November 7, 2014 at 9:21 p.m.
Hospital honored this month
Business Roundup
Jay County Hospital will be honored this month for excellence in the Partnership for Patients program by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the Indiana Hospital Association and the American Hospital Association.
“I’m proud of our team members here at Jay County Hospital. They have worked hard to continually provide top-of-the-line quality care and ensure the safety of our patients,” said hospital CEO Dave Hyatt in a prepared statement.
Partnership for Patients focused on several key areas of patient safety including adverse drug events, bed sores, surgical site infections and readmissions to the hospital within 30 days.
Hyatt noted a number of improvements have been implemented, including follow-up calls to patients after their discharge from the hospital. While in the hospital, patients are checked on hourly by the clinical staff.
John Jay offers series
John Jay Center for Learning is offering a free senior technology learning series. The next sessions are noon Nov. 17 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2. Lunch will be provided, and a computer lab will be available, but seniors are encouraged to bring their own cell phones, tablets and laptops if they wish. Space is limited so RSVP soon.
JJCL and Jay County Chamber of Commerce are offering a managing social marketing seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 14. Participants will learn what it takes to get started, how to develop and track effectiveness of content and keep in touch with customers. For registration info, contact Pam at the chamber of commerce at 726-4481.
Briner to build new warehouse
Briner Building Inc. of Bluffton has been tabbed to construct the building that will house Red Gold Inc.’s $8.5 million expansion in Geneva.
The 250,000-squarefoot-warehouse is expected to be complete by June 1, 2015.
The Geneva location has 20 openings for skilled job seekers at various levels and expects to add more.
Parade of lights
Portland Rotary Club is sponsoring the annual Parade of Lights as part of this year’s Winterfest celebration at 6 p.m. Nov. 22 in Portland.
The parade begins at East Jay Middle School and ends at the Pizza Hut parking lot. Line-up begins at 5 p.m.
Businesses, clubs, organization and families are invited to participate in the parade, and all entries must be lighted.
For more information, contact Jay County Chamber of Commerce at 726-4481.
Chiropractic adds student doctor
Michael Jobe, a 2008 Jay County High School graduate, is serving his preceptorship at Clear Choice Chiropractic in Portland. He received degrees from Ball State University and Logan University – College of Chiropractic in Missouri, where he received advanced training in the fields of musculoskeletal, biomechanical and neurological ailments.
During his time at Clear Choice, he will be giving health and wellness presentations, spinal screenings and new patient orientations.
CEO named to regional works council
Mike Row, president and chief executive officer of Alliance for Strategic Growth Inc. and the Eastern Indiana Workforce Investment Board was appointed to serve on the Region 6 Works Council by Gov. Mike Pence.
In 2013, the Legislature established 11 regional works councils throughout Indiana comprised of local education and workforce leaders from their respective regions.
The Works Councils are charged with facilitating sector partnerships in their regions and enhancing the career readiness of Hoosier adults and curricula.
The Region 6 Works Council is represented by appointees from Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Jay, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne counties.
Bill Bradley, executive director of Jay County Development Corporation, also serves on the Region 6 Works Council.
Prevention and awareness seminar
Jay County Hospital is presenting an injury prevention and concussion awareness seminar at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Kevin Beach, a certified athletic trainer from IU Health BMH Rehab, will discuss signs, symptoms and management of concussions. Brian Ison, from JCH Rehab, will discuss preventing sports-related injuries, and Dr. Shaun Roberts from Schmit Chiropractic will discuss proper joint function with injury prevention.
The seminar will be held in conference rooms A and B.
Brownfields input
The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District is seeking input from Jay County regarding brownfields.
Brownfields are abandoned, idled or under-utilized property, the reuse of which may be complicated by the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminate such as petroleum products, asbestos, lead paint, mold, chemicals, controlled substances or other environmental contaminants.
The ECIRPD is preparing a grant application for funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and feedback will help.
Any comments, suggestions or potential brownfield sites can be referred to executive director Pam Price via phone, (765) 749-2554, or email, [email protected].
Silvertowne to expand
Silvertowne L.P. recently announced plans to build a multi-million dollar TV studio and production facility at its head office in Winchester.
The expansion will bring local jobs and global broadcast capabilities and will primarily air The Coin Vault, Silvertowne’s shopping channel.
Construction of the facility is expected to begin in the next week, and the first broadcast is expected in late April 2015.
Sprunger Shoes to close
Kenyon Sprunger, owner of Sprunger Shoes in Berne, recently announced the store will close at the end of the month.
Sprunger’s grandfather Ben opened the store 106 years ago, and it’s been family owned since.
Located at 156 W. Main St., the store is having a close-out sale.
Funding tabled
Randolph County Commissioners this week tabled an economic development request after hearing complaints from the public that revenues from the new wind farm should shore up the county’s budget rather than go toward economic development.
Commissioner Mike Wickersham told The News Gazette of Winchester he believes the economic development funding makes sense.
“If we start relying on wind farm money to support the budget, one day it’s going to be gone and then what are we going to do?” said Wickersham.
“The attitude that the (economic development corporation) is going to spend this money on things that will not benefit the county is shortsighted.”
Harvest Land to aid Wounded Warriors
Harvest Land Co-op is pledging three cents per gallon of propane sold this winter up to a total of $25,000 to Wounded Warriors in Action.
The funds will be used to host outdoor activities for local wounded veterans.
Wounded Warriors in Action is a non-profit organization serving Purple Heart recipients.
Harvest Land launched the program — dubbed “Delivering Honor” — on Friday.
Harvest Land Co-op is an agribusinesss owned cooperatively by farmers in several east central Indiana and southwest Ohio counties.
“I’m proud of our team members here at Jay County Hospital. They have worked hard to continually provide top-of-the-line quality care and ensure the safety of our patients,” said hospital CEO Dave Hyatt in a prepared statement.
Partnership for Patients focused on several key areas of patient safety including adverse drug events, bed sores, surgical site infections and readmissions to the hospital within 30 days.
Hyatt noted a number of improvements have been implemented, including follow-up calls to patients after their discharge from the hospital. While in the hospital, patients are checked on hourly by the clinical staff.
John Jay offers series
John Jay Center for Learning is offering a free senior technology learning series. The next sessions are noon Nov. 17 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 2. Lunch will be provided, and a computer lab will be available, but seniors are encouraged to bring their own cell phones, tablets and laptops if they wish. Space is limited so RSVP soon.
JJCL and Jay County Chamber of Commerce are offering a managing social marketing seminar from 1 to 3 p.m. Nov. 14. Participants will learn what it takes to get started, how to develop and track effectiveness of content and keep in touch with customers. For registration info, contact Pam at the chamber of commerce at 726-4481.
Briner to build new warehouse
Briner Building Inc. of Bluffton has been tabbed to construct the building that will house Red Gold Inc.’s $8.5 million expansion in Geneva.
The 250,000-squarefoot-warehouse is expected to be complete by June 1, 2015.
The Geneva location has 20 openings for skilled job seekers at various levels and expects to add more.
Parade of lights
Portland Rotary Club is sponsoring the annual Parade of Lights as part of this year’s Winterfest celebration at 6 p.m. Nov. 22 in Portland.
The parade begins at East Jay Middle School and ends at the Pizza Hut parking lot. Line-up begins at 5 p.m.
Businesses, clubs, organization and families are invited to participate in the parade, and all entries must be lighted.
For more information, contact Jay County Chamber of Commerce at 726-4481.
Chiropractic adds student doctor
Michael Jobe, a 2008 Jay County High School graduate, is serving his preceptorship at Clear Choice Chiropractic in Portland. He received degrees from Ball State University and Logan University – College of Chiropractic in Missouri, where he received advanced training in the fields of musculoskeletal, biomechanical and neurological ailments.
During his time at Clear Choice, he will be giving health and wellness presentations, spinal screenings and new patient orientations.
CEO named to regional works council
Mike Row, president and chief executive officer of Alliance for Strategic Growth Inc. and the Eastern Indiana Workforce Investment Board was appointed to serve on the Region 6 Works Council by Gov. Mike Pence.
In 2013, the Legislature established 11 regional works councils throughout Indiana comprised of local education and workforce leaders from their respective regions.
The Works Councils are charged with facilitating sector partnerships in their regions and enhancing the career readiness of Hoosier adults and curricula.
The Region 6 Works Council is represented by appointees from Blackford, Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Jay, Randolph, Rush, Union and Wayne counties.
Bill Bradley, executive director of Jay County Development Corporation, also serves on the Region 6 Works Council.
Prevention and awareness seminar
Jay County Hospital is presenting an injury prevention and concussion awareness seminar at 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Kevin Beach, a certified athletic trainer from IU Health BMH Rehab, will discuss signs, symptoms and management of concussions. Brian Ison, from JCH Rehab, will discuss preventing sports-related injuries, and Dr. Shaun Roberts from Schmit Chiropractic will discuss proper joint function with injury prevention.
The seminar will be held in conference rooms A and B.
Brownfields input
The East Central Indiana Regional Planning District is seeking input from Jay County regarding brownfields.
Brownfields are abandoned, idled or under-utilized property, the reuse of which may be complicated by the presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminate such as petroleum products, asbestos, lead paint, mold, chemicals, controlled substances or other environmental contaminants.
The ECIRPD is preparing a grant application for funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and feedback will help.
Any comments, suggestions or potential brownfield sites can be referred to executive director Pam Price via phone, (765) 749-2554, or email, [email protected].
Silvertowne to expand
Silvertowne L.P. recently announced plans to build a multi-million dollar TV studio and production facility at its head office in Winchester.
The expansion will bring local jobs and global broadcast capabilities and will primarily air The Coin Vault, Silvertowne’s shopping channel.
Construction of the facility is expected to begin in the next week, and the first broadcast is expected in late April 2015.
Sprunger Shoes to close
Kenyon Sprunger, owner of Sprunger Shoes in Berne, recently announced the store will close at the end of the month.
Sprunger’s grandfather Ben opened the store 106 years ago, and it’s been family owned since.
Located at 156 W. Main St., the store is having a close-out sale.
Funding tabled
Randolph County Commissioners this week tabled an economic development request after hearing complaints from the public that revenues from the new wind farm should shore up the county’s budget rather than go toward economic development.
Commissioner Mike Wickersham told The News Gazette of Winchester he believes the economic development funding makes sense.
“If we start relying on wind farm money to support the budget, one day it’s going to be gone and then what are we going to do?” said Wickersham.
“The attitude that the (economic development corporation) is going to spend this money on things that will not benefit the county is shortsighted.”
Harvest Land to aid Wounded Warriors
Harvest Land Co-op is pledging three cents per gallon of propane sold this winter up to a total of $25,000 to Wounded Warriors in Action.
The funds will be used to host outdoor activities for local wounded veterans.
Wounded Warriors in Action is a non-profit organization serving Purple Heart recipients.
Harvest Land launched the program — dubbed “Delivering Honor” — on Friday.
Harvest Land Co-op is an agribusinesss owned cooperatively by farmers in several east central Indiana and southwest Ohio counties.
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