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Unemployment claims soar in Harrison County

By JD LONG

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CADIZ –Unemployment rates have skyrocketed around the country and Harrison County has not been immune to the COVID-19 effects.

Commissioner Paul Coffland provided a few statistics at the end of the commissioner’s meeting on Wednesday and they were eye opening.

For the week of March 14, applications for unemployment were at 16; one week later that number skyrocketed to 156 and for the week of March 28, that number had risen to 233, which came to a percentage

change of 49.4 percent.

Commissioner Don Bethel said that the public cannot afford to take their foot off the pedal while the medical workers and the few workers still out there risking themselves to infection.

“And make no mistake the true frontline of this and the battle against this is the person that’s looking at you in the mirror,” he stated. “People have to remain responsible and keep doing what they’re doing.”

Coffland explained that they have been in touch with Congressman Bill Johnson’s (R-District 6) office this past week as well as the County Commissioner’s Association of Ohio.

“There are also invites for calls with Homeland Security and the White House,” Coffland stated. Some of those calls also included the EMA, Harrison Community Hospital and the health department.

Coffland also addressed the Cares Act for unemployment where he stated the commissioners want to know if anyone is having problems with small business loans or the paycheck protection program and offered their assistance.

Also, Harrison County Health Department Administrator Garen Rhome provided his weekly update at the county commissioner’s meeting Wednesday morning. And as of

Wednesday Harrison County remained one of just seven counties in Ohio that have no registered coronavirus cases.

And the message to county residents?

“Keep doing what you’re doing.”

Rhome did re-emphasize as he did last week that everyone should behave as if they do have the virus and maintain the six feet distance, washing hands and to stay at home.

“It’s important for people to assume and presume that the virus is here,” Rhome said repeating his advice from last week. He added that it was important to assume that you and your neighbor are carriers and keep the social distancing practices going.

Rhome emphasized that this isn’t only about preventing people from contracting the virus but also to protect that “surge capacity of our hospital systems.”

“We’re still trying to flatten the curve so that we don’t have the spike above hospital capacity resources,” Rhome explained, which he included beds, ventilators, nurses and doctors.

Rhome also reported a teleconference meeting held the previous day, which he said was prompted by the Ohio National Guard (ONG) and put on by Harrison County Emergency

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Cadiz addresses water plant concerns

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – During Village Administrator Ted Andrzejewski’s report at last Thursday’s Cadiz teleconference council meeting, Council Member John Vermillion suggested to begin running 24-hour shifts at the water plant. Vermillion was concerned about operations during the virus crisis and also to make sure employees are separated according to the guidelines.

Andrzejewski originally wrote in his report that two of the four qualified employees to operate the water plant would be working together with one temporarily moving to the street department. This is to secure everyone’s 40-hour work week, Andrzejewski stated.

Andrzejewski also said it would save some money within the water department’s budget as Ray Poillucci was to retire at the end of March and this arrangement would also help the department out after he is gone.

“Right now we only have two working together at any one time,” Andrzejewski told him regarding operator’s schedules. He wanted to make sure Vermillion wanted those two separated as well and not together on the same shift.

“I would like to see that because we cannot have that plant go down because of this virus,” Vermillion stated. Andrzejewski said they had already pared shifts down from three or four working together down to two but after working out the logistics of the 40-hour work shifts, it would be done as Vermillion suggested.

Andrzejewski also informed council of a commercial loan he was seeking with Huntington Bank for $46,000. The loan is for purchasing a “truck and plow” for the village’s street department. He said the loan was being processed “for 5 years for a very good

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Smithfield Christian Church highlights Easter message With churches, many businesses, schools, and even health organizations closed due to the COVID-19 invasion, Judie Phillippi, Smithfield Church treasurer and deaconess, and Lamont McCoy, deacon and Sunday School teacher, decided to bring the occasion of Palm Sunday to light on High Street. One of the wooden crosses was remade and all were finished by Tony Phillippi. The other two were by Charles Cole, a life-long member of the church, head deacon and Sunday School teacher who is now deceased. The Roman soldiers put a purple robe on his beaten body and a crown of thorns on his head and called Him King of the Jews. The purple fabric draping the Christian Church cross designates the torn robe of Jesus and was stitched by Anna Simeral. The crown of thorns was made by Phillippi. A spotlight will shine on the crosses until after Easter in memory of a day that should never be forgotten even with the CoronaVirus.

Courts receive funding for remote video technology

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – Wednesday, the Harrison County Commissioners announced that the common pleas court is to receive $25,667 for the purposes of video technology during the virus crisis. The grant is titled: COVID-19 Remote Technology Services Grant and awarded by the Supreme Court of Ohio.

“The Supreme Court of Ohio provided this one-time funding opportunity for Courts to focus on the purchase of equipment necessary to quickly facilitate remote access for local courts,” according to the letter addressed to the commissioners.

Prosecutor Owen Beetham explained

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that the Supreme Court intended to utilize their budget of $4 million “for counties that don’t have video conferencing capabilities in courtrooms.” He said this grant should be able to take care of all three Harrison County courts from common pleas to county to the juvenile section.

Also announced was the awarding of the Probation Services Grant to the community corrections program in the amount of $6,250 to be paid quarterly.

Three agreements were passed dealing with Freeport’s massive sewer project being aided by the commissioners. The first was an amendment (45-19) to an existing agreement to “the CDBG Income Survey” where the commissioners approved of extending the agreement through Oct. 31, 2020.

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that the deadline for the survey needed extending because of the virus outbreak preventing door-to-door surveying.

The commissioners also approved agreement (23-20), which is an independent contractor agreement.

This is between the Harrison County Water and Sewer District and Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (contractor), of Freemont.

Seven articles are listed among the contract explaining the terms and services to be performed by the contractor. The complete study and analysis report comes with the cost of $15,000 as stated by Coffland and was approved.

The third agreement (24-20) between the commissioners and Hull & Associates deals with field investigations, funding management

and various other logistics for the project where Coffland called it the “total package” for $1,142,300.

“This is obviously the next step in moving forward,” Coffland explained where he said the village of Freeport would begin to see surveying being completed soon. He said after negotiating with Hull the cost was reduced by approximately $75,000.

“This is a two to three-year project at this point,” he said. Commissioner Don Bethel stated that the projected completion date was January of 2023.

Total cost estimates for the project were also provided in an itemized list as well as the total cost, which was listed at $6,940,000. Other estimates were project management, meetings and funding assistance at $138,890; field investigations at $144,500; survey

at $97,500; detailed design services at $336,370; construction administration services at $184,960 and resident project representative at $250,870.

Also, a bid for $20,418 from Pappys Construction Inc. out of Freeport, to repair a parking bay area at the county garage was tabled. It was reported to be a safety hazard from deterioration.

Three bids were opened dealing with work at the government center in Cadiz. The first was from B&E Electric for $140,657. The second bid was from Beck Electric Company for $94,000, which was the lowest bid. A three-year optional maintenance program was also offered at $3,450.

The third bid was from Buckeye mechanical Contracting of Toronto in the amount of $127,900.

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Former local restaurateur attempts to stay open

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – The former part owners of Timi’s Restaurant, which was located on E. Market Street in Cadiz, want to remain in business as a catering and pickup service from their home.

Gena and Tim Hill have been operating as a take out and catering service from their Charleston Street home since late last summer but were told to shut down by Cadiz Village Administrator Ted Andrzejewski just last week.

The problem is that location is an R-1 zone for residential only and the argument is that the American Legion and the Clark Gable Museum are just two businesses also operating in that zone. But Andrzejewski feels that

those two were more than likely grandfathered in well before the current zoning laws were written.

The current situation, according to Andrzejewski, is that the Hills are currently able to operate for 14 days while they submit any “action that they want to take.”

Their current hours are from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Again, it is only for 14 days and Andrzejewski made it clear that nothing has been approved by the village.

Council Member Billy Hyde raised the issue at last Thursday’s village teleconference meeting noting the other two businesses as well as JD Lanes bowling alley on N. Buffalo Street.

Village Solicitor Costa D. Mastros explained that after conversations with Andrzejewski, council members and the Hill’s attorney, Owen Beetham, that a

catering-take out business is not scripted for an R-1 zone district.

Mastros addressed the other businesses and said he believed they “existed prior to the enactment of the zoning ordinance.”

“They are grandfathered in under non-conforming use,” Mastros told council. He said they are still working on these issues but emphasized that the Hill’s business was “not properly zoned.” When Hyde asked why the Hill’s passed all state approvals but not know the area they wished to operate in, Andrzejewski explained that state or county officials never communicated with the village, “nor would they call about zoning.” He said they would just assume that the business owners would have taken care of those procedures.

“The Timi’s Restaurant never contacted the village to say what they wanted to do and if they were permitted to it in that location,” Andrzejewski said.

Beetham was present on the teleconference and spoke briefly on behalf of his clients stating that the Hills “would like to work things out.”

“They had gone through all the steps that they believed were proper and had been issued a license,” Beetham explained. He said for now the Hills are requesting for a stay until the matter is resolved. He said they anticipated filing for a “conditional use” or a “zoning variance.”

Beetham also noted the other businesses in the area for which Gable Museum is just across the street. He told council that that museum “post-dates the zoning

ordinance,” which he said was passed in 1997 where the museum had opened in 1999.

“So, there are other businesses within five hundred feet in the same relative block,” he continued and included the American Legion, NAPA Auto Parts, the Pizza Express. Beetham also noted that the Hill’s neighbor, Judge Matthew Puskarich, does not have an issue with the Hill’s business.

Judge Puskarich confirmed that this week, though, he added he may not feel that way towards some other business in the future but the Hill’s catering business was not a problem for him.

Andrzejewski re-emphasized that the zoning ordnance states that “no employees and no members of the public are to be allowed at that business.”

He also said that the Hills are not adhering to the permit that they received because of the public picking up orders there, or employees being present. He added that no food business was allowed in an R-1 zone.

Beetham answered by stating that according to a department of commerce letter received back in December, it states that as long as no members of the public are sitting down or entering the kitchen area then the department of commerce’s blessing is not needed.

“What they’re just looking for is to come to a solution that will benefit the people of Cadiz, the people of Harrison County, provide the service and not ensure that if they close down they cannot reopen,” Beethem explained.

Cadiz receives $1.1 million for collection system projects

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – The village of Cadiz held its first meeting in a month last Thursday evening and was conducted via teleconference.

Bob Allen of E.L. Robinson Engineering was present and

one of the topics covered was an update he provided on the village’s south, center north trunk line projects.

The big news, though, concerned the phase 2, north trunk line collection system where Cadiz received a $919,000 grant from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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(USACE), according to Allen.

He did say easements needed for the project have been delayed by the virus crisis.

“It’s a reimbursement type grant, that means you’ll have to pay bills as they come through, then you provide documentation of payment to Army Corps of Engineers and you’ll get reimbursed for that,” Allen explained.

Allen also informed council that an ARC grant was also headed this way in the amount of $250,000. He told council paperwork should be expected to arrive within the “next two weeks.” Allen also said a design project was submitted for securing funding from EPA as well.

Allen also talked of the village completing a Hazardous Toxic Radioactive Waste (HTRW) study, which is required by the USACE. He reminded council that two proposals were in their meeting packets from the only two environmental companies, in the immediate area that do

that work. He said Rural Development suggested combining this study with the wastewater treatment plant project.

One piece of bad news was that since the north trunk line collection project was classified as “stand alone,” it did not qualify for any Rural Development grant funding, Allen stated.

Allen did confirm Mayor John Migliore’s question that the HTRW study needed to be expedited stating “sooner the better on that.” The two estimates were from KC Harvey Environmental LLC for $14,300 and the second proposal was from Stone Environmental Engineering & Science for $9,400.

Migliore asked if there was a reason Stone could not be accepted as the low bidder, to which Allen said “none that I know of.” He did recommend before council makes the commitment to Stone that they contact the company to make

sure everyone is on the same page before moving forward. A motion to go with Stone on the condition of Allen and Stone’s approval was passed.

Figures provided by Allen on the south and center collection system included an estimated cost of $13 million. Those easements would need to be completed before funding is released.

“This amount has increased as other recent bids indicate higher construction costs,” Allen wrote adding that the costs are based on 2022-2023 construction dates. Grants awarded for this project have previously been published, which includes a USACE grant for $950,000 and USDA-Rural Development grant for a little more than $1.8 million.

Regarding loans for this project, USDA would be for just over $4.5 million and EPAWCPCLF loan is listed at just over $3 million with an interest rate of 1 percent for a 30-year term.

According to Allen deadlines for the south and center projects is as follows: all easements needed (June 2020); funds released and permits issued to install by the EPA (July 2020); project bid (Sept. 2020); bid opening (Oct. 2020).

Construction starts (Dec. 2020) and construction to be completed in December of 2021.

Allen provided a schedule for the Phase II north trunk collection as well with the EPA approving of the preliminary engineering report back in March of this year. The design also began in March with completion for that set for September of 2020. Funding secured and released is scheduled for November of 2020 and a project bid set for January of 2021.

Allen included in his report that the project is 2 percent completed at an estimated cost of just over $3.2 million.

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By JD LONG

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CADIZ – Murder suspects, Larry Smith, 63, and Samuel Farnsworth, 48, were arraigned in Harrison County’s Common Pleas courtroom Tuesday morning. Smith, who told Judge T. Shawn Hervey that he’d hired an attorney, appeared without one at his side.

“I thought he’d be here today,” Smith told the court referring to attorney Benjamin Whitacre of Zanesville. Whitacre responded via email that he had yet to be officially be retained by Smith but he has been in contact with him and that they are working on that.

Smith faces three charges with the first being murder, an unclassified felony, which Harrison County Prosecutor Owen Beetham described as the most serious offense in the state of Ohio. Smith is accused of murdering Lorie Storie back in February where Storie’s body was found in Tappan Lake and beaten to death.

Hervey informed Smith that the charge if convicted, carries a penalty of life imprisonment with the possibility of parole after 15 years. There is also a fine of up to $25,000 attached to that as well. The second charge was tampering with evidence, a felony of the third degree and carries a possible penalty of 36 months. Count three is abuse of a corpse, which is a misdemeanor of the second degree. “…Treat a human corpse in a way that the person knew would outrage reasonable family sensibilities,” per Hervey’s reading of the charge. This one carries a penalty of 90 days in jail.

When it came to the issue of bond Smith stated he could stay out of trouble, works in Bowerston and has no reason to leave the state of Ohio. And though Hervey entered a not guilty plea on Smith’s behalf, Beetham requested bond be set at $2 million, which Hervey agreed.

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Prosecutor Owen Beetham addressed the court concerning murder suspect Larry Smith (right) on Tuesday. Public Defender C. Adrian Pincola sat in to represent Samuel Farnsworth who is also accused of murder. Both are facing unclassified murder charges.

appeared with no attorney but told the court a family member was seeking an attorney for him.

Public Defender C. Adrian Pincola joined the proceedings shortly after it began as a courtesy, according to Hervey.

Farnsworth is accused of murdering Sherry Lynn Shrieve where her body was found lying alongside Harrison 36 back in early March. It was determined that she had been shot. He faces the same unclassified murder charge and possible penalties-life with parole after 15 years as Smith.

Farnsworth is also facing an abuse of a corpse charge for count two. But what differs from Smith’s charges is that a firearms specification was attached to Farnsworth’s charges. This carries a mandatory three-year term “on top of the murder charge.”

When the issue of bond was raised for Farnsworth Beetham used stronger rhetoric here than he did with Smith’s case stating Farnsworth was an “exceptional flight risk.” He also noted his prior criminal history with several “failures to appear” against him as well.

Beetham took particular exception to Farnsworth’s ability to evade capture when he led authorities on a high speed chase that lasted through nearly three counties before finally

being apprehended. Beetham stated that Belmont County may also be looking at filing additional charges against Farnsworth because of where the chase began.

When Farnsworth took his turn to address bond he produced no address if he were released, nor did he have a phone number to give to the court. All he could say when asked if he had reason to leave the state of Ohio was, “nope” and refused to address his bond any further.

Also appearing for his arraignment was Charles Williams, the Cadiz resident who fired his weapon in the alley off of S. Main Street in Cadiz. Alexander Bacon was injured suffering a flesh wound but refused medical treatment.

Williams is charged with two felonies of the third degree: having weapons under disability and tampering with evidence.

The third charge was for discharging a firearm on or near a prohibited premises, a first degree misdemeanor. His bail was set at $50,000.

Regarding the cases of Ronald and Ty Stinespring, the court appearances have been rescheduled for May 11. No decision has been made on Ty’s motion to separate their cases.

WHEELING, WV — To ensure that patients receive quality time with their physicians during the COVID19 crisis, Wheeling Hospital’s Physician Practice Division members have turned to TeleHealth.

TeleHealth allows patients to have visits and consults with their doctors via computer. This is especially beneficial when stay-at-home restrictions are in place or patients reside in very rural areas.

In addition, the system provides a way for office “visits” to continue when the office

itself has been consolidated or closed. Recently, Wheeling Hospital suspended visits to several of its smaller health centers because of COVID-19.

TeleHealth allows those physicians to maintain contact with their patients, thus ensuring a continuum of care.

“Physicians using telehealth also can determine whether a patient should come to the hospital or manage their health conditions at home,” said David Lucey, senior administratorPPD. For practices using TeleHealth, a link is sent to the patient,

allowing them to download the Webex app after the appointment is scheduled. The real time visit can be done via smartphone, tablet or computer with voice and video capability.

An added benefit to the new service is that co-pays and deductibles for TeleHealth visits are being waived until May 15.

Most of Wheeling Hospital’s PPD doctors have signed up for telehealth and already had the necessary training. Patients interested in taking advantage of the service are encouraged to call their physician’s office for details.

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Those using the service are asked to call the pharmacy from

their vehicle when they arrive. A pharmacy associate will complete the transaction and bring the prescription to the vehicle. Already provided by the pharmacy is free prescription delivery and mailing service. The pharmacy is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

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By Mary-Catherine Mull The Unionport Methodist Women have changed their meeting date to a later time.

More information will follow.

Lou Caldrone of Wintersville, and Mr. & Mrs. Scott Birchfield helped Patty Caldrone celebrate her birthday the first part of March.

The Unionport Patriotic Ladies met a while ago to work on plans for Memorial Day in Unionport. As of now, everything is subject to change.

Chuck and Carolyn Mehl have returned after visiting their families in Ft. Myers, Fla. Happy Easter to each and everyone.

Remember to keep praying 2 Chronicles, 7:14.

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By Deb Milligan Happy Easter!

Happy Birthday Adair Kleski, Tate Bardall, Allison Porter, Karleigh Obermiller, Larry Austin and Freeport Post Master Lou Romeston.

Lakeland Academy Community School will resume classes on May 1.

Congratulations to Mike Tobin of Freeport who was named Employee of the Month at Truck Sales and Service in Midvale.

Members of the Freeport Sportsman Club, Tippecanoe and Freeport Fire Departments are selling tickets now, and a gun will be drawn for a giveaway each day of June.

Freeport Fire Department is asking residents to put bears in their windows for children of all ages to look and count them.

Drive past Freeport Presbyterian Church and look at the Easter Cross.

Freeport and Tippecanoe Fire Departments were busy over the weekend when they went to a controlled burn in Freeport, and returned to the stations when called to a large brush fire on State Route 800. Keep your fire departments, which are on call 24 hours a day to help everyone, in your prayers.

Freeport Sportsman’s Club sponsored a Coyote Hunt over the weekend. First place winner was Rob Laporte who got a 39.4 pounds. Second Place Chris Arnold 35.7 pounds. Brad Ketchum had a small coyote, 30.8 pounds. They had 15 people and got 5 coyote.

The Sportsman Club cancelled their Annual May Fishing Derby at Twin Hills, Double E Greenhouse.

Yoder’s Bulk Food opening soon outside of Freeport selling seeds.

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BY Esther McCoy I am so happy to see all the young people finding ways to contribute to the need for food now that school is no longer in existence due to the COVID19 virus. The television showed one young lady hand-writing thank you letters to e-squad members, firemen, teachers, doctors and health workers for the hard work they are doing.

They loved it. I started writing to friends I haven’t seen or heard from since Christmas.

Our postal carrier, Jody, can tell you that the outgoing mail at our house is plentiful each week. I don’t expect an answer but get excited if I do get a reply. At the start of 2020 could anyone ever have imagined what was in front of them?

I got interested in doing proper recycling of our newspapers, cardboard boxes, junk mail, plastic items, and bottle caps. Speaking of bottle caps, they are being collected by Lions clubs to fashion into Buddy Benches to be set out in public places for shoppers to stop for a rest and chat when this terrible situation has gone away. Bob Petrozzi, our neighbor across the street, brought up two cardboard boxes full of bottle caps last week. His wife, Mary Ellen, had been collecting them back when they had the Coke collection to get prizes. When the Lions Club starts up again, they are going to be surprised over all the bottle caps we have on hand. And remember if you recycle, put the collected material in the correct bins, there are ones for glass products, aluminum foil, aluminum pie pans and other baking utensils, newspaper and magazines, and heavy cardboard. Recycle Across American has created standardized bins to place your collections. Look to see if they are out yet in your favorite collection area.

The Liberty Gals and Guys 4H Club made up Easter baskets for shut-ins and senior citizens in the New Alexandria community. That is always a nice treat and so thoughtful.

Our four area Farm Bureaus were honored with Achievement Awards for outstanding programming over the past year.

They are Belmont County, with a school backpack program; Carroll, public policy programs; Harrison, public policy programs; and Jefferson, communications and out reach.

Carroll and Tuscarawas counties received collaboration awards for “sowing the seed for

agriculture’s future.

I really enjoyed reading this paragraph that is posted at Buckeye Local Elementary School: Here goes…. Some kids are smarter than you; some kids have cooler clothes than you. Some kids are better at sports than you. It doesn’t matter; you have your thing too.

Be the kid who can get along with others; Be the kid who is generous; Be the kid who is happy for others; Be the kid who does the right thing. Be the nice kid.

Tomorrow, Sunday, is Easter.

Just like in the” Grinch Who Stole Christmas “ found out, it doesn’t have to be fancy presents, or the best food to eat or the warmest and nicest clothes to wear. It is the love of family, the closeness of friends and the will to help out others when they need a helping hand.

You will feel warmth in your heart for being that “cool person.”

Stay inside. Wash your hands often. Don’t touch your face.

This too shall pass.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams Please call ahead to verify any event 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. This too shall pass.

This is a good time for us to call our neighbors and check on them and let them know that we are OK. We cannot meet face to face, but some social distancing over the phone is a easy way to say "I care". Remember that with family too.

April Birthdays: 8th Kathy Myer, 10th Cecil Deiterich III, 13th Jayne Horner, 14th De Leslie, 16th Kellen McMillen, 17th Holly Brindley and Sherri Kramer, 24th Jay Adams and 26th Mason Miles Heath.

April Anniversaries: 7th Bob and Donna McMillen, 24th James and Rita Heath.

Deersville and community extends sympathy to Cheri Malone and her family with the passing of her brother Mark Lyndon Fife on March 30th.

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

The phone number is 740-8274203 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.

Bosler's 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 740491-2835 at 127 Main St (Deersville Ridge Rd), Deersville on their Facebook page for contact information and hours.

RESCHEDULED: the Woman's Retreat scheduled for April 18th, has been changed to September 12th, Saturday 10AM to 2PM the theme will be "Baskets of Blessings" at the Deersville UM Church.

CANCELLED: The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the BTA May 8th-10th 2020 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.

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

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By Keele Ross Welcome April!

The birthstone for April is diamond and the flowers are sweet pea and daisy. April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and the week of April 1-7 was Asbestos Awareness week.

Cancer awareness month is National Cancer Control month, Esophageal and the ribbon color is periwinkle, head and neck is burgundy/ivory ribbon color, Oral is beige ribbon and testicular is orchid.

Flowers in season for April are: Iris, roses, proteas, carnations, Easter daisies, gladioli, gypsophila and alstroemeria.

Birthdays to celebrate are Debbie Walker, Chrissy Cunningham, Denise Krankovich, Josh Richards and others I don’t know or may have forgotten. Enjoy the day because it is all about “you”! Happy Anniversary to Monty and Patty Geanangel, Tom and Barb Ott and Alen and Carol Fleming.

Many more years to all the happy couples.

The Persian Gulf War ended on April 5th, Passover on the 8th, Good Friday on April 10 and of course Easter is April 12th.

Congratulations to Margaret

Saturday, April 11, 2020 Gregory on becoming a greatgreat grandma for the 4th time.

Her granddaughter Hannah and husband Dylan of Zanesville welcomed a son born on March 31st. He has been named Dawson Tyler Davy, weighing in a 8lbs. 1 oz. and 22 inches long.

Hannah is the daughter of F.G. Gregory of Cambridge.

Get-well wishes to Jim Carman, Tom Ott, Walt Carman, Faye McAfee, Sharon Atkins, Beulah Carlon and all the many others who are not well.

Before I sign off remember this 1) Be kind to one another. 2) Take things one day at a time. 3) The older you are, the wiser you become. 4) You learn nothing in life if you think your right all the time. 5) You learn something every day if you only pay attention.

Until next time, be safe, well, healthy and happy. Have a great week. God Bless and have a happy Easter. P.S. Remember those in your prayers who are dealing with the Coronavirus19.

SCIO

By Ina Marks Wow! What a storm, brought me right up out of bed at Wednesday 1 a.m. Things were flying everywhere. Boom, Boom!

Our family was remembering our father Alva Johnson on his birthday this week, still loved and missed very much.

I think all folks are using common sense with the virus, doing what needs done. This too will pass. It is time to catch up on things that have been on the back burner.

If you are not sure that businesses are not open, call ahead.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to all celebrating, also Anniversaries. Bless you.

Prayer go out to all ill, shut-in, having test. Remember their caregivers, Bless you.

Sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends of Mary Allen Richards, she has been a life long resident of Scio, Bless you. Also to the family and friends of Frank Smith, Bless you. And all others that have lost loved ones.

Have a Healthy and Blessed week.

JEWETT/CADIZ

By Ruby Foutz I pray that all is well and no COVID-19 in your families.

Please take all necessary precautions to protect yourselves, especially if you are a high-risk person. To help you protect yourself, I would like to

share a recipe for Homemade Hand Sanitizer - You will need the following: 2/3 cup rubbing alcohol, 1/3 cup aloe vera gel, 5 to 10 drops essential oil (optional), Bowl, Spoon or whisk, Funnel, empty, cleaned liquid soap dispensers or squeeze bottles and labels. This is how you make it: Pour the alcohol and aloe vera into a bowl and stir with a spoon or whisk until well blended and smooth. Add drops of essential oil to scent your hand sanitizer. Blend well.

Use funnel to put sanitizer into containers for use. Don't forget to label it! It's great to make and give to friends.

Protecting yourself from the virus is important; this may be helpful, especially if you don't have a mask. Take a bandana or a square scarf; lay it flat on the table. Take one end of the square and fold over to the center, do the same with the opposite end.

Take the center and pleat like an accordion. Place large rubber bands on each ends (points left & right), making sure to leave enough room for your mask to cover your nose and mouth.

Fold the points with rubber bands on them toward center of mask (about 2 or 3 inches), the rubber bands are left loose to hook onto your ears. It's hard to explain this but it works great.

Call me if you have a problem with making this mask. Good luck and stay healthy.

Thank you for sharing the picture of the Nelms Mine disaster picture dated 1940. We have so much history here in Harrison County, one could spend months reading all the material at the library.

Happy Birthday and many more to Tom Dawson, Marshal Ferrell, Karen Dutton, Eileen Wilson Hoobler, Amy Tullis, Donna Wilson Spence, Kevin L. Arbaugh, Sara L. Battles, Misty L. Bailie, Barbara J. Birney, and Kathy Bouska.

Prayers and get well wishes to all those suffering with the flu, allergies, and the virus.

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the family of Shelby Wilson 73 Cadiz.

I hope that many of you read the scripture Leviticus 26:4 - I will send you rain in its season, and the ground will yield its crops and the trees their fruit.

Isn't that appropriate for this time of year?

God bless you all, Rev. Dr. Ruby Foutz, 740-946-2925. All calls will be returned.

Auxiliary donates record $265,000 to Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital DOVER, OH: The Union Hospital Auxiliary is committed to supporting the work of Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital caregivers to address the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in the Tuscarawas Valley.

In making a record annual donation of $265,000 to the hospital today (Friday, April 3), Auxiliary President Kiley Kendall said the funds have been earmarked to be used by the hospital to assist it with needs related to the COVID-19 outbreak in Tuscarawas County.

“In the past, the Auxiliary has worked with hospital officials to identify and purchase patientcare equipment and for other improvements at Union Hospital,” Kendall said. “This year our members unanimously

agreed that we should step forward as soon as possible with the annual donation and provide it to the hospital to assist with the hospital’s work in taking care of patients in our community during the coronavirus outbreak.”

Bruce James, President and CEO of Union Hospital, said that the hospital is grateful for the Auxiliary’s donation and its complete dedication to the hospital.

“We are so fortunate to have this group of volunteers who only are interested in and focused solely on helping the hospital and our entire team of caregivers,” James said. “Our community is a better place because of the members of the Union Hospital Auxiliary who offer their gifts of time and

talent to benefit our hospital.

We thank them and salute them for their hard work, especially in these trying times.”

Fund-raising events conducted by the Auxiliary over the course of the past year generate the amount donated annually to the hospital.

The Auxiliary’s donation has supported facilities improvements and the purchase of patient-care equipment at the hospital over the years.

It is the seventh consecutive year that the all-volunteer and independent Auxiliary has presented an annual donation to Union Hospital of $200,000 or more. Since its organization in 1949, the Auxiliary has donated $4.725 million to the hospital.

In the past seven years alone, the Auxiliary has donated a total of nearly $1.6 million ($1,586,147) to the hospital.

The Auxiliary also normally hosts a luncheon in April to

celebrate the success of the past year’s fund-raising events, recognize its members and project chairpersons, and to make the annual donation to the hospital. The luncheon for this year has been canceled.

The Auxiliary conducts numerous fund-raising events held annually including the Chocolate Love A’fair, Tea in the Garden, Hanging Basket Sale, Rummage Sale, Warther’s Christmas Tree Festival, Poinsettia Sale and Vera Bradley Handbag Bingo, along with other projects. The Auxiliary also operates the Corner Shop gift shop located just inside the entrance to Union Hospital.

The Auxiliary welcomes new members and ideas for fundraising events and programs.

For more information, contact any Auxiliary member. Details about the Auxiliary also are available on the Union Hospital

Auxiliary page on Facebook.Information about Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital and all of its services available to the community is

available on the hospital website at www.unionhospital.org, and on the hospital’s pages on Facebook and Twitter (@Union_Hospital).

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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Look at the Past

Obituaries

Looking back at the No. 8 Engine

Engine No. 8, the Dresden, built by the Baldwin Locomotive Works about 1853 for the Steubenville and Indiana RR. Used in through service for years, was assigned to Cadiz Branch about 1869. Jess Overlaud, Engineer. Picture taken at Lincoln Avenue crossing (near Domino's) about 1870. Enlarged from picture owned by Mrs. Minnie Boyles. Donated by E. Englehardt.

Around the County Welcome to spring and a new way of life for many of us. We couldn’t wait to get through winter and all the rain we had to deal with, but looking back that wasn’t too bad compared to not being able to purchase toilet paper and other basic life essentials. But this too shall pass and slowly our lives will get back to some normalcy.

When that happens please remember all the local businesses that have suffered through these hard times and let’s support them as they have sponsored many events throughout the county.

If you are going stir crazy at home, why not do some social distancing and take a walk or a ride and see the beauty that

From the Harrison County Visitor's Center

surrounds us? We have three lakes that you can explore, the Conotton Trail and Sally Buffalo Park are both great spots to do some bike riding or just taking a walk. Your drive could include looking for the barn quilts on local barns in the county, or you could take the kids to see the Custer monument as I’m sure they have

or will be learning about him in history class.

For other sites in the county check out the Harrison County Visitors Center Facebook page.

As I write this Harrison County still has zero cases of the Corona Virus, so let’s continue to be safe and keep up the good work and keeping washing your hands!

PUBLIC RECORD COUNTY COURT CIVIL March 3 (satisfied date), LVNV Funding LLC, 55 Beattie Place, Ste 110, Greenville, Sc., plaintiff-vsJessica Harvey, 129 E. College Street, Scio, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $600.46.

TRAFFIC April 3, James E. Cline, 8125 Azalea Road SW, Bowerston, head lights, $26 fine plus costs.

There were 15 speeding and one seat belt violation.

RECORDER March 16-27, 2020 Barbara Garner to, Steven A. West, et ux, Monroe Township.

Paul M. Wilcox Jr., et ux to, James A. Miller, et ux, North Township.

Marjorie M. Krafft, dec’d to,

SOAR

From PG | 1 Management Agency Director Eric Wilson.

The main issue was preparing for possible alternative sites to be set up in case hospitals get overrun by virus cases. Rhome said the ONG were assisting the Ohio Department of Health in identifying “alternative care sites.”

“They ask every county, every region to survey facilities that might be available should their local capacity at hospitals be overrun in a potential surge of sick patients,” Rhome explained. Amongst the call were Tony Martinelli and Ty

CONCERNS From PG | 1

interest rate of 2.78 %.” He said the matter would be presented at the next finance committee meeting.

Also, Andrzejewski said the closing of the village municipal building to the public has been working out. He said residents “are fine” using the lock box on the door for submitting their payments.

“We handle the day to day

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Dale C. Krafft, Cadiz Village.

Dale C. Krafft to, Tammy Verhovic, Cadiz Village.

PFR & S Rentals LLC to, Emily Puskarich, Cadiz Village.

Jimmie S. Poillucci, dec’d to, Joan Ann Poillucci, Green Township.

Natalie R. Straus, dec’d to, Viki Lynn Straus, et al, Green Township.

Davis Revocable Living Trust to, Zachary T. Slutz, Green Township.

James M. Yoss, et al to, Mark D. Weaver, Archer Township.

Phillip L. Reed, Dec’d to, Glenn C. Reed, et al, Jewett Village.

Elizabeth L. Soos, Dec’d to, Howard J. Eickleberry, Green Township.

Glenn C. Reed to, Timothy Reed, Jewett Village.

Stephen M. Kidd to, Heather N. Fulton, Nottingham Township.

James E. Wolfe to, Robert Lee Wolfe, et ux, German Township.

Janet R. Raber to, Gregg Grier Storms, Jewett Village.

Sickle Living Trust to, Joel Robert Rutan, Shortcreek Township.

Jeffrey D. Myer Jr. by Sheriff Ronald J. Myers to, Wells Fargo Bank NA, Monroe Township.

John T. Edwards Jr., Dec’d to, Debra R. Edwards, Cadiz Village.

Clarence Dulkoski, et ux to, Adam Dulkoski, Green Township.

Brett E. Batton, et ux to, Jurtis Orr, et ux, Freeport Township.

John V. Orban to, Gibson Kent Holland, et ux, Shortcreek

Township.

Michael Whiteman, et al to, Rhonda Sheets, Cadiz Township.

Mark A. Glennon, et ux to, Justin R. Rose, Stock Township.

Kelvin Keith Stull, et al to, Buddy Howe Scio Village.

Bonnie Jean Fife, Dec’d to, Thomas R. Fife, Hopedale Village.

Darlene S. Boyce, Dec’d to, Leroy Boyce, Cadiz Township.

Robert A. Brescia, et al to, Beaver Bay LLC, Stock Township.

Robert C. Harrah, Dec’d to, Sharon K. Harrah, Cadiz & Green Townships.

Glenn T. Butterfield, Dec’d to, Lois I. Butterfield, Scio Village.

James Edward Singer, et al to, Damon J. Outward, et al, Cadiz Township.

Lollini from Harrison Community Hospital (HCH), commissioners, infection control nurses from the hospital system, as he described it with Rhome and Wilson participating.

“All the agencies came away from that pretty happy and satisfied with the comfort level of HCH and the broader system,” Rhome said. He said all the efforts so far appear to be working in keeping them under the surge capacity and they don’t want to see anyone let up now.

“Stay at home unless you must leave home,” Rhome stressed adding that people need to leave home only because they have to and not because they want to.

He said there was no formal number to say what the risk is but when leaving home the risk does increase one’s chances of becoming infected.

Rhome also said the CDC has “agreed to recommend cloth masks,” especially for people where it’s difficult to maintain the social distancing of six feet.

Rhome was asked how wearing a mask can’t prevent someone from getting the virus but can prevent one from giving it to someone else as has been reported.

“It’s important to remember that cough masks are not studied, or necessarily scientifically sound. No one can endorse their capabilities when it comes to preventing the

spread of the virus,” Rhome explained. “But it will probably help a little.”

Rhome also said he is receiving calls from politicians and others on whether there are any groups out there helping the sick and elderly with groceries and supplies.

“We want to know about it so we can help spread the word about it,” Rhome said. “I know it’s happening in the community but I don’t know if there is any organized group… ” He said if anyone knows anything about these types of groups to let his office know and they will help spread the word.

business of the village by telephone or email thus keeping everyone safe,” he wrote in his report.

Regarding the ongoing Safe Route to Schools project for constructing a sidewalk along Ohio 9 leading to the entrance of the new high school, Migliore told council that the Harrison Hills School District would pick up the tab for the 5 percent out of the total TAP Grant (Transportation Alternative Program), which was reported

earlier to be $121,000.

“I told them it would be anywhere from six thousand to eleven thousand dollars…”

Migliore told council when informing the school of the share they agreed to pay. He also told council he hoped to have this next step passed by the next meeting so the school board could review and pass it on their end.

Migliore added that the village would be responsible for maintenance on the sidewalk after completion.

Village Solicitor Costa D. Mastros stated he would like to make some changes before presenting it to council, as legislation would be necessary for it to be enacted.

Also, reports of the new playground at Sally Buffalo Park being used by some children caused alarm and the village has since placed an orange fence around the entire structure.

The playground is closed and will remain so until the virus crisis is over.

Edward Lawrence Barkhurst Edward Lawrence Barkhurst, 62, of Adena, Ohio, passed away Sunday April 5, 2020 at his home.

He was born Jan. 18, 1958, son of Lawrence and Jo Ann Hayest Barkhurst.

Ed spent his entire career in the food service industry. Beginning with Rax and currently as General Manager of the Cadiz and Uhrichsville McDonalds.

In addition to his parents, Ed is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Julie Zelinsky Barkhurst, a sister Kim Barkhurst, daughter Faith Barkhurst, brothers and sisters in-law, nieces and nephews.

Being respectful of the current

health issues, visitation and services will be private with Monsignor John Kolesar officiating. Interment will be private at Holly Memorial Gardens. A memorial mass will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Harrison County Cancer Crusaders, 226 Charleston St. Cadiz, OH 43907; Harrison County AG Society Pulling for a Cure, C/O Jon Jones, 34540 Jones Rd. Freeport, OH 43973.

The family is being assisted by Borkoski Funeral Home, 60 South Bridge Street, Adena, Ohio.

Offer online condolences at www.borkoskifuneral.com

Mary Ellen Richards Mary Ellen Richards, age 92, formerly of Scio, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020, at her devoted daughter, Susan Gearling's, home in Henderson, Nev., where she had been residing for the past 2 years.

Born Jan. 21, 1928, in Wheeling, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late Jesse Hamilton and Mary Alice Rinkes Hamilton. She graduated from Scio High School in 1946 and worked at the Scio Pottery Co for over 30 years. Mary Ellen enjoyed many things throughout her life including golfing, bowling, socializing and shopping. She was an avid gardener who loved her community and her little home in Scio. Volunteering as a Head Start Foster Grandparent for 21 years brought special happiness to her life

in retirement as she cared deeply for children. She was a member of Scio Presbyterian Church and Scio Altrurian Club. She adapted to her new life in Henderson, Nev., and built a wonderful group of friends.

She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Surviving are her daughter Susan (Scott) Gearling, sons Russell (Deborah Huppenthal) Richards, Rick (Linda) Snyder and Randy (Vicki) Snyder, grandchildren Megan, Logan and Tylor Gearling, Randy (Brenda) Snyder, Jr, Justin (Jessica) Snyder and Tom (Stephanie) Snyder, great grandchildren Kali, Alexis, Hunter, Brinn, Max, Teagan and Sam Snyder and a sister-in-law Peggy Hamilton.

Preceded in death by infant twin sons, former spouses Thomas Richards and Harold Snyder, longtime companion Frank Ginnetti, a sister Eleanor Sullivan and brothers Robert "Bob" Hamilton and William "Bill" Hamilton.

Honoring Mary Ellen's wishes there will be no services. Burial will be in Grandview Cemetery, Scio.

Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Charles “Butch” Spaar Charles “Butch” Spaar, 77, of Hopedale, died Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his home. He was born June 28, 1942 in Martins Ferry, Ohio a son of the late Charles Spaar and Sarah Jeffers Spaar Claring.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his brother, Dwight D. “Doc” Spaar; and his stepfather, Virgil Claring.

Surviving are his two sisters-inlaw, Sue Spaar and Janet Spaar of Cadiz and his extended family: cousin Pat Williams of Alabama

and Aunt Grace Jeffers of Florida, his family in Cadiz and from the workshop.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be with his parents at Riverview Cemetery, Martins Ferry, Ohio. The family is being assisted by ClarkKirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland.com.

Estelle Louise Wallace Estelle Louise Wallace, 97, of Dover, passed away Saturday evening, April 4, 2020, in New Dawn Nursing Home following a period of declining health.

Born in Mt. Pleasant, Ohio on July 24, 1922, she was the daughter of the late William and Venora (Penrose) Phillips After graduating from the former Adena High School, she served as a switchboard operator and worked in the office assisting with drafting for GTE in Cadiz.

She will be deeply missed by her children, Laurie Vannetta of New Philadelphia, David (Jean) Golladay of Wintersville, and Lucinda (Jerome) Capers of Fox Island, Washington; and her grandchildren, Thomas (Jana)

Vannetta, David (Catherine) Golladay, Jennifer (Keith) Mallory, Eric (Barbara) Capers, Jerome (Nancy) Capers; niece, Eleanor (Tom) Kindsvatter; sister-in-law, Mary Jo Hibinger; greatgrandchildren, Nicholas (Danielle) Capers, Shane and Ava Capers, Dimitri and Owen Capers, Gunther and Briar Golladay, Rachel Mallory, and Cooper Vannetta and one expected greatgrandson in the fall. Several nieces and nephews complete the family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband William Wallace; and her son, William Randall Wallace; and her granddaughter, Elaine Capers.

No public visitation or services are scheduled and internment will be held in Holly Memorial Garden in Colerain, Ohio.

Shelby J. Wilson Shelby J. Wilson, 73, of Cadiz, Ohio, died Thursday at her home.

She was born March 29, 1947 in West Virginia, a daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy Grimm Burch.

Shelby was a former employee of the Lancia Nursing Home in Steubenville. She enjoyed being

Denny Harold Bland Denny Harold Bland, age 44 of Freeport, Ohio, formally of Arizona died Friday morning at Harrison Community Hospital, Cadiz.

Bond Funeral Home, Londonderry is assisting the

with family, cooking, fishing, and especially drinking Pepsi.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Wilson in 2005; a daughter, Shelby Mansfield; brothers, Donald, Bob, Chuck, and Richard Burch; and sister, Betty Degarmo.

Surviving are a daughter, Deanna Bernard of Cadiz; eight grandchildren; eleven great grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Burch of Steubenville; a half-sister, Jean Shreze; and her beloved dog, Midget.

Due to the Corona Virus, a private family service will be held.

The family is assisted by ClarkKirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.

Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com.

family. Cremation has taken place with no funeral services at this time.

To share memories with the family, visit the funeral home's web site at www.BondFuneralHome.net, or by calling (740) 658-3673.

Please submit obituaries by noon on Wednesday Fax: 740-942-4667 email: newsroom@harrisonnewsherald.com

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Public Notice 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/unitization .

(3:21,28,4:4,11) ---------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/unitization .

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ODNR warns of dangers of cold water COLUMBUS, Ohio – Despite the spring-like temperatures April may bring to the Buckeye State, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft wants Ohioans to know that water temperatures in lakes and streams are still very cold, and even the best swimmers could experience complete exhaustion in just 15 minutes.

“Wearing a life jacket can save your life,” said Glen Cobb, chief of the ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft. “Cold water can quickly rob you of muscle control, so it’s critical to wear your life jacket before an accident occurs.”

Nearly 90 percent of boating fatalities are due to drowning and nearly half of those are attributed to the effects of immersion in cold water. Water cooler than the normal body temperature of 98.6 degrees

causes heat loss. Cold water will cool a body 25 times faster than cold air of the same temperature. Total immersion in cold water is very painful, and the disorientation it creates can quickly lead to panic.

Water temperatures are slower to respond to the change of seasons. Right now, Lake Erie’s water temperature is about 40 degrees, and water temperature in Ohio’s inland lakes and rivers can also remain frigid well into spring. If water temperature is less than 50 degrees, the window of opportunity for a rescue could be only a few minutes if the person is not dressed for cold water conditions.

Information on how to dress for water temperature is available at watercraft.ohiodnr.gov/coldweat herboating.

A properly fitted life jacket will keep a person’s airway out of the water, which is most important as falling into cold water often

triggers an uncontrollable gasping reflex. Heart rate and blood pressure increase dramatically, increasing the risk for cardiac arrest. The victim may hyperventilate and find it difficult to get air into the lungs.

Wearing a life jacket while boating is as important as wearing a seat belt while driving.

Filing a float plan and making sure family and friends know where you are boating and when you are expected to return is also very important. A sample float plan boaters can use is available at watercraft.ohiodnr.gov/floatplan.

The ODNR Division of Parks and Watercraft is mandated by state law to provide boating safety education programs. The division accomplishes this mission by providing annual funding assistance to local communities and nonprofit organizations through a competitive grant program.

PUBLIC NOTICE The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Application Received for Air Permit EAP Ohio LLC - Dawson 8-11-4 Pad Township Highway 164, Hopedale, OH 43976 ID #: A0066100 Date of Action: 03/31/2020 Encino Energy (EAP Ohio LLC) is submitting this modification to convert from Oil and Gas Operations Model General Permit (GP 12) to GP-12.2 for the Dawson 8-11-4 Pad. The Dawson 8-11-4 Pad is designed for production operations to support all existing and future wells located in Harrison County, Ohio. Encino Energy is also concurrently submitting to update the Unpaved Roadways and Parking Areas Model General Permit (GP 5.1) to authorize Fugitive Dust Emission activities under a Work practice Plan.

This submittal for the Dawson 8-11-4 Pad addresses converting to GP-12.2 for existing wells, future wells and associated equipment.

Final Issuance of Permit-To-Install and Operate MarkWest - John Zink Flare 43050 Industrial Park Rd, Cadiz, OH 43907 ID #: P0127642 Date of Action: 04/01/2020 Initial installation PTIO for a portable

flare for control of emissions from natural gas pipelines, vessels, and other equipment throughout Ohio.

(4:11) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Ord. 2020-04: The Cadiz Village passed by emergency measure an Ordinance approving the permanent appropriation for funds for the year 2020. Any person wishing to review this ordinance and any documents relating to the same may do so at the municipal building at the Clerk's office during regular business hours.

(4:11,18) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO BIDDERS STATE OF OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Management Legal Copy Number: 200283 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on May 7, 2020. Project 200283 is located in Harrison County, SR 258-01.18 and is a SLIDE REPAIR project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal.

Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation.

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---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Cadiz Township Trustees will be cancelling their April meeting. Next Meeting will be held in May. Brenda Carter, Fiscal Officer (4:11) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Tri-County Water Authority 2019 Drinking Water Consumer Confidence Report is now Available.

Please go to http://tinyurl.com/tcwa-ccr to view your water quality report and

learn more about your drinking water.

If you would like a paper copy of the report, please call (740)546-3745 (4:11) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Rumley Township Trustees will hold their Regular April monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM at the Rumley Township Community Hall in New Rumley, OH. Barbara Birney Fiscal Officer Please make this change in your meeting calendar. This is a one time change.

(4:11) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, The Green Township Trustees have agreed to cancel the April 14, 2020 meeting at the Green Township Garage.

All future meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of every month at 6:00 pm unless otherwise posted.

Tracey L. Kuhn, Fiscal Officer Green Township (4:11) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Shortcreek Township meeting for Tuesday, April 14, 2020 is cancelled due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 12, 2020. If you have any concerns, please contact H. Jay Hopkins (740-5463893), Andy Filippi (740-491-0273), or Dave Richardson (330-352-9473).

Jessica Brown, Fiscal Officer (4:11) ----------

Scio asks where is relief for small municipalities

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

SCIO – When small businesses and individuals are geared for financial relief during the virus pandemic, where is the relief for the small municipality?

That is the question Village Administrator Jason Tubaugh asked when he addressed the Cares Act regarding unemployment concerns.

“There is no clear guidance how financial aid can be given to municipalities under 500,000,” Tubaugh stated. He stressed to council members to read the Cares Act to help better understand where the village stands regarding chances of receiving some aid during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tubaugh also touched on the fact that the village is not permitted to “terminate any water service” as of January 1, 2020.

“How they made it retroactive, your guess is as good as mine but that’s kind of where we’re at,” Tubaugh told council. He continued with his concerns

that even in normal times water bills add up where it takes the village too long to collect even then.

“Well the issue is, the village is still expending the same amount of funds to produce, treat water, chemicals and labor,” Tubaugh explained. “So, at some point depending on how long this goes and how many people do not pay could cause a financial strain on our village.”

Tubaugh said he put the question to various state officials in that, where is the financial aid to small municipalities when individuals and businesses are getting some relief? “…It’s very, very vague when it comes to small communities like ours, under a thousand,” Tubaugh said, which Council Member Carol Davy agreed.

She suggested sending out letters to delinquent village customers noting that they would not be disconnected, but that they still owe the amount on the bill. “…Cause I don’t know that people will still understand that,” she said. Tubaugh said

that their water production has gone up, which coincides with the stay-at-home order. He said disconnect notices were posted back in February, which he said was before the state issued their no-disconnect order.

“Well, to change that we’re still sending out, we’re still posting delinquency notices to let people know even though we can’t disconnect you, you still owe x-amount of dollars,” which he said would be posted the following day. He said penalties were not being assessed but the balance of the bill was still being accrued for the months that they don’t pay.

Tubaugh referred to the numerous emails and messages being sent down from the state and congress regarding relief packages but stressed again, where is the relief for small villages?

“You guys are pass(ing) out money like it’s Easter…well, where’s our money?” he said referring to state and federal officials.

Also, council approved the spending of $10,000 for 50 additional meters.

JVS Health Tech donates PPE supplies BLOOMINGDALEEmergency responders and healthcare workers have some extra protection as they try to combat COVID-19 with a recent contribution from the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School.

Health technologies instructor Tammy Sismondo said personal protective equipment (PPE) was given amid the ongoing shortage and boxes of isolation gowns, masks, gloves and protective shields went to Trinity Medical Center, county EMS services and nursing homes in March to ensure that gear her class would otherwise be unable to use would instead benefit those on the frontlines of the pandemic.

“Jefferson County EMA Director John Parker spoke with [JVS Superintendent] Dr. Todd Phillipson,” she said, adding that emergency officials collected the items from the school late last month. “The items were split between the EMS services and nursing homes so someone would have some help to protect their workers. We divided them because [the personnel] don’t have a lot and I thought it would better serve the public and community right now.”

She added that her classes, which include a total of 49 students, had no use for the gear since they have been schooling at home during the lockdown. Since Trinity Medical Center has supported her program, it was only right to give something back during this time of great need.

“Trinity usually donates stuff to help us and it’s the first time we’ve donated equipment and supplies to the EMS and hospital. We felt it would be better served if used in the community at a time like this.

We hope it eases the burden and helps keep the EMS and hospital workers safe.”

Harrison Central Elementary Honor Roll list 6th Grade Mrs. Cochran Honor Roll Sophie Bland Chaz Culbertson Shelby Dannehl Ben Griffin Allison Henry Matt Hilbert Keylee Sandy 6th Grade Mrs. Starkey Honor Roll Ethan Carpenter Marcus Corona Alexa DeWees Kayne Dunkle Emma Patterson Kimber Rogers Dylan Walters 6th Grade Mrs. Starkey Principal’s List Keira Kelley

6th Grade Mr. Vavrock Honor Roll Brent Biddle Elijah Kavanagh Breely McConnell Jaiden Pelegreen Reileigh Snider Cooper Thompson 6th Grade Mr. Vavrock Principal’s List Tyler Dolecki

Logan Milliken Brady Moss Nicolette Peeler 6th Grade Mr. Smith Honor Roll Kaleb Bethel Branden Cook Ember Davenport Aubree Hodkinson Brady McAffee Jacob Quito Kiera Smith 6th Grade Mrs. Cochran Principal’s List Drew Burgess Zane Carson 6th Grade Mrs. Paul Principal’s List Hayde Bittinger Tyler Garbrandt

Union Local Middle School Honor Roll, Principal’s List The health technologies program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School donated boxes of personal protective equipment to emergency and healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Program instructor Tammy Sismondo said her class had no use for the gear since schools were closed and the items would better serve the community in this time of need.

Jefferson County 911 Director Rob Herrington said the supplies would help area EMS agencies and nursing homes until they could receive more PPE gear from other resources.

“We truly appreciate the donation of personal protective

equipment to our Emergency Management Agency,” Herrington added. “The items were distributed to area EMS units to help ensure that they would have the needed items to adequately protect their personnel.”

ODNR to temporarily suspend sale of nonresident hunting and fishing licenses COLUMBUS, Ohio – In response to the public health situation with COVID-19 and the Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) Stay at Home Order, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is temporarily suspending the sale of non-resident hunting and fishing licenses until further notice.

“People entering the state are being asked to self-quarantine for a period of 14 days, making

6th Grade Mrs. Paul Honor Roll Trenten Allison Mercedez Cooper Nathen Dulkoski Hunter Fulton Lane Gibbons Alexis Hardwick Julian Moore Michael Stock Kaleb Coffman

recreational travel unfeasible,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz.

“We look forward to reopening license sales when hunters and anglers can safely return.”

This temporary suspension goes into effect at midnight on April 6, 2020. Sales will resume when COVID-19 guidelines change or are lifted.

While individuals who currently possess a non-resident hunting or fishing license may hunt or fish in Ohio, they are asked to abide by

ODH guidance and selfquarantine for 14 days before they do so.

The mission of the Division of Wildlife is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Visit wildohio.gov to find out more.

ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

Third nine weeks Principal’s List Distinction 6th Grade: Delaney Butler, Colton Myers 7th Grade: Kaden Barone, Sloan Hanasky, Abigail Myers, William Schumacher 8th Grade: Julie Broussard, Diego King, Bayley McCloud, Robbie Saffell Principal’s List 6th Grade: Emma Bober, Maxon Duncan, Myah Martin, Maggie Milliken, Brady Roe, Savannah Springer, Kaleigh Unroe, Camryn Uscio 7th Grade: Gilby Carpenter, Emma Davis, Gwen Gibson, Nicholas Grob, Brooke Kreider, Pierce Luyster, Kayelynn McBride, Danielle Stitt, Kendal Webb 8th Grade: Ava Bretz, Coltyn Carpenter, Maggie Ellis, Hayley Hull, Karlie Loos, Lauren Miller, Brody Roman, Jake Toohey Honor Roll 6th Grade: Lillian Alexander, Noah Bailey, Qwenstin Baldwin, Joshua Beard, Maliyah Boley, Caden Bolyard, Faith Bontempo, Isabelle Brown, Gerorge Burkhart, Brooklyn Burley, Brennen Carpenter, Cadence Comas, Caelyn Crooks, Gage Davis,

Jacob Day, Maddison Duffey, Morgan Dumas, Aubrey Edwards, Morganne Emory, Mary Fuller, Avery Garrison, Kendall Greenwald, Serenitie Greenwood, Kierstin Guerin, Landon Harris, Mason Haythorn, Yanissa Hicks, Kylee Hines, Hunter Holliday, Aaliyah Kellaway, Taylor Kildow, Nakia Koplets, John Kovacs, Levi Lucas, Logan McGinnis, Brendon McKeen, Grace Miller, Luke Ogilbee, Logan Porter, Summer Rogers, Kayleigh Schramm, Paisley Secrest, Cody Shaw, Conner Smith, Kylie Stidd, Dylan Verbeck, Laken Vinskovich, Wyatt Wehr, Emma Wodarcyk, Breanne Workman 7th Grade: Braylon Akers, Sean Alkire, Ellie Amos, Andrew Barto, Izabel Bashline, Emilie Blawut, Gavin Bolock, Jayden Burkhart, Peyton Causby, Ella Chambers, Andrew Coleman, Emma Compher, Kaden Cross, Sarah Dorff, Myah Ellis, Bailey Freeman, Jayden Getzlaff, Shyla Gornik, Alexzandra Graham, Zachary Greenlee, Addison Greenwood, Gabriella Hackney, Logan Hess, Cidney Hutkay, Hayden Jenkins,

Bethany Johnston, , Cori King, Adam Kotson, Isabella Kubisch, Kyleigh Leach, Alayna Logan, Wyatt Mason, Brandon Mehl, Faith Moore, Kyree Noble, Ella Pietranton, Madison Pittman, Mason Porter, Kyle Race, Mia Rinkes, Davion Roberson, Matyson Saffell, Heston Shaver, Taylor Singer, Nathaniel Stratton, Austin Taylor, Isaiah Tomolonis, Kierstyn Unroe, Kennedy Utter, Shyloh Utter, Julia Williams, Olivia Wortman, Emma Yager 8th Grade: Ella Alexander, Drake Ault, Alex Beaver, Norah Blecher, Allison Briggs, Miles Burkhart, Kimberly Dallas, Issac Degenova, Susanna Dorff, Madison Greenwood, Nathan Grob, Jett Jefferis, Zander Judd, Matthew Keller, Gannon Kerns, Olivia Martin, Sydney McFarland, Hallee McGary, Avery Noble, Carson Phillips, Cameron Russell, Sebastian Steele, Bradley Stratton, Sophia Talamonti, Adrianna Tamayo, Payton Thompson, Jace Tipton, Brayden Trahan, Kiara Triplett, Jersie Watson, Riley Jo Wilson, Sophia Withrow, Andrew Wood

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Call ahead to verify if events are still scheduled

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 740-658-3633.

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.

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

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

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MISC. FOR SALE Central Boiler Outdoor Wood Furnaces, Heat your home and hot water for free.

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REAL ESTATE Is your property "For Sale

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

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REAL ESTATE WANTED “We Need Land!”

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

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

Call for free estimates. 740 491-7928.

(6:3tfc) ---------------------------------Brenda's Pet Parlor, in Scio.

Clipping, bathing, & flea treatment, Call for appointment. 740-945-0292.

(7:13tfc) ---------------------------------Home Improvements Interior & Exterior painting and roofing, etc. Bathroom remodeling, siding and windows. Free estimates.

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

(12:18tfc) ---------------------------------Miller’s Masonry & Construction New construction and remodeling, roofing, siding, windows, additions, pole buildings, decks, etc. Free estimates within 20 miles.

Call Freeman Miller. Leave Message. 740-945-8507 (4:21tfc) ----------------------------------

Yoder’s Construction and free estimates. Home (740) 945-1928, Cell 330-4018098.

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IN MEMORY In Loving Memory of our Loved One Velma Sproull May14, 1921- April 20, 1974 So many years have gone by since you left us.

The weather has changed a lot.

Some of the flowers and bushes have come up and bloomed.

This past winter has been warm.

There’s been very little snow.

We miss your smiling face and all the good food And yummy goodies

you made for us.

I love the Cardinals.

There is a saying, When a Cardinal appears in your yard, It is a visitor from Heaven.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard but

OSU Extension, 4-H cancels events HARRISON COUNTY – Two letters were sent out this week, one to all 88 Ohio counties, which was addressed by OSU Extension Assistant Director Kirk Boir, and the second letter, by Educator Caity Romshak was addressed specifically to all 4H youth.

Everything has been canceled or at least postponed until mid to late

summer except the Harrison County Fair. Romshak stated that a decision won’t be coming until May 1. She said the decision will be whether to have a traditional fair or some alternative for showing livestock.

“We are working to supply some kind of alternative…” Romshak said regarding the fair.

Tri-County Water Authority cancels meetings The Tri-County Water Authority April & May board meetings have been cancelled.

This cancellation is due to the COVID-19.

As of this time the next board meeting is scheduled for June 9.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact TCWA at 740546-3745.

Call us at 740-942-2118 and find out about advertising options and current specials!

always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear.

We really miss and love you.

Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma And Great, Great Grandma.

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“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 74. “The Forsyte ____,” pl.

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: FAIRY TALE CREATURES ACROSS 1. *Like many mythical creatures 6. Second mo.

9. Spill the beans 13. Convex molding 14. “___ the President’s Men” 15. Ankle support, e.g.

16. Make a logical connection 17. *E.T.’s craft?

18. Des Moines native 19. *Fire-breather 21. *Household spirit 23. Tucker of “Modern Family” 24. Antonym of is 25. *Grimm’s Queen ____ 28. Tailor-made 30. Showing on TV 35. “All’s well that ____ well” 37. Golly!

39. Punctuation mark 40. Seaport in Yemen 41. Hitching post?

43. Additionally 44. Poison ivy or Poison oak 46. One more than The Beatles 47. Hold as a conviction 48. *Mrs. Potts or her son Chip 50. Andrew Sean Greer’s 2017 Pulitzer-winner novel 52. Toast choice 53. Jack and Jill’s water jug 55. “____ Now or Never” 57. *Horse’s cousin 61. *One of the seven dwarfs 64. Ascetic holy Hindu 65. HHS agency 67. Relating to #25 Across 69. Banana treat 70. Go bad 71. Australian canid 72. Lou of “Walk on the Wild Side” fame 73. Card in the hole?

DOWN 1. Wisecrack 2. Like a zealous fan 3. Regular attendee 4. Hipbone-related 5. Cuban music genre, pl.

6. *Half-man, half-goat 7. *Santa’s helper 8. Splotches 9. Arch on a face 10. Croquet turf 11. Popular smoothie berry 12. Well, to Sofia Loren 15. Relating to living organisms 20. Opposite of alpha 22. Genetic initials 24. Parents hope to do this with values 25. *Beauty’s beau 26. Empower 27. Dropsy 29. *Big Bad One 31. Yellow brick one 32. Feeling worse than before 33. *Like Curious George 34. *Garden dweller 36. Finger move 38. Moneyed one 42. Pine product 45. Choose not to do something, 2 words 49. Toni Morrison’s “____ Baby” 51. 1862 plots, for short 54. Prefix for below 56. Old photo color 57. Stalin’s domain 58. Back of the neck 59. Not active 60. Past tense of chide 61. Fill beyond full 62. Sound of passing bullet 63. *Baba ____ 66. *Who Bugs Bunny talks to?

68. Numbers, abbr.

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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Remembering the lost community of Owltown

By ESTHER MCCOY

During the COVID-19 Pandemic the residents at the Harrison County Home have been isolated from family and friends. Last week the residents reached out to their loved ones via telephone.

This week the staff used an iPad to schedule FaceTime to connect the residents with family and friends. As soon as weather permits, staff will use the large porch on the front of the Home to provide glass-separated visitations. Pictured is Harrison County Home Paul Tenley as he enjoys a conversation with a relative.

County Home Residents communicate with family and friends

By ED BANKS CADIZ - Contact with family and friends is very important to our social, emotional, and psychological well-being. With all that is happening as a result of the COVID Pandemic, their resident’s face-to-face social interactions

have been discontinued. In response to this, the Harrison County Home is doing everything that can be done to provide those needs to the residents.

Last week they began writing letters to the residents’ families and friends. This week they are in the process of creating opportunities

to FaceTime residents with their loved ones. For those of you that telephone 740-942-9938 the County Home regularly to speak with family members, please continue to do so.

The managers at the Home say they are proud of what the staff has accomplished in preventing exposure of any kind of infectious germs to the residents. The prevention measures include checking temperatures daily, the wearing of surgical masks continuously, and even limiting staff access (in-house social distancing) to resident living, sleeping and social areas. In addition, the resident activity sessions have been split into smaller groups to add to the inhouse social distancing. There are daily communications from local and national media that collects and provides data relative to this crisis.

Management and staff say they are serious about the need to protect the population and they appreciate everyone’s understanding during this difficult time.

The Harrison County Home managers and staff remain optimistic that when the pandemic is over, they will have successfully performed their mission.

TeleHealth • Wheeling Hospital health care providers are now using TeleHealth • Maintain important contact with your provider via computer without leaving home.

• Real time visits via SmartPhone, Tablet or computer.

• Co-pays and deductibles for TeleHealth visits temporarily waived.

• Call your Wheeling Hospital physician for more details.

Robert Schilling, born in Jewett on April 1, 1878, went on to serve his fellow man with his medical knowledge from Ohio State University and its medical school, according to excerpts from his first written book “Tales and Stories of Yellow Creek.” This led to his working as a clerk in Dr. William England’s drugstore in Jewett, honing his skills for 52 years of serving his fellow man.

He moved to Jefferson County in 1901 and set up practice in Knoxville and two years later moved on to New Somerset and married Emma Boyd. This is where his children, Robert Boyd Schilling and Helen Louise Schilling were born.

During his medical service, Germany started a war in Europe that was to become World War I. In 1918, Schilling enlisted in the Army, serving as 1st Lieutenant in the Medical Corps in England. He was honorably discharged in January 1919 and resumed his medical practice.

In time, the doctor wrote a second book about the “Tales and Stories of Yellow Creek” and spoke of two villages no longer in existence, only in local history. One of the areas that played a role in the Civil War was named Owltown. It was located by Long Run in Ross Township and was a tiny growing community with 12 small homes. It had a thriving grind mill and a saw mill that made it a prosperous place until the war began.

All five young men who lived in the village answered President Abraham Lincoln’s call for 90 day volunteer enlistments. They mustered at Tunnel Mill and were part of the other men and boys of the surrounding area that became part of the 2nd Ohio Voluntary Infantry. The group fought together in the Battle of Bull Run in First Manassas.

The five soldiers from Owltown all died from wounds, diseases or were killed in battle while fighting for a freedom we still hold sacred. Their names and others from Owltown who perished had their names engraved on a monument called the Mooretown War Monument, located in a small park off County Road 54.

Some others were Jacob and David Kriner; Ross Coyle, who owned the Owltown Mill; and Edward and George Craley, cousins. They left their loved ones waiting for their return that never happened.

Little remains of the two little towns, only the evidence of the effects that the War of the Rebellion had over our entire country. General Robert Lee referred to it as “The grinding of the seed corn of a nation.”

Whole families and even whole communities were wiped out as evidenced by the Ghost of Owltown. Only the Civil War monument and the ruins from the Mooretown Mill chimney remain at Mooretown.

The only evidence that a town existed in Owltown are a few stones from the houses and the Mill Race that is intact due to the work of the Curt and

A cannon used in the Civil war is depicted standing on the hill ready for battle. The park was brought back to being suitable for visitors was done by the Ross Township Township Trustees, local citizens and local government officials. The bushes and daffodils planted on the slanting hill were done by Virginia Glenn while held in place by a rope around her waist.

The Ohio Historical Society dedicated the plaque in 2015 on the Mooretown Park property and near Yellow Creek, where geese and wild birds gather. It is on County Road 53, right off County Road 54. It was in memory of Thomas George, son of Robert and Martha George and other boys and men a who would never return.

The majestic Mooretown Civil War Monument stands tall on a hill where local residents cleared a small park for its presence, along with a 4,200 pound cannon and a 2015 memorial plaque from the Ohio Historical Society. The monument bears names of 32 local men who died in Civil War battles, died in prison, or died after battle. The name of Thomas George, is engraved on the monument and a plaque is in his memory by his parents Robert and Martha George. Their son was killed at Perrysville, Ky, soldiers are listed as dying between 1862 and 1865.

Virginia Glenn family. This is a reminder of the price paid for our freedom during that era of our country’s growth. Freda VanWy White bought the only remaining house from Nanny Kriner Craley in 1942.

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