Jefferson County
Community Forum –Minutes
September 15, 2014
In Attendance:
Sara Dee, Disabilities Resource Association
Nikki Funk, Probation and Parole
Josh Henry, Jefferson County Library – Arnold
Charline Linhorst, WIA Youth Program
Sandy Meyer, Jefferson County Health Department
Sandy Nappier, Jefferson College & WIA Youth Program
Kristine Ruth, Probation and Parole
Mary Tinsley, Congressman Luetkemeyer’s Office
Announcements –
·
Forum’s Facebook page is now active at
www.facebook.com/jeffcoforum. Directions
for posting and using were discussed
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As the last was not printed, another press
release will be sent to the Leader to advertise October’s meeting. Can look at putting our Facebook page link on
local chambers of commerce and other groups’ sites to generate publicity. Also want to get in touch with forum members
from past meetings to invite renewed participation
·
2015 meeting schedule is now available
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Next meeting is Monday, October 20, 1pm in the
Viking Room Annex, Jefferson College, Hillsboro
Josh Henry :
·
Antique Appraisal – Sat 9/20, 11am-3pm. Local
antiques expert Joan Komlos will appraise items for $5 each. Items must be transportable to library
meeting room. Proceeds benefit Arnold
Branch Friends of the Library. No
pre-registration needed
·
Save Your Seeds – Sat 9/27, 9:30-10:30am. Learn all about collecting and saving seeds
from different kinds of plants. The
Arnold Branch has a seed library for patrons to take and donate heirloom seeds. Register, 636-296-5171
Sara Dee:
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Parkinson’s Support Group – 9/16 and 10/21,
1-2:30pm. Contact Penny Roth, (636)
931-7696, ext. 129, pennyr@disabilityresourceassociation.org
Sandy Meyer:
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Smoking Cessation Classes – Beginning 10/1, 6pm
at Health Dept. locations in Hillsboro and Arnold. 7-week support-group based program to help
quit smoking successfully. Register,
636-282-1010 x268
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Dental Van – For children ages 3-18 on MO
Medicaid or uninsured. Van visits
schools. Call the Health Dept. at 636-797-3737
and ask for dental van phone number to make an appointment
Char Linhorst:
·
WIA Youth Program continues to take applications
for youth ages 16-21 who fall under eligibility guidelines. May qualify for assistance with job
opportunities, workshops on resume writing, interviewing, career exploration,
and more
Mary Tinsley:
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Constituent service day will be held in Jefferson County on September 16th, 2:30-3:30pm,
Crystal City- City Hall
