Ohio's May
Unemployment Rates
Ohio's unemployment rate was 10.7 percent in May, down from 10.9 percent in April. The U.S. unemployment rate for May was 9.7 percent, down from 9.9 percent in April.
In the Region:
Athens: 9.1%
Hocking: 11.1%
Meigs: 14.5%
Monroe: 13.3%
Morgan: 13.8%
Noble: 14.2%
Perry: 12.7%
Washington: 8.5%
Register Now for the Early Bird Rate to Attend the 2010 Candidates Forum - Aug. 4
Please plan to attend the 2010 Candidates Forum August 4 at the Hilton Columbus at Easton.
The Ohio Association of Regional Councils (OARC), Ohio Economic Development Association (OEDA), Transportation Matters, Women in Transportation (WTS, Columbus Chapter), The American Planning Association Ohio Chapter (APA OH) and The Ohio Public Transit Association (OPTA) will host a 2010 Gubernatorial & U.S. Senate Candidate Event on August 4 at the Hilton Hotel at Easton in Columbus from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The event will bring together members of various organizations to hear candidates on issues related to Job Creation, Economic Development, Transportation and Infrastructure.
Before July 15 = $50
After July 15 = $65
Full details are posted at www.ohioeda.com.
Click Here to Register!
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| Buckeye Hills Supports ARC Co-Chair's Visit to Region
 Staff at Buckeye Hills assisted the Governor's Office of Appalachia as it hosted a recent visit by the Federal Co-Chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission, Earl Gohl, in the Buckeye Hills region. Show with Gohl is Buckeye Hills Executive Director Misty Casto at the Malta event in Morgan County. Gohl, who was confirmed as Federal Co-Chair in March, is visiting several Appalachian states. |
Athens County:ARC Co-Chair Visits OU Incubator
 The Ohio University Innovation Center was host to ARC Co-chair Earl Gohl on his recent Ohio tour. Gohl learned more about how the Center creates jobs and supports the region's economy. In 2009, 152 jobs were created in Athens County and the Center brought $9.4 million to the economy. Established in 1983, the business incubator is now operated by Dir. of Research, Jennifer Simon.  Morgan County:Funding Announced for MVHC Malta Facility
Morgan County Commissioner Dean Cain welcomed the many who gathered in Malta to celebrate a ceremonial groundbreaking and check presentation. The Muskingum Valley Health Centers received a $250,000 grant from The Applachian Regional Commission to fund construction of a new medical building in Malta on a site donated by the Village of Malta.
The 12,000 square-foot building with 25 exam rooms is expeted to improve the quality of medical care for 2,500 patients and create 15 new jobs in the Center.
 Shown from left are Jeanne Wilson, Sen. Sherrod Brown's office; Carol Howdyshell, Carolyn Jenkins, Mary Keller, MVHC board members; Earl Gohl, federal co-chair ARC; Lisa King, CEO of MVHC ; Alice Baldwin, MVHC board; second row from left: Randy Cochrane, Jan Snouffer, Corey Hamilton, Rick Huck, John Wilson, MVHC board members; Fred Deel, Dir. of the Governor's Office of Appalachia; and Congressman Zack Space.
Perry County: Pomeroy Receives Grant
The Appalachian Regional Commission has approved a $250,000 grant to build a road in the Monkey Run area in Pomeroy. The Community Improvement Corporation is also investing $100,000 in the construction of the road estimated to cost $350,000. The Ohio Department of Transportation will oversee the project. The road will tie in to West Main and Locust Streets.
Washington County: Marietta Hosts ARC Healthcare Roundtable
 ARC's new Federal Co-Chair Earl Gohl, who was confirmed by the Senate in March, is visiting each of the Appalachian states to see ARC projects, meet with local leaders, and learn more about the economic development challenges and opportunities confronting individual communities across Appalachia. Fred Deel, Executive Director of the Governor's Office of Appalachia, hosted Mr. Gohl for a three-day tour of Ohio in June.
While in the region, they stopped at Marietta Memorial Hospital for a health care roundtable discussion. While basic access to quality health care continues to be a challenge in Appalachia's distressed counties, many communities are starting to emphasize the health care sector itself as a driver of local economic growth. They view health care not just as a question of quality of life and physical well-being but also as a major source of jobs, income, and economic well-being.
The roundtable explored how the health care sector and improved access to health care are contributing to the economy of Washington County and the surrounding area. Over the past decade, ARC has probably spent more on health care-related activities in Washington County than in any other county in Appalachia. From major equipment for Marietta Hospital to telemedicine and electronic medical records to training programs in health care fields at Marietta College and Washington State Community College, ARC has invested almost $2 million over the past decade to address health care needs in this area.
The roundtable provided an opportunity to discuss the impact that these projects are having in the area, how well they are working (as well as the problems that they may have encountered), and, ultimately, how they are contributing to the strength of the local economy. Representatives from Buckeye Hills and its Area Agency on Aging 8 were included in the event. |
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 Protecting Family Assets
Common Sense Long-Term Care Planning Seminar Offered July 8
Every aspect of American life is being affected by the aging population. More people are living longer and the birth rate is declining. The greatest effects are still to come now that the nation's 78 million baby boomers have begun turning 60.
If something happens today, will the family's assets be protected and preserved for tomorrow? On July 8 from 10 a.m. - Noon, The Area Agency on Aging 8 will host Elder Law Attorney Lynn Richardson, Esq, and Financial Planner Peter Keim, to present a program on Estate Planning and Elder Law issues at The AAA8 office (1400 Pike St. in Marietta.)
AAA8 will also be there with an Own Your Future information table. Own Your Future explains how planning ahead can dramatically affect quality of life as you age. Being educated, clarifying individual wishes and understanding the available options before a crisis hits is a gift to loved ones and it is peace of mind for seniors. A free planning kit and CD will be available.
"Many have been confused by government regulations, and misleading information from so-called 'experts,'" said AAA8 Director Rick Hindman. "It is our goal to provide the region's seniors and families with common sense planning information they can use. The goal is to help seniors develop a plan to preserve what they have so diligently worked for during their lives."
To RSVP for the free event or to learn more about other programs, call AAA8 at 1-800-331-2644. |
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| Elder Abuse Awareness Day Events Hosted in June
Abuse Ignores Age.
 Senior Centers in the region hosted Elder Abuse Awareness Event on World Awareness Day June 15. Individuals wore purple in honor of Elder Abuse Awareness Day. In addition, The Monroe County Council on Aging sponsored a balloon lift to draw attention to the serious issue of Elder Abuse. Present were Monroe County Commissioners (from left) John Pyles and Carl Davis. Shown in front are Council Sec. Betty Weber and Treas. Jean Ackerman (both are also members of the AAA8 Regional Advisory Council). In the back rown beside Commissioner Davis is GMN Transportation Coordinator Kristy Potter, Council member Caroline Workman and Monroe Senior Center Director Michele Hollins.
Elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of the elderly are growing problems. A U.S. Administration on Aging study found that 1.5 million people over the age of 60 are abused or neglected each year.
Abuse of elders takes many different forms, some involving intimidation or threats against the elderly, some involving neglect, and others involving financial exploitation. Raising awareness of elder abuse and neglect is a challenge and no effort is too small.  Around the region, events were also hosted in Marietta and Belpre. Mayors and Commissioners also supported the awareness effort with Proclamations. Shown at left is Belpre Mayor Mike Lorentz sharing his proclamation. Shown below at the O'Neill Senior Center in Marietta is Marietta Mayor Moon Mullen; Anita Vaughan of the JFS Adult Protective Services unit; AAA8 Home Care Director Jane Skeen, LSW, and Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks.
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