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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2018
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Scio votes to keep Barr Memorial Gym By JD LONG
jim@harrisonnewsherald.com SCIO – The village council of Scio voted last week in a narrow margin (3-2) to retain the Barr Memorial Gym. Council member, Andrew Turner made the motion in favor of keeping the gym with the main school building to be demolished if no one has any interest for it. Both soon-to-be abandoned schools in Hopedale and Scio are scheduled for demolition as consolidation will take place in August of 2019 along Ohio 9, which will house the new Harrison Hills High School. Council members, Heidi Trice and Betty Gotschall also voted in favor of keeping the gym. Council members, Ron Wright and Erin Thompson were opposed. Turner stated that the ambition was to create something for Scio, though
it was far too early to comment regarding finances in maintaining the facility. “We just want something positive for the community,” he said. One of the ideas he expressed was for a possible community center to serve the village, though he admitted it may not be possible citing finances. He added that there has been “a little” interest from some businesses but would not say who or how many at this time. A possible snag in all of this is the fact that the village of Scio is not first in line for the school, as they would have to wait on a decision by Lakeland Academy. Harrison Hills Board of Education (HHBOE) Superintendent Dana Snider explained that by law the school board must offer Lakeland Academy first choice in the soon-to-be abandoned schools in Hopedale and Scio after the new school opens in August of 2019.
I am hopeful that the right decision was made for the betterment of Scio. We will move forward and adapt to our new situation and come out stronger as a result. Scio Mayor, Michelle Carpenter
Hopedale’s council, in the past several months, has already expressed interest in keeping what they called, the “white” building situated next to the main one, which will be demolished, according to Snider. But as far as Lakeland is concerned they are considering the Scio building, according to Superintendent Scott Bardall. “Yes, we are considering but there has
been no decision as of yet,” he said on Wednesday. He confirmed that the Academy did receive a certified letter last week. Snider stated they did send two letters out to all parties concerned. Bardall would not go into detail but said there has been discussion on the matter but again, no decision has been made. Contacted this week, Scio Mayor Michelle Carpenter acknowledged the narrow margin in favor of retaining the gym and released this statement. “It was a decision that was given much thought in the small amount of time given. We had some difference of opinion, however the majority voted to keep it,” she explained. “It is unfortunate for our village that we will no longer have our school. It is a hit to every small village that lost their school both financially as well as emotionally. “While personally I did not agree with
the decision for fear of future expenses for the village I do see both sides of the situation. Council has been working and focusing on our new water treatment plant improvement project and we have not discussed the building for at least a year. It was very sudden that a meeting was called by the board of education to discuss this further. I personally would have liked to see council have more time and information before the decision was needed, however the school board needed this decision by the end of November.” “I am hopeful that the right decision was made for the betterment of Scio. We will move forward and adapt to our new situation and come out stronger as a result.” Snider added that Green Township is interested in Hopedale’s pre-school building to the right of the high school.
Cadiz Christmas Parade is a go By JD LONG
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The Harrison Central Student Council has been busy the last few weeks, with their annual blood drive, food drive, and Breakfast with Santa. They held their annual blood drive on Thursday, Nov. 15, where they collected 20 units of blood. Above: Along with many more projects, the students had the opportunity to have breakfast with Santa at the Harrison Community Hospital.
Harrison Central students hustle for the holidays By ED BANKS NH Staff Writer
CADIZ - The Harrison Central Student Council has been busy the last few weeks with their annual blood drive, food drive, and Breakfast with Santa.
They held their annual blood drive on Thursday, Nov. 15, where they collected 20 units of blood. Their annual Thanksgiving Food Drive was held Monday, Nov. 12 through Tuesday, Nov. 20. The students collected and donated 171 items to the Cadiz Food Pantry. Also, on their slate was the annual
Breakfast with Santa fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 1, in the Harrison Community Hospital Cafeteria. During the Santa Fundraiser the students were able to sell 138 tickets. The money raised from this event went to purchasing Christmas gifts for less fortunate children in the community.
CADIZ – The canceling of the 2018 Cadiz Christmas Parade was a disappointment for all but a constant downpour with few dry spells last Saturday led members of the Cadiz Business Association (CBA) to feel they had no choice but to cancel the event. But in the subsequent days some remarks from the public, including on social media have added some confusion into the mix regarding the cancelation followed by it being back on. The parade has been re-scheduled, according to Cadiz council member and Cadiz VFD member John Vermillion, and Cadiz Police Chief Ryan McCann, for Saturday, Dec. 15. President of the CBA Howard Landkrohn decided to address the issue and explain the canceling and why the Cadiz Volunteer Fire Department and not the CBA rescheduled the event for Saturday, Dec. 15. "The reason for cancelling the parade was obvious, and became more obvious Saturday afternoon and evening. I was asked why I did not immediately reschedule the parade. Two reasons: first and foremost, I am not a village official, elected or employed. I have no authority whatsoever to reschedule or assign village assets, resources or services for any event.” “No one with that authority called me personally to discuss or authorize a date. Secondly, after a quick phone consultation with our key workers and planners it was determined that we could not promise the quality performance and exceptional presentation the citizens learned to expect form [sic] us after last year's outstanding event. A hap hazard [sic] re-do was not acceptable.” "We are however very glad to see that the Cadiz VFD has undertaken to put together a parade for the 15th and will gladly help if there are tasks they need accomplished or resources we can offer," Landkrohn wrote in an email to the News-Herald. Vermillion confirmed that the parade had been rescheduled stating that they just wanted to put the Christmas cheer from a parade back into the town.
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Toys for Tots Foundations teams with oil and gas industry to bring holiday cheer COLUMBUS - For the fifth year in a row Ohio’s oil and gas industry is partnering with the Toys for Tots Foundation to distribute toys throughout southeastern Ohio. Many churches, social organizations, local businesses among others collect toys this time of year for the Foundation’s efforts, and the oil and gas industry is coming together with the Ohio Oil and Gas Association (OOGA) to
coordinate the distribution of the toys to local families in need. OOGA’s members that are participating this year are MarkWest, Ascent Resources, EdgeMarc Energy, XTO Energy and Williams. Carroll County resident and Foundation Coordinator Deb Oberlin is once again leading the entire effort not only for her home county but most of southeast Ohio. According to Deb who has
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been honored by the United States Marine Corp and Duracell over the years for her longtime efforts for the Foundation, “Each year my family and I work to provide toys for the kids of Appalachia through the Foundation and appreciate our partners in the oil and gas industry.” Ohio Oil and Gas Association spokesman Mike Chadsey says, “we are so grateful for Deb and
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her entire team at the Toys for Tots Foundation for the willingness to work with us and our member companies on toy collection and distribution, as we know there is a need in our operating areas and we want to do our part to serve our neighbors.” Deadline to register is Friday, Dec. 7. Toy distribution dates, times and locations: - Harrison County
Sports
Salvation Army begins HC Hospital to host bell ringing campaign workshop on skin health
Lady Huskies basketball struggles in early season
With Christmas approaching quickly, the local chapter of the Salvation Army is out ringing bells to collect for the area’s needy. Page 3
Although the season is just underway, the Lady Huskies have fallen behind at 1-2 with losses to Edison and St. Clairsville. Page 6
Harrison Community Hospital’s January workshop will teach attendees about how to take better care of their skin. Page 8
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Monday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m. - Olive Branch Church, 201 South Main Street, Cadiz, OH 43907. Hosted by MarkWest. - Jefferson County Tuesday, Dec. 11, 9 a.m., Grace Point Church, 4244 Sunset Blvd, Steubenville, OH 43952. Hosted by Ascent. - Monroe County Wednesday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 136 North Main Street,
Woodsfield, OH 43793. Hosted by EdgeMarc. - Belmont County Thursday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m., Ebbert Farm Market, 68101 Ebbert North Road, St Clairsville, OH 43950. Hosted by XTO - Carroll County Monday, Dec. 17, 9 a.m., Our Lady of Mercy Church, 618 Roswell Road NW, Carrollton, OH 44615. Hosted by Williams.
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