Chamber NOW
May 26, 2017
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June
Chamber Events
Terrace Cafe
Tuesday, June 13
Business After Hours
hosted by
Chillicothe Paints
Wednesday, June 14
Grand Opening
Nuclear Care Partners
Thursday, June 15
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IN THE NEWS
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8th Annual
Southern Ohio Trade Show
Thursday, June 22 &
Friday, June 23
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WAI 2017 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
Six local high school seniors recently received college scholarships from two funds sponsored by Wastren Advantage Inc. (WAI).
This was the first year for the Kevin Trivisonno Memorial Scholarship, awarded to Drew Smith of Notre Dame High School in Portsmouth. Kevin, a 2005 Notre Dame graduate, was an accountant at WAI who passed away in March of this year. WAI decided that an annual $1,000 scholarship to a student from his alma mater would be a fitting way to honor his memory
Drew graduated fifth in his class with a GPA of 3.83. He will be studying mechanical engineering at the University of Cincinnati.
WAI also awarded five Gary Snyder scholarships this year. Gary was a scientist on the WAI team and a professor at Shawnee State University (SSU). Any senior from Pike, Scioto, Jackson or Ross counties who plans to attend SSU can apply for the $1,000 scholarship ($250 a year, renewable for four years). This year's recipients are:
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Victoria Reffitt, a graduate of Minford High School who wants to become a teacher. Victoria graduated 13th in her class with a GPA of 3.9.
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Jacob Combs, a graduate of Waverly High School who plans to study business finance. He graduated 13th in his class with a GPA of 3.86.
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Tylar Reno of Piketon High School. She graduated 10th in her class with a GPA of 3.95 and plans to study radiologic technology.
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Sierra Skaggs, a graduate of Jackson High School who plans to study nursing. She had a GPA of 3.72 and graduated 31st in her class.
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Madison Campbell of Jackson High School. She graduated 10th in the class with a GPA of 3.92 and plans to study dental hygiene and health services.
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Steve Moore presents scholarship to Drew Smith
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Amanda Gilmore presents scholarship to Tylar Reno
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Jennifer Chandler presents scholarship to Jacob Combs
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Scott Moore presents scholarship to Madison Campbell |
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Scott Moore presents scholarship to Sierra Skaggs
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A key component
in funding both scholarship programs is the Snyder Trivisonno Memorial Golf Tournament, taking place this year on Friday, July 14, at the Portsmouth Elks Country Club. The tournament, which includes food and prizes for participants, is sponsored by local businesses, and all proceeds benefit the scholarship program. To become a sponsor, contact Brian Ramey at
(740) 443-7134 or
brian.ramey@wastrenadvantage.com
by June 15.
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WASTREN ADVANTAGE, INC.
Wins Air Force Contract
The U.S. Air Force has selected Wastren Advantage Inc. (WAI) of Piketon to perform surveys and conduct repairs caused by a 2016 fire to a culturally significant area of Vandenberg Air Force Base (AFB) in California.
WAI is teaming with Applied EarthWorks of Fresno, CA, to perform the 24-month Canyon Fire Damage Repair project.
California's drought in 2016 prompted an aggressive fire that burned more than 12,000 acres on the air force base. No facilities were damaged, but the fire burned utility poles and other infrastructure, as well as the Honda Ridge Rock Art Site and viewing stand.
The Native American rock art at Honda Ridge is a cultural treasure in the area. The Chumash Indians used the sacred site as a venue for ceremonies. Vandenberg AFB also became famous to the paleontology world in 2008 after the discovery of an almost full imprint of a Miocene
(5 to 23 million years old) dolphin fossil.
WAI's work will focus on surveying the powerline corridor, access roads, laydown areas and the burn area. It will also stabilize the slope below the Honda Ridge Rock Art Site, protect the site from future damage, construct a new viewing platform, and develop and implement restoration methods for the famous Honda Ridge Rock Art panel.
WAI will manage the project from Piketon, and coordinate all the reporting, while Applied EarthWorks will do the field work. The work will be complete by May 2019.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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35th ANNUAL
ART SHOW
May 22 - 26
&
May 30 - June 2
Esther Allen Greer Museum
on the campus of the University of Rio Grande
A special Tea to honor the artists will be held
Friday, June 2nd at 1:00 pm
at the Greer Museum
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Annual
BRISTOL VILLAGE
Yard Sale
Saturday, May 27
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P.S. I LOVE DANCE
3rd Annual Recital
Saturday, June 3
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POP-UP
FARMER'S MARKETS
Looking for Vendors
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AMERICAN PICKERS
Returning to Ohio in June
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2017 SNYDER - TRIVISONNO
Memorial Golf Tournament
Friday, July 14
Sponsorships Available
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MILES FOR MEALS
Walk - Run - Feed
Saturday, July 15
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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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Sports
- Health & Well-Being
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AMERICAN RED CROSS
is in Search of Heroes
Volunteer TODAY
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PIKE COUNTY YMCA
5th Annual
Mud Volleyball Tournament
Register by Saturday, June 24
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YMCA SUMMER
DAY CAMP 2017
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GRILLIN'
with MY GRANDCHILD
at Calvary Baptist Church
& the Pike County Senior Center
Mondays - June 12, 19, 26
Calvary Baptist Church Pike County Senior Center
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Company Offers & Grant Programs
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AMERICAN RED CROSS OFFERS
FREE
Smoke Alarm Installation
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OFFERING
Graphic Design
and Monthly Services
Through June 15
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Community Rewards Programs
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Training Opportunities
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INTRODUCTION to QUICKBOOKS
Training Workshop
Wednesday, June 7
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QUICKBOOKS 2
Training Workshop
Wednesday, June 14
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Employment Opportunities
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AT&T
Employment Opportunities
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FLUOR-BWXT PORTSMOUTH
Employment Opportunities
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