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DIABETIC SUPPORT CLASS OFFERED
The Diabetic Support Group will meet on Monday evening, September 13 at 7:00 p.m. in Conference Rooms 1-3 at the Hospital. The morning class will be held on Tuesday, September 14 at 10:00 am.The program for September is speaker Pam Rammel, RN, BSN, CDE, Medtronic Representative and she will provide information regarding the Continuous Glucose Monitor System, which checks the subcutaneous glucose level every 5 minutes. This device can be integrated with a pump or used without a pump to get a better picture of glucose control throughout the day and night.
All diabetics, family members and interested persons are invited to attend. For more information concerning this program or any of Joint Township Hospital’s Diabetic Services, contact the Hospital (419) 394-3335, extension 2147.
New Location for Grand Lake Patriots' September Meeting
The Grand Lake Patriots' general membership meeting will be held at a new location, the Richardson-Bretz building on W. Fulton Street, Celina, directly behind the Mercer County Library, Thursday, September 9, at 7:00 P.M. A slide presentation by Warren Edstrom and Peter Wolf, of Voices of America, will address the topic of precinct organizing. Mercer County co-ordinators for the Abigail Adams Project voter guides, Tiffany Hoelscher and Stephanie Kremer, will be at the meeting to explain the voter guide distribution plan and to talk about the Mercer County Liberty Group’s Tea Party, to take place Sunday, September 26.Members will not need to bring along folding chairs, as in the past, to the Grand Lake Patriots' September 9 meeting since seats are provided at Richardson-Bretz. Phone 419-268-2355 or e-mail grandlakepatriots@gmail.com for further information.
GRAND LAKE HEALTHY HEARTS SUPPORT GROUP OFFERED AT HOSPITAL
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital will be offering a Grand Lake Healthy Hearts support group on Tuesday, September 7th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in conference room 1 at the Hospital.Join the cardiac nurses to discuss managing your heart disease at home.
All interested persons, their families and caregivers are invited to attend. Please contact the Cardiac Rehab Department at 419-394-3335, ext. 3536 for further information.
Patrick Henry Hughes Program
Patrick Henry Hughes and his dad Patrick John Hughes are coming to St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville,Ohio on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. Tickets are $5.00 each and are on sale now at the following businesses: Bread of Life Christian Book Store, Greenville,Ohio; Christian Book Store, Union City, Indiana and Grace Christian Book Store in Piqua,Ohio. Seating is limited, so buy your tickets now! Patrick was born with no eyes and fixed joints, but despite these challenges Patrick plays the piano, sings and plays the trumpet in the University of Louisville Marching Band with his dad. The Hughes family was featured on "Extreme Makeover Home Edition" and Patrick has also been featured on ESPN, "Good Morning American" and "World News Tonight". The East Main Church of Christ 419 East Main Street, Greenville,Ohio is sponsoring this event. Any questions call (937) 423-6822.
Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society
The Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will hold it’s next meeting September 12th,at 2:00pm at the Richardson Bretz building at 119 west Fulton Street. It should be noted this meeting is one week later than the usual because of Labor Day weekend. The program will feature local genealogists. Genevieve Conradi of New Bremen will discuss Auglaize County research, David Alan Bilter of Greenville will explain how to use family history web sites, and Karen Bennett of Mercer County will talk about proving your lineage. There will also be an opportunity for a question and answer period. This program will be helpful to the beginner as well as the experienced researcher. The meeting is free to the public and everyone is welcome.
Labor Day Bash planned at the Rockford Belle
End the summer on a great note! Come on out to the Rockford Belle on September 4th and enjoy performances by Jess King and Country Gospel. Opening for Jess King is his good friend, Jerry Bolenbaugh, and special guest Buddy Todd. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the concert will start at 7:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend performances located at 135 Market Street, ˝ block west of Subway, Rockford. Seating is limited and a free-will offering will be accepted.
Group members, Jess and Mary Joyce King, Jack Copsey, Allen Twaits, and Gary Hinkle are all from this area and have been playing music for many years. The group explains the Lord has been so good, blessing them with great health and an opportunity to lift His name. Jack, Allen, Jess, and Gary have played in different bands in the past and recently joined together. All are born-again Christians and they welcome you to the Rockford Belle to enjoy Country Gospel.
Opening for the show will be Jerry Bolenbaugh, of Rockford, Ohio. Bolenbaugh has been playing since he was 26 years old when Jess King taught him to play guitar. He decided then that once you can play three chords on guitar you can “start a band”. In 1970, “The Originals” band was formed and included a melting pot of talented musicians through the years as performers moved on and new ones joined. They performed Country and Rock and Roll at various venues locally and out of town. Jerry retired from the band in 1978, sold everything and then in 2008, he picked up a guitar and could not put it down. Now he plays for fun entertaining residents of various places such as Vancrest and Council on Aging with a repertoire of music that includes 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, Country, Rock and Roll, Ragtime, and Western Swing.
Special guest Buddy Todd, of Albion, Indiana is an old friend of Jess King. He plays Steel Guitar and looks forward to sharing the stage at the Rockford Belle with his good friend of many years. Together they will play 50’s, 60’s, Gospel, and Country.
For a great time, come on out to the Rockford Belle as we celebrate the end of the summer at the Labor Day Bash! For more information about this entertainment date or any other, you may contact Tom Rogers at 567-644-9993.
SUPER SITTERS BABYSITTING TRAINING COURSE OFFERED AT HOSPITAL
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital is pleased to once again offer our Super Sitters babysitting training course. Super Sitters is a complete babysitting program developed by Dr. Lee Salk and Jay Litvin. The purpose of the program is to prepare sitters for the physical, psychological, and emotional needs of the children they are caring for. Some topics that are covered include safety, emergency care, child development and behavior/discipline. Trained hospital personnel do the actual teaching.The focus of the program is on 5th, 6th and 7th grade sitters, but other interested individuals are welcome to attend. The next class will be on September 21, 23, 28 and 30. Class times will be from 4:15 pm to 6:15 pm and will be held in conference room 3. Pre-registration is required and the cost is $15 per participant which includes workbook. Please bring a light healthy snack and a beverage will be provided.
Class size is limited to 20 registrants. For more information or to register, call Cindy Gaerke, Community Outreach, 419-394-3335, ext. 1130.
SIBLING CLASS OFFERED AT HOSPITAL
On Saturday, September 11, 2010 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m., Joint Township District Memorial Hospital in St. Marys will conduct a Sibling Class for children, ages 3 to 10, whose mother is expecting the arrival of a new baby. The class will be held in the conference room #1 on the first floor.A tour of our Birthing Center, a slide presentation and handouts will be included with the class. A new video on becoming a big brother or sister will be shown. An OB department registered nurse conducts the class. Parents and grandparents are encouraged to attend.
To register, call the Joint Township District Memorial Hospital OB Department at 394-3335, ext. 2419.
FREE PROSTATE SCREENING OFFERED AT JOINT TOWNSHIP DISTRICT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Prostate Cancer is one of the leading killers of men and each year more than 150,000 men find out they have prostate cancer. Cancer of the prostate can go undetected for years because there may be no symptoms. The only way to detect prostate cancer in its earliest and most curable stage is by getting a prostate cancer screening which consists of a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) blood test, and a Digital Rectal Exam (DRE). These two tests have helped millions of men identify prostate cancer already and millions more need to become aware of the risks and treatment options. For these reasons, men are urged to call for free or low-cost screenings during the 18th annual Prostate Cancer Awareness Week, September 20th to the 25th.The Prostate Cancer Education Council recommends that men 40 years of age and older receive an annual prostate exam. The PCEC further recommends that men who have a family history of prostate cancer or who are African-American should initiate annual screenings at the age of 35.
Joint Township District Memorial Hospital will be offering FREE screenings for men ages 40 - 75 years of age, on Monday September 20th and Wednesday, September 22nd from 8:00 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Pre-registration required. For an appointment, please call Anne Larger at 419-394-3387, ext. 1128
ROCKFORD CHAMBER PRESENTS WINTERFEST 2010
THE ROCKFORD CHAMBER PRESENTS WINTERFEST 2010 (FORMERLY THE CHRISTMAS WALK) WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY - DECEMBER 11TH AT SHANE'S PARK FROM 5 PM - 8 PM.IN ORDER FOR OUR EVENT TO BE SUCCESSFUL WE ARE ASKING FOR MONETARY DONATIONS FOR LIGHTS TO LIGHT UP SHANE'S PARK.
PLEASE SEND DONATIONS TO:
ROCKFORD CHAMBER PO BOX 175 ROCKFORD, OH 45882FOR MORE INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS CONTACT BRENDA BARKER AT 419-363-3805 OR TERRA HENKLE AT 419-363-3509.
Earn a Premium Rebate through Safety Education
Thousands of Ohio employers find value and workers' compensation premium savings by actively participating in their local safety councils. And you can join them. Get a 2-percent rebate on your premiums by becoming an active member of one of 80 BWC sponsored safety councils. Reduce either the severity or frequency of injuries in your workplace by 10 percent, or keep both at zero, and you will earn an additional 2-percent performance bonus rebate.You must also attend at least ten meetings a year with at least eight through the Grand Lake Area Safety Council. Two meetings can be through attendance at BWC's safety training courses or industry-specific training. The Grand Lake Area Safety Council meets the third Wednesday of every month at Romer's in Celina for lunch and program.
Enrollment is being taken now and must be done by July 31, 2010 for the 2010-2011 year. Call the Grand Lake Area Safety Council, a committee of the Celina Mercer County Chamber of Commerce at 419 586-2219 or visit www.grandlakesafety.com .
BWC Safety Councils can help you:
Learn techniques for increasing safety in your workplace. Learn how to better manage your workers' compensation program. Network with other employers in your community. Access useful, money-saving workers’ comp and risk management information.* The rebate offer excludes self-insuring employers, state agencies and employers enrolled in BWC's group-rating and group-retrospective programs. Limitations apply to a professional employer organization. BWC encourages all employers to become active safety council members.
Mercer County Blood Drives
Wednesday, September 8th 12:30-6:30pm at St Henry American Legion Saturday, September 11th 8 am-noon at Burkettsville Shelter House Monday, September 13th noon-6pm at Celina K of C Friday, September 17th noon-6pm at Briarwood in Coldwater Monday, September 27th noon- 6pm at Knights of St John in Maria Stein
Lakefield Airport Authority Board Meetings for 2010
Mercer County Airport Authority monthly meetings in 2009. All meetings are the second Monday of each month 6:00pm except the January meeting to be held the 19th at 6:00pm in the airport conference room 6177 St. Rt. 219.
September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13
Grand Lake Toastmasters Calendar of Events
Contact Information: Ray Kramer, DTM - (419) 394-5775 Janet Bassitt, ASC/CL- (419) 738-7539 Elaine Ahrns – (419) 629-2703Website: www.toastmasters.org
American Red Cross Blood Mobile Schedule for Mercer County
For more information or to schedule your blood donation appointment, call Lela Siebert, Blood Services Chairperson, at 586-7652 or call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
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