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Oil and gas industry pumping up the region By MARK LAW Staff writer Area communities are seeing a resurgence in economic development activity related to the oil and gas industry. Companies making equipment or providing services to those companies have been opening businesses in the region. Weirton saw two companies invest money in facilities in the city in 2017. Ground was broken in June for the new Pietro Fiorentini facility in Weirton. The facility is being constructed on 26.4 acres of land located in the Three Springs Business Park. The $5.5 million plant will manufacture pressure regulators and valves, as well
as pressure reducing and metering systems, for the natural gas industry. There will be up to 45 jobs created upon the completion of its first phase, with up to 77 additional jobs planned in future phases. It is expected to open in early summer. An investment of more than $3 million was unveiled in September, when Bidell Gas Compression hosted an open house to showcase the renovations being undertaken at its new home in the north end of Weirton. The 100,000-square-foot building at 1400 Main St., formerly used as a machine shop by ArcelorMittal Steel and its predecessors, is set to begin production of the company’s
gas compressor systems. The facility has 34 workers, but hopes to add another 100 by the end of the year. Weirton Mayor Harold Miller said he knew Pietro Fiorentini’s option on the land was going to expire, so an effort was made with the help of the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle and state officials to get the project moving. He said Pietro Fiorentini and Bidell sparked an interest for other business development in the city. City Manager Travis Blosser said there have been businesses opening up on Three Springs Drive, adding the Three Springs Crossing is nearly full. “We took an aggressive
position on economic development,” Miller said. He said the city is located close to transportation opportunities, including river, railroad, highway and the Pittsburgh International Airport. “We have things that attract people. We have made a list of assets as a community and are pushing it,” Miller said. Miller said having Mark A. Miller as the city’s planning and development director in the City Building every day has made a positive impact on attracting businesses. Blosser said it is a team effort of city departments to attract businesses. “Working collaboratively has significantly increased our success,”
Blosser said. “All of us working together is making it happen.” Miller said the future marketing of 1,300 acres of land at Frontier Group of Cos. at the former ArcelorMittal plant is the next step in economic development in the city. Blosser said a master plan for use of the property is in the works. In Jefferson County, county Commissioner Thomas Graham said economic development is moving forward in the county. He said the county is running out of space at the industrial park off county Road 43 outside Wintersville. He said officials are exploring grant opportunities to develop more land near the park so more See UPSWING Page 3A Á
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WEIRTON — The Weirton Area Chamber of Commerce strives to serve its members, taking pride in the community and working toward a brighter future for area businesses. “With 82 years behind us, we have a lot to be proud of,” Chamber President Brenda Mull said In recent years, Weirton has seen a growing and diversified business community, Mull noted, along with nationally ranked affordable housing. With a membership of close to 400 area businesses from throughout the Northern Panhandle of West Virginia, Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, the chamber
reflects many of those changes. “We have a vision to continue this growth,” Chamber Board Chair Barb Barkley said, noting the chamber continues to look for opportunities to add value for its member businesses. Among the programs and services available through the chamber are grand openings for new area businesses, topical educational seminars, monthly Leads to Success Breakfast events, the Your Chamber and You program and the “Shop Around Your Hometown” marketing campaign. Each year, the chamber offers its Leadership Weirton program, aimed at encouraging businessmen and women to
take greater roles in the community. A similar program also is offered to area high school sophomores, and the Dr. Barbara A. Matey High School Business Symposium works with high school juniors to give them some of the skills they will need as they enter the business world. E-mail blasts, the monthly newsletter and more help to keep members informed of happenings throughout the area. “Membership is the heart of every chamber of commerce,” Mull said. Business After Hours events help to showcase area businesses, with other activities including the annual Ladies Day at the Chamber and
the Weirton ChristParade. The mas chamber also owns and maintains the community Christmas lights, which go on display each year. Barkley credited Mull, along with Member Services Representative Stephanie O’Brien and Office Manager Joann Babel-
la for their guidance in keeping the chamber on track. “Without their leadership, the many programs and events that benefit the members would not take place,” Barkley said. “Their help and guidance make the programs we do successful.” The chamber, Barkley said, strives to work with its member businesses to empower teamwork in the community, which
has helped to spread a growing optimism as the area continues to change. Mull added the renewed optimism creates excitement for the years ahead. “We are a community with a proud past and a vibrant future,” M u l l said.
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WHEELING — The Wheeling Artisan Center Retail Shop in downtown Wheeling offers a wide variety of local and regional handcrafted art and products for visitors to take home with them or local residents to give as gifts. The retail shop is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Whether it’s handmade pottery, collectible glass, West Virginia maple syrup or a local interest book, the shop has it all, according to Chris Villamagna, spokesperson for the Artisan Center. Located at the corner of 14th and Main streets, the Artisan Center is operated by Wheeling Heritage. The facility features the privately owned River City Restaurant on the first floor; the retail shop and exhibits of Wheeling’s industrial heritage on the second floor; and the Wheeling National Her-
itage Area Corp. offices, the Loft Art Gallery and banquet facilities on the third floor of the historic building. Fine handcrafts and art in the Retail Emporium include pottery, glass, wood, jewelry, toys, candles, quilts, paintings, photographs, sculptures, mobiles, notecards, pillows, baskets, soaps, rugs and much more. The artisans whose work is available for sale are selected by a jurying process. “We’re always looking for new artists to submit their work for considera-
tion to sell here,” Villamagna said. “We ask that interested artists submit several works or images of their work for consideration.” The Artisan Center purchases some items but other items are carried on a consignment basis. The Retail Emporium also features a large selection of West Virginia-made food products, including salsas, jellies and jams, candy, honey, maple products, soup and muffin mixes, pickles and hot pepper mixes. “Gift baskets can be created with any of our items. We also offer free gift wrapping,” said Villamagna, who added the shop also offers souvenir items, including post cards, local photography and T-shirts. Besides its daily offerings, the center is also home of the annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration. The 22nd-annual Wheeling Celtic Celebration will take place this year on March 3. During the event, the
Artisan Center will be filled with authentic Celtic music, dance, entertainment, merchandise for sale and great food, including Scotch eggs and cabbage and noodles. Entertainment includes the Kilmaine Saints and returning favorites Brigid’s Cross, Terry Griffith, The Gypsy Cowboys, and the BurkeConroy School of Irish Dance. On the second floor there will be a children’s activity area conducted by members of the Children’s Museum of the Ohio Valley from noon to 4 p.m. A wonderful selection of Celtic merchandise also will be available for purchase. Vendors will be selling photographs, jewelry, clothing, pub paraphernalia and T-shirts and Honey Mead wine, as well as other items, including fudge and kettle corn. The Artisan Center is housed in a renovated industrial building made into a dramatic, multi-use community facility.
It was built on March 15, 1867, under the direction of Henry K. List, a local businessman and philanthropist. Built at the corner of Main Street and what was then known as Quincy Street, the building was designed to provide more space for List’s growing wholesale grocery business. It opened in February 1868 as the Henry K. List Building. List also began selling wool and pig iron from the south store room at 1404 Main St. Many area residents will remember the site as the Gee Electric Building, which occupied the structure from 1913 to 1989. The building sat vacant until the Wheeling National Heritage Area Corp. opened the Artisan Center in 1996. For information and the entertainment lineup for the Celtic Celebration, visit www.wheelingheritage.org , call (304) 232-1810 or visit Wheeling Heritage on Facebook.
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businesses can locate there. Graham said oil and gas industry activity is picking up in the county. He said there are 73 working wells in the county. Conveyance fees collected by the county auditor’s office for leases on mineral rights used to generate about $400,000 in revenue for the county, but the amount has increased to $1 million. Graham said the oil and gas industry during the past several years has made about million in $20 improvements to county and township roads through the county’s road use maintenance agreements. The commissioner said the unemployment rate in the county has continued to fall. The rate was 16.6 percent in 2010 and dropped to 6.3 percent in September, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics reports. “I would like to see it better,” Graham said, noting local trade unions are busy. “A lot of their people are working, and that is a good sign for Jefferson County.” Graham said the Jefferson County Port Authority is in confidential discussions with several prospective businesses to locate in the county. Graham said the county budget is in good shape. “I haven’t seen it this good in a long time,” he said. The county is in the process of installing a sewer system in Amsterdam, and has taken over the Smithfield sewer system, with improvements eyed later this year. Work on the Amsterdam project is estimated at around $10 million. Smithfield work will cost about $4.4 million. Graham noted the county was able to secure millions of dollars in grants and lowinterest loans for the work. “We wouldn’t have
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“The opportunities are endless when there is a major transportation system to attract business and interest in our area.”
— Tim Ennis, Brooke County commissioner
activity at the former Follansbee Steel plant, which was demolished and acquired by the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle. He anticipates an economic development opportunity will be announced in the future. said the Ennis groundbreaking for the new bridge spanning the Ohio River between Beech Bottom and Brilliant is approaching. “It will open up so much land for economic development in the southern part of the county. We will have a four-lane highway once the bridge is constructed. The highway will reach Cleveland and Columbus. It will pay huge dividends for us. Half of the U.S. population is within an eight-hour drive of our area. The opportunities are endless when there is a major transportation system to attract business and interest in our area.” Steubenville Mayor Jerry Barilla said economic development in the city is looking positive. He said there is movement downtown to purchase key store fronts, and developers are interested in promoting the downtown. He said the Hollywood and Tri-State Plaza shopping centers are both full. “If you go from the downtown area to the West End, there are few empty store fronts. The Pilot Flying J truck center is a big asset to the community. Things are moving along nicely at Franciscan Square. Things are moving along. It may not be as fast as some people are wishing,” Barilla said. Barilla noted Franciscan University of
Steubenville is continuing to expand and grow. He said the Nutcracker Village ended its third season. Visitors spent thousands of dollars at local businesses when they were in town, he said. Barilla said there are still issues to be addressed in the city, including the opioid epidemic and other drugs, vacant homes and crime. He said it is the same issues facing many other cities. “We will tackle them one at a time,” he said. Barilla said his goal is to make the Labelle and Pleasant Height hilltops safe places to live. “If we can turn that around so people aren’t afraid to live there, that would be a huge step forward,” he said. The city mayor noted the educational and athletic accomplishments of city schools. He said Trinity Health System is looking to expand. “They are a major player and will contin-
ue to be a major player in moving the city forward,” he said. Barilla would like to see more fast-food restaurants and a grocery store open in the downtown area. “We also need to see more activities for children downtown,” he said. Harrison County Commissioner Dale Norris said the county recently began work on a master plan for water and sewer lines and plants throughout the county. He said the plan includes an inventory or existing water and sewer infrastructure and provide service to unserved areas of the county. He said the project will be a good tool in economic development efforts. The Harrison County Community Improvement Corp. has been working with Cadiz to bring a large corporation to the area. Houston-based EmberClear is working to build a 1,000megawatt natural gasfired electrical power generation facility. The new generation
plant will be built on about 60 acres of the Harrison County Industrial Park. Harrison County CIC reported the construction of the plant will bring 500 construction jobs for three years, while the completed plant will support around 30 permanent jobs for Harrison County residents. The facility may be ready for commercial operation in 2021. Norris said a developer has built a spec building at the industrial park. There are currently 16 site owners at the industrial park. Norris said a mine safety training center also is under construction in Cadiz. One building has been completed and a second building is under construction, he said. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Mine Safety Training Center is provided through the Division of Mineral Resources ManageThe Ohio ment. Department of Natural Resources reported the $3 million project will allow the construction of training rooms, conference rooms and additional office space. The site will house a mine safety staff and oil and gas safety staff permanently stationed there.
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we serve.” Shorac Funeral Homes offer two locations: Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home in Wintersville and Shorac Funeral Home in Steubenville. The staff includes George Pugh, funeral director; James Lukacena, funeral director; Roger Givens, funeral director; Samuel Pagley, funeral director; Sue Guskea, family center coordinator/floral designer; and Linda Chivers, support staff. “We pride ourselves on the longevity of our professional staff,” Shorac said. “Our staff has been working with your families and the local community, proudly boasting years of service ranging from 13 to 37 years. Our longevity provides you with the comfort of familiarity and a
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Gusʼs going strong for more than 80 years From staff reports
WEIRTON — Gus’s Goodies has been a cornerstone of the Weirton community for more than 80 years. The business started in 1935 as Royal Pastry by George Monezis, who learned the business from his father who had a bakery in McKeesport. “My uncle started it, and then he brought my dad in,” owner Gus Monezis
said. Soon after opening, George was drafted into the Army, and his brother, Nick, Gus’s father, took over, passing it on to Gus, his sister, Helen, and her husband, Nick, in 1960. Gus, who started out making doughnuts, became the sole proprietor in 1969, eventually introducing his wife, Aggie, and their daughters to the business. Today, he also has a grandson involved in opera-
tions. Monezis explained their main business comes from doughnuts, decorated cakes, cookies and specialty items for the holidays. “We’ve always concentrated on quality ingredients,” Monezis said, adding most of their ingredients are made in America. “We’re very customer oriented.” Gus’s Goodies has increased its sales of doughnuts for eight
years, offering a selection of glazed doughnuts, chocolatecovered cream sticks, lemon and jelly filled, cinnamon rolls, apple fritters and other selections. Paczkis are offered seasonally. Throughout the generations, Monezis said, Gus’s Goodies has focused on serving the community with a hard-working staff. “I have employees who have been with
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me for many years,” Monezis said. “That really helps.” The dedication continues to show, Monezis said, as Gus’s Goodies recently was named as having the best cake in West Virginia by writer Suzanne Raga for mentalfloss.com. Monezis said there often are people from out of town stopping by who have heard of Gus’s Goodies, and many former area residents pick some-
thing up while they are visiting the area. “We have people from everywhere come here,” he said, noting former West Virginia Gov. Cecil Underwood and even an astronaut have purchased items from the local bakery. For information or to place an order, call (304) 748-2870. Gus’s Goodies also can be found online at www.gussgoodies.co m, as well as on Facebook and Twitter.
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want you to know that we are prepared to handle all of your family’s needs,” Shorac stated. “Cremation offers many different options to the funeral service, and choosing cremation does not eliminate funeral services or various traditions related to ceremonies or religious rites that are meaning-
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funeral service with cremation, cremation with memorial service or simple cremation.” Advance funeral planning is the process of planning a funeral before the need arises and is offered through the funeral home. “It’s doing more than specifying the details of your funeral service and burial,” explained. Shorac “Pre-arranging is a smart financial decision as well. Working together with a funeral care professional, you
can record your wishes, choose funeral and burial merchandise and even make payment arrangements.” Questions about advance funeral planning can be answered by contacting the staff at the funeral home. Lastly, the Shorac Family Center provides another opportunity to serve families by providing a comfortable and convenient place to gather with loved ones and friends after services are conducted.
“Catering services are available, and our family center coordinator will be available to see that all needs are met,” Shorac said. “The Shorac Family Center provides an opportunity to give back to the community as well. Qualifying nonprofit groups may use the facility for meetings for little or no charge.” Shorac Funeral Homes thank you for the opportunity and looks forward to serving the community.
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STEUBENVILLE —Optics and fashion sometimes collide in the optical eyewear industry, and a city business works hard to guide their customers through the process. The Ace Optical Co. has been serving the area since 1949. The completely remodeled optical shop is located at 153 N. Fourth St., a site it has occupied since 1973. “We can fill any doctor’s prescription, providing that it is current. It’s like a drug prescription, you can price shop, then have it filled wherever you like,” said Raymond Agresta, owner. “You do not need to get your eyes examined here to purchase eyeglasses from us, however we have offered eye exams for both eyeglasses and contact lens by an independent doctor of optometry for more than 20 years.” Agresta was quick to point out, “I am not a doctor. I am a licensed optician as required by the state of Ohio.” Over the years, the optical industry has evolved into a fashion
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industry, he said. Like numerous other businesses, the industry has found itself experiencing a “what goes around comes around” situation. “We carry several frame lines. Many of the Ray-Ban frames have a very strong 1960s influence in their design. Ace Optical also carries WileyX, a high-performance line of sunglasses and safety glasses,” he said. Agresta noted the WileyX products are great for bikers, hunters and anyone with an active lifestyle. WileyX is a major supplier to the U.S. military. “We have been doing business in downtown Steubenville since the 1940s and we are proud of that. I think the personalized attention customers receive from downtown merchants is second to none,” said Agresta. “The cost of eyewear has risen over the years, and consumers need to know they can bring their prescription to Ace Optical and save money.” “At Ace Optical, we’ve got your look,” he said. Contact Ace Optical at (740) 283-2461 and online at www.aceopticalco.com
WVU grad student is researching dyslexia cases Staff photo
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By CASEY JUNKINS Staff writer
A West Virginia Univergraduate student sity believes about 55,000 children across the Mountain State are dealing with dyslexia, a learning disability that causes problems with reading and writing. Not all is lost, however, as these students find themselves with the same
condition as many famous and successful people throughout history, including George Washington, Walt Disney, Earvin “Magic” Johnson, Tom Cruise and Whoopi Goldberg. “We learn how to read by sounding out words. They can’t do that,” Jaimee Szymanski Fisher said Tuesday while addressing the Wheeling Rotary Club. Fisher is also owner of
Dynamic Dyslexia Consulting. Her capstone research project, “The Speech-Language Pathologists’ Role in Diagnosing and Treating Dyslexia,” was selected by WVU to be presented at the 2016 West Virginia Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Annual Conference. She is also a member of the Bright Solutions for Dyslexia Professional Referral List and Speak-
er’s Bureau. Fisher said approximately 20 percent of the population has dyslexia, a condition she said cannot be cured. She estimates this amounts to about 55,000 school children in West Virginia. The basic problem those with dyslexia face is “directional confusion,” Fisher said. She said the condition does not affect intelligence — it simply
requires one to learn through different methods. “The biggest misconception is that it is an eye difficulty,” she said. “It is something you can learn to adjust to.” Other successful individuals throughout history believed to have dyslexia include Orlando Bloom, Ernest Hemingway, Thomas Jefferson, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein and Channing Tatum.
Brooke County Library wants accessible technology By WARREN SCOTT Staff writer
The director and staff of the Brooke County Public Library have been working to make new technology easier for patrons to use by providing more accessible computers and offering one-to-one instruction in using email, e-books, social media and various electronic devices. The 45-minute oneto-one sessions will be offered at the Wellsburg library and its Follansbee branch between noon and 4 p.m. Monday at the Wellsburg location and between 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday now through Feb. 28 at the Follansbee branch. Staff members can help individuals in using software applications, accessing the Internet, creating email and social media accounts, and using their electronic devices to download eBooks and audiobooks through the library’s free system. Patrons are encouraged to bring their tablets, smartphones and other devices, though library staffers can’t repair damaged devices or assist with
all types. Those interested in participating are encouraged to call (304) 737-1551 or (304) 527-0860 to set up an appointment. Walk-ins will be welcome, but those with appointments will be given priority. Alex Eberle, library director, noted the sessions are part of an ongoing effort to help patrons become more familiar and comfortable with computers and electronic devices. She said 14 computer monitors, keyboards and other equipment are being replaced through a $5,000 grant from Comcast. The new monitors have wider screens with a larger display of icons representing computer applications and view of text that can be made larger for those with visual impairment. And the new keyboards have large, yellow keys with big letters, numbers and other characters on them for easier use, Eberle added. She said the library also has acquired 10 computer towers, equipped with processors that allow faster use, through the Kanawha County Library Commission.
Eberle said in the near future a $1,000 grant from the West Virginia Library Commission will allow patrons to check out Kindles that can be used to download any fiction and nonfiction eBooks available through the library’s
online service at wvreads.overdrive.co m. A link to the site can be found at the Brooke County Library’s website at www.wellsburg.lib.w v.us. She said when they are available, the Kindles may be
checked out by presenting a Brooke County Library card, driver’s license or other state-issued ID and a valid credit card. Eberle said there’s no cost to use the devices. The additional identification is required because the
Kindles are more expensive than a book to replace and some insurance is needed to prevent them from being stolen. Eberle noted West Virginia Reads also can be accessed by those with their own devices and a Brooke County Library card.
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Three Springs Drive growing COMMUNITY, RETAIL and FINANCIAL SERVICES
FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 2018
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Craig Howell
T hr ee Spri n gs D ri ve i n We i r to n i s a mo ng th e a re a s o f gr o wth i n th e Tri-Sta te A re a, w it h r e s t au r a nt s a nd r e t ai l o u t le t s , as w e l l a s h o t el s a n d m a nu f a c t u r i ng f a c i l it i e s .
Weirton’s business corridor bringing interest Craig Howell
O n e o f t h e n e w e s t a d d i t i o n s t o t h e We i r t o n b u s i n e ss c o m m u n i t y i s th e T h r e e S p r i n g s C r o s s i n g d e v e l o p m e n t , f e a t u r i n g a v a r i e t y o f r e t a i l o u t l e t s , r e s t a u r a n t s , f i t n e ss s t u d i o s , m e d i c a l o f f i c e s a n d m o r e .
From staff reports
WEIRTON — The busy business corridor along Three Springs Drive continued to enjoy growth in 2017 with additional businesses opening in the Three Springs Crossing development the site formerly housed the Wal-Mart store, which was vacated when the retailer moved to a new store further south on Three Springs Drive several years ago.
Businesses opening in the Three Springs Crossing plaza during the past year included a 24-hour Snap Fitness gym, a Spring/ArchTelecom phone store, a Cricket phone store, Andrew Pardee Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy, Big Shot Bob’s House of Wings, Dr. Michael Kucher & Associates, the Hot Tips Nail Spa and Pho Express. Further south along Three Springs Drive industrial development is grow-
ing in the Three Springs Business Park. Pietro Fiorentini broke ground in June for a $5.5 million facility to produce pressure regulators, valves and metering systems for the natural gas industry. It’s the company’s first permanent manufacturing site in the United States and is estimated to create more than 100 jobs. The city of Weirton took steps to extend Park Drive for service to the industrial
park tenants. Industrial development and further business opportunities will be coming to the Three Springs Business Park thanks to a sale of 72 acres to the Business Development Corp. of the Northern Panhandle, roughly from Dee Jay’s BBQ Ribs and Grille to the Rue 21 warehouse. The land, which had been owned by local businessmen working as Park Drive Development LLC, had
faced a number of possibilities over the years. It is zoned for light industrial and manufacturing, as well as retail and hospitality development. Among the possibilities is a conference center, which would have easy access from the nearby U.S. Route 22, and nearby hotels and restaurants, as well as the possibility for an additional hotel. A feasibility study for the conference center has been completed.
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Lawn and garden, ATV dealer going strong
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From staff reports
TORONTO — Pytash Tractor Sales and Service is a lawn and garden equipment and ATV dealer that only handles the best products in the indusaccording to try,
owner Tom Pytash. As a Polaris Star Dealer, Pytash carries the Polaris line of ATVs and Rangers. Customers also can find Kubota tractors and equipment with financing as low as 0 percent available.
Pytash keeps a number of recognizable brand names in stock, Honda including power equipment; STIHL chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, cut-off saws; and more at the store. The business boasts one of
the largest selections of zero-turn tractors in the area and also carries Gravely tractors and equipment. “Kubota tractors are our most popular item,” Pytash said. “We offer the best service around.” Pytash also offers add-in Landpride equipment for Kubota tractors. The equipment includes tillers and pulverizers, as well as brush hogs. Zero-turn mowers have been growing in popularity because they’re easy to handle, highly maneuverable and precise when cutting closely around obstacles like landscaping, saving effort on weed whacking later. Pytash also offers used equipment and repair services. A family-ownedand-operated business since 1973, Pytash Tractor Sales has been voted the No. 1 ATV/tractor dealer in the region numerous
times in local media, he noted. The business was founded by Tom’s parents, Frank and Delores Pytash, and has stayed in the family since. Tom’s sisters, Cheri and Pat, continue to help out with the business today, alongside about experienced 10 employees. Since 2015, Kubota Tractor Corp. honored Pytash Tractor with Kubota’s Premier Award of Excellence as part of the company’s dealership certification program. The certification program was created by Kubota’s senior leadership team in conjunction with its National Dealer Advisory Board to recognize dealers around the country that are providing customers with the “ultimate Kubota experience” from top quality equipment, to sales and financing, customer satisfaction and best-in-class serv-
ice. “Whether it is landscapers, contractors or large property owners, today’s customers expect equipment dealers to be topnotch, full-service Kubota’s partners. Award of Excellence program recognizes that are dealers already there, meeting and exceeding customers’ expectations,” says Todd Stucke, vice president of sales, marketing and product support for Kubota. “Simply put, they are our very best, and they’ve set the bar high. For that, we thank and applaud them.” Unique to Kubota’s Award of Excellence program is its designation criteria. The advisory board and Kubota worked together to narrow down the criteria to core elements related to customer sales and service support excelSee PYTASH Page 5B Á
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Thrasher Group celebrates sucesses FRIDAY, FEB. 9, 2018
From staff reports
WHEELING — This year, the Thrasher Group celebrates 35 years of “successful projects and repeat clientele.” Since the father-son team opened the doors to the Thrasher Group in north central West Virginia, the company has successfully proengineering, vided and architectural, field services to public and private clients across the Appalachian region. Publicly funded water and wastewater projects, like the Weirton Area Water Board project Thrasher is currently working on, are the backbone of the company, and continue to be a large part of its engineering division. Survey, environmental and construction monitoring and inspection services departments were added in the early years of the company to support those proj-
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ects. While keeping an eye on the changing marketplace, Thrasher expanded the company’s areas of engineering to include site development for public and private clientele, and provided design services for transportation infraincluding structure roadways, bridges and airports. To support clients’ needs, the group added environmental consulting, master planning, and landscape to provide clients with a full complement of site assessment and consulting services. “Having a fully developed multi-disciplinary firm, we give our clients the sound advice and service they deserve,” said CEO Chad Riley. “We can speak to their project from every From preangle: design through construction.”
Snow is a welcome site for business By SCOTT McCLOSKEY Staff writer
WHEELING — The Oglebay Park ski, snowboard and tubing facility and the Wheeling Park Memorial Ice Rink require a tremendous amount of maintenance with dedicated crews throughout the winter season. Danny Ackerman, general manager of golf and ski operations at Oglebay Park said while they can make snow at the facility, they rely heavily on help from Mother Nature for an abundance of natural snow and long spells of below-freezing temperatures throughout the winter season. “Obviously, when we get a lot of snow that makes things go a lot easier,” said Ackerman. “But it also makes the expectations go up for our guests who come here.” He said the park’s ski facility requires a lot of maintenance and safety equipment checks throughout the season with extremely flexible employee scheduling at times. He said each season they work to create a 3-foot snow base with help from the numerous snow blowers and movable snow guns positioned around the hillside near the ski lodge. Ackerman said in order to make snow it requires the proper combination of temperature and humidity — with the highest temperature being 28 degrees. He said at 28 degrees it requires a very dry day with about 20 percent humidity or less to make snow. For the snow guns
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to be working at optimal capacity the temperature needs to be in the 15 to 20 degree margin, according to Ackerman. He said while the ski slopes requires a deep base to get them through the fluctuations of temperature throughout a season, the brand new tubing area requires a larger base as they are forced to build up the slope for the tubing chutes. He said it is necessary to place the chutes in a flatter area of the facility in order to provide a stopping area. For the ski and tubing facility to operate more efficiently it also requires the proper balance of maintenance and scheduling, according to Ackerman. “Our employees work very hard,” he said. Ackerman said you never know sometimes until the night before a scheduled ski day whether Mother Nature will fall in line with the predicted forecast. He said sometimes when the valley receives a larger-than-forecasted snowfall it can be an “all hands on deck” situation for things to operate smoothly. He said crews work very hard to provide their guests with a the most pleasant experience possible. “So there’s a lot of sacrifices made by the employees that are greatly appreciated by managers like myself in what they bring to the success of this operation. … Once we get the right weather we make snow 24-7 … it’s a lot of midnight shifts and working See SNOW Page 6B Á
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Cain maintains a solid reputation
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Th e staf f o f G a r y Cai n Re a lto rs a n d Au cti o n ee rs i s re a dy to ser v e th e re si de n ts o f the O h io Va ll e y. T h e c o m p a n y o f f e r s r e a l ty a n d a u c t i o n e e r i n g s e r v i c e s .
From staff reports
STEUBENVILLE — The name Gary W. Cain has been synonymous with real estate and auctioneering for decades. An auctioneer since 1956, Cain expanded into real estate in 1967. Estab-
lished as a small family business, the company has grown to include a qualified staff of professional realtors and auctioneers, serving clients from offices in East Springfield and Steubenville. The “Hometown Realtor” boasts three genera-
tions of family service: Gary; his son, Brad; and his grandson, Taylor. The business continues to expand its services. “We pride ourselves in providing good service and professionalism to all of our clients,” Cain explained. “We always
have a full-staffed office. Only a few agencies have a full-time auctioneer staff on board as well.” With continued growth, the company is determined to meet the challenges of today’s market. “Whether it is tailoring a financial plan, informing
clients of requirements in their transactions or anticipating the numerous details that can be pitfalls to the buyer or seller, our staff has the training and experience to serve the needs and best interest of See CAIN Page 7B Á
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lence, that are the most critical for longevity, segment growth and overall business success. In order to be recognized with a Kubota Premier Award of Excellence a dealership must meet all requirements and achieve at least an 80 percent compliance percentage of all the
progress While often is measured by physical changes, the owner and staff of Chambers and James Funeral, Pet and Cremation Services take great pride in their spiritual impact on the many families they have helped to cope with the loss of a loved one. “We’ve really made progress, not in a physical way, but in helping our families through the grieving process,” said Eric Fithyan, owner of the funeral homes, which are in Wellsburg and Follansbee. Fithyan noted making funeral plans for a loved one can be overwhelming in itself, but survivors must juggle that with other matters arising from the death of a spouse or parent.
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Fithyan and his staff are very knowlabout edgeable resources and organizations that can alleviate the burden and stress. “Then they’re able to grieve. They’re able to go through the experience as a loved one in mourning and not as a person trying to take care of everything,” he said. The website for Chambers and James, found at www.chamber s an djam es . c om, has a section under its Grief and Guidance link with simply stated advice on everything from gathering information for the obituary to questions to ask an attorney who may handle probate and estate matters. The website also offers advice in coming to terms with the loss of a loved one and See FAMILIES Page 8B Á
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core elements. Ray Villarreal, Kubota director of dealer development, said the program, in its third year, sets a high standard that paves the way for sustained growth and market segment leadership. Pytash Tractor Sales and Service is at 8003 state Route 213 in Toronto, about 8 miles
north of Steubenville. It is open Mondays through Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed on Sundays. Contact the expert staff at Pytash Tractor Sales and Service by phone at (740) 5445620 or visit PytashTractorSales.com for information about products.
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through the night to make the snow so that you can groom the next day.” Ackerman said in addition to the snow making equipment, the facility requires continuous maintenance and safety checks on
the ski lift, snow groomers, and all the rental equipment. He said the the park transitions a lot of their golf staff to work at ski facility the throughout the winter months. He said they currently have about
30 employees working at the facility, which includes the snack bar and ski rental area. “So far this year for this region we have obviously been blessed with maybe a little bit more snow than we had the last few years
and when that happens it really excites the skiers, snowboarders and tubers,” Ackerman added. Wheeling Park Manager Nate Goudy said not only does a great deal of work go into making ice at Wheel-
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turn on water sprinkles around the ice to create the last few layers of ice. Goudy said once the final coat of ice is finished they use the Zamboni machine to smooth the surface. He said they use the Zamboni at the conclusion of each skating session and use an ice edger to create a cleaner edge to the ice at least several times a week. There are times they must recondition the ice during the season. “During our Christmas season we know there’s going to be a lot of skaters out there, so maybe the week prior we will go out and make sure there are no low spots ... and maybe build up the ice a little bit because it’s going to get a lot of use,” Goudy said. In addition to skating rink maintenance, Goudy said they have to sharpen the nearly 300 pairs of rental skates at the facility before the season even begins. “There’s a bunch of us who sharpen them ... we start in August,” he said. Goudy said they usually schedule six or seven employees for each public skate session. He said they have a total of about 40 part-time employees on staff throughout the season — which includes: the concession stand, skate rental, a cashier and ice guards. The ice rink will remain open until the second Sunday in March.
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ing Park’s Memorial Skating Rink before the start of the season, a lot of effort goes into keeping the ice and rental equipment maintained throughout the winter. Goudy said they always begin making ice on the second weekend in October each year because they try to open the facility on the third weekend. He said they have to clean and prepare the concrete surface before they begin the ice making process. “We’ll go out and clean it, scrub it down and get all the heavy dirt out from from the summer picnic season and clean the plexiglass and things like that,” Goudy said. In addition they have to start the compressors several days in advance of ice making to allow the surface to begin the cooling process. He said there’s a salt water/brine mixture that flows through the more than 5 miles of original piping beneath the ice rink surface to chill it to below 20 degrees. He said park crews will spray three coats of water on the surface to create the initial seal of ice. Once the initial layer of ice is down, crews spray the entire surface with three coats of white paint. He said once the paint freezes over, they apply three more layers of ice before putting down the color vinyl lines. Once those lines are in place they
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RICHMOND — Everhart Memorials Inc. started in Bergholz in 1977. The business now is located on state Route 43 (52 West Main St.) in the middle of Richmond. “The idea then, as well as the idea now is to serve client families in the same way
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“Or perhaps it is the superior custom design and expert carving, all at no addicost. And tional speaking of cost, value to your dollar spent is extraordinary” he continued. For most people, buying a cemetery memorial is a big event; it’s sometimes stressful, sometimes sad. It’s often a “once-
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do not scour the obituaries and then call people at their worst moment. No, we do not do that.” “Call us for a consultation. There is no obligation or pressure
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our clients,” Cain noted. The combination of real estate and auctioneering equips the company with resources to offer several options for the sale of real estate or private property. “We can help determine if each individual’s needs and expectations in the sale of real estate can best be met through private treaty or by auction,” he explained. “Our auctioneering staff can guide the preparation of personal property sales and coordinate in the event personal property is auctioned in conjunction with the sale of a home or business.” The staff is excited to grow its business and looks forward to the future.
“Because this is our business, we make it our business to stay aware of trends and changes in the market and industry,” Cain stated. “Our associates attend seminars and maintain professional affiliations with the goal of improving our best product: State-of-the-art service to our clients.” The company holds real estate licenses for sales and as brokers in Ohio and West Virginia. The employees also are licensed auctioneers in both states. “We are here to serve our community and appreciate all of the support in the past,” Cain stated. “We hope to continue to provide professional service and be a staple in the community for the future.”
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WEIRTON — West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice has recognized two area residents for their years of volunteer service. For more than 20 years Gabe Arlia and Ray Barth have given their time to the TriState Young Marines. Arlia is the unit commander, and Barth is unit executive officer. As part of their service, they attend and supervise weekly meetings, participate in
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overnight encampments, provide program management, individual and group mentorship and counseling to those in the Young Marines program. Arlia and Barth have been with the program since its inception in 1997. Arlia immigrated to the United States from Italy in 1936. He served in the Marine Corps from 1946-49, after which he began a career at Weirton Steel. During this period, Arlia continued his service in the
supporting family members and friends who are facing that difficult task. Individuals also may choose to receive daily or weekly e-mailed messages of encouragement. The Rev. Sharon Van Dam, a retired minister, also is available to offer spiritual support or offer prayer at services when requested. Visitors to Chambers and James Funeral Homes will find CareNote brochures on more than a dozen topics related to grieving, as well
Marine Corps Reserve for an additional 28 years, retiring at the rank of master gunnery sergeant. He lives in Follansbee with his wife, Mary. Barth is a lifelong resident of Weirton and a 1969 graduate of Weir High School. He served in the Marine Corps from 1970-74 and served a tour in Vietnam during 1971. Barth has been an employee of ArcelorMittal Steel in Weirton for the past 47 years. He lives in Weirton with his wife, Iva.
The Young Marines of the Marine Corps League was founded in 1959, with the first unit being established in Waterbury, Conn. The official charter was issued on Oct. 17, 1965, when the Young Marines became a national youth leadership organization. The Young Marines went international in 1995 with its first overseas unit in Okinawa, Japan. The Tri-State Young Marines group of Weirton is the only Young Marine Unit located in West Virginia.
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T w o v ol un t e er s w i t h t h e Tri- S tat e Yo u ng Ma rin es r ec en tly w er e r e c o g ni z ed f o r t he i r s e r v i c e by Wes t Vi r gi nia Gov. Jim J us ti ce. U n i t C om m an de r G a be A r l i a a nd U ni t E x e c u t i v e O f fi c er R ay B ar t h w er e h on o r e d f or m or e t h a n 2 0 y ea r s of vo l u n t e e r s e r v i c e . O n h a n d w e r e , f ro m le ft, Arli a, Yo un g Mar ine Sg t. Ma j. E n r i q u e H e r r e r a a nd Ba r t h.
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as a caring and compassionate staff who help family members to personalize their loved one’s burial, cremation or memorial service. Fithyan and his staff routinely go a step further in serving the families. One example is that, when requested by the family following the service, they will deliver flowers from the funeral home to a close survivor’s home or church and even to local nursing homes so elderly residents there may enjoy them.
Under Fithyan’s leadership, Chambers and James have held various community programs, including a walk honoring the fallen first responders of Sept. 11, 2001, a program educating the public about organ donation and a ceremony for the proper disposal of damaged U.S. flags. Often involving local veterans groups, the service is held near Flag Day and offers a good opportunity for people to get to know the funeral homes and their staff on an informal occa-
sion. The funeral homes’ efforts to go above and beyond in serving the community last year earned them the National Funeral Directors Association’s Pursuit of Excellence award for three consecutive years. Chambers and James were among 161 funeral homes to receive the award from the NFDA, which represents more than 10,000 funeral homes in 50 countries. It is given annually to
funeral homes committed to raising the bar for funeral service excellence by adhering to strict ethical and professional standards and providing outstanding service to families and communities. Fithyan said he’s also very proud of the Reader’s Choice and Best of the Best awards Chambers and James has received through votes by readers of the Herald-Star, which he said shows a trust he and his staff have earned from the community.
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Tickets available at: Accessories, Ltd. (1st St., Moundsville), All Greg’s Market locations, All Season Power Sports (New Martinsville), WV Moundsville BP (10th & Route 2, Formerly Goddard’s EXXON), Green Acres Power Sports (Glen Dale, WV), Johnson Bros. Automotive (3525 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio), DMD Enterprises (704 Thompson Avenue, Moundsville), BosoTowing (10th St., Moundsville), Varlas Mobile Home Parts and Laundromat (12th St., Moundsville), or any MVFD member
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able to gainfully enter into various energy sectors including electricity, fiber and oil and gas. “Improving communities by driving infrastructure development is at the core of what we do at Thrasher,” Riley said. “Energy is a major economic driver in the communities where we live and work and are a big piece of the infrastructure.” This month, the Thrasher Group is partnering with Shale Directories LLC to launch the inaugural Emerging Opportunities Ohio River Conference. This conference will bring together industry experts in upstream, midstream and downstream solutions to provide a comprehensive, forward look at the development coming to the Ohio River Valley. The Emerging Opportunities Ohio River Valley Conference will be held on Feb. 22 at Oglebay Resort in Wheeling. “We are excited to bring together industry experts to provide an early look at the ever-expanding list of development opportunities in 2018 and beyond,” Riley stated. “We welcome business and community mem-
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bers to join us.” With Appalachia Development Group CEO Steve Hedrick as speaker, Riley a believes that the conference is shaping up to be the premiere event to learn about the latest developments in the region. Hedrick is at the center of the Appalachian Storage and Trading Hub initiative which recently got approval for the first of two application phases for a $1.9 billion U.S. Department of Energy loan. Joining Hedrick will be a list of industry leaders from American Petroleum Institute, American Chemistry Council, Ohio River Corridor LLC and more. Public representatives from West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania will be at the event to share their insights on the area’s economic resurgence. The combination of public and private presentations will provide the registrants with the broadest scope of what is coming. The Thrasher Group asks area residents for the opportunity to serve their communities, and looks forward to exciting developments for the Ohio River Valley and greater Appalachia in 2018.
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