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Tap into the Logan buzz and start your own business
Part 1 of a 2-part article What resources are available?
For those of us who remember the hustle and bustle that once was downtown Logan, the recent upsurge in activity is more than welcomeit is encouraging. The new construction and new businesses are creating somewhat of a buzz. Bill Rinehart, Executive Director of the Logan-Hocking Chamber of Commerce and the Hocking County Community Improvement Corporation said, Slowly, we are starting to bring business back to downtown Logan. Building owners are fixing up their buildings. Positive things are going on. With that in mind, what better time to consider starting your own business and getting established on Main St.? You would not only be creating jobs but also be contributing to the well-being and success of the community. Logan has many resources to help with starting and running a business. Four organizations are ready to provide you with advice and training and perhaps even help with funding. These are the Hocking County Community Improvement Corp., the Logan-Hocking Chamber of Commerce, The Small Business Development Center, and the Logan Town Center. The Chamber and the Small Business Development Center conduct ten periodic workshops to teach how to start and run a business with such topics as the Boss Class for startups and existing businesses, how to build a website, how to use Quickbooks, and how social media works for marketing. The Small Business Development Center also provides no cost technical assistance on business plan writing, developing a financial projection, counseling on what business someone is trying to start, and the potential funding. They will help with preparing the necessary paperwork and provides this service to both startups and existing businesses. A lot of resources are available at no cost, said Lissa Jollick, Business Counselor at The Small Business Development Center. We customize the information according to the needs of the clients. Workshops are held at the new downtown building, the library, and in locations within four different counties. Hocking County business people can travel to the other counties to participate if necessary. Information about the workshops is distributed through the Chamber directory, press releases, and a client database. You may call 740/593-0473 to get into the database to receive email notices about the upcoming workshops. Next issue Part 2 Developing and Financing Your Idea

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The Logan Theatre Group will perform The Barber of Seville

A recent audition for the Logan Theatre Groups next play brought out the talent once again. Their next play of this years season will be The Barber of Seville, which is a four-act farcical drama by Pierre-Augustin Beaumarchais, first performed and published in 1775. The alternate title of this play is The Futile Precaution. Many people do not know that the play was the basis for the opera to be written in 1816 by Gioachino Rossini. The storyline revolves around the tradition of the barbershop being the place where gossip and news is circulated. Many people are familiar with the character, Figaro and at the mention of his name, can instantly remember hearing someone sing, Figaro, Figaro, Figaro, even if they have no other knowledge of what that opera is about. The Logan Theatre group will perform the play rather than the opera, however, and the exciting schedule of performances is: July 27 The Bowen House, 196 N. Market, Logan, 740/385-0344 (50% of the ticket price goes to the Bowen House) August 2 - Grouse Nest Restaurant, 25780 Liberty Hill Rd., South Bloomingville, 800/222-4655 August 10 Logan Tennis Courts (50% of the ticket price goes to the City Pool Fund) August 16-17 StageCoach Conference and Banquet Center, 225 E. Main St., Logan, 740/380-9537

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InspireFest brings out the bands to help the homeless shelter

How could a combination of desiring to help, an intention to have fun while helping, and a love of music be assembled into something that would benefit the Hocking Hills Homeless Shelter? Levi Brown, a Logan High School junior, figured it out. He has spearheaded a Battle of the Bands called InspireFest, which is set to take place on August 24 from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. in Logan. Main St. from Market to Mulberry will be blocked off for vendors to set up their wares, and Market St. between the courthouse and Worthington park will be closed where a stage will be set up for the bands. Vendors are welcome to set up for a fee of $25 and may donate more if they wish. A donation of $100 or more will place their name on the InspireFest tee-shirt and the banner over the street. Any type of vendor is welcomefood, jewelry, clothing, etc. The official InspireFest 2013 tee-shirt will be on sale at the event. Sponsors and vendors must sign up by August 1. A total of six to ten bands can be accommodated in the competition, and auditions are still underway to complete the schedule. Brown expects to have all the bands lined up by July 24. Each band must audition by sending a link to their YouTube video to inspirefest@gmail. com. Any type of music is welcome, but presently, the style of those auditioning is leaning toward Rock & Roll. Bands play for free. The use of the live audio system is provided by Archangel Productions. Bands will be judged on professionalism, musicianship, stage presence, and percentage of fan votes. Admission is free, but to raise money for the homeless shelter, tickets will be sold for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00 in each bands name and the number of tickets will be tallied to determine the percentage of fan votes. A panel of judges is being developed. Winning bands will receive a choice of three incentives: A three-hour block of recording time at Insea Sound Shop. A free photo session with Master Photographer Marty Weis. A free concert live audio from Archangel Productions. Other entertainers include Poi Spinners and comedians. In between sets, donated items will be auctioned. Donations are still needed of any item that will bring in money for the shelter. The Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter will receive the proceeds of this event. Donations may also be sent to them at 42 E. Main St., Logan, OH 43138. Volunteers for the InspireFest are welcomed. To volunteer, sponsor, be a vendor, donate an item for the auction, or get more information about the event, call 740/974-8045 or the Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter at 740/274-5117.

Area Agency on Aging Introduces Regional Music and Memory Program Communities Can Help Spread the Music
The therapeutic benefits of personalized music will now help nursing home residents across the Area Agency on Agings eightcounty southeast Ohio region. Taking the lead as the first facilities in the state of Ohio to become certified-music-and-memorynursing-homes, eight facilities are developing personalized digital music programs to help residents struggling from dementia and other chronic cognitive and physical impairments reconnect with family, friends and caregivers Developed as part of the regions Long-Term Care Ombudsman person-centered care approach, the Music and Memory program uses the proven use of music to help recover memories, stimulate recognition, and enhance quality of life. The approach includes the healing power of personalized music playlists to elder care residents with a wide range of cognitive and physical impairments. We couldnt think of a better way to personalize care than to provide residents with the music they know and love, said Kim Flanigan, Ombudsman Program Director for the Area Agency on Aging 8. As we learned more about the national Music and Memory program, we just knew that we needed to have it in our area. This program is all about bringing joy into the lives of people suffering from a wide range of cognitive and physical impairments. The regional program will need support from the community to help make Music and Memory a success. If you have an unused (new or used) ipod or want to donate iTunes cards so the nursing homes can purchase songs and build their libraries, you can do so by providing them to the Area Agency on Aging 8 Office (1400 Pike St. Marietta or PO Box 370 Reno, OH) or to any participating Music and Memory Nursing Home: Arbors at Marietta; Arcadia Acres; Genesis Health Care/New Lexington; Harmar Place; Hickory Creek; Muskingum Valley Nursing, Rocksprings Rehabilitation Center and Woodsfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. All donations will be used by trained staff for maximum benefit to residents. To learn more, call 1-800-331-2644 or visit www.areaagency8. org .You can also find AAA8 on Facebook. AAA8 serves Athens, Hocking, Meigs, Monroe, Morgan, Noble, Perry and Washington Counties. To learn more about Music & Memory, view a video clip of Henry, a true success story at www.musicandmemory.org
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Birds call owls bluff on the corner of Main and Mulberry

A stationary sentry sits atop the corner of the theatre building on Main St. This artificial owl was acquired several years ago no doubt with the intention that the sight of an owl would thwart incoming pigeons and encourage them to get out of town. The owl must have done a good job as the pigeon population has dwindled (unless he has had some help). Yet the owl met its match this month, when a flock of birds lined the building right under his nose, while one sat on his head. What a funny sight! Small town fun is watching the artificial owl on Main St.

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Humor, at a Time Like This?

There are a lot of articles written about the hospice philosophy, hospice care, who is eligible for hospice care, etc. Having been a FairHoPe Hospice patient care volunteer for over 16 years and a paid employee for over 7 years, I know that hospice is serious business. I also know that FairHoPe Hospice celebrates life, and life may involve laughter. Not many articles are written about humor, or laughter, in the hospice setting. Weve all heard the overworked phrase, Laughter is the best medicine. It may be an overworked phrase, but it is also a well documented truth. Laughter is just as necessary in life as are tears. Humor used correctly does not disrespect the situation nor diminish its gravity. It can allow what is happening to begin to be discussed. Humor may open the door to acceptance and healing. Humor may be in the form of a funny situation or a joke. Since I could never remember a joke, I began writing them down years ago after I would hear one that I liked. Ive kept them in a binder. After I get to know a patient and it seems like the right thing to do (sometimes it is not), I will bring that binder with me when I visit them. Ill ask the patient and family if theyd mind if I read from my binder. It has never failed when I bring the joke binder we all have a great time. They invariably tell me that they havent had a good laugh like that in quite a while. There was a particular family I visited, as a patient care volunteer, who requested a groaner type joke when I arrived for my weekly visit. A groaner-type joke would be for example, Why did the cowboy buy a Dachshund? Answer, Because he wanted to get a long little doggy (groan). The patient would then ask me something like, Did you hear about the cartoonist who was found dead? Details are sketchy. Exchanging bad jokes was fun and it made the patient, his wife, and myself think of a silly joke before my weekly visit. Yes, the patient and spouse knew he was terminally ill, but we had fun in spite of it. One of FairHoPes chaplains, Karl Hartmann, tells the story of a terminally ill patient who is lying in his bed at home and smells the aroma of cookies wafting through the house. Honey, he calls out, Those cookies smell so good, may I have one? Certainly not, she replies, Those are for your wake! A study of humor in the hospice setting by Dr. Herth in 1995 found that humor helped to maintain a sense of belonging. It helped patients to relax. It offered a feeling of warmth, lightheartedness, and delight. Humor was a life-enricher and a life enhancer. FairHoPe Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc helps people to celebrate life. One way to celebrate life is to enjoy the moment, regardless of the circumstance. Laughter is a very effective way to do that. Im often asked, How can you work at Fairhope? Isnt it sad? Its hard to believe that not only is it very rewarding to be associated with FairHoPe Hospice and Palliative Care, but sometimes it can also be fun.

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