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Included in this issue...
- Ice Cream Day
- Park & Recreation Month
- State Budget Approval
- Fiscal Code Grants
- New Water/Wastewater Intern
- Employee Celebrations
- Keller Open Golf Outing
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I scream, You scream, We all scream for... | |
Keller Engineers' employees celebrated National Ice Cream Day with a variety of delicious ice cream treats, courtesy of the company! | |
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In July, the National Park and Recreation Association recognizes park and recreation professionals, part-time and seasonal workers, and volunteers for their dedication to local parks and recreation areas. This year highlights how their work fosters a sense of belonging for community members.
The team at Keller Engineers would like to thank all who dedicate time and energy to local parks and recreation. Your work is invaluable!
Some of Keller Engineers' local park projects include:
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Canal Basin Park
Hollidaysburg, PA
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Lakemont Park Mini-Golf
Altoona, PA
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Memorial Spray Park
Altoona, PA
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NatureWorksPark
Hollidaysburg, PA
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Spring Cove Athletic Fields
Roaring Spring, PA
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Valley View County Park
Altoona, PA
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Article from the Pennsylvania Economic Development Association regarding the PA 2024-2025 fiscal year budget approval:
Governor Josh Shapiro signed a $47.6 billion budget package into law Thursday night, ending an 11-day delay from the deadline in the State’s Constitution. The package is a 6% increase from last year’s budget but $700 million less than Shapiro’s initial proposal in February. The package includes several of key initiatives, including a $1 billion increase in K-12 funding, gap funding for mass transit, infrastructure funding, a cap on the net operating loss tax, and funding for site development to attract and retain employers. The budget will pull $3 billion of surplus, leaving approximately $10.5 billion in the State’s reserves.
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The following information is courtesy of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors' Morning News:
Fiscal Code Creates Grant Programs
Adopted as part of the budget process, Act 54 of 2024 implements the 2024-2025 commonwealth budget and created or extended several grant programs, including the following:
Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA Sites) program will provide grants and loans to develop and redevelop sites for businesses and mixed-use development, including water, sewer, transportation, energy, and information infrastructure, and authorizes the issuance of up to $500 million in bonds to fund the program.
- Municipalities and municipal authorities are eligible applicants.
- The Commonwealth Financing Authority is authorized to use $50 million of these funds to provide grants through the Multimodal Transportation Funding Program and $50 million to provide grants through the PA Small Water and Sewer Program.
Mixed-Use Revitalization Program is created through the Commonwealth Financing Authority and allocates $10 million for loans and grants for projects to redevelop large distressed, unoccupied, and blighted properties, including existing and former malls, to increase mixed-use development with affordable housing opportunities.
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New Water/Wastewater Intern | |
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WELCOME SASHA NEYMAN!
Keller Engineers’ Water/Wastewater Division welcomes a new summer intern, Sasha Neyman! Sasha is majoring in Engineering at the University of Arizona. As an active student, she is a Resident Assistant and member of Eco Reps, an organization that promotes eco-friendly events and practices on-campus. Prior to interning with Keller, Sasha interned with Sheetz, where she worked with industrial engineers to optimize and streamline processes.
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2024 GRADUATE
National Society of Professional Engineers
Emerging Leaders Program | |
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This national program features an intensive five-month program with guided instruction and mentorship for engineers seeking to expand their leadership skills. It is designed to develop the next generation of engineers where the public can be confident that engineering decisions affecting their lives are made by qualified and ethically accountable professionals. Jared is one of only thirteen Professional Engineers accepted into the 2024 program.
After completing the program, Jared shared his thoughts on what quality he considers necessary for all effective leaders to possess...
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“I believe that to be an effective leader one must be a servant leader. Servant leadership is the purest form of leadership, and it encourages others to maximize their potential for the good of the organization, the community, and themselves. Servant leaders ensure that everyone on the team is heard and valued, which requires humility, respect, selflessness, patience, forgiveness, honesty, and commitment.” | |
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Highway Designer Nathan Patrick recently married his fiancé, Kate Yahner, on Saturday, June 29th. The wedding took place at St. Nicholas Church in Nicktown, PA with an outdoor reception on Kate's parents' farm. Congratulations Nathan & Kate! | | |
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After 30 years of service
(to the day), Water/Wastewater Designer & Inspector, Thomas Roles retired on June 13th 2024.
Congratulations Tom!
Keller Engineers would like to thank Tom for his many years of hard work and dedication.
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June Employee Service Awards | |
Thank you for your service and dedication! | |
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30 YEARS
Tom Roles
Water/Wastewater Inspector
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25 YEARS
Ken Lynch
IT Manager
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10 YEARS
Alex Clark
Survey Crew Chief
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5 YEARS
Bob Yogus
Transportation Construction Inspector
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1 YEAR
Naomi Little
Gettysburg Office Administrator
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Employee Work Anniversaries
Thank you...
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July
25 Years - Kim Carr
19 Years - Adam Long
19 Years - Mary Nelson
6 Years - Bronson Clapper
6 Years - Nathan Patrick
4 Years - Dennis Rodgers
1 Year - Martin Biesinger
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August
15 Years - Joel Reese
4 Years - Britton Burnworth
4 Years - Adam Charles
1 Year - Nathan Cunningham
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Employee Birthdays
Happy Birthday...
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July
13th - Sam Mody
13th - Shawn Ritchey
15th - Jeff Wos
25th - Bronson Clapper
28th - Saif Aldairi
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August
3rd - Matthew Ference
4th - Sheraef Youssef
6th - Marty Marasco
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Teams are SOLD OUT! Thank you all who registered! | |
Thank you to all the following sponsors to date!! | |
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Altoona First Savings Bank
Altoona Pipe & Steel Supply Co.
American Legion Auxiliary #516
Blair Image Elements
Boro Coffee Co.
CopyRite Banner Zone
Crystal Springs Water
Degol Family Foundation
Delgrosso Family of Companies
Dennis M. Hallinan Optometry
Everett Railroad Company
FINDS Consignment
Gingrich Agency
Glenn O. Hawbaker
Hollidaysburg Animal Clinic
Hollidaysburg Auto Parts
Imler's Poultry
LB Water
McKissick Kasun Architects
Musser Engineering, Inc.
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NPC, Inc.
Old Canal Inn
PennStress
Prime Sirloin Buffet
Ritchey's Dairy
Roundhouse Harley Davidson
Season-Aire
Sheetz, Inc.
S.P. McCarl & Company, Inc.
Spring Cove Container
Stephen S. Lewis, LLC
Terry & Molly Goldstein
The Kirby Family
UPMC Altoona
Ward Transport & Logistics
Webber Advisors
Zane Helsel Excavating, Inc.
U.S. Hotel Tavern
Wagner & Finn
WC Weil PM LLC
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