In The News 24 June 2015

Paint Valley ADAMH board members retire

By
Melinda Sheets-

The Paint Valley Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADAMH) Board met for their regular scheduled June meeting where retiring board members, Judy Dixon, Joan Pelfrey and Sue Turner were recognized for their service.

While serving two terms on the board, Dixon has held the office of Vice Chairperson and has been the Board Chairperson since 2012. She was appointed to the board in 2007 by the Pike County Commissioners. Dixon is the Executive Director of the Pike County Outreach Council and resides in Waverly.

Pelfrey served two terms as a member of the Paint Valley ADAMH Board. She was appointed to the board in 2009 by the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services. Pelfrey is a retired Alcohol and Drug Addiction Professional and resides in Chillicothe.

 

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Turner also served two terms as a member of the Paint Valley ADAMH Board and has held the office of Finance Chairperson. She was appointed to the board in 2007 by the Fayette County Commissioners. Turner retired from the Fayette County Board of Developmental Disabilities and resides in Bloomingburg.

“Judy is a true advocate for those with a mental illness, and her leadership will be missed,” ADAMH Executive Director Juni Johnson said. “Joan and Sue have proven their commitment to helping the clients we serve.”

ADAMH has provided help and offered hope for the residents of Fayette, Highland, Pickaway, Pike and Ross Counties since 1967. For more information, please contact the Paint Valley ADAMH Board at 740-773-2283 or visit www.pvadamh.org.

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