February 6 , 2025 The Beacon • 3
Plans are in the works for boat ramp in Conesville
By Josie Sellers For The Beacon
The Franklin Township & Conesville Village Joint Rec Board aims to expand outdoor recreational opportunities for the community .
“ A little over three years ago , Todd Drown and Larry Boal approached the Frontier Group about a piece of their property for a boat ramp ,” Marge Donley from the board said . “ They traveled to New York to the corporate office and met with their board . They agreed to give us this piece of property .”
It took some time to work out the details , but 14.7 acres was deeded to the Franklin Township & Conesville Village Joint Rec Board .
“ We are going to put in a boat ramp and over a period of time add to it ,” Donley said .
According to Donley , the ramp will be helpful to Conesville ’ s volunteer fire department .
“ If they need to do a water rescue right now , they have to put in at Skip ’ s or at the sewage treatment plant ,” she said . “ There is no access for them here .”
Donley contacted AEP about getting a right-ofway for their property , and they are seeking grants to help them get started on the project . They also hope to get assistance from local contractors .
“ Where we want to put the boat ramp , I think the drop is 8 feet , so we are going to have to do some excavating ,” Donley said . “ Eventually , we ’ d like to add shelters and picnic tables .”
Men ’ s conference is March 8 at The Tab
The ninth annual Christian Men ’ s Conference is scheduled for Saturday , March 8 from 8 a . m . to noon at the Coshocton Christian Tabernacle .
All boys and men are invited to attend this free event to study the Word of
God . The topic this year is The Fear of the Lord . The message will be directed to help people walk worthy and holy in the sight of God .
Pastors and men of all county churches are invited to attend .
“ If they need to do a water rescue right now , they have to put in at Skip ’ s or at the sewage treatment plant . There is no access for them here .”
Marge Donley
The Franklin Township & Conesville Village Joint Rec Board includes three representatives from
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the village , three from the township , one individual from outside the village and Drown , who is a nonvoting member . Donley is the chairman of the board , Boal is the vice chair and Darcy Rehm is the secretary . Megan Hyer , Jarred Renner , Brent Porteus and Max Crown round out the board membership .
“ In our area kayaking and canoeing are very popular ,” Donley said . “ There is nowhere to get out down here until Dresden . This will enable us to be a vital part of waterway recreation . We are very excited . I believe we will be doing a ribbon cutting in May .”
The Franklin Township & Conesville Village Joint Rec Board meetings are open to the public . The next meeting will be Tuesday , Feb . 11 at 6 p . m . in the Conesville Municipal Building .
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