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COVID cases reach 220, records continue to break The good news is that vaccinations are coming maybe December, maybe January.

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By JD LONG

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CADIZ – The relentless COVID pandemic that is now in its third wave of destruction set another record in Harrison County with 47 new cases this past week, breaking last week’s record of 42. Total cases in the county have now reached 220 while possibly adding an additional death, according

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The death toll in the county had been stuck at four for quite some time but a recent death Rhome reported did have COVID but said they were waiting on the death certificate for official announcement.

“I don’t know what the death certificate will say but I can tell you this

individual would certainly still be alive regardless of a number on the page, this person would be alive if he hadn’t contracted COVID-Nineteen,” Rhome explained. Total cases in the county now add up to 115 since Nov. 4.

Active cases now stand at 74, which is up from 59 last week and the presumed recovered now sits at 142, up from 110 last week. Rhome stated that they haven’t had a big rise in hospital COVID admissions with the newer cases, though.

“We’re not seeing that,” he told the board. “What we’re seeing is a little bit of a trend of people recovering or, staying home isolated for a few days and then deciding to seek care at the emergency room or things like that.”

Rhome, in talking of waves, described the first one as occurring around the end of April with the second one

hitting from the third week in July to the beginning of August. And now the third wave has hit where the jump in Ohio hospital admissions is up 626 percent and now stands at 4,449. He stated that back in September there were around 600 Ohioans hospitalized and in just two months that number has sky rocketed. The 626 percent increase is for that two-month period.

Rhome said ICU patients have also jumped from a mere 250 in September to 1,046 as of now.

Regarding Harrison County’s Region8, there are now 110 hospitalizations where it was 74 around Nov. 11.

Rhome talked about the vaccination stage, which he said was coming “relatively soon.” He said they would be distributed in tiers with hospital personnel including first responders receiving the first batch.

“The good news is that vaccinations are coming maybe December, maybe January,” Rhome said. “So there’s a light here we just don’t know how far away it is.” What he preached as he’s done since the beginning but particularly for this weekend, is to stay home. He said travel is being discouraged and stay away from those large gatherings, or any gathering for that matter.

Commissioner Paul Coffland asked about advisories handed down and what the protocol is for high school events, as well as what people are asking. Rhome said there hasn’t been any issues of complaints that were “outside the orders” or even perceived as dangerous.

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Cadiz Police request policy change

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

CADIZ – In a stroke towards attempting to keep police officers from leaving, Village Administrator Ted Andrzejewski announced a request by Police Chief Ryan McCann, at last Thursday’s council meeting, for his officers to be allowed to take their vehicles home. The move will only allow those officers to ride to and from work but not for any personal usage once the vehicle is parked at home.

“My suggestion would be to try it for six months, make sure we don’t get any abuses and believe me if the policemen are using the car and going to malls and going out, we’ll hear about it,” Andrzejewski explained. “But I think this is a low-cost way of saying, ‘here, here’s a little benefit for staying here.’”

McCann has spoken to council in the past about what he could do to alleviate the problem. He has also fought for more money for his officers as several have left the village force in the past few years.

Council Member Chace Smith asked about insurance and whether the village would be covered by such a move. Andrzejewski and Treasurer Amy Ossman said they would have to check on that.

Smith continued with the particulars citing over 3,100 miles per month of wear and tear for four vehicles if they were to drive their cruisers home, as well as gas.

Council Member John Vermillion brought up the fact that Andrzejewski had it written in his report as if the request had already been approved, but

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Har. Co. swears in first female prosecutor Newly elected prosecuting attorney Lauren Knight was sworn in Monday morning to become the first female prosecutor in Harrison County.

Knight was accompanied (left to right) by her father Tony, her mother Mary and sister Alexandria. She said a full slate of cases awaited her on Tuesday where she will need more time to delve into some of the bigger cases but doesn’t expect any drastic changes. Remaining as Assistant prosecutor is Jack Felgenhauer who was present, as well as District-95 Representative Don Jones-R. Probate Judge Matthew Puskarich performed the honor of swearing Knight in. Afterwards, Knight thanked everyone for their support and the people of Harrison County.

Scio gets $50K more in COVID relief, mandates public water source

By BONNIE RUTLEDGE SCIO — A sum of $49,581 was transferred to the Village of Scio’s bank account...again. All for COVID-19 relief efforts, the village plans to use the funds for personal protective equipment (PPE) and other related needs for their employees. Each item must be encumbered and approved by

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the state, with which Scio has not had a problem obtaining approval in the past.

In terms of their last installment, two businesses in Scio applied for funding from the village. Both the Scio Restaurant and Pauley’s have up to $4,500 worth of reimbursement for equipment, sanitation and anything else that would allow them to stay

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running through a shutdown. Loss of revenue, however, is a state prohibited reimbursement. The Village is legally required to be provided with a list or purchase order of items that qualify for such funding. “Any money not spent appropriately out of this CARES Act money could result in a judgement or finding against the village,” noted Solicitor Jack Felgenhauer. “So that is

why we must be careful to reimburse from a list of items that are valid.”

The village’s income tax amounts are down this year, a common thread across America. Last year Scio saw roughly $108,000 from income tax, but this year expect to see around $70,000. However, Scio has surpassed their record for number of qualified individuals, up 52 income tax filings

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since last year. The amount of companies filing are close to normal but income is significantly lower as well.

Council passed the resolutions 202007 after the third reading on Tuesday night, mandating that all residents

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“We try to work with people but I have not gotten any calls in the last two months or more regarding, ‘how can we get together for this type of thing… ’” Rhome said regarding people asking how they can stage an event and added that this isn’t the time to be finding a “loophole” in preventative safety

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Andrzejewski acknowledged that it was mis-worded and that it had to go through council for approval.

“So what are you going to do…to help out the other departments?” Vermillion asked then explained that when the village did something for one department they also had to comply with the others. This led to a rather lengthy back and forth after McCann argued that the other departments do not put up with what police officers do when answering calls. When he offered anyone to come along for a ride-a-long Smith said he’d been in law enforcement for 14 years and you can “throw it out the window if you want to.”

Smith told McCann “I’m not saying it’s not fair” but that there had to be equality within the village for all workers. The

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From PG. 1 inside the village must use the village’s public water service and disconnect from any other water source. Residents have 90 days from the resolution passing to comply; should a resident forego their compliance, village employees will become responsible for disconnection.

Mayor Michelle Carpenter is in the process of sending letters to properties affected by this

measures.

“The idea is to cancel your event, hold it virtually,” Rhome explained. When asked about people traveling in and out of the area he said he didn’t feel the spike in cases was anything “systemic,” but he said people are calling and asking questions about travel advisories for example. He said he knows that was a big deal in the summer months with vacation travel but now, they have not seen a big contribution in cases here via

interstate travel.

Interestingly enough though, the death fatality ratio in the United States continues to drop where it’s now at 2.0 percent (12.7 million cases versus 260,000 deaths) compared to 2.1 percent last week. The same goes for Ohio where it now stands at 1.6 percent compared to 1.8 percent (372,000 cases versus 6,118 deaths) last week.

subject was abandoned and picked up again during the Police Report but no action was taken on the matter.

Andrzejewski also said the village continues to replace old water meters. He said another 20 meters had been replaced just in the month of November.

“And just what council should know is for everyone of these old meters we replace, they are probably not reading accurately because they’re reading slower… ” Andrzejewski said adding that he was hopeful that the new ones would contribute to their water and sewer revenue with more accurate reads.

Andrzejewski also said with the help of COVID-19 funds, the village was able to order an additional 100 meters. Using COVID funds for the purchase are possible because of the new billing software system where it allows distancing for reading meters as well as office business, according to Ossman.

“So we’ll have a good supply of

meters to keep replacing as the months go on,” he told council.

Andrzejewski also touched on the new billing software he’s been touting as a remedy to what they had and will make up the money spent on acquiring it. He said the installation of the new software was proceeding well.

“I’ll tell you what, this thing is going to be really good,” he stated. “It’s going to generate all the reports we have…it’s going to generate accurate bills so, we’re still hopeful that it will be up and running for the January bills.”

Also discussed was Olive Ave. with an estimate of $9,500 to repair the damages after it was dug up and a drainage line put in. Andrzejewski said that estimate was around half of what it would normally cost.

The contractor that is working on the old school grounds will lay down two inches of asphalt and it will be the last road to be worked on for the year.

ordinance and “will take whatever steps we have to take in order to ensure this resolution is followed.”

Scio is also discussing the possibility of taking out a loan to make up the difference for the project to resolve the ongoing storm sewer issue if grants cannot be captured.

Deadlines are looming as the project is not yet fully funded.

“We are about to lose half a million dollars, so between now and the 9th of December I am doing all I can to explore our options,” said Village

Administrator Jason Tubaugh.

The village would like to thank Commissioner Paul Coffland for his “expeditious work” in resubmitting their grant and would also like to thank the citizens for voting the expense levy through. The online payment option in the village website is expected to be up and running by the first of the year.

Village council meetings will be held virtually for the foreseeable future; contact the village office for links to the upcoming meetings on Dec. 9th and 30th.

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COVID-19 affects upcoming trials

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – With the COVID19 situation curtailing plans from Thanksgiving to anything in between, the court system is one of those in-betweens as Common Pleas Judge T. Shawn Hervey told several defendants Tuesday that their scheduled trial dates for December were being vacated. Hervey cited the current risk level of Orange for Harrison County being the specific culprit and there would not be any large court gatherings until the level dropped back to Yellow.

There was some movement, though, in other cases as Nicholas McKenzie, appearing via video from the Harrison County jail, was one whose December date was vacated.

Represented by Public Defender C. Adrian Pincola, McKenzie is facing a felony-one rape charge along with sexual imposition, a felony of the third degree.

Newly elected Prosecutor Lauren Knight, who was sworn in on Monday, saw her first day in court and spoke on the case.

She said there was no “specific offer” made to Pincola but the case was discussed.

Knight said various outcomes were played out but said, based on the severity of his case, “it’s unlikely that Mr. McKenzie would be willing to accept any offer from the state at this time.”

Pincola, though, said he wasn’t going to go “that far” and told the court more review of his client’s case was necessary.

Another case with serious implications was Joshua Tharp’s burglary charge where it has been categorized as a felony of the second degree, along with a misdemeanor voyeurism charge.

Hervey repeated the COVID

Harrison County’s first female prosecutor Lauren Knight worked her first day in court Tuesday overseeing numerous cases. Other cases have been held up because of the COVID spread as Judge T. Shawn Hervey canceled several December trial dates.

restrictions to Tharp while canceling his trial date, as he also appeared on video from the Harrison County jail.

Pincola also was representing Tharp and when he asked Tharp to confirm that any offer that included prison time would be rejected, Tharp adamantly agreed.

“Yeah, I’m not doing no prison time,” Tharp told the court. “I got a kid out there.” He continued by stating that he did not commit the F-2 burglary but would admit to receiving stolen property “all day long.”

Pincola told him that the state would still make an offer for him to decide on but again made sure that Tharp was stating he was not guilty of the burglary and wished to have a trial, which he again confirmed.

Also, Donald Hamilton, 33 of Alliance, faces four misdemeanor traffic violations with two being OVI’s plus receiving stolen property, a felony of the fourth degree.

Hamilton said he wished to have an attorney and said he’d filled out papers but Hervey said it never reached his desk, but acknowledged Hamilton’s attempt. Hervey read a lengthy criminal history and based on that denied him a recognizance bond and agreed to keep it at $5,000.

Christopher Daniska, facing a felony in the fifth degree for theft, saw his case come to a conclusion as he pleaded guilty to the charge but will undergo an Ohio Risk Assessment (ORAS) before being formally sentenced.

Cadiz addresses employee issues

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – Last Thursday village council discussed various issues within their employee relations where one dealt with “longevity pay.”

Village Administrator Ted Andrzejewski felt that instead of paying employees the money in increments that it would be better if they received it near the end of the year in one lump sum. He said that would make it much more convenient during the holidays. The longevity pay is an incentive for village workers to remain on the job where they receive a few dollars per paycheck.

Also, Council Member Eric Miller said that the employees wanted a PNC representative speak to them about online banking.

Treasurer Amy Ossman said she was all for that but it would have to wait until near the end of the year after budget is completed.

“Wage concerns for every employee,” Miller continued, “that was everybody.” He said they asked if “any percentage of health care insurance” had been reviewed.

“You’re going to give me all the questions and then I’m going to answer either, yes or no to every question so nothing is left hanging,” Andrzejewski explained. “And if it’s something that needs to go to council then I will forward it to council.”

Miller stated the employees wanted their requests and concerns in writing instead of what Miller was doing now, which is relaying to council verbally where some things could be forgotten, and to avoid any misconceptions.

Andrzejewski said he would

begin placing employees’ requests in a form and on record for future administrations to see.

“I think that’s a good idea to have things in writing for future council people here, for future administrators and for future everybody so they have something to look back on,” Andrzejewski explained.

Ossman said regarding the longevity pay situation, someone would have to request a motion for Village Solicitor Costa D. Mastros to draw up an ordinance to make it happen.

Council Member Terry Capers’ motion was approved.

Also discussed was the inactive water tower on Industrial Park Road where Mastros said the lien had been released and a transfer into the hands of the Community Improvement Corporation’s hands was all that was left. The property had been tied in with USDA loans but that has now been rectified.

Mastros explained that the plan was to sell the water tower where they did receive one bid but was not accepted because of other issues.

He stated that it could be sent out for re-bid or they could go back to the original bidder and accept that if they wanted. He also said Harrison Power LLC, the people that have been wanting to come here with a power plant, said they would assist the village in tearing it down as another option.

“Harrison Power LLC hasn’t kept their word on anything yet.

They still owe us a million dollars for the water upgrades,” Council Member John Vermillion said as a few chuckles could be heard in the room. “… Until somebody walks in here and says I’m from

Harrison Power LLC, I don’t even want to talk about them… ” “Fair enough,” Mastros answered. “I get it.”

Mayor John Migliore announced that the Old Steubenville Pike grant they were seeking for paving purposes did not go through, as he recently learned from ODOT. “You’ve got a lot of taxpayers out there that are talking about leaving if we don’t do something about that road very, very soon,” Vermillion said. He added that two businesses he’s talked to are serious about leaving with one that is already looking at another property.

“So, my suggestion is let’s get the ball moving and let’s figure out what we got to do.”

Migliore did offer one ray of hope in that a company they’ve been in contact with said they would think of partnering with the village in getting the road paved, but nothing was definite and Migliore said he just wanted to pass that information along.

Several first readings of Ordinances were read with establishing a four-way stop at Ohio and South Street (202015) as one; authorizing the mayor and clerk-treasurer for entering into an agreement with the Harrison County Public Defender “Commission for payment of the same for representation of indigent citizens within the village of Cadiz;” also, to establish house numbers for “certain residences” and several others dealing with employee relations were read.

Overall, eight ordinances saw a first reading.

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MWCD releases proposed rates for 2021

By JD LONG

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NEW PHILADELPHIA – The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) released their proposed rates for the upcoming 2021 season.

Newly minted Chief of Recreation Ryan McCleaster filled the board in on what they came up with. McCleaster said the park marina and docking rates were based on their market data, as well as “increased costs for providing services.”

“We wanted to look at increasing the demand of bringing the underbelly services more in line with what the market will support,” McCleaster explained.

Regarding park rates he noted the increases in daily and

seasonal camping and vacation cabins being used and to expect a “slight increase” there.

A nightly surcharge would also be added based on a “five dollar night on the weekends” with a $10 surcharge “for major holidays obviously, except for the offseason.”

He said picnic shelter rates are being increased “twenty dollars for all sizes.” He said the campground cluster-docking fee would now become a single rate “that reflects most of the cost of the dock and the docking detail.”

Concerning marina rates the recommendation was to “stay true to the increase for the docking rate” and boat rental rates are to increase by 5 percent “for all locations.” He said a surcharge would continue for

boat rentals on weekends and holidays and indoor storage for pontoon and single hull boats to increase by $1 per lineal square foot.

McCleaster said there would be no recommendation to change docking detail rates for the upcoming season. He said there hasn’t been an increase in that area for approximately four years.

“The product that we have put out now we’re obviously looking to bring it more in line to what the market demands are out there,” McCleaster explained in regards to Executive Director Craig Butler’s question over dynamic pricing. “The facilities that are being built, especially with the Master Plan project are phenomenal and I think with the dynamic pricing we need to

take a look at where we stand in line with other markets and other parables in the area, and how we can adjust our rates accordingly.”

McCleaster continued to rave about the product that MWCD is offering, considering he’s only been in his position for three weeks, as he duly noted. He said he was even more surprised on what the rates had been “so looking to try to get that in line is key in moving forward.”

When asked about rates compared to the surrounding states, or at least surrounding areas, such as western Pennsylvania, Recreation Business Manager Scott Heller jumped in stating that they typically had looked geographically by staying within Ohio. He said it was difficult

comparing MWCD’s product with others because others offer varying degrees of their product, such as seasonal camping differing than the MWCD for example.

“But where we generally land where definitely our rates are above state parks, we’re becoming I’d say, a little higher than any private campgrounds but based on a product we have and what we offer I think where we land is kind of where we should be,” Heller explained. He stated that they were still below a few campgrounds where the MWCD has comparable facilities or even better, but repeated that they do look more geographically when comparing.

Board Member Joanne Limbach asked about competitors and who are they,

and how those competitors factored in geographically.

Heller said there were “a lot” of competitors in the Pleasant Hill and Charles Mill areas that are comparable but, said the Tappan and Seneca Lake areas were more difficult to find comparable campgrounds.

“There’s just not as many campgrounds to pull from, to look at,” Heller answered but stated he looks at all the campgrounds regardless, for comparisons. “We are unique and our lakes are unique, the size of our lakes and the waterfront that we have are unique as well.”

Heller continued stating that this season’s numbers were “unprecedented” and contributed some of that to possibly COVID but also noted the feedback they are receiving calling it, “outstanding.”

Sander’s Market extends stamp program

By BONNIE RUTLEDGE CADIZ — The old fashioned grocery stamps so many remember from long ago are back with a new, modern twist at Sander’s Market in Cadiz.

Back in June, the grocery store partnered with VIP Rewards to run a six month promotion in hope of attracting more business. Now, six months later, the stamps have proven to be a boon to sales as Store Manager Anthony Valesko explained, “The stamp program was a way to push sales a little more and it definitely has paid off.

Customers love it, it has brought more people in and we have a lot of repeat customers so it benefits them one hundred percent.”

Sander’s Markets has seven grocery stores altogether, with a store in Carrollton, Jefferson, Cadiz and four others in Pennsylvania. All of these stores have been running the stamp

program with success.

Customers receive a stamp for every ten dollars spent in the store. Sander’s Markets provides stamp booklets that each hold 50 pasted stamps. Customers who turn in one full booklet receive $10 off of any purchase over $25. Two booklets provide $25 off of any purchase over $50 and three full booklets gain a customer $60 of in-store credit on a purchase over $100.

Wednesdays are “double stamp day,” which means that customers get twice the amount of stamps on purchases over $50. “I definitely think it is very successful,” mentioned employee Courtney McAfee.

“Daily we have customers who don’t know about it and we promote it as best we can. It is not uncommon to recruit two or three customers a day to participate.”

This is Sander’s only in-house rewards program and is being extended through June of 2021

thanks to the success and positive feedback from customers. Sander’s pays VIP Rewards for their service and

pays the customer for their stamps, which means Sander’s benefit in this program lies solely in the increased business

they see. “I live much closer to another grocery store,” noted a customer, “but I started coming to Sander’s when I saw their discount stamp program and I have shopped here instead ever since.”

Old stamps will be rolled over into the extended program and in-store credit vouchers from filled booklets are usable up to sixty days after it is redeemed, however most are used the same day! “The majority of our customers do collect stamps now, but it was not that way at first. More people have caught on— it's a no brainer, really.

And the employees enjoy promoting it. The stamps are a conversation starter since it gives the cashiers a chance to explain the program, said McAfee.

While the VIP stamp rewards program was not intended to be COVID-19 related, the promotion was aptly timed with the onset of the pandemic.

Cashiers noticed everything

from shoppers staying closer to home to customers donating their stamps to the people behind them in line. “We are old fashioned here and so the old stamps are a great tribute to shopping local...collecting the stamps has become something the customers enjoy,” said Valesko.

Sander’s Market has adapted in many ways over the past six months. They are doing everything they can to keep the store clean and safe and keep up with customer demand. “More sanitation, masks and social distancing to keep customers 6 feet apart in line is what we do.

The more time that goes along the easier it has become. Some customers don’t like it but employees are doing it 8 or 9 hours a day and customers only need to for 10 or 15 minutes,” explained Valesko. “Really, they are keeping the store open by protecting us...and stamps have helped to keep them coming in.”

MWCD parks & rec. projects moving forward

By JD LONG

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NEW PHILADELPHIA – Last Friday the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) approved a change order for Atwood improvements, as well as other project approvals. Approval was received for many change orders in these projects.

It was said that the original contract amount was for $499,771 but the final amount dropped by nearly $30,000 to $969,914.

The next item, the Atwood Cemetery Bay Connector Trail, is a 7,100 foot long trail, which will contain a new parking lot

along Ohio 542. The original estimate was for $675,000, according to Project Manager Jeff Yohe but received approval for $615,000.

Executive Director Craig Butler, while noting that the project still came in expensive, asked what was involved in trying to keep costs down. Yohe stated that since it was a grant program involving ODNR, they narrowed the trail path so as not to affect the grant. He said other work such as some engineering upped costs, but building a boardwalk would be less expensive than more earth work involving a part of the hillside.

Yohe was asked about general increased construction costs

throughout the year and stated that there was but wouldn’t call it significant. He did say the price of lumber has gone up “greatly.”

Regarding the Pleasant Hill cabins in their Phase 1 project, the original amount was stated as $4,254,000-plus and the final amount rose to $4,360,589 for an increase of a little more than $105,000. The board approved the change order. Recreation Business Manager Scott Heller explained some of the revenue being generated monthly on those cabins and whether they were covering expenses.

“So, we are bringing in a healthy bottom line even with our operating costs,” he told the

board. “For next year in twenty twenty-one for example, our revenue is budgeted about four hundred and nineteen thousand dollars for the ten cabins.” He said the revenue was substantial and it does cover costs but added that they were also looking at operating costs versus what Butler was referring to as construction costs of the cabins.

Heller said the bottom line for next year is around $179,000 while taking into account the operating expenses, in particular the cleaning expenses, which he called the largest and main expense.

“I mean, I think we are making a profit on that but it’s something to be mindful as far

Office protocol beginning COVID changes again

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

CADIZ – During the end of the Harrison County Commissioner’s meeting Wednesday, the auditor’s office announced, through Commissioner Paul Coffland, that their office would be closing Monday, Nov. 30. The office will be closed to public access, per Auditor Allison Anderson.

“The office will still be available by phone, by appointment or at Harrisoncountyohio.org.

Thank you for your understanding at this difficult time.,” Coffland read from the statement. He added that it was something they would now need to consider concerning the other offices in the courthouse. He did say that it would be up to those

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offices on how they do things.

Another announcement was that Probate Judge Matthew Puskarich would continue court proceedings via Zoom but was to stagger his staff hours. The same changes will happen for Common Pleas Judge T. Shawn Hervey’s office personnel. All other offices within the courthouse are to remain the same for now.

“I mean obviously, masks are mandated for anyone who comes in the courthouse but at this point, do we want to limit any access to our office?” Coffland asked.

Commissioner Dale Norris was heard via phone conference stated, “I think it’s almost coming to that.”

The village of Cadiz will remain the same with mandatory mask-wearing but no other changes as of now.

as the cleaning and housekeeping costs…” Heller explained. He said they were still attempting to bring that cost down with looking at various vendors.

The Piedmont water storage and distribution system project also saw an approval for its ratification in change orders.

Chief Financial Officer James Cugliari said the original contract amount came to $526,730 with the final contract amount coming to $590,000. The increase came to nearly $64,000 with Cugliari

explaining that a slip occurred where the water tank was located.

Cugliari also received contract ratification for “professional services” for Seneca DMRA Dam geotechnical testing contract. He said original authorization was for a little over $40,000 but the project expanded to 17 weeks and upped the final amount to $51,000. He said approval was needed since the amount went beyond the $50,000 amount, which they did approve.

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Obituaries

Daniel Hedge Polen Daniel Hedge Polen, 69, of Bowerston, Ohio passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2020 at Truman House, New Philadelphia, Ohio.

He was born March 12, 1951 in Wheeling, W.Va., a son of the late Dean W. and Gloria Hedge Polen.

Dan was a partner in Polen Coal Company, Dean Coal Company and Castle Shannon Golf Course and owner of the Stanley Steamer franchise. He graduated from Hopedale High School.

He had a lifelong love of fishing, golf and Ohio State football. In his retirement, Dan spent many hours of enjoyment on his boat, fishing

James E. "Jim" Stull, age 81, of Scio, passed away Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020 at The Arbors at Minerva.

Born Aug. 4, 1939 in Sherrodsville he was a son of the late Clarence E. Stull and Ethel M. Slentz Stull. Jim graduated from Scio High School in 1957 and received an associate degree in business from Columbus Business University. He worked for Loudermilk Motor Co in Carrollton as a bookkeeper for 8 years, next he worked in the office's at Affiliated in Carrollton for 15 years, then he worked at Bill Nichols Excavating for 8 years and retired in 2004 from Nexpak in East Canton where he worked for 12 years.

Jim was a member of the Harrison F&AM Lodge 219

(formerly the Scio F&AM Lodge) in Cadiz for over 50 years. He was also an avid bowler. He was in leagues at Carroll Lanes in Carrollton and the Minerva Bowl in Minerva but mainly he bowled at Valie Lanes where he was on both a men's team and a mixed league team with his wife June.

His loving wife of 44 years June preceded him in death on June 26, 2010. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Ron "Chink" Stull and Robert "Bob" Stull and a sister Helene Snyder.

Surviving are a daughter Debbie Stull, a son Rick Stull and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Honoring Jim's wishes there will be no services. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Donna K. Taylor Donna K. Taylor, age 76 from Cadiz, Ohio passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 24, 2020 in Wheeling Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Donna loved going to and watching all sports, especially football and was passionate about watching her son and grandsons play. She was a remarkable cook and was especially known for her pies.

She devoted her life to her children and grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd and Mary Harris

Manbeck and two sisters: Dorothy Ankrom and Dora Carson. She is survived by her three children, Danette Dewalt, Darla (Randy) Kennedy and Bud (Julie)Taylor. She also has four grandchildren, Christina (Mark) Smith, Stephanie (Tyler) Mitchell, B.J. (Sarah) Taylor, Taylor Carosiello, and eleven great grandchildren, Mark Smith, Matthew Smith, Landon Echelberry, Madyson Taylor, Logan Taylor, Brock Taylor, Michael Smith, A.J. Oakley, Harper Tipton, Dane Taylor and Hunter Tipton.

Funeral service was held Nov. 27 at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Jewett, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with expenses to: Ronald (Bud) Taylor, 25065 Cadiz Road, Freeport, Ohio 43973.The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirklandbarr.com

James E. "Jim" Stull

In Memory

In loving memory of Isabelle Barker who was born on Nov. 28, 1913 and passed away Nov. 30, 2006.

Isabelle is remembered by her family for her devotion to her husband, Archie, as well as to her five sons and families. She also was devoted to her elderly mother, brother and motherin-law. Isabelle was a "pioneer" multitasker. She was a remarkable seamstress,

quilter, baker, gardener and cook. Those who remember the Cadiz Mill will recall her work there as well as her commitment to her church and campers club. We are reminded of Isabelle with each Thanksgiving season and we are, as always, thankful for her life.

Gary and Kathy, John and Ginny, Judy, Karen, and Jan Barker and Families.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Our family wants to thank everyone who took the time to come and give our Susan a final goodbye. We are thankful for all the kind words, thoughts, and prayers.

Look at the Past

nearby lakes and enjoying his home in the country. He always had a project going on, the latest being the construction of a pond and dock, completed and stocked with fish just months before his passing.

In his later years, he bravely met health challenges with great courage and grace, never losing his love for life. And oh, how he lived.

Most importantly, Dan was a much loved and treasured son, brother, uncle and friend who will be forever missed. He is survived by his brother Dean W. (Sherri) Polen, Jr. of St. Clairsville; sisters Cathy Heaston of Hopedale and Martha (Richard) Bethel of Maineville, Ohio; nieces Jenna (John) Tipton and Kelley Polen; nephews Adam Heaston and John Polen, and great-nephew Kyler Dean Polen.

In addition to his parents, Dan was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Randy Heaston.

Private services for family were held and burial followed in Fairview Cemetery in Jewett, Ohio.

Offer Condolences at www.shorac.com.

Susan was so loved by so many.

Thank you, Susan Brooks Family Cadiz, Ohio

A look back at the O&P Mine Disaster O&P Mine Disaster -1:20 p.m. Friday, Nov. 29, 1940 - 80 years ago. This is a picture of the rescuers waiting return of the elevator at the base of the shaft, 500 feet below the surface.

Thirty-one miners perished this day leaving behind 27 widows and 60 children, four dependent parents and two dependent siblings. At the time, the Cadiz Republican newspaper called it "Harrison County's grimmest tragedy in its entire history."

Good News

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

Up Close and Personal Many years ago, in TV galaxy far, far away I was a Star Trek fan. Yeah, I know, a lot of that stuff was downright goofy but, hey, I was raised in the ‘60’s when space travel was the happening thing. Then came the spin-off, “The Next Generation”.

That show had that not so warm and fuzzy entity known as “The Borg”, it was an impersonal force that was compelled to “assimilate everyone into the collective.”

No special people allowed, no affection from the creator, just a personality free zone where everyone was plain vanilla.

Resistance was futile.

Obviously, The Borg never read Psalm 139, “Lord, you know all about me, you know my thoughts before I think

them, before I say a word, you already know it, you are all around me and have put your hand of blessing on me.”

So, here’s the deal, if you have given your life to Jesus and have surrendered to His will, which is His Word, you are not just a face in the crowd. You are not just some giving unit at the local church, not just a worker for clean-up day, and most importantly, not a spare part in the body of Christ. You are on God’s mind.

David says in this 139th Psalm, “God, your thoughts are precious toward me. They are so many! If I could count them, they would be more than all the grains of sand.” Give that a thought. If you had a thimble full of sand, would you want the task of emptying it out on a

table and counting how many grains of sand there were in that thimble? And scripture declares that God has more good thoughts about you and me than there are grains of sand on all the beaches. Amazing!

And the only way we can continuously gain any knowledge of how He feels about us is by reading His Word and Psalms like Psalm 139.

I guarantee you that none of us would have been bold enough to come up with the “more than the grains” scenario if it wasn’t told to us by David, the man after God’s own heart.

As followers of Jesus we have the privilege and responsibility to read God’s personal letter to us. God’s word isn’t just for a preacher to read to the flock on Sunday morning.

Think about a soldier overseas, missing his hometown and he gets a letter from home. When

it’s time for mail call does he tell the delivery guy to “just set it over there and I’ll get to it later if I have time”? No, he grabs it and consumes it. It’s from home! That’s how a believer is to look at scripture. It’s that up close and personal time from the homeland; heaven.

David goes on to say, “You saw my bones being formed as I took shape in my mother’s body.

When I was put together there, you saw my body as it was formed. All the days planned for me were written in your book before I was a day old.”

There is no place we can go that His presence will not be with us. He has been with us from the beginning.

You are not on the backburner of God’s mind. He has a purpose for you, and you are always on His mind. That’s up close and personal!

PastorKenStaley@gmail.com

Public Records SHERIFF’S REPORT THEFTS Nov. 19, a Cadiz woman reported a scam asking her to obtain two $1,000 gift cards from Wal Mart. An additional $5,000 cards were also requested.

COMPLAINTS Nov. 21, Rusty Edward Jackson, 39, of 148 E. College Street, Scio was cited for disorderly conduct.

Nov. 19, Terry Lynn Jeffers Jr., 41, of 106 Cadiz Street, Bloomingdale was cited for endangering children.

DOMESTIC Nov. 17, Darryn William Oliver, 36, of 76211 Longsworth Lane, Freeport, was arrested for domestic violence.

CADIZ POLICE INCIDENTS Nov. 23, a Cadiz woman reported an alleged assault and named a suspect who was questioned. No arrests have been made as of yet. The woman was treated at Harrison Community Hospital.

Nov. 18, a Cadiz man reported being followed out of a Cadiz store along Lincoln Ave. and receiving threats from the individual. The incident is under investigation.

Nov. 16, charges are being sought for Kayla R. Taylor, 19, of 323 N. East Street, Uhrichsville for criminal damaging.

COUNTY COURT CRIMINAL Nov. 16, Sabrina M. Greer, 741 Country Club Road, Cadiz, dog at large, $75 fine plus costs.

Nov. 17, Heather L. Goff, 124

E. Wheeling Street, Cadiz, no dog license, $25 fine plus costs, 30 days to pay.

Nov. 17, Michael A. Horlacher, 601 Two Ridge Road, K10, Wintersville, domestic violence, $1,000 fine plus costs with $750 suspended, 180 days jail with 173 suspended, 12 months probation, 60 days to complete substance abuse & anger management counseling & follow through at own expense, no contact with victim, 90 days to pay.

Nov. 18, Devon H. Rusciano, 243 S. Muskingum Street, Cadiz, open container, $50 fine plus costs, 60 months probation, 90 days to pay.

Nov. 18, Heather L. Goff, 124 E. Wheeling Street, Cadiz, dogs at large, $25 fine plus costs, defendant shall pay $693.97 restitution to victim by 2-17-31, 30 days to pay.

Nov. 18, Julia D. Wise, 49230 Georgetown Adena Road, Cadiz, disorderly conduct, $100 fine plus costs.

Nov. 18, Jaqueline B. Wise, 123 County Road, 15A, Rayland, disorderly conduct, $100 fine plus costs, 30 days to pay.

Nov. 19, Linda S. Gordon, 451 E. Warren Street, Cadiz, dog at large, $75 fine plus costs.

TRAFFIC Nov. 16, Whitney R. Garrison, 6071 Chalon Road SW, Carrollton, stop sign, $75 fine plus costs.

Nov. 17, Zachary J. Johnston, 6823 Elder Ave., St. Clairsville, no operator license, $150 fine plus costs, 90 days to pay.

Nov. 17, James A. Taylor, 162 Two Ridge Road, Wintersville, no operator license, $100 fine

plus costs, 90 days to pay.

Nov. 17, Charles J. Greene, 307 North Street, Jewett, no operator license and fail to control, $250 fine plus costs, 90 days to pay.

Nov. 17, Alex R. Davis, 760 Claymont Drive, Uhrichsville, driving under suspension, $1,000 fine plus costs with $700 suspended, 180 days jail with 180 suspended, 12 months unsupervised probation, 90 days to pay.

Nov. 17, Clinton L. Heasley, 435 1st Drive NE, New Philadelphia, ACDA, $100 fine plus costs.

Nov. 17, Corey S. Trusky, 2680 Willow Glen Trail, Mogadore, tag/sticker, $50 fine plus costs.

Nov. 18, Devon H. Rusciano, 243 S. Muskingum Street, Cadiz, operating vehicle under the influence, $2,960 fine plus costs with $1,700 suspended, 365 days jail with 335 suspended, 60 months probation, 60 days to complete substance evaluation, 30 consecutive days or 15 days & 55 days house arrest ignition interlock required, 90 days to pay.

Nov. 18, Talis C. CollierSmalley, 90960 Conotton Road, Bowerston, driving under suspension, $1,000 fine plus costs with $750 suspended, 180 days jail with 177 suspended, probation term until 2-28-22, 90 days to pay.

Nov. 18, Jackson Mator, 656 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron, no operator license, $150 fine plus costs, 90 days to pay.

Nov. 20, Megan A. Keener, 112 W. Main Street, Jewett, traffic control dev., $75 fine plus costs.

Nov. 20, Thomas C. Marx, 440 5th Street, Freeport, fail to control, $75 fine plus costs.

Nov. 20, Richard L. Rice, 36230 Scio Bowerston Road, Bowerston, FTY-turn left, $75 fine plus costs.

There were 27 speeding and four seat belt violations.

RECORDER Nov. 16-20, 2020 Donna Bethel to, Gary N. Jamison, et ux, Cadiz Village.

James A. Saffell to, Charlene D. Brown, Athens Township.

Robert Stewart, et ux to, Melinda M. Stewart, Rumley Township.

Laurie J. Wentworth to, Jacob R. Howes, Shortcreek Township.

Patricia K. McAfee, Dec’d to, Michelle Lea McAfee-Murral, Cadiz Village.

Mitchell D. Edie, et ux to, James Carson Haney IV, Cadiz Village.

Kay M. Byler, et al to, Robert D. Dunbar, Archer Township.

Stephen M. Bertz, et ux to, Thomas Ott, et ux, Cadiz Village.

Anna M. Dunlap to, William H,. Heskett Sr., Washington Township.

Raymond Kevin Jones, et al to, Larry P. Talkington, et al, Cadiz Township.

PROBATE From Nov. 16 thru Nov. 20, 2020 Stacey Lynn Porco, 20, 87674 Sinfield Road, Hopedale and Kenneth Emerson Shepard, 36, also of 87674 Sinfield Road, Hopedale.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter Our sympathy is extended to the family of Mitch Alsept 90 who died recently & to the family of Mervin "Toby" Cotter 84 who died Nov. 23.

He was a 1955 graduate of Conotton Valley.

Congratulations to the CV bowling team who won over Alliance & lost to Green. The CV girls basketball team lost to Southern Local 53-42.

UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull This year there won’t be any Thanksgiving church service in Unionport at the Unionport methodist church because of circumstances.

Bob and Cindy Davis of Platooning visited a few days with Donna Hennis and family.

UMC Bible study will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. All are welcome, guidelines follows.

2: Chronicles 7-14.

Scott and Tammy Birchfield visited Lou and Pat Caldrone on Sunday.

Unionport Community Grange 2728 members are participating with the Wreaths Across the Nation.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan Happy Birthday-Hannah Anderson, Alivia Arnold, Megan Peters, Nathan Peters, Patsy Anderson, Lana Tarbert, Carrie Hall, Amy Nelson, Dave Fouts, Sharon Moore, Thearsa Tidrek and Shannon Robinson.

The community extends it's sympathy to the family of Jeffrey Campbell 69, of Martins Ferry, Ohio. His family formerly lived in the Freeport area.

Harrison Hills School will go on Thanksgiving-Christmas Break from November 24th though January 4th. They will do remote learning.

Freeport United Methodist Church to sponsor a Christmas driving tour.

A "Christmas Around Town", an organized driving tour featuring parts of the Christmas Story being displayed on Dec. 6 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m.

The tour will begin by Greenmont Union Cemetery from State Route 800 and go down Muskingum Street to Pine Street and past the Presbyterian Church. Drivers then will turn right on Main Street and go past the firehouse to the village square. And continue on Main Street to High Street, turn left to the Methodist Church. Then go down Easy Street to get back onto Route 800.

Displays will include live singing, acting, lights, and music.

Maps of the tour route will be available at the first stop on Musking Street.

"We've So Much to be Thankful for” Freeport United Methodist Church has two money jars available for change for adults and kids. So far the kids' money jar is winning and you have one more Sunday to catch up.

This money will be sent to Terra Rogers Women's Mission, 91Four, after November.

On Nov. 28 at 10 a.m. will be "Hanging the Greens" at the Freeport United Methodist Church. Everyone is invited to

come and help decorate the church for Christmas.

On Nov. 29 at 6:30 p.m. will be Lakeland Group Ministries Singspiration at the Freeport United Methodist Church.

Notice change of place.

Congratulations to Bryden Doane and Stetson Patterson both of Freeport, who got a buck during Youth Deer Season.

The community extends it's sympathy to Joanne Piatt and Gary Piatt on the loss of their brother, Don Piatt of Alabama. He was a 1957 graduate of Freeport High School.

The community extends its sympathy to Mrs. Nick (Brie) Bear of Wyoming on the loss of her mother.

We want to say thanks to all the people working in the health field. Keep the many area people in your prayersDick Bardall, Timmy Stine, 2-year old great grandson of Bob & Vivian Tedrick, Norma Bell, Carl Boutilier, Shirley Dunlap, Pat Lucas, Nelodee Reicosky, Freeport Post Master, Don Stine, Dean Doane, and our local fire departments that have been busy.

Congratulations to State Representative Don Jones who unanimously elected by his Republican colleagues to serve as the Majority Whip for the Ohio House of Representatives of the 134th General Assembly.

Kurt and Laura Peters announced winter hours for the Deersville General Store will be 9 a.m. until 7 p.m . The store has broken their record for the number of gallons of ice cream sold.

2020 deer gun season which will be November 30December 5th, good luck to all deer hunters. For those hungry hunters you can go to Holloway Volunteer Fire Department to eat from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Friday will be a Pork Chop dinner from 11a.m. until 6 p.m. This is open to the public.

SMITHFIELD

BY Esther McCoy Thanksgiving has swiftly gone by but I hope that it gave you some good memories in a time when the COVID-19 virus is invading the lives of many. We didn't get to see relatives in person but there was still many ways to connect by telephone, Facebook and such.

Have you started getting out the Christmas decorations yet?

In Smithfield, there are some really early decorators. Gladys Bricska had her house decorated as far back as Nov 11.

There are a few houses on Maple Road that are lighting up the night now too. We will likely dig out our big supply of Christmas ornaments and lights on Sunday. At one time we had a live Christmas in the cooler family room, a fake one ( our then younger son called it) in the upstairs living room and a two-foot tree in the dining room. I don't think we will go that far this year.

Probably just one in the living room but the outside still gets lit up. Lamont tries to wait it out for a warmer day to do this but sometimes they don't come along.

The Smithfield United Methodist Woman's Society met for the first time since Nov. 2019.

Everyone was wearing masks

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and were spaced at a socially accepted distance from each other. Karen Rish supplied members with large treat bags filled with with Chex mix, caramel corn, pretzels, nuts and candy corn I am ashamed to say that I dug into the bag and picked out the caramel corn and Chex mix. The rest was left to Lamont. The group is sending a donation to the Sawka missionaries who are home from their work in Africa and were staying in Wintersville for the summer.

Betty Ruttencutter presided and Lorrie Greene read the secretary and treasurers reports.. Both will continue as officers this year.

Kim Yocum will be the vice president. All members will take their turn at reading inspirational articles and serving refreshments.

Ruttencutter passed out medium-size, shiny rocks and Yocum read about a reminder to pray at night because the stone would be on the pillow.

Then it is dropped to floor and a remembrance of prayer would be given once a bare foot stepped on the stone when getting out of bed.

In my folder of things I can write about I found this recipe.

No, it is not for a pumpkin roll or special stuffing. It is a recipe for happy living. Try it. You and the people you love will remember your efforts.

“Homemade Happiness" Mix together until well blended: 2 cups love, 1 cup kindness, 1 cup laughter and 3/4 cup patience. Sprinkle in a generous amount of eating and sharing and serve warmly with a hug. This is the glue that holds us all together. You might want to leave you the hug and give an elbow bump instead just to be on the safe side. We will get through this.

It just takes time, prayer, observing the rules and staying in touch with friends and neighbors.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams Happy Thanksgiving everyone. "May your stuffing be tasty. May your turkey be plump.

May your potatoes and gravy have nary a lump. May your yams be delicious and your pies take the prize, and may your Thanksgiving dinner stay off your thighs!" Anonymous.

The new winter hours for the Deersville General Store starting November 1st are 9AM to 7PM. We are so glad they are open year round. Also, look for the new Harrison County Community Guide that is out. The Deersville General Store is featured.

Check out the Sunday food specials and it is best to call ahead to reserve your meals because they sell out quick.

Bosler's Honey, Bees & Accessories announces their new winter hours Nov- Feb will be Saturday 10-2 or by appointment. They have quite the supply for those in the honeybee hobby/ business, wonderful honey that will help boost ones immune system, and honey products.

Take a ride out some day and check out all the wonderful items available.

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.

Please support all the local businesses. They are the people who support our children andcivic groups.

Some Deersville businesses are: The Stand on US 250 by Coultrap's 330-204-9407; Deersville General Store 740827-4203; Bosler's Honey Bees and Accessories 330-4015889 and the Hayseeds Homesteader Trading Post 740-491-2835. 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, stop to pick out some treasurers at the Hayseeds Homesteader Trading Post. Don't forget to stop at "The Stand" and try some of their delicious food.

Always check out Facebook for "happenings at the hall", Deersville General Store, Community Fire Department, Community Theater, Hayseeds, Deersville UM Church and Bosler's Honey Bees and Accessories.

The Deersville Community Garden Club will be having a Christmas covered dish on Thursday, December 10th at 4PM at the home of Rebecca Henry. A collection of $5 will be taken in lieu of a gift exchange and proceeds will go into the Scholarship Fund.

Members are encouraged to bring Christmas cards to exchange. If there is a change, members will be notified.

The Deersville UM Church will be doing a "Celebration of Christmas" via Facebook on S unday December 20th at 6PM. Anyone who wants to participate, please contact Joy Miles 740-658-3633. There will be no refreshments like normal. Anyone who wants to do a reading, readscripture or sing, contact Joy. Several people in the area are on the sick and/or recovery list.

Please send them cards or give a call to let them know they are thought of and prayer for.

It was good to see the new drive-way in the cemetery expansion. Thank you to the Franklin Township Trustees for all the hard work they do to maintain that cemetery.

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 I hope everyone had a Blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends.

Robert Johnson and friend Jeannie was down to visit our family, so good too be together, no one is getting younger.

Enjoy when possible.

They would not want for folks to be hungry. So churches and food pantry’s in the area for folks to go get food. The members of churches fix so much food for everyone.

The Perrysville and Mt. Pleasant Church will hold there drive-thru on Wednesday Dec. 2nd. They combined Nov. – Dec meals. So go support them, then they will open in the spring. Thanks go to them for their dedication.

Bless You. Happy Birthday wishes go out to all celebrating, also anniversaries. Enjoy the daily Prayers and best wishes to all ill, having tests, so much illness. Bless You. Sympathy and prayers go out

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to all that have lost loved ones.

Have a Blessed week.

November is gone. December is here. Until next week.

Thanksgiving and thank the Lord for your many blessings.

God bless you all, Rev. Dr. Ruby Foutz 740-946-2925.

JEWETT/CADIZ

By Ruby Foutz We can never say thank you enough to our veterans but by Honoring them on Veteran's Day is one way. Every time I hear the taps played, it brings tears to my eyes and it makes me feel so proud for everyone.

According to Harrison County Health Administrator Garen Rhome, Harrison County remains in the orange level with Covid cases. Please continue to protect yourselves and others. Keep your distance, wear your mask and wash or disinfect your hands continually and everything around you.

Cadiz Business Association will be having their Christmas parade on December 5, line up for the parade will begin at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds. For information contact Janet 740942-1102. Enjoy this and stay safe.

If you are used to going to the Cadiz Presbyterian Church for a Thanksgiving Dinner, you can only get a frozen dinner now and prepare it yourself at home. That is a great idea and thank you to the church for helping so many others. For more information contact Keith at 740-942-2366.

Enjoyed the picture of the Sam Hedges house at the corner of Market & Charleston. It's a shame it had to be torn down just recently.

Thank you for sharing the info.

Congratulations to Kobe Mitchell who signed his letter of commitment to attend Akron University and play basketball upon his high school graduation. Best wishes to you.

Prayers and get well wishes to everyone that is ill or just need a lift. God is with you.

Happy Birthday and many more to Earl Statzer, Barbara Raber Thompson, Joe Kennedy, Dick Harris, Jeff Bardall, Leroy VanHorne, Jane Lowmiller Arbogast, Pam Dulkoski, Nancy Thompson, Carol (Janet) Thompson, and Dan Trushell. Also, a big hi out to Dan & Hazel Trushell and we miss seeing you at the Western Grill.

Happy Anniversary and many more to Joe & Marilyn Manbeck Kennedy.

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the following families: Rodney J. Case; Shane Allan McMaster; Charles L. Helt, Jr. Cadiz; Richard Adams 56 Hopedale; Wilma Gene Neimayer 91 Scio; Albert W. Goletz 79 Cadiz; Kenneth G. Householder 54 formerly of Harrisville; Darion J. Hyde 24; Mary A. Causby 85 Cadiz; Michael Hython Sr. 56 formerly of Cadiz; Elizabeth (Betty) Dunfee 86 Scio; Mary Jean Harrison 95 Scio; Susan Lynn Boyer 62 Cadiz; Albert Goletz 79 Cadiz and David Lee Nemeth 86 Jewett.

As in my opening paragraph to thank a veteran, there are also other things we should be thankful for and I hope that you will be thankful this

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams Holloway Volunteer Fire Department is planning hot lunches (soup and sandwiches) during Deer Gun Season, November 30-December 5, 2020. M-F- Soups and Grilled Cheese $7.50, Meatball sandwich $6.50,(hrs. 11AM3PM) Friday Pork Chop Dinner (hrs. 11AM-6PM) Saturday- leftovers (hrs.

11AM-3PM. The entire menu will be posted on their Facebook page "Holloway Volunteer Fire Department Activities. The Pork Cheryl's Delicious Pork Chop Dinner for $10 also included homemade scalloped potatoes, green beans on Friday from 11AM-6PM. Call now to reserve a meal. They will be looking for donations of deserts. These meals are not for hunters only. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy all the delicious food. Proceeds will befit the fire department.

Drive Up/Carry Out call ahead @740-968-1750.

Thank you to the fire department for making their building available for people to stay warm during the power outage a week ago. What a great community service.

Thank you to those who donated their time to make it possible.

The Holloway UM Church has a couple of rooms that are available for folks to rent for showers and anniversary parties etc. Contact Ruth Robertson 740-968-4264 for information of cost etc.

Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sundays at 9:30AM. Masks and social distancing will be recognized.

Everyone needs to have a safe place to worship. There is no time like now where we need God in our lives.

The "Village of Holloway" has a Facebook page. It is a good place to read the drafts of the 2020 minutes from meetings, information on the water department, ordinances, elected officials, meetings and office hours.

Folks who are from Holloway area may want to check out the Facebook page "Growing Up In Holloway, Ohio. There are 655 members and some great pictures and information get posted.

Ruth Robertson's Mom will be celebrating a special 75th Birthday on November 30th.

She would like to have a card shower for her: Dorothy Mihlbauer, 400 Fowler's Hill Rd, Wellsburg WV 260702124. Let's surprise Dorothy and Ruth on just how many cards she gets.

If anyone has any items they would like listed in a Holloway column, please call 740-9423137. If I am not home, please leave a message and I will call you back.

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SPORTS BRIEFS

Dunkle earns All-TL Volleyball Honors

By ED BANKS CADIZ - Harrison Central’s McKayla Dunkle has earned the honor of being named to the AllTimes Leader Volleyball Team.

In getting there, Dunkle put up some very impressive numbers.

She finished the season with 332 kills, 80 blocks, 91 digs and with a 91 percent serving percentage.

Other outside honors earned by Dunkle include All-District, AllOVAC and All-Buckeye 8.

As a junior, Dunkle will enter her

final season with accumulating 772 kills, 200 blocks and 166 digs.

Husky volleyball coach Sarah Hawthorne said of Dunkle, “She always gives 100 percent on and off the court and is willing to do whatever the team needs of her.

She is a very positive role model for the underclassmen and is very coachable!”

Dunkle is also a basketball standout. Between the two sports she will definitely leave her marks on the school record books before she graduates.

Husky football players receive honors

By ED BANKS

NH Sportswriter CADIZ - Following the 2020 Harrison Central football season, several players have received District V honors. Those honors went to: First Team Offense: Kobe Mitchell (as Co-Offensive Player of the Year and First Team

Quarterback), Trevor Carman (as Offensive End) and Cabot Arbaugh (as Lineman). First Team Defense: Ron Pulley (as Lineman), Nathan Bertonio (as Linebacker) and Parker Hutton (as Defensive Back). Second Team Offense: James Brooks (as Running Back) and John Vermillion (as Offensive End). Each of these players had an excellent year.

Governor, OSHAA thumbs up to winter sports

By ED BANKS

NH Sportswriter

CADIZ - During a recent press conference Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announce that winter sports will continue.

Shortly after the announcement, the OHSAA echoed his sentiments with special conditions. Regardless, the good news is that specifically basketball, wrestling, swimming, and bowling will continue as always in their preparation phase.

For basketball, the outcome means that the girls may start playing as early as Friday. At the local level, involvement with the OHSAA and their decision were

coaches, administrators, and athletic directors. All of the involved were given an opportunity to weigh-in on the decision. A vote reviled that from the 1,464 of those involved in the decision, 56 percent voted yes to the winter sports season.

The majority of the votes came from athletic administrators. As far as attendance to the sporting events, mandates will remain in place. There will be a 15 percent capacity rule, or 300 people in attendance. The number does not include officials, coaches, athletes, game workers, media, cheerleaders, and pep bands.

Social distancing and face coverings remain a must.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2020

JVS students assist project at Hills MINGO JUNCTIONStudents at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School have a hand in one of the upgrades at Hills Elementary by lending their talents to an ongoing shelving project.

About 33 students in the JVS’s auto collision, welding and carpentry classes will use their skills to restore shelves and construct a waterwheel for the elementary school as part of its $10 million improvement project. Hills is currently in the midst of renovations which will add new electrical wiring, heating and cooling units, roofing, remodeled classrooms and a more secure entrance, among other updates. Indian Creek Assistant Superintendent John Belt said the JVS connection was made through an idea by Todd Rainsberg, senior project manager with the Canton-based Sol-Harris/Day architectural firm, and that it not only involves local students but also helps keep the upgrades within budget.

“We’re really excited to work in collaboration with the JVS on the Hills renovation,” Belt said.

“We believe it expands the overall sense of community for our area and we plan on putting a plaque in the Hills building recognizing the JVS students who contributed to this project.”

Rainsberg said crews moved all of the metal shelving from Wintersville Elementary School’s media center since students will attend Cross Creek Elementary upon its completion on Bantam Ridge Road and the present building will be razed.

About 48 shelves were taken from WES and transported to the vocational school in Bloomingdale, and he said it was a win-win for everyone involved.

“The JVS students will refurbish the shelves by sanding and repainting them in the auto collision class, and if any are damaged they will be repaired by the welding students. From day one, the district wanted to try to include as many students as they could and we asked how we could get them involved, then thought of the JVS. We reached out to [Supervisor/Principal] Dan Hartman a year ago, but with COVID we were not sure if we

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Cloa James and Josh Riley, juniors in the auto collision program at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School as well as Indian Creek High School, sand shelving removed from Wintersville Elementary School which will be refurbished and placed at Hills Elementary as part of its $10 million renovation project. Indian Creek Local School District officials said the project will keep the upgrade within budget and promote communities working together.)

could pull it off. He talked to the staff and penciled us in for the year,” he explained. “We were trying to find ways to keep Hills’ budget intact and obviously with a new elementary building being built the shelving at WES could be used. They will look brand new when they are done. We came up with the concept over a year ago during the design phase and wanted to reach out early enough so we could get it on their schedule.”

Carpentry students will also shine by creating a wooden waterwheel to incorporate into the design. Rainsberg said both projects should hopefully be finished by the end of the school year with installation set for this summer.

“We’re just happy the JVS could team up with us and hope the kids are excited about seeing this happen, plus the community also sees what these kids can do,” he noted.

Hartman said the JVS was glad to be part of the process because it gives their students a

chance to show off skills they have learned in their program labs.

“The students in auto collision are very excited and working hard to complete the task and students in carpentry are also excited but have yet to begin the project,” he said.

Hartman added that work should proceed as planned, barring further closures from the pandemic. The JVS has assisted many community organizations and schools in the past and he said this was another great experience for the students.

“It is a wonderful opportunity to be able to help Indian Creek with this project,” he commented. “We have many students from that district and the collaboration is great for them.”

Indian Creek High School juniors Vivian Dubravski, Cloa James and Josh Riley, all of whom participate in the auto collision program, find it exciting to do something for their home district.

“I’m glad to put my volunteer work into projects for different places like Indian Creek,” said Dubravski. “It gets my name out there and makes me feel good to do something for other communities and other people.

I’m proud of myself.”

“It feels good that I’m helping out because [Indian Creek’s] helped me get my education,” added James.

“I think it’s really neat that we get a chance to fix this up and use them for the school,” said Riley. “Even though we don’t go to the school, it will be nice. It’s another project we get to practice painting on.”

Auto collision program instructor Russ Achhammer said it will give the students experience and assist the community.

“It’s nice that they are able to help the school and the community,” Achhammer concluded.

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STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS 1. Capital of Ghana 6. Paris in Tour de France 9. Wild ox of India 13. Admiral’s group 14. “Mele Kalikimaka” wreath 15. Julian Barnes’ “The ____ of an Ending” 16. Telephone company 17. Acronym in a bottle 18. Birth-related 19. *Set briefly on fire 21. *Separate solids from fat in melted butter 23. *Crusty dessert 24. Uncouth person 25. Westminster broadcaster, acr.

28. Coffee break spot 30. *Scald quickly in boiling water 35. Like desert 37. Like Civil War reenactment battle 39. *Like old chips 40. Delhi dress 41. Subculture language 43. *Good or bad it emanates from stoves 44. “As the World ____” 46. Like Jekyll and Hyde’s personality 47. This over matter?

48. Encryption device, a.k.a. ____ machine 50. Practice in the ring 52. Low-____ image 53. Competitive advantage 55. NBA coach “____” Rivers 57. *Dissolve browned food bits with liquids 61. *Thicken by simmering 64. Love, to Catherine Deneuve 65. Pigeon sound 67. Pianist’s exercise

69. Resembling a fish 70. Hawaiian Mauna 71. Smart candy?

72. Tire swing holder 73. Bruin legend Bobby 74. *Yummy reward DOWN 1. Back of the boat 2. Staff symbol 3. Text messenger 4. Short version 5. Like number 1 to hydrogen 6. Besides 7. Opposite of paleo8. ‘70s music genre 9. Wheel in grandfather clock 10. ____-perspirant 11. Defender of skies 12. Count on 15. Growls angrily 20. What lighthouse does 22. Williams sister’s return 24. On account of 25. *Turkey action 26. Hitler’s Eva 27. Wispy clouds 29. *Incorporate an ingredient 31. Niels Bohr’s study object 32. Rock bottom 33. Star Wars attacker 34. Shepherds’ flocks 36. Sound at door 38. ____sack 42. Clearing in the woods 45. Viscous 49. Wood-shaping tool 51. Capybara, e.g.

54. GEICO’s mascot 56. Like a button, but more so 57. Cuckoo 58. Dubai dignitary 59. Departed 60. Debussy’s “Clair de ____” 61. Serengeti sound 62. *Preserve by adding salt 63. Old Norse texts 66. “____ the ramparts...”

68. D.C. time

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.

PUSKARICH PUBLIC Library Board of trustees has set meeting dates for 2020. Regular monthly meetings will be held the second Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. at the main library at 200 E. Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

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

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 Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. in the Cadiz Volunteer Fire Dep. downstairs. We will be packing boxes for the Christmas season. This will be our last packing until Easter.

DUE TO continued concern over the Coronavirus outbreak, the Ourant School Memorial Association has decided to cancel the annual Christmas gatherings, scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 6. We made the difficult decision to cancel the event due to continued rising numbers. Keeping every person safe is our #1 priority and we feel this is the best decision for everyone. We want to thank everyone for their understanding and continued support of Ourant School House.

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

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

Call for free estimates. 740 491-7928.

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Clipping, bathing, & flea treatment, Call for appointment.

740-9450292.

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

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

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

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

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FOR RENT Mobile home for rent in Jewett. 3 bedrooms, 2 full bath, newly remolded, nice yard. NO PETS 550.00. Call 740-491-0253 (11:21,28) ----------------------------------

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

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REAL ESTATE Is your property "For Sale

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

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HELP WANTED Job opportunity at Cadiz Vision Center for a receptionist/assistant.

30 hours per week with competitive wages. Send resume to 143 W. Market St Cadiz, Oh 43907 or email to drjbarker @frontier.com (11:21,28) ----------------------------------

REAL ESTATE WANTED “We Need Land!”

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

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BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC. (740) 630-6724 or (740) 685-8138 www.brunerland.com “Owner Financing Available” All mineral rights reserved

HARRISON/JEFFERSON CO: German/Wayne Twp., Building/hunting/recreation 111 acres, $389,900. Located off Unionport Rd (39) onto TR 203A.

Hilltop Apartments now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apts.

Elderly & handicapped units available & HUD vouchers accepted. Call between 8 a.m. & 12 p.m. 740-945-6281. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD

40-Acre Hideaway Retreat Woods – Lake – Cottage Trails & Timber Harrison Co., OH Absolute auction, all sells to the highest bidder on location: CR 32, JEWETT, OH 43986 Directions: Take SR 332 south of Carrollton then left (east) onto Amsterdam Rd. (SR 164) for 4 miles, then go right onto Castle Rd. (SR 59) then right onto Branch Rd. and go half a mile then left onto Irish Creek Rd. Property driveway is across the road and 2 driveways south on your left from 91800 Irish Creek Rd. Watch for KIKO signs.

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LOCATED IN PIEDMONT, OHIO AT 33500 EAST MAIN STREET. (U.S. RT. 22) 13 MILES WEST OF CADIZ, OHIO.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 12TH 2020 10:00 a.m. * GUNS* TOOLS* MOWER* GIFT SHOP ITEMS* HOUSEHOLD* CAR REAL ESTATE 2 story home with 3 rooms plus bedroom and bath on first floor. 3 bedrooms plus sewing room on second floor.

Nice level lot – newer roof – replacement windows – 200 amp service – well water with county water available on the property. Propane heat and electric wall units, electric hot water tank. Front and rear porches.

Call us for a showing.

Check auction zip for pictures. #1231 #2028 Terms: $5000.00 down day of auction and balance on closing.

HOMELAND REALTY Inc. FREEPORT, Oh. David Jones auctioneer/salesman.

Flushing, Ohio 740 391 3710

Terrific setting back in the woods. This property features a ranch cottage.Cottage overlooks small lake and stream that leads to lake. 40 acres of woods with timber and deer, turkey, ducks and other wildlife. Secluded with driveway easement. Harrison County parcel #23-0000048 and #23-0000365. To view the property prior to auction day contact Theresa Blocher, 330-495-3789.

TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: 10% down auction day, balance due at closing. A 10% buyer's premium will be added to the highest bid to establish the purchase price. Any desired inspections must be made prior to bidding. All information contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Property to be sold as an entirety and not to be offered in separate parcels.

AUCTION BY ORDER OF: Philip & Colleen Kiko AUCTIONEER/REALTOR: Theresa Blocher KIKO Auctioneers (330) 455-9357 www.kikoauctions.com

PUBLiC NOTiCE PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Cadiz will hold a Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, December 1 @ 6:00 PM at the EMS Building, 254 East Market St. (11:28) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The North Township Trustees will hold the 2020 Year End meeting and the December Regular meeting on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the North Township Garage, 38170 Crimm Road, Scio. Sue Myers, North Township Fiscal Officer.

(11:28,12:5,12) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION EDISON SOUTHWEST CR ORG UNIT CARROLL AND HARRISON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant EAP Ohio, LLC (“EAP”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning EAP’s Edison Southwest CR ORG Unit to occur on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. EAP seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Edison Southwest CR ORG Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 4, 5, and 11, Township 14N, Range 7W, and Section 34, Township 13N, Range 6W, Orange Township, Carroll County, Ohio, and Section 3, Township 14N, Range 7W, and Section 33, Township 13N, Range 6W, Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the EAP Edison Southwest CR ORG Unit will be located in Section 5, Township 14N, Range 7W, Orange Township, Carroll County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 250000398.000.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 173 433 4561 Meeting password: 5dgARNQxC46 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate

in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 173 433 4561 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, November 28, 2020. The date of last publication is Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Dated: Saturday, November 28, 2020 Applicant EAP’s contact information: EAP Ohio, LLC Attn: Matt Buckles 5847 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77057 (346) 320-1675 Email: mbuckles@encinoenergy.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization (11:28,12:5,12,19) ---------LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION EDISON SOUTHEAST CR ORG UNIT CARROLL AND HARRISON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant EAP Ohio, LLC (“EAP”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning EAP’s Edison Southeast CR ORG Unit to occur on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. EAP seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Edison Southeast CR ORG Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 4, 5, and 6, Township 14N, Range 7W, and Sections 34 and 35, Township 13N, Range 6W, Orange Township, Carroll County, Ohio, and Sections 27 and 33, Township 13N, Range 6W, Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the EAP Edison Southeast CR ORG Unit will be located in Section 5, Township 14N, Range 7W, Orange Township, Carroll County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 25-0000398.000.

One tract in the Edison Southeast CR ORG Unit area is owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. This tract is described

below by reference to its general location and its believed owners’ names: Unknown Parcel Number in Section 33, Township 13N, Range 6W, Monroe Township, Harrison County, Ohio – Owners: Heirs and Assigns of Marion Warner, deceased; Heirs and Assigns of Hannah Virginia Carr, deceased; Heirs and Assigns of Charles Watkinson, deceased; Heirs and Assigns of Edna Crowl, deceased; Heirs and Assigns of Laura Coleman, deceased; Heirs and Assigns of Dora Goodwin, deceased; and Heirs and Assigns of Ronald Watkinson, deceased.

If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 173 586 1364 Meeting password: BsW25V5FrrA You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing.

You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 173 586 1364 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, November 28, 2020. The date of last publication is Saturday, December 19, 2020.

Dated: Saturday, November 28, 2020 Applicant EAP’s contact information: EAP Ohio, LLC Attn: Matt Buckles 5847 San Felipe, Suite 400 Houston, TX 77057 (346) 320-1675 Email: mbuckles@encinoenergy.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization .

(11:28,12:5,12,19) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Hopedale will be accepting bids for the sale of a 1985 Ford F37 (as listed on the title) F350 4x2 Dump Truck.

Engine size - 7.5 L - 460 cubic inch.

Engine type - Gas Mileage - 44,644 There will be a minimum bid of $1,500.00 required.

If you have any questions or would like to see the truck, please call the Hopedale City Building at 740-9372355 Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. (11:28,12:5) ----------

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2020 Nutcracker Village & Advent Market COVID-19 update STEUBENVILLE - Many things have changed this year due to the spread of COVID19, but the organizers of the 2020 Steubenville Nutcracker Village and Advent Market that opened on November 24 are thankful for the ongoing support from sponsors and volunteers.

“We are so grateful that the community continues to give us the assistance we need to make this event happen,” said Paul Zuros, Director at Historic Fort Steuben. “With our small staff and limited resources, we could never do this by ourselves. But the community has made it their own!”

“We want to thank Trinity Health System for being our Legacy Sponsor,” he added.

“They saw the impact the event

had and jumped right in, pledging a five-year sponsorship.”

“Our presenting sponsor, WTOV/Fox9 has done an awesome job of promoting this event throughout their viewing area and making sure that the public is made aware of all the changes and updates that occur,” noted Zuros. “And kudos to Scott Campbell and his crew at M&M True Value for erecting the magical walkway of lights and keeping us supplied with all the needed parts.”

The organizers have been busy setting things up, making every effort to keep the event as safe as possible.

“We respect the governor’s request to wear masks, avoid crowds and social distance,” explained Jerry Barilla, President of Historic Fort Steuben. “We are making every effort to ensure that our visitors can have a joyful holiday experience after a very stressful year.”

Adapting to the health and safety requirements could be a challenge, but that hasn’t stopped the crews from making the event more accessible.

“Because the event is outdoors, the festival is able to

accommodate a great number of visitors to enjoy Christmas in Steubenville, when many other holiday events have been canceled,” said Therese Fedoryka, Nelson’s of Steubenville’s designer and producer of the life-size creations. “The Nutcrackers will be dispersed across 4 city blocks, allowing visitors the chance to

social distance as they walk or to view the Nutcrackers from their vehicles. As the festival spreads across the downtown, the magic of the original Nutcracker Village will be extended into every corner, with 25 Christmas trees all down 4th Street thanks to Tristate Financial and twinkle lights lining vacant buildings.”

With the expansion of the

Village, Fedoryka noted that there will be new attractions.

“An addition to the festival this year is a Children's Corner at Market and 4th Streets which will be open on weekends and run by Mary Seat of Wisdom Montessori School,” she announced.

“Another new space will be the Sanctuary Garden in Memory of Toni D’Aurora at St.Paul’s Episcopal on South 4th Street which will host a myriad of faith-based nutcrackers, creating a tranquil space to be reminded of the reason for the season.

Additionally, one of the empty green spaces on North 4th Street will be transformed into the magical Land of Oz, featuring

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the Yellow Brick Road and classic Nutcracker characters Dorothy, the Lion, Scarecrow, and Tinman sponsored by Ridge Machine & Welding. A map showing locations for all events and Nutcrackers will be available at numerous sites in town.”

As in the past, over the five weekends after Thanksgiving the Advent Market at Fort Steuben Park will offer a variety of crafts, gifts, and food as well as the popular activities that have added to the holiday spirit including Holly Trolley rides, Photos with St. Nick, and Hayrides provided by Ag-Pro. The blessing of Advent Wreathes will be held on Nov. 29 and the Children’s Lantern Parade on Dec. 6. The Nativity Scene sponsored by Cattrell Companies and the Land Office Tree sponsored by National Colloid again are on display.

The Visitor Center this year will be transformed into a Christmas Shop with gifts, décor, toys, books and unique decorations. Historic Fort Steuben will be open for selfguided tours for a small donation.

“From the first day the Nutcracker Village opened in 2015, everyone has called it magical,” noted Barilla. “We are thankful that we can keep the magic alive in 2020, in spite of COVID-19.”

The Steubenville Nutcracker Village is a free event that will run through January 9. The Nutcrackers, designed and manufactured by Nelson’s of Steubenville, are on display 24/7. Fort Steuben Park is part of the non-profit Old Fort Steuben Project and located at 120 S. 3rd Street, Steubenville, OH 43952. For more information and schedules, visit www.steubenvillenutcrackervilla ge.com and www.oldfortsteuben.com or call 866-301-1787.

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