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I hope everyone had a fantastic Easter? After a three day weekend, the staff at the CDC is hard at work on a variety of projects. First up is our Township Outreach Program which was created to align the needs of local townships with the support services offered by the CDC. One of the ways we do this is by providing free stop signs to the townships. In the state of Ohio all stop signs are required to meet new state standards that increase reflection and visibility. The problem with the mandate is that most townships cannot afford to replace every single stop sign within their jurisdiction.

To help meet this need the CDC has worked out an agreement with a sign manufacturer to receive a discount on bulk sign purchases, which we were able to accomplish thanks to our nonprofit status. As a result we have provided the townships with the following:

– 104 Stop signs and 179 signposts.

– 20 “High Water” signs

– 45 Blank signs for street names

– 12 “Men Working” signs

– 30 Reflectors for stop sign posts

– 25 Blank yellow marker signs

We also provided the townships with 8 36 in, 20ft long culverts and 10 12 in, 20ft long culverts.

This was done at absolutely NO cost to the townships!

All of these signs were provided to the townships and was made possible through the continued support of our financial benefactors, small monetary donations and the revenue from our Outdoor Eco Expo and Sportsman’s Bash. Remember, when you donate to the CDC or support the Eco Expo, all proceeds stay RIGHT HERE in Guernsey County and go towards making our county a better place to live and work.

In other news we received the final agreement for the archery range that we will be building on CDC property located near the state hospital grounds. This state of the art complex will consist of the latest targets, elevated platforms that simulate firing from a tree stand and an Atlas Archery Trap Machine that will allow individuals to shot at aerial targets. This range will be completed by fall (weather permitting) and be open to the public shortly thereafter. Please keep checking FB for updates.

Lastly, the CDC made its last pledged donation to the Village of Pleasant City for the construction of a much needed salt bin. The $5,000 donation will help to pay for material and concrete. This project was spearheaded by former Pleasant City Mayor and current CDC Board Member Mike Stranathan and current Pleasant City Council Member Tammy Gress-Wills. Once the salt bin is completed, it will provide ample storage space for the village’s salt and ashes, which will decrease the amount lost to rain, thereby saving money for the residents of the villages.

In the mean time don’t forget to check out www.outdoorecoexpo.com for the latest updates on our Outdoor Eco Expo and Sportsman’s Bash. Updates on prizes, vendors, seminars and more are included. You can also buy your tickets via our automated system.

Take care,

Ron G.

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Greetings from the offices of the CDC! We are busy pushing forward with several projects this year and working on ways to improve both our services and our community. First up for the year is the Great Guernsey Trail Winter Banquet which will be held on March 5th at the Cambridge Eagles, with doors opening at 5:30. Tickets are $25.00 and available by calling the CDC office at 740.439.0020 or by calling Sharon Carpenter, 740.260.0558. Ticket includes dinner and entry into various door prizes. A Chinese auction will also be held. All proceeds from the banquet will go towards the maintenance and improvement of the Great Guernsey Trail.

Our next big event will be our second annual Outdoor Eco Expo and Sportsman’s Bash on June 25th from 11 am to 9 pm. This year’s event will be held at Spring Valley Campground where camping will be available on a first come first serve basis. The celebrity guest for this year’s expo is Cody Lundin, former co-host of the hit reality TV show Dual Survivor. Cody will be on hand for autographs, pictures and a Q&A session. There will also be hundreds of prizes, guns, trips, hunts, vacations and a TINY HOUSE to win as well as vendors, seminars and demonstrations. Get your tickets now by going to Outdoor Eco Expo and like us on Facebook for daily updates and chances to win weekly prizes.

On July 16th we will be holding our 4th annual Guernsey County Fish Camp at Jackson Park in Byesville from 10 am to noon. This camp is FREE and open to children ages 4 to 15. Participants will learn about fish species, fish habitat, knot tying and proper casting and baiting techniques. All children will receive a free fishing pole, tackle and bait and will be able to fish for free from noon to 3. Free hot dogs, chips and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required (see form below). Completed forms can be emailed back to rgombeda@guernseycountycdc.com or mailed to 2090 North Ave Cambridge, Ohio 43725 attention FISH CAMP.

Until then please look around our new and updated website and as always check us out online by liking us on Facebook.

Until next time, have a great weekend!

Ron G.

 

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Guernsey County CDC Holiday Spirit!

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Getting into the holiday spirit here in the offices of the Guernsey County CDC. This live Christmas tree was donated by Schoenbrunn Landscaping and after the festive celebrating has been completed, the tree will find a permanent home along the Great Guernsey Trail.

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NatureWorks Grant

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Last night’s check presentation was the accumulation of a yearlong collaborative effort between myself and the CDC as well as Heidi Cunningham and the Village of Senecaville. The combined efforts of all involved helped to secure a NatureWorks Grant, through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, for $21,705.00. On the surface it appears to be nothing more than a donation, when in reality the process was much more strenuous than anyone had anticipated. The primary issue was funding. Under a NatureWorks Grant the entity awarded the grant must first spend the money in order to receive grant funding. This is called a reimbursable grant. The problem with this setup is that many small communities lack the necessary funding required to buy the playground equipment. As a result most do not qualify for the grant. My organization however does have the money, but here is the kicker; the CDC can not apply for the grant, as it is not a government entity. Therefore we have the money but can not apply, whereas Senecaville can apply but does not have the money. So I created a work around that solved this conundrum while increasing the collaborative effort between the CDC and Senecaville. The solution was for Senecaville to apply for the grant (wrote by myself and Heidi) and for my organization to donate the money to Senecaville to buy the play-pods. Once the pods have been installed and Senecaville has been reimbursed by ODNR, the village will give the money back to the CDC. Why give the money back? Because going forward this is how the CDC will ensure that EVERY small community will receive upgraded play round equipment. If the CDC simply donated $21,000 to every play ground, we would quickly run out of money. By utilizing this method of operating the CDC will be able to setup a revolving “Play Ground Improvement Fund” and use the same money over and over again to purchase new playground equipment. Together we CAN make a difference.

Thanks,

Ron G

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Disabled Veterans Transportation

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The Guernsey County Community Development Corporation (CDC), a 501(c)3 is launching a fundraiser to help pay for fuel for our Disabled Veterans Transportation Program.

This program provides FREE transportation for disabled veterans to and from medical appointments anywhere in Ohio, PA and WV. This program is open to veterans residing in Guernsey County, Ohio and is available 6 days a week, 8 am until 10 pm (scheduling permitting).

As of October 2015 the CDC is providing transportation for 52 veterans and scheduling over 80 runs per month.

This services takes a lot of effort to maintain and by supporting the CDC with a small donation you will ensure that this service continues and you will be able to take pride in knowing that you helped a veteran reach the medical care they have earned.

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Year End Meeting

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The Guernsey County CDC held it’s year end meeting on Friday, November 13th. During the presentation Executive Director Ron Gombeda highlighted the years successes as well as talked about future projects for 2016.

2015 COOPERATION AWARD

At the CDC’s yearend meeting Executive Director Ron Gombeda presented the 2015 Cooperation Award to the Village of Byesville for working with us to secure and implement the Gus Macker Basketball Tournament. Shown here accepting the award on behalf of Byesville is CDC executive board member Jeanette Reasoner.

2015 CLEAN THE BLOCK CONTEST

The Village of Fairview was one of two municipalities to win the 2015 Clean the Block Contest. This award is presented to the top two organizations that dispose of the most litter and tires during our countywide litter cleanup and tire amnesty program. Shown here accepting the award is Fairview mayor Tom Bunfill.

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