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SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2020

Hats Off To The 2020 Graduates

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Courthouse aims for June 1 opening, virus reaches 10 in county

By JD LONG

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2020 Harrison Central graduates Maria Roush (L) Kobey Johnson (R) making the best of their virtual graduation. Students have been recording this week at Harrison Central just in case they don't get to have a ceremony. They might not be able to throw their caps during a ceremony, they wanted to have fun and create their own memories. See more graduation and education news on page 6.

CADIZ – Compared to surrounding counties and the rest of Ohio, Harrison County has escaped high COVID-19 numbers but Wednesday, Harrison County Health Administrator Garen Rhome announced the number of confirmed cases in the county had reached 10. The count of 10 from just seven last week shows the biggest jump in one week’s time so far for Harrison County.

Asked if he was concerned over the growing number and recent jump Rhome repeated last week’s statement that, “there is no particular trend.” He said some of the infected were linked in being in close contact with each other.

“There’s no concern over clusters or outbreaks at specific locations or based on specific events, so far…” Rhome stated. He added that there would be more cause for concern if there were a cluster of outbreaks but said he thinks the rise in numbers is due to the increase in testing.

“As indicated a few weeks ago testing capacity in Ohio [is] on an upward trajectory pretty quickly,” he explained, “So we’re testing a lot more people…”

Rhome said one of the new cases was a minor and while displaying a graph showed the highest numbers in the 25-49 age group.

He said it was a 60-40 percent rate of infection being female with three of the 10 cases being health care workers. And of the 10 infected four are currently being treated, or active cases but only two needed hospitalized. He said as of Thursday, six have now recovered.

In Ohio, just under 29,000 cases have been

confirmed with more than 1,700 deaths, as of 2 p.m. Wednesday. In the U.S. more than 1.5 million cases have now been confirmed with more than 93,000 deaths.

Rhome provide some eye-opening numbers in that just over 40 percent of people 80 years of age or older have died from the virus.

Of the age group consisting of 60 to 79 year olds, 14.5 percent have died who contracted the virus.

Rhome then addressed Governor Mike DeWine’s health advisory on re-opening the state calling it, Ohioans Protecting Ohioans.

He said the two biggest changes are that there is no longer a restriction in travel regarding essential versus non-essential travel in and out of the state The second big change was the stay-at-home order is now a more of a stay safe and healthy order.

Rhome said what remains in place is mass gatherings held to 10 or under and stay around your normal gathering of people such as family.

“That’s getting harder and harder to do with warm weather,” Rhome said, “we’ve got Memorial Day weekend coming up and I think that we still strongly urge people to really think twice about getting together for large gatherings of over the size of ten, and with people outside their own family unit.”

Rhome told the board that the main message he received from the governor’s orders was the economic and public health responses are “tied at the hip.”

“So, our ability to be smart and to be kind and continue to protect each other from either getting sick or being quarantined is completely connected to our ability to get the economic response back and going

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2020 Census numbers lagging for Harrison County

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com HARRISON COUNTY – A forgotten segment that saw a big push before COVID-19 hogged the headlines and that was the 2020 census. And with the majority of people hunkering down in their homes with little to do one would think taking a five minute survey would be the easiest thing. One would also think the census numbers would be extremely high but they’re not.

The deadline for completing the 2020 census is Oct. 31 and that is probably a good thing for the country and especially

Harrison County, which has produced low numbers so far.

Pam Parrish, social worker with the Harrison Community Hospital, said the number in Harrison County surveys filled out is just over 50 percent. Parrish agreed that, at least for the short form, is very simple and much less time consuming than what census takers used to ask for in the past. Five minutes when taking the survey online or via telephone is all it takes and Parrish said basically, all the census needs is to know is “how many people are in your home.”

“Truthfully, they just want numbers and right now we’re only fifty-point-five in Ohio for Harrison County,” Parrish said

referring to how many households have filled out the census as of this week. Both Parrish and Media Specialist for the 2020 census, Carol Hector-Harris emphasized the importance for a thorough census taking because of the grant funding it provides to small communities like Harrison County.

“They look at how many people we’re serving and how many people are in the community,” Parrish explained, “and not just for hospitals but for schools, for government…” Parrish said one of their grants to the hospital is intended to aid EMS, for example. Another is for road repair.

She continued by stating that if the final

census survey for Harrison County remains at 50 percent it would look like the population of the county contains only around 7,000 people instead of the more realistic 15,000.

“So, I mean our funds could get cut in half,” she said. People need to share it with their Facebook pages…we just need to get it out there and try and get everybody to complete it, just because I don’t think that people realize that their number does count, they do count.”

Hector-Harris said their target audience in the county, as a catalyst for reaching more people is the food pantry and the mobile market. When asked whether the low numbers so far are due to coronavirus

distraction, or just plain apathy and cynicism she didn’t know but said the best way to combat those reasons, she said is using what is provided to her by the census bureau.

“It’s just a flyer. I’m looking at a couple of different ones,” she said. “They’re looking at providing me with flyers, which would be nice if they went full color, get your attention.” Hector-Harris said she prefers the emphasis be on how the 2020 Census will help communities and one of the slogans is, “respond today for a better tomorrow.”

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Jewett Council announces new business, Brightside Junction

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com JEWETT – A new business coming to Jewett was reported two weeks ago but Wednesday that business was identified as Brightside Junction LLC, according to Village Solicitor Jenna Hokes.

The issue for council was a request to vacate part of the alley that would run behind the lot, which council eventually approved. At the last meeting two weeks

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ago council gave Hokes permission to prepare the ordinance for closing the alley, which they said was not even in use anymore.

The lot, which has already seen some prep work but no official groundbreaking, is located on Ohio 151 next to the memorial cemetery. When asked how long the deed would take for transferring the property to the buyers, Hokes said she’s been in contact with the Harrison County Community Improvement Corporation’s

attorney, John Tabacchi and the matter is in his hands.

“It’ll be the next meeting they have to sign it because the attorney can’t sign it so they’ve got to approve it through their system,” Hokes explained referring to the CIC’s next meeting. But it’s not clear when that meeting will take place as the last two have been canceled due to the COVID-19 situation. The county CIC meets once per month.

Hokes said once the deed has been

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officially recorded Brightside can then begin full work. She said some survey work has already been conducted and dirt has been moved on that lot. She said the gas station-convenience store is designed for truck traffic to drive around the station instead of driving in and backing out. “[It] will be very nice to have a gas station-convenience store, the business coming in,” Hokes told council.

Also, new Council Member Ruth Blackburn asked and received permission

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to help clean up the town and use volunteers, such as grass cutting and flowerbed maintenance around the village.

“I don’t know how many are aware of this but I have started that on my own… ” Blackburn told council where she noted that someone had hinted to her she needed some help. She said she has at least one person who is willing to join in and

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again,” Rhome explained. He added that the social distancing and the wearing of masks were still intact.

Rhome stressed that basically, the main point was for people to care about protecting each other more than just being made to follow the orders of protection.

He stated that people with underlying conditions such as heart and diabetes for example should think twice about traveling out and where they are going.

The commissioners returned to the virus issue later in the meeting and addressed the reopening, which included restaurants scheduled for the following day. But the courthouse was the topic at the close of the meeting with Coffland addressing the issue.

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From PG | 1 “Responding to the twentytwenty Census impacts federal funding, which impacts Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP benefits, Pell Grants…” she explained adding that since the stay-at-home order was issued the census numbers dropped “significantly.” HectorHarris said a summer drive will be starting to further promote the census survey with a senior citizen target with a more personal touch, as they are more likely to not have access to a computer. Another target of interest is low-income people, which she said 17 percent or more, of Harrison County is estimated to be.

Partnership Specialist for the 2020 census, Travis Ressler said there are two parts to battling the poor numbers and getting the word out. He said the short form

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From PG | 1 help clean up the town.

“There’s other people out here that would if, it doesn’t cost the town anything. We would supply the labor, whatever equipment they would need to do it with,” Blackburn explained. She received the approval of council for forming a cleanup committee.

Council Member Bo Bailie said anyone could volunteer as there is much work that can be done.

In other items Rhonda Harris, clerk of water & public affairs told council their year to date RITA (Regional Income Tax Agency) collections was $19,801.68.

“And according to RITA our collections would be down approximately thirty percent because of unemployment and the extension and their tax…” Harris said of the extended tax collection deadline, which she said is July 15.

Harris said she has mailed the 13 letters to the empty property owners for unpaid sewage bills that council had addressed previously. She said in the letter

were receiving a memo, which he said was to be reviewed for final approval.

“We are looking to have the various buildings de-sanitized… we’ve had a number of procedures already in place as far as cleaning and how staff interacts with each other, how they interact with the public,” Coffland explained. “But as we move towards reopening they will still be best practices and mandatory items that again, we’ll have to communicate to everyone.”

Coffland commented earlier that the Ohio Department of Health was wanting the courthouse to open but are not requiring a full re-open. He said there were options and noted those cleaning practices.

Commissioner Dale Norris stated he would like to confer with the health department before opening the courthouse and liked the idea of having the building cleaned up as well.

(Decennial) is what they are asking the public to fill out. This is the one that takes very little time but the other way, the long form (American Community Survey) is only sent to 244,000 households around the U.S. When asked regarding the frustrating aspect of low numbers when people are mainly at home because of the virus crisis, he said one reason is that Harrison County “has a lot of what we call update leave.” These are people who receive their mail via a post office box instead of the traditional way.

Ressler said the census people do not leave mail “at those locations.”

He said the surveys must be dropped off at the resident’s house.

He said the reason is to get the correct address as well as preventing duplicates being filled out.

“It’s all a part of our numbering system and how we get accountability,” Ressler stated.

the owners were informed of council’s May 6 decision to cap their sewage lines for nonpayment. Harris also noted the $1,500 tap-in fee those owners would have to pay for wanting to re-connect, per the village ordinance.

“The delinquent balance on their account will be sent to the Harrison County Auditor’s Office to be attached as a tax lien on their property,” Harris explained.

Also, Clerk Treasurer Linda Ager reminded council of this year’s street levy to be place on the November ballot. Council passed Resolution (2020-2) to set that process in motion. The levy is a renewal.

Ager also informed council that all official paperwork was signed for their water treatment plant project. She said all papers for the prospective loans and grants was sent to Columbus and that they would be hearing from their engineer, E.L. Robinson regarding a meeting with the contractor.

“Everything’s in order for that,” she told council.

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Castorani pleads guilty, gets four years

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – The case in one of the largest meth busts in Harrison County came to an end Tuesday morning as Felicia Castorani, 51, of Scio pleaded guilty to aggravated possession of drugs, a felony in the second degree.

The arrest occurred back in December just before Christmas where meth crystals were hidden inside a baby doll. Cadiz Police Lt. Ron Carter and Deputy Todd Smith arrested Castorani outside the Scio Post Office after being under surveillance.

The procedure was done via video conference as Castorani was still being held in Jefferson County and was represented by attorney Paul Kelley. It was ascertained that his client would be eligible, statutorily, to apply for judicial release after six months of incarceration. But Judge T. Shawn Hervey told Kelley that there could be no promises by the court as “facts and circumstances” are looked at through a motion, if it’s made then a determination would follow.

Hervey noted her Ohio Risk Assessment results, which came back for her as a moderate risk for recidivism. But Assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Bruzzese noted her past criminal history, which included a stint in prison and recommended the four years as appropriate. Castorani had been looking at a possible eight years in prison and a fine of up to $15,000.

“Certainly we have seen a resurgence in methamphetamines this year.

We think this defendant is and was a part of that resurgence of

Judge T. Shawn Hervey addressed the court Tuesday for the first time via video conference. On the other end was Felicia Castorani who pleaded guilty for aggravated possession of drugs and was sentenced to four years in prison. Her arrest was made last December after leaving the Scio Post Office where 15.5 grams of meth were found hidden inside a baby doll.

meth…” Bruzzese explained.

Kelley stated his belief that the problem for his client, was in the nature of drug abuse and in lieu of a four-year sentence that she serve two years then enter a rehabilitation facility.

Hervey, though, cited her past criminal history describing it as “really bad” and felt that a lesser sentence would “demean the seriousness of the offense.” He said two years in prison doesn’t blend with the facts or her past record.

“As the prosecutor has indicated methamphetamines

has become a rapid problem here in Harrison County and the community, the deterrence factor is also important to see that you can’t do this in our community,” Hervey told the court. He did grant Castorani 154 days credit for time served and after incarceration is subject to three years of post release control.

Carter said at the time that the amount of meth totaled 15.5 grams compared to the usual 1.5 or less they usually see in the county. It was also discovered that the packages’ return address

was “dormant” from North Palm Springs, California.

At the time of her December arraignment, Assistant Prosecutor Jack Felgenhauer told county court of her multiple arrests that reached back to 1988 through 1997 covering states in Washington and California.

Bruzzese stated that there have been a few arrests made connected to Castorani’s drug business but could provide nothing further from anyone connected in California.

Commissioners table bids, pass resolutions

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – Two resolutions were passed and two bids, which were read by Harrison County Engineer Doug Bachman were tabled by the Harrison County Commissioners at Wednesday morning’s meeting.

Resolution (15-20) was for authorizing the county engineer to purchase “used supplies at public auction.” Supplies were described as “any personal property including equipment, materials, and other tangible assets.”

Three sections are included in this resolution with the first stating the maximum bid to be $250,000. The second section describes the supplies that may be purchased as, “daycab tractor, equipment trailer, 20+-ton excavator, vibratory roller, skidsteer loader, and/or miscellaneous hand tools and

supplies.”

Section three states in part that “sufficient funds have been appropriated to meet the maximum authorized bids…”

When asked, Commissioner Dale Norris explained that this resolution opens the possibility for online bidding “on equipment from what I’m judging from.” Commissioner Paul Coffland agreed where he stated that this was “something that everyone is moving more towards.” Prosecutor Owen Beetham had reviewed the document and said he was okay with it. He said it allows the county “more latitude” for purchasing things.

Resolution (16-20) allows for the approval in applying brine “to private roads in Harrison County by Kimble Company.”

The request by Kimble was for applying brine to control ice and dust. “…The brine to applied to private roads is to be obtained

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by RHDK Oil & Gas, LLC/dba Red Hill Development as listed in the attached document. If additional brine is required, it shall be from wells registered with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas…” the resolution states as read by Coffland.

The approval of this resolution did not come without stipulations, in fact nine were listed where brine was not to be applied, which some include: Water saturated surfaces; directly to vegetation (near or adjacent to surface); within 12 feet of structures crossing bodies of water and drainage ditches, angle of discharge and between sundown and sunrise.

Other restrictions deal with the spreader bar, the application of brine, valves and the speed of the vehicle applying the brine, which is to be “at least five (5) miles per hour.”

Leading off the meeting was the opening of two bids by Bachman for county pavement markings. The two bids were just $917 within each other with Aero-Mark (Streetsboro) coming in the lowest at $195,233.

Oglesby Construction (Norwalk) was the other bid at $196,150.

Bachman reminded the board that this was a re-bidding after receiving only one bid, which came in 16 percent over what was estimated. The board agreed to table those bids upon Bachman’s recommendation.

Another bid introduction was for the paving of Harrison 44 consisting of 3.37 miles, which includes shoulder treatment.

Coffland explained the road is just outside of Bowerston with sealed bids received until 10 a.m. on June 17, 2020.

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Reflecting on Memorial Day Bowerston to receive assistance for lift station repair

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BOWERSTON - At the May meeting of the Bowerston Village Council, Village Administrator Megan John reported that Bowerston will be receiving assistance from the Harrison County Commissioners for completion of a lift station repair project.

John told Council that after working with the Finance Committee to budget funds for this mandatory repair work, the Village was lacking approximately $7,000 of needed funding. At that point she reached out to the Harrison County Commissioners to explain the situation, and was very grateful for their commitment to assist the Village by paying $8,195.93 of project expenses on the Village’s behalf.

In other discussion Council President Paula Beamer requested a list of delinquent utility customers. John reported that

there are currently 15 accounts that are behind, with the longest being five months.

Solicitor Jenna Hokes asked how an account could get five months behind without disconnection, noting that a five month period would predate the current Covid19 and non-disconnect situation.

A lengthy discussion took place regarding this matter and how to best resolve. Council agreed that little action can be taken at this time, because of Covid-19 regulations, but a plan can be formulated to be set in place as soon as restrictions are lifted.

Council formally requested that John obtain a monthly report from the Village’s utility clerk for all delinquent accounts, to begin research and formulation to put an official collection plan in place for the Village.

Other action: - Learned that the Village has applied for a GIS mapping grant with RCAP. - Rescinded recent resolution to use Employee Dishonesty

insurance, and to continue with bonding.

- Approved Resolution #5-2020, to increase appropriations in the General Fund by $120 for Health Department fees and increase appropriations in Sewer Fund by $2,000 for Operating Supplies.

- Approved purchase of a new chlorine meter at the cost of $457.

- Approved expenditure of $2,699.99, plus $200 for written report, for tank cleaning.

- Agreed to re-advertise for sealed bid the 103 Main Street property that did not sell in March.

- Was advised that the land title transfer for the 210 Main Street property sold in March has been filed with the Harrison County Court.

- Waived $1,500.00 tap connection fee for the Village of Leesville, all other connection expenses, including labor, to be paid by Leesville.

The next regular meeting of the Bowerston Village Council will be held on Tuesday June 16 at 6 p.m. at the Community Park Building.

Puskarich Library prepares for renovation Library staff at the Puskarich Public Library have been working to place collections and shelving into storage as the main library prepares for its first renovation since it was built 34 years ago.

Sandi Thompson, Library Director, shares that the well-used building is ready for updates to improve handicapped accessibility, flexibility and add new service areas. “The original carpeting is over 30 years old and other parts of the library are really starting to show their age,” says Thompson. “while many offices and services are closed, we are using this opportunity to bring improvements to our library.” Shown here removing shelving are library employees Brion Schiappa (left) and Anthony Johnson (right).

Memorial Day will be arriving without the pomp and circumstance of usual years. Many patriotic services by the American Legion and other military groups have been canceled due to COVID-19; but members of military groups will be placing flags on the graves of those who served and keeping those who have gone beyond in memory in their own way.

Noticing older graves, there are prized medallions designating those who fought in the wars, some from back to Civil War times. These prized medallions were in evidence at the cemetery adjoining the now Custer Memorial Museum in New Rumley. Others were on graves at the cemetery behind the Bethel Church on the way to Jewett and many more.

An excerpt from an American Legion Memorial Day ceremony past follows: “We honor the memory of those who gave their lives in the service of our country and others who have dropped their burdens by the wayside of life and are gone to their eternal rest.”

Each legion does this in its own way.

Many learned military students know the history of the United States flag that started out with 13 stripes, alternating red and white and a field of 13 stars on a blue field. But there were ever changing stripes and stars over the years.

The official flag was established on June 14, 1777, with a new edition on Jan. 13, 1794, of 15 stars and 15 stripes that was produced after May 1795.

June 24, 1912, saw the flag changed to an arrangement of stars in six horizontal rows of eight each. That lasted until Jan. 3, 1959, when President Dwight Eisenhower gave an executive order to change the arrangement of stars to seven rows of seven stars each staggered horizontally and vertically. He was a president known for changing the appearance of the field of stars twice during his terms. On Aug. 21, 1959, the arrangement of stars was nine rows staggered horizontally and 11 rows staggered vertically. That is how it stands now.

There are many patriotic songs and the one associated with the U.S. Navy is “Anchors Aweigh,”

written by Lt. Charles Zimmerman in 1906. He was asked to compose an inspiring musical number for the Naval Academy’s 1907 graduating class.

They wanted one with a swing to it so it could be used as a football marching song and could live forever. It was completed in time for the annual 1906 Army-Navy football game and Navy won and repeated the feat the next year. In 1926, Midshipman Royal Lovell added a third verse that made it the song’s most recognized stanza. In 1997, Master Chief o the Navy John Hagan overhauled the words to downplay the football angle and take a more general tack.

The Jefferson-Harrison County Veterans Association celebrated the 100 year anniversary of the American Legion with a 2019 picnic ceremony. Tony Viola, 102-year-old World War II Army veteran from Adena, was honored along with Fred B. McGee of Smithfield, who received a Silver Star and two Purple Hearts in the Korean War and passed away in early 2020; John Puch of Dillonvale, U.S. Air Force for eight years through 1971 and flew F-

HG fighter planes; Roger Sliva of Adena, SP/5 U.S. Army served in Cam Ranh Vietnam and is continuing to promote the past 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War; and Fred Abdalla, Jefferson County Sheriff and devoted to many American Legion causes served in Vietnam and takes part in many of the military services around the area. Art Panepucci of Dilonvale is a World –War veteran who will be turning 100 on Oct. 5. He was unable to attend the event but is highly respected for his service.

For all who lost loved ones in any battle or those came home injured in some way but are adjusting, we are thankful for your devoted service and salute you in our own way. Because of sacrifices made by the few, many are surviving in this great land that is called America.

As was printed on a Tee shirt, “America, If you don’t love it, leave it.” Another Tee-shirt suggested “If you don’t love it, I will help you pack. ”God bless America, those who serve and those who are thankful for their service.”

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By Mary Anna Cotter The Conotton Valley seniors of 2020 will be honored on Sunday May 26 with a parade through Bowerston, to CV Schools, & Sherrodsville. Come out to cheer them on. Check for the time.

Brenda Sperber of Carrollton visited with Mary Anna Cotter on Sunday.

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By Mary-Catherine Mull Unionport Memorial Day parade program and luncheon has ben canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This event is always hosted by the Unionport Patriotic Ladies.

Dave Hyndman Master of the Jefferson County Pomona Grange 41 has announced the meeting is re-scheduled for July.

More information will follow.

Congratulations to the Indian Creek High School graduates May 20. Also, congratulations to all the 2020 graduates.

Pat Westfall, president of the Wayne Township Community Center Inc. in Unionport has announced that the pancake sausage breakfast in Unionport on Memorial Day has been canceled.

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By Deb Milligan “He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands” Happy Memorial Day. Happy Birthday Dalton Clay, Amy Jones, Blayne Bear, Ralph Wright, Mike Moore, Joyce Lannum, Hunter Cunningham, Kevin Walton and Drew Ferrell.

Happy Anniversary to Mike and Joyce Tobin, Melvin and Gloria Allen and Kevin and Melissa Milligan.

Gary Piatt and the committee have cancelled the Freeport Lakeland Alumni Banquet for July 18, 2020.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of James Ray Morrison 84 of Norwich.

He was born in Londonderry. In memory of a dear classmate of Freeport High School the Class of 1954 who was dedicated to preserving the history and contributing to keeping them in touch with his writing.

Now open for business in the community includes Charlie’s Barber Shop, The Doll House, Andi’s Point In and TJ’s Restaurant.

The Raider Restaurant opens Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with new specials. The Rockside Carry-out is also open.

Flags will be placed on Veterans tombstones in the area and there will be no Memorial Day Services at Greenmount Union Cemetery in Freeport.

Congratulations to Kirt and Mindy Lyons on the birth of their daughter, Esma Lyons who was welcomed home by sister Ariana and grandparents Ted and Jayne Lyons.

Keep in your prayers doctors and nurses, Larry Cogar, Jimmy Greenwalt, Bryden Koch and Mildred Grimm.

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BY Esther McCoy 0n May 13, the Fighter Wing Group with the 121st Air Refueling Wing conducted flybys over central Ohio hospitals for the delight of patients and caregivers. The first sighting was at 1 p.m. at Mount Carmel Hospital-1 p.m.; Riverside Ohio Health Methodist Hospital1:02 p.m.; Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, 1:03 p.m.; Nationwide Children’s Hospital, 1:05 p.m.; and Mount Caramel East, Reynoldsburg, 1:07 p.m. Their message was ”We salute you, Ohio.”

May is half over and where has it gone? Most has been spent at home cleaning out closets and sock drawers for me. Watching

Mallarnees to celebrate 60 years Dale and Janet Mallarnee will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on June 5.

The former Janet Poulson and Dale were married at the Deersville United Methodist Church, where they still attend services. They are also members of the Carrollton First United Methodist Church.

Their four children and their spouses are Kim (Rick) Coplin of Granville, OH; Karen (John) Klaus of Granville, OH; Karolyn (George) Fox of Northville, MI; and Kris (Liberty) Mallarnee of Carrollton, OH. Thirteen grandchildren complete the family.

Janet retired after a 42-year nursing career which began in 1959 at Twin Cities Hospital.

She worked for Dr. Jack Maffett in Carrollton for 36 years, finishing her career in 2001 after 5 years at Mercy Medical Center Carroll County.

Dale retired in 2000 from Columbia Gas of Ohio where he worked as a customer serviceman for 42 years. After

raising their family in Carrollton, the couple eventually settled at the family farm in Deersville. They enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren, and they love welcoming their extending family to the farm each summer for a family reunion.

Cards of congratulations can be sent to them at 81481 Mallarnee Road, Freeport, OH 43973

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greatest plays in past football Super Bowl games on television has captured my attention more than once also. In one game, James Harrison of the Steelers ran the football an entire length of the field for a touchdown and Antonio Holmes caught an iffy touchdown to win a game that had been 3 points in the arrears up to the last moment. (As you can see I would never make a sportswriter.) Tying out new recipes is my better asset and I have done plenty of that these COVID-19 days.

Here is a fast cookie recipe with no baking. One warning, I had to look at several places to find unsweetened dried cherries and you have to like dates to like these. NO BAKE WALNUT, COCOA AND CHERRY BARS: ½ cup old-fashioned oats, 1 cup pitted dates (about 12), ½ cup walnuts. 1/2 cup unsweetened dried cherries; 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and ½ teaspoon salt. In a large food processor bowl, combine oats, dates, walnuts, cherries, cocoa powder and salt.

Process about 2 minutes or until mixture resembles crumbly dough. Turn mixture onto wax paper and shape evenly into a ½-inch thick rectangle. Chill at least an hour and cut into nine bars.

The coronavirus has cancelled many meetings, camping sessions, fair activities, scholarships and clinics for 4-H members. Thirteen from the Jefferson County 4-H membership were chosen and not able to attend camp scholarship this year: Kristopher McVicker and Carly Long, Leadership Washington Focus; Hannah Randolph and Kaydence Kinyo, Citizenship Washington Focus; Alyssa Slie, Carving New Ideas Camp; Tucker McVicker, Shooting Sports Camp; Andrew Wetherwell and Raleigh Doyle, Sea Camp; Hailey Parker and Frank Mazzaferro, State Leadership Camp; Emma Morrison, Corissa Griffith and Drew Saiter, Camp Canopy Forestry Camp.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams Joyce Lannum had a birthday May 18. It is not too late to shower her with cards. Her address is Joyce Lannum, The Inn At Northwood Village, 5799 N Wooster Ave Apt 112, Dover OH 44622. She would enjoy your cards and birthday wishes. Probably more this year since there is no Freeport/Lakeland Alumni Banquet.

The Memorial Day Service at Patterson Cemetery in Deersville is cancelled this year due to all the restrictions because of the Covid-19. There may not be a formal service, but if you are out and about, drive through some of these local cemeteries and remember the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives so that we may have our liberty.

Congratulations to Noah Strickler. At his first Board of Review for scouts he received his "Tenderfoot" rank. Noah is the son of Tom and Amy Vansickle Strickler of rural Deersville.

Congratulations to Koda Devore on his 5th place win at the country's largest cross county race in Washington GA. May 17. The Grand National Cross Country Series is America's premiere off road racing series. Koda is the son of Travis and Nicki Devore, grandson to Shelly McMillen Devore and the late Chuck Devore and great grandson to Harold McMillen and the late Joanne Coultrap McMillen.

Keep up the good work Koda.

The Deersville UM Church is having "Prayers and Devotions" on Wednesday nights at 7PM and church services at 11 a.m. 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 OH. They are selling honey, honey accessories and bee keeping equipment. Follow them on Facebook for hours, events and contact information.

Bosler's Honey Bees and Accessories have a "Share-LearnGrow" on their Bee Deck the first Saturday of each month starting at 10AM. Set outside on the deck and talk bees with other beekeepers. No charge, no drama and no politics. Just Honeybee Talk! A great way to help one through their "Beekeeping Adventure".

Check out the Hayseeds Homesteader Trading Post 740491-2835 at 127 Main St (Deersville Ridge Rd), Deersville on their Facebook page for contact information and hours.

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

They also have information about open burning and the Covid-19 Virus on the page.

May 22, the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Departments Fireman's Fair has been cancelled. And the CPR and First Aid Classes' that were scheduled for June have been cancelled.

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

Saturday, May 23, 2020 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.

Watch for updates.

The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the BTA can be followed on Facebook to keep up with information on 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.

The Conotton Creek Trail from Bowerston to Jewett is open for walking and biking.

Follow them on their Facebook page "Friends of the Conotton Creek Trail, Harrison County Ohio" and see what all is happening there. They too are always looking for volunteers. A great way to get out with family and enjoy the beautiful countryside here in Harrison County.

June 11, Thursday at 4 p.m. the Deersville Community Garden Club are planning on having the June meeting. It will be at the roadside rest at Tappan Lake. Members are asked to bring a sack lunch to be auctioned off with proceeds going to the Scholarship Fund.

A fun way to have a surprise lunch and raise money too. The program will be "Where and how to display the American Flag." They will be outside and able to "social distance".

June 20, 2020 Holloway Alumni Banquet has been cancelled because of the Covid 19.

July 18, 2020 FreeportLakeland Alumni Banquet has been cancelled because of the Covid 19. Plans are being made for the July 17, 2021 banquet.

The Freeport Food Cupboard is in need of paper products. If at all possible please consider donating toilet paper, paper towels and Kleenex.

Please support our local stores, restaurants and business. These are the folks who support our Little League teams, our school groups and other groups raising money for their causes. Please show how much we appreciate them.

Before your speak, let your words pass through three gates: At the first gate, ask yourself, "Is it true?" At the second gate ask, "Is it necessary?" At the third ask, "Is it kind?" Adapted from "Three Gates" by Beth Day. If anyone has any thing they would like listed, please give me a call 740-942-3137 SCIO

By Ina Marks My 6 year olds green tractor disappeared from my property, I would appreciate that it be returned.

It was heartwarming for the folks had the parade at the County Home for the patients to see their loved ones from the cars. Folks are kind around, trying to bring joy to folks.

Thanks and Bless you. I am sure they were overjoyed.

Where has the month gone, it is almost the end of May, Memorial Day is next week.

Thanks to the folks that launched the Little Free Library in Jewett. I hope folks take care of it.

Happy Birthday to all celebrating, also Anniversary’s.

Bless you.

Prayers and best wishes go to all ill, shut-in, also remember their caregivers. Bless you.

Sympathy and prayers got out to the family and friends of Kenneth Cameron, Chester Thompson, John Gray and all others that have lost loved ones.

Bless all of you.

Did you know? Dragonflies have legs, but cannot walk.

Have a Blessed week JEWETT/CADIZ

By Ruby Foutz Thank you for sharing the picture of Harrison County Courthouse lit up blue. Light Ohio Blue was shining again for the week of May 8 to the 15th.

Sheriff Joe Myers noted while presenting the resolution to the commissioners in last month meeting that the first responders and especially the health care workers on the frontlines are to be remembered as well.

Seasonal camping has now returned to Sally Buffalo Park in Cadiz. If you need to get out and relax after being cooped up at home, camping may help you to return to normal. It is a little hard to sit at a campfire with friends and family six feet apart.

If you have a green thumb and would like to share information about “gardens” or if you don’t have a green thumb and would like to learn how to plant, grow and enjoy gardening, join your local garden club. Ask your garden club if you can help beautify the town or someone’s home with flowers or help clean up the yard, etc. Get involved and help yourself and your neighbors.

Best wishes to all the 2020 graduates this year!

Happy Birthday wishes and many more to Bob Whipkey, Gene Smith, Sandee Keyser Caldwell, John Best, Steve Wilson, Marilyn Weiser Wenner, Tom Bardall, Polly Wolfe, Mildred Burrier, Ruth A. Blackburn, and Peggy Messer.

Happy 40th Anniversary to Pam & Wayne Dulkoski on May 24. Wow! Forty years, time flies.

Prayers and deepest sympathy to the following families: Alice Morgan 79 of Hopedale, Ethel Friend 85 of Cadiz, Cora Margaret “Peggy” Maffitt 82 Jewett; John Henry Gray 89 formerly of Jewett; Annie Glenn, the late John Glenn’s wife; and my favorite person Eddie Haskell of the old show, “Leave It to Beaver.”

All ‘bout Christ leaves you with one of my favorites sayings, “Hurt people, hurt people.”

Love & prayers, Rev. Dr. Ruby Foutz, 740 946-2925.

Ohio's Wild Turkey Hunting Season concludes in South Zone Hunters have harvested 15,718 wild turkeys after four weeks of Ohio's 2020 spring hunting season. Wild turkey hunting ended Sunday, May 17 in Ohio's south zone. The season continues until Sunday, May 31 in the northeast zone (Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties).

Hunters harvested 17,619 wild turkeys during the first four weeks of the 2019 season.

The top 10 counties for wild turkey harvest following the completion of the 2020 south zone hunting season include: Belmont (486), Monroe (460), Guernsey (459), Tuscarawas (458), Meigs (446), Muskingum (434), Washington (429), Harrison (411), Coshocton (404) and Brown (393).

Youth hunters harvested 1,843 wild turkeys during Ohio's youth season on April 18-19.

The Ohio Division of Wildlife

began an extensive program in the 1950s to reintroduce wild turkeys to the Buckeye State.

Ohio's first modern day wild turkey season opened in 1966 in nine counties, and hunters checked 12 birds. The total number of harvested turkeys topped 1,000 for the first time in 1984. Turkey hunting was opened statewide in 2000.

Editor's Note: A county list of all wild turkeys checked by hunters after four weeks of the 2020 season 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: 379 (397); Allen: 69 (69); Ashland: 151 (194); Ashtabula: 284 (450); Athens: 345 (441); Auglaize: 50 (37); Belmont: 486 (527); Brown: 393 (377); Butler: 213 (180);

Carroll: 336 (361); Champaign: 97 (95); Clark: 13 (16); Clermont: 336 (310); Clinton: 77 (68); Columbiana: 351 (294); Coshocton: 404 (509); Crawford: 56 (65); Cuyahoga: 5 (6); Darke: 60 (44); Defiance: 204 (180); Delaware: 116 (109); Erie: 39 (46); Fairfield: 104 (115); Fayette: 12 (12); Franklin: 19 (21); Fulton: 95 (109); Gallia: 362 (376); Geauga: 138 (211); Greene: 21 (24); Guernsey: 459 (486); Hamilton: 141 (103); Hancock: 41 (33); Hardin: 94 (87); Harrison: 411 (438); Henry: 43 (53); Highland: 371 (366); Hocking: 245 (269); Holmes: 204 (254); Huron: 104 (110); Jackson: 321 (373); Jefferson: 376 (386); Knox: 283 (319); Lake: 48 (54); Lawrence: 209 (218); Licking: 288 (339); Logan: 104 (106); Lorain: 129 (131); Lucas: 46 (66); Madison: 11 (9); Mahoning: 180 (166);

Marion: 41 (28); Medina: 100 (142); Meigs: 446 (517); Mercer: 26 (16); Miami: 22 (22); Monroe: 460 (586); Montgomery: 25 (25); Morgan: 286 (375); Morrow: 125 (129); Muskingum: 434 (556); Noble: 348 (435); Ottawa: 1 (5); Paulding: 66 (67); Perry: 250 (290); Pickaway: 27 (22); Pike: 184 (224); Portage: 229 (241); Preble: 117 (130); Putnam: 50 (59); Richland: 204 (297); Ross: 303 (278); Sandusky: 20 (19); Scioto: 244 (276); Seneca: 100 (141); Shelby: 35 (36); Stark: 250 (288); Summit: 76 (74); Trumbull: 234 (354); Tuscarawas: 458 (521); Union: 43 (54); Van Wert: 18 (18); Vinton: 259 (302); Warren: 95 (97); Washington: 429 (555); Wayne: 112 (113); Williams: 172 (221); Wood: 27 (21); and Wyandot: 79 (76).

2020 total: 15,718 2019 total: (17,619)

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Saturday, May 23, 2020

Look at the Past

Obituaries

Looking back at the Ladies Dormitory in Scio

Ladies Dormitory, Scio College, Scio OH. Scio College began as "The Rural Seminary" in Harlem Springs, Carroll Co. The Rural Seminary was coeducational from the start but during the Civil War the college operated largely as a female seminary.

Expansion was needed and Harlem Springs had no railroad for transportation, so the college moved to Scio, "New Market" in the 1866/1867 school year. An organization of women in the village "Scio College Lady Workers" put in many hours of work to keep the doors of the college open. In the 1869 catalog there was a notice that the name of the college would be changed to New Market Male and Female College. It was changed to New Market College. In 1875 the name changed to "One-Study" University In 1878 the college became known as Scio College. In 1911 the college merged with Mount Union. Info from "A Select School" by Newell Yost Osborne.

Good News

Carol A Benyi Carol Ann Benyi entered into rest on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at the home of her “sister” in Lisbon Ohio, after an arduous battle with brain cancer. Carol was born on Dec. 4, 1945, in Lima, Ohio, the eldest child of Robert Allen and Margaret Ann (Alexander) Meffley, both deceased.

Carol married Roger Palmer in 1965; together they have one daughter Wendy. Carol married Andy Benyi in Athens Ohio in 1979 and was widowed in 2000.

Carol became one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was baptized in 1974 in Tecumseh Michigan.

She became fluent in Mandarin Chinese during her five years of teaching English in China. She later remained active as a Bible teacher in Akron, Youngstown, and Athens Ohio Chinese communities.

Carol leaves behind her daughter, Wendy Majewski and Wendy’s husband Brian; grandsons, Ryan (Katina) Rager of Palm Bay Florida; Dillon (Brandi) Rager of Scio Ohio; and Dakota Rager of Cary North Carolina; three greatgranddaughters, Lexus, Padem and Kynsleigh. She is also survived by her sister and

husband, Jill and Ward Johnson of Simpsonville South Carolina and their four children, Tobin, Lukas, Robyn and Heather; by her brother Mike Meffley of Columbus Ohio, his 3 children, Amanda, Kyle and Michelle and his granddaughter, Sadie.

Carol has been a special friend, like a sister, to Elaine Rankin Nemenz Harris since the 1970’s.

Elaine’s mother, Phyllis Rankin Donoghue became a spiritual mother to Carol in Cadiz Ohio, so that Elaine, Carol, and Elaine’s sister, Mary Louise Rankin Foster, all jokingly spoke of each other as “step-sisters.”

Carol lived with Elaine and her husband, Dave Harris in recent years and spent her final weeks at the home of Mary Louise and Allan Foster, all in Lisbon Ohio.

Carol had been able to spend a year with dear friends in her hometown congregation in Athens Ohio in 2019. A memorial of her life will be held as an international videoconference on Saturday, June 6 at 6 p.m., hosted by the Athens Ohio South Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses with Rick Castrop presiding. Please contact Elaine Harris at 585 755 4173 if you wish to link into the memorial.

Alice F. Morgan Alice F. Morgan, 79, of Hopedale, Ohio, died Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Trinity Medical Center West in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born July 27, 1940 in Bloomingdale, Ohio, a daughter of the late Richard Carl and Mary Matilda Moore Baker.

Alice was a retired Victim’s Advocate for the Harrison County Prosecutor’s Office and Court Administrator for Harrison County Juvenile and Probate Courts. She was a member of the 169 Board, Harrison County Council for Crippled Children, and in 1981 Governor Rhodes selected her as Mother of the Year in recognition of her interest and dedication to programs for Ohioans with developmental

disabilities. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, walking and baking.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters: Doris Christy, Pauline Kimble and Ruth Valkosky.

Surviving are her husband, Rex Morgan; a daughter, Joni (David) Davenport of Westerville; a son, Shawn Adams of the home and several nieces and nephews.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family due the Covid-19 virus. A public memorial service will be held on a date to be announced.

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

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

By Pastor Ken Staley: Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churhes

The Occupying Army

For those who have served or are now serving in America’s armed forces it must be a tad insulting that most American’s view Memorial Day as “the start of summer.” It is so much more than that.

So much blood spilled and so many lives changed forever because of the brave individuals who left their comfort zone and did a very noble deed.

Today we all are enjoying the fruits of their labor. They conquered and we get to occupy our homeland in peace. My dad served in World War 2 and fought in the Philippines…

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fixed bayonets, hand to hand combat. Horrific stuff. His baby brother, 15 years his junior, served in the Air Force as part of the occupying forces in the early 60’s. Each had a job to do. The lesson was this; the war was won but there was still a need to guard the peace. That scenario rings true today. Jesus conquered sin and death on the cross and made peace with God available for everyone who chooses to accept the death of Jesus as their personal substitute.

The angels proclaimed, “Peace on earth, good will toward men”. The war between God

and man is over. As the body of Christ, we are His occupying army. Everyone who is a follower of Christ is to proclaim the truth of the gospel of grace, contend for the faith and reduce the enemy’s footprint.

The apostle Paul said that, “our struggle is not against people but against the rulers and powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil.” Peter warned us in his letter that “your enemy, the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.” The good news is that the authority of scripture declares “we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.”

The old Christian hymn exhorts us, “Onward Christian soldiers marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before”. Notice that the lyrics say, “as to war“ not “go to war”.

We don’t battle with earthly weapons but with prayer and strong testimonies that bring down the enemy’s strongholds and point people to a forgiving and loving Savior.

As followers of Jesus we are veterans that serve in a spiritual army. On behalf of everyone at Pleasant Grove and Harrisville United Methodist Churches we salute you Veterans for your service and love of country. May God richly bless you. pastorkenstaley@gmail.com

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

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Appreciation for supplies To the Editor: This letter is to express our deepest appreciation to the staff of the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency and the staff of the Harrison County Health

Thanks for cemetery flags As in keeping with the traditions of our great country, even though we had to modify the traditional ceremonies,

Department as well as Harrison Community Hospital for their assistance in locating and providing N95 masks, shields and sanitizers for our dental office located in Cadiz, Ohio.

Our top priority is to provide a safe environment for our patients and staff and as a result of the support of these community agencies, we were able to do just that in time for

the Governor’s re-opening of health care facilities.

On Tuesday, May 5th, our office began seeing patients again. It was a joy to see your smiling faces! As always, we remain committed to the health and well-being of our community and its residents and we look forward to serving your dental needs both now and in the future.

Scouts Troop 269, led by Woody Dixon and other Scout leaders, along with Legionnaires, Sons of the Legion and other patriotic community people, covered the cemetery at Cadiz placing flags on the markers of deceased Veterans graves.

We should never forget the service of these men and women, remembering our freedom is not free. Many lost their lives so we could enjoy the rights of freedom.

Thanks to Ronnie Romshack for chairing this project and the

Sincerely, Dr. Gary Barker and staff gbarkdds@frontier.com 740.942.3311 Rev. Ashley Steele Executive Director Urban Mission Ministries, Inc. 301 North 5th Street Steubenville, OH 43952

many volunteer who came to recognize the sacrifices of our Veterans.

Thanks again to all who so freely gave their time.

Commander Steve Keesey Cadiz American Legion Post 34

PUBLIC RECORD COUNTY COURT CIVIL May 14 (satisfied date), Portfolio Recovery Assoc.

LLC, 140 Corporate Boulevard, Norfolk, Va., plaintiff-vs-Keirsten E. Pruneski, 137 Maplewood Drive, Cadiz, defendant.

Action: In favor of plaintiff for $1,337.60.

May 8 (satisfied date), LVNV Funding LLC, 55 Beattie Place, Ste 110, Greenville, Sc., plaintiff-vsBrenda Sprowls, P.O. Box 39, New Athens, defendant.

Action: In favor of plaintiff for $594.65.

May 6 (satisfied date), RAB Performance Recoveries LLC, Successor The College Net, 10 Forest Ave., Paramus, Nj., plaintiff-vs-Susan Niggemyer, 103 Jefferson Ave., Jewett, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $3,283.48.

May 4 (satisfied date), Onemain Financial of Ohio Inc., P.O. Box 3251, Evansville, In., plaintiff-vsAmanda R. Habig, P.O. Box

241, Freeport, defendant.

Action: In favor of plaintiff for $6,950.24.

TRAFFIC May 7, William S. Bonnell, 220 Grandview Street, Scio, fail to control, $75 fine plus costs.

May 11, Jenny L. Ankrom, 113 Hilltop Drive, Scio, fail to control, $75 fine plus costs.

May 13, Roseanne Sasak, 131 Gallagher Street, Adena, fail to control, $75 fine plus costs.

There were six speeding violations.

CLERK OF COURT DOMESTIC March 31 (file date), Diane Clark, 49900 Annapolis Road, Bloomingdale, plaintiff-vsRobert Clark, 622 Pierce Run Road, Wellsburg, Wv., defendant.

Action: Termination without children.

April 30 (file date), Lori Funkhouser, 100 North Third Street, Steubenville, plaintiffvs-Michael Funkhouser, 42600 National Road, Lot 91,

Belmont, defendant. Action: Termination without children.

May 4 (file date), Crystal Trushel, 626 Webb Ave., Cadiz, plaintiff-vs-John Trushel, 201 Burton Drive, Apt. 30, Cadiz, defendant.

Action: Termination without children.

May 4 (file date), Lisa McNutt, 49828 Annapolis Road, Bloomingdale, plaintiff-vs-Seth McNutt, 91075 Eckley Road, Jewett, defendant.

Action: Termination without children.

RECORDER May 4-15, 2020 David Hershberger, et ux to, Dragan Zivkovic, et ux, Franklin Township.

Stanley C. Rose, dec’d to, Rebecca J. Rose, Nottingham Township.

Big D. Real Estate LLC to, Nathan Shedron, et ux, Freeport Village.

RHDK Investments LLC to, Buxton Beef Farms LLC, Stock Township.

Fannie Mae to, Lucas Glenn Pulley, et ux, Washington

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Charles M. Thompson, et al to, Brightside Junction LLC, Jewett Village.

Willis J. Yoder, et ux to, Joshua S. Virtue, et ux, Monroe Township.

Sharon M. Dula to, Marc R. Craver, Stock Township.

Billie C. Boreland, Dec’d to, Penny L. Shepherd, Freeport Village.

Penny L. Shepherd to, Rhonda L. Weikle, Freeport Village.

Edward R. Cade to, Lorrie A. Cade, German Township.

Dolores M. Morrow to, Pneuma Realty LLC, Cadiz Village.

Ron Fuller to, Agdude Enterprises LLC, Green Township.

First Choice Property Acquisitions LLC to, John Kreptowski, et al, Stock Township.

Nan Mattern to, Douglas E. Johnson, Cadiz Village.

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HARRISON NEWS-HERALD | EDUCATION

Harrison Central High School Class of 2020 Graduation Date: May 29, 2020 (TBA).

Location: Harrison Central Class Motto: “I’m here for a good time, not a long time.” – George Strait Class Flower: White Roses Class Song: “Life is a Highway” – Rascal Flatts.

Valedictorian Student- Adam Ripley - GPA of 4.394 Parents- Brent & Angela Ripley Hometown- Cadiz College- University of Cincinnati Major- Mechanical Engineering Salutatorian Student- Andrew Clelland Parents- Rick and Amy Clelland Hometown- Cadiz College- Ohio State University Major- Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Remaining Top Ten : Student- Lillian Hartley Parents- Christina & Clifford Hartley Hometown- Jewett College- University of Cincinnati Major- Biomedical Science Student- McKenna Mizer Parents- Todd and Diedra Mizer Hometown- Cadiz College- The Ohio State University

Major- Biology on a Pre Health Track Student- Craig Keadle Parents- Brian Keadle Hometown- Cadiz College- Kent State Tuscarawas Major- Science & Computer Engineering Student- Kaylee Elliott Parents- Cory and Cindy Elliott Hometown- Hopedale College- Marietta College Major- Biology/Pre-Med Student- Stefania DiMichele Parents- Maurice & Tonya DiMichele Hometown- Steubenville College- University of Pittsburgh Major- Music Theater Student- Eric Leech Parents- Autumn and Jason Leech Hometown- Cadiz College- The Ohio State University Major- Biology Student- Mark Smith Parents- Mark & Christina Smith Hometown- Cadiz College- Ohio University – Eastern Campus Major- Social Work Student- Nicholas Coffland Parents- Paul & Michele Coffland

Wishing you all the success in life and on the farm.

You will always be my “Big Guy” “Haydaddy”.

Love always - Mom aka J. Brack.

Hometown- Cadiz College- Ohio University – Eastern Campus Major- Social Work Potential Graduates (131): Allshouse, Bailey Armstrong Faith Ash, Destiny Barnhart, Cameron-Jay Basich, Marley Best, Kamree Birney, Thomas Blackburn, Curtis Blake, Sabrina Boggs, Shawn Bolyard, Ashlee Bossell, Garrett Bower, Destiny Brokaw, Briana Capers, Cruz Carman, Arik Carter, Alexis Carter, Kadin Castorani-Olofsson, Fabiano Chapman, Christina Clark, Graysen Clelland, Andrew Coffland, Nicholas Cologie, Logan Conaway, Noah Coultrap, Tucker Cowans, Jakob Cox, Gage Creamer, Colleen

Cunningham, Sophie Curtis, Savannah Dagan, Ayla Dalton, Colson Dannehl, John Dewalt, Kyle DiMichele, Stefania Donato, Michaela Drapp, Andrew Elerick, Jacob Elliott, Kaylee Escandon, David Evans, Emily Forrester, Paul Freese, Felicity Gonzalez, Alexis Gonzalez, Manuel Graf, Sabrina Grim, Kyleigh Haga, Roger Hartley, Lillian Hinerman, Paige Howard, Austin Hudson, Jacob Jenkins, Alexis Johnson, Kobey Jones, Emi Kalman, Leah Keadle, Craig Kellar, Phillip Keller, Madison Kessler, Kendra Kessler, Russell Kirkpatrick, Cody Koersgen, Alexander

LaPlante, Dakota Ledger, Robert Leech, Eric Losh, Jason Martimbianco Bernardes, Guilherme Marvin, Jory Mason-Lewis,Christopher Mathias, Brianna McAfee, Cale McCann, Clayton McGary, Grant McNutt, Jenna Menapace, Annastasia Miles-Heath, Mason Milligan, Alexis Milliken, Blaine Milliken, Terry Mizer, McKenna Modon, Christopher Myers, Raychel Ogle, Parker Ott, Madison Phillips, David Pizzino, Heath Porter, Allison Quillen, Quade Raber, Owen Rea, Devin Ripley, Adam Roush, Maria Roush, Morgan Runkis, Sidney Sandy, Joshua Satterfield, Alexus

Satterfield, Sierra Secrest, Jessica Shaw, Hayden Shook, Mavrick Shoulders, Ryan Shoup, Dahlia Slaughter, Shannon Smith, Mark Sponaugle, Lee Spoon, Maddison Springer, Trinten Stark, Hunter Stern, Allie Strouble, Kyler Stull, Haden Stull, Harley Sullivan, Gabrielle Taylor, Albert Thornton, Anthony Tobin, Kyler Toto, Ethan VanCamp, Travis Wade, Bryce Waid, John Wallace, Hayden Watt, Alexis Weaver, Tyler Weires, Jessica Whittaker, Dustin Wilson, Austin Wilson, Hailee Wilson, Wayne Wurschum, Shyla

2019-20 National Honor Society Inductees Membership in the National Honor Society (NHS) is based on a student's fulfillment of four requirements.

Members of the junior and senior class who meet all four requirements and complete an application will be admitted to the National Honor Society. The four basic requirements or pillars for membership are scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Kaylee Dulkoski Lexus Ferguson Luke Forrester Lisa Gross Thea Haney Kerstin Jeffries Kelsi Johnson Abigail Jozwiak Abbi Kelley Haley McPeak Jack Novotny Clayton Nunez

Jasmine Arnold Rebecca Banks Alexandra Barcroft Marley Basich Alexis Beall Mallory Birney Brooke Burdette Kathryn Byers Audrey Corder Tucker Coultrap Kaitlyn Crothers

Braden Pastor Brady Positano Britton Positano Ragon Roush Brittani Ryser Shae Saffell Samuel Santille Abrielle Soos Wyatt Wilson Bold denotes Seniors

Congratulations 2019-20 National Junior Honor Society Inductees Kamree Best!

Membership in the National Reed Arbaugh Alexandria Dickey Edward Krankovich

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Dad, Mom, Nik, Hannah, Mikenzi, Lauren, MilaLynn and Amelia

Congratulations Garrett Bossell!

We are so proud of you! Love Mom, Dad and Dillion.

Joe Petro would like to thank the people of Harrison County for their support in the Primary Election for Harrison County Commissioner.

Although not elected, I will continue my work for ALL of Harrison County.

Thank you again, Joe Petro Paid for by the candidate

Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is based on a student's fulfillment of four requirements. Members of the 7th and 8th grades who meet all four requirements and complete an application will be admitted to the National Junior Honor Society. The four basic requirements or pillars for membership are scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Kaily Banal Kyle Bake Roni Banks Cecilia Bellerive Katja Bertolino Kira Birney Hunter Boals Edwin (SHAE) Burdette Grace Cain Adriana Corder AnnMarie Corder Nessa Culver Lyla Dalton

Braylee Dunfee Kayden Dunkle Brady Elliott Annabelle Fischer Jillian Foreman Mackense Garbrandt Lilian Gibbons Carys Haney Lindsey Heavilin Kendal Hercules Parker Hutton Amilliah Jones-Cogar Suhvana Keener

Nicholas Malone Anthony Pelegreen Avri Puskarich Ocean Rogers Cole Saiter Madelyn Sedgmer Tylynn Smith Brice Tanner Hailey Toker Olivia Tonkovich Cheyenne Twaddle Aubrey Wood Brodie Yeager

Area students receive JP William Pyles Scholarship The JP William Pyles Scholarship Committee proudly announces the 2020 scholarship recipients from Conotton Valley and Harrison Central.

Conotton Valley’s winner is Somer Brown. Somer lettered in Volleyball and Cheerleading at CV and is a 12-year member of 4-H. She will be attending OSU Newark majoring in Athletic training.

Harrison Central’s winner is Jakob Cowans.

Jakob participated in track and crosscountry along with many community and school

Somer Brown

Jakob Cowans

activities. He plans to enter Penn State University and major in Environmental Resources

Management.

We congratulate Somer and Jakob and wish each of these

young adults the best in their years ahead.

The JP W. Pyles Memorial $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a senior athlete from Conotton Valley and Harrison Central High Schools. The foundation was established in memory of JP William Pyles who passed away April 18, 2006. At the time of his death he was a coach and tutor at Conotton Valley High School while working on his master’s degree in Education. It was his dream to better the lives of the youth in Harrison County.

Buckeye Local High School updates facility with signage CONNORVILLE-Faculty, staff, students and visitors will notice a distinct difference once they return to Buckeye Local High School as new signage greets them at the facility.

Principal Lucas Parsons said a series of school-related and inspirational signs are dotted throughout the building with positive words spanning the hallways and restrooms. The $1,600 project concluded this past week and the signage was created in conjunction with Erb Electric of Bridgeport.

Parsons contacted the business,

whose representative is a BLHS alumna, and they began designing signs. The project was to be finished in time for the Ohio Supreme Court's Off-Site Court Program in late April, but the coronavirus pandemic shut down schools, businesses and government buildings across the state and nation.

"We were actually supposed to get

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it done two days after [the shutdown] started. The company came in on May 12 and put it all up.

The maintenance crew came in and repainted the entrance in the main lobby and we put up the sign welcoming them to the junior and senior high. The 'Panther Pride' sign is in the commons area where the students have lunch and there are signs in the boys' and girls' restrooms near the commons."

Visitors are welcomed to Panther Country near the gym while the Panthers and Lady Panthers' locker rooms and entrances for home team supporters and visitors are also identified.

"It was paid for in part by personal funds donated by members of the Buckeye Local school board, a donation from the Joseph Nieb Memorial Fund and my principal's fund," he explained, saying the Nieb fund has supported the school through scholarships and other endeavors.

Those who walk the hallowed halls will find such signs as "Panther Pride" to a quotation from innovator Henry Ford about persistence.

Parsons said one phase is currently finished but he hopes to do more in the future, while the Class of 2020 made a contribution to see it through.

"This is a continuous project. I believe it brings a sense of pride and school spirit to Buckeye Local," he commented. "It is more important now than ever to keep the positivity alive. We need to come together as a community. Buckeye Local is my home and I want the best for everyone and everything in it."

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Scio Dining Fork Ruritans honors students For the 40th year, the Scio Dining Fork Ruritan Club is honoring high school students of Harrison County, but in a different manner than in previous years.

The Ruritans normally honor the students during a dinner event with family, school officials and club members in attendance. This year, due to the Covid19 pandemic, the meal was cancelled.

“The members of the Scio Dining Fork Ruritan Club know the importance of education,” said member Joe Myers. “This year is a bit different, but they all deserve to be honored for the hard work and outstanding academic achievements.”

A total of 175 students were honored this year.

“These students are our future,” Meyers continued. “The Ruritan Club has been recognizing these honored young people for 40 years and we continue to be proud to do so. Each one has worked extremely hard not only in school but also as outstanding young adults. We, along with their families, friends and school, are proud.”

Certificates were awarded to the following students: NINTH GRADE: Holden Anthony, Cabot Arbaugh, Cami Basich, Maddison Bender, Carly Best, Madelyn Butler, Elizabeth Clelland, Taylor Cope, Leah Cottroll, Kendra Dewees, Gabriella DiMichele, Sean Drapp, Elson Dulkoski, Haley Dunlap, Hayden Elliott, Emma Fischer, Logan Johnson, Josiah Jones, Julena Kovacik, Kayln Ledger, James Lucas, Aiyana McCloud, Mia McIntire, Kaden Miller, Colton Orth, Logan Peeler, Jazmyne Pierce, Hannah Reagusa, Makayla Roth, Alexis Smith, Grayden Sproull, Ava Stackhouse, Nadia Tweedy, Sicily Wade, Landon Watson, Alina Williams, Zane Zeigler; TENTH GRADE: Caden Anthony, Destiny Arnold, Kenzi Bailey, Nathan Bertolino, Sophia Brammer, Joshua Donahue, McKayla Dunkle, Malinda Graham, Colton Howell, Joenus Jones, Tristen Kovarik, Riley Kubic, Mackinley Marshall, Tristin Mizer, Kasey Novak, Michaela Palmer, Benjamin Puskarich,

Adam Ripley

Andrew Clelland

Craig Keadle

Kaylee Elliott

Lillian Hartley

Mark Smith

McKenna Mizer

Nick Coffland

Sophie Cunningham

Stephanie DiMichele

Alexys Reynolds, Trace Rutter, Kathryn Scott, Aiden Sliva, Matthew Smith, Edwin Stringer, Kylie Stull, Kadence Tanner, Sarah Touville, Avery Wallace, Paige Weaver, Savanna White, Devan Woods, Jenna Young, Chloe Zeigler; ELEVENTH GRADE: Jasmine Arnold, Kelley Arredondo, Rebecca Banks, Alexandra Barcroft, Alexis Beall, Jonathan Best, Mallory Birney, Paige Boals, Brooke Burdette, Kathryn Byers, Kacey Carothers, Kanyon Coleman, Audrey Corder, Kaeden Cox, Kaitlyn Crothers, Allusion Curtis, Brianna Dickey, Kaylee Dulkoski, Savannah Everhart, Lexus Ferguson, Luke Forrester, Lisa Gross, Thea Haney, Lane Harding, Kerstin Jeffries, Kelsi Johnson, Cael Jones, Abigail Jozwiak, Abbi Kelley, Hunter Kelley, Rachel Laney, Jesse McLeod, Haley McPeak, Jack Novotny, Clayton Nunez, Braden Pastor, Brady Positano, Britton Positano, Ragon Roush, Brittani Ryder, Shae Saffell, Samuel Santille, Thomas Sasak, John Smith, Albree Springer, Tory Thompson, Trevor Thompson, Dylan Waggoner,

Shelby Welch, Alan Whiteman, Nathan Willis, Wyatt Wilson, Remington Woods, Brent Wright; TWELTH GRADE: Bailey Allshouse, Destiny Ash, Marley Basich, Kamree Best, Curtis Blackburn, Ashlee Bolyard, Kadin Carter, Andrew Clelland, Nicholas Coffland, Logan Cologie, Tucker Coultrap, Jakob Cowans, Sophie Cunningham, Savannah Curtis, John Dannehl, Stefania DiMichele, Jacob Elerick, Kaylee Elliott, Emily Evans, Alexis Flor, Roger Haga, Lillian Hartley, Kobey Johnson, Emi Jones, Craig Keadle, Madison Keller, Rusell Kessler, Alexander Koersgen, Dakota LaPlante, Robert Ledger, Eric Leech, Jason Losh, Guilherme Martimbianco Bernardes, Jory Marvin, Cale McAfee, Jenna McNutt, McKenna Mizer, Madison Ott, Heath Pizzino, Owen Raber, Devin Rea, Adam Ripley, Maria Roush, Mavrick Shook, Mark Smith, Trinten Springer, Hunter Stark, Kyler Strouble, Travis VanCamp, Alexis Watt, Tyler Weaver and Jessica Weires.

Recognized as four-year award

winners, and receiving scholarships, were the following graduating seniors: Andrew Clelland, Nicholas Coffland, Sophie Cunningham, Stefania DiMichele, Kaylee Elliott, Lillian Hartley, Craig Keadle, McKenna Mizer, Adam Ripley, Mark Smith.

Also receiving additional Ruritan Scholarships were seniors Robbie Ledger and Madison Spoon.

Sponsors for the evening, recognized by Joe Myers, included: Heritage Veterinary Care, Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, D&E Electric LLC, D&J Sales and Service, North Township Trustee Dan Henry, Harrison County Insurance Service, HHCSD Board member J. Melvin Allen, James Drexler, Jody & Melodee Hyde, Atty John Tabacchi, The Honorable Matthew Puskarich, Kenneth Parker, L&D Sales, L.J. Smith Inc, Harrison County Clerk of Courts Leslie Milliken, Lois Butterfield, Mattern Tire Ltd, Milleson Insurance Agency LLC, Pat Saffell, North TOwnshp Trustee Paul Trushell, Harrison County Commissioner Paul Coffland, Scio American Legion Post 482 SAL, Scio Packaging Company,

Toland Truski, US Bank Hopedale, Walrath Insurance Agency, Joe & Sue Myers, Marsha Scott and Dr. George Ash. 2020 Scio Dining Fork Ruritan Club officers include: President George Scott, Vice President Danny Henry, Secretary Dave Rose, Treasurer

Marsha Ankrom, News Reporter Harry Horstman and Directors Sarah Scott, Cory Compher, Robert Hendricks and James Thompson.

The 2020 program committee included Joe Myers, Sue Myers, Todd Dunlap, Tammy Taylor and Harrison County Sheriff’s Deputy Robert Brooks.

Conotton Valley Senior Class of 2020 Graduation, May 24.

Location, Conotton Valley High School.

Valedictorian - Carly Caldwell Salutatorian Jessica Daugherty.

Class Quote - “Can’t touch this #class of the quarantine.”

Class Song -” Wherever I Go”Hannah Montana.

Class Flower - Daisy.

Class Colors - White and Yellow.

Class List Kodey Basham* Andrew Bogner Brody Booth Margaret Bower Zackary Breiding David Broderick Somer Brown* Braden Caldwell Carly Caldwell* Drake Case Merisa Coen Lucy Cooper Jessica Daugherty* Caitlyn Dodds Jerryca Eriwin-Renicker

Dylan Hambleton Juliet Humphrey Garik Imes Seth Lash Hunter Lewis James Long Sydney Lyon Kelci Manbeck Trey Markwell Montana McVill Alexander Nicholas Gavin Pyles Gabrielle Rice Hunter Russell Dustin Swonger Kayleigh Toot Top 10 Students Carly Caldwell Jessica Daugherty Kelci Manbeck Braden Caldwell Hunter Russell Kodey Basham Somer Brown Jerryca Erwin-Renicker Margaret Bower Garik Imes *Graduating with honors

Congratulations Maddison Spoon!

Good Luck in all you do!

Love, The Bossell’s

HARRISON CENTRAL Maria Roush So proud of you! Love John and mom

HARRISON CENTRAL

Morgan Roush So proud of you!

Love John and mom

Valedictorian - Carly Caldwell: The Conotton Valley Union Local Schools' Class of 2020 Valedictorian is Carly R. Caldwell. Carly is the daughter of Ryan and Danielle Caldwell of Sherrodsville, Ohio. Carly plans to attend Kent State University at the Tuscarawas Campus to earn a degree in Integrated Language Arts with plans to become a high school English teacher.

Salutatorian Jessica Daugherty: The Salutatorian for the class of 2020 at Conotton Valley High School is Jessica Daughtery of Scio, Ohio. Jessica is daughter of Robert Daugherty, Jr. and Linda Abel. Jessica plans to attend the Tuscarawas Campus of Kent State University for two years, with aspirations to attend the Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine.

Congratulations Robbie, we are so proud of you!

Love, Mom, Dad, and Kayln

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Renewal, retirement among topics at JVS board meeting BLOOMINGDALEOne current school leader will remain in charge while another will head into retirement following discussions at the Jefferson County Joint Vocational School Board of Education meeting.

The board conducted a virtual session on May 19 where they approved a three-year contract renewal for Supervisor/Principal Dan Hartman and the resignation of Supervisor/Assistant Principal Cecilia “Sis” Abdalla, who will retire in August.

Hartman, who is currently in his fourth year at the school, appreciated the board’s support and looked ahead to a bright future.

“I think it’s fantastic that the board of education feels I’m doing a good job. I look forward to continuing to educate kids at the JVS and work with Dr. Phillipson and the staff to make things great

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.

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for the kids,” Hartman said.

Abdalla, who has served the school for 29 years and spent 45 years as an educator, was equally thankful to the board, administration, staff and students for their unwavering support.

“I will miss everyone and everything, our entire JVS family and all of the students throughout the years,” she said. “I want to publicly thank our board of education members for giving me the opportunity to serve the JVS community.”

Superintendent Dr. Todd Phillipson described Hartman as a “good, hardworking and dedicated” administrator. He added that Abdalla has served the school exceptionally well and congratulated her on her retirement.

Board President Larry George echoed those comments and noted that both have been amazing leaders who worked well with students and the board. He said Abdalla was a great teacher and educator while Hartman was an excellent addition to the school.

Meanwhile, the board agreed to post the supervisor/assistant principal’s position with hopes of having Abdalla’s successor selected before the new school term begins. Dr. Phillipson said the new leader could be named at the next meeting on June 16.

Officials also approved a revised five-year forecast amid the state’s $775 million cut in funding for K-12 education due to the coronavirus pandemic and subsequent shutdown.

Dr. Phillipson said more attention will be paid to finances in order to remain fiscally solvent.

“We’re being conservative in our approach to spending,” he said.

“Our local tax collections will be down in the next year and the state funds will be cut.”

To that end, leaders are keeping a close eye on purchases and may even delay painting and carpeting projects for the foreseeable future.

Among other action, the board: --Heard from Hartman and Abdalla, who reported on plans for a Senior Recognition video to highlight graduating seniors. The video, which is being created by multimedia and design instructor Cody LaRue, will feature the students, their accolades and comments from school officials and guest speaker Bryan Smith, 2002 JVS graduate and owner of Remodeling Solutions of

Steubenville. The video will be posted on the school’s website and Facebook page; --Approved 40 hours’ extended service time for Jill McVicker and Shellie Henderson; --Approved summer employment hours for Shelley Alford, Jamie Booth, Diane Dalesio, Jamie Freeman, Cody LaRue, Sondra Mount, Ron Reasoner, Samantha Yakubowski and Shawn Zarych; -- Approved the employment of Allison Lamantia as math/intervention specialist on a one-year limited contract, Class II, Step 0, effective Aug. 17, pending clean BCI/FBI criminal records check; --Approved the substitute teacher and classified substitute lists for the 2020-21 school year; --Approved the renewal of a services agreement with OMERESA for Fiscal Year 2021; -- Approved the renewal of the District’s insurance policy with Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority for property, auto and liability coverage; --Approved an alternative method for teacher evaluations for the 2019-20 school year; --Renewed a two-year contract with TRZ Communication Services; --Agreed to purchase 250 Chromebooks for $75,000 from CDW-G to aid juniors during the 2020-21 school year; --Approved a field base agreement with Franciscan University of Steubenville; --Purchased an ECG simulator for $4,399 and workbooks for EKG certification for the health technologies program; --Accepted a $1,000 grant donation from the Walmart Foundation to reward students who achieve perfect attendance and good grades through Positive Behaviors and Intervention Support (PBIS) initatives; --Accepted the third-quarter demand response payment from KOREnergy; --Announced the National Technical Honor Society inductees with a ceremony to be set at a later date; --Announced years of service recognition for teacher Andrew Connor for 20 Years and Sis Abdalla, who will reach 29 years.

Both will receive tokens of appreciation for their achievements; --Set the next board meeting for June 16 at 6:30 p.m.

GOOD LUCK 2020 GRADUATES!

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Lakeland reports healthy finances, to receive CARES ACT funds

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

FREEPORT – Lakeland Academy Treasurer Don Donahue reported at last Wednesday’s meeting via teleconference, that at the finish of April the Academy had $205,944.51 as a general fund balance. He said for the year though, their expenditures were a little higher than the revenues.

“But we continue to maintain a healthy balance in our cash,” Donahue said. He added that he was in the midst of moving money within the general and title funds for reimbursement purposes.

Donahue also reported his experience at a recent Zoom meeting with other treasurers from around the state of Ohio.

State budget cuts were a main topic and it was explained to him that those cuts are the state share based on revenue received.

“In other words if one of the districts has a large tax base and they received a major portion of their funding from taxes, then their state shares is lower because they don’t have to

depend on state for as much funding,” Donahue explained.

He said it’s the opposite affect if there is a low tax base then the state share would be higher.

Donahue said he was told community schools had not been affected by the budget cuts because the state does not send money to those schools, as they receive funds from the districts where the students attended. He said it was still up in the air about the districts getting a lower amount than what they’re paying the community schools.

Donahue said the school would receive approximately $25,000 from the CARES ACT. He said he expects those funds to be received by the “end of the school year.”

“We’ve got about twenty-seven months to spend that money,” he said as the deadline stretches to Sept. 30, of 2022. “And as far as I know there is no restrictions on what that money is supposed to be spent on.” Donahue said they are fine for the remainder of this fiscal year but said it was still up in the air regarding fiscal 2021.

Superintendent Scott Bardall

asked if the grant money they receive from the Student Wellness Grant would be cut out, considering they very much rely on those funds. Donahue said he was told they would “not be affected” and all grant money would remain as they are.

Donahue also addressed the school forecast while noting the COVID-19 effects but said it does give a good view into the future. Some of the factors he used was to increase student enrollment by two per year. He said the $6,020 per pupil funding he estimated could change, though. Also, payroll expenses were increased as well but raises have been put on hold.

During Bardall’s superintendent report federal funding rose slightly and the cash on hand for overall days dropped from 180 to 162.

Bardall said graduation ceremonies would take the practice of other schools with an emphasis on one-at-a-time attention, picture taking and no lingering.

Buckeye Local holds virtual senior awards CONNORVILLE-Buckeye Local High School seniors were recognized at a virtual awards ceremony on May 14 as the school year draws to a close.

An estimated $70,000 in scholarships was disbursed to dozens of students in addition to athletic and academic awards and the ceremony is streaming on the school’s app and Facebook page. Scholarship and award recipients include the following: --Allie Berze and Brooke Roski, Alpha Delta Kappa Scholarship for $500 each; --Jacob Moffo, Jacob Pielech, Brooke Roski and Dalton Watt, BLJP Scholarship for $500 each; --Brody Cermak, Leon Berze Memorial Scholarship for $500; --Corban Westfall, Brilliant Lions Club Scholarship for $500; --Farah Hawk, Buckeye Local Board of Education Scholarship, $500; --Allie Berze, Buckeye Local Classroom Teacher Association Scholarship, $500; --Brody Cermak, Elijah Lovell and Alexis Scott, Dillonvale High School Alumni Association Scholarship for $750 each; --Hailee Nelson, Eastern Gateway Community College Scholarship Jefferson County Academic Scholarship for tuition, books and supplies; --Julia Bruder, Nathan W. Finney Memorial Scholarship totaling $500; --Freshman Karlea Thompson, sophomore Alazia Hayman, junior Makaylee Meeks and senior Austin Lang, Hesske Family Awards for $100 each for most improved GPA in grades 9-12.

--Bryan Blazeski, Independent Insurance Agents Association of Belmont County Scholarship for $500; --Allie Berze, Alexis Scott and Conrad Schuetz, Indian Club Scholarship for $1,000 each;

--Kya DeMeter, Anita Jackson Community Service Scholarship for $1,000; --Emilee Malechowski and Destinie Pyle, Kontogiannis Family Scholarship for $5,000 each; -- Elijah Lovell, Maderia Family Scholarship for $1,000; --Marines Awards of Excellence: Conrad Schuetz and Kya DeMeter, Scholastic Excellence; Travis Light and Brooke Roski, Distinguished Athletes; and Jenna MacAlister, Musical Excellence; --Mary Dagan, Jenna MacAlister and Ashlee Malechowski, Jessica Marie Mayle Memorial Volleyball Scholarship for $1,000 each; --Kya DeMeter and Conrad Schuetz, Bill Mazeroski Baseball Scholarships for $4,000 each; --Kya DeMeter, Woman’s Club of Adena Scholarship for $500; --Mary Dagan, Josh Merriman Foundation Scholarship for $500; --Conrad Schuetz, Russ Moran Memorial Scholarship for $500; --Elijah Lovell, Motorcyclist Memorial Scholarship (third place winner) for $500; --Emilee Malechowski and Alexis Scott, Mt. PleasantDillonvale Lion’s Club Scholarship for $500 each; --Emily Berry and Alyssa Lingenfelter, Mt. Pleasant High School Class Alumni Association Scholarship for $1,000 each; --Garrett Cesario, Seth Richardson and Sam Sabo, Joseph Nieb ‘43’ Memorial Scholarship for $500 each; --Dalton Watt, North Elementary Mr. Robert Dalrymple Memorial Scholarship for $1,000; --Brooklyn Grant, Garrett Cesario, Jacob Moffo and Damon Petrosino, Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE) Scholarship for $200 each; --Halie Marshall, Ohio University Eastern Scholarship

Dean’s Distinguished Award; --Ohio High School Athletics Association Athletic Awards: Bryan Blazeski, Conrad Schuetz and Kya DeMeter, Scholar Athletes; Brooke Roski and Travis Light, Courageous Student Award; Garrett Cesario and Emily Berry, NFHS National Award of Excellence; Kya DeMeter and Zac Cesario, Archie Griffin Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity Award; --Gino Barber, Farah Hawk and Corban Westfall, Charles and Thelma Pugliese Charitable Foundation Scholarships for $1,000 each; --Brody Cermak and Halie Marshall, Sons of the American Legion Squadron Post 525 Adena Scholarships for $500 each; --Alexandra Berze, Special Friends Scholarship for $600; --Hannah Eikleberry, Edward J. Stanko Memorial Scholarship for $250; --Steve Bezak, Steven E. Strupe Memorial Scholarship for $2,000; --Brody Cermak, Mike Tolliver Memorial Scholarship for $750; --Touchdown Club Scholarships: Garrett Cesario, Pete Zinaich Scholarship; Sam Sabo, Bill McHugh Scholarship; and Corban Westfall, Dick Thurmes Scholarship for $500 each; --Andrew Toto, V.A.L.E.S. Scholarship for $750; --Garrett Cesario and Mary Dagan, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4881 Scholarships for $500 each; --Mary Dagan, Jacob Moffo and Conrad Schuetz, Warren Township Lion’s Club Scholarship for $500 each: --Farah Hawk and Brody Cermak, Nora Webb-Winstead Memorial Scholarships for $1,000 and $500, respectively; --Elijah Lovell, Doyle R. Weldon Memorial Band Scholarship for $1,000; --Rylee Faulkner, West Virginia Northern Community College Scholarship for $3,432 (full tuition).

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Har. Co. Ag Society to hold office hours The Harrison County Agricultural Society will be holding office hours at the Commercial Building at the fair on the following dates for membership purchase, obtaining a petition, or any general needs: Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. -12 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17, 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday, June 19, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

As a general reminder, anyone

who wishes to obtain a petition to be on the ballot for the position of Director will be required to purchase their own membership. A valid petition must have at least 10 signatures from people who hold a current 2020 membership. The final day to submit a petition to the Secretary or Treasurer is Friday, June 19 at 9 p.m. There are no exceptions.

The election will take place per

Harrison County Agricultural Society By-Laws and Red Book rules on Saturday, June 27, from 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

All rules of social distancing and health practices mandated by the Ohio Department of Health at that time will be maintained.

For any questions please contact the Harrison County Agricultural Society at P.O Box 274 Cadiz Ohio 43907 or 740942-8332.

ONGOINGEVENTS Call ahead to verify if events are still scheduled 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 740-942-2027.

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

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 740-2698531.

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, Noon1 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 THE HARRISON COUNTY Democratic Central Committee (only) will meet May 27 at 6 p.m. at Sally Buffalo Park outside of Wallace Lodge. All Central Committee members are needed to reorganize and elect officers. Call 330-260-4113 with any questions.

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

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

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Hilltop Apartments now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Elderly & handicapped units available & HUD vouchers accepted. Call between 8 a.m. & 12 p.m. 740-9456281. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD (5:9,16,23)

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

Call for free estimates. 740 491-7928.

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

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

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

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

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Attn: Real Estate Investors & Entrepreneurs!

22,000+ SF Facility On 5.96 Acres Multitude Of Uses - Online Bidding Available Mt. Pleasant Twp. - Jefferson County, OH Sellers have relocated. Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidder.

Location: 213 SR 250, ADENA, OH 43901 Directions: Take SR 250 south of Cadiz and 1 mi. south of Harrisville OR 12 miles north of Wheeling, WV to auction. Watch for KIKO signs.

WEDNESDAY - JUNE 17, 2020 - 12:00 PM

79555 Freeport Tippecanoe Rd. Tippecanoe-$134,900 Beautiful Country View * 3-4 bedrooms * 2 Full Baths * 2 Acres Greg Norris 330-447-3068

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BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC. (740) 630-6724 or (740) 685-8138 www.brunerland.com “Owner Financing Available” All mineral rights reserved CARROLL CO: Brown Twp., 82.8 acres, $364,900.

Located off OH 43 onto Lee Rd NW. HARRISON CO: Archer Twp., 96 acres, open & wooded, $399,900. Hanover Ridge Rd off SR 9N. JEFFERSON CO: Saline Twp., 20 acres, $54,900.

Near Steubenville, CR 51 (Hollow Rock Rd)

*Absolute Auction* 180+Acre Outdoorsman Paradise Location: 398 Township Rd 203A, Bloomingdale, OH 43910.

From Intersection of US-250 & US-22 in Cadiz; Head East on US-22 for 8.9 miles, turn right onto County Line Rd., abrupt left on 22A, 0.8 miles turn left Beacon Ridge Rd, (38), 2.6 miles turn left on Unionport Rd (39), 1.9 miles turn left on Township Rd 203A, to property location on left.

Onsite Auction: Wednesday, June 3rd, 6:00 PM * 180+ Acres * Recreational Hunting Land * Timber * Old Homestead * * Pond * Food Plots * Hunting Blind * Great ATV Trail System * * Harrison Co. * Jefferson Co.* Property Preview: Tuesday, May 19th, 4:00 to 7:00PM Guided ATV Tours Located in eastern Ohio in Jefferson and Harrison county this 182-acre outdoorsman’s paradise has it all. A robust Whitetail and turkey population is just a sliver of this great opportunity to invest in your own tract of land. Oak flats, creek bottoms, timber for now and the future, a food plot and a new hunting blind are in place and ready for your enjoyment. For the ATV enthusiast there are great trails, or maybe you are looking for a place to go horseback riding. Great building sites, a 2acre pond in the back, the list goes on. See for yourself what all this property has to offer, join us for a guided ATV tour. Imagine, hunting in the morning and golfing in the afternoon at the Red Oaks Golf Course, a public 18-hole golf course located right across the road. An older home that needs work and a shed completes this package.

Visit www.kikoauctions.com for more details.

ACUTION BY ORDER OF: Adena Health Realty LLC AUCTIONEER/REALTOR: Joseph F. Gordon, 330-805-7627 KIKO Auctioneers (330) 455-9357 www.kikoauctions.com

MEETINGS & NOTICES The May 27, Village of Scio council meeting will be held via Microsoft Team Meetings at 6 p.m. due to Covid-19.

Anyone wishing to join the meeting must submit their email address to the village office by May 26 by 4 p.m. or by calling 740-945-5571 ext. 4. Call and wait time may vary depending on the volume of calls received.

•Parcel 1: 5.1-acre building site, approx. 340’ of frontage, vacant land, tillable.

•Parcel 2: 63.7-acres of mostly wooded land, approx. 240’ of frontage, access property via oil well drive.

•Parcel 3: 110.6 acres of mostly wooded land, older homestead & shed, new elevated blind, 2-acre pond, food plots and trail system.

REAL ESTATE TERMS; 10% nonrefundable down payment day of sale with the balance due at closing. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to final bid to determine contract price. No financing or other contingencies, property sells “AS IS” and absolute to the highest bidder. Any required inspections must be completed prior to bidding. Mineral rights are not available and do not transfer. Property sells subject to all articles of record.

Announcements day of sale take precedence over all previous advertising and statements.

Legal; Jefferson County Parcel 45-01186-001, Wayne Township, Indian Creek LSD & Harrison County Parcel 11-0000115.000, German Township, Harrison CSD. Taxes are $2,257.23 per half.

Sale by the Order of: R&D Land Holdings, LLC KAUFMAN REALTY & AUCTIONS 330.857.7777 or www.kaufman-auctions.com Aaron Miller, REALTOR 330-473-7359 or aaron@kaufmanrealty.com Eli Troyer, CAI, REALTOR/AUCTIONEER Kevin Lehman, AMM, REALTOR/AUCTIONEER 330.359.1941 or info@troyerlehman.team

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

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Rayland resident gets surprise birthday parade RAYLAND — This year has been a tough one for many, especially the elderly. Larry Greene, of Rayland, Ohio, has been hit particularly hard this year. He lost his wife of nearly 57 years, Tyra, in March, on the cusp of nursing homes and hospitals banning visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions and the funeral was limited to a handful of family members. Larry, a retired lineman for American Electric Power and veteran of the U.S. Navy, has been fairly isolated since the lockdown orders, with family and friends taking care to keep him from contamination, keeping visits brief.

Larry's landmark 80th birthday was rapidly approaching, however. His four adult children—Brad, Todd, Misty, and Nicole—wanted to celebrate the special occasion on May 19 without putting him at too much risk and respecting social distancing guidelines. Social media stepped in with the

answer—drive-by celebrations have become commonplace in a post-COVID-19 world, and it seemed only appropriate that this could be the solution in lieu of a party that increased the possibility of exposure to the virus.

So, Larry's daughter, Misty Senanefes, and his daughter-inlaw, Colleen Greene, went to work planning a drive-by birthday party for Larry. Misty planned a family dinner just before the drive-by would begin, and Colleen was the social media liaison. It didn't take long for the word to spread; Larry is a nearly life-long resident of Rayland and graduated from Smithfield High School in 1958. He has countless friends and family in the area, and many did not hesitate to join in on the parade, which took place at Larry's Rayland home and farm, slowly rolling through his driveway.

Perhaps the most exciting highlight was the sound of the Smithfield Fire Department's

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brush truck coming down the road to lead off the parade in full form, with sirens blaring, lights flashing, and neighbors watching as enthusiastic spectators. Larry had been positioned in his favorite chair in front of his deck, and the parade meandered into his oldest son's (Brad Greene) driveway first, slowly winding around and then up past Larry's house. Larry was astonished, and then his face turned to shock when he realized the parade was indeed for him. Family friend Colleen Francis gets the credit for recruiting the brush truck, driven by (Pilby).

Twenty-five total vehicles participated in the celebration, some adorned with balloons and birthday signage. The paraders honked their horns, waved, and blinked their vehicle headlights in honor of Larry's milestone birthday. Some even brought him treats. It was a very endearing moment of levity during what has been a very difficult time.

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21. Cough syrup amt.

19. Cher has one 22. Greek Bs 20. Marine enchantress 23. Don’t just stand 21. Not tac nor toe there!

22. *Not underwear!

24. Habituate 25. *Battery’s 25. Gives a hand companion 26. Of a city 29. Literary “even” 27. Tarzan’s swing rope 30. “____ it ____,” or 28. *Reasons to sue go full force 31. Peacock’s pride 33. Quartet minus one 32. Genetic initials 34. Greyish brown 35. *Lie made under 36. Common oath conjunction 37. Pre-Ionic 37. Ban from school, 39. Belieber or e.g.

Parrothead, e.g.

38. Homesteader’s 40. Usually not allowed measurement in court 39. Complete failure 43. Back of the neck 41. “Stand and Deliver” 45. *To lure into a singer compromising act 42. Relating to 47. *To annul or breastbone suspend 44. Spectacle venues 48. Jinn or genie 46. Marcia’s jealous 49. Old Russian sister autocrat 47. Type of assistant, 50. Anis-flavored for short aperitif 49. Sudden and brilliant 51. Newspaper piece success 52. Atom that lost an 51. *Courtroom protest electron, pl.

55. Like blue sky 53. Words from 56. Twins, e.g.

Wordsworth, pl.

57. Was a passenger 54. Type of salamander 58. Shirking work 55. European peak 59. Volcano in Sicily 60. All over again 61. *____ se or ____ tem 62. Bear’s hangout 63. Quiet attention grabber

Rayland’s Larry Green received a huge surpise in honor of his 80th birthday in the form of a 25vehicle parade that came to his house.

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