December 14, 2018

JACKSON-VINTON COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
Wellston Santa Float set to visit Jackson, Santa also at park

The Wellston Lions Club Santa Float will be visiting the city of Jackson this Sunday and Monday, Dec. 16-17.
Buckeye Hills Career Center receives national recognition

Buckeye Hills Career Center has received the annual merit award from the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) for achieving a 100 percent pass rate on the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) examination for the cycle of August 1, 2017 through July 31, 2018.
Jackson Elks Lodge gives boost to Jackson Food Pantry

On Friday, Nov. 30, the Jackson Elks Lodge delivered a $700 check to the Jackson Food Pantry that was used to purchase food from the Southeastern Ohio Food Bank in Logan to be given to those in need during this special time of the year.
Ohio Valley Bank gives back once again at Christmas time

Since 1985, the Ohio Valley Bank’s (OVB) Employee’s Community Fund has raised approximately $322,000. In 2018 alone, OVB employees have donated well over $18,000 to 61 charitable groups in the surrounding areas. On Friday, Dec. 7, the Jackson OVB office was proud to share $1,620 with 14 charities or organizations.
UCT #380 ‘Gone to the Dogs’ this fall

United Commercial Travelers Fraternal Council #380 welcomed Therapy Dogs International for their recent meeting. Debbie Willis and Gwen Mercer brought Jazz and Honey, both registered therapy dogs. Jazz is also a registered Disaster Stress Relief Dog.
Santa Claus makes annual ‘Stop Here’ at R.M. Williams
'Here comes Santa Claus!'

The weather-forced postponement of the Jackson Christmas Parade from Saturday, Dec. 1 to Saturday, Dec. 8 did not seem to hurt the participation and attendance.
'Dashing through the snow...'

Santa Claus waves to everyone from the iconic Wellston Lions Club Santa Claus float as he rides the streets of Wellston during the Lions Club’s annual Christmas Parade held on Saturday afternoon, Dec. 8.
Christmas Parade cuts loose in Wellston