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Farnsworth pleads guilty, gets 13 years for murder of Bellaire woman

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – The case for the murder of Bellaire’s Sherry Lynn Shrieve back in March of 2020 has finally been resolved. Samuel Farnsworth, 49, pleaded guilty in Harrison County Common Pleas court Tuesday to an amended count of voluntary manslaughter with a firearms specification. Farnsworth, who is listed as having a N. Main Street address in Cadiz, had been charged with an unclassified felony.

Prosecutor Lauren Knight told the court Farnsworth is to receive 10 years for the manslaughter charge plus three for the firearms charge, which is to run consecutive for a total of 13 years.

Formal sentencing, though, did not take place but set aside for March 16 at 9:15 a.m.

“This offer has been communicated to

the victims [and] they understand the limitations of our case due to the investigation done by a former detective of the sheriff’s office,” Knight explained to the court. That former detective of Harrison County, Robert Toker, had been on leave since last October and had been under investigation by the Muskingum County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) but the reasons have not been officially announced.

Judge T. Shawn Hervey told Farnsworth that the sentence was mandatory and that he would be ineligible for Community Based Control. He will be subject to five years of post release controls with half of his sentence to serve if he violates his postsentence sanctions.

Knight later spoke to the media and told WTOV-9 she was satisfied with the plea after conferring with the victim’s family, who were not present at

Tuesday’s hearing.

“We have some pretty substantial evidentiary issues resulting from the investigating officer, a detective who is no longer with the sheriff’s office,” Knight said of the mess that’s been laid in her lap but did not name Toker specifically. She said the victim’s family understands the situation.

Knight admitted that additional cases could be affected by the Toker investigation.

She said there were approximately 20 cases that could be affected and some have already been addressed before she’d moved into the prosecutor’s job.

Former Prosecutor Owen Beetham was asked this specifically but could not comment on Toker’s case. Harrison County Sheriff Joe Myers also could not comment on the case.

Toker’s case has now been turned over

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Samuel Farnsworth, in an earlier photo from last year, was sentenced Tuesday to 13 years for the murder of Sherry Lynn Shrieve after pleading guilty and avoiding a trial. He received 10 years for the amended charge of voluntary manslaughter and three for a weapons charge. Prosecutor Lauren Knight cited complications resulting from the Robert Toker investigation, the former detective in Harrison County.

Foutz replaced as Board of Elections director

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – The Harrison County Board of Elections (BOE) has a new director. Last week, during their reorganization meeting, Chairman of the Republican Party for Harrison County John Jones asked Prosecutor Lauren Knight if Ruby Foutz could be replaced during her Family Medical Leave Act period (since

December). According to the minutes Knight said she would get back with a more definitive answer and eventually did in the affirmative.

The new director is now former employee Dion Troiano who said they were legally able to replace her during her leave. Since the Ohio Secretary of State’s (SOS) letter to the BOE placing them on state oversight, the matter had been up in the air considering critical statements of Foutz made by current and

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Adena agrees to move towards police contract with Smithfield

This past Wednesday, Steubenville police officer Rob Cook was invited to Harrison Central High School for a very special reason. Cain Noble, an industrial arts teacher at Harrison, who along with his students, had crafted a shadow box in memory of K9 officer Bono who passed in 2020. Noble and his students had the honor of making the presentation to officer Cook for all the services they provided to the school.

By JD LONG

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K-9 officer honored at Harrison Central

By ED BANKS NH Staff Writer

CADIZ - This past Wednesday, March 10, Steubenville police officer Rob Cook was invited to Harrison Central High School for a very special reason.

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Officer Cook and his K-9 partner named officer Bono (who passed in 2020), have been involved in special details at the school and have always been available when summoned. However, on this day Cook was invited because of the service he and his partner had provided in the past.

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In appreciation of the service provided, Harrison Central wanted to remember and recognize Bono. Cain Noble, an industrial arts teacher at Harrison and his students had crafted a shadow box in memory of Bono. Noble and his students had the honor of making the presentation to officer Cook.

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ADENA – The hot topic discussed at last month’s Adena meeting continued into an informative and well-conducted debate on Tuesday evening on whether Adena should close shop on their police department and join Smithfield Township in

a contract.

Mayor Brenda Roski opened it up pleading with council to keep things under control and what resulted was a thorough discussion but the motion that passed was not unanimous for moving forward. And that motion was only for the village to agree to seek out their options and what the contract

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CBA moves forward on gazebo project

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – The gazebo that has been proposed to be built at the Cadiz Square took a big step forward as the Cadiz Business Association put down an $8,000 deposit to Terry Smith of Smith’s Sawdust Studio (sawduststudio@comcast.net).

Smith was present at Wednesday’s meeting held inside the Ranch to Table Restaurant and said the rendering he released was an exact image of what he would be building. The gazebo would be an octagon shape of 16x16 and Smith said it could be completed by mid to late April.

And board members said an

ADA ramp would be installed, as well.

The total cost was listed at $16,584 and the remainder would have to come from donations. That also took a big step in the positive direction as Police Chief Ryan McCann handed out raffle tickets to give away an AR-15 rifle. The drawing will be held at the CBA’s May 12 meeting.

The tickets though, are going fast and the amount sold already is approaching 200 or more but McCann said he could get more if needed. Also announced was a benefit concert at the square and McCann said the response he’s received was awesome. Then band of Hoard and Jones is being brought in and possibly

one more. McCann said Hoard and Jones would be donating the tent and $300 of their take.

He also said beer sales was a possibility.

McCann said North Main Street would be closed off from the square down to the fire station because it is village property. A car show is scheduled from 1 to 5 p.m. and the concert would begin at 4:30 p.m. and run till 9 p.m. He said several organizations have already inquired about participating.

If interested in donating to the gazebo or buying raffle tickets, people should Trisha Mamula (Harvey Goodman Realtor) at: 740-359-2730 or McCann at: 740-942-8844.

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to the state’s attorney’s office, MCSO Detective Steve Walker said. A prosecutor for the state’s attorney’s office in Columbus, Special Assistant to the attorney general, Brad Tammaro said this week he could not make any comments on the possible infractions but did say they should know what they would do “within a month.”

In a separate case Patricia Voorhies, the sister of Farnsworth had been charged in Harrison County with tampering with evidence related

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former employees and board members.

Rumors of Foutz’s replacement directed by the SOS could not be confirmed but when asked, Press Secretary Maggie Sheehan supplied a copy of an SOS letter dated January 22, 2021 where it repeated the Dec. 23, 2020 letter listing the eight reasons for the oversight. Nothing specific was aimed directly at Foutz but strong language was used alluding to caution when appointing the next director.

“Consider this assessment as you decide who will be appointed for the 2021-2022 term. If there is a person who is not well-suited for an executive leadership position, but has years of institutional knowledge, you may consider keeping them as a clerk for the next term,” the memo reads.

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The exact type gazebo to be built at the square was released at Wednesday’s CBA meeting. A gun raffle will also be drawn at their May 12 meeting for an AR-15. Police Chief Ryan McCann also announced a benefit concert, or festival at the square scheduled for June 19.

would look like, nothing would be signed or agreed upon in any official capacity, though.

Two council members, RJ Konkoleski and Mark Anderson voted against moving forward on the idea stating one of their concerns was that they would like it to be a district instead of a contract agreement, which is what is proposed.

“Before we get into this, we are all here for the betterment of Adena,” Roski said to council encouraging civil discussion, which lasted for more than 45 minutes.

“I want to settle this tonight.

We cannot financially afford to keep our police department as is,” Roski began. She added that there was just over $60 left for police after funds were recently transferred into the police fund.

She then asked council to consider going into a contract with Smithfield then read from her own prepared statement.

“I would like you to consider going into contract only,” she emphasized, “for one year with the Smithfield Township. They will contract us, we will have a year to see how this develops and at that time they are not considering being a district.”

She said without a district there would be no need for a fiscal officer or a board, which would be much less expense.

“But with this contract there will be representative(s) from this village,” she said further stating there will be a fourperson oversight committee “to evaluate the future development of this township police.” She

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to his case (a third degree felony) but her case was dismissed last month by Judge Mark Beetham. The alleged crime apparently was committed outside Harrison County but no official would confirm exactly where as that investigation is still ongoing.

“I’m not going to answer that,” Knight said when asked about Voorhies and where her alleged crime had been committed. But Steven Stickles, who represented Voorhies did respond when contacted this week.

“They charged her with a crime in Harrison county [sic] knowing full well that they had zero evidence that she had even

been in Harrison county [sic] yet alone committed any criminal activity in the county,” Stickles, said. He added that he is no longer representing her, though.

If charges are brought against Toker involving Harrison County Knight would not take part in that case.

“That would not be my office who would be handling anything regarding that,” Knight explained. She added that it would be inappropriate to prosecute someone she had worked with for nearly five years as a former employee of the prosecutor’s office under Owen Beetham.

Foutz’s two-year term had ended on March 1. Along with the change in directorship, Holly Brindley stepped down as chairperson and Jones temporarily moved into the position. He then stepped aside to nominate Troiano who was approved. Cheryl Besozzi was then approved as democratic chairperson. Also, Darin Heavilin, who had won the nomination after the Harrison County Republican Party last month had to vote twice, was sworn in by Knight.

The board thought they had the deputy director position filled but late Sunday night the individual informed Brindley that she could not take the position after originally accepting it. At Monday’s monthly BOE meeting the board discussed picking someone from their prior list to re-advertising for a two-week period. Liaison for the Ohio Secretary of State Alex Pavlov

was present via teleconference and said he would check into the issue on what they were permitted to do.

Also discussed on Monday were school board openings and council positions for the next election and there were many.

Troiano said he’d received inquiries about those openings and when asked gave a thorough rundown and under the county board of education, three East Central Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board positions are up for grabs.

Also, three seats for Jefferson County’s Educational Service Center are open; Buckeye Local has three; Conotton Valley has three; Edison Local has three openings, Harrison Hills has three and Union Local has all five positions to be decided, according to Troiano.

“And that is according to the most recent data we have from our past elections,” Troiano explained.

said no money had been discussed as of yet but said it would be “no more than what we are allocated in tax collections.”

But whether Adena ultimately agrees to join Smithfield or not, they would have to hire another police officer as Chief Paul Carpenter said he is moving on to Smithfield. And he had council’s blessing, as they understood it to be a good deal for him financially.

If Adena joins Smithfield then Carpenter would still patrol Adena in some capacity but even then, Adena would be forced to hire another officer but for fewer hours. Treasurer Denise Geanangel said there was enough to afford an officer for 24 hours per week and council voted to approve the motion.

“So this has nothing to do with Paul,” she told council reminding them that this was in the village’s best interest and their finances. Included in the contract was that Smithfield would “assume all costs to run the police department,” according to Roski. This would mean one less police levy for residents and would reduce costs, as she used the fire department as an example when they joined Smithfield.

“I inherited this situation. We have departments that have not been doing their part of watching budgets, expenditures and [the] water and sewer department is trying their very best to get things in order but they have taken a lot of our money out of the general fund to keep afloat,” Roski explained.

She said she appreciated the efforts of all who have been trying to right the ship but

acknowledged it isn’t going to happen over night.

When Roski had finished her statement a few misunderstandings had to be cleared up with Council Member Marla Brokaw stating, “we are agreeing to proceed with discussion” and not agreeing to sign a contract as one had thought.

Another misunderstanding was when Brokaw said if they don’t eventually agree with the contract then there is no council or mayor’s position, which Konkoleski said was not true.

Konkoleski said there was no correlation between having a council and not having a police department and called it a “scare tactic to try to get this pushed through in a hurry.” Brokaw denied that and said that the issue has been discussed for months now.

“I’ve never heard that,” Village Solicitor Adam Martello said about Brokaw’s claim. “It’s not like the village has to immediately dissolve if there’s a vacancy in the office of the police.” But Roski apologized if she gave that impression. As discussion moved on Martello stated that taxes will not change in the village but the distance Carpenter would be covering would expand to approximately 50 miles for 32 hours work, instead of the .5 miles he’s been covering in Adena, according to Konkoleski.

“So the math doesn’t add up,” he told council.

Brokaw pointed out that Smithfield is not going to invest in an attorney to draw up a contract if Adena does not show any interest and then repeated her motion to move forward on the discussion, which passed 4-2.

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Grant approved for new park stage, Columbia Gas work begins

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – Sally Buffalo Park is getting that new stage but it might be built this year, as was previously reported. Last week Village Administrator Ted Andrzejewski reminded council of the progress going on for the new stage at the park. A grant being obtained is for $140,000 with $70,000 being matched by the village but Andrzejewski said donations “should cover the required” amount.

“The point is that project is

moving along [and] we did get the grant, which is great,” he explained. He said the total cost would come to around $250,000. There is much paperwork involved in obtaining the grant and a conference call would be forthcoming the following day on the matter.

When asked if there were a timeframe for this project he said only the stage was planned for an August completion but it’s not a hard deadline. If not August then it will be built in early spring with concerts planned for summer of 2022.

“So this is not two years, three years down the road, this is imminent. This is going to happen,” he told council.

Also, Andrzejewski said the village had received its permit from the EPA for proceeding with the improvements coming to the south and center line collection system.

“The next steps will be for Costa (Village Solicitor Mastros) to complete the required filings for the easements and then for EL Robinson (engineers) to prepare bid specifications,” Andrzejewski wrote in his report.

“All the engineering is done,” he told council and all easements needed are close to being completed as well. He said Mastros has only a few left that he will have to “take to court.”

Columbia Gas has begun work on replacing the gas lines around the village. Warren Street is the first target with surveying and street markings having started.

“They don’t take out the old lines, they leave them in then they fill them with something [to] make sure there’s no gas in there but they actually put the new line next to the existing

line,” Andrzejewski explained adding that the cost of removing all the old lines would be too great.

Also, the street department has received the two new trucks ordered via COVID funds. He said the best of the current trucks would be given to the water department with the other one being sold.

Andrzejewski told council he was looking to get a zoning map that is “good and easy to read, not like the maps that we have.”

He said the current maps are leaving people guessing and he’s

Local libraries to hand out COVID home tests

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – Director of the Puskarich Libraries, Sandi Thompson, appeared before the Harrison County Commissioner’s meeting Wednesday to announce a special project to work in conjunction with the Ohio Department of Health. COVID-19 home test kits will be handed out at the Cadiz and Bowerston library branches, and are ready to go.

Thompson released a prepared statement describing the details and numbers to call for assistance.

“You call and you make the arrangements and we bring the tests actually out to you to your vehicle,”

Thompson explained. She said people interested need to have the internet and an email address. “And you also need to have a Tablet, a Smartphone or a computer that has both microphone and camera capability.” She said the tests are free to the public as well.

The statement is as follows: The Puskarich Public Library and Bowerston Public library are working with the Ohio Department of Health to make free COVID-19 at-home testing kits available for pick-up.

The Ohio Department of Health purchased 2 million at-home, selfadministered COVID-19 testing kits that provide reliable results in minutes.

Gov. Mike DeWine’s goal is to make these rapid testing kits available and

accessible in every Ohio county, and Ohio’s public libraries have been asked to play a critical role.

The Puskarich Library has received an initial request of 400 kits. These tests are self-administered, and people can keep them to use as needed. Users must have an email account, a tablet, smart phone or computer with a camera, and an internet connection for the tests to work. They use an online tele-health specialist to walk you through the process. The testing kit works with an app that will show green for negative test results. The green test verification can be used in different scenarios such as students returning to college, work requirements or during travel. The negative results verification is good for

seven days.

Test kits are distributed curbside from the Puskarich Public Library location only. Patrons are asked to call ahead to arrange pick-up at 740-942-2623.

Once a kit is taken it is yours to keep and there is nothing to return to the library. The main library is open from 11-6 Monday through Friday.

The Bowerston Public Library may be reached at 740-269-8531 to arrange for pick-up during their regular hours. Although the athome tests are self-administered, testing is guided by a tele-health specialist online.

Any questions about these tests can be made to eMed Customer Support at 844-943-0061.

Scio pleads for the public’s understanding

By BONNIE RUTLEDGE Council members aired their frustrations with public misunderstanding at the first inperson meeting of the year.

Maintenance projects in Scio have been in the works for some time now, specifically the drainage issue at the intersection of State Route 646 and East College Street, but council members continue to receive complaints and criticisms about the issue.

Mayor Carpenter along with Village Administrator Tubaugh noted the urgency of the

flooding issue and the astronomical price of the repair, close to a whopping $800,000 in all. “The Oil and Shale Grant was a godsend. Where else would we have gathered $500,000 for that repair? And the fact that we were able to keep those funds past their original expiration date to capture the remaining necessary funds...that doesn’t happen every day,” said Tubaugh, “There is a reason that problem has not yet been taken care of, and that problem was money— now we have the money and we are at the mercy of the government’s timeline.”

ODOT offered an unusually high amount of help to meet this need. All of the funding is in place and phase one of the intersection drainage project is nearly complete. Tubaugh stressed that the duration of the project is now in the hands of the state and out of council’s control.

“There is a strict timeline that ODOT has proposed and refuses to deviate from. For phase one to be complete, they have to finish their environmental and rightof-way surveys...any government work that’s done to fix a problem correctly takes a long time,” said Tubaugh. “Mark my words: I

don’t see this project being done any sooner than 2023. But the fact that we have to abide by regulator standards means that this is going to take some time.”

Village employees backfill the intersection each week in an attempt to alleviate some of the flooding and Council has captured another $32,000 grant to pay the engineers, the Thrasher group, for their help in the matter. The work at hand relies on ODOT and the council pleads with the public to be patient as “This project is, in fact, moving right along,” said Mayor Carpenter.

been in contact with a software company that does that work.

The map can be digitized then recreated to make a new one with an added benefit.

“One of the other products that we would get with this would be for our water and sewer departments for asset management and all the reports they have to do to the state,” Andrzejewski said. He added that he’s been in touch with the Community Improvement Corporation’s (CIC) Ken Mason and Mike Sliva and said the CIC would “cover the cost for this.”

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Obituaries

Wilma J. Fulton Wilma J. Fulton, 92, of Cadiz, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Harrison County Home. She was born June 9, 1928 in Rush Township, Tuscarawas County, Ohio a daughter of the late Roscoe and Ginevra Linard Gilmore.

She was a member of the Hopedale Church of Christ and a homemaker. She enjoyed bowling with her team in the The Crazy Legs league. Wilma enjoyed many years of camping with her family and friends at Sally Buffalo Park and other area campgrounds.

More than anything Wilma loved spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by her husband, Ellis S. Fulton in 2006; two sons: Kenneth Baker and Kevin Baker; a grandson, Joshua K. Fulton and a brother Russell Gilmore.

Surviving are her son, Ellis K (Donna) Fulton of Cadiz; her daughter, Karen (Sam) Reichenbach of Cadiz; grandchildren: Stephanie (Tom) Snyder, Dusty Fulton, Sheila Pruneski, Missy (Steve) Stewart, Michelle (David) Francis, Kenneth (Heidi Graham) Baker and Kevin Baker; great grandchildren: Hunter, Brinn, and Max Snyder; Keirsten and Paige Pruneski; Clayton (Kathlynn) Stewart, Melinda Stewart; Gracie and Trevor Francis; Kaitlyn and Brayden Baker; Hailey Baker; a great great grandson, Caden Stewart; and a brother, Clyde Gilmore and sisters, Selva Gladstone, Lenora Thomas, and Verna Laporte.

Due to the Covid 19 Pandemic, a private service will be held at the convenience of the family with Dean Blythe officiating. The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home Cadiz, Ohio.

Burial will take place at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for memorial contributions to the Harrison Central Bowling Parents Club, c/o Pennie Eberhart, PO 351, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 or Hopedale Church of Christ, PO Box 266, Hopedale, Ohio 43976.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clarkkirkland-barr.com.

Phyllis M. Grim Phyllis M. Grim, 81, of Cadiz, died Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born February 18, 1940 at the family home on Deersville Ridge outside of Cadiz, a daughter of the late Wilford and Amanda Adeline LaPorte Harris.

She was a homemaker and worked at a number of local restaurants.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by two brothers: LeRoy and Charles Harris, Sr.; three sisters: Esther Lachendro, Jean Taggart and Pamela Tenley; and her husband, Donald Grim, Jr. Surviving are three sons: Harold Jackson, Jr. of Cadiz, Tim Jackson of Pinetop, Arizona and John Jackson of Conneaut, Ohio; two grandchildren: Adrian Jackson and Timothy Cole Jackson; and her companion, Bobby Tuck.

Funeral service was held on March 11 at Clark-KirklandBarr Funeral Home, Cadiz with Pastor Jermaine Moore officiating. Entombment will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens, Pleasant Grove, Ohio.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clarkkirkland-barr.com.

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Look at the Past Looking back at the Jewett Wildcats

The Jewett Wildcats began the 1940-41 season with 14 consecutive wins, finishing in a tie with Freeport for the league championship (8-2) and tournament runners-up to the Red Raiders. Pictured above, front—Manager Joe Donaldson. Back row—Forrest Busby, John Hastings, Jack Craigmile, Gerald Wilson, Coach Robert “Perry” Bartlett, Bruce Zimmerman, Bob Reichard, Max Baker and Gene O’Donnell. The Buckeye 1941.

Good News Be A Disciple Many years ago, I took my tenyear-old daughter to work with me when I was in sales. She sat on my office couch as I worked and as we were leaving at the end of the day, she asked me, “Daddy, what do you do?” I said, “What do you mean?” She said, “Well, all you do is talk on the phone and laugh all day. Why do they pay you?” The nerve!

At her age she didn’t have a real good handle about the inner workings of the sales field. So, if someone were to ask you, “What does a disciple do”, would you have a good answer? Being a disciple of Jesus is something we do on purpose not accidentally.

It’s kind of like marriage. No one gets married accidentally and you

don’t become a disciple accidentally. It takes…discipline.

To follow Jesus and to be what he wants us to be takes an on purpose, concerted effort to follow him day by day.

Jesus said in Matt. 28:19 “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. The first disciples made more disciples, that’s why you and I are here and that’s what we’re to do too, make more disciples. We’re not in this alone.

Jesus said, “Follow me and I will show you how to fish for people.”

That’s good news, He will show us how. And that’s why a good disciple will study his master’s teaching. Matt. 11:29 says “Take

By Pastor Ken Staley:

Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches my yoke upon you. Let me teach you.”

A disciple is a learner and learning requires reading the Bible. Not just being a “chapter consumer” so we can say “I read my bible today” but having a goal of getting to know the heart of Jesus.

The apostle Paul wrote the Philippians that, “everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ.” We need to study!

Back in the day an apprentice would “shadow” his Master carpenter or Master blacksmith and some even lived with him.

The goal was to get every bit of knowledge as soon as possible so they could launch out and do the things they had been trained to

do.

The original disciples lived with Jesus for three years. They didn’t take extended times away and say, “Lord, I’m taking a few months off, I’ll catch you later” That’s not a disciple that’s a visitor. Finally, a true disciple accepts persecution for being a disciple. Jesus warned us, “A disciple is not above his teacher…If they called the head of the house the devil, how much more the members of his household!”

The society we live in does not suffer moral absolutes gladly. We will be called every unholy name under the sun, but our call never changes. We answer gently and bring as many into the kingdom as possible. We should echo King David, “Lord, I delight to do your will. Your instruction is the joy of my life!” pastorkenstaley@gmail.com

It is so heart warming to hear compliments on your town and the people who lived there. The battle for the winner will take place again this year and I hear that my niece, Nola Toth, is going to join a team. That will be a reason to attend.

information in the future for times and dates.

Congratulations to Eric Richard Kellar and Melinda Michelle Kellar on their marriage application. Best wishes to you.

Black History Month celebrates Cadiz's own William H. Lucas and also Frederick McGee recognized for Black History Month. Thank you for sharing their history.

Congratulations to Rev. Mark Foster who has been appointed to serve the New Rumley United Methodist Church. God bless you at your (sorta) new church.

Happy Birthday to Carol Teter, Dean R. Ager, Mary S. Whipkey, Kinney Thompson, Bob Glover, Patricia Heavlin, Butch Dyer, Carolyn Shields Borland, and Sue Patrick Zeeb.

Happy Anniversary and many more to Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Fish and a big hello to you both.

Prayers - Please pray for our country and all that is inflicted or need of a prayer.

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the following families: Allen Eugene Pheiffer, Sr. 78 Germano; Robert J. Dixon 71 Cadiz; Phyllis M. (Harris) Grim 81 Cadiz; Wilma J. (Gilmore) Fulton 93 Cadiz; and I just loved Ruth Copeland Wenner that passed away on Feb. 26. RIP. Scripture for the day: 1 Kings 22:1-40. Speak Truth. The purpose to teach us to listen to God's word even when it conflicts with what WE want. God bless you all. Rev. Dr. Ruby Foutz, 740-946-2925.

Correspondence BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter Sympathy to the family of Eugene Huff of East Canton age 77 & a graduate of CV class of 1963 and to the family of Gerri Sell age 74 wife of Ralph who died March 8.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan March 14th-Daylight Savings Time Begins! March 17th-St. Patrick's Day! March 20-First Day of Spring!

Happy Birthday-Todd Smith, Melvin Allen, Johnna Bear, Mackenzie Hodkinson, Mallory Walton, Abby Hart, Tim Arnold, Heath Clay, Charley Knight, Whitney McBride, Tammy Bear, JoAnn Adderson, Robin Romshak, and Pat Spain.

The community extends its deepest sympathy to Debbie (Tedrick) Taylor formerly of Freeport on the loss of her greatgranddaughter, Marcus Tyler Dean Cox Jr. God Gives Us What We Need.

We need to keep in our prayersClara Sue Biddleston, Virginia Tobin, Joyce Lannum, Bonnie Cunningham and all in our area who has lost loved ones.

Lakeland Democrat Women's Club met March 8 at Steele Crest Community Room with President Lori Milleson conducting the meeting. Everyone repeated the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

Secretary Mickey Gross had roll call with 11 members telling their favorite Easter candy, and committee reports were given.

Discussed was the Easter Bunny coming to Freeport on Saturday, March 27 from 11a.m. until 1 p.m. to hand out candy to children on a drive thru do to COVID at the James Clark Fire Station, the Federated Democratic Women of Ohio meeting "Spring Convention" on June 5, baking cookies for the Easter baskets packing for our military members on March 16, and to send money to member Holly Brindley in memory of her husband Sam Brindley.

Lori Milleson asked Grace when hostesses Mickey Gross and Marge

Monroe served refreshments. Door prize was donated by Mickey Gross and won by Deb Milligan.

The next meeting will be on May 10 with Lori Milleson and MaryLynn McBride having refreshments.

Four Seasons Garden Club will meet on March 24 at the home of Kelli Martin. The Club's Annual open meeting at the Puskarich Library is cancelled due to ongoing COVID. Blue Ribbon 4-H Advisors Ethan Bardall and Jay Bardall met with members at the West Chester Church when 4-H members decided on this years project and Gage Trimmer had refreshments.

Tri-County Showstoppers members' parents will be raffling off a Mossberg 350 Legend Rifle on March 28. Members decorated the Raider restaurant window for Ohio 4-H Week.

"4-H is a whirlwind of fun" Freeport Friends 4-H Club will meet March 21.

It’s the traditional start of Ohio’s fishing and hunting season, licenses are now on sale at TJ's Gas N Go in Freeport and at Rockside between Freeport and Tippecanoe.

Announcing the birth of Emmett Thomas Cooley born on Feb. 10 to Benji & Alicia Cooley of Harrisonburg, Va. Grandparents are Nathan & Susan Cripe of Freeport and greatgrandparents are Bob & Virginia Tobin of New Philadelphia.

The community extends its sympathy to Melissa Tidrick of Freeport on the death of her mother Sandra Kay Banks age 62.

Family and friends attended a birthday party for Mallory Walton at Mt. Carmel Church recently.

We wish to thank our family, neighbors, and friends for their prayers, visits, and phone calls during Jeff's heart attack. We will always remember your kindness. He is doing better. Jeff, Deb, & Kyra Milligan Kelli Martin, Fiscal Clerk of Greenmont Union Cemetery has [posted the Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended 2020 on the bulletin board at the cemetery, which is located at the chapel.

Please try to have all Christmas decorations removed from gravesites by March 31. There is no longer a dumpster at the cemetery so please dispose your decorations properly.

The Cemetery board meets quarterly at the VFW Hall. The next scheduled meeting is May 10, at 5:30. Any questions or concerns regarding the cemetery should be directed to Kelli Martin at 330256-8971.

New to the area with over 35 years experience, Martin’s Automotive does car repairs, tires and routine maintenance. Please call Tom Martin at 740-238-1975.

SMITHFIELD

BY ESTHER MCCOY For folks who don't have the transportation to the US Bank in Brilliant or Hopedale, the loss of the Smithfield Bank is huge. And if you had a problem with an account, Smithfield tellers took the time to give assistance. I can remember when the new bank opened in 1974, the same year as Darin was born. I think we were all so proud of the new facility and the helpful tellers and officers who greeted a customer by name. . I am sure the two banks who service customers now will do the same but if you need the services of the bank quickly, it won't happen.

Remembering when there was both an elementary school, a new one as a matter of fact; and a high school seemed so long ago. There were students walking up the street to one of the three or four restaurants for a hot meal at lunchtime. Chili was the most ordered food of the day at Lloyd's Restaurant. Pizza hadn't invented yet in our neck of the woods. Then a 5-cent ice cream cone rounded out the menu. Those were the good old days The Smithfield Christian Church opened for Sunday services again on March 7. It was closed as there was a big fear of the COVID virus spreading without the constant use of masks. Now, we see masked faces throughout, except when it is time for communion. Then the masks have to be lifted. Singing sounds a little muffled with the

masks on too, which is good for my voice. Our thanks to Carol Ann Garcia for playing the organ for us each week The past Community Lenten Services were nice to attend and see friends from the other churches. And the dessert served after the service was something to think about all day.

I was saddened to see an obit where Maxine Center of Weirton had passed away on Feb. 14. She was one of my faithful bakers when we had the Cookbook Contest and always a winner in one of the classes. In 1995 she was featured in the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook. Big stuff there.

I was talking to Tom Gorman, Steubenville High School principal, about promoting a booklet about two graduates from the city school who became Tuskegee Airmen, Jerome and John "Ellis" Edwards. Deborah Keith, niece for the two young men worked with people of the community to do a great job on the books success. Not a relative but one of the first to graduate West Point was Benjamin O. Davis, Jr. He was selected as the Commander of the 99th Squadron and the 332nd Fighter Group during World War II and later because the U.S. Air Force's first African American general. The success of the Tuskegee Airmen was in large due to Davis' leadership.

Because of the story, I got to speak with Gorman, who was a resident of our small Smithfield community, where there had to be two of each baseball teams because so many wanted to man those bases.. The young people loved baseball and Tom was one of them.

He played for the Jets and there was a bit of pride between the Spartan and Jets athletes who played against one another on Memorial Day and another date during the summer for bragging rights who was the better of the two. I do have to say that the Jets came out on top more times than the Spartans. But it was all in fun and you got a popsicle after the razzing was over. Tom speaks well of Smithfield and the people there.

SCIO

By Ina Marks Congratulations goes out to Micky Foster for being appointed to serve the New Rumley Methodist Church; just like being back home. Good luck Micky.

A belated special seventh happy birthday goes out to my grandson Keenan in Hopedale. He thanks everyone for his special day. Don’t for get turn your clocks up on the 14th.

Easter is Sunday April the 4th; hope it is a nice as it has been the last couple days.

Happy birthday to all celebrating, also anniversaries.

Bless You. Prayers and best wishes to all ill, shut-ins and always remember their caregivers. Bess You. Sympathy and prayers go out to all that have lost loved ones. RIP. Enjoy the weather and have a Blessed week.

JEWETT/CADIZ

By Ruby Foutz Most of us are tired of wearing masks, however, the pandemic is not over. Now if you have a yard, garden or housework that needs done, you don't have to wear that mask. Enjoy the outdoors without the mask while you can. The weather was 62 and beautiful today. Never put down your guard while shopping or going around groups of people, be sure to wear your mask. Stay safe.

Congratulations to Cadiz Coach, Jay Peterson on getting his long awaited call from NFL. Thanks for sharing that wonderful story.

Whether the Huskies win or lose, Harrison County is very proud of all players. Hate to see the Seniors graduate, in a way. Best wishes to all.

Catering services are now being planned for Atwood Lake Marina (MWCD). Watch for more

NEW RUMLEY

By Donna Jean Haney Rev. Mick Foster has been appointed to serve The New Rumley UMC. as their Pastor. Service at 9:30 a.m. Come early for coffee and snacks.

Nursery is provided. Bible Study Wednesday's at 6:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall.

Fellowship Girls will have lunch Tuesday 29, Noon, at The Scio Restaurant.

SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2021

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR KUDOS TO HEALTH DEPT. Editor, We would like to commend the Harrison County Health Department for an exceptional experience in receiving our recent COVID vaccination at Sally Buffalo Park. From the initial communication of the roll out strategy, to the online registration process, it was clear that the Harrison County Health Department had it wellorganized.

As we approached our scheduled week of vaccination, we received a telephone call with questions and specific time and day for our shots. As we approached Sally Buffalo Park, and the outdoor tents, we had no wait and were greeted by pleasant, professional, and caring staff. Even Garen Rhome, the administrator for the Health Department, took time to greet us and answer questions.

We deeply appreciate the entire staff at the Health Department and salute their efforts.

Suzie and Bill Ralson Harrisville, Ohio

ONGOINGEVENTS HARRISON COUNTY Board of Elections will hold monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the meeting room by the office.

AL-NON MEETINGS, Freeport Methodist Church, Fridays, 7 p.m. & Thursdays, 8 p.m. Cadiz Presbyterian Church.

UNIONPORT MUSEUM open the first and third Sundays monthly from 1-4 p.m. (in the old Unionport School, Wayne Township Community Center), the public is cordially invited to stop in and look around.

FRANKLIN MUSEUM members meet the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the museum.

SCIO FOOD Pantry in the Scio United Methodist Church serves people with a Scio, Jewett, or Bowerston zip code. Food and personal care items will be given out the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10-12 and 4-6. We are an Equal Opportunity Provider.

PINE VALLEY Sportsman’s Club Shoot every Sunday, 9 a.m. at the club. Sign up is 8:30 a.m. Public welcome.

HARRISON MILITARY Support Group meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Clifford Fire Station in Cadiz. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. All who support our troops serving in the military are welcome to attend.

JEWETT VFD will host a dinner on the second Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 for adults and $6 for children.

TOPS CLUB Meetings at Faith Community Chapel in Leesville. Every Monday are weigh ins at 4:45 p.m. and meetings are at 5:30 p.m. For more info call 740-269-1238 or 740-2699283.

THE HARRISON County Agricultural Society meets the first Monday of each month at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Cadiz at 7 p.m. If the first Monday is a holiday, then they will meet on the second Monday unless otherwise stated.

HARRISON COUNTY Veterans Service will hold their meetings the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Harrison County Veterans Service Office, Courthouse.

HARRISON COUNTY Health Department will hold their monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, 1 p.m. in the Coal Room located at the Harrison County Government Center.

CADIZ AMERICAN LEGION S.A.L. Burger Night, every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Legion Burgers and fries. Fish tail/chicken tender meal, 21 piece shrimp meal, fish tail sandwich, chicken tenders and coleslaw. Dine-in or take-out. 740-942-3764. Thank you for your support.

CADIZ AMERICAN Legion every Tuesday 4-8 p.m., wingdings or wingzings, warm Italian sub, hand cut fries. Dinein, carryout or curbside delivery. Open to the public.

AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz Post 34, holds its monthly regular meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the post home. All Cadiz Post 34 Legionnaires are urged to attend.

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS Meetings at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

CADIZ FOOD Pantry is open every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12 pm. For families in need, please call 740-942-4300.

SCIO AMERICAN Legion will hold their monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.

HOPEDALE LEGION has Burger Night every Monday Starting at 5 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Open to public. 740-9379995.

HOPEDALE LEGION Winging Wednesdays starting at 5 p.m.

Eat in or carry out. Open to the public. 740-937-9995.

HOPEDALE LEGION RIDERS has a Steak Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Dinner includes steak, potato, salad and bread. Dine in or carry out. 740-937-9995.

THE HARRISON County CIC meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at alternating locations - either the Puskarich Public Library large meeting room or the Harrison County Government Center conference room. Location is dependent on meeting room availability. For specifics please call the office at 740-942-2027.

HARRISON COUNTY Humane Society will meet the third Thursday of every month in Days Inn at 5:30 p.m. Looking for new members. Everyone welcome.

OLIVE BRANCH Outreach FREE community dinner every second and fourth Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at 201 South Main Street, Cadiz.

HARRISON COAL & Reclamation Historical Park meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m. at the Harrison County Visitor Center at 143 South Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio.

SUBSTANCE ABUSE Prevention Coalition, a group of diverse people collaborating to help reduce the abuse of legal and illegal drugs in Harrison County. Third Wednesdays, Noon-1 p.m., County Government Center (538 N. Main St., Cadiz).

Info: 740-942-8823.

PUSKARICH PUBLIC Library Board of trustees has set meeting dates for 2020. Regular monthly meetings will be held the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. at the main library at 200 E. Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT Group will be held the first Thursday of every month at the Harrison Community Hospital Resource Room, 951 East Market Street, Cadiz from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

UPCOMINGEVENTS FREEPORT 5 Miler Run & Walk, Saturday March 13, 2021 at 9:30 am. For more info call Laurs Peters at 330-340-3800.

MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP plans for Easter packing Once again the time has come for our Easter packing for our military members. We will meet on March 16 at 6 p.m. at the Cadiz Fire Department, downstairs. Anyone wishing to help or donate something is welcome. We ask that you show up by 5:30, as this gives us time to coordinate the packing. As always, homemade cookies are always a big hit for our military.

THERE WILL be an Easter Bunny drive by Saturday March 27 outside the Freeport Fire Hall. From 11 am to 1 pm the Easter Bunny will be passing out treats and greeting those children driving by with their family or friends.

Please submit event items by noon Tuesday to: 144 South Main Street, Cadiz, OH 43907 or fax to (740) 942-4667.

Items may also be sent by e-mail to: newsroom@harrisonnewsherald.com We reserve the right to edit for space.

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Harrison County drops to Orange-alert status

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

CADIZ – The eight COVID cases reported from last week’s Harrison County Commissioner’s meeting were topped this week when Harrison County Health Administrator Garen Rhome reported just six cases in the past week. That meant only 14 cases have been registered in the past two weeks and not only that, but the high incidence rate has dropped drastically in the county.

Rhome reported that the case count for high incidence in 100 cases per 100,000 population, shows Harrison County is now down below 100 (79.8) for the first time in months.

On Thursday, Rhome received an update based on the recent data and said the county has now dropped to the Orangealert status, which they haven’t seen late last year.

“We flagged two indicators out of seven and are no longer “high

incidence” level. (high incidence is 100 or more cases per 100,000 population over the previous 14 days.),” Rhome explained via email. This is the first time Harrison County has not seen Red since Dec. 10 of 2020.

Rhome again repeated his statement from last week that people still need to be vigilant and continue what is working.

“We’re going to get through this, we’re going to keep getting the population vaccinated [and] anybody who is interested and eligible we’re going to keep working towards that,” Rhome explained. He continued on to the operation of vaccinations stating they gave out another 350 last Friday with 200 being first-time doses.

He also said about 65 percent of adults in the Harrison Hills school system have been vaccinated. He added that around 700 doses have been given in the past week to individuals of various departments. Rhome said

Harrison Community Hospital has also pitched in for any medical care that may be needed on site.

Rhome said the call list is now open for the 60 to 64 age group and said Gov. Mike DeWine announced earlier this week that ages 50 to 59 for any Ohio adult resident will now have the call list opened for them. He said there were additional categories such as Type 2 diabetes, which has been added to the list of Type 1 from last week.

“So any adult, any age 18 or over, if you’re interested, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes not requiring hospitalization or anything, any diabetic can get on that medical call list as well,” Rhome told the board.

He said the older age groups (70 and 80-plus) taken care of in the beginning are fewer each week but they are still looking for them to come in and get vaccinated if they choose.

“It’s all hands, it is everybody working very fast and very intelligently to take these calls

[and] and pre-screen these people and bring them along,” Rhome said in response to Commissioner Dale Norris’s compliments from him and what he’s received from others regarding the health department’s job they have done during the vaccination period.

“I’ve got a lot of good compliments about the health department,” Norris said. In the five areas that this paper has been watching, only one (United States) has dropped concerning the death ratio, from 1.8 percent to 1.7 this week. All the others have remained the same since last week (World, 2.2; Ohio 1.7; West Virginia, 1.7; Pennsylvania, 2.5), according to the New York Times. According to the CDC, COVID deaths for the tri-state area show West Virginia with 2,326, Pennsylvania with the most at 24,396 and Ohio 17,825 (since Jan. 21, 2020). Total deaths in the United States sits at 526,213.

Public Records COUNTY COURT CIVIL March 5 (satisfied date), United Ohio Insurance Co., 2055 Reading Road #290, Cincinnati, plaintiff-vs-Randy D. Burke Jr., 29900 Patterson Road, Dennison, defendant.

Action: In favor of plaintiff for $3,885.31.

March 5 (satisfied date), Capital One Bank (Usa) Na, 15000 Capital One Drive, Richmond, Va., plaintiff-vsVincent E. Crall, 88640 Willis Run Road, Uhrichsville, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $3,324.93.

March 2 (satisfied date), Onemain Financial Group LLC, C/O Levy & Associates Llc, 4645 Executive Drive, Columbus, plaintiff-vs-Sharon K. Mihelarakis, 417-A Normal Street, Apt. A, Hopedale, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $8,670.94.

CRIMINAL March 3, Gary L. Bethel, 124 Highland Ave., Cadiz, aggravated menacing, $1,000 fine plus costs with $750 suspended, 180 days jail with 170 suspended, 12 months probation, 40 months unsupervised probation, 60 days to complete psychological assessment & follow through at own expense, no contact with victim, shall forfeit firearm seized during arrest.

March 2, Talon L. Harper, 510 Cole Ave. SE, Canton, improper handling, $500 fine plus costs with $250 suspended, 180 days jail with 180 suspended, six months supervised & 12 months unsupervised probation, shall forfeit M1911 pistol serial #RIA2174030 with clip & 1 holosun sight to Jewett Police Department.

March 2, Hope C. Galensky, 66 Plus Street, Apt. 304, Pittsburgh, Pa., possession marijuana and marijuana drug paraphernalia, $550 fine plus costs with $250 suspended, 180 days jail with 180 suspended, 30 days to pay.

March 3, Ashley A. Howard, 308 N. Main Street, Cadiz, child endangerment, $750 fine plus costs with $500 suspended, 180 days jail with 178 suspended, 18 months probation, 60 days to complete substance abuse counseling, 90 days to pay.

Kaleb C. Ferrell, 427 E. Market Street, Cadiz, criminal trespass, $250 fine plus costs, 30 days jail with 30 suspended, six months probation, defendant shall have no contact with victims property, 90 days to pay.

March 4, Travis R. Stenson, 256 S. Muskingum Street, Cadiz, criminal trespass, $200 fine plus costs with $100 suspended, defendant shall have no contact with victims property, 90 days to pay.

TRAFFIC March 1, Michael S. Roberts, 41720 New Rumley Road E., Jewett, driving under suspension (3), fictitious registration, head lights, no mc endorse and tag/sticker violation, $1,000 fine plus costs, 30 days jail with 25 suspended, 12 months unsupervised probation, 40 hours community service suspended, 90 days to pay.

March 1, Anthony P. Sayre, 18 Mooretown Road, Sweet Valley,

Pa., fail to control, $75 fine plus costs.

March 1, Emilee R. Basnett, 81300 Stewart Road, Tippecanoe, fail to control, $100 fine plus costs.

March 1, Regan M. Moore, 33575 Cadiz Piedmont Road, Flushing, fail-file rq rt and fail to control, $175 fine plus costs.

March 2, Ashly C. Tharp, 616 East Street, Hopedale, driving under suspension, $1,000 fine plus costs with $750 suspended, 180 days jail with 180 suspended, 24 months unsupervised probation, 90 days to pay.

March 2, Talon L. Harper, 510 Cole Ave. SE, Canton, stop sign, $50 fine plus costs, 90 days to pay.

March 4, Michael A. Price, 12797 Cusick Road, Lisbon, driving under suspension, $500 fine plus costs with $250 suspended, 12 months unsupervised probation, 100 hours community service suspended, 90 days to pay.

March 4, David M. Anderson, 100 N. Bridge Street, Lot 25, New Martinsville, Wv., overload, $505 fine plus costs.

March 5, Swawn M. Heater, 6240 Roswell Road, Sherrodsville, expired operator license, $75 fine plus costs.

March 5, Jamie Randolph, 83683 County Line Road, Cadiz, fail to control, $75 fine plus costs.

March 5, Blaise P. Babinchak, 196 Nicholas Road, Weirton, Wv., left of center and drive/texting, $200 fine plus costs.

There were 23 speeding and four seat belt violations.

CLERK OF COURT DOMESTIC Feb. 11 (file date), Shelly Spoon, 41575 Stroud Road, Jewett, plaintiff-vs-Matthew P. Spoon, 250 Ridgewood Drive, Amsterdam, defendant. Action: Termination with children.

March 2 (final date), Ronald Meneely, 416 West Main Street, Scio, plaintiff-vs-Tonya K. Meneely, P.O. Box 75, Scio, defendant.

Action: Termination without children.

March 5 (file date), Sherry Vorhies Wood, 91270 Kilgore Ridge Road, Scio, plaintiff-vsHeath Wood, 91270 Kilgore Ridge Road, Scio, defendant.

Action: Dissolution with children.

RECORDER March 1-5, 2021 Ann Louise Geanangel, et al to, Zane Davenport, et ux, Cadiz Village.

Don Hilbert, et al to, Pugh Resources LLC, Scio Village.

Andrew S. Ulrich, et ux to, Brian S. Dawson, et ux, Franklin Township.

John Paul Smith to, Margaret Ann Wilson, et al, Green Township.

DG Hopedale LLC to, David A. Goodwin, Hopedale Village.

Glenn C. Carter et al to, Nick G. Hauck, Cadiz Village.

James R. Cope, Dec’d to, Marilyn Cope, Nottingham Township.

Ursa Realty III LLC to, Manzanita Properties One LLC, Cadiz Village.

Jake I. Miller, et al to, Equitable Savings & Loan LLC, Cadiz Village.

Ricky Thatcher, et al to, David Moore, New Athens Village.

Jessie Eleanor Kenny Dec’d to, Taylar Rae Chaney, Cadiz Village.

Alice Jean Hidey, Dec’d to, Victoria Lee Snyder, et al, Scio Village.

Forrest Gene Busby, et ux to, Tracy J. Bailey, et ux, Monroe Township.

Forrest Gene Busby, et ux to, Bryson H. Bailey, Monroe

Township.

Oasis Ranch LLC to, High Hill Holdings LLC, Cadiz Township.

PROBATE Marriage Application Report From March 1 thru March 5, 2021 Marvin R. Kuhns, 20, of 31229 Clendening Lake Road, Freeport and Erma D. Hostetler, 20, of 78150 Kinsey Orchard Road, Freeport.

The deadline to submit material to the News-Herald is noon on Wednesdays phone: 740-942-2118 fax: 740-942-4667 newsroom@harrisonnewsherald.com

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SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2021

Custer Memorial Association plans for June observance

By ESTHER McCOY JEWETT - The Custer Memorial Association will be making plans for its annual June observance and preparing the museum and monument grounds for the upcoming spring, summer and autumn seasons.

The museum will be open on the last Sunday of April through September from 1 to 4 p.m.

Masks will be necessary as directed and practicing social distancing will be necessary. If there are visitors at one section of the room, advance to another

display until the desired area is free of visitors, according to David Rose, president. For any questions or concerns, email Rose at darose02@frontier.com or call 740-945-4744.

With the COVID crisis negatively affecting the association in a financial way, the group was pleased to have the donations of the past Golden sponsors back this year.

They are the Scio American Legion, Scio Dining Fork Ruritan, Scott Pendleton and the Heritage Veterinary Care, Don Bethel and Cadiz Insurance, Clark-Kirkland-Barr

Funeral Home, Dale Norris and Ward and Associates. Others have given more than their annual membership fees and for this they are heartily thanked as well.

Dwayne Myers made a donation of Civil War and historical magazines and books on the war and Abraham Lincoln that will be available for sale at the gift shop starting the first Saturday in June. General George Custer presenter, Rich Williams, has accepted the invitation to attend the summer event and talk, and Steve and Lisa Ball will do a musical

program on the songs that President Abraham Lincoln enjoyed. Dr. Mandal Haas and his Civil War cannon operating crew are most likely to be back as in years past and this is a big attraction for the visitors.

Not known is whether the New Rumley United Methodist Church will open for the refreshments and use of their sanctuary for the entertainment.

The museum will be open regardless with state guidance on health precautions in effect.

Rose is now looking for a guest speaker and topic for the June observance and the Custer

birthday party in December.

Anyone with ideas for these programs are welcome to notify Rose.

Herman Neimayer, his son, Alex, and the rest of the family did work on the Custer sign at the Ruritan Park in Jewett. A smaller sign at the museum front was damaged by a wind storm but has been repaired. However, on Feb. 24, the two corporation limit signs at the end of New Rumley on State Route 646 were missing, being removed from their posts. Neither the Ohio History Connection or Ohio Department of Highways knew

anything about the disappearance and so the mystery continues has to why they were taken. Only the posted bearing the signs remained.

In cherishing the memories of Custer and his contribution to the United States during the Civil War and Indian Wars the following officers have been working on the project: David Rose, president; Kevin Haney vice president; Leroy VanHorne, secretary; Ed Chapdelaine, treasurer; and Dwayne Meyers, Aaron Scott and James Thompson on the board of directors.

OH Facility Description: Wastewater-Semi Public Receiving Water: Standingstone Fork ID #: 0PR00172*BD Date of Action: 03/01/2021 This action was preceded by a proposed action.

(3:13) ---------LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF SALE OF REAL ESTATE: THE STATE OF OHIO, HARRISON COUNTY First National Bank N.A., 241 East Saginaw East Lansing, MI 48823 Plaintiff, vs.

Lonnie Marbais, ET AL 111 Liming DR Cadiz, OH 43907 Defendant, Case # 2020-0071-CVE In pursuance of an order of sale received February 22, 2021 in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the first floor of the Harrison County Court House, on April 12, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

The second auction shall be held on April 26, 2021 and the property shall be sold to the highest bidder without regard to the minimum bid requirement, but subject any an all relating to costs, allowances, and real estate taxes.

Property sold as is. Inside not inspected.

Amount owed on property, plus interest $22,171.61.

TERMS OF SALE: If the Judgment Creditor is the purchaser, no deposit is required. All third party purchasers deposit(s) shall be made in accordance with the guidelines as set forth in Ohio Revised code Section 2329.211.

TERMS OF SECOND SALE: Property to be sold without regard to the minimum bid requirement subject to payment of taxes and court costs; deposit requirements same as the first auction.

Said premises appraised at $18,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of the amount. Terms of the sale: 10% at the time of sale, balance on delivery of deed.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION Description Of Land Tract One: Situated in the Village od Cadiz, Township of Cadiz, County of Harrison and State of Ohio: Being a part of Lot Number 501 in the Cadiz Heights Addition to the Village od Cadiz and a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 9, Range 4, in the Steubenville Land District; Beginning for the same at the Northeast corner of Lot Number 501; Thence South 5 degrees 44’40” West 131.60 feet to a point on North line of a foot wide street or right-of-way; Thence with the aforesaid North 87 degrees 46’ West 168.93 feet to an iron pin at the Southeast corner of a 0.284 acre tract owned by Brown; Thence with the East line of Brown’s Tract North 2 degrees 14’ East 205.00 feet to an iron pin at the Northeast corner of a 0.184 acre tract owned by Adoline Sedgmer; Thence South 85 degrees 26’ 50” East 52.33 feet to the Northeast corner of a 0.0092 acre tract owned by Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc. Thence South 4 degrees 33’ 10” West 20.00 feet to the Southwest corner of said tract; Thence South 85 degrees 26’ 50” East 20.00 feet to the Southeast corner of said tract; Thence South 4 degrees 33’ 10” West 29.96 feet to the Southeast corner of a 0.0397 acre tract; Thence South 49 degrees 37’ 50” East 31.30 feet to a point in the North line of Lot Number 501; Thence along said line South 86 degrees 45’ East 82.14 feet to the place of beginning and containing 0.638 acres, more or less.

Thence being 0.5323 acres out of Lot Number 501, 0.0755 acres out of a 2.458 acre tract in Section 35 and 0.0305 acres out of a 0.0397 acre tract in Section35.

Being part of a 0.699 acre tract and part of 2.458 tract conveyed to the Grantors by deed recorded in Volume 159, Page 286 of the Harrison County Deed Records, also being part of a 0.0397 acre tract conveyed to the S by deed recorded in Volume 167, Page 697 of the Harrison County Deed Records.

Tract Two: Situated in the Village of Cadiz, Township of Cadiz, County of Harrison, and State of Ohio and bounded and

described as follows: Being a part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 35, Township 9, Range 4, in the Steubenville Land District; Beginning for the same at a post at the Southeast corner of Marie Corban’s 7 acre tract, said post being located South 83 degrees 27’ East 198.23 feet from the Northeast corner of Lot Number 501 in the Cadiz Heights Addition to the Village of Cadiz; Thence along Corban’s South line North 83 degrees 27’ West 198.23 feet to the Northeast corner of the aforesaid Lot Number 501; Thence along the East line of said lot 9 degrees 03’ West 128.81 feet to an iron pin; Thence South 70 degrees 47’ East 201.51 feet to an iron pin; Thence North 8 degrees 57’ East 173.00 feet to the place of beginning and containing 0.686 acres, more or less.

Being the Third Tract of the premise conveyed to the Grantors by deed recorded in Volume 159, Page 286 of the Harrison County Deed Records.

The above described Two Tracts to be Subject to the right of the run off of rainfall and storm water from sewers located on the adjoining property to the West and North along the natural water ways across the above described Two Tracts.

Description by Paul J. McCullough, Registered Surveyor 2513 on February 6, 1974. Parcel No. 05-0001046.000 PROPERTY ADDRESS: 111 Liming Drive, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 P.P.N(S) 05-0002301.000 & 050001046.000 Prior Deed Reference: Warranty Deed dated 04/11/16, filed 04/28/16 in BK 239, Page 719 of Harrison County Records Kim Hammond, Esquire Plaintiff’s attorney Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff (3:13,20,27) ---------LEGAL NOTICE Rumley Township Trustees will be removing all fall and winter decorations that have not been removed by April 1st from all Rumley Township cemeteries.

Rumley Township Trustees Barbara Birney, Fiscal Officer (3:13,20) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Green Township Cemeteries: Greenwood, Hopedale, Beach Springs and Bethel All grave blankets, wreaths, silk & plastic flowers must be removed by March 25th, 2021. Weather Permitting.

Also fences, brick borders cannot be any further than 12 inches from head stone.

Thank you in advance.

Green Township Tracey L. Kuhn, Fiscal Officer (3:13,20) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Monroe Township – Harrison County a Special meeting will be held on Monday, March 15, 2021 at 7:15 P.M. at the Township Office to approve permanent appropriations for 2021 and any urgent matters that need discussed.

Teresa Love Fiscal Officer (3:13) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Monroe Township - Harrison County is accepting bids to mow, weed eat, and care for all the cemeteries in the township, township garage lot, and township office building lot.

Approximately 16.5 acres.

Must provide own equipment, gas, supplies, and insurance. For more information contact Tom Ferguson (740)269-5543.

All bids must be submitted to Monroe Township; PO BOX 249; Bowerston, Ohio 44695 by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Teresa Love Fiscal Officer (3:13,20) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Monroe Township - Harrison County is accepting resumes for Cemetery Sexton. All resumes and qualifications must be submitted to Monroe Township; PO Box 249; Bowerston, Ohio 44695 by 5:00 P.M. on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Teresa Love Fiscal Officer (3:13,20) ----------

PUBLiC NOTiCE LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION SCOUT W SHC HR UNIT BELMONT AND HARRISON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Scout W SHC HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Scout W SHC HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Section 9, Township 8N, Range 4W, Wheeling Township, Belmont County, Ohio, and Sections 10, 11, 16, 17, 18, and 24, Township 8N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Scout W SHC HR Unit will be located in Sections 4 and 10, Township 8N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel Nos. 25-0000124.000 and 25-0000125.000.

A tract in the Scout W SHC HR Unit area is owned by persons for whom no address can be located. This tract is described below by reference to its parcel number and its believed owners’ names: Parcel No. 26-0000027.001 – Owners: Unknown successors and assigns of The Somers Coal Company.

Additionally, a tract in the Scout W SHC HR Unit area may potentially be owned, in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. This tract is described below by reference to its parcel number and its possible owners’ names: Parcel No. 26-0000027.001 – Potential Owners: The unknown heirs, devisees, and assigns of George E. Frey; the unknown heirs, devisees, successors, and assigns of Dorothy Somers Clarke and George E. Frey, as surviving Trustees under the Will of Charles W. Somers; the unknown heirs, devisees, and assigns of Fred E. Baer; the unknown heirs, devisees, and assigns of Dorothy Somers Clarke; and the unknown heirs, devisees, successors, and assigns of Dorothy Somers Clarke and The Cleveland Trust Company, Trustees under the Will and Codicils of Charles W. Somers, Deceased.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 179 646 5622 Meeting password: rhFxG4dne94 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 179 646 5622 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, February 20, 2021. The date

of last publication is Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Dated: Saturday, February 20, 2021 Applicant Ascent’s contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Amy Noel P.O. Box 13678 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 (405) 252-7680 Email: amy.noel@ascentresources.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization .

(2:20,27,3:6,13) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION SCOUT E SHC HR UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Scout E SHC HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Scout E SHC HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 4, 10, 11, 17, and 18, Township 8N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Scout E SHC HR Unit will be located in Sections 4 and 10, Township 8N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel Nos. 25-0000124.000 and 25-0000125.000.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 179 150 7625 Meeting password: AppQFUEF763 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 179 150 7625 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, February 20, 2021. The date of last publication is Saturday, March 13, 2021.

Dated: Saturday, February 20, 2021 Applicant Ascent’s contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Amy Noel P.O. Box 13678 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 (405) 252-7680 Email: amy.noel@ascentresources.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization .

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---------LEGAL NOTICE To Unknown Companies That Performed Work on DTE Reclamation Project on 44995 Dickerson Church Road, Cadiz, OH 43907: James Coffelt has filed a Complaint to obtain ownership to wit: Kawasaki 5142 loader (serial number: 220z20342), Hitachi UH-181 excavator (serial number: 163-01152), Mulcher (no serial number), Caterpillar D10 (serial number: z2y000022) located at 44995 Dickerson Church Road, Cadiz, OH 43907. The Owners of said equipment are currently unknown. The Complaint is filed in Harrison County Court of Common Pleas and is as assigned the Case No. CV20210015.

If you allege an ownership interest inthis equipment, you must file an Answer with the Harrison County Court of Common Pleas in accordance with Ohio Civil Rules of Procedure . If you fail to answer the relief may be granted.

A copy of the Complaint may be obtained at in the Clerk’s Office of the Harrison County Court of Common Pleas.

(2:27,3:6,13,20,27,4:3) ---------LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until April 26th by the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 60 Deersville, OH 44693 for a: 1986 International Model # 1954 department built tanker with a 1500 gal. tank (with a slight leak) and 500 gpm pump. Sold as is. Truck available any time for viewing at the Deersville CVFD firehouse at 107 E. Main St. Deersville, OH. Call Chief John Sukosd with any questions at 740-922-1961. Please mark bids “Truck Bid” on envelope. Sealed bids will be open April 26th at 7:30pm at the regular Deersville CVFD meeting. The Deersville CVFD reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

(3:6,13) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION BEETLE SHC HR UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Beetle SHC HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Beetle SHC HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Section 19, Township 9N, Range 4W, and Sections 16, 17, 18, 23, and 24, Township 8N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Beetle SHC HR Unit will be located in Section 17, Township 8N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 26-0000232.002.

One tract in the Beetle SHC HR Unit area is owned, in whole or in part, by a person for whom no address can be located. This tract is described below by reference to its parcel number and its believed owner’s name: Parcel No. 260000168.000 – Owner: Unknown Successor Trustee under N. Hazel Warren Trust aka Unknown Acting Trustee(s) of the N. Hazel Warren Trust, under a certain trust agreement dated August 23, 1994, or their successors-ininterest.

Additionally, tracts in the Beetle SHC HR Unit area may potentially be owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located.

The tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their possible owners’ names: (1) Parcel No. 26-0000168.000 – Potential Owners: Unknown Heirs and devisees of John O. Warren; and (2) Parcel No. 26-0000168.000 – Potential Owners: Unknown Heirs and devisees of N. Hazel Warren, aka Hazel Warren aka Nora Hazel Warren.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and

enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 129 277 3683 Meeting password: bxPZra4Ki37 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 129 277 3683 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, March 6, 2021. The date of last publication is Saturday, March 27, 2021.

Dated: Saturday, March 6, 2021 Applicant Ascent’s contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Amy Noel P.O. Box 13678 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 (405) 252-7680 Email: amy.noel@ascentresources.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization .

(3;6,13,20,27) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Monroe Township Trustees of Harrison County will hold hearing notices on Monday, March 15, at 7:00 P.M. and April 5, 2021 at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Office Building on the recommendation of Nonmaintained status of a portion of Harrison County Road 200 known at Yager Road.

Teresa Love Fiscal Officer (3:6,13) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Deadline for removal of Christmas decorations from graves at the Cadiz Union Cemetery is March 15, 2021.

After that date, the decorations will be removed and discarded.

(3:6,13) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Harrison County Commissioners, Harrison County Court House, Cadiz, Ohio 43907, until 10:00 a.m. local time on March 17, 2021 for the following: 2003 McCoy Miller Ambulance Model: 4 DC/Cutaway Van E45 Mileage: 14,180 The Harrison County Commissioners reserve the right of reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities or irregulates in the bids received .

BY ORDER OF THE HARRISON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS (3:6,13) ---------LEGAL NOTICE The Board of County Commissioners, Harrison County, Ohio (the "Owner") seeks Statements of Qualifications from qualified firms to provide design and construction administration services for the Owner's County Horne Addition Project (the Project"). Interested firms may obtain a copy of the Request for Qualifications from Misty Bailie, Executive Assistant, at rnbailie@harrisoncountyohio.org.

Qualifications will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Monday March 22, 2021.

(3:6,13) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Application Received for Air Permit Diversified #6799 (Unit #6) Pleaseant Valley Road, Uhrichsville, OH 44683 ID #: A0068387 Date of Action: 03/02/2021 Renewal of PTIO. Final Issuance of Modification to NPDES Permit Conditions Harrison County Home 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Rd, CADIZ,

BLHS student being published in anthology CONNORVILLEBuckeye Local High School junior Brooklyn Lengyel will see her words in print as the young author is being included in a national publication.

Lengyel, the daughter of Jeffrey and Jeannette Lengyel of Rayland, will have her original work, "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," appear in "Collection of Voices: A JustWrite Anthology Volume II." She said it was the first time she has been published and her story follows a detective trying to avenge

his mother's death.

Her story was selected after she and members of the high school's creative writing team participated in a virtual JustWrite Ohio competition on Feb. 13. Lengyel placed 13th in the regional competition last year and received an individual award in Division I, where the top 15 writers are recognized. This year, she placed 17th in Division II during regionals among junior and senior scribes. Lengyel placed in the top quarter of students with that score

and qualified for the state contest that will be held virtually on May 22.

"The judges of the competition chose which stories would be chosen for publication," she said.

"I'm very excited! Participating in the competition was a very fun experience. The anthology isn't a very widespread publication, but I'm still very honored to have the opportunity extended to me."

Lengyel said she has been writing nearly her entire life and recalls days when she put her imagination on paper in elementary school and would write a story in her notebook rather than pay attention to her teachers.

"I love how writing gives you a chance to express yourself while also giving you an opportunity to create entirely different worlds and characters," she added.

Lengyel credited her creative writing coach, Stephanie Crust, and teammates Anne Takach, Carley Newton, Hester Lambright, Jacob Phillis and Jaina Demeter for inspiring her and also acknowledged her team's great work during the competition.

"Both my coach last year [Brianne Poilek] and my coach this year [Crust] helped me immensely in becoming a better writer. My

Brooklyn Lengyel

parents also always encouraged my writing, which helped me develop the passion I have for it today."

While she enjoys writing, she counts science and math as her favorite subjects and extracurricular activities include technical crew for the school play, Foreign Language Club and Science Club. Lengyel said she plans to study biomedical engineering in college.

JustWrite is a regional interscholastic writing competition that works to inspire, praise and build confidence in young writers. The publication date has yet to be announced but the tome will be available for purchase on the JustWrite website at https://www.justwriteohio.org/merc handise.

HARRISON NEWS-HERALD | CLASSIFIED

SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2021

HIRING!!!!

The Harrison County Board of Elections is seeking applicants for the position of Deputy Director. The applicant must be registered as a Democrat voter in Ohio and be a resident of Harrison County within 30 days of being hired.

Applicants must provide a cover letter, resume with references and Secretary of State Form 307.

The position, in cooperation with the Director, is responsible for preparing and conducting all elections held throughout Harrison County. The Director and Deputy Director oversee all operations involved in the election process in accordance with Title 35 of the Ohio Revised Code, policies and procedures of the State of Ohio and federal election laws. Additionally, the Director and Deputy Director’s responsibilities include but are not limited to the management of an annual budget; enforcing board policies on purchasing, personnel and legal matters; staffing, training and election planning for a public agency.

The Director and Deputy Director report to a four-member bi-partisan board.

The HCBOE is seeking exceptional and professional administrators with a documented record of accomplishment(s) and experience. The successful candidates must display strong leadership and communication skills to assume the role of Deputy Director and must have the ability to develop and implement progressive elections procedures and work practices.

Qualifications also include a demonstrated ability to solve problems within the scope of responsibility, present ideas effectively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the Harrison County Board of Elections, the Ohio Secretary of State’s Office, the County Commissioners, other elected officials, employees, community representative and the general public. It is preferred that the successful candidates will have a college education and possess knowledge of and have experience in Ohio election laws and procedures including an understanding of computer information systems.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK Deadline to submit an application is 4:00 p.m.

March 22, 2021 We will contact interested individuals beginning March 25, 2021 to schedule interviews.

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and Form 307 to: Harrison County Board of Elections Attn: Board Members 538 N. Main Street, Suite B Cadiz, Ohio 43907 harrison@ohiosos.gov

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HELP WANTED

Part-Time Dietary Aide

The Cadiz Union Cemetery will be accepting applications for seasonal help.

Applications are available at the Cemetery Garage during normal business hours.

Deadline for submission is March 31, 2021 at 3:00 pm, and may be mailed to PO Box 133 or left at the Cemetery Office/Garage at 274 Charleston St. Cadiz. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

The season will run from April 19 through September/October, depending on need.

2pm-6pm shift (will work to fill other shifts as needed)

The Village of Cadiz will be accepting applications for part time position (25 hours/week) at $12.00/hour) for Clerk Treasurer's Assistant. Applications can be found on the Village website: (village of cadiz.com).

Applicants must possess accounting and secretarial skills and be able to operate Microsoft Office.

On-site training will be provided, and must be completed in the operation of the Uniform Accounting Network software.

Send applications to Village of Cadiz Clerk-Treasurer, 128 Court Street, Cadiz, OH 43907, or place in the Village Drop Box. Deadline for applications must be postmarked or dropped off no later than March 25 at noon.

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES: The responsibilities of the Dietary Aide employee include, but are not limited to: prepare meals as indicated by posted menus or by special instructions; clean and scrub kitchen and dining areas, wash dishes and utensils; prepare meals for the afternoon and midnight shifts; direct the dining room assistant when working in the department; report and document any incidents that impact the residents or the food service; interact appropriately with residents and staff as they use the dining areas or the kitchen; document any safety issues that may impact the overall facility, resident’s and staff; uses universal precautions and appropriate attire when preparing food or cleaning; stores and disposes of bio-hazards appropriately; reports any maintenance needs immediately and to the appropriate person; understands and displays a working knowledge of policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS: The successful candidate should possess a degree or a certificate of specialized training in the culinary arts. Experience in continuous cooking in a public eatery or hotel is a plus. The candidate should possess knowledge of the health certifications standards for a public restaurant or a hotel. Must be able to successfully complete a background check and a probationary period.

To apply for the job, contact the Harrison County Home in person at 41500 CadizDennison Road or call 740-942-3573

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Hilltop Apartments now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Elderly units handicapped & available & HUD vouchers accepted. Call between 8 a.m. & 12 p.m. 740-9456281. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD (2:20,27,3:6,13,20,27,) --------------------------------

SERVICES Yoder’s Quality Roofing and Construction Roofs, pole barns, decks, garages, and general repair.

Call for free estimates. 740 491-7928.

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Clipping, bathing, & flea treatment, Call for appointment.

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Many references Ph. 9423068 ask for Bob or leave message.

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Call Freeman Miller. Leave Message. 740-945-8507 (4:21tfc) Yoder’s Construction and free estimates. Home (740) 945-1928, Cell 330-4018098.

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REAL ESTATE WANTED “We Need Land!”

Paying top prices for farms or acreage of 20 acres or more in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Call Bruner Land Company at (740) 685-3064.

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REAL ESTATE Is your property "For Sale

By Owner"? We take you through the sales process from contract to closing. We offer personal service and experienced guidance. Call Walnut Ridge Title at (740) 942-8244.

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www.brunerland.com “Owner Financing Available” All mineral rights reserved JEFFERSON CO: Saline Twp; 27 rugged acres, $60,900.

CROSSWORD PUZZLE PREVIOUS WEEK’S ANSWERS

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Harrison Career Center Announces February Students of the Month The Harrison Career Center has announced its Students of the Month for February. Pictured are: Jaikob Best – Freshman Construction Trades; Sean Drapp – Sophomore Welding; Darren Woodburn – Junior Hospitality & Tourism and Albree Springer – Senior Visual Graphics.

McDonalds, Wendy’s, and J&D Lanes of Cadiz are sponsoring the program.

ADVERTISING IN THE NEWS HERALD GETS RESULTS

Call us at: 740-942-2118 for info!

ODNR report shows fourth quater production, revenue down

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com HARRISON COUNTY – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) releasing of the fourth quarter oil and gas production shows that Harrison County was down compared to the third quarter by more than $109.8 million using the average price of oil and gas from October through December.

The average price of oil (YCharts) and gas (Henry Hub) was actually up in the fourth quarter

compared to the third but production was down and significantly in some areas. The average fourth quarter oil price came in at $43.64 to the third quarter’s $42.04. The average gas price was up to $2.53 to $2 for the third quarter.

Oil production for the 15 counties was down by 606.9 thousand barrels with gas being down by more than 56.4 million mcf (1,000 cubic feet).

Only two counties, Freeport and Stock Townships, showed an increase in oil production but just

slightly. Only three counties, Athens, Stock and Shortcreek showed improved gas production with the latter two the only ones showing improvement in both oil and gas.

Based on the average price of oil revenue for the county the fourth quarter was roughly down by more than $23.2 million compared to the third quarter. Gas revenue also showed a rough $86.5 million less than the third quarter. When it comes to state severance tax revenue, there was an approximate $104.2 thousand less than the

third quarter against oil production and another $1.6 million of gas less in severance tax.

Total state severance tax for the fourth quarter came to roughly more than $1.7 million but less than the third quarter’s $3.5 million, and again, all approximate based on the average prices.

The biggest oil producer was Stock Township at 366,102 barrels produced with North Township second at 266,329 barrels. Athens Township produced the most gas (mcf ) at 8.4 million with German and Cadiz Townships coming in

second and third with both producing more than 7 million (mcf ). The big drops in gas production from the third to the fourth quarter were Washington and Green Townships. For oil it was Monroe and Nottingham Townships with others following as well.

In comparing the surrounding county’s performances, Noble (24.6 million barrels) and Guernsey Counties (2 million barrels) out performed Harrison’s 1.4 million. But Noble County improved by a whopping 27.4

million barrels compared to the third quarter alone. In gas production the difference wasn’t so great for the five countiesBelmont, Carroll, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble-from the third quarter as 15.5 million (mcf ) more was produced in the fourth quarter.

Belmont County was the big winner in gas production as it dwarfed Harrison with more than 216 million (mcf ) to 49.5 in production. Monroe County also had a significant increase over Harrison with 128 million (mcf ).

HARRISON NEWS-HERALD

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