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Former Cadiz Judge honored, applauded by colleagues By JD LONG
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From PG | 1 caught selling tobacco to minors in Harrison County, as an example of her undercover work. She also said age requirements dier from county to county and in Harrison the age is 18 but she added, 14 other Ohio counties have voted to stretch that requirement to 21 years of age. “Ideally, the Ohio Department of Health would love to get the state on board eventually (age requirement to 21) but for now, what we’re doing is focusing on individual counties,â€? Mathews explained. Commissioner Don Bethel was forthright in his concern over extending the legal age to 21 for tobacco when society asks people of younger age to go out and defend their country but would not be able to have a smoke until the age of 21. He did acknowledge the concern Mathews and her department have for the new market of tobacco products and agreed something should be done but inevitably he said, it does come down to individual preference and choice for the adults, at least. As she has stated in previous village council meetings in the recent past, some of the errant practices witnessed were clerks asking for an individual’s birth date if they have no identification on them. Another
Judge Michael Nunner stands alongside his wife Claudia inside the court of common pleas Thursday morning as he was honored by his many colleagues. His photograph will now hang along with his many predecessors after serving in Harrison County for 31 years, 20 of those coming as judge of county then in the common pleas sector.
said smiling. “It’s the people that make things work� he continued as he thanked everyone for the opportunity “to stay so long.� Others present took their turns thanking Nunner for his contribution and experience added to their careers. Clerk of Courts Leslie Milliken stood up and thanked him “for getting me to where I am today.� Court Assignment and Administrator Jackie Dunlap thanked Nunner for having confidence in her. “I’ve learned a lot with the people I’ve worked with,� she told him. Jackson in turn thanked Nunner for reminding him of how old he was but noted how impressed he was with Nunner and the manner he conducted himself. “I was always impressed with how fair you were,� he told Nunner. “You’ve taught me a lot.� County Court Clerk Pamela Brown also thanked Nunner for the confidence he had in her from the early days of her start. Nunner said it was “an easy call� in regards to believing in her. Public Defender C. Adrian Pincola stated how it was hard to believe he
is now in his 29th year serving but said it wasn’t about the big moments but the little things that strung out from day to day, as he reflected back on his time with Nunner. “I’m trying to think of advice you gave me that I can say in public,â€? he joked but added how it was hard to believe how much time had passed. Hervey spoke his turn giving thanks and stated he couldn’t have “picked a better mentor.â€? î “e former judge spoke briefly when asked what stood out to him after all these years. He said the child sex abuse cases were tough and especially how hard it must have been on those juries to hear the unpleasant truths revealed. He noted how judges are part of the bigger system and how important it was to follow the process of the law with trust in mind. Finally, he noted getting to know people and the various reasons they stood before him and how important it was to treat them fairly because, as he said, “they may end up in front or behind you at the grocery store.â€?
mishap is when someone standing in line behind the minor will volunteer to buy the tobacco product for them after hearing they have no ID. Mathews said she’s also aware that young people know where they can go to buy tobacco even though they are under age. Mathews described a new product called the “Juul,â€? which she said is the size of a USB flash drive, very small and easy to conceal. She also said it’s not easily detectable because it doesn’t leave a trail of smoke as regular cigarettes, or even the ecigarettes do. “What is happening is they’re putting a nicotine liquid into these products [and] the liquid is not regulated at this point by the FDA,â€? Mathews said, “so one liquid might contain a higher concentration of nicotine versus another.â€? She said they have flavors of birthday cake and soda in those as well. “And they are advertising to the youth,â€? she told the board. “Some of what we looked for are the advertisements three feet to the floor. î “at’s not for any of us, that’s for little eyes and its early connections, it’s early
subliminal advertising.â€? One of her requests would be to have flavored smokeless tobacco banned if possible, or at least ban those retailers that are 1,000 feet from a school or a park for example. “We have dierent options, increasing the age to 21 in Harrison County or reducing the amount of advertising that stores are able to have for the tobacco products,â€? she said. “You can limit that too.â€? She added possibly limiting the size of window ads but admits that might be diďŹƒcult as store owners are paid quite handsomely for those ads. She estimated that they go for around “$1,000 per month per sign.â€? Mathews said she is aware of other harmful practices out there such as opioids but feels that stopping risky behavior, as she called it, could help in the long run. “We have agreements and contracts [but] I’m not sure how we can handle something that villages are legislative, they pass ordinances,â€? he explained. “We can certainly look into this,â€? Coand told her.
Dan Rice of the Ohio-Erie Canal Coalition presented the major trail network to Scio’s residents at the Scio firehouse Wednesday evening. Rice also presented the plan to the Harrison County Commissioners just a few short weeks ago.
Major trail project mapped out for Scio By JD LONG
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SCIO – Wednesday evening Dan Rice of the Ohio-Erie Canal Coalition spoke at Scio’s firehouse just a few short weeks after presenting the trail plan to the Harrison County Commissioners. Rice spoke for nearly an hour and displayed maps of various trails and plans for people to view with all its regional connections and noting how Harrison County is in the center of it all. North Township Trustee Dan Henry called living in Scio unique and noted some of its growth. He mentioned the amount of people that love bike riding and stop at some of the area businesses. “Anytime you can bring in business to boost the community is a good thing,â€? Henry said. He commended area resident Harry Horstman for all he does concerning the trails. “We try and help as much as possible,â€? he said such as mowing and whatever else is needed. Rice noted the six-lake loop trail as one of his displays stating what a big deal it is. He commented on proposed U.S. Route 50 possibly being a designated bike trail, which he said would be a “huge asset.â€? î “at route travels from Guernsey County, through Harrison and into Jeerson
County and the Ohio River. î “e total trail plan consists of over 1,500 miles and Harrison County would be a partner in 186 miles of that. î “e plan is to connect into Pittsburgh and on into Washington D.C. “Really, Harrison County has it all,â€? he said referring to its heritage and all the connections with other major trails already in existence, as well as the proposed ones. Harrison County Engineer Rob Sterling was present and stated their help could come in the form of the physical attributes as in measuring depth, surface material needed and thickness for example. He noted the bridges that need looked at and what a godsend the Conotton Creek Trail inherited, which were left intact after the railroad abandoned it. He applauded the residents for taking care of that trail. “It sure helps when people take an interest,â€? he said. Rice said he wouldn’t rule out help from the commissioners for some kind of funding but hesitated to speak for the commissioners either. “Any grant that we all know that’s out there, it’s not 100 percent,â€? Rice told the audience. â€œî “ere’s matching funds everywhere. î “ere’s no free money and grants that we apply for, any funding source is going to say, ‘what’s your dog in the fight.’ And again, I can’t speak for the commissioners but I think that could be a
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possibility.â€? Rice said others within the government could be possible funding sources and noted they had done it in Tuscarawas County for some of their trails. He added that he would not rule out the private sector as well, meaning the corporations as a possibility to aid in the trail plan. â€œî “ere’s a lot of oil and gas money, I don’t need to tell you this you know this,â€? Rice said. â€œî “ey have a vested interest in the county.â€? He said he hoped some of those corporations would come to the rescue and help considering they’re a part of the community and making money here. “I feel very strongly about that,â€? he stated. â€œî “at by God, if you’re going to make money in this county you know, we need to have a conversation with you about how maybe you can help invest in the future.â€? Rice said their employees are also looking for places of recreation and learn about the history of this community. â€œî “ey’re here, they’re living here. Why not make a contribution to make it a great place to live that you guys already know about,â€? Rice said enthusiastically. One member noted the planned connection of all the area lakes and historical sites as “awesomeâ€? for an attraction and incentive for the trails.
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CADIZ – Former Harrison County Court and Common Pleas Court Judge Michael Nunner was honored late î “ursday morning along side his wife Claudia inside the very court he served for many years. His photograph will now hang on the wall alongside his many predecessors with many courthouse employees present who served with him at the time he occupied the bench. Judge T. Shawn Hervey started o while standing inside the common pleas courtroom where he now serves, thanking Nunner for all he’d learned while working with him, first in county court then onto common pleas where they both moved in tune with one another, Nunner as judge and Hervey as prosecutor. Hervey noted his undergraduate and law school work both conducted at î “e Ohio State University and commended him for that. After serving under attorney William Brown from 1977 to 1980 Nunner then moved on to Harrison County where he spent the next 37 years in various capacities. He talked of how much of a pleasure it was to work for and serve the people of Harrison County. “It turned out to be just perfect for me professionally,â€? he told his audience. Hervey noted his predecessor’s beginnings as a prosecuting attorney for 12 years, a solo practitioner for 20 and then his 10 years each serving first as county court judge then moving onto his common pleas assignment. Nunner spoke of how fortunate he was to have the guidance he had along the way while working in Columbus where he said he learned greatly. He said his 31 years serving in Harrison County were with good people such as Probation OďŹƒcer John Jackson and said he was “great to work with,â€? as well as all the people inside this courthouse over the years. “I was spoiled working here,â€? he
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