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PAGE 6 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - March 7, 2021 By Dedra Cordle Staff Writer The lingering question as to how the village of Urbancrest will conduct its public meetings during the pandemic has been put to rest. At a special meeting held on March 2, village council unanimously approved a resolution that allowed the transition to a virtual setting. Their action paves the way for future council meetings and committee meetings to be held in a hybrid format. The village has been debating this issue for months, which the council believed was resolved when they voted to transition to a virtual setting at their meeting in December. The resolution that was passed was done in accordance with legislation approved by the state. In the weeks that followed, however, Mayor Joseph Barnes Sr. discovered that there were “several issues” related to the body of the text and the desired technical specifications related to the contract with web hosting service Cisco Webex. He said after he made those discoveries, he called for council to hold its regular meeting at the municipal hall — only one council member showed up at that meeting in January, and only two showed up for the meeting in February. During that informal session, law director Rodd Lawrence urged council to approve a request for a special meeting in order to iron out the issues and continue on with the business of the council. Now that those issues have been straightened out, code enforcement officer Randall Bogue (who also serves as the village’s IT specialist) said the March 9 council meeting should be held virtually and inperson. “It’s a tight window, but if all goes well the people who want to attend the meeting virtually should be able to do so,” he said. www.columbusmessenger.com Government Focus Urbancrest leaders agree to hybrid meeting model Jeffrey E. Buskirk & Associates Attorneys At Law 4178 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123 Serving the Community for over 30 years Social Security, Wills, Estates, Probate 614-875-7220 jbuskirk2125@yahoo.com 614-875-0480 Fax Councilman Steven Larkins said he was pleased with the outcome, which still allows people to attend the meetings inperson should they choose. “I think it’s a win-win for the community,” he said. According to Barnes, those who wish to watch via Cisco Webex can find the link or dial-in number before the scheduled meetings at the village website, www.villageofurbancrestoh.us. He added that those who wish to attend in-person can continue to do so at the municipal hall, located at 3492 First Ave. Their council meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Fire engine repairs approved in Pleasant Township By Hannah Poling Staff Writer At the Feb. 23 Pleasant Township meeting, officials discussed repairs to a fire engine. Previously, the board approved a resolution to send a fire truck to Pierce Manufacturing for repairs. Fire Chief Brian Taylor asked the trustees for additional work that would give longevity to the vehicle. The engine is 14 years old and according to the chief, the repairs needed are significant. Those working on the engine believe performing more work will get an additional 10 to 12 years out of the engine. The original resolution approved spent $50,000 on repairs. Taylor said the additional repairs would cost $25,000. Taylor removed all of the unnecessary items off of the list to make the repairs as cost efficient as possible. “They are doing $150,000 of work for $75,015 which is about half of the cost,” said Taylor. “They built the truck. They know how to fix the truck.” According to Taylor, this truck has already had quite a bit of money poured into it. By doing the extra repairs, the truck will be in better condition and the maintenance costs would save money in the long run. The trustees agreed to spend the extra funds on the fire engine. Moses-Mouser Eye Care Dr. Joshua Morris is an Optometrist who grew up in Bellville, Ohio. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Akron, where he graduated magna cum laude with honors. Dr. Morris attended The Ohio State University College of Optometry and graduated cum laude with honors to receive his Doctor of Optometry Degree in May 2019. After completing his studies, he was awarded the “Primary Vision Care Clinical Excellence Award”, in 2019. Dr. Morris is a member of the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, and The Ohio State Alumni Association. He is excited to practice full scope optometry, diagnosing and treating a variety of ocular disorders and diseases in patients of all ages, but has a special interest in contact lenses and ocular disease. On a personal note, Dr. Morris and his wife Tess, enjoy spending time with their family, friends, and their Bernese Mountain dog Maverick, cheering on The Ohio State Buckeyes, trying new foods, and exploring Columbus breweries. Q: What are floaters and what causes them? A: Floaters are small dark shapes that move across your vision. They can appear as dots, threads, squiggly lines, or even like cobwebs. Most floaters are caused by normal changes in the eye. As you age, small strands of vitreous (gel-like fluid that fills your eye) can clump together and cast a shadow on your retina (the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye). Those shadows appear as floaters that drift across your vision. You may notice floaters more when you look at a bright background, like a computer screen or a blue sky. Q: How often should someone with new floaters get an eye exam? A: Someone experiencing new floaters, a large increase in the number of floaters, or flashing lights should see an eye care professional immediately. Sometimes floaters have a more serious cause, including: infection, injury, inflammation, bleeding, retinal tear or retinal detachment. Someone with a few stable floaters should see an eye care professional at least once a year for a comprehensive dilated eye exam. Schedule your comprehensive eye exam today with Dr. Morris 6441 Winchester Blvd. E., Canal Winchester, OH 43110 614-963-3827
www.columbusmessenger.com March 7, 2021 - GROVE CITY MESSENGER - PAGE 7 4 ways established professionals can improve their resumes Rather than state that you were responsible for providing customer service, explain that you built your reputation on conveying difficult technical terms to the layperson, serving as the go-to employee for translating job jargon for outside correspondence. If you have quantitative proof of how you accomplished something, certainly add it. This can include measures of profit growth, reduction of debt or increase in customer base. 2. Aim for the future Rather than emphasize what you did, highlight what you plan to do. This means giving greater weight to the expertise that will translate into your new position. Chances are you can find skills that you honed in one or more jobs that translate into credentials that can be used on another. All of the skills mentioned should be relevant to your career objective and not just added to pad the resume. Therefore, unless your brief stint waiting tables exemplifies how you developed customer service skills, eliminate it. WANTED SW CITY SCHOOLS SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS The South-Western City School District is currently hiring drivers for the 2020-2021 school year $16.55/HR Available positions are for substitute drivers that can develop into “Regular” positions with benefits. Interested individuals should submit an application on our website at swcsd.us. Follow the employment link. Applicants should have an excellent driving record and must submit to drug, alcohol, and background screening. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. EOE Changing jobs can be a difficult decision to make, especially later in one’s career. In many ways, landing a new job is more challenging than ever thanks to the technology-driven society in which people live. Information is shared faster than ever, and applying for jobs isn’t the same as it might have been as recently as a decade ago. One thing that has evolved is the resume. Although creating a powerful resume has always been a challenge, writing, or modifying one, for today’s digital world requires some insider tips. Adapting a resume as one ages and has gained experience can be advantageous. A well-crafted resume is one way for professionals to demonstrate how their skill set is current and adaptable to today’s business climate. The following tips can help improve a resume when the time comes to move on to a new job. 1. Focus on your accomplishments Rather than focusing on job responsibilities at each job you held, gear the resumearound what you achieved in each position. This will help identify how you performed in the position, instead of just a general retelling of what you did. It can be challenging to achieve this for jobs that don’t naturally lend themselves to numerically quantitative results (i.e., increased department sales by 15 percent), but it’s still possible to use a resume to illustrate your achievements. 3. Choose the right keywords It’s important to optimize a resume for digital scanning, which has become a major component of the employment sector. This includes using the correct keywords and phrasing so that your resume will get “flagged.” Take your cue from the job advertisements themselves and mimic the verbiage used. Replace the lingo accordingly, tailoring it to each job you apply for. Also, consult the “about us” area of a prospective employer’s website. This area may offer clues about buzz words for the industry. 4. Set yourself apart Engage in activities that can improve your marketability. Be sure to list training, coursework, degree, or volunteer efforts that pertain directly to the skills needed for the job to which you’re applying. These additions can tip the scales in your favor over another applicant. Resume continue to evolve, and it is crucial for applicants, especially established workers,to familiarize themselves with the changes and market themselves accordingly. ADIMINSTRATIVE ASSISTANT NEEDED Join the St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church staff in Grove City, Ohio. As the part-time Administrative Assistant, you will support the ministry staff while performing general office duties including preparing worship bulletins, processing mail, handling the pastor’s schedule, providing customer service, and other administrative duties as assigned. • Must have proven advanced experience and be fluent in MS Office with strong skill level using Word and Desktop Publisher • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills required • Must have excellent written and verbal (face-to-face and phone) communication skills including professional grammar and demeanor • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail • Ability to multi-task • Must display principles of core values including highest level of confidentiality, ability to work in a team environment, and belief in Christianity • Knowledge of liturgy is a plus. This position is part-time; 21-24 hours per week. Applicants will be required to complete a background check. Send resume to: sj@stjohnsgc.org
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