News Briefs: Nathaniel Massie Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor Wreaths Across America

Chillicothe Gazette
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Nathaniel Massie Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution are proud to again sponsor Wreaths Across America for 2022. In 2021, 1,011 wreaths were laid on veterans’ graves in more than 20 cemeteries in Ross County and surrounding area. The majority of these were placed in Greenlawn Cemetery where more than 800 veterans are laid to rest. One of the missions of DAR is care of veterans and active military, with Wreaths Across America being one of the largest projects throughout the United States to honor our veterans. The chapter is seeking sponsorships for the 2022 Wreaths Across America program. Our goal is to recognize 1,200 Ross County veterans by laying wreaths on their graves this December. The cost of each wreath is $15, donations of any amount are accepted. You may sponsor wreaths to be placed by DAR Daughters or pick up wreaths to place personally on a veteran’s grave.

The wreath laying will take place at noon on Saturday, December 17th in Greenlawn at the veteran’s square. The public is invited to participate. If your group is interested in being part of the laying for a service project please contact Connie Meyer, below. To purchase or sponsor go to the website at www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/OH0224P or by contacting Connie Meyer at 740-772-5878 or ppcsmey2@gmail.com.

Envy Ink Chillicothe holds Tattoo Benefit for Pioneer School

CHILLICOTHE - Envy Ink Chillicothe held a cash-only tattoo benefit and all proceeds, including tips, were donated to the Pioneer School. The Pioneer School, located just west of Chillicothe on Co. Rd. 550, provides a unique learning system that adapts lessons to meet the individual needs of students with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The generous donation was awarded to the Pioneer Booster Club, which funds extracurricular activities for students with disabilities in Ross County. The Pioneer Center, also known as Ross County Board of Developmental Disabilities, is always grateful for the community support.

Adena hosts clinical job fair

CHILLICOTHE – Adena Health System is searching for new and experienced individuals with a passion for caring for others during its Clinical Job Fair next week. On-site interviews for a host of clinical positions, include registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, patient care associates, respiratory therapists, surgical technicians, phlebotomists, and interventional radiology technicians. On-the-spot job offers available for some positions.

It will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Nov. 16-17 at PACCAR Medical Education Center, 446 Hospital Road.

Participants should bring at least two copies of their resume. No registration is required, but candidates are encouraged to preregister at Adena.org/job-fair.

Basic Peace Officer Academy to be offered

CHILLICOTHE – Information sessions are scheduled for Pickaway-Ross Adult Education’s new Basic Peace Officer Academy, to be offered in partnership with Ohio University-Chillicothe.

The program will start March 6 and run through Nov. 19.

Information sessions for people interested in registering for the academy will be held at 6 p.m. Nov. 9 and noon Nov. 14 at 1410 Industrial Drive, Chillicothe.

A prerequisite for the academy is physical fitness testing, with the first testing session scheduled for Nov. 19. To register for this session, go to register.pickawayross.com. Time, locations and other program requirements can be found at www.pickawayross.com.

The academy will provide cadets with the fundamentals necessary for seeking certification and employment as a peace officer in Ohio. The academy is conducted in strict compliance to all rules and regulations prescribed by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission (OPOTC). Cadets must meet all requirements set forth by Pickaway-Ross and the OPOTC to enroll, graduate, qualify for the state certification exam and, ultimately, become certified as a peace officer in Ohio.

Basic Peace Officer Academy is pending approval by the Council on Occupational Education, the accrediting organization for Pickaway-Ross.

Meetings

  • The Chillicothe Parks and Recreation Board meeting is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16 in the first-floor conference room of the City Administration Building, 35 South Paint St.

  • The Chillicothe Tree Commission meeting is at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 in the first-floor conference room of the City Administration Building.

  • The Ross County Park District is requesting the public’s attendance at its second meeting at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 15, regarding the Paint Creek Recreational Trail. The board will provide different scenarios the board has discussed, as well as recommendations of the board, subject to discussion with the public. There will also be a few other updates since the first public meeting that will be provided. The meeting will be held at the Christopher Conference Center, 20 N. Plaza Blvd., Chillicothe, from 5:30 p.m. until 7 p.m. Please plan on attending in person. Due to logistical issues, and the lack of virtual attendees, this event will not be live-streamed.

  • The Ross County Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15 at the Ross County Service Center Conference Room A.

  • The annual water rate review committee meeting has been scheduled for 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the city administration building, first floor conference room, 35 S. Paint St.

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