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Special Youth Deer Hunt to be held at Hueston Woods

Special Youth Deer Hunt to be held at Hueston Woods

COLLEGE CORNER, OH (FOX19) - Young deer hunters will be able to take advantage of a permit only Youth Deer Hunt at Hueston Woods State Park during the 2011 youth deer gun season. Hunters 17 years of age and younger, accompanied by a non-hunting adult, are eligible to apply to hunt specified zones within the park on November 19, 2011.

Registration for the drawing gets underway Saturday, November 5, 2011 beginning at 2:00p.m. The drawing will be held promptly at 3:00p.m. at the Hueston Woods State Park Office located at 6301 Park Office Rd., College Corner 45003.  Driving directions may be obtained from the park at (513) 523-6347. Interested hunters may contact the Wildlife District Five Headquarters at (937) 372-9261, or Rush Run Wildlife Area at (513) 726-6795. All youth hunt information is posted at www.wildohio.com.

The non-hunting adult that will be accompanying the youth hunter on the hunt must enter the drawing.

MetroParks looking for Make a Difference Day volunteers

MetroParks looking for Make a Difference Day volunteers

HAMILTON, OH (FOX19) - Millions of Americans across the country are expected to spend Saturday, October 22nd during the 20th annual “Make a Difference Day” doing volunteer projects to improve their communities and help neighbors in need.  

Residents of Butler County are invited to join in these efforts locally with the Timberhill Restoration Coalition.  THRC is looking for volunteers to work on projects at Timberhill Activity Area, a section of the MetroParks’ Rentschler Forest MetroPark, with a reservable camping area used by local organized youth groups, such as Scouts and others, in Fairfield Township.  

Different projects include  removal and storage of tents, trail work, repairing paths and walkways, cleaning the butterfly garden, landscaping and mulch and general camp clean up. 

For more information or for the registration form, visit www.yourmetroparks.net.

Oxford Community Arts Center's Second Friday with Art and Music

Oxford Community Arts Center's Second Friday with Art and Music

OXFORD, OH – September 27, 2011 – Firkin Artists, Plein Aire Painters came together just this year and will debut at Oxford Community Arts Center’s Second Friday on October 14, 2011; OCAC’s Second Fridays Art Evening is a celebration of the arts.

9-11 Memorial planned by Butler County fire departments

9-11 Memorial planned by Butler County fire departments

HAMILTON, OH (FOX19) - The Butler County Fire Chief's Association is organizing a memorial for those lost in the 9-11 attacks.

The event will be held Sunday, September, 11, 2011 at 1:00 PM at the Butler County Fallen Firefighter’s Memorial, Monument Ave, in Hamilton.

Here's a release with details of the plans:

On September 11, 2001 the Fire Service collectively committed that we would “never forget” the sacrifice made by the victims of those horrific terrorist attacks on our country.
Especially the dedication of our fellow public servants. Additionally, it is appropriate that we honor our own local heroes that have given their lives in the line of duty throughout the years as well as retired comrades that have been called home.

Group looks for volunteer help in major housing fixup

Group looks for volunteer help in major housing fixup

MIDDLETOWN, OH (FOX19) - With more than 400 young people and adults coming from around the country to Middletown to do repairs on at least 60 homes in the City of Middletown, Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (SELF) is seeking local volunteers of all ages to help make the Middletown Group Workcamps/Home Repair project, July 10 – 16, a success. Volunteers are needed prior to the Group Workcamps “campers” arrival on July 10, 2011, during the campers stay, as well as a home repair follow up after the campers leave on July 16. 

Some 40-50 local volunteers are being sought on Saturday, June 25 or during the week of Monday, June 27 through Friday, July 1 to assist with housing and yard preparation, to cleanup yard overgrowth, and to clean all surfaces before campers arrive.   Help is also needed with Welcome Day preparations, securing donations for welcome bags and assembling them.

Truck Driving Job Fair

 COLUMBIA STATION, OH(FOX 19)-   Great Lakes Truck Driving School will be hosting a job fair on June 2nd, 2011 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm.  This job fair is expected to be one of the largest truck driving job fairs in the history of the state.35 - 40 companies from all over the country will be seeking candidates to fill multiple truck driver jobopenings. Job seekers are encouraged to bring a resume and be prepared to fill out applications. This event is open to the public, free to attend, and there is no need to register.  Non-CDL holders are also encouraged to attend.

Oxford Parks and Recreation may have a job for you

Oxford Parks and Recreation may have a job for you

OXFORD, OH (FOX19) - The City of Oxford Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting job applications for a number of summer positions, several around the pool.  Several of them offer up to 40 hours a week.

POOL SUPERVISOR
SALARY: $9.00/hr up to 40 hrs/week
CERTIFICATIONS: Current American Red Cross certification in Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/FPR) (WSI Certified a plus)

CONCESSION SUPERVISOR
SALARY: $9.00/hr up to 40 hrs/week
Pool concession; gate and park concession

LIFEGUARD
SALARY: $8.00/hr up to 40 hrs/week
CERTIFICATIONS: Current American Red Cross certification in lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer (CPR/FPR)

WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTOR
SALARY: $9.00/hr 10 hrs/week for eight weeks, Monday - Friday; Opportunity for other job duties if qualified.
CERTIFICATIONS: Current American Red Cross certification lifeguarding and water safety instru