1. health and fitness

>> JANUARY 30, 2015
Southern Ohio
Medical Center’s
Employee Newsletter
SOMC employees are being asked to
complete annual TB education and
screenings during the month of February.
check out page 2 to learn how
you can be compliant for 2015.
PAGE 4 | SOMC CELEBRATES PERIANESTHESIA NURSE WEEK
PAGE 6 | DON’T MISS A NIGHT OF BROADWAY
PAGE 7 | HELP YOUR KIDS GET HEALTHY & FIT
Inside
this Issue
1) Calendar
2) Organizational News & Updates
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Requirements for SOMC’s Annual TB
Education and Screening Program
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Free Upcoming Educational Opportunities
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In Memory of Ann Gilley
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SOMC, Nationwide Partner to Offer Adult
Congenital Cardiology Services
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SOMC Celebrates Perianesthesia Nurse Week
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Elder Abuse In-Service Scheduled for Feb. 10
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“Go Red” for Your Heart and SOMC Feb. 6!
Brittany, PCU
3) Medical Staff
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Somoza Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
4) SOMC Events
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A Night of Broadway Aims to Support
Breast Cancer Compassion Fund
5) Health & Wellness
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Free Consultations with a Personal Trainer
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Get R.I.P.P.E.D. at the Portsmouth LIFE Center
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Help Your Kids Get Healthy and Fit!
6) Classifieds
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Editor
• Stephanie Merrifield
Community Relations
Designers
• Chris Eatherton
Community Relations
• Brock Volio Community Relations
Contributors
• Eric Kephas
Community Relations
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January/February
Event Calendar
January 31
A Night of Broadway
Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
7:30 pm
Tickets can be purchased at
the McKinley Box Office or
via Ticketmaster.com
February 6
Go Red Day
Organizational-Wide
February 13
Chocolate Sale
ED/Waller Corridor
7 am to 4 pm
February 19
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Center
1 to 4 pm
February 23
February 6
South Campus Groundbreaking
Kinneys Lane
10 am
February 10
Elder Abuse In-Service
ED Room 4
1 to 2 pm
Book Sale
Friends Center
8:30 am to 4 pm
February 24
Book Sale
ED/Waller Corridor
7:30 am to 4 pm
February 25
Book Sale
ED/Waller Corridor
7:30 am to 4 pm
Employee Birthdays
January 30
Michelle Adkins
Dustin Buffinger
Christina Crabtree
Michael Harper
Patricia Langley
Marilyn Miller
Christopher Preast
Adam Smith
January 31
Kenneth Carpenter
Ellen Devins
Kevin Downey
Marsha Smith
Lauren Stout
Barbara Warner
February 1
Tina Brannigan
Scott Hilbert
Ashley Smith
February 2
Deborah Drake
Shelly Evans
Laura Jackson
Jessica Kelly
Andrea Moss
February 3
Judith Blevins
Carol Boldman
Beth Enz
Kelsey Griffith
Christine Kozee
Peggy Miller
Adam Perkins
Emma Tracy
Brenda Wolfe
February 4
Deborah Clarke
Gwendolyn Harris
Mollie May
Andrew Swayne
February 5
Lisa Bramblett
Thomas Ehrler
Lynda Jones
Amy Kilburn
Jacqualene Knauff
Douglas Scott
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Organizational
News & Updates
Requirements for SOMC’s Annual
TB Education and Screening Program
In accordance with regulations from OSHA, the CDC, and the Ohio
Department of Health, all SOMC employees must complete annual
TB education and screenings during the month of February.
Hospitals are assigned a risk category based on active TB cases over the year. In 2014, SOMC
had zero active TB cases, while Scioto County only had one active TB case. Due to this low
volume of active TB cases, SOMC has once again been deemed a “low risk” facility.
“Low risk” facilities are not required to perform TB testing on all
employees—only those who meet certain criteria. However, all employees
must complete education during the month of February.
Below are the requirements for the 2015 TB Screening Program:
•
To be compliant and eligible for a pay increase and annual bonus, all employees
are required to complete the annual TB Education and TB Questionnaire,
which will be available through NetLearning beginning Monday, Jan. 26.
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SOMC Employee Health and Wellness will evaluate each questionnaire and
contact employees who answered yes to any question on the questionnaire.
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After consultation, additional testing may be required for those employees.
To allow adequate time for additional testing, employees must complete the TB Questionnaire
before Feb. 22, 2015. If TB testing is required, employees must complete the test by Feb. 28, 2015.
It is each employee’s responsibility to be available for additional testing, should it be required.
We ask that you complete the education and questionnaire as early as possible. If you
have any questions about the program, please contact April Sanders at ext. 8021.
Free Upcoming Educational Opportunities
SOMC Workforce Development will offer four free
A Basic Microsoft Excel course will take place
educational classes for employees as follows:
from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Feb. 19 in the Computer
Lab of the Gibson Building on the East Campus.
A Medical Spanish course will be offered
online through NetLearning starting Jan.
An Advanced PowerPoint course will take place
23. The course is free, but will require the
from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 18 in the Computer Lab
purchase of a $12 book, which can be picked
of the Gibson Building on the East Campus.
up from the Workforce Development Office.
Registration for the courses must be
A Basic Microsoft PowerPoint course will take
completed through NetLearning, under
place from 9 to 10 a.m. Feb 4 in the Computer
Enroll in Class. If you have any questions,
Lab of the Gibson Building on the East Campus.
please call Bethany Wilson at ext. 2712.
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Organizational News & Updates continued
In Memory of Ann Gilley
Ann Gilley, senior claims processor of the SOMC Claims Processing
Department, passed away Jan. 23 in SOMC Hospice. She was 64 years old.
Ann was born May 13 in Gallipolis. She began her 33-year-long career
with Southern Ohio Medical Center in 1981, starting out as a member
of the Registration Department before moving to Claims Processing in
1993. She was also a former board member of Sun and Funland Pool,
as well as a former school board member of New Boston Schools.
Ann is survived by her husband of 40 years, Greg (of SOMC
Transportation); her daughters, Kristie Schomburg and Kellie Madden (of the
SOMC AIC Clinic); her mother, Evelyn; her sisters, Jane, Sharon, and Rita; her
sisters-in-law, Lana Mercer (of the Emergency Department) and Sue Bailey (of
Registration); three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Ann was always a good friend and a very hard worker. She adored her family, daughters and
grandchildren, loved walking and going to lunch with co-workers, and going on vacations.
She was like family to those who worked with her, and will be loved and missed by all.
Funeral services took place Tuesday, Jan. 27 at Melcher Funeral Home in Portsmouth.
Donations can be made to the SOMC Cancer Compassion Fund and SOMC Hospice.
SOMC, Nationwide Partner to Offer
Adult Congenital Cardiology Services
SOMC is partnering with the Heart Center at Nationwide Children’s
Hospital to provide Adult Congenital Cardiology Services for adolescents
and adults that require ongoing specialized cardiovascular care.
The Heart Center Clinic will offer:
• Evaluation of murmurs, chest pain, and syncope
• Follow-up visits for adult congenital cardiac patients
• Medical and surgical evaluations of patients with congenital heart disease
• Pre-pregnancy cardiac examinations and continual
medical care for patients with heart disease
• Care of patients with connective tissue disorders such as Marfan Syndrome
• Pulmonary Hypertension
The clinic is scheduled to take place on Thursday of every other even month (including March
5) in the SOMC Cardiovascular Testing Department on the Main Campus. Appointments
are necessary and can be made through Nationwide Children’s at 614-722-2000.
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Organizational News & Updates continued
SOMC Celebrates
Perianesthesia Nurse Week
SOMC will celebrate the dedication and achievements
of its Post Anesthesia Recovery Unit during
Perianesthesia Nurse Awareness Week Feb. 2-8.
Perianesthesia nursing involves the care provided to
patients recovering from anesthesia. It encompasses
several different specialties and skill sets, which are
necessary to serve such a varied patient population.
At SOMC, our PACU nurses provide care for more
than 6,000 patients a year, ranging from pediatric
to geriatric and all levels of acuity. They work closely
with surgeons, and along-side the Surgical and
Anesthesia departments, to ensure that our patients
have the best possible experience post-operatively.
Our nurses are certified in ACLS and PALS, and 33 percent are
certified with ASPAN (the American Society of Perianesthesia
Nurses). Approximately 53 percent of our PACU nurses
have also obtained a bachelor’s of Science in Nursing.
We thank you for the work you do and hope
you enjoy your week of celebration!
Elder Abuse In-Service Scheduled for Feb. 10
The SOMC Senior Behavioral Medicine Care Unit will offer an in-service on Elder
Abuse Prevention/Reporting and Elder Financial Exploitation from 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 10
in Room 4 of the Micklethwaite Education Building on the Main Campus.
The in-service will be presented by Kaye Inoshita, RN, director of Regional Long
Term Care Ombudsman Program for the Area Agency on Aging.
Professionals and community members are welcome to attend.
For more information, please call ext. 6845.
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Organizational News & Updates continued
“Go Red” for Your Heart and SOMC Feb. 6!
T-Shirts for this year’s celebration
are $10 each and are being sold in the
Gift Gallery on the Main Campus.
Payroll deduction is available. For more info, please call ext. 8308.
Medical Staff
Somoza Celebrates
One-Year Anniversary
Dr. Arthur Somoza, of Pathology Services,
recently celebrated his one-year anniversary
of working at the hospital. Congratulations
on achieving this milestone and thanks for
providing such wonderful care to our patients!
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SOMC Events
A NIGHT OF
BROADWAY
A BENEFIT FOR THE SOMC BREAST CANCER COMPASSION FUND
Musical theatre enthusiasts will have the opportunity to enjoy their favorite tunes while
supporting local breast cancer patients during the upcoming production of “A Night of
Broadway,” which will take place at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts
The show is presented by Dr. Vincent Scarpinato, Linda Tieman, and the Portsmouth West
Vocal Department, in association with the SOMC Development Foundation, Shawnee
State University, Bob and Debbie Gambill, and the SOMC Service Guild.
The program will feature vocal selections from both alumni and current Portsmouth West High
School students. All proceeds earned will benefit the SOMC Breast Cancer Compassion Fund.
“A Night of Broadway is a musical celebration that will bring the entire community together to invigorate
hope and help us defeat this terrible disease that affects so many lives,” Dr. Scarpinato, senior medical director
of Surgical Services at SOMC, said. “While there are often many resources for breast cancer patients, there are
also many patients who need help with critical needs; this production will raise money for those people.”
Three ticket types are available for the evening, including $50 VIP Tickets, $25 Patron Tickets,
and $12 Regular Tickets. The purchase of a VIP ticket will include admission to a champagne
reception following the event. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
“Over the years, we have produced
many shows to benefit our local
breast cancer patients, and each
program brings a new level of
appreciation for our community,” Dr.
Scarpinato said. “I’m honored to help
with these shows, and even more
humbled to see the response they
receive. They assist so many and we
hope this performance will be just
as successful as those of the past.”
Tickets for the event can be purchased
by calling the McKinley Box Office at
740-351-3600 or by visiting
www.ticketmaster.com.
The SOMC Service Guild, pictured here with Dr. Vincent Scarpinato,
recently donated $5,000 to support A Night of Broadway.
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Health & Wellness
Free Consultations with a Personal Trainer
The beginning of a new year is always a good
Sessions can be payroll deducted and can be
opportunity to change eating habits, start
purchased in 30-minute or hour-long blocks.
going to the gym, and become a fitter, healthier
Group training is also available, though sessions
version of you. But sometimes it’s hard to know
must be limited to three people. Additional
where to start or what exercise regimen is
persons are an additional $10 per hour per person.
actually best to achieve your personal goals.
You are welcome to get to know the trainers
Register for Weight
Watchers at Work
New sessions of Weight
Watchers at Work will
begin this February
(depending on interest
and participation).
Cost of the program
is $156, which can be
paid through payroll
deduction, credit card,
debit card, or cash.
Everyone who enrolls
or renews will receive
a free active link. For
more information,
please call Karen
Walburn at ext. 6500.
If you need help getting on track and creating a
before purchasing a time block via a free
unique gym routine that will challenge you and
fitness consult at any LIFE Center location.
get you in shape, consider working with one of
Free consultations with a personal trainer
the certified personal trainers of the Portsmouth,
will also be available to employees from 10
Lucasville, or Wheelersburg LIFE Centers.
a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 12 and 26 in the Employee
Health and Wellness Fitness Room (located
All LIFE Center Personal Trainers have a four-
in Suite 307A of the Waller Building).
year degree in a fitness related field and/or a
certification in Personal Training from a nationally
Appointments are necessary and
recognized agency. Trainers can customize
will last approximately 30 minutes.
workouts for any person of any ability and work
To schedule an appointment, please
one-on-one to motivate you to achieve your goals.
contact Jenny Foit at ext. 8432.
Get R.I.P.P.E.D. at the Portsmouth LIFE Center
The SOMC Portsmouth LIFE Center will
This total body, high intensity style program
host a Get R.I.P.P.E.D. session with instructor
utilizes free weights, resistance, and body weight
Holly Jo West at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30.
for its components: Resistance, Intervals, Power,
Plyometrics and Endurance. It’s effective, tough,
R.I.P.P.E.D., The One Stop Body Shock™, is
doable, and will challenge your level of fitness!
a “Plateau Proof Fitness Formula.” Each
component of the workout provides a uniquely
Tickets are $5 at the door for members and
different emphasis or system response, which
non-members. Non-member participants 14
keeps your body from becoming accustomed
– 16 years of age may attend with a parent or
to the constantly changing format.
guardian signature. For more info, call ext. 7650.
Help Your Kids Get Healthy and Fit!
The SOMC Portsmouth LIFE Center is now offering
build strong bodies, while having a blast!
a child-friendly program called “FitKids” from
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
The LIFE Center is now also offering a kid’s
punch card. This card allows the child to workout
The program is youth-focused and open
along side a parent or guardian during many
to children ages 6-13. The class offers fun,
of the group fitness classes at the LIFE Center.
functional training in a non-competitive
environment to get kids started on a lifelong
For more information about either opportunity,
journey to health and fitness. Participants will
please call the LIFE Center at ext. 7650.
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Weekly Beat Classifieds
miscellaneous
24” electric logs for use with natural
gas. Only used occasionally. $50
740-352-2770
All for sale cheap text or call 2852669: *Like new small uniform tops
and small/medium pants. *New
paper shredder used three times max
$20.00 *Aprroximately one year old
wireless printer/scanner/fax only
used a few time for printing $45.00
*Madam Alexander Lucy and Pippy
Long Stocking collectors dolls perfect
condition still in boxes. *Z Collection
grey/black knee length books new
$50.00 in Dec never worn and in box
(make a offer). *Dansko white shoes
fits size 7-8 $10.00 *food saver never
with instructions and bags * new
crockpot never been open $10.00 *
Colored 32inch Tube tv for sale,
works great 100.00 also four 16inch
tires, used , almost new .820-8990 no
calls after 7pm/ leave message
All Black appliances for sale, smooth
top range, above range microwave
and fridge for sale. 285-3669
Full size ping pong table for sale, I
bought it new at Target, just don’t
play it much anymore, asking $100
OBO, comes with extra net, and
paddles, it is blue in color. I can send
pics if interested. Call or text 740988-7597 if interested.
4 foot long x 2 foot wide foosball,
ping pong, pool table combo, also has
hockey and checkers and a couple
other games that I don’t know how
to play, all accessories come with
table, in great shape, asking $75 OBO,
can send pics if interested. Call or text
740-988-7597.
Kids Fooseball table. $75.00 call 740935-0898. Bar stools. wooden with
back rest with spindles. $25.00 for 2.
Call 740-935-0898. China set. $25.00
for set. call 740-935 0898
*MAGGIE
SOTTERO
designer
wedding gown with matching
veil*. Champange in color covered
with crystals. Never altered size 8,
wore only approx 1 hour. More info
call or text 606-923-3436 or email
morganca@somc.org. Pictures on
request.
Samsung Galaxy S3. Great Condition.
Screen Protector always on it.
Comes wirh 4 cases, charger, and
headphones. Phone is the garnet
red color. Asking $140. Text 740-9612599. Picture available on request.
Gorgeous 5/8ct white gold Tolkowsky
engagement ring with matching
1/3ct wedding band.
Purchased
from Kays and I have all diamond
paperwork with receipt. High quality
diamonds that are a must see to
appreciate. Great Valentine’s Day
surprise. Retails for $3,000. Selling for
$2,200. Text or call 821-8518 for pics.
Cherokee Flare Leg Scrub Pants for
sale. Red size medium, and khaki size
medium. Worn once and in excellent
condition! $10 per pair. Delabamm@
somc.org
Blue Lazy-boy recliner with swivel
base for sale, I paid $799 for this new
also spent extra $99 for the swivel
base, it rocks and swivels, only asking
$125 OBO, can send pics if interested,
no rips, tears, break downs, or wear
on this chair, in excellent shape. Call
or text 740-988-7597
High Country Split Limb compound
hunting bow. Its all set and ready
to hunt with , comes with carbon
arrows, overdraw, peep sight, kisser
button, stabilizer bar, wrist strap,
and release. I have well over $500
invested in this bow but realize I
wont get near that, asking $250, can
send pis if interested, call or text 740988-7597
“Brunswick” shuffle board, size
22.5”W.x9’6”L. and accessories, wax(liquid/dry), silicone spray. $200.00
Cast iron stove $250.00 Hoosier type
kitchen cabinets x 2, $250.00 each.
Wardrobes, 25”x23”x75.5”, $50.00
each. Fold up Poker table, $50.00. Call
740-820-6930 or 740-935-5628
motor vehicles
1987 Monte Carlo SS Aero Coupe,
all stock 305 V-8 automatic trans
with overdrive. Runs, drives, and
shifts good. Cold A/C and good heat.
Burgundy interior. Seats in good
shape but faded. Dash pad does have
some cracks. Car is overall in good
shape. Paint is a few years old but
original color. Newer door weather
strip seals, window felts, and trunk
seal. The wheels on it are 14” Cragars
with small amount of pitting but
have the factory wheels also. Tires
are like new. Newer rotors and wheel
bearings. Clean title. Asking $6500
OBO. Willing to trade for something
of equal value. If interested please
call or text 740-464-5994.
1995 Ford F150 Crew Cab, Custom
built by Centurion, Red w/ grey
interior, 351 V8, Auto, 210k miles, New
exhaust. New Transmission w/ 1 year
warranty, $4,000 or best offer. (740)
352-6888
2008 Toyota Corolla LE, 4cyl, 1.8l,
automatic.
Silver, interior/grey,
31,100 miles; Air Conditioning; AM/
FM Radio/ CD Player; 4-Wheel ABS
Brakes; Passenger Airbag; Side Head
Curtain/Front Side Airbags; Power
Exterior Mirrors; Power Door Locks
and Windows; Vehicle Anti-Theft;
Cruise; Power Sunroof. Just had
the oil changed, tires rotated and
new battery installed. Ex Cond,
$10,995.00, 354-3971.
2006 FORD 150 XLT – Automatic
Transmission, 4.6 V8, 2WD, limited
slip rear end, 8foot bed, tow package,
matching cap, Red. 83K miles, super
clean, garage kept, brand new
Michelin tires and battery. $9,500.
Call 464-8724.
real estate
For rent, 2 BR second floor upper
apartment, Portsmouth. $400.00/
month. Trash pickup/water paid.
(740) 821-6576. Leave message.
HOUSE FOR SALE OR LEASE. Three
bedroom, brick, ranch-style home,
would also consider sharing my home
with the right person. This house
is conveniently located to SOMC
Hospital; located directly across the
street from Notre Dame High School,
2209 Sunrise Ave. For more info call
Helen at 740-727-0702.
3 bedroom 2 full bathroom home.
Located in desired neighborhood in
West Portsmouth. Features eat in
kitchen and dinning room that can
also be used as family room. 800
additional square foot in basment.
Unfinished but currently used as
rec room. Fenced in back yard. Also
has all wood floors through out.
Newly remodeled kitchen and all
fixtures. GREAT FAMILY HOME! For
sale 95,000. All reasonable offers
considered!! Please call 352-5480 for
info and pictures.
2 Bedroom, 1 bath home for sale
in Sciotoville. Situated on 3 lots.
Garage and Carport offers off-street
parking. Appliances negotiable.
Asking $57,900- Willing to negotiate.
Very motivated sellers. Call/text 740961-3338 or 740-464-9909 for more
information.
Open House February 8th 1-3pm. 1729
White Gravel McDaniel Rd. Minford.
3 BR/2 bath ranch on 2 acres; Large
bedrooms with walk-in closets;
Crown molding throughout; All new
stainless steel appliances; Huge
pantry; Gas well for heat; Custom
built fire pit. Bonus annex bldg.
offers 28x32 great room, one BR apt
(perfect Mother-in-law suite!)., 50x36
garage w/ tons of storage. 26x60
concrete slab, w/separate septic/
elec. for camper or doublewide.
Asking $219,900. For questions or to
schedule a private showing call/text
(304) 941-5805 or (740) 285-4755.
Sweet cottage for sale. 1916
Grandview Ave Portsmouth. 2
bedrooms, 1 bath, nice utility room
for washer/dryer and office. Has
been used as a rental and is very well
maintained. It features new paint,
new carpet, new trim, and a gravel
parking area in rear. There is also a
storage shed for the mower and tools
in the fenced back yard. The partial
basement is dry. Close to hospital,
college, park. This is a nice home for
not a lot of money. Call Randy Hill at
(740) 352-0476
3 bedroom, 1.5 bath brick on circle
drive ports. living room with fireplace,
dining room eat in kitchen hardwood
floors close to somc
reduced to
$149,500 tel 740-353-4386
wanted
Looking for 1-10 acres for a building
site. Please contact via txt or phone
call at 740-739-8755 or 740-981-7964
Looking for dirt cheap or donated
maternity clothing for a teenage
girl. She has absolutely nothing and
would greatly appreciate any help.
Please email akerss@somc.org if able
to help. Thanks!
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must be sent via an SOMC
e-mail account to merrifis@
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.