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Another COVID record as the total reaches 91 for the week

By JD LONG

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CADIZ – Harrison County continues to follow the rising trend of COVID cases spiking higher and higher when it was revealed that 69 new cases were reported since last Wednesday’s commissioner’s meeting. But that total rose by 22 by the time the meeting had ended into Thursday afternoon, where Harrison County had totaled an

astounding 91 new cases since last week. This is the fifth straight week of rising COVID cases and breaking records.

Harrison County Health Administrator Garen Rhome said the county was averaging around 10 new cases per day with hospitalizations “relatively high,” as he described it. The following day Rhome reported eight residents are currently hospitalized with 139 active cases with 161 having

presumed to be recovered. That is up from 142 last week.

Rhome did confirm that the one death from last week that he was pretty certain was from COVID was as described, which brings the total deaths to five in the county.

“It’s something we knew but we wait for an official word on that before we tally that,” Rhome told the board. “So yeah, unfortunately another Harrison County resident passed away with the

complications related to COVIDNineteen.”

Rhome talked of cases and the comparisons with surrounding counties. He said the 94 cases for the period of Nov. 15 to Nov. 28 was equivalent to Franklin County’s 8,454 for the same period when comparing cases per 100,000.

“We remain orange on the public health advisory system ,” Rhome said.

When it came to indicators and how

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close Harrison is to being in the red, the situation isn’t as cut and dry as just tripping one more indicator, which Harrison County is one away from red.

He said the county moved up to three indicators last week with four to five being red.

“We’re still tallying three indicators at this point,” Rhome explained, “and that’s indicators one, two and three new

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County engineer sends message to public regarding snow removal

By JD LONG

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Members of the Cadiz Street Department, the Cadiz Police Department, and the Harrison County Visitor’s Center spent Thursday afternoon putting up the Christmas tree, snow people, and deccorations in anticipation for the Lighted Christmas Parade scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5. at 6 p.m. One of the new attractions this year will be a lighted projection on the wall behind the tree. The parade will be somewhat different this year due to the concerns over the pandemic. It will be a drive by parade for those wishing to see it. Santa will be on the square to wave to the kids and his helpers will be handing out treat bags to those driving by. The parade route will be one way. You should enter from Industrial Park Road to Grant Street then to South Main and turn left at the square to exit town.

CADIZ – The Harrison County Engineer’s Department wants the public to know that they are not on call 24 hours per day for clearing the roads of snow and ice, for example. Engineer Doug Bachman spoke briefly at the commissioner’s meeting as a public service announcement to explain the purpose of some of his department’s duties.

“We are not a twenty-four-seven snow and ice control operation,” he told the board. “We are an as-needed snow and ice control operation to make the roads navigable for properly equipped vehicles that is driving at a reasonable manner.” He said the emphasis for his department is getting roads cleared for people in the morning and afternoon, mainly to get to and from work.

He said his department does not have a “clear road policy” such as the Ohio Department of Transportation would have but a policy in making the roads “navigable.”

Bachman, along with the commissioners are asking drivers, especially in bad weather to drive safely and slow down when necessary.

Also addressed was the Small Business Relief Grant Commissioner Paul Coffland noted again with the latest statistics. He said as of Nov. 23, 49 Harrison County businesses have applied for the grant with 16 being funded up to $10,000. Regarding bars and restaurants 21 were eligible permits with 11 submitted, as of Nov. 23, according to Coffland.

Also, a correction to an agreement was approved. The issue was the long-standing property disagreement that had supposedly been rectified involving an oil and gas lease (Ascent Resources), the county and local property owners in Shortcreek and Green Townships, Coffland said.

The addendum (to 52-20) read in part, “To ratify and amend the lease and memorandum to more accurately to describe the subject lands as follows,” Coffland read.

He further explained as a reminder that parts of some land had been mistakenly credited to Harrison County.

Coffland stated that several adjustments to the original agreement have already been made.

Ohio’s oil & gas industry partners with Toys for Tots Program COLUMBUS-- Ohio’s oil and gas industry is partnering with Toys for Tots in seven counties in eastern Ohio to collect toys for distribution to those in need in early December. The Toys for Tots program, with roots dating back to 1947, has helped countless families over the years. This year, as in past, the local oil and gas industry has joined in to help.

Those who wish to sign up need to register online at www.toysfortots.org, click on the “Request a Toy” section at the

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top and follow the prompts. Forms must be submitted by Friday, December 4th to be included in the program. For any other questions please contact Deb Oberlin at ohtoysfortots@gmail.com or 330418-2330. Please visit the Ohio Toys for Tots Facebook page if you have submitted a toy request but have not been contacted to confirm your pick up day, time and location.

“While Christmas is the best day of the year for some of us, unfortunately for far too many it is not, and it reminds them that perhaps they don’t

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have anyone to spend the day with or find it hard to deliver on a promise to their children for that special toy,” said Mike Chadsey, Deputy Coordinator for Toys for Tots and spokesman for the Ohio Oil & Gas Association.

“That is what makes this effort so special for those of us who work in this great industry, because we believe to whom much is given, much is expected. Not only is this our pleasure, but we believe it’s also our responsibility.”

“I have enjoyed partnering with Ohio’s oil and gas industry these last

seven years because these companies and their people have giving hearts and have been an equal partner with the Foundation and we could not do what we do without them,” said Toys for Tots Coordinator Deb Oberlin.

Here is a list of the counties, with distribution dates along with their hosts for the 2020 program: Monroe County: Monday, Dec. 7 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

First United Methodist Church, 136 North Main Street, Woodsfield, OH

43793. Hosted by Equinor Jefferson County: Tuesday, Dec. 8 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Grace Point Ministries, 4244 Sunset Blvd. Steubenville, OH 43952.

Hosted by Ascent Resources.

Belmont County: Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Ebbert Farm Market, 68101 Ebbert North Road, St Clairsville, OH 43950. Hosted by EQT Corp and Equitrans Midstream.

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Carl Montford Patton Hopedale, Ohio Stanley Joseph Grabits Bloomingdale, Ohio Dr. Robert Stevens Cadiz, Ohio Ross Dean Bower Cadiz, Ohio Timothy B. Sexton Columbus, Ohio

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NOTICES • Short Creek Twp: There will be a Regular Scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 8. There will also be a reorganizational meeting following the regular scheduled meeting.

• The annual meeting of the Harrison County Agricultural Society will be held on Monday Dec. 7, at 6 p.m. If you are not comfortable being at the meeting in person you can conference in by calling 425-436-6356, the access code is 4362011. Anyone planning on being present for the meeting, we will be meeting in the commercial building and will be following Covid guidelines for social distancing. This is the annual meeting of the society and open to the public. We are encouraging phone in calls for this meeting.

• The Harrison County Military Support Group will be meeting on Dec. 8 to pack Christmas boxes for those currently deployed overseas and onboard ships. The packing is scheduled for 6 p.m. in the lower level of the Cadiz Fire Station. Donations of home made cookies are being requested and any individuals who would like to volunteer to help are welcome. Cookies would need to be dropped off by 5:30 p.m.

25th Annual Memorial Christmas Tree Decorating Koch Funeral Home, Scio invites you to place an ornament that symbolizes your loved one who has passed away on the Christmas tree outside the funeral home at your convenience on or after Sunday, December 13, 2020.

Call Koch Funeral Home at (740) 945-6161 for more information

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cases per capita [but] everybody in the whole state has blown that out of the water.” Rhome explained what each indicator means with one being new cases per capita (50 cases per 100,000 residents); two meaning is “sustained increase in new cases” and three being the proportion of cases “not in a congregate setting.”

Rhome said the majority of Harrison County’s cases are “out in the community,” which was flagged by the county health department as another indicator tripped. He told the board that the public is inquiring about COVID and asking what it takes to go to red. He said sustained new cases is only one factor in moving to red but Commissioner Paul

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Carroll County: Thursday, Dec. 10 from 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Our Lady of Mercy Church, 748 Roswell Road, Carrollton, Ohio 44615. Hosted by Williams and Carroll Energy.

Harrison County: Friday, Dec. 11 from 4 p.m. –

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Coffland stated the county doesn’t have enough hospitals for tripping more indicators after asking if it were possible for the county to go red.

Rhome answered that the seventh indicator is hospital data (ICU regional data).

“And it is flagged if ICU beds in the region (not just county) goes above eighty percent for at least three days in the past seven days and, more than twenty percent of ICU beds are for COVID patients,” Rhome explained. He also said that hypothetically, if Wheeling Hospital began transferring patients to Harrison Community Hospital to alleviate their own pressure, then that could affect Harrison’s regional status.

“That is not a Harrison County measure, that is a hospital region measure,” he told the board. “Remember, it’s all inter-connected. If ICU beds

are at eighty-five percent and eighty-percent of those are COVID patients that means there’s not a lot of stuff available for any other ailment, illness or concern for the public...”

He continued by explaining that the sixth indicator is “five consecutive days in the number of new hospitalizations, this is for our county...in the last three weeks.” Coffland told Rhome he didn’t want the public to have a false sense of security, as in not going red because the possibility is there. He also told the board that hospitals are taking on a lot of cases, which rose from the Nov. 1 figure of 1,700 to the recent figure (Nov. 30) of 5,060 with 1,180 ICU patients and 682 on ventilators statewide.

Rhome stopped short of the usual speech for public vigilance and mask wearing and washing hands, as he’s tirelessly talked about since the

beginning. But stated that people need to stay away from gatherings, which he emphasized are not necessarily big parties but even much smaller gatherings can spread the virus.

“Stay home, stay away from each other. Work from home if you can,” he said then added that the fallout from Thanksgiving had already begun with new cases reported from people who gathered for the holiday.

When comparing the death ratio in the U.S., that figure continues to drop where it now sits at 1.9 percent (New York Times), compared to the world figure of 2.3 percent. Ohio is now down to 1.5 percent, which ranks seventh in the country for COVID cases.

Texas leads with 1.29 million cases but a death ratio of 1.7 percent.

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Hopedale Fire Department, 103 Firehouse Lane, Hopedale, OH 43976. Hosted by Pin Oak Energy.

Coshocton County: Dec. 17 and Dec 18 11 a.m. 2 p.m.

M2 Drive Thru 615 S 7th Street, Coshocton, OH. Hosted by the Oil and Gas Safety Council.

Noble County:

Distribution Date TBD but will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

First Baptist Church, 518 North Street, Caldwell OH 43724.

Hosted by the Ohio Oil and Gas Association.

The rental truck is being sponsored this year by Diversified Gas & Oil. Ascent Resources, CarrollEnergy, Diversified Gas & Oil, EQT, Equitrans Midstream, Equinor,

Seneca Resources, Pin Oak, Williams are all hosting toy distribution locations.

CONTACTS: Mike Chadsey, 330-7141271, mike@ooga.org Deputy Coordinator Toys for Tots, Director of Public Relations, Ohio Oil and Gas Association or: Deb Oberlin, 330-418-2330, ohtoysfortots@gmail.com Coordinator Toys for Tots.

Commissioners approve Harrisville project

By JD LONG

jim@harrisonnewsherald.com CADIZ – The wastewater treatment plant in Harrisville received a boost from the Harrison County Commissioners Wednesday as they approved Resolution (39-20) supporting the Critical Infrastructure Program (CIP), a product of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), where they agreed to submit an application for that grant.

Bob Allen of E.L. Robinson, the engineering firm working with Harrisville was present at the meeting to address the issue. He said, under the direction of the EPA, the village was being forced to fix issues that Allen called “multiple operational issues.” The plant isn’t that old but when built, proper equipment was not installed such as UV bulbs having to be replaced leading to

disinfection problems for example.

He said it was built more for residential style than a municipality plant.

“They also did not have a way of collecting trash when it came into the wastewater treatment system,” Allen explained adding that there was no easy access in order to skim the waste off as it came in.

“There’s financial issues,” he continued stating that $25,000 was spent on repairs last year that should not have had to be spent for a new system. Allen said the cost for the improvements comes to $587,880. He told the board if they don’t get this grant then Residential Public InfrastructureCDBG money would be available but said that would be a one-toone match.

That money would not be available until July and said it would be a hardship on the village if they were forced to come up with half of the project’s cost.

“We talked to OMEGA, they will handle the grant application if the commissioners agree to make that application,” Allen stated referring to the CIP grant, which the board agreed to do. When the funds were eligible for applying Allen said the EPA was very “tardy in getting their permit to install out” but when contacted later said the COVID situation had much to do with that.

Allen also stated that when the original project was designed costcutting measures were used but added that E.L. Robinson would not have designed the system in the way it was. He did say it was still approved by the EPA but when “very low cost alternatives are used you get low cost quality.”

“Why wouldn’t we support this?”

Commissioner Don Bethel said but Allen came back with, “there’s not a reason you wouldn’t,” which drew laughs. Commissioner Paul Coffland said the project was

supported by the board last year and stated that this was “basically a continuation or re-application.”

He said no funding had changed on the commissioner’s end from last year.

When Allen was asked how the funding chances looked he stated that his strategy was to apply for all funding sources “and take the most advanced…best funding package offered.”

Harrisville Mayor Shari Friend was also present but only spoke briefly on the village’s rates, which Allen called a flat rate ($57 monthly). But Friend said the village residents “really can’t afford a whole lot more.”

“The Harrison County Commissioners agree to obligate $150,000 to satisfactorily complete the project,” per Section Two of the resolution as read by Coffland. He added that those funds had already been committed and hoped the grant proves successful.

Coming up roses for Adena Lions Club flower sale

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ADENA – Everything was coming up roses when the Adena Lions Club received 168 dozen of various color, long stem roses to deliver to the customers who participate in the flower sale each year. There were several colors of carnations to choose from as well. The floral group scented the Harrisville Community Building where the bouquets were piled on tables around the room.

Bill Ralston was in charge of the orders but Robert Whinnery, club president, and John Parkinson were on hand to distribute the flowers as well.

This project has been going on for many years and was giving a pleasant scent to the room.

There were people stopping in to pick up orders and cars being loaded with the boxes of flowers to take to the customers who had ordered them and not been able to pick them up. Ralston said the orders were down a bit from last year but that was understandable with the COVID-19 situation.

The 34 Lion members keep busy throughout the year. They participated in parades with their float and Leo the Lion waving with its furry friendliness. They held a distancing Halloween walk with over 150 children going from one station to another with their stamped

tickets to pick up a treat bag. The next project is a Christmas Giving Tree for those who might not receive much from Santa because of the pandemic and family members being out of work. They have worked with the Adena Library too.

The club meets on the second Wednesday of each month. It was once held in the Adena Community Building where they had a room of their own to hold meetings. This was once a school for Adena children. It is now in need of many repairs or to be torn down. They have no meeting room of their own at present so they meet in the Harrisville Community Building.

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MWCD Financials through October reported

By JD LONG

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NEW PHILADELPHIA – A 10-month financial report was read and analyzed at this month’s Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) meeting, which was held virtually and has been the case since the spring and late winter.

Chief Financial Officer James Cugliari informed the board of the January-through-October numbers after last month’s sneak preview.

Cugliari said their base operating income was “just under” $7 million compared to

a little less than $16 million from 2019. He said the main variance was the oil and gas money from one year to the next. Operating conservation revenue has exceeded budget by approximately 7 percent.

“That’s a direct result of some of the water sales that have occurred here recently…”

Cugliari explained. He said timber and share crops should come close to the budget but exact numbers were not available at this time. For the park budget, which he called revised, stated those numbers were better than the original figures. He added that

November was still looking strong heading into December.

Cugliari said the marina and cottage operations were at 97 percent of budget.

“Marinas have performed again, pretty well throughout the coarse of the summer months,” he said with the cottage operations on target describing it as a “constant level” of production.

Regarding operating expenses Cugliari said they were operating at 77 percent of the budget, but said that “remains flat” when comparing 2019 numbers. He told the board that measures taken based on the

anticipated effects of COVID earlier in the year paid off.

For capital improvements they are at 65 percent of budget with their master plan at 79 percent.

He said these were also on schedule as they moved forward with projects throughout the year and calling it fortunate to be able to do so, with reasonable weather being one.

The MWCD’s total revenue for their maintenance assessment fund was just under $6 million, which he said was under budget for the 2020 year.

He said this was mainly due to a grant. Expenditures were around $5 million, which

comes to around 50 percent of their budget but ahead of last year’s number. “…Overall, I think we’ve done a very good job from a financial performance standpoint,” Cugliari told the board in closing. “We still got to remember we did lose our projection from what the oil and gas was by about three million dollars. That does have an effect on our overall operations for the year mainly due to how we would allocate those funds.”

The board approved the October budget proposal.

Cugliari moved on to the

payment of bills and talked of rising reservation fees. He described them as online reservation fees.

“And what we have found is that it’s been a significant increase in fees as a result of a lot of online reservations,” he told the board and added that details would come later after they looked at it more thoroughly.

One figure he did cite was for $23,000 “per month that’s a pretty significant reservation fee.” But he called it more of a volume issue, as opposed to something they are being assessed.

Harrison County sees COVID forces Treasurer's office to discontinue cash tax payments fruit of PWM grant NEW PHILADELPHIA (November 30, 2020)— Members of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) Board of Directors approved $748,450.37 in grants to ten local organizations at the November 20, 2020 meeting.

The grant program, Partners in Watershed Management (PWM), provides maintenance assessment funds to assist local organizations to implement water quality projects, flood reduction and mitigation programs, and watershed education efforts throughout the 18 counties within the MWCD. Since its inception in 2009 this program has provided over $9.5 million in grant funding for 135 projects.

“There is a tremendous need across the watershed to provide funding to communities, universities and other conservation organizations for projects that protect citizens,” said Craig Butler, MWCD Executive Director. “These projects help to prevent costly flooding, minimize soil erosion and nutrient loss from agricultural operations, assist with upgrading essential community services, and preserve and rehabilitate sensitive lands for public use.

MWCD is proud to be a sponsor of these projects as they support our core mission and allow us to give back to the communities that are in our backyard.”

The grant program is highly

competitive with a multi-step review process to ensure the best projects receive grant dollars.

All applications are reviewed by MWCD staff and a select group of volunteer industry experts prior to the Chief Engineer and Chief of Conservation recommending applications for approval to the Executive Director, and the Board of Directors.

Applications for the next grant award cycle are due to MWCD by close of business on September 1, 2021. Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact MWCD to discuss their projects at least 30 days prior to the application deadline to learn more about the application process and have their applications preliminarily screened for eligibility. Please contact Lynn Gilland, Administrative Specialist at 330-556-4817 or by email at lgilland@mwcd.org. Further information about the PWM Program including can be found at MWCD.Org. The 2021 Partners in Watershed Management Grant Recipients are listed below: Youngstown State University, for Carroll and Harrison Counties are improving Tappan and Atwood Reservoir nutrient loading study. The cost of the project is for $84,012 with a requested and rewarded amount of, $48,562. Others are: Western Reserve Land Conservancy (Richland County), Black Forest Conservation Land Acquisition

at a cost of $3,930,000 and an awarded amount of, $165,000; Rural Action (Coshocton County), Walhonding Water Quality study at $56,939.50 and awarded for, $28,483.50; Ashland County SWCD (Ashland, Holmes, Richland Counties) for $54,789.60 and awarded at, $46,600.

Coshocton County Engineer (Coshocton County) received two grants, one for flood warning signage for $24,618.36 and awarded at $19,694.70 and the other for Harrison 410 box culvert at Will Creek Reservoir for $89,086.46 and awarded for $71,269.17; City of Green (Summit County), Boettler Park Rain Garden/Water Quality Education for $16,150 and awarded for $14,025; City of Mount Vernon (Knox County), Kokosing Riverbank restoration at $1,082,567.92 and awarded for, $200,000; Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum (Carroll County), sanitary sewer system relining at $186,347 requesting $175,347 and awarded for, $129,097; Warwick Township (Tuscarawas County), community flood study for $50,000 and awarded at same amount.

Total project costs came to $5,574,511 with total requests in the amount of $818,981.37 and total awarded at, $772,731.37.

Due to restrictions in the Harrison County Courthouse related to the Covid19 pandemic, the Harrison County Treasurer’s Office will not be accepting in person real estate tax payments beginning today and continuing at least through March of 2021.

Treasurer Vicki Sefsick said her office will be accepting payments by check or money order through parcel post and,

beginning in January 2021, via credit card on the Treasurer’s Smart Bill portal.

“Details pertaining to the credit card payment option, along with any other necessary information, will be included in the real estate bills set to be mailed in mid-January,” Sefsick noted. “I apologize for this inconvenience. Keeping the citizens of this county safe during this pandemic is a

concern for everyone. This decision was not made without great thought.”

The due date for real estate payments will be February 24.

Sefsick encourages those who may need to do business within her office to call 740-942-8864 prior to coming to the courthouse.

“We all need to limit our exposure to this virus at this time,” she noted.

First winter snow takes toll on region The first snow of the year, which added up to more than what accumulated all of last year took its toll on the area. An SUV hit a patch of ice just off Lincoln Ave., swung onto an embankment early Tuesday evening. No injuries were reported and the female driver was the only occupant in the vehicle.

The News-Herald is publishing Letters to Santa in our Dec. 19 edition.

The deadline to submit your letters is Tuesday, Dec. 15.

With you all the way

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Obituaries

Ellis Eugene “Pete” Abel Ellis Eugene “Pete” Abel, 74, of New Athens, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020 at his home. Pete was

born August 10, 1946 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, a son of the late Cloyd Ellis and Edith Pauline Parrish Abel.

He was a retired Service and Sales Associate from Excel Mining Systems in Cadiz. He was a member of the New Athens United Methodist Church; New Athens VFD and EMS; a former Mayor of New Athens; member of the Cadiz American Legion; and the Fairpoint Polish Club.

Preceding him in death are his parents and his brother, Kenneth Everett Abel.

Surviving are his wife, Janice Yocham Abel; a son, Scott Abel and wife Heidi of Dresden, Ohio;

two daughters: Carlene Abel of Jewett, Ohio; and Crissy Abel and her husband Vince D’Amico of Boulder, Colo.; five grandchildren: Cory Spring, Arabeth Abel, Darin Abel and his wife Ariel, Madison Golec and Giada D’Amico; a great granddaughter, Lynden Myers; two sisters: Anna Louise Toole and Wilda Jean (Pete) Tuchek all of New Athens, Ohio.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Franklin Museum, P.O. Box 186, New Athens, Ohio 43981.

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

Bonnie May Banta Ward Bonnie May Banta Ward, a devoted mother, wife and missionary passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, Nov. 20, 2020.

Bonnie is survived by her husband; David, three children: Pamela, Lori and Andy, grand children: Anthony, Brittany, Austin, Kalyie, Jordan, Lonnie, Brianna, Alisha Malayshia, Nikki and Tia Jaynes, Jasmine, Alex, Heidi, Denzel, Adam, Andrew Childers, Kiara Waalee and Owen Ward. Great grand children: Zendaya, Zaria, Evelyn, Symponie, Jamari, Liam, and Aiden and her Brothers David And Tim Banta, sisters Mary Anne Chapman and Martha Jane Thompson. Bonnie is

predeceased by her mother and father Alfred and Martha (Rose) Banta.

Bonnie was born on Jan. 29, 1950 in Euphrata, Wash., to Alfred and Martha Banta. Eventually settling in Jewett, Ohio, Bonnie graduated from Jewett High School and married David Ward in 1968. They together ministered for a number of years in the US in Ohio and Connecticut and in 1980 began their journey as missionaries for the United Pentecostal Church in Sierra Leone, West Africa. It was a journey that would last a lifetime.

Kenya and Tanzania were where her children grew up and later reclaim kids would allow many many more to receive an education and hope through the non-profit organization she and her husband created. Bonnie’s heart and soul were devoted to theirs and her ministry remaining by David’s side through many trials and never giving in to despair, choosing instead to worship through the challenges as well as the good times.

Bonnie was an avid reader, but would never read the beginning of a story first instead she read the

end and then the beginning and then maybe the middle. She loved to cook and to share her kitchen with those who would like to learn, starting a cooking class in her kitchen in Moshi for ladies in the area and for the kids from the international school nearby as a cooking club. She never missed an opportunity share her passion for Christ, she strove to show His grace through friendship and constant desire to simply please Him. Friends knew that if they needed a peaceful respite, or a place to recover from illness or simply a place to stop in for a night (or weeks) while traveling through, they would be welcome and leave with a full belly an open invitation to return.

Bonnie will be missed deeply but often spoke of a quote on a grave in Liberia belonging to a young missionary child that reads “Hush, tis only till Jesus comes”.

A service was held for family and friends on Dec. 5 at 1 p.m. at First Church in Sterling Heights Mi. Pastor Hoffman will be presiding.

Flowers, donations and condolences may be offered at 52352 Norfolk Ln, Chesterfield Mi, 48051

Carl Montford Patton Carl Montford Patton, 65, of Hopedale, Ohio, died Nov. 29, 2020 in Gables Care Center, Hopedale. He was born in Steubenville, Ohio, 0ct. 13, 1955, son of the late Montford (Monty) and Irene Rensi Patton. He was a retired banker from US Bank in Hopedale after serving there for 32 years. He was also a member of the Hopedale Presbyterian Church,

liked to collect model cars and loved working around his home and yard. He graduated from Cadiz High School in 1974 and attended Jefferson Technical College, graduating in 1976.

He is survived by two sisters, Vickie Coffland of Hopedale, his twin sister, Carla Skinner of Hopedale and brother, Brian Patton of Hopedale, nieces and nephews, Jessie, Danny, Sara,

Mandy, Jennifer and T.J. and Aunt, Carol Oklok of Steubenville, Ohio.

Due to the Covid 19, Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Harrison Co. Cancer Crusaders, 226 Charleston St. Cadiz, Ohio 43907. Blackburn Funeral Home of Hopedale is assisting the family.

Stanley Joseph Grabits Stanley Joseph Grabits, 71, of Bloomingdale, Ohio, passed away on Friday Nov. 27, 2020 at Gables Care Center, Hopedale. He was born in Martins Ferry, Ohio on March

31, 1949, a son of the late Stanley Sr., and Kathryn Pollock Grabits. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Joyce Grabits on Nov. 13, 2019.

Stanley was a 1967 graduate of Adena High School, a retired steelworker from WheelingPittsburgh Steel, Yorkville plant, a member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church of Harrisville, and a US Army Veteran. Stan loved baseball especially the St. Louis Cardinals; an avid Las Vegas Raider football fan and he loved Corvettes.

Stanley is survived by his sister Bernadine "Bernie" Grabits, niece

Brittany Smith, nephews: Jason and Tim Smith, sisters in law Midge Bobish, Betty Senatore, nephew Scott Senatore, great niece Brittany Senatore.

Due to the current Covid-19 surge, visitation and services will be private at Borkoski Funeral Home, 60 South Bridge Street, Adena, Ohio, with Rev. Barry Hall officiating. A public Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Interment will be at Olive Branch Cemetery with graveside Military Honors provided by the Adena American Legion Post #525.

Offer online condolences to the family at www.borkoskifuneral.com

Dr. Robert Lewis Stevens Dr. Robert Lewis Stevens 85, of Cadiz Ohio, passed away from cancer Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Valley Hospice in Steubenville, Ohio.

He grew up in Little York Ohio and was a 1953 graduate of Adena High School. He then spent significant time overseas serving with the Marines as a Navy Corpsman. Dr. Stevens returned from his military duty and attended The University of Health Sciences in Lombard, Illinois where he obtained his degree as a Doctor of Chiropractic.

Dr. Stevens then returned to the Ohio Valley to open Stevens Chiropractic Clinic where he was in practice for over fifty years serving the community. Lew received numerous awards and recognition for his commitment and dedication providing health care services for his community. He spent many years working with various coaches helping athletes throughout local high schools. He was president of Cadiz Rotary Club for many years.

He was known to many people as "Doc Stevens" or simply "Lew".

Lew was a member of First Westminster Presbyterian Church in Steubenville, Ohio where he served his term on the personnel committee as an elder of the church. He loved life and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He golfed frequently and had fun attending sporting events watching his grandchildren. He is the beloved son of Marion and Ellen (Henderson) Stevens of Little York. Lew was preceded in death by his beloved sister Jean (Stevens) Cramblett.

He is survived by his loving wife

Ruth (Meyer) Stevens of Cadiz and his devoted twin brother Ron Stevens of West Jefferson, Ohio.

He will be greatly missed by his daughter Jill Stevens (Carl) Bracher of Mason, Ohio and his son Dr. Rob Stevens of Peachtree City, Georgia. Lew had step children, Geoffrey Glasure ( Julie Smith) of Athens, Ohio and The Reverend Beverly Dempsey (Joe) of West Orange, New Jersey. He was a grandfather to Jake and Kate Bracher as well as Jack and Scott Stevens. He was also a step grandfather to Patricia Glasure West (Jesse) great-grandson Elijah and Owen and Caitlin Dempsey.

He has many nieces and nephews he leaves behind.

Due to Covid health concerns, a private service with immediate family was observed officiated by Reverend Jason Elliott on Dec. 4, 2020 at Borkoski Funeral Home in Cadiz. Graveside services will follow at Holly Memorial Gardens.

The family can't begin to express how much they will miss Lew, but know his legacy will live on. Offer condolences to the family at www.borkoskifuneral.com

In Memory In loving memory of Glenn T. Butterfield 4-14-33 to 12-8-19

Forever in our hearts Love, Your Family

Good News

Ross Dean Bower Ross “Dean” Bower, 96, of Cadiz, Ohio, and recently of Willowbrook Christian Village of Delaware, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 1, 2020.

He was born Aug. 27,1924, in Scio, Ohio.

Dean graduated from Cadiz High School in 1943 and was employed by Hanna Coal and then Consolidated Coal Companies, where he operated the Gem of Egypt, one of the world’s largest power shovels.

He led an active life, traveling and hiking until his early 90’s.

Dean enjoyed square dancing in Ohio and also in and around Port Richey, Florida, where he and his wife Helen spent winters, making many friends and enjoying life at Ja-Mar mobile home park. A fan of the

Cleveland Indians and OSU Buckeyes, Dean was also a supporter of local high school sports. He was an active member of Scott Memorial United Methodist Church and the Cadiz Lions Club.

Preceded in death by his parents, Nina (McGuire) and Harold Eugene Bower, his first wife Thelma (George) Bower, a sister Elsie (Maurice) Leeser, and a brother Robert (Loudora) Bower. Dean is survived by his wife of 35 years, Helen (Overholt Berger), children Robert (Sylvia) Bower of Hilliard, Ohio; Gary (Debra) Bower of Garland,Texas; Jackie (J.D.) McIntosh of Columbia Station, Ohio; Jody (Bryan) Lenko of Delaware, Ohio; and James Berger of Rootstown, Ohio. He was blessed with 12

grandchildren—Leigh Bower, Jill (Brent) Wagner, Sarah Harkins, Justin (Jessica) McIntosh, Jaymee (Travis) Skelly, Jared McIntosh, Travis Baez, Darren (Jackie) Romshak, Brad (Laci) Romshak, Jordan (Cory) Buso, Paige (Adam) Byers, Hillary (Devin) Hanner and 16 great-grandchildren.

He will be greatly missed by his family, friends, and the Cadiz community, where he grew up and lived for 89 years.

Due to Covid restrictions, a memorial will be planned for a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Capital City Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Drive, Unit 170, Columbus Ohio 43231, or the Cadiz Community Food Pantry in Cadiz, Ohio.

Timothy B. "Tim" Sexton Timothy B. "Tim" Sexton, 76, of Columbus, Ohio passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at Continuing Health Care Center, Gahanna, Ohio.

Timothy was born May 7, 1944 in Beaver, WV a son of the late Harry Thomas and Melba Faye Holstein Sexton and a Protestant by faith.Tim worked for ARC Industries of Columbus, attended Recreation Unlimited, and participated in Special Olympics. Tim loved to visit Charlene's home. He

enjoyed eating his favorite foods, showing off his dance moves, celebrating his birthday, and watching parades. He was a very friendly, likable man.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas "Keith" Sexton; Gary Sexton; a sister-inlaw, Sharon Sexton; a nephew-in-law, Jeff Richard.Surviving are a sisterin-law, Charlene Parish Sexton of Columbus; three nephews, Brian Sexton, Mark (Dana) Sexton and Kurt (Michele) Sexton; two nieces, Gena

Richard and Anita (Bill) Copeland; many great nieces and nephews.

No visitation hours are planned.

A graveside services was held Saturday, Dec. 5 at Rock Hill Cemetery, Flushing, Ohio with Pastor Kenn Sickle officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Hospice 1144 Dublin Road Columbus, OH 43215 or Rescare 97 South James Road Columbus, OH 43213.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Toothman Funeral Home, St. Clairsville, Ohio.

PUBLiC NOTiCE 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/unitizatio n (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

apostle Paul told Timothy “From childhood you have known the sacred writings which are able to give you the wisdom that leads to salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” Prophecy is sacred, it shows God’s control over history. God’s promises are sacred, they give us hope and faith.

I love the story that Billy Graham tells of his debate with a nonChristian minister. The minister did not believe that the Messiah had come

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) ---------PUBLIC NOTICE 1.) Ordinance No. 2020-15: The Cadiz Village Council is currently considering Ordinance No. 2020-15 which establishes a four way stop at the intersection of South Ohio Street and South Street. Any person wishing to review this ordinance may do so at the Municipal Building, at the clerk's office during regular business hours.

2.) Ordinance No. 2020-16: The Cadiz Village Council is currently considering Ordinance No. 2020-16 which is an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and Clerk/Treasurer to enter 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. Any person wishing to review this ordinance may do so at the Municipal Building, at the clerk's office during regular business hours.

3.) Ordinance No. 2020-17: The Cadiz Village Council is currently considering Ordinance No. 2020-17 which is an ordinance providing the scheduling of employee holidays for the calendar year 2021. Any person wishing to review this ordinance may do so at the Municipal Building, at the clerk's office during regular business hours.

4.) Ordinance No. 2020-18: The Cadiz Village Council is currently considering Ordinance No. 2020-18 which is an ordinance establishing house numbers for certain residences and businesses within the Village of Corporation limits for the year 2020.

Any person wishing to review this ordinance may do so at the Municipal Building, at the clerk's office during regular business hours.

5.) Ordinance No. 2020-19: The Cadiz Village Council is currently considering Ordinance No. 2020-19 which is an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and Clerk/Treasurer to enter into an agreement for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Any person wishing to review this ordinance may do so at the Municipal Building, at the clerk's office during regular business hours.

6.) Ordinance No. 2020-20: The Cadiz Village Council is currently considering Ordinance No. 2020-20 which is an ordinance providing for the definition of employee pay periods for the calendar year 2021. Any person wishing to review this ordinance may do so at the Municipal Building, at the clerk's office during regular business hours.

7.) Ordinance No. 2020-21: The Cadiz Village Council is currently considering Ordinance No. 2020-21 which is an ordinance authorizing the carryover of a maximum of 40 hours vacation from year to year. Any person wishing to review this ordinance may do so at the Municipal Building, at the clerk's office during regular business hours.

8.) Ordinance No. 2020-22: The Cadiz Village Council is currently considering Ordinance No. 2020-22 which is an ordinance authorizing the Mayor and Clerk/Treasurer of the Village of Cadiz, Ohio to enter into a contract with the Harrison County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for legal services as Police Prosecutor during the calendar year 2021. Any person wishing to review this ordinance may do so at the Municipal Building, at the clerk's office during regular business hours.

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

Sacred Advent: Prophecies and Promises Advent, that sacred season of four Sundays before Christmas that celebrates the coming of the Messiah.

That’s what Advent means in Latin…

“Coming”. As believers living in a sometimes-hostile environment to anything faith related, we can still honor as “Sacred” this holy time of year. The Old Testament predicted, with uncanny accuracy, the coming of the Messiah. There are 127 Messianic predictions in the Old Testament with 574 verses referring to a Messiah! The

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/unitizatio n.

(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.

yet because the prophecy in Zechariah 12:14 says the Messiah will come at a time of peace. Billy Graham said, “Yes, the second time he comes. But two verses before that the scripture says, ‘They will look on me’. Who is speaking in that verse?” The other minster replied “The Almighty of course” Billy Graham replied, “But the whole verse says, ‘They will look on me who they have pierced. If the Messiah hasn’t come yet, how did he get pierced?” The other minister had

no reply. Billy Graham said, “The Messiah, Jesus, got pierced on the cross of Calvary just as prophecy predicted.”

Prophecy that comes from the Word of God is sacred, it points us to Jesus.

The great promise of the coming King found in Isaiah chapter 9 tells us that, “A Child will be born to us, a Son will be given to us; and the government (all authority) will rest on His shoulders, And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace” All of these titles belong to Jesus. Thousands of years of Old Testament prophecies

and promises are what gives us the sacredness of Advent. In a world that treats what is sacred with contempt and what is vile with celebration, let’s remember that there would be no Advent and no Christmas if it weren’t for the sacred prophecies and promises of God’s Word that all point to Jesus.

No matter what comes our way, Covid and all of life’s various disappointments let’s not forget to indulge ourselves in this Advent season. It is sacred.

PastorKenStaley@gmail.com

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020 UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull Unionport Community Grange 2728 members wish to thank everyone for their help and support for all of their events.

Carol VanDyne visited her sister in Glen Dale, W.Va. Wayne Twp. Community Center Inc., says thanks and gives appreciation for their support and help.

The Unionport Methodist women are preparing goodie bags for the sick and shut ins in the Unionport community.

John and Donetta Campbell visited with friends and relatives in Gnadenhutten for a period of time.

The patriot ladies of Unionport are involved with all that is going on in the present time; please continue to support us.

Liz Cochran is trying to visit the best she can with her mother at a Cadiz nursing home.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan "God Is Protecting Us" Happy Birthday-Mia & Karly Devoy, Jeannie Wilson of Gallipolis, Jamie Bear, Sophia Karich, Ginger Anderson, Aaron Koch, Karen Walton, and Mary Lynn McBride, Happy Anniversary-Jim & Susan Anderson.

The community extends it's sympathy to the family of Helen Marie Baker, 96 of the Freeport area.

The community extends its deepest sympathy to the family of Dean Doane 68, of Tippecanoe. He was a 1972 graduate of Lakeland High School, a member of the Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department for 50 years, a member of the Freeport Farmers Sportsman Club, and of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church.

Due to the COVID Lakeland Democrat Women will not have their Annual Christmas Party or Santa Claus visit to Freeport this year.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Linda Lou (Moore) Sudduth 81 of Lore City.

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Fouts on the birth of their son, Clint Allen who was born Nov. 17. He was welcomed home by his sister Avery Ann, grandparents Dave and Lori Fouts and great grandparents Denny & Diane.

Members of the Freeport Presbyterian Church made Christmas Baskets to be distributed to patients at the Harrison County Home.

December 6 from 6 until 8 p.m. will be a Live Nativity, as a part of Christmas Celebration "Christmas Around Town". Many churches, organizations, and businesses will create a driving tour of the Christmas Story through the streets of Freeport.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Donald Piatt 81, a graduate of Freeport High School.

Lakeland Group Ministries Christmas baskets, anyone wishing to donate money or items can contact Nancy Rodgers at 740-6583813 or Deb Milligan 740-658-3466 Donald Willis Piatt, age 81, died suddenly on Nov. 21. He was born on Aug. 2, 1939 in Harrison County, Ohio, at the family farm home. He was the third of six children and grew up in rural Ohio.

Two days past his eighteenth birthday he enlisted in the United States Army and spent the next twenty-nine years as an active duty soldier. He was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Arzanna Piatt, a son Donald Wayne Piatt, brothers Emerson Piatt, Jimmy Piatt; sisters Ella Bethel and Marlene Sprowl and a great grand-son Quentin Fitzpatrick. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, son Steven Piatt (Karen), daughters Melanie Piatt, Paula Teleky (Louis); step-daughters Julia Fitzpatrick, Diane Smith (Terry) and sister-in-law Jackie Crowe; brother Gary Piatt (Phyllis), sister Joann Piatt. He is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 13 greatgrandchildren plus numerous nieces and nephews. Upon joining the Army at the lowest rank, Don excelled in all of his assignments, gaining rank as soon as eligible and at 20 years had attained the highest rank for enlisted, Sergeant Major.

He served stateside in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Fort Knox, Kentucky; Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. He served overseas in Newfoundland, Canada, Vietnam, Korea and West Germany. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal, Meritorious Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal and Legion of Merit. Upon retirement he began his career in Real Estate as a Realtor and Broker. He moved to Alabama in 1978 and the few years he owned Southern Homes Realty.

The people he helped buy and sell home became his family and he was Papaw, friend and comrade to numerous people. He was a member of Gardendale-Mount Vernon United Methodist Church and a member Jefferson North Gideon Camp. He was devoted to his Gideon brothers and served in several capacities in that camp. He

loved the Lord, his family and his friends. He had a zest for life, loved a good joke, and was quick to play a practical joke and laughed when he was on the receiving end of a joke.

He frequently said that he never met a stranger and never let the truth stand in the way of a good story. He made many good memories and felt he was a blessed man. He leaved behind a legacy of love, generosity and laughter. He will be sorely missed but those who knew him know that he now dwells forever with the Lord. Pallbearers are Steve Piatt, Terry Smith, Jarrod Smith, Shaun Cavender, Jonathan Franklin, Greg Crowe. Honorary pallbearers Gideons of Jefferson North Camp.

Pastor Micah Marcrum will be officiating the service at Gardendale Heritage Funeral Home.

SMITHFIELD

BY ESTHER MCCOY Thanksgiving is over. Now we have a few snowy days and some hectic Christmas shopping and the holidays will be here. Do you have your Christmas tree up yet? Ours is not and I swear that the furniture has grown since last year because the living room does not seem to be large enough now. We will work it out somehow though. I have so many ornaments that the tree would be bending over sideways if we used them all. There are ornaments from every vacation stop we ever visited in our children's youth. Happy remembrances.

Prime Time of Steubenville tells that we should watch our diets during this pandemic. People on television are telling that they are gaining weight in this imposed lockdown. Eat plenty of veggies and fruit, get some good protein and drink plenty of water. Check up on older folks who live nearby or even those who live further away. Give a cheery hello to those you see on the street while walking and a smile never hurts. Get plenty of exercise and lots of sleep.

Banks are something that I have always depended upon being open on their scheduled days but a month ago the Brilliant branch of the U.S. Bank was closed for a bit of time.

Lamont went up to the bank in Smithfield on Monday and a sign on the door said to visit the Brilliant or Tiltonsville Bank as the present facility was closed. We were thinking maybe it was a COVID disturbance but don't spread that word. It was just us musing.

The Smithfield Christian Church has been closed for Sunday Services for three weeks now. That might be a good idea as long as the pandemic is raging. Have you thought about donating gloves, heavy socks, toboggans, caps or knitted scarves to someone who might not have some of the warm necessities this winter?

Try it for a warm feeling inside yourself.

Buckeye Elementary School is selling raffle tickets for someone to be the lucky winner of a Buckeye Panther blanket made by a PTO mother. This was so nice of her to donate it. This is one of those niceties that can be done during the Corona Virus shut down.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams Someone called to ask what address does one use to send donations to the Deersville Volunteer Fire Department. I talked to Treasurer John Sukosd and he gave me the following information. Either of these addresses will work. The ESquad gets their mail at PO Box 54, Deersville OH 44693-0054 and the DVFD gets their mail at PO Box 60, Deersville OH 44693-0060. What a wonderful gift for this Christmas season. The fire department and esquad are such a vital part of the community.

December Birthdays: 1st Nic Malone; 4th Joy Miles and Lilith Pearl Watson; 6th Gloria Allen, Marilyn McMillen, John McMillen; 10th Kay Cochenour; 14th Maggie Brindley Watson and Roger McMillen; 16th Larry Hoxworth; 23rd Sheri Cunningham; 29th Carol Henry. Happy Birthday to anyone I missed.

December Anniversaries: 3rd Roger and Melora Mencer; 22nd Andy and Danielle McMillen and 31st Don and Shannon Malone.

What a beautiful time of year to get married. Happy Anniversary to these couples and to anyone that was missed.

December 6th will be Marilyn McMillen's 80th birthday! Let’s shower her with cards for this special day. Her address is: 32300 Moravian Trail Rd, Tippecanoe OH 446999789. Happy Birthday Marilyn!

Marie Karl of Freeport, the Queen Mum of the Deersville Happy Hatters is featured on the front page of the December 2020 "The Outreacher Christian Newspaper".

She wrote a wonderful article about "Christmas Tree Memories" of decorating the tree and making cookies with her Mom. The Outreacher has a Facebook page that lists all the locations where one can pick up the magazine. One location is the Deersville General Store.

Congratulations Marie!! Love you my friend! It is always nice when good things happen to good people.

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

HARRISON NEWS-HERALD | CORRESPONDENCE 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 honey bee 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 and civic groups. Some Deersville businesses are: The Stand on US 250 by Coultrap's 330-204-9407; Deersville General Store 740-8274203; Bosler's Honey Bees and Accessories 330-401-5889 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 Sunday December 20th at 6PM. Anyone who wants to participate, please contact Joy Miles 740-658-3633. There will be no refreshments like normal. Anyone

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who wants to do a reading, read scripture or sing, contact Joy. Remember folks on the sick and recovery list. Those in nursing facilities and those just holding up in their houses while this virus is hitting the county so hard. Keep in touch and let them know they are not forgotten.

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.

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By Ina Marks As I’m doing my article, I’m remembering my husband James (JB) Marks on the anniversary of his passing. He is loved and missed very much by his family and friends. May he RIP. Also our Brother Donald Johnson that passed many years ago. He is missed and may he RIP. We woke up to a beautiful morning snow on everything. I don’t really care for winter, but what comes, comes. Enjoy.

It was disappointing that the craft show in Jewett was canceled. Verble Kimmel started it many years ago.

Everyone can hope for next year.

Congratulations go out to Harrison County’s first female Prosecutor, Lauren Knight. Good luck on your venture.

The memorial Christmas tree will be up around Dec. 13, folks can come as will, when they want to put their memorial on.

The Dinning Fork Ruritan will hold their Christmas at Pangraso’s on Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. as of now.

Family and friends are sending a special 80th birthday out to James Altavilla. Have a wonderful day and have many more.

I’m belating my Grandson Cy Adams a happy birthday 21st he lives in Niles, Ohio love to you.

Prayers and best wishes to all ill, shut-in. So many God knows who you are. Bless You. Sympathy and prayers go out to the family and friends of Paul Jones, Daniel Polen, James Stull, Donna Taylor and too the many that has passed. They will be greatly missed.

Bless all of you.

God be with you, till next week keep well.

A Great Thanks go out to all the folks that are fixing, passing out food to their neighbors and friends. No

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Look at the Past

A look back at Main St., Holloway

A portion of Main St, Holloway or SR 331 looking toward the church and school circa 1912. The dedication service for the church was held Oct. 14, 1906. In Oct. 1911, the new brick school consisting of four rooms was ready for classes. Three rooms were used for the grades and one for high school. The superintendent and one additional teacher made up the high school staff. (Info from Holloway Old Timers Reminisce by Glenn Helter.) In this picture there are no houses yet on B & O Hill. Holloway is in Belmont County, just across the Harrison County line.

Around the County December has arrived and brought with it our first measurable snowfall for the season.

It was a beautiful snow covering the trees, bushes, and everything outside. The children were out enjoying it and I even saw a snowman or two.

December is usually a busy month with many things happening, but not this year of course. The Cadiz Lighted Christmas Parade will be taking

place Saturday December 5, from 6-7 pm. It will be a drive by parade for those wishing to see it. Santa will be on the square to wave to the kids and his helpers will be handing out treat bags to those driving by. The parade route will be one way. You should enter from Industrial Park Road to Grant Street then to South Main and turn left at the square to exit town.

Please drive by and enjoy those who are participating in the

From the Harrison County Visitor's Center parade. Christmas Card Lane will also be displayed at Sally Buffalo Park through the end of the year.

The Freeport United Methodist Church will be having Christmas About Town, December 6, 6-8pm. a driving tour through Freeport with Churches, businesses and families participating. There will be a live nativity scene, carolers, and decorations to see. You will start at Muskingum Street from Rt. 800 follow the map and finishing at the

live nativity at the Methodist Church.

Local Churches will be holding Christmas Eve services, check your Church for the schedule and enjoy an evening of reflecting what the meaning of Christmas really is about.

We would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! As 2020 will soon be over I hope that 2021 brings a prosperous new year for everyone and our local businesses and communities.

KATE’S TAKE:

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‘Tis the Season for Giving Inter Vivos Gifts

By Attorney Kate Knight Kimble Welcome to December 2020 – we made it! I am looking forward to a cozy and festive month, filled with as much merriment as possible and I hope the same for all of you. So, in the spirit of giving, raise your hand if you think you will either give or receive an inter vivos gift this month? Anyone? I bet most of you will give and receive inter vivos gifts and this article will tell you why.

A gift can be given either during a person’s lifetime (an inter vivos gift) or by will after a person has passed away (a testamentary gift).

Many of you are likely familiar with Last Wills and Testaments.

When making a Will, a person executes a legal document that describes his final wishes regarding assets and dependents. A Will often includes the ways in which he wishes his dependents to be cared for and for his assets to be disbursed to loved ones, charities, and others after death. An inter vivos gift, on the other hand, is not affected by a person’s Will and instead is given during the giver’s life.

When we talk about the legalities of giving and receiving gifts, certain requirements must be met for a gift to be a completed inter vivos gift. The donor (or gift giver) must have the capacity and intention to give the gift to the donee (or gift receiver); the gift giver must complete delivery of the gift to the lucky receiver; and

the receiver must accept the gift from the giver.

There are volumes of caselaw around each of the elements of a completed inter vivos gift – how do you know if the giver intended for the item to be a gift? How do you know if the gift was actually received and accepted by the receiver? This column does not do that deep dive, but rather focuses on the questions on kids’ minds this month – will Santa Claus come this year even with “the germs” (in the words of my 5- and 3-year-old daughters)? And will Santa actually go to everyone’s houses? Will he wear a mask?

And will their elf come to visit?

We have assured them that Santa is magic, we do not think he is even susceptible to “the germs”, he will still go to all his usual stops, and we do not think elves can get COVID. Surprisingly, or maybe not, in their rapid fire of questions lately, they have not once asked if the presents they may receive from Santa Claus are actually completed inter vivos gifts! If they did ask me that question, I would assure them that the presents they may wake up to on Christmas morning (assuming they have been good this year, of course) are legally valid presents. First, we know that Santa Claus keeps a very thorough list of who has been naughty and nice, so if he leaves presents for the little Kimble girls, we know that he has determined they have behaved and intended to give the presents. We also know that he has travelled all the way from the

North Pole to deliver the presents – if that is not an effective delivery, I do not know what is! Finally, I can predict, with nearly 100% certainty that the girls will accept the gifts delivered to them without a hint of hesitation.

So, considering the legal status of

gifts, it seems that presents left under a Christmas tree meet the necessary requirements to be completed inter vivos gifts!

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

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OVAC basketball MMA split decision now has Gamble at 1 and 1 championships cancelled

By ED BANKS

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NH Sportswriter CADIZ - Last Friday morning OVAC Director Dirk McCoy, Basketball Commissioner Ron White, and Tournament Director Rick Deluca announced that the 2021 OVAC Basketball Championships have been cancelled. The decision to suspend the championships was reached due to the differences in the sports calendars of Ohio and West Virginia.

Though the tournament will be cancelled, champions in both the boys

and girls divisions will be announced.

In getting to the champions, the difference for this season will be that the teams will be selected by the season’s standings. In addition to the differences in the two state’s sports calendar, West Virginia Governor Jim Justice had recently announced that the winter sports would be pushed back until Jan. 11, 2021. With an announcement from the West Virginia Secondary Schools Activity Commission that stated that Jan. 22 was the date for initial competition in girls basketball and Jan. 29 as the boys opening competition, there would be very limited basketball action in the state prior to the original dates for the OVAC championships.

In contrast, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the OHSAA had already announced that the girls could begin basketball on Nov. 20, and the boys on the 25th of the month. Adding to the two state’s differences in calendars and schedules, was consideration to the rise in numbers of those involved with the recent effect of COVID-19.

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CADIZ - Cody Gamble is a gentle and kind young man in a tough man and brawler’s body.

The difference between the two Gambles is triggered by a toggle switch that he controls when he in in organized MMA competition. When the switch between the two is toggled to the latter of the two, whomever stands in front of him has a long row to hoe.

Gamble, who won his initial MMA bout and a tune-up boxing match, put is 1 and 0 MMA record on the line last weekend in a second MMA appearance in Pittsburgh. The event dubbed the “Brawl in the Burgh V inside the Monroeville Mall”, had Gamble facing a bigger and more experienced opponent named Raiden “Amadeus” Keller (2 and 0).

Gamble would enter the bout at 20 years of age with minimal experience, while Keller at 24 years of age owned 3 to 4 years of experience and a 2 and 0 record. The bout was sponsored by 247 Fight Championships, however, with the COVID-19 restrictions, there would be no spectators. Regardless of his limited experience, Gamble took the bout the distance and lost in a narrow majority decision.

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said; “He got me pretty hard in the first round, but I got him pretty good in the second. I was taking the fight to him in the third round and he took me down late in round. I bounced right back! I suffered no hits or damage while down. When the fight was over, and the judge’s scores were announced, it would

be Keller who would improve to 3 and 0. I am proud of myself. I cannot be disappointed because I gave it everything I had, and so did he. One of the judges went my way because he said that I never suffered any damage. It was a close fight all the way, a blood bath. We both had blood everywhere, and this was

probably the fight of the night.

I told Keller that I would like a rematch and if the opportunity arises and that there is a contract, I would sign it, then it would he up to you (Keller), ” Gamble said.

As a heavyweight MMA contender, Gamble now holds a 1 and 1 record.

Harrison Central girls prevail over Wildcats

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Despite his continuous and punishing performance, he would lose the bout in a close majority decision. He is pictured working on his opponent Raiden Keller (now 3 and 0), a bigger and more experienced fighter.

RICHMOND - A final score of 46 - 42 defined the finish to the Harrison Central’s varsity basketball victory over the Lady Wildcats of Edison on Thursday night in Richmond. Though the winning was defined, in no way did it define the effort of getting there.

After a lot of back and forth scoring, the Huskies came out and took control of the contest

during the first half. The first quarter showed some rust by both teams, with the Huskies shaking their share before the first 8 minutes expired. The second quarter would end and find the Huskies heading into the break with a 16- point lead and a by a score of 26 to 10. In the third frame Harrison’s McKayla Dunkle found herself in foul trouble and Edison would take advantage of her absence. They would cut the lead to a 1-point difference and

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

Pictured are: Nick Fluharty – Freshman Construction Trades; Kaden Miller – Sophomore Ag/Industrial Mechanics; Aaliyah Harubin – Junior Welding and Rachael Laney – Senior Visual Graphics.

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

Harrison Central recognizes outstanding students for November

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As we celebrate the end of November the school would like to take a moment to call out those students who were recognized by their teachers as outstanding in showing trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring and citizenship.

Let's congratulate November's students of the month.

Preschool Jaykob Agostini and Aubrey Carter. Kindergarten Jason Lowry and Ethan Finney.

First grade - Everette Slocum and Kenley Mason.

Second grade - Colton Bumgardner and Riley Parks. Third grade - Cale Culbertson and Thomas Ash. Fourth grade - Madison Taylor and Michael Smith.

Fifth grade - Elliott Rhodes and Katie Cumings.

Sixth grade - Dustin Stitt and Chase Byers.

a score of 34 - 33 by quarter’s end. The Edison 14-point run brought them close, but Harrison turned and leaned on senior Audrey Corder to take the helm.

Though Dunkle reentered in the fourth and lasted, Corder remained a steady contributor and would end the contest with a team high 14 points. She would also pocket 10 banking board careens during the night.

Dunkle would end the evening with 7 points and 18 monstrous

grabs off the board. Britton Positano remained constant and performed well for the Huskies.

She would leave the contest with 8 points and 6 rebounds to her credit.

Last year’s ‘girl to watch’ Mackenzie Harbold continued her improving while lending 7 points and 7 boards to her resume. The Huskies left Edison with a 1 and 1 record. Their scheduled game with St. Clairsville on the following Monday was cancelled.

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PREVIOUS WEEK’S ANSWERS

STATEPOINT CROSSWORD THEME: HAPPY HOLIDAYS

70. Present 71. *Like a Christmas sweater, often 72. Uncooked 73. Adherents of Sikhism

ACROSS 1. “Lord of the Flies” shell 6. *New Year’s Eve choice: Brut or Demi____ 9. Get-out-of-jail money 13. Convex molding 14. *”____ I Want for Christmas...”

15. Sign of life 16. Redo, to a carpenter 17. Flying saucer acronym 18. Often-missed humor 19. *Hanukkah toy 21. *____ Santa, giftgiving tradition 23. Ides mo.

24. Part of a hammer 25. Cook’s leaf 28. “Hey!” 30. Brain’s ____ system 35. Revered one 37. “____ Your Enthusiasm” 39. Capital of Egypt 40. Went by horse 41. “I do” spot 43. *____ Sandler’s “Eight Crazy Nights” 44. Scary movie consequence 46. Dexterity 47. Boundary line 48. Modern self-portrait 50. Superman’s last name 52. Actor’s domain 53. Wild plum 55. Mama sheep 57. *”I’ll be home for Christmas, if only in my ____” 60. *African-American celebration 64. Town news announcer 65. Charged particle 67. Elephant poacher’s ware 68. Give new guns 69. *The night before Christmas

DOWN 1. Umbilical connection 2. *”Grandma got run ____ by a reindeer...”

3. *Santa’s “cheeks were like roses, his ____ like a cherry” 4. Request to Geico 5. Carriage on top of elephant 6. Pulitzer winner Bellow 7. *Santa helper 8. Bring to an end 9. Jefferson’s Vice President 10. Medicinal succulent 11. Negative contraction 12. Bovine hangout 15. Alfresco meal 20. Novelist Jong 22. Sushi restaurant choice 24. *Have a piece of Christmas Goose, e.g.

25. *”Five golden rings, four calling ____...”

26. Dig intensely 27. Cry of the Alps 29. *Time for log 31. Address with apostrophe 32. Stays somewhere 33. About to explode 34. *Vixen follower 36. Table extension 38. Diamond’s corner 42. Sign up again 45. Divest one of a gun 49. “Slippery” tree 51. Mark and Shania 54. Twig of a willow tree 56. End of a poem 57. Fortune-teller’s residue 58. Iranian coin 59. Suggestive of the supernatural 60. Was aware of 61. Fall asleep, with ‘out’ 62. Foot part 63. Pirates’ affirmatives 64. French vineyard 66. Female gametes

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.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT Group will be held the first Thursday of every month at the Harrison Community Hospital Resource Room, 951 East Market Street, Cadiz from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

UPCOMINGEVENTS DUE TO continued concern over the coronavirus outbreak, the Ourant School Memorial Association has decided to cancel the annual Christmas Gatherings, scheduled for Sunday, December 6th. 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.

SCIO SPARKLES and Shines. Community Christmas Decoration Decorate outside of your home for the Christmas Season!

Top three will be awarded $25 gift card from community business on Saturday, Dec. 19.

Sponsored by the Scio Garden Club.

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

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

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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

one should be hungry Bless You. JEWETT/CADIZ

By Ruby Foutz Congratulations to Lauren Knight as being sworn in as the first female prosecutor for Harrison County. Best wishes to you.

Covid cases reached 220, maybe we'll have the vacination soon. Try to protect yourself and others.

The Stamp Program is running smoothly at Sander's Market, Cadiz. A person can receive at stamp for every ten dollars spent and can receive a stamp booklet with $10. off of any purchase over $25. This sounds like a great marketing tool. Good luck.

Isn't it strange how one can get tired of turkey or ham after one day Thanksgiving? I will try to come up with some kind of a recipe next time. I pray all did enjoy Thanksgiving.

You can tell it's December out there. We received about 5 inches of snow and the roads were slippery. Two vehicles were ditched on Route 9, no one was hurt as far as I could tell. You have to be extremely careful when it's slippery, icy and snowy.

Prayers and get-well wishes to Richard Anderson, Merle Foutz, Shirley Rogers, and Ruby Foutz.

Happy Birthday and many more to Eva Jane Dutton Cerett, Judith Van Horne, Rosie Clemens Gray, Frances L. Baer, Linda J. Ager, Terry Brock, and Mary Jo Fisher.

Happy Anniversary and many more to Barbara Raber Thompson & Kinney and Ivan & Jean Dowdle.

Deepest sympathy and prayers to the following families: Gary L. Wright 83 formerly of Cadiz; Dr. Robert Lewis Stevens 85 Cadiz; Lois Kimp 71 formerly of Flushing; Ellis "Pete" Abel 74 New Athens; Louis "Paul" Jones 76 Cadiz; Donna Harris Taylor 76 Cadiz; James E. "Jim" Stull 81 Scio; and Stanley J. Grabits 71 Bloomingdale.

Study scripture Luke 1:39-56 -- Purpose of scripture to inspire us to join Mary in praising God for working in our lives in surprising ways. God bless you all, Rev. Dr. Ruby Foutz, 740-946-2925.

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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

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. Terms: 5000.00 down day of auction. Bal. on closing.

Homeland Realty Inc. Oh. David Jones auct./salesman.Flushing, Ohio 740 391 3710 2009 Chrysler 300 Touring 4 dr.- 61,000 miles, Toro Titan 5420 zero turn- 54” cut Kawaski 24 hp 189 hrs.,22250 custom made rifle, Stevens Mod 620-12 ga., Stober made in Belguim, Remington 870 police magnum 12ga. pump, Springfield mod 67-410 pump, Iver Johnson 12 ga.matted rib, Ithaca M 66 super single 12 ga.,Stevens Browing mod. 620-12 ga., 22 Hornet bolt action with scope, S&W 38 special 6 shot, Bauer 25 cal. Auto, 20 gun dbl. door gun cabinet,[Guns off site till auction], Kenmore refrigerator, Maytag electric range, Kenmore auto washer, Kenmore electric dryer, oak corner cupboard, twin beds, 2 reg beds, round oak ext. table/6 oak chairs, chests, dressers, 2 pc living room suite, writing desk, cedar chest, cedar wardrobe, Oreck sweeper, belt buckles, 31” Samsung Tv., entertainment center, a lot of linens and blankets, quilts, pots and pans, 6 ft. oak glider, 8 ft. plastic picnic table, patio set, a lot of new gift shop items( sold in large lots),small amount of jewelry, 2-6ft. show cases, a lot of hand tools, tool chest, space heaters, Coleman lantern and stoves, dog tracing system, Troy Bilt horse tiller, ¼-3/8 - ½ -3/4 sockets, air wrenches, and a lot more.

Check Auction zip for pictures #2028.

Terms: Cash or Check [Auction out side dress for weather] David Jones auct.

Dan Waller-Leroy Carpenter auctioneers Ralph Legg deceased Trust Flushing, Ohio 740 391 3710

Monday December, 14, 8 am--12 Noon Volunteers are needed to help pack and distribute food at The Jewett Food Pantry located in the Jewett UMC. Thursday, December 24, 7 pm.

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service at New Rumley UMC. Happy Birthday to John McCracken, Kelly Turner. Happy Anniversary to Pastor Tom & Kathleen Snodgrass.

Prayers for All The Shut-In, All who has lost a Lovef One. HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams Holloway Volunteer Fire Department has been serving meals during the gun Deer season. The food has been fantastic and one can follow them on "Holloway Volunteer Fire Department Activities" at 740-968-1750.

If you are getting this paper early Saturday, you still have time to support them. They will be serving food from 11AM to 3PM and load up on whatever soup and pork chop dinners are available.

They have baked goods too. Please come out and support these hard working folks who are there during emergencies to aid the community. Call ahead 740-9681750 and find out what is available and they will have it ready for you when you arrive.

Village Home Decorating Contest! Let's light up the town. Between now and December 12th light up your homes. All residents are invited to be MERRY and BRIGHT and dec orate to the hilt to impress the judge! We will have four prizes for the selected winners. First prize - 2 months of water bills paid! What? YES free water for 2 months! A Gift Certificate good for dinner for 4 at the next Holloway VFD Food Event, whatever it is! Third prize a Holiday package from our church will include a beautiful handmade Christmas wreath and a few other God's goodies. Fourth prize - Gift package from the Old Timers including Old Timers T-shirts and a History of Old Timers Book. A judge (from out of town) will drive the village the evening of Friday Dec. 11th and make their decisions. The winners will be announced when Santa comes to town.

December 6th, Sunday at 4PM will be the town tree decorating and lighting at the Fire Department lot. The children of Holloway picked up their kits to make ornaments and t hey will be hanging them on the tree. Didn't get a kit? Don't worry, bring one you have and place it on the tree. A very fun community event.

Social distancing will take place and masks.

December 12th, Sunday at noon Santa will be stopping at the Holloway Old Timers building to see all the boys and girls. They will not get to sit on Santa's lap, but they will be able to drop off their letters to Santa and greet Jolly St. Nick.

Santa promises to read a ll the letters.

Folks will practice social distancing and wear masks.

December 24th, at 6PM there will be a Christmas Eve service at the Holloway UM Church. All are welcome. Bring your family and friends. The Covid guidelines will be practice d with masks and social distancing. 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. 740-9684264 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 wants to thank everyone who sent cards to her Mom who celebrated her 75th Birthday on Nov. 30. It still isn't too late to send a birthday greeting to: Dorothy Mihlbauer, 400 Fowler's Hill Rd, Wellsburg WV 26070-212.Let her know how you know Ruth. If anyone has any items they would like listed in a Holloway column, please call 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave a message and I will call

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2020

More trial dates vacated due to pandemic Harrisville UMC to produce

By JD LONG online Christmas specials jim@harrisonnewsherald.com

CADIZ – Two more casualties of the COVID epidemic played out in Tuesday’s common pleas court as Judge T. Shawn Hervey vacated another December trial for alleged murderer Larry Smith, as he had at last week’s court proceedings.

In Smith’s case, Hervey explained that as long as the 10person rule was in effect a trial was not going to take place.

“I’m going to re-evaluate that at the beginning of the year [to] see where we are with this vaccine and stuff, but I would anticipate a trial in February,” Hervey stated. Smith is accused of killing Lorie Storie after her body was discovered near the Tappan Lake Dam back in the spring.

Hervey stated that Prosecutor Lauren Knight had received a list of items for discovery and Smith’s attorney Benjamin Whitacre told the court there was still 10 to 15 items his client was waiting on.

Hervey could not announce a new trial date for reasons stated

above but did say another pretrial hearing would be forthcoming. Knight said her office was in compliance with Marsy’s Law in notifying the victim’s family, though none were present for the hearing.

Only a few defendants actually appeared in person.

Errol Swaby, 23 of Scio, faces one felony four count of unlawful sexual conduct involving a minor and a misdemeanor-3 for sexual imposition. He is being held on a $100,000 bond and faces up to 18 months in prison if convicted and up to a $5,000 fine. It would also mean a Tier2 sexual offense that would stick with him for 25 years.

Swaby has chosen a pro se defense (no attorney) and has already been ruled competent to stand trial after he had earlier pleaded “not guilty by reason of insanity.” Hervey noted that Swaby had filed a request for a bond reduction on Nov. 20, as well as a discovery request.

Knight told the court that she did not see the actual motion but discovery was supplied to the defendant, which she said

was filed on Nov. 25. Swaby agreed that his motion for discovery had been met.

Regarding any offers from the state Knight told the court she would request an Ohio Risk Assessment (ORAS) be taken by Swaby beforehand. Hervey stated that in order to sentence an individual as the result of a felony, there must be an ORAS taken, which he agreed to.

When the issue of bond was raised, Knight rejected the idea of reducing it and not just for the seriousness of the crime but also his criminal history, which she cited two felonies from two years prior. But Swaby answered that both charges were dropped to misdemeanors where he already served probation time “without a single incident.”

Hervey would not rule on the bond reduction request at that time but would inform Swaby in the next few days.

Lacee Jones, another defendant choosing a pro se defense, also appeared via videoconference where she faces a charge of receiving stolen property, a felony of the fourth degree.

Jones faces 18 months

incarceration and up to a $5,000 fine if convicted. Knight told the court there has also been other “incidents” that were misdemeanors attached to Jones and said no (ORAS) had been taken by her.

When asked if she would be open to that Jones said she would not. She also told the court she wished to proceed with a trial. Hervey then gave her the same information he told Smith’s attorney regarding trials being on hold at the moment.

In other cases, Isaiah Hackworth, 20 of New Philadelphia, changed his plea to guilty to the charge of receiving stolen property and was sentenced to 180 days plus time served. Also, Douglas Grim Jr.’s (incorrectly stated last week as Douglas Grim) case was dismissed as he has more pending charges and a sentence being served in Belmont County.

Eric Nelson and Rachel Price, both of Jewett and both facing aggravated possession of drug charges, were rescheduled.

HARRISVILLE —The Harrisville United Methodist Church will be producing two online Christmas specials in December. The first presentation is a Christmas Cantata that will premiere on their Facebook page at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6. The cantata will feature Rod Bowers, Pat & Sally Patton, Denise Rector, Arnulfo & Rebekah Rios, Dan & Nikki Smallwood, and Ken Staley with accompaniment by Bob Campbell (bass guitar), Dustin Kinsey (keyboard), Curt Householder (guitar), and Ken Staley (guitar). Pat Patton is the Technical Director/Editor and Dan Smallwood is the Stage Manager/Technical Assistant.

Dustin Kinsey will provide the narration. This event will be held in conjunction with the Adena Lions Club. Love offerings for the Adena and Dillonvale Food Pantries can be made payable to the Adena Lions Club (write Food Pantries on the memo line) and mailed by Dec. 15 to 42 E. Main Street, Adena, OH 43901.

Then, on Dec. 13 premiering at 6 p.m., the Harrisville UMC will present the Brian Dawes-Dustin Kinsey Christmas Show 2020 featuring Dawes on bass guitar and Kinsey on keyboard. The DawesKinsey Christmas Show will offer a variety of music, from fun and

upbeat to sacred and inspiring.

The church’s Facebook web address is https://www.facebook.com/Harris villeOhioUMC/.

Both the Cantata and the DawesKinsey Christmas Show will remain on the church’s Facebook page throughout the Christmas season.

Kinsey states, “For obvious reasons, our 30-person community choir could not come together this year for the cantata; so instead, the Harrisville UMC family is offering some solos and duets to accompany the wonderful Christmas message of hope and salvation.” And in regards to the Dawes-Kinsey Christmas Show, Kinsey says that “It will be a great way to spend an hour. My fatherin-law Brian and I are very much looking forward to doing the show.”

In addition to the Cantata and Christmas Show, the Harrisville UMC, in partnership with the Pleasant Grove UMC, will be presenting an online Christmas Eve Service that will be posted at Noon on Christmas Eve but can be watched any time after that.

For more information about the Cantata, Christmas Show, or Christmas Eve Service, contact Dustin Kinsey at 740-391-6052 or at dkinsey86@comcast.net.

Freeport UMC to sponsor Christmas About Town

So We’re Here to Treat You!

The Freeport United Methodist Church is sponsoring a Christmas About Town on Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. This is an organized driving tour through the town of Freeport with parts of the Christmas Story being displayed.

The tour will start by Greenmont Cemetery from State Route 800 and go down Muskingum Street to Pine Street and then passed the Presbyterian Church. Turn Right on Main Street passed the Fire House to the Square. Continue on Main Street to High Street. Turn Left on High Street and go passed Methodist Church and down Easy Street to get back on State Route

800. Displays will include live singing and acting, lights and music. Maps of the tour route will be available at the first stop on Muskingum Street.

The first stop will be the Census takers at Koch Candy on Muskingum Street, Mary, Joseph and the Donkey at the Presbyterian Church, the Marketplace at the town square, The Inn at the Clark Library, Angels & Shepherds at Koch Funeral Home, and a live nativity scene at the Methodist Church. The Three Wise Men will be walking around looking for the Christ Child so don’t miss them!

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