6 • The Beacon April 27 , 2023

COSHOCTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

THIS LEVY WILL INITIALLY BRING IN THE SAME $ 900,000 AS THE CURRENT EMERGENCY LEVY .

A SUBSTITUTE LEVY WILL ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO BRING IN ADDITIONAL REVENUE IF THE COMMUNITY HAS NEW HOME AND / OR BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION . THIS IS A GREAT TIME FOR THE DISTRICT TO SUBSTITUTE THE CURRENT EMERGENCY LEVY WITH A SUBSTITUTE EMERGENCY LEVY . WITH THE NEW SUBSTITUTE LEVY IN PLACE - IF THE COMMUNITY WOULD EXPERIENCE GROWTH AS A RESULT OF INTEL , THE DISTRICT WOULD RECEIVE INCREASED TAX REVENUE FROM THAT GROWTH . IF THERE IS NOT GROWTH , THE LEVY WILL CONTINUE TO BRING IN THE SAME $ 900,000 AS THE CURRENT EMERGENCY LEVY

WHAT IS A SUBSTITUTE LEVY ? It is not a new tax and would not cost taxpayers additional dollars . It is a “ substitute ” for the current emergency levy with the same initial revenue collection . But unlike the expiring levy , the substitute levy allows for additional revenue when there is new home and / or business construction in the district .

WHEN WILL THE CURRENT LEVY EXPIRE ? The current emergency levy , was approved by the voters in 2018 for collection in 2019 through 2023 . Collection of the current levy will expire this year .

HOW LONG WILL THE SUBSTITUTE LEVY BE IN EFFECT ? The levy will remain in effect on a continuous basis and allow the district to maintain current programs and services for all students without having to keep going back to the voters to have it renewed .

HOW MUCH WILL THE LEVY GENERATE ? The substitute levy will initially generate $ 900,000 for the district , which is the same amount as the current Emergency levy .

WHAT DOES THIS LEVY FUND ? Dollars generated from this levy will fund dayto-day operational expenses such as utilities , bus fuel , classroom supplies , and quality teachers . This revenue helps to maintain the current services provided to our students , their families , and our community .

WITH THE SUBSTITUTE LEVY , WHAT IS THE COST PER $ 100K ? The cost calculates to $ 168 for each $ 100,000 of the county auditor ’ s appraised value . This is before any eligible deductions are taken off .

WHAT IS THE MILLAGE THAT WILL BE COLLECTED ON THE NEW LEVY ? The levy requires the county auditor to collect $ 900,000 which calculates to 4.813 mills for each $ 1 of taxable value . The initial calculation of millage for the new levy would be the same as the calculation for the existing Emergency levy because the collection will be the same for the first year .

Jen Jones

The Coshocton County Board of DD Talent Show was held April 20 at Hopewell School . The winners and participants were Phyllis G ., front left , Tani H ., Samantha M ., Kaylea J ., Shanya D .; back row , Casey J ., Sarabeth S ., Rob J ., Kyle S ., Scott B ., Jalen B . and Jason N . Not pictured are Faith W . and Elizabeth D .

By Jen Jones

Since 2012 the Coshocton County Board of Developmental Disabilities has held a talent show in the spring to showcase any kind of talent a person wanted to share . This year the talent show was held April 20 at Hopewell School . The gym of the school was packed with families and friends all waiting to cheer on the contestants .

Toby Collins , director of recreation and Special Olympics for the CCBDD , said , “ We saw how talented so many individuals were , and this was a way for them to show everyone . These are the talents , activities and hobbies that make them happy and proud of themselves . It is important to provide them with an opportunity to shine .”

Twelve people performed on stage while several more displayed art projects . The visual projects were everything from coloring and painting to leather works and dream catchers . While most people sang , Sarabeth Spaulding chose to share her cupstacking skills .

Winners from the visual art show were Phyllis Gallion and Tani H ., People ’ s Choice ; Phyllis Gallion , Imagine ; Tani H ., Most Unique ; and Rob Jones , Picasso .

The performance winners were Tani H ., Most Original ; Jalen Berry , American Idol ; Samantha Miller , The Voice ; Jalen Berry and Samantha Miller , People ’ s Choice ; and Sarabeth Spaulding , America ’ s Got Talent .

Spaulding also won the Shon Connors Award .

Scott Balentine sang and played his guitar in the show . He sang “ Change My Mind .”

“ It ’ s a slow song , and I ’ ve been practicing a lot . I ’ m not nervous . I ’ m focused . It was fun . Gonna do something different next year ,” Balentine said .

Jason Neighbor was another young man who sang and played his guitar . He chose “ Back to Tennessee ” for his song . “ For my family and friends , I practiced and am not nervous at all . It ’ s fun to see all my friends , and I ’ ve done it lots of times .”

Collins said she wanted to thank DJ Bob Casey , emcee Shawn Hart and all of the judges for helping with the talent show .