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Silver Spade Ambulance District rejected by voters

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com HARRISON COUNTY – The last bastion of a Harrison County paid fire department, which is Hopedale, could be on their last leg. That leg is to last till the fall of 2021 and there is time but after Tuesday’s election the voters said no to a tax levy for supporting the Silver Spade Ambulance District (SSAD).

This would cover the townships of Cadiz and Green and the village’s of Hopedale and Cadiz. Hopedale Fire Chief Mark Marchetta said they could still be on the November ballot but time is running out.

Tuesday’s results showed the vote came up short by 134 (635-501).

“Even if it would have passed the money wouldn’t come in until May of next year,” Marchetta explained. “If it passes in November the money will still come in May of next year so, it will still be okay but we’re running out of time.” Marchetta said he will apply for the federal grant, Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) again. But if that’s

what his department has to rely on and they are awarded it once again, the wait on the funds could be years.

“There’s absolutely no guarantee and it usually takes five years before you can get it a second time,” Marchetta stated. He added that when the grant has been reawarded there have been delays in receiving the funds.

“The whole idea with the grant is it’s start-up money to work towards a paid service, a longtime paid service,” Marchetta explained. “The federal grant is not just going to continue to give you money to staff when you’re supposed to take care of the long term payment through levy or whatever, on your own. It’s your responsibility.”

He called next year’s chances “slim options” for even attempting a May ballot a stretch. He said even if it passed next May they would have to wait for the following year to receive the money and Marchetta was not optimistic for survival.

Marchetta expects staff losses when the grant money runs out as they’ll seek other places of employment. He likes the group he has and is confidant they’ll be able to

find work elsewhere. As far as expecting a mass exodus he expects his currently paid crew to find other work if there is no way to pay them after the grant runs out next year.

“We will do our best to answer calls as a volunteer’s system but we all know that that’s not working anymore,” Marchetta said where he added that they have volunteers from various sections of the county with Bowerston being one. He said that someone who is a volunteer from that area is not going to answer a call in Cadiz as a volunteer.

The next scheduled SSAD board meeting is May 18 at 7 p.m. at the Hopedale firehouse where they will decide “how they want to proceed” after dissecting the data from the recent election results.

The SSAD levy issue can be placed on the ballot three times, according to Board of Elections Deputy Director Abigail Klamert.

"A levy that does not get a majority vote can be placed on the ballot again in the next election," she said this week.

The proposed Silver Spade Ambulance District took a hit on Tuesday’s election where it was voted down by 124 votes. Hopedale Fire Chief Mark Marchetta said time is running out but they will more than likely place the issue back in the ballot for November. The grant money runs out in 2021.

Local internet company up and running

By JD LONG

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HARRISON COUNTY – The long awaited Imperial Networks, which was officially formed on July 23, 2019 has finally gotten off the ground, though, plans and actual work had begun well before that. Tappan is where they are live for one of their tower locations with plans for three more to come.

A description on the official website (www.imperialnetworks.com) of what they’re about states in part that they are “providing a bridge over the broadband access gap in very rural Appalachian areas and beyond that have been left behind by the current large broadband

players.”

There are three partners, Mike Cope as chief executive officer, James Coffelt as president and Larry Bertolino on the front lines as their chief technology officer. And there was a time when they felt they were closer to being ready than they actually were, that is until state regulations brought a sledgehammer to the project. Bertolino said some of those regulations made sense but others he felt may have been a bit suffocating to put it mildly.

“I’m good now [with] everything I’m now on top of all the muck and the grime and society and the state and

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New Cadiz post office opening May 4

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – Not many details to provide but according to Strategic Communication Specialist of the Northern Ohio District & Ohio Valley District of the U.S. Postal Service Naddia Dhalai, the new Cadiz Post Office “will be open and fully

operational” on Monday, May 4.

A grand opening is being planned but no details on when that would occur, she said. The current temporary post office by Westgate will be moved and used again where it may be needed as it was in Cadiz, Dhalai explained.

Earlier in the week Dhalai said phone and internet were still being worked on.

Harrison Hills Church served the area businesses with donuts in commemoration for their efforts in staying open and being on the frontlines against the virus outbreak. Two of the many businesses included Custer Pharmacy and Dollar General.

Harrison Hills Church gives thanks to local businesses

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – That little church that sits at the corner of Ohio 9 and 151 where many only look past to check oncoming traffic took some matters into their own hands and made the rounds to some of the businesses serving on the frontlines during this

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Boxes of donuts with a little colorful ribbon doing the wrapping were passed out to many of the area businesses, which included: Orme Hardware, Custer Pharmacy, Rite Aid, Shurfast, the Cadiz Police and Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, Dollar General and the post office.

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McDonald’s and Sanders Market where the donuts were purchases.

The gesture was in appreciation for staying open to serve the public in this time of need and where risk is fairly high for people out there dealing with the public.

And if it can motivate others to do the same then that’s a nice thing too.

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everything else but, I’ll never forget the two and a half years of bull__t I had to go through,” Bertolino explained. “I think we spent more money just in permitting and fees and professional services to have these things for the state…”

“On one hand I understand on the other hand it’s complete garbage,” Bertolino continued.

“So if I didn’t have people backing me that have that ability to go against the grain of the state then this would have never happened.”

Bertolino said a tower is now being prepared for setup in Jewett but Tappan is the only one live and he said spreading himself thin is what he’s guarding against. He said after hitting a certain point in their Tappan operation then Jewett service will be next. He said permits and all are in place for Jewett and all that remains is putting up the tower.

Another issue addressed was

Bertolino’s Cadiz office where he still runs My Local PC Pro but has had to put that on hold for now. His plans for that office are to “revitalize the computer sector” and possibly joining a security system he created with the internet.

For now, though, Bertolino said he’s got the “bodies” as in customers and is concentrating on getting everyone interested hooked up and running with internet.

“Everything is going phenomenal, it’s great. The people that I have that I first signed up for my test houses before we officially opened, they’ve all been amazing,” Bertolino said adding that the feedback has been very positive and he’s used that time to improve operations and services. He said he’s enjoyed working with the local people who actually had a hand in the very beginning as they participated in the sample product.

As for the COVID-19 crisis and its effects on the business, he said there are people who

would like service but are being cautious about having someone come into their home for now.

“They’re very apprehensive of having people from the outside come in…so there’s a lot of people we have lined up that we are not going to be able to install till after this blows over because they’re just worried about they’re general health,” Bertolino explained, which he understands.

He said after all the hard work yes, it was worth it where he gave examples of a family with six kids in the Tappan area where they now can all enjoy internet, hooking up their various games and interests where they had nothing before.

Another example was a woman who always had to drive to the marina area to use her phone as a hotspot so her children could do their homework. Not anymore.

“Now she can do that at home,” he said. “What we’re actually doing in a broader sense…it is totally worth it for the community, for what we’re doing. And, don’t get me wrong, it’s a business, it’s definitely worth it.”

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Saturday, May 2, 2020

Ohio re-start still on for May

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – Ohio’s responsible restart, as it’s been described will be for medical procedures that do not require an overnight hospital stay, dentists and possibly veterinarians, according to Harrison County Health Administrator Garen Rhome speaking at the Harrison County Commissioner’s meeting Wednesday morning.

He said on May 4, the next phase would be for “manufacturing, distribution, construction and general office environments.” Further openings are scheduled for May 12, which include consumer retail services.

“All three of those things are predicated on some mandatory requirements for operations,” he explained with those requirements being social distancing, and strongly suggested staggering of work shifts and working from home if possible.

“For employees there is a mask requirement for employees of these opening places,” Rhome said and strong recommendation for customers to wear some kind of cloth masks. He said some retail businesses could require their customers to wear a mask, even though it might not be an order handed down from the state or federal level.

“The opening up is sort of predicated on…two things, making sure we don’t get a surge or another uptick in cases by these two things…” which he stated as the ramping up of testing and contact tracing. He said there were other avenues if things got out of

hand for further help in reeling things back in control.

The other condition for staying on top of things was the daily testing where they hoped to double the 7,700 tests done per week to around 22,000 tests per day. Rhome said there were no decisions on what schools would do, or bars, restaurants and salons for that matter.

Rhome talked about the forecast model, which said the peak was due on April 19 and as of now, it has stayed true to that. He said by the end of May the state could be down to single digit new cases per day.

“If everything continues the way it is, right?” Rhome said. “We’ll see how the beginning of this restart goes.” He also agreed with Commissioner Don Bethel remarks for seeing no end to the lockdown status of senior citizen facilities. Rhome said new patients seeking treatment may be moved to a special isolation room in order to receive special care, before being moved back to the regular population in whatever facility they’re in for example. He said the local care facilities do have plans in place for special patients if needed.

“That is one of the key initiatives over the last two weeks, coming out of the Ohio Department of Health…” he said which include the County Home and other long term care facilities, as well as prisons for example in working with counties that have these facilities.

And regards to a rumor that has been circulating regarding hospitals receiving some kind of compensation for COVID-19

Body found in Hopedale

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com HOPEDALE – The body of Jacob Hill, 28, who had been missing since around mid-March has been found in a body of water near the cemetery on 5th Street in Hopedale. The discovery was made last Saturday, April 25, according to Harrison County Sheriff Joe Myers.

Myers said the body looked to have been there for a while and badly decomposed to the point there was no indication one way or another in the cause of death. Hill’s body was taken to the Cuyahoga Coroner’s office.

Harrison County Detective Robert Toker added the same scenario that without a full autopsy they just don’t know cause of death. He said everything has to be

treated with an open mind where the investigation could go either way but without tests, it’s just an investigation as of now.

Hill’s body is the third to be discovered just this year with the previous two, Lorie Storie, Sherry Lynn Shrieve found over the past two months. None of those cases are connected as arrests have already been made in the Storie and Shrieve’s cases.

Rural Transit feeling the effects of lockdown

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – Here is a business many probably don’t consider when thinking about the COVID19 isolation practices. But it is here and the Harrison County Rural Transit (HCRT) is certainly feeling the effect of virus lockdown.

Director of HCRT Nate Hercules said they’ve reduced service by at least 50 percent, which includes doctors and hospital visits, trips to stores, office hours and essential workers, you name it and it has been affected.

“That really dropped off you know, so our hours really got more than cut in half,” Hercules explained. He also spoke of four of his older workers who have chosen to stay home taking an unpaid leave of absence.

“That helps the people that need to be there, that count on this,” he said, “it helps them out and they’re still getting less hours but it could be worse if everybody was still on the schedule.” There are still six to seven drivers he has but they’ve been placed on staggered shifts

Harrison County Rural Transit service has cut back by around 50 percent, according to Director Nate Hercules. Relief may be on the way via ODOT and the CARES Act but in the meantime, it is essential travel only.

and two crews in case someone there turns up positive for the virus.

Hercules said with volume in rides down the revenue has turned in that direction as well. But there may be relief from the state where they are looking at different avenues for help.

“They have a CARES Act that’s supposed to help out with a lot of

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Also, Wednesday, Governor Mike DeWine announced the shipping of more than 4 million pieces of equipment (personal protective equipment) “to local emergency management agencies (EMA).” The press release stated that this was not the first shipment of equipment but that it was the largest one-time shipment to these agencies in Ohio history. Included in the shipment are 500,000 N95 masks, 850,000 face shields, 750,000 surgical type masks and 2 million non-medical type gloves.

Also announced were $16 million in grant funding to various local law enforcement agencies and the courts, which include parole officers and victim service providers.

Regarding the daily count, as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, U.S. confirmed cases stood at just over 1 million with 57,505 deaths. For Ohio as of 2 p.m. Thursday, confirmed cases are listed at 18,027 and 975 deaths.

Rhome said of the four confirmed cases in Harrison County two have fully recovered, or at least on their way.

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that stuff so there will be some additional funding to try to keep people on their feet and give them the assistance that they need to keep us going,” Hercules explained. He said he has conferred with ODOT people, which is where HCRT would have to go through to get their stimulus funding.

“There will be some additional funding you know, to help with the expenses, we still have to pay the bills. We’re not getting the money coming in,” he said. But in the meantime it’s essential travel only and the other trips to jobs that have not been considered essential have discontinued.

Hercules said people have been receptive to the changes with not many complaints, contrary to what he originally thought would happen.

“I thought there’d be some rebuttal but everybody’s on board.

We haven’t had any issues at all,” he said referring to the time after his initial memo was sent out regarding the changes in service.

He said policy in how people are seated in the vans have even changed by entering them from the back and seating them in the front.

“We’re trying to practice as much social distancing even hauling people,” he stated like putting one person in a van at a time. He said their drivers are wearing masks but only about 50 percent of passengers are wearing them. He said the vans are being disinfected after each passenger instead of after each shift completed, as it was before the virus crisis.

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Election produces few surprises, one upset

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com HARRISON COUNTY – One time employee in Harrison County Prosecutor Owen Beetham’s office, Lauren Knight upset the incumbent by a surprisingly wide margin, 1,178 to 745 in Tuesday’s primary election.

And possibly a little known fact to many is that local attorney Steven Stickles filed as an independent within the deadline back on March 16 and will be opposing Knight on the November ballot to be Harrison County’s prosecutor.

Knight said she was pleasantly surprised by the margin even though these elections can be notoriously unpredictable. Knight didn’t hesitate to thank the voters in Harrison County for their support.

“I’m going to do my best to make sure that I do a good job and serve Harrison County the way it deserves to be served and the interests of the people are a priority,” she said via phone this week. Knight said she plans to hire at least one assistant but there may be more depending on how things go if she wins in November.

“I would like to thank the Harrison County public for the opportunity to serve them as their Prosecutor,” Beetham said in a prepared statement this week. “I followed in the footsteps of many great public servants in my family who instilled at an early age the importance of giving back to our community. And during my time in office we have been able to do some good work and have many great accomplishments - we doubled the percentage of felony cases that result in prison sentences

and sent more murderers and rapists to life in prison than any other prosecutor in the County's history.”

“We tackled the largest drug cases in more than a decade. And we provided the most legal advice to countless public offices. We were able to do these things only by assembling the most experienced office in Harrison County history. So thank you Harrison County for the opportunity, and especially thank you to my wonderful staff - Assistant Prosecutor Jack Felgenhauer, Assistant Prosecutor Jeff Bruzeese, Assistant Prosecutor Bernie Battistel, Office Manager Katie Skinner, Victim's Advocate Jessica Norris, and Scheduler Becky Sandy. I look forward to finishing out my term as Prosecutor and returning to my private practice.”

Beetham wished the candidates

luck in the November election and wished for the most qualified person to represent the county and continue their good work.

On the surface the turn out numbers don’t appear to be stellar with just 29.71 percent of eligible voters mailing in their ballots (2,940 of 9,897 eligible). But Board of Election Deputy Director Abigail Klamert said it wasn’t bad considering the situation and restrictions as the result of the COVID-19 crisis.

“Last year we only had a general election for local offices and issues.

In that election, turnout was about 33%, so not much more than this primary, but a good turnout for our county. We believe the turnout for this primary was quite successful considering the Governor's Covid-19 rules and the late legislation to hold a mail-in only primary in thirty days.

Man accidentally shot while in home

By JD LONG

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TIPPECANOE – A Harrison County man was accidentally shot as the result of a stray bullet while in his house. Sheriff Joe Myers said the victim is in stable condition at the moment. The bullet was fired from a private residence near Clendening Lake where it apparently skipped off a tree in the direction of the victim’s house Harrison County Detective Robert Toker said.

Toker said the backstop they

were using was not sufficient as well as not providing a safe distance.

“It’s an unfortunate incident,” he said this week, “but people have to be held accountable.”

Toker said BCI was at the scene Tuesday morning collecting more evidence. He added that once they’ve gathered all evidence then it will be presented to the prosecutor’s office for possible charges. He said this could be expected by the end of the week.

Myers said possible charges

could include discharging a firearm and negligent assault, which is what his office is requesting.

According to the sheriff’s report the male was shot in the neck by a Dennison male who was target shooting with his Ruger AR 556. The shooter was approximately 100 yards from the victim, according to Toker and joining authorities on the scene was a division of wildlife officer as well.

BCI also conducted a scan and bullet trajectory

investigation where it was discovered that two bullets had strayed into the victim’s home. A Glock 17 Gen5 9mm pistol and a Ruger AR 556 AR15 style 5.56mm rifle were confiscated. According to the report the victim was to be released from an Akron hospital but severe damage was caused and further treatment would be necessary.

As of Thursday morning no charges had been filed yet as the investigation is continuing.

Commissioners approve generator, other approvals

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – The Harrison County Commissioners at Wednesday’s meeting approved a backup generator for the Government Center at a cost of $94,000.

Commissioner Paul Coffland read the bid, which was tabled from the April 8 meeting. He said Commissioner Dale Norris, which was present via phone speaker, provided the necessary options.

The motion to approve Beck Electric Company for the work was granted and no further discussion was provided. Some of the details of the job include: A new transformer to be installed to “refeed existing panel,” supplying a new breaker to feed the transformer and install new underground conduit and wire, which were just some of the numerous items listed.

A couple of agreements were also approved with one being tied to the generator project described as

a “construction administration agreement.” MJK Electrical Engineering was awarded this contract for $5,480. The other agreement is with PCS LLC for providing a “feasibility study” for services at the County Home. This cost as stated by Coffland, was for $42,172 and was approved as well.

Under Appropriations, the vehicle fleet fund was increased by $38,000. Coffland said this was in order to purchase a new GMC 2020 Siera 2500 pickup truck “for the judges programs.”

Under Jobs & Family Services, vouchers (purchase orders and vouchers) for the public assistance fund totaled $1,639.21 for one and another for $2,918.61. For Children’s Services, $13,000 was approved.

Also, lane resurfacing was brought up via the engineer’s office for a two-lane resurfacing project on Harrison 29 and Harrison 25.

Coffland said this only dealt with plans and specifications, which was approved.

“Like everyone, we would have preferred to have more time to prepare and get the word out, but all in all, we are pleased that so many voters were able to vote in the primary without leaving their homes,” Klamert explained.

In a close one where not many knew what to expect current Harrison County Commissioner Paul Coffland held off New Athens’ Mayor Joe Petro by just 68 votes (973-905). Coffland also thanked the residents in the county for their support and their trust to have him serve for another four years on the board of commissioners. “[I will] continue to do my best to represent them in a professional way each and every day,” Coffland said the day after the election.

Many other local interests went uncontested with Judges T. Shawn Hervey-R (common pleas),

Matthew Puskarich-R (probate division), Dale Norris-D (county commissioner), Joe Myers-D (sheriff), Joshua Willis-R (county recorder), Vickie Sefsick-D (county treasurer), Porsche Beetham (county coroner) and Leslie Milliken-D (clerk of court) retaining positions.

And probably to no one’s surprise presidential candidate Joe Biden won the county by a wide margin, as he did around the state with 648 votes to his closest competitor Bernie Sanders (112), who dropped out of the race just before the nation’s lockdown.

In the 6th Congressional District Bill Johnson-R crushed his competitor Kenneth Morgan (1,636-219) in county votes but also took Ohio big with 87 percent of the votes, and will now move on to face Shawna Roberts-D in November.

Freeport residents will get income survey form to determine grant eligibility Freeport residents will get a letter from Harrison County in the next two weeks, asking them to complete a short income survey. The survey will be part of the information used to apply for a CDBG-Residential Public Infrastructure Grant for the upcoming sewer project being designed and financed by the County to assist the village in eliminating Ohio EPA violations for failing septic systems which are contaminating local streams.

The current census data shows that 43.4 percent of residents of Freeport are low-to-moderate income, and a 51 percent low-moderate income is needed in order to qualify for this particular grant. This grant will assist with construction of the sewer system as well as assist eligible households with connection costs to the system.

The County must have a third party conduct the income survey therefore, the Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) will be conducting the survey. Residents will be asked to complete a short survey form and return it to RCAP promptly. The survey information will be absolutely confidential and is not shared with the County or the Village of Freeport.

RCAP will mail the survey forms to randomly selected households within the next two weeks. Residents need to quickly fill them out and mail them back (in a stamped envelope, which will be provided) to the RCAP representative. Households not responding will result in the need for RCAP to conduct door-to-door visits to obtain the surveys. Due to the Covid-19 situation, in-person surveying is not desirable therefore prompt mailing of the surveys is appreciated.

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By Mary Anna Cotter Congratulations to the family of Breanna & Jason Fuhrer on the birth of a son Jackson Frederick on April 9. He is the grandson of the Victor Berg's & the great grandson of Les & Nancy Berg.

The Conotton Valley 2020 Seniors were honored on Friday evening with a drive through at the school. Congratulations to a great class of find young people.

UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull April bring May flowers. Looks like this is going to be true.

Pat Smith Worthy Matron of the Unionport Eastern Star Chapter and the other members won first place in the district 14 chapter talent show, which was held early on. They presented a skit, “First Hillbilly Date.” Also, they will go on to the area talent show that will be held at a later time.

Keep on reading 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Bob and Cindy Davis have returned to their home after being in Florida over the winter.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan.

Happy Birthday Jay Bardall, Rich Milleson, Rylee Miller, Bryce Bear, Justus Koch, Rick Luyster, Kathy Shannon, Brenda Burdette, Heather Rogers and Thelma Plotts.

Happy Anniversary to Harlen and Becca Smith.

Thanks to those that made face mask and donated 35 of them to Harrison County Home Employees and 15 to the Health Department.

We all need to keep safe and remember to keep in prayers our health providers, the Connie Fritter family, Mildred Grim, Melvin Allen, Ron Greathouse

and Chris Scheutzaw.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Connie Fritter, 70 of Holloway.

She was a 1967 Lakeland graduate.

National Nurses Week is May 6-12. Remember to thank them for all they are doing.

Freeport Sportsman Club will not sponsor their annual Fishing Derby for children in May at Twin Hills Parks. They had a fun hunt and shot 1 coyote.

Washington Township (Tippecanoe), Freeport and Deersville Fire Department responded to a shooting at Richey lane near Clendening lake Saturday at 1:40 pm. They were having target practice when a bullet went through a window and hit an 87-year-old man. Tippecanoe E car transported him to Aultman Hospital (you can get more from Harrison County Sheriff).

The Freeport Village Hall phone number is 740-6581173. You can leave a message at this number with any Village questions. They will be answered as soon as the Clerk receives them. The address for the Village is P.O. Box 176 if you would like to mail in water bills.

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BY Esther McCoy Happy Birthday Jay Bardall, Rich Milleson, Rylee Miller, Bryce Bear, Justus Koch, Rick Luyster, Kathy Shannon, Brenda Burdette, Heather Rogers and Thelma Plotts.

Happy Anniversary to Harlen and Becca Smith.

Thanks to those that made face mask and donated 35 of them to Harrison County Home Employees and 15 to the Health Department.

We all need to keep safe and remember to keep in prayers our health providers, the Connie

Fritter family, Mildred Grim, Melvin Allen, Ron Greathouse and Chris Scheutzaw.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Connie Fritter, 70 of Holloway.

She was a 1967 Lakeland graduate.

National Nurses Week is May 6-12. Remember to thank them for all they are doing.

Freeport Sportsman Club will not sponsor their annual Fishing Derby for children in May at Twin Hills Parks. They had a fun hunt and shot 1 coyote.

Washington Township (Tippecanoe), Freeport and Deersville Fire Department responded to a shooting at Richey lane near Clendening lake Saturday at 1:40 pm. They were having target practice when a bullet went through a window and hit an 87-year-old man. Tippecanoe E car transported him to Aultman Hospital (you can get more from Harrison County Sheriff).

The Freeport Village Hall phone number is 740-6581173. You can leave a message at this number with any Village questions. They will be answered as soon as the Clerk receives them. The address for the Village is P.O. Box 176 if you would like to mail in water bills.

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By Susan Adams Please everyone, Stay Safe & Stay Healthy.

May Birthdays: 3rd Dick Leslie and Emily Cope; 4th Taylor Mencer; 6th Dick Huff and Ashley Mencer; 8th Andrea Crook; 10th Mandy Dietrich; 14th Rebecca Gladman; 15th David McMillen; 18th Anthony Beckley and Joyce Lannum; 23rd Isaac McMillen; 27th Rita Miles Heath.

May Anniversaries: 4th John and Nancy Sukosd; 17th Mark

and Sherri Kramer; 28th Calvin and Kathy Mallarnee and 29th Melvin and Gloria Allen.

F.Y.I. - Don't forget Mother's Day will be Sunday, May 10, 2020. If one is out and about for groceries etc. it would be a good idea to add Mother's Day Card and gift to your list. Mom will be very happy if you remember and you'll be happy too.

The Deersville UM Church is having "Prayers and Devotions" on Wednesday nights at 7PM and church services at 11AM on Sundays via their Facebook page. A perfect opportunity to sit back and enjoy words of comfort in these troubled times.

Tune it in for the whole household. If you miss the service at the scheduled time, it will be there to watch later.

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 9AM to 7PM. 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 Ohio. They are selling honey, honey accessories and bee keeping equipment. Follow them on Facebook for hours, events and contact information.

May 2, Saturday 10 a.m.

Bosler's Honey Bees and Accessories will be having an event "Share Learn Grow" on the deck of the store. A very good networking opportunity.

May 9th, Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bosler's Honey Bees and Accessories will behaving their Grand Opening. Any questions, please give them a call.

Check out the Hayseeds Homesteader Trading Post 740-

Saturday, May 2, 2020 491-2835 at 127 Main St (Deersville Ridge Rd), Deersville on their Facebook page for contact information and hours.

Check out the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department on their Facebook page for up-coming events.

Hopefully all will work out for the annual Fireman's Fair May 22. They also have information about open burning and the Covid-19 Virus on the page.

Check out the Deersville Community Theatre and Happenings at the Hall for updates on happenings on these two Facebook pages.

CANCELLED: The play "Beauty and the Beast" that was scheduled for June 12-14 and 19-21 at the Deersville Community Theatre. We all hope that they will be able to have the production "Charlotte's Web" in October.

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 or cancellations. Memberships are available and volunteers are always needed. The trails are a great way to get exercise, fresh air and reconnect with nature.

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

More information later.

Keep all the folks on the sick and recovery list, those who have lost loved ones, those who are quarantined to their houses, those who are "essential" employees and all our health providers in prayer.

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

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By Ina Marks It was very heart warming to read the article of how the residents of the Harrison County Home are coping with the virus. They are “Rapping”.

Making and sharing the rap song was an idea. Social Supervisor Kim Burgins conducted the practical sessions and wrote the lyrics to the number and all the foot stomping and hand clapping came natural for most of the residents. Others just enjoyed watching and hearing the music. People pulling together in hard times. Keep it up, sounds like fun. I love to dance.

It was interesting to see the Bricker’s Barber Shop in Jewett.

So much history in Harrison County to read about.

Congratulations go out to all the students on honor roll and principals list in this trying time.

Happy Birthday wishes go out to my friend Lorrie Furbee, belated to Ruby, and all others celebrating. Also anniversaries.

Bless all of you.

Prayers and best wishes go to all ill, shut-ins and always remember their caregivers.

Sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends of Ross Freeman, Eleanor Kenny, Thelma McNab, Shirley Byrd.

All of you will be greatly missed.

Bless you. And all others that have lost loved ones.

Well, April is gone. May is here. How the months fly. My grandma told me , when I was a child that the older you get the faster time goes, now I believe it.

Did you know? President William Taft weighed over 300 pounds and once got stuck in the White House bathtub.

Have a Blessed week and enjoy the sun.

Citizen Scientist Census finds Wheeling Hospital childbirth classes to resume via live stream 707 bald eagle nests in Ohio WHEELING, WV – The May schedule for Wheeling Hospital’s childbirth education classes has been released, and participants will be “attending” the courses from the comfort of their own homes.

Through WebEx, the free classes will be live streamed and available on any smart device, including phone, tablet and laptop. Participants will be provided instructions on how to download the app. To register they only have to provide their email address.

So far, the schedule includes: - May 4, 6-8 p.m., Breastfeeding Class.

Instructors, Lexi Hess and Nicole Gallagher - May 5, 6-8 p.m., Newborn Care Class.

Instructors, Catherine Voegelin and Jennifer Bond - May 9, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Accelerated Childbirth Education. Instructors, Erin Capers and Kathy McFrederick Wendy Cook, nurse manager in Labor and Delivery and Women’s Services, said, “We

are contacting patients who are near their due dates, with names provided from the doctors’ offices. Amy Hicks, our unit assistant, will be scheduling the classes and registering patients.

“Class participants will be able to talk with the instructor as well as each other. They’ll be just like regular classes, but participants don’t have to leave home.”

For more information, or to register for classes, call 304243-3235.

Addiction Campuses’ Swift River launches Telehealth SHERRODSVILLE, OHIO The Bluffs, an Addiction Campuses mental and behavioral health treatment facility is now providing Telehealth for Ohio residents with substance use disorder. At a time when many people are restricted from travel and social distancing is the new normal, Telehealth enables patients to readily access a psychologist or therapist in real-time from the privacy of their own home.

“Amid growing concerns over the Coronavirus and need for social distancing, resources like Telehealth are vital,” says Addiction Campuses Director of Compliance Scott Connors.

“Addiction is a disease of isolation and it’s more important than ever to keep

patients engaged and connected to the people and programs that help them gain and maintain long term sobriety.”

Telehealth provides safe, highquality, competent and convenient health care to Ohio patients in need of long and short-term connectivity, via computers and smart mobile devices.

The appointments are confidential and a Health Savings Account (HSA) can be used to cover the cost of Telehealth copays, whether patients have health insurance or pay privately.

Telehealth can provide periodic support and supervision during and after detox, specifically for chronic withdrawal symptoms such as

insomnia, anxiety, depressed mood and irritability. Services include psychiatrist visits, along with individual psychotherapy and counseling for substance use disorder.

Addiction Campuses is committed to the safety and security of our team members, patients, and their families. We are closely monitoring the evolving COVID-19 situation and have implemented appropriate precautionary measures to help ensure we protect the health and welfare of all those we serve.

Treatment programs available at The Bluffs include Residential Detox and Inpatient programs.

To learn more about the launch of Telehealth or to arrange an interview, email media@addictioncampuses.com or contact Public Relations Manager Erika Lathon at (615) 594-5982.

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Thanks to thousands of reports from citizen scientists during February and March, 707 bald eagle nests have been confirmed in Ohio, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

The bald eagle is one of Ohio’s greatest wildlife success stories.

The nest census was the first undertaking to discover all such sites for the first time in eight years. The results show an increase of 151% from the 2012 census, when 281 nests were recorded in Ohio. The high number of nests represents the hard work and dedication put forth for Ohio’s wildlife.

“The bald eagle is a symbol of American strength and resilience,” said Gov. DeWine.

“The eagle’s comeback in Ohio and across the country proves that we can overcome any challenge when we work together.”

“We are grateful to every Ohioan who contributed to this effort and thank those who support conservation of highquality habitat that kept eagles nesting in Ohio,” said Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker.

The Division of Wildlife received approximately 2,500 reports from the public for the 2020 census. Wildlife staff, including wildlife officers and biologists, verified nest locations in 85 counties.

Counties along or near Lake Erie have the highest number of bald eagle nests. Bald eagles thrive near Lake Erie because of the abundance of food and nesting habitat. The 12 counties with the highest number of eagle nests include: Ottawa (90), Sandusky (50), Erie (32),

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Trumbull (26), Seneca (24), Wyandot (19), Lucas (18), Licking (17), Ashtabula (16), Knox (16), Mercer (16) and Wood (16).

The bald eagle was once an endangered species, with only four nesting pairs in Ohio in 1979. However, thanks to partnerships between the Division of Wildlife, Ohio zoos, wildlife rehabilitation facilities, concerned landowners, and sportsmen and women its population increased. After much hard work and continued conservation, the bald eagle was removed from the federal list of threatened and endangered species in 2007 and from Ohio’s list in 2012.

Excellent viewing opportunities can be found at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area (Lucas and Ottawa counties), Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area (Sandusky County), Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (Lucas and Ottawa counties), Mosquito Creek Wildlife Area (Trumbull County) and Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area (Wyandot and Marion counties). In southern Ohio, eagle nests are found near major rivers such as the Muskingum, Hocking, Scioto and Great Miami.

Bald eagles in Ohio typically lay eggs and incubate in February and March. Young eagles leave the nest about three months later, usually in June.

The birds nest in large trees such as sycamores, oaks, and cottonwoods near large bodies of water. Fish and carrion are preferred foods.

Remember that bald eagles are protected under both state law and the federal Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act. It is illegal to disturb bald eagles. When viewing these majestic birds, remember to respect the bird’s space and stay at least 100 yards away from the bird or nest.

Disturbing bald eagles at the nest site could lead the pair to abandon the eggs.

As with many of Ohio’s native wildlife species, bald eagles require specific habitat conditions to thrive. Bald eagle habitat protection and research is funded by the sale of bald eagle conservation license plates, income tax check-off donations to the Endangered Species and Wildlife Diversity Fund and sales of the Ohio Wildlife Legacy Stamp. Learn how to support Ohio's magnificent wildlife like the bald eagle at wildohio.gov/support.

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. The visit the ODNR website at ohiodnr.gov.

Editor’s Note: A county list of all verified active bald eagle nests in 2020 is shown below. The first number following the county’s name shows the number of nests for 2020, with the 2012 number in parentheses. These numbers are raw data and subject to change.

Adams: 1 (0); Allen: 5 (0); Ashland: 9 (2); Ashtabula: 16 (9); Athens: 1 (0); Auglaize: 4 (0); Belmont: 4 (1); Brown: 4 (1); Butler: 8 (0); Carroll: 1 (0); Champaign: 2 (0); Clark: 5 (0); Clermont: 4 (0); Clinton: 2 (0); Columbiana: 4 (1); Coshocton: 14 (6); Crawford: 6 (3); Cuyahoga: 3 (2); Darke: 1 (0); Defiance: 8 (2); Delaware: 13 (7); Erie: 32 (17); Fairfield: 2 (0); Fayette: 3 (0); Franklin: 5 (3); Fulton: 3 (0); Gallia: 1 (0); Geauga: 7 (6); Greene: 4 (0); Guernsey: 2 (1); Hamilton: 3 (1); Hancock: 12 (4); Hardin: 9 (1); Harrison: 1 (1); Henry: 6 (0); Highland: 4 (1); Hocking: 1 (1); Holmes: 5 (1); Huron: 15 (5) Jackson: 0 (0); Jefferson: 2 (1); Knox: 16 (7); Lake: 7 (4); Lawrence: 0 (0); Licking: 17 (3); Logan: 8 (1); Lorain: 10 (3); Lucas: 18 (8); Madison: 2 (0); Mahoning: 7 (5); Marion: 11 (6); Medina: 5 (1); Meigs: 0 (0); Mercer: 16 (3); Miami: 5 (0); Monroe: 4 (1); Montgomery: 3 (1); Morgan: 1 (1); Morrow: 5 (2); Muskingum: 6 (2); Noble: 1 (1); Ottawa: 90 (46); Paulding: 3 (0); Perry: 2 (0); Pickaway: 9 (3); Pike: 4 (2); Portage: 8 (5); Preble: 3 (0); Putnam: 8 (2); Richland: 14 (5); Ross: 7 (4); Sandusky: 50 (33); Scioto: 2 (2); Seneca: 24 (7); Shelby: 3 (0); Stark: 4 (1); Summit: 5 (2); Trumbull: 26 (9); Tuscarawas: 9 (6); Union: 8 (4); Van Wert: 2 (0); Vinton: 1 (0); Warren: 4 (2); Washington: 1 (1); Wayne: 7 (2); Williams: 4 (0); Wood: 16 (7); Wyandot: 19 (12).

2020 total: 707 2012 total: (281)

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Saturday, May 2, 2020

Look at the Past

Obituaries

Looking back at Latham’s logging truck

Latham Logging Truck - Freeport, Ohio, no date on picture. The firm of L.D. Latham's & Sons is one of the best known organizations in the county and handles hardwood lumber, live stock, poultry, wool, hay, straw, grain, hardware, salt, fertilizers and building materials. The father and sons hold the confidence of the public and the respect of all with whom they come in contact. Info from “History of Carroll and Harrison Counties, Ohio” by Eckley and Perry.

PUBLIC RECORD COUNTY COURT CIVIL April 13 (satisfied date), DNF Associates LLC, C/O Levy & Assoc. LLC, 4645 Executive Drive, Columbus, plaintiff-vsMichael Zonkoski, 76155 Cadiz New Athens Road, Cadiz, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $1,501.58.

April 13 (judgment date), Second Round LP, C/O Levy & Assoc. LLC, 4645 Executive Drive, Columbus, plaintiff-vsSharon Stull, 88264 maple Road, Jewett, defendant.

Action: In favor of plaintiff for $1,856.42.

April 13 (judgment date), Midland Credit Management

Inc., 350 Camino Dela Reina, San Diego, Ca., plaintiff-vsWesley Piatt, 31312 Patterson Road, Dennison, defendant.

Action: In favor of plaintiff for $2,618.46.

TRAFFIC April 13, William J. Baumgardner, 22677 Mountz Road, Minerva, traffic control

dev., $75 fine plus costs.

April 15, Cortney Barnett, 239 Cunningham Lane, Wintersville, tag/sticker violation, $50 fine plus costs.

April 16, Casey A. Moore, 45670 Jewett Hopedale Road, Jewett, head lights, $25 fine plus costs.

There were 10 speeding and one seat belt violation.

Ohio Holstein Association activities continue

By BARB LUMLEY The Ohio Holstein Association officers, board of directors and committee chairmen met by means of a telephone conference call on April 10. The reports from officers were given, followed by a report on the 2021 National Holstein Convention to be held in Ohio. Much of the discussion focused on the difficulty of holding committee meetings, touring facilities being considered for the convention, finalizing contracts and making final plans for the convention due to the current Covid-19 virus. The decision was made to cancel the plans for holding the National Holstein Convention in Ohio in 2021. It was announced that the 2020 convention scheduled to be held in Pennsylvania would probably be cancelled and rescheduled for 2021.

It was announced that the Ohio Holstein Spring Sale scheduled for April 18, 2020 was cancelled.

Discussion was held on making the consignments that were

already accepted available for purchasing in an online sale to be conducted by Cowbuyer.

Discussion was held on the cancellation of district Holstein shows, county fairs and the Ohio State Fair due to the virus. The Building Committee reported that repairs need to be made on the lights in the meeting room.

Various other committee reports were given. The next meeting was scheduled for June 19.

The Ohio Lot Smackdown Sale was held online April 18-21, with live bidding held at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday evening, April 21. Sixty one consignments were presented for sale featuring high genomics, show age calves, bred heifers, fresh cows and embryos.

Topping the sale at $7500 was Lot 1, Pine-Tree Leg Achi EricaET, consigned by James A. Richard, Wooster, Ohio. She was born 12-4-19 and was +2931 G. Her sire is Pine-Tree CW LegacyET and her dam by ABS Achiever-ET. She was purchased

by T & L Cattle Company, British Columbia.

Selling for $4000 was Lot 5, Pine-Tree Lgcy Acclimate-ET, consigned by James A. Richard, Wooster, Ohio. Born 10-27-19 with +2884 G, her sire is Pine-Tree Legacy-ET, her dam by ABS Achiever-ET and her grand-dam was classified Very Good 87. She was purchased by T & L Cattle Company, British Columbia.

Lot 32, Miley Redhot GiggleRed sold for $2600 and was consigned by Anna Miley, West Salem, Ohio. Born 9-12-19, she was sired by Charpentier RedhotRed-ET. Her dam was sired by MR D Apple Diamondback and her show winning grand-dam was classified Excellent 93 2E. She was purchased by Angela Hartman, Wooster, Ohio.

Lot 56, K-Times Diamond Trinity sold for $2000 and was consigned by Kourtney Kliner, West Salem, Ohio. A fresh two year old born 12-07-17, she was sired by MR D Apple Diamondback from a daughter of Atwood and a Very Good granddam by Alexander. She was bred to Unstopabull-Red. She was

purchased by T & L Cattle Company, British Columbia.

Cowbuyer managed the sale.

Contacts were Aaron Ray, Chad Griffith and Ken Janes.

The “Opportunities From PineTree” sale” will be held Friday, May 8, at 1 p.m. EST. The sale will be hosted by Matthew Steiner and Family, Marshallville, Ohio.

The sale will take place online at Cowbuyer.com with Dave Rama, auctioneer. The sale will feature approximately 40 Holstein lots, six Jersey lots, four Brown Swiss lots and one Montbeliarde lot. The catalog for the sale is available on the Ohio Holstein Association website, www.ohioholstein.com.

The Ohio Holstein News magazine has not been received by the Ohio Holstein Association members due to the shortage of postal workers. It was sent to the post office in Detroit, Michigan on April 10. In speaking with personnel at the post office there, Melissa Hart editor of the News, was assured that they would send it out as soon as possible.

Catholic bishops of Ohio extend suspension of all publicly celebrated masses/liturgies through May 29 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Yesterday, 27 April 2020, Governor Mike DeWine presented a strategy to begin a multi-phased plan, even while the executive “Stay at Home Order” remains in place. His plan begins a process for Ohioans gradually to return to work and daily activity and provides hope and evidence that our cooperation with the governor’s orders has significantly curbed the spread of the virus. We thank you for and admire the patience, cooperation and understanding you have already shown during this COVID-19 pandemic. We realize the frustration, sadness, and loss the faithful felt not to be able to gather personally to celebrate the Paschal Mysteries during the Sacred Triduum and each Sunday. During this time of sacrifice and longing, we have joined our prayers and hearts to yours, trusting that God will see us through this pandemic and reunite us at the Eucharistic Feast. Out of deep concern for the common good as well as the physical and spiritual well-being of all the people of Ohio, the

Catholic Bishops of Ohio have agreed once again to cooperate with the governor, and to support and abide by the multiphased approach to returning to work and eventual public gathering in large groups.

To that end, the Catholic Bishops of Ohio extend the temporary suspension of all publicly celebrated Masses/liturgies ending on May 29th, with the hope of publicly celebrating together the Solemnity of Pentecost on the weekend of May 30/31. Each of the bishops of Ohio, once again, dispense the Catholic faithful who reside in their respective dioceses and all other Catholics currently in their territories from the obligation of attending Sunday Mass during this time. We ask for the cooperation and adherence of all the faithful to the governor’s directives during this period.

We will be working diligently with our pastoral teams to consider reasonable, gradual and responsible initiatives for welcoming back the faithful in time to Sunday Mass, initiatives which will renew our love for the Holy Eucharist and the Sacrament of Reconciliation,

and which will help us to restore Catholic life and invite others to share that life after the pandemic. We encourage individual dioceses and their respective pastors and parishioners to begin to work to establish plans which respect social distancing and other requirements for the safety of our people.

This decision has not been taken lightly and, as your bishops, together with you, we recognize the sacrifice we are called to make being physically distanced from the Holy Eucharist and from one another. We remain grateful for your understanding and prayerful support. As your bishops we continue to encourage you to keep holy the Lord’s Day by participating in Sunday Mass by way of radio broadcast or televised or livestreamed options and making a spiritual communion.

Keeping in mind of the gift of plenary indulgences offered to us by the Church, we encourage all the faithful to turn to the Church’s treasury of prayer, praying as a family or individually the Liturgy of the Hours, rosary, divine mercy

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chaplet, and Stations of the Cross, etc. Together we continue to pray for all who are suffering from Covid19, for all health care workers and first responders, for all the deceased and their families, and for an easing of the anxiety and tension caused by this pandemic. Relying on the Motherly care of Our Lady, Health of the Sick, we unite our sufferings to those of Our Lord Jesus Christ, and we trust in the glorious hope of His Resurrection.

Most Rev. Dennis M. Schnurr, Archbishop of Cincinnati; Most Rev. Joseph R. Binzer, Auxiliary Bishop of Cincinnati; Most Rev. Robert J. Brennan, Bishop of Columbus; Most Rev. Jeffrey M. Monforton, Bishop of Steubenville; Most Rev. George V. Murry, S.J. Bishop of Youngstown; Rev. Donald P. Oleksiak, Diocesan Administrator of Cleveland; Most Rev. Daniel E. Thomas, Bishop of Toledo; Most Rev. J. Michael Botean, Romanian Eparchy of Canton; Most Rev. Bohdan J. Danylo, Ukrainian Eparchy of St. Josaphat; Most Rev. Milan Lach, SJ Byzantine Eparchy of Parma.

Teresa Luther Teresa Luther, 86, of Cadiz, Ohio, died Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, W.Va. She was born May 17, 1933 in Cadiz, Ohio, a daughter of the late William P. Luther, Sr. and the late Catherine Kasner Luther Klug. Miss Luther was retired from Luther’s Builders’ Supply in Cadiz and member of St. Teresa’s Catholic Church.

She loved her home and caring for her feline pets.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William P. Luther, Jr., stepfather, Henry Klug, and

brother-in-law, Richard Corso.

Surviving are three sisters, Mary Catherine Corso of Dennison, Ohio, Betty (Myron) Fledderus of Cadiz, Ohio, and Dorothy Luther of Cadiz, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Anna Mae Luther of Cadiz, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews.

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, a private service will be held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be in Cadiz Union Cemetery. The family is assisted by Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.

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

Wayne Hall Wayne Hall, age 98, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at Crandall Medical Center in Sebring, Ohio. He was born on August 16, 1921, at Cadiz, Ohio. He was the son of the late Arthur and Gladys (Henderson) Hall.

Wayne was a graduate of Muskingum College. He initially worked for Goodyear Aircraft in Akron where he was a member of the Goodyear Squadron. It was there that he met Lucy Harper who was to become his loyal and devoted wife from 1945 until her death in 1988. Following service in the United States Army, he returned to Cadiz, where he shared the ownership and operation of Hall Motor Company, a Ford dealership.

Later, he attended Western Theological Seminary in Pittsburgh and served several years in the Methodist ministry until ill health prevented his continuance.

During his retirement years in Dover, he

and Lucy shared an antique business.

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by his sister, Bernese Hall.

Surviving are three sons; Garold (Betty) of Cleveland, Ohio, Richard (Cheryl) of Lake Arthur, Louisiana, Robert (Peggy) of Palm Coast, Florida; his daughter, Rebecca (Lester) of Green Lane, Pennsylvania; along with numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Wayne was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dover.

Cremation has been entrusted to the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover.

A memorial service will take place at a later date. To sign an online guestbook for Wayne, visit the obituary link on the funeral home's website.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Community Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Ave. SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.

Thomas Walter Malick Thomas Walter Malicki, 79, of Cadiz, OH died peacefully Thursday, April 23, 2020 in New Philadelphia, Ohio.

Tom was born Oct. 17, 1940 in Wheeling, W.Va, a son of the late Walter and Anne (Soloninka) Malicki.

Tom is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy J. (Cramblett) Malicki, a son Douglas (Kristen) of Avon, two grandsons Connor and Kyle, a sister, Kathleen (G. Scott) Gross of North Canton, a sister in law, Susan (David) Frew of Carrollton, a brother in law, Al (Natasha) Cramblett of Sioux Falls, SD, a brother in law, Richard Cramblett of Amsterdam, Ohio, and several nieces and nephews and two grand dogs, Zoe and Bogey.

He was a member of St. Teresa Catholic Church in Cadiz and loved spending his retirement years with his family including attending dozens of his grandson’s activities, where he was one of their biggest fans.

He enjoyed all sports, especially Cadiz, Harrison Central, Ohio State and Cleveland teams and was an avid fisherman. He was a

retired employee of Consolidation Coal Company and Gradall and parlayed his love of athletics into more than 30 years of making custom trophies and awards for area high school athletic teams as a co-owner of Peterson’s Trophy & Crafts with his wife, Dorothy.

A 1958 graduate of Cadiz High School, Tom was a lifelong Harrison County resident with the exception of the four-year period immediately after graduation when he proudly served in the United States Air Force’s Military Air Transport Service command group from 19581962.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a private family service will be held. The family is being assisted by ClarkKirkland Funeral Home in Cadiz with a burial to take place at Holly Memorial Gardens in Colerain, Ohio. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice Truman House, 716 Commercial Drive, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.

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

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IC looking at virtual graduation for seniors WINTERSVILLE — An opinion from state leaders on high school graduations has prompted the Indian Creek Local School District to look at holding virtual commencement exercises.

The Ohio Department of Education has fielded questions about conducting graduation ceremonies and other end-of-year recognition events for students and found it best for schools to hold virtual or alternate activities and record them whenever possible.

Gov. Mike DeWine noted during his April 20 press conference that the gathering of significant numbers of people posed a

dangerous situation and asked the education community to honor students, especially seniors, in a manner that does not pose a health risk to others. Plans should also follow the Ohio Department of Health’s orders.

The ODE also noted that inperson events could lead to other negative consequences if the date were moved to July or later, particularly if graduates begin college, military enlistment or employment. Other factors include the lack of social distancing, plus family and friends may want to attend even though they are not permitted.

“Therefore, school leaders should conduct graduation ceremonies and other recognition events in a remote manner that honors each student in a safe and responsible way, prioritizing the health needs of students, their families and the community,” the ODE website stated.

Indian Creek Superintendent Dr. T.C. Chappelear said the district was reviewing the possibility of offering a virtual commencement exercise in place of the scheduled event on May 31. Officials were working with WTOV-TV and the ceremony would be posted

online and aired on television.

“Some details are to be worked out,” he said. “The guidance we received from ODE asked the districts not to plan in-person graduation ceremonies for the summer, so we are partnering with Channel 9 like some other districts. There will be prerecorded events on video such as speeches that will be broadcast and our plan is to post our graduation video from May 31 on YouTube while Channel 9 will air that.”

Dr. Chappelear said there were a total of 172 seniors in the Class of 2020.

Belmont Career Center names April students of the month New Philadelphia, OH - Buckeye Career Center has named the April Student of the Month recipients.

Two high school students have received the honor for demonstrating April’s core value of passion. An adult education student also received the honor.

Bailey Kinney, a senior double lab student in Natural Resources and Teaching Professions, is one of our April high school Students of the Month. Kinney attends BCC from Tuscarawas Valley. At BCC, Kinney is a member of FFA, FCCLA, and Best Buddies. She also assists in a second-grade classroom at Tusky Valley. Kinney’s English/Language Arts instructor Mrs. Jennifer Mulvaney nominated her for the award.

“Bailey is a great, hardworking student who demonstrates a real love of both learning and teaching.

She is always the first one to help her peers who are struggling with assignments. She is also extremely polite and well

Bailey Kinney

Aaron Miller

mannered,” commented Mulvaney. After graduation, Kinney plans to attend Kent State Tuscarawas for Early Childhood Education. She is the daughter of Stacey Kinney and Jim Kinney.

The second April high school Student of the Month is Computer Technology/Network Systems senior Aaron Miller. Miller comes to BCC from New Philadelphia

and also takes college courses at Kent State Tuscarawas. Miller hopes to obtain a career in the IT industry following graduation. His instructor, Mr. Bill Alexander, nominated Miller for the honor.

“Aaron is graduating this year at the age of 16. In his time at BCC, he has excelled in many ways, including becoming the first student at BCC to earn his

CompTia Security+ Certification,” said Alexander. He also placed second at the 2018 National BPA Competition. He is the son of David and Sharon Miller.

April’s Adult Education Student of the Month is Emily Carpenter.

Carpenter is enrolled in the daytime adult Medical Assisting class. She is a graduate of Indian Valley High School. Carpenter stated that she enrolled in Medical Assisting at BCC because of the program’s affordability, vicinity to home, and hands-on training opportunity in a high demand career. Following graduation, she hopes to work in mental health or in the OB/GYN sides of the medical industry.

The three were honored during Buckeye Career Center’s virtual Board of Education meeting April 21, 2020. The high school students will receive $25 gift certificates to the Joe Carlisle Café & Marketplace, courtesy of Skyline Homes.

OSU Alumni Association announces scholarships The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Harrison County Club is pleased to announce that $10,000 is being awarded to three scholarship recipients from Harrison County.

Kya DeMeter, daughter of Elmer and Jennifer DeMeter of Harrisville, Ohio is receiving two Alumni Scholarships totalling $4000. She is graduating from Buckeye Local High School.

Mary Foster, daughter of Tom and Lisa Foster of Freeport, Ohio is receiving an Alumni Scholarship of $3000. She is graduating from Indian Valley High School.

And McKenna Mizer, daughter of Todd and Diedra Mizer of Cadiz, Ohio is receiving an Alumni Scholarship of $3000. She is graduating from Harrison Central High School.

The Harrison County Club is chaired by Michael Nunner of Cadiz. Jon Kirkland, Gwen Stewart, Lois Puskarich and Dave Rose help coordinate scholarships and their funding.

Mary Foster

McKenna Mizer

Kya DeMeter

Happy Nurses Week!

THIS IS NATIONAL NURSES WEEK

This is a celebration of YOU! For all you do for Wheeling Hospital and your community. You should be proud of the profession you have chosen, as you watch the world come together to thank those ‘front line” people sel昀shly serving others because it’s what they have been called to do.

I am the son of a nurse. I can recall as a young child watching my mother put in countless hours, often missing a school event because she had to work the night shift. I remember going to her work and watching the compassion she displayed to total strangers and watching that same healing hand that had nursed me so many times when I was hurt do the same thing for someone she barely knew. My mother is now 77 years old and she will tell you once a nurse, always a nurse. There is no such thing as a retired nurse; they simply turn their compassion to other causes.

So as we celebrate our nurses this week, just remember that it is not just a week out of the year that we recognize your contributions. We recognize these contributions all year long. Thank you for all that you do in providing the most outstanding care in the region. Our community is grateful for your service!!

My sincere thanks and gratitude,

Douglass E. Harrison Chief Executive Of昀cer

A Tradition of Excellence. A Legacy of Caring.®

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JCBDD supports students, residents amid pandemic STEUBENVILLE-The Jefferson County Board of Developmental Disabilities took prompt action during the mandated shutdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but extra measures have been necessary to support students and residents with special needs.

Those individuals face a greater health risks from the virus and officials made sure they have been served in the comforts of home as the shutdown remains in effect. From the closure of the School of Bright Promise to more precautions taken at Shaffer Plaza Apartments, leaders say every effort helps in protecting those in their charge.

School of Bright Promise Principal Jane Bodo said teachers and therapists created packets which were delivered to each student’s home while teachers have continued to reach out with weekly contact.

“We have a variety of ways they are using to communicate such as phone, email, Facebook, the Remind app and text,” Bodo said. “Many teachers have also set up websites for their students to track progress and post videos through Google Classroom.

Much like our day-to-day in the physical classroom, not all learning mediums work for all of our students so the teachers have done a great job getting creative and tailoring to what each student needs.”

The transition has not been without its challenges, but resources have been used to make it smoother as time goes on. She continued that some

students have adapted to the change while others still struggle with the major changes to their regular routine. Technology has been another factor since not all students either have access or may not respond to it. In those cases, Bodo said teachers and therapists have adapted materials to suit those pupils.

“The only advice that I would give the parent or guardian of a special needs child is to try and establish a consistent routine at home. Our students thrive on predictability and consistency at school, and while this was a very abrupt and huge change for them, they will eventually respond to a predictable routine.”

She added that the shutdown has impacted everyone and the school staff misses the students, but the current issue will only make them stronger in the future.

“This has been a huge change for all of us—staff and students alike,” she commented.

“However, we have learned that with necessity being the mother of invention, we now have even more tools to help serve our students. When we are back together in the future, we can add our new tools to our existing toolboxes to improve on what we have done in the past.”

Meanwhile, the Early Intervention program has completely moved onto virtual visits and phone conversations between the specialists and 119 families and children they serve.

Those efforts helped the EI program gain mention in a

recent article posted on the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities website. Sarah Mattioli, EI service coordinator, was interviewed in the article, “EI Uses Video Conferencing to Support Families,” for the Good News Corner on the DODD site which was published on April 21. In it, Mattioli discussed how beneficial the technology has been for EI representatives to communicate with families, adding that the children and their parents were receptive to the format.

EI Supervisor Neysa Rodgers added that home visits were stopped on March 12 by order of the ODH, launching contact into virtual mode. While the staff had some experience with the technology, it had not been fully implemented into every component.

“I was challenging at first, but we are now able to proceed forward in every aspect with our process and even do services with providers. My staff is openminded and we are doing whatever it takes to accommodate each family,” she commented.

Like the school, families have been met with issues involving technology if they reside in remote areas of the county.

Officials still make phone calls and Rodgers said everyone had to get acclimated to the new temporary method of EI services. She recommended that parents and guardians maintain

a routine to benefit the children.

“Our children have very unique needs, so we are available for any specific questions or even consultation for our families or anyone in need for that matter. If they require assistance, they can call or text their service coordinator or primary service provider,” she said, adding that EI is still taking referrals and it does not need to be a doctor or agency.

Shaffer Plaza Residential Manager Natalie Baird said steps have been taken to protect the 23 residents living at the complex as well as its staff.

“We have implemented many procedures and protocols to assure the health and safety of both our residents and direct care professionals. We have followed CDC, Ohio Department of Health and Department of Developmental Disabilities guidelines,” Baird added. “Some residents are able to communicate with their families through Facetime and other are speaking to their loved ones through direct phone calls to their houses.”

Staff also provide photos to family members for holidays and other occasions, but due to residents no longer attending day programming they now utilize the Jeffco Center and School of Bright Promise playground for recreational activities, plus they take leisurely rides for fresh air.

“Our staff has been creative with ways to keep our residents engaged. We have five School of Bright Promise employees

helping Shaffer Plaza with cleaning, cooking, laundry and in-house leisure activities, which has been a tremendous help and we appreciate them.”

Only one person is designated to acquire supplies such as snacks to ensure residents have what they want, while necessary doctor’s appointments are done via teleconference. Baird said the transition mostly has been a smooth one and a majority of the residents have adapted extremely well.

“We have received an enormous amount of support from our program as a whole.

[JCBDD Superintendent Mike Zinno] checks in with us every day to make sure we have what we need and our direct care staff and management team is making sure that we help our residents get through this to the best of our ability,” Baird noted.

“This is unchartered territory for everyone, and keeping our residents and direct care professionals healthy and safe is our No. 1 priority.”

Zinno praised the work of the staff amid the pandemic.

“I am extremely proud of our program and our provider network as we continue to serve during a difficult situation. In particular, I can’t thank enough the employees that are working at Shaffer Plaza and our residential providers. They are on the frontlines of the pandemic and are champions. This time will pass and I am looking forward to the day we can return to normal and use what we have learned during this pandemic. Something good will come from this unprecedented time,” Zinno concluded.

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Public Notice LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO Carol S. Rogers, Plaintiff, vs. J.N. Pew, J.H. Pew, and J. Howard Pew, Executors of the Estate of J.N. Pew, Defendants. Case Number CVH 20200026 Judge T. Shawn Hervey LEGAL NOTICE The Defendants J.N. Pew, J.H. Pew, and J. Howard Pew, Executors of the Estate of J.N. Pew, whose current address is unknown, will take notice that on March 3, 2020, the Plaintiff Carol S. Rogers filed her Complaint to Quiet Title to real estate in Case Number CVH 2020-0026 in the Court of Common Pleas of Harrison County, Ohio, seeking to secure title to the mineral rights pursuant to the recorded Affidavit of Abandonment in and under the real property commonly known as 39180 Gundy Ridge Road, Scio, Ohio 43988, Permanent Parcel #20-0000543.000. The Defendants J.N. Pew, J.H. Pew, and J. Howard Pew, Executors of the Estate of J.N. Pew are required to answer the Plaintiff’s Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication of this notice. In the event that Defendants fail to respond in the allotted time, Judgment by Default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the Plaintiff’s Complaint. A. Jenna

Hokes (0090519) Attorney for Plaintiff Carol S. Rogers, 105 Jamison Avenue, P.O. Box 247, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 (740) 942-1313.

(4:25,5:2,9,16,23,30) ---------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 Final Issuance of Permit to Install Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Facility Description: Wastewater ID #: 1315620 Date of Action: 04/21/2020 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Project: Tappan Lake Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project Location: 33315 Cadiz Dennison Rd, Franklin Twp Final Issuance of NPDES Permit MWCD - Tappan Lake Marina

33315 Cadiz-Dennison Rd, Scio, OH Facility Description: Wastewater-State Facility Receiving Water: Tappan Lake ID #: 0PP00089*AD Date of Action: 06/01/2020 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Application Received for Air Permit EAP Ohio LLC - Masters HN MON 2412-6 Pad TR 218 - Havener Road, Bowerston, OH 44695 ID #: A0066200 Date of Action: 04/23/2020 Encino Energy, LLC. (Encino) is submitting this Application for Oil and Gas Operations Model General Permit (GP 12.2) for the Masters HN MON 2412-6 Pad. The Masters HN MON 2412-6 Pad is designed for production operations to support the existing Masters HN MON 24-12-6 Pad well and future wells located in Harrison County, Ohio.

Encino is also concurrently submitting an Application for Unpaved Roadways and Parking Areas Model General Permit (GP 5.1) to authorize Fugitive Dust Emission activities.

This submittal for the Masters HN MON 24-12-6 Pad addresses future wells and associated equipment.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The Nottingham Township Board of Trustees will accept bids for the sale of the following equipment: 2013 Ag Spray 1000 gallon tandem axle nurse tank with pump used for dust control and includes 8 ft. spray bar w/2 2ft extensions. Unit has Honda engine and electrical valve for on/off operation.

Unit was only used 2 summers (approx.15 times). Could be converted back to nurse tank easily.

2013 Ag Spray 1550 Poly Storage Tank-was used to hold dust control emulsion product.

Both items in excellent condition-may be bid separate or together. Will sell whichever way it brings the most.

Minimum bid amount for the pair is $5,000.00.

Items may be viewed at D&J Sales and Service Inc. 38175 Cadiz-Piedmont Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. For questions call Jon Jones 740-391-1246. Bids must be received by May 15, 2020 and will be opened on May 18, 2020 at the regular scheduled meeting. Please send bids to Nottingham Township % Carol Heavilin, Fiscal Officer 81199 Redeye Road, Freeport, Ohio 43973. Please mark “Bid for Tanks” on outside of envelope. Trustees reserve the right to accept or reject and and/or all bids.

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LEGAL NOTICE AQUA OHIO, INC., NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO ASSESS A SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT CHARGE BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF OHIO Former Lake Erie East, Masury, Norlick Divisions and Mohawk Utilities Public notice is hereby given that on March 5, 2020, Aqua Ohio, Inc. filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio an Application for Authority to Assess a System Improvement Charge in the Lake Erie East, Masury, Norlick Divisions and Mohawk Utilities. The case number of the proceeding before the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio is 20-0532-WW-SIC. A copy of the application is available for inspection and can be requested by contacting Aqua Ohio, Inc. directly at 330.397.0887. You can request to receive the copy through an email account or the US Postal Service.

Additionally, a copy of said application is available for inspection at the offices of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio located at 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The filing may also be viewed online at the Commission’s docketing department website (http://dis.puc.state.oh.us).

In its application, the Company seeks to avail itself of the authority set forth in

Ohio Revised Code section 4909.172 to assess a monthly system improvement charge on all metered and fire service customers. The purpose of seeking authority to assess and collect a SIC is to fund the replacement and rehabilitation of infrastructure including aging water mains and plant that are crucial to service reliability and water quality. Improvements totaling $17 million have been made since the last rate increase or system improvement charge approved by the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. The application, if granted in full, will result in an additional $1.58 per month for an average residential customer using 4,000 gallons of water per month in the Lake Erie East, Masury, Norlick Divisions and Mohawk Utilities. The proposed surcharge would equal 3.503 percent of the total water service bill of each customer. Customers can contact the applicant toll-free at 877.987.2782 with any questions concerning the application.

Any person, firm, corporation or association may file comments regarding the proposed application with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio. Any comments must be filed with the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio by July 3, 2020.

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Ohio's wild turkey hunters successful on opening day COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunters checked 2,430 birds during Ohio's opening day of wild turkey hunting season in the south zone on Monday, April 20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Hunters harvested 2,979 wild turkeys during the 2019 south zone opening day.

In addition to Monday's results, youth hunters harvested 1,843 during Ohio's youth season on April 18-19. The state has two zones for spring turkey hunting: the south zone and the northeast zone. The south zone opening day was Monday, April 20. The northeast zone, which includes Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, and Trumbull counties in Ohio's snow belt, begins Monday, May 4.

The top 11 counties for wild

turkey harvest during opening day of the 2020 south zone include: Harrison (93); Belmont (89); Guernsey (80); Tuscarawas (73); Jefferson (70); Monroe (69); Columbiana (65); Meigs (65); Washington (65); Brown (64) and Coshocton (64).

Ohio offers more opportunities for hunters of all ages to pursue wild turkeys. For 2020, the south zone is open to Sunday, May 17.

The northeast zone dates are from Monday, May 4, to Sunday, May 31. Find complete details in the 2019-2020 Hunting and Trapping Regulations or at wildohio.gov. For summaries of past turkey seasons, visit wildohio.gov/turkeyharvest.

Hunting hours from April 20-26 in the south zone and May 4-10 in the northeast zone are 30 minutes before sunrise until noon. Hunting hours from April 27-May 17 in the

south zone and May 11-31 in the northeast zone are 30 minutes before sunrise to sunset.

The spring turkey season bag limit is two bearded wild turkeys.

Hunters may harvest one bearded turkey per day, and a second spring turkey permit may be purchased at any time throughout the spring turkey season. Turkeys are required to be checked no later than 11:30 p.m. the day of harvest. All hunters are required to report their turkey harvest using the automated gamecheck system, which is available online, by phone or at a participating license agent.

Hunters may hunt wild turkeys with shotguns or archery equipment. It is unlawful to hunt turkeys using bait, live decoys or electronic calling devices, or to shoot a wild turkey while it is in a tree. The Division of Wildlife

advises turkey hunters to wear hunter orange clothing when entering, leaving or moving through hunting areas in order to remain visible to others.

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

Editor's Note: A county list of all wild turkeys checked by hunters during opening day of the 2020 south zone is shown below. The first number following the county's name shows the harvest numbers for 2020, and the 2019 numbers are in parentheses.

Harvest numbers below are raw data and subject to change.

Adams: 63 (72); Allen: 9 (9); Ashland: 25 (36); Athens: 48 (77); Auglaize: 6 (5); Belmont: 89 (85); Brown: 64 (74); Butler: 32 (31); Carroll: 63 (77); Champaign: 14 (14); Clark: 1 (1); Clermont: 54 (60); Clinton: 14 (13); Columbiana: 65 (66); Coshocton: 64 (81); Crawford: 7 (9); Darke: 7 (13); Defiance: 40 (34); Delaware: 25 (16); Erie: 4 (11); Fairfield: 14 (16); Fayette: 2 (1); Franklin: 5 (1); Fulton: 21 (16); Gallia: 54 (68); Greene: 4 (3); Guernsey: 80 (86); Hamilton: 24 (14); Hancock: 5 (8); Hardin: 19 (23); Harrison: 93 (87); Henry: 7 (12); Highland: 61 (62); Hocking: 40 (55); Holmes: 29 (56); Huron: 20 (25); Jackson: 60 (66); Jefferson: 70 (74); Knox: 42 (60); Lawrence: 36 (37); Licking: 50 (63); Logan: 22 (21);

Lorain: 16 (24); Lucas: 6 (14); Madison: 2 (2); Mahoning: 30 (35); Marion: 6 (3); Medina: 17 (15); Meigs: 65 (89); Mercer: 2 (3); Miami: 2 (0); Monroe: 69 (87); Montgomery: 5 (6); Morgan: 48 (71); Morrow: 16 (34); Muskingum: 55 (88); Noble: 47 (77); Ottawa: 0 (3); Paulding: 11 (12); Perry: 43 (57); Pickaway: 4 (2); Pike: 21 (44); Portage: 36 (38); Preble: 21 (21); Putnam: 7 (10); Richland: 25 (44); Ross: 48 (59); Sandusky: 5 (6); Scioto: 39 (62); Seneca: 15 (27); Shelby: 7 (11); Stark: 34 (39); Summit: 6 (11); Tuscarawas: 73 (94); Union: 9 (8); Van Wert: 2 (2); Vinton: 42 (52); Warren: 18 (17); Washington: 65 (97); Wayne: 22 (15); Williams: 26 (48); Wood: 2 (5); Wyandot: 11 (9).

2020 total: 2,430 2019 total: (2,979)

How to practice social distancing during COVID-19 pandemic As COVID-19 continued to spread across the world, it quickly became evident that the public would have to take drastic measures to slow the transmission. In addition to practicing generalized sanitation and good hygiene, people in some of the hardest-hit clusters were advised to take additional,

more aggressive measures.

Quarantines and travel restrictions were implemented, and the term “social distancing” became a buzzword.

Social distancing involves people keeping a physical distance from each other during disease outbreaks in order to slow transmission rates.

Social distancing also is employed to lessen the impact of the disease on the medical care system, which quickly can become overwhelmed with a high number of cases presenting in a short period of time.

In best-case scenarios, social distancing also may enable a few people to avoid infection until a

vaccine is available.

So how can people socially distance themselves? Here are some of the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the World Health Organization and other leading health groups.

- Opt out of group events. Steer clear of events, whether meetings, sports games, conferences, and other gatherings where large amounts of people congregate together.

- Stick to non-contact greetings.

Avoid hugs, kisses and handshakes.

Substitute a smile, a wave or a bumping of elbows, instead.

- Practice remote learning.

Students who attend large schools, such as high schools, universities and colleges, can continue their studies via remote learning and virtual classes instead of gathering in classrooms.

- Work from home. Many companies are now equipped to allow employees to work from home all the time or a portion of the time. Businesses can encourage employees to stay home and utilize the internet to get their work done.

- Stagger commute times.

Commuters in urban areas can consider staggering work hours so that they help curb crowds on public transportation.

- Alter shopping schedules. Try to

visit stores in the early morning or late at night when they are less likely to be crowded.

- Make changes in worship practices. Celebrants may have to make modifications to the way they worship. The Catholic Diocese of Trenton, NJ, recently advised all diocesan churches to halt the distribution of the most precious blood (wine) from communal chalices; encouraged clergy and eucharistic ministers to sanitize their hands before distributing the eucharist; and parishioners to avoid contact during the sign of peace.

Common sense is key to stall disease transmission, and social distancing can be an important public health measure.

Ohio Hills Health Services receives zero deficiencies for HRSA site visit

Administrative Team Members, Carol Davolio, RN, Director of Clinical Services and Michael Carpenter, Chief Operating Officer.

Ohio Hills Health Services is extremely pleased to announce that we received zero deficiencies during the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) site

visit. The Operational Site Visit (OSVs) is conducted by HRSA every three years and provides an objective assessment and verification of the status of Health Centers and ensures

compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements.

“This is an outstanding achievement,” said Brad Hudson, President, Board, OHHS. “I could not be prouder of our staff and Administrative Team. HRSA sent 3 reviewers and they spent 3 days interviewing staff and board members, visiting sites and reviewing policies. For OHHS to have no deficiencies is quite an accomplishment.”

The Health Center Program Site Visit assesses compliance with Health Center Program requirements. Reviewers use a standard and transparent methodology that aligns with the Health Center Program Compliance Manual. The reviewers address staffing, hours, coverage for medical emergencies, accessible locations, continuity of care, sliding feel discount program, Quality Improvement/Assurance, Financial Management, Conflict of Interest, Needs Assessment, Board Authority and Composition and other required services.

“This was truly a team effort and it reflects the quality of health, dental and behavioral health services we provide to area residents,” said Jeff Britton, CEO, OHHS. “Our entire staff does a tremendous job every day and it shows. I am also extremely grateful for the ongoing support of our board which has allowed OHHS to grow and expand to meet the needs of the communities we serve.”

HRSA’s Operational Site Visit was conducted on March 3rd5th. Results were shared on April 13, 2020. OHHS has health centers located in five communities, Barnesville, Caldwell, Freeport, Quaker City and Woodsfield, Ohio. For additional information regarding OHHS please call 740-239-6447.

Saturday, May 2, 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 third 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, Ohio, 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 pm. For families in need, please call 740-942-4300.

SCIO AMERICAN LEGION Wednesday wings from 5 pm to 8 pm 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 will begin serving wings on Wednesdays starting April 29 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call ahead orders only to be picked up at the back door. 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 second and fourth Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at 201 South Main Street, Cadiz.

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

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.

UPCOMINGEVENTS IN HONOR of Cinco de Mayo, May 5, the staff of Gables Care Center will be walking through Hopedale passing out Doritos, balloons and other small trinkets. They will be wearing sombreros, mustaches and brightly colored clothing. This will take place at 2 pm. The van will be decorated, with walkers and cars in between.

Fiesta music will be playing. This is going to be a fun day to show the community of Hopedale we are still here for them. Hope you’ll come outside for a few minutes to catch this fun gesture.

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Harrison Coal & Reclamation Park scheduled events

By ESTHER MCCOY CADIZ - For those who remember and those not old enough to really understand, the Harrison Coal and Reclamation Historical Park was formed by Claren Blackburn and Tony Puskarich of Cravat Coal Co. in 1992. They wanted to keep the once rapid growth of coal mining alive in the minds of the younger generation who did not realize how their elders brought home the money that went for their welfare.

Since that time much has been done to keep the history of the coal mining industry alive despite its decline. In 2003, an Old Construction and Mining Equipment Show was held at a location near Cadiz. It started small but grew as donations and acquisitions came in.

Now the 17th annual September 12-13 construction and mining equipment show will feature the old and the up-to-date equipment.

Bearers of construction, mining and crawler machinery for some digging fun or static display will be working.

Antique trucks are welcome and photos and heritage displays are as well. It is held on the Stumptown Road, Cadiz, just over one mile west of New Athens.

The HCRHP has created a Mining and Energy Museum to be held on May 29-30 and will be dedicated to the memory of Richard Hyde, Fred Philippi and Tom Saffell, all once active in the mining industry.

Changes in the list of officers have differed some over the years and at this March 2020 business session Dusty Welch was added to the ballot as a candidate for president along with Dale Davis. Welch became president; Davis, second vice

president; Claren Blackburn, second vice president; Amy Welch, secretary; Marilyn Monzula, treasurer; and Geoge Bedway, Don Richards, Martin McKim, and Dave Snyder, directors; Luke Anderson, Keith Anthony, Casey Miller and Anthony Diana were named new directors.

A big event that stared and continued in May, the day before Mother’s Day each year, has to be changed this year because of the coronavirus. The Harrison Coal and Reclamation Historical Park Dinner–Auction will now be held on Oct. 24. It will be held at the Hopedale VFD Social Hall. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. and dinner will be served at 5:30. An auction of mining items and donated prizes from local merchants will start around 7:30 p.m. A new addition will be a Chinese auction chaired by Sue Adams.

Speaker will be Chris Ruyan, Ohio Contractors Association president.

Some items being auctioned along with a print titled “Old Friends” by Dave Barnhouse, local artist and well known through the states. He is from the Richmond area and his limited edition print is entitled “Old Friends” from an original oil painting released in June 2007.

Auctioneer is Rick Keefer and the dinner executive chef is Trevor Welch.

Tickets are $20 each and can be purchased from the Visitors Center in Cadiz or by sending a check or money order to HCRHP, 143 South. Main St.,Cadiz, Ohio 43907. Reservations may be called to Claren Blackburn, 143 South Main St., Cadiz, OH 43907. For the Chinese auction donation, call Sue Adams 740-942-3137.

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