Good morning, Pike County. In an age where digital literacy opens doors to opportunity, the Community Action Committee's free computer workshop on August 26 couldn't come at a better time. This no-cost training at Piketon's OhioMeansJobs Center offers beginners the chance to build essential employer-sought skills from email basics to Microsoft Word fundamentals—no experience required. Just remember to secure your spot by August 25, as seats are filling quickly for this valuable career-boosting session.
Meanwhile, history came alive for local children as Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson squared off in a spirited debate reenactment at Ross County Liberty Camp. While these founding fathers clashed over political philosophies, another success story unfolded as Unioto High graduate Zoe Neff secured a $1,000 scholarship from the Ross County Conservation League to pursue her marine science dreams—proof that whether through historical knowledge or environmental stewardship, our community continues investing in its future.
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💻 Free computer workshop offers essential job skills for beginners. The Community Action Committee of Pike County is hosting a two-hour Basic Computer Training Workshop on August 26 at the OhioMeansJobs Center in Piketon. Participants will learn valuable employer-sought skills including email, internet navigation, and Microsoft Word basics. The workshop is specifically designed for beginners with no prior experience required. Registration is required by August 25 for this no-cost training opportunity, with limited seating available.
🎭 Founding Fathers clash in historic debate reenactment for children. Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were portrayed by historical re-enactors at Ross County Liberty Camp, debating issues like the national bank and states' rights versus central government. The debate, organized by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), showcased the opposing political philosophies of these two influential figures. Children at the camp learned about Revolutionary-era customs and political disagreements through this educational experience. The Liberty Camp can be found on Facebook, with registration information available for next year's program.
🎓 Local student wins $1,000 conservation scholarship for marine science dreams. Zoe Neff, a Unioto High School graduate, received the Ross County Conservation League award while away on a Kentucky mission trip. Her parents and sister accepted the honor during the League's July meeting at Brown Hollow Lodge. The scholarship, awarded for over 20 years, supports students pursuing environmental studies and conservation-related fields. The Ross County Conservation League promotes sportsmanship, wildlife protection, and natural resource conservation as a tax-exempt organization.
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And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.
-Romans 8:28
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