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May 2012

May's Business After Hours will be at Custom Lawn Care & Landscaping on
May 16, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. 2411 S. R. 22 SW

MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT 

First, I want to thank all of the volunteers, prize donors, and entertainment participants that helped to make this year's Fayette County Home and Garden Show a success. We at the Chamber would not be able to present the show without their help and the assistance of the Fayette County Agricultural Society board and staff. Thanks so much.

 

FAYETTE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

HOSTS THE APRIL BUSINESS AFTER HOURS

In picture, left to right: Debbie Boggs, RN, FCMH Foundation Executive Director; Dr. John DesMarais, FCMH Chief Medical Officer; Roger Blackburn, Fayette Co. Chamber President , Jim Burnholtz, Regional Representative for Ohio Treasurer Josh Mandel; Monica Olive, FCMH Marketing Director; Bev Hughes, RN, FCMH VP Nursing

On Wednesday, April 18, 2012 Fayette County Memorial Hospital graciously hosted the Chamber's Business After Hours at Medical Arts Building #2, second floor physicans suite.

Tours of their remodeled facility were given by staff who answered many questions. The floor is currently undergoing renovations to 28 total rooms that will soon house family and specialty care physicians. The hospital also welcomed new physicians Dr. Marta Gryniuk, Dr. Samuel Smith, and Dr. Gwen Roesel to their staff.

FCMH provided beverages and tasty refreshments prepared by Chef Don for those in attendance. Many useful health related items were available as handouts.

Two beautiful planters were given by the host as door prizes. The Chamber of Commerce provided tickets to the Miami Trace musical and the Agricultural Society donated two weekly fair passes for additional prizes.

The Chamber thanks Fayette County Memorial Hospital and those in attendance for making this a successful event.

THANK YOU FOR MAKING THE 2012 HOME AND GARDEN SHOW A SUCCESS!

Twister's All-Star Cheerleading

Stacy Wilt

 

SPONSORS AND DONORS INCLUDE:

3 Mom's Catering, JD Equipment, Buckeye Hills Country Club,

Jim Oughterson, Carroll Halliday Ford, Parrett Insurance, Country Glenn, PS Wight's, Dakota's Roadhouse, Residence at Washington/Washington Estates, Doug Marine Motors, Southern State Community College,Fayette County Agricultural Society, Sugar Creek Packing Company,Fayette County Memorial Hospital, Tanger Outlets, Harry and David, The Home Depot,Holiday Inn Express, Fayette County Travel and Tourism Bureau, and WVNU.

Dr. Gary Junk, Fayette Veternary Hospital ,was responsible for the Entertainment Stage sponsorship.

May's Business After Hours will be at Custom Lawn Care & Landscaping on
May 16, 2012 from 5 to 7 p.m. 2411 S. R. 22 SW

 

TRIC'S GYMNASTICS/TWISTER ALL-STAR CHEERLEADING 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Gymnasts (front row) - Abby Arledge, Madison Williams, Sydney Shadburn, Victoria Waits, and Morgan McIntosh.
(back row) - Marty Valentine. Somer Williams, Sarah Holloway, Brad Holloway, Susan Holloway,
Mark Holloway, and Roger Blackburn

Tuesday April 24, 2012, the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce awarded a five year plaque to Tric's Gymnastics/Twisters All-Star Cheerleading. A open house was held for the public. All levels of training are available. We thank them for their service to the youth of our community.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
There will be a Buy Local meeting on May 9, 2012 at 6 p.m.
at the Center for Economic Opportunity. Everyone is invited!
If your business is located within Fayette County, please attend to see how this program can benefit you!
For Info, visit www.buylocalcc.com

MINI TRADE SHOW

The Fayette County Agricultural Society and 3 Mom's Catering will have a Business After Hours on Wednesday, June 13th at the Fayette County Fairgrounds. In conjunction with the event, the Chamber will hold a mini trade show, where Chamber members are encouraged to display information on their products and/or services.

Any chamber member may participate, and displaying in the mini trade show is FREE. We even provide the table for you!

To sign up, all you need to do is call the Chamber office at 740-335-0761 before Monday, June 11th.

 

Please Join Us for an Open House for New Personnel

The Ohio State University Fayette County Extension Office will be hosting an Open House on Tuesday, May 8th from 4:00 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. at the Center for Economic Opportunity, 101 E. East Street to welcome its new staff member. Pat Brinkman, County Extension Director is happy to announce that Godwin Apaliyah has been hired in the position of Community Development Educator for Fayette County .

Mr. Apaliyah's job as Community Development Educator will include economic development, needs assessments, leadership programs, and business retention and creation programs, as needed. His office will be in the Center for Economic Opportunity. Godwin received his PhD. And Masters degrees from The Ohio State University in rural sociology. Mr. Apaliyah will be moving to Fayette County with his family soon.

Please join us in welcoming Godwin to the community and to Fayette County Extension on Tuesday, May 8th.

 

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TIPS FROM ANTHEM May is high blood pressure education month

Take the opportunity this month to remind your employees that getting their blood pressure checked is a vital part of staying healthy.

According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), high blood pressure - also known as hypertension - affects one out of three adults in the U.S. The NHLBI also says we have a 90% chance of developing hypertension after age 55.

High blood pressure can lead to heart attack, stroke, kidney failure and other problems. It's called the "silent killer" because people who have it usually don't have any symptoms. Fortunately, high blood pressure can be prevented or controlled with lifestyle changes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following important lifestyle changes to keep your blood pressure in check:

• Have your blood pressure checked regularly.
• Maintain a normal body weight.
• Take at least one brisk 10-minute walk, three times a day, five days a week. Follow a healthy eating plan of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, and low in sodium.
• Quit smoking.
• If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation (no more than two drinks per day for men and no more than one drink per day for women).
• If you have high blood pressure and are prescribed medication(s), take as directed.

If your employees haven't had their blood pressure checked recently, encourage them to do so soon. Their doctor can check it, or they can visit a local health screening event for a blood pressure reading.

Your employees and their eligible family members can also enroll in ConditionCare to help better manage heart conditions like heart failure and coronary artery disease - all at no extra cost. They can work with a nurse who can help them live their healthy best.