IN THE NEWS
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Wastren Advantage, Inc.
CEO
appointed to SSU Board
 PIKETON, OH - Ohio Governor John Kasich on July 27 appointed Steven A. Moore, President and CEO of Wastren Advantage, Inc., to the Shawnee State University (SSU) Board of Trustees.
The appointment is effective through June 30, 2026.
Moore, of Otway in Scioto County, is an SSU graduate, earning an Associate of Applied Science in plastic/chemical engineering technology, and a Bachelor of Science in natural science (chemistry). He has a Juris Doctorate from Capital University Law School, and graduated from the Executive Education Program at Harvard Business School.
He previously taught environmental law at SSU, and currently serves as a member of the school's Innovation Accelerator Advisory Board, which is helping the university with its plans to open an Innovation Accelerator in downtown Portsmouth to promote entrepreneurship, innovation and creativity in the region.
"I'm thrilled to work with President (Rick) Kurtz and his leadership team at SSU as a member of the Board," Moore said. "I hope to bring my perspective as a graduate and a business leader and add to the great things that are happening at SSU."
Since 2006, Moore has been President and CEO of WAI, a Piketon-based remediation services and facilities management company with project offices throughout the United States. During this period, his leadership has taken WAI from a regional firm with less than 50 employees to a national company providing products and services around the globe.
SSU President Kurtz said Moore brings a unique perspective to the board that will benefit students, as well as the Portsmouth community and entire region. "We look forward to working with Steve to advance higher education throughout Ohio - and further our mission to prepare today's students to succeed in tomorrow's world."
WAI owns in whole, or in part, more than 20 different entities ranging from providing environmental remediation and facility operations services for the federal government to manufacturing and processing plastics and specialty chemicals for customers around the world. Under his leadership, WAI has created hundreds of jobs and has developed new technologies and patents in several industries.
WAI specializes in the disciplined management of complex operations in high-hazard environments, and uses a project management approach to lower risk to its clients and perform work safely. Clients include the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Agriculture, the federal Bureau of Reclamation, and numerous commercial companies.
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ELEMENTARY TEACHERS:
Stock Your Bookshelves
Beginning Friday (Aug. 4), teachers in elementary schools in every one of the eight counties served by Goodwill Industries of South Central Ohio are invited to visit their local store to pick up to 10 books for their classrooms, free of charge.
"We know teachers can be strapped to provide reading materials for their students, so we at Goodwill felt this was a good way to give back to our communities and our youngest citizens," said CEO Marvin Jones. "We receive thousands of books each year from our generous donors so what better way to recycle those that that are age-appropriate by getting them into the classrooms for the teachers to help their students with their reading skills."
To receive the books, teachers will need to show some form of proof of their employment at a school. The books will be available in a special area of each store so that the teachers can find the ones they feel are best for their students.
The books are on a first-come, first-served basis and the promotion will end when all of the books are gone. No purchase is required.
All Goodwill stores are open 9-7 Monday through Saturday and 12-5 on Sunday. Stores are in Chillicothe, Circleville, Waverly, Washington Court House, Jackson, McArthur, Athens and Logan. To find the exact location, go online to
www.gwisco.org.
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SAMJAM BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL
Corporate Tents AVAILABLE
WEEKLONG TENT - $4,000
A weeklong corporate tent at the SamJam Bluegrass Festival is a 20x30 tent that will be located in an area near the stage where performances can easily be seen.
The package also comes with 20 weeklong passes (value $2,000) for your employees, customers, clients or potential clients.
The corporate tent will be stocked daily with soda, water and light snacks (e.g., granola bars, crackers, fruit, etc.). If you wish, a complimentary keg of Yuengling or Yuengling Light can also be provided all four days of the festival.
A large corporate sign will also be placed on the front of the tent to identify your business/group.
Lastly, your name will be mentioned from the stage as a contributor to this event and a representative of your business/group will be invited on stage to be recognized during a special recognition ceremony for festival contributors.
DAY TENT - $2,000
A corporate day tent at the SamJam Bluegrass Festival is a 20x30 tent that will be located in an area near the stage where performances can easily be seen and is available any four days of the festival (Thursday, August 31-Sunday, September 3).
The package also comes with 20 day passes ($800 value) for your employees, customers, clients or potential clients.
The corporate tent will be stocked daily with soda, water and light snacks (e.g., granola bars, crackers, fruit, etc.). If you wish, a complimentary keg of Yuengling or Yuengling Light can also be provided.
A large corporate sign will also be placed on the front of the tent to identify your business/group.
Lastly, your name will be mentioned from the stage that day as a contributor to this event and a representative of your business/group will be invited on stage to be recognized during a special recognition ceremony for festival contributors.
For more information on
SamJam Bluegrass Festival Corporate Tents
please contact
or
For more SAMJAM information visit
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PORTS
Community Commitment
DASHBOARD
Dear Pike County Chamber of Commerce Members,
Here's the latest update to the PORTs Community Commitment DASHBOARD. Over the past quarter the PORTs site financial impact on our community increased by $17M which doesn't factor in our normal payroll. What really stands out since our last update are some of our education programs. In the spring we presented 13, Fluor-BWXT STEM Scholarships to some exceptional graduating HS seniors from Jackson, Pike, Ross and Scioto Counties. Presenting these scholarships at Senior Awards programs is one of my favorite things to do. Seeing the excitement and enthusiasm from the students and their proud parents takes me back to my graduation and that of my daughters. It's truly a special time.
Also this summer we put 41 college students to work as interns providing them with valuable hands-on experience and a steady paycheck. For our part we gained extra hands to complete important, but sometimes delayed tasks and a fresh perspective from someone learning or in some cases finding their trade. I'm proud to say we've put 179 students to work since this program started in 2011.
On behalf of our team and partner companies Fluor, BWXT and ch2M I'm glad to share this snapshot of our giving. As I've noted previously this chart accurately captures the raw numbers it doesn't come close to communicating the giving spirit of our people, their commitment to our community and their belief in our site mission.
Thank you,
Dennis Carr
Fluor-BWXT Site Project Director
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Congratulations to
FROST FAMILY DENTAL
on their
Ribbon Cutting and Dedication
at their New Office location at
10954 US 23
Waverly, Ohio
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Construction Update
ODOT Work This Week in Pike County
For the week ending August 5, 2017:
The following traffic advisory includes road construction and major maintenance projects requiring long-term lane restrictions and/or closures along the state and federal highway system in Pike County. For statewide information regarding road conditions affected by weather, construction, maintenance or accidents, visit ODOT on the web at
www.Ohgo.com
PIKE COUNTY
S.R. 124 is reduced to one, 10-foot lane for a culvert replacement project. The project site is situated between C.R. 8 (Dry Bone Road) and C.R. 6 (Lapperell Road), and throughout construction, traffic will be maintained in one lane with temporary signals. The project is scheduled to be complete in early fall. (#17-0299)
C.R. 50 (Watson Road) is closed for a dual bridge replacement and realignment project. The project site is located between the route's junction with S.R. 335 and C.R. 55 (Hay Hollow Road), and the closure will be in effect for up to 90 days. Motorists will be detoured via S.R. 335 and C.R. 39 (Higby Road) to C.R. 35 (Old U.S. 35) in Ross County to Watson Road. All work is anticipated to be completed in mid-fall. (#16-0485)
C.R. 69 (Bailey Chapel Road) is closed at the 0.70-mile marker for a bridge replacement project. The project site is situated between C.R. 59 (Big Run Road and C.R. 80 (Loop Road), and the closure will be in effect for up to 60 days. While the route is closed, motorists will be detoured locally via Big Run Road, U.S. 23, S.R. 32, McCorkle Road and Loop Road. The project is scheduled to be completed by early summer. (#16-0626)
As part of the Lake White Dam rehabilitation and bridge replacement project,
S.R. 104 is closed between S.R. 552 and T.R. 420 (Boswell Run Road), and
traffic is being detoured by way of U.S. 23 and S.R. 32. Roadway construction is anticipated to be completed in early August.
For more information contact:
Kathleen Fuller, public information officer
ODOT District 9
740-774-8834 (o); 740-637-9037 (m)
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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POP-UP
FARMER'S MARKETS
Looking for Vendors
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There is still time to complete your nominations for
Advocates and CIT Champions of the Year
The Paint Valley ADAMH Board will be holding a Recovery Celebration in
September 12, 2017. In order to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of our boards creation we will be honoring a Mental Health and an Addiction Advocate of the Year as well as a Crisis Intervention Team Champion of the Year.
If you would like to nominate someone in our board area for one of these awards please complete the attached forms below and return to our office
no later that 8-23-2017. For complete details please refer to the nomination forms.
Thank you!
Please click below to open the nomintation forms:
Tickets for the Paint Valley ADAMH Board
Recovery Celebration are available now!
RSVP by 8/28/17
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Registration is now live for Ohio's 2017 Recovery Conference! The Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities Foundation, in partnership with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, will be hosting Ohio's 2017 Recovery Conference on
September 11-12, 2017.
This will be our second annual Recovery Conference. Building on the amazing success from last year, this conference will offer education on topics relevant to recovery from a mental illness and/or addiction. The target audience for this conference will be individuals in recovery, family members, peers working in the field, and allied professionals. In addition to the wealth of information attendees will learn at the conference, during the evening of September 11th, we will be hosting the second annual Celebration of Recovery! This celebration will include dinner, sweet treats, games, dancing, and a talent show!
If you would like to attend, the Paint Valley ADAMH Board will be offering scholarships for a limited number of guaranteed registrations. Please send an email to
[email protected]
for complete scholarship details. We anticipate this event to fill up quickly, so make sure you register soon!
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American Red Cross
GLOW RUN 5K
Saturday, August 26
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Sprint Triathlon
Sunday, September 17
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2017
ATOMIC GLOW RUN/WALK
Tuesday, September 19
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Sunday, October 22
2:00pm
Waverly Grace UMC
Contact Rita Auton for more details
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MILES FOR MEALS
Fangtastic 5K
Saturday, October 21
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Sports
- Health & Well-Being
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FALL
Soccer League
at the YMCA
Register July 5 - August 14
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YMCA Sponsorship Opportunities
Return by August 14
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Hope for the Hungry
Key Cards Available NOW
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HELP FEED THE HUNGRY
Can you volunteer a minimum of three hours a month at the Pike County Outreach Council food pantry?
The Outreach Council is looking for dedicated people to do intake or distribute food at the pantry located at 107 W. Second St. in downtown Waverly. The pantry is open Monday -Friday 9-3; Thursday evening 6-8; and Saturday 10-1. Call Autumn at 740-941-4348 if you can assist in this important ministry.
We operate the only food pantry in Pike County. Households may come to the pantry every 7 days. We offer a variety of food for Pike Countians at our choice pantry. We need you to either greet the customers and do the intake paperwork or assist our customers as they choose products from 15 or more categories.
We provided 308,259 meals in 2016.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Help us provide food for seniors who are surviving on Social Security and very little food stamps.
Help us feed your disabled friends and neighbors.
Help us feed families with young children and hungry teenagers.
Call Autumn today! 740-941-4348
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
is in Search of Heroes
Volunteer TODAY
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FREE
Women's Health Screenings
December 6
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Company Offers & Grant Programs
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AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS
FREE
Smoke Alarm Installation
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Community Rewards Programs
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SMALL BUSINESS CLASSES
Tuesday & Thursday
August 22 - September 21
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Employment Opportunities
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Hot Head Burritos
NOW HIRING
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AT&T
Employment Opportunities
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FLUOR-BWXT PORTSMOUTH
Employment Opportunities
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