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Volume 1, Issue 5 October 2005 |
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Dial 911 (Nine-One-One) Please note that 911 is now available in our area. If you have any emergency of any kind, dial 911. Know Your Trustees Richard Fisher (Chairman) – 385-5122 Dodie Carpenter (Clerk) – 385-8124 Jerry Brown – 385-0177 John Brown – 385-7908 These are the individuals who administer the business of Monday Creek Township. Our roads are their business as is the upkeep of the community building. Going to have a reunion or party? You might like to have it in the Maxville Community Center. For information and reservations contact Dodie Carpenter at 385-8124. Donations are greatly appreciated! Worldwide on the Web Visit Monday Creek Township’s website at: www.mondaycreektownship.org. Read past newsletters, view the local forecast, and click on the links to the local government sites. Trustee News The trustees have been doing road improvements. Chip & seal has been completed for the year and the township was able to increase the amount of road surface by 30%. The goal is to increase this amount each year. The Perry County Engineer is working on the road slip on Twp. Rd. 131. The township received a grant that is making such a major project possible. New road signs have been purchased and the trustees are in the process of posting them. The trustees have located approximately 3 acres located on St. Rt. 668 and Twp. Rd. 133 available to purchase. This land would be used to construct a township garage and office. The survey and appraisal is pending and plans are to have the purchase completed by the end of the year. The proposed 2006 budget has been adopted. The trustees and clerk would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of Leroy Danison. He was a devoted and respected member of the community and will be greatly missed. In The News There will be a Hurricane Relief Auction at the Turkey Run Mennonite Church on Saturday, October 15, at 10 a.m. Come get some great deals and help support those affected by the two recent hurricanes in the Gulf area.
In The News continued Monday Creek Restoration Project is hosting a free tour on Saturday, October 15, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the (MCRP) office located at 115 W. Main St. in New Straitsville. Free lunch will be provided to those who RSVP at 394-2047. The 5th Annual Fall Festival will be on Saturday, October 29, starting at 5 p.m. There will be fun, food, auction, music and socializing. The proceeds will be used for the purchase of new tables and other items. Little City of Black Diamonds Festival will be at Miller High School in Hemlock on Saturday, October 16, from 12 – 5 p.m. The folks on Twp. Rd. 305 have at last, trash pickup provided by Michel’s Refuse 385-0504. The Ebenezer Baptist Church hosted a Senior Banquet on Saturday, September 10th, which was well attended. Musical entertainment was provided by Tammy Wittekind and the history of the church was given by Chuck Westenbarger.
Have something you would like to sell or advertise? Call Rose Ann Edwards at 385-4454 for a classified ad. Rates are $10 for a business card size ad.
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In Memory This issue of the Monday Creek News is dedicated to the memory of Leroy Danison who provided countless hours of service over the years. He was instrumental in forming the Monday Creek Fire Department in May of 1981, coordinated the fire department dinners and much more. Leroy will be sadly missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Monday Creek Fire Department News The fire department has nearly finished the National Incident Management Training and is close to being 100 percent compliant. All township trustees and the clerk have also completed the training as required. Fire department members were recently fitted for there own personal air mask. The fitting required each firefighter to wear an air mask and do various tasks while connected to a computer that checked the air mask for the proper size and fit. The official presentation of a Polaris Ranger ATV was made by The U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company September 12, at the fire department. U.S. Smokeless donates approximately 70 of these vehicles each year to Fire, E.M.S. and Law Enforcement. The fire department was selected for the award out of over 1,300 applications received by U.S. Smokeless from Fire, E.M.S. and Law Enforcement nationwide. The annual “All you can eat Fish Fry” has been rescheduled for November 12 from 4 - 7 p.m. Please come and support the department and visit with friends. Meet the Candidates Election will soon be here (November 8). Please don’t miss the chance to meet the candidates and ask questions on Monday, October 24, at 7:30 p.m. They are: · Richard Evans · John Vickroy · Lester St. Clair · John Brown (current trustee) · Richard Fisher (current trustee) There are two trustee positions to replace or renew. Good luck candidates!
Don’t forget to vote 4
Elect Elect John Vickroy Township Trustee paid for by John Vickroy
I’d like your vote! Resident since 1963 Richard Evans Township Trustee paid for by Richard Evans
Remember the box telephones connected to the “party line” and your ring was two shorts and one long? Adopt a Highway/Road What to make a difference? We’re looking for groups or individuals who would like to adopt a highway or road to help beautify the township. Signage will be provided at each end of the section of road you “adopt”. Interested parties please contact Erwin Wolfe at 385-5231 for more details. |
