Chamber NOW April 15, 2022
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Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly |
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Ike White Views Cleanup Progress at Portsmouth,
Meets With Local Officials
PIKE COUNTY, Ohio – Senior Advisor William “Ike” White and other EM officials recently visited the Portsmouth Site to observe demolition and disposal activities associated with the cleanup program’s mission.
The officials viewed activities at and near the X-326 process building demolition project, which will result in the site’s first major skyline change. Teardown of the half-mile-long building — an EM priority for 2022 — is expected to be finished this summer. They also were briefed on demolition safety and the project’s air monitoring network.
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The group traveled on the new Haul Road, which is used to transport demolition debris to the Onsite Waste Disposal Facility. They also stopped at the X-231B landfill, one of five landfills and plumes EM will excavate as fill for the disposal facility. The X-740 groundwater plume excavation was completed in 2021. Once all excavation is complete, up to 1,000 acres of land will be available for beneficial reuse.
The EM group also met with local officials from Scioto County and the Scioto Valley Council of Governments. They discussed demolition, public health and safety, and other topics regarding Portsmouth deactivation and decommissioning.
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THE 2021 TAX SEASON DEADLINE IS APRIL 18!!
THE VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA) PROGRAM IS STILL ACCEPTING TAX RETURNS!
The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC)’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Free Tax Preparation Program is still accepting and preparing 2021 Tax Returns (and prior year returns!) at no-cost!
Appointments are not required. Through the Drop Off Program, tax clients must complete an Intake packet and submit the documentation required for preparing their return. To obtain an intake packet and/or speak with a trained tax representative, contact us or visit the OhioMeansJobs Career Center service window (open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) at 941 Market Street in Piketon.
Time is running out! The Submission Deadline for all returns is April 18, 2022.
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Senior Artists Invited to Participate in
Virtual Art, Essay and Poetry Showcase
*Submission Deadline Extended to April 25*
The Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7) has extended the deadline of its annual Art, Essay and Poetry Showcase for those who wish to participate to April 25. The virtual showcase will be featured on the Agency’s website throughout the month of May which is observed across the country as Older Americans Month.
Historically, the AAA7 hosts an in-person Art Show during May and June. The last two years, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Show has been moved to a virtual platform to support the health and safety of participants and those from the community who attend the event. This year, the event will continue virtually to offer an opportunity for seniors to showcase their artwork or written pieces (poems or essays). There will be no judging and it will be just for fun and sharing on the AAA7’s website for participants age 55 or over.
To participate, interested individuals should e-mail a picture of their artwork or written piece to info@aaa7.org by Monday, April 25...
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THE CAC WILL BE HOSTING
THE GUS HOPPER 5K FUNDRAISER
The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting the Gus Hopper 5K Event on Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Pike County Senior Center at 402 Clough Street in Waverly. This fundraising event is in support of the upcoming Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball competition which is scheduled for June 11-12.
The Gus Hopper 5K Event will begin and end at the Senior Center and follow the designated route throughout the Waverly area. Registration for 5K is open and available online at Eventbrite.com (search for Gus Hopper 5K Waverly) or can be mailed to the CAC at 941 Market Street, Piketon OH 45661. In addition, registration will be available the day of the event starting at 9:00am.
“We’re extremely excited to be able to offer this wonderful community event,” stated Amber Wheeler, Chairperson for the Pike County Gus Macker. “Our community needs to be able to come together and experience family-friendly events like this and the Gus Macker. And, we’re just proud to be able to continue this tradition.”
All proceeds from the Gus Hopper 5K Event will go towards the official Gus Macker Tournament in June. The Macker Tournament is designed so that anyone can play: male or female, young and old, short and tall, the most experienced or no experience at all. This maintains the purity and integrity of the driveway game. Since 1987, the Macker tour has expanded, holding a total of 972 tournaments with over 2.2 million players – male and female from 7 years old to 50+ - and more than 23 million spectators nationwide.
Questions regarding both the Gus Hopper 5K and Gus Macker event should be directed to Amber Wheeler at (740) 289 – 2371 ext. 7007 or awheeler@pikecac.org.
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COMMUNITY YARD SALE EVENT
The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting a Community Yard Sale on Friday, May 6 and Saturday, May 7 from 9am to 3pm at the Agency’s Main Office located at 941 Market Street in Piketon.
This yard sale will take place in tandem with the Piketon Community Yard Sale weekend. This event will be filled with unique and highly sought-out second-hand items. You know what they say, “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure” and amazing deals abound! From clothing to household items, to office furniture and electronics, and more will be available during the two-day event. Don’t miss out on this chance to find new-to-you and must-have items!
If you have questions about this event, please contact Kate Van Meter at
(740) 289 – 2371 ext. 7013 or email cvanmeter@pikecac.org.
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Grassland CRP Signup
Signup for the Grassland provisions of the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) will run through May 13, 2022.
This is a working grasslands provision of CRP that allows landowners to offer hay and/or pasture acres that will remain in forage production for a 10 or 15 year contract period (subject to certain restrictions during the nesting season of March 1 through July 15). While this program benefits acreage being used for hay and pasture, the program can also apply to fields simply being maintained in grass cover.
CRP Grassland acres receive a smaller annual rental payment than other CRP options since the acres can continue to be used as hay or pasture. The benefit that most producers need is that contract acres are eligible for cost share assistance of 50% on fence, water systems, and certain management practices like brush control.
The 2022 rental rates per acre are: Jackson, Pike, and Vinton Counties - $32; Scioto County - $35.
To discuss the program in more detail or to make an appointment to talk about the program, call the Jackson-Vinton-Scioto-Pike FSA Office at 740-286-5208 extension 2 or 740-259-3075 extension 2.
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Cave Lake
Day Camp Program
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The Next Chapter
New Library Brick Fundraiser!
Memorialize a loved one, advertise your business, or show your support of the library by buying a brick! ‘The Next Chapter’ Brick Fundraiser was created to help fund the building of the New Waverly Library. You can order your personalized brick online at:
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Positions Available
Concessions
Attraction Attendants
Lifeguards
Housekeeping
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Pike County
Visitors Guide
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