Senior program recognizes volunteers at luncheon

NEW LEXINGTON — This year the Perry County Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) annual recognition luncheon was held at the Grace Community Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, May 4 to honor Perry County volunteers.

All luncheon attendees were given a customized windbreaker and t-Shirt.

Gift certificates were donated by the Perry County Commissioners and were given to:

Julia Cooperrider for 28 years 9 months of serviceSarah Hoover with 21 years 9 months of servicePaul Miller for the most volunteer hours, 1,478, in the latest fiscal year

Door prize drawings went to:

Walter KaidoWilliam Maynard

Commissioner Scott Owen spoke on the importance of volunteering in our county. Scott also praised RSVP volunteers for their service.

Jim Mickey from the Perry County Health Department spoke on the new Community Heart Watch Program and AEDs, how it works, and the places where they will be available. For more info on the program go to PCHD Community Heart Watch Program and AEDs | May 2, 2024 — Perry County Ohio.

The RSVP recognition luncheon is funded by the federal AmeriCorps Seniors Program.

The Perry County Commissioners sponsor the program.

Submitted by RSVP