The late January blizzard brought challenges for everyone, especially those taxed with clearing area roads so life for residents could get back to normal as soon as possible.

Heidelberg Township supervisors commended Roadmaster Kevin Huber and his road crew for a job well done in the blizzard’s aftermath.

“I heard no less than five positive, actually, awesome comments about you guys about snow removal,” said Supervisors’ Chairman Steve Bachman, at the board’s February meeting. “People were just amazed at how bad it was in a lot of different places and they thought Heidelberg to be the best.

“So. kudos to you guys. It looked really good around here.”

As Director of Parks and Recreation, Bachman also announced Night in the Country will be held Aug. 20. Bachman reported that 2015 was the event’s best year ever, with the largest attendance and most money raised.

Bachman also attended a recent Regional EMS Steering Committee plan and stated the committee is looking at options for a group plan insurance policy to lessen costs.

They are also trying to build interest in the next generation of younger kids to become an EMT or volunteer firefighter, whose numbers have declined across the state.

On the up side, the fire company report was given by Paul McAdams, who stated nine more members have completed their emergency medical responder class, which means there are now nine more medically trained members.

McAdams also thanked the township for advertising its recent extremely successful wing night.

“We served about 600 people,” he said.

Jason Breidinger from NOVA provided the ambulance service report, and he, too echoed McAdams’ sentiments.

“We would like to also thank the township for advertising,” said Breidinger, “We recently sold 1,700-1,800 apple dumpling and we have already sold 211 tickets for our November 27 Comedy Night.”

Breidinger also reported there were 220 ambulance calls for the year 2015.

In public comment, residents, who declined to be identified to The Press, voiced their complaints about ongoing sedimentation issues on Jones Road with sediment being dumped into Trout Creek.

The board responded with discussion of what can be done moving forward.

Following the meeting, Bachman commented.

“Jones Road is off Mountain Road, pretty much the second last road in the township,” Bachman said. “Part is paved and the rest is a dirt road.”

“We got a dirt and gravel road grant through the Conservation District,” said Janice Meyers, township administrator. “They’ve been trying different things over the years, but they have to approve the work.”

The board stated come spring the township will readdress the issues.

In other matters Heidelberg Township is looking for someone to fill the fifth seat on the Building Code Appeals Board.