September 2008 - Community Action Committee of Pike County

CAC of Pike County
September 2008
Labor Day
Labor Day is a national holiday honoring workers all over the United States. In the late
1800’s Peter McGuire thought that workers needed a holiday for all of their hard work but
why would he choose September? September is midway month through the long stretch
between 4th of July and Thanksgiving. The first observance on this holiday was held in
NYC on September 5, 1882 when 10,000 workers marched from city hall to Union Square
in New York City, holding the first-ever Labor Day Parade. Participants in the parade took
an unpaid day-off to honor the workers of America. In 1887, 5 states were first to declare
it a state holiday: Oregon, Colorado, New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey. In
1894, Congress passed a law making Labor Day an official holiday.
Labor Day Traditions
*Labor Day is meant as a celebration of labor movement and its achievements, it has come to
be celebrated as the last long summer weekend before autumn.
*Muscular Dystrophy Association annual telethon has been every Labor Day since 1966.
*It is said that you are not to wear white after Labor Day.
*At Mackinac Island, Michigan, the Mackinac Bridge walk has been going on since 1958.
*In Portsmouth, River Days is held every Labor Day in Downtown Portsmouth, with a
parade on Saturday afternoon and fireworks on Sunday night.
September 1
Agency Closed
September 9
Senior Staff
September 18
Governing Board
September 23-26
Management Meetings
Angela Grashel
Paula Childers
TJ Seeley
Leeanne Jenkins
Pamela Jude
Tara Bowen
Jenny Tackett
Dr. Young Lee
Teresa Tuttle
Barbara Preston
Matthew Francis

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Sandra Ison Sept. 3rd
Gary Watts Sept. 3rd
Molly Throckmorton Sept. 3rd
Daniel Schlie Sept. 5th
Angela Pennington Sept. 8th
Daniel Rowland Sept. 9th
Mary Hall Sept. 10th
Lowell Hablitzel Sept. 12th
Bonnie Mullins Sept. 15th
Nate Tackett Sept. 20th
Tabitha Hawkins Sept. 21st
Steven Johnson Sept. 21st
Ruth Barch Sept. 24th
Becky Scott Sept. 26th
Rhonda Taylor Sept. 26th
Lisa Walker Sept. 28th
Anita Alley Sept. 29th
Barb Short Sept. 30th
Linda Williams Sept. 30th
QuickBooks - Training and Workshop
The QuickBooks Training Workshop enables individuals and business owners to gain
knowledge in the basics of QuickBooks. QuickBooks are easy-to-use computer
accounting systems for small business. The main focus of this training is on how to use
the features in QuickBooks Pro, specifically getting started and initial set-up.
When/Time:
October 8, 2008 8:30am - 4:30pm*
October 9, 2008 8:30 am - 4:30pm*
October 10, 2008 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
*Lunch provided on the 8th and 9th
Where:
Ohio State University Endeavor Center
1864 Shyville Road
Piketon, Ohio 45661
FEE: $150
For more information contact the Business Development Department at the CAC of Pike County.
Family Health Centers to bid farewell to a long time provider.
On September 5th Ruth Raison, Certified Nurse Practitioner, will hang up her stethoscope for the last time.
Ruth came to work for the CAC Family Health Centers in March 1995 after completing her Master’s in Nursing
at Marshall University. Ruth has been a valued employee to CAC, but more than that, she has been a kind
and compassionate provider of medical care to the folks of southern Ohio. Ruth plans on spending time with
her family and working with her horses. Everyone at the Family Health Centers would like to wish Ruth
good-luck, health and happiness as she ventures in retirement. We’ll Miss You!
New Dentist at the Family Health Center - Piketon Site
The CAC Family Health Centers would like to welcome Dr. Young Lee, DDS to its dental team. Dr. Lee
graduated from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry this past April. Dr. Lee is a general dentist and
can see patients of all ages.
New Nurse Practitioner at the Waverly Site
The CAC Family Health Centers would like to welcome Thomas Seeley, Certified Nurse Practitioner to
the medical staff at Waverly. Thomas is originally from Waverly and is known as “TJ.” TJ has been an
RN since 1996 and recently graduated from the Wright State University College of Nursing with his MSN.
TJ is certified as a “Family Nurse Practitioner” and can see patients of all ages.
Submitted by Lynn Holland

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Keeping Kids healthy during the start of
School
With school starting and families on the go, it is hard to get a healthy
meal for the entire family. One way to start off good is to rise and dine
together. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day so why not
spend it with your family. Research shows that kids that eat breakfast
are less overweight and do better in school than those who don’t eat
breakfast. You do not have to fix a full course meal for the morning
meal, something easy but healthy. Complex carbohydrates is one of the
beneficial part of your breakfast because they produce a long-lasting
supply of glucose for the body and brain. So if you don’t have time for
the sit down formal breakfast here are some simple meals that are quick,
easy, and healthy.
*Whole-grain toast topped with reduced-fat cheddar cheese and a cup of fruit
*1/2 whole-wheat English muffin with 1/2 cup low-fat cottage cheese and banana
*Cooked oatmeal with applesauce swirled in topped with raisins and chopped almonds
and 8 ounces of low-fat yogurt.
*Egg and pita sandwich: 1 egg scrambled in 1 teaspoon of olive oil stuffed into
whole-wheat pita pocket and topped with salsa
*Breakfast parfait: layer 1 cup of low-fat yogurt, 1/2 cup crunchy whole-grain cereal and
1 cup of fresh chopped fruit or whole berries.
Basic Exercise fun
for the whole family
*Jump Rope
*Tag
*Basketball
*Soccer
*Bike Rides
*Hikes
Resource Websites
www.healtheirus.gov
www.fitness.gov
Basic Foods to stock
up on in the Kitchen
*Eggs
*Canned Tuna
*Whole-grain breads
*Grated hard cheese
*Frozen or canned fruit
and vegetables
*Whole-grain cereal
*Frozen boneless,
skinless chicken breast
*Canned beans like
garbanzo
*Balsamic vinegar
*Peanut butter
*Milk
*Bread crumbs or crushed
whole-grain cereal for
breading
*Olive oil
*Marinara spaghetti sauce
Exercises for Children
Not just eating healthy is important for children but physical activity is
essential. It may be starting to get cold outside but that doesn’t mean that
they can’t stay active. Physical activity not only strengthens muscles,
bones and joints, it gives children confidence while having fun. Unlike
adults that only need 30 minutes of activity a day, children need 60 minutes
of daily activity. Simple games such as hopscotch, tossing a ball back and
forth and dancing are great ways for kids to be active. Also don’t force your
children to physically active when you are sitting around doing nothing.
Parents need to be a role model, a physically active role model. Not sure
what kind of activities to do with your child, here are some ideas.
*Plan active weekends that include biking, hiking, skating, walking or playing ball.
*Offer to join you child in his/her favorite physical activity.
*Limit inactive behavior such as television and computer time. If you watch
television, during commercials, due marching, jumping jacks or stretching.
*Keep TV’s out of children’s rooms.
*Give your children gifts that encourage physical activity - sporting equipment,
Frisbee, any kind of active games.

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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 October newsletter, please submit them in writing with all
information by September 22nd to Pam Lawhorn, Front Office Coordinator or
Lori Watson, Front Office Specialist. If you have any questions, please call the
front office at 289-2371.
Head Start will be
starting back to
school on the 8th
of September, so be
aware of buses and
kids coming in and
out of the agency.
1991 Ford Explorer V6 4x4 Auto $1000 or best
offer. Toolbox full of tools, $250 value but
asking $100.
For more information call Lloyd after 5:00 pm
at 740-493-3596
Weider Pro 4250 2 Station weight machine.
Asking $200. Like new. Will deliver and set up
if needed. Orbitrek Platinum Eliptical Machine,
$100. The Bean stability ball with special arm
toning attachment, $50.00.
For more information call 740-947-4380.
Yard sale
103 Columbia drive, Waverly
8am to 2pm
Baby clothes, Kid’s clothes,
toys, men’s and women’s
clothing, beaded jewelry,
books, brand new computer
printer and monitor, sports
cards, and more.
Candy Bars Available in Front Office
CAC of Pike County still has Anthony Thomas candy bars in the Front Office. Candy
bars that are available: creamy caramel, almond, and crisp. Proceeds from the
candy bar sales will go towards the CAC Fundraiser Fund.
This is an election year so don’t forget
to vote in November’s election. If you
are not registered to vote here is what
you can do to register to vote.
*Go to your county’s Board of Election
*BMV
*Public Library
*County Treasurer’s Office
Or you can go to www.sos.state.oh.us
then click on voter service and you can
print off an application and mail it to
the address on the sheet.

Refreshments
Will be served!!
When: Thursday September 18, 2008
From 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: Workforce Connections of Pike County
Located at the Community Action Committee
of Pike County, 941 Market Street, Piketon, Ohio 45661
Do you want to go to work or college but don’t
know where to start?
The Workforce Connections of Pike County is currently recruiting
individuals for all Programs - - Adult - 18 years and older, Dislocated
Workers - individuals laid off due to company,/plant closures, Youth - -
In-school and out-of-school - -14-21 years of age who are interested in
training that leads to full-time employment.
So, if you are interested in starting a new career and not just a job,
please visit the Workforce Connections of Pike County located at the
Community Action Committee of Pike County, 941 Market Street,
Piketon, Ohio to get started.