Job Posting: Intermittent Job Trainers
Train workers with disabilities job skills, evaluate job performance and assist businesses in the employment process. Provide quality assurance/supervision to ensure contract compliance. Other duties include worker observation, completing performance evaluations and job training. Experience working with youth and/or persons with disabilities a plus. Send resumes to khynes@athenscbdd.org. Applications are available at PersonnelPlus, 8 Harper Street, The Plains, Ohio, 45780. Resumes must be submitted by August 13, 2014. EOE/Provider of Services.
Free Summer Meals
Beat the Heat
Beacon 2014 Plant Sale
ACBDD Athens News Special Edition 2014
Health and Wellness Newsletter February/March 2014
February 1 – 28
Is American Heart Month
Did you know that Coronary Heart Disease is America’s #1 Killer!?!?
That’s why it is so important to reduce your risk factors, know warning signs, and know how to respond quickly to warning signs.
Heart Attack Signs:
- Chest discomfort
- Discomfort in areas of the upper body
- Shortness of breath
- Cold sweat, nausea or lightheadedness
How to Respond:
- Fast Action saves lives.
- Call 9-1-1 or your local EMS number
DO NOT DELAY
GET HELP RIGHT AWAY
About High Blood Pressure:
The only way to tell if you have high blood pressure is to have your blood pressure checked:
|
Blood Pressure |
Systolic |
Diastolic |
| Normal | Less than 20 | Less than 80 |
| Prehypertension | 120-139 | 80-89 |
| High blood pressure | ||
| Stage 1 | 140-159 | 90-99 |
| Stage 2 | 150 or higher | 100 or higher |
March 1 – 31 is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Cancer of the colon or rectum is also called colorectal cancer. In the United States, it is the fourth most common cancer in men and women. Caught early, it is often curable.
Symptoms can include blood in stool, change in bowel habits, and general stomach discomfort.
Regular colon cancer screenings should begin at age 50 and include:
- Annual fecal occult blood testing
- Sigmoideoscopy / Colonoscopy
- Contrast barium enemas
For Heart and Bowel Health:
- Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
- Limit alcohol consumption.
- If you smoke, talk to your doctor about ways to quit.
- Stay physically active and maintain a healthy body weight.
Beacon’s 3rd Annual Breakfast with Santa
Where: Beacon School 801 West Union Street in Athens
When: December 7th, 2013 From 9am to 11am
What: Fundraiser for Beacon School Curriculum and Activities Fund
Tickets are $5 and available for pre-sale or at the door!
Activities include; breakfast, arts and crafts, live music and bring your cameras for pictures with Santa himself!
School Zone: Maryalice Turner — Beacon School – The Athens Messenger: News
Great article from The Athens Messenger about our new Beacon School Principal.
School Zone: Maryalice Turner — Beacon School – The Athens Messenger: News.
