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September 9, 2016
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2016  Annual Chamber 
Golf Outing
Thursday, September 15

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Golf Outing
2016
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SAMJAM BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Kicks Off in Piketon

The 2016 SamJam Bluegrass Festival kicked off at the Pike County Fairgrounds on Thursday, September 1, with a preview event which included a Bluegrass Scramble performance by local musicians, a performance by New Again, of Bainbridge, and Highway 52, featuring a special appearance by Dave Evans.

According to event organizer Rick Greene, the first day of the event was a success, and he hopes to continue the event for years to come in Pike County.

"We are really happy with the way this has come together," said Greene. "I had a vision in my mind of what I thought the event would look like, and now that it has come together, it is pretty close to what we pictured 22 months ago."

Many people have worked behind the scenes to transform the festival from a dream to reality, said Greene.

"My partner (Sam Karr) and I are ramped up and excited because this has been so much work to get to this point, and so many people from the community have been involved and have helped here and there," he said. "I feel really proud of our community. We are getting ready to put on a great show and think people are going to have a great time, and it would not have been possible without a lot of cooperation from a lot of people in town. It makes you feel really solid about where you're from and where you live."

Greene said he has heard many compliments from those in attendance about the quality lineup and venue.

"I've heard countless compliments about the Pike County Fairgrounds from bluegrass music veterans and people who travel to a lot of bluegrass festivals, and they are saying that our lineup and facilities are as good as they've seen, and that makes us feel we have something here that is going to have some staying power," he said. "We're fantastically proud of that."
 
By Stephanie Stanley Assistant Editor


   THANKS GIVEN
&
 AWARDS PRESENTED
at AAA7 Annual Appreciation Brunch

Giving thanks.  That was common place at this year's Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) Annual Appreciation Brunch, which was recently held at the Southern Ohio Medical Center Friends Center in Portsmouth. 
 
During the special event, several individuals and groups throughout the Agency's 10-county district were recognized for their service and dedication to not only the Agency as a whole, but more importantly, the communities and seniors served by the Agency.  The Area Agency on Aging District 7 serves the following counties: Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton.  

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Wellness Coach Volunteers Recognized
Pictured front row, left to right, State Senator Joe Uecker; Greg Ervin; Cher Bellar; Cindy Goodman; Libby Brisker; Brittany Farley; and State Representative Doug Green.  Back row, left to right, AAA7 Executive Director Pam Matura; Vicki Woyan, Breanna Williams and Carla Cox of the AAA7; Alice Ward, AAA7 Board of Trustees President; and Kaci Compton, Field Representative for US Congressman Brad Wenstrup.

UPCOMING EVENTS UPCOMINGEVENTS
4th ANNUAL
GARY SNYDER MEMORIAL 
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Saturday, September 10

PIKE COUNTY YMCA
Bob Evans Community Fundraiser
Sunday, October 9

October 6-9, 2016
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Thursday, September 22


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