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Construction adds jobs in February,
Summary
but
jobs year-over-year as employment in that ed in the private sector and 30,000 jobs of the construction industry remains stub-
For the first time in six months, the na-
tion’s construction industry added jobs in
February. According to the March 4 em-
ployment report by the U.S. Labor Depart-
ment, 33,000 jobs were created. However,
on a year-over-year basis, construction
employment is down by 24,000 jobs, or
0.4 percent. The construction unemploy-
ment rate stands at 21.8 percent - more
than twice the national average. However,
unemployment is down from 22.5 percent
in January and down from 27.1 percent
the same time last year.
Hardest hit was the nonresidential
building construction sector which lost
2,000 jobs in February, but is up by 3,500
April 2011
unemployment at 21.8 percent
sector stands at 654,100 jobs.
Heavy and civil engineering construc-
tion gained 4,500 jobs in February and
26,600 jobs, or 3.3 percent, over the last
twelve months. The specialty trade con-
tractor sector added 16,700 jobs for the
month and 11,500 jobs, or 0.6 percent,
year-over-year. This represents the first
year-over-year increase for the sector
since June 2008. Residential building
construction employment increased by
2,200 jobs in February, but is still down
by 20,000 jobs, or 3.4 percent, from the
same time last year.
Overall, the nation gained 192,000
jobs in February with 222,000 jobs add-
OF WEST CENTRAL OHIO
lost in the public sector. Year-over-year,
the nation has added 1,269,000 jobs, or 1
percent. The national unemployment rate
now stands at 8.9 percent.
Analysis
“It turns out it really was the weather,”
said Associated Builders and Contractors
Chief Economist Anirban Basu. “The U.S.
construction sectors added 33,000 jobs in
February, and this number was likely en-
hanced by the buildup in demand for labor
in January.
“Unfortunately, nonresidential build-
ing construction continued to shed jobs,
losing 2,000 for the month. This segment
B
bornly resistant to improvement due to a
combination of high vacancy rates and
cautious lending,” said Basu.
“While the situation is likely to im-
prove going forward, particularly as the
balance of the nation’s economy gathers
momentum, there is little reason to be-
lieve conditions will improve markedly in
2011,” Basu said
“Still, overall construction employ-
ment totals should pick up gradually over
the course of the year. But it’s clear that
cold weather and snow had served to
interrupt the momentum that had been
building over the past six months,” said
Basu.
 Elder Care
Otterbein today
With more than 99 years of experience, Otterbein strives to en-
hance the quality of life and holistic growth of residents.
At Otterbein, many options are available to meet your needs. All
Otterbein communities offer an unrivaled lifestyle in a variety of
neighborhoods. In addition, all levels of healthcare services, includ-
ing assisted living, rehabilitation services, nursing care and home
health care are available if a need arises.
The Avalon by Otterbein small house is a new model for nurs-
ing care that takes people “back home” to their communities. These
houses provide unmatched quality care in a neighborhood setting. It
is through this revolutionary approach that Otterbein is leading the
United States in liberating elders, and those who serve them, from the
mindset of institutional care.
In keeping with our United Methodist tradition, we seek to en-
hance the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons.
This mission is enhanced and sustained through years of charitable
giving. Generous donors have provided for a benevolent care fund to
assist Otterbein community members who no longer have the finan-
cial resources to provide for their home and health care costs.
Employment opportunities to grow and advance in a variety of
disciplines are available. An employee-driven program, Partners in
Caring (PIC), is dedicated to establishing a unique workplace that
welcomes employees, Otterbein’s circle of family, friends and com-
munity to an exceptional, caring environment.
Allen County Council on Aging, Inc.
Welcome to the Allen County Council on Ag-
ing, Inc.
The Allen County Council on Aging, Inc., is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation providing services
to Allen County residents, age 60 and older, re-
gardless of income. Since each person’s situation
is unique, we provide a variety of services and pro-
grams. The Council on Aging is a resource for
information about available community services.
We work together with other agencies to provide
services to you.
The Council on Aging serves Allen County
residents, age 60 and older without regard to race,
color, gender, creed, religion, national origin, dis-
ability or Vietnam era veteran status in compliance
with Title V of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Our
periodic newsletter includes a calendar of agency
events, topics of interest and available services.
Support groups and health screenings are of-
fered monthly. Check the Council on Aging news-
letter for specific dates and times. Or, call 419-
228-5135.
Council on Aging staff is available to present in-
formation to your group or organization on agency
services or other programs available to seniors.
Adult Day Services
Participants have stated our program is a
‘home away from home’. The program is de-
signed to address the social, physical, intellec-
tual and emotional needs of participants.
The Center
Encourages interest in self and community
Offers break-time (respite) for the family
caring for the elderly person
Trained, qualified staff encourage social in-
teraction, emotional and physical
well-being and assist with physical rehabili-
tation
Serves as an important part of long-term
care
The Center Provides
A place to make new friends and have others
to talk with
A nutritious meal and two light snacks
A registered nurse to monitor health and ad-
minister medication
A pleasant, safe and comfortable environ-
ment
A resting area

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O ur rehabilitation team includes specially
trained nurses, physicians, physical and occu-
pational therapists, speech-language pathologists and
other skilled providers who all share a common goal:
to help our clients heal physically and emotionally,
and to achieve maximum recovery.
Typically those who come to Lima Convalescent
Home for rehabilitative care include people
in need of:
• Orthopedic rehabilitation following surgery
• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation following
a stroke, injury or illness
• Speech-language pathology, including
communicative devices, swallowing
deficit evaluation and rehabilitation
• Physical therapy, including strength
pus dedicated to enhancing the quality of and balance training
The Lima Convalescent Home Foundation is a unique residential and health care cam-
life of our clients. We offer independent living,
• Occupational therapy, including fine
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Celina Manor celebrates grand reopening
1001 Myers Road • Celina, OH 45822
www.celinamanor.com
CELINA — A new era has dawned in
nursing care as Celina Manor celebrates
remodeling its facility and shifting into
a “person-centered care philosophy” of
medicine provided in five unique “care
neighborhoods.”
Celina Manor opened in 1978 as a
state-of-the-art nursing care center and
has continued to lead the area in qual-
ity and compassionate rehabilitation and
nursing care. It’s proud of its 30 years of
service to the community and its more

Come Celebrate With Us! than 2675 patients and having 20 em-
ployees with 20 years or more experi-
ence.
Celina Manor celebrates its grand
Celina Manor family and friends invite the community to a re-opening April 10, having spent $2
million to renovate the facility with its
re-development of care center providing
Grand Reopening Celebration medical support in a transitional care and
nursing setting in an innovative neigh-

Community Open House borhood design that promotes socializa-

Sunday, April 10, 2011 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Guided tours will be available. Light refreshments will be served.
Please direct questions to Mindy Kremer, Director of Customer Relations
at 419-586-6645 or mindy.kremer@celinamanor.com.
tion and independence. It’s a barrier-free
one-level design with cozy warm resi-
dential dining and living areas.
The facility offers the Lighthouse
Cafe, a financial center, Gathering Place
community room, Treasure Cove Salon
Spa, Lakeside Chapel, pergolas and oth-
er enhanced outdoor courtyards.
Dockside Bridge is a transitional care
neighborhood consisting of 16 suites. It
provides individual post-acute support
to prepare persons to return home. Resi-
dent suites include all amenities includ-
ing television, telephone and Internet.
Anchor Cove Breeze Way and Coral
Channel are wellness support neighbor-
hoods consisting of 68 suites to provide
individual service to those needing more
extensive nursing support.
Edgewater is a memory support
neighborhood consisting of 22 suites for
personal attention on memory retention.
Celina Manor is family owned and
operated by HCF Management, Inc.,
which has 25 care communities in Ohio
and Pennsylvania with its corporate of-
fice in Lima.

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Sarah Jane specialized services

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Rehabilitation
Vancrest Health Care Center along with
Therapy Solutions, Inc. will design a spe-
cialized program to meet each individual’s
rehab needs. Our focus is aimed at restor-
ing independence after an acute illness
and/or procedure. Therapy Solutions,
Inc. provides physical, occupational, and
speech therapies 7 days a week enabling
a faster recovery and return to home. The
role of the rehabilitation team is to pro-
vide residents with the highest quality of
therapeutic services in a compassionate,
nurturing environment.
Health Care
The Sarah Jane Living Center has been
remodeled and expanded with just one
person in mind - each individual resident.
Our facility and our staff are dedicated
to providing the finest, safest services as
directed by each resident’s physician to
insure their total care needs are met. Ser-
vices will focus on activities of daily liv-
ing, such as bathing, dressing, grooming,
nutritional encouragement, administration
of medications and treatments, and restor-
ative care.
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Hospice
As an individual’s needs change, Vancre-
st Health Care Center can meet Hospice
care requirements with the assistance of
qualified area providers. This program
was designed so those loved ones can
die in comfort and with dignity, with the
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Rehabilitation
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independence after an acute illness and/or procedure. Therapy Solutions, Inc. provides
physical, occupational, and speech therapies 7 days a week enabling a faster recovery
and return to home. The role of the rehabilitation team is to provide residents with the
highest quality of therapeutic services in a compassionate, nurturing environment.

Health Care
Vancrest Health Care Center has been remodeled and expanded with just one person
in mind - each individual resident. Our facility and our staff are dedicated to provid-

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total care needs are met. Services will focus on activities of daily living, such as bath-
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The Area Agency on Aging 3 began its mission in the Lima area on October 21, 1974
with financial support from the federal and state governments. We are one of a dozen agen-
cies located in 12 regions across the state of Ohio, all working under the Ohio Department
of Aging. Our agency serves 7 counties which include Allen, Auglaize, Hancock, Hardin,
Mercer, Putnam and Van Wert.
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•Leave of absence arrangements can be made at the nurse’s station. We ask residents to
sign out when leaving the building.
•Cable hook-up is available in all rooms at no charge. Also, televisions are available in
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•Telephone service is available through your local service.
•We encourage residents to bring sufficient personal belongings and decorative items to
personalize their rooms. We do reserve the right to request that the amount of belongings
not become so great as to create a storage problem or safety concern.
•Meals are served three times daily. Snacks are also provided.
•The use of alcoholic beverages is permitted only with the permission of the resident’s
physician.
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with the nurse on duty if visitation is required after 10:00 p.m.
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 Hospitals
Grand Lake Health System
Meeting and Exceeding Your Healthcare
Needs
Proudly committed to serving the community
with compassionate care, advanced technology
and expertise, Grand Lake Health System is a com-
prehensive health system offering a wide range of
primary, acute and therapy services to the people
of the Grand Lake region.
With Pride and Honor
Selected but never solicited, in 2007 we were
recognized and rated as being in the top one percent
of all hospitals in the nation for quality excellence
and efficiency by Premier CareScience Health Al-
liance. Our Home Health and ER services were
ranked among the best in the U.S.,which should
give you great comfort knowing we’re providing
the highest quality care to our patients every day.
Our Promise to You
With modern facilities, state-of-the-art equip-
ment, caring medical professionals and highly
qualified, experienced physicians, the widest array
of medical services and specialties are offered with
quality and convenience. We feel privileged that
you have entrusted us with caring for you and your
family. We assure you that, even as we change and
grow, we remain committed to our long tradition of
serving you with skill, expertise, quality, care and
compassion.
Founded By The Community It Serves
At the height of the Second World War, the lo-
cal chapter of the American Legion saw the rising
need for an area hospital in the Grand Lake Re-
gion. Soon after, a large-scale effort was started by
community leaders to build and establish a medical
center for the people of St. Mary’s, Noble, Ger-
man, and Jackson Townships.
Giving area residents a choice in quality medi-
cal care close to home, the Joint Township District
Memorial Hospital opened its doors on May 5,
1953. At the time, the one-story facility housed 50
beds and employed 30 staff members.
Today, the hospital has grown to include over
800+ medical professionals, 150 physicians, 13 af-
filiates and 10 Centers of Excellence, but its com-
mitment to providing exceptional quality medical
care continues.
Our deep commitment to the community does
not end at our hospital and physicians’ offices.
Through a wide variety of sponsored outreach pro-
grams, it is the goal of Grand Lake Health System
to promote good health and prevent illness. Avail-
able to all area residents – not just patients – these
convenient classes and services help educate and
inform. Below are some highlighted examples of
these programs and services.
* Running for nearly 20 years, Make Believe
Our doctors
will see
you now.
Hospital is a program that familiarizes young chil-
dren with hospital procedures in a fun, relaxed
way. This partnership with area schools sees over
1,000 visit annually.
* Free to everyone and available 24 hours a
day, Call A Nurse puts you directly in touch with
a friendly registered nurse specially trained to an-
swer your health questions and if needed, find a
doctor.
* Providing a variety of free general health
screenings and access to testing for specific health We are a full-service family practice,
including pediatrics, located in the
problems, Health Fair is your traveling connection Wapakoneta Medical Center at
to Grand Lake Health System professional servic- 812 Redskin Trail.
es.
The Rewards of Giving Back
Whenever and wherever possible, we believe V.K. Chalasani MD, FACGS
in giving back to the community. The people of
Internal MedIcIne, GerIatrIcs Walk-in
419-738-4445 Lab Draw
Grand Lake Health System commit their time and
Lab Hours
energy to countless non-profit organizations, chari- Paul Reddy MD, FAAP M-F from 6 a.m.
ty events, and worthy causes in need. As we pledge PedIatrIcs MrI on-sIte
our commitment to service, we invite you to join 419-738-4445 every Monday
us and do what many area residents have already –
become a volunteer or join our Auxiliary and one
of its guilds. These dedicated workers play a vital
role in the day-to-day operations and help in main-
taining the level of quality care you deserve.
Charged with the responsibility of funding ef-
forts for the entire health system, the JTD Hospital
Foundation is a charitable non-profit organization
We offer convenient medical
that helps ensure the communities of Grand Lake attention after hours when you
Region receive the most reliable and affordable don’t really need a visit to the ER.
Urgent Care Hours
healthcare possible. Sat. & Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. 419-738-5651
Spearheading past, present, and future efforts
to improve and expand the Joint Township District
Memorial Hospital, the Foundation is the vehicle
for combined community support and funding. Its
efforts have recently seen the completion of the
hospital’s new Birthing Center, new Emergency
Room, the new Cardiac Center and renovation of
the hospital’s Transitional Care Unit/Inpatient Re-
hab Unit on the sixth floor. The Foundation contin- Mitchell Nutt MD, FACOG, ARDMS Office Hours
ues to support the new Women’s Imaging Center Jenny Zamor DO M Noon - 5 p.m.
T 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.
and Hospice. obstetrIcs, GynecoloGy
Th 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
With Pride and Honor Debra Newton CNM, MSN
In 2007 we were recognized and rated as being certIfIed nurse MIdwIfe We provide
obstetric and
in the top 1% of all hospitals in the nation for qual- 419-738-4414 gynecological
ity excellence and efficiency and our Home Health services to women
and ER services were ranked among the best in the of all ages.
U.S.
With the new expansion of state-of-the-art fa-
cilities, development of programs utilizing ad-
vanced technologies, and comprehensive services
designed to meet your family’s evolving medical
needs, we’re continuing our commitment to the
health and well-being of the Grand Lake Region. 8 1 2 r e d s k i n t r a i l | wa pa k o n e ta , o h i o 4 5 8 9 5
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The Region’s Leader
in Healthcare.
The moment patients begin treatment at St.
Rita’s, they embark on a personal journey to
recovery. Although those journeys vary from
individual to individual, one thing always
Compassion
remains true. St. Rita’s Medical Center leads
Excellence
the way.
Human Dignity
No matter what brings you to our hospital,
Justice
Sacredness of Life we’re committed to meeting your needs
Service as well as those of your family and the
communities we serve. From advanced
technology and minimally invasive surgery to
our caring staff of skilled professionals, we
help patients find the road back to the people,
places and activities they care about.
For more information about our hospital,
please visit www.stritas.org.
The Region’s Leader In Healthcare.
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St. Rita’s Medical Center
About Us
Welcome to St. Rita’s Overview
Click here for a Virtual Tour of
the Medical Center
Since 1918, St. Rita’s Medical
Center has been providing quality
healthcare to the people of West
Central Ohio. Founded by the Sis-
ters of Mercy, St. Rita’s is now part
of Catholic Healthcare Partners
(CHP).
More people prefer St. Rita’s for
their medical care than any other
hospital in the 10-county region.
Our comprehensive high-quality
medical services include The Henry
& Beverly Hawk Vascular & Heart
Center at St. Rita’s, St. Rita’s Orthopedic
Care Center, trauma and emergency, cancer
treatment, women’s health, mother/baby, pe-
diatrics, sports medicine and rehabilitation,
addiction and behavioral services.
We strive to serve our patients and each
other in ways that reflect our Core Values of
Compassion, Excellence, Human Dignity,
Justice, Sacredness of Life and Service. Our
Mission is to extend the healing ministry of
Jesus by improving the health of our com-
munities with emphasis on people who are
poor and under-served.
MED-CARE health clinic Each year St.
Rita’s provides millions of dollars in com-
munity benefits for the poor, under-served
and uninsured. Some of the community ben-
efit programs include MED-CARE Health
Clinic and Dental Clinic, Neighborhood
Nurse, and a variety of community-wide
screenings and programs.
The real value of this contribution lies
not in dollars, but in the commitment of the
staff members, physicians, volunteers, board
members and other community leaders who
work on behalf of St. Rita’s Medical Cen-
ter...the people who bring the St. Rita’s Mis-
sion to life.
History Overview
A Look Into Our Past
The story begins in 1831 in Dublin, Ire-
land when Mother Catherine McAuley and
three of her companions set out to fulfill the
objectives of the newly created Sisters of
Mercy. They sought to care for the sick, edu-
cate the youth and protect young girls.
The work of the Sisters of Mercy today
extends not only throughout Ireland, Eng-
land, Newfoundland and Australia, but also
North and South America, New Zealand,
South Africa and Jamaica.
In 1918, the Sisters of Mercy opened a
hospital in Lima, Ohio.
St. Rita’s was the fulfillment of a dream
of the Right Reverend Monsignor A.E.
Manning, the Reverend William Tobin and
Mother Bernardine McMullen, R.S.M. At
the time of its opening, the hospital was not
completely finished, but was opened in or-
der to administer care to victims of what was
probably one of the first and most devastat-
ing epidemics to plague the Lima area, the
influenza epidemic of 1918.
Through the coming years, St. Rita’s
expanded to add more beds and services to
meet the health care needs of the community.
In 1947, a seven-story addition to the origi-
nal building was completed, housing modern
operating, delivery and X-ray rooms, more
office space and an additional 150 beds. Just
nine years later, it again became apparent
that in the not too distant future new facili-
ties, additional beds and a School of Nursing
building would be needed to keep St. Rita’s
Hospital on the move to providing quality
medical care for the people of Allen and sur-
rounding counties.
After 59 years as St. Rita’s Hospital,
on March 9, 1977 the hospital name was
changed to St. Rita’s Medical Center.
Again in the 1960s, a second addition was
built to create space for additional patient
beds. The 1960s brought the addition of the
E wing with the main entrance off Market
Street.
More growth in the 1980s when the AB
Tower was built, known as the New Century
Project. The main entrance was now on Col-
lett Street.
In 2007, the Medical Center campus
looks more like university campus stretching
six, tree-lined blocks with easy access, con-
venienct parking, covered walkways, ponds,
water fountains, gardens and a track for run-
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St. Rita’s has, over the years, emphasized
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procedures and services to the community.
Today, St. Rita’s Medical Center is the
largest hospital within a 70-mile radius
of Lima and has additional treatment fa-
cilities in Lima on the East & West Side,
in Glandorf, Delphos and Wapakoneta plus
the Occupational Health Center in Lima. St.
Rita’s continues to be the region’s leader in
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Henry County Hospital continues the celebration
In October of 2010 Henry County
Hospital was named one of the “Best Places
to Work” by Modern Healthcare maga-
zine. Modern Healthcare partnered with
Best Companies Group, A Pennsylvania
-based firm that administers “best places to
work” programs nationwide in the selec-
tion process. Modern Healthcare conduct-
ed this program to recognize outstanding
employers in the healthcare industry on a
national level. Hospitals across the coun-
try were evaluated based on eight core
areas: Leadership and planning, culture and
communications, role satisfaction, working
environment, relationship with supervisors,
training and development, pay and ben-
efits and overall satisfaction. Henry County
Hospital ranked 67th out of the top 100.
To qualify, participating hospitals were
required to submit a questionnaire that
includes an overview of human resources
policies and benefits. All full-time employ-
ees were sent a confidential survey that
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included 77 questions encompassing the
eight core areas of evaluation.
“Being recognized as one of the Best
Places to Work is an honor,” comment-
ed Kim Bordenkircher, Henry County
Hospital’s chief executive officer. “This
award underscores our commitment to
excellence and the value we place on each
and every one of the outstanding people
who chose to be a part of the organiza-
tion.”
Henry County Hospital has continued
the celebration of being named one of
the “best places to work” by posting bill-
boards throughout Henry County, and plac-
ing banners throughout the hospital that
picture high performance employees. Each
employee was given a scrub top or long
sleeve t-shirt, group photos were taken,
and themed Breaks for Health have been
implemented. Recognition of excellence is
published monthly in an employee news-
letter encouraging employees to nominate
in business spending.
Other data on Thursday showed the labor
market’s recovery was becoming well-estab-
lished, with new claims for jobless benefits
one another and or specific departments for
excellent service. Also quarterly, employ-
ees are recognized for meeting or exceeding
one of the four behavioral standards; excel-
lent service, courtesy, service recovery, and
commitment to coworkers.
“We are thrilled with winning this award
falling last week and the four-week moving
average dropping to its lowest level in more
than 2-1/2 years.
Economists said while the weak manu-
facturing report posed a risk to first-quarter
growth, they cautioned against placing too
much weight on it, noting the data was in
stark contrast to other upbeat surveys on fac-
tory activity. Data on durable goods orders is
also very volatile.
“If the numbers continue to be soft, that
would be something to be concerned about,
but we are seeing very strong manufacturing
numbers from other reports,” said Robert Dye,
a senior economist at PNC Financial Services
in Pittsburgh.
Non-defense capital goods orders exclud-
ing aircraft, a closely watched proxy for busi-
ness spending, fell 1.3 percent in February
after a 6.0 percent drop the prior month, the
Commerce Department said.
Economists had expected the busi-
ness spending gauge to rise 4.5 percent last
month.
The weakness in business demand and
a big drop in defense aircraft orders helped
pull down overall orders for so-called durable
goods, items meant to last three years or more,
by 0.9 percent. They had risen 3.6 percent in
January.
CLAIMS FALLING
A second report from the Labor Department
showed initial claims for state unemployment
benefits slipped 5,000 to a seasonally adjusted
382,000, a touch below economists’ expecta-
tions for a fall to 383,000.
The four-week moving average of new
claims -- a better measure of underlying trends
and at the same time know it is not the peak
of Henry County Hospital’s journey,” stated
Kim Bordenkircher. “This is an ongoing
journey to remain one of the best places
to work for employees and for patients to
receive excellent care. We are energized to
continue the journey towards excellence.”
-- dropped 1,500 to 385,250, the lowest since
mid-July 2008.
It was the fourth straight week the closely
watched average held below the 400,000 lev-
el that economists associate with steady job
growth.
Until recently the economy’s job produc-
tion had been dismal. But in February, em-
ployers hired 192,000 new workers, the most
in nine months.
The Federal Reserve has acknowledged the
labor market is improving but nonetheless ap-
pears ready to complete its planned purchase
of $600 billion in government bonds to help
ensure recovery.
“We are still in a range that suggests job
growth of around 200,000 per month, not
quite yet to the level you need to be able to get
250,000 to 300,000, which is where the Fed
wants to be on job growth,” said John Canally,
an economist at LPL Financial in Boston.
Some economists cautioned that the dev-
astating earthquake and tsunami in Japan and
rising gasoline prices could dent business con-
fidence and cause companies to delay hiring.
The data had little impact on U.S. finan-
cial markets, where stocks rose amid opti-
mism about corporate earnings. U.S. govern-
ment debt prices slipped, while the dollar fell
against the euro on hopes European policy-
makers would be able to contain a political
and debt crisis in Portugal.
Signs the labor market recovery was taking
hold were underscored by a drop in the num-
ber of people still receiving jobless benefits
under regular state programs after an initial
week to a 2-1/2 low in the week ended March
12.
 Kasich tries selling budget cuts
to senior citizens
CLEVELAND - Now that Ohio Gov.
John Kasich has presented his much-
hyped budget, next on his list is to sell
his proposal across the state.
Kasich’s budget stumping tour be-
gan in Cleveland yesterday at a senior
community center, where the goal was
to tout the Medicaid reforms rolled into
his two-year, $55.5 billion spending
plan.
The governor and some of his de-
partment directors touched on Kasich’s
general plans to increase care choices
for seniors and cut into nursing homes’
pockets, but their delivery was impeded
somewhat by his own tardiness and two
tough questions from the audience.
Kasich arrived 57 minutes late to the
Fairhill Center for Aging and had other
Cleveland appointments scheduled lat-
er, which left time for only a few ques-
tions after the governor finished his
presentation.
Sandwiched around a question from
a local TV reporter about local govern-
ment cuts were two questioners from
audience members - one who accused
Kasich of union busting and another
who said the administration had re-
duced payments to Alzheimer’s patient
home-care providers by 53 percent.
A woman who identified herself as
Barbie Harris asked Kasich why he
“was against unionizing” - a reference
to Kasich’s support for Senate Bill 5,
which would limit collective-bargain-
ing rights of public employees.
“I am not against anybody,” Kasich
said. “We are all in this together in
Ohio. What we’re trying to do, ma’am,
is balance the people who are out there
working in the private sector against
those folks who are government work-
ers.”
Many in the audience applauded af-
ter the governor’s answer.
Semanthie Brooks, an elder-care
professional, later stood up and told
Kasich a line item for Alzheimer’s re-
spite care was cut 53 percent in 2012
to $1.9 million. She said about 430,000
people provide home care for the state’s
230,000 people diagnosed with prob-
able Alzheimer’s disease.
Bonnie Kantor-Burman, director of
the Ohio Department of Aging who ac-
companied Kasich on the trip, said the
funds were moved to senior community
services. She said the Alzheimer’s-care-
giver and community-services funds
were cut 10percent in aggregate.
It was unclear whether the money
redirected to the community-services
fund was earmarked for Alzheimer’s
patient home care, which Brooks said
averages out to $200 monthly payments
to providers whose care enables patients
to avoid nursing homes.
“It would seem like a no-brainer to
keep that money in there for the care-
givers,” Brooks said.
Kasich said his budget will not only
cut spending on nursing homes, but will
improve the quality of care in them.
Greg Moody, Kasich’s director of health
transformation, later explained the im-
provement would be accomplished by
increasing funding related to patients’
needs and increasing their options for
treatment.
Kasich also said he expects his 7 per-
cent cut in funding to nursing homes to
be challenged by legislators influenced
by nursing-home lobbyists.
“We’re not going to let them win
that,” Kasich said. “We’re going to
stand tall and make sure our seniors are
treated with respect.”

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