Artists encouraged to apply for mural project
By Sandy Rose Schwieterman - For the Sidney Daily News
NEW KNOXVILLE – April 2 is the deadline for any artist or studio to submit a proposal suggesting ways to represent Neil Armstrong in large two-dimensional mural project at Neil Armstrong Airport.
Airport Manager Ted Bergstrom said the vision of the New Terminal Building Mural Committee is to enhance the historic connection between Neil A. Armstrong and Auglaize County, incorporating his passion for aviation and space flight.
The committee includes Rachel Barber, Auglaize County Historical Society; Erica Preston, county administrator; Brad Smith, Auglaize County Airport Authority secretary; and Bergstrom. The New Bremen Foundation is underwriting the project.
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ACAA approves financial overview
By Sandy Rose Schwieterman - For the Sidney Daily News
NEW KNOXVILLE – At a Feb. 24 meeting of the Auglaize County Airport Authority (ACAA) approved the biennial financial overview as well as approved use of their logo for an upcoming 5K race. Also, plans for the grand opening of the new terminal at the Neil Armstrong Airport were discussed.
Mark Howe, ACAA treasurer, presented a document to the ACAA group, where he pointed out key financial highlights for 2020 and 2019. Once approved, the report will be sent to the State Auditor’s office. For example, the authority’s net position increased by $108,808 in 2020 and increased by $41,741 in 2019. Further, gross income from sales for 2020 was lower than in 2019. Gross profit on fuel sales for 2020 was $42,367 compared to $46,629 in 2019. Other highlights showed that operating expenses (excluding the cost of fuel) increased in 2020 to $28,950 compared to 2019. Payments for overtime and salary was