Headlines for June 20, 2016

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David Schaef update: (12/05/23)

I spoke with David yesterday. He had just arrived at the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Erie.

There are still a couple of issues to resolve, and David is optimistic that Encompass has the skills. We didn't speak much of medicine and health, most of the conversation was about our subscribers and the Community News newspaper.

I was much encouraged by the tone of his voice and the idea he was interested in talking about Community News. So, he’s at that, “I want to get back to work” stage of healing.

He talked about his subscribers and a letter he is composing for them. He talked about how to proceed with the newspaper when he gets home.

He said he hopes to be home in 2 weeks.

Thank You all for your Love and Prayers and Well Wishes.
Tom Deighton

Conneaut adopts no tax increase budget
Written by David Schaef

By 7-0 vote, with two members absent, the Conneaut School Board adopted a no tax increase budget for the year to begin July 1, when directors met in special session Tuesday, June 14.

The budget adopted totals $37,635,672, with the tax rate kept at 50.55 on real estate for a third year. That should bring in about $12,425,000 at a collection rate of 91.77%.

State support is being estimated at $19,992,672 with total income projected at $37,238,695.

Total expenses are being projected at $37,635,672, a difference between income and expenses of $396,977, which will be made up using fund balance.

Bank given ok for animated signage
Written by Roseanne Staab

The Conneaut Lake Borough Zoning Hearing Board held a public Zoning Meeting on June 8, 2016, to hear a downtown business’ request for a Conditional Use Zoning Variance.

Marquette Savings would like a variance on signage regulations for a new, animated, lighted sign they wish to install on Water Street in front of the savings institution.

A court stenographer was in attendance to record comments.

The CL Zoning Board was present, along with a full quorum of Borough Council members.

CL Borough Solicitor, Jeff Millin, acted as moderator, posing questions to two representatives from Marquette Savings.