)
Late Registration Penalty
(received after August 14): + $20
WHEN:
September 3rd- October 22nd
TIME: Saturday Morning's beginning at 9am
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JULY LUNCH AND LEARN
Plan Now to Reduce Your Tax Burden
Thursday, July 21st at 11:30 a.m. at the OUIC
Many business owners don't take time during the year to make decisions and take steps to reduce business taxes. Don't wait until the end of the year. Susie Carrico, AVP of Business Accounting and Tax at the Ohio University Credit Union, will provide a number of helpful tips on reducing your company's tax liability. Learn ways that you can owe less in taxes. Be creative and be smart!
Lunch sponsored by Ohio University Credit Union Financial Services.
The event is free and open to the public.
by
12:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 19th or call: (740) 597-1460
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2016 HEROES CELEBRATION
Thursday, August 18
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Company Offers
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Community Rewards Program
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Community Rewards Program
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Training Opportunities
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Couch to 5K training started Monday, July 11 and will continue until the 4th Annual FBP 5K Run/Walk on Wednesday, September 21.
Everyone is encouraged to participate! We will meet outside of the Bristol Village Activity Center on Mondays and Wednesdays between 5:45p.m. and 6:00p.m. The training will begin promptly at 6:00 and will last about an hour. The training will be gradual enough for beginners and will increase in intensity as the season progresses. Whether you're interested in working up to running the race, or just walking it...this training is for you.
Sign-ups for the run will begin in early August. All proceeds for the run will be donated to charities in Pike, Ross, Jackson and Scioto County.
For more information please contact Deneen Revel at 740-648-7071.
*If the weather is bad we'll move the training into the activity center.
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USING FACEBOOK ADS to
Attract & Acquire Your Perfect Customers
Friday, July 29
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Employment Opportunities
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Employment Opportunity
Are you looking for a part-time job with opportunities for growth? Join our American Savings Bank family! There is an opening for a part-time teller in our Waverly Branch. Responsibilities include banking and customer service, providing a friendly and welcoming environment for our customers. 1-2 years of experience in these fields is preferred as well as a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be 18 or older to apply.
Apply online at
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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AT&T
Employment Opportunities
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FLUOR-BWXT PORTSMOUTH
Employment Opportunities
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