Chamber NOW
October 20, 2017
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IN THE NEWS
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LAKE WHITE VISIT - October 18, 2017
While in town Wednesday for open office hours at the Pike County Government Center, Speaker Cliff Rosenberger visited Lake White and met with Representatives from Ohio Department of Natural
Resources.
Following is a statement from Speaker Cliff Rosenberger:
"Thanks to Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Zehringer and his team for meeting me and local community leaders in Pike County to provide an update on the state of Lake White and answer our questions. We need to have all hands on deck to solve this complex issue. I believe we all have a common goal of seeing a fully operational lake sooner rather than later for the community to enjoy for years to come".
www.facebook.com/cliffrosenberger
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More than 1,700 students participated in the Portsmouth Site's Science Alliance event.
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PIKETON, Ohio - More than 1,700 high school students from 31 southern Ohio high schools
attended DOE's Science Alliance event at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant earlier this month.
The annual program consists of demonstrations related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to educate students about the Portsmouth Site and STEM careers.
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PORTs D&D Project
Giving Back to Our Community
Attached is our latest update to the
PORTS Community Commitment DASHBOARD
. Throughout September Fluor-BWXT held our annual Employee Giving Campaign. As usual PORTS site workers stepped up and raised $177,352 through fundraisers, pledge cards and a generous match from the Fluor Foundation. We will make a formal presentation to the distributing agencies in November
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Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted is committed to making it easy to vote and hard to cheat, and through his website voters can find all the necessary election information in one location. Ohio voters can go to
www.MyOhioVote.com to learn more about the statewide ballot issues, find their polling location, view their sample ballot and much more.
Informative videos outlining the two statewide ballot issues can be found below along with links to the ballot language and full text.
Know Your Ballot Issues: Issue 1
Watch this video to learn more about State Issue 1, Rights for Crime Victims. Read the full ballot language, and arguments for and against this issue at
http://bit.ly/2xIfykP
Know Your Ballot Issues: Issue 2
Watch this video to learn more about State Issue 2, to require state agencies to not pay more for prescription drugs than the federal
Department of Veterans Affairs and require state payment of attorney fees and expenses to specific individuals for defense of the law. Read the full ballot language, and arguments for and against this issue at
http://bit.ly/2xIfykP
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Dear Editor:
October is National Long-Term Care Residents' Rights Month, a time to learn more about the rights of individuals residing in our region's nursing homes and assisted living facilities. This year's theme - It's All About Me: My Life, My Care, My Choices, was selected to call attention to the respect and dignity of every resident. By listening to residents' voices and respecting their choices, we honor their lives and experiences, as well as treat them with dignity and respect.
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Nominate a
Representative
or
Nominations must be received by the Nominating Committee
no later than
Wednesday, October 25
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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MILES FOR MEALS
Fangtastic 5K
Saturday, October 21
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Meeting Reminder!
Monday, October 23, 2017
Pike County Drug Abuse Prevention
& Reentry Coalition
Meeting starts at 4:00 pm
NEW LOCATION
Pike County Senior Citizens Center
402 Clough Street
Waverly, Ohio 45690
Don't forget your "Hidden In Plain Sight" items if you volunteered to bring something from the list we had at last month's meeting.
We will also have an update from Tracy Pederson on the activities of the Post Overdose Response Team.
Everyone from the community-whether you are a family member, business professional, treatment community member, church member, from the justice system, social service worker/professional-EVERYONE is encouraged to attend.
Please share with your contacts and community members and invite them to our meeting on 10/23/17.
Hope to see you there!
Click below for the agenda and our last meeting's minutes:
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Eastern Local Schools Requests Your Presence at the
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP DINNER
Thursday, November 2, 2017
Eastern High School Cafeteria
To Register
Call
740-226-4851
or
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ADENA ANNUAL
SILENT AUCTION
Friday, November 3
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34th Annual
FESTIVAL of TREES
&
GRAND AUCTION
Christmas Around the World
Thursday, November 9
Bristol Village, Waverly
Please Complete the Attached forms and
return by Friday,
October 27
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American Red Cross
CHILI COOK-OFF
Saturday, November 11
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Jingle Bell Weekend
November 17 - 19, 2017
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 Show
Kiddie Pedal Tractor Pull
Queen's Luncheon
Luminary Parade
Meet Santa and Friends
Lantern Tours
plus lots more...
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Sports
- Health & Well-Being
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FALL FUTSAL LEAGUES
at the Pike County YMCA
Registration Deadline - November 4
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PROACTIVE IMMEDIATE CARE CLINIC
Offering Everyday Low Prices
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LOCAL MEDICARE
PRESENTATIONS SCHEDULED
Pike County - October 30
Are you a Medicare beneficiary? Want to find out more information about
how the Medicare Annual Coordinated Election Period can work for you?
Want to stay informed and healthy and save money? If so, then mark your
calendar for Medicare informational presentations and counseling events
that will be available this Fall in your county.
These free events are made possible by the Ohio Department of
Insurance's Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program (OSHIIP),
which travels the state each fall to help Ohioans, family members and caregivers understand the different Medicare coverage options and available financial assistance. Medicare's Annual Coordinated Election Period starts October 15th and ends December 7th. During this time, Medicare beneficiaries can evaluate their current coverage and make the determination on whether they should switch to a plan that will better support their needs. Those on Medicare are strongly encouraged to attend a session, which will provide helpful information and assistance.
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) can also help you throughout the year to answer any questions you might have concerning your Medicare coverage, specifically with help surrounding the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage Low Income Subsidy "Extra Help" Program and the Medicare Savings Program (assistance with Part B premium). If you would like to learn more about these programs and whether or not you are eligible to receive discounts on your prescription drugs, please call our office at 1-800-582-7277 and ask for extension 250.
Local Medicare presentations are scheduled for:
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LOOKING FOR HELPING HANDS
Feeding the Community
Accepting Donations at the YMCA
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Hope for the Hungry
Key Cards Available NOW
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HELP FEED THE HUNGRY
Can you volunteer a minimum of three hours a month at the Pike County Outreach Council food pantry?
The Outreach Council is looking for dedicated people to do intake or distribute food at the pantry located at 107 W. Second St. in downtown Waverly. The pantry is open Monday -Friday 9-3; Thursday evening 6-8; and Saturday 10-1. Call Autumn at 740-941-4348 if you can assist in this important ministry.
We operate the only food pantry in Pike County. Households may come to the pantry every 7 days. We offer a variety of food for Pike Countians at our choice pantry. We need you to either greet the customers and do the intake paperwork or assist our customers as they choose products from 15 or more categories.
We provided 308,259 meals in 2016.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Help us provide food for seniors who are surviving on Social Security and very little food stamps.
Help us feed your disabled friends and neighbors.
Help us feed families with young children and hungry teenagers.
Call Autumn today! 740-941-4348
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
is in Search of Heroes
Volunteer TODAY
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FREE
Women's Health Screenings
December 6
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AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS
FREE
Smoke Alarm Installation
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Company Offers & Grant Programs
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Get a Front Row Seat to Democracy in Action
It takes an army of over 35,000 people to ensure things run smoothly on Election Day and we're calling on you to enlist.
Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted's office is working with business leaders like you to get the word out about how anyone can become a poll worker, and in doing so, secure themselves a front seat to democracy in action.
In addition to serving their community, those who sign up will also be compensated for their time. They will earn around $100 for their service on Election Day and will also be paid for attending a training session. This could be used as extra spending money or even donated to a charity of their choosing.
It is important that elections in Ohio run smoothly and we hope you will consider making a day for democracy by partnering with Secretary Husted's office to get the word out to your employees about this important opportunity to serve the community, state and country.
For more information on making your business a partner, or to sign up to be a poll worker, visit www.DayforDemocracy.com.
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For questions contact:
Karine Aswad
Marketing & Outreach Manager
Office of Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted
180 E. Broad St., 16th Fl. | Columbus, OH 43215
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Community Rewards Programs
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ABANDONED GAS STATION CLEANUP
Grant Applications Now Open
The Cleanup and Remediation track of the Abandoned Gas Station Cleanup Grant Program is now accepting applications. Now grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Funding totaling $4 million per fiscal year will be available for these grants. Applicants must have a minimum score of 50 points to be eligible for funding consideration.
Applications for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018 will be accepted until April 30, 2018. Applications received after this date may be funded in SFY 2019.
Property Assessment and Fast Track grants are awarded on an on-going basis with no annual cap on funding, if the project meets minimum eligibility requirements.
The application and scoring matrix can be found on Ohio Development Services Agency's Abandoned Gas Station Program webpage. A list of projects funded since the program's inception is located here.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact April Stevens at (614) 466-4007 or [email protected].
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Training Opportunities
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PROBLEM GAMBLING
Thursday, October 26
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MICROSOFT EXCEL
Thursday, October 26
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MICROSOFT EXCEL
Wednesday, November 8
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STRENGTHS FINDER 2.0
Leadership Academy Course
Thursday, November 2
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Employment Opportunities
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Hot Head Burritos & SubWay
NOW HIRING
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AT&T
Employment Opportunities
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FLUOR-BWXT PORTSMOUTH
Employment Opportunities
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