June 2010 - Community Action Committee of Pike County

CAC of Pike County
2010 Run For Shelter
June 8th
Senior Staff
June 11th
Tony Mele
Tournament
June 16th‐18th
OACAA Summer
Conference
June 17th
Governing Board
Meeting
June 21st‐25th
Community Action Committee of Pike County’s Run for Shelter
will take place Saturday, July 17, 2010 here at Community
Action. Proceeds from the Run for Shelter go to the CAC Crisis
Fund to assist local residents in need. The CAC Crisis Fund is an
emergency assistance program supported primarily by CAC
Employee contributions, local community members, and local
businesses. This fund is used to assist Pike County residents with
vital-emergency services such as food, shelter, life sustaining
medications, and other assistance based on present needs.
If you need more information contact Cassie McDonald at 740
-289-2371 in the Social Services Department or log
onto www.pikecac.org. Information is now posted
under Causes on Facebook and can be found on
www.runningnetwork.com.
Management
Meetings
Father’s Day Facts and Trivia
New
Employees
Jessica Bates
Amanda Elliott
●Sonora Louise Smart Dodd –the mother of Father’s Day- started the
Tradition of Father’s Day in honor of her dad.
●The First Father’s Day was celebrated on June 19, 1910 in Spokane,
Washington.
●In 1916, US President Woodrow Wilson approved the idea of observing
and annual Father’s Day.
●In 1924, President Calvin Coolidge made Father’s Day a national event.
●In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential proclamation
declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father’s Day.
●In 1972, President Richard Nixon signed the public law that made
Father’s Day permanent.
Along with the United States and Canada, Britain also celebrates Father’s
day on the third Sunday in the month of June. However,
several countries celebrate this day on different dates
and months. In Australia and New Zealand, Father’s
Day is celebrated on the first Sunday in September. In
Belgium and Spain, this day is observed on the 19th of
March. There are a couple of other countries which
celebrate Father’s Day in the Winter Season.
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Elizabeth Johnson
Lila Hawk
David Flugge
Barb Tackett
Christina Lewis
Wayne Beasley
Roger Slusher
Amanda Harris
Sharon McKinley
Tiffany Stevens
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CAC Scholarships
The Community Action Committee of Pike
County awarded a $1000 college scholarship
in 2010. The student was Aryn Harris a 2010
Piketon High School graduate.
The Community Action Committee of Pike
County Scholarship Fund was initiated by
employees of Community Action to award a
scholarship annually to a student within the
Pike County service area who has shown
excellence in education and a commitment
to community service.
We are pleased to award this scholarship to
Aryn Harris as recognition of her academic
excellence and an encouragement to
continue pursuing her goals of service to
others, said Ray Roberts, Executive Director of
Community Action.
This fall, Aryn is planning to attend Shawnee
State University, majoring in Environmental
Science. “I cannot express how much I
appreciate receiving this
scholarship, may I
represent it in the best
possible manner,” Harris
said. Aryn is the
daughter of Angela
Alley of Lucasville, Ohio.
Submitted by: Kathy Way
Jennifer VanHorn
Samantha Tackett
Linda Montgomery
Kara Lute
Elizabeth Chaney
Barb Crabtree
Julia Dunham
Amanda Elliott
Jennifer Beekman
Jennifer Moore
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Summer Employment
for Youth Program
Pending the final approval of the contract
for the TANF Subsidized Summer
Employment Program for Youth; the
Employment & Training Division will be
taking appointments and initial
applications for individuals between 14-24
years of age.
All individuals must be a Pike County
resident, living in a household with a
dependent child(ren) as well as have a
family income of 200% or less than the
Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
The TANF Subsidized Summer Employment
Program for Youth Participants ages 14-18
(in high school) will work 24 hours per week
at $7.53 per hour and the Patricipants ages
18-24 (out of school) will work 40 hours per
week at $7.53 per hour. The timeframes for
participation will be June 1, 2010 - August
31, 2010.
If you have questions or if you are
interested in working this summer, please
contact Tiffany Stevens at 289-2371 ext. 165
or Jack Cooper at 289-2371 ext. 161.
Submitted by: Rita More
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Microsoft Office Publisher 2007:
Level I Training Workshop
Microsoft Office Excel 2007:
Level I Training Workshop
The Business Development Department of
the Community Action Committee of Pike
County and the OSU Small Business
Development Center is offering a
one-day Microsoft Publisher 2007: Level I
Training Workshop. This workshop is a
hands-on course that teaches
participants how to create a one-page
publication, modify a its layout and
structure, edit its content format a
publication and pictures, and identify the
options for distributing a publication.
The Business Development Department of
the Community Action Committee of Pike
County is offering a one-day Microsoft
Excel 2007: Level I Training Workshop on
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the OSU
Endeavor Center in Piketon, Ohio. This
workshop teaches participants how to
explore the Microsoft® Office Excel® 2007
environment and create a basic
worksheet, perform calculations, modify
ad format a worksheet, print workbook
contents, and manage a large
workbooks.
When/Time:
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
*Lunch provided
When/Time:
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
*Lunch provided
All classes will take place at the Ohio State
University Endeavor Center at 1864 Shyville Road,
Piketon, Ohio. Class Fees are $75.
For more information on these classes or to obtain a registration form, please
call 740-289-2371 or toll free at 1-866-820-1185. Seats are limited.
Any CAC employee that is interested in taking one or more of these classes
call Lisa Pfeifer at 740-289-2371 ext. 130 for an employee discount price.
Now that April Showers brought May flowers and clean closets from spring
cleaning you are probably looking for somewhere to take your unwanted
items. If you have any nice clean used books, the Pike County Senior Center is
taking donations for books for their library. If you need a pick up please call
740-947-5555 and arrangements can be made.
If you cleaned out the closets and have a box or two of clothes you don’t
need anymore, take them to the Clothing Center in Piketon. The Clothing
Center always accepts donations for clothing and housewares. For more
information on the Clothing Center contact the Social Services Department at
740-289-2371 ext. 378.
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16th Annual Bluegrass-Country
Music Fundraiser
June 5th from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
$5.00 Donation at the door
Entertainment
12:00 pm - Sonny & June Carpenter
1:00 pm - Marvin Davis & the Good Clean Fun Band
2:00 pm - Clarence Kelly & Nu Cut Road
3:00 pm - Dale Burns & the Ohio River Boys
Concessions Available
402 Clough Street
Waverly, Ohio 45690
For more information call
740-947-5555
*Homemade Chicken & Noodles
*Homemade Beef & Noodles
*Perch Sandwiches
*Hot Dogs
*Sloppy Joes
Proceeds benefit the Community Action Committee of Pike County Senior Programs and the Pike County Senior Center
Safelink Wireless
Community Action Committee of Pike County's Social Services Department is now
offering assistance with the completion of a SafeLink Wireless application.
SafeLink Wireless is a government supported program that provides a free cell
phone and airtime each month for income-eligible customers. Thanks to SafeLink,
Lifeline Telephone Assistance Program, which has been around for years, is now
available for wireless phones. Please note: Customers who receive Lifeline
Telephone Assistance on their home phone are not eligible for a free cell phone.
Customers may receive only one phone per household.
Customers are eligible if they receive benefits from one of the following programs:
Section 8, Medicaid, Food Stamps, SSI, Free School Lunch, General Assistance/
Disability Assistance, HEAP, SSDI, OWF or TANF.
TracFone Wireless pays for the phones and the cost of promoting its SafeLink
program to make sure eligible consumers know about the program.
Ohio customers receive 68 free minutes each month and the minutes are added
automatically to their phone during the first week of each month.
More information is available by contacting the Community Action Committee of
Pike County Social Services Department at 740-289-2371 or TDD 740-289-2608 or
by visiting www.safelinkwireless.com.
Please contact Pike CAC Social Services Department for any questions or to
find out if you are eligible. For information or scheduling, you may reach us at
(740) 289-2371 or TDD (740) 289-2608.
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Community Action Committee of Pike County will be operating the 2010 Summer Crisis Program to assist
eligible households beginning July 1st through August 31st. The gross income of eligible households must be
at or below 200% of the 2009 Federal Poverty Guidelines listed below.
Size of Household - Income
1 - up to $21,660
2 - up to $29,140
3 - up to $36,620
4 - up to $44,100
5 - up to $51,580
6 - up to $59,060
7 - up to $66,540
8 - up to $74,020
The program is targeted to assist the elderly (60 and older) or households with a member who has an illness
that would benefit from summer cooling assistance verified by physician documentation. These households
are eligible to apply for electric bill payment assistance or may apply for an additional benefit of a fan or air
conditioner with the total benefit not to exceed $175. Applicants will be asked to provide the following
documentation during the face-to-face interview: gross income for the past 13 weeks for all household
members; both primary and electric heating bills; proof of citizenship; proof of co-pay, if applicable; and
social security cards for all household members 2 years of age or older.
Pike County residents may schedule appointments beginning June 17, 2010 by calling CAC of Pike County at
740-289-2371 (TDD 740-289-2608) between 7:45 am and 4:30 pm. Appointments for Senior Citizens (60 and
older) may be scheduled beginning June 17, 2010 by calling the Pike County Senior Center at 740-947-5555
between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Appointments are scheduled 14 days in advance of the actual appointment.
Submitted by: Libby Fairchild
June will be our last month for the Weight Loss Olympics - Congratulations to the following:
Gold
Bronze
Janice Caughlan
Nikki Spencer
Tara Bowen
Beth Johnson
Has anyone tried the new “Frappe” at McDonalds? All I can say is Delicious!! Then a light bulb went on! How
many CALORIES were actually in the small frappe? I was thinking coffee, and coffee does not have any
calories! Needless to say, I figured it had more than I imagined.
Nutrition facts - 12oz Mocha Frappe (Small):
450 Calories
20 grams of fat
62 carbohydrates
56 grams of sugar
Nutrition facts - 12 oz Carmel Frappe (small):
450 calories
20 grams of fat
62 carbohydrates
57 grams of sugar
Here is my point. The majority of us eat out a couple times a week. I am included. We are also battling a
huge obesity problem with our society, especially children. I am not saying to deprive ourselves of the foods
we like to eat and drink, I want to encourage us to be aware of the calories we consume in our food.
Extra tip - CAC Employees get a great discount for ZUMBA only $2.50 - A Frapped cost $2.25 only .25 cents
more you can enjoy fun, healthy way to get into shape.
Submitted by: Amy Smith, WIC
CAC News Community Action Committee of Pike County
This newsletter is published once per month. If you have any items you would
like included in the next newsletter, please submit them in writing by the 24th of
the month to Lori Watson, Front Office Specialist. If you have any questions,
please call the front office at 289-2371.
Raffle Tickets For Sale
Raffle tickets are being sold for Elm Grove
Days for a chance to win a 2010 Honda
Rancher 420 FM. Tickets are $20 each and
the drawing will take place June 12th at
8:00 pm. For more information or to
purchase a ticket contact Sandra at
740‐222‐1041 or Jenny at 740‐222‐5586.
4 Laying Hens for Sale
Blue Laced Red Wyandottes,
approximately 1 year old. Large brown
egg producers. $50 for all 4 birds. For
more info contact Darin James at
740-703-3551 or djames@pikecac.org
Multi‐Family YARD SALE
Fair & negotiable prices. Lots of good condition
household items and décor. Books, weed
eater, push mower (needs tune‐up), large
selection of misc. items, some ladies clothing.
309 E 4th Street, Waverly
(Behind Waverly Floral)
June 5th 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
June 6th 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
FOR SALE
LIKE NEW ‐ ‐ 2008 Flagstaff pop‐up camper fully
equipped with: Refrigerator, stove, furnace, air
conditioning, awning, shower/toilet combo, heated
mattress, sink, outside propane grill (never used),
outside shower. Sleeps 6 comfortably. Purchased
new in 2008, used 7 times. $5900. For more
information contact Debra King at 740‐357‐4076.
ZUMBA
Zumba offered at the Pike County Senior
Center Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7
pm. Classes are offered at a reduced
rate for CAC employees $2.50 per
session. Instructor Autumn Adams, a
certified Zumba Instructor. It’s Fun! It’s
Different! Zumba is indeed great for the
mind, body, and soul. Join the fun!
For Sale
Uniforms for Sale
Thomas Edison
New Jasco Uniforms
Replica wall phone.
2 pants - Maroon size Medium
Works great - no
2 tops - Maroon size Medium
longer have land
1 jacket - Maroon size medium
line. Asking $35.00
All for $40
For more information
Call Barb at 740-708-0639
contact Penny at
740-357-4341.