Chamber NOW October 14, 2022
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Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly |
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Portsmouth Leadership Meets With
Retirees From Cleanup Program
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Fluor-BWXT Site Project Director Greg Wilkett, far left, and EM Portsmouth Site Lead Jeremy Davis, far right, talk about the site’s cleanup progress with retirees Bob Winegar, Bob Mollette and Teresa Mollette, who formerly worked at Portsmouth. |
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EM’s Portsmouth Site has gone by more than one name — locals often refer to it as “A-Plant,” for example — and a variety of contractors have worked on the cleanup there over the past 70 years.
However, the one thing that has remained the same is the dedicated workforce behind the site’s success.
Once a month, retirees spanning generations of workers gather for lunch and an afternoon of stories and conversation.
Recently, the luncheon featured three special guests: EM Portsmouth Site Lead Jeremy Davis; Fluor-BWXT (FBP) Site Project Director Greg Wilkett; and FBP X-326 Demolition Director Mike Furner. FBP is the Portsmouth Site decontamination and decommissioning contractor.
“It is great to meet with those who spent decades dedicated to the safety and mission of the site and are still invested in our progress,” said Davis. “Many of these folks made their homes in southern Ohio early on in the project and raised their families here. They truly are a part of the history of our community.”
The monthly luncheons have become popular among the retirees, growing in number of attendees and representing a wide range of job titles over the years.
-Contributor: Jack Williams
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Adena Adds Five New Providers
Adena Health System is expanding its care for patients with the addition of five health care providers, across multiple service lines. These incoming physicians and advanced practice providers are delivering even more options for comprehensive, close-to-home care for patients throughout the region.
Adena is pleased to welcome:
Rebecca Ekstrand, DO comes to the Adena Counseling Center in Chillicothe. Dr. Ekstrand was part of the Adena Graduate Medical Education Program class of 2022 completing her psychiatry residency with the health system and signing to continue her career with Adena. She earned her medical degree from the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Emily Leonard, Certified Nurse-Midwife joins Adena Women’s Health OB/GYN seeing patients in Chillicothe and Jackson. Emily brings over seven years of labor and delivery experience to Adena serving patients in Ohio and Texas throughout her career. She earned her master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati.
Kristen Pertuset, Certified Nurse Practitioner is accepting new patients at Adena Family Medicine – Piketon. Kristen brings over 12 years of nursing experience to the health system having cared for patients across southern Ohio. She earned her master’s degree in Nursing from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH.
Holly Pummel, Certified Nurse Practitioner is now caring for patients at Adena Urgent Care locations in Chillicothe, Circleville, Hillsboro, Jackson and Waverly. Holly has been with Adena since 2018 serving as a nurse at urgent care locations and in the Emergency Department at Adena Greenfield Medical Center. She earned her Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the Mount Carmel College of Nursing in Columbus, OH.
Victoria Zysek, DO is welcomed back to the growing team of providers in Adena Cardiology in Chillicothe. A board-certified cardiologist, Dr. Zysek served as a non-invasive cardiology consultant with the health system from 2013 to 2021 and as medical director for Adena’s Cardiac Rehabilitation. She also held several physician-led committee leadership positions with Adena. Dr. Zysek earned her medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pennsylvania. She completed her residency at the Cleveland Clinic and fellowship at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois.
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Open Enrollment for Medicare
October 15 Through December 7
AAA7 Available for Assistance and Help
Important Medicare Dates:
October 15 – Open Enrollment Begins
Open Enrollment is the one time of the year when everyone with Medicare can make
changes to their health and drug plans for the following year. If your co-pays are
expensive, this is the time of year to compare plans to find out if there is a plan that will be a better and less expensive option for you starting January 1, 2023.
December 7 – Open Enrollment Ends
In most cases, December 7 is the last day you can change your Medicare coverage for the following year. The plan has to have your enrollment form by December 7.
January 1 –Coverage Begins
If you switched to a new plan, your coverage will begin on January 1, 2023. If you stay with the sameplan, any changes to coverage, benefits or costs for the new year will begin on January 1, 2023.
Making Changes to Your Coverage After January 1
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The Baked Auction is Back! (formerly Cake Auction)
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“MEALS ON A BUDGET” WORKSHOP
The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting a “Meals on a Budget” Workshop that offers in-depth information on how to create a household grocery budget and develop meal plans to make the most of your food budget. During this no-cost workshop, attendees will receive tools, tips, and information on creating their own meal budget. In addition, the instructors will prepare a complementary low-cost dish for attendees to sample. The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 20 at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center at 941 Market Street in Piketon from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
“This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn how to get the most out of your grocery budget,“ stated Erica Jones, co-instructor. “With today’s inflation, we understand how challenging it can be to prepare meals on smaller budgets, and this workshop will provide people with the knowledge of how to do that effectively.”
The workshop is made possible through the Financial Literacy Program which is a partnership between State Farm and the W&B. The focus of the Financial Literacy Program is to provide financial education services and Free Income Tax Preparation to the community.
Registration is required to attend this event and seats are limited. Please contact Kate Van Meter at (740) 289 – 2371 at extension 7013, or via email: cvanmeter@pikecac.org
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The CAC will be Hosting
A CRAFT FAIR EVENT
The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting a Craft Fair Event at the Senior Center (402 Clough Street in Waverly) on Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 3pm.
The Craft Fair Event is open to the public and no admission is required.
Vendor forms and money must be received by Monday, October 17.
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HOCUS POCUS - COMMUNITY FOCUS
THE CAC’S HALLOWEEN EVENT RETURNS
The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting the annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 27 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the multi-purpose building at the Pike County Fairgrounds (311 Mill Street) in Piketon.
This is a no-cost event for the community to attend to enjoy a fun event with this year’s theme being “Hocus Pocus Community Focus” inspired by the classic holiday film that shares the name. There will be candy and snacks for children and valuable information about the resources and programs available to area residents from the CAC and supporting partners. There will also be a haunted maze attraction for children to enjoy and even the Sanderson Sisters running amuck.
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2022 Bat Week Coloring Contest
The 2022 Bat Week Coloring Contest for Pike County first graders is underway! The event, sponsored by the Pike Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), is held to recognize our nocturnal pollinators.
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