Southern Ohio Medical Center’sEmployee Newsletter

October 4, 2019

PAGE 3 | IT’S EMPLOYEE OPINION SURVEY TIME

PAGE 4 | SOMC TO LAUNCH NEW EMPLOYEE INTRANET

PAGE 5 | SOMC CARDIAC REHAB OBTAINS AACVPR CERTIFICATION

SOMC to Launch New Employee Intranet

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Inside this Issue1) EVENT CALENDAR & BIRTHDAYS

2) THIS MONTH AT A GLANCE

3) ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS & UPDATES

» It’s Employee Opinion Survey Time

» Ingram Worksite Solutions Visit Schedule

» SOMC to Launch New Employee Intranet

» Information Needed from SOMC Veterans

» SOMC Cardiac Rehab Obtains AACVPR Certification

» Make Your 2020 Make a Difference Campaign Pledge by Oct. 4

» Scrip Sale Coming Soon with New Vendors Added

» Light It Pink

» SOMC Employees Invited to Obtain Screening Mammogram

» SOMC Pediatric Guild to Host Bippity Boppity Pink

» SOMC Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Offering October Special

3) ORGANIZATIONAL NEWS & UPDATES CONT

» Celebrating SOMC Volunteers at the Night of Inspiration

» Security Reminder: Shred It!

» Find Your Reason to Start Now

» Weight-Watchers at Work Kick-Off Meeting Set for Oct. 4

» SOMC Education Week Coming Soon

» SOMC Celebrates Midwifery Week | Sept. 29 - Oct. 5

» Congratulations to our Employees!

» Employee Flu Vaccines: Deadline for Compliance Set for November 30

» Healthy Partners 2019: Receive You Earned Incentives!

4) CLASSIFIEDS

Aaron SpriggsSOMC Surgical Associates

Editor

• Kylee Duduit Community Relations

Contributor

• Eric Kephas Community Relations

• Aubrey Roy Community Relations

Designer

• Michael Mayne Community Relations

OctoberEvent Calendar

Employee Birthdays

October 4Jeremy DavisSherre KennedyMichael MurtaJulie RaseMikell RaseDavid Tumbleson

October 5Jessica AkersKayla AndersonCarol BaileyMelody BurnettDonna CorcoranMelissa CrabtreeChristina FloydJohnny HickmanAlesia KotcampKimberly LoperChristina PhillipsMystee RuckerThomas SmithTanya ThoroughmanCheryl Wilson

October 6Tena HeddlestonCaylee HopkinsBonnie MillerBarbara PiattLanie Rocas

October 7Suzanne BowenAmy CastleMelanie ChristyAshley GlascockRoger GosselinAngela HamiltonKatherine HoymeJoni HunterMichelle LyonsJill MartinJone PaytonTheresa RubyRebecca SargentShannon ScottRachel SimpkinsRegina TaylorJill Triplett

October 8Tracie BakerStephanie ComptonRonda LandsJessica MooreJustin NolenJay RishehLauren RugglesNatosha StaggsErin StuartStacy TackettSherry TimberlakeMichelle Wisener

October 9Glenda CordleBetty EwingKalyn HooverErica KellyDevin MillerDesiree MitchellAshley RiffleKaren WhismanJenny Yazell

October 10Brady CarterVirginia GordonEric KephasMa Luisa LilesAnnie MayoJoshua SammonsTiffany Tolle

October 7Longaberger Sale (Winter Wonderland)ED/Waller Corridor8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

October 7Light it Pink Lantern LaunchHill View Retirement Center Pond6:30 pm. - 8 p.m.

October 8Scrub Sale (Kardia Guild)ED/Waller Corridor6:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

October 9Scrub Sale (Kardia Guild)ED/Waller Corridor6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

October 10Free Breast ScreeningSOMC Cancer Center | Call 740-356-CARE to register2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

October 15Breast Cancer Awareness WODCrossFit Alpha Pack 5:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

October 16Breast Cancer Support Group Join DIY Designs for paint fun!SOMC Cancer Center RSVP 740-356-CARE1 p.m.

October 18Light it Pink | Wear Pink!All Day

October 21Jet’s Gourmet Popcorn (Pleasure Guild)ED/Waller Corridor7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

October 21Scentsy (Pleasure Guild)Friends Community Center7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

October 21Thirty-One Sale (Pleasure Guild)Friends Community Center7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

October 22Scentsy (Pleasure Guild)ED/Waller Corridor7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

October 22Thirty-One Sale (Pleasure Guild)ED/Waller Corridor7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

October 22Jet’s Gourmet Popcorn (Pleasure Guild)Friends Community Center7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

October 23 & 24Sweet Sale (Pleasure Guild)ED/Waller Corridor7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

October 4Weight Watchers at Work Kick-OffMedical Staff Conference Room - Braunlin Lower Level1 p.m.

October 7-14Scrip SaleSOMC Intranet

We invite you to pass along a note to a team member at Southern Ohio Medical Center with whom you shared a positive experience. Your story will be shared with the department and team member so that they know how much you appreciate them. Help us celebrate the culture that you can’t find everywhere and why this is such a great place to work!

OctoberAt a Glance

Honor A Team Member located under “Hot Links” on the Intranet

Week-Long ObservancesMidwifery Week (Sept.29-Oct.5) | Nuclear Medicine Week (6th-12th) | Physician Assistants Week (6th-12th) | Healthcare Security & Safety Week (6th-12th) | Healthcare Supply Chain Week (6th-12th) | Case Management Week (13th-19th) | Central Sterile Week (13th-19th) | Infection Prevention Week (13th-19th) | Healthcare Facilities & Engineering Week (20th-26th) | Pastoral/Spiritual Care Week (20th-26th) | Respiratory Care Week (20th-26th) | Medical Assistants Week (21st-25th)

Month-Long ObservancesMedical Librarians Month | Pharmacists Month | SIDS, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month | Physical Therapy Month

Day-Long ObservancesPregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day (15th)

It’s Employee Opinion Survey Time

All SOMC employees are encouraged to participate in the upcoming Employee Opinion Survey, which will begin, Tuesday, October 8 through October 31. The online survey is confidential and administered by Press, Ganey.

“The Employee Opinion Survey is a key indicator for both our Teamwork and Safety strategic values and is our primary resource to measure the satisfaction and engagement levels of our workforce,” Ken Applegate, director of Human Resources, said. “We encourage everyone to participate and provide honest feedback that will help us identify improvements to help make SOMC the best organization we can possibly be.”

All employees will receive an email on Oct. 8 from Press, Ganey with a link that will take you to the actual survey. The link is unique to your email address and will not require the use of a password. The link will identify you as an SOMC employee, will identify your work group and will automatically populate the survey with your demographic information (No names, employee

numbers or social security numbers will be populated. NOTE: Recently SOMC has provided employees with education about “phishing” attempts through emails and has asked employees never to click on links sent to them in emails unless they are familiar with the source. In this case, it is OK to click on the link provided.

Once you start the survey, you will identify your position, shift and whether or not you are an RN. NOTE: All responses are confidential and your demographic data (i.e. age, shift, years of service, etc.) will only be used at the organizational level. They cannot be seen at the department level; therefore, no one can identify your response or even know who has taken the survey.

Employees will be asked to answer questions related to employee engagement, employee satisfaction and safety. If you indicate that you are a RN and spend at least 50-percent of your time in direct patient care, you will receive an additional 19 questions that will be used for our efforts related to Magnet.

Once you complete the survey, it will be submitted directly to Press, Ganey. No one at SOMC will see your results, and no one at SOMC will be able to identify what your answers or comments were.

The results of the survey will be sent back to SOMC in December and will be shared with you (as in the past) via focus group meetings and postings from your department leadership. We ask you to please take the survey and be candid with your responses. The survey is optional, but your participation is appreciated, as this is an effort to make SOMC a better place to work!

If you have any questions, please call HR at ext. 8118.

Ingram Worksite Solutions (AFLAC/HUMANA/FSA) Visit Schedule

Open Enrollment is happening now and will continue until October 31. All eligible employees (FT or PT) must log on to API to complete the open enrollment even if you are not making changes. There are two education assignments in NetLearning that need to be completed as well. Please call HR at ext. 8118 if you need help completing the open enrollment. We will also be making our rounds to the departments over the next couple of weeks to help.

Representatives from Ingram Worksite Solutions (AFLAC/Humana/FSA) will be here again next week:

Monday 10/07/19 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM CafeteriaTuesday 10/08/19 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CafeteriaWednesday 10/09/19 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CafeteriaThursday 10/10/19 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM CafeteriaFriday 10/11/19 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Cafeteria

They will be available to assist employees with the enrollment process for many SOMC benefits (including legal/identity theft, critical illnesses, cancer claims, supplemental disability, life insurance and Flexible Spending Accounts). For more information, contact HR at ext. 8118.

For easier accessibility and to better communicate with employees, SOMC is launching a new intranet.

The new intranet will be launched on Monday, October 7, but the current intranet will still be temporarily available to phase into the new site.

To sign in, employees must enter their SOMC username

and password. This will allow employees to access the new site on their computer or mobile device.

Please see the screenshots provided on how to operate the intranet and where popular items are located.

If you have additional questions, please email Obadiah Williams at WilliamO@somc.org

SOMC to Launch New Employee Intranet

To assist us in our annual Veterans Day celebration, an up-to-date list of all qualified veterans is needed by the HR Department.

If you have served or are currently serving our country, please call Human Resources at ext. 8118 and provide them with your name, department, extension number and the branch of the military in which you serve(d).

We also will be creating an honorary Veterans Day issue of the Weekly Beat and would like to have a picture of you, your

spouse, children, parents, grandparents or siblings who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces. Please submit your photos to Kylee Duduit in the Community Relations Department on the East Campus or e-mail them to duduitkl@somc.org. Submissions must include the name(s) of those pictured, their relationship to you and the name of your department.

If you previously submitted your name and/or a photo, send an email to Kylee Duduit. All new photos and names must be received by Friday, Nov. 1. If you have any questions, please call ext. 2512.

Information Needed from SOMC Veterans

Make Your 2020 Make a Difference Campaign Pledge by October 4

First, we want to thank all of you for taking the time to participate in the 2020 Make A Difference survey. We have received the results and want to share the top 5 charities in no particular order.

» Steven Hunter Hope Fund

» Sierra’s Haven

» Salvation Army

» Homeless Shelter

» Southern Ohio Task Force on Domestic Violence

The SOMC Development Foundation is also excited to announce this year’s pledging can now be done online! Please visit the link below to make your pledge by October 4. Thank you all again for voting to help our community!

https://webapps.somc.org/Account/Login

Scrip Sale Coming Next Week with New Vendors Added

Gift cards to many local and national vendors will be available during the SOMC Scrip Sale, which will take place from 9 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7 to 11:59 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. Orders may be placed on the SOMC Intranet during the time of the sale, and cash, check, credit card and payroll deduction are available. When ordering, employees will be asked to specify which location they will pick up their scrip cards (South or Main Campus) and all orders will be final.Due to their corporate regulations, Rural King will not be participating in the scrip sale this year, but many new vendors have been added for employees!For more information, please contact Kelli Richardson of the SOMC Friends Center at ext. 6160.

SOMC Cardiac Rehab Obtains AACVPR Certification

The Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Southern Ohio Medical Center has received re-certification from the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR). SOMC Cardiac Rehab was recognized for its commitment to improving a patient’s quality of life by enhancing standards of care.“Cardiovascular programs are designed to help people with cardiovascular problems recover quickly and improve their quality of life,” Keri Imm, nurse manager of SOMC Cardiac Rehab said. “Our staff is committed to helping our patients recover and providing support for them and their families.”To earn this accreditation, the SOMC Cardiac Rehab program participated in an application process that required extensive documentation of its practices. As the only peer-review accreditation process, AACPR Program Certification is designed to review individual programs for adherence to the highest standards and guidelines developed and published by a group of professional societies in the field. Certification is valid for three years.

LIGHT IT PINKIn honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Southern Ohio Medical Center will Light It Pink in October!

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Southern Ohio Medical Center is ready to Light it Pink in October!

SOMC will host the second annual Light it Pink Lantern Launch on October 7 at Hill View Retirement Center pond.

Also mark your calendars for Light it Pink day on October 18, and be sure to sport your pink wear! If you would like one of the custom T-shirts for SOMC’s Light it Pink, the sale will begin October 1. All proceeds from the Light it Pink T-shirt sales will benefit the SOMC Cancer Compassion fund. A fund

that assists local cancer patients with transportation, medication, wigs, etc.

There are many events during the special month to honor those who have fought, or are currently battling breast cancer. Please check out the calendar below!

October 7Light It Pink Lantern LaunchHill View Retirement Center Pond Park at Main Campus6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.

October 10Free Breast ScreeningSOMC Cancer Center (Call 740-356-CARE to register)2 p.m. - 7 p.m.

October 15Breast Cancer Awareness WODCrossFit Alpha Pack5:30 a.m., 8 a.m., 4 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m.

October 18Light It PinkWear Pink!

October 16Breast Cancer Support GroupJoin DIY Designs for paint fun!SOMC Cancer Center RSVP at 740-356-CARE1 p.m.

October 19Portsmouth FestiFallMarket Street | Portsmouth, OH 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

LIGHT IT PINK CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SOMC Employees Invited to Obtain Screening Mammogram

SOMC employees are invited to walk in and obtain a screening mammogram next week at the SOMC Breast Center! SOMC employees who are 40 years or older, who have not completed their annual screening mammogram this calendar year and due to receive one, are invited to the SOMC Breast Center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Wednesday (Oct. 9), Thursday (Oct. 10) and Friday (Oct. 11) to obtain a screening mammogram! If you are unable to make it one of these days, you are invited to receive a mammogram during the month of October. Women do no need to obtain an order and may walk into the Breast Center at any time to receive a screening mammogram. Those employees who come and obtain the screening mammogram will be entered into a drawing!SOMC insurance covers the cost for the exam including the deductible. For more information, please call 740-356-PINK.Employees who are under the age of 40 and have a family history of breast cancer, should contact their family provider for screening recommendations.

The SOMC Pediatric Guild will host the annual Bippity Boppity Pink event on Sunday, Oct. 6 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Portsmouth Elementary. Bring your princess to the best party in town for a special princess party. Princess attire is optional. The event features seven fun stations: hair and crown, makeup, nails, empowerment training, princess craft, story-time and snack and princess dancing.

Get your camera ready and watch your princess debut her new look in our grand march. Tickets are $35 per child. Attendance is limited and tickets must be purchased online before the event. To purchase your ticket, visit EventBrite.com. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 2. Supervising adults do not need a ticket.

SOMC Pediatric Guild to Host Bippity Boppity Pink

Stop in to SOMC Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery for a limited time offer during October!Purchase $200 of prevent or correct Obagi ZO skin health products and receive a free package of “Getting Skin Ready Products.” Including face wash, exfoliating scrub and toner or $75 value.Call their office at 740-356-3562 for more information.

SOMC Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Offering October Special

Celebrating SOMC Volunteers at the Night of Inspiration

The SOMC Volunteer Office hosted their annual Night of Inspiration for the dedicated volunteers of Southern Ohio Medical Center. They enjoyed a delicious meal and time to socialize with one another. Volunteers are vital to the organization, and we appreciate them more than they know!

Even though SOMC is working on limiting the use of paper, there is still quite a bit used. Much of that paper has patient protected health information on it. When it comes time to dispose of it, be sure and place it in an approved shred container so that it can be disposed of properly. Be sure to not throw it away!

Security Reminder: Shred it!

Find Your Reason to Start Now

For nearly 40 years, Abby Floyd, SOMC Facilities Project Coordinator, has watched the hospital, evolve, change and grow, and she has had a huge hand in that process. Over the past year though, Abby decided to evolve in an area of her personal life: her own health journey.Five or six years ago, Abby joined a healthy program at work and said that she stuck with it for a while and lost some weight.

“I did lose weight at the time, which I did for my kids and my grandkids because I wanted to be around as they got older,” she said. A year ago, she decided to commit to her health journey again. She has been involved in SOMC’s Healthy Partners for years, but decided to join the first Weight Watchers at Work group in the Fall of 2018. She also joined Forever Fit to help her maintain accountability. All three of the programs are offered through Employee Health and Wellness and are available to all employees.“This time, it’s about me,” she said. “I made this decision for me this time.”Along with the accountability of these programs, Abby has deemed the key to weight loss as maintaining a log of what she consumes during the day. She said portion control and self-control is crucial for success. She emphasized, though, that she still enjoys the food she loves in moderation paired with discipline. Abby credits her job, which helped her reach her step goal during the day and keeps her active. She also maintains an active lifestyle outside of work with her family, walking and yard work.

“I like the gym and have a membership, but I just don’t have the time to get there right now,” she said. Her success didn’t come through a gym membership, although she encourages people to go and try the gym. She also said that starting the programs wasn’t intimidating at all. “This organization is fantastic,” she said. “If you want to be healthy, they give you every opportunity to be healthy and are so encouraging.”Abby said to be successful in weight loss and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, “you have to have to be willing and ready to make that change.”Her advice to those hesitating to get started is to start now. “Take care of your body; it is the only one that you’ve got,” she said.This past year has had so many positive health impacts on her life. She feels healthier overall, has more confidence than ever before and noticed medical issues she was previously experiencing are almost nonexistent or have completely improved.She invites employees to attend the Weight Watchers at Work Kick-Off in the in the Medical Staff Services Conference Room in the Braunlin Lower Level at 1 pm on Friday, October 4. This is the place where Abby’s health journey started, and she would love to share more with anyone who has additional questions!

Weight Watchers at Work Kick-Off Meeting Set for October 4 in New Location

Join your peers at the Weight Watchers at Work Kick-Off Meeting on Friday, October 4, in the Medical Staff Services Conference Room - Braunlin Lower Level.

Weight Watchers emphasizes they allow participants to lose weight, build healthy habits with a support system that fits their life.

Participants are requested to arrive at 1 p.m. for weigh-in, and the meeting will run from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m.

The 12-week program will cost $132.60. Those interested in joining the program must attend the kick-off meeting

to be eligible for payroll deduction. A total of $11.05 will be deducted for 12 pays.

15 or more participants are needed in order to continue the workshop at SOMC. This series will run from October 4, 2019 to January 3, 2020. There will be a bonus for participants of 14 weeks of digital tools with the 12 week series.

For more information on the program, please contact Karen Walburn at ext. 6500.

SOMC Education Week Coming Soon

The first SOMC Education Week is coming soon! What is usually a one day event, will now last an entire week!School representatives will be available in the Medical Resource Center November 11-15 from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All SOMC employees interested in obtaining or advancing an academic degree, and nurses who are looking to obtain their BSN degrees are invited to attend!

We love to recognize our employees and their accomplishments. We hope you will share with us whenever you, or another SOMC employee, completes an educational goal. We would like to share and celebrate your achievement!

Jenny FisherJenny Fisher currently works on SVCU. She recently passed her Medical Surgical exam and is now Jenny Fisher, BSN, RN-BC. Congratulations on your hard work, Jenny!

Congratulations to our Employees!

At SOMC, we are fortunate to serve with some of the best healthcare professionals in the industry. All deserve the highest praise for their dedication and care to the patients of Southern Ohio Medical Center.September 29 through October 5 is a very special week. This week is nationally known as Midwifery Week, which gives us an opportunity to honor ours at SOMC.We want to take this opportunity to thank midwives for providing the highest quality of care every single day to their patients and following a career of making a difference. We appreciate you!

SOMC Celebrates Midwifery Week Sept. 29 – Oct. 5

Employee Flu Vaccines:Deadline for Compliance Set for November 30

Flu vaccines are now available in the Employee Health and Wellness Office (Waller 307A). Employees can stop by to get theirs Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Night Shift hours for flu shots will be available on the following dates:

Nov. 7 Employee Health and Wellness 7 p.m. - 3 a.m.Nov. 14 Across from the cafeteria 7 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Flu shots will also be available at the following fairs:

Oct. 8 Healthy Partners Fair (Braunlin Lower Level) 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 15 Healthy Partners Fair (Braunlin Lower Level) 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 22 Healthy Partners Fair (Braunlin Lower Level) 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. Oct. 29 Healthy Partners Fair (Braunlin Lower Level) 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Additional times/location will be announced as the become available. Please see your department leaders for order forms or medical/religious exemption forms.

Healthy Partners 2019: Receive Your Earned Incentives!

Have you been working hard to get healthy this year? It’s almost time to re-enroll and earn your incentives at the Healthy Partners Fair! If you are a current Healthy Partners Member, once you have completed your lab work, attended one of the Healthy Partners Fairs and completed your Health Risk Assessment, you will be eligible to earn your incentives! Not currently a Healthy Partners Member? Now is your chance to join to become eligible for the incentives next year!

Important Dates to Remember:Beginning Aug. 19: Complete your lab workOct. 8, 15, 22 and 29: Attend one of the Healthy Partner FairsOct. 1-31: Complete your Health Risk AssessmentNov. 28: Healthy Partners incentives will be direct

deposited in separate paycheck

Earn up to $300

Indicators: Bonus:Present an exercise log of > 150 min/week of moderate to vigorous exercise

Earn a one-year LIFE Center membership

and $50 bonusPresent nutrition log of all foods consumed > 5 days/week Earn $50 bonus

Tobacco Free Earn $50 bonusHemoglobin A1C < 5.6 Earn $50 bonusBlood Pressure < 120/80 Earn $50 bonusBody Mass Index (BMI) of 18.5-24.9 or Body Fat Percentage Target

Earn $50 bonus

If Healthy Partners Members meet the following targets, they will have a chance to earn:

Classified ad submissions must be sent via an SOMC e-mail account to duduitkl@somc.org. Items submitted through any other e-mail server will not be accepted.

Ads must be submitted by 3 p.m. Wednesday and will be listed for three weeks beginning each Friday morning.

No more than five items may be listed at a time and work extensions may not be listed as a telephone contact.

Ads that are considered solicitation, or the selling or offering of goods or services not pertaining to or sponsored by SOMC, may not be listed.

Classified Guidelines

Weekly Beat Classifieds

MISCELLANEOUSNatural gas logs used 3 times 20 inch no remote $150.00. call 740-357-9199 leave message.

Husky Floor Liners. Cargo floor liner for cargo. Model: Chevy Tahoe or GMC Yukon edition. Fits under 3rd row seats. Black. EUC. Retail $150. Asking $75/OBO. Contact: Gretchen 740-352-6613

Dream Duffle Bag. Competition bag. Large black bag, wheeled, cooler, multiple compartments, with garment rack and seat. EC. Never used. Retail $340. Asking $300/OBO. Contact: Gretchen (740)352-6613

Computer desk. Black/brown wood. Has keyboard and printer sliding drawers. 2 additional drawer Used condition. Pick up in Wheelersburg. $50 Contact: Gretchen (740)352-6613

Grey sectional couch: oversized grey sectional couch for sale. Includes large ottoman and one decorative pillow. Purchased brand new from Big Sandy in 2016. Smoke and pet free home. Pick up in Portsmouth. Asking $950. Contact 740-285-0960

Bengals vs Browns pair of tickets for sale on Browns side of the field. (304) 942-6761

Bengals vs Patriots pair of tickets for sale on Patriots side of the field. (304) 942-6761

Bluejackets vs Islanders hockey tickets for Saturday October 19th. Tickets within 10 rows of the glass. (304) 942-6761

MOTOR VEHICLES2008 Chevrolet 2500 Truck, long bed, white, 2 door, goose neck pop up hitch, EUC. $10,000/OBO. Contact: Steve (740)464-6369

2002 Chevy S10 Pickup Truck for sale. 147k miles. Runs great. Message or call for more info 740-464-1840.

2000 dodge dakota does have high miles asking 750.00. Motor Runs good and the transmision swifts smooth. Just dont need it. Please call 740-285-1886.

2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab SLE 4x4. 5.3 L V8. Black exterior and interior. Tinted windows. Chrome trim. Less than 93,000 miles. Front full bench. Will seat 6 adults comfortably. Cruise Control, power windows, two key fobs, steering wheel controls, TOW package, upgraded 20” aluminum alloy wheels. Tires have plenty of tread left. New oil change. Battery just 2 years old. New front hubs. New brakes and calipers. No mechanical issues. No rust. No wrecks. Clean Title. Asking $21,000 OBO. Call or text (740)941-6261 for pictures and info.

I have a 1999 Buick Lesabre for sale. It has a New Intake Gasket, New Starter, New Water Pump and Belt. All Power Seats. Has 137,000 Miles. No Known Mechanical Issues. I am asking $ 1,200. If interested please call (740) 935-3001 or (740) 821-2021

REAL ESTATEHouse for sale: Layton Drive, Portsmouth, minutes from the hospital. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, in ground pool with fenced in back yard. Gas heat and central air. Lots of storage. $125,000.00. Call 740-357-7498 for more information or to view.

For sale or rent: 3Br 2Ba 1 level 1788 sq ft on Brookside Dr, Lucasville, Ohio. On .5 acre of flat land with 1 car attached garage and a large concrete driveway for more parking. Dead end road in a great neighborhood. Built in 2004 with an addition added in 2007. Call or text 740-357-4379 for details.

FOR RENT: Two bedroom, one bath, apartment located at 612 Meadows Lane. Wheelersburg, along the Ohio River. Beautiful river and pond views. Spacious living room, breakfast bar overlooking into kitchen, large kitchen equipped with nice built-in appliances and ample blond maple cabinets throughout. Washer/Dryer hookup. Spacious private front porch and back yard patio. All electric. $700.00 monthly. Trash removal & sewer included. No pet policy. Call or Text: (740) 935-2399

FOR RENT. New Boston, very nice, 2 bedroom cottage, appliances furnished, central air. Great location minutes from SOMC. $650 plus utilities and deposit. No pets. 740-456-8544

Check out SOMC’s Online Store of Surplus Equipment

Our online auction process has been overhauled and improved with our new SOMC uBuy application. Users can log-in to the system to view items, see the minimum price and highest bid on each available item and place bids all in the same place. The principle is the same, but users can stay better informed by seeing the dollar amount of the current high bid on an item (only the amount shows and not the name of the bidder). We will still post new items on Fridays. Items will go up at 10a.m. on Friday and will be removed at 9:59a.m. the following Friday. All other processes will remain the same.

Check out the online store by visiting the following link:http://somcintranet/Public/Policies/MaterialsManagement/OnLineStoreOfSurplusEquipment.html