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Key races on docket for Election Day By JD LONG
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Cadiz: Oct. 26 3-5 pm Scio: Oct. 31 5-6:30 pm Hopedale: Oct. 31 5-6:30 pm Bowerston: Oct. 31 5:30-7:00pm Freeport: Oct. 31st 5-6:30 pm Unionport: Oct. 31 4:30-6:30 pm Community party at 7:00 pm Jewett: Oct. 31 5-7 pm Piedmont: Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7 pm New Athens: Oct. 31 6-7:30 pm Harrisville: Oct. 24 5:30-7 pm Holloway Monster Mash Nov. 2 6 pm
HARRISON COUNTY – There are several races within the county seeing no challengers and there are yet a few with no one to fill seats as no valid petitions were filed. But in others, some interesting races such as Adena for example, could be headed for a little shakeup. Council members Mark Anderson and Crystal Carpenter still have terms to complete but are running for the mayor’s position with Brenda Roski as the third contender. If Roski wins then Anderson and Carpenter would still remain on council but if one of the two council members were to win, then they would appoint someone to fill their council position. Current mayor George Hopkins will not be running for re-election. Staying with Adena, another race will
determine a possible new treasurer as Bobbie Gaffney is being challenged by Cynthia Hunter. And with two council seats needing filled, three candidates have thrown their hat in the ring in the names of Kelly Kropka, Marla Brokaw and Beth Ann Burke. In Bowerston, two candidates are running to fill the mayor’s position with the incumbent, Milo Baker being challenged by council member Jacqueline Humphrey. Jewett may see a new mayor as well with current council member David Bailey challenging the incumbent Dwight Busby. The village will also see a slight shakeup with three members seeking two council positions but only one incumbent; council member Dennis Hirschbach vying for a return. The two challengers are Ruth Blackburn and Wendy Majewski. The same situation is taking place in Scio as incumbent Carol Davy seeks reelection with two new faces in Gordon
Kress and Kari Ann Salsberry looking to challenge, as all three are looking to fill two seats. Another change in Scio will come as current Treasurer Trish Copeland is retiring and current council member Heidi Trice is the only valid petitioner who filed for the position and will be taking over on April 1 of 2020. For Cadiz Township, two are running for fiscal officer with Brenda Jo Carter and Heidi Ann Graham contending for the sole position that is being vacated by Karen Sue Conrad-Poillucci. In the run for trustee, Freeport Township will be looking to fill one position as incumbent Karl Phillip Hoop will be running against Tate Edward Bardall. And incumbent Walter Ray Carmen will be trying to hold off challenger Christopher Scott Birney. Still more trustee races are seen in Green Township with the incumbent John Seleski being challenged by
Richard Allen Atkins. Ralph Ferguson is challenging the incumbent, Bart Alan Busby for Monroe Township Trustee. And in North Township, incumbent Paul Trushell is being challenged by Gary Myer. Myer’s candidacy strikes an interesting position if he were elected and the question of whether this would change the balance of the vote concerning the JEDD (Joint Economic Development District). The matter has died down significantly from the past several years where incumbent Trushell and current trustee Dan Henry have stated publicly they would be against a JEDD (Henry had said he would vote in favor of a JEDD when the issue of annexation was raised, which would leave the township out in the cold). The township and the village must vote in favor of the JEDD, which would allow the two entities to bring in more taxes
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Hopedale approves Quicksall for village projects By JD LONG
jim@harrisonnewsherald.com HOPEDALE – Village projects on the horizon for the village of Hopedale became a little more settled on Wednesday when council agreed to hire W.E. Quicksall & Associates Inc., of New Philadelphia for some paving projects, as well as water tank and water line work. Mayor Mike Pelegreen received a thumb’s up from council member Willie Luther who did the review of the company along with council member Don Jochims. “We did qualify for the grant,” Pelegreen said of street paving and emphasized the need to pass the motion because applications from Ohio Public Works were due Oct. 25. Village Solicitor Jack Felgenhauer said the village did not need an ordinance until council agreed on a contract. Council member Larry Ward’s motion to hire Quicksall was approved unanimously. Discussion turned to water tank capacity (220,000 gallons) with Felgenhauer asking if the same committee would be negotiating the contract. Pelegreen suggested if Quicksall representatives wished to they could come and negotiate with the entire council present. “I would say something because we’ve got to get moving on it,” Pelegreen said in answer to Felgenhuer asking if they would like an ordinance drawn up for it. “It’s only been three and-a-half years.” Felgenhauer
Local resident takes pride in growing ferns Donna Bland has been fielding questions about her growing ferns. The hanging plants drape her front porch along E. Warren Street and all she has to say is that she waters them once per day. Nothing magical but her “house of ferns” seems to be attracting attention for its size and attractive porch decoration.
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Bowerston Council debates fire department’s no parking signs placement By JACQUIE HUMPHREY NH Correspondent
BOWERSTON - At the October meeting of the Bowerston Village Council, Fire Chief Michael Warner and volunteer fireman Derek Warner were at the meeting to address council regarding the “no parking” signage that the fire department plans to erect on Main Street. Derek Warner provided council with documentation from the Ohio Revised Code proving that the fire department is well within its legal rights to place the proposed “no parking” signs on Main
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Street. Council advised that they were not contesting the ORC or placement of the signs, but had been provided a video of the new, larger fire truck being successfully backed into the station and have received multiple complaints from residents regarding the proposed signs. Derek Warner advised that it was not only the backing of the truck into the fire station that was an issue, but pulling out to the east, when on an emergency call, that they’d had to have cars moved for in the past. Council member Paula Beamer inquired as to where exactly the signs
would be placed, and Warner explained that they are looking at blocking off approximately 75’ on the Northeast side of Main and approximately 25 on the Southeast side of Main. They expect to place the signs approximately November 6. In other discussion, Warner inquired of Village Administrator Megan John if the village is still interested in the fire department assisting with the flushing of fire hydrants. John advised that repair work is being done in preparation for this task and the village will greatly appreciate the fire department’s assistance and training.
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Other action: - Approved resolution 16-2019 amending appropriations and reallocating funds. - Was advised that road salt has been ordered and will be delivered this week. - Approved expenditure of $773.06 for shoes and edging accessory for the snow plow. Approved Resolution 17-2019 permitting the Mayor to prepare and submit application of Ohio Public Works Commission grant funding. - Heard the first reading of an amendment to Ordinance #401, increasing deposit amounts for water
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and sewer utilities. - Discussed amendments to the village’s manufactured home ordinance and instructed Solicitor Jenna Hokes to update for the first reading to be held in November. - Discussed full time employee’s performance review and training. - Learned that holiday lights would be placed the Monday before Thanksgiving to be lit the Friday after. The next regular meeting of the Bowerston Village Council will be held on Tuesday Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. in the Village Hall.
Obituaries Timothy Lee Coulson Piedmont, Ohio Brenda L. Campise Canton, Ohio
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