Chamber NOW October 7, 2022
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Pike Chamber News & Opportunities Weekly |
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Portsmouth Excavates First of Five
Legacy Landfills to Support Disposal Facility
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Crews at the X-231B Biodegradation Plot, a former landfill, safely completed a significant milestone three days ahead of schedule. On Aug. 12, they removed the final cubic yard of more than 195,000 cubic yards of soil for engineered fill at the On-Site Waste Disposal Facility. |
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Crews at EM's Portsmouth Site recently finished excavating the first of five legacy landfills whose soil will be used to support the On-Site Waste Disposal Facility (OSWDF).
Work on the X-231B Biodegradation Plot began last fall and involved removing more than 195,000 cubic yards of soil for use as engineered fill at the OSWDF.
“By using impacted soil from legacy groundwater plumes and old landfills onsite instead of buying clean fill for the OSWDF, environmental cleanup of the site has been accelerated, providing more remediated land for future reuse,” said Joel Bradburne, manager of the Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office.
The X-231B milestone was completed three days ahead of schedule. The next target to be excavated will be the nearby legacy landfill X-231A Biodegradation Plot.
Five legacy landfills and five groundwater plumes will be excavated at the Portsmouth Site to support decontamination and decommissioning.
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A heavy equipment operator loads soil into a dump truck for transport to the On-Site Waste Disposal Facility. |
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Soil from X-231B is being used at the OSWDF as engineered fill for debris from the site’s X-326 Process Building, which was demolished earlier this year. The engineered fill must meet waste acceptance criteria governing what is permissible for the disposal facility. Each individual landfill or plume requires an approved excavation work plan to ensure safety, protectiveness and compliance.
“This was a great accomplishment for the site,” said Greg Wilkett, site project director with Fluor-BWXT Portsmouth, EM's Portsmouth Site decontamination and decommissioning contractor. “It takes everyone working as a team to get a task like this completed. The accelerated environmental cleanup work was accomplished safely by project personnel providing 24-hour coverage, five days a week, in two shifts.”
To enhance the condition of the excavated soil going to the OSWDF, crews used a fast-acting drying agent to reduce moisture content in the soil and to help keep work on schedule. From there, conditioned soil is loaded onto trucks and transported to the OSWDF.
-Contributors: Michelle Teeters, Jack Williams
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Adena Curbside Flu Shot Event Saturday
With flu season here, you have the power to protect yourself, your family, and your loved ones from influenza this year.
Adena Family and Internal Medicine – Waverly is holding a curbside flu shot event during which anyone six months and older can get their flu shot without ever leaving their vehicle.
WHAT: Adena Family and Internal Medicine – Waverly
Curbside Flu Shot Event
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022
9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
WHERE: 12340 State Route 104
Waverly
No appointments are needed.
Most insurance companies will cover the cost of a yearly flu shot. Self-pay will also be accepted through a credit or debit card at a cost of $19.99. No cash.
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Adena Named to Newsweek’s List of the
Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces for 2022
Adena Ranked #93 Among 100 U.S Companies Recognized for Employee Sentiment and Satisfaction
CHILLICOTHE, OH (October 6, 2022) – The parking lot of Adena Health System’s PACCAR Medical Education Center recently was lined with signs bearing more than 230 names.
While not quite of the magnitude of the famous Hollywood Walk of Fame, the signs were a tribute to the more than 230 caregivers who have worked for the health system for 10 years or longer. Many of those caregivers – eight of whom have more than 40 years of service -- drove through that asphalt red carpet of sorts, soaking in the cheers of Adena’s executive team, receiving a meal and other gifts, and accepting heart-felt individual thank yous from leaders for the work they do every day.
That type of longevity not only demonstrates the dedication, love, and caring Adena caregivers have for the patients and communities they serve, but also the health system’s commitment to creating a positive, caring environment in which they can provide that care. That commitment has been honored by Newsweek, which announced it has included Adena as #93 on its annual ranking of the Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces®....
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Melissa Dever Named Executive Director
of the Area Agency on Aging District 7
Melissa Dever, BSW, LSW, was recently named Executive Director of the Area Agency on Aging District 7 (AAA7), according to Charles Harper, President of the AAA7 Board of Trustees.
Dever joins the AAA7 from the Alzheimer’s Association, where she has most recently served as the Program Director of the Cincinnati and Miami Valley Chapters. Other work experience includes Director of the Patient Navigator Program at Holzer Health Systems, and previously with the Area Agency on Aging District 7 where she served as an Assessor/Case Manager. Dever earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Rio Grande...
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Sign Up Now for the
“Unwrap Your Gifts”
Email Wellness Challenge
Are you interested in improving your wellness by exploring: gratitude, traditional foods with a twist, sustainability, self-care, and more – all wrapped up with new gift ideas? Join Ohio State University Extension for the “Unwrap Your Gifts” 6-week email wellness challenge to learn more about these and other wellness topics....
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The Baked Auction is Back! (formerly Cake Auction)
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“MEALS ON A BUDGET” WORKSHOP
The Workforce & Business Development Program (W&B) at the Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting a “Meals on a Budget” Workshop that offers in-depth information on how to create a household grocery budget and develop meal plans to make the most of your food budget. During this no-cost workshop, attendees will receive tools, tips, and information on creating their own meal budget. In addition, the instructors will prepare a complementary low-cost dish for attendees to sample. The workshop will be held on Thursday, October 20 at the OhioMeansJobs Career Center at 941 Market Street in Piketon from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
“This workshop is an excellent opportunity to learn how to get the most out of your grocery budget,“ stated Erica Jones, co-instructor. “With today’s inflation, we understand how challenging it can be to prepare meals on smaller budgets, and this workshop will provide people with the knowledge of how to do that effectively.”
The workshop is made possible through the Financial Literacy Program which is a partnership between State Farm and the W&B. The focus of the Financial Literacy Program is to provide financial education services and Free Income Tax Preparation to the community.
Registration is required to attend this event and seats are limited. Please contact Kate Van Meter at (740) 289 – 2371 at extension 7013, or via email: cvanmeter@pikecac.org
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SOMC's Light it Pink 2022 |
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BARBS & WIRES
(A NIGHT OF COMEDY AND BLUES MUSIC)
Saturday, Oct. 8 - Lake White Club
Waverly, Ohio
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The organizers of the Very Good Comedy Show and the SamJam Bluegrass Festival have joined to put on a terrific night of entertainment on Saturday, Oct. 8 with two comedy acts and a blues music performer.
Pike County's own Aric Grooms is a comedian, actor and filmmaker who now calls New York City home. Aric's performances can be seen in multiple New York City comedy clubs and across the country.
Joe Pontillo has appeared on AXS TV's 'Gotham Comedy Live', MTV, Sirius XM, and his comedy special 'Delete Your Account.' His work has also been published in the Washington Post, Newsday and Timeout NY.
Marcus Oglesby is a blues artist from Chillicothe, Ohio, and is also the lead singer of the popular local act Creek Don't Rise. His blues renditions of popular songs and original material has pleased enthusiastic crowds throughout the Ohio Valley and beyond.
The Lake White Club is a restaurant at picturesque Lake White in Waverly, Ohio, and the $40 ticket includes dinner. Appetizers and cocktails are also sold separately. You can purchase tickets at the
"Buy Now" button on this page.
Seating is limited and only 100 tickets will be sold, so don't delay.
Come join us for some great comedy and some great music on Oct. 8 at the Lake White Club in Waverly, Ohio!
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The CAC will be Hosting
A CRAFT FAIR EVENT
The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting a Craft Fair Event at the Senior Center (402 Clough Street in Waverly) on Saturday, October 22 from 10am to 3pm.
The Craft Fair Event is open to the public and no admission is required.
Vendor forms and money must be received by Monday, October 17.
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HOCUS POCUS - COMMUNITY FOCUS
THE CAC’S HALLOWEEN EVENT RETURNS
The Community Action Committee of Pike County (CAC) will be hosting the annual Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event on Thursday, October 27 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm in the multi-purpose building at the Pike County Fairgrounds (311 Mill Street) in Piketon.
This is a no-cost event for the community to attend to enjoy a fun event with this year’s theme being “Hocus Pocus Community Focus” inspired by the classic holiday film that shares the name. There will be candy and snacks for children and valuable information about the resources and programs available to area residents from the CAC and supporting partners. There will also be a haunted maze attraction for children to enjoy and even the Sanderson Sisters running amuck.
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2022 Bat Week Coloring Contest
The 2022 Bat Week Coloring Contest for Pike County first graders is underway! The event, sponsored by the Pike Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), is held to recognize our nocturnal pollinators.
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