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St ., Coshocton . New members welcome . Email Sandy Jones at bankersdj @ gmail . com .
• TOPS meeting every Saturday at 9 a . m . at the Presbyterian Church , 142 N . Fourth St ., Coshocton . Call Ann Lauvray at 740-502-7438 .
• TOPS meeting every Monday at 8:30 a . m . at Grace United Methodist Church , 422 Walnut St ., Coshocton . Call 740-824-4156 .
• Coshocton Pickleball Club open play Monday through Friday from 9-11 a . m . Private play only Monday through Friday from 11 a . m . to 2 p . m . Open play Tuesdays from 6-9 p . m . Paddles , balls and nets available and free . Playing mornings at newly constructed pickleball courts at Hall Park , 1809 Chestnut St . In case of inclement weather , play at Kids America . Kids America members play free . Cost for nonmembers $ 3 . First time free .
• Progressive Valley Grange annual Christmas program Thursday , Dec . 17 at 8 p . m . canceled .
• Coshocton Canal Spinners and Weavers meet at the Pomerene Center second Monday each month through May at 7 p . m . New members welcome . Email Theresa at tellen65 @ hotmail . com or call / text 740- 973-9070 or email Elaine at
BF-00498164 tankewe _ cr58 @ yahoo . com or call 740-622-1573 .
HEALTH
• Coshocton City Health Department provides free Narcan kits following a short inperson training . Stop in or call 740-622-1736 .
HELP
• Pregnancy Distress Center , 819 Main St ., Coshocton , offering free baby clothing and baby items to county residents . Open Tuesday from 6-8 p . m ., Friday from 10 a . m . to noon or by appointment . For 24-hour help , call 740-622-3808 .
• Chili Learning Center , 29445 County Road 10 , Fresno , helping children struggling with reading or spelling . Call for free screening at 740-610-0828 or visit www . ChiliLearning . org .
• Church of Christ , 1800 Chestnut St ., Coshocton , clothing room with clothes , shoes , toys and more every Thursday from 9-11 a . m .
• Pregnancy Distress Center , 819 Main St ., Coshocton , offering free maternity clothes , baby clothing and baby items to county residents . Currently open by appointment . Call 24-hour helpline at 740-622- 3808 .
• Helping Hands Food Pantry third Thursday each month from 6-6:30 p . m . at Conesville United Methodist Church , 196 State St ., Conesville . Stay in vehicle . They will come to you . Masks recommended .
• Drive-thru food giveaway for anyone with need at Coshocton Fairgrounds Dec . 19 at noon . Event organized by Moving Mountains Ranch , a 501 ( c )( 3 ) in Warsaw , and CC Cattle Co . of Warsaw .
LIBRARY EVENTS
• Teen Time DIY Gifts Dec . 23 from 3-4 p . m . Virtual program . Pick up free kit with supplies from the Coshocton Public Library or West Lafayette branch and then register by emailing youth @ coshoctonlibrary . org . For teens grade 7-12 .
• Movie Night Dec . 21-30 at Coshocton Public Library or West Lafayette branch . Come to pick up a free movie , packet with popcorn and four packets of hot chocolate . Supplies limited .
• Coshocton Public Library and West Lafayette branch closed Dec . 24-26 and Dec . 31 to Jan . 2 .
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• Urgent need for sewers to make face masks for community and Coshocton Regional Medical Center . Two drop sites : front entrance of hospital and Mercantile on Main between 10 a . m . and 2 p . m . Masks have helped RHDD , Interim Home Health , the County Board of DD , Echoing Hills and the hospital .
PUBLIC MEETINGS
• Bedford Township board of trustees meeting last Thursday each month at 7 p . m . at Township Hall in Tunnel Hill .
• Village of Nellie council meetings third Monday each month at 7:30 p . m . in Council Hall on Second Street .
• Coshocton Metropolitan Housing Authority board meeting last Tuesday each month at 5:30 p . m . in CMHA Family Center , 823 Magnolia St ., Coshocton .
• Tuscarawas Township meeting Wednesday , Dec . 23 at 7 p . m .
SUPPORT GROUPS
• RU Recovery Fridays at 7 p . m . at the Chili Crossroads Bible Church , 29445 County Road 10 , Fresno . Free childcare . Open program . Visit www . RuRecoveryFresno . com or call 740-545-9707 . Rides available at 6:30 p . m . Meet in front of 612 Walnut St . in Coshocton .
• Cooperdale Naz Recovery Wednesdays at 6:30 p . m . Men ’ s open share at Cooperdale Church of the Nazarene , 17816 OH-60 , Dresden . Call 740-502-9672 or email cnazrecovery @ gmail . com .
• Freedom Road Recovery Sundays from 3:30-5 p . m . at Word Worship Center , 806
Orange St ., Coshocton . Enter through double blue doors and come upstairs . Christ-centered program for women .
• Coshocton Al-Anon not having meetings until COVID- 19 crisis over .
VOLUNTEERS
• Interim Hospice seeking community volunteers for volunteer program for Coshocton , Holmes and Tuscarawas county areas . Specific assignments based on patients ’ needs and volunteers ’ availability and interests . Call Mark Brodbeck at 740-623-2331 or email mbrodbeck @ interimhealth . com .
• COAD / Retired Seniors Volunteer Program seeking volunteers . Call Elaine Wilson at 330-204-4347 .
COTC dean honored with national leadership award
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Sandra Walker , EJD , MSN , RN , dean for technical studies at Central Ohio Technical College , was presented the 2020 Bobbie Anderson Leadership Award by the Foundation of the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing in a virtual award ceremony on Nov . 12 .
Walker was nominated by fellow OADN board member Michael R . Bleich , PhD , senior professor and director in the Langston Center for Innovation in Quality and Safety at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Nursing .
“ From a distance I understand that ( Walker ) plays a strong role in mentoring next-generation leaders and was heralded for being able to tend to the ‘ big picture ’ while using her considerable operational expertise to guide others ,” Bleich wrote . “ She sees the national and state perspective and brings it home to her college and vice-versa , speaks to the real-world issues and brings those to the forefront . Never boisterous , always calm , people listen to her advice and recommendations because they come from a place of advancing the profession and serving the greater good .”
Walker has been a constant figure in COTC ’ s nursing program since 2004 . Starting as a part-time instructor , she became full-time faculty in 2005 , nursing programs administrator in 2007 and then dean of health sciences in 2013 . In 2019 she assumed the role of dean for technical studies .
“ Associate degree nursing education is critical ; it provides a portal of entry for students who would otherwise not have access to nursing education and graduates nurses who can make a positive impact on the health of our communities ,” Walker said . “ COTC is committed to providing access to quality education and gainful employment . I am most rewarded when I see students move from challenging circumstances to a fulfilling career and steady employment .”
COTC has several options to help aspiring nurses start their career . COTC offers associate degree nursing , a traditional fivesemester plan of study ; practical nursing , a oneyear certificate program ; LPN to ADN transition , a three-semester transition option for licensed practical nurses ; and state tested nurse aide , a one-course certificate for those beginning their career or education .
COTC is a fully accredited public college dedicated to providing high-quality , accessible programs of technical education in response to current and emerging employment needs . COTC is the only technical college in Ohio operating four full-service campus locations : Newark , Coshocton , Knox and Pataskala .