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County continues to add COVID-19 cases

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Today, more Ohioans are getting sick than at any previous point in this pandemic. We are sliding down a very dangerous path...

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Governor Mike DeWine

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – On Wednesday, Harrison County learned that not only did it hit the number 13 in confirmed COVID19 cases but there could have been a fourteenth case. Harrison County Health Administrator Garen Rhome said that person was from the county but lived elsewhere for the past few months and thus, was not counted towards Harrison.

Rhome provided the usual statistics but as of Thursday morning the U.S. cases had climbed to just over 3.4 million with deaths climbing over 135,800. That is a fatality ratio of 3.9

percent, which continues to drop. That number last week was over 4 percent.

Rhome said the U.S. is racking up around 60,000 cases per day with deaths around 350 per day. He also talked of some of the hotspots such as Florida, which is a popular vacation area where COVID cases are exploding.

For Ohio, 69,300 cases confirmed with 3,075 reported deaths for a fatality ratio of 4.4 percent, which remains above the national average. He noted as he did last week that Ohio continues on an upward swing in cases reported.

“We hope that the increase in cases doesn’t necessarily follow an increase with hospitalizations and deaths,” Rhome explained. Gov. Mike DeWine released a statement late yesterday

afternoon that was worrisome and pleaded with Ohioans to take necessary precautions.

“Today, more Ohioans are getting sick than at any previous point in this pandemic. We are sliding down a very dangerous path, with our once flattened-curve starting to sharpen and spike,” DeWine stated. “This is a worrisome, disturbing reversal of our progress - a jarring reminder of just how quickly our fate can change.”

Rhome said the spike in cases and the general numbers can be blamed somewhat on increased testing but the “percent-positive of tests is slowly increasing each day” since June 14. He said that percent-positive number had been down around 3 percent but has

now risen to more than 6 percent.

Rhome said testing is not being reserved or being held back so if someone does feel symptomatic, they are encouraged to go for a test. But for Harrison County there is no “come-asyou-are walkup test.” He said Wheeling Hospital, Trinity, Barnesville or Harrison Community Hospital has the capability to do “some testing for their patients” but is not set up for walkups.

Back in Harrison County, Rhome said that back on July 6 they were only monitoring one person for COVID symptoms but by the end of the week they were quarantining 15 individuals,

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Cadiz Council discusses tax increase

Prepare to be Flocked!

By JD LONG

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The Harrison Central High School Marching Band is back at “flocking” local residents and businesses with pink flamingos to help with their fundraising. If you wish to “flock” someone, go to the band’s website www.hchsmusic.com and then click on “flocking signup” where you can choose who to “flock.” Residents can purchase a regular flock of 24 birds, or a super-size flock of 48 birds, or flamingo insurance.

CADIZ – Last Thursday Cadiz council discussed the possibility of raising the income tax for its residents. Council Member John Vermillion kicked the issue off stating the matter had been talked about off and on.

“I think we need to really to take a good look, if not just and raise our income tax up to two percent,” Vermillion began.

He wasn’t sure what the steps were for getting it on the November ballot but stressed that council “really needed to do this.”

“I understand everybody feels like they pay a lot of money and they don’t see results but in the same sense, they don’t really pay a lot of money…” Vermillion explained. “But, we can only operate so much on one percent income tax.” Several others immediately agreed then Village Solicitor, Costa D. Mastros said he would look into what the procedure was for raising income tax in the village.

Village Administrator Ted Andrzejewski then spoke up explaining who actually pays the tax and who does not. For instance, he pointed out that the only residents who pay are the ones who actually work in Cadiz and gave an example of someone living in a neighboring town but only works in Cadiz.

“So, we have to tell the residents when we talk to them is the majority of the income tax increase will be paid by people who are not living here, and who work here…” Andrzejewski told council. He also emphasized the tax would be on earned income and not social security or unemployment benefits for

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New Athens council addresses water shutoffs, fiber lines for internet

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com NEW ATHENS – The village of New Athens has become next in line to deal with water shutoffs as July 10 was the date the restriction for doing so was lifted.

Village Administrator Tosha Giesey informed council Monday evening that shutoff notices for their water customers have been sent. She stated that customers have until July 20 to pay or be shut off beginning July 22. Giesey said the latest water bills were sent via mail on June 30.

Also, Council Member Mark Arnold said

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some residents have inquired whether the village would be getting new fiber optic communications. Mayor Joe Petro stated that it would be 50 mbps for $59 but for internet only. He said phone service is not offered for New Athens.

Arnold said the company was from Massillon and has already run fiber optic lines on U.S. 22 towards Freeport.

Discussion between council and the company around four months ago led to the possibility of running lines into New Athens, which is now happening. Council thought it would be internet, television and phone service but it would only be for

internet service for now. Arnold said they are also offering 100 mbps for $89.

“That seems like a big risk if they’re going to run that fiber all the way into here and not offer anything but internet,” Arnold said. When Petro said he was told that they’re not offering phone service Arnold stated he was sure it would disappoint a lot of people in town.

Petro said he was told it could be August before they see fiber optics possibly coming into New Athens. Council Member Matt Litman said he’d already seen numerous telephone polls being worked on outside the area.

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Arnold continued to question the service in terms of only offering internet and nothing else at this time.

“Don’t you think that’s a lot of expense for what they’re going to do down here?”

Arnold asked. More discussion followed on who would be able to connect as well as funding. Arnold surmised that it looked like New Athens was going to be obtaining an internet company and agreed that 50 mbps was a lot. Petro agreed and said it would be more than anyone else is getting plus it being fiber was a big deal.

“This Frontier is terrible here and you know, it’s a safety issue I think,” Arnold

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said with the biggest complaint being good phone service.

Arnold said the company has renovated an existing building in New Athens, which had been used for cable. They are now in the process of running the lines into the village. End of summer is the date the village could receive the new service.

Also, Petro said Quicksall Engineering is on the cusp of four projects dealing with a storm drain, sidewalks and some waterline work in the village.

“It’s all written up [and] ready to go,” Petro told council. “If and when the money becomes available they’re ready.”

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which is the most they’d ever had.

“So fifteen people that had close contact with a confirmed positive, fifteen of our residents were then put in that fourteen day quarantine to see if

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In the end he agreed with other council members in raising the

symptoms develop,” he stated.

There was no one factor causing this but cited private gatherings or vacations as a major cause.

When asked if there were any common denominators among the confirmed cases in Harrison County, Rhome said there really weren’t any. He said around a handful of cases involved health care workers, some associated

with group living, which include jails or just the association of chance with a single individual.

Rhome said cases have not gone up but people involved in close contact with infected people have risen. He noted those are people they’ve been in contact with outside of Harrison County.

When Commissioner Don

Bethel noted how low the percentage of confirmed cases have been documented against the population of around 15,000 in the county, it was less than one-tenth of one percent.

“We’re doing good,” Rhome answered considering the much higher numbers from surrounding counties.

Rhome said they have now

distributed around 13,000 additional PPE’s (Personal Protective Equipment) from May to June “to our partners throughout the county,” for a total (through June) of 38,500.

“I say this three times a day on three different phone calls, we try to make the best decisions we can today with the information we have today,

knowing that it could change tomorrow,” Rhome stated.

Regarding vacations, he said the state does not have any requirements or travel restrictions.

But it is recommended that a person selfquarantine for a 14-day period if coming back from a hotspot, particularly one of those vacation areas.

tax an additional 1 percent, though, stating he does not like to raise taxes, “you won’t find very many communities in Ohio still at one percent.”

Vermillion added that he was not a fan of it either but noted how so many other things are

going up in price, the village must find a way to catch up and pay for the things that are needed within the village.

“I can’t think off the top of my head locally here…anybody that has a one percent (tax),” Mastros said. Council Member Chace Smith stated they would need to check the surrounding communities to see what their income taxes are, though, before delving any further into raising Cadiz taxes.

No one present disagreed that paying 1 percent income tax was low but no further action was taken as more work needed to

be done before moving forward.

Also addressed was the village’s budget as Andrzejewski said he’s been working with Treasurer, Amy Ossman. What he brought council was “mixed news” stating that the village was “okay” but said the situation wasn’t great but repeated that they were “not bad,” [and] “we’re okay.”

Andrzejewski said that the village was down 11 percent in municipal income tax for a total of $160,000, but that they would know more by the end of this month.

“Now, we will know more at

the end of July because the tax forms are due by the fifteenth,” Andrzejewski explained. He said they were up just a bit in property tax ($8,748) but as expected, the gasoline tax was short of the six-month approved budget by 11.5 percent or, $21,899.

When it came to the overall budget, the general fund revenues for six months was down 6 percent or, $142,000, which Andrzejewski said wasn’t too bad considering the circumstances.

“The overall general fund is down six percent okay, so that’s

not too bad,” he told council adding that in comparison some municipalities are down 15 percent to 20 percent “in some of the bigger areas.”

When it came to the water operating fund the shortage shows -6.5 percent ($63,251) or, an approved budget of $562,251 to the actual $499,049.

“The water operating fund as it was last year and it’s going to be this year, is not in good shape,” Andrzejewski said. The sewer fund on the other hand, is in better shape where it is up 4 percent or, $23,739.

Corrections & Clarifications Correction from a July 11 story titled: Board of Elections providing numerous outlets for voting, receives $25,000 grant.

Ballots cannot be picked up at the drop off site. Ballots are only available at polling locations on Election Day, or

by Early Voting in-person in our office, or by Absentee Ballot by mail after submitting

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an Absentee Ballot Application.

Voters can pick up Absentee Ballot Applications from the Board of Elections, or at the Board of Elections Official Drop Box, 538 N. Main, Ste. B, Cadiz OH 43907, or voters can pick up an application at local libraries.

We apologize for the error.

Har. Co. Cancer Crusaders prepare for Race, Rally Aug. 1 CADIZ — The Harrison County Cancer Crusaders are finalizing plans for their Aug.1, 2020 Race and Rally. This event will be held at Sally Buffalo Park.

The Crusaders have been working with Harrison County Health Department and Cadiz Village officials to provide participants, vendors, visitors, and volunteers a safe environment. The Crusaders are following the Responsible Restart Ohio guidelines.

They are asking anyone attending any of the events to follow the signs posted. Masks, hand-washing and social distancing will be in encouraged.

Activities for the day include: Carry Out Breakfast by Cadiz American Legion Auxiliary Post 34 from 7:30 – 10, Race Registration (pre-registration preferred) at 8 with kids dash at 8:30 and the 5K Walk/Run at 9, Drew Palmer Memorial Craft and Vendor Show from 8 to 5,

American Red Cross Blood Drive in memory of Jerry Graham from 10 – 4. The Motorcycle Benefit Ride starts at Hopedale Legion with registration at 10. The Car Cruise In is from 12 to 4.

Harrison Central Band Boosters, 2 Guys & a Grill and Cadiz American Legion Auxiliary Post 34 food stands will be open from 11 – 4. DJ Ronnie B will be playing from 11 – 5.

The Survivor Dinner to Go is

from 4:30 – 6. Also, throughout the day 50/50 tickets will be sold and there will be Silent/Chinese auction items.

The Cancer Crusaders provide assistance to cancer patients in Harrison County.

For more information about the 5K Walk/Run or any of the other activities, please contact Julie McPeak, President, HCCC, 740491-2407.

Jewett looks to involve residents in improvement projects

By BONNIE RUTLEDGE JEWETT - In light of new water system infrastructure and various village improvement projects, council looks to continue the progress — and get Jewett residents on board, too. Half of the village is hooked into the new water lines with 150 homes connected and roughly 150 to go.

Water treatment plant construction is tentatively scheduled to begin Sept. 9. WaterSewer Superintendent Charley Harris and a team of summer help teens have painted all yellow curbs and handicap parking spots. They have also cleaned out storm drains and cleared roadways littered with debris from recent storms. The equipment at both Jewett parks dons a fresh coat of paint among

fresh landscaping and other foliage clean up. Council reports they are happy with the current progress and hope the momentum continues.

“There used to be over forty businesses in this little town. Let’s at least keep it looking good,” mentioned Ruth Blackburn, council member.

Saturday, July 17 is the day for community clean up as Jewett

provides a dumpster in town available to any resident from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. The community yard sale will be held August 15-16 for all the things that did not go in the dumpster the month before. The community yard sale will run from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day and all are welcomed to participate. As always, Jewett council looks to partner with residents to better the village.

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Barnesville, – As COVID-19 cases begin to again rise across Ohio, OHHS is accelerating COVID-19 testing, diagnosis and treatment services. With $100,000 from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio, the Ohio Association of Community Health Centers has awarded OHHS funding to support the effort.

OHHS has been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic in Belmont, Guernsey, Harrison, Monroe and Noble counties, providing health care to medically underserved populations.

OHHS is one of Ohio’s 56 community health centers which provide affordable, quality, whole person medical, dental, vision and behavioral health care to more than 850,000 Ohioans.

“Rural residents need to have access to COVID-19 testing.

The support from OACHC and

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield allows us to offer area residents the services they need and deserve,” said Jeff Britton, CEO, OHHS. “We bill a patient’s insurance, however if their insurance does not cover the testing or if they do not have insurance there is no charge to the patients. OHHS is committed to providing accessible and affordable COVID-19 testing for our region.”

OHHS is offering Viral Testing on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 AM until noon, and Antibody testing on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1- 4 PM. To ensure the safety of our patients and staff the viral testing is conducted in a tent in back of the Barnesville Family Health Center. In most cases, patients do not even need to get out of their vehicle.

“During the pandemic, Ohio’s

community health centers have been on the front lines protecting and providing health care to their patients, staff, and the communities they so well serve,” says OACHC Chief Operating Officer Julie DiRossi-King.

“Keeping everyone safe is top priority.

And the allocation of direct resources to support testing infrastructure is crucial to ensuring Ohio’s community health centers are a ‘safe place for safe care’. We are grateful for the generosity of Anthem to support so many communities across the state.”

The grants were designed to give the centers great flexibility to address needs specific to each center. Funds will be used across the state to secure items such as portable generators, signage, personal protective equipment, materials for mobile testing, test kits, tents, portable hand washing stations, automated

temperature monitoring systems and much more.

“We stand with Southeastern Ohio, as we have for more than 60 years, to keep people safe and continue to work toward healthcare equality for all,” explained Tiffany Inglis, M.D., medical director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio. “As we battle COVID19, it’s critical that we ramp up testing here and across the state.

These funds will go a long way to increasing vital access to testing.”

OHHS is a federally qualified health center that provides primary and preventive health, dental, and behavioral health services to all regardless of a patient’s ability to pay. Centers are located in Barnesville, Caldwell, Freeport, Quaker City and Woodsfield. For information call 740-239-6447.

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Cadiz approved for $3 million loan

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jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – Last Thursday Cadiz council met at the municipal building for only the second time since the COVID-19 lockdown.

At the meeting, Village Administrator Ted Andrzejewski reminded council of the $3.1 million loan they were approved for that they were counting on. He also talked about an upcoming meeting with Kirk Brothers on the water plant upgrades. He said there they will find out a schedule and how long the project will take.

“Now, we don’t want to use that three point one million dollars,” Andrzejewski reminded council adding that $1.1 million is in loan forgiveness because at least three council members became certified for plant operations, which secured the village for that loan.

Andrzejewski also touched on the possibility of the power plant still coming to Harrison County and emphasized the words “hopeful” and “wishful” of receiving the $1.1 million pledge from the plant if it

happens. He told council with that money, on top of the million dollars-plus in loan forgiveness money that they would only have to use $1 million out of the $3 million approved loan. According to Andrzejewski the village had to apply for the total cost of the project, which is the exact amount of the $3.1 million loan.

Andrzejewski also informed council regarding a recent meeting he’d had with Treasurer Amy Ossman, Water & Sewer Clerk Alicia Capers and Bob Allen of E.L. Robinson Engineering. The topic was to discuss the status of the water fund itself.

“Specifically, we looked at the debt service portion for all of the current and future loans and the payments for those loans,” Andrzejewski wrote in his report.

They also looked at two other aspects, which include the water operating and water fixed asset replacement funds. He said in the next few weeks they would also look at the sewer fund in the same manner.

“And we’ve come up with what we need to do for next year so we

can make all the payments and have everything balance out,” Andrzejewski but would not go into detail instead, will give a full report at the next meeting, which is scheduled for July 23. He said the emphasis was in “not overburdening the residents” noting some heated discussions on the matter but stated that they need to charge based on what they need to pay the bills, but repeated that they would apply pricing so it does not over burden village residents.

Andrzejewski also told council that the Cadiz Business Association approved the purchase for 40 more banners for the summer season. He said it would not cost as much as before because the brackets and straps for the poles are already in place. He also said the CBA was looking into honoring servicemen with banners this fall but more details are to come.

Andrzejewski also stated that the village could be reimbursed for some expenses incurred during the COVID-10 pandemic. This information was released at last

week’s county commissioner’s meeting. Some of the expenses include cleaning the bathrooms and showers at Sally Buffalo Park.

He said they are looking at a company to sanitize the municipal building.

The issue of dead trees around uptown Cadiz has apparently been solved. But when Andrzejewski told council that Kevin Jones, who did the initial work, said he would not honor his commitment to replace the dead trees, Council Member John Vermillion stepped in and corrected him.

“He didn’t say it like that,” Vermillion said. “Just for the record, he said it’s not guaranteed.”

Andrzejewski said village employees would pull the dead trees and replace it with mulch and the following morning those trees were already gone. He said he is working with the CBA to get all businesses to do their part in cleaning up in and around their storefronts.

“And if everybody does that we will have a better looking downtown,” Andrzejewski told council.

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MWCD hosting Ranger Day at Tappan Lake Park July 18 NEW PHILADELPHIA — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) will host “Ranger Day” at Tappan Lake Park on Saturday, July 18 and at Atwood, Charles Mill, and Seneca Lake Parks on Saturday, July 25. All the events will take place from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Pleasant Hill Rangers will attend the event held at Charles Mill Park due to the proximity of park locations. Participants will be able to meet and talk to MWCD Park Rangers, along with Law Enforcement officers from nearby agencies including K9 officers. The event includes demonstrations, giveaways including finger print kits, photo ops, and an obstacle course.

“This event is designed to provide kids and adults an opportunity to meet the rangers, and local law enforcement in a fun way in a friendly environment.” Said Craig Butler, Executive Director for the MWCD. “The MWCD has always practiced community policing, which is a strategy of policing that focuses on building ties and working closely with members of the community. Events such as this one reinforces that connection.

Local agencies frequently work together to solve cases, respond to 911 calls, and protect the citizens in the area. Guests will have an opportunity to see and

talk to officers from a variety of agencies in one location to check out the equipment they use, ask questions, and interact with officers in a positive way.”

Anyone who shows the Ranger Day post on the park Facebook page will receive entrance into the park for $5 per vehicle from 10am-1pm. Once inside the park, guests can enjoy the swimming beach, hiking trails, and picnic areas. Due to COVID-19, guests are asked to follow social distance guidelines and stay home if you are sick or have symptoms of COVID-19.

Face coverings are recommended, and hand sanitizer will be available.

The parks, marinas and cottage areas draw millions of people to the district. The Rangers have all the powers of police officers on MWCD property and adjacent property and are required to be a certified police officer within the State of Ohio.

The Rangers are required to meet all the required training determined by the Ohio Police Officer Training Academy.

“All of the Rangers we hire go through an extensive hiring process which includes personal interviews, background checks and Pradco evaluations which is an independent and nationally recognized organization that has developed a screening process for Law enforcement officers” said John Maxey, Deputy Chief

of Law Enforcement for MWCD. “The Rangers have fully equipped patrol cars, boats and support equipment to enforce all the state laws, regulations and park rules throughout the district. The Rangers use a state-of-the-art radio system to communicate within the parks and other Law enforcement agencies and rescue personnel within the area. Our Rangers strive to serve the public and promote a safe and secure environment for everyone that utilizes our parks or property.”

MWCD Rangers are continually training with a focus on self-defense, arrest and control, traffic stops and approaches, active shooter, diversity and de-escalation techniques. Rangers are required to qualify with their service weapons annually and receive additional weapons training that include scenariobased training that require the Rangers to make split second decisions. They receive legal aspects training on an annual basis from our legal department and prosecutors from various counties. They are also required wear body cameras for all Law Enforcement contacts and these videos are reviewed on a regular basis by supervisors for quality, professionalism and to ensure they are following our Bias Policing policy.

Cadiz Village recognizes Eagles for generous donations The village of Cadiz and Mayor John Migliore (center) honored the Cadiz FOE Eagles last Thursday with a proclamation for their generous donations over the years, as well as the recent one for $10,000, which has added up to $100,000. Gary Dugan (left) president of 2162 and Ron Stine (far right) past grand worthy president of the U.S. and Canada 212 & 213 were there to accept.

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The District established a Training review board which meets throughout the year. The board reviews all use of force cases, various reports and body cam videos to identify training needs. The training needs and recommendations are shared with the Chief Ranger.

Rangers are guided by professional Law Enforcement Policies that are written by Lexipol that have established Nationally recognized Best Practices for Law enforcement.

The Rangers always strive to provide professional law enforcement services to the people using our lakes, parks and cottage areas. We ensure all our Rangers practice fair and reasonable enforcement with and emphasis placed on safety related violations.

“The Rangers have always been involved with community policing and have developed positive relationships with our campers, cottage Lessee’s and tourists that visit our Parks. We frequently have educational events that include Ohio Boaters Education Courses, Law Enforcement Safety Days and various activities supporting local organizations throughout the district” said Maxey. For dates, times and more information on these events visit www.mwcd.org.

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By Mary Anna Cotter Sympathy to the family of Alma Cole Fulton of Cadiz died Friday She was a 1945 graduated of Bowerston High School.

Also sympathy to the family of Yvonne Burnsworth Gleitsman who died the past week.

The First U.M. Church council will meet after worship service July 19 to get approval to sell the parsonage. All members are encouraged to attend. Attendance at worship on July 12 was 32.

Sincere sympathy to Jim Welshenbaugh at the death of his mother Betty.

UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull The Peterson family reunion was held Sunday at the Carroll County Sports Complex in Carrollton.

Jamie and Jennifer Sims have returned home after visiting their families in Florida.

Bible study will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday in the Unionport Methodist Church with COVID-19 guidelines.

Everyone is welcome.

Remember to pray 2: Chronicles 7-14.

Mr. and Mrs. David Buchanan and family of Cuyahoga Falls visited recently with Peggy Buchanan.

The Jefferson County Pomona Grange #41 picnic and meeting was postponed until September.

Paul and Cindy Corder and Dick Wiley hosted the Keppen family get-together on the 4th of July.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan Freeport Village Council met July 8th at the Freeport Village Hall. On July 1st Mayor Terry Stine resigned and President Shelly Patterson was mayor for 8 days. On July 8th was regular meeting. Mayor, Terry Stine, Solicitor Bret Hillyer, and councilman John Koch was absence.

Everyone stood and said the "The Pledge of Allegiance" Shelly Patterson got on the cell phone with Solicitor and got Larry Wells appointed as mayor. He will swear him in at August 11th meeting.

Robin McClelland 112 Dewey Avenue in Freeport was present threatening harmless animals around them.

Along with sewer project survey She wants to mail this letter to everyone to report Animal Abuse Anyone wish to fill council seat or have and question for council to it attend August 11th meeting.

Freeport Family Dollar Store new hours are MondaySaturday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. and Sunday from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Happy Birthday-Kaye Clay, Kathy Hyde, Joley Arnold, Marie Myers, Ginger Doane, Nancy Parcell, John Burkhurt, Lindsey Bardall, Laura Doughtery, Evan Bologna, Tristyn McCeod.

Praise God For All His Mighty Works-Mildred Grimm, Duane Ripley, Norval Nay, Don Stine, Lola Milligan, Ronnie Fuller, Ralph Legg, Freeport water department flushed fire hydrants in the community. The new well is ready for operation, just waiting on the final sampling to be finished so it can be put into service.

Thank you to our county water department and to Conrad Electric. Repaired water leak under Main Street, thanks to the county water for their assistance.

New streetlights will be installed on Philadelphia Street Hill.

June 25, 2020 Ronald J. Cunningham 69, of Newcomerstown died unexpectantly at his home.

Son of late James and Betty Cunningham his childhood hometown was Freeport growing up on Dry Ridge Rd. Already missed by his siblings Shirley, Terry, Bonnie, Jim, Karen, family & friends.

Harrison County Cancer Crusaders Race & Rally Cruise Inn will be August 1, 2020 from noon until 4pm at Sally Buffalo Park. Entry Fee-$10.

SMITHFIELD

BY Esther McCoy I wanted to write something about our national symbol, Uncle Sam, before July 4th, but with all that was going on, I didn’t carry out my intention.

Did you know that the name “Uncle Sam” came from the initials “U.S.” That was stamped on barrels of beef for feeding the Army during the War of 1812? This was to show that the food was government property and lead to the joke that they belonged to Uncle Sam. But he is not our oldest symbol. There were two other figures representing our country during the American Revolution. They were Yankee Doodle, slang for the disheveled Colonial soldiers, pictured as tall, thin men with beards, and Brother Jonathan, a rural man who was the hero in cartoons and stories from 1771 to 1783.

Thelma Gross had a recent birthday and I asked if someone baked her a cake as she has done for many years for the birthday of General George Armstrong Custer for his birthday in December. She tells me that she baked banana bread instead.

I came to be acquainted with Luke Marshall through letters from Crossroads Farm, where he has been a part of the youth

retreats and teachings, and I saw in the “Down on the Farm” newsletter that there was a Directors Retreat in Ohio recently, specifically in Harrison County. There was a gathering and prayer time with local pastors in Cadiz and surrounding areas as part of the meeting. Luke is from Cadiz and plans to return soon to plant a Crossroads Farm ministry in the community.

The group is eager for help in reaching students of their communities and have been praying for the last four years to see this become a reality. Part of the teaching was learning the Greek language and developing themes and creative content.

John Domenick, president of the Smithfield Alumni Association, had gold and black signs in front of his store welcoming Spartan classmates and family to the dinner and recognition banquet held at Le Pier Chateau on July 11. His store is a godsend right now for getting groceries or great cheeses when we don’t want to run to Steubenville or Cadiz and ice cream products at any time. Art Hartline put up a welcome to those coming back to recall memories of school years on the Presbyterian Church outside bulletin board.

I would like to close with this Facebook post by Dawn Belon Craven, who graduated in 1979 from Buckeye Local High School with my son Larry: “Sometimes it’s too late to make things right. Sometimes we hurt others more than we realize. Sometimes a smile fades in front of our eyes and sometimes we are the reason for tears in someone’s eyes. Never treat anyone the way you don’t want to be treated. Love life and love the ones around you Stay cool this week. Some days have been scorchers.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams Down on US Route 250 by Easy Tom's Auto Sales is a food truck "The Stand" that is open Mon.-Fri. from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sat. and Sun. Their phone number is 330204-9407. They have hot dogs, hamburgers, chicken, BLT and even bologna sandwiches. One can enjoy fresh hand cut fries, onion rings Mozzarella sticks and Cinnamon/sugar apple chips. One can call ahead to order. Stop by and see Debbie (Hanlon) and enjoy some good food.

Even though Deersville is small there is always something going on. Follow these businesses on Facebook and support them with your business. Deersville General Store 740-827-4203; Bosler's Honey Bees and Accessories 330-401-5889; Hayseeds Homesteader Trading Post 740491-2835; Deersville Community Theater and

Happenings at the Hall; Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the BTA (Buckeye Trail Association) and Deersville Community Fire Department.

July 2, Thursday at 11 a.m. the Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church met at 11 a.m. in the yard of the church parsonage. Grace was extended by Sue Adams and the group enjoyed a sack lunch.

The business meeting was called to order at 11:30 a.m. with Sue Adams reciting the "Reading of the Pledge" and scripture 1 Corinthians 7:7.

The minutes and Treasurer's report were accepted as read. In old business the group discussed having their annual picnic in the yard at the parsonage Aug. 6. If it would rain, they would have in the Fellowship Hall. Contact will be made to have the food catered. In new business the group voted to make a donation two times a year for the Daily Bread Devotionals for $25; send $300 for Blessings in a Back Pack for Harrison Hills School District; buy paper products for the Freeport Food Cupboard. A Thank You note was read from Rebecca Gladman. Meeting adjourned at 1 p.m.

July 9, Thursday, 4 p.m. the Deersville Community Garden Club met at the home of Susan Adams with Rebekah Henry as co-hostess with eight members and one guest present. The meeting was called to order by President Carol Henry by leading the group in singing "Sunshine and Rain". Secretary Marilyn McMillen took roll call and read minutes from the June meeting. The Treasurer's Report given by Rebekah Henry was accepted as presented. In old business Thank you cards were read from Noah Henry, Marilyn McMillen and the Hannah Burnsworth family. Carol Henry had taken care of the flowers at the east and west ends of Deersville. In new business Gideon Bibles were purchased in Memory of Donna White. The group voted to change the time of the meetings from 7 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The business meeting closed with the reading of the Gardener's Prayer.

The program "Where and how to display the American Flag" was presented by Nancy Keplinger.

Rebecca Gladman had a game to guess the amount of candies in a jar and a challenging word game related to the American flag and awarded prizes. Carol Henry extended grace and the group enjoyed refreshment provided by the hostesses. The next meeting will be Aug. 13 at 4 p.m. at the home of Betty McConnell.

Deersville UM Church is holding regular services on Sunday at 11 a.m. Social distancing is being recognized

Saturday, July 18, 2020 and masks and hand sanitizer are available. One can also watch the service on Facebook.

Bosler's Honey Bees and Accessories will be hosting some upcoming "Share Learn and Grow" sessions on the Bee Deck. Tues July 21, 7 p.m. and Tues. Aug 18 at 7 p.m. For more information check them out on Facebook or call them at 330-401-5889.

Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes -- including you. Anne Lamott.

If anyone has anything they would like listed in the Deersville Items, please let me know 740-942-3137. If I am not home I have voice mail and will get back to you.

SCIO

By Ina Marks There will be a memorial honoring Freda Mae (Byers) Pack, 70 of Burlington Kansas, formerly of Cadiz, Ohio. She passed away Sunday July 28, 2020 at her home. Freda was born on July 25, 1949 in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

A daughter of the late Carl and Irene (Heavner) Byers and Zelda (Harold) Moore Burchfield.

Freda graduated from Cadiz High School in 1967 and later attended The University of Central Arkansas. She was a Vietnam era veteran of the U. S. Army. She served 12 years including stints in The National Guard, Reserve and Active service during Vietnam.

She was a teletype operator at Fort MacArthur in California.

She is preceded in death by a sister Vickie (Bob) Major.

Surviving are her sisters Sharon (Davis) Jones of Scio and brother Carl (Sheree) Byers of Cadiz, Pam (Marsh)Tope, Patty (Jay) Pollucci of Cadiz, Polly (Dale) Deremen of Cincinnati, Paul Moore, Patrick (Judy) Moore of Cadiz, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday July 28, 2020 at 1 p.m. at the Scio Presbyterian Church, Scio, Ohio.

Congratulations go to our Hometown Hero’s. Thanks go to Karl Bigler and Roy Hildreth, great article for them.

Great to be recognized for your service.

The Dining Fork Ruritan Club met at Pangrazio’s Restaurant on Tuesday July 14, very well attended with guest Frank and Janet Kinsey from the St. Clairsville Club. The club will hold a Chicken BBQ at the Scio Fire house on Saturday July 25 at 11 a.m.

Carry out only. Menu: Chicken, potato salad, baked beans. Cost is $10.

Happy Birthday Wishes go to all celebrating, also anniversary’s. Bless you.

Prayers and best wishes go to all ill, so much illness around us, prayers for them. God

knows who you are, and always remember their caregivers.

Bless you.

Sympathy and Prayers to the family and friends of Claudia Nunner, you will be greatly missed, and to all others that have lost loved ones. Bless you.

Let us be a bright light during these difficult times.

Have a blessed week. Enjoy the weather.

JEWETT/CADIZ

By Ruby Foutz Trinity Health System Cadiz now has Trinity Express Clinic located at 82424 Cadiz-Jewett Rd, Cadiz, OH. We welcome Dr. Pecar back to Harrison County. He will be working along with Dr. Beetham.

Together, they offer Primary Care, ExpressClinic, Physical Therapy, Specialty, Lab, and Xrays. For an appointment with either doctor, please call 844874-2255 (844-TPG-Call) or 740-320-4048.

Due to the flood last week, Jewett Post Office is closed and has currently moved to Hopedale’s Post Office.

Personal services can be done at any post office in any village but to receive your mail, it’s at Hopedale, just as you pull off the ramp on the right, it is sitting on the left.

If you are tired staying away from people, you can go out to eat at most of the Legions in your area: Scio American Legion has Wednesday wings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. every week until further notice; Cadiz Post 34 has Burger Night – with variety of burgers, every Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Fish Tail/ Chicken Tender Meal, and Shrimp. All served with cole slaw and fries, if you like – call 740 942-3764; and Hopedale Legion has Burger Night every Monday, starting at 5 p.m. Eat in or carry with most of these.

Thank you to MarkWest for all they have donated and done for Harrison County. The latest was a donation of six wagons to use at the MidOhio Food Band that is held every fourth Wednesday morning at the Harrison County Fairgrounds.

Thank you to others listed that donated also: Greg & Tammie Kendziorski, Mizer Printing and The Meadows of Cadiz.

Prayers and deepest sympathy to the following: Virginia Kemmer 83, Bergholz; Alma J. Fulton 91, Cadiz; Betty June Welshenbaugh 91, Bowerston; Helen Nameth Angel 94, Hopedale; Doris Reppart 88, Cadiz; and our dear friend Peter Puskarich 87, Hopedale.

RIP Pete.

Pastor Ruby Foutz would like to leave you with a word for thought: Seek to be joyful in all circumstanceseven challenging ones. God bless you all. Call 740 946-2925 for information.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

There was an article published in the July 4th Edition of the NewsHerald about Severance Tax, in which I would like to provide extra information related to that article. While the commodity prices have decreased, and that goes into the formula for tax valuation, the actual production has not decreased in Harrison County. First and foremost, severance tax is a state tax that the State of Ohio charges to the producers based on their extraction. That is not a county related tax, nor do we have any involvement in the collection or distribution. The title “Severance Tax” is often thrown around in substitution of the Ad Valorem Tax but is a completely, separate tax.

The Ad Valorem Tax is a tax collected at the County Level and is taxed as real property. This is not a tax in place of your real estate taxes, to be clear. Those are still paid on the surface ground that you own. The Ad Valorem Tax is a tax calculated from the product that is pulled from underneath the surface and is taxed as “real property”, because the product is considered property from that specific area. The Tax is determined by an appraisal formula set forth in ORC 5713.051. This Ad Valorem tax helps to support schools, townships, villages, the county, libraries and special service districts.

For figures relating to the production in Harrison County, please see the chart below:

In 2019, there were 6,481,336 barrels of Oil produced, and 215,577,438 MCF of gas, and so far in the 1st Quarter of 2020, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources reported that Harrison County is Second in the State of Ohio for Oil producing Counties with just over 2 million barrels produced, and also fourth in the State of Ohio for Natural Gas Producing Counties with just over 50 million MCF. Those numbers are just from the 1st quarter alone, which is nicely explained on the Ohio Oil and Gas Energy Education Program’s website. Harrison County has much to be proud of with our strong presence in the State of Ohio, and I thank you for your interest and involvement in our county’s success.

Allison M. Anderson, Harrison County Auditor.

HARRISON NEWS-HERALD

Saturday, July 18, 2020

Look at the Past

Looking back at the Tappan Dam

Tappan Dam: The Army Corps of Engineers workers started in January 1935. Through the rock in the left abutment, workers constructed a cement tunnel 568 feel long and 8 feet at its widest point. Three gates were built into this to control the outlet of water from the lake. The dam, which was completed in October 1936 is 1,550 feet long and 52 feet above the original stream. In March 1940, the maximum depth of the lake was only 10 feet. Another 10 feet was added to the pool level in 1943 and finally brought up to today's normal level of 34 feet in January 1947. Eight miles of US Route 250 were raised high enough to be above normal pool level because there was no better location around the valley to which it could be moved. Info from The Times Reporter 8-28-1968.

Good News

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

The Transformers There’s a popular movie and TV series about alien robots who can disguise themselves by transforming into everyday machinery, mostly vehicles. These robots are trying to end a war and rebuild their home planet. I’ve never seen the movie or TV show, but the theme sounds very familiar, that’s because it is also the theme of New Testament believers in Jesus Christ.

Scripture calls for believers to be molded, conformed, and transformed into the image of Christ. In short, we are to resemble our Creator. Just about everyone has known a married couple that has been together for so long that many people remark that they actually look alike. They don’t really but they are so united that it gives off that impression.

The apostle Paul’s letter to the Romans says that believers are “to be conformed to the image of His son and inwardly share His likeness.” (AMP) The Phillips translation words it, “He chose us to bear the family resemblance.”

Who you spend time with is who you will be like. They will rub off on you. Spend time with Jesus and His Word and you will be more and more like Him. Spend time with pop culture, and its author, and you’ll conform 180 degrees the other way. But it’s a whole lot easier to be transformed when you already love what you are supposed to be transformed into instead of being torn in two directions on the journey there. It's like trying to bail water out of a sinking ship, without plugging the holes that are causing the ship to sink in the first place. Fix the holes and conformity to Jesus will be much easier.

Jesus did not just ACT righteously, He LOVED righteousness. We are not to be conformed into a pretender but a doer. Being transformed is a lifelong process. Paul told the Philippians, “He who began a transforming work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” What that means is simply this, it’s not going to happen overnight. But neither do we use

that as an excuse for bad behavior and cavalierly spout off, “Oh God’s not through with me yet,” and continue in whatever form of lifestyle that suits the craving of our flesh. We are to be transforming away from the world and conforming into His image.

Here’s how Jesus did it according to the first chapter of Mark, “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed.” Jesus is our example. If He needed to go to a solitary place to get alone with the Father, well, what do you and I need to do? The only way to transformed into His image is to spend time with Him in prayer and the Word. Too often we can be lured into the trap of performing FOR Him but not being WITH Him. We need to remember that Christ likeness is not about what we DO for the Lord but about how we BECOME His image, His likeness on earth. When we look into the mirror of God’s Word, we should see Jesus’ reflection. Let’s work to be more like Him for the sake of a lost and hurting world.

PastorKenStaley@gmail.com

PUBLIC RECORD COUNTY COURT CIVIL July 6 (satisfied date), Capital One Bank (Usa) Na, 5100 Peachtree Ind. Boulevard, Norcross, Ga., plaintiff-vs-Kathryn J. Milligan, 207 W. High Street, Jewett, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $724.04.

July 6 (satisfied date), Andrea R. Swann, 46745 Stumptown Road, Cadiz, plaintiff-vs-Shelly R. Masloski, 243 Hagan Street, Adena, defendant. Action: In favor of plaintiff for $511.

TRAFFIC July 6, Cory S. Robison, 290 E. Union Ave., McConnelsville, driving under suspension and traffic control light, $250 fine plus costs, 10 days jail with 10 suspended, 12 months unsupervised probation, 30 days to pay.

July 6, Robert Albert, 73211 Pleasant Grove Road, Dillonvale, fail to control, $75 fine plus costs.

July 7, James E. Bane Jr., 72859 Crescent Road, St. Clairsville, operating vehicle while intoxicated, $1,100 fine plus costs with $700 suspended, 180 days jail with 177 suspended, 12 months probation, 60 days to complete substance abuse evaluation, eligible for D.I.P., 90 days to pay.

July 7, Brad M. Henry, 334 Chestnut Street, New Comerstown, registration violation, $100 fine plus costs.

July 7, Harley N. Petrey, 1014 Township Road 223, Richmond, marked lanes, $60 fine plus costs.

July 9, William J. Workman, P.O. Box 204, New Athens, fail to reinstate and stop sign, $500 fine plus costs with $200 suspended, 12 months unsupervised probation, pay restitution as may be ordered, 20 hours community service suspended, 90 days to pay.

July 9, Mariah C. Zupan, 729 N Dawson Street, Uhrichsville, FTY pedestrian, $100 fine plus costs.

July 9, Gabriel T. Beadle, 89250 Zehender Road, Jewett, fail to control, $75 fine plus costs.

July 10, Jessee Rubins, 314 E. Main Street, Scio, driving under suspension, $1,000 fine plus costs with $750 suspended, 180 days jail with 177 suspended, 12 months probation, sentence shall be served consecutively to all other sentences, 90 days to pay.

July 10, Nancy P. Crimm, 120 Maple Street, Scio, ACDA, $100 fine plus costs.

July 10, George J. Stan, 306 N. 8th Street, Martins Ferry, double yellow line, $100 fine plus costs.

CRIMINAL July 8, David R. Zatta Jr., 89885 Fairview Road, Jewett, underage consumption, $500 fine plus costs with $300 suspended, 30 days jail with 30 suspended, six months probation, defendant shall complete drug & alcohol counseling, probation to be monitored by court of common pleas.

July 8, Nathaniel R. Travis, 1863 E. High Ave., New Philadelphia, possession marijuana, $100 fine plus costs, 30 days to pay.

July 8, Nathaniel J. Coverdale, 360 6th Street NW, New Philadelphia, marijuana drug paraphernalia, $50 fine plus costs, 60 days to pay.

July 8, Martha J. Sedgmer, 209 Brokaw Ave., Cadiz, dogs at large, $75 fine plus costs.

July 8, Christian L. Gurnicke, 1642 Lakeside Ave. NW, Canton, improper seating, $45 fine plus costs.

July 10, George Mavromatis III, 123 New Alexandria, Brilliant, disorderly conduct, $100 fine plus costs, 90 days to pay.

July 10, Jessee Rubins, 697 Country Club Road, Lot 35, Cadiz, possession drug paraphernalia, $200 fine plus costs with $100 suspended, 30 days jail with 15 suspended, this sentence shall be served consecutively to all other sentences, 12 months probation, 90 days to pay.

July 10, Ryan M. Chovan, 1335 Cherry Road NW, Massillon, PFD required, $100 fine plus costs.

There were 22 speeding and one seat belt violation.

PROBATE MARRIAGE APPLICATION REPORT From July 6 through July 10, 2020 Dennis Mitchell Beach, 57, of 330 Central Street, Hopedale and Terri Ann Barnhart, 55, also of 330 Central Street, Hopedale.

RECORDER July 6-10, 2020 William Emerson Bunn, et ux to, Clint Barr, et ux, Cadiz Village.

Ada D. Clark to, Clint Barr, et ux, Cadiz Village.

Tammy L. Mattern, et al to, Peyton Ashton Geary, et ux, Cadiz Village.

Afnoco LLC to, Michele L. Mohlmaster, Archer Township.

Harrison Hills City School District Board of Education to, Village of Hopedale Ohio, Green Townhip.

Phillip Ferda, et ux to, Austin M. Dowdle, Shortcreek Township.

Charles McKinney Thompson, et al to, Kenneth R. Lee, et al, Hopedale Village.

Rhonda Sheets to, Cory W. Viers, et ux, Cadiz Village.

Harrison Hills City School District Board of Education to, Puskarich Public Library, North Township.

Harrison Hills City School District Board of Education to, Trustees of Green Township, Green Township.

CLERK OF COURT CIVIL July 6 (file date), Nancy J. Mallarnee, 31945 PiedmontFreeport Road, Freeport, plaintiff-vs-Shaelyn Anderson, 74447 Dry Ridge Road, Freeport, defendant. Action: Other torts (personal injury).

DOMESTIC July 13 (final date), Crystal Trushel, 626 Webb Ave., Cadiz, plaintiff-vs-John Trushel, 201 Burton Drive, Apt. 30, Cadiz, defendant. Action: Termination without children.

July 10 (file date), Thomas F. Smith III, 10400 Justus Ave., Beach City, plaintiff-vs-Lindsay Smith, 420 East Main Street, Jewett, defendant.

Action: Dissolution without children.

July 8 (final date), Tiffany Bertolino, P.O. Box 36, New Athens, plaintiff-vs-Michael Bertolino Jr., 49407 ½ State Route 250, Adena, defendant. Action: Termination without children.

July 7 (final date), Jennifer Crothers, 86241 Hissen Road, Cadiz, plaintiff-vs-Scott Crothers, 144 Locust Lane, Cadiz, defendant. Action: Termination with children.

July 1 (final date), Lisa Gillig, 42295 Jewett Scio Road, Jewett, plaintiff-vs-Ralph Gillig, 42295 Jewett Scio Road, Jewett, defendant. Action: Dissolution without children.

July 1 (final date), Charles Miller, 312 East High Street, Jewett, plaintiff-vs-Beth Miller, 112 East College Street, Scio, defendant.

Action: Dissolution without children.

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Obituaries Donna Jean “Jeani” Cagot Donna Jean “Jeani” Cagot, age 65, of Hopedale, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Acuity Specialty Hospital, Weirton, W.Va. Born May 13, 1955 in Steubenville she was a daughter of the late John Edward Kish and Betty Geraldine “Jerri” Toker Kish.

Early in her life Jeani worked for numerous area restaurants. Then she worked as a tax preparer for over 20 years at H&R Block in Cadiz. In 2005, she and her loving husband Denny opened

Gingerbread N Bows in Scio. She was exceptionally talented, making candles, candy, and crafts with help from Denny and her parents. She also enjoyed bowling and had been on a bowling league team at Valie Lanes in Jewett years ago.

Surviving are her husband Denny Cagot, whom she married in 1982; sons Gary (Melanie) Coleman of Conway, SC and Steven Coleman of New Philadelphia; step daughters Denise (Wally) Whiteman of Scio and Tina (Kevin) McCune of Uhrichsville;

grandchildren Britney Cagot, Cierra Wright, Tyler, Austin and Dylan Coleman, Dustin McGinnis and Zac Whiteman; four greatgrandchildren; a sister Janet (Dennis) Hirschbach of Jewett and aunts and uncles Mike (Bev) Kish of Orlando, Fla., Richard (Gladys) Toker of Winter Haven, Fla., Carole Lalich of Wichita, Ks., and Bill (Sandy) Toker of Hopedale.

Honoring Jeani’s wishes there will be no services. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with her arrangements.

Ronald Joe Cunningham Ronald Joe Cunningham, 69 of Newcomerstown died Thursday, June 25, 2020 at his

home expectantly.

His childhood hometown was Freeport. Ron was born April 18, 1951 in Dennison, Ohio to the late James Ralph and Betty Lou (Butler) Cunningham. Ron was preceded in death by wife Natalie Jean who passed away on January 16, 2013.

Ron is survived by siblings Shirley Peterson of Tappan Region, Terry Cunningham of Uhrichsville, Bonnie Cunningham of New Philadelphia, Jim (Robin) Cunningham of Freeport, Karen (Ed) Arnold of Newcomerstown.

Ron is

survived by son, Kevin, of Bethesda and daughter Kayla of Woodsfield with 3 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will be received at Linn-Hert Geib Funeral Home and Crematory at New Philadelphia on July 1, 2020 and interment took place in East Avenue Cemetery in New Philadelphia on July 10, 2020.

Ron was an employee of Difecto, Dover. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and being around family and friends.

Alma Jean Fulton Alma Jean Fulton, 91, of Cadiz, died Friday, July 10, 2020 at her home. She was born September 6, 1928 in Dennison, Ohio a daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Bracken Cole.

She was a member of Rankin United Methodist Church, a homemaker and former clerk for Nottingham Township for a number of years.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by her husband, W. Keith Fulton on September 15, 2013 and a brother, Jay Cole.

Surviving are her son, Mark Fulton of Cadiz; five grandchildren: J.T. Fulton, Heather Fulton, Brittnie Fulton, Kayla Fulton and Adam Fulton; great grandchildren: Austin, Hunter, Dalton, Cameron,

Stephen, Rex and Levi; a brother, Neil Cole and a sister, Betty Love.

Funeral service was held on Monday at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home in Cadiz with Rev. Al Hoder officiating. Burial will follow at Hopewell Cemetery, Cadiz, Ohio.

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

Doris Jean Reppart Doris Jean Reppart, 88, of Cadiz, died Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Valley Hospice Center North in Steubenville, Ohio. She was born Nov. 26, 1931 in Cadiz, a daughter of the late George B. and Leora Kelley Stevens.

Doris was known to everyone as Jean. A woman who enjoyed being a homemaker and taking care of her family. She was a woman who was very happy with her simple private life. Her enjoyment came from visits of family and friends, watching the Cleveland Indians and shopping QVC. She loved her two cats: Toddy and Lucy. She will

be deeply missed by all that loved her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, W. Craig Reppart in 2007; a granddaughter, Stacy Zitko; two brothers: Arnold and Tippy Stevens and a sister, Janet Smith.

Surviving are her two daughters: Penny (Kenny) Zitko and Sherry Patton of Cadiz; two granddaughters: Jennifer (Ty Howell) Zitko and Lisa (Brinley) Barger of Cadiz; three great grandchildren: Kamryn and Colson Crothers and Blayne Barger.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, there will be a private service at the convenience of the family. Burial will take place at Cadiz Union Cemetery. Arrangements by ClarkKirkland-Barr Funeral Home.

The family is requesting memorial contributions to either: Eric Watt True Heart Foundation, PO Box 92, Jewett, Ohio 43986 or Harrison County Cancer Crusaders, 226 Charleston Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

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

Peter P. Puskarich Peter P. Puskarich, 87, of Hopedale, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Trinity West Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness. He was born June 20, 1933, the son of the late Frank and Mary Kucinich Puskarich.

Pete and his wife Dorothy own and operate New Rocky Valley Farms with their sons in Hopedale.

Pete worked side by side with his brothers to build a thriving coal business, Cravat Coal Company.

He loved his farm and everything involving farming. As a typical farmer, Pete loved to make and watch things grow. Pete loved his family and friends quietly, yet

honestly. He was a hard worker his entire life. His infectious smile will not be forgotten! He was a gentle man with a kind soul who would lend a hand to help anyone in need. Pete touched the hearts of everyone he met. He enjoyed tractor pulls in his younger days yet enjoyed truck pulling with his sons! Pete had a technique of chain saw art and enjoyed playing cards.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Garan Puskarich of 57 years; four beloved sons whom he was so proud; Peter of Shaffer Plaza in Steubenville, Patrick (Wendy), Phillip (Lesley) and Frank, all of Hopedale. One brother Nick Puskarich of Warren, Ohio and sister Suzanne Sobolewski of

Columbus, Ohio. Brother in law; David Garan (Dorothy); Sisters in law, Lois Puskarich and Mary Bell Puskarich.

Pete was proceeded in death in addition to his parents by, his siblings; Joe, Mike, Tony, Frank, Emily and Rudy.

Pete being a quiet modest man has requested no services. He will be cremated and returned to his farm.

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

Memorial contributions can be made to Jeffco Services, 256 John Scott Highway, Steubenville, Ohio 43952; Memo: Puskarich Family.

Joseph John Asmo Jr. Joseph John Asmo Jr., 77, of Jewett, Ohio, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, passed away Friday July 3, 2020 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.

He was born Jan. 27, 1943, a son of the late Joseph John Asmo Sr., and Gloria Bevilacqua.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by brothers: John Joseph Asmo and Danny Asmo.

Joe was a former U.S. Army Reservist and a professional bartender.

He is survived by his loving wife

of 52 years Sandra Thompson Asmo; his children: Tammy (John) Melchiori of Westerville, Ohio, Jody (Joe) Sahr of Columbus, Ohio, Mike (Tammy) Thompson of Rumley, Ohio; brothers: Louis Asmo of Las Vegas, Mike Asmo of Columbus; sister Ramona Curtis of Columbus; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Arrangement entrusted to Borkoski Funeral Home, 555 East Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio.

Services and interment will be private at the convenience of the family.

Offer online condolences at www.borkoskifuneral.com.

Please submit obituaries by noon on Wednesday prior to publication.

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Smithfield Alumni Assoc. holds dinner, awards ceremony

By ESTHER MCCOY The Smithfield Alumni Association held its 118th annual dinner and award ceremony at the Le Chateau Pier, on U.S. State 151, with tables at a safe distance apart.

There were about 70 graduates from Deland, Fla., to Columbus, and many places in the state. John Domenick class of 64, president of the alumni group, served as master of ceremonies and Rick Pastre, class of 72, treasurer, helped with scholarship presentations and playing the accordion for

dinner music.

Lamont McCoy, class of 1954, gave the invocation and Gilbert Powell, class of 63, led in singing the Alma Mater. An auction of a chair and a desk coming from Smithfield Elementary School, and china plates with a picture of the Spartan High School, were auctioned off by Domenick. Ron Kontra, 2019 Octa Foster award winner, purchased the old fashioned chair. Bill Rensi, 2019 Mary Sutherland Award recipient purchased the elementary school desk with the ink well. The remaining plates were presented

Those receiving scholarships at the dinner are Ian Domenick, attending Marshall University; Caroline Rensi, Indiana University; Dalton Wolf, West Virginia University; Rebecca Donley, West Elementary teacher, receiving a scholarship for class projects from the Friends of Smithfield; and Parker Stephenson, Schoolcraft College. Madolyn McDonald, not pictured, received the; SHS Alumni scholarship for Ohio State University.

to the six graduates of 1970, who were celebrating a 50-year school anniversary. These were Kate Chapman Timko of Deland, Fla.; Susan Sutherland, Columbus; Sandy Kish Sutherland, Wintersville; Dan Slivenski, Steubenville; Theresa Miller Hepburn, Dillonvale; and Randy McCain, Smithfield.

Each year since 1975 Alumni officers get together and select two graduates excelling in something to make their community proud; such as being outstanding in their occupation, church or community events. A Mary

Sutherland Service Award, the longest held presentation was given to Herman Dalton in 1975. This year a graduate from the class of 1955, Jim Krulcik, was the recipient but was unable to attend. His plaque will be given to a relative to pass it on.

Jim was a football, basketball and baseball player and played during the summer with a Piney Fork team. After graduation, he was accepted to and graduated from West Point and now resides in Delmar, N.Y. Octa Foster’s Award started in 1980. Along with being a teacher who acted out her Latin

Frances Crawford of Smithfield,received the Octa Foster Award atthe Alumni Association dinne. From left, Crawford; center, John Domenick, alumni president; and Penny DiLoreto, daughter, who made the presentation.

class stories, she would go on stage, chapping and cheering the loudest at pep rallies.

Frances Crawford, class of 1960 was the recipient. Her daughter, Penny DiLoreto, made the announcement. Frances had been part of the Dillonvale Fraternal of Eagles Auxiliary since 1971, going on to the Cadiz Auxiliary FOE when it ended and received many state awards. She is a member of the Smithfield Senior Citizens and worked with cats, an animal she adores, at Hounds Haven.

Crawford was president of the Piney Fork Missionary and

attends church there.

Scholarships are what the alumni is all about and there were six presented from past graduates.

High school graduates receiving tuition help are: Ian Domenick, attending Marshall University; Caroline Rensi, Indiana University; Dalton Wolf, West Virginia University; Parker Stephenson, Schoolcraft College and Madelyn McDonald, Alumni scholarship and she will attend Ohio State University. Rebecca Donley, a teacher at Buckeye West Elementary, received the Friends of Smithfield award for aid in class projects.

Honored for their 50th anniversary from SHS are: Kate Chapman Timko of Deland, Fla.; Susan Sutherland, Columbus; Sandy Kish Sutherland, Wintersville; Dan Slivenski, Steubenville, Theresa Miller Hepburn, Dillonvale; and Randy McCain, Smithfield.

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Several plead guilty, one headed for trial

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

CADIZ – Several defendants appeared in Tuesday’s common pleas court of Harrison County and pleaded guilty to charges stemming from aggravated trafficking in drugs to vehicular assault. But one case that’s been strung out since April of 2019 and complicated by the COVID-19 crisis is Roderick Cowans and the three charges he is facing.

Cowans, now on his third attorney is being represented by Steven Stickles and faces two misdemeanors, domestic

violence and resisting arrest plus assault, a felony of the fourth degree, which involves a law enforcement officer. Judge T. Shawn Hervey noted that Cowans had rejected all offers up till this point and that all offers have now been withdrawn, according to Assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Bruzzese.

Judge Hervey addressed both parties stating he wasn’t sure when a trial would be permitted, as the Supreme Court has yet to make a decision on the re-start of trials. He also noted that Cowans, since he’s been out on his own

recognizance has not caused any problems so there was no concern there in the wake of more delays. Both Bruzzese and Stickles said their calendars were basically full until at least midNovember.

Bruzzese stated later that Cowans was willing to plead to at least one of the other charges but requested the domestic violence charge be dropped, which Bruzzese said he was unwilling to do.

“Hopefully by that time the world is back to normal and we can actually start doing things,” Hervey said of a possible November trial date.

Justin Thress, 27 of Cadiz, facing three counts, two misdemeanors involving driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs pleaded guilty on Tuesday.

But the serious charge, aggravated vehicular assault, a felony of the third degree was amended down to a fourth degree felony and one count of DUI was dismissed.

Stickles, who also represented Thress corrected Hervey by citing code 2903.08 with subsection 8.2 as being vehicular assault and not aggravated, which Hervey accepted.

Thress had been facing 18 months in jail time if convicted at trial but upon the request of Stickles negotiated his client’s time to Intervention In Lieu of Conviction (IILC). Thress only avoids incarceration if there are no other problems for one year and only then would his charges be wiped clean. Bruzzese had no objection to the IILC. The victim in the case was Thress’s passenger and according to Bruzzese was satisfied with the outcome. “…The victim has never really cooperated with us,” Bruzzese explained. “They were riding on an all-terrain vehicle together,

again doesn’t return our calls, doesn’t respond to our letters… this is the type of resolution she was looking for.”

Thress must pay a $375 fine and see his driver’s license suspended for six months.

Also, Kevin Van Kamp, also represented by Stickles, pleaded guilty to drug charges, both felonies of the fourth degree. He was ordered to serve two years of Community Based Control plus 80 hours of community service and complete any program within community corrections.

Also, Judge Hervey stated that a 12-month prison sentence would be held in reserve.

Apply now for Ohio’s controlled hunting opportunities COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunters can apply now for any of the hundreds of controlled hunting opportunities available on Ohio’s public lands during the 2020-2021 season, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

Controlled hunts include opportunities for white-tailed deer, waterfowl, mourning doves and more. The application period is open until Friday, July 31.

These special hunts are held on selected areas to provide additional opportunities for Ohio’s hunting enthusiasts.

Hunts are available through ODNR Divisions of Wildlife, Parks & Watercraft and Natural Areas & Preserves.

Hunters may apply for the controlled hunts by completing the application process online using Ohio's Wildlife Licensing System at wildohio.gov.

See the complete list of eligible hunts and locations in the 2020-2021 Controlled

Hunting Opportunities booklet. There is a nonrefundable application fee of $3 per hunt. Because of social distancing requirements, controlled hunt applications will only be accepted online or by phone for the 2020-2021 season. No in-person drawings will be available this year.

All applicants, youth and adult, are required to possess a valid Ohio hunting license and meet age requirements.

Find more information at wildohio.gov on the Controlled Hunts page.

Customers without internet access may call 1-866-7031928 and apply for hunts by phone. There is an additional

$5.50 service fee to apply for the phone option.

Hunters are randomly drawn from submitted applications.

Successful applicants will be notified and provided additional hunt information

by Monday, Aug. 10.

Successful applicants will receive a permit, rules and hunting area map. Each controlled hunt opportunity is unique, and applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review all site-specific rules

and requirements prior to applying. The application status can be viewed through Ohio’s Wildlife Licensing System.

New this year, all state parks waterfowl blinds drawings will be coordinated through Ohio’s Wildlife Licensing System.

Successful applicants can choose a blind location on Saturday, Aug. 15. A $50 fee is charged to construct a blind for state park waterfowl hunts.

Permittees are responsible for

this additional fee.

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

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Public Notice LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR BOND RELEASE Anthony Mining Company Inc is requesting a bond releases for the following areas in Harrison County on which the reclamation has been completed in accordance with the approved reclamation plan: Permit D-2281 (issued 11-21-06), Sec 7 & 12, German Twp. Year 4, 13 acres, seeding completed 4/2014; Phase 3, $4875 bond on deposit to be released.

Year 5, 22.7 acres, seeding completed 6/2015; Phase 3, $8512.50 bond on deposit to be released. Year 8, 11.4 acres, seeding completed 6/2015; Phase 3, $4275 bond on deposit to be released.

Year 9, 14.8 acres, seeding completed 5/2015; Phase 3, $5550 bond on deposit to be released.

Written objections or requests for a bond release conference may be submitted to the Chief of the Division of Mineral Resources Management, 2045 Morse Road, Bldg H-3, Columbus, OH 43229-6693, in accordance with paragraph (F)(6) of Revised Code Section 1513.16. Written objections or requests for bond release conferences must be filed with the Chief by 30 days after the last date of this publication.

(6:27,7:4,11,18) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION CRAVAT COAL NE SHC HR UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Cravat Coal NE SHC HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Cravat Coal NE SHC HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 16, 17, 19, 23, and 24, Townships 8N and 9N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Cravat Coal NE SHC HR Unit will be located in Section 16, Township 8N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel 26-0000285.000.

One tract in the Cravat Coal NE SHC HR Unit area is owned by persons for whom no address can be located. This tract is described below by reference to its parcel number and its believed owner’s name: Parcel 26-0000060.000 – Owners: Unknown successors and assigns of The Somers Coal Company.

Additionally, one tract in the Cravat Coal NE SHC HR Unit area may potentially be owned by persons for whom no address can be located. This tract is described below by reference to its parcel number and its potential owners’ names: Parcel 260000060.000 – Potential Owners: Unknown heirs, devisees, and assigns of George E. Frey; Unknown heirs, devisees, successors, and assigns of Dorothy Somers Clarke and George E. Frey, as Surviving Trustees under the Will of Charles W. Somers; Unknown heirs, devisees, and assigns of Fred E. Baer; Unknown heirs, devisees, and assigns of Dorothy Somers Clarke; and Unknown heirs, devisees, successors, and assigns of Dorothy Somers Clarke and The Cleveland Trust Company, Trustees under the Will and Codicils of Charles W. Somers, Deceased.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 129 242 2018 Meeting password: gDP3ZF3Aa3f You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 129 242 2018 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, July 4, 2020. The date of last publication is Saturday, July 25, 2020.

Dated: Saturday, July 4, 2020 Applicant Ascent’s contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Amy Noel P.O. Box 13678 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 (405) 252-7680 Email: amy.noel@ascentresources.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization .

(7:4,11,18,25) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION CRAVAT COAL N SHC HR UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas

Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Cravat Coal N SHC HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Cravat Coal N SHC HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 16, 17, 22, 23, 24, and 30, Township 8N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Cravat Coal N SHC HR Unit will be located in Section 16, Township 8N, Range 4W, Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel 26-0000285.000.

One tract in the Cravat Coal N SHC HR Unit area is owned by persons for whom no address can be located. This tract is described below by reference to its parcel number and its believed owner’s name: Parcel 26-0000060.000 – Owners: Unknown successors and assigns of The Somers Coal Company.

Additionally, one tract in the Cravat Coal N SHC HR Unit area may potentially be owned by persons for whom no address can be located. This tract is described below by reference to its parcel number and its potential owners’ names: Parcel 260000060.000 – Potential Owners: Unknown heirs, devisees, and assigns of George E. Frey; Unknown heirs, devisees, successors, and assigns of Dorothy Somers Clarke and George E. Frey, as Surviving Trustees under the Will of Charles W. Somers; Unknown heirs, devisees, and assigns of Fred E. Baer; Unknown heirs, devisees, and assigns of Dorothy Somers Clarke; and Unknown heirs, devisees, successors, and assigns of Dorothy Somers Clarke and The Cleveland Trust Company, Trustees under the Will and Codicils of Charles W. Somers, Deceased.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 129 780 5347 Meeting password: HQdp9WpZM26 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 129 780 5347 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, July 4, 2020. The date of last publication is Saturday, July 25, 2020.

Dated: Saturday, July 4, 2020 Applicant Ascent’s contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Amy Noel P.O. Box 13678 Oklahoma City, OK 73113 (405) 252-7680 Email: amy.noel@ascentresources.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization .

(7:4,11,18,25) ---------LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF SALE OF REAL ESTATE: THE STATE OF OHIO, HARRISON COUNTY Tax Ease Ohio, LLC 14800 Landmark Blvd. #400 Dallas, TX 75254 Plaintiff, vs.

Dean A. Byer, ET AL 110 East Elm Street Scio, OH 43988 Defendant, Case # 2019-0023CVE In pursuance of an order of sale received June 24, 2020 in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the first floor of the Harrison County Court House, on August 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

The second auction shall be held on August 24, 2020 and the property shall be sold to the highest bidder without regard to the minimum bid requirement, but subject any an all relating to costs, allowances, and real estate taxes.

Property sold as is. Inside not inspected.

Amount owed on property, plus interest .

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

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

Said premises appraised at $14,361.87 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of the amount. Terms of the sale: 10% at the time of sale, balance on delivery of deed.

EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION Situated in the Village of Scio, Harrison County, Ohio, and being part of Lot No. 40 (Out Lot No. 22) in A.D. Lee’s Addition to Scio, and being a part of Section 31, Township 12, Range 5 in the Steubenville Land District.

To find the place of beginning, start at the Southwest corner of the aforesaid Quarter section; Thence along the South line of said Quarter South 85 degrees 12’ East 692 feet to an iron pin at the Southwest corner of Out Lot No. 23 of A.D. Lee’s Addition; Thence North 19 degrees 29 West 164.76 feet

UPCOMINGEVENTS CHICKEN BBQ sponsored by the Scio Dining Fork Ruritan Club. Carry out only drive thru and pick up July 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Scio Fire Department parking lot. Half chicken, potato salad, baked beans, and roll. $10 per dinner.

PERRYSVILLE UMC and Pleasant Hill UMC are continuing to hold their monthly Drive Through Community Blessings Dinner the last Wednesday of the month, July 29 57 p.m. No one will need to get out of their vehicle. Simply drive up to the Perry Township Hall and we will put the meals in their vehicle. All safety measures are being taken such as sanitizer, gloves and masks.

THE NEW RUMLEY United Methodist Church will host Williamson Branch, a gospel bluegrass group from Nashville, TN, at an outdoor concert on the lawn in back of the church on Thursday, July 23 from 7-8:30 p.m. Social distancing will be observed, so bring your own snacks and your lawn chair and enjoy the music. Everyone is invited!

HARRISON COUNTY Cancer Crusaders 4th Annual Race and Rally, Sally Buffalo Park Aug. 1. Carry-out Breakfast starts at 7:30- 10 a.m. Race registration 8 a.m. with kids dash at 8:30 and 5k at 9 a.m. Drew Palmer Memorial Craft and Vendor show from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Blood Drive in Memory of Jerry Graham 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorcycle Benefit Ride Registration at 10 a.m. / Hopedale Legion from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food by HC Band Boosters, 2 Guys and a Grill and Cadiz American Legion Post 34 Auxiliary from 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. DJ Ronnie B from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Car Cruise In from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Survivor Dinners To-Go from 4:30 to 6 p.m. 50/50- Silent Auction-Chinese Auction-Food Vendors.

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

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to an iron pin in the West line of Out Lot 23; Thence North 20 degrees 35’ West 420.70 feet to an iron pin at the Northwest corner of Out Lot No. 23; said pin being in the Southeast corner of Lot No. 40 (outlot no. 22) of A.D. Lee’s Addition and place of beginning for the tract herein being conveyed; Thence along the Southwest line of Lot No. 40 North 65 degrees 08’ West 130.28 feet to an iron pin at the Southwest corner of Lot 40 and in the East line of Elm Street; Thence along the East line of said street and bearing North 13 degrees 26’ East 57.97 feet to an iron pin; Thence leaving the street and bearing North 84 degrees 17’ East 51.00 feet to an iron pin; Thence North 46 degrees 21’ East 168.50 feet to an iron pin in the Southwest line of a 20 foot alley; Thence along the Southwest line of said alley South 31 degrees 39’ East 110.69 feet to a point; Thence South 35 degrees 30’ 30” East 4.49 feet to point in the Southwest line of the alley, from which a post on the Northeast side of the alley bears North 43 degrees 41’ East 19.13 feet; Thence leaving the line of the alley and bearing South 43 degrees 41’ West 186.23 feet to the place of beginning and containing 0.629 acres, more or less.

Being a part of the premises conveyed to the Grantors (Jennie S. Dickerhof) by Quit Claim Deed recorded in Volume 158, Page 82 of the Harrison County Deed Records.

Being a part of the premise conveyed to the Grantor (Richard D. Harrison and Mary Jean Harrison) by deed recorded in Volume 118, Page 70, of the Harrison County Deed Records.

Surveyed October 28, 1967, by Paul J. McCullough, Registered Surveyor No. 2513.

Permanent Parcel Number: 210000324.000 More commonly known as: 110 East Elm Street, Scio, OH 43988 Prior Deed: OR Book 189, Page 249.

Mark M. Schonhut, Esquire Plaintiff’s attorney Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff (7:11,18,25) ---------LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF SALE OF REAL ESTATE: THE STATE OF OHIO, HARRISON COUNTY Tax Ease Ohio, LLC 14800 Landmark Blvd. #400 Dallas, TX 75254 Plaintiff, vs.

Todd Kehring, ET AL 77685 Elk Run Road Freeport, Ohio 43973 Defendant, Case # 2019-0022CVE In pursuance of an order of sale received June 24, 2020 in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the first floor of the Harrison County Court House, on August 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

The second auction shall be held on August 24, 2020 and the property shall be sold to the highest bidder without regard to the minimum bid requirement, but subject any an all relating to costs, allowances, and real estate taxes.

Property sold as is. Inside not inspected.

Amount owed on property, plus interest.

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

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

Said premises appraised at $10,534.10 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of the amount. Terms of the sale: 10% at the time of sale, balance on delivery of deed.

EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION Situated in the Township of Moorefield, the County of Harrison, in the State of Ohio: Being located in the Northwest Quarter of Section 1 in Township 11, Range 6 of the Old Seven Ranges and consisting of part of a 64.055 acre tract (Auditor’s Parcel No. 17-00251.000) herefore conveyed to J.J. Detweiler Enterprises, Inc. in Official Record 113, Page 557 of the Harrison County Official Records with the tract to be conveyed being more fully described as follow: Commencing at a 5/8” iron pin (found) at the northeast corner of the Northwest Quarter of Section 11; Thence with the east line of said quarter section South 6 deg. 22 min. 36 sec.

West, 1157.24 feet to an iron pin (set) being also the TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING of the tract herein described; Thence continuing with said line South 6 deg. 22 min. 36 sec. West, 317.32 feet to a point in Old Piedmont Road-Co. Rd. 16 and passing on line an iron pin (set) at 292.32 feet; Thence leaving said line and with said road the following three (3) courses; (1) thence South 74 deg. 17 min. 37 sec.

West 272.89 feet to a point; (2) thence South 69 deg. 40 min. 53 sec.

West, 151.58 feet to a point; (3) thence South 66 deg. 50 min, 54 sec.

West 212.41 feet to a point at the intersection of said road and Elk Run Road- Twp. Rd. 340; Thence with Elk Run Road- Twp. Rd. 340 the following two(2) courses; (1) thence North 20 deg. 12 min. 15 sec.

West, 99.46 feet to point; (2) thence North 17 deg. 06 min. 49 sec.

West, 310.43 feet to a point; Thence leaving said road North 79 deg.

54 min. 56 sec. East, 773.05 feet to the TRUE PLACE OF BEGINNING and passing on line an iron pin (set) at 25.00 feet, containing 5.567 acres more or less but subject to all legal highways, right-of-ways, easements, leases, and restrictions of record or otherwise legally established.

Bearing herein are oriented to the south line of Official Record 113, Page 557.

All iron pins set are 5/8”x30” re-bards with yellow plastic caps stamped “WARD 7356”.

Survey and description by Samuel C. Ward Professional Surveyor #7356 in May, 2002, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.

Permanent Parcel Number: 170000251.007 More commonly known as: 77685 Elk Run Road, Freeport OH 43973 Prior Deed: OR Book 179, Page 935.

Mark M. Schonhut, Esquire Plaintiff’s attorney Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff (7:11,18,25)

---------LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF SALE OF REAL ESTATE: THE STATE OF OHIO, HARRISON COUNTY Tax Ease Ohio, LLC 14800 Landmark Blvd. #400 Dallas, TX 75254 Plaintiff, vs.

Aaron T. Schrontz, ET AL 87395 Mill Hill RD Bowerston, OH 44695 Defendant, Case # 2017-0034CVE In pursuance of an order of sale received June 24, 2020 in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the first floor of the Harrison County Court House, on August 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

The second auction shall be held on August 24, 2020 and the property shall be sold to the highest bidder without regard to the minimum bid requirement, but subject any an all relating to costs, allowances, and real estate taxes.

Property sold as is. Inside not inspected.

Amount owed on property, plus interest .

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

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

Said premises appraised at $57,216.29 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of the amount. Terms of the sale: 10% at the time of sale, balance on delivery of deed.

EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION Situated in the Township of Franklin, County of Harrison and State of Ohio: Being part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 35, Township 12, Range 6 of Franklin Township and all the remainder of 69.045 acre tract and all of a 0.499 acre tract conveyed to William E. Swartz II and Marijane Wright by Deed recorded in Official Records Volume 59, Page 305 of the Harrison County Records, and being more fully described as follows: Commencing at an iron pin found at the Northeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of section 35 and the Northeast corner of said 69.045 acre tract; Thence with the east line of said 69.045 acre tract and the East line of said Section 35, South 01 degree. 10’59” West 897.25 feet to an iron pin set at the “True Place of Beginning” of the tract herein described; Thence from this “True Place of Beginning” and with the east line of said Section 35 and the east line of said 69.045 acre tract and continuing South 01 deg. 10’ 59” West 700.00 feet to an iron pin set; Thence leaving the east line of said Section 35 and the east line of said 69.045 acre tract and with the north line of a 6.325 acre tract herefore being conveyed, North 88 deg. 37’ 40” West 1789.94 feet to a point in the center of Mill Hill Road (Twp. Rd 213) and being point on the west line of said 69.045 acre tract, passing an iron pin set at 1759.94 feet; Thence with the center of said Mill Hill Road (Twp. Rd. 213) and the west line of said 69.045 acre tract and the West line of said 0.499 acre tract, North 29 deg. 06’ 40” East 292.42 feet to a point in the center of said Mill Hill Road (Twp. Rd. 213); Thence leaving the center of said Mill Hill Rd. (Twp. Rd. 213) and the west line of said 69.045 acre tract and with the southerly bounds of a 39.703 acre tract the following six (6) courses; 1) South 60 deg. 38’ 07” East 150.55 feet to an iron pin found, passing an iron pin found at 30.00 feet; 2) Thence North 72 deg. 44’ 46” East 998.46 feet to an iron pin found; 3) Thence South 10 deg. 56” 41” East 348.76 feet to an iron pin found; 4) Thence North 79 deg. 03’ 19” East 50.00 feet to an iron pin found; 5) Thence North 10 deg. 56’ 41” West 354.29 feet to an iron pin found; 6) Thence North 72 deg. 44’ 46” East 553.77 feet to the “True Place of Beginning”, containing 16.183 acres more or less, of which 15.753 acres is the remainder of said 69.045 acre tract and 0.430 care tract is the remainder of said 0.499 acre tract, but subject to all legal highways, right of ways, easements and leases of record.

Survey and description by Ronald L. Smith, Registered Surveyor 5324 on 12/22/99. All iron pins set were 5/8” x 30’ with a cap stamped Ron Smith 5324. Bearings were oriented to the North line of said 69.045 acre tract.

Permanent Parcel Number: 060000344.000 More commonly known as: Mill Hill Road, Bowerston, OH 43988 Prior Deed: OR Book 91, Page 201 Mark M. Schonhut, Esquire Plaintiff’s attorney Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff (7:11,18,25) ---------LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF SALE OF REAL ESTATE: THE STATE OF OHIO, HARRISON COUNTY Tax Ease Ohio, LLC 14800 Landmark Blvd. #400 Dallas, TX 75254 Plaintiff, vs.

Brock Caldwell, ET AL 219 Jarvis ST. Bowerston, OH 44695 Defendant, Case # 2019-0021CVE In pursuance of an order of sale received June 24, 2020 in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the first floor of the Harrison County Court House, on August 10, 2020 at 9:00 a.m.

The second auction shall be held on August 24, 2020 and the property shall be sold to the highest bidder without regard to the minimum bid requirement, but subject any an all relating to costs, allowances, and real estate taxes.

Property sold as is. Inside not inspected.

Amount owed on property, plus interest .

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

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

auction.

Said premises appraised at $12,188.13 and cannot be sold for less than twothirds of the amount. Terms of the sale: 10% at the time of sale, balance on delivery of deed.

EXHIBIT “A” LEGAL DESCRIPTION Situated in the Village of Bowerston, County of Harrison and State of Ohio: Known as and being Lot No. 53 as shown in new town plat of said Village, fronting Jarvis Street 66 feet and running back to alley 132 feet.

Permanent Parcel No: 16-0000039.000 More commonly known as 219 Jarvis Street, Bowerston, OH 44695 Prior Deed: OR Book 228, Page 2915.

Mark M. Schonhut, Esquire Plaintiff’s attorney Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff (7,11,18,25) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION DEERSVILLE HN FRA UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant EAP Ohio, LLC (“EAP”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning EAP’s Deersville HN FRA Unit to occur on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. EAP seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Deersville HN FRA Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Section 19, Township 12N, Range 6W, Stock Township, Section 25, Township 12N, Range 6W, Franklin Township, and Sections 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, and 30, Township 11N, Range 6W, Nottingham Township, all in Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the EAP Deersville HN FRA Unit will be located in Section 25, Township 12N, Range 6W, Franklin Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 07-0000053.009.

One tract in the Deersville HN FRA Unit area may potentially be owned by a person for whom no address can be located. This tract is described below by reference to its parcel number and its potential owner’s name: Parcel No.: 22-0000282.000 – Potential Owner: Lula Mallarnee, Deceased.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 129 063 3692 Meeting password: JJyvM3tnw77 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 129 063 3692 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, July 18, 2020. The date of last publication is Saturday, August 8, 2020.

Dated: Saturday, July 18, 2020 Applicant EAP’s contact information: EAP Ohio, LLC Attn: Blake April 5847 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77057 (346) 320-1701 Email: bapril@encinoenergy.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization .

(7:18,25,8:1,8) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Approval of Application for Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Assistance Cadiz 128 Court St, Cadiz, OH 43907 Facility Description: CW Financial Assistance ID #: CS390214-0023 Date of Action: 05/05/2020 This project includes the design of sanitary sewer line rehabilitation/replacement in the North Trunk Collection System.

Approval of Application for Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Financial Assistance Jewett PO Box 192, Jewett, OH 43986 Facility Description: DW Financial Assistance ID #: FS390481-0009 Date of Action: 06/02/2020 The project includes multiple improvements to the existing water treatment plant, well system, and pumps. The former reaction tank will also be demolished.

Approval of Application for Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Financial Assistance Cadiz 128 Court St, Cadiz, OH 43907 Facility Description: DW Financial Assistance ID #: FS390214-0022 Date of Action: 07/01/2020 This project includes plant optimization for HAB treatment.

Approval of Application for Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Financial Assistance Hopedale 105 E Main St, PO Box 476, Hopedale, OH 43976 Facility Description: DW Financial Assistance ID #: FS390458-0006 Date of Action: 07/01/2020 This project includes design for replacement of two aging water tanks and a new booster pump station.

Final Issuance of NPDES Permit Harrison County Home 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Rd, CADIZ, OH Facility Description: Wastewater-SemiPublic Receiving Water: Standingstone Fork ID #: 0PR00172*AD Date of Action: 08/01/2020 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. (7:18) ---------LEGAL NOTICE PROBATE COURT OF HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO MATTHEW P. PUSKARICH, JUDGE INRE: CHANGE OF NAME OF Adalynn Kay Ullery to Adalynn Kay Bocek Case No.: 20206005 APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF NAME OF MINOR (R.C. 2717.01) Applicant hereby gives notice to all interested persons that the applicant has filed an Application for Change of Name in the Probate Court of Harrison County, Ohio, requesting the change of name of Adalynn Kay Ullery to Adalynn Kay Bocek The hearing on the application will be held on the 3rd day of September, 2020, at 10:00 o’clock AM in the Probate Court of Harrison, County, located at 100 W. Market St., Cadiz, OH on the second floor of the courthouse.

(7:18) ---------LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF FORFEITURE OF OIL & GAS LEASE ORC § 5301.332 Name of Lessee: Resource Exploration Inc. Successors in interest original lessee are: Resource America, Inc. Resource Energy, LLC Atlas Resource Partners, L.P. Northwood Energy Corporation Diversified Energy, LLC The Lease. Pursuant to Section 5301.332 of the Ohio Revised Code, you are hereby given notice that the Oil and Gas Lease (the “Lease”) dated March 4, 1972, and recorded on March 10, 1972 in Volume 50, Page 699 of the Harrison County, Ohio Lease Records upon 159 acres, more or less, 72 acres, more or less being subject to this Notice of Forfeiture, such portion being taxed as Harrison County Parcel No. 3000273.000. Description of Land.

Situated in the Township of Washington, County of Harrison and State of Ohio and being the east half of the southwest quarter of Section 28, Township 12, Range 7, containing 80 acres, more or less. Saving and excepting therefrom 10 acres, more or less, lying on the North of the Public Road leading from Tippecanoe to Westchester and being more fully described in Deed Volume 104, Page 855, Harrison County deed records.

Taxed as Parcel No. 30-00273.000 Cause of Forfeiture. The Lease will be forfeited because the term of the lease has expired, there are no producing or drilling oil or gas wells on the leased premises, and the lessee, its successors or assigns have failed to abide by the covenants of the Lease. Intention of Lessor. The present owner of the land, Ronald M. Ott, Trustee of the Ronald M. Ott Revocable Trust dated November 22, 1995, being the lessor or successor-in-interest to the lessors, intends to file for record an Affidavit of Forfeiture with the Harrison County, Ohio Recorder if you, your representatives, successors or assigns do not have the Lease released of record within thirty (30) days of publication of this notice. For inquiries or responses, please contact: Alan D. Wenger, Esq. Harrington, Hoppe & Mitchell, Ltd. 26 Market Street, Suite 1200 PO Box 6077 Youngstown, OH 44501-6077 (7:18) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The 2019 Financial Report is completed and available for review at the office of the Clerk Treasurer located at the Village of Adena, 143 West Main Street, Adena, Ohio 43901 (7:18) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Adena Board of Public Affairs Consumer Confidence Report for 2019 can be viewed at the Village of Adena Office, 143 West Main Street, Ohio 43901.

(7:18) ---------LEGAL NOTICE In the Common Pleas Court Harrison County, Ohio, Notice of Excess Funds in Case No. CVH-2019-0051, Harrison County Treasurer vs. David Hackney.

Pursuant to ORC 2329.44, David Hackney is advised that there is $8,656.87 on deposit with the Harrison County Clerk of Courts from the sale of property located at 75900 Dry Ridge Road, Freeport, Ohio. David Hackney or his legal representative may claim the funds by contacting the Harrison County Clerk of Courts Office at 740942-8863 Leslie Milliken Clerk of Courts (7:18) ---------LEGAL NOTICE In the Common Pleas Court Harrison County, Ohio, Notice of Excess Funds in Case No. CVH-2019-0054, Harrison County Treasurer vs. James E. Donbar.

Pursuant to ORC 2329.44 James E. Donbar is advised that there is $634.25 on deposit with the Harrison County Clerk of Courts from the sale of property located at 215 State Route 342, Freeport, Ohio 43973. James E. Donbar or his legal representative may claim the funds by contacting the Harrison County Clerk of Courts Office at 740-942-8863.

Leslie Milliken Clerk of Courts (7:18) ----------PUBLIC NOTICE The Board will be accepting sealed bids on a 2004 Ford F250 ¾ ton 4X4 pickup truck with a utility bed with 147k; included with this truck is a Salt Dogg 8ft plow and a Salt Dogg set in spreader with a Briggs and Stratton motor. This truck has been well maintained and will be sold AS IS with attachments. The Truck may be viewed at the township garage. The board will reserve the right to accept or reject any bid received.

Sealed bids must be received by August 7 and include the name and address of the bidder. Sealed bids may be dropped off at the township building or mailed; to the township at PO box 147 New Athens, Ohio 43981. Please mark the envelope as Truck Bid.

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72. President Taft’s addition to the White House THEME: AMERICAN LIT 73. Fare reductions ACROSS 1. Popular cook-off dish 6. School of thought suffix 9. *”The Fountainhead” author 13. Example of an eclipse 14. Roman road 15. Red fluorescent dye 16. Binary digits code 17. Part of circle 18. New Mexico’s state flower 19. *”The Age of Innocence” author 21. *”The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” author 23. Not bright 24. Like Roman god Janus 25. Explosive network?

28. Hindu wrap 30. ____ and talented 35. Age of Aquarius flick 37. Field worker 39. Olden-day marriage tradition 40. Bumpkin 41. Rose oil 43. Not top-shelf at a bar 44. Artemis’ companion 46. Maori war dance 47. Muscovite or biotite 48. *”Bloodchild” author 50. Bank on 52. A Bobbsey twin 53. Printer button 55. *”To Kill a Mockingbird” author 57. *”The Color Purple” author 60. *”The Crying of Lot 49” author 64. Spasm of pain 65. Not well 67. Nary a soul 68. Like Al Yankovic 69. Born, in society pages 70. Island off Manhattan 71. “For Your Eyes ____”

DOWN 1. Old-fashioned tub foot 2. Movie theater admonition 3. Machu Picchu builder 4. Scottish landowner 5. Inflammation of iris 6. Psychologist Pavlov 7. McCartney or Starkey, e.g.

8. Last European colony in China 9. Fat and flour sauce 10. Fungal spore sacs 11. Santa’s preference 12. Genetic info carrier 15. Pupil protector 20. Nebraska’s largest city 22. Jet travel fatigue 24. Relating to food intake 25. Pulsating pain 26. a.k.a. Pleasant Island 27. Lhasa land 29. *”American Pastoral” author 31. W-2, e.g.

32. *”A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court” author 33. *”Fear of Flying” author 34. *”Chronicles: Volume One” author 36. Not counterfeit 38. Leaf gathering tool 42. Pep gathering 45. Decorated 49. Kind of caviar 51. Pined 54. Newspapers and such 56. Cause for food recall 57. One of Five Ws 58. Seed coat 59. Type of parrot 60. Commoner 61. Golfer’s destination 62. “Put a lid ____ ____!”

63. Nessie’s loch 64. Pencil type 66. Romanian money

HELP WANTED

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

MISC. FOR SALE

HARRISON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS An Equal Opportunity Employer Job Title: Part-Time Custodian Hours/Pay: Afternoon Shift 20-30 hrs. per week; Negotiable County Office: Harrison County Courthouse Immediate Supervisor: Maintenance Supervisor Description of Duties: Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and the Board of County Commissioners, the purpose of this position is to provide additional cleaning and disinfecting because of COVID-19.

Qualifications: High School diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task Must be self-directed, organized, and capable of cooperatively working with elected officials, department heads and the general public Valid Driver’s License A full position description can be obtained in the Commissioner’s Office.

Applications/resumes will be accepted until Thursday July 9th, 2020 and are available in the Commissioner’s Office Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-4 p.m., at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz Oh or request via email at commissioners@harrisonco untyohio.org.

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

Call for free estimates. 740 491-7928.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Is your property "For Sale

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

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

740-945-4711 (10:30tfc) ---------------------------------Jewett Beauty Shop 4-Sale – 740-946-2925 (7:11) ----------------------------------

Temp job 12 weeks, Retail Remodel $12-$14/hr, Own transportation needed, Go to www.resourcep.com to fill out an application (7:11,18,25,8:1) ---------------------------------

REAL ESTATE WANTED “We Need Land!”

Paying top prices for farms or acreage of 20 acres or more in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Call Bruner Land Company at (740) 685-3064.

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Meetings & Notices The Silver Spade Joint Ambulance District Board of Trustees will be holding a business meeting on Monday July 20, 2020 at 7pm, at the Hopedale Fire Department Social Hall.

Please contact Mark Marchetta at 740-9372333 for more information.

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. Just outside Steubenville on CR 51 (Hollow Rock Rd).

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. 740-945-6281. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD

Plastic Surgery for a Better You Dr. James Shope is a highly skilled and well-respected plastic surgeon who deals with virtually all parts of the body. He’ll take good care of you.

Ask Dr. Shope about the various procedures he provides under these general categories: • Skin surgery • Hand surgery • Elbow and forearm-soft tissue only

• Face surgery • Breast surgery • Cosmetic procedures

Office Locations: Bellaire Health Center, St. Clairsville Health Center and Harrison Community Hospital.

Dr. James Shope, Plastic Surgeon For more information or to schedule an appointment at any of his three locations call:

740-676-2553

A Tradition of Excellence. A Legacy of Caring.®

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