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Marianna, FL – The Marianna Goodwill opened its doors to record sales on Saturday, January 23rd. The new larger store at 2800 North Hwy 71 surpassed Quincy’s Grand Opening sales, with a grand total of $17,539 for the day.

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“Accidents hurt……Safety doesn’t!”

It All Begins With Attitude

So we made it through another year. If you are reading this, you’re still alive, and hopefully somewhat healthy. Will you still be able to say this when the next year rolls around? While we can’t answer that question now, we can start taking the steps necessary to increase that likelihood. It all begins with attitude! More injuries happen at home than at work. Why? Because most of us don’t apply the same safety precautions at home as we do at work. Are your home tools in good repair? Is your ladder safe and sturdy? Are you using personal protective equipment at home? When you are at work, you are required to follow all safety rules. But at home, you call the shots! You will be much safer at home, if you follow the same safety rules and procedures you use at work. It all begins with attitude! So that you have chosen to make your life healthier and safer at home, what can you do this year to keep yourself safer at work? Working the safe way is the only way. Injuries are not a natural outcome of working. Injuries are the result of something going wrong. Check your work area, examine all equipment and make sure it is safe to use, use your personal protective equipment, identify any hazards and eliminate them. Cooperate with the safety efforts Goodwill is making. It all begins with attitude!

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WHAT’S HAPPENING AT GOODWILL

Marianna Breaks Record

Congratulations to Team Marianna on their huge success! “It was an extremely good turn out,” said Mandy Griffin, Director of the Jackson County Chamber, who spoke at the event.

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AmeriCorps Goodwill GoodWorks! MLK Service Day John Shaffer

Panama City—Monday, January 18, Goodwill Industries - Big Bend’s AmeriCorps Goodwill Goodworks! Program participated in a Service Day to celebrate Martin Luther King Day 2016. January 18th also marks the first anniversary of its Community PRIDE Program. Joining hundreds of thousands of volunteers across the country on this national day of service, 20 AmeriCorps members, alumni, and volunteers gave of their time prepping and painting the house of an economically disadvantaged homeowner. This project was made possible through a partnership with First Baptist Church of Panama City, and has been the focus of a special group of volunteers called Helping Hands. Helping Hands volunteers have tackled projects and provided materials to make this home good as new by installing new windows, reworking the home’s bathroom, reworking interior floors and walls, and providing new appliances. This is the eighth home to have been scraped, prepped, power washed, and painted by the AmeriCorp Goodwill GoodWorks team during ten service days

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BETTON BOOKSTORE To the Betton Bookstore for an incredible 2015! The store managed to make quota every month and finished the year at 34% over last year. Thank you Christi, Alyssa, Kevin, Emma, Bruno, Steven (pictured), and Shannon (not pictured) for your hard work! Angela Cole Manager, Betton Bookstore

FLOOR CREW TO THE RESCUE I would like to give Kudos to the floor crew. They went above and beyond when they found a snake in our break room. They managed to get it out without harming themselves or the snake. So from us here at Bainbridge, thank you. As most of my crew has said, they are very glad y'all found it, as they would have screamed and run out of here! Kelley Hamilton Manager, Bainbridge Store

TRANSPORTATION PROMOTIONS We are pleased to announce the following promotions within the Transportation Dept. Micah Lanier has been promoted to Dock Supervisor at the Mabry Warehouse Daryl Hood has been promoted to Shipping/Receiving Supervisor at the Hwy 20 Warehouse. Jimmy Cumbie Director, Transportation Dept.

MARIANNA GRAND OPENING Team Marianna says "THANK YOU" to everyone that helped us with the Grand Opening. Special thanks to China, the Chipley team and the Santa Rosa team for helping us fight through the madness at the registers. Lanita Valcke Manager, Marianna Store

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GOODWILL ANNIVERSARIES

Hire Date

1/3/1989

1/7/1999

1/1/2001

1/15/2006

1/14/2010

1/15/2010

1/8/2012

1/10/2012

1/18/2012

1/23/2012

1/27/2012

1/6/2013

1/6/2013

1/10/2013

1/14/2013

1/16/2013

1/21/2013

1/5/2014

1/6/2014

Years

27

17

15

10

6

6

4

4

4

4

4

3

3

3

3

3

3

2

2

Employee Name

SAINTIL, GUILEINE

SIMMONS-DAVIS, LANCE M

HOLDEN, ALEXANDRA D

GOODSON, FREDERICKA D

SCHUMACHER, JAMES R

MILLER, SAMUAL T

OCAMPO, ANYELINE M

COWGER, KEVIN

LANIER, MICAH

LAWSON, DANIEL A

LEWIS, SILAS

WILSON, GREGORY C

SOLDWISH CARVER, TANYA

WALKER, ERIN R

FLANIGAN, JORDAN D

MORGAN, JAIMIE K

MORRIS, KATHLEEN J

SUNDIE, CODI E

EASON, LELAND

FRAZIER, RICKIE

Hire Date

1/6/2014

1/8/2014

1/15/2014

1/19/2014

1/30/2014

1/6/2015

1/6/2015

1/7/2015

1/7/2015

1/7/2015

1/7/2015

1/8/2015

1/15/2015

1/15/2015

1/16/2015

1/22/2015

1/23/2015

1/25/2015

1/26/2015

1/28/2015

Employee Name

WARLICK, DONNA A

COOPER, WILLIE C

KENNETT, THOMAS A

ROBINSON, MELINDA M

CARTER, RAYMOND E

MCAULIFFE, PAUL

GARCIA, GUADALUPE

SMITH, SHEENA M

KEMP, SUZI

HUDSON, MARTHA M

SMALLRIDGE, ERIC W

JOHNSON, JERRY T

STANDISH, VIRGINIA A

ANGLEA, CHARLES A

PATTILLO, AMY L

WILLIAMS JR, TERRY K

EDWARDS, TINA J

NOBLE, ANNA E

BURCH, JAMES C

Years

2

3

3

2

2

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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EMPLOYEE BIRTHDAYS Employee Name

MCLEAN, EUFORSINA D

MYERS, DEBRA L

VON CLEAF, CHERYL A

LEWIS, KRISTLE A

WATSON, DEBBIE P

WALDMAN, STEVEN A

WAGNER, RAYVEN N

BARRETO, IRIS

TURCK, JESSICA

COSCINO, RICHARD

CALDWELL, LENORIS

HOUSTON, KENJI O

BROWN, CHRISTOPHER B

HOGG, PAUL A

TUCKER, BRITTANY M

GILMORE, BRIANNA

ARAGON, MARIA

ROSSNER, DAVID M

HARRIS, SEBASTIAN R

JOHNSON, BRADLEY I

THOMPSON, NATHAN M

BUNION, KEVIN

PALUKAITYTE, ZYDRE

HANKINS, PAUL V

WILSON, PAMELA B

SMITH, YALANDA S

GOODSON, FREDERICKA D

Birthday

1-Jan

1-Jan

2-Jan

4-Jan

5-Jan

5-Jan

5-Jan

6-Jan

7-Jan

8-Jan

8-Jan

8-Jan

8-Jan

9-Jan

9-Jan

9-Jan

10-Jan

10-Jan

10-Jan

10-Jan

11-Jan

11-Jan

11-Jan

12-Jan

13-Jan

13-Jan

15-Jan

Employee Name

HAMILTON, KELLEY S

HICKS, SONYA K

COWGER, KEVIN

TUCKER, TYBRIANA K

LEE, CANDICE B

ORSNI, SHANTI S

ANGLEA, CHARLES A

GARBE, APRIL A

ACKISS, JEFFREY S

NICKLES, JAMES L

BUCKINGHAM, CECIL

KEMP, SUZI

TULLOS JR, CHARLES W

HOLZMAN, RUTH E

PARSONS, BRAD L

HERRIN, CLARA M

JACKSON, EDWARD R

STEVENS, LESLEY

ROBINSON, MELINDA M

BEAUMONT, VICKI

MERENCIO, MARBELIS R

RAMIREZ, CALEB

JENKINS, CATHERINE P

MERS, PAULA A

WIGTON, DAVID M

CARTAGENA, FATIMA Y

PROVOST, DONNA

SPERDUTI, BRUNO

Birthday

16-Jan

17-Jan

17-Jan

17-Jan

17-Jan

18-Jan

19-Jan

19-Jan

20-Jan

20-Jan

21-Jan

21-Jan

22-Jan

22-Jan

22-Jan

22-Jan

23-Jan

23-Jan

26-Jan

27-Jan

27-Jan

27-Jan

29-Jan

29-Jan

29-Jan

30-Jan

30-Jan

31-Jan

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What is Goodwill doing in 2015?

21810 services.2185 people received training in our labs and/or classes in the community.2135 people received job search assistance and assistance to maintain their jobs.

926 people were placed into jobs in the community.51 adults with severe barriers given paid work experience in either TWE (or OJT).41 students were served in the GoodOpps Program.

243 people volunteered within our service centers13 AmeriCorps Members served clients in our Centers

139 children have been served this year at DHC1606 people were served through the services of the Prosperity Center.

So far in 2015, Goodwill has provided

MISSION SERVICES SUMMARY January 2016

BY THE NUMBERS 2014 5404 individual people received 28,220 services. 2398 were people with disabilities. 2406 were underemployed or unemployed adults. 998 were under-educated adults. 1938 people received training in computer skills, GED, ABE. financial literacy, entrepreneurial skills, office skills, phone skills and customer service skills. 2026 people received job search assistance and assistance to maintain their jobs. 844 people were placed into jobs in the community. 29 adults with severe barriers were given temporary paid work experience. 46 high school students with disabilities received paid work experience in the GoodOpps Program. 343 individuals and families with disabilities were housed in safe, accessible apartments. 252 volunteers donated 2186 hours of services EACH MONTH. 281 children, aged 6 weeks to 6 years old received early intervention educational services. 25 organizations partnered with us providing emergency assistance Vouchers to nearly 2109 families.

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HEALTHY TIMES

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COMPLIMENTS OF

The Physical Ac vity Guide-lines for Americans recom-mends 30 minutes of physi-cal ac vity a day for adults, 60 minutes for children, at least five days a week. Before beginning any new fitness rou ne be sure to speak with your physician first. Here are ways to be safe and reduce your risk of injury:

Begin your exercise pro-gram slowly with low-intensity exercises.

Wear appropriate shoes for your ac vity.

Warm up before exercis-ing, and cool down a er-wards.

Drink water before, dur-ing, and a er your workout session, even if you don’t feel thirsty.

Dress appropriately for the temperature out-doors, or opt for an indoor ac vity if it’s very hot or cold.

If you have specific health condi ons, discuss your exercise and physical ac-

vity plan with your health care provider.

Listen to your body. Don’t allow yourself to become overexerted.

Source: fitness.gov, go4life.nia.nih.gov

STARTING FITNESS PROGRAM

IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATION

In January 2004, the Na onal Center for Vic ms of Crime launched Na onal Stalking Awareness Month to in-crease the public’s under-standing of stalking. Stalking is defined as any conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. According to Vic m-sofcrime.org, 7.5 million peo-

ple are stalked in one year in the US. Stalking is a crime in all 50 states. If you need immediate assistance, the Vic m Con-nect Helpline provides infor-ma on and referrals for vic-

ms of all crime and can be reached at 855‐4‐VICTIM  (855‐484‐2846). If  you  are  in  im‐mediate danger call 911.

Source: vic msofcrime.org

STALKING AWARENESS MONTH

Hydra on is important year-round. Keeping the body hy-drated helps the heart pump blood through blood vessels to the muscles and helps muscles work efficiently. Water helps your body’s cells, ssues, and organs func on properly. It helps your body keep a con-stant internal temperature, prevents cons pa on, cush-ions your joints, and protects your body’s organs.

Staying hydrated is also im-portant when you are sick and may be losing more water, such as when you have a fever, diarrhea, or are vomi ng.

The amount of water a person needs depends how ac ve you are and the climate you live in. If you are thirsty, you are al-ready dehydrated. Watch for signs of dehydra on: Dry mouth, flushed skin,

fa gue and headache. Increased body tempera-

ture, breathing and pulse. Dizziness, weakness and

impaired breathing with ac vity.

Dark colored urine Source: heart.org, fcs.uga.edu

HOW OBESITY AFFECTS HEALTH According to the CDC, more than one-third (or 78.6 mil-lion) U.S. adults are obese. Obesity is defined as a weight or body mass index (BMI) that is higher than what is considered normal for a given height. Individu-als with a BMI of 25-29.9, are considered overweight while those with a BMI of 30.0 or higher are considered obese. Individuals who are obese are at increased risk for many diseases and health condi ons. The consequenc-es of obesity include:

All-causes of death

High blood pressure

High LDL cholesterol, low HDL cholesterol, or high levels of triglycerides

Type 2 diabetes

Coronary heart disease

Stroke

Gallbladder disease

Osteoarthri s (a break-down of car lage and bone within a joint)

Sleep apnea and breathing problems

Some cancers (endometrial, breast, colon, kidney, gallbladder, and liver)

Low quality of life

Mental illness such as clini-cal depression, anxiety, and other mental disorders

Body pain and difficulty with physical func oning

The causes of obesity include behavior, gene cs and envi-ronment. However, it is pos-sible to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. The key is to develop a lifestyle that in-cludes healthy ea ng, regular physical ac vity, and main-taining a balance of calorie intake with calories burned. Here are some resources to find balance, lose weight, ea ng healthy, physical ac vi-ty and more. Go to cdc.gov/healthy weight and Nutri-

on.gov/weight-management for a BMI calculator, menu planner, games, strategies for success and much more.

Source: CDC.gov, Nutri on.gov

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