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Saturday, September 4, 2021
Harrison News-Herald Area
Belmont College receives grant funding for campus safety upgrades ST. CLAIRSVILLE—Belmont College is pleased to announce that as part of Governor DeWine’s $5 million grant for higher education campus security upgrades, they have been awarded $50,000. “The commitment to school safety is one that I take seriously,” said Governor DeWine. “By awarding these grants, campuses can go beyond identifying areas that need to be improved by developing and executing plans that promote the well-being of staff and students.” With the grant funding, Belmont plans to purchase safety items that will be used to integrate the College’s organizational preparedness into broader state and local preparedness. “We are appreciative of the support from Governor DeWine and the General Assembly for the campus security upgrades funding,” said Dr. Paul Gasparro, president. “2020 and COVID-19 have brought unique challenges for all of us, and I am grateful for this funding, which will enable us to make critical changes to our campus to help keep our college community safe.” He continued, “The safety of our students, staff, and visitors is of utmost importance, and this funding will assist in putting further safeguards in place for their security.” With the funding, Belmont College will implement photo ID access badges for all students and employees, along with a visitor control system. This will allow the College to track all access to campus buildings. Gasparro remarked, “The COVID-19 pandemic has proven the need to provide public health officials with accurate records of who is in our campus buildings and when they are there,
to assist with contact tracing. By using photo ID badges, we will be more equipped to track this information. It will also provide us with the opportunity to share relevant information with first responders in the event of an incident, such as a fire or active shooter situation.” Additionally, the grant funding will be used to secure the main campus Academic Technical Center from vehicle intrusions into the courtyard by purchasing removable bollards. This safety measure will help reduce the risk of injury to pedestrians and the possibility of vehicle intrusion to the main campus building pedestrian pathways. “I want to thank the Governor and the General Assembly for their leadership and for making campus safety a priority,” said Ohio Department of Higher Education Chancellor Randy Gardner. “It is important as we begin a new school year to provide this opportunity to enhance security and make our campuses even safer for students, staff, and families.” To be eligible for grant funding, schools conducted a security and vulnerability assessment to identify potential areas for improvement. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to improved lighting in parking lots, security cameras at building entrances, and secure doors. Governor DeWine created the Ohio School Safety Center in 2019. It is housed in the Ohio Homeland Security Division of the Ohio Department of Public Safety and works to assist local schools, colleges, universities, and law enforcement agencies to prevent, prepare for, and respond to threats and acts of violence, including self-harm, through a holistic, solutions-based approach to improving school safety.
Ohio Dept. of Health announces 60% of Ohioans 12 and up have started vaccination process
Pampered Pooch Photo provided by Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Seniors Dylan Ash and Jessica Nelson give Zoe, Ash’s 7-year-old boxer mix, a little pampering in the small animal science class at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School. Instructor Emily Moore said students brought their own pets to practice their skills, and dog grooming services will be available to the public in September. A date is still being determined, but services will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information or to make an appointment, contact the school at 740- 264-5545.
Harrisville water project moving forward
2021 Fall Term
BY JD LONG jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ—Bob Allen and Brandon Conley of E.L. Robinson Engineering appeared before the Harrison County Commissioners last Wednesday to receive approval for Agreement 46-21, a long-awaited advancement for wastewater treatment plant improvements in Harrisville. Conley told the board they’d received documentation regarding the bonds where the contractor had “partially executed it.” The commissioners approved of the agreement. “You are fully executing the contracts here,” Conley said as part of a project update. He added that a preconstruction conference would follow later Wednesday, and contracts would begin on Sept. 6 with progress reports to follow for the next three months. “Really looking at construction, my gut feeling [is] February,” Conley explained while citing Border Patrol as the contractor. Allen then changed topics to provide an update on Bowerston’s water and sewer project. He stated an application had been sent to the EPA for a waterline extension, which involved service areas of interest. “With that nomination, the village got 50% principal forgiveness, which is the EPA’s term for grant, for the total project for the water,” Allen explained. Allen then added that they had later informed the EPA that there would be no extension, which led to the EPA’s rescinding of the 50% principal forgiveness “because that’s where they [Bowerston] got their health hazard points.” Allen mentioned that a recent meeting led the EPA to suggest bringing in the Rural Community Assistance Partnership. “If we can get a few folks out there to take water off of Bowerston, that might be able to save that 50% principal forgiveness,” Allen told the board. It would equate to around $1.75 million “in grant money.” He said a public meeting
Adult Education JEFFERSON COUNTY JVS 1509 Cty. Hwy. 22A Bloomingdale, OH 43910
Course
Day
Time
Weeks Tuition
Oct. 5 Thurs.
5:30-7:30
5
$40.00
Basic Electricity
Sept. 28-Tues.
6:00-9:00pm 7
$70.00
Small Engine Repair
Sept. 23-Thurs. 6:00-9:00pm 6
$30.00
Oct. 20 & 21
6:00-9:00pm 1
$20.00
Android Smartphone/Tablet Oct. 28-Thurs.
6:00-9:00pm 1
$10.00
Beg. Decorative Painting
Sept21-Tues.
6:00-9:00pm 8
$35.00 (plus supplies)
Decorative Painting
Sept 23-Thurs.
6:00-9:00pm 8
$35.00 (plus supplies)
Guitar
Sept 23-Thurs.
6:00-9:00pm 8
$35.00
Handmade Greeting Cards Sept 21-Tues.
6:00-8:30pm 8
Free (plus supples-$40)
Beginner Quilting
Sept 14-Tues.
5:00-8:00pm 8
$35.00
Quilting
Sept.15 Wed.
5:00-8:00pm 8
$35.00
Sign Language
Sept15-Wed.
6:00-8:00pm 8
$40.00
Yoga
Sept.16-Thurs.
6:00-7:30pm 9
$30.00
Dance
Sept. 23-Thurs. 5:30-7:30pm 5
free
Conversational Italian
Sept 15-Wed.
6:00-8:00pm 8
$35.00
Floral Design
Sept.22-Wed
6:00-8:00pm 6
Free (plus supplies)
Knitting For Beginners
Sept 16-Wed.
6:00-8:00pm 6
Free (plus supplies)
Let’s Get Better Pictures!
Sept. 15-Wed.
5:30-7:30pm 7
$35.00
COMPUTERS Basic Computing TRADE AND INDUSTRIAL
SPECIAL INTERESTS iPhone/iPad Basics
COLUMBUS—More than 6 million Ohioans ages 12 and up have started the COVID-19 vaccination process, marking 60% of the population currently eligible for COVID vaccines. “As of today, more than 60% of Ohioans ages 12 and up have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. By highlighting vaccination rates among those 12 and older, we are reinforcing the importance of keeping kids in school,” explained Ohio Department of Health Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA. “This is an important milestone because as more Ohioans gain robust immunity through vaccination, we reduce the opportunities for this virus to spread, mutate, and inflict serious harm—and we get closer to the day when this virus can no longer upend our lives. COVID-19 vaccines are our best protection and our way out of this pandemic. If you haven’t yet been vaccinated, talk to your doctor to get the facts.” COVID vaccines are widely available throughout the state. Many providers offer walk-in appointments or Ohioans can schedule a vaccination appointment at gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov. Ohioans who want to learn more about the vaccines’ safety, efficacy, and side effects should talk to their doctor, nurse, or pharmacist or visit coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine to learn more.
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Preparing Today’s Students for Tomorrow’s Careers Harrison Career Center 82500 Cadiz Jewett Road Cadiz, Ohio 43907 (740) 942-2148
Registration will be held on Aug. 30, 31 Sept. 1,2,7,8,9, 2021
Phone JVS Adult Ed. Office at 740-264-5545, ext. 118, between the hours of 3:00 -8:00 p.m. You may also register in person at the school during registration hours.
We are still accepting applications for the 2021-22 school year.
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