By Krystal Smalley
ksmalley@wbcowqel.com

The Bucyrus City Council welcomed a visitor Tuesday night that spread some good news in honor of the county’s veterans.

Don Scheerer of the Crawford County Veterans Hall of Fame announced nine former service members will enter into the 10th class of the local hall of fame. The event will be held on Nov. 11.

Scheerer also noted that the Veterans Hall of Fame is on the cusp of seeing its new memorial built at the Crawford County Courthouse. The group has been raising funds since 2014 when they proposed a monument that would recognize every class inducted into the Crawford County Veterans Hall of Fame and those from the county who lost their lives while serving their country. Scheerer said they estimated over 400 people from the county died while serving.

Roughly $75,000 has been raised so far with an additional $25,000 coming from the Timken Foundation, a donation that Scheerer said was “heaven sent.” Despite the help they received from the Timken Foundation, Scheerer said their goal is between $100,000 and $125,000.

The Veterans Hall of Fame will have to wait until work is done on the courthouse before their project can begin, but Scheerer said their hope is to have it completed by Memorial Day. Pavers inscribed with a veteran’s name can still be purchased for the memorial. Applications for the inscribed bricks can be found at http://www.ccvhof.org, at any of the local veterans organizations, or by contacting Scheerer at 419-562-9789 or Chuck Christman at 419-562-4740.

Scheerer said they will also be at WalMart from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 14 and 15.

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In other council news, Service/Safety Director Jeff Wagner’s report indicated that a few issues arose at the water treatment plant. Though Wagner was not in attendance at the meeting, Law Director Rob Ratliff noted that he met with the Division of Labor concerning possible ongoing issues with one of the subcontractors. A complaint of a health issue – a worker smoking on the job without a designated place – was also resolved.

Council passed five pieces of legislation though only one failed to receive unanimous support. Ordinance 38-2016, which would allow for urban deer hunting in city limits with permission from the Mayor’s Office and the property owner, passed with a 6-1 vote as council member Dan Wirebaugh voiced the lone dissenting vote.

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Other legislation passed by council included an airport hangar lease, the Failor Avenue vacation, the Ohio Department of Transportation bridge inspection program, and an Ohio Public Works Commission grant for the South East Street water line.