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1. Dewey Lake's Big Sandy Area Training Center

The US Army Corps of Engineers at Dewey Lake would like to recognize and thank the Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) for their dedication and support in the development of the Big Sandy Area Training Center. Work began in October 2010 and is currently nearing completion. Eric Campbell and Mike Froman provided leadership and manpower to rehabilitate many areas of this facility including the installation of a new heating and air system, as well as interior and exterior restorations. Manpower provided included students from BSCTC. This project provided students with the opportunity to ascertain hands on field work dealing within their program of study. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Froman's students selflessly contributed 2,255.50 hours of volunteer service to the US Army Corps of Engineers Valued at over $40,000.00.

2. National Safe Boating Council

Welcome to the 2012 North American Safe Boating Campaign ("Wear It!"). This year's campaign will officially kick off with National Safe Boating Week (May 19-25, 2012) and will continue to promote safe and responsible boating through the "Wear It!" message. We will continue to educate the boating community about the importance of life jacket wear and the different options that are available when it comes to comfortable and light-weight life jackets. We are continuing to work with partner organizations and states throughout North America to create a stronger, unified campaign. We are hoping these collaborative efforts will increase awareness about the importance of always wearing a life jacket on the water

3. Beech Fork Lake Holds Annual Clean-Up

On Saturday April 28 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Beech Fork Lake held its annual lake cleanup. The lake clean up began in the early Saturday morning with 38 registered volunteers picking up trash along the Lake shoreline and recreation areas at Beech Fork Lake. The 219th Army Special Forces, Wayne High School JROTC, Marshall University PROS, along with several individuals from the local community assisted in this year's event. The annual event is a representation of the community's dedication to maintaining a clean and beautiful environment at the lake. Volunteers provided 152 hours of services to the Corps of Engineers valued at over $3000.00 and collected over 107 bags of litter and tires totaling over 3700 pound. When considering the preservation of our natural resources and the enjoyment of future generations of visitors at the Project, the total value of these volunteer services is priceless. The Corps of Engineers wishes to thank all those who participated and supported this event.

4. Burnsville Lake Presents to Local Schools

On April 25, 26 and 27, 2012 the Burnsville Lake Ranger staff presented water safety and Lewis and Clark Expedition programs at Burnsville Elementary and Flatwoods Elementary Schools.

5. Welcome Home Stephen Ofori!

Stephen was deployed to Afghanistan for 12 months where he performed reviews, provided electrical support and training as well as made recommendations to the Contracting Branch. Stephen is a member of the Quality Assurance Branch, a team of energetic and well informed persons. Welcome Home Stephen!

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Work at Bolivar Dam Begins
HUNTINGTON, W.Va.… Work has begun on a construction project to implement dam safety risk reduction measures at Bolivar Dam. This project consists of tree and brush clearing, installation of a downstream seepage blanket, construction of a terrace filter blanket extension and construction of a 450 ft. storm sewer.
The contractor has begun surveying activities and within the next week they are expected to begin tree and brush removal. They will then begin to develop a borrow site below the dam to obtain materials for the construction of the seepage blankets and haul roads for movement of the materials near the downstream base of the dam.
In the interest of public safety the public use area near the project office including the picnic tables, playground and restroom as well as the area east of Sandy Creek and the Tuscarawas River and west of the access road across the top of the dam will be closed to the public until further notice. The fisherman access area below the dam outlet will have to be closed for limited periods to facilitate some construction activities.