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Plenty of events to go around this year at Indian Lake

Written by Editorial
Thursday, 28 February 2013 15:10
Special to the Current The Indian Lake Area Chamber of Commerce is planning another exciting year of events in 2013, and the new Indian Lake Visitors’ Guides are now available at several businesses around the lake. The chamber kicks off the year with the 28th annual Maple Syrup Festival on March 16-17 at the Indian Lake State Park Campground. During the event, the chamber and it’s many volunteers serve pancake and sausage breakfasts. All the pancakes you can eat for $5 (adults) or $3 (children). While at the park, take the wagon ride to the tapping area for a tutorial on how maple syrup is extracted from the tree. Then, it’s onto the Sugar Shack for a demonstration of the process by which sap is transformed into true maple syrup. The chamber will host the Cabin Fever Steak Fry and Membership Drive on April 13 at the Indian Lake Community Church Fellowship Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and this event is by ticket only. Tickets, which are $22 each and can be picked up at the chamber office or from any chamber member, includes a steak, baked potato, salad and dessert. Entertainment will begin at 7 p.m., and a live auction will be held at 7:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Indian Lake Fireworks Fund. The second Annual Indian Lake Fireworks Golf Tournament will be held on May 4 at Cherokee Golf Course. Tee time is 1:00 p.m. for the four-person team scramble. Many prizes with a pig roast to follow. May 18 brings a new event to Indian Lake. The Showcase of Indian Lake will showcase businesses around the lake, from food and parks to RVs and boats. Cottage rentals, real estate and other businesses will be showcased as well and is a great way to see what Indian Lake has to offer. There will be kids games, and the Wright Patterson Air Force Band of Flight will perform at 1:00 p.m. at Old Field Beach State Park. The event begins at 10 a.m., and admission is free.
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Three visitors bureaus create new effort to attract tourism to region

Written by Editorial
Thursday, 28 February 2013 15:09
Special to the Current BELLEFONTAINE – The Logan County, Union County and Champaign County visitors bureaus recently announced a joint marketing initiative designed to attract visitors to the tri-county area. “Ohio’s Ramblin’ Road Trip” includes retro-themed marketing including a visitors guide, website and Facebook page. It also calls for travelers to get off the beaten path and go back in time, and it invites visitors to linger and enjoy the comforts of small town hospitality at a wide variety of destinations. The directors of the three visitors bureaus are Nicole Daniels, Tina Knotts and Sandi Arnold. Working collectively, the goal is to market the region as a premier Ohio travel destination for not only individuals and families, but for tour groups as well. Logan County Convention & Tourist Bureau Director Nicole Daniels said, “We firmly believe that the hometown hospitality of our counties is real and marketable, and that we have a wide array of great destinations. Further, the retro logo and illustrations capture the spirit of our area and distinguish us from other counties’ marketing efforts. “By working in collaboration, we believe that we can accomplish a higher-caliber marketing effort to bring tourism to Logan, Union and Champaign counties than we could promote and accomplish individually,” she added. “Ohio’s Ramblin’ Road Trip” currently includes a printed visitors guide that includes a map highlighting destinations throughout the tri-county region. The group has also launched an interactive website, ohiosramblinroadtrip.com. Visitors to the site can click on pictured destinations and web links to collect further information for destinations throughout the tri-county area. An “Ohio’s Ramblin’ Road Trip” Facebook page connects potential visitors with information to plan their next visit to Logan, Union and Champaign counties. The collective visitors bureaus revealed “Ohio’s Ramblin’ Road Trip” at the AAA Great Vacations Travel Expo in Columbus in January. “The reaction of the individuals and families in attendance at the AAA Travel Show was a great indication of the unique appeal of our retro marketing campaign,” Daniels said. “Visitors actually stopped to look at the retro logo, the large nostalgic posters featuring a suitcase-stacked 1952 Chevy ready to take the Ramblin’ Road Trip, and moreover, they asked about our destinations. “Our mannequin, dressed in a crisp yellow cotton shirtdress, affectionately dubbed as Doris Day, was a tremendous attention-getter as she relaxed on an old steamer trunk holding our visitors guide,” she added.

WL-S BOE to discuss building levy options

Written by Casey S. Elliott
Thursday, 28 February 2013 15:08
WEST LIBERTY – Ongoing building repair and improvement needs at West Liberty-Salem Local Schools are urging administrators and school board members to consider a building improvement levy in August. District voters chose not to approve a 7.5-mill, 27-year improvement levy and a 0.5-mill levy in November, estimated to generate $14.5 million. The funding would have allowed the district to revamp and add to its existing buildings through a $37.5 million Ohio School Facilities Commission (now the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission) project. Approximately $32 million of that cost, or 71 percent, would be funded by the state. Approximately $5 million of the proposed work deals with Locally Funded Initiatives (LFIs), or items that the state will not fund, such as an auxiliary gymnasium and expansion of a cafeteria. The school board is considering seeking the building levy again in August because the district’s funding guarantee from the state will change after that time, Superintendent Kraig Hissong said. Likely, the change would mean less state funding for the project, he said. “If (the levy) is still not passed by August, the percentage (of state funding) would be whatever the new percentage is in September,” he said. “That could be better or it could be worse. And right now, the trend has been worse.”
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Quincy officials discuss village’s financial outlook

Written by Editorial
Thursday, 28 February 2013 15:08
Editor’s note: The following was compiled from the Quincy Village Council regular meeting minutes from Feb. 19. QUINCY – Council, during its Feb. 19 meeting, approved permanent appropriations for 2013 and received an update from the Quincy Sports Association in regard to the resignation of the group’s president. While reviewing the 2013 permanent appropriations, Fiscal Officer Sandra Ward stated the biggest impact of the loss of three levies and cuts in local government funding will be felt in 2014 when monies spent will no longer be replenished. As of now, Ward said the Street Levy Fund is the greatest concern. She if the 2-mill levy doesn’t pass in May, once the money is spent, there will be no additional funding available. Taking this into consideration, the village is doing less plowing and using less salt and grit. Also, man-hours have been scaled back to save money for when street repairs are necessary, Ward noted. She also stated the village has lost and not replaced part-time help, which is limiting the completion of jobs requiring two people. Before approving the 2013 permanent appropriations, council also touched on concerns over the fund balances in both the Water Fund and Water Surcharge Fund. The 2013 permanent appropriations are now available for review at council chambers, located at 115 N. Miami St.
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Opening day festivities being considered by West Liberty Ball Association

Written by Editorial
Thursday, 28 February 2013 15:07
Editor’s note: The following was compiled from the West Liberty Village Council regular meeting minutes from Feb. 11. WEST LIBERTY – Council received an update on the upcoming 2013 ball season during its Feb. 11 meeting. Jon Payer, president of the West Liberty Ball Association, approached council to thank it for the use of the West Liberty Fire Department for ball signups and to inform the community the association is still seeking sign and field sponsors. Payer told council the association is discussing the possibility of having several opening day festivities including a parade, flag-raising ceremony and fund-raisers. As for facilities at Dodge Park, council member Mike Hostetler asked Payer if the old concession stand is being used for anything. If so, he said the roof needs repaired. If it isn’t being used, Hostetler said the building needs to be torn down. Payer said it’s not being used and nothing is currently being stored inside it. After hearing from Payer, council agreed to donate $1,200 to the West Liberty Ball Association. In other business: •Police Chief Shane Oelker informed council he has addressed recent issues involving loud music and barking dogs within the village. •Oelker said Benders Communications repaired radio wiring in his cruiser at a cost of $256. He also told council Logan County may be going to a new digital radio system that would require the department to purchase new radios. •Village Clerk Cindee Boyd informed council she met recently with the Finance Committee, and council needs to consider an income tax. She said the topic has been discussed several times in the past, but the time is now. •The Town Hall Committee reported it will once again be working on the Town Hall Project soon, and all restoration work is being funded by donations from citizens.

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