Millersport news: Cruisin’ on the Commons to be held Friday
The Millersport Sweet Corn Festival Committee will hold Cruisin’ on the Commons from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the Millersport Lions Park, Home of the Sweet Corn Festival. Registration will be from 5 to 7 p.m. for cars, trucks and motorcycles at $10 per vehicle. Winners will be determined by Cruisers’ Choice, one pre-’72, one ’73 to 1999, and one 2000 and newer. There will be lots of fun, trophies, music, food, 50/50 and door prizes. Proceeds will benefit the Millersport Lions-supported charities. For more information call 614-562-1919 or 740-953-1521.
The Lions had a very successful car show on May 20th even though there were several other car shows occurring at the same time. They had 27 cars registered.
Walnut Township Trustees
The Walnut Township Trustees met June 7 in the township office. A Fairfield County Sheriff’s Deputy was present and took questions on the State Route 37/256 construction project, speed concerns at Fairfield Beach and Lakeside. Fairfield County Auditor Carrie Brown was present and answered questions on several topics.
The minutes of the May meetings and the Financial Reports were approved.
Several area residents were present with questions and concerns about water issues, property inspections, and speed issues.
Township Department reports were given. Walnut Township Fire Chief Robert Price reported on personnel, runs for the month of May, grant status, and software charges. Regional Planning Commission Representative Robert Slater reported on his recent meeting. Zoning Supervisor Mike Berry reported on the permits issued, violations, variances, citations, and a number of phone calls. Property Inspector Scott Arnold reported on violations and demolitions. Parks Supervisor/Roads Supervisor Nathan Wagner reported on inspections of the parks, the placement of a “Library Box” at Huffman Park, completion of the first mowing of the summer, road patching, spraying and road closures.
Items of old business discussed were the Fairfield Beach Storm Water Study, County Road Money use, and advertising for the sale of the backhoe and mower.
Items of new business discussed were the bid for the 2008 International Ambulance, storm damage to the Thurston Station 633 roof, Fire department medic refurbishing, road repair bid list and budget, zoning fee schedule update, status of MS Consultants invoices, zoning minutes, Zoning Commission application, recap of the County Commissioners Residential Symposium, Sweet Corn Festival Parade, new laptop for Trustee Horn, and reimbursement for Zoning Inspector cell phone usage. The next meeting of the trustees will be held at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 5th. A rezoning application hearing will be held prior to the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
OH7 Leadership School
Several Millersport Leaders attended the Lions Leadership School for District OH7 at Licking Valley Schools. During the program, a few awards were given out – 1st Place Lion Catcher for sponsoring new Lions was awarded to Millersport President Tamarra Parker-Stephens and 2nd Place went to Lion Kitty Keller. #1 Zone Chair for Growth was awarded to ZC Lion Kelvin Hite. Tamarra was also recognized for her achievement along with a GAT Appreciation Certificate.
This article originally appeared on Lancaster Eagle-Gazette: Cruisin’ on the Commons to be held Friday in Millersport
