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Residents, businesses urged to invest in flood insurance SATURDAY, AUGUST 11, 2018
By JD LONG
jim@harrisonnewsherald.com
CADIZ – e storm damage that ravaged some areas of Harrison County earlier in the year is receiving major help from both federal and state agencies. Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Eric Wilson spoke at Wednesday’s Cadiz Business Association (CBA) meeting detailing some of the damage and also informing the well-attended meeting of the aid those hard-hit areas will be receiving. Wilson has previously spoken at the commissioner’s meeting regarding the damage and government aid but this time he brought along Ron Sistrunk, an insurance technical specialist for FEMA, who supplied his own table full of information in pamphlets and
brochures. Wilson spoke of the type of emergencies the EMA responds to whether it be man-made or natural disaster, as he went on to describe the damage incurred back in February. “And it caused more damage than we’re used to,” Wilson explained. “Now luckily we did not have a great deal of impacts on individuals and residences. My primary concern is always about preservation of life and reduction of injury because property can always be replaced but people are the most important thing I look out for.” He did describe the infrastructure as “greatly impacted” with four townships and “numerous sites in the county” that suffered culvert, road and bridge damage. He said one road in Shortcreek Township suffered estimated damages of $159,000.
“So we applied through the state for Presidential Declaration, which was granted for 75 percent of the repairs approved by the federal government. Along with that, the remaining 25 percent that normally would be on the townships and counties to foot the bill was picked up by the state, according to Wilson. “So for every FEMA approved repair 100 percent is to be taken care of either by state or federal government, so that was good for us,” Wilson told the crowd. He said another part that comes from the presidential declaration is “support” from FEMA. He then introduced Sistrunk who spoke of insurance options and the benefits of citizens financially protecting themselves from disasters. Sistrunk
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FEMA Insurance Technical Specialist Ron Sistrunk spoke at Wednesday’s Cadiz Business Association meeting at the Cadiz Country Club to encourage citizens to invest in flood insurance for personal and business use.
Bowerston village administrator resigns over salary disagreement By JACQUIE HUMPHREY NH Correspondent
BOWERSTON — At a special meeting of Bowerston’s Council held on Tuesday Aug. 7, Mayor Milo Baker presented and read to Council the resignation letter of Administrator Bob John. In his letter John cited disagreements with the Mayor as well as insufficient pay as his reasons for leaving the position. John offered to continue his work with the Village for the rate of $31.25 per hour. Baker reported to council and those present that the Personnel Committee had met after receiving notification of John’s resignation, which was effective on Aug. 4, and had agreed to pay John $20 per hour. John was not willing to accept this offer. Council President Dan Trushell moved to accept John’s resignation, council member Paula Beamer seconded the motion and members Amanda Radich and Derek Warner voted in favor to approve. Council member Megan John abstained from
Cancer Crusaders raise much-needed funds for local cancer patients NH Photo | ED BANKS
Top winners in the 5K Color Race are: Sarah Dean (right) and Bob Henderson. See more Cancer Crusaders news on page 3.
By ED BANKS
CADIZ - On a day that opened with pancake breakfasts prepared by the Cadiz Lions Club, and ended with a ceremonial lantern release, the Harrison County Cancer Crusaders (HCCC) can relax and celebrate in the fact that their efforts for a successful program in 2018 were accomplished. Behind the combined efforts of volunteers, donors and church organizations, the HCCC was able to present various fundraising devices during their now annual activity and dinner event. In the way of a little background, the now HCCC was formed from the former local Relay for Life Organization in October of 2016. With a goal of ensuring that their fundraising efforts would stay within
Harrison County and benefit the residents, the HCCC formed their 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization. Based on an Ohio Department of Health Study (2008-2012), there are 98 new invasive cancer cases and 47 deaths that occur each year among the Harrison County population. Monies raised by the organization is used to provide gasoline and food for families that are affected by cancer. “e HCCC has provided over $20,000 in assistance to over 40 cancer patients in Harrison County since their inception in 2016,” said President Julie McPeak. “is year's event was a success and well attended by visitors of all ages. We had over 100 volunteers. e Kid's Zone was a big hit and was manned mostly by students from Harrison Central under the direction of Victoria Morrison. e all-day
50/50 of $385 which was won by David and Anna Mizer was donated back to the organization. We had 105 race entries, 80 plus in attendance at the Survivor Lunch, 36 cars at cruise in, 17 motorcycles, 100 plus at Twice as Nice dance, and 75 at lantern release. HCCC would like to thank everyone who donated money, raffle items, food and drinks, and time to help us ease the financial burden of Harrison County cancer patients,” added McPeak.
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Wildlife Workshop in Hopedale
e Harrison Soil & Water Conservation District is holding a meeting in Hopedale to discuss wildlife habitats and seeding. See Page 10
New Zealand cop rides along with sheriff
A police officer from New Zealand visting Harrison County, participated ina ride along with a deputy and got some unique insights on law enforcement here in America. See Page 4
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Following the pancake breakfast, participants were provided the opportunity to run off their meals in the Kids Dash, or the 5K (3.2 miles) Race or Walk. Other events included a blood drive in memory of Jerry
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Students, teachers prepare for back to school
Most kids in the area are heading back to school at the end of August. For more back to school news, See Page 4
voting on this motion as she is the spouse of the administrator. In other discussion, Baker reviewed with Council the temporary plans that he has in place to cover the day to day operations of the Village with the absence of both a full time employee and a village administrator. John had been performing many of these dayto-day duties. Baker reported that the Personnel Committee is collecting resumés and interviewing for the full time position and will begin doing the same for a new village administrator. Baker told council that a three member Board of Public Affairs may be an option for the Village to consider as an alternative to filling the position of village administrator. Bowerston also has one vacant council seat. Anyone who is interested in serving in this capacity should send a letter of interest to PO Box 262, Bowerston, OH 44695. Baker stressed that these issues will be discussed further at the regular August meeting on the 21st.
Commissioners approve bike route development By JD LONG
jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – e Harrison County Commissioners on Wednesday approved a resolution (19-18) for the commissioners and the Trail Committee to approve and support “the development of various State and U.S. Bike Routes…” Commissioner Dale Norris read the document, which included a few facts such as, $198 billion per year is being added to various community’s economies, which “provide facilities for such tourists.” “Whereas, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has designated a series of corridors crossing Ohio to be developed as various U.S. Bicycle Routes,” the resolution reads. e document also states that ODOT is supportive of these bicycle routes, “subject to ongoing collaboration with affected jurisdictions to inventory, analyze, and designate specific facilities the routes will traverse.”
e commissioners were provided a map showing various routes that the commissioners and the Conotton Creek Trail Committee for proposing “specific routes to be designated as various U.S. and State Bike Routes…” An agreement (35-18) was also approved concerning a bridge project in the county. e agreement was only requesting the commissioner’s approval to use county property for their work. “Your property is needed by the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a transportation improvement project,” the statement reads. After that words such as “appraisal, inspection of property” and “have the right to be paid full amount” through the commissioners off a bit confusing them of the agreement’s intent and summoned County Engineer, Rob Sterling to reaffirm ODOT’s position and clarify the agreement’s request, which he did. Sterling confirmed that ODOT was only seeking an easement for the county’s property in order to complete the work
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Question of the week Are you concerned about treated wastewater going into Tappan lake?
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YES 86% (19 VOTES) NO 14% (3 VOTES)
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Do you have adequate flood insurance? YES • NO
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