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Knight, Willis, Silver Spade election winners

By JD LONG

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HARRISON COUNTY – Except for the presidential race the local issues were fairly decisive except for one. The Silver Spade Ambulance District (SSAD), after being rejected in the spring election, finally got through to the voters but not by much.

Board of Elections (BOE) Director Ruby Foutz said the turnout for Harrison County was huge with 74 percent voter participation for the 16 precincts. She said 7,569 voted from 10,200 eligible. For the SSAD, it was

one of the slimmest winning margins in the county where it passed by 256 votes (1,392-1136).

“Obviously we’re pleased with the results,” Hopedale Fire Chief Mark Marchetta said. “With the high voter turnout…we’re very pleased.” The SSAD victory will be good for five years but Marchetta said they will still pursue various grants out there, it’s just that now it’s not as crucial as before.

“We’re still going to go after grant monies, now it’s not as urgent because like I said before, getting grant money is absolutely no guarantee,” Marchetta explained. He added that some grants

are very specific for where and how that money can be spent. Also, with the COVID situation far from settled the grant question is up in the air for next year.

“It’s a long-term funding solution you know, five years and we’re going to be able to continue that paid service now,” Marchetta explained.

In a surprise but not necessarily the victory as much as the margin, where Lauren Knight’s bid for Harrison County Prosecutor was successful in pummeling the more experienced Steven Stickles by a whopping 2,800 votes (5,093-2,248). Knight admitted

that Stickles probably out spent her two to one but obviously money doesn’t always speak the loudest. Knight thanked the voters who overwhelmingly took to her side.

According to the BOE Ohio Campaign Finance Report dated Oct. 21, 2020, Stickles’ contributions out weighed Knights’ $46,559.92 to $17,750.66. But those figures only give an idea of each campaign’s funding apparatus and not final totals.

“I’m really excited to work for them and serve the people of Harrison County,” Knight said the day after the big win. “I think we ran a really good

campaign where we focused on the issues that were in front of Harrison County and what I bring to the table and how I want to serve them.”

Knight said she was excited at the thought of working with the local officials and law enforcement throughout the entire county “and I’m excited to serve the people of Harrison County.” She also spoke of the changes she plans on making, which hasn’t changed from her campaign statements where she plans on keeping on only one full time assistant “at this time.” She

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Marijuana in Adena and liquor on Sundays now accepted

Too Smart to Start

By JD LONG

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Red Ribbon Week comes to an end and Crossroads's Prevention Program represented by Stephanie Dunkle along with the Harrison County Sheriffs Office D.A.R.E Program Deputy Cody Smith and Captain Mark Touville would like to thank Harrison Central's students for their pledge to be drug, alcohol, and tobacco free.

HARRISON COUNTY – A marijuana issue, Sensible Marihuana [sic], was on the ballot for the village of Adena and it passed by 17 votes (52-35). It doesn’t mean marijuana is legal but it has now been greatly reduced in seriousness depending on the amount an individual would be caught with.

“If the amount of the drug involved is less than two hundred grams, possession of marihuana [sic] is a minor misdemeanor drug abuse offense. Persons convicted of violating this section shall be fined $0.00,” per the Record of Ordinances.

There is also a paragraph noting the presence of hashish, which states: “If the amount of the drug involved is less than ten grams of solid hashish or less than two grams of liquid hashish, possession of hashish is a minor misdemeanor drug abuse offense.” The ordinance also states that the fine will result in zero dollars.

There had been serious attempts over the past five years to turn the tide on marijuana and relegate it to this level and the majority of the public, at least for one community, finally caved.

Officials had expressed frustration when trying to prosecute marijuana offenders because Ohio’s BCI unit would not even accept analyzing smaller amounts of the drug. Now the voters have solved that problem for one community.

Another success was passing of the Cadiz Township/Village northeast liquor option, which passed by 321 votes (557236). This means that liquor can now be offered on Sundays.

In some individual races, State Senator Frank Hoagland-R defeated the challenger Michael Fletcher-D by a decisive 3,680 votes (5,478-1,798) in the county for another term

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Harrison County sees 16 new confirmed COVID-19 cases

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – The COVID epidemic, which hardly touched Harrison County for the longest time is not immune to the spread that is happening around the state and country. Health Administrator Garen Rhome told the Harrison County Commissioners at Wednesday’s meeting they suffered 11 new cases but by Thursday afternoon that number had reached 16.

Rhome explained that the level for Harrison County ramped back up to orange since last Thursday and there’s no

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indication it will drop anytime soon with the 16 new cases since then.

With each weekly report Rhome is sounding more exasperated with what he is seeing and hearing, and that is the fact that the public is largely becoming too lackadaisical in its efforts against the virus.

The numbers say active cases are now around 25 and “presumed recovered” are at 76 individuals but Rhome said Thursday via email, that he expects more recoveries by the end of the day.

Rhome said the county numbers continue to increase in confirmed cases because the number of people in close contact with each other also continues to

rise. He said residents need to get back to keeping down the large gatherings as they practiced back in the beginning of the outbreak.

“We’ve got somebody with twenty-five close contacts and there’s just no reason, no reason at all,” Rhome explained. He also said a new record was set across Ohio with more than 4,200 new cases.

“Keep the contacts away from highly susceptible individuals, your elderly or your sick loved ones,” Rhome told the board. He added that the close contacts must be lowered as he’s seeing way too many. Since the case load is increasing more will be needed to meet the demand

for those contact tracing reviews.

“I’m not necessarily trying to paint a bleak picture, I’m just giving the, you know straight ahead facts and unfortunately they are very serious,” Rhome stated. Also, the percent positivity rate is also not good where he said it now stands at 7.0 (seven-day average), which hasn’t been that high since May. “My serious concern is that what we’re doing outside of schools, outside of our care facilities is what’s going to have serious repercussions inside the school facilities,” Rhome explained. “Parents have to have some responsibility particularly for younger kids, about the activities that you choose to

do and how you choose to do them.” He preached the mask wearing and the social distancing, which has been the message since the beginning. He said it isn’t about sports but that it’s just one angle, as it comes down to any large function and to decide how important these gatherings really are.

Commissioner Paul Coffland noted after Rhome had noticed the fall and winter sports schedules being planned, that wrestling tournaments have now been altered, as an example of change. He said one tournament that usually hosts 20 teams was whittled down to eight.

“So, there’s various plans in place,” he stated.

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NOTICES • The Bowerston School District Public Library Policy Committee will meet on Tuesday, Nov.10, at 10 a.m. in the Penn Room to discuss policies.

• The Bowerston School District Public Library Salary Committee will meet on Monday, Nov. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Penn Room to discuss employee compensation.

• Community Blessings Dinner in Perrysville update.

The Community Blessings Dinners for November and December will be combined. The January and February meals will be canceled. All meals will resume in March. The current schedule is as follows: November - No dinner; Dec. 2 - Dinner (Nov/Dec meal combined.) January - No dinner, February - No dinner, Marh 31 - Dinner resumes.

Those needing assistance during the off months can contact Pastor Dixie at 330-663-3202, Liz at 330-904-1369 or Sandy at 330-323-8265.

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said preparing a budget for the commissioners is what she’ll be working on in the immediate future.

Harrison County Recorder Josh Willis was another big winner as he held off his challenger, Sheena Lewton (4,733-2,334). Willis said they had “campaigned on our record” as he thanked the voters for their

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in District 30 (103,612-52,078 overall).

And U.S. Representative for the 6th District, Bill Johnson-R once again turned another challenger away in nearly identical fashion with 3,782 votes (5,461-1,679) in the county, by defeating Shawna Roberts-D (243,540-

I wish to extend my deepest appreciation to the voters of Harrison County for your vote of confidence in me as your Clerk of Courts! It has been a pleasure working for you these past 10 years and I will continue to work for you to the best of my abilities.

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support. He also thanked his opponent for running a “civil and clean campaign.” In answer to one of the criticisms aimed at his office regarding the lack of cross-referencing documents, Willis said it was “some indexing that we kind of inherited that we were behind on that we’re getting caught up on.” He basically called it a nonissue The one big loser was the village of Cadiz’s attempt to raise their income tax by 1 percent to

a 2 percent tax. It didn’t work and voters overwhelmingly rejected the idea by a decisive 620 votes (1,096-476).

“We’re disappointed we didn’t get the extra revenue but you know, we except the people’s decision,” Village Administrator Ted Andrzejewski said while noting the continuing fallout the village has experienced and probably will suffer due to the effects of COVID-19, especially with the lack of tax dollars rolling in. “But next year…it’s going to

84,237 overall).

In the race for an Ohio Supreme Court chair, Sharon L. Kennedy-R held off challenger John P. O’Donnell (4,1132,046) but Judi French was taken by her opponent Jennifer Brunner (3,396-2,505).

The following also passed: Harrison County Home, Franklin Township Fire Protection #1 and #2, Moorefield Township Cemetery

and Fire Protection, North Township Cemetery, Shortcreek Township Fire Protection, Adena Village Parks, Police Protection and Roads and Bridges, Cadiz Village Income Tax, Shortcreek Township Road and Bridge, Jewett Village Operating Maintaining Streets (4-mil) and Scio Village Current Expense (1.76-mil), Also, the following were elected as unopposed: T. Shawn

be rough I mean, with this COVID thing still around and people still not fully back to work.”

Andrzejewski said they were projecting around a $400,000 loss up till now with only a few months left in the year to make up for that lost tax revenue, which he said isn’t going to happen.

“We’re going to have to look at next year’s budget very hard and probably have to make some budget cuts,” Andrzejewski explained.

Hervey (judge of the court of common pleas), Vicki Sefsick (country treasurer), Douglas Bachman (county engineer), Porsche Beetham (county coroner), Don Jones-R (state representative 95th District), Dale Norris-D and Paul Coffland-R (county commissioners), Matthew Puskarich (probate judge), Leslie Milliken (clerk of court) and Joe Myers (county sheriff).

Thank you!

Leslie A. Milliken,

Numerous local businesses getting relief funds

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By JD LONG

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CADIZ – The Harrison County Commissioners on Wednesday, announced 24 county businesses that will be receiving $5,000 a piece and there may be a few more.

Under the Small Business Grant, $120,000 was available to Harrison County businesses who have suffered during the COVID crisis.

“The Harrison County CARES ACT Committee met on Monday, November 2nd, 2020, to determine the awards for the Harrison County Small Business Relief Program,” as read by Commissioner Paul Coffland.

He did say “one or two” additional businesses could be receiving funds as well. He gave thanks to the auditor’s office for their efforts in working this out.

“I appreciate the auditor’s work on this because to be honest, the treasurer and the prosecutor and I [and the] other members of this committee, we just review the applications, she’s (Auditor Allison Anderson) the one that got them ready and then she’s the one that’s doing the grant agreement form and handling all those things,” Coffland explained. “This has all been on a very tight timeline.”

The following businesses, according to the auditor’s office, are to receive the funds: EZ Tom’s Auto LTD, The Cadiz Country Club, Coffman’s Lawn Care, Finney Tire, Class Act Hair Design, The Old School Bar and Catering, Capraro’s Restaurant and Lounge, Abacus Business & Tax Service, LLC, The Raider, Cadiz Vision Center LTD,

Cardinal Sales and Service, Amanda’s Dance Academy, Clark Kirkland Barr Funeral Home, Inc., Vineyard 22 Winery LLC, Vintage Fitness of Cadiz, Luddy Lawn, Valie Lanes Inc., Old 22 Enterprises LLC, 1953 Leasing LLC, S&W Hair Studio, JD Bowling Lanes, The Restaurant, Blackie’s Garage LLC, Peg’s Dining Place LLC. Also, there looks to be even more opportunities for funding through the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund.

These funds are also via the CARES ACT, according to information provided at Wednesday’s meeting.

“The Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund is designed to assist Ohio’s on-premise liquor permit holders,” per the Ohio Department of Commerce packet. “This $37.5 million fund will help

those licensees significantly impacted by COVID-19 and limited in the full use of their liquor permit.”

The information packet states that permit holders “need to have had an active on-premise permit” at the close of business on Oct. 23, 2020. “After applying, a licensee will receive $2,500 per unique business location.”

There are certain parameters to be met and information that needs to be provided.

The total grant amount is $125 million geared toward businesses with 25 employees or less (as of Jan. 1, 2020) and must be a “for-profit entity.”

For more information the application process can be found at: www.businesshelp.ohio.gov.

The packet does state that funds cannot be distributed after Dec. 31, 2020.

Thank you!

I would like to thank each and every person that supported me in my race for Prosecuting Attorney. Whether you walked the campaign trail with me, shared a social media post, or simply cast a vote I cannot express how grateful I am!

Over the past year I have promised, if elected, Harrison County could count on me to work full time, be open and available to county officials, cut the fat from the office budget, and work to make Harrison County safe. I look forward to fulfilling each of those promises and much more!

Sincerely,

Lauren Knight, Harrison County Prosecuting Attorney

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Head on collision results in fatality

By JD LONG

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HARRISON COUNTY – An accident that occurred on U.S. 22 between Cadiz and Jewett just beyond the Harrison 13 intersection (Green Township) shut the highway down for hours a little before 3 p.m.

Wednesday. Sadly, the twovehicle accident resulted in the death of Fredrick Loyd, 75, of Columbus.

Loyd, driving a 2012 Lincoln MKZ eastbound was struck head on when, according to officials on scene, Mark Kovach, 51, of Uhrichsville, driving a black 2016 Ram pickup, fell asleep at the wheel while heading west and drifted into the oncoming lane.

Another vehicle, a male who was driving a silver Mercedes was also traveling westbound and said the accident happened right beside him.

“It must have rolled six to eight times,” he said of the pickup. “It was the loudest noise in my car.” He said he then sped up to get away from the Ram pickup, which he said went fairly high into the air.

Miraculously, Kovach was not badly injured but was transported to Harrison Community Hospital. Loyd, though, was not so lucky as a STAT MedEvac helicopter was forced to land right in the middle of the highway where Harrison 13 crosses U.S. 22.

Officials said Loyd suffered cardiac arrest while in the ambulance as they attempted to

stabilize him before placing him into the helicopter. He was taken to Pittsburgh’s UPMC Presbyterian Hospital “where he succumbed to his injuries,” according to an Ohio Highway State Patrol press release on Thursday.

The highway was closed for at least two hours or more as both vehicles came to rest quite a distance from each other leaving debris up and down the road.

The driver in the silver Mercedes was a bit shaken up stating that the whole experience was as if it was in slow motion.

The accident happened around 2:30 p.m. Hopedale, New Athens, OHSP, EMA, ODOT and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office answered the call.

Jewett increases budget, Veterans Service Commission establishes CARES Act to offer holiday vouchers

By BONNIE RUTLEDGE Accompanying Jewett’s water project has been a huge undertaking of much needed road paving. As the water project winds down, the village of Jewett has been making preparations for one last big push to get the road situation smoothed over.

The last of the water project money will go toward select roads in town but the work will not stop there. The village plans to spend over $60,000 on paving, which includes the entrance to the wastewater lagoons in order to provide an adequate space for flat water trucks to turn around.

Jewett has been stockpiling their resources for nearly two years in order to make this paving a reality, and according to treasurer Linda Ager, budget increases across multiple funds and intentional saving over the recent past has allowed the village to be in such a position to act. “We have been planning and saving for two years and now have enough money to complete

the project and even carry over to next year,” she reminded the council.

The council also passed two resolutions establishing their CARES Act coronavirus relief fund and encumbering items to purchase that meet such requirements. The CARES Act states that items purchased with relief money must be directly related to COVID-19 impacts and not budgeted for prior to the pandemic. Jewett is moving quickly as their money will need to be spent by Thanksgiving or else it will dissolve. While the Jewett police department recently received new bulletproof vests for each officer at no cost to the village thanks to other funding, council is hopeful that their money can go toward other needs the police and fire departments may have.

Rules surrounding turnout gear for fire departments have become more specific as fires do not always wait to happen according to the allotted gear sanitation timeline. The council hopes to help the need for more

gear to fight fires.

The village also plans to install a shower and eye washing station at the water treatment plant and hopes to acquire personal protective equipment (PPE) for village employees like gloves, googles, waders, masks, boots and other essential gear. They are racing the clock, though, as this all must be chosen and paid for

by Thanksgiving. While rumors spread of an expanding time frame to use relief money, no such ruling has gone into effect regarding the CARES Act. At the council meeting, Officer Ron Carter gave a report of Jewett police activity in the month of October with 32 public service calls, 52 traffic stops, 17 cited traffic offenses, one summons, one theft (solved), three property issues, two animal complaints, three juvenile complains, two threats/harassments, two thefts of public utilities (solved felonies) and one fleeing and eluding which caused the haunted house to halt operation for a period of time.

The Harrison County Veteran’s Service Commission is offering a one time $25 holiday voucher for help with food

for the holidays.

All honorably discharged Harrison County veterans are eligible. You must have a copy of your DD214 and

a valid ID. Please call 740942-8441 to make an appointment to come in.

Offer valid now through Dec. 8, 2020.

MWCD receives Auditor of State Award for clean audit report NEW PHILADELPHIA — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) has been awarded the ‘Auditor of State Award’ from the Ohio Auditor of State’s office for meeting a range of criteria for required audits conducted on the conservancy district’s financial records for the past year.

Auditor of State, Keith Faber recently announced that the MWCD was selected to receive the award of commendation because the MWCD audit report for the year 2019 met the following guidelines: - The MWCD filed timely financial reports with the Auditor of State’s office in accordance with

GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) standards; - The MWCD audit reports do not contain any findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, single audit finds, and/or questioned costs; - The MWCD’s audit also reports that none of the following issues were identified: - Ethics referrals - Questioned costs of less than $10,000 - Lack of timely report submission - Reconciliation - Failure to obtain a timely single audit - Findings for recovery of less

than $1000 - Public meetings or public records issues “MWCD is again proud to be recognized for financial management excellence by Auditor Farber,” said Craig Butler, MWCD Executive Director. “This award represents the high level of commitment to financial stewardship of our excellent financial management staff and all MWCD employees.”

Copies of the MWCD’s audit reports are available online at the Auditor of State’s website at www.auditor.state.oh.us.

The Auditor of State’s office is responsible for auditing more than 5,700 state and local government agencies.

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Charta L. Jackson Charta L. Jackson, 48, of Cadiz, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020 at Ohio State University Wexner Hospital in

Columbus, Ohio. She was born June 14, 1972 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of Charlotte (Fritzy) Jones and the late Harry E. Jackson, Jr. Charta was a member of St. James A.M.E. Church in Cadiz and was an accountant for Chapman Sales.

In addition to her father; she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tiona Louise Jackson; three sisters: Roxanne Miller, Tammy and Toni Jackson; and two brothers: Shawn Jackson and Harry E. Jackson, III. Surviving in addition to her mother; siblings: Leland (Marcie) White of Eastvale, Calif., Donnell White of Cadiz, Jerry (Wendy) West of Savannah, Ga., Demetra

(Carl) King of Cadiz, Lorna White of Cadiz, Lynette Jackson of Cleveland, Harriette Jackson of Cleveland and Gigi Jackson of Cleveland; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and her friend, Melvin Hammock.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at ClarkKirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz with Rev. Craig Smith officiating.

Masks are required and social distancing will be observed. The family asks that you not congregate after you pay your respects. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family.

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

Martha E. Gatts Martha E. Gatts, 63, of Cadiz, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2020 at her home. She was born May 26, 1957 in Martins Ferry, a daughter of the late Daniel and Martha E. Manbeck Krankovich.

She was a homemaker and Catholic by faith.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by three brothers: Daniel, Frank and William Krankovich and three sisters: Rose Krankovich, Donna Volan and Linda Rudd.

Surviving are her husband and lifelong partner, Roy “Buck” Gatts; two sons: Nathan Gatts and Kristopher Gatts; a daughter, Elora Gatts; two grandchildren: Savannah and Micha; and two sisters: Kay Martin and Mary Ann Ferriera.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio with Pastor Terry Baker officiating.

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

April 25, 1945. fter the war Lee returned to Hopedale and worked for H. O. Lee Trucking Company until he reenlisted in the Army. He was assigned to Seoul, Korea and then General McArthur's headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. One of the highlights of his stay in Japan was climbing Mt. Fugi and spending the night on top of the mountain.

While in Tokyo, he was assigned to General Hume, Surgeon General United Nations Command. Lee traveled with General Hume on his visits to hospitals in Japan, Philippines, Vietnam, India, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya and Italy.

While in Rome, General Hume took Lee with him to meet Pope Pius XII. When General Hume returned to Washington, he took Lee with him on a trip around the world. Lee still has the Around the World certificate.

In 1951, Lee returned to the states and was assigned to the Pentagon Motor Pool Dispatch Office. He was responsible for assigning 125 drivers to cars for high government officials. In 1954 he was assigned as chauffeur to Under Secretary of the Army and in 1959 moved to the White House as chauffeur. He traveled with Presidents Eisenhower,

Kennedy, Johnson and Nixon. In 1962 he was assigned to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy as her chauffeur. Since Mrs. Kennedy did not carry any money, Sgt. Lee made sure he had money with him so he could buy Caroline and John, Jr., ice cream on the trips to their home in Middleburg. He remained as her chauffeur after the assassination of President Kennedy.

He remained with Mrs. Kennedy, Caroline, and John, Jr. until she moved to New York in September, 1964.

He returned to the White House Garage as Chief Dispatcher until he retired from the Army in 1971.

He then went to work for the Federal Reserve Transport Unit as chauffeur to the Chairman of the Federal Reserve. He retired from the Federal Reserve in April 1986.

In 1987 he and his wife Marjorie moved to Orlando, Florida.

Marjorie died in October 1997 and is buried at Bushnell National Cemetery.

Sgt. Lee leaves his daughter, Joan of Orlando, his son James and his wife Deborah of Ormond Beach, as well as three granddaughters, six great grandchildren and and one great great granddaughter. MSgt. Lee will be buried next to his wife in a private ceremony at Bushnell National Cemetery.

Charles L. Helt Jr., 48, of Massillon, formerly of Cadiz died Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 in Canton, Ohio. He was born Dec. 6, 1971 in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of Edna Hatten Helt and the late Charles L. Helt, Sr. He was a truck driver for ARE in Massillon and a member of the First Church of Christ in Cadiz.

He was preceded in death in addition to his father by two daughters, Brittany and Brandy.

Surviving are his wife, Debra Seery Helt; his son: Michael Pritchard of Massillon, one sister Michele (Andy) Godman of Scio; Nieces: Ashley (Andrew Corder) Doren, Danielle (Rachel) Doren, and Haley Godman, one great niece Cecelia and one great

nephew Allen, two dogs Peanut and Gizmo.

Funeral service was held Wednesday, Nov. 4 at ClarkKirkland-Barr Funeral Home in Cadiz with Dean Blythe officiating. Burial will follow at Cadiz Union Cemetery.

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

Wilma Gene Neimayer Wilma Gene Neimayer, age 91 of Scio, died on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020 at Sunnyslope Care Center. Gene as born on Nov. 5, 1928, second of four children, in Bellaire, Ohio to Alex and Dorothy (Ebbert) Exner. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Herman Neimayer. She met Herman in Bellaire, and after their marriage on Aug. 20, 1955 they moved to Scio. Along with Herman, she ran Neimayer

Pharmacy for over 50 years.

Herman and Gene loved traveling across the United States and the world. Gene was a member of the Scio United Methodist Church and was involved in the Scio Junior Women’s Club, Girl Scouts, Civic Club, Garden Club, Railsto-Trails, and the Scio Museum.

Gene was mother to children Linda (Don) Fillmore, George (Janet) Neimayer, Laurin (Fred) Geib, Allan (Michelle) Neimayer, and Alex Neimayer.

She was also “Mom” to Wallace Davis Cordero of Costa Rica, a former exchange student who has become a part of the family.

Also surviving are ten grandchildren Tytus (Jenna) Fillmore, Torry (Taylor) Fillmore, Taylor (Mitchel) Grenwalt, Ellen Geib, Carrie Geib, John Geib, Kyle (fiancée Samantha) Neimayer, Kurt Neimayer, Jared Neimayer, and

Rachel Neimayer, plus five great-grandchildren Piper, Owen, Iris, Atticus, and Mateo.

A sixth great-grandchild will join the family at the end of November.

One brother, Alexander “Spike” Exner and two sisters, Frances Rowland and Betty Jane Johnson, preceded her in death.

A private graveside service for the family members will be held at Scio Cemetery.

Gene’s family would like to thank the staff of Sunnyslope Care Center and Crossroads Hospice for their kind, compassionate care. “It isn’t easy being a caregiver at this time… we want you to know that you are our heroes and forever in our hearts.”

Memorial contributions may be made to the Scio Museum, 90151 Kilgore Ridge Rd, Scio, Ohio 43988.

Koch Funeral Home, Scio, is in charge of the arrangements.

2020 at Valley Hospice Center North in Steubenville, Ohio.

She was born April 1, 1935 in Cadiz, Ohio a daughter of the late James Thomas and Elizabeth Busby Cope.She was retired from GTE in Cadiz.She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by her husband, Charles Causby; a daughter, Crystal Lynn Causby and a grandson, Derek Causby.

Surviving are two sons: Charles (Nona) Causby of Chandler, Texas and Duane (Dawn) Causby of Bryan, Texas; two granddaughters: Stephanie (Tim) Dowdle of

Jewett and Amy Causby of Michigan; and two great granddaughters: Vanessa and Allison Dowdle.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, Nov. 7 from Noon until time of funeral service at 2 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz with Rev. Pete Tuchek officiating.

Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio.

The family asks that facial coverings be worn and social distancing be observed.

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

Leslie H. Lee MSgt. Leslie H. Lee, U. S. Army, Retired, died at home in Orlando, Fla., on Oct. 14, 2020. Sgt. Lee was born in Reedy, W.Va., on Jan. 11, 1924. His family moved to Hopedale, Ohio, in 1925. He graduated from Hopedale High School in 1942 and went to work for his father's trucking company.

In September, 1942, he married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Hamilton. He enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1943 and completed basic training at Camp Shelby, Ms. He was assigned as Motor Sgt., 1st BN 273rd Infantry. He went with the 273rd to Europe and served in England, France, Belgium and Germany. He was with the 273rd when it met the Soviets on the Elbe River on

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Mary A. Causby

Mary A. Causby, 85, of Cadiz, died Monday, Nov. 2,

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR THANKS TO BOARD OF ELECTiONS To whom it may concern: Let’s say I am a senior and I do not mean as in high school. I have some of the usual maladies that go along with advanced years and it would have been easier to

vote by mail, but I like the ritual.

We all heard or read the hype; I had concerns about COVID-19 standing in line for extended time, and who might have been there to monitor activity to prevent fraud.

What I found was friendly, polite people, a pleasant atmosphere that was wellorganized, safe, and calm. Masks were worn and the six-foot distances between individuals was maintained. Simply put, it felt

like home in good old Harrison County.

A big thank you goes out to the Harrison County Board of Elections, all volunteers and the Methodist Church for making voting possible. They truly demonstrated that hard work, and the spirit of compromise for the common good is still alive and well here at home.

Janine Greaves Cadiz, Ohio

Around the County November is here! The month that we celebrate the things we are thankful for.

Our Thanksgiving get-togethers may not be the full house of family and friends we are used to having, but nothing about this year has been normal. We must still be thankful for what we do have.

We are getting to enjoy what I think will be our last few days of warm weather, so be sure to get outside and enjoy them because old man winter will be heading our way before long.

Veteran’s Day is November 11, and we are thankful to those who have served to keep us safe and free.

The Cadiz Business Association provided the

From the Harrison County Visitor's Center

opportunity for families of our veteran’s to honor them with flags that are hung on the streetsl; if you haven’t had a chance to see them you should take a drive around and see how nice they are and some of those that served from our area.

The Cadiz Lighted Christmas Parade will take place on Dec. 5 from 6-7p.m. The parade will be a little different this year as it will be a “reverse” parade.

Which means the parade units will be parked along the street and those wishing to view it will drive by in their cars. The parade route will travel in one direction beginning on Grant street near the fairgrounds and

traveling up South Main to the square and exiting on West Market. Plans are to have Santa on the square and his elves handing out treat bags to the children as their car passes by.

This is great opportunity for many to participate as you can decorate a truck, small trailer or your car and park it along the street to be in the parade.

The Cadiz Business Association is accepting donations of candy to fill treat bags. Candy can be dropped off at the Visitors Center daily from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

It is not the parade we usually have but let us make the best of the situation and treat the children to an evening of FUN!

Good News

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

The Deceiver There aren’t many things that sting like being deceived.

Deceivers are everywhere. My grandparent’s generation would be mortified to know that we pay hard earned money to companies to protect our identity from being stolen.

Because mortgage and deed information are on the internet, homeowners are now in danger of deceivers stealing their identity and “borrowing” thousands of dollars in equity.

The homeowner never knows it happened until the invoice shows up in the mailbox telling them the payment for their new home equity loan starts next month.

But deceivers aren’t just operating on the internet, scripture says that the church is in danger of spiritual deceivers.

Is it possible for God’s faithful to be bamboozled by spiritual deceivers who would steal the church’s identity? The apostle Paul thinks so. He told his young pastoral intern Timothy, “The Spirit explicitly says that in

the last days some will fall away from the faith, paying attention to deceitful spirits and teachings of demons, by means of the hypocrisy of liars that are seared in their own conscience by a branding iron.” Wow, that’s heavy stuff. Spirits? Demons?

Liars with no conscience? Yep, and it’s not a Harry Potter story.

But in all this there is good news, Jesus provided the tools to defeat this spiritual enemy. We don’t need to fear, we just need to put on the armor of God spoken of in Ephesians 6 and hold on to the truth of scripture and not be lured away by “this is a new day, don’t rock the boat, squishy theology.”

God knows how to write a book. He means what he says, says what he means, and he means it for eternity, not just for a generation or two. Herein lies the danger, people that are anxious to change the original meaning of scripture and make it fit the current vibe of pop culture and call it their truth.

But there’s nothing new here,

that short but sweet epistle of Jude in the New Testament warns us to contend earnestly for the faith.

Well, if we can make “truth adjustments” to fit each new generation then what’s to contend for? Jude’s warning that certain people have crept in unnoticed and changed the grace of God into lewdness is just as real today as it was then.

The ancient Israelites got tired of waiting for Moses to come down from Mt. Sinai, so they relaxed the rules (squishy theology), made a golden calf, and made it their new truth.

How many in the church today could be tired of waiting for Jesus to come down from Mt. Heaven and are ripe for deceiving spirits to encourage them to make their own golden calf truth?

Jude cautions us to be aware of sensual persons who cause division and do not have the Spirit. Followers of Jesus have a spiritual enemy, we can be seduced by deceiving spirits that altar God’s Word or we can proclaim as the Psalmist did “Forever O Lord Your Word is settled in heaven.”

PastorKenStaley@gmail.com

KATE’S TAKE: PAST & CURRENT ISSUES iN LAW AFFECTiNG OUR HOME iN HARRiSON COUNTY

What is a Title Company and What Do They Do?

By Attorney Kate Knight Kimble Have you ever wondered what a title company does and why they do it? From casual conversations in our communities, I have realized that many people have heard of a title company and know that title companies deal with transactions in real estate, but many people do not know why they may need a title company or what actually happens during the process. What if I told you title companies were like superheroes? Don’t believe me?

Read on.

The main purpose and goal of a title company is to make sure title to property passes cleanly for both the seller and the buyer.

The title company is working for the common good of the parties (see, superhero!). Remember last month when we talked about property rights being like a layered cake and a bundle of sticks? When sellers and buyers are getting ready to transfer property, you can imagine the thousands of ways those layers and twigs may have been separated, leased, shared, encumbered, and transferred in the past. At the beginning of a new closing handled by a title company, the company will use

their superpowers to do a title search to link together the recorded documents that have transferred or encumbered the property in the past, to build a chain of title. In a review of the title search, the title company looks for “clouds” or defects on the title – clouds can include unpaid taxes, liens, mortgages, or even rogue deeds or other problems in the chain.

Once the title company sees a clear chain of title, the company often issues title insurance, if it is wanted by the buyer or lender (if there is a lender involved), through an underwriter. The title company also often acts as an escrow agent – the title company may hold money or documents related to the transaction, which are only released according to the parties’ instructions, often through a contract.

Once the title work is complete, the title company conducts the closing. This is probably what you picture – a representative of the title company (probably not dressed as a superhero, but you get the picture) meets with both parties to the transaction where the buyers and sellers sign documents for the transaction.

The title company then

coordinates payments for the transaction between the parties.

Once the transaction is complete, the title company records the necessary documents with the county recorder, adding to the chain of title – and viola!

You’ve bought or sold your property.

You can think of a title company being a superhero, like Batman or Wonder Woman – the title company’s job is to serve the common good for the parties of the transaction and to ensure that good title is passing between them. Okay, Batman or Wonder Woman may be a stretch, but if you have questions about how to facilitate or check your chain of title in a sale of real property, calling a title company is a good place to start.

If you would like to see a topic discussed in this column, please email Kate at kk@thewhitelawoffice.com or call her at 740-942-4054.

Disclaimer: This article is written to provide general information to the reader.

Nothing included herein shall be construed as providing legal advice to any individual reader and no attorney-client relationship has been formed between the author and any reader by virtue of this article.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020 BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter Congratulaitons to Emily Seidel who received an award as the District 5 Player of the Year for Volleyball.

Many family members attended the Oct. 30 graveside funeral service for the late Jane Cotter Leatherman Warner.

November birthdays: Darlene Lucas, Brock & Lindsay Caldwell, Tricia Leggett, Jacquie Humphrey, Tia Copeland Booth, Virgil Copeland, Mike Stuber, Pat Palmer, Logan Putnam, Dan Trushell, Doyle Lake, Sam Bente, & Jean Weiser.

Anniversaries: Nov. 5 the Bill Host's, Nov 10 The Scott Chancey's, & Nov. 16 the Logan Putnam's/ Sherrodsville Calvary U. M. Church will hold a drive through turkey dinner on Nov. 11 for freewill offering from 4 to 6 PM. UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull Today Saturday November the 7th from 9am to 2pm the annual huge garage sale is being held in Unionport in the Wayne Township Community Center (Old Unionport School).

Refreshments and lunch will be on sale. Proceeds will go to current expenses of the center.

Paul Corder has returned home after being a surgical patient in Trinity Hospital in Steubenville.

Subject to change however the meeting of Jefferson County Pomona Grange Number 41 members will still be held in Unionport on Thursday November the 12th at noon with Covid 19 guidelines.

Mr. & Mrs. Mitch Dokerty and family of Columbus visited recently with Jim and Brenda Carducci and family.

2 Chronicles 7:14 Bible study will be held Tuesday at 10am. in Unionport in the Unionport Methodist Church open to the public, anyone may attend. Covid 19 guidelines.

introduce concepts such as counting, shapes, and colors while still having fun. Activity packets and book bundles can be picked up weekly by stopping in at your local library. Packets will include age-appropriate activities that will highlight each weekly theme.

Children from birth up to age five can sign up to receive a new book each month at no cost. Provided in cooperation with Harrison County individual agencies, for more information call 740-942-2623.

Each class at Lakeland Academy School enjoyed a Halloween Party in their classroom.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Donald Mossor 82, of Smyrna who passed away Oct. 20. He was cremated and requested burial with his wife’s ashes that took place following the OSU Football game.

November 6 ushers in the beginning of Ohio's 2020-21 cottontail rabbit-hunting season, Deer season for youth will be Nov. 21 & 22 and gun season Nov. 30th-December 6th.

Four Seasons Garden Club met at the home of Judy Workley on October 28th.

President Nancy Rodgers opened the meeting and Anna Cook read the inspirational.

Plans were made for club members to meet at Freeport square at 10:00am on November 21. The members will be decorating the library and area churches with pine swags that they embellished.

Also the village planters will be adorned for Christmas.

Tentative plans are to have the club's Christmas dinner at Possum Hollow Cabin on December 9 and to have a community plant give away in the spring.

SMITHFIELD

BY Esther McCoy For those who remember the story of the 100-year birthday of Arthur Panepucci, who was a wounded veteran of World War FREEPORT II that was published several

By Deb Milligan weeks ago, I received a card from Happy Birthday-Harper Koch, Suzy Crawford of Mingo Wesley Kaurich, Laura Peters, Junction about the story.

James Reicosky, Shelby Gossett, She remembers her dad Judy Stine, Libby Howes, Scott stopping at the Panepucci Gas Baker, Chalene Gardner, Sandra Station in Dillonvale often back Cappel, Tank Clark, Bob in the years, to get the car tank Bardall, and Porsha Pugh. filled. She recalls being in the We come to God today with back seat of their Plymouth, she many prayers and concerns for thinks was a blue color, with her the people in our community two sisters and then looking & beyond. forward to getting an ice cream The community extends its cone before returning home. sympathy to Martha Greathouse "Thanks for triggering the on the death of her husband, pleasant memory for me," she Ron. They had a cabin on wrote.

Piedmont Lake.

The Friends of Smithfield Friends and family of Norvel group has completed Nay attended his 80th birthday construction of a base for the party at Mount Carmel United school bell that has stood the Methodist Church Sunday. test of time to the Quaker Approximately 120 trick or Cemetery grounds at the Y in treaters were in Freeport for the road on Quaker Hill and trick or treat on Oct. 31 going Maple Avenue Extension. The door to door and to the Freeport bell was first placed at the red United Methodist Church brick school building, built in where members of the 1906 on High Street, with a congregation had a "Trunk or second grade charter, and five of Treat” in front of the church. the eight room being used.

Shake, Rattle, and Zoom is a Then a first grade charter was twist on the library’s Toddler added, along with high school in Time. Residents are asked to 1912. It is not recorded when join online every Wednesday the huge bell that resided in the from 11:30 to noon. They will school belfry was added but it

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Look at the Past A look back at the Wright-Scott building

The Wright-Scott Building, S Main St, Cadiz. It was built by E.M. Long, builder of the Harrison County Courthouse and many other buildings, in the late 1800s. At one time it was a Kroger store. Most people remember it as the Western Auto Store ran by the Rogers family and currently it is the Utica Safety Apparel. Picture from the Harrison County Historical Society.

would peal for students to come into the school for the start of the day and return from lunch each day. It went from the High Street location to the new Smithfield grade school location on Hill Street after the consolidation of schools when students were relocated to other areas. Members of the Smithfield Lions performed the job of moving the ultra-heavy bell the five blocks through town and out Hill Street. Much later, some elementary schools were eliminated and Smithfield was one of the unlucky ones, although the school was in as good or better shape than other local schools. Then a move was made to the Friends Cemetery.

It has now been upgraded by the F.O.S. and rests upon an etched stand. A big thank you for the organization who organized for the betterment of the village and they have done much to do so through the years.

Veterans Day is approaching, the month seems to be moving along so fast, and the Smithfield American Legion Post 396 has put up a sign to show the need for taking care of our veterans.

They are small in number but try to do community events, such as the fireworks demonstration for the 4th of July. Remember to put out your flags for the day.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams November 8th, Sunday the Deersville Community Players will be holding a meeting at the theater at 6:30PM. Please come out and join the players. They are always looking for new members. It is a perfect opportunity to be involved with a group that does good for the community and has fun doing it. It is the only little theater group in Harrison County.

The Deersville UM Church had "Pastor Appreciation"

Sunday, November 1st and presented Pastor Mike Cunningham and his wife Sheri and family with a card and gift for all they do for the life of the church and community. Thank you Pastor Mike and family for all that you do. God Bless you always.

Trunk and Treat was a big success at Bosler's Honey, Bees and Accessories on November 1st. There were ten decorated SUV's. Penelope Clark won first place for her Indian decorations.

Marlene Bower with her pumpkin patch and Christie Holmes won 2nd and 3rd place.

The Deersville Players held an "Open Mic" on the Bee Deck with 10 or 11 participants.

Bosler's supplied prizes of containers of honey. They also provided donuts and cider.

Thank you to Bosler's and the Deersville Players for making it a fun day and thank you to all who came out for the event to make it a fun day. Check out the pictures on Facebook.

The Deersville Community Fire Department Auxiliary wants to thank everyone who supported the "soup bean and cornbread" dinner Saturday, October 31st and helped to make it a success.

November Birthdays: 3rd Bob McMillen; 6th Becky Walton; 14th Betty McConnell; 17th Keith Telfer; 18th McKenzie Cunningham; 20th Ryan Dilly and Tom Strickler; 21st Lula Mallarnee; 28th Andy McMillen. Happy Birthday to these and anyone missed.

November Anniversaries: 6th Tom and Amy Strickler. Happy Anniversary to them and anyone missed.

The Woody-Paul Blanket Mission will get together on Monday, November 9th at 10AM to make blankets for those in need of comfort. A sack lunch will be enjoyed.

All of the business meetings for

the Deersville UM Church will take place on Monday, November 9th with PPR starting at 6 PM, Trustee at 7PM followed by Administrative Council.

The next meeting of the Deersville Community Garden Club will be November 12th with hostesses Marilyn McMillen and Nancy Keplinger at the home of Carol Henry. The group will be hosting a pie sale with proceeds going into the Scholarship Fund.

Deersville UM Church is holding regular services on Sunday at 11AM. Social distancing is being recognized and masks and hand sanitizer are available. One can also watch the service on Facebook.

Children's church started back up November 1st.

The Deersville UM Church will be doing shoe boxes for Samaritan's Purse again this year. Boxes may be picked up at the church with instructions for what can go in the box. Boxes must be returned by November 16th. Scott Memorial Church will be the drop off point.

Please support all the local businesses. They are the people who support our children and civic groups. Some Deersville businesses are: The Stand on US 250 by Coultrap's 330-2049407; Deersville General Store 740-827-4203; Bosler's Honey Bees and Accessories 330-4015889; and Hayseeds Homesteader Trading Post 740491-2835. Now is a good time to take rides out the Deersville Ridge to see the fall foliage. Stop

at the Deersville General Store and get something to eat and some ice cream, stop at Bosler's and take a jar of honey home for later and stop to pick out some treasurers at the Hayseeds Homesteader Trading Post.

The Deersville UM Church will be doing a "Celebration of Christmas" via Facebook on Sunday December 20th at 6PM. Anyone who wants to participate, please contact Joy Miles 740-658-3633. There will be no refreshments like normal, but anyone who wants to do a reading, read scripture or sing, let Joy know.

Congratulations to all the winners of the election. May we all work together and continue to support these elected officials to make Harrison County, the state and the country a better place to live, work, raise a family and be a shining light.

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 Clocks have fallen back.

Election day is over. Hope everyone is satisfied with the results.

Happy birthday to all and anniversaries to all that are celebrating.

Prayers and get-well wishes to all that are ill. Sympathy and prayers to all that have lost loved ones. Bless You. Have a Blessed week.

to all Harrison County Voters!

I am grateful for your overwhelming support.

A special thank you to my fellow law enforcement officers, family and friends for your encouragement, help and support during my campaign.

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Ed Long of the Cadiz American Legion presents seniors Kobe Mitchell, Ron Pauley and Brian Hendershot with the VA.L.E.S. Trophy last Friday night. The Huskies beat the Buckeye Local Panthers 49-34.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2020

NH PHOTOS | DJ WATSON

Harrison Central linemen Cabot Arbaugh (54) and Nathan Bertolino (50) provide protection for the Harrison Central offensive skill players in the second half of last Friday’s game against Buckeye Local.

Huskies win ninth straight in V.A.L.E.S. series By: D.J. WATSON NH Sports Writer

CADIZ – Thanks to a 49-34 victory against the Buckeye Local Panthers last Friday night, the Harrison Central Huskies

will open the 2021 season looking for a three game winning streak. Of course, keeping the V.A.L.E.S. Trophy on campus for the ninth consecutive year is the real reward for Head Coach Anthony Hayes’s Huskies.

With an improving Buckeye Local program, the rivalry definitely turned up a few notches this season. The Panthers (3-7) made this year’s edition of the V.A.L.E.S. game a little more interesting in comparison to years’ past, so

OVAC wrestling championships reduced to two days

By ED BANKS

NH Sportswriter WHEELING - The 2020-19 OVAC Wrestling Tournament will now showcase through two Saturdays of action. Previously a three-day event, the Ron Mauck Championships have been changed

due to COVID-19, and for the safety of the wrestlers. The tournament will take place in January. The two sessions will take place on Jan. 9, at the John Marshall field house, and on Saturday the 16th at the WesBanco Arena.

Only the top 12 wrestlers in each weight class will be entered. The seeding for the tournament will take place on Sunday, Jan. 3. One alternate in each class will also be announced that day. The final top four seeds will receive automatic bids to the conference championships. Seeds five through 12 will compete on the first day of the tournament. The top eight wrestlers in each class will receive berths to the championships on the 16th.

Matches at 106, 113, 120, 126,

132, 138 and 145 will take place on day one beginning at 11 a.m.

Final consolation matches will take place at 2 through 3 p.m.

Following those matches, the field house will be cleared for matches in the 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220 and 285 classes which will commence at 4 p.m.

During the second day of the tournament matches will begin at 10 a.m. featuring the 106, 113, 120, 126, 132, 138 and 145 classes. At 1:20 p.m. the championship matches for third, fifth, and seventh place will begin.

The facility will be cleared sanitized for the second session that will start at 4 p.m. and feature bouts at 152, 160, 170, 182, 195, 220 and 285. Final session for third, fifth, and seventh place will start at 7:20 p,m.

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much so that the visitors found themselves down just 42-34 around the four minute mark of the contest.

In fact, the Panthers never fell behind more than two possessions, and for a series that has lived in blowout city the last

number of years, it was certainly a change of pace from the recent norm.

“We knew coming in how much they have improved. They were on a hot streak, enjoying a few victories in a row where they were dominant,” Head Coach

Anthony Hayes remarked.

In the end it would be a 25yard touchdown run from James Brooks with 2:55 remaining that finally put the game away, as the Panthers would simply

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Varsity volleyball celebrates with banquet

By ED BANKS

NH Sportswriter CADIZ - On Sunday, the varsity volleyball team celebrated their 2020 season with an awards ceremony. The ceremony was opened by the Parents Club President Eddie Banks. Banks opened the program by stating, “We were not sure that we would even have a season due to the Covid-19 Pandemic. “With a lot of help from the Ohio Health Department, the school board, the Parent’s Club and Athletic Director Mr. Hibbs, we were able to come up with what was necessary to help pull it off. Also, in being able to pull off the season, we want to thank all of the sponsors that donated time and goods to our cause. Their assistance helped the volleyball team in a lot of the behind the scenes different ways. As this is my final year as Club President, we are asking that the parents who are still involved with volleyball through future players, think about stepping up to become officers,” he added.

Junior varsity volleyball coach Lyndsey Hennis then briefly spoke in gratitude of being able to play during the 2020 season. She also thanked all of the aforementioned that had a role in making the season possible. She went on to say, “I know we had a young team this year and there were many obstacles thrown our way; however, I was able to see growth in each of the players. For that, I would like to thank the girls for always coming to practice every day and working hard to improve. Though many

things did not go our way, this season, and the circumstances we are in, I am proud of each one of our team players,” she added.

Head volleyball coach Sarah Hawthorne opened by saying, “We were very lucky we were able to finish our season and be here today to celebrate it. This has definitely been an unforgettable year. Thanks to everyone for during their part to make sure we could finish the season. It is very nice having an Athletic Director like Mr. Hibbs, who knows the game. His knowledge allows us the opportunity to confer about different thing. Also, along with everything else he does, Mr. Hibbs always had everything set up and ready for the game. He even sets up the net. I would also like to thank the parents for allowing their daughters to play volleyball, and for getting to and from practices. Thanks to the Parents Club and Eddie (Banks), Shauna (Corder) and Stephanie (Dunkle) for their hard work and dedication, providing the girls with everything they need. In addition thanks to Thea Haney who kept the books, and a special thanks to Coach Hennis who took time out of her busy life to coach this season.

Finally, thanks to Tom Kenny, my family Mike Nolan and Claire and the girls who let me be their coach.”

Letter winners following the season include: first year earners freshman Danica Rensi and senior Mallory Birney; second year earners sophomore Maddy Butler and senior Becca Banks; third year earners junior McKayla Dunkle and seniors Danyel Beadling, Kate

Carothers and Lexie Ferguson; fourth year earner senior Audrey Corder.

The team also had some players that broke school records this season. Those records include McKayla Dunkle who broke her own record of 243 kills with a new total of 332. Lexi Ferguson set a new record in assists by besting the previous record of 36 to 42.

Maddy Butler set a new record in digs with 34, while besting the previous record of 28.

Individual award winners this season were as follows: DigsButler-377, hitting - Dunkle-332, serving-Ferguson-93.9 percent, setting-Ferguson-511, blocking Dunkle-80, most improved-Julia Doty, Husky Award- Mallory Birney.

Players in the ‘500’ club are Butler and Dunkle. There is one player in both the ‘500 and 1000’ club. She is Ferguson with 574 digs and 1, 438 assists.

Senior awards and banners went to Banks, Beadling, Birney, Corder, Crothers and Ferguson.

“Good Luck to all the girls in sports and activities for the rest of the year and to the seniors in all of endeavors,” future their Hawthorne went on. “I’m looking forward to next year and the opportunity to continuing to build a successful program here at Harrison Central.”

Following the awards portion of the ceremonies, the six seniors spoke about their experiences over the years and their hope for the future of the Husky volleyball program.

PHOTO BY | ED BANKS

Pictured are the members of the 2020 Harrison Central varsity and reserve volleyball squads and their coaches. The volleyball teams celebrated their season on Sunday at the high school. Pictured are: First row, left to right: Kate Crothers, Danyl Beadling, Audrey Corder, Junior Varsity Coach Lyndsey Hennis, Head Volleyball Coach Sarah Hawthorne, Mallory Birney, Lexi Ferguson, and Becca Banks. Second row l-r: Infinity McFarland, Kaylyn Ledger, McKayla Dunkle, Maddy Butler, Nadia Tweedy, Leah Cottrell and Logan Johnson. Third row l-r: Nessa Culver, Julia Doty, Trista Thompson, Danica Rensi, Alex Dray and Naturelle Curtis.

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run out of time to close the gap.

"Anytime that you can end your season with a win it is special. Especially, when it comes in the form of a rivalry game victory. The V.A.L.E.S. game means so much more to us than just a week ten game. It is us against them. Our school vs their school. Our community vs their community. It is a backyard rivalry that intensifies every year. We like it that way.

We enjoy a good old-fashioned donnybrook,” Hayes stated with a smile.

The Panthers enjoyed a 6-0 lead for roughly 5:35 of clock time during the first quarter.

And again took a 14-7 lead in the early moments of the second. However, Huskies quarterback Kobe Mitchell promptly led his explosive offense to answers each time the Panthers seemingly took momentum. In the first quarter, it was a 13-yard touchdown run on the legs of Mitchell, and in the second it was a six-yard scoring strike to Gabe Marbais which tied the game at 14 after a Jace Madzia PAT. The real backbreaker for the Panthers came with 6:23 left on the first half clock, as Kobe Mitchell picked up a fumble and returned it 97-yards to the house for the Huskies. Talk about the pendulum swinging rapidly. Buckeye was inside the

Harrison five yard line looking to take their third lead of the evening, and then disaster literally struck for the Panthers.

The Huskies would take the 2114 lead into the break, and never surrender the advantage in the second half.

Brooks would rumble in from one yard out to open the scoring in the third. Madzia laced the PAT and Harrison led Buckeye 28-14 roughly four and half minutes into the frame.

From that point on until Brooks capped the game off, the contest broke out into a track meet. A track meet that may have had the longest referee related delay of the season, in any game that is. The Panthers and Huskies would go on to exchange five touchdowns before Brooks’ delivered the game sealer.

Mitchell punched in a two yard dive and orchestrated a 71yard toss to none other than Brooks to get the Huskies the cushion they needed to ride out the victory. If the Waynedale matchup two weeks ago was a Mitchell-Carman show, the encore of Mitchell-Brooks was nearly as impressive.

“They have a very big veteran offensive line and an athletic quarterback that made big plays for them when needed. They also have a good running back who is leading the valley in rushing. So defensively we knew that we had to get a couple of stops and force some turnovers.

Thankfully, we did both of those things. Plus we added a

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score from the defensive side of the ball. I thought that Buckeye Local did a nice job of giving us some different looks. It forced us to be patient and take what they gave us. I thought overall our guys responded well to adversity throughout the game.

When they made plays we did not hang our heads. We answered right back. That is a good sign. We only have four seniors on our roster so we are excited about the future of Harrison Central Football. This offseason is going to be important for us. We need to be spending quality time growing the in the weight room. If we have any aspirations of competing for championships, the weight room is where everything starts. For now, it's great to have the V.A.L.E.S. remain here at home where it belongs,” Hayes concluded.

With Buckeye Local now no longer a member of the Buckeye Eight Athletic League going forward, the cross divisional nature of scheduling will drop from the yearly list of things to work on schedule wise.

However, it is mutually understood that both school districts are committed to the V.A.L.E.S. series, which should continue the yearly tradition into the foreseeable future.

Harrison is 9-4 in the all-time series, and an impressive 9-1 since the inception of the V.A.L.E.S. Trophy exchange.

The Huskies finished the season at 5-4, the program’s first winning season under Hayes.

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Three awarded grants at Harrison Hills

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – Three teachers, their students and programs at Harrison Hills High School, each received a $600 grant fund as part of the 2020-21 Best Practice Mini-Grant.

Ron Sismondo of the Jefferson County Educational Service Center (JCESC) was present at the Harrison Hills Board of Education meeting last Thursday to announce the grant awards.

Sismondo appeared on behalf of the JCESC board to announce Kelli Pridemore (not present), Susan Macenczak (not present) and Kelly Turner as the awardees.

Sismondo said they sifted through 52 applications with a total of eight coming from Harrison Hills.

Joelle Jones, who in partner with Pridemore (teaches agricultural education), spoke first about their project, which deals with hydroponic lettuce and tilapia production. Hydroponics is a form of horticulture where a crop is grown not with soil but mineral nutrient solutions. Jones said the system is quite up and running but with time allowing changes to be made, they went ahead and applied for the grant, “so we can get tilapia to incorporate and turn

it into an aquaponic system.” Jones said their main crop would be lettuce.

“We’d actually like to get in partnership with the cafeteria and see if we would be able to provide the lettuce for the cafeteria, because we think we could grow enough in our greenhouse that they would not have to buy that and we could supply it for them,” Jones explained.

Other benefits to the program would be to the animal health class as they would be involved in caring for the fish and business management students also would be involved in the marketing process, as explained by student Abby Kelley.

“It’s a worthwhile project so we’re very happy to fund that project, or at least part of it,” Sismondo told the board. Kelly Turner, a math and science teacher, was next and explained her project as a Creation Café describing it as a “spinoff of a makers’ space” using robotics, exploration and free play.

“It’s going to be in the form of a menu so students will have a choice of which way they’re going to solve their problems,” She gave the example of placing an egg back up the tree after it fell out of its nest. The students would then use

whatever materials they have to recreate the situation, such as a nest.

“It will incorporate imagination, problem solving, robotics [and] free play to allow the students to solve problems,” Turner explained.

Sismondo earlier explained Macenczak’s (science teacher) project as “using snap circuits to understand electricity.” This project is designed for the students to work in conjunction with the Ohio Energy Project as a “handson” activity to better understand electricity.

“Students will understand energy appears in different forms and they will create simple electronic projects using safe materials,” per an information packet handed out.

“So that is a very worthwhile project that we felt should be subsidized for that particular classroom,” Sismondo stated.

Board President DJ Watson commended Sismondo on the awards and the projects and thanked them on behalf of the board calling it “great news.”

Superintendent Dana Snider said they were looking forward to the results of the projects as she and Sismondo said they were anxious to see them.

Junior high volleyball team celebrates end of season

By ED BANKS

NH Sportswriter

CADIZ - The Harrison Central junior high volleyball teams celebrated their 2020 season at the high school this past Sunday. Coach Tonya Mitchell, while assisted by Coach Susan Wallace, opened the program by thanking the parents for their support in allowing the girls to play, and for getting them back and forth for practices and games.

Mitchell also thanked the school board, Mr. Hibbs and all that had a role in making the season possible.

She addressed the team

members over their positive attitudes towards each other, and for never registering complaints about each other.

“We had the greatest groups of girls to work with this year,” Mitchell said. “They helped each other all of the time. If someone fell behind, one or two of the girls paused to help them, even if it slowed the practice session or themselves down. The girls were always prompt and attentive to practices and showed up on time for games.

We worked with them through their injuries and sometimes kidded them about some of the issues they brought up. As we get ready for the award

presentations, and just so you know, I do not believe in giving everyone trophies. We look at the stats for the year and give our individual awards accordingly,” she added.

The players were awarded with participations certificates, and the individually earned award session revealed the following: For seventh grade - Most Improved-Abby Kuher, Hustle Award-Kimer Roders and Hustle Award-Jaylyn Ward. For the eighth grade: Most Improved-Gianna Williams, Hustle Award-Olivia Tonkovich and the Husky Award went to Tyra Smith.

Pictured left to right: Ron Sismondo of the Jefferson County Educational Service Center, Kelly Turner (math and Science teacher), Joelle Jones in partnership with Kelli Pridemore (agricultural education teacher-not present), student Abby Kelley working with Jones and Susan Macenczak (science teacher-not present). All three teachers were awarded a $600 grant by the JCESC for their inventive projects.

Harrison Career Center Announces Oct. Students of the Month PHOTO BY | ED BANKS

On Sunday, the junior high volleyball teams celebrated with an awards ceremony at the Harrison Central high school. Pictured following the ceremonies are: Bottom row left to right: Kimber Rogers, Kara Blackburn, Hayden Bittinger, Jailyn Ward, Madison Blawut and Grace Miller.

Second row left to right: Jaiden Pelegreen, Haley Toker, Abby Kocher, Maddie Jo Sedgmer and Sophie Bland. Top row left to right: TyLynn Smith, Lyla Dalton, AnnMarie Corder, Olivia Tonkovich, Nicolette Peeler and Gianna Williams. The junior high volleyball teams were coached by Head Coach Tonya Mitchell and Assistant Coach Susan Wallace.

The Harrison Career Center has announced its Students of the Month for October.

Pictured are: Alex Fluharty – Freshman Construction Trades; Chloe McLeod – Sophomore Hospitality and Tourism; Josh Donahue – Junior Visual Graphics and Shelby Welch – Senior Welding.

McDonalds, Wendy’s, and J&D Lanes of Cadiz are sponsoring the program.

Buckeye Local High School students to receive QPR training CONNORVILLE - Students and staff at Buckeye Local High School will receive training during an upcoming event to help save a life.

Doug Murray, prevention specialist with Family Recovery Center of Steubenville and a certified QPR gatekeeper trainer, will meet with students and officials on Nov. 9 for a QPR Institute suicide prevention training session. QPR, which stands for Question, Persuade and Refer, helps identify people who may be experiencing suicidal ideations. Murray will meet with 16 students, or four from each grade level, and said the hour-long event will include videos, a detailed PowerPoint and situational learning exercises.

“By the end of the training, trainees should be able to break the stigma of how to ask the big question like ‘Are you feeling suicidal?’ They will learn to identify direct verbal, indirect verbal, behavioral and situational clues. Trainees will gain the tools to persuade the individual and how to go to about referring them to get help,” Murray explained. “I

believe it is important for students to learn QPR because you never know when you could save someone’s life. It could be a peer, parent or even someone in the community that could be saved by someone that is QPR-certified.

Suicide is one of the nation’s top causes of death in teens.”

He added that Buckeye Local was the first school to be offered the program and officials quickly jumped on board. It will be available to other schools and community agencies in order to certify more people so they can prevent further suicides and save more lives. The QPR method has been utilized for several years but is new to the area. Murray said he was certified in February and became the only trainer in Jefferson County.

“We hope to train as many students as we can at Buckeye and across the county. We will be doing scheduling with Buckeye Local, other schools and the community as they see fit. We are more than willing to accommodate anyone who wants to become QPRcertified.”

And he said the method indeed works.

“Communities where QPR is taught in schools and around the area have seen a drop in suicide numbers. Just like if someone goes into cardiac arrest surrounded by people who are CPR-certified, they are more likely to survive. It’s the same with QPR and people

experiencing suicidal ideations.”

BLHS Principal Luke Parsons said Murray’s role has always been essential while the program would be extremely beneficial.

“Doug been a great asset since I returned to Buckeye at West Elementary and his involvement with the students and myself grew once I started at the high school

last year,” Parsons added, saying Murray contacted him this summer and discussed the program. “He started discussing the program he was trained on over quarantine called QPR and I was hooked. [BLHS Dean of Students] Janelle Windsheimer, the office staff and I spoke continuously over

quarantine and summer about the mental health of our students and it was always priority No. 1, so when Doug started talking about a way to have students and the office staff become certified in a program that would be able to detect suicidal tendencies within our student body, how could I pass it up?”

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Hoagland announces funding for One inches closer to rent, mortgage and small trial, another pleads out business pandemic relief programs

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

CADIZ – A pair of codefendants appeared before Harrison County’s Common Pleas Court Tuesday via videoconference where one, Tyler Bailey, 21, pleaded guilty to failure to comply, stolen property and aggravated possession of drugs. All three charges were felonies ranging from F3 to F5.

In return for Bailey’s guilty plea the state handed down a 12month prison term, which included credit for some time served. Bailey also rated high in his Ohio Risk Assessment (ORAS) evaluation. Public Defender C. Adrian Pincola explained to Judge T. Shawn Hervey that his crimes were largely due to his involvement with drugs. Hervey encouraged Bailey to seek help and use his time incarcerated to good use.

Isaiah Hackworth, just 20 years of age, was Bailey’s codefendant but after attorneys met in chambers for discussion of his case, the result was no resolution for now. Hackworth is facing two charges: Receiving stolen property (F4) and obstructing official business, a misdemeanor of the second degree.

Hackworth’s ORAS assessment resulted in a moderate level of recidivism and Judge Hervey also noted his lack of criminal history compared to Bailey’s.

Hervey stated that that would be “substantially different than his co-defendant,” in alluding to sentence with ORAS comparisons thrown in.

Hackworth is also facing one less charge and his attorney, Travis Collins agreed to discuss the case with the state in chambers. Both defendants are from New Philadelphia and both are being held on a $50,000 bond.

Joshua Tharp, 23, of Scio is being held on a bond of $150,000 for charges of burglary (F2) and voyeurism (M3). Tharp was ruled competent two weeks ago by the Forensic Diagnostic Center and therefore, allowed Hervey to reset his trial schedule and get the case back on track.

Hervey informed Tharp, who was present via videoconference from the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office that his burglary charge carried a possible eight years in prison with an additional 60 days for the voyeurism charge. Hervey also informed Sharp that it was doing him no good to file separate motions, as it was noted that he did apart from his

attorney, Pincola, as it only confuses the situation.

Pincola took his turn to speak and relayed to the court that Tharp stated he did not commit the offense of burglary. He noted that the state had not yet made an offer for resolution of the case and surmised that the state may need more time for evaluation. When Pincola asked his client to repeat his claim that he did not commit that crime he stated “yes.”

Assistant Prosecutor Jeffrey Bruzzese also told the court when asked that they would not move away from the felony charge and that Tharp has no interest in pleading to one, as stated by Hervey, “it seems like we might as well get the matter set for trial and be ready to go.”

Pincola told the court that his client was not charged with receiving stolen property “but there is some possibility to address these issues” while acknowledging no offer from the state as of yet.

Hervey, while noting that Tharp has been in jail since July, stated that he would bring Tharp back into court in two weeks where the state more than likely would have an offer, thereby leaving the matter in Tharp’s hands.

$425 million approved today also includes relief funding for Ohio's non-profits, hospitals, universities and arts organizations COLUMBUS— State Senator Frank Hoagland (RMingo Junction) today announced the approval of $425 million in additional CARES Act relief funds to be used for low-income Ohioans facing evictions and foreclosures, as well as for Ohio's small businesses, restaurants and bars, hospitals and non-profits, higher education institutions and arts organizations.

"These CARES Act dollars will be of tremendous help to small businesses, rural hospitals, non-profits, and veteran non-profits that may have not been eligible for previous relief funding," said Hoagland. "Many of our small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and non-profits will be able to greatly utilize this funding to stay above board and help drive Ohio in recovering from the pandemic."

Among the funds approved today by the state Controlling Board, $50 million will be used for the Home Relief Grant program to assist low-income Ohio homeowners and renters

facing evictions, foreclosures, and water and sewer service shut-offs during the current health pandemic. Beginning November 2, Ohioans will be able to apply for assistance through their local Community Action Agency, a list of which can be found at businesshelp.ohio.gov.

Also announced was the Small Business Relief Grant program, which will provide $125 million in funding for small businesses with under 25 employees to use for pandemic-related expenses. An additional $38.7 million in grant dollars will also be directed to Ohio's approximately 15,000 bars and restaurants.

Details and eligibility information on the Small Business Relief Grant and the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund are available at businesshelp.ohio.gov.

Applications may be submitted beginning November 2.

Also approved today: - $25 million in grant dollars for non-profits to assist charitable groups who are working every day to help those in need.

- $100 million for Ohio's colleges and universities to use for increased COVID-19 testing and prevention programs.

- $62 million targeted to the state's smaller hospitals that are providing critical care to Ohioans.

- $20 million for performing arts groups to use for hardships related to COVID-19.

To date, more than $3.3 billion in CARES Act relief dollars have been distributed in Ohio to help with the prevention, relief and recovery efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today's action follows the General Assembly's approval in September of $650 million to local communities through House Bill 614; $350 million in June through House Bill 481; the state Controlling Board's authorization in August of $175 million for counties, municipalities and townships; as well as the state Controlling Board's approval of $54.5 million specifically for local health departments.

Jewett man facing charges for MWCD names Chief of Recreation cutting lock on water meter

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

JEWETT – A Jewett man is being charged by the Jewett Police Department for allegedly cutting the lock to his water meter-twice. Police Chief Ron Carter stated at last week’s meeting that Anthony McClintock of 103 East Main Street in Jewett, apparently has

an overdue water bill and admitted to cutting the lock on his water meter after being brought into the Jewett Police station for questioning.

Carter said McClintock was mirandized and questioned where he admitted cutting the lock because he said he needed the water “for his kids.” Carter said the locked meter box was cut once but McClintock is

accused of going back and cutting another lock a second time.

Carter said he is being charged with theft of public utilities.

Jewett is near completion of a major waterline project and the village wants people to know that if you’re overdue on your bill to come in and speak with village personnel instead of taking matters into your own hands.

“We hope this is a reminder to village residents that if your water is shut off do not take matters into your own hands, or you will be charged with interfering with village utilities,” Carter stated this week. He also gave thanks to Sgt. Robertson for doing an outstanding job in the matter and securing the water situation at that location.

MWCD introduces 2021 budget draft

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District met this month in yet again, another videoconference in lieu of the COVID-19 situation. Chief Financial Officer Jim Cugliari talked to the board regarding their surprise influx of dollars in the parks and recreation area while dealing losses in others.

The budget and planning committee met at the beginning of October for discussion on the 2021 budget draft where they came up with just under $3.5 million in operating losses “at that stage.” But, Cugliari said that has now been reduced to $2.4 million.

He said for the 2021 budget revenues have been increased by approximately 7 percent with the main areas being the parks and marinas.

“We have budgeted relatively

aggressively at this point…”

Cugliari explained. In regards to expenses, he said those have increased in several areas. He said the goal was to keep those expenses in a flat line and seek those areas that did increase and see what they were doing differently.

Cugliari explained some of the line items in engineering and health insurance and told the board he hoped to catch up without making up everything in the coming year. For parks and marinas he said there were increased revenues and expressed how busy they have been and expect another busy 2021.

He said some areas of increase were due to personnel but that was to be expected as they had by design, expanded some areas of staffing. He also noted utilities, materials and supplies as other causes of increase.

Cugliari reminded the board that in the area concerning their

park rangers, they’ve added three new positions over the year and maybe a fourth position coming in 2021.

“That adds on [an] additional four hundred thousand-plus,” he said. Also added were cameras, body armor vests and MARCS radios among some of the add-ons, which he said spiked costs by an additional $150,000.

For capital improvements and non-Master Plan estimates, Cugliari said they’re looking at just over $3.6 million with actual Master Plan costs coming to around $11.8 million.

For royalties, Cugliari said there is a projection of $7.5 million, which he said may fluctuate by the time they come back to the board for final approval of the budget plan. He said the maintenance assessment fund is projected to be just under $6 million with expenses at $7.1 million. He said the expenditures were in the PWM

(Partners in Watershed Management) Grant area as well as share crop spending.

Cugliari talked about the goal of getting their operating loss to where it was earlier in 2020, which he gave the figure as $2.5 million.

“I will say that at this juncture you know, in looking at things there might be some refinement…our goal would still be to try and bring a budget back to the board in November for your consideration and approval,” Cugliari explained.

Executive Director Craig Butler called it an “excellent report” noting how they put the budget together in a more “collaborative way.” He added that with some of the spending limitations they put on themselves this year, on top of some of the losses, would have to be made up incrementally instead of all in one year’s time.

NEW PHILADELPHIA (November 2, 2020)— After a nationwide search, Ryan McCleaster has been named Chief of Recreation for Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD). The recreation department is comprised of parks, marinas, and docking and includes 230 employees during peak season.

Ryan brings more than 20 years of experience in the Parks and Recreation/ Sports Management fields. He most recently worked for the Township of Upper St. Clair (Pittsburgh, PA) as Assistant Director of Recreation – Facilities and Operations.

Throughout his service, he has received numerous awards and accolades, most notably, he was recognized by Pennsylvania Recreation & Park Society (PRPS) with the Outstanding New Professional Award for his contributions, leadership, and commitment in the parks and recreation field. He was a part of a team which went on to win multiple awards from PRPS in operations and recreation programming.

Ryan has a master’s degree in

Ryan McCleaster

Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in Sports Management from Robert Morris University.

In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and staying active through weight training, basketball and golf.

“We are pleased to welcome Ryan to MWCD as our new Chief of Recreation,’’ said Executive Director, Craig Butler.

“His education and background in the recreation industry, plus his childhood connections to MWCD, and growing up in Northeast Ohio makes him a perfect fit for our organization.”

Deadline for Submissions is Noon on Wednesdays Call 740.942.2118

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PREVIOUS WEEK’S ANSWERS

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: THANKSGIVING ACROSS 1. Glamour’s partner 6. Prime time monitor, acr.

9. Prelude to a duel 13. Video killed this type of star?

14. Orinoco or Grande 15. Temple Square performers, e.g.

16. Set straight 17. *Thanksgiving is on the fourth Thursday in this country 18. Filthy dough 19. *Opposite of Thanksgiving, traditionally 21. *The day’s offering 23. Declare 24. Unacceptable in a juror 25. Fire fuel 28. ThÈ alternative 30. Jumped or leapt 35. Chipping choice 37. Plural of #25 Across 39. Coupon clipper, e.g.

40. A woodwind 41. Vernacular 43. The brightest star 44. One born to Japanese immigrants 46. a.k.a. leaf cabbage 47. Capital on the Dnieper 48. Rear of a ship, pl.

50. Boisterous play 52. Not sweet, as in wine 53. Has divine power 55. None intended, often 57. *Macy’s offering 60. *34th Street offering 64. Relating to pond scum 65. Highest card in “War” 67. Blood of the gods, Greek mythology 68. Like unbagged tea 69. Female 70. Thousands, for short 71. Microsoft browser 72. *What we do on Thanksgiving

73. ____ welcome!

DOWN 1. Steffi of tennis 2. Tibetan teacher 3. Beware of these, in spring 4. Window treatments 5. Bay Area serial killer never captured 6. French Bulldog plus Pug 7. Alliance of former Soviet republics, acr.

8. Raccoon’s South American cousin 9. Give the cold shoulder 10. Locket content, traditionally 11. Snob puts these on 12. Prior to 15. Necklace fasteners 20. Spiral-horned African antelope 22. ____-been 24. Mendicity 25. *Thanksgiving Day football hosts 26. Galactic path 27. One in a gaggle 29. *Utensil absent at Pilgrim’s table 31. Colonel or captain 32. Steer clear 33. “When pigs fly!”

34. *Condiment of the day 36. ____-do-well 38. Without help 42. Allegro and lento 45. Get some air 49. Seed alternative 51. Jonathan Franzen’s 2015 novel 54. Rental agreement 56. Chip snack 57. Weary walk 58. Bug-eyed 59. Tear down 60. Track competition 61. Cabbage in France 62. Displeasure on one’s face 63. Gaelic tongue 64. Draft choice 66. Repeated Cuban dance step

ONGOINGEVENTS HARRISON COUNTY Board of Elections will hold monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the meeting room by the office.

AL-NON MEETINGS, Freeport Methodist Church, Fridays, 7 p.m. & Thursdays, 8 p.m. Cadiz Presbyterian Church.

UNIONPORT MUSEUM open the first and third Sundays monthly from 1-4 p.m. (in the old Unionport School, Wayne Township Community Center), the public is cordially invited to stop in and look around.

FRANKLIN MUSEUM members meet the first Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the museum.

SCIO FOOD Pantry in the Scio United Methodist Church serves people with a Scio, Jewett, or Bowerston zip code. Food and personal care items will be given out the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10-12 and 4-6. We are an Equal Opportunity Provider.

PINE VALLEY Sportsman’s Club Shoot every Sunday, 9 a.m. at the club. Sign up is 8:30 a.m. Public welcome.

HARRISON MILITARY Support Group meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at the Clifford Fire Station in Cadiz. Meetings begin at 6 p.m. All who support our troops serving in the military are welcome to attend.

JEWETT VFD will host a dinner on the second Sunday of the month from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. $10 for adults and $6 for children.

TOPS CLUB Meetings at Faith Community Chapel in Leesville. Every Monday are weigh ins at 4:45 p.m. and meetings are at 5:30 p.m. For more info call 740-269-1238 or 740-269-9283.

THE HARRISON County Agricultural Society meets the first Monday of each month at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Cadiz at 7 p.m. If the first Monday is a holiday, then they will meet on the second Monday unless otherwise stated.

HARRISON COUNTY Veterans Service will hold their meetings the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Harrison County Veterans Service Office, Courthouse.

HARRISON COUNTY Health Department will hold their monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, 1 p.m. in the Coal Room located at the Harrison County Government Center.

CADIZ AMERICAN LEGION S.A.L. Burger Night, every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Legion Burgers and fries. Fish tail/chicken tender meal, 21 piece shrimp meal, fish tail sandwich, chicken tenders and coleslaw. Dine-in or take-out. 740-942-3764. Thank you for your support.

CADIZ AMERICAN Legion every Tuesday 4-8 p.m., wingdings or wingzings, warm Italian sub, hand cut fries. Dine-in, carryout or curbside delivery. Open to the public.

AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz Post 34, holds its monthly regular meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the post home. All Cadiz Post 34 Legionnaires are urged to attend.

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS Meetings at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

CADIZ FOOD Pantry is open every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 12 pm. For families in need, please call 740-942-4300.

SCIO AMERICAN Legion will hold their monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.

HOPEDALE LEGION has Burger Night every Monday Starting at 5 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Open to public. 740-937-9995.

HOPEDALE LEGION Winging Wednesdays starting at 5 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Open to the public.

740-937-9995.

HOPEDALE LEGION RIDERS has a Steak Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month.

Dinner includes steak, potato, salad and bread. Dine in or carry out. 740-937-9995.

THE HARRISON County CIC meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at alternating locations - either the Puskarich Public Library large meeting room or the Harrison County Government Center conference room. Location is dependent on meeting room availability. For specifics please call the office at 740-942-2027.

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

OLIVE BRANCH Outreach FREE community dinner every second and fourth Tuesday from 3-7 p.m. at 201 South Main Street, Cadiz.

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

SUBSTANCE ABUSE Prevention Coalition, a group of diverse people collaborating to help reduce the abuse of legal and illegal drugs in Harrison County. Third Wednesdays, Noon-1 p.m., County Government Center (538 N. Main St., Cadiz). Info: 740-942-8823.

UPCOMINGEVENTS HARRISON COUNTY Chapter Public Employee Retirees, Inc.(PERI) meetings for September, October and November 2020 Have been canceled.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS Child shoebox collection November 16th through November 23rd at His Word Ministries, Moorefield and Scott UMC, Cadiz.

SPAGHETTI DINNER benefit for Charles Harris Jr. Charlie died unexpectedly at home on Sept. 12, 2020. He was employed at LKQ in Harrisville and formerly at Coffy’s in Cadiz. Benefit is to help family defray funeral costs. When: Sunday November 15th.

Time: 12p.m. to 3 p.m. Where: L.A. Pizza in Adena, Ohio. Cost: $10 - $5 kids up to 10 years old. Spaghetti, salad, dessert and bread/butter, TAKE OUT orders only!

There will be a 50/50 and Chinese Auction. We will be in need of salad dressings, salad items (lettuce, cucumbers, etc.) and desserts. For more information call Lynn at 740-546-3946.

YOUR NEXT chance to have a package sent to a beloved soldier who is deployed is coming in December. The Harrison County Military Support Group will be meeting December 8 at 6PM in the Cadiz Volunteer Fire Dep. downstairs. We will be packing boxes for the Christmas season.

This will be our last packing until Easter.

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

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

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PUBLiC NOTiCE PUBLIC NOTICE Green Township Trustees are looking for anyone interested in mowing and trimming 4 cemeteries within Green Township, beginning in 2021. Anyone interested is asked to attend the next monthly meeting on November 10th at 6:00 pm.

Meetings are held temporarily at the Hopedale American Legion located on Rabbit Road in Hopedale.

(10:31,11:7) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Nottingham Township Board of Trustees have rescheduled the regular monthly meeting.

The meeting will be held Monday, November 9, 2020 at 7 p.m. at the township hall, 38465 Brushyfork Road, Cadiz, Ohio.

Carol Heavilin, Fiscal Officer (10:31,11:7) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Final Drinking Water System Classification Fort Steuben Scout Reservation 79601 Adams Rd, Freeport, OH 43973 ID #: OH3432112 Date of Action: 10/26/2020 Pursuant to OAC Rule 3745-7-03, the classification has been removed due to the size of population the system now serves. This action is now final and appealable to ERAC. Final Issuance of Permit-To-Install and Operate MarkWest Yoder Compressor Station 79300 Cassville Rd, Cadiz, OH 43907 ID #: P0129064 Date of Action: 10/28/2020 Initial installation PTIO for a diesel heating generator and pigging operations already-installed.

Final Issuance of Administrative Modification to Permit-To-Install and Operate MarkWest Yoder Compressor Station 79300 Cassville Rd, Cadiz, OH 43907 ID #: P0129229 Date of Action: 10/28/2020Administrative modification PTIO to add subsequent

testing requirements from NSPS Subpart JJJJ applicable to the compressor engines, update terms for dehydration, maintenance events and fugitive leaks based on an updated gas analysis, combine the dehydration components into one EU, and update the tank terms applicable to the 500 bbl condensation tank.

(11:7) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Adena is taking applications for the position of Clerk/Treasurer. Applications and a list of qualifications can be picked up at the office or call the office at 740 546-3182 for details.

Brenda Roski, Mayor Village of Adena (11:7) ---------LEGAL NOTICE ADDRESSED TO THE ATTENTION OF: MESSRS. JOHN P. BARGER, PAUL R. BARGER AND JAMES L. BARGER, AND TO THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS OF JOHN P. BARGER, PAUL R. BARGER AND JAMES L. BARGER AND ALSO ADDRESSED TO THE ATTENTION OF: MR. AXTEL LOVE, AND TO THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, DEVISEES, SUCCESSORS OR ASSIGNS OF AXTEL LOVE (which upon information and belief may include individuals named Frank W. Barger, George Martin McFadden Jr., Muriel Anderson Barger, and Ruth R. Barger, and to the unknown heirs devisees, successors or assigns of any one or more of them). CCU Coal and Construction LLC states, and you are hereby notified, that the unknown heirs, devisees, successors or assigns Mr. John P. Barger, Paul R. Barger and James L. Barger hold legal title to an unknown quantity of Number 8 (#8) coal in excess of the first 300,000 tons that is ever mined from 60.194 acres of real property located in Archer Township, Harrison County, Ohio by virtue of a reservation of interest contained in a Warranty Deed from John B. Barger, et ux, and Paul R. Barger et ux, to Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company, dated January 6, 1953 and received for record on January 8, 1953 in Deed Volume 133, Page 171 in the Recorder’s Office of Harrison County, Ohio; CCU Coal and Construction LLC further states, and you are hereby notified, that the unknown heirs, devisees, successors or assigns of Mr. Axtel Love hold legal title to an

unknown quantity of Number 8 (#8) coal in excess of the first 610,312 tons that is ever mined from 80.00 acres of real property located in Archer Township, Harrison County, Ohio, by virtue of reservation in Warranty Deed from Lloyd Love and Axtell Love, both unmarried, to Pittsburgh Consolidation Coal Company, dated January 10, 1949 and received for record on January 11, 1949 in Deed Volume 125, Page 280 in the Recorder’s Office of Harrison County, Ohio; CCU Coal and Construction LLC further states, and you are hereby notified, that title to the surface above the Number Eight (#8) vein or seam of coal you own is vested in Robert E. Gazdak and Irene B. Gazdak (the “Gazdaks”) by virtue of a Survivorship Deed from Bruner Land Company, Inc. recorded March 9, 1999 in Official Record Volume 64, Page 96 in the Recorder’s Office of Harrison County, Ohio; and in addition that CCU Coal and Construction LLC has acquired the rights to mine through the surface of the lands owned by the Gazdaks in order to reach the Number 8 (#8) coal beneath the surface of their real property; and FINALLY, CCU Coal and Construction LLC states that it is prepared to lease the number 8 (#8) coal, at the current fair market price for the same, from any heir(s), devisee(s), successor(s) or assign(s) of John P. Barger, Paul R. Barger, James L. Barger and/or Axtel Love that can establish their title to the satisfaction of CCU Coal and Construction LLC; and invites any such heir, devisee, successor or assign to contact CCU Coal and Construction LLC at your first convenience to negotiate such a lease.

CCU COAL AND CONSTRUCTION, LLC Attention: Robert Seitz PO Box 1027 Coshocton, OH 43812 (11:7,14,21) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE Moorefield Township Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to appoint and swear in the Trustee for the unexpired term vacated by Ralph Legg. The meeting will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. at the Township Building, Moorefield, Ohio.

Sheri Miller, Fiscal Officer (11:7) ----------

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Ohio’s spectacular fall color DeWine, Husted announce CARES Act funding season coming to a close COLUMBUS, OH – This year, Ohioans were treated to one of the best fall color seasons in recent memory with vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow spreading across most of the state, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

“While there may still be some patchy areas of great fall color, unfortunately the fall color season is coming to a close,” said ODNR Fall Color Forester Jamie Regula. “This has been one of the most beautiful seasons we have had in a long time!”

If you still want to catch a glimpse of beautiful fall foliage, check out: - Alum Creek State Park - Pike Lake State Park - Raven Rock State Nature Preserve (permit required) - Shawnee State Forest While you are enjoying the final days of this fall color season, make sure you snap a photo! Share your photo with us for a chance to win an Ohio State Parks Passport. Head to the Ohio’s State Parks Facebook page and submit your best fall color photo by direct message.

We will post all entries in a

folder on November 4. The five photos with the most reactions (loves, likes and cares specifically) from Nov. 4-8 will receive an Ohio Parks Passport – perfect to journal your adventures in all of our state parks. Only one photo per person can be submitted and it needs to be a scene/image taken at an Ohio State Park. (ODNR employees or their immediate families are not eligible to participate. By submitting the image, all individuals are certifying that they took the picture and agree to allow ODNR to use the picture.)

It may be the end of fall color season but fall fire season is still underway. Fall fire season runs from October through November. Many people don’t realize there are about 1,000 wildfires in Ohio each year that burn from 4,000-6,000 acres of forests and grasslands in Ohio’s unglaciated hill country.

In Autumn, the warm, dry, windy weather, combined with leaves falling from the trees to the ground with dying, dried plants can create ideal conditions for wildfires. Winds can easily push fires and embers outside of fire rings and burn

piles into the woods and become out of control. So if you have a campfire or are burning debris in your yard this fall, it is important to remember that burning is banned between 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during fire season, and if you do burn anything at night, be sure to monitor the fire and make sure it is completely extinguished before leaving it unsupervised.

As fall continues in Ohio, check out ODNR’s official guide to autumn in the Buckeye State. The website includes: - The last weekly fall color update and information to help plan a fall color adventure; - Ideas for scenic road trips; Unique overnight accommodations at Ohio State Parks; and - Fun activities to do around the state.

ODNR and Ohio. Find It Here. encourage people to share fall color photos using #FallinOhio and #OhioFindItHere. For more fall color photos, follow ODNR, Ohio State Parks, and Ohio.

Find It Here. on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @ohiodnr, @OHStateParks, and @Ohio.FindItHere.

In Dayton, Portman participates in NASIC Intelligence Production Center's III groundbreaking event Portman Fought to Ensure Funding for Expansion in Defense Funding Measures DAYTON, OHIO – Thursday, Nov. 5, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) participated in the groundbreaking ceremony of an expansion for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC), which is located on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This groundbreaking ceremony was for the Intelligence Production Complex, a 250,000 square foot, five-story building with room for over 900 employees that will modernize NASIC’s facilities.

Portman has worked hard to ensure that the funding for NASIC’s main campus needs are met through the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Last year, the fiscal year 2020 NDAA conference report included $120.9 million in funding to upgrade NASIC, which is funding the expansion celebrated today. The expansion will provide much-needed secure spaces that meet the demands of the growing workforce and the associated information technology requirements of modern facilities.

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COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted recently announced that the administration, in partnership with the General Assembly, is developing a package of more than $419.5 million CARES Act funding to help Ohioans.

This package includes funding for small businesses, restaurants and bars, hospitals, higher education, arts, nonprofits, and low-income Ohioans impacted financially by the pandemic.

“We know that Ohioans are hurting, and the needs are great. We must do what we can to help them through this crisis,” said Governor DeWine.

“Providing financial support to small businesses, the arts, and nonprofits will help them keep the doors open and Ohioans employed. For Ohioans in need, this assistance will help them stay in their homes, which can make all the difference.”

The package was taken to the State Controlling Board for approval on Monday, October 26.

The package includes $125 million in CARES Act funding to provide grants to small businesses with no more than 25 employees. The grant funding will help businesses pay for a variety of expenses, including mortgage or rent payments; utility payments; salaries, wages, or compensation for employees and contractors; business supplies or equipment; and other costs. The application for the Small Business Relief Program will be available Nov. 2, 2020 at businesshelp.ohio.gov.

“This is an incredibly trying time for small businesses. Many of them are struggling to keep the doors open and the lights on, and we need to help them get through this difficult time,” said Lt. Governor Husted. “I know from my discussions with

small businesses around the state that the package we are announcing today will absolutely save businesses and jobs.”

With this package, the administration also is allocating $50 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to 47 Community Action Agencies to provide rent, mortgage, and water and/or sewer assistance to Ohioans in need. This assistance will help Ohioans pay outstanding balances back to April 1, 2020.

Ohio households behind on their bills with an annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines will be eligible for assistance.

For a family of four, that is an annual income up to $52,400.

Starting November 2, 2020, Ohioans will be able to apply for assistance through their local Community Action Agency. A list of agencies can be found at businesshelp.ohio.gov.

The administration will also designate $37.5 million of CARES Act funding for the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund. This fund will be available for Ohio restaurants and bars struggling financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and limited in the full use of their liquor permit.

Businesses with an on-premise consumption permit will be eligible to receive $2,500 per unique business location.

Businesses need to have an active on-premise permit as of close of business October 23, 2020. Starting November 2, permit holders will be able to apply for assistance at businesshelp.ohio.gov.

Additionally, the package allocates $62 million in CARES Act funding for rural and critical access hospitals as the response continues for the COVID-19 pandemic. This funding may be applied to additional costs associated with

the ongoing pandemic, including various safety measures, and the purchase of critical PPE for first responders.

“We are seeing a recordbreaking number of hospitalizations throughout Ohio,” said Governor DeWine.

“This is deeply concerning as we are nearing the winter season. COVID-19 is not slowing down, and continues to hit our rural communities hard.”

It also includes $100 million in CARES Act funding for higher education. This funding will support critical COVID19-related services provided at Ohio’s universities and colleges, including expanding testing for students, faculty, and staff, and mental health services.

“Our colleges and universities have done a great job at promoting the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff this fall,” said Governor DeWine. “We know that there is a greater need for mental health services, and this funding may be put towards expanding access to those services on campuses.”

In addition, $25 million CARES Act funding will be designated for nonprofits, and $20 million to support Ohio’s world-class arts organizations.

These funds will be used for costs incurred throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

To date, more than $2.1 billion Coronavirus Relief Funds have been distributed to local governments, childcare, PPE, broadband access, and other critical areas in need of financial assistance.

Today's announcement is supported by several Ohio organizations, including NFIB, Ohio Association of Community Action Agencies, Ohio Bankers League, and others. All quotes of support can be found on governor.ohio.gov.

Wheeling, WV author publishes children’s book participate in the groundbreaking ceremony for NASIC's Intelligence Production Center III after successfully ensuring NASIC received the necessary resources through the defense funding bill last year," said Portman. "I enjoyed visiting the Base again and safely meeting with the men and women serving in the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. NASIC plays a critical role in helping the leadership of our country understand foreign threats to U.S. air and space operations and deserves the modern facilities being built which will be better suited to their important work.”

NOTE: In September of 2019, Portman sent a letter with Senator Sherrod Brown (DOH) to the NDAA conferees, urging them to include the remaining $120.9 million to finish the NASIC project in the final conference report. In August of 2019, Portman visited Wright-Patt and met with Air Force leadership who oversee NASIC and the F-35 Hybrid Product Support Integrator. The Senate-passed FY 2021 NDAA includes $35 million for an Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program (ERCIP) project at Wright-Patt to help make NASIC more energy-efficient.

Pig Latin is Not Dead!, a new book by Christa Davis, has been released by Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. Pig Latin is Not Dead! is a new, inventive way to learn Pig Latin. For young readers, it is a new adventure, and for the older crowd it's a pleasant reminder of simpler, playful times of a "secret" language shared with friends. The story follows a young, sixth-grade girl who lives an ordinary life with a few twists and some great friends.

Her way of communicating with Pig Latin makes her life more interesting and offers the reader an entertaining peek into the ways of modern-day teenagers and how they act in this society.

About the Author Christa Davis has worked with special needs children for

fourteen years, and every child makes her smile. She sings at her church worship team in an Assembly of God Church and absolutely loves music. One of her favorite pastimes is reading books of all types. Davis has been married for twenty-five years to her husband Allen, and they have two beautiful young adults, Jessica and Travis. Jessica and her husband Nate have her grandson, Zayden, who always keeps her busy reading him stories and calling her YaYa. As a child, Davis, always loved to play school and started reading and writing stories in middle school. This was a great way to escape into her imagination and go on adventures. As she's gotten older, she always sought stories to write, and she found this one. A lot of characters are

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