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First annual Love the Lake event in the books

Written by Joshua Keeran

Wednesday, 28 July 2010 16:19

LAKEVIEW – Love the Lake 2010, a joint partnership between local, state and national Southern Baptist churches, recently concluded after a six-day stint at Indian Lake.

The inaugural event, which was held July 13-16 and July 20-22, was hosted locally by the Indian Lake Baptist Church in Lakeview.

“About a year and a half ago, we were thinking about how we could possibly extend the ministry of Indian Lake Baptist Church to a wider scope around the lake, and Love the Lake is what we came up with,” said Dave Snyder, associational director for the West Central (Ohio) Baptist Association.

During the six-day event, ministry teams were sent throughout the Indian Lake area to hold what organizers called “Kids Backyard Bible Clubs.” The clubs were held from 1:30-4 p.m. each day.

“We had them in people’s yards or where ever we could locate them,” Snyder said. “We had them at three or four different locations this time around including the state park, where we had the best turnout.”

Along with taking time for Bible study, the clubs also offered crafts, recreational activities and snacks to those children who attended.

“It was just a really good time for the kids, but we do emphasize the gospel story – the story from the Bible of Christ and his death, burial and resurrection,” Snyder said. “Our desire is to help the children, even though they may or may not go to church, understand what the Bible has to say.”

Love the Lake 2010 also involved evening activities, which were held at Fisher’s Flea Market and Special Event Center in Lakeview.

For one hour each night (6-7 p.m.), children were treated to what Snyder referred to as “inflatable hour.” During this time, an inflatable bouncer as well as an inflatable obstacle course were both provided for the amusement of the youngsters on hand.

Also, free cotton candy and snow cones were served.

“Kids really come out when there’s free snow cones and cotton candy,” Indian Lake Baptist Church Pastor Don Faulder said with a smile.

For all six nights of the event, Love the Lake concluded with a rally for the entire family, which was held from 7-8:30 p.m. at Fisher’s Flea Market.

“It was a time we dedicated to really zeroing in on both music, worship and just more instruction from the scripture,” Snyder said.

Being the first time an event like this has been held at the lake, Snyder was happy with the overall outcome.

“This was our first year, so we didn’t have as big a turnout as we hoped we might, but having said that, we were really pleased with the turnout we had,” he said. “We could probably do things better the next time around, so we are looking forward to the prospects of doing it again next year.

“We plan on finding more ways to help make this beneficial to the children and their parents,” Snyder added.

Love the Lake 2010 was a partnership effort between the following: Indian Lake Baptist Church, churches of the West Central (Ohio) Baptist Association, churches from across Ohio, the State Convention of Baptists in Ohio and the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention.

Lakeview woman drowns in Indian Lake

Written by Joshua Keeran
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 16:16
RUSSELLS POINT – The body of a Lakeview woman was recovered following a lengthy search in the waters of Indian Lake on July 21. John Wisse, spokesman for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft, reported that around 2:55 p.m., rescue teams recovered the body of Dannette Hicks, 38, one day after the boater disappeared in the water. According to authorities, Hicks was one of five people on an 18-foot pleasure craft operating in a ski zone in the center of the lake around sunset on July 20. Authorities were told that when the boat stopped, Hicks and another woman climbed off. Hicks went under the water and disappeared. Hicks’ body, which was discovered near the center of Indian Lake, was transported by the Logan County Coroner’s Office. The incident remains under investigation. This was the first drowning at Indian Lake since 2008. Wisse said Hicks wasn’t wearing a life jacket, and alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor. “The Division of Watercraft encourages all boaters to properly wear a life jacket and stay sober while enjoying Ohio’s waterways,” he said. “Life jackets save lives.” According to Wisse, among the 11 persons who have died on Ohio waterways this year (through July 21) in boating-related incidents, none of the victims were wearing a life jacket, and the Division of Watercraft reports that alcohol consumption was a factor in six of the 10 fatal boating incidents this year. The Division of Watercraft also reminds boaters that boating safety begins with the choices people make before leaving the dock and getting out on the water.

Huntsville residents show interest in forming watch group

Written by Editorial
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 16:14
Special to the Current HUNTSVILLE – Around 30 individuals packed the Huntsville Municipal Building on July 13 to express their concern to the village council over a tier III sexual predator walking the village streets. Many of those in attendance informed council of their interest in forming a neighborhood watch group. During the discussion, council members agreed that a local neighborhood watch program would be the most effective way to raise awareness as to the whereabouts of the individual in question. Mayor William Jenkins then offered the group the use of village hall for an organizational meeting to begin the process of forming such a watch group. Paul Carter offered to head up the group, and anyone interested in joining is asked to call 937-407-5737. In the meantime, flyers are being distributed to residents altering them of the situation by providing a picture and description of the individual. Jenkins reminded those in attendance to call the Logan County Sheriff’s Office whenever they see something suspicious. In other business: •Jenkins reported that lots, which were in violation of the noxious weed ordinance, have been mowed and will be mowed again in August. •Council noted it will tackle the problem of violators of the junk car ordinance during its next meeting. •Council reminded residents that the village has begun spraying for mosquitos.

BOE reaches tentative deal with Riverside Education Association

Written by Joshua Keeran
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 16:15
DeGRAFF – Several noteworthy contracts were on the agenda during Monday’s Riverside Board of Education regular monthly meeting. First and foremost, the board tentatively approved a master contract between the Riverside Local School District and Riverside Education Association. Superintendent Jim Zerkle said the new contract is a three-year deal that includes a 0 percent pay increase. The board also came to terms on a new contract with Treasurer Paul Carpenter, who was give a four-year administrative contract at a salary of $58,000 a year. The contract is effective Aug. 1, 2010 through July 31, 2014. “We are lucky to have him,” Zerkle said. In another matter, the board agreed to a one-year contract with Deanna McIntosh, who will remain as athletic director at a salary of $10,000 to be paid in three installments on Oct. 25, Feb. 25, 2011 and May 25, 2011. District goals Board President DeeDee Harshbarger expressed interest in updating the district’s goals on its Web site. “We need to give our school a vision,” she said. “Without vision, we are lost. As a board, I think it’s important to update our goals.” Following a brief discussion on the matter, the board agreed to hold a work session at 6 p.m. on Aug. 18 to form new and updated goals for the district. The work session will be held at the same time as the open house in hopes of having the public’s input into the matter as well.
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DeGraff council informs residents of their options with Race Street project

Written by Editorial
Wednesday, 28 July 2010 16:12
(Editor’s note: The following has been compiled from the DeGraff Village Council meeting minutes from the regular meeting held July 20, 2010.) Special to the Current DEGRAFF – It was reported July 20, during the regular council meeting, that letters have been to sent to village residents on Race Street concerning their option with the curb and sidewalk project. The letter explains that residents have two options in regards to the matter. The first choice is the right to hire their own contractor to do the work at their own cost. The second option is to include themselves in the village’s part of the project, which will be completed by a contractor hired by the village. The share of cost per resident will be determined by the total project cost. The second option’s cost will either be assessed to property taxes or paid by the proposed curb and sidewalk 1.8-mil levy, if it passes. During the meeting, council noted it received the following three bids for the Race Street curb and sidewalk project: Greg Bell of Quincy, in the amount of $13,300; Coy’s Masonry, Inc. of Quincy, in the amount of $16,761.60 and Tony King of West Liberty, in the amount of $27,500. Following discussion, council unanimously approved accepting Bell’s estimate for the project. Resolutions Council unanimously passed several resolutions during the meeting. The first was passed to allow the village to obtain a loan for the purpose of providing a portion of the cost of acquiring, constructing, enlarging, improving and extending its water system facility. The second resolution was an agreement to cooperate with the Logan County Commissioners in the pursuit of a grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission. The third resolution authorizes the Logan County engineer to prepare and submit an application to participate in the OPWC State Capital Improvement Plan and local transportation improvement programs, and to execute contracts for these as required. The fourth resolution authorized the chief financial officer to certify the portion of local funds that will be used to pay for the Hayes Street, Race Street, Mill Street and Moore Street paving project. The final resolution amended the village employer’s manual by adopting a pre-employment text policy for the police department.
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