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Member Press Releases
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Bridge Home Health & Hospice Offering 23rd Annual Living Through Loss Series
Bridge Home Health & Hospice is offering its 23rd annual Living Through Loss educational series. The eight-month series will focus on the issues surrounding the death of a loved one. Sessions will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital. The Living Through Loss series is free and open to the public. Registration is required and can be made by contacting Amber Wolfrom, Bridge bereavement coordinator, at 1-800-982-3306 or bridge@bvhealthsystem.org.
LOCAL WOUNDED WARRIOR WILL SPEAK AT ARMED FORCES FAMILY NETWORK MEETING
Shane Parsons of Fostoria will be the guest speaker at the October meeting of the Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network of Hancock and Wyandot counties. The meeting will be at 7 p.m. on Thursday, October 20, at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay. Reservations are not required but are suggested to 419-422-9322 or armedforces@hancockredcross.org
New Military Family Member Orientation
New Military Family Member Orientation at 6 p.m.. The orientation is open to anyone who has a family member serving in the military. Pre-registration is required by October 19. For reservations and information, contact armedforces@hancockredcross.org or 419-422-9322. Child care is available and a meal will be provided, courtesy of Marathon Petroleum Company. For more information, call 419-422-9322, visit www.hancockredcross.org or e-mail armedforces@hancockredcross.org.
Blanchard Valley Health Foundation Offers Assistance to Junior Golfers Through Julie Cole Golf Fund
The Blanchard Valley Health Foundation is offering an opportunity for training and development to area junior golfers through the Julie Cole Golf Fund. The fund is available to promising junior golfers ages 15 to18 who compete regularly through a golf team or tournament play.
Applicants must live or attend school in Hancock County and be a U.S. citizen. For more information on the criteria and materials required for application, visit www.bvhealthsystem.org or contact the Blanchard Valley Health Foundation at 419.423.5457. Deadline for submitting applications is Friday, November 11, 2011.
CentraComm Named to Inc. 5000 for Fifth Consecutive Year
CentraComm, a leading IT managed security and networking services company, was recently ranked 2890 by Inc. magazine on its annual Inc. 5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. CentraComm previously earned Inc. 5000 recognition in 2007, 2008 2009 and 2010. The Ohio-based company operates throughout the Great Lakes with staff based in Findlay, Toledo, Columbus, Dayton and Grand Rapids, Michigan. In addition to multiple years on the INC 5000 list, last year the company was one of only two Ohio companies named to the CRN Fast Growth 100, a national ranking of the fastest growing IT solution providers for five consecutive years. The complete list of top private companies is featured on the Inc. magazine website: http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
NLRB Posting Update from The Employer's Association
Today, during a status conference in the U.S. District Court for D.C., the NLRB announced it will voluntarily delay implementation of the posting requirement rule until January 31, 2012. The rule was slated to go into effect on November 14, 2011. The decision to delay was made in response to the suit filed by the NAM against the NLRB. In addition, the Court has set the date for a hearing on summary judgment motions for December 19th with a decision being rendered before the new effective date of January 31, 2012.
Ohio Minimum Wage Update from The Employer's Association
On September 8th, the NAM was the first to file suit against the NLRB arguing that requiring all employers to post a notice of employee rights to unionize is outside the Board's authority under the National Labor Relations Act and is in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act.
Ohio's minimum wage will rise to $7.70 per hour in 2012. The minimum wage in Ohio will increase to $7.70 per hour for non-tipped employees and to $3.85 per hour (plus tips) for tipped employees on January 1, 2012. The Ohio Department of Commerce has the 2012 poster available on its Internet website at http://www.com.ohio.gov/laws/docs/dico_MinimumWagePoster2012.pdf.
13th Annual Enchanted Forest
Join the Hancock Park District for their 13th Annual Enchanted Forest on Saturday, October 22 from 7-8:30pm. This program is intended to be an alternative, non-scary activity for all family members. The guided hike will take place at Riverbend Recreation Area. Register by Wednesday, October 19th. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the "What's New" section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".
FOCUS ON FRIEND'S ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
On November 16, 2011, 11:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M. at Hancock County Agency on Aging
Menu to include ham, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, drink, and desert.
Cost is $1.00 or a canned good item. There will also be door prizes, and a 50/50 drawing.
Trick-or-Treat!
Please join us at Taylor House 1920 Breckenridge Rd. for Trick-or-Treat, Thursday Oct.27th at 6:30 p.m. Join us of the annual indoor trick-or-treat. Bring the whole family, including pets decked out in their costumes. For more information: call 419-420-0790 or www.alcco.com
Bridge Hospice "Consider the Conversation" Seminar Planned
Bridge Hospice is presenting "Consider the Conversation," a seminar designed to teach men and women how to talk to their loved ones about end-of-life care. The event will be held Tuesday, November 1 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Winebrenner Theological Seminary at the University of Findlay. This event is free and open to the public. Continuing education credits will be offered for physicians, nurses and social workers. Registration is required and can be made by calling 1.800.982.3306 or e-mailing bridge@bvhealthsystem.org.
Tibetan Monks Return to Findlay
Gaden Shartse Monks from Tibet and India will be in Findlay from Thurs., Oct. 20 through Sat., Oct. 22. For current information about the Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation, visit http://gadenshartsecf.org or call Tamera Rooney, tour coordinator at 419-722-7810 or e-mail at trooney@redtornadopro.com.
BVH Offering Robotic-Assisted Surgery Seminar & Robot Demonstration
Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH) is offering a robotic-assisted surgery educational presentation and da Vinci robot demonstration Wednesday, October 19 at 6 p.m. in Marathon Auditorium at Blanchard Valley Hospital. The seminar is for men and women who want to learn more about robotic-assisted surgery, including prostate surgery and gynecological surgeries. No RSVP is needed. Questions about the event can be sent to events@bvhealthsystem.org or call 419.423.5551.
Friends of CASA Open House
CASA/GAL of Hancock County will be having an Open House on November 9th at the local CASA offices; 614 South West Street. This Open House will allow community members to get to know the agency and its staff and volunteers, learn more about the needs of children in Hancock County, and explore ways in which they can help or become more involved. Please join us and help us generate awareness and support in the fight against child abuse and neglect.
Please contact CASA/GAL of Hancock County at (419) 424-3262, explore our website at www.casahc.org, or join us on Facebook.
1Matters: Project Connect Extends Hand Up to Those in Need
The Hancock County Housing Consortium, along with various social service agencies, organizations, schools, and businesses, will once again partner to host one day serving those who matter through "1Matters, Project Connect". This event will take place Sat., Oct. 22 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the D.O.C.K. Building of St. Marks Church, 800 South Main St.
This is the second year for this event. For more information, contact Bev Phillips, at 419-423-1432 or bphillips@uwhancock.org .
Fall Hike
Come and spend a beautiful fall afternoon hiking with Program Assistant Chris Allen on Sunday, October 23 at Litzenberg Memorial Woods at 2pm. Litzenberg Memorial Woods is located at 6100 U.S. Route 224, west of Findlay. For more information about other upcoming programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com under the "What's New" section or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".
AUTHOR OF "WEIRD OHIO" TO SPEAK AT RIVERBEND
The Hancock Park District is pleased to announce that James Willis, co-author of Weird Ohio and Weird Indiana will be speaking on Saturday October 29, at the Brugeman Lodge located at Riverbend. The program will start promptly at 6:00pm. Light refreshments will be served. Register by Thursday, October 27 with $5 per person. Participants must be 12 years old or older due to spooky content. For upcoming park district programs, view the HPD Seasonal Guide at www.HancockParks.com or call the HPD office at 419-425-PARK and "Discover Your Hancock Parks".
Bridge Home Health & Hospice Ranked Among Top 25 Percent of Home Health Providers in U.S. for the Fourth Year in a Row
Bridge Home Health & Hospice has been named to the top 25 percent of home care providers in the U.S. by the 2011 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States. This is the fourth year in a row that Bridge Home Health & Hospice has received this honor. The entire list of the 2011 HomeCare Elite agencies can be viewed by visiting the OCS HomeCare website at www.ocshomecare.com.
"Gold Medal HR"
"Gold Medal HR" is the theme of the Tenth Annual Toledo Human Resources Associations' Conference (THRAC) on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in downtown Toledo. The conference runs from 7:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.. Full information and registration at:
www.employersassociation.com/thrac2011.asp or by calling 419-893-3000 Toll free: 800-882-7042.
Blanchard Valley Hospital Named #1 in Ohio for Overall Orthopedic Services Five-Star Rated for Cardiology Services
Blanchard Valley Hospital (BVH) has been named the #1 hospital in Ohio for overall orthopedic services and has received a five-star rating in cardiology services from the independent national ratings agency HealthGrades. BVH is also the recipient of the HealthGrades Orthopedic Surgery Excellence Award™ for the second year in a row and the 2012 Coronary Intervention Excellence Award™. For more information on the HealthGrades study, including the complete methodology, visit www.healthgrades.com.
LOCAL RED CROSS VOLUNTEER TO BE FEATURED IN NATIONAL PUBLICATION Angie Blair of Findlay has been chosen by the American Red Cross to be featured in its 2011 Annual Report publication and video. Blair, whose son Chad recently finished his enlistment in the U.S. Army, is a volunteer with the Hancock County Red Cross in the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces program. The Hancock County Red Cross Armed Forces Family Network meets the third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Red Cross office, 125 Fair St. in Findlay. Free child care is available and a meal is provided, courtesy of Marathon Petroleum Company. For more information, contact armedforces@hancockredcross.org or 419-422-9322.
Wellness Forum presents Dinner & Discussion with State Representative Lynn Wachtmann and Dr. Pamela Popper
Monday, Oct.,24th at The Findlay Inn & Conference Center
Topics: Representative Watchmann - Effects of healthcare reform for Ohio and the upcoming opt-out insurance mandate ballot initiative Dr. Popper - Ways to effectively reduce health plan costs with and without reform for full and self insured plan. For more information please contact: The Wellness Forum, 614.398.1133 or Email: SiebeneckJ@WellnessForum.com, www.wellnessforum.com
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