Briefs: North Central Correctional Complex, River Valley FFA, Marion Public Health
North Central Correctional Complex reports a summer of activities
The North Central Correctional Complex (NCCC) in Marion hosted a variety of activities the past several months involving staff, those incarcerated and family members.
On June 28 the Recreation Department at NCCC hosted its “Family First” family day. The event included a magic show, video and board games, a meal, snow cones, cotton candy, cookie decorating, music and other contests and activities. Sixty visitors and 17 eligible incarcerated adults were in attendance.
In July, NCCC accepted yarn donated by the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, which residents in the Elite Crochet community service program will use to make lap blankets, crocheted stuffed animals, hats, mittens and scarves to be donated back into the community to those who are in need or going through a traumatic experience.
The annual staff versus residents memorial softball game was held Aug. 3 and on Aug. 10, NCCC hosted a charity walk for multiple sclerosis. The walk was led by retired Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections warden Tony Brigano, whose daughter is living with MS. Brigano raised approximately $40,000 by walking at different institutions in 2022 and is looking to exceed that amount in 2023. The North Central Correctional Complex contributed to this effort by raising $2,500 that was donated to the Multiple Sclerosis Society of Greater Cincinnati in honor of Brigano’s daughter.
River Valley FFA salutes five members
River Valley FFA will have five chapter members in 2023 who will receive their state degrees. They are Addison Comstock, Connor Corwin, Abigail Isler, Taylor Dunlap and Alexis Stiverson. An FFA state degree is awarded by state associations and is open to members in 11th grade or higher who are involved in chapter leadership, state-level activities, community service, and complete a set number of hours of instruction and SAE growth and productivity.
Comstock is a three-year member of the River Valley FFA Chapter. Her supervised agricultural experiences include breeding sheep, market sheep and a paid placement. Her paid placement is Criswell Club Goats.
Corwin is a three-year member of the chapter. His supervised agricultural experiences include restoring a trailer, market chickens, restoring a 1949 Farmall Cub and paid placement at RVBFY Complex.
Isler is a three-year member of the River Valley FFA Chapter and the chapter's secretary. Her supervised agricultural experiences include breeding sheep and a paid placement at Leeds Farms.
Dunlap is a senior and four-year member of the chapter. She is also the current treasurer. Her supervised agricultural experiences include breeding cattle and market steers.
Stiverson, a senior, is a three-year member of the chapter and serves as a reporter. Her supervised agricultural experiences include market hogs, market sheep and breeding sheep.
Marion Public Health closed Oct. 19
Marion Public Health at 181 S. Main St. will be closed Oct. 19 for an all-staff in-service.
The closing will affect the Administration, WIC, Vital Statistics, Environmental Health, Nursing and Emergency Preparedness divisions.
Marion Star
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