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MWCD Conservancy Court approves water agreement SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018
By JD LONG
jim@harrisonnewsherald.com
CADIZ – At the beginning of June, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) Court approved the water agreement that MWCD’s board approved of last month. It only had to be finalized by the Court, which it was according to Village Administrator Charley Bowman at last ursday’s village council meeting. Representing Harrison County as a member of the court was T. Shawn Hervey, Bowman said. “ey heard our request for additional water for the power plant and approved it,” Bowman explained and he called
the meeting impressive. “So that is, got the green light to be able to support that project should it come all the way through.” ere is still no word on when the official announcement from Harrison Power will take place. In other projects addressed: - e Army Reserve building on East Market Street is going up for sale. Bowman said Cadiz, or the county would get first crack at it if interested. He said the negative to that is asbestos, led-based paint and PCBs that are involved. He said he has an environmental company in mind to review the report on the building and give a recommendation on whether it’s a good investment for Cadiz. “One idea the chief (Police Chief
Ryan McCann) kicked around is let’s put the police and fire, EMS in one building,” Bowman told council. “Or look at it as, let’s take it clean it up, maybe try to work it in a development deal with a developer. So a number of possible ideas and I would like to hear from you folks as well.” He said he’d like to explore possibilities further and come back to council with more information. Council member omas Crawshaw said the remediation of the building may not be worth it in the long run but agreed to explore the possibility further. - e north collection system is in the final stages with “minor paving” to complete off of Ohio Street and a few other items to address.
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- Concerning Maplewood Drive, Bowman said they are waiting on the return of the paving company to complete the installation of the curbing on the west side of the street, catch basins and landscaping. - Bowman said he had no Microcystins (HAB) readings that he usually provides, “but I can tell you that they have all been very low right to about that threemark where we’ve been (5.0 is poor).” - Mowing is in progress with much completed near the Sparrow Reservoir “and a number of other drainage related projects.” D&E Electric is to begin work on the uptown lights soon. - Bowman said they are reviewing a new way to paint traffic lines at the
square. He called a thermoplastic application more expensive but “it is far more cost-effective in the long run.” He said the new way would not require repainting as is done now. Bowman said the thermoplastic “should be good for seven to 10 years” putting the cost at approximately $7,000 for the square-area. He also said ODOT does not replace the paint for re-doing the parking spaces on a state highway, thereby leaving the job to the village. Bowman and Clerk Treasurer Amy Ossman said they should have some funds to help out with that. - e street department is
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Commissioners approve broadband expansion to Deersville By JD LONG
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CADIZ – Wednesday, Sheriff, Joe Myers presented contents of a letter requesting space on their MARCS tower to the Harrison County Commissioners. “e county has received a grant to enhance broadband access throughout the county and one of the places that we did this was in Deersville,” Myers explained. He added that the Director of the Puskarich Library Sandy ompson requested access to that tower. “Since we have a vested interest in that tower with the state of Ohio, myself and the county commissioners have to ask for the space on that tower,” he said explaining the contents of the letter, which states that the commissioners received a TIGER (Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery) Grant from ODOT “to expand
By JD LONG
jim@harrisonnewsherald.com
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Cancer Crusaders announce race activities August will be here before you know it and the Harrison County Cancer Crusaders want everyone to be ready for their annual 5K Color Race on Aug. 4 See Page 10
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Scio prepares for major waterline project
Top photo: There are seven Harrison County 4-H ladies vying for the crown of Harrison County Junior Fair Queen to be crowned on June 25. The lone candidate for Junior Fair King and to be crowned is Dillon Dodds. Front, from left, Rachel Morrison, 18, Cadiz Ranchers and Harrison Central FFA; Addie Edwards, 17, Cadiz Ranchers and FFA; Joyce Barr, 17, Cadiz Ranchers and FFA; Dillon Dodds, 18, Hopedale Town and Country 4-H; Jalyn Jones, 18, Green Valley 4-H and FFA; and Riley Eberhart, 16, New Rumley 4-H and FFA. Back, Alexa Dowdle, 18, Green Valley 4-H; and Stephanie Birney, 18, Hopedale Town and Country 4H and FFA., The 2017 king was Bailey Eberhart and the queen was Abby Keller. Right: Princess candidates for the Harrison County Junior Fair crowning to be held June 25 are, Nora Jackson, 10, daughter of Abigail and Jason Jackson of Dennison; and Madelyn Sedgmer, 10, daughter .of Tiffany Sedgmer of New Athens. The 2017 royaty was Kiara Birney, princess and Jacob Rinkes, prince.
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broadband access in unserved and underserved areas in Harrison County.” Commissioner Paul Coffland explained a little about the TIGER grant and how it was obtained with the help of the Regional Planning Commission via ompson, in order to “buy some broadband Internet access to that area [in] several homes to Deersville-Tappan Lake area.” “is project will have significant long-term outcomes by improving access and establishing a building block for our 21st century communities. Providing the ‘Tappan Lake Broadband Expansion’ helps Harrison County to meet one of the main goals of the Harrison County Technology Action Plan that was established by the Harrison County Broadband Committee in 2013 in cooperation with Connect Ohio and the Connected Community
Sports
Peshak named to All Times Leader team
Harrison Central’s Joclyn Peshak, who’s been labeled a true asset by coach Darrin Young, was named to the 2018 All Times Leader softball team. See Page 6
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FCC recognizes graduating seniors
e First Church of Christ recognized several area seniors for their accomplishments during the school year. See Page 7
SCIO – A major waterline project is going forward involving 2nd Street in Scio, as was stated at Wednesday’s council meeting. Don Quicksall of W.E. Quicksall & Associates appeared before council to run down some numbers and answer questions. Village Administrator Jason Tubaugh stated that Quicksall is the engineering firm they decided to retain if they get the grant their applying for, which he says they have a good chance at getting. Quicksall stated the estimated total amount for the project was $228,250, which would encompass all of 2nd Street and from the intersection of Eastport and end at the alley of Custer Way, according to Tubaugh. He also said the village’s share in the project would be $25,000. Quicksall told council that if
they participate in the 50/50 plan they would accumulate more points towards the OPWC grantloan. He added that it is a 30-year loan at 0 percent interest “but it is a loan, you have to pay it back.” “We’re also recommending that you commit to a 11 percent local cash figure, which is $25,108,” which is what Tubaugh alluded to later by phone. “at is not a required thing that you do but it helps get the points,” Quicksall added. “…It’s very competitive and so we look at it trying to get the most points possible for you but that is not a requirement,” Quicksall said referring to the OPWC deal. He added that assuming that the grant-loan is approved he suggested then applying for an ARC grant where he said they would ask for $101,571. He told council that this latest figure is
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