20 • The Beacon October 21 , 2021

Members of the Coshocton Education Association ( CCEA ) gathered last week for an update from their bargaining team via virtual meeting . The meeting came on the heels of an unsuccessful mediation session held earlier that week , without any future negotiating sessions on the calendar . The virtual meeting culminated with a motion to authorize the bargaining team to send a “ Notice of Intent to Strike and Picket ” to the District and the State Employment Relations Board ( SERB ).

Votes were cast via secret ballot on Friday , Oct . 15 , with CCEA voting overwhelmingly to authorize their bargaining team to issue a 10-day strike notice . Pursuant to Ohio Administrative Code 4117-13-01 , the notice must be filed with

SERB and received by the employer no later than 10 days prior to an anticipated strike date .

“ This equates to a vote of confidence in our bargaining team and our fight for the schools Coshocton City students deserve ,” said Barb Snyder , the CCEA spokesperson . She continued , “ After all , when teachers leave our schools for surrounding districts that do support their educators , it hurts our students and the entire school community . Of course we don ’ t want to strike , but we ’ re willing to do whatever is necessary to achieve a fair contract that will attract and retain the quality educators who help our students succeed .”

The CCEA can file the Notice of Intent to Strike and Picket with the State Employment Relations Board at any time .

Kno-Ho-Co-Ashland Community Action Commission continues to offer assistance to households impacted by COVID-19 with pastdue rent or mortgage payments and to prevent utility disconnection including water and sewer disconnections . Gas , electric and bulk fuel ( propane ) assistance also is available through multiple programs .

Funding appropriated to the agency expanded the agency ’ s capability to serve those who continue to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic . Income guidelines and benefit amounts vary by program . It is suggested anyone past due with rent , mortgage or a utility contact the local office for more details .

COVID-19 impact must be documented . Income documentation for all household members for the past 30 days or 12 months , Social Security numbers , eviction notices , past-due mortgage notices , water / sewer disconnection notices , utility disconnection notices , photo ID , proof of U . S . citizenship / legal residency for all household members and other documentation must be presented .

For more information or to apply , call 740-622-9801 . Due to COVID-19 restrictions and for the safety and well-being of community and staff , the application process must be started via phone only , no in-person applicants .

City Council At-Large Incumbents

Tom Barcroft Glenn Mishler

3rd Ward City Council Incumbent

Roger Moore

4th Ward City Council Incumbent

Kayley Andrews

President of City Council Incumbent

Tom Hilgenberg

City Treasurer Incumbent

Denell Skelton

The board of directors of Home Loan Financial Corporation declared a cash dividend in the amount of $ 0.27 per common share , according to Robert C . Hamilton , chairman and CEO . The dividend is payable Nov . 12 to shareholders of record as of Oct . 29 .

Home Loan Financial Corporation is the holding company for The Home Loan Savings Bank . The Home Loan Savings Bank has two offices located in Coshocton , a branch in West Lafayette and a branch in Mount Vernon .

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