The Press-Dispatch
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A-4 Local Wednesday, August 2, 2017 The Press-Dispatch AWESOME OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE COMMUNITY LIVING HAS A FEW OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR JUST THE RIGHT TYPE OF INDIVIDUALS. WHAT TYPES OF INDIVIDUALS ARE WE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR, YOU ASK? We are seeking those who are kind, caring, and positive….those who like to do things for others and get a lot of reward from that. We are looking for those who have a passion for learning and doing and leaving their impression on this thing we call life. If you are tired of the rat race, the 9-5 same old, same old…C'mon!!! Get out of your comfort zone! Try something different. Try something that has rewards that you can't get from assembling parts on a production line, operating a cash register, or stocking shelves, or waiting tables, or working at a fast food counter. Try something that will pull at your heart- strings and give some special meaning to your life. The feeling of helping another person accomplish something they thought they couldn't, or go places they never thought they would, or be able to take care of their own personal needs and their daily household responsibilities is an overwhelmingly good feeling for a lot of people. It's gratifying and humbling, all at the same time. If you feel you are the caregiving or teaching type, please apply today @ www.frrs.org. We don't care if you are younger, or older, or middle-aged…if you are looking for part-time, full-time, a second job, a job to supplement retirement, or even substitute work, we probably have something that would work for you! We have lots of different schedules (days, eve- nings, nighttime, weekends, etc.) and many different individuals that we serve and support who might be looking for someone JUST LIKE YOU to help support and guide them in learning to be more independent! We serve and support males and females, kids, teens, young adults, middle-age adults, and older adults….Some of them need a lot of support and assistance with getting through their days and some of them need very little to make their lives work. Please give our growing team a look and some careful consideration. Fill out an application, online or in person at any of our locations, come in and talk with our recruitment staff, hear more about what we do, what we have to offer, the great training we provide since no previous experience is required, and the experience you can gain by working with our team and the wonderful individuals we serve and support. Why not give this kind of job an opportunity to be something you haven't really given much thought to as a career? There are often advancement opportunities if you decide you love it and would like to take on more responsibility down the road. Again, we provide all of the necessary training while you are being paid for the hours. SEND RESUME OR STOP BY OUR HR OFFICE AT: Attention: Alisha Riker, Human Resources 1001 E Main Street, Washington, IN 47501 Four Rivers Resource Services Equal Opportunity Employer We all feel the same commitment to care for our families. Helping you meet your insurance needs is part of my commitment to you. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. ® CALL ME TODAY. Family is why we do it all. Pieper-Burns Ins Agcy Inc Julie Burns, Agent 415 Clay Street Jasper, IN 47547 Bus: 812-482-5151 Toll Free: 1-877-882-5151 M,T,Th & F 9:00am to 5:00pm Wed 9:00am to 6:00pm Saturday 9:00am to 12:00pm State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL 0907504.1 Pike County EDC has been busy with various proj- ects; master planning 3,500 acres for development, Pike County Housing Study, EDA grant application for the Technology Center, the Prides Creek Event Center, and Tour of Opportunities for eighth grade students as they begin thinking about entering the workforce. • On July 14, we submit- ted the grant application to EDA for the Entrepreneur- ship & Technology Center. We hope to receive a posi- tive response sometime in August. • Pike County Housing Study is wrapping up its fi- nal stages with Ratio Archi- tects, and hope to have a fi- nalized plan to unveil to the public by the end of August. • The Pike County Mas- ter Plan's next public meet- ing is August 24, doors will open at 4 p.m. with exhibits, but the actual presentation will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end around 6 p.m. All of the public is invited to see where the master plan has unfold- ed. This will be a draft of the final master plan of the 3,500 -acre area. • The Prides Creek Event Center project/Parks and Recreation is receiving pro- posals for the construction of the building. • Another upcoming date is the Petersburg's Buffalo Trace Festival and their Bi- centennial Celebration on September 15 -16 • The planning just be- gan for the Tour of Oppor- tunities for eighth grade stu- dents at Pike Central Middle School. This event's purpose is to provide exposure into high in-demand careers that impact the various manufac- turing sectors around Pike County. We are very excited for the various tour options for our eighth grade stu- dents as they think about en- tering the workforce. Date of event is to be announced. For more information, fol- low us on Facebook at Pike County Economic Develop- ment Corporation or con- tact Ashley P. Willis at pike- growth@pikeco.org or 812- 354-2271. Pike County Economic Development Corporation by Ashley Willis Project updates One of Otwell's own showing God's love in Honduras By Kenzie Rudolph It is always great to hear about young people doing God's work, but when it is someone from your town, you cannot help but feel a sense of pride. Otwell's own Sydney Dame, 2017 Pike Central graduate, came out of her comfort zone this sum- mer to spend four weeks interning at Faith Home in Honduras. Dame had a love for the coun- try of Honduras from an early age after hearing stories from her fa- ther, Stephen Dame, about his trips there. "As I got older, you could say go- ing to Faith Home was on my buck- et list," said Dame. Dame visited Faith Home three different times before embarking on her sole journey this summer. She heard about the possibility of an internship on her second trip and decided that it was something she wanted to do. She said she was excited to see all of the children at Faith Home again, but she was also nervous about being away from her fami- ly for so long. When lonely on her trip, Dame found strength that on- ly God is capable of providing. "Many times when I would be feeling homesick, a child would tell me that they loved me, or would bring me flowers to the school. I believe those were little signs from God telling me I was right where I was supposed to be." While interning in Honduras, Dame experienced things both good and bad. One of her best ex- periences was spending a weekend with the director of Faith Home. She learned so much more about Faith Home and the children there and was very humbled after doing a rice and beans distribution in a local neighborhood close to Faith Home. Riding in a hot, overpacked van was not a good experience and she did not enjoy the nine-hour layover in JFK airport in New York, but she quickly learned how privileged she was to live in America. "The people of Honduras long to live here and many times we take that for granted," said Dame. She is fulfilling her dream of going to Oakland City Universi- ty, where she will be studying ele- mentary education. Working with the children at Faith Home was a valuable experience for the field that she is desiring. Dame said, "I have only ever heard good things about OCU and decided at a young age it was my dream school." Many of her family members, in- cluding her dad, graduated from OCU. She attended events and bas- ketball games there while growing up and now she will be a freshman this fall. When it comes to someone thinking about going on a mission trip, Dame has some advice. It can be very costly, but there are always ways to get help, like through family, friends and churches for example. When it comes to safety, Dame said it is im- portant to find a reliable company to go through, like General Baptist International Missions, or GBIM. "Just go! If you ever get the op- portunity to go to a third world country on a mission trip, go! " she excitedly exclaimed. Sydney Dame, of Otwell, with three young girls she met in a Honduras village, while on a mission trip this summer. PATOKA TOWNSHIP ANNUAL Open House BETTER THAN ALL THAT? WE HAVE FIRE TRUCKS! FREE EVENT August 12 • 5pm-9pm 1554 E. State Road 64, Winslow Safety Demonstrations, Gun Raffle, Inflatables, Food and much more. In partnership with Pike County EMA, we are proud to present a kids' safe day! Pike County Sheriff 's Department, DNR and Pike County EMS will be on site!