It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Mill Creek, IN is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“We used ABC several years ago for my dad, after he had a stroke. I called a few months ago to set up a care plan for my elderly mom. She had a hip replaced, and lives alone. I knew we would feel better having someone there to help her and visit with her until she could get up and around on her own. ABC works through our scheduling nightmares (mom tends to send people home early, and tell them not to come back)….and they have been SO patient with our ever changing and increasing needs for mom. Their response time and communication are impeccable!!”
“We used ABC several years ago for my dad, after he had a stroke. I called a few months ago to set up a care plan for my elderly mom. She had a hip replaced, and lives alone. I knew we would feel better having someone there to help her and visit with her until she could get up and around on her own. ABC works through our scheduling nightmares (mom tends to send people home early, and tell them not to come back)….and they have been SO patient with our ever changing and increasing needs for mom. Their response time and communication are impeccable!!”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Highlands Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Rare Society or visit Mukilteo Lighthouse, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Mill Creek, IN, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Mill Creek, IN understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Mill Creek, IN 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
News"We try to target various facilities and various areas with each year's budget," explained Justin Rogers, Director of Planning and Operations with Mill Creek Metroparks.Updated:Monday, January 13th 2025, 10:22 PM ESTUpgrades and advancements are coming to several locations throughout Mill Creek Metroparks in 2025.From bridge and trail improvements to the golf course and nature reserve restoration projects, Mill Creek officials explained where funds will go during Monday's monthly meeting with ...
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"We try to target various facilities and various areas with each year's budget," explained Justin Rogers, Director of Planning and Operations with Mill Creek Metroparks.
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Monday, January 13th 2025, 10:22 PM EST
Upgrades and advancements are coming to several locations throughout Mill Creek Metroparks in 2025.
From bridge and trail improvements to the golf course and nature reserve restoration projects, Mill Creek officials explained where funds will go during Monday's monthly meeting with the park board.
"We try to target various facilities and various areas with each year's budget," explained Justin Rogers, Director of Planning and Operations with Mill Creek Metroparks.
$480k will go towards bridge improvements to locations including the Slippery Rock Bridge, all to preserve its history and functionality. The majority of the funding is from a federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant.
Trails throughout the park will receive $225k, with Vickers Nature Preserve and the MetroParks Bikeway the main focus. $50k will go towards facility renovations to Vickers Nature Preserve, Bears Den Operations Service Facility, and Birch Hill Cabin. $100k will go towards upgrading restroom facilities throughout the park.
$262k will be spent at Mill Creek Golf Course, restoring stream tributary channels and improving stormwater drainage. The majority of that price tag will be paid for by an Ohio EPA grant.
"It's our goal to restore, add habitat, and address some of the stormwater management matters on the golf course," Rogers added.
Vickers Nature Preserve will see a new pavilion and a revamp of the space.
"It'll be an indoor-outdoor, four-season event center with a banquet hall, kitchen restrooms and amenities," Rogers said. "This year, we're proposing site improvements."
$2.1 million is going towards Fellows Riverside Gardens, to redevelop the building's lower terrace, improve HVAC and stormwater drainage, and repair the fountain and rose gardens. Plus, the site of the future children's garden is ready to be transformed.
"We will be going out for public bid soon for that project and throughout 2025, we'll be working on getting that constructed and opened later on this year," Rogers added. "So we're really excited about that project."
The Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary is getting more than $200k towards site accessibility and habitat improvements, along with adding a new education pavilion.
Visit Mill Creek Metroparks' website to learn more about these projects.
MILL CREEK — A Mill Creek woman is behind bars after allegedly cutting a lock on the water meter to her residence and illegally obtaining more than $1,500 in water.Crystal Michele Overbaugh, 48, of Mill Creek, has been charged with water utility theft. She is being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $2,400 cash-only bond.On Dec. 13, Deputy Zachary T. Pingley was informed by a Mill Creek town official that water services to a resident had been disconnected in November 2023 due to non-payment, according to a press...
MILL CREEK — A Mill Creek woman is behind bars after allegedly cutting a lock on the water meter to her residence and illegally obtaining more than $1,500 in water.
Crystal Michele Overbaugh, 48, of Mill Creek, has been charged with water utility theft. She is being held in the Tygart Valley Regional Jail on a $2,400 cash-only bond.
On Dec. 13, Deputy Zachary T. Pingley was informed by a Mill Creek town official that water services to a resident had been disconnected in November 2023 due to non-payment, according to a press release from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. However, on Dec. 12 it came to his attention that the water meter had been activated for about a year without the knowledge of the Town of Mill Creek.
The town official said he’d driven to the residence and observed that the lock on the water meter had been cut and removed, the release states, adding “the water meter had been tampered with and the meter was on and running.”
Another town employee helped the official place another lock on the meter and shut it off, but the next day, the official went back to the residence and found the lock had once again been cut off, according to the release.
Pingley met the official at the residence on Dec. 13. He was told that when the meter was shut off in 2023, the meter reading was 107396. On Dec. 13, the meter reading was 202177.
“There were also a hammer and a pair of pliers near the water meter,” the release reads.
The official said Overbaugh was the account holder for the residence. Pingley contacted her, and she allegedly told him “she was unaware that the water meter had been tampered with. She also did not believe that her name was on the account.”
On Dec. 19, town officials provided Pingley paperwork showing that Overbaugh had “allegedly defrauded and evaded paying the town of Mill Creek (for) 94,801 gallons of water in about or close to a year,” according to the release.
The approximate value for the water is $1,599.78, which does not include taxes or miscellaneous charges, the release states.
On Dec. 20, a warrant was issued for Overbaugh’s arrest. On Dec. 28, she was arrested and transported to Tygart Valley Regional Jail.
State pays consultant to conduct ‘high-level review’; pathway west of 100 West in jeopardy of going away. December 17, 2024The Mill Creek Watershed Recreation Project is in its infancy and so far the state of Utah has paid much of the cost for consultants to evaluate the creek as severe storms in recent years have caused flooding where flooding never before occurred.City Manager Michael Black at the Dec. 10 Moab City Council meeting said it is his hope the state continues to help the city address flooding mit...
State pays consultant to conduct ‘high-level review’; pathway west of 100 West in jeopardy of going away.
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The Mill Creek Watershed Recreation Project is in its infancy and so far the state of Utah has paid much of the cost for consultants to evaluate the creek as severe storms in recent years have caused flooding where flooding never before occurred.
City Manager Michael Black at the Dec. 10 Moab City Council meeting said it is his hope the state continues to help the city address flooding mitigation as the process could last years and cost millions of dollars.
The state-paid-for engineering firm Bowen Collins & Associates has had engineers and other experts performing a “high-level review” throughout Mill Creek and some of their early recommendations, said Black, include the construction of detention basins and levees.
“The state is interested in helping fund this,” said Black, emphasizing the state is paying for planning and perhaps engineering, but where funding would come from for any projects that come as a result of that work is unknown at the moment.
The review will be finalized before the end of the year and the council will likely begin discussions on its contents when its annual strategic planning retreat is held in the first week of January.
Black told city councilors he thinks they will be excited to see drafts of the 100 East redesign between 300 South and Uranium Avenue. He also said 300 South between 400 East and Main Street could be improved as part of the 300 South bridge replacement project.
In an interview following the Dec. 10 meeting, Black said the bridge replacement — which could cost as much as $7 million, according to a prior discussion — would be a free span that would eliminate the need for flood-prone piers under it.
Black said concrete could be poured into the creek bed and concrete walls. “I’m going to check with the state to see it they will fund planning and engineering from the bridge to 100 West,” he said.
The bridge replacement also compels the city to look at 300 South between 400 East and Main Street, one of the more highly traveled stretches of road in Moab. “Flood mitigation is the primary goal, but the street is slightly wider than the bridge and we need to look at how car lanes, bike lands and sidewalks will work,” said Black. “The council has made it clear they want 300 South looked at. The current design is not supportive of the [20mph] speed limit.”
Bulbouts similar to what was constructed at the downtown parking project are a viable option — as is adding parking space along the street — in an effort to slow down drivers. “It’s hard to go 20 miles per hour on that street,” said Black with a chuckle.
Black said “at the very least” 300 South would get a mill and fill on the roadway, the same process that was recently completed on Mill Creek Drive and a few blocks of 400 East at the Mill Creek Drive intersection.
The Mill Creek corridor from 100 West to 600 West is under review and Black believes the work needed in that area, while critical for flood mitigation, won’t be as complicated, or expensive, as other stretches of Mill Creek — but there could be a serious impact to the city’s parkway that runs alongside the creek.
“Basically, we’ll be grading the area to be sure water stays in a wider channel,” said Black. “The question is, how can we get the pedestrian path back in there?” Flood mitigation comes first.”
Black said it hasn’t been determined if it’s possible to rebuild the pathway. “We’re hoping it is,” he said.
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Millcreek Township supervisors unanimously approved a letter of intent on Tuesday indicating interest in acquiring the Zem Zem Temple property at 2525 W. 38th St.The proposed purchase of the 40,000-square-foot property would be for $3.635 million. The property includes 42 acres of land with woods near Zuck Park.After approval of the letter of intent, there will be a five-month due diligence and public input process assessing the possible purchase of the Zem Zem Shrine Club facility.Once the due diligence period and publi...
Millcreek Township supervisors unanimously approved a letter of intent on Tuesday indicating interest in acquiring the Zem Zem Temple property at 2525 W. 38th St.
The proposed purchase of the 40,000-square-foot property would be for $3.635 million. The property includes 42 acres of land with woods near Zuck Park.
After approval of the letter of intent, there will be a five-month due diligence and public input process assessing the possible purchase of the Zem Zem Shrine Club facility.
Once the due diligence period and public input process is completed successfully, the property would then be acquired by Millcreek Township.
"I think that the due diligence period that we have over the next five months will show the benefits that we provide to all of our township residents ages zero through over 100," said Millcreek Supervisor Kim Clear. "The services that we will be able to provide and the amenities that as a township can provide are going to enrich the lives of our residents."
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Once the process is complete, Millcreek Township has expressed plans to use the building as a new community center.
"A true community center has been the desire of the Parks and Recreation Department and the residents we serve for many years," Ashley Marsteller, Parks and Recreation director, said in a statement.
"My hope is that this could be a viable opportunity for us," Marsteller said. "We want a sustainable center that changes the fabric of our community. I'm really excited to have the opportunity to have a large center where we can have community events, create an identity with neighbors and the community."
Establishing a community center in Millcreek will allow the township to invest in health, family, green spaces, recreation and community, township officials said in a press release.
“We’re excited to enter into an agreement with a partner that has the know-how, planning and capabilities to keep this storied facility an asset to the public for years to come,” said Jim Richardson, Zem Zem past potentate and current trustee. “The Zem Zem Shriners have a long tradition of community engagement, and this building has housed countless family celebrations and memories over the years. To see it transfer to Millcreek Township, with their vision for a community center full of energy to create generations of new memories just seems right.”
The whole process of the Zem Zem Temple sale started back in 2022 when Shriners of Erie approached Millcreek Township.
Shriners approached the township to discuss the opportunity to support the community while preserving their legacy in the area. The potential sale would benefit both ideals and allow Shriners to build a new facility with the proper size to meet membership needs.
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Richardson said the Shriners are carving out three acres on the same property of their current building where they will build a smaller facility. Being next door to their facility after the sale will still allow Shriners to use the current facility for events.
"I think that with the partnerships that we are exploring, this will be a center for learning and activity for all people within Erie County, but especially in Millcreek Township," Clear said. "People will want to flock to Millcreek Township to live, recreate, shop and set up business. Adding this last piece could increase quality of life. It's just one of our many assets."
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(This story was updated to change a video.)
Contact Nicholas Sorensen at [email protected].
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Funds to replace the culvert at Mill Creek in Penobscot have been awarded to Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. BY TATE YODER, MAINE CENTER FOR COASTAL FISHERIESPENOBSCOT—A set of community members and organizations who have been planning for restoration work on Mill Creek in Penobscot received news of a $2 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to move the projects forward. Maine Coast Heritage Trust is the applicant for the grant, according to a press release,...
Funds to replace the culvert at Mill Creek in Penobscot have been awarded to Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. BY TATE YODER, MAINE CENTER FOR COASTAL FISHERIES
PENOBSCOT—A set of community members and organizations who have been planning for restoration work on Mill Creek in Penobscot received news of a $2 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to move the projects forward. Maine Coast Heritage Trust is the applicant for the grant, according to a press release, which will provide funding to a collaborative project involving multiple town committees, select boards, the Maine Maritime Academy’s School of Ocean Sciences, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries, Blue Hill Heritage Trust and landowners on Mill Creek, as well as the engineering firms Acadia Civil Works and VHB (Vanasse Hangen Brustlin), and Maine Department of Transportation.
“This funding being awarded by a nationally competitive program speaks to how important community led restoration work is,” said Ciona Ulbrich, Associate Director of Land Protection and point person for MCHT as Applicant, in the release. “This grant is key and exciting for this project aimed at restoring the health of this whole stream and outlet, and improving the resilience and safety of a stretch of roadway in Penobscot.”
Last week, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and NOAA announced $139 million in new grants to support nature-based solutions for coastal resilience in 31 coastal states and U.S. territories. A total of 94 grants will promote capacity development, design and implementation of nature-based solutions to both enhance the resilience of coastal communities and improve fish and wildlife habitat.
The funding awarded for work on the Bagaduce River is for replacing a tidal barrier in a roadway, restoring an area of marsh, and enhancing fish passage on Mill Creek by extending a nature-like fishway. These projects are envisioned to take approximately three years, and will involve engineering firms, scientists, and multiple government agencies as well as organizations.
The release notes that other important funding for these projects will come from a number of sources, including from Maine Department of Transportation with whom an agreement should be signed in the coming weeks.
“By building a collaboration of organizations, agencies, and people focused on improving local infrastructure and restoring our natural resources is a way that our town can improve the safety and resilience of roads for our residents while restoring the ecological health of a stream. I am proud to be working on this project for the town of Penobscot” said Bailey Bowden, chair of the town’s Climate Resilience Committee. “If it all comes together, the winter supply of salt sand will be relocated and stored in an enclosed building, the road will be able to withstand big storms like the ones Maine saw last January, and the habitat used by plants, animals, and fish will be expanded.”
Harold Hatch, chair of the select board, said, “Small rural communities like Penobscot do not have the money to attempt huge projects like this one. Without funding like this grant from NFWF, the town couldn’t see a way to take on this expensive but important work. Replacing the culvert at Mill Creek and raising the road level will avoid road closures and a long detour for emergency services due to flooding. This project builds on the successful restoration and conservation work done around Pierce’s Pond and Mill Creek. We would like to thank Maine Coast Heritage Trust for being a great partner and making these projects possible.”
For more information, contact Harold Hatch, First Selectperson, Town of Penobscot, 460-0502 or [email protected]; Bailey Bowden, Chair, Climate Resilience, Alewife and Clam Committees, Penobscot, 326-8524 or [email protected]; Ciona Ulbrich, grant point person, MCHT, 801-4058 or [email protected].
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