Official Employee News and Updates

March -April 2025

Spring is in the Air!

As the season changes, spring brings longer days, warmer weather, and a renewed sense of energy. It's a time when gardens bloom, birds return, and our calendars start filling with outdoor events and activities. Whether planning a weekend hike, planting flowers, or simply enjoying the sunshine, there's no shortage of ways to make the most of this vibrant season!

March and April Reminders

  • National Nutrition Month highlights healthy eating and overall well-being.

  • Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month encourages us to wear blue on March 7 and take steps to reduce our risk of this second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the U.S. through early detection and healthy habits like regular exercise, quitting smoking, and routine screenings.

  • Meals On Wheels #SaveLunch awareness week gives Licking County elected officials firsthand insight into the daily efforts of our Meals on Wheels drivers and the clients they serve.

  • National Volunteer Month in April celebrates the dedication of our incredible volunteers and the coordinators who make these efforts possible.

  • Stress Awareness Month reminds us to take small steps to manage stress and enhance our overall well-being.

Dates and Observances:

March 9: Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 17: St. Patrick’s Day

March 20: First Day of Spring

April 1: April Fool’s Day

April 20: Easter Sunday

April 22: Earth Day

April 25: Mandatory Staff Meeting—begins at 8:00 AM in Banquet Room A. Breakfast will be served at 7:30 AM. Check Paylocity for all updates.

Alarm clock showing 10:10, spiral calendar open to March, pink background, and pink binder clip and pen.

Newest Team Members:

  • Smiling bald man wearing glasses and a blue jacket against a white background.

    Rick Cannizzaro

    Meal Delivery Driver

  • Smiling person wearing a white sweater and necklace against a white background.

    Amber Jackson

    Adult Day Center Manager

  • Ben Martinez

    Custodian

  • Smiling person with glasses and long dark hair

    Autumn Trexler

    Nutrition Manager

Celebrating LCAP Service Awards

Congratulations on 5 years of service!

A group of nine people standing indoors, holding envelopes and smiling. They are dressed in casual winter clothing, some wearing festive holiday-themed sweaters. Behind them, a screen displays a logo and text. The setting appears to be a community or event space.

Shari O’Neill, Michelle Whitt, Amanda Kinser, Bruce Bennett, Kim Hammond, Wayne Hanley, Julie Greenlee, Ray Crabtree

Congratulations on 10 years of service!

Three people standing indoors holding envelopes, with Licking County Aging Partners logo in the bottom right corner.

Michael Offenberger, Pam Kerns, Amy Penrose, Tammey Wemmer

Partnership Features

Food Pantry Network of Licking County

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) helps support low-income older adults with extra assistance. This program is a partnership between us and the Food Pantry Network of Licking County. Inside the box, our older adults can find cheese, milk, and shelf-stable food (such as canned vegetables, cereals, stews, or rice, for example). The Food Pantry Network delivers the packed commodity boxes to LCAP on the scheduled distribution days. The distribution of commodity food boxes occurs on the last Wednesday of each month and is led by Sarah Fackle,r along with a group of dedicated community volunteers. Clients are eligible for the food box program if they reside in Licking County, are 60 or older, and meet financial requirements set by the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

National Nutrition Month

March is National Nutrition Month, a time to emphasize the importance of informed food choices and healthy eating habits. Below, we’ve highlighted two impactful initiatives: Meals on Wheels America’s Community Champions Week and Food Pantry Network’s Operation Feed, both dedicated to addressing food insecurity in our communities.

Community Champions Week

From March 17 to 21, Community Champions Week invites elected officials and community leaders to participate by delivering meals, advocating for older adults, and raising awareness about vital nutrition programs.

Operation Feed

Operation Feed of Licking County is a community-wide food drive that coordinates and promotes food and monetary donations from employees, individuals, and Licking County residents to feed our neighbors. It will run from March 1 to March 31. Read on to learn more about the events we are participating in at LCAP in March as we work towards ending food insecurities across America.

Fundraising Events for Operation Feed

March 1 – 31

Join us in supporting Operation Feed with donation opportunities and fun activities in March!

Make a Wish for Spring (March 1 – 31)

  • Umbrella Coin Toss – Toss donated coins into the umbrellas hanging in the lobby to support Operation Feed.

  • Food Donations – Drop off nonperishable food items in the designated box/table in the lobby.

  • PTO Raffle – Employees who donate at least two priority food items will be entered into a drawing for a free day of PTO.

Priority and most Needed Items: canned meats/stews, pancake mix and syrup, peanut butter, diapers, baby wipes, baby shampoo, spaghetti sauce, canned fruit, "helper" meals, juice, and personal care items.

Fundraising Events

March 3 – 7: Guessing Jars

  • Guess the number of items in the jars.

  • Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5

  • Winners will be announced on March 10.

March 10 – 21: Raffle Baskets

  • Raffle baskets are displayed in the lobby.

  • Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5

  • Winners drawn March 21.

March 24 – 28: Lottery Tree

  • Pull the tab/lottery ticket tree in the lobby.

  • Tickets: $1 each or 6 for $5

March 27: Bake Sale

  • Available all day in the lobby.

  • Pay what you want.

  • Donations can be made to Bonnie at the front desk.

Thank you for supporting Operation Feed!

Silhouette of a child with plate and fork, labeled "Hunger Hurts, Operation Feed Helps."

Other Announcements

Flyer for Licking County Aging Partners Cat Food Drive, from February 24 to March 7, including details on donating cat food and a raffle on March 10. Address and donation instructions are included, with images of cats and cat food.
Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults training flyer by Licking County Aging Partners. Event on Wednesday, March 5, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM at 1058 East Main Street, Newark. Includes training on mental illness and substance use disorder signs in older adults. RSVP required.

Birthdays and Anniversaries

March 2025 calendar with birthdays and anniversaries marked, including names like Amanda Kinser, John Levier, and Ray Crabtree.
April 2025 calendar with birthdays, anniversaries, and Easter marked.