The Sun. (North Canton, Stark County, Ohio), 1994-10-26

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North Canton, Ohio. Wednesday, October 26, 1994
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New firetruck joins city fleet
Bj DO II It McGREW
I lie North Cunlun lire department lasl week received a new $252,000 Pierce lireliuck."il isstaic-ol-lhe-arl with
ill the bells, whistles, sirens, lights, hoses, nozzles und chrome," says Fire Chiel Dale Hardgrove, shown above
iidiTiiring the new addition. I he Pierce, which pumps 1,250 gallons per minute, replaces a I9oS lirelruek wilh a
1.000 gallon per minute pumping capacity.
I here is .space lorseven lireligluers in the cub. The truck is equipped with 1,250-leel ol three-inch hose, 750-leel
ol one and onc-hull-iiieh hose and sell-contained breathing packs lor six lireliglueis. Ihe sell-contained breathing
ipparaius permits a lire-lighter to breathe Iresh air Irom a tank strapped to his back. North Canton lireligluers are
required lo wear the packs belore entering a smoke-lilled situation.
North Canton has .15 paid volunteer lireligluers.
I he new vehicle joins the lleelol lour lire-trucks, including a 105-loot aerial pumper, a heavy rescue vehicle und
ii loui-w heel van assigned lo the lire prevention bureau.
I -ire culls urc uhcud ol lasl year, according to Chiel Hardgrove. In 1993 the department responded lo I JO calls.
So Un ihis year the department has responded to 150 calls -- everything Irom car I ires lo house lires, Chiel
Haidgrovc says.
liatlerieson home smoke alarms should be checked regularly. A recommended schedule is lo check the batteries
n the spiing and lalf when changing the rime ol clocks, said Chiel Hardgrove.
Ordinance banning juice bars sparks
North Canton City Council debate
By DOTTIE McGREW
North Canton City Council
heard the lirst ol three required
readings ol an ordinance banning
juice bars and other adult cabaret
businesses in the city.
Councilman-at-large Tim Watkins said the city had received an
inquiry aboul such a business. Watkins said he could not gauge the
seriousness ol the inquiry, but believes North Canton, like other municipalities in Stark County, should
address the issue.
Watkins and Council President
Daryl Revoldt say the ordinance is
a preventative — the "legislative
equivalent ofa tetanus shot."
Bul Councilman-at-large Greg
Wernet disagrees. Wernet calls the
legislation "frivolous"and "unnecessary because of permit procedures
already in place." He points out
that no juice bar has been successful
in Stark County.
A second reading ofthe legislation is scheduled for November 14.
North Cantor, may have police
oilicers on bicycle patrol in 1995.
Bicycle patrols would be particularly
beneficial in residential neighborhoods and parks, city officials said.
Bicycle patrols would also result in
belter communication between police officers and citizens, city officials
believe.
Councilmen noted that Jackson
Township has had a positive experience wilh patrolmen on bikes.
The move comes at a time when
the city is considering beefing up its
police force Irom 15 to 17 officers.
"Ihe city is not having a crime
wave," said Council President Revoldt, "but we are a little on the
light side in the police to population
ratio compared to other police departments in Northeastern Ohio."
Revoldt called the possibility of
two additional patrolmen and a
bicycle patrol "the happy marriage
oi two law entorcement issues."
The 1995 appropriation ordinance has money to lund the bicycle
patrols, officials said. A properly
outfitted bicycle could cost in the
neighborhood of $600. A helmet,
shoes and other appropriate equipment could cost another $150 to
$200.
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Main Street Update
I he $2.5 million project to improve Main Si. is in its lourth und linal stage.
Major construction has moved Irom the east side to the west side ol S. Main St. between Maple and Bachtel
Streets. Most ol the decorative brickwork has been completed on the east side. Street lamp poles have been
installed, but wiring will not be completed until ihe lirst week in November. The three-loot brick walls that v isually
separate parking areas Irom the sidewalks will get a limestone cap.
Sixty-year-old sanitary sewers and waterlines are being replaced on the west side ol S. Main St. between Maple
and Bachtel Streets and on W. Maple St. between Main and Ream Streets.
Kast Ohio Gas is replacing its lines in the same areas. East Ohio is keeping its promise "to work Irom dawn to
dark six days a week" lo keep up with the project, says City Engineer Phillip Roush.
"Gas line replacement seems to be going faster on the west side (oi Main St.) lhan on the east side,"says Roush.
A new traflic signal at the intersection ol N. Main and Charlotte Streets will be installed this week. The poles
supporting the traffic light mutch the new street lamps.
Roush says the Main St. improvement project is about two weeks behind its targeted completion dale ol
November 30. Early to mid-December looks more realistic, Roush says.
The general contractor, Northstar Asphalt, notified the city in early September that the delay was due to East
Ohio's unexpected decision to replace vintage gas lines during construction.
The city's contract with Northstar contains a $l,000-a-day penally clause lor lailure to complete work on
schedule, but the company may request an extension based on delays caused by circumstances beyond their
control, Roush said.
"What we need now is good weather and a late winter," said Roush. By DOTTIE McGREW
Lake Water & Sewer members resign
By BETTY O'NEILL-RODERICK
Two more members ol the Luke
Water and Sewer Board submitted
resignations to Lake I ownship Trustees on Monday. Board President
Dale Gharky and Walter Harnack,
one of the original members, sub-
milled resignations,joining Eleanor
Williums who resigned lasl week.
Lake Trustees accepted all three
resignations at their regular meeting
Monday night.
This leaves just two members,
Mary Bibby and Fred Starheim, to
serve on the board. However, Lake
Trustees will move quickly to replace
the three with new members who
will serve out their unexpired terms.
Trustee Norman Martin said,
"We must move quickly because
interest accrues every day on their
outstanding debt to the OWDA."
Martin said they will look for respon-
sible individuals, preferably with a
financial background to settle the
MS. CHERYL REI'KO
Executive
Director
named
By BONNIE T. McDONALD
The Lake Township Chamber
ol Commerce I ruslees recently appointed Ms. Cheryl Repkoas Executive Director. Ms. Repkopreviously held administrative and managerial positions with the Tompkins
County Chamber ol Commerce in
Ithaca, NY, the Cambridge Chamber
ol Commerce and the Guernsey
County Visitors and Convention
Bureau. She was a column writer
for "The Ithaca Jouniul"and interim
Director lor the Better Business
Bureau in Ithaca.
Ms. Repko is the owner ol Logos
Communications, a writing and editorial service using computer layout and design. She has completed
some graduate studies in grunt-
writing through Kent Slate University. Prior to her appointment as
the Chamber's Director, Ms. Repko
served as a contract communications
consultant to the Lake Chamber ol
Commerce. Her contributions included the publication ol newsletters, brochures, news releases, as
well as direction in program development.
As the Executive Director, Ms.
Repko's responsibilities will include
those which were previously contracted. Other responsibilities will
include calling on area businesses in
the community as a representative
ol the Chamber oi Commerce to
gain leedback regarding ihcir needs
and lo encourage membership. As
well, she will act as the Lake Chamber Liaison to other chambers and
Stark County groups.
"This year, the Lake Chamber
ol Commerce will locus on building
our membership and increasing services to our members," stated Ms.
Repko. "In a broad perspective, the
Chamber's Trustees aim to unite
the businesses ol Hartville, Greentown and Uniontown, build a stronger economic base lor those communities, and develop a working network among all businesses."
During I9y4, Ms. Repko developed a tourism brochure lor the
Lake Chamber ot Commerce in
response io a great demand by
consumers. "We had many culls
Irom the Stark County Visitors &
Convention Bureau requesting information aboul our "Township's Ilea
markets, crall lairs and other special
events," explained Ms. Repko.
"Since the completion ol our community brochure, over 30,000 copies
have been distributed state-wide
through the Ohio Department ol
Transportation, the 1-800-
BUCKEYE phone line and the Stark
County Visitors & Convention Bureau. We will continue to respond
to the needs ol our community."
ullairsol the Lake Water and Sewer
District.
The board recently agreed to
dissolve thedistricl. however, belore
thai can take place, arrangements
must be made lor the OWDA planning loan lo be repaid.
The Lake Waler and Sewer
Board held a special meeting on
Wednesday, October 19, to pay
several bills that were omitted Irom
their prev ious meeting. At that meeting, Bibby asked Dale Gharky to
step down, bul he relused. Aller
lurlher consideration he submitted
his resignation on Monday to the
Lake I rustees.
Any Lake I ownship residenl
interested in serving on the Lake
Walci and Sewer Board can submit
an application to the I rustees al
Lake I ownship Hall. 12300 Market
Ave. N. Applications will be accepted until November 9 at 4:30
p.m. I rustees will cond net interviews
on Monday, November 14. and
hope lo name the new board members belore the Lake Water and
Sewer Hoard's next scheduled meeting on Monday, November 21.
Lake Trustees reject bids
By BETH O'NEILL-RODERICK
Lake I ownship I rustees rejected
all bids they received lor road salt,
because the cost would be less to
purchase road salt through Stark
Counly. In order lo tide the road
department over until ihe county
purchase, they agreed io an emergency salt purchase Irom AKZO al
$30.95 per lon, al a cost not to
exceed $15,475.
"The board also approved the
purchase of Air Respirators and
filters lor the township Eire Prevention Department at a cost not to
exceed $200, and authorized Fire-
Prevention Ollicer Steve Moyer to
attend an automatic sprinkler system
seminar in Columbus.
Uniontown Police Chiel Steve
Wolf inlormed the board he and
two oilicers in the Uniontown Police
Department recently received certification in Emergency Response,
Advanced Driving "techniques.
Trustees also passed a resolution
accepting amounts and rales as determined by the Budget Commission
and authorized necessary tax levies
and cerlilied them to the County
Auditor.
I hey also agreed nol to object to
construction ol an addition to a
commercial building located at
12424 Market Ave, 20' Irom the
Lake I ownship maintenance yard
property line.
Installation ol an outside telephone was authorized lor the township park al a cost ol $290.
Alter accepting the icsignaiions
ol Eleanor Williams. Walter llai-
nack and Dale Gharky Irom the
Lake Waterand Sewer Board. I rustees agreed lo publication ol an
advertisement soliciting applicants
lor the board.
Trustees will hold a special meeting on Wednesday. Nov ember 2. at
7 p.m. to discuss the township's
disaster plan and will hold their next
regular meeting on Monday. November 14, at 7:30 p.m.
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local news in brief
Daylight Savings Time Ends
Daylight Sa\ ings I ime will end
Sunday, October 30, at 2 a.m. Remember to set your clocks back
belore retiring.
State   Tire   Marshal   James  .1.1
MeNamee isulsocncouiugingcvci \
one to change the battelies in llienj
smoke detectors.
Leaf Pickup Program
Mayor William R. Hines announces that the City ol Norlh
Canton will oiler the annual "Leal
Pickup Program" to only those
residents of North Canlon who are
signed up for refuse service. The
leaves must be placed at curb.side in
bags by 6 a.m. on their regularly
scheduled reluse collection day lor
their neighborhood.
North Canton, through R.C.
Miller Reluse Co., will be recycling
leaves again this yeai starling October 19. This service will continue
through the lirst week ol Dccembei.
Zoning Commission Work Session
Members of ihe Lake I ownship
Zoning Commission met lora work
session on Thursday, October 20.
The board reviewed regulations
for construction and building trade
Lake ZBA Meets
1 he Lake Township Board ol
Zoning Appeals held their regular
monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 18.
The board granted Paul Carmi-
chael's request lor a variance ol
four parking spaces from the required number of spaces at his business, Lilly ofthe Valley Herb Farm.
CarmichaeTs business hus 24 parking
lacilities, and discussed where to
place excavating companies in the
township Zoning Resolution.
In addition, they discussed out
door display areas lor businesses.
spaces, while the township regulations require 28.
In addition, ihey granted Vernon
Hosteller's request lor a vuriunci
Irom the required Irontage al 1251
Woodmont; and \oted lodiseontin
ue the Home Occupation permit ol
Steve Opcka, to operate his weldinjj
businessollieeut9532 Middlebranch
Ave., since the properly has beer
sold.
Outdoors Club To Meet
The monthly business meeting
lor Quail Hollow Outdoors Club is
■.cheduled lor Tuesday, November
I, at 7:30 p.m. at the Quail Hollow
Visitor's Center located at 13340
Congress Lake Rd. in Harlville.
Featured will be a representative
Irom the Stanlord  Hostel in the
Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area lo discuss hostelling in
Norlh America. Activities lor November will also be discussed.
The club is open io all adults
interested in hiking, bicycling, skiing, camping, backpacking, canoeing and other outdoor activities.
North Canton Rotary
ihe North Canion Rotary will
meet on 1 hursday, October 27. at
11:45 a.m. in Arrowhead Countrv
Club.
I om Seesan, Superintendent ol
Stark County MR.DD. and Pat
Fchlman, Public Relations Director,
will present "We Can, Because You
Care", a slide show aboul the.pro-
grams and  services ol   MR, DP.
Paula Masii oianni is piogram chair.
Ihe next meeting will be on
I uesday, November I, d p.m. al
Lolh's in Belden Village. It is the
annual pie-game meeting with the
Jackson Rotary Club to get everyone
psyched lor Ihe weekend's rival
clash.
I here will be no lunch meeting
on I hursday, November 3.