Commissioners sign Autism Awareness proclamation

| March 27, 2013
The Coshocton County Commissioners signed a proclamation today, March 27, declaring April as Autism Awareness Month and April 2 as Autism Awareness Day. Residents and businesses of Coshocton County are encouraged to replace any outdoor lighting with a blue light on April 2 to show support for this cause.

The Coshocton County Commissioners signed a proclamation today, March 27, declaring April as Autism Awareness Month and April 2 as Autism Awareness Day. Residents and businesses of Coshocton County are encouraged to replace any outdoor lighting with a blue light on April 2 to show support for this cause.

COSHOCTON – April 2 is National Autism Awareness Day and the Coshocton County Commissioners met today, Wednesday, March 27, to sign a proclamation declaring April as Autism Awareness Month. One in 50 children are diagnosed with autism each year. This statistic is rising because more children are being diagnosed with autism who were previously misdiagnosed and some who were never diagnosed.

Katie Hultz, who accepted the proclamation, is chairing the ‘Light it up Blue’ campaign in Coshocton County. On April 2, residents and businesses of Coshocton County are encouraged to replace their regular outdoor lights with a blue light to show support for the Autism Awareness Day.

“Residents can change just their porch light to blue and leave it on all night or any other light just to show their support,” Hultz said.

Blue lights are available locally at Auer Ace Hardware or at The Home Depot. ‘Go Blue Coshocton’ is sponsored by StepUp4Families, a Coshocton County support group for parents with children who have disabilities. They meet the third Monday of the month at the library.

During the meeting, the commissioners also approved the following:

–          A motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting as presented

–          A motion to advertise bids for Flexible Pavement. Ads will appear March 29 and bids will be opened in the Coshocton County Commissioners Office on April 15 at 9 a.m. as requested by Fred Wachtel, County Engineer

–          Receive the dog warden report for the week ending March 25 with six dogs picked up by the warden, two dogs brought in as strays, 16 dogs destroyed, 12 citations issued, 18 calls handled, 13 dog licenses sold, five late fees paid, four dogs sold, three dogs redeemed, four dogs per owner surrendered, $5 in boarding fees collected for a total of $426 in fees collected.

–          A motion granting permission to the Coshocton Towne Centre/Canal Festival Committee the use of the Court Square from Aug. 8 – 11 to have Royalty Contests, concerts, food and craft vendors, and miscellaneous displays and activities.

–          A motion to approve the following Transfers/Additionals/Reductions which have been certified by the County Auditor. See link:

–          A motion granting permission to Pomerene Center for the Arts the use of the Court Square from May 6 – 10 for the Dogwood Festival.

–          A motion granting permission to Coshocton Fire Fighters IAFF Local 216 the use of the Court Square on Aug. 3 to have a 5K run for MDA

–          A motion to sign an agreement with Time Warner to install and supply the Internet service and telephone service for the new Emergency Ambulance Service Site at 23239 CR 621, Coshocton, as requested by Bernie Minet, EMS Director

–          A motion to approve the bills per computer printout dated March 13

–          A motion to sign Resolution 2013-17 authorizing CDC of Ohio to file an application with the State of Ohio to participate in the FY 2013 Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)

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