Co-sponsored by the Athens County League of Women Voters and the Village of Amesville Mayor, Gary C. Goosman with support from the Athens Bill of Rights Committee (BORC).

The symposium celebrates our recent successes in energy conservation and alternative energy. It will also look at future threats to our environment and suggest strategies to protect our local resources. Morning session: Success stories involving city and county government, local businesses, and homeowners dedicated to conserving energy and/or generating their own power from solar, wind or geothermal sources. Afternoon session: Nitty Gritty details about installing solar, wind or other systems along with suggestions about financing and the future of these industries.

REGISTRATION: If you plan to attend you must register via email to [email protected] Registration is limited to 80 participants.
Also indicate if you want a lunch and you can pay $10.00 the day of the event.

Amesville has many sources of pride, especially our history. Now, we’re adding energy efficiency to the list. Amesville has the chance to combine the two by participating in AEP Ohio’s Energy Savers 2014 pilot program.

By joining the program, we have the opportunity to receive $650 to help fund the installation of a solar panel at the Frank and Catherine Hare History Shelter. The solar panel will power an electronic educational kiosk, meant to help visitors and residents learn more about our rich history, landmarks and culture.  Additionally, AEP Ohio will develop a Sustainability Roadmap for Amesville at no extra cost.  The Sustainability Roadmap will continue to guide us in saving energy and money in the coming years.

Amesville has established a goal of 12 participants in AEP Ohio’s energy efficiency programs. If you’re recycling an old working refrigerator, conducting a home energy audit, or completing a FREE online questionnaire about your home energy use, you’re not only on the right track to save on your utility bill, but you’re also helping Amesville reach its goal. It’s a Win-Win! The program runs from July 1 through October 31, 2014 and your participation will make a difference in Amesville. Join our community initiative now!

To see a full list of the eligible energy efficiency programs, go to www.EnergySavers2014.com  or call 844-220-4128 to request more information!

 

A Proclamation                                                                    April 1, 2014

Mayor, Gary Goosman


Whereas: More than 42,000 Ohioans of all ages and backgrounds are helping to meet local needs, strengthen communities, and increase civic engagement through national service in Ohio.

Whereas: More than 65,000 hours of service, valued at $1,249,995, are provided in Athens County every year through volunteers in Americorps, VISTA, Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions and RSVP

Whereas: More than 13,000 seniors in Ohio contribute talents in one of three Senior Corps programs. Foster Grandparents serve one-on-one as tutors and mentors to more than 3,800 young people who have special needs. Senior Companions help more than 1,300 homebound seniors and other adults maintain independence in their own homes. RSVP volunteers conduct safety patrols for local police departments, protect the environment, tutor and mentor youth, respond to natural disasters, and provide other services through more than 1,800 groups across Ohio.

Whereas: This year is the 40th anniversary of the Senior Companion program which allows our elders to stay living in their own homes with dignity and safety.

Whereas: The Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development engages more than 200 volunteers in Athens County to serve in schools, Head Start Centers and at numerous other non-profits.

Whereas: Ohio University and Rural Action engage more than 25 Americorps volunteers each year contributing more than 40,000 hours of service to families and seniors in need in Athens County.

Whereas: Volunteers add to the vitality, health and prosperity of Amesville and other communities.

Whereas: This initiative is being led by the U.S. Conference of Mayors; the Corporation for National and Community Service; Cities of Service; and other organizations.

Therefore, I, Gary Goosman, Mayor of the Village of Amesville do proclaim April 1, 2014 “Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service” in Amesville, Ohio.

Gary Goosman, Mayor, Village of Amesville, Ohio

 

2014 Athens News: Best of Athens County

Best Small Town in Athens County: Amesville Stop in for some flapjacks and coffee at Kasler's Country Kitchen and get to know the good folk there, southeastern Ohio stock, and you will discover why Amesville comes in as this year's Best Small Town in Athens County. This quaint slice of Appalachian Americana will charm you with homespun delight straight from the heartland. Or more likely, because more than any other community in Athens County, Amesville captures the wide cultural diversity in our Appalachian/college-town county.

http://www.athensnews.com/ohio/article-41572-best-of-athens-2014-places.html

Mayor’s Day of Recognition to return in 2014.

To spotlight the impact of national service mayors across the country will participate in the second-annual Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service on April 1, 2014. On this day, mayors will hold public events and use traditional and social media to highlight the value and impact of national service to the nation’s cities. Last year, 832 Mayors representing nearly 100 million citizens participated in the inaugural Mayors Day of Recognition for National Service. Last year Mayor Goosman highlighted the good work of Americorps volunteers at Amesville Elementary as well as the efforts of senior volunteers in the RSVP and Foster Grandparent program.

http://www.nationalservice.gov/special-initiatives/mayors-day-recognition

 

A Watershed Summit, Saturday, September 7, 2013 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fine Arts Auditorium at The Ridges, Ohio University,  Athens, Ohio

This open meeting will be co-hosted by Gary Goosman, Mayor of Amesville, and the Athens County League of Women Voters.  The summit will celebrate our recent successes in protecting and restoring local watersheds. It will also look at future threats to our water supplies and suggest strategies to protect this vital resource. 
Morning session speakers will explain how watersheds work, how waste water is treated, and how the university, local businesses, and regional farms depend on clean water for economic sustainability.  Afternoon speakers will feature scientists, engineers, and environmental organizations discussing present and future challenges, as well as ways to find local solutions to protect this precious resource for future generations.