Briefs: Marion Tech honoring alumni, juvenile diabetes fundraiser, Healthy Aging grants

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Marion Technical College will induct five into Alumni Hall of Fame

After a flood of nominations, Marion Technical College selected five outstanding alumni to be inducted into the Alumni Hall of Fame at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 16. They include:

  • Trish Frazzini, professor of social work and addictions at Marion Tech, Class of 2022

  • Natalie Longmeier, executive director of Marion Matters, Class of 2022

  • Darlene Schoonard, forensic nursing team coordinator for OhioHealth (retired) Class of 1990

  • Clifford Smith, probation officer with Marion Municipal Court, Class of 1999

  • Lyndsey Vance, realtor and small business owner, Class of 2013

Family, friends, alumni, supporters and community members are invited to join the celebration on Nov. 16. The evening will start with networking and appetizers at 5 p.m. in Bryson Hall with the ribbon cutting of the new L1nk One Stop at 5:30 p.m. The attendees will then move to the Health Technologies Center auditorium for the induction of the new class of the Alumni Hall of Fame at 6:30 p.m.

Trophies from a prior year’s Marion Technical College Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony.
Trophies from a prior year’s Marion Technical College Alumni Hall of Fame ceremony.

Attendees are invited to RSVP by emailing rsvp@mtc.edu or calling 740-386-4203.

Each attendee was selected based on demonstrated excellence and growth in their field; service to the community; and the example set for students of what can be accomplished with a degree from Marion Tech.

Frazzini is a resident of Upper Sandusky who works in Marion. All of the other inductees both live and work in Marion.

Fundraiser for Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Fight Against the Impossible, a fundraiser for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday in the pavilion at 1775 Marion-Waldo Road.

There will be 10 vendors, three food trucks, face painting, hair tinsel, contests, a 50/50 raffle and a silent auction.

The event is being organized by Alexis Spence Photography.

Ohio launches new Healthy Aging program

COLUMBUS — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) Director Ursel J. McElroy have announced a new Healthy Aging Grants program that will provide $40 million in support of local aging services focused on helping Ohioans ages 60 and older stay healthy, live longer and maintain their independence.

Grants are being distributed to counties to bolster critical aging supports, such as food and housing assistance, as well as internet access and digital literacy services.

Healthy Aging funds can be used to promote a number of additional services such as nutrition and physical activity, health insurance enrollment, minor home repairs, caregiver support, transportation and more.

Once applications are approved, each county will receive a base amount of $100,000, with additional funding provided based on the number of county residents ages 60 and older who are not enrolled on Medicaid.

Upcoming meeting:

● 169 Board/Marion County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, MCBDD Manuel Board Conference Room, 2387 Harding Highway East, Marion

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