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Har. Co. receives $30k to fight virus, still has no confirmed cases

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – Wednesday morning Harrison County Health Department Administrator Garen Rhome gave what has now become a weekly update on the coronavirus situation in the county during the Harrison County Commissioner’s meeting. And as of Wednesday, Harrison County still has zero confirmed cases of COVID-19, which makes Harrison one of only 17 in the state that are free from any confirmed cases.

Rhome stated that Harrison County

We expect that the virus is in the county. We presume that it is and we need everybody to behave like it is.

Harrison County Health Dept. Administrator, Garen Rhome

has received $30,000 of its share from the $15.6 million Ohio received from the federal government to battle the virus. He said the figure of $30,000 is the minimum that any one health

department could receive.

“So, that allows us to have some flexibility in spending specifically for coronavirus response if we need some technology, if we need any sort of

infrastructure…so it’s some money from the feds passed through Ohio to the locals,” Rhome explained.

Rhome stated that he felt the virus was probably in the county but again, nothing has been confirmed as of yet.

Also noted were three counties in close proximity to Harrison: Guernsey, Noble and Monroe counties also have reported zero confirmed cases.

“We expect that the virus is in the county,” Rhome explained. “We presume that it is and we need everybody to behave like it is. Pretend like you’re a potential carrier. Pretend like the guy who is sitting next to you

is a potential carrier…and keep that social distancing up.”

Rhome also noted the earlier announcement of schools canceling now until May 1 while noting that the stay-at-home order was not extended at the previous day’s governor’s conference. Rhome said he expects that also to be extended, though as of Thursday, Governor Mike DeWine had only suggested it extend beyond the current date of April 6.

And as has been the case the past two weeks where Rhome spit out U.S. and

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Murder suspect arrested

By JD LONG

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Area veteran recognized for work in baseball, service to country Fred McGee, an honored veteran and member of the Steubenville Umpires Association was remembered for his long time association with baseball at a recent meeting.

Members of McGee’s family attending were presented a plaque that recognized his work as an umpire and service to his country upon his Jan. 3 death.

He was the recipient of the

Silver Star and two Purple Hearts for acts of heroism when his unit fell under heavy fire at Hill 528 Tang-Wan-Ni in June 1952 during the Korean War. McGee was wounded two times during battle, in the face and leg.

When ordered to withdraw, he held his position, demonstrating his high standard of duty to the mission and his comrades.

Present at the ceremony were

from left, front, Riley McGee, great-grandson; Robin Bland, daughter; Cornell McGee, in wheelchair, wife; and James McGee, son. Back, Steve Seminara, longtime member of the Umpires Association; Gerald “Yonk” DiLoreto and Ross Gallabrese, retired umpires who were Association members. Area veterans groups and members of the region’s congressional

delegation have been lobbying to have McGee’s commendations upgraded to include the Medal of Honor.

Also on hand for the presentation were Frank Santa, Jefferson County Veterans Association commander; and Barry Bardone, JCVA auditor.

McGee was an honored member of the county veterans group as well.

HARRISON COUNTY – A suspect in the murder of Lori Storie whose body was found in Tappan Lake last month was arrested last Thursday night. Larry Smith, 63, of 150 County Line Road, Hopewell, was the man arrested for the murder. Smith is from the area where Storie lived in Zanesville but works in Harrison County for a company that does contract work for AEP, according to Harrison County Det. Robert Toker.

Smith was picked up on U.S. 250 near Tappan Lake where Storie’s body was found. At the time he was in his work vehicle and taken into custody without incident. He was also arraigned last Friday and held on a $2 million bond after being charged with the unclassified felony of murder.

Det. Toker explained that through witnesses, electronic media and other means a search warrant was obtained in Muskingum County where evidence was collected. Toker said Ohio BCI was on the scene as well. He said evidence is still being analyzed.

No exact cause of death has been released as of yet but Storie was beaten badly and believed to have been killed somewhere other than where she was found, possibly outside the county. Smith’s next court appearance is scheduled for April 6, at 3 p.m.

Harrison County Prosecutor Owen Beetham explained that in a continuous crime jurisdiction is given where the crime ended as “proper venue.”

Samuel Farnsworth, 48, of Bellaire who is a person of interest in the death of Sherry Lynn Shrieve, appeared in Harrison County Court two weeks ago and was sentenced on a probation violation for domestic violence. Shrieve’s body was found along Harrison 36 in early March.

Farnsworth pleaded guilty to the violation and was sentenced to 185 days in jail. Assistant Prosecutor Jack Felgenhauer stated Farnsworth failed several drug tests and also failed to report in to probation. Charges on the murder of Shrieve could be coming but the investigation is still ongoing.

Charles Williams was also arraigned last week in the shooting incident that took place in the alley just off S. Main Street in Cadiz last Wednesday. According to a Cadiz Police report Williams claimed that the victim in the shooting, Alexander Bacon had chased Williams with a knife and actually attempted to get away from Bacon after visiting a house where Bacon later entered and began causing trouble with Williams.

Bacon, according to the police report, was confronted on that information and became belligerent with officers and uncooperative to the point where he had to be tasered and taken into custody that same afternoon.

Williams is due back in court for a preliminary hearing on April 2. His bail was set at $50,000. He is being charged with weapons under disability, which is a felony in the third degree.

County businesses feeling the pinch of COVID-19 lockdown

By JD LONG

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HARRISON COUNTY – With no end in sight to the coronavirus outbreak businesses in and around Harrison County are feeling the pinch with the isolation and quarantine orders well into place. Some businesses such as Jane’s Uptown Café on E. Market Street have already closed up temporarily.

Vintage Fitness was forced to close its doors because of the Ohio Governor’s order but that could play into an advantage for them. The plan has been to move into the former Valley

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Rentals building sometime in April and with the doors being closed that would eliminate confusion and chaos for its customers.

Vintage Fitness owner Trevor McCue said they are now working full time in getting the new building ready in hopes to have it completed before the isolation ban is lifted.

He said most people have been very understanding in the closure knowing it was not their decision.

Another business that closed, at least temporarily is Hugo’s Restaurant in Scio, which has a sign informing the public they are closed until April 6.

Orme Hardware on Lincoln Ave. in Cadiz

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said there have been no employee layoffs and they’ve actually added an extra hour in the morning for the elderly only. Tuesday and Thursday they open at 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. on Saturday’s for the elderly. They are open until 7 p.m. Monday through Friday but close at 5 p.m. on Saturdays and 4 p.m. on Sundays.

A unique situation has opened itself up for possibilities with the closing of the Days Inn on Harrison 9. Signs have been put up directing the public to the Microtel Inn & Suites, as they are both owned by Ben St. John. He said they closed on March 20 after

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state of Ohio numbers but by the afternoon the count for confirmed cases and deaths both rose since the 24-hour update.

Rhome stated that approximately 164,000 confirmed cases had been counted in the U.S., “with nearly three thousand deaths.”

But by the 4 p.m. update, that number had risen to 186,101 confirmed cases and 3,603 deaths

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a large oil and gas company pulled out when the COVID19 situation exploded.

St. John is offering area hospitals the use of the Days Inn as an alternative to having COVID-19 patients mix with regular patients.

St. John also advised his older employees that it would no longer be safe to continue working under current conditions and gave other employees the choice to either go the unemployment route or work at the Microtel at reduced hours.

“We’re adjusting the way we run the hotel [and] the cleaning,” St. John said in attempts to do everything they

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(www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/201 9-ncov/cases-in-us.html). For the state of Ohio, Rhome said that of 2 p.m. on Tuesday the number of confirmed cases was approximately 2,200 with 55 deaths. And by 2 p.m. that afternoon (Wednesday) those numbers also rose to 2,547 confirmed cases and deaths rose by 10 to 65 (www.coronavirus.ohio.gov).

In Ohio Rhome said that of the confirmed cases 20 percent are health care workers. He called the number where the

state of Ohio says that 30,000 tests have been administered as a “grossly under-estimated number.”

“It’s much, much more than that because we don’t know how many people are actually being tested throughout Ohio,” Rhome explained. He said there is now a “dashboard” on the coronavirus.ohio.gov website that enables the public to interact with the map of Ohio regarding cases, deaths and counties, as well as various demographics.

Rhome said based on “current modeling” a peak could occur in late April, “which extends the other side of the peak into May, well into mid-May.” “All indications is that these measures that we’re taking are working well,” Rhome told the board. “Really, me and my colleagues and folks on high, we’re really, really just leaning into imploring people to absolutely stay home in as much as you can. Leave only when you have to and when you have to maintain social distancing (six

feet). When you go to a store get in and get out.”

Rhome emphasized when shopping to buy what you need and don’t browse the other aisles as if there were no crisis.

“Get what you need, be prepared [and] make your list,” Rhome stated. He also noted that if a person does get sick, and they are tested positive where it would be reported to the health department, that would only help trace the virus back to its contact point. Rhome said the difference is tracing back to

scores of people before someone is tested while symptomatic, and tracing only one or two people that the person was known to be in contact with.

Rhome also brought with him a social distancing graphic depicting the amount of people one can infect if not practicing social distancing. He said the Ohio Department of Health was still conserving tests for the most critically ill.

“Because there’s still not enough physical actual tests available,” he said.

can to make the Microtel a safe place to stay.

Other businesses such as the restaurant Ranch To Table in Cadiz have their employees alternating shifts, which has cut down their working hours.

They, as all other eateries in the state of Ohio, are takeout and/or delivery only. Also, many offices within the courthouse have begun alternating work days and even going so far as alternating work weeks, as the clerk of court has now been doing.

Pauly’s Main Street Pizza in Scio have lost only one employee but that person traveled to Florida and owner Chris Tronsgard advised her not to come back until this is over.

“We’re doing everything we can,” she said of the six-foot rule with their carry out and delivery

business. But she said, they too have taken a financial hit as everyone else has in the food business.

“We’re holding on as best we can,” she said this week.

Crossroads Pizza in Hopedale are also doing only pickup and deliveries and they have not had to layoff any employees at this time.

Commissioner Paul Coffland answered a question at Wednesday’s commissioner’s meeting regarding how long employees of the courthouse would be able to sustain this practice-getting paid during downtime-before having to start filing for unemployment.

“There are a lot of things when you start looking at family-first and the coronavirus bill,” Coffland began to explain adding that they have been in

touch with state officials. “I guess the best thing I can offer is we’re trying to stay on top of it. There are a number of different ways employees can be paid or they can use their accrued time, whether that’s sick leave, comp time or vacation.”

Also included in that equation was the fact employees could also work from home, which he said Harrison County Jobs & Family Services have been the first to practice this, as well as conducting teleconferences.

“The flip side of that is we have to stay open,” he said of all government work.

“Government has to function so, we’re reducing staff as much as possible…” He added that reducing risk of people coming in contact with each other is what has been mindful throughout the courthouse.

Easter is coming April 12 but it should be safe to say, sadly that there will be no Easter services this year. Rev. Alan T. Jeffries of the Presbyterian Church of Cadiz has been shutdown for two weeks now.

But he said he will have his Easter service recorded and put online at their Facebook and Youtube pages.

“We always try to maintain an online presence with our church,” Jeffries said adding that it’s even more important now than ever.

Rev. Ed Kovacik of the Scott Memorial United Methodist Church in Cadiz said he’s also been posting feeds on their Facebook page and website. He said a Palm Sunday service would be conducted as part of a live feed but for Easter Sunday a special parking lot service is

planned unless he’s told he cannot do it that way.

Kovacik said no one is to get out of their cars as he will stand under the portico and direct a short service.

“It’s the most we can do but it’s not much,” he said Thursday.

He said he wants people to abide by the rules but at the same time his congregation still wants to support the community.

As an upbeat note, two of the more popular ice cream businesses are business as usual.

Ice Cream Island in Cadiz and B&F Dairy Bar in Scio are only take out anyway so they will not be affected and both are now open. The Dairy Bar is set for seven days a week and for now, Ice Cream Island is open Saturday, Sunday and Monday.

Oil and gas revenue rose from third to fourth quarter in 2019

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com In what may be the last of the higher numbers once the first quarter of 2020 is analyzed, the fourth quarter of 2019 came in at a higher revenue rate than the third quarter of the same year.

Based on numbers using the average oil prices from October through December of 2019, that average based on Y-Charts was $60.34 per barrel. That was up 61 cents from last year’s third quarter, which translates to estimated oil revenue of $124,174,168.72 for the fourth quarter in Harrison County only.

Regarding gas prices, that average came to $2.40 for the last three months of the year, according to Henry Hub Natural Gas Spot Price. The production amounted to roughly 66,537,819 (per million btu), which translates into $159,690,765.60 in average gas revenue based on the average pricing for 2019s fourth quarter.

When comparing the third quarter of 2019 oil gained an estimated $11,870,300.56 in the fourth quarter with gas also seeing an estimated gain of $27,193,226.30. Total estimated revenue for both oil and gas was $283,864,934.32, which amounted to an estimated increase

of $39,063,526.86 over the third quarter of 2019.

Regarding severance tax the average increase in the fourth quarter of 2019 over the third quarter was $361,540.72. Average severance tax for oil was just over $411,500 compared to the third quarter average of a little more than $376,000. Gas was roughly $1,996,100 compared to the average of around $1.6 million in third quarter 2019.

The current oil price-drop can’t all be blamed on the Coronavirus, though, after the Saudi ArabiaRussian talks fell through and the Saudi’s began flooding the market with their oil. Director of Public

Relations for Ohio Oil and Gas Association Mike Chadsey noted in his comments last week of the gloomy situation.

“While the virus is really slowing down our economy and thus the industry, there is also the Russian Saudi Arabia market share war that is flooding the market with supply which is also driving the price down.”

EAP Ohio LLC led Harrison County in well production with 180 followed by Ascent Resources with 128. The number of inactive wells for both oil and gas combined in the county totaled eight but for oil alone, that number rose to 36 inactive oil

wells.

It’s safe to say though, that the industry is bracing for the final numbers of the first quarter of 2020 as gas came in a $2.02 for the month of January, according to Henry Hub. That is the lowest gas spot price has been since 1999 when it registered $1.85 again, according to Henry Hub. Only five times since has the price dropped below $3 with a previous low being $2.28 in 2016.

That is for gas but oil dropped only slightly from December 2019 when it registered at $61.35 for a barrel of oil in January, according to Y-Charts.

But February dropped drastically to $53.35 and no doubt March’s price

will be even steeper as that month coincides more with the virus crisis.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), they predict oil to average in the $40 range for 2020 with fluctuating prices throughout the year.

“EIA forecasts Brent crude oil prices will average $43/b in 2020, down from an average of $64/b in 2019.

For 2020, EIA expects prices will average $37/b during the second quarter and then rise to $42/b during the second half of the year. EIA forecasts that average Brent prices will rise to an average of $55/b in 2021, as declining global oil inventories put upward pressure on prices.”

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"The Ohio Emergency Management Agency is not calling Ohioans and asking for their protected personal information," said Executive Director Sima Merick. "If you receive such a call, it is a scam.

Please hang up the phone."

Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Ohio Department of Commerce Director Sherry Maxfield offer these tips to protect yourself from other scams: · Watch out for emails claiming to be from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or other expert sources offering special advice or information about coronavirus disease 2019.

Legitimate information is available for free from the CDC coronavirus.gov or from the Ohio Department of Health at coronavirus.ohio.gov. · Ignore advertisements promoting cures for COVID19. There currently are no vaccines, prescription medications, or over-thecounter products available to prevent, treat, or cure COVID19.

· Refrain from investing in businesses touting products, services or cures for COVID19. Scam artists try to use the market downturn and the pandemic to scare investors into so-called "safer, guaranteed investments." · Research nonprofit organizations and crowdfunding campaigns before donating. A database of registered charities is available on the Ohio Attorney General's website. Avoid groups that pressure you into donating and never donate via cash, gift cards, wire transfer, or prepaid money card. These are the preferred payment methods of scammers. · Be watchful of anyone going door to door offering coronavirus testing or temperature readings and/or requesting personal information.

Call law enforcement immediately if you see a suspicious person. Never let strangers into your home. · Beware of emails and other attempts to "phish" for your personal, financial, and/or medical information. When in doubt, do not share. If the source claims to be your bank or a government agency, confirm they are legitimate by calling the organization at a phone number you have verified.

For information on government stimulus checks, visit the Federal Trade Commission website and stay tuned for updates from reliable news sources. The government will not ask you to pay anything to receive this money and will never ask for your Social Security number, bank account

number, or credit card number.

Never give this information out. · When online, avoid clicking on unknown links or pop-ups and never download any suspicious email attachment.

Doing so could infect your devices with malicious software designed to steal your personal information or lock your computer until you pay a ransom.

The Department of Commerce asks consumers to ask yourself these questions to help spot red flags: · Has someone contacted you unexpectedly about an investment opportunity or asked for payment on an unfamiliar account? If you weren't expecting a phone call or didn't initiate the contact, hang up. If you can put a block on the incoming phone number, do so to avoid additional calls. · Has someone promised you something? If you are offered something that seems too good to be true, it probably is. · Has someone asked you to do something? Were you asked for banking, credit card, or other financial account information?

If you didn't initiate the conversation, don't provide it. · Is an investment being offered with a guaranteed high return with little or no risk? All investments carry risk. No one can guarantee an investment return. · Is there a sense of urgency or limited availability surrounding an investment? If the offer is legitimate, it will be there later.

If someone offers you a "can't miss" investment opportunity

and puts you on the spot, don't be afraid to walk away. · Is the person offering the investment, and the investment itself, properly licensed or registered? For the same reasons you wouldn't go to an unlicensed doctor or dentist, you should avoid unregistered investment salespeople and their products. · Consumers who suspect an unfair or deceptive sales practice should contact the office of Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost at www.OhioProtects.org or 1-800-282-0515.

Price Gouging · Attorney General Yost's Consumer Protection Section is receiving complaints of price gouging for items such as surgical masks and toilet paper.

State law bans unconscionable sales practices, which could include dramatically increasing the price products solely in response to current events. For answers to your COVID-19 questions, call 1-833-4-ASKODH (1-833-427-5634).

If you or a loved one are experiencing anxiety related to the coronavirus pandemic, help is available. Call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-9855990 (1-800-846-8517 TTY); connect with a trained counselor through the Ohio Crisis Text Line by texting the keyword "4HOPE" to 741 741; or call the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services help line at 1-877-2756364 to find resources in your community.

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Hospital prepared for increase in patients

CADIZ – Like hospitals across the country, Harrison Community Hospital is preparing for an expected increase in COVID-19 cases and patients.

Early on during the pandemic, the hospital suspended elective procedures and restricted visitation to reduce of threat of the virus to patients, their families and HCH staff. But the preparations were only beginning.

“Our team has done an amazing job of preparing for this outbreak,” said hospital Administrator Tony Martinelli.

“We opened an incident command center on March 13 and have daily calls to track any concerns and keep everyone up to date with the latest developments. With the help of our partners at Wheeling Hospital and WVU Medicine, we have been able to be plugged into a larger network, which has been fantastic.”

Since March 18, residents have been able to receive COVID-19 testing at Wheeling Hospital’s off-site Testing Center. The regional center handles patients from all of the area’s hospitals in the WVU Medicine System including Harrison Community, Reynolds Memorial, Barnesville and Wetzel Community. The testing is not for the general public. It is for at-risk patients who have a valid order.

In order to be tested, those interested may use the hospital’s COVID-19 one-call number at 304-221-3995.

Nurse navigators triage the patient over the phone. If it is determined through the call that the patient

is symptomatic, that person’s name will be sent to the Testing Center and the order entered into the computer list.

At HCH, health care personnel are taking temperatures of all staff and visitors at the door. In addition, the public has been asked to restrict their visits to the cafeteria.

“And we have closed the Scio Health Center in line with what Wheeling Hospital is doing with smaller health centers across the area,” Martinelli said.

While visitation has been restricted at HCH, the hospital has initiated a new way for inpatients to stay in touch with family and friends.

“One exciting new development at HCH is the ability to do electronic visitation for our admitted patients,” Martinelli said. “The visitation restrictions we initiated to protect our patients left many of them unable to communicate with family and friends. The IT department at Wheeling Hospital included HCH in their project to get iPADs to units that would allow patients to see and talk with their loved ones through the internet.”

Martinelli said he has received several call from residents of Harrison County who wanted him to pass along their thanks to the entire HCH family for all of their hard work during this COVID-19 pandemic. Of the hospital staff, Martinelli said, “They are all doing great work and it is being noticed. Kudos also to our fantastic community for supporting the hospital.

Thank you.”

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com JEWETT – The recent hard rain experienced last weekend only accentuated a growing problem in Jewett’s creeks, said Council Member Rick Meneely. The problem is that the spillway, which is located just outside of the village limits has not been cleaned out in 20 years, and it’s the same for the creeks that need dredging.

“Every rain it gets worse,” Meneely said this week and is looking for some help. He said the county did the work 20 years ago but they may not be doing it this time around. He said when the work was done years ago “it really helped,” but with the hard rains comes easier flooding now because sediment has built up and growth has also built up around the spillway, he said.

Meneely said for the first 15 years after it was cleaned out there was no problems at all but now, the problem is worsening. He said the problem is widening out now in different areas.

“We’re not far from having a real disaster down here,” he said of Jewett’s waterways. Commissioner Don Bethel stated this week that he has been in talks with Meneely “a number of times” and has offered to help “but so far it’s been frustrating to say the least.”

“I contacted ODNR and they referred me to Harrison County Soil and Water Office, who have been checking on it,” Bethel explained. He said the U.S. Army

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Jewett’s waterways are in danger of creating a disaster if they are not dredged and the spillway cleaned out, according to Council Member Rick Meneely. He said the work hasn’t been done in 20 years and now the rules have changed where it’s not clear who can do the work. Meneely said the problem is getting worse with each hard rain.

Corps of Engineers might be able to assist in some capacity as well.

“As far as the County doing it 20 years ago, we have a different engineer who has advised his office doesn’t do that,” Bethel said of current Harrison County Engineer Doug Bachman. “And of course rules/laws have changed since then.”

“Problem I guess is not only what needs done and what environmental issue will be disturbed, but also where the dumping of the silt/mud once it’s

dredged out,” Bethel continued.

He added that he and Meneely have been working on this issue for the past several months and said, “at this point, the County isn’t permitted to do it, and we’re not getting very good guidance on how to get it done.”

Bill Wilson, forestry and wildlife technician for the Harrison County Soil & Water Conservation District, said earlier in the week he’s been lining up information regarding permits.

He said there are a lot of

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regulations with concerns to the waterways and permits were needed for the dredging as well.

“I don’t know if the engineers are going to do it,” Wilson said adding that he wasn’t sure who would even be in charge of that type of work.

Both Meneely, who has been talking of this issue in Jewett meetings off and on for a few years and Wilson, said they expect to have more talks with the commissioners in the near future.

CADIZ – Amidst the virus concerns and lockdowns other business still goes on and Wednesday, the Harrison County Commissioners recognized April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Commissioner Paul Coffland, who read the resolution (9-20), acknowledged that the usual representatives who show each year were not present, including Executive Director Cathy Campbell.

“Whereas, sexual assault affects women, men, and children of all social, racial, religious, ethnic, socioeconomic, and age groups.

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The consequences of sexual assault often result in some kind of post-traumatic stress disorder, which include: substance abuse, depression, eating disorders and sometimes suicide or homelessness.

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Furthermore, one in five women on college campuses will suffer a sexual assault whereas one in 16 men are victims of the same. In a woman’s lifetime one in five will be raped and one in 67 men will be raped with one in three women suffering some form of sexual assault in their lifetimes. One in six men will also suffer sexual assault.

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By Mary Anna Cotter Happy Birthday to all those who have April birthdays such as the following: Bootsie Host, Tabitha Stuber, Dick McGuire, Charlotte Chancey, Ruthie Albright, Jackson Case, Paige Cotter Moss, Taylor Berg, Jean Seidel, & Diane Sanders. God bless all of you.

Happy Anniversary to the Glenn Weiser's Apr. 5, David Healey;s 12th., Les Berg's 17th 60 years, Keith Host's & Tom Dawson's 18th.

Many happy years ahead.

UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull The dinner meeting of Wayne Seniors has been canceled for Thursday. Future information will be forthcoming.

Charlie and Jake Corder of Columbus sent word to their grandparents Howard and Mary Corder that their visit will be delayed at this time.

For now, the huge spring indoor garage sale will not be held in Unionport by the Wayne Township Community Center.

Gee whiz, April Fools’ Day came and went. Did anyone get April fooled?

Remember Palm Sunday is April 5, and Good Friday is April 10.

Shirley Goddard traveled home safely to Glen Dale W/Va., from her sister’s Carol VanDyne.

Keep praying 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Governor DeWine has asked us to fly our flags for proud Americans and Ohio Strong.

Follow the laws, and Ohio, we’re in this together.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan We all need to pray for this Virus.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Golda Ash 81, of Tippecanoe who died March 21st after she drowns after a car swept off Route 800 near Stillwater.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Jack Roehrich 17, family who died as a result of a tragic accident in floodwaters.

The community extends its sympathy to Tom and Margie Bardall of Freeport on the death of her sister-in-law Helen Yarnell.

As of last week Harrison County remains zero cases with the COVID-19 virus.

We want to thank the businesses of our area that are staying open during the virus.

Crossing Hardware, Koch’s Funeral Home, WesBanco, Post office, Take-outs at TJ’s gas-n-go, and Family Dollar.

Teachers are going the distance to get schoolwork to students.

Happy Birthday Daisy Cyrus, Lori Fouts, Phil Evans, Marsha

Ferrell, Sherman Sticht, Harold Ferguson, Kenny Gardner, Jennifer Romanski and Halee Bloom.

Belated Happy Anniversary Dean and Sue Mills.

Congratulations to Connie Wingrove who retired after working 20 years at Cracker Barrel in Cambridge.

Freeport Sportsman Club held a coyote tournament March 20, 21 and 22 with 32 entries. Winners of a plaque were first place Rob and Jason Laporte with 35.2 pounds, second Jason Quillen, Nat Burdette and Justin Vosick with 32.3 pounds and smallest with 31 pounds was Steve Piatt Jr. Next coyote tournament will be April 3,4 and 5.

Three hundred seventy five American Electric Power customers were without electric Sunday from 2:45 pm until 3:30 p.m. Power company still working told rest of customers should be on by Monday March 30th by 3 pm. We want to thank the electric company and Harrison County Highway who worked long hours over the weekend.

SMITHFIELD

BY Esther McCoy Who would have thought after Jan. 20 the news about a siege called CORONA VIRUS raging in China would be even more challenging in our 50 states by mid-March.

I remember our pastor Wilford Simeral deciding that our Christian Church services needed to be cancelled until it was determined to be safe to meet people close up again.

Lenten services were canceled as well in Smithfield.

Then it got worse and we needed to hunker down in our own home except to grab needed groceries and paper products, if they were available.

And medical visits were made only if it were serious. No one could have thought as the Crystal Ball descended on New Year’s Eve that the year would be progressing this way.

Our Americans have followed the different directions issued through the months and are looking out for each other. I see on the news how everyone from children, teens, individuals, businesses of every kind and churches have stepped up to help others.

Hancock County in West Virginia had drive-up virus testing at the start of the health invasion. The Impact Church in Weirton and Brooke Hills Free Methodist Church in Wellsburg started having services on March 22 at drivein theatres near them. The Winter Drive Inn in Wintersville will hold special Saturday Services April 5. The Wintersville Christian Church pastor came up with the idea of a drive-in for an outdoor venue. All visitors would be

isolated in their own cars and it would be possible to hear people singing hymns in their cars if they sung loud enough.

Brilliant churches made plans for an Outdoor Church Service too. This will be held April 5 for the third time at the Christian Church Parking lot at 323 High Street. “Those attending need to turn on their car radio to 99.3 and hear the message as they have done for the past two Sundays,” Kevin Huggins said. The churches that are involved are the Christian, Methodist, Baptist and Presbyterian churches. Ron Retzer, a Brilliant resident, who is known for his many types of music, will be providing music.

Many events have been canceled due to the COVID19 virus. The staying home isolation has cramped the styles of many workers with children who need care, graduation dates, schools and college classes, weddings, big and little league baseball games, club meetings and fund raisers many clubs planned for the warmer months.

Even Peeps, manufacturers of the cute, tasty and colorful little chicks, put a halt to the hatching of their marshmallow candies. It will not hurt the availability for Easter baskets according to the “Just Born” company that fashions their candies. The right amount of inventory has been already sent to the stores. The store that is billed as a “Peeps Experience” in Center Valley, Penna., will be back. I hope parents will find a way to hold an egg hunt that is inventive and limited in participants. Let me know if anyone has any ideas.

The Harrison Coal Reclamation Park 26th annual dinner, speaker, live auction and Chinese auction has been canceled for May 9 at the Hopedale Volunteer Fire Department. Look for it in October. Claren Blackburn, Bryan Coulson, Dale Davis, Don Richards and others that I can’t remember right now but are needed to make the wheels turn, will have the event back again. The past date has always been on Mother’s Day Eve. That is where Lamont always buys my Mother’s Day present.

They had some great gifts up for auction.

Get to know your family without a cell phone in their hands. Ask about some of their school or sports experiences and tell them about how things have changed since your youth.

See if any of them know how the game of Racko is played.

Or how about Pick Up Sticks?

See if they can use a jump rope.

It could be interesting. Stay positive and prayers would help in a big way.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams Please call ahead to verify any

event listed here is still taking place or if the business is open.

We all need to use common sense and do whatever we can to keep ourselves and fellow citizens safe and healthy.

The Deersville General Store is open for business at 212 W Main St, Deersville OH 44693.

The phone number is 740827-4203 and the hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Follow them on Facebook for daily food specials. And the "Best Ice Cream in Ohio" is available year round.

Boslers Honey, Bees & Accessories 330-401-5889 is now open at 225 E Main St, Deersville OH. They are selling honey, honey accessories and bee keeping equipment. Follow them on Facebook for hours and contact information.

Check out the Hayseeds Homesteader Trading Post 740-491-2835 at 127 Main St (Deersville Ridge Rd), Deersville on their Facebook page for contact information and hours.

Wednesdays at 7 p.m. via Facebook one may watch "Prayers & Devotions" live from the Deersville UM Church. Also every Sunday at 11 a.m. you and your family can watch the church service on the Deersville UM Church Facebook page. With all that is happening in the world, getting in touch with God is needed more now than ever.

Please take time to check (give a call) on neighbors and friends. Especially the elderly.

Follow the guidelines to protect you and those around you from this coronavirus. Please stay safe and healthy.

I hope I have not listed some of the things at the church as cancelled and they are not.

Since the National Emergency is extended to April 30th, hopefully everyone will still keep up the social distancing until then. Check ahead before you go to anything that was listed in the column. I have checked Facebook pages and there was no update about the Women's Retreat or the Cantata at the church. As far as I know they will not take place at this time. New dates may be set? My internet is not working right and it kept telling me the Deersville Community Theatre and Happenings at the Hall were unavailable. So, no update there on the "Paint & Sip" or what is happening with the June play.

CANCELLED: the "Grief Share" classes at the Deersville UM Church that was planned each Thursday. Any questions contact facilitator Joy Miles 740-658-3633 or Pastor Mike Cunningham 740-945-3000.

They plan to hold a fall session.

CANCELLED: April 3, Friday Fish Fry at the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department.

CANCELLED: April 4,

Saturday, April 4, 2020 Saturday, 6:45 p.m. the Deersville Community Choir will be singing at the Winfield UMC. The McMillen family (Marilyn, Tim and Darin) will be singing right before the Deersville choir at 6 p.m.

CANCELLED: April 5, Sunday, 6 p.m. Easter Cantata "Kingdom Power Glory" will not be performed at the Deersville Community Church.

CANCELLED: April 9, Thursday 7 p.m. the first meeting for 2020 of the Deersville Community Garden Club.

CANCELLED: (at this time) April 18, Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Woman's Retreat "Baskets of Blessings" at the Deersville UM Church.

CANCELLED: The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the BTA May 8-10 Morelfest and the Deersville Dash.

Check their Facebook page for more details.

The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the BTA can be followed on Facebook to keep up with information on the 2020 Buckeye Trailfest and other happenings.

POSTPONED: From May 9, Saturday, to October 24 will be the Harrison Coal and Reclamation Historical Park Dinner-Auction at the Hopedale VFD Social Hall.

More information later.

If anyone has any thing they would like listed, please give me a call 740-942-3137 SCIO

By Ina Marks Family and friends are remembering my husband James Marks on his birthday, he was born on April Fools day.

He would be 101 years old, he is loved and missed.

My sympathy goes out to Kenny Booth, he lost his wife Nancy in January, I did not know until this week. Bless all of her family and friend.

Congratulations go out to the new “Fancy Meats” store going in Cadiz. Good Luck goes out to Michael Zordich and James Coffelt, The new Cadiz post office will be opening soon.

I hope everyone is taking care to be healthy. We have to stand strong, Bless all.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to all Celebrating. Also Anniversary’s, Bless you.

Prayers go out to all ill, shutins and remember their caregivers, Bless you.

Sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends of Allen Fluharty, Joseph Kidd and all others that have lost loved ones.

Bless all of you. Have a Blessed Week.

JEWETT/CADIZ

By Ruby Foutz Everyone is looking forward to a new business "Fancy

Meats" in Cadiz. This business is all natural grass fed cattle, chicken and lamb. Their idea is to cut the meat on one side of the building and display the cuts on the other side. With this setup the public can shop the display cases and place orders if needed. They are hoping to have building and meats ready by May at the latest. Best wishes to them.

The Cadiz Post Office located on Route 9, is looking good and is near completion. Please follow the News Herald for official deadline for the opening.

Realizing that families are working around the house, in their yards and wanting to burn trash but remember Ohio restricts open burns. Ohio DNR Forestry prohibits outdoor open burning and prescribed fires in the months of March, April, May, October and November between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. This ban includes burning of yard waste, trash and debris, even in a proper burn barrel. If burning outside the time and date restrictions, any person conducting a burn must obtain landowner permission, remain with the fire while it is burning, and take all reasonable precautions to prevent the fire from escaping. Items never to be burned at any time or any place in Ohio include: food waste, dead animals or materials containing rubber, grease, asphalt or made from petroleum.

For more information contact the Ohio Division of Forestry at 877247-8733.

Many of the offices in the county are closed to the public, however, you can still call them and leave messages if you have a question or need help. The COVID-19 has created a lot of problems and many are sorry for the inconveniences it has caused. Please continue to help support and pray for others, it will get better. Stay positive.

Happy Birthday wishes and many more to Bob Busby, Jerry Gotschall, Dick Miser, Joyce Stewart Mallernee, Chuck Cerett, James McKinney Thompson, and Ron Chaffin.

Prayers and get well wishes to all those suffering from whatever the cause may be.

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the following families: Howard Earl VanFossen 78; Vivian Lee Decker; Golda Rose Ash; Judith Moore; Joseph Kidd; and Harvey Strausbaugh.

All 'bout Christ would like to leave you with the scripture Leviticus 26:4 - The scripture is appropriate for the month of April, which is one of my favorite months. God bless you all, Rev. Dr. Ruby Foutz, 9462925.

State sends $8.8 million in meal assistance for older Ohioans Federal funds support local Area Agencies on Aging COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) is distributing $8.8 million across the state to meet the growing demand for meal assistance by older Ohioans impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency.

“This funding will help us reach an even greater number of older Ohioans struggling to meet their daily nutritional needs during this extraordinary time,” said Ohio Governor Mike DeWine.

Ohio Department of Aging

Director Ursel J. McElroy added, “Thanks to these dollars, our AAAs will be able to address waiting lists, expand the number of people receiving home-delivered meals, reach those who previously participated in congregate

meals, and provide additional meals per day or per week.”

Ohio’s AAAs respond to the needs of older adults as advocates, planners, and funders.

They provide education, information and referral services, and work with public and private sectors to help older adults with home and

community-based long-term care.

For the latest on COVID-19, visit the Ohio Department of Health website coronavirus.ohio.gov, or call 1833-4-ASK-ODH. About ODA – The Ohio Department of Aging serves and advocates for the needs of

Ohioans age 60 and older, as well as their families, caregivers and communities. Programs include home and community based long-term supports and services, as well as initiatives to promote health and wellness throughout the lifespan. Visit www.aging.ohio.gov.

JobsOhio and Appalachian Growth Capital to provide southeast Ohio businesses capital amid COVID-19 pandemic NELSONVILLE, OHIO –– JobsOhio announced today that it has made a $2 million investment in Appalachian Growth Capital, LLC (AGC).

This investment was made as a

long-term, low interest loan to AGC that will allow AGC to help more small companies in Appalachian Ohio with financing during this economically difficult time.

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“JobsOhio’s assistance to Appalachian Growth Capital will boost its sustainability at a time when small businesses in the region need reliable capital and partnerships to move forward,” said J.P. Nauseef, JobsOhio president and chief executive officer. “Southeastern Ohio companies supported by AGC can be confident they will have lending support to sustain their businesses during this pandemic and to help them grow after it has passed.”

Nauseef also thanked JobsOhio managing director Julie Battles, who sits on the Appalachian Growth Capital

Board, and the AGC team for working closely together to develop investment solutions that will benefit businesses in the region.

AGC is a U.S. TreasuryCertified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) that provides small business financing in the 32-Appalachian Counties of eastern and southern Ohio. AGC was formed in 2017 as a subsidiary of Appalachian Partnership Inc. (API), which also serves as the corporate parent of JobsOhio’s regional partner for Appalachian Ohio, Ohio Southeast (formerly

APEG). Since its inception in 2017, AGC’s involvement in projects has leveraged private investment, resulting in $100 million in financing with small companies in eastern and southern Ohio.

“This investment comes at a critical time as AGC gears up its efforts to help small businesses in the region address the economic disruptions caused by COVID-19,” said Brad Blair, AGC executive vice president and CEO. “We will be able to leverage the funds to secure additional investment in our region’s companies by commercial banks and other

small business lenders.”

“Since its founding in 2011, JobsOhio has been a tremendous partner and resource for Appalachian Ohio,” said John Molinaro, president of API. “This investment in AGC complements the investments JobsOhio has made in attracting and expanding businesses through our Ohio Southeast subsidiary and gives us a powerful new tool that is especially useful for the smaller businesses that make up the bulk of our Appalachian Ohio economy.”

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Obituaries

Look at the Past Looking back at the Nelms Mine disaster

Mark L. Fife Mark L. Fife, age 62, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020 at his home in New Rumley after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Born November 28, 1957 in Dennison he was a son of the late Arthur E. Fife and Shirley I. Anderson Fife. He served stateside during the Vietnam War and was a heavy equipment operator for many years. Mark was a 24-year member of the Hopedale American Legion Post 7477 and enjoyed mushroom hunting.

Surviving are his children Joseph A. Fife, Katherine L.

Moore and Anthony Fife, sisters Carolyn Arbogast, Rebecca Bowman and Cheri Malone; a brother William Fife and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother George Fife.

A memorial service celebrating his life will be held on a later date because of the COVID 19 outbreak. Burial will be held in Hanover United Methodist Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hopedale Legion, 48225 Rabbit Rd, Hopedale, Ohio 43976. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Howard Earl VanFossen Howard Earl VanFossen, 77, of Cadiz, died Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Wheeling Hospital.

He was born April 19, 1942 in Cadiz, a son of the late Daniel Earl and Ada Cecilia Todd VanFossen.

Howard was a mechanic having worked at various places including: Consol, Valley Mining, Ohio Machinery and the Brooke County Landfill.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife Barbara Becker

VanFossen; and his second wife, Lyndall Johnston VanFossen.

Surviving are a son, Daniel VanFossen and his wife Sarah of Freeport; a daughter, Robin Helvey and her husband Ken of Crane, Missouri; two grandchildren: Kenneth Helvey and Samantha VanFossen Chrzan and her husband Jon; and a great grandson, Alex.

Due to the Corona-19 Virus, the family will have a memorial gathering at a later date.

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

Caption from 1940 The Cadiz Republican newspaper "Miners Pause from Rescue Work" "Food was served in abundance to shoes of Night Policeman John Baker, away in the mine. Here are William Owens and Bus Richards, Cadiz miners, drinking coffee served them by Lois Campbell, of Martins Ferry". Friday, November 28, 1940 460 feet below the Green Township surface, 31 men lost their lives in a horrible mine explosion. All the men working in Section 12 North in the gassy mine perished when a pocket of methane exploded. One hundred men working elsewhere in the mine were untouched. The first bodies were brought to the surface on Saturday, but it was not until the following Tuesday that the last body was recovered.

Commissioners approve corrections board resolution

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

CADIZ – Resolution (10-20) dealing with the local corrections planning board was approved by the Harrison County Commissioners on Wednesday. Those names are as follows: Judge T. Shawn Hervey (chairperson), John Jackson (vice-chairperson). Statutory members include: Judge T. Mark Beetham (Harrison County Court), C. Adrian Pincola (Harrison County Public Defender), Ronald J. Myers (Harrison County Sheriff), Ryan McCann (Cadiz Chief of Police), Paul Coffland (Harrison County Commissioner), Gene Gallo (Eastern Ohio Correction Center), Jayne Devney (Belmont, Harrison, and Monroe Mental Health and

Recovery Board), Steve Wilson (Harrison County Developmental Disabilities), Mark and Brenda Wallace (Victims of crime) and John Migliore (Mayor of Cadiz).

Other members listed are: Michael K. Nunner, Jessica Mason, Robert Toker, Ed Banks, Joseph Pelegreen, Alice Barr and Andrew Foreman. The terms of these members are to commence on July 1, 2020 and serve through June 30, 2021.

Also, an old Road Use Maintenance Agreement (RUMA) was made into a new agreement (21-20), according to Commissioner Paul Coffland. He said this agreement was for “horizontal drilling projects and infrastructure” between Harrison County and Ascent Resources Utica LLC. The road to use is Harrison 36 in Shortcreek Township for access

to the “Bowman well site.”

Commissioner Dale Norris stated that this dealt with an area near Harrisville.

Another agreement (20-20) approved dealt with the County Risk Sharing Authority (CORSA), which was described as “an Ohio Corporation not for profit” and their member, the Harrison County Board of Commissioners.

Coffland stated this dealt with insurance purposes to “provide joint selfinsurance pool.”

Other purposes listed were to “assist members, including the Member, to prevent and reduce losses and injuries to Member property, and persons and property which might result in claims being made against members of CORSA, including the Member, or their employees or officers.”

Coffland noted the contract consisted of 12 pages then

deferred to Commissioner Don Bethel for comments, where he noted he’d conferred with their agent Mr. (Brent) Walrath.

“Never good but it’s acceptable,” Bethel said of the amount of money involved.

Coffland noted the amount to be $142,595, which he said includes deductions. He said the initial cost came to $158,337.

“So, again with some of the things including some meetings Commissioner Bethel and our agent attend we did some reductions there,” Coffland explained.

Under Purchase Orders and Vouchers “various vendors” came to $81,221.94, which Coffland said a final payment for the County Home elevator included $63,100 of that money.

PUBLIC RECORD COUNTY COURT CIVIL March 26 (satisfied date), Unified CCR Partners, Assignee of Palisades, P.O. Box 42730, Cincinnati, plaintiff-vs-David C. Fisher, 77640, Freeport Tippecanoe, Freeport, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $5,148.62.

March 26 (satisfied date), Unified CCR Partners, Assignee of Palisades, P.O. Box 42730, Cincinnati, plaintiff-vs-Debra K. Smith, 75700 Harrisville Road, Adena, defendant.

Action: In favor of plaintiff for $8,029.28.

March 25 (satisfied date), HRAC LLC, Assignee/Bath Savers Inc., Bathfitters, 1

Olympic Place, Ste 1020, Towson, Md., plaintiff-vsGregory R. Burgess and Tanya S. Burgess, 401 East High Street, Jewett, defendants.

Action: In favor of plaintiff for $3,612.17.

March 25 (satisfied date), LVNV Funding LLC, 55 Beattie Place, Ste 110, Greenville, Sc., plaintiff-vs-Ann Hunt, 46218 McAfee Road, Jewett, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $645.11.

March 25 (judgment date), Absolute Resolutions Investments LLC, P.O. Box 300, Buffalo, Wv., plaintiff-vsRay C. Mendenhall, 90250 Heaston Road, Bowerston, defendant. Action: In favor of

plaintiff for $2,629.14.

TRAFFIC March 23, Kyle Barnes, 63774 Garrett Hill Road, St. Clairsville, stop sign, $75 fine plus costs.

March 25, Gary L. Renner, 2200 Cactus Road SW, Carrollton, traffic control dev., $75 fine plus costs.

There were 14 speeding and two seat belt violations.

CLERK OF COURT CIVIL March 16 (file date), Portfolio Recovery Associates, 120 Corporate Boulevard, Norfolk, Va., plaintiff-vs-Jacelyn Shepperson, 91700 Leesville Road, Bowerston, defendant.

Action: Other civil.

March 19 (file date), Midfirst Bank, 999 NW Grand Boulevard, Ste 100, Oklahoma City, Ok., plaintiff-vs-Chris P. Moore, 603 Peppard Ave., Cadiz, defendant. Action: Foreclosures.

March 24 (file date), PNC Mortgage, 3232 Newmark Drive, Maimisburg, plaintiff-vsMichael G. Hauber, 636 Kerr Ave., Cadiz, defendant. Action: Foreclosures.

DOMESTIC March 24 (file date), Melinda Workley, 121 Hershey Road, Lot 4, Cadiz, plaintiff-vs-David Workley, 121 Hershey Road, Lot 4, Cadiz, defendant. Action: Dissolution without children.

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Buckeye West Raises Money for the American Heart Association ADENA-Students at Buckeye West Elementary School jumped and played their way to raise more nearly $1,200 for the American Heart Association as part of an annual campaign.

Children in grades K-2 took part in Jump Rope for Heart festivities while grades 3-6 played Hoops for Heart during their special time in gym class. They collected $1,186 in donations for the AHA during American Heart Month in February and Paul Fillipovich, physical education teacher at West, coordinated the fundraiser on Feb. 17-21. Fillipovich said contests were held in each category with six recipients in the jump rope category and eight first-place winners in the hoops portion.

The top two spots in each category respectively went to

second-graders Brady Hennebert and Carmine Sanchez and sixth-graders Grant Dombroski and Kamden Kinyo. Others who placed for jump rope included Emily Keller, first; Ella Pugh, second; and Ross Boroski, third for kindergarten Group A; Sammi Jo Foldi, first; Camilla Dosen, second; and Camden Bell, third, for kindergarten Group B; Rylee Becker, first; Eli Vargo, second; and Dominick Baker, third, for first grade Group A; Payton Fetty, first; Kaydence Sobleski, second, and Ann Meyer, third, first grade Group B; Brody Hennebert, first; Isabella Glauser, second; and Lucinda Lewis, third, for second grade Group A; and Carmine Sanchez, first; Alexis Morrison, second; and

Hunter Nacci, third, for second grade Group B. Top shooters included Brooklynn Matthews, first; Cameron Knight, second; and Haleigh Brown, third, for third grade Group A; Kylie Kinney, first; Jackson Hertler, second; and Malia Chiodi, third, third grade Group B; Bralynn Abshire, first; Alexis Becker, second; and Dominic Carpenter, third, for fourth grade Group A; Carson Dulkoski, first; Destiny Dombroski, second; and Evan Krupsinski, third, for fourth grade Group B; Hunter Sall, first; Kaia McConnell, second; and Shawn Jordan, third, for fifth grade Group A; Rya Risdon, first; Brianna Kovalski, second; and Alyssa Krieger, third, fifth grade Group B; Grant Dombroski, first; Tera Carmalt, second; and Olivia

Takach, third, for sixth grade Group A; and Kamden Kinyo, first; Brentley Guyer, second; and Gaige Dombroski, third, for sixth grade Group B. Students received prizes through the AHA for each level of funding they raised in addition to soccer balls, basketballs and jump ropes, among other items. He said kids learned a valuable lesson while they got moving.

“This was to raise awareness in the fight against heart disease,” Fillipovich added.

“This event is a great time for the students and a great way to spread the word about preventing heart disease and living heart healthy lives.

[The prizes] allows kids to get excited for it and they understand where the money is going.”

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Public Notice LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION MASTERS WEST HN MON UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant EAP Ohio, LLC (“EAP”) 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 EAP’s Masters West HN Mon Unit to occur on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at 2045 Morse Road, Building F, Conference Room F-1 (First Floor Conference Room), Columbus, Ohio 43229. EAP seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Masters West HN Mon Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 16, 17, 22, and 23, Township 12N, Range 6W, Stock Township; Section 17, Township 12N, Range 6W, North Township; Section 23, 24, and 30, Township 12N, Range 6W, Monroe Township; and Sections 19, 25, 26, 32, and 33, Township 13N, Range 6W, Monroe Township, all in Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Masters West HN Mon Unit will be located in Section 19, Township 13N, Range 6W, Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio on Parcel 150000225.000.

Certain tracts in the Masters West HN Mon Unit area are owned by persons for whom no address can be located.

These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel number and their believed owner’s name: (1) Parcel 15-000038.0000 – Owners: Heirs, Devisees, or Assigns of Samul R. Johnston; (2) Parcel 15000038.0000 – Owners: Heirs, Devisees, or Assigns of Roy C. Baker; (3) Parcel 15-0000380.000 – Owners: Heirs, Devisees, or Assigns of Hobert Baker.

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 14, 2020. The date of last publication is Saturday, April 4, 2020.

Dated: Saturday, March 14, 2020 Applicant EAP’s contact information: EAP Ohio, LLC Attn: Matt Buckles 5847 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77057 (346) 320-1675 mbuckles@encinoenergy.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitizatio n.

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LEGAL NOTICE

CANCELED SHERIFF SALE OF

REAL ESTATE: THE STATE OF OHIO, HARRISON COUNTY Freedom Mortgage Corporation N.A., 10500 Kincaid Drive Fisher, IN 46037

Plaintiff, vs.

Lori Ann Adams, ET AL 309 Hilltop Street Hopedale, OH 43976 Defendant, Case # 2019-0105CVE In pursuance of an order of sale received February 12, 2020 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 20, 2020at 9:00 a.m.

The second auction shall be held on May 4, 2020 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 $79,654.20.

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 $80,000.00 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: PP#: 14-0000015.000, 140000015.001, 13-0001355.000 Prior Deed Reference: Instrument Number 201400001804, Book 218, Page 1207.

Legal description can be found at the Harrison County Recorder’s Office.

F. Peter Costello, Esquire Plaintiff’s attorney Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff (3:21,28,4:4) ---------LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF SALE OF REAL ESTATE: THE STATE OF OHIO, HARRISON COUNTY Selene Finance LP, N.A. 9990 Richmond Ave, Suite 400 S Houston, TX 77042 Plaintiff, vs.

Scott Bryan ET AL 404 Park Ave. Cadiz, OH 43907 Defendant, Case # 2019-0108-CVE In pursuance of an order of sale received February 26, 2020 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 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

The second auction shall be held on May 4, 2020 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 $68,294.74 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 $60,000.00 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.

EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION Situated in the Village of Cadiz, County of Harrison, and the State of Ohio. Bounded and described as follows: Being part of Lot 25in S.J. Beebe’s Addition to the Village of Cadiz, Ohio, as recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 4, Pocket 4, and Folder 1, and being the premises conveyed to the Grantor by deed recorded in Volume 225, Page 152 of the Harrison County Deed Records.

Tax Parcel No. 05-00501.000 Beginning at, a 5/8” inch iron pin (set) on the South line of Park Avenue, said pin being location 45 degree 04’37” E. 108 feet from the Northwest corner of Lot 434 in Henry McConnell’s Addition; Thence continuing with Park Avenue N. 45 degrees 04’37” E, 91.89 feet to a 5/8” inch pin set, said pin being at the Northwest corner of a 0.227 acre tract conveyed to Duane and Lisa Baker (Volume 244, Page 652); Thence leaving said street and with the Easterly line of said 0.227-acre tract. S. 24 degrees 02’03” E. 172.63 feet to a 1” inch iron pipe (found on the Northerly line of a 16-foot alley; Thence with said alley, S 37 degrees 19’47” W, 29.25 feet to a 1” inch pipe (found); Thence leaving said alley, N 45 degrees 23’32” W, 165.23 feet to the place of the beginning containing 0.2251 acres more or less but subject to all legal highways and easements of record.

Bearing used are oriented to an assumed North.

Survey Plat and description prepared

by James H. March, Registered Surveyor No. 7156, September 2004.\Parcel $05-0000501.000 Property address: 404 Park Ave. Cadiz, OH 43907 Prior Deed Reference: Instrument No. 200800000816, Book 175, Page 2262 Prior Owner(s): Scott Bryan Stacey M. Pieomeier, Esquire Plaintiff’s attorney Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff (3:21,28,4:4) ---------LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF SALE OF REAL ESTATE: THE STATE OF OHIO, HARRISON COUNTY U.S. Bank National Association N.A., 4801 Frederica St. Owensboro, KY 42301 Plaintiff, vs.

Wanda Pecenka, ET AL 701 Bakers Rd. Hopedale, OH 43976 Defendant, Case # 2019-0120CVE In pursuance of an order of sale received March 9, 2020 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 20, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

The second auction shall be held on May 4, 2020 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 $11,671.45.

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 $70,000.00 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: Situated in the village of Hopedale, County of Harrison and State of Ohio: And known as being part of the Southwest Quarter of Section 3, Township 10, Range 4, in the Steubenville Land District; Beginning for the same at an iron pin in the West line of the aforesaid quarter and being the Northwest corner of a 30 acre tract owned by Richard Carl Baker, said iron pin bearing North 5 deg. 00’ East 703 feet from the Southwest corner of Section 3; Thence along the North line of the 30 acre tract and South 86 deg. 0’ East 201.80 feet to an iron pin; Thence South 5 deg. 00’ West 172.24 feet to an iron pin in the center of a proposed 40 foot street; Thence along the center of the aforesaid street and North 72 deg. 07’ West 65-75 feet; Thence along the arc of a curve to the right, having a 170 foot radius, a distance of 107.75 feet to a point in the center of the street; Thence North 35 deg. 48’ West 71.63 feet to a point of intersection of the center of the street with the East line of the 30 acre tract; Thence North 5 deg. 0’ East 49.21 feet to the place of beginning and containing 0.611 acres, more or less.

Parcel Number(s): 14-0000487.000 Property Address: 701 Bakers Road, Hopedale, OH 43976 Deed Reference Number: dated November 23, 2005, filed December 15, 2005, recorded as Official Records Volume 163, Page 2903, Harrison County, Ohio records.

Angela D. Kirk, Esquire Plaintiff’s attorney Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff (3:21,28, 4:4) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION BSN JN SPR WEST UNIT HARRISON AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant EAP Ohio, LLC (“EAP”) 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 EAP’s BSN JN SPR West Unit to occur on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at 2045 Morse Road, Building F, Conference Room F-1 (First Floor Conference Room), Columbus, Ohio 43229. EAP seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation

covering the BSN JN SPR West Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 3 and 9, Township 11N, Range 4W, German Township, Harrison County, Ohio, and Sections 4, 10, 11, and 17, Township 11N, Range 4W, Springfield Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. The surface location for the BSN JN SPR West Unit will be located in Section 11, Township 11N, Range 4W, Springfield Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, on Parcel 3400614-002.

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 21, 2020. The date of last publication is Saturday, April 11, 2020.

Dated: Saturday, March 21, 2020 Applicant EAP’s contact information: EAP Ohio, LLC Attn: Scott Elliot 5847 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77057 (346) 240-3225 selliot@encinoenergy.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitizatio n.

(3:21,28,4:4,11) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Athens Township Trustees would like to inform the public that all grave blankets and grave decorations remaining in Longview Cemetery after April 6, 2020 will be removed and discarded by the township.

(3:28,4:4) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The North Township Trustees request all winter decorations be removed from Grandview, Hanover, and Conotton Cemeteries by Wednesday, April 15, 2020.

Sue Myers, Fiscal Officer.

(3:28,4:4,11) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION BSA JN SPR EAST UNIT HARRISON AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant EAP Ohio, LLC (“EAP”) 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 EAP’s BSA JN SPR East Unit to occur on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at 2045 Morse Road, Building F, Conference Room F-1 (First Floor Conference Room), Columbus, Ohio 43229. EAP seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the BSA JN SPR East Unit area. The proposed unit area includes lands in Section 3, Township 11N, Range 4W, German Township, Harrison County, Ohio; Section 33, Township 10N, Range 3W, Salem Township, Jefferson County, Ohio; and Sections 4, 5, 10, and 11, Township

11N, Range 4W, Springfield Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. The surface location for the BSA JN SPR East Unit will be located in Section 11, Township 11N, Range 4W, Springfield Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, on Parcel 3400614-002.

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 28, 2020. The date of last publication is Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Dated: Saturday, March 28, 2020 Applicant EAP’s contact information: EAP Ohio, LLC Attn: Scott Elliott 5847 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77057 (346) 240-3225 selliott@encinoenergy.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitizatio n.

(3:28,4:4,11,18) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Harrison County Commissioners are advertising for bid the installation and price of a new back-up generator for the Harrison County Government Center at 538 North Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. Prevailing wage applies. Plans may be picked up between the hours of 8 a.m. till 4 p.m.

Monday thru Thursday at the Commissioners office at 100 West Market St. Cadiz, Ohio 43907 or electronically by calling 740-942-4623.

All bids must be submitted by 10 a.m. on April 8, 2020 with the opening to follow. The Commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids.

(3:28, 4:4) ---------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 Approval of Application for Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Assistance Harrison County General Health District 538 N. Main Street, Suite G, Cadiz, OH 43907 Facility Description: CW Financial Assistance ID #: HS391711-0004 Date of Action: 03/02/2020 This project is for the repair/replacement of household sewage treatment systems in Harrison County.

(4:4) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Franklin Township, Harrison County will be cancelling their monthly meetings until further notice due to the COVID 19 crisis.

Jim English, Fiscal Officer (4:4) ----------

SPORTS Indian Creek BOE talks services during closure Sampson earns state wrestling bid; named to All-Times Leader wrestling squad

By ED BANKS

NH Sports Writer MARTINS FERRY: Like a story from the Old Testament where divine intervention propels a common man into a king, Harrison Central’s Justin Sampson received a last hour call that had him state bound in wrestling.

Sampson had a very good season on the mats for the Huskies. He would leave the season with a record of 32 and 9, while posting a career resumé of 51 to 32.

Working hard all season to amass those numbers, the best part of his

season and career was yet to happen. Following a District performance against Martins Ferry’s Dylan Ward, Sampson would blank Ward during the match, and earn a 5 - 0 decision.

As a result, Sampson would later be contacted and informed that he earned a state appearance as an alternate. Though he did not pull down any pillars along the way, another Sampson that we all know would also consider the accomplishment a great feat. A second post season accomplishment for Sampson was a selection to the 2019-20 AllTimes Leader Wresting Squad.

“Justin has been solid on the mats this season,” said Harrison Central’s Head Wrestling Coach Bill Sampson Bryant. “He really improved this season. Justin was given the opportunity to do something that most wrestlers would love to do in this situation,” Bryant added.

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MINGO JUNCTION-Indian Creek school board members gathered on Thursday to highlight efforts to assist children during the coronavirus pandemic.

Leaders praised teachers and staff members for their ongoing work to sustain students mentally and physically amid school closures as they heard from Indian Creek Education Association President Karen Lloyd at the regular session at Indian Creek Middle School.

Superintendent Dr. T.C. Chappelear also applauded the staff and said everyone was pulling together during this trying time.

“The teachers are using Google Classroom, Facebook and Instagram, all types of tools,” he later said, adding that the district has also been providing free breakfast and lunch meals at Indian Creek High School, ICMS and Ridgewood Place Apartments on Two Ridge Road in Wintersville. “We served 85 on Thursday and 109 on Friday.

It’s continuing to increase a little and should do so as more people hear about it.”

The board also approved general maximum prices, or GMP’s, on school construction and renovation projects. Dr. Chappelear said it put the

district closer to beginning the projects for the new ICHS and Cross Creek Elementary and upgrades at Hills Elementary.

“That’s one of the next steps in continuing to move forward,” he commented. “One of the great things is the construction manager at-risk is responsible to deliver projects within the maximum price, but there is an exception for unforeseeable conditions. It really puts the onus for the construction manager to deliver the project at the price promised within the budget.”

For now, officials are collecting bids and construction manager at-risk Hammond Construction will make the final selections before construction gets underway.

Groundbreaking is still eyed for April and the new high school will be built next to Kettlewell Memorial Stadium while the present ICHS and Wintersville Elementary are still in use. Cross Creek Elementary will be erected at the present district office location on Bantam Ridge Road and Hills will be refurbished with new windows, roofing and classrooms as well as plumbing, heating and cooling improvements. The two new

schools will be constructed simultaneously with renovations at Hills running concurrently.

Sol Harris/Day Architecture Inc. of North Canton is completing designs for the three buildings and the estimated $63 million project is being done in collaboration with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. The sites should be ready for fall of 2021 with the older school buildings to be raised the following spring.

In other action, the board: --Approved the resignations of WES teacher Vangelle Stakias after more than 24 years of service for retirement purposes effective June 1, as well as paraprofessional Brenda Spencer for personal reasons; --Approved a classified substitute list including John Alvis, bus driver and custodian; David Laughery,summer custodian at Hills; Brandy Riley, cafeteria; Karen Rish, bus driver; and Andrew Bowersock, bus driver and custodian; --Approved a continuing contract for Kevin Gray and employed Cathy Darling as a cook-cashier, Erin Mort as a bus driver and Kenneth Fiest as a paraprofessional for severe needs at WES; --Approved Sean Smith as a baseball volunteer for the 201920 school year.

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HARRISON NEWS-HERALD

Saturday, April 4, 2020

Meeting and event cancelations The Village of Scio will be holding a council meeting on April 8, via Microsoft Team Meeting. Anyone may join by calling the Village office and leaving an email address to be added to the meeting by April 7, at 4

p.m.

The Harrison County CIC April & May meetings have been canceled.

This cancellation is due to the COVID-19. As of this time the next HCCIC meeting is scheduled for June. If

you have any questions please feel free to contact the HCCIC office.

The Harrison County Chapter of Public Employee Retirees Inc. April 6 meeting has been canceled.

CLASSIFIEDS 740-942-2118

fax: 740-942-4667

IN MEMORY

Call ahead to verify if events are still scheduled

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.

always with the passing of each year.

Sadly Missed by your loving family.

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REAL ESTATE

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 740-269-9283.

THE HARRISON County Agricultural Society meets the first Monday of each month at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Cadiz, OH 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 Burger Night every Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. build your own burger (angus beef chuck burgers). Dine in or carry out. Open to the public. 740-942-3764. Thank you for your support!

AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz Post 34, holds its monthly regular meetings on the third 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 p.m. For families in need, please call (740) 942-4300.

SCIO AMERICAN LEGION Wednesday wings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every week until further notice.

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. 740-937-9995.

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 740942-2027.

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.

NEW RUMLEY United Methodist Church is sponsoring two Fellowship Meals each month served in their church Fellowship Hall.

A luncheon meal is served on the second Tuesday of each month from Noon-1 p.m. and a dinner meal on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5-6 p.m. There is no cost for any of the Fellowship meals and everyone is welcome.

CADIZ AMERICAN Legion Euchre Tournament every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign in starts at 6:30 p.m. Tournament begins at 7 p.m.

More info call 740-942-3764.

GRIEF SUPPORT Group every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Deersville United Methodist Church (Main Street) starting March 5. Contact Pastor Mike Cunningham at 740-945-3000 or Joy Miles at 740-6583633.

FIRST CHURCH of Christ Soup and Sandwich lunch every second Tuesday of the month. Eat in or carry out. Time is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Donation accepted. Church is located at 139 N. Main Street, Cadiz.

OLIVE BRANCH Outreach FREE community dinner every 2nd and 4th 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, 6:30pm at the Harrison County Visitor Center at 143 South Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio.

BOWERSTON PUBLIC Library – Join us in “A Universe of Stories” this summer during our summer reading program. We will be reading books, playing games and making crafts. Infants through kids entering kindergarten for story time and grades 1-6 for summer reading club. Both clubs meet on Thursdays in June from 3 to 4 p.m.

Call the library for more info at 740-269-8531.

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 PM, 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.

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In Memory of Francis Hennen who passed away March 21, 1960.

It has been 60 years since you passed away.

It doesn’t seem like it’s been that long. We only got to enjoy you for such a short time but we know we were loved by you. We have so many memories of the wonderful father that you were and husband to our dear mother which you are together again.

Within our hearts we always keep a special place for you. And try to do our best to live as you would want us to as we loved, so we miss you. Loved, remembered, longed for

REAL ESTATE WANTED “We Need Land!”

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Friends of Smithfield reschedules meetings

By ESTHER MCCOY SMITHFIELD – The Friends of Smithfield organization that was established over 10 years ago was to have a meeting with the Smithfield Township trustees in March to deepen collaborations with members who are now in charge of the village affairs. A March 28 Disaster Preparedness presentation by chairman John Sebring and the remaining township trustees and area first responders unfortunately had to be cancelled due to the COVID 19 restrictions. It will be rescheduled later in

the spring or in early summer now, according to Chuck Fluharty, FOS president.

An April 7 meeting FOS executive committee and board meeting was cancelled and a meeting on May 5 will be considered in late April. A planned spaghetti dinner has been cancelled as well.

Fluharty said in the near future, members will be receiving minutes of the March 3 meeting outlining a number of positive developments unfolding in the community.

This includes a community cleanup effort in collaboration with Smithfield Township in late May, or as soon as it is deemed safe to

do so.

The FOS committee will be acting on their program priorities for the year and all chairmen will be reaching out for others to serve in the new approach of getting business done. It is urged by all that residents join in the projects that need to be done. “We need your help,” the FOS president said. He thanked those who had provided interest and support in the community.

“Take care and we hope to work together as a community soon.

Keep an eye on your neighbors, reach out by telephone to old and new friends. This too will pass, “ he concluded.

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JEFFERSON CO: Saline Twp., 20 acres, $54,900. Near Steubenville, CR 51 (Hollow Rock Rd)

“ONLINE ONLY AUCTION” Leesville South Fork Marina, LLC Abandoned Boat Absolute Auction @ Leesville Lake & Tappan Lake, 4131 Deer Rd. SW Bowerston, OH To dispose of property by Tenants who are in default for payment of rent Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4585.31 to 4585.34 BIDDING IS OPEN NOW & ENDS ON FRIDAY APRIL 17, 2020 @ 6:00 PM PICKUP TIMES: MONDAY APRIL 20TH – 24TH, 2020 Buyers will need to contact Leesville South Fork Marina, LLC @ 740-269-5371 to schedule a pick up time.

Boats: • Lot #1 - 1972 Harris w/1988 Johnson 9.9 HP – Owner Carol Roth • Lot #2 - 1981 Landau – Owner Thomas Tropf • Lot #3 - 1992 Godfrey w/ Johnson 9.9 HP – Owner Russell Williams • Lot #4 - 1986 Playtime w/ Evinrude 9.9 HP – Owner Robert Leach • Lot #5 - 1989 Palm Beach w/ Johnson 9.9 HP – Owner Nicolas Loukas 33315 Cadiz-Dennison Rd., Scio, OH Boats & Motors: • Lot #6 - 1979 Starcraft (Boat Only) – Owner Samuel Beatty • Lot #7 - 1979 Johnson 115 HP (Motor Only) – Owner Samuel Beatty • Lot #8 - 1974 Crest (Boat Only) – Owner Bruce Bowers • Lot #9 - 2000 Mercury 50 HP (Motor Only) – Owner Bruce Bowers • Lot #10 - 1979 Harris w/ Evinrude 9.9 HP – Owner Dale Bailey • Lot #11 - 1989 Sea Nymph Suncruiser (Boat Only) – Owner Penny Harris • Lot #12 - 1979 Evinrude 25 HP (Motor Only) – Owner Penny Harris • Lot #13 - 1968 Sylvan Princess Houseboat (Boat Only) – Owner Rudy Ramierz & Shawn Duffin • Lot #14 - 1976 Mercury 65 HP (Motor Only) – Owner Starr Cleveland Terms: 10% buyers premium applies to all items. Credit Card payment only. Full payment must be received before pickup time. All items sell "AS IS, WHERE IS", with NO WARRANTY expressed or implied. All items must be removed during the scheduled pickup times. Any items not removed during the pickup times will become the property of Leesville South Fork Marina, LLC and will be handled at their discretion. Please bring plenty of help and the proper equipment needed to remove your items. Auction staff or Leesville South Fork Marina, LLC is not available to assist with loading. This online bidding system is set to start closing at 6:00 PM with a 5 minute extension. All bids are final. We cannot retract or remove bid. Wallick Auctions is not responsible for any computer malfunctions during the auction. Leesville South Fork Marina, LLC will be collecting the Sales Tax for each transaction as well as taking care of issuing Ohio Titles & Ohio Registrations for each boat & titled motor.

NO SHIPPING. At the time of pickup Leesville South Fork Marina, LLC will be collecting the Sales Tax for each transaction and issuing Ohio titles & Ohio registrations. Pickup dates are April 20-24, 2020. Buyers will need to contact Leesville South Fork Marina, LLC @ 740-269-5371 to schedule a pick up time.

They also can be contacted for viewing of the items prior to the end of bidding. Auction By Order Of: Leesville South Fork Marina, LLC

PREVIOUS WEEK’S ANSWERS

CROSSWORD PUZZLE 73. Not those STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: NAME THE ANIMAL ACROSS 1. Spoil 6. Delivery service 9. Gallup’s inquiry 13. Madison Square Garden, e.g.

14. One of the Tudors 15. Pinkerton’s gallery member 16. Beneath, to a poet 17. Bird-to-be 18. Not slouching 19. *Koko or Digit 21. *George or Marcel 23. Langley agency 24. Can of worms 25. Pine juice 28. Up to the task 30. Most recent 35. Furnace output 37. Gives a helping hand 39. Veranda in Honolulu 40. *European sea eagle 41. Waterwheel 43. Ladder crosspiece 44. *Valued for its down 46. Steelers’s Chuck 47. Genealogical plant?

48. Treat for Dumbo 50. Hoofbeat sound 52. “To ____ is human” 53. Jim Carrey’s 1994 disguise 55. Garden cultivator 57. *Roger or Peter 60. *Rocket or Rascal 64. “Random” audience member 65. Mozart’s “L’____ del Cairo” 67. Resin-producing tree 68. Like haunted house 69. Time delay 70. City in Germany 71. Not a bee 72. Pilot’s deadline

DOWN 1. Pirates on a plank?

2. Black and white treat 3. *Papa or Mama 4. Clown act 5. Perennial garden flower 6. Iris holder 7. *Babe or Wilbur 8. Fraternity letter 9. Politician’s barrelful 10. Curved molding 11. Famous Australopithecus 12. “____ the wild rumpus begin!”

15. Hertz offering 20. Labanotation founder 22. Doesn’t mix well with water 24. Wilma and Fred’s hometown 25. *Dolly 26. Eagle’s nest 27. *Giant or Red 29. *Simba or Elsa 31. Queen of Hearts’ pastry 32. Accustom 33. Not so crazy 34. *Detroit mascot 36. Not quite an adult 38. Perfect houseplant spot 42. Luau greeting 45. S. E. Hinton’s “____ Fish” 49. Chi precursor 51. Place for a square 54. Furry scarf 56. What’s in your e-wallet?

57. Actress Perlman 58. Runs, as on TV 59. Radar flash 60. Indian music 61. Yorkshire river 62. Lode deposits 63. Supreme Court number 64. Make a seam 66. *Tom or Sylvester

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