Byesville Rotary

Meeting time: Friday 7:00 am--8:30 am.

Location: Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville .

Club officers 2023--2024

President--Chuck Fair

President Elect/Vice President--Shana Fair

Treasurer--Tanya Hitchens

Secretary--Jordi Harding

Membership Chairs--Jordi Harding, Lisa Groh

Board members:
Shana Fair--term ends June 2025
Jim Bacos--term ends June 2024
-Jan Wilson-term ends June 2026


Friday, December 24, 2010

Christmas Food Basket Pictures

Pictured: Meadowbrook High School students and Interact Club members ready to start packing food baskets.


Pictures from the Food Basket sorting and packing day and from the distribution day can be seen here.

Thanks to Meadowbrook High School students and the Interact Club members for all their help with the sorting and packing and for collecting canned goods and donations.
Enjoy the holidays.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

See you in January. Enjoy the holidays.

Rotary Interact Club supports Christmas Food Basket Program


Pictured: Marty Patchen (on left), Larry Miller (back row, 6th from right), Randy Lauder (back row, 5th from right)—Byesville Rotarians, Ryan White, Byesville Rotarian and Interact Advisor (back row, 3rd from right), and some of the Meadowbrook High student volunteers.
No readings for next meeting.
Next meeting is January 4, 2011.

Students from Meadowbrook High School and the Byesville Rotary high school Interact Club exemplified the Rotary motto “Service Above Self” on Friday and Saturday, December 17 and 18.

The students of the Interact Club inspired their fellow students to get involved in collecting and donating canned goods for the food basket program. They had a very successful food collection program this year and collected almost 3000 cans of food. Students and staff of Rolling Hills elementary and middle schools also participated .

On Friday, students met Byesville Rotary members at the Main Street United Methodist Activity Center to sort canned goods and other non-perishables. By noon, 175 boxes of food were ready for distribution on Saturday. Without the participation of the students, Byesville Rotary members would have been working into the afternoon.

On Saturday morning, more high school students arrived to help the Rotary distribute the food boxes. Lots of muscles were needed to move two food boxes per family from the Activity Center to waiting cars. In addition to the box of non-perishable goods, families also received a box of perishables which included a turkey, apples and oranges, onions, bread, butter, eggs, and milk.
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, November 9, 2010, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Byesville Rotary supports Secret Santa

Pictured: Dr. Mamidi, Nellie Bichard, Dan Navicky, Jim Vaughan, Bill Hartley, Chuck Fair, Joe Waske, and Joe Smith.
Reading for December 21:
  • December Rotarian, p. 54, p. 64.
Byesville Rotary held their annual Christmas breakfast meeting. Rotary members celebrated Christmas by bringing toys to be donated to the Secret Santa program. Bob Long arranged to have the breakfast catered by Byesville Village Market.

On Saturday, December 18, Byesville Rotary members and Meadowbrook High School Interact club members will distribute Christmas food baskets and Angel Tree items to the families who registered. Distribution will begin at 7:00am at the Main Street United Methodist Activity Center in Byesville.

Byesville Rotarians continue to staff red kettles. Funds raised will be used toward supporting the food basket program. Individuals wishing to make a donation in support of this Byesville Rotary project or volunteer to help with bell ringing can contact Bob Long at 740-685-3620 or mail a donation to 290 SW 2ed Street, Byesville, OH 43723.

The chair of the Breakfast with Santa fundraiser reported the breakfast was successful. About 110 adults and children attended the breakfast. Santa was able to meet with each of the 50 children who came to the breakfast. Complementary pictures with Santa Claus were presented to each child attending. Allie Beros photographed the children with Santa.
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, December 21, 2010, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Byesville Rotary welcomes new member


Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President; Marty Patchen, Membership Co-Chair; Dennis Harding, New byesville member; and Larry Mille. Membership Co-Chair.

Membership co-chair Larry Miller presented new member Dennis Harding to club members. Harding works as a manager at Fabri-Form facility in Byesville.

Nominating committee presented a slate of officers and asked for any additional nominations from the floor. Members elected to serve 2011-12 terms are: Oziel Jeffries, President Elect; Chuck Fair, Treasure; and Shana Fair, Secretary. Larry Miller was elected to serve as Board Member for 2011-14 term. Tanya Hitchens, current President Elect, will serve as club President for 2011-12.

Club members were reminded that next week they will celebrate Christmas by bringing toys to be donated to the Angel Tree. Club members will also spend time socializing over breakfast.

The chair of the Breakfast with Santa committee reported that everything is ready for Santa and his elf to arrive on Saturday, December 11. Breakfast will begin at 8:00 at the Stop Nine Senior Center. The committee will meet on Friday night to decorate tables and set up Santa’s chair.

Club members voted to make a donation to the Kick Cancer Foundation sponsored by Rotary District 6690. Monies from this foundation are used to support cancer research at James Cancer Center in Columbus.
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, November 9, 2010, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Go Buckyes or Go Blue?! Challenge

The Rotary Foundation--End Polio Now Challenge
Go Buckeyes
or
Go Blue
5 November 2010
Dear Rotarian,
Go Buckeyes or Go Blue?! The text donation contest between Ohio State and Michigan fans begins next Friday 12 November and ends on the day of this season's big game in Columbus on November 27th. The Foundation will track all text donations by date and team name. To give a one time $5 donation in that two-week period, Rotarians along with their family, friends, and colleagues would text the word “polio” and either "OSU" or "UM" to 90999. There is no limit to the number of contributions an individual can make during those two weeks.

We encourage you to distribute this promotional flyer and post information concerning this event on your club and district websites and in your newsletters. Not only may your team win, but Rotary will win by being that much closer to reach our goal of US $200 Million and eradicating polio forever!

Should you have any questions concerning the challenge, please contact Amanda Epting, Coordinator for Rotary’s $200 Million Challenge at Rotary's200MillionChallenge@rotary.org.

Sincerely,

Rotary's $200 Million Challenge Team
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Monday, November 8, 2010

Byesville Rotary cleans up gazebo area on the Byesville square

Pictured: Larry Townsend, Jim Vaughan, Rich Dair, Chuck Fair, Don Valentine, Marty Patchen, Bill Hartley, Joe “Grizz” Smith; kneeling—Sharon Miller, Barb Dair; not pictured—Shana “yes, I know I owe a dollar” Fair (photographer).

Reading for November 14:
  • November Rotarian, "Lasting lessons," p. 38.

Date changes:

  • Board meeting--November 18.
Activities;
  • Bell ringing--Bob needs volunteers for shifts. call him.
    Blood drive--November 17, at the Stop Nine Teen Activity Center, 12N.
  • Call Larry Miller or Marty Patchen with nominations for officers and board members.
  • November 19-20, Riesbeck's food Drive. cost to club to participate is $145.00
Bright and early, Saturday (Oct. 30), a team of Byesville Rotarians showed up at the gazebo located on the square in Byesville. They were carrying pruning shears, saws, rakes, and other gardening tools.

The work party was lead by Joe aka “Grizz” Smith, Master Gardener and Byesville Rotarian. Grizz is an educator as well as a Master Gardener. Everyone on the work crew got short lessons on how to prune and trim and weed properly. By noon, the work crew had improved the looks of the area. Grizz inspected everyone’s gardening efforts and congratulated his team on how much they had accomplished.

During the weekly Tuesday meeting, Grizz gave kudos to team members for all they learned during the work party. Chuck learned how to identify dead but still potent poison ivy plants. Jim learned to love a tool call the turf cutter. Don learned to hate a tool called the telescoping pruner. Shana learned a correctly pruned tree allows a bird to fly through without bumping into branches. Bill learned three bungees are needed to tie down a load of brush. Barb learned the difference between hand pruners and hedge clippers. Jim and Larry learned to watch out for Marty while they were running a chain saw. Sharon learned how to shape an overgrown shrub.

The team will be back to finish their clean-up project in a few weeks.

Joe Waske, club president, updated members about the progress of ongoing Rotary projects. Rolling Hills School district will be contacted and invited to participate in a canned goods food drive. Food collected will support the Byesville Rotary Christmas food basket program.

Plans for “Breakfast with Santa,” scheduled December 11, are in progress. Club members are asked to bring a bottle of pancake syrup or donate $2.00 toward the purchase of candy canes needed for the breakfast.

On November 19, the club will participate in Riesbeck’s food drive. Contributions from this effort will also be used toward the Christmas food basket program.

Joe reported that the Red Eye Trip to New York City was successful. Trip participants enjoyed shopping, touring, seeing plays, visiting museums and exploring Rockefeller Plaza. No one got lost or missed the bus, and 52 happy, tired Guernsey County residents returned safely to Byesville early Sunday morning.
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, November 9, 2010, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Byesville Rotary hears about the transforming power of the 4-Way Test

Pictured: Rich Dair, Speaker Host, Elden Hudson, Zanesville Noon Rotary, and Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President.
Reading for next meeting:
  • October Rotarian, "Ten reasons to visit New Orleans," p. 30.

Many people know Rotary as a service organization. Fewer know that Rotary also encourages members to use high ethical standards in their business and home lives.
Rotarians use the 4-Way Test as a measuring stick for conduct and as a guide for right thinking. Elden Hudson from the Zanesville Noon Rotary Club shared the history of the 4-Way Test with Byesville Club members.

The 4-Way Test has been a part of Rotary since it was officially by Rotary International in 1943. In 1932, Herbert J. Taylor, the author of the 4-Way Test, was assigned to rescue a company from bankruptcy. He decided to emphasize the company’s character, dependability and service orientation. He searched for a code of ethics to be guide for company behavior and policies. He wanted something short that could be remembered and easily applied on a daily basis. All the codes he found were long and impracticable. Finally, Taylor wrote a 24 word ethics code he titled the 4-Way Test.

Company employees began using the code to check their decisions, plans, company policies, and advertising statements. The result—the company came back from bankruptcy and developed into a business valued at $2 million dollars.

Taylor discovered that the benefits of the 4-Way Test were not limited to business. He said, “…you cannot constantly apply the 4-Way Test … each day in business without getting into the habit of doing it in your home, social and community. You thus become a better father, a better friend, and a better citizen.”

What are these 24 words that can have such a transforming power? They are:
1. Is it the truth?
2. Is it fair to all concerned?
3. Will it build good will and better friendships?
4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

On his death, Taylor gifted the copyright of the 4-Way Test to Rotary International. These 24 words are used successfully around the world in business, government, and schools—wherever Rotarians are—as an effective measuring stick for ethical thinking.

Hudson challenged members of Byesville Rotary to use the 4-Way Test on a daily basis. He ended his talk by relating his personal experience with the transforming power of these 24 simple words.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, October 26, 2010, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767

Friday, October 15, 2010

Byesville Rotary learns Secrest Center committed to providing services for seniors

Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President, Karen St. Clair, WIC Program, and Rich Dair, Speaker.

Reading for next meeting:
October Rotarian, "Up Front," p. 11 and "Focus on fundraising," p. 27.

Courtney Welch, Financial Director, stated that the mission of the Secrest Center is to provide services that will “… enable our seniors to remain in their homes and live as independently as possible.” In 1980, two years after it was established, the Secrest Center became an independent entity. As an independent organization, the Center does not receive Ohio State support from Senior Levy monies.

The Center’s main source of income is their bingo program. Bingo is played 6:30 pm Sunday and Monday. The monies earned form the bingo games support services offered to seniors. The Center earns additional income by providing catering services, offering a Sunday dinner program, renting the hall for private activities, and from donations. The dining hall holds 300 people and can be rented for $200.00 which is reduced to $175 if the renters will clean up after their event.

The Center also offers oversight of the CHORE program which is the only service provided by the Center depending on state funds generated by the Senior Levy. The CHORE program provides lawn mowing and heavy household cleaning to seniors requesting the service.

The Center originally provided services to local residents in the Senecaville area. Since the closing of the Senior Center in the Caldwell area, services have been extended to residents from the Caldwell area. Center staff is currently considering ways to increase income so that they will be able to meet increased demand for services.

Corina Morris, Kitchen Director, is in charge of providing food services at the Center. These services include breakfast and lunches. Three course lunches are $3.00 for people 60 and over and $5.00 for those 50 and younger. Sunday dinners are $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children.

While the Center’s main focus in on services to seniors, all age groups are welcome to at Sunday dinners as well as breakfast and lunch on the weekdays. A member of the Byesville Rotary reported that he had eaten at the Secrest Center. He said, “The staff provides good food at a good price:”

The Secrest Center is located at 201 High Street in Senecaville. The staff can be reached at 740-685-6345.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, October 19, 2010, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767

Friday, October 8, 2010

Byesville Rotary supports Rolling Hills Gridiron and Boosters Clubs




Pictured: Jerry Gress, representative from the Gridiron Club accepts donation from Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President.

Joe Waske began Tuesday’s meeting by presenting a check to Jerry Gress from the Rolling Hills Gridiron Club. This club, started by parents, supports Rolling Hill 7th-12th grade football programs. Rotary club members are also sending a donation to the rolling Hills Boosters Club. A representative from the Boosters was unable to attend the meeting to accept.

Bob Long won the 50-50 drawing by getting the ace of hearts. Congratulations, Bob. We start a new 50/50 with a new deck next week.

Chuck Fair won the “Atta Boy” award for his support of the chicken BBQ.

Oziel Jeffries volunteered to chair the chicken BBQ committee for next year.

Joe asked for a volunteer to serve as the chair of the Family of Rotary Committee. The chair will be responsible to send the District Family Chair information about family related events sponsored by the club.

Larry Miller and Tanya Hitchens are building a slate of nominees to run for club positions for 2011-12. They need nominees for President Elect, Treasurer, Secretary, and a board member. Contact one of them if you are interested in serving.

Chuck handed out copies of the Treasurer’s report. All is well.

Grizz Smith presented his ideas about updating the landscaping at the Rotary Gazebo in Byesville. He asked for volunteers to sit on a landscape design committee. Shana and Joe volunteered to participate. Grizz will send a sign up sheet around. He is also planning a clean-up day at the Rotary Gazebo to be held Saturday, October 30, at 9:00. Members volunteering should be garden tools such as pruners, rakes, etc.

The Byesville Rotary Red Eye Tour to New York City is sold out. The group will be leaving Friday, October 22, at 7:00pm.

Randy White, Interact club advisor, reported that the Meadowbrook Interact Club is considering adopting Soldiers Angels as a service project. Rotary Interact clubs focus on young people 15-18. The program provides young people opportunities to develop service ethics and leadership skills. The Meadow Brook Interact club is one of 28 in District 6690.

Byesville and Cambridge Rotary Clubs will be hosting 43 students participating in the Rotary Youth Exchange Program (RYLA). Thirteen of the youth visitors are inbound from foreign countries. Thirty are students from the United States and are preparing to spend up to a year abroad. This Rotary sponsored program is the largest youth exchange for high school students in the world.

The Rotary clubs from Byesville and Cambridge are responsible for providing meals and a location for the students to stay for the week end they are here. In addition, the students will learn about the Rotary philosophy of service by participating in a service project.

Byesville Rotary has begun planning for their annual Christmas Food Basket program. Members of the club will be raising money by bell ringing again this year. Bob Long, chair of the Food Basket program, is developing a bell ringing schedule.Food basket stuffing will be Friday, Dec. 17, at 8:00am. Food basket distribution will be Saturday, Dec. 18, 7:00am. Both will be located at the Main Street United Methodist Activity Center.

Plans are being made for Breakfast with Santa, a club fundraiser that helps support the Food Basket program. Jim Vaughan, chair of the Breakfast with Santa committee, has already contacted Santa Clause. He reported that Santa has put the Breakfast on his schedule. Santa loved talking to the children at the breakfast last year and can’t wait to talk to them again this year.
Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, October 12, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Friday, October 1, 2010


Pictured: Rich Dair, Speaker Host, Anna Hodges, President Eastern Ohio Art Guild, and Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President.

Reading: October Rotarian--p. 23, "One for the road."
Additional business:
  • The Byesville Rotary District Simplified Grant has been approved.
  • Members wishing to attend the District Foundation and Membership Conference on October 16--please submit your names to Shana Fair. She will register members from our club as a group.
  • Zanesville RotaryNoon club will be holding a Gun Fest on Oct. 2.
  • Club members agreed to share support of the Youth Exchange Program on "December 4-5 with the Cambridge club.
“Arts enrich local communities,” said Anna Hodges, President of the Eastern Ohio Art Guild (EOAG). Creativity contributes to the development of a vibrant and growing community. Areas positively affected include a local area’s economic as well as cultural well-being.

Anna encouraged Rotary members to develop their creativity by “…taking time to really look at what’s around you.”

Rotary members learned that EOAG focuses on supporting the arts in two different areas. The Guild provides workshops, seminars, and art classes that offer individuals an opportunity to learn more about the arts. The Guild also provides a venue for artists to show and exhibit their art works.

No one is too young or too old to expand his or her art skills and knowledge. EOAG offers programming for all ages. Current activities and programming include summer camp for kids. Different activities are offered for different age levels--kindergarten to 2ed grade, 3rd to 5th, and middle school to high school. Older children are given the opportunity to learn what it is to be a studio artist

On October 30, EOAG will host Night Gallery. Guest artist Ray Basham will turn the gallery into a creepy, haunted house. Horror films will be shown in basement, and gory, gooey refreshments will be offered. Guests are invited to attend in costume. Prizes will be awarded to the Best Overall, Most Creative, and the Most Creepy. Tickets, available at EOGH, are $10 in advance and $15 at door. Night Gallery is being sponsored by South East Area Transit.

Contact 740-432-8100 for more information about programs being scheduled for December and January.

The Guild also supports an exhibit gallery. The gallery operates as a co-op. Artists wanting to exhibit pay an exhibition fee. Exhibitors do not need to be a member of the Guild to exhibit. All items exhibited must be original art. No copies are accepted.

Currently, EOAG has 95 active members and 30 sponsors. Four members are professional artists who earn a living from the sale of their art.

EOAG works to provide opportunities for local community members of all ages to become involved with art on many different levels—from that of artist or creator to art appreciator and supporter.

Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, October 5, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Saturday, September 25, 2010

Byesville Rotary learns the Guernsey Co. Opportunity Center is not just about jobs

Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President, Sue Thomas-Sikora, Manager and Marie Schockling, Program Co-coordinator from Guernsey Co. Opportunity Center, Rich Dair, Speaker Host.

Readings for Sept. 28 meeting: September Rotarian--
  • President's message
  • Rotary Stories, p. 48.

Established in 1998, the goal of the Guernsey County Opportunity Center is to get people re-employed and back to work. Sue Thomas, Manager of the Center, pointed out that the Center provides “…a one stop spot” for people seeking jobs to begin their search.

The Center works with both job-seekers and employers. An important responsibility for staff members is to provide support services to job seekers. The services offered are aimed at meeting a variety of needs such as customized training programs, help writing resumes both paper and on-line, sponsoring job fairs, and wage subsidy programs.

People who are actively looking for work are offered support services to help provide for basic needs and to reduce emotional stress while the job seeker looks for re-employment. These services include referrals to child care providers, transportation assistance, and referrals to other agencies providing help to provide basic needs.

A second responsibility of the Center is to work with employers. Staff members work with businesses to provide on the job training for newly hired employees. They also work with at risk businesses to develop strategies to help the business avoid closing or downsizing. If a company does close, Opportunity Center staff works with both the company and employees to manage the closing process, to reduce harm to employees, and to help them find reemployment as quickly as possible.

The Opportunity Center is a fully funded government agency with a civilian advisory board. Services are offered free to community members. The Guernsey County Opportunity Center is located in the Willett-Pratt Center on the Zane State Campus in Cambridge. More information is available at 740-432-2381 or http://www.guernseyworks.com/

Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, September 28, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Sunday, September 19, 2010

District Governor recognizes Byesville Rotary commitment to “Service above Self”

Pictured: Bill McCoach, Assistant District Governor; Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President, Calvin Gebhart, District 6690 Governor.




District 6690 Governor Calvin Gebhart described 4 qualities that make good Rotary clubs great. He identified the qualities as, “…a spirit of service, the belief that each individual club is an important part of Rotary International, club members’ willingness to support Rotary service goals by supporting the ‘Every Rotarian Every Year’ program, and the recognition that one person can make a difference.”

The “spirit of service” is basic to all Rotary members. People who join Rotary are people who want to contribute to their local community and to work toward improving people’s lives around the world. Some Rotarians serve by donating money; some serve by donating time and effort to insure service projects are implemented.

Individual member contributions provide the foundation on which every Rotary service project is based. One way to participate as an individual is through the Every Rotarian Every Year program. Rotarians are encouraged to give $100 every year. Without individual donations from thousands of Rotary members, Rotary would not be able to finance local and international service projects such as the eradication of polio.

McCoach is “…glad to have the opportunity to see all clubs in District 6690 involved in service.” He noted that Byesville Rotary projects such as scholarships to local high school students, the Christmas food basket program, and support of the Dickens Victorian Village and the Byesville Scenic Railway are examples of service projects that “…build the spirit and resources of the local community.”

McCoach supports each club’s efforts to serve. He listed Rotary programs that benefit from individual club involvement—Rotary Youth Leadership Award, sponsorship of Rotaract (college students) or Interact (high school students), and the eradication of polio campaign. Additionally, local District 6690 clubs can support Lifeline of Ohio or “Kick Cancer” campaigns.

Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, September 21, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767. More information about the Byesville Rotary can be found at: www.Byesvillerotary.blogspot.com

Thursday, September 9, 2010

Byesville Rotary learns about the passion and vision of founder Frank Harvey’s The Living Word

Katrina Mazaher, general manager of The Living Word Outdoor Drama, outlined to Byesville Rotary members how the passion play of Christ came to the Cambridge area and its plans for the future.

Frank Harvey had a passion for drama, but was equally passionate about religion, so he decided to combine the two.

He was involved in the civil rights movement of the 1960’s and while in Atlanta, Georgia, he directed his first passion play at the Atlanta Stadium. Surprisingly, and for the first time, he cast a black man to play Jesus Christ. Ebony Magazine at the time said the event undoubtedly saved Atlanta from all the civil disobedience going on at the time.

In late 1972, on land that he and his wife owned, construction began. It is still at the same location—6010 College Hill Road.

From humble beginnings, the first set was built by area volunteers and was ready for its first performance in 1974. Today, it is a far cry from that first performance. The sets are bigger and better. There is a new welcoming center and a new parking lot capable of handling the large tour buses. According to Mazaher, it is an ongoing challenge to make it bigger and better. Something new is the introduction of different plays to be performed, like The Sound of Music. Other musicals and dramas are planned for the future.

The outdoor drama begins the last week of June and runs through the end of September. The concession and gift shop open at 6:30 pm followed by a set tour at 7:15 and the performance at 8:00pm.

Byesville Rotary will next meet 7:30 am, Sept. 7, at the Stop Nine Senior Center, 60313 (GPS use 60299), Southgate road, Byesville. To learn more about Byesville rotary, call membership chairs Marty Patchen, 685-3828, or Larry Miller, 439-2767.

Byesville Rotary welcomes new member


Pictured: Marty Patchen, Membership Chair; Barb Dair, new Byesville Rotarian; Larry Miller, Membership Chair.

Readings for next meeting:

September Rotarian, "Fragile resilience," p. 42.

Important dates and events:

  • District Governer's Reception and Business Meeting: Monday, September 13, 6:30, Colonel Tayler Inn.

  • District Governor Rotary meeting visit, September 14, 7:30 at Stop Nine Senior Center; breakfast will be provided.

Please note date corrections and cancelations:

  • Sept. 11 Chicken BBQ--CANCELLED

  • Red Cross blood donation drive--Sept. 15.

  • Dairs Rotary social--Sept. 18.

Marty Patchen and Larry Miller, Membership Co-chairs, introduced new member, Barb Dair, to the members of the club. Barb has been an unofficial member for some time. She often joined her husband, already a member of the Byesville Rotary, to help out at fundraisers such as the club’s Breakfast with the Bunny and Breakfast with Santa.

Club members also welcomed visiting Rotarian, Daniel Kebede. He is a member of the Redman Rotary club located in Seattle, Washington. He shared details of his club’s biggest fundraiser—The Redspoke Bicycle Tour (http://www.redspoke.org/). This is a 5 day, 300 mile tour from Redmond to Spokane. Each rider must donate a minimum of $625. The tour is limited to the first 100 riders to register. According to their web-site, they have already begun planning for next year’s event and already have quite a few corporate sponsors.

During their monthly business meeting, Byesville Rotary members approved donations to the Masonic Learning Center, Cambridge Performing Arts, Rotary International Rose Parade Float, and the Dickens Victorian Village to support maintenance of the coal miner manikins at the Byesville Scenic Railway depot.

Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, August 17, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Thursday, August 26, 2010

Byesville Rotary discovers local historic sites provide “living history” experiences



Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President; Debbie Allender, John and Annie Glenn Historic Site and National Road/Zane Grey Museum; Rich Dair, Speaker Host.
Reading: September Rotarian
  • "Polio's second act," p. 30.


Debbie Allender, representing the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site and the National Road/Zane Grey Museum introduced Byesville Rotary members to two local opportunities for first hand experiences of the area’s history.

New Concord is the site of John Glenn’s boyhood home which is now serves as the John and Annie Glenn Historic Site. Debbie reported, “John Glenn agreed to [the use of his home as a] museum on condition the site be used for education.

Visitors to the John and Annie Glenn Site are offered two distinct living history experiences. Visitors are introduced to life during the 1937 Depression or learn how families coped with life on the home front during WWII. Tours may include an introduction to ration coupons, clothes made from feed sacks, and the meaning of blue or gold star flags. At the conclusion of the living history experience, visitors tour the upstairs exhibits which include John Glenn’s boyhood bedroom and toy room as well as galleries with mementoes from John Glenn’s life and career.

The National Road/ Zane Grey Museum focuses on three areas of local history--the National Road, Zane Grey, the author, and Ohio art pottery. The recently renovated museum introduces visitors to the history of the National Road. Sections of the original road are still in use today as parts of Old Rte. 40 and Rte. 40.

A second section of the museum is dedicated to Zane Grey, a local boy from Zanesville, who grew up to be the author of a series of successful Western novels. A final section displays art pottery produced in the area from local clays. Debbie stated that this important collection of Roseville, Weller and Rookwood potter is worth over $1 million.

Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, August 31, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Byesville Rotary learns Pritchard-Laughlin developing site for outdoor events


Pictured: Jodi Schott, Managing Director, Pritchard-Laughlin Civic Center.

REading: August Rotarian
  • "President's Message."
  • "Social Climbing," p, 52.

Events:

  • Red Eye Bus tour to NYC; Oct. 22-24; call Tanya Hitchens to reserve a seat--581-2099, jjhitchens@yahoo.com
  • Chicken BBq scheduled for August 28; volunteeers to work needed; call Chuck Fair, 685-2065, to sign up for a shift.
Jodi Schott, Managing Director of the Pritchard-Laughlin Civic Center, informed club members of new services being offered. The Civic Center, located on Glenn Highway west of Cambridge, opened 18 years ago. Jody has worked at the Center for 12 years.

Most Rotary club members were aware that Pritchard-Laughlin was available for all types of events ranging from wedding receptions and cooking shows to theatrical productions such as the Variety series. “Use of the facility has increased. Two hundred twenty-five events are already scheduled for this year. That is up from a previous high of 175 events in one year,” Jodie reported.

Jodi pointed out that this year staff is working to expand the services the Center offers by developing the outside area. A pergola is being built on the grounds at the rear of the building. The pergola will provide a picturesque setting for weddings and other events. The lawn around the pergola will be perfect for tents to be erected.

More information about Pritchard-Laughlin is available at 740-439-7009 or http://www.pritchardlaughlin.com/.

The Rotary club has seats available on the Red Eye Bus Tour to NYC scheduled for October 22-24. Total cost is $95. Seats can be reserved with a deposit of $50 due by August 27. The remaining $45 is due by September 17. The deposit and trip total are non-refundable. Contact Tanya Hitchens, 581-2099 or jjhitchens@yahoo.com, to reserve a seat.
Byesville Rotary’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, August 24, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767

Monday, August 16, 2010

Cambridge Farmers Market Manager encourages Byesville Rotarians to become “Locavores”


Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President, Cookie Connell, Cambridge Farmers Market Manager, Rich Dair, Speaker Host.

Readings: August Rotarian


  • "Fit for flying," p. 46.

  • "Rotary stories: Rotary boy of the year," p. 48.

Cookie Connell, number 1 volunteer and Market Manager for the Cambridge Farmers Market, tempted Byesville Rotarians to visit the Farmers Market with descriptions of the produce, baked goods and crafts offered Fridays on the Cambridge Courthouse lawn.

“This is the 5th year for the Cambridge market,” Cookie said, adding that the idea for the Market was the brainchild of the Cambridge Main Street organization. The Market is held every Friday, May through October, 9:00am –1:00pm. Each week there is a different mix of about 24 venders.

The one requirement is that items on sale must be produced by the vender. Farmers offer freshly picked seasonal produce such as corn, green beans, and herbs. Bakers sell fresh, homemade breads, pies, and cookies. A cheesemaker offers locally made cheese. Craftspeople offer handmade jewelry, candles and various cloth and fabric creations.

New this summer is the “Locavore” event. Cookie described a “Locavore” as a person who makes a conscious choice to eat locally produced food. During the event a chef creates a delicious lunch using food items purchased at the Market the morning of the event.

The next Locavore “Lunch on the Lawn” will be held September 24. Chef Lydia Simonette from New Concord will be cooking. Tickets for lunch are $10.00.

This Friday, children are invited to attend the “Children’s Sprouts Day.” Children will learn how food is produced before it ends up in a box or a can on the grocery store shelves.

Service clubs are invited to set up tables in the resource area of the Market. Fundraisers are allowed as long as the fundraiser does not compete with any of the venders. Tables for service clubs are free. Venders are charged $10 a week or $100 for 26 weeks for a vending site

Cookie has the answers to questions about the Market. Contact her at 439-5522 or bkigal@yahoo.com.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, August 17, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Hospice of Guernsey visits Byesville Rotary to discuss end of life care


Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President, Dama Ferguson, Hospice of Guernsey, and Rich Dair, Speaker Host.


Readings for August 3:
  • August Rotarian, p. 30, "Teaching Tolerance."

August 3 is a business meeting--remember to bring canned meat or $3.00 to give to Bob Long.

Important dates:

  • August 7--chicken BBQ--need volunteer workers.
  • August 28--chicken BBQ--need more volunteer workers.
  • August 26--noon board meeting at Plus 1 Pizza.

A Red Eye Bus Tour is being planned for the latter part of October. Tanya Hitchens is chairing committee. Current committee members are Dan Navicky, Oziel Jeffries, and Phyliss Jeffries. Club members are asked to begin recruiting passengers.




Dama Ferguson from Hospice of Guernsey described the how their services provide “a special kind of caring.” She explained that Hospice believes in a team approach to end of life. Dama stated, “The focus of the team is to make each day as good as possible for the patient and the family.”

A second goal is to give the patient control over decisions concerning how and where they want to spend the rest of their lives. Families are encouraged to become directly involved with the patient’s care and decision making.

The most important members of the team are the patient and the patient’s family. The patient’s doctor is an integral part of the team. Hospice staff members providing services include a primary nurse who is on 24 hours call and who visits the patient 2 to 5 times a week. Other team members can include a social worker who provides emotional and financial counseling, a pastor, music practitioner, reflexologist, art therapist, or home health aide.

Services are provided to the patient at his or her home where a family member or friend agrees to become the primary care giver. Depending on need, some patients are provided services in a nursing home.

Dama hopes that Hospice can increase the number of people using the services the Hospice can provide. She said that the biggest reason people do not contact the hospice is because people avoid talking about death. Hospice staff members are trained to help people deal with the anxiety and fear that a terminal illness can cause.

Hospice of Guernsey also provides services to Noble County and parts of western Belmont County. For more information, contact, 740-432-7440, 1-800-283-0316 or hospiceofguernsey@firewireinternet.com

The club’s next chicken BBQ will be held August 7 at the Rotary gazebo in Byesville. The club has begun plans for a Red Eye Bus tour to New York City in the latter part of October.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, August 3, 2010, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Byesville Rotary learns how WIC promotes health for kids and expectant mothers


Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President, Karen St. Clair, WIC Program, and Rich Dair, Speaker Host.
Readings for July 27:
  • July Rotarian: pp. 56 and 57, and "Dental health" p. 64.

Board meeting: July 22, 12n at Plus one Pizza.

Karen St. Clair, from the Guernsey County WIC program, spoke to the club about the nutrition education program. WIC is a federal program providing nutrition supplements to people who meet the program guidelines. People eligible for the program include expectant mothers, mothers who are breastfeeding, and parents who have a child under 5 years old. They must also live in Ohio, meet the WIC income guidelines, and have a medical card. To find out more about the Guernsey County program, call 740-439-3577, exts. 242, 248, or 249.

Parents who are interested in the program must interview with a WIC staff member as part of the qualification process. The interview includes a nutrition assessment and a brief health assessment geared toward identifying possible health problems such as a child’s failure to thrive or low blood iron.

Karen stated that the program not only provides monthly food coupons aimed at improving the nutrition of participants’ diets but also provides education about nutrition. WIC staff will recommend changes in diet and issue a food packet of coupons individualized for a family’s specific nutrition needs. The food coupons help a family purchase nutritional food such as cereal, juice, milk, fresh fruit and vegetables.

The program also provides breastfeeding information and support for women who want to breastfeed their new infant. More information about WIC is available at http://www.odh.ohio.gov

In other business, the club voted to donate money to support Kelly DeLancey‘s participation in the Junior Olympic Nationals being held in California, July 27-Aug. 1. Trevor Black reported that the annual golf outing fundraiser earned almost $3500 for the Scholarship Fund. He felt the club can do even better next year by increasing the numbers of teams participating. The clubs next chicken BBQ will be held August 7 at the Rotary gazebo in Byesville.


The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, July 27, 2010, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767

Friday, July 16, 2010

Byesville Rotary learns quality of Byesville water and sewage utilities has positive economic impact for Byesville



Pictured: Randy Mercer, Byesville Village Administrator, and Phyllis Jeffries, Byesville Rotary President.


Randy Mercer, Village Administrator from Byesville stated he has two responsibilities. He manages the water and sewer assets of village and serves as liaison between Byesville Village Council and Mayor. He is also responsible for insuring that Byesville water and sewer utilities are able to meet current demands as well as adjust quickly to meet the demands of local economic growth.

Two recent projects insure that Byesville is ready to meet the challenges of growth. A new water treatment plant, opened in 2004, is the first of its kind in a municipality in Ohio. A new waste water plant is currently under construction. The new waste treatment plant was required by the Ohio EPA which helped Byesville get the funding for the project. It is expected to open in April, 2011.

In spite of these new projects, Mercer reported that Byesville water remains the lowest in Guernsey County. The quality and low cost of Byesville water convinced Colgate to stay in Byesville rather than move production to Mexico. Colgate needs good, cheap water to produce its products. Mercer explained that Byesville water costs and quality kept Colgate production costs in Byesville cheaper than production costs would have been in Mexico.

Mercer uses new technologies to keep costs down. He has integrated all data collected into a central site, is employing a GPS type system to locate resources such as water valves, has connected all buildings with wireless bridges to improve communication, and uses wireless technology to collect billing information. These innovations allowed him to reduce staff by 20% and maintain the quality of service. Information about Byesville Water and waste water utilities can be found at www.byesville.us/water.htm

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, July 20, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Dickens Village mannequins visit Byesville Rotary

Pictured: Rich Dair, Speaker Host; Jonett Haberfield, Dickens Village; Phyliss Jeffries, Byesville Rotary President.

Jonett Haberfield demonstrated to the Byesville Rotary members how the Dickens mannequins are constructed. The Byesville Rotary has a personal interest in the mannequins. The members sponsor two Dickens coal miners located at the Byesville Scenic Railway depot.

The sculpting process begins with a Styrofoam head used to display wigs. Cellu-clay is molded over the head and facial details are added. After two weeks, the clay used for the heads is dry. The heads are then painted with a flesh colored based coat. Finally, individual facial characteristics are painted on the head.

Five years ago, Dickens Village started with 105 mannequins. This year, 180 will be on display. One of the new displays will be a group of animated ice skaters.

Jonett explained it takes up to 30 hours to create a head for a new character. In addition, Dickens artists must repair heads of older characters. While heads are being repaired, the costume committee is refreshing the mannequins’ costumes. Up to 80% of the clothing worn by the mannequins must be replaced each year. These activities keep the 15 Dickens artists and the costume committee busy all summer and fall.

Jonett reported that during the 2009 season, 36 busloads of tourists arrived in Cambridge. Four of the tour buses spent the night in Cambridge. The economic impact of the bus tours on the local economy is estimated to be $40,000.

The number of tour buses arriving in Cambridge for the 2010 season is increasing. To date, 61 buses have scheduled tours of the Dickens Village. Forty-one of the buses will be staying overnight. These tours will have an estimated $316,000 impact on the Cambridge economy.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, Tuesday, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Byesville Rotary learns importance of tourism to County


Pictured: Rich Dair, speaker Host; Debbie Robinson, Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors and Convention Bureau; Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary President-Elect.
For 30 years, the Cambridge/Guernsey County Visitors and Convention Bureau (VCB) has worked to bring tourists to Guernsey County years old. Debbie Robinson, one of the VCB staff, reported that the efforts of the VCB staff have a positive effect on local business revenues, jobs, and tax revenues for local and state governments.

A 2007 study produced by the Ohio Tourism Division reported that the VCB’s efforts generated $15 million in taxes collected from visitors; provided employment for 1,822 members of the community, and added $29.9 million to local payrolls.

The mission of the VCB is threefold: 1) to promote the Cambridge/Guernsey County area, 2) to educate community members about the value and importance of tourism to the area, and 3) to promote the development of tourism and tourism related businesses.

Typically, 80% of the visitors to Guernsey County are day trippers, staying for just the VCB is working to improve tourism in the county by more than 6% by marketing to families, empty nesters, and young transitionals. These age groups are a good match for the county because many of the area’s attractions are family oriented.

Currently the VCB uses various methods to market Guernsey C. these methods include publishing vacation guides, traditional advertising, attending trade and travel shows, direct mail, news releases, and brochure distribution.

The newest method is the VCBs award winning web site—visitguernseycounty.com.

Ms. Robinson finished her presentation by saying, “The biggest and best resources in the county are our people.”
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, Tuesday, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Cambridge Writers Workshop visits Byesville Rotary


Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary Pres. Elect; Beverly Justice, Sam Besket, and Jerry Wolfrom, members of the Cambridge Writers’ Workshop.
Jerry Wolfram told the Rotary that the Writers’ Workshop is now 3 years old and has about 20 writers who regularly attend meetings. He described the group as eclectic. The members represent all types of people from different parts of the county with different interests in writing. Some are interested in writing specific types of fiction; others are interested in history and non-fiction. They share one thing in common—each of the members wants to be published.

He emphasized that writing is and getting writing assignments to be done by the next meeting. Members also spend time during the week working on their own stories.

Wolfram issued an open invitation to anyone interested in writing and published to talk to a club member. The club can offer good advice, backed by experience, on how to get a book published. The club members have recently published their 3rd book of short stories written by club members—The Wills Creek Trilogy.

Sam Besket, a member of the Writers Workshop, presented the results of research he has done on the history of common words such as “golf” and idioms like “a dead ringer.” “Golf” came from Scotland and is shorthand for “Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden.”

Beverly Justice presented one of her fictional short stories about a tornado and Mayor Day.

The meeting concluded with two of the rotary members reading a radio script created by the Writers’ Workshop. The script was a takeoff on the Abbott and Costello comedy routine “Who’s on First.” In this case, a customer was trying to purchase a new computer from a not-so-helpful salesman.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, June 29, 2010, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Cambridge Writers Workshop visits Byesville Rotary

Pictured: Joe Waske, Byesville Rotary Pres. Elect; Beverly Justice, Sam Besket, and Jerry Wolfrom, members of the Cambridge Writers’ Workshop.

Readings for June 15:
  • June Rotarian, World roundup, p. 14; North Korea, p. 19, June calendar, p. 21.
Jerry Wolfram told the Rotary that the Writers’ Workshop is now 3 years old and has about 20 writers who regularly attend meetings. He described the group as eclectic. The members represent all types of people from different parts of the county with different interests in writing. Some are interested in writing specific types of fiction; others are interested in history and non-fiction. They share one thing in common—each of the members wants to be published.

He emphasized that writing is and getting writing assignments to be done by the next meeting. Members also spend time during the week working on their own stories.

Wolfram issued an open invitation to anyone interested in writing and published to talk to a club member. The club can offer good advice, backed by experience, on how to get a book published. The club members have recently published their 3rd book of short stories written by club members—The Wills Creek Trilogy.

Sam Besket, a member of the Writers Workshop, presented the results of research he has done on the history of common words such as “golf” and idioms like “a dead ringer.” “Golf” came from Scotland and is shorthand for “Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden.”

Beverly Justice presented one of her fictional short stories about a tornado and Mayor Day.

The meeting concluded with two of the rotary members reading a radio script created by the Writers’ Workshop. The script was a takeoff on the Abbott and Costello comedy routine “Who’s on First.” In this case, a customer was trying to purchase a new computer from a not-so-helpful salesman.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, June 14, 2010, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Byesville Rotary golf outing supports scholarships

1) Byesville Rotary 2010 golf Outing winners: Adam Veselenak, Van Fossen, and Ben McManaway
2) Local students awarded scholarships by Byesville Rotary. Candace Neff, Alyssa Ayers, Shayla Mallett, Levi Snyder.



Four local students received scholarships from the Byesville Rotary.
The Byesville Rotary awarded four scholarships to local students. Three of the students--Levi Snyder, Candace Neff, and Shayla Mallett-- attend Meadow Brook High School. The 4th student--Alyssa Ayers--attends Mid-East Career and Technology Center.

Levi Snyder plans to major in Psychology and is considering attending West Liberty University or Zane State. He was inspired to go into psychology because after the death of his coach, he realized “It is important for people to help each other through difficult times.

Candace Neff plans to major in speech or physical therapy. She will be attending West Liberty University where she will be playing softball as well as attending classes.

Shayla Mallett will be attending Muskingum University. She chose to major in accounting because “I like math and a family member is a successful CPA.“

Alyssa Ayers is currently enrolled in the dental assistant program at Mid -East. She plans to attend Zane State and get an Administrative Office Assistant degree. She hopes to stay in the field of dentistry. When asked how she became interested in becoming a dental assistant, she said, “I was curious about the field and once I gave it a try, I found I liked it.”

The Byesville Rotary Scholarship program is supported by the club’s annual golf outing. This year the outing was held at Wildfire in New Concord. Trent and Trevor Black chaired the committee responsible for the event.

Members of the winning team at this year’s outing were Adam Veselenak, Van Fossen, and Ben McManaway. Thirteen three person teams vied for the top honors. Local business support helped insure the success of the outing.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, June 22, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Thursday, May 27, 2010


Pictured: Rich Dair, Speaker Host, Cliff Little, OSU Extension--Guernsey County, Phyliss Jeffries, Byesville Rotary Pres.

Readings for June 1:

  • June Rotarian, "Digital divide," p. 27-28.

Cliff Little from the OSU Extension Office spoke to Byesville Rotary about educational programs the Extension offers to Guernsey and Noble County communities. There are educational programs for everyone--children, adults, amateur gardeners, farmers.

Cliff is one of many Extension staff members located throughout the state who work to bring the knowledge of the university directly to people involved in four major areas--family and consumer sciences, 4-H youth development, community development, and agriculture and natural resources.


Members of the club were impressed by how many businesses and individuals in Guernsey county can benefit from using the resources provided by the Extension. Easy access to educational programs and other services provided by the Extension is available at http://guernsey.osu.edu/

Cliff explained how current issues can have a direct affect on the local community. For example, developing fuels from soybeans and switch grass will provide additional market opportunities for farmers and will lead to cleaner air for all of us.


Club members who spent Saturday barbequing chickens reported that the chickens sold quickly. All were sold by 1:00.


One of the club members, Jamie Hopps, is taking responsibility for a program to provide supplies to soldiers serving overseas. Club members can see her to find out how they can contribute.

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Guernsey County Auditor visits Byesville Rotary

Pictured: Rich Dair, Speaker Host, Tony Brown, Guernsey County Auditor, Phyliss Jeffries, President.
Reading for May 18:
  • May Rotarian, "The rude, the loud, and the tweety," p. 27.

Recheduled events:

  • Chicken BBQ--Saturday, May 22--same times, same place.
  • Golf Outing--Sunday, May 23, Wildfire, New Concord.

Tony Brown, Guernsey County Auditor, was guest speaker As Auditor, he is responsible for accounting for all the money received by Guernsey County during the year. This includes issuing checks to cover the County obligations, distributing tax dollars to townships, villages, cities, and various other institutions.


He administers the biweekly county payroll which covers about 500 employees.
He is also responsible for checking all commercial weighing and measuring equipment used by businesses in the County. Ensuring accuracy of this type of equipment protects County residents from being charged unfairly. During the year, the auditor inspects over 100 pieces of equipment at 150 businesses in the County.

Mr. Brown assured the club members that he cannot raise or lower property taxes. Tax rates are determined by budget requests submitted by each government unit. Ohio law allows the county to asses a tax rate of 10 mills without a vote. County residents must vote to approve any increase in the tax rate over 10%.

Tony is pleased that the Auditor’s office now has a web site--www.Guernsey county.org/agencies/auditor.asp. More information about the services the auditor/s office provides and contact numbers are available on the site.

Another service that the County Auditor’s office provides are several programs providing tax relief to specifically defined residents of the County. These programs include the Homestead Exemption for people over 65 and the Current Agriculture Use Valuation (CAUV). Contact the Auditor’s Office for more information, 740-432-9243.

Because of rain, the club had to cancel its annual golf outing. The event has been rescheduled for May 23, at Wildfire in New Concord. Additional three person teams are still welcome. Fees are $55 per person. Lunch and cash prizes are included in the fee. People interested in participating should contact Larry Miller, 439-7606 or lmiller@pebo, Trent Black at 685-2525, or Trevor Black at 685-2550.

The chicken BBQ planned for May 8 was cancelled because of windy conditions. It has been rescheduled for May 22. As usual, it will be held at the gazebo in downtown Byesville.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, May 4, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Updates for golf Outing and Chicken BBQ

The Golf Outing has been rescheduled for:
****Sunday, May 23--same time, same place.****

The chicken BBQ scheduled for Saturday, May 8 , was cancelled because of weaather.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Byesville Rotary/SEMed health screening serves 120


Pictured:
1) Don Huston, VP of Marketing, Planning, and Development SEMed, Dan Navicky, Chair of Health Screening committee, Jen Navicky, screening participant.
2) Ray Chorey, CEO SEMed, and Larry Miller, Byesville Rotary, discuss event set-up.
Reading for May 11: May Rotarian: “Sound of Virtue,” p. 52.
Reminder: Chicken BBQ Saturday.

Dan Navicky, Chair of the Byesville Rotary Health Screening Committee, reported that the 2010 Health screening held on Friday, April 30, was a success. This is the 9th year that the Byesville Rotary and Southeastern Med have co-sponsored a health screening. Ray Chorey, CEO of SEMed, and Don Huston, VP of Marketing, Planning, and Development for SE Med, dropped by and were pleased with the event organization and number of people participating.
Appointments were required for people who wanted to participate in the screening program. Appointments insure that there are no lines or long waits. Participants were asked to fast 10-12 hours before coming to the screening. Juice, coffee and donuts were available to participants after they completed their screening.

The basic cost of the screening was $45 to be paid at the time of the screening. The basic screening included 26 different tests which checked for potential problems such as anemia, diabetes and heart disease, kidney and liver function. For an addition cost of $10 each, PSA and TSH (thyroid) screenings could be added. Screening results will be sent to the participants who will be responsible to get a copy to their family doctors.
SE Med personnel staffed educational displays about SEMed, colon cancer, and heart health . SEMed staff also provided blood pressure checks. Jamie Hopps, chair of the Byesville Rotary LifeLine committee, had a display with information about organ donation.


In other business, Grizz and Shana are setting up a class aimed at introducing computers to non-users. The class will be very basic and concentrate on using e-mail. Four Rotary members have expressed interest. The class is being organized for Tuesday and/or Thursday evening. Dates to be announced. Anyone interested should talk to Grizz or Shana. Don't worry, we are not trying to turn you into tekkies.

A date for rescheduling the Golf Outing will be announced soon.
Dues for the year are due. Dan passed out papers reminding members of the deadline.

Stop Nine needs sponsors for a prom night celebration aimed at keeping kids from drinking. The club voted to send them $50.00.

The Changing of the Guard dinner will be Thursday, June 24, at the Cambridge County Club. Nellie and Marti are chairing the planning committee. The club voted to pay for members dinners. Members will be asked to pay for their guest’s dinners, cost to be about $20-25 depending on the entrée. Each person will need to be responsible for paying for their drinks. Social hour will start at 6:00; dinner will be at 7:00.

Phyliss asked that each member think about whom they would like to select as Rotarian of the Year. Voting will take place at the May 11 meeting.

Senecaville Methodist Church is providing lunches during the summer for children whose parents are not available at noon. The club voted to donate $50 toward this project.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, May 11, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767. More information about the Byesville Rotary can be found at: www.Byesvillerotary.blogspot.com

Monday, May 3, 2010

Golf outing rained out

The golf outing will be rescheduled. Possible date is Sunday, May 16--same time, same place.

Friday, April 30, 2010

Byesville Rotary learns about cancer services in Guernsey County

Pictured: Shana Fair, Speaker Host; Tim Callahan, American Cancer Society, Joe Waske, Byesville President Elect.

Reading for May 4: April Rotarian, ?????; May Rotarian, "President's Message."

Events:
  • May 2, Scholarship Golf Outing at Wildfire; call Larry Miller for more information. More teams welcome.
  • May 8, chicken BBQ.
Tim Callahan from the Guernsey County American Cancer Society (ACS)spoke to the club about the activities and services ACS provides to Guernsey County residents who are cancer patients, cancer survivors, or caregivers.

The ACS was founded in 1946. Since that date, ACS has raised over $14 billion to support research for better treatments and for a cancer cure. ACS has provided funds supporting 44 different Nobel Prize winners.

Currently, the Guernsey County ACS is preparing for its annual Relay for Life which will be held at Meadowbrook on June 18-19. The Relay began in 1981 when Gordy Clapp decided to spend 24 hours walking or running as a way of illustrating that cancer never sleeps.

Since the first Guernsey County Relay thirteen years ago, local volunteers have raised about $700,000 for cancer research and for the support of services offered to local cancer patients. In the last two years, volunteers have raised over $100,000 a year. In 2009, the Guernsey Relay was given special recognition as a “Club Relay.” This award recognizes the top 50 Relays in the state of Ohio. One of the Guernsey County teams--Detroit Diesel--was recognized as on of the top 50 teams in the state.

In other business, The club members voted to donate money to send the Rolling Hills 5th graders to the John and Annie Glen Museum.

Carl Keefer, a Byesville Rotarian and veteran, asked the club to consider supporting Joe Smith’s Veterans Memorial Highway project.

The club will hold its first chicken BBQ of 2010 on May 8. Volunteesr to work are needed. The BBQ will be held at the rotary Gazebo in Byesville at the corner of Main and 2ed. Chickens will be ready for sale about 11:00am. Sales will continue until the BBQ’ed chickens are gone.

Applications for the club’s scholarships have been received. The scholarship committee is in the process of reading the applications. The committee will meet after the May 4th meeting to select the students who will be interviewed for the scholarships.

The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, May 4, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767. More information about the Byesville Rotary can be found at: www.Byesvillerotary.blogspot.com

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Meadowbrook High Interact Club inducts new members

Pictured: Interact Distinguished Service Citations—Levi Snyder and Cody Gann.

Pictured: Meadowbrook Interact 2010 inductees--back row: Tyler Tickle, Devon Cork, Karli Tellop, Macie Penrod, Miranda Miser, Rachel Jirles, Jessica George, Erica Clouse; front row: Katie Kovalchic, Katlynn Tonnous, Kaila Czigans, Erikka King, Erin Smith, Trislyn Treherne, Bria Graham, Tessa Bickford.
Reading for April 27: April Rotarian, "The view from San Quentin," p. 30.
Additional meetings:
  • Chicken BBQ planned for April 24--CANCELLED.
  • April 29, 12N, Plus 1 Pizza, Board meeting.
The Byesville Rotary sponsored Interact Club at Meadowbrook High School inducted 18 new members on Tuesday. Rotary members attended the induction ceremony which was held at the high school library.

To qualify for membership, students interested in joining Interact were required to attend all Interact meetings held during the school year. They were also asked to volunteer as workers at two Rotary sponsored events such as the chicken barbeques or the Christmas food basket program. Rotary members were able to meet most of the new inductees at these work events.

The 18 new members inducted are: Tessa Bickford, Erica Clouse, Devon Cork, Kaila Czigans, Jessica George, Bria Graham, Rachel Jirles, Erikka King, Katie Kovalchik, Miranda Miser, Macie Penrod, Erin Smith, Karli Tellop, Tyler Tickle, Katlynn Tonnous, and Trislyn Treherne.

Interact Clubs are Rotary’s service clubs for young people ages 14-18. These clubs are a good opportunity for students to get involved in community service and to get acquainted with local business and community leaders. The clubs are sponsored by a local Rotary making them true “partners in service” and key members of the Rotary family. The Meadowbrook club is the only Interact Club in Guernsey County.

Principal Dalton Summers, Interact Director, also awarded Distinguished Service Citations to club members for their enthusiasm, willingness to work on club projects and dependability. Award winners for 2010 are Kody Gann and Levi Snyder.
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, April 27, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Byesville Roatry learns about MWCD plans for maintenance


Pictured: Chuck Fair, Speaker Host; Darrin Lautenschleger Public Affairs Administrator, JWCD; Joe Waske, Pres. Elect.
No readings for next week. Special meeting at:
Meadowbrook High School Library for Interact Induction at 7;30 am.
Donates and coffee.
Darrin Lautenschleger, Public Affairs Administrator of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD), spoke to the Byesville Rotary about MWCD goals in the coming years. Established in 1933, MWCD’s original goals were to reduce loss of lives and property by creating a system of dams and permanent lakes or reservoirs within the 18 counties forming the district.

Currently, The MWCD is responsible for 14 reservoirs and dams. It partners with the Army Corp of Engineers to develop and maintain the dams. It functions as a political subdivision of Ohio. The MWCD is the largest conservancy district in Ohio.

The system of dams and reservoirs developed over 70 years ago is beginning to show its age. MWCD is developing plans to maintain and repair different elements of the system. In addition, MWCD is working to solve problems associated with sedimentation, erosion and water quality.

Failure to maintain the system of dams and reservoirs can have significant economic consequences. The U.S. Army Corp of Engineers estimates that the MWCD flood control system saved about $475 million in property damages during 2004. In addition to preventing serious flooding, the lakes in the MWCD attract 5.5 million visitors every year who spend money at local businesses.
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, April 20, at the Meadowbrook High School Library. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Byesville Rotary welcomes new member


Pictured: Marty Patchen, Membership Chair, Jim Vaughan, new member sponsor, Darlene Miser, new member, Phyliss Jeffries, Byesville Rotary President.
Reading for next meeting:
  • April Rotarian, "The Rotarian conversation with Greg Mortenson," p. 36.
Events:
  • April 20--Interact induction at Meadowbrook High School library, 7;30.
  • April 24--proposed date for first chicken BBQ--workers needed, see Bill Hartley
  • April 30--Health Screening at Methodist Activity Center--appointment required.
  • May 2--Annual golf Outing Fundraiser--3 person teams needed, call Larry Miller
Byesville Rotary is pleased to welcome Darlene Miser to the club. Darlene is a local businessperson and owner of M&M Delivery and M&M Feed and Supply.

Phyliss Jeffries reported that the club’s Breakfast with the Easter Bunny served doubled the number of people served compared to last year.

The club’s next fund raiser is their Annual Golf Outing which will be held on Sunday, May 2, 8:00am at Wildfire in New Concord. Club members are recruiting 3 person teams. Fees are $55 per person. Lunch and cash prizes are included in the fee. Monies raised by this fundraiser will support scholarships given by the club to Meadowbrook High School seniors.

Anyone interested in participating in the golf outing can contact Larry Miller at 740-439-7606 or lmiller@pebo.com, Trent Black at 685-2525, or Trevor Black at 685-2550.

The health screening the club co-sponsors with SEORMC will be held April 30. Appointments are required. Call 740-435-2900 beginning April 19 to schedule an appointment.

Club members began planning for their first chicken BBQ of the season. A tentative date has been set and volunteers are needed to work.

The club’s Interact club will hold its induction ceremony Tuesday, April 20, 7:30 am at Meadowbrook High School. This event will take the place of the weekly meeting. Members are encouraged to attend in support of the students participating in this group.
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, April 13, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010

Easter Bunny Breakfasts with Byesville Rotary


Dr. Joe Smith, Byesville Rotarian; Charney Fitz, Coordinator of Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE); Stevie Fairchild, Adult Education Coordinator for the Guernsey County Literacy Council; Joe Waske, Pres.-Elect, Byesville Rotary.

Byesville Rotary Easter Bunny encourages Caroline Gilligan to read.
Readings for next week:
  • March Rotarian, "Social networking," p. 23.
  • April Rotarian, "President's message," p. 1.
Jim Vaughan reported that preparations for “Breakfast with the Easter Bunny” are complete. He said that Harvey, the big Easter Bunny is looking forward to greeting local children. Breakfast will be served on Saturday, April 3, at the Stop Nine Senior Center on Southgate Road in Byesville from 9:00am-11:00am.

The breakfast menu is hot pancakes, sausage, and eggs served with juice and coffee. Pictures with the bunny are complementary with purchase of breakfast. Allie Beros will be taking the pictures. The Easter Bunny will give each child an Easter egg filled with treats from the bunny.

March is Literacy Month in the Rotary calendar. Byesville Rotary invited three speakers to their morning meeting to talk about the importance of being able to read and write.

Dr. Joe Smith, Byesville Rotary member and retired educator, defined literacy as “The level of reading and writing skills necessary to participate fully in daily life.” Communities with higher literacy rates are also communities more likely to be chosen for economic development. These communities also typically establish and support public institutions such as libraries, K-12 schools and higher education, parks and community services. The members of literate communities are healthier and live in more peaceful environments.

These observations are reinforced by the fact that 98% of the people who cannot read or write—about 900 million-- live in developing countries. In the United State, 40 million workers cannot read well enough to keep up with technology improvements in their workplace.

Services are available locally to help people learn to read or write or to help people improve their reading and writing skills.

Charney Fitz, Coordinator of Adult Basic and Literacy Education (ABLE) reported that in Guernsey County “the illiteracy rate is 11% of the population….” ABLE provides tutors for adults who want to improve reading skills. For more information call 1-800-350-1242 or 740-454-7242.

Stevie Fairchild, Adult Education Coordinator for the Guernsey County Literacy Council, also provides reading tutoring locally. Recently 20 people sponsored by her organization were trained in a multi-sensory approach to reading which has proved successful. For more information, contact 740-439-3558.
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, April 6, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Byesville Rotary supports Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Pictured: 1) Tonya Hitchens, Dir. Of Service and Supports Administration and Medicaid Services; Robbie Davis, Crystal Linkhorn, Tim Stclair, and Charity Rambo—members of the Guernsey Independent Stars; Phyliss Jeffries, Byesville Rotary Pres.


2) Tonya Hitchens, Dir. Of Service and Supports Administration and Medicaid Services; Patty Davis, Special Olympics participant; Phyliss Jeffries, Byesville Rotary Pres.; Yolando Christian, Special Olympics participant; Vivienne Barrows, Recreation Coordinator.

Readings: none for next week.

Activities: Bring a donation of syrup for the Bunny Breakfast.

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. In recognition of the challenges facing people with disabilities and their accomplishments in overcoming their disabilities, representatives from the Guernsey County Developmental Disabilities (DD) were invited to speak at the March Byesville Rotary meetings.

Robbie Davis, Crystal Linkhorn, Charity Rambo, and Tim St. Clair are all members of the Guernsey Independent Stars—a self advocacy group. Members of this group work with DD staff to set goals that lead to personal independence.

Charity Rambo told the Rotary, “If you have a disability, you can do anything you put your mind to.” She has put her mind to many things. As a result, she serves as vice president of the Independent Stars, works at Guernsey Industries, lives in a group home and participates in volunteer projects such as raking and bagging leaves at Jackson Park.

Crystal Linkhorn told Rotary that being blind, “…does not limit what you can do.” She serves as secretary for the Independent Stars, has a Facebook page, and is the spokesperson for DD Awareness Month. She demonstrated that technology can help. She owns a Netbook with sound that enables her to keep in touch with others via email.

Patty Davis and Yolando Christian talked to the Rotary about the Special Olympics. This program is open to anyone 8 years old and up who is eligible for DD services. Sports offered include competitive swimming which is offered August-December; basketball offered October-May; Bowling offered January –April, and track offered March-May.

The Guernsey County Special Olympics is accredited through Special Olympics Ohio. Athletes must be registered in order to compete. Vivienne Barrows, Recreation Coordinator and coach, said Guernsey County usually has about 15 athletes qualify for the Special Olympics. This program helps participants learn new skills and provides positive social and community interaction and support. Yolando said that she participates in “…track, walks every day and has lost 80 pounds.”

For more information about the Special Olympics program, call Kerrie Laferre, 740-439-4451.
The club’s next meeting will be 7:30 am, March 30, at the Stop Nine Senior Center at 60313 (GPS use 60299) Southgate Road, Byesville. Anyone interested in learning more about the Byesville Rotary can call Membership Chairs Marty Patchen, 740-685-3828, or Larry Miller, 740-439-2767.