America’s number one prepaid cell phone provider, TracFone Wireless, Inc., announced that
its federal Lifeline offering, Safelink, will now offer participants of the program in Ohio the
choice of three monthly plans, including up to 250 minutes of free monthly talk time - nearly an
hour more per month than is offered by any other competitor.
The new choices made possible by TracFone give low-income families up to 250 minutes of free
monthly talk time and additional, flexible plan options give families the freedom to choose which plan is best suited
for their needs to stay connected, stay safe. Also, SafeLink is currently the only plan that gives eligible applicants the
freedom to use their minutes for either texting or to make a phone call.
Recognizing that Americans are still struggling through the worst economic recession in decades. SafeLink is
renewing and further strengthening its commitment to low-income families by affording them the ability to stay
connected with current or potential employers, children at home alone while their parents are at work, health care
specialist, vital emergency responders, or relatives in time of personal emergencies, such as roadside vehicle
breakdowns.
In addition to the free wireless cell phone customers receive at TracFone’s expense, beginning August 16th,
participants of the SafeLink Wireless program will have the choice of the following plans:
--New 250 free monthly non-carryover minutes, one text per each minute and a free cellular handset.
--New 125 free monthly carryover minutes, one text per each one minute and a free cellular handset.
--Original 68 free monthly carryover minutes, 3 texts per each minute, International Long Distance to over
100 destinations and a free cellular handset.
In addition to the free monthly airtime minutes for one year, SafeLink offers superior coverage area throughout the
United States; quality LG, Motorola, and Samsung cell phones; 411 at no additional cost; unlimited access to 911;
an din demand features: voicemail, call waiting, and caller ID.
The prepaid feature gives customers the freedom to control the cost of their monthly telephone expense without
any surprises. SafeLink customers wishing to use additional minutes beyond their
free allotment can add minutes by purchasing TracFone airtime cards at local
retailers. As an exclusive benefit for SafeLink customers, SafeLink phones will
automatically add bonus minutes to TracFone’s 60, 90, and 120-minute airtime
cards. However, there is no requirement to purchase additional minutes and no
pressure applied to applicants to do so at any time.
For more information go to www.safelink.com
Submitted by: Libby Fairchild from Forbes.com magazine article
CAC Events Head Start/Early Childhood
August 31st - September 3rd
Community Action Partnership 2010
Please be careful and watch for
Annual Convention children when entering the Agency
September 6 parking lot starting September 7th.
Labor Day - Agency Closed Head Start and
September 7 Early Childhood
Senior Staff Meeting Education begins
September 16 classes starting the
Governing Board Meeting 7th of September.
September 21st - 24th
Management Meetings
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Gary Watts September 3rd Aaron Helphenstine September 14th
Lori Salisbury September 3rd Bonnie Mullins September 15th
Molly Throckmorton September 3rd Naomi Smith September 20th
Daniel Schlie September 5th Eric Tackett September 20th
Linda Slone September 6th Tabitha Hawkins September 21st
Angela Harmon September 8th Becky Scott September 26th
Dan Rowland September 9th Rhonda Taylor September 26th
Mary Hall September 10th
Angela Breech September 27th
Lowell Hablitzel September 12th
Naomi Blackburn September 30th
Donald Watts September 14th
Linda Williams September 30th
Masco Transition Center Update September Events
As of August, 19, 2010, the Masco Transition Center has September 11th
received 519 initial visits and a total of 1,146 visits have been Patriot’s Day
recorded. Seven hundred and twenty-eight (728) Interest September 12th
Surveys have been completed with 77% indicating they are Grandparent’s Day
interested in entering some form of training. As a result of
these surveys, we are preparing to apply for a National September 17th
Emergency Grant. Citizenship Day & Constitution Day
September 19th
On August 4, 2010, an additional 140 Masco Employees were Talk Like a Pirate Day
laid off, which eliminated their third shift. As a result of the
elimination of the third shirt, the Masco Transition Center
hours of operation have been changed to Monday - Friday,
8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
New Employees
Courtney Holbrook
The Adult Basic Literacy Education (ABLE) Program Alicia Ward
Services are available at the Transition Center Monday,
Tuesday, and Wednesday from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. The Mary Ann Williams
ABLE Services started on July 19, 2010, and have already had Laranda Johnson
two Masco Employees successfully complete their GED. Jennifer Ott
Congratulations to all!!!! Cassaundra Mootz
In addition to the ABLE sessions, one (1) Basic Computer April McDonald
Workshop has been completed to date with a registration list Michael Strennen
on-going. The Computer Workshops are being offered by Dale Throckmorton
the Ohio Christian University at no cost. Three Career Deborah Daniels
Assessment Workshops have been completed and Dorothy Holbert
registration is on-going. Unemployment Insurance Sessions
are every Wednesday, and we are preparing to do a request
Kevin Ballein
for proposal for financial literacy and stress management Bryon Chandler
workshops. Aaron Helphenstine
Larry Wolfe
If you know anyone who is currently employed at Masco or
who has been laid off from Masco, please ask them to visit Michele Brown
the Transition Center located in the YMCA, 400 Pride Drive,
Waverly.
Submitted by: Rita Moore
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QuickBooks 2010 Advanced
The QuickBooks 2010 Advanced Training Workshop enables individuals and business owners
to gain knowledge in the basics of QuickBooks. QuickBooks are easy-to-use computer
accounting systems for small business. You will examine how to use the advanced features
in QuickBooks to create estimates, convert estimates into invoices, process sales tax and
payroll, generate reports, review client data, and work with other applications. This course
is designed for users or accounting professionals who want to employ the advanced
productivity and creative features of QuickBooks 2010.
When/Time: Wednesday, September 22, 2010
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Where: Ohio State University Endeavor Center
1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45661
Fee: $75
Lunch Provided
Microsoft Word 2007 Level I Microsoft PowerPoint 2007 Level I Microsoft Publisher 2007 Level I
Wednesday, Wednesday, Wednesday,
November 17th December 8th March 23, 2011
8:30am to 4:30pm 8:30am to 4:30pm 8:30am to 4:30pm
OSU Endeavor Center OSU Endeavor Center OSU Endeavor Center
The Business Development Training Program offers potential and existing small business owners and
individuals, who are considering the option of business ownership, the opportunity to learn a variety
of skills needed to own and operate a business.
This course covers every facet of owning a business and covers many topics. Topics to be covered include:
*The World of Business
*Defining the Dream
*Financing the Dream
*Goal Setting
*Pricing your products and services
*Finding, Reaching, and Serving Your Customers
*Managing Your Cash Flow
*The Business of Business
*Managing your records
*Understanding Financial Statements
*Is an E-business Right for You?
When: Every Monday and Wednesday from September 27th - October 27th, 2010
Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Where: OSU Endeavor Center, 1864 Shyville Road, Piketon, OH 45661
Fee: $90
For more information contact the Business Development Program at 740-289-2371
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IRS Removes Debt Indicator for 2011 Tax Filing
The IRS announced that starting with next year’s tax filing season it will no longer provide tax preparers and
associated financial institutions with the “debt indicator,” which is used to facilitate refund anticipation loans
(RALs).
IRS Commissioner Doug Shulman said, “We no long see a need for the debt indicator in a world where we can
process a tax return and deliver a refund in 10 days. We encourage taxpayers to use e-file with direct deposit
so they can get their refunds in just a few days.”
So far this year, more than 95 million tax returns have been e-filed, representing more than 70% of tax returns.
“Refund Anticipation Loans are often targeted at lower-income taxpayers,” Shulman said. “With e-file and
direct deposit, these taxpayers now have other ways to quickly access their cash.”
RALs are loans secured by a taxpayer’s anticipated tax refund. Currently, tax preparers who electronically
submit a client’s tax return receive in the acknowledgement file an indication of whether an individual
taxpayer will have any portion of the refund offset for delinquent tax or other debts, such as unpaid child
support or delinquent federally funded student loans. This acknowledgement is known as the debt
indicator, and is used as an underwriting tool for RALs.
The IRS announcement would remove the debt indicator starting with the upcoming 2011 tax filing season.
The IRS noted that taxpayers will continue to have access to information about their tax refunds and any
offsets through the “Where’s My Refund?’ service on IRS.gov.
RACs are temporary bank accounts established on behalf of a taxpayer into which a direct deposit refund
can be received and out of which a bank typically issues a payment to the taxpayer.
With both RALs and RACs, tax preparation and product fees are subtracted directly from the refund, and the
taxpayer does not make any “out-of-pocket” payments. They are frequently marketed to taxpayers who do
not have cash to pay for professional tax preparation services.
Submitted by: Kathy Way from the IRS News Release
Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Mommy-to-Mommy Support meeting August 19th Successful
The WIC office along with The La Leche League was able to network together to support
breastfeeding & prenatal women of Pike County. The meeting was held at the O2 Coffee
House which provided a relaxing atmosphere for our moms. Our WIC office is excited
about the future of breastfeeding in our county. We want to educate women about
breastfeeding so they can make an informed decision when it comes to feeding their
baby. This will be much easier due to the fact we will welcome a breastfeeding
peer-helper to our staff in October.
Submitted by: Amy Smith, WIC
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10 Reasons to Exercise What’s Happening
1. People who exercise live longer, on average, than
people who don’t.
2. Active people have a lower risk of dying form heart
at the Senior Center
disease and stroke, and they’re less likely to get high Zumba
blood pressure.
Tuesday and Thursday
3. The more active you are, the lower your risk of colon
cancer. from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
4. The less active you are, the higher your risk of getting Saturday 9:00 am to 10:00 am
type 2 diabetes. If you already have type 2 diabetes,
Cost: CAC Employees $3.00
exercise can lower you blood sugar levels.
5. In people with arthritis, moderate exercise helps reduce
joint swelling and pain and improves mobility. Auction and Bake Sale
6. Strength-building exercise helps counter bone loss
On Tuesday, October 12th the Senior
(osteoporosis).
7. Exercise makes you functionally fit, meaning that it’s Center will be hosting an
easier for you to carry groceries, do chores, and Auction & Bake Sale.
independently perform many other activities of daily life.
Schedule of Events:
8. Because of the calming effect of exercise, active
people are less depressed, and depressed people often Bake Sale
feel better after they start exercising. 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
9. Exercise can save you money. If you can prevent
Entertainment:
serious and costly medical conditions such as
heart disease, cancer, and osteoporosis, you 11:00 am - 12:00 pm &
will have more money for your other needs. 12:30 pm to 1:00 pm.
10. Exercise can be fun! Many of the
Entertainment provided by Gerald Evans
activities you did for play as a child count as
exercise. Dancing fast, walking your dog, and Friends
bicycling, and gardening, all strengthen your Lunch: 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
heart and lungs.
List is from the Biggest Loser Newsletter Auction starts at 1:00 pm
September is National Childhood Bluegrass and Country
Obesity Awareness Month Music
To help prevent childhood obesity in America, get October 16th from 11:00 am
the kids moving and choose healthier foods to eat to 4:00 pm the Senior Center
as a family. Here are some things to do with your will be having a Bluegrass
child(ren) to promote a healthy lifestyle: Country Music Fundraiser.
*Go on walks or bike rides as a family There will be a $5.00
*Clean house together. All the mopping and
donation at the door. Entertainment will be
vacuuming will burn calories and keep a tidy
house. announced at a later date.
*Encourage your family to drink more water and Concessions will be available:
less sugar sweetened beverages. Homemade Chicken & Noodles
*Offer plenty of fruits, vegetables, and Homemade Beef & Noodles
whole-grain products. Perch Sandwiches
For more information on childhood obesity or to get
Hot Dogs
moving yourself go to
Sloppy Joes
www.americaonthemove.org.
Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers
For more information contact the Senior Center at
740-947-5555
CAC News Community Action Committee of Pike County
This newsletter is published once per month. If you have any
items you would like included in the next newsletter, please
submit them in writing by the 24th of the month to Lori Watson,
Front Office Specialist. If you have any questions, please call
the front office at 289-2371.
FOR SALE
1988 Hydra-sport Fiberglass bass boat.
White with red interior and top cap.
1996Yamaha 150 that I purchased new.
Breakfast Bar
The motor has a blown cylinder and
needs work. Boat ran well with a 90 to Tuesday and Friday
110 horse motor before I put the 150 on it. Hours: 8:30 am to 10:00 am
Boat has been stored in a heated garage
2 Biscuits and Gravy - $2.50
since new, never outside. New Teleflex
dual No - feedback steering helm and 1 Biscuits and Gravy - $2.00
cables and new Minkota 70 # thrust edge Side Dishes - $.50 each
trolling motor. Garmin & Hummingbird *Scrambled Eggs
depth finders. All the livewell and bilge *Stewed Apples
pumps work. Matching Hydra trail trailer *Hash Brown Potatoes
and canvas cover. $2,500 negotiable. *Sausage Patty
Contact Mike Tackett at 740-947-9126 for Orange Juice - $.65
more information. V8 Juice - $.65
Bagels - $1.00 (with butter or cream cheese)
Toast - $.75 (with butter or jelly)
Starting August 30th the café will be taking
orders for Omelets, eggs, bacon, sausage,
ham, and toast.
7 Best Stress-Fighting Foods
Papaya-Half a medium papaya carries Cheese Omelet: $2.50
nearly 75% more vitamin C than an Ham & Cheese Omelet: $3.00
orange Vegetable Omelet: $3.00
Peppermint Tea-The scent of peppermint
Eggs, (Bacon, or sausage, or ham) and toast:
helps you focus and boost performance.
Pumpkin Seeds-A quarter cup of pumpkin $3.00
seeds gives you half your day’s magnesium
requirements which help with stress related Also along with hot dogs and sloppy joes
symptoms. served during the day, the café will also have
Avocados-Has 35% more potassium than a
hamburgers, cheeseburgers, grilled cheese,
banana
Salmon-Contains as much tryptophan as grilled ham & cheese. Starting August 30th we
you need in an entire day and a good will take delivery orders. Coming soon to the
night sleep will help reduce stress. café will be Soup of the Day.
Almonds-Loaded with Vitamin E.
Oatmeal-Contains serotonin that makes you feel Delivery Orders can be taken as early as 8:30 am.
cool and calm.
Community Action Committee of Pike County Offers assistance with completing Ohio Benefit
Bank applications. The following documentation is needed in order to obtain assistance. For
more information, or to make an appointment for the Ohio Benefit Bank, please contact
Community Action Committee of Pike County, 740-289-2371 or TDD 740-289-2608. Senior Citizens
may contact the Pike County Senior Center at 740-947-5555.
THE BENEFIT BANK - DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
When you submit your application for benefits, you must give the assistance office copies of documents to
prove your information. If you are not able to provide these documents, tell the assistance office, and ask for
help getting them. You should also bring these documents to the Benefit Bank to help you complete your
application. If you are applying for retroactive Medicaid, you will need to supple the assistance office with
verification for the past three months. You do not need to provide any verification for the Best Rx Program.
For each applicant All household CURRENT assets/resources:
**See additional Proof of Citizenship and Identity **Not needed for Child Care Subsidies
Document for Medical Assistance *Real estate
*Driver’s license or state-issued ID card *Vehicles
*Social Security Card or proof of application *Business assets
*Insurance cards/documents (auto, life, health) *Prepaid funeral expenses and burial plots
*Medical verification of pregnancy and due date *Trusts and life estates
*Adoption or custody papers *Valuable personal property
*Marriage certificate *Statements showing the amount of current bank accounts,
*School enrollment information stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
*Child care provider’s address and phone number *Value of cash on hand
*Doctor’s information for disability verification or a
document from a government agency verifying disability.
Immigration information for each applicant:
*Golden Buckeye: Certification from the Bureau of *Green card or Visa (Form I-551)
Workers’ Compensation, Industrial Commission, Bureau of *Arrival-Departure Documents (Form I-94)
Disability Determination, MR/DD, or a public employee *Employment Authorization card, or other USCIS
retirement systems (FERS, CSRS, VA-100%, OPERS, STRS, SERS, documentation
OP&F, or HPRS) *Previous immigration status
*Dates of obtaining immigration statuses
All household income from LAST 30 DAYS: *Social Security Wage Information (Qualifying Quarters)
**For HEAP, proof for the last 3 and 12 months
Assistance from other agencies or states:
*Pay stubs, W-2 forms, tips, commissions
*Cash Assistance
*Dates of employment, hours worked, and payday
*Food Stamp Assistance
*Odd job income
*Housing Assistance (i.e. HUD)
*Military pay and allotments
*Cash Care Assistance
*Training Allowances
*Energy assistance benefits (LIHEAP and Weatherization)
*Self-employment records and tax forms (Schedules C or F)
*Social Security Administration (SSI, SSDI), Veteran’s
*Room and board
Administration, and Railroad Retirement Board.
*Retirement benefits, 1099 forms
*Medicare (bring cards)
*Child support and alimony/spousal support
*Interest and dividends from bank accounts and other invest- Proof of all RECENT expenses:
ments. **For Food Stamps:
*Gifs from friends or relatives not in household *Utility bills/receipts with name and address of provider or
*Scholarships, grants, fellowships, stipends receipts landlord
*Sick, maternity, and disability payments *Rent receipt, lease agreement, or letter from landlord listing
*Non-wage income such as union pay, stipends, rent; landlord’s contact information
reparation payments, trust fund payments, and lawsuit *Mortgage receipt or contract
proceeds. *Home insurance and property tax bills/receipts
**If someone has no income, statement from landlord or other *Regular monthly medical expenses
person except family members. **For Food Stamps and Medical Assistance
*Child, disabled adult or elderly care bills/receipts
*Alimony/spousal support paid
*For Medical Assistance: Unpaid medical bills from the past 3
No fees or charges - Completely confidential months.
The Benefit Bank is produced by Solutions for Progress, Inc. *For energy assistance: proof of a crisis: letter of
728 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA disconnection of utility, letter of eviction for failing to pay utility
Www.thebenefitbank.com bill, etc.