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Growing marijuana in Mark Mennie Machine wants to establish marijuana growing facility By Ken Schroeder
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MARK — Mark and Mennie Machine have made their preparations for the possibility of establishing a medical marijuana farm. The Mark Village Board approved Men-
nie Machine’s request for support of a medical marijuana growing facility near its machine shop at its board meeting on June 3. Mennie Machine is one of several entities in the area that have announced intent to file for such a license. Each police district
in the state is allowed a single cultivation site for growing medical marijuana. At this time, the area covered by District 17 has no such center. In discussions with Mark Mayor Frank Niewinski, Mennie’s officials indicated the facility would generate a “significant” number of new jobs. Other companies applying for the permit locally have estimated job num-
bers near 100. In other action, the board: • Listened to residents’ concerns about the surveying being done during the street repairs on Roberts Street. Residents are worried the surveying will change the property lines of lots on the street and possibly move parts of buildings in neighbors’ properties. Village Engineer
Jack Kusek assured residents the village will not be surveying individual lots. The surveying is being done in order to accurately delineate what property is actually owned by the village. Kusek further noted impact on residents from the work should be minimal at most. Surveying will be done on all construction projects in the village going forward.
• Discussed new maps which will indicate the location of house numbers in the village. Results of the mapping will be discussed shortly with the Mark postmaster. • Tabled a decision on construction of a pad at the village municipal buildings until exact details of the plan could be obtained and discussed.
Keeping school skills during the summer By Ken Schroeder
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While summer vacation has just started, parents may want to help their children keep busy and keep them academically challenged with free online tools designed to promote reading and maintain math skills. The “Find a Book” search tool at http:// www.lexile.com/findabook/ helps children find books to read that are within their abilities that can enhance their potential for learning. This free online website can be accessed from any online computer like those available at your local library. It is also multi-lingual. Parents can also help children keep their math skills adding up by enrolling their kids in the “Summer Math Challenge,” a free online program for second- through fifth-grade students. The “Summer Math Challenge is accessed at http:// www.quantiles.com/ content/summer-mathchallenge/. From June 23 through Aug. 1, parents who enroll their children in the program will receive daily emails with fun activities and links to educational resources. Local librarians will be hosting summer reading programs which are free and open to the public. “At the Putnam County Public Library District the summer program, Paws to Read, includes fun events for kids of all ages, teens and adults
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with special programs, books and craft activities that will highlight our friends in the animal kingdom,” Jay Kalman, Putnam County Public Library Director said. “This summer, you’ll be able to dive with dolphins, cross the desert by camel, soar above the clouds with eagles, chatter with chipmunks, and much more through library programming and books at the six Putnam County libraries. Stop in, sign up, attend a program, fetch a book from your local branch library and curl up to enjoy a good story.” Research shows struggling learners score significantly higher on standardized tests taken at the start of summer than they do on the same tests taken at summer’s end. This summer learning loss is particularly evident in reading and is most pronounced among students from low socioeconomic backgrounds who may not have access to books, but it can be an issue for children of all socioeconomic backgrounds. Studies show children who read through the summer months retain more of their academic skills and are better prepared to learn at the start of the school year. Librarians, who have long promoted summer reading, are also encouraged to use “Find a Book.” Library staff can assist
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2014 softball seniors presented with junior high state jerseys The parents of the 2014 softball sectional champion Putnam County Lady Panthers helped the girls celebrate their season. At a party on June 6, the senior girls were presented with the jerseys they wore when they went to the state softball tournament in junior high. Seniors in attendance and their teammates were Shelby Yepsen (front, from left), Stephanie Wilson, Monica Monroe, Taylor Pettit and Carly Gonet. In the back row, from left, are Kali Pettit, Annie Miller, Taylor Kreiser, Jaci Ossola and Cassie Copeland. See our story on Page 8.
Major street repairs in Granville By Ken Schroeder
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GRANVILLE — Street repairs will be a priority this summer for Granville, with major street repairs planned for McCoy Street and patching being done in locations throughout the village. The decision was made at the Granville Village Board meeting on June 3. “McCoy Street will be a 2- inch mill and a 3-inch fill of asphalt,” Mike Richetta from Chamlin and Associates said. “We do a lot of truck routes with the 3-inch overlay and never had a problem.” Preliminary estimates for the work placed the cost at approximately $160,000. At a committee meeting on June 7, Richetta said the figure would actually be around $120,000. Concrete was discussed as a possibility for resurfacing, but the cost was too high at this time. Richetta estimated total cost would double with concrete. Funds for the project will come from the motor fuel tax with some additional funding from the village’s general funds. Work will be done on McCoy from Route 71 to the tracks
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north, then north from the tracks for another 15 to 20 feet. In addition, some spray patching will be done on cracks and potholes throughout the village. Curb replacement on some streets was also discussed. Full cost and scope of the work is expected to be finalized at the June 17 meeting. In other action, the board: • Voided a sale of property that was approved on March 18. The village had sold the old pumphouse No. 2 at Thomlinson and Colby for a price well below their asking price. However, the purchaser recently informed the board he would not pay the closing costs of the sale. Board President Doug Gimbal told the board at the price the property was sold, closing costs should not be the board’s problem. The vote to void the sale was unanimous. • Set the hours for the proposed burn notice. Hours for burning yard waste only would be Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. No burning will be allowed within 48 hours after a rain of half an inch or more. Fines for non-compliance will start at $50 and can reach to $500 for continued infractions. The ordinance is expected to be approved at the June 17 meeting.
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