Chamber NOW
November 4, 2016
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IN THE NEWS
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ENERGY DEPARTMENT WORKERS
Gather Food for
Local Families in Need
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DOE's Dewintus Powell (far left) visits with (left to right) Jason Carter, Ray Osborne, Judy Dixon and Autumn May from Pike County Outreach, a food pantry located in Waverly, Ohio, as donated food was delivered recently from the Portsmouth Site's Feds Feed Families drive.
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LEXINGTON, Ky-Workers at the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office (PPPO) in Lexington, Kentucky - together with its two gaseous diffusion plants in southern Ohio and western Kentucky - recently collected a total of 13,958 pounds of food for charity pantries in their local communities.
DOE and contractor employees at the Lexington office and DOE's two former uranium enrichment sites currently undergoing cleanup at Piketon, Ohio (Portsmouth Site) and Paducah, Kentucky, made the donations as part of the federal government's 2016 Feds Feed Families campaign. The donated food was distributed to local organizations to help needy families during summer months when donations typically decline and needs increase.
Pam Truitt, Executive Director of Family Service Society, Inc., said the food received through the Feds Feed Families is important to help the community, children, veterans, and families in Paducah and McCracken County, Kentucky. "During the summer months, many children lose access to the free school lunch program, which places more demand on our food supply," she said.
Workers at the Paducah site collected 4,411 pounds of food. As part of its effort, the site hosted an employee cookout where employees could toss a pie in the face of a willing federal employee by donating 20 pounds of food. "The donations to Feds Feed Families help keep our community food pantries stocked," said Jennifer Woodard, DOE Paducah Site Lead. "We're pleased to play an important role in strengthening our community by providing this food."
Ohio's Portsmouth Site collected 8,733 pounds of food. "We would like to thank those who donated, prepared and participated in our plant site fish fry cookout, ice cream social and taco functions, making them such a wonderful success," said Dewintus Powell, who coordinates the effort at the site. "It was a great opportunity to help those less fortunate in our surrounding communities."
Rounding out the local effort, the Lexington PPPO office donated 814 pounds of food to Lexington area charities. "The PPPO pulled off another fantastic Feds Feed Families campaign in 2016," Susan Sparks, who coordinates the drive for DOE, told workers at the end of this year's drive. "Thanks to all who participated, you have really made a difference in our ability to give back to the community and help those in need."
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
Dancing with our Stars KickOff
Friday, November 4
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33rd ANNUAL
FESTIVAL of
TREES' SILENT AUCTION
Friday, November 4
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PIKE COUNTY COMMUNITY FUND
Daddy and Daughter Dance
Under the Sea
Saturday, November 5
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VETERANS DAY LUNCHEON
Pike County CTC
Thursday, November 10
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33rd
ANNUAL
FESTIVAL of
Trees Celebration
Thursday, November 10
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WELCOME HOME
VIETNAM VETERANS
Parade & Luncheon
Saturday, November 12
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November 18 - 20
Waverly, Ohio
Events Include
Quilt Show
Beef and Noodle Dinner
Holiday 5K Run
Holdiay Craft Show
Queen tours
Various Shops Open
Pike Heritage Museum displays and Music
Wine tasting and Art Exhibit
Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull
Queen's Luncheon
Luminary Parade
Meet Santa and Friends
Lantern Tours
plus lots more...
Visit the Jingle Bell Website for more Information
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SONS of the AMERICAN LEGION
6th Annual Drive for the Y
Reverse Raffle
Saturday, November 19
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PIKE COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
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Company Offers
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OPEN ENROLLMENT for MEDICARE
Ends December 7th
AAA7 Available for Assistance and Help
Are you a Medicare beneficiary? Are you aware that open
enrollment for some Medicare benefits ends December 7th? Open
enrollment is the time of the year when changes can be made in the
plans and providers you've chosen for your Medicare Part D prescription
drug coverage and/or Medicare Advantage option. If you wish to make
changes, you can only do so between October 15th and December 7th. Open enrollment is also a good time to run drug comparisons to make sure the Medicare Part D plan you are on is still your best option as Medicare Part D plans do change from year to year.
Individuals who receive the Low Income Subsidy (LIS) can change their plans anytime of the year. Even if you are receiving help through LIS, it is a good idea to check your plans to make sure all of your medications will be covered on your current plan for 2017.
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) is a local resource you can utilize for assistance with the open enrollment process and can be reached by calling 1-800-582-7277.
To be eligible for Medicare health insurance plans, you must be at least 65, or be on Social Security disability for two years, and be a US resident or legal citizen for at least five years.
Original Medicare, sometimes referred to as Part A and Part B, helps with hospital, doctor and outpatient services. More than likely, a Medicare supplement is needed in order to cover the costs not covered by Part A and Part B. Medicare Advantage, or Part C, combines Part A, B and D in to one plan. During open enrollment, beneficiaries have the opportunity to make changes to these plans that provides better support for their health and well-being. It's a time to change what doesn't work and keep what does.
More information about Medicare plans and options is available at www.medicare.gov.
Locally, the AAA7 is available as a resource to those in its ten-county district who would like assistance with Medicare or open enrollment. Counties covered by the AAA7 include Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. For questions or assistance, call toll-free at 1-800-582-7277, extension 250.
Pamela K. Matura, Executive Director, Area Agency on Aging District 7
October 2016 Monthly Column
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AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS
FREE
Smoke Alarm Installation
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Community Rewards Programs
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Training Opportunities
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INTRODUCTION to QUICKBOOKS
Training Workshop
Wednesday, November 16
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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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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Employment Opportunities
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Employment Opportunities
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