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March 23, 2018
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PIKE PET PALS OFFERS 
Kennel Sponsorships

The Pike County Dog Pound sustained damage to several kennels during a storm in early March. Several outdoor kennels were damaged, and one was lost. Kennel roofs provide cover and shade to the dogs while at the pound but make can cause damage being in a flat area that often suffers wind damage. The sign that helped to give the pound greater visibility was also lost. Other options for these kennel roofs and sign that will be more stable but the costs are too high for the organization at this point.

To help to fund the cost of this kennel replacement, Pike Pet Pals will be offering kennel sponsorships. This is a one-time cost of $200 to sponsor a kennel for 2018. This is a tax-deductible donation and will include a sign on the kennel with the name of the donor. Kennels can be sponsored by businesses, individuals, families, community groups, or in memory. Those interested can mail their sponsorship or other donations to Pike Pet Pals PO Box 1239 Waverly, OH 45690 or contact PPP at pikepetpals@gmail.com or through the Facebook page.

Monday, March 26
Pike County Drug Abuse Prevention
& Reentry Coalition Meeting
4:00 pm
Pike County Senior Citizens Center
402 Clough Street
Waverly, Ohio 45690

DAKOTA'S
Easter Bunny Photo Op
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Saturday, April 7
Ducky Derby
Waverly, Ohio

PIKE PET PALS 
10th Annual Grrreat Yard Sale - April 7

Pike Pet Pals will be having their 10th Annual Grrreat Yard Sale on Saturday, April 7 from 8:00am until noon at the Bristol Village Activity Center in Waverly. This is the largest fundraiser for the group and provides funding to help the dogs at the Pike County Dog Pound. These funds go to pound improvement, dog transportation to rescues, dog food, vaccinations, veterinary care, and other costs incurred to supplement the funding of the dog pound. 100% of the funds received goes to these costs as Pike Pet Pals is a volunteer only organization. 

There are several ways the public can help in addition to attending the event. Individuals can make donations for the yard sale. Everything can be accepted but large appliances, upholstered furniture, and clothing items. Please contact Diane Chance by email at chance3858@roadrunner.com or by calling 740-941-1870 between the hours of 9am-9pm to schedule drop off.

Businesses can also donate items for the Chinese Auction that occurs in conjunction with the yard sale. Local business who would like to donate an item, please contact Pike Pet Pals directly at pikepetpals@gmail.com. The items will be featured on the group's Facebook page and in all event advertising connecting with the event. There will also be a bake sale during the event and any groups willing to donate baked goods items can contact Pike Pet Pals directly at pikepetpals@gmail.com or via the Facebook page.

PIKE COUNTY FARM BUREAU
Ladies Paint Night

Thursday, April 12, 2018
Cindy B's Art Boutique 
(122 N. High Street, Waverly)
6-8 PM

Cost: Members - $25, Non-Members - $30
Cost Includes:  
Canvas, Paint, Light Snack, 
Wine (must be 21 or older), or other soft drink.

You must pay to reserve your spot! 
 A limited amount of tickets are being sold! 
Call the Farm Bureau Office 
at 800-777-9226 to reserve your spot over the phone, 
Deadline to register and Pay is April 6, 2018!!

Save The Date! May 1-2, 2018!
Ohio's Largest Small Business 
to Government Contracting Event!

May 1, 2018
Setup and registration
May 2, 2018
Matchmaking

The Nutter Center at Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, Ohio 45324
Why Should I Attend? 
The Ohio Business Matchmaker is an opportunity for small businesses to meet 
one-on-one with Federal, State and Local Government  buyers 
that represent billions of dollars of upcoming contracts.

 
Upcoming Events Upcoming
American Red Cross  presents
DANCING WITH OUR STARS
ON BROADWAY
Saturday, March 24, 2018

Pike County YMCA
HEALTHY KIDS DAY
HKD & RVCC Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 31

Super Saturday Tax Event
Taxes Filed FREE!
Saturday, April 7
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PIKE PET PALS  10th Annual 
Grrreat Yard Sale
April 7
8 AM - 12 PM
On the  Bristol Village Activity Center 
Walking Track
All funds raised go to helping the dogs at 
the Pike County Dog Pound
Contact PPP Here to Donate Items
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Support Pike Pet Pals 
Everytime You Shop at Krogers

2018 PIKE COUNTY 
Dogwood Festival
April 26-29


May 21 - June 1
36th Annual Senior Citizens Art Show 
and Essay/Poetry Contest Announced

Call for Entries - Residents Age 55 or Older Encouraged to Participate

Are you age 55 or older with a talent for art, photography or poetry/essay writing? If so, the Area Agency on Aging District 7, Inc. (AAA7) encourages you to participate in its 36th Annual Senior Citizens Art Show and Essay/Poetry Contest that is approaching soon.


             

Pike County Senior Center
GOLF SCRAMBLE
Friday, June 8


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Piketon, Ohio 
July 4th Wing Ding
Piketon High School
July 4
3:00 pm to dusk
Free food - Entertainment - FIREWORKS Display
Fun for the Whole Family
Sponsored by the Village of Piketon 
Admission is FREE!


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Waverly, Ohio 
Dailyville Heritage Days
Dailyville Ball Park - St Rt 220
July 7
Food - 4:00 pm
Entertainment  - 6:00 pm 
Fireworks at Dusk 
Family fun for kids of all ages! 
For more Information: Bob Dixon 740-947-2009


Piketon, Ohio 
Pike County Fair
July 27 - August 4
Jr. Fair featuring 4-H Projects
Cattle - Pigs - Goats - Chickens 
Art and Photography Exhibits
Harness Racing -  Two Day Demolition Derby
Horse and Mule Pulls - Tractor Pulls - Arm Wrestling 
Food & Games of all Kinds 
Fun for the Whole Family!
Admission Charged
For more Information: www.pikecountyfairground.org
740-289-4566 or 740-289-4689

2018  SAMJAM 
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Beaver, Ohio 
October 4 - 7
Celebrate the German Heritage of Beaver
Food - Crafts - Rides - Queen Pageant - Parade
Fun for the Whole Family 
Admission is FREE! 
For more Information: Steve Adams (740) 708-0385



2018
Bristol Village Fair
October 12
9:00am to 8:00pm
Unique Handmade creations by the Residents 
Jewelry - Toys - Paintings - Quilts - Stained Glass 
Admission is FREE !
For more Information: Cherie Daniels (740) 947-2118


Waverly, Ohio 
Jingle Bell Parade Weekend
November 16-18
First National Bank's Jingle Bell Luminary Parade Weekend
Lighting of thousands of lights in Canal Park 
Candy Cane Variety Show - 5K Run - Craft Show - Wine Tasting and Art Show 
Queens Luncheon - Lantern Tours - Largest Night Time Illuminated Christmas Parade in Southern Ohio 
Admission Charged to Some Events
For more Information: 740-947-9650 
or  visit 

S ports - Health - Well Being
 
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PROACTIVE IMMEDIATE CARE CLINIC
Offering Everyday Low Prices

LOOKING FOR HELPING HANDS
Feeding the Community
Accepting Donations at the YMCA

Hope for the Hungry
Key Cards Available NOW


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

AMERICAN RED CROSS 
is in Search of Heroes
Volunteer TODAY

AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS 
FREE  Smoke Alarm Installation
OVRDC Currently Seeking Proposals for 
a legal services provider

We will be giving preference to attorneys with practices based in our member counties. 

All proposals are due back to OVRDC by March 30, 2018.  All details are outlined in the attached RFP.


 
H&R BLOCK
Offering Fellow Chamber Members a Special Discount

Expires April 10, 2018

FREE TAX PREPARATION

TICKETS ON SALE NOW
For The Sleepy Hollow Experience

Lose your head at Ohio's newest and most exciting Halloween attraction! The Sleepy Hollow Experience invades Haunted Mountain this fall in an immersive theatrical nightmare that has taken the country by storm! Audiences will be immersed into a world class production, have their minds boggled in an escape room and be terrified on a haunted trail all under the control of the Headless Horseman!


NEW BUSINESS in WAVERLY
8-Bit Buddy
Videogames & Collectibles

YMCA
Kroger - Amazon
Community Rewards Programs


FY18 IMAGE GRANT PROGRAM
Currently Accepting Applications
Application Deadline - April 1, 2018

The IMAGE program funded through the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is designed to increase exports and create jobs. STEP is funded through the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of International Trade, which provides guidance on the IMAGE grant that offers financial assistance for small businesses to promote their products and services in international markets. The grant will provide a 50 percent reimbursement up to $12,500 per fiscal year for qualifying activities.

ABANDONED GAS STATION CLEANUP
Grant Applications Now Open
Application Deadline - April 30, 2018

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.

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Get a Front Row Seat to Democracy in Action
It takes 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 and members about this important opportunity to serve the community, state and country.

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