Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 12/10/22

Rocket Center open limited hours

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

LEESVILLE—The new Rocket Center at Conotton Valley High School held an open house on Monday to celebrate its soft opening to the public. The addition to the school includes a gymnasium, walking track, cardio room, ten-lane bowling alley, weight room, community room, and a space designed for online distance learning.

Dean of Students Jeremy Ady led tours around the building, showing off the new space while a basketball game went on in the gym. On the second floor are a walking track and a birds-eye view of the cardio room, which has dozens of new machines to use.

“We don’t have a TV service provider yet, but we’re working on it,” Ady said.

The Rocket Center will be staffed at several reception desks during open hours, and every guest is required to present a valid driver’s license for the school to keep on file. During the tour, Ady mentioned several ideas that have been thrown around to continue adding to the center. The weight room has space that could be used for a golf simulator, there’s an entryway area that could be used for almost anything, and attached to the bowling alley is a community room still being prepped for future public use. The center has come a long

way, and there is more potential around every corner.

Center Director Bill Love said, “The board of education had a vision to give something back to the community and to the kids, and that’s exactly what’s happened.” He said that moving forward, safety is the top priority, “Especially during school hours and days, we need to maintain security for our staff and students. That is so essential… the idea of a soft opening was to get people in here, to give them a taste of the facility.” He said there may still be a ‘grand opening’ in the future, but for now, the hours will remain tighter during the school year.

For now, the walking track and fitness room are the only parts available for public use. These are open to residents of the Conotton Valley Local School District, faculty and staff members of the school and those with children enrolled in the district. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older and will need to present a valid driver’s license to gain entry.

The walking track and fitness room will be open Monday through Friday from 5:30 - 7:30 a.m. and from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. The hope is to eventually expand the schedule to more hours, but for now, the shorter hours allow students to be the primary users of the facility.

“This building is full of opportunity,” Love concluded.

2022 Cadiz Christmas Parade

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—Though the cold temperature did not receive a formal invitation, it managed to arrive ahead of the parade’s start to usher in the 2022 Cadiz Christmas Parade. Despite the winter temperature, the parade began and ended with a well-attended group of onlookers. The parade units, 38 strong, passed in review with some familiar content and several new participants, all decorated in the best of gorgeous bling. The lighted units lent an extra special attraction to the parade while also providing some guidance for the kids to collect their goodies.

Evidently, the behind-the-scenes individuals had gone to great lengths to prepare and deliver such a great parade. The individual units moved along while passing in review to the approval of the crowds. A beautiful scene that Norman Rockwell himself would have appreciated.

The Grand Marshals for the evening’s parade were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Spiker of Cadiz. They were chauffeured by their son Bill Jr., who was driving a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro RS Convertible owned by Bill Marks and Bonnie Beetham.

“I want to thank all of the individuals that were involved in this year’s parade,” said parade organizer Janet Fenstamaker. “A special thanks to Attorney Owen Beetham and Judge

Parade sponsors: Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce, Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Knight, Mattern Tire, Harrison County Insurance Service, Joyce Klingler, WVU Medicine, Harrison County Senior Center, Abacus Tax Service, Commissioner Amy Norris, H & R Block, Puskarich Public Library, Vineyard 22 Winery, and Cadiz Insurance Agency.

The 2022 contest winners were:

Flat Window Display

First place - Harrison County Garage

Second place - H & R Block

Third place - Harrison County Health Department

Store Front Display

First place - Harrison County Senior Center

Second place - Harrison News-Herald

Third place - Milestone Insurance Outlying Displays

First place - Belmont Properties

Second place - Harrison County Home Floats and Parade Units

First place float - Gold Star Kennel

Walking unit - Amanda’s Dance Academy

Judge’s choice - ATV Recreational Club

Honorable mention - Gold Star Marathon

Matthew Puskarich for their time and efforts in the judging of the parade units. Also, special thanks to Ryan Keesey as the announcer and to Ryan McCann, who assisted in so much for the parade,” Fenstamaker added.

The new fitness room features brand new machines and will have a staff member at the reception desk during open hours. The school is still working on getting a service provider for the many TVs that guests will be able to use. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Bill and Carol Spiker brought the good news to Cadiz’s Christmas parade this year that Santa Claus is, in fact, coming to town. PHOTO PROVIDED

The ten-lane bowling alley was put in by Brunswick Bowling and Billiards, “About as topnotch as they get,” Ady said. The alley also has live streaming available and records the games for later viewing. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Left, the Marathon Company’s big tanker lights up the streets; right, Cub Scout Group #269 rides their well-decorated float, complete with tent! NH PHOTO/ED BANKS

Beetham carries on family legacy

BY BONNIE RUTLEDGE Publisher

CADIZ—Owen Beetham now dons the title of Harrison’s County Court Judge after he ran unopposed in last month’s election to fill the role of his late father. Mark Beetham was the longest-serving judge in the county, nearly 20 years, and served Harrison county for nearly fifty years as a practicing attorney. He also held the roles of prosecutor to the county, solicitor to numerous villages, and counsel to private and public clients. He provided legal services that helped establish the west end of Cadiz, Industrial Park, the corner building, libraries in Freeport and Bowerston, the Clark Gable Society, the Ourant Schoolhouse, the Custer Memorial Society, and the Harrison County Coal Society, among many others. Upon his passing in October of 2021, temporary judges filled his position until an election could resolve the unexpired term he left behind.

Owen spoke fondly of his father’s genuine interest in whomever he came across and noted that his father simply loved what he did—that being a judge was his highest calling. He also feels that the position will be aptly suited for him. He looks forward to approaching each case with an open mind and ensuring that those involved clearly understand the reasons

and implications of their situations. He stressed the importance of explaining how the court system works from start to finish and what their options are as the case proceeds.

“Serving as a judge is a great honor. As a judge, we are charged with upholding and promoting the independence, integrity, and impartiality of the judiciary. Our job is to make factual determinations and apply the law in a fair and impartial manner to everyone... My father did these things exceptionally well, and I hope to continue that excellence.”

County court specifically plays a unique role in the civil and criminal justice system. Each one of the thousands of cases heard in county court per year could deal with anything from traffic violations to misdemeanors and initial felony criminal case appearances to any financial controversy less than $15K. Due to the nature of the cases, many individuals do not require the representation of a lawyer, and the duty of the judge rests in his ability to communicate clearly and comprehensively to those who are unfamiliar with legal terms and courtroom processes.

“One of the benefits of practicing law in a small town like Cadiz is being able to see the direct effects on the people you are helping, which might be harder to see in a larger metropolitan area. These are the folks in our community who need legal issues resolved, and

it is an honor to be in the position to do that.”

Being aware of the court system from a young age is a part of Owen’s story that is often left unsaid. He comes from a long line of law practitioners, including his greatgrandfather, grandfather, father, and uncle. From overhearing courtroom stories to seeing his father’s clients wait on the door stoop of the Beetham family home for assurance or an update on their legal matters, law practice was ever before him. Much has changed since then, but his avidity for the justice system remains.

“I grew up in a family of lawyers. I remember my father coming home each day for lunch to eat with us. I remember overhearing the conversations between my dad and my grandfather—it was fascinating to me that they both did the same thing and got to help so many people.”

Owen joined his father’s general law practice over a decade ago and will continue to carry on those duties in addition to serving the county court. Because he will be filling an unexpired term, he will likely take the oath and begin hearing cases before the end of the year, unlike the rest of this November’s elected officials. Judge Beetham will continue the legacy that has been passed down through four generations and benefitted the county for over a century.

Court ‘concerned and perturbed’ over missing defendant

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—The last time the court of common pleas had an update from Chad McKeever was in October. McKeever was granted a furlough to attend inpatient treatment. A furlough allows a defendant to leave jail for a specific task. Common furloughs allow for doctor appointments and funerals. Furlough is granted by a judge who decides whether it is necessary. Usually, the person on furlough is released without escort and makes the promise to return to the jail upon completion of their task. If they do not return, a warrant is issued, and it is possible they will be given a new charge for escaping custody.

COUNTY COURT

CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC 12/3

19 speeding violations, 3 seatbelt violations, 3 registration violations, 1 failure to control, 1 possession of drug paraphernalia, 1 aggravated possession of drugs, 1 driving left of center, 1 dog at large and 1 no dog license, 2 tag/sticker violations, 1 stop sign violation, 1 driving under suspension, a turn signal violation.

CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC 12/10

20 speed violations, 4 stop sign violations, 1 engine break, 4 OVI, 1 dog at large, 1 distracted driving, 2 registration violations, 1 head lights violation, 1 ACDA, 1 marked lanes, 1 turn signal violation, 1 no operating license, 1 failure to comply, 1 failure to control, 1 improper start/back up, 1 consuming alcohol in moving vehicle, 1 passing violation.

CIVIL CREDIT NEWS 11/30/22 (satisfied date)

Plaintiff Midland Credit Management Defendant Robert W. Nalley Cause of action: Money Remarks: Satisfaction

11/28/22 (judgment date)

Plaintiff Joseph C. Decker Defendant Peggy Smith Cause of action: Eviction/Rent For: In favor of plaintiff

CLERK OF COURTS

CIVIL CASES

11/15/22 (file date)

US Bank National Association VS. Michael C. Harris Action: Foreclosure 11/18/22 (file date)

LVNV Funding LLC VS. Jacqueline S. Humphrey Action: Other Civil

DOMESTIC CASES

11/7/22 (file date)

Plaintiff Brandy Skinner

Defendant Daniel Skinner Action: Termination with children 11/15/22 (file date)

Plaintiff Donald Shuss

Defendant Zelma Shuss Action: Termination without children 11/23/22 (file date)

Plaintiff Cortney Grezlik

Defendant Matthew Grezlik Action: Dissolution with children 11/28/22 (file date)

Plaintiff Danielle Shipley

Defendant Gary M Shipley III Action: Termination without children 11/29/22 (file date)

Plaintiff Edward Bova

McKeever was charged with aggravated possession of drugs, a felony in the fifth degree. At the time of the furlough, McKeever had not paid bond and was supposed to immediately return to the jail at the completion of the inpatient program.

McKeever appeared via video call to the court on Tuesday and said he had been at a sober-living house since completing the inpatient program. Judge Hervey said he was “concerned and perturbed” that the court had been sent no information on him moving to a new treatment facility. The state, represented by prosecuting attorney Lauren Knight, also expressed concern over McKeever essentially being missing for the last two months.

McKeever said he had signed a release

for the sober-living house to keep the court updated on his treatment, but they apparently did not do that. McKeever has been going to daily sessions and has been employed, working 20-40 per week. He stated he intends to begin paying his fines soon.

Hervey said the case wasn’t even at the finepaying stage yet. Bond has not been dealt with, and McKeever hasn’t been sentenced.

Though clearly a little frustrated, Hervey reassured McKeever, “I’m not saying you did anything intentionally wrong.” It’s likely McKeever simply listened to the treatment center and moved on to the sober-living house, thinking that’s what he was supposed to do. Hervey said that it was not out of the realm of possibility that he would have been given

PUBLIC RECORD

Defendant Tylyn Bova Action: Termination with children

12/7/22 (file date)

Plaintiff Dustin Harvey Defendant Cassandra Harvey Action: Dissolution with children

R ECORDER

November 21-25, 2022

David O. Bumgarner to Ledger Holdings LLC, Rumley Twp.

Charles Randolph Ball Dec’d to Shirley Ann Ball, Cadiz Village

Barbara R. McCartney Dec’d to Robert Hamilton etal, Freeport Village

Connie Burier etal to Robert Hamilton, Freeport Village

Gordon W. Schrader Dec’d to Angela Coy Hardwick etal, Cadiz Village

Shirley Colleen Bigler Dec’d to Kathy Lynn Shepherd etal, Jewett Village

Morgan Baker etal to JB Elite Investments LLC, Freeport Village

Rick J. Ramsey Dec’d to Marie Ramsey, Moorefield Twp.

PROBATE COURT

Sidney Marie Snyder, 31, Cadiz, to Dakota J.D. Patterson, 30, Cadiz

Jacob Edward Arnold, 22, Cadiz, to Jocelyn Rae Mattern, 23, Cadiz

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

11/22 – A Freeport man reported that someone stole the catalytic converter off his Honda Civic. His vehicle usually sits along the road, and he didn’t know who would have taken it. The man already contacted his insurance company, and there are no known suspects at this time.

Deputies made contact with a woman about a four-wheeler complaint. When the woman had moved, she’d been unable to take her four-wheeler with her and left it in the care of her cousin. In the last few weeks, the cousin has not responded to any of her communications. The woman found out the cousin has since gone to jail for other crimes and is serving time. The woman said she does have the title to the four-wheeler and will provide that to the Sheriff’s Office as soon as she can. The nature of the case means it may end up being a civil issue rather than criminal.

A mother called in to report that her teen daughter had received concerning messages from a male. The mother said her daughter and the male had hung out less than a handful of times and always with supervision. Over the past week, the daughter started getting messages from the male about her new boyfriend. The male made threats against the boyfriend, saying, “I’ll smack him into the ground,” and saying he would kill him. No threats were made against the daughter, but the mother wanted to seek a protection order and have the messages documented.

As far as the mother knew, her daughter had not been threatened, and nothing physical happened between the male and daughter.

11/23 – Deputies responded to an overdose call. Upon arrival, EMS had administered Narcan and was walking their patient down the stairs to the ambulance. When asked what he had taken, the man responded, “just weed.” The owner of the home gave consent to a search. A folded five-dollar bill that contained a white powder was found. Test results came back that showed meth and fentanyl. The report will be forwarded to the prosecutor for possible charges.

11/24 – The Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office contacted the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office in regards to Dawnielle Menefee, who had an active warrant in Harrison County. A Harrison deputy met them at the county border and transported Menefee to the Harrison County Jail to serve her warrant, which was a bond violation. She was then transported to Jefferson County for housing.

Deputies performed a welfare check in Jewett. An elderly man had not been seen all day, and a concerned neighbor called to have deputies make sure he was okay. Deputies were advised the man was diabetic and may need medical assistance. They knocked on the door around 9:30 p.m., but there was no response. Noticing the door was unlocked, deputies entered the home and yelled for the man. The man responded that he was on the bathroom floor. It was apparent the man had fallen, and dispatch was notified to send an ambulance. The man believed he’d been on the floor since around 9 a.m. Deputies assisted EMS with loading the man into the ambulance. He was transported to Stuebenville for evaluation.

EMS requested deputies respond to an attempted suicide by overdose. Upon arrival, deputies were told the male had taken a handful of sleeping pills and asked his roommate for her gun so he could take his own life. At the time, EMS was walking the male to the ambulance, but it was clear he was being difficult with them. He appeared confused, unaware of what was happening, and would occasionally become hostile. His roommate stated he has a history of mental health issues and has been admitted to facilities in the past. Deputies remained on the scene until EMS was prepared for transport.

While being transported, the male attempted to jump out of the back of the ambulance. Deputies responded to assist EMS in securing the male to the cot. Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, who also responded to the call, followed the ambulance the remainder of the way to Trinity Hospital.

11/26 – A Cadiz man called in to report his rifle had been stolen the day before. He’d

permission to do that, but the court was not asked.

McKeever was told to attend court in person the following week so everything could be sorted out. He was highly encouraged to bring any paperwork showing his treatment progress and to possibly get a person from the sober-living house to speak on his behalf.

Keith Ruckman was also sentenced in a felony in the third-degree aggravated trafficking of drugs case on Tuesday, December 6. Ruckman will complete the program at the Eastern Ohio Corrections Center and be on community-based controls for two years. He will have a reserved sentence of 24 months and will need to complete 80 hours of community service.

been out shooting at targets down an access road off Route 250. He left his rifle with the target and did work throughout the rest of the property. While in one of his tree stands, he noticed a red, extended cab pickup on the access road but didn’t think anything of it. When he returned to his targets, the rifle was missing. Finding the suspect will be difficult without video evidence. The rifle is a camo bolt action .450 Bushmaster with tan Leupold Scope, camo sling, and silver muzzle break/extension. Please contact the sheriff’s office if you have any information about this incident: (740) 942-2197.

Two deputies were dispatched to a dog bite incident in Tippecanoe. The caller was being treated by EMS when they arrived. The caller said she had been in her yard with her dog when two dogs from the neighboring property came running out of the woods. One of the dogs attacked her, causing obvious injury to her leg. The caller said this was not the first time the dogs had been running free and causing problems. She was able to point deputies to the suspected location of the animals’ residence. When two dog wardens arrived, deputies and the wardens went to the home indicated. Upon approaching the home, they were greeted by a female sitting in a vehicle in the driveway. The female said she was the only one at the property. When asked about the dogs, she said a male unknown to her came and took them away. When deputies knocked, no one answered the door, but they could hear dogs barking inside. It couldn’t be determined whether the dogs inside were the same ones that attacked the caller.

11/28 – Deputies were dispatched to a Jewett residence on a call that a 13-yearold boy, when accused of stealing from his grandmother, had threatened suicide. On scene, deputies spoke with the parents and teen. The mother stated the teen has been treated for suicidal thoughts before and has medication that he refuses to take regularly. She said that he has tested positive for marijuana, and she believes he is getting THC from at least two different students at the school. Once deputies were done speaking with all parties, the mother took the teen to Trinity for a mental health evaluation. If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, don’t hesitate to call the suicide prevention line at 988.

11/29 – A truck hitting powerlines brought deputies out to Jewett. The driver didn’t realize the dump bed on his truck had raised. The bed snagged the power line while in motion and pulled the line, causing the pole to snap and dragging the lines and transformer to the ground. The live powerlines fell across ODOT equipment nearby. All damages were documented, and the Jewett Fire Department remained on the scene until the power lines were safely removed from obstructing the roadway.

Owen Beetham/NH PHOTO

Bowerston raises rates

BY JACQUIE HUMPHREY Correspondent

BOWERSTON—At the December meeting of the Bowerston Village Council, President Paula Beamer advised that after a meeting of the utilities committee and careful research, it would be necessary to raise the village’s base sewer rate by $8.05. Council discussed at length and agreed that a rate increase was not what they would like to see at this time but acknowledged that it is the village’s responsibility to cover utility operating expenses. Beamer further explained that the $8.05 was the lowest amount that would cover all of the operating expenses, especially considering cost increases in recent months and that the expenses must be absorbed by 148 sewer customers.

Council also noted that the minimum water rate would increase, per a previously scheduled ordinance, by $2.80 in January of 2023. Council passed Ordinance 2022-06 as an emergency measure; the rate increase will go into effect in January of 2023.

In other discussions, Beamer presented Ordinance 2022-07. She explained that the committee had discussed and evaluated the additional 15% penalty for late payments that the council had invoked in July and

didn’t feel that it was in the best interest of customers. Beamer said that the $10 notice fee would stand, but it is the committee’s recommendation to immediately discontinue the additional 15% penalty charged after the 17th of each month. Ordinance 2022-07 amends and replaces Ordinance 2022-01. Council passed as an emergency measure to go into effect immediately.

Other Action

Reviewed a list of 2022 accomplishments and 2023 goals for the village.

Heard a report from Village Administrator Bart Busby.

Heard a report from Utility Billing Administrator Janeen Scott.

Heard a report from Income Tax Administrator Janeen Scott.

Passed Resolution 2022-17, amending 2022 appropriations by $127,837.50 to accommodate funding received.

Approved Resolution 2022-18 for 2023 appropriations in the amount of $661,832.

Passed Ordinance 2022-05 for snow removal and road maintenance with ODOT.

Heard a report from Solicitor Jenna Hokes.

Agreed to leave the bushes intact at Gateway Park.

The next regular meeting of the Bowerston Village Council will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at 6 p.m. in the village hall.

Cadiz plans Sally Buffalo dam repair

BY ALEXIS CORDER Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—Cadiz Village Council met on Thursday, November 17, and continued working on plans for fixing the dam at Sally Buffalo after it didn’t pass inspection over a month ago.

AJ Smith of Verdantas came back with a new preliminary plan for the dam that would go into effect in the fall of 2023. As council decided at the meeting prior, they plan to turn part of the road, right before where the dam lies, into an emergency spillway space. Smith’s plans, as council imagined, eliminated the ability for traffic to flow in a circle around the lake but left walking paths available. Though the drawings Smith brought in were still far from being finalized, his plans will allow the village to raise the water level in the lake back up to where it originally was while simultaneously allowing for the dam to pass its next inspection. More updates on the progress of this project are expected at future meetings.

Additionally, at Thursday’s meeting, Village Administrator Brandon Ludwig updated council on the South and Center progress.

Ludwig stated that the project was at 25% completion, and though they have run into a few bumps in the road, they are still on track with their original completion date.

Ludwig also updated council about the completion of the repaving projects happening all over town. Brokaw Avenue, Woodland Avenue, Jones Avenue, and Locust Street were all reported to have been completed, as well as layouts on Dennison Avenue, Butternut Lane, and Cunningham Avenue.

“I know they got a late start this year, but we’ve been very fortunate with the weather. We have all intentions of starting at the beginning of summer, not the end of the summer [to finish the project next year],” stated Ludwig.

Lastly, the police committee (composed of Council Member and Committee Chair Eric Miller and Council Members Albert Peters and Billy Hyde) extended a huge thank you to council for allowing the committee to get the police levy on the recent ballot, as well as a thank you to the community for passing the levy in the recent election. Mayor John Migliore also expressed his gratitude for the levy getting passed. The next village council meeting was set for Thursday, December 1.

Humane Society ends year with busy month

BY LORI MAYHER Humane Society Recording Secretary

CADIZ—The Humane Society of Harrison County met on November 17 at the EMS building in Cadiz. President Sarah McKibben mentioned in her report that the group would not be able to meet at the EMS beginning in January. This is one more reason that the Humane Society needs to secure a building to call its own.

The group voted to open a shelter fund. Monies made from the Spring Car Show chaired by Lou Dyer will be used to open this account.

McKibben stressed finalizing end-ofyear reports, which will be presented at the December 15 meeting. These reports will show the accomplishments of each committee, and the data will be used in newsletters, proposals, and grant applications.

The Humane Society continues to build community relationships and serve by protecting the welfare of the county’s animals. Organized by Patti Sabo, the Humane Society provided lunch at Gold Star Kennels for their Barn Hunt association event, which took place on November 12.

Humane Agent Linda Williams reported that she went on three dog calls, two cats, and 14 follow-ups for the month of October. With the weather getting colder, calls are increasing. Williams said that Harrison Central students

have offered to build TNR homes, and Cadiz Landmark has offered to supply straw.

According to McKibben, there are approximately 18 animals in foster care awaiting adoption. The society is happy to announce the adoption of a horse and two kittens. TNR is active in catching, altering, vetting, and releasing stray/feral cats in some areas but will suspend service when temperatures are not suitable to release recently altered cats.

Linda Porter reported that the Humane Society held a “Fall Roundup” where owned and stray cat alters, and rabies shots were paid for by the Humane Society. Thirty-seven cats were signed up for this event.

Porter has also been chairing a pet photo calendar contest. The 12 winners will be displayed in the calendar, which will be sold for $15. Calendars can be purchased by contacting the Facebook page or any member.

Fundraising Chair Cathy Rose has been busy with the Christmas craft show that took place on Saturday, December 3, at the EMS Building. Donuts, taco-in-a-bag, chili, and drinks were sold for donations.

The Humane Society will host “Pet Pictures with Santa” on December 10 at the Cadiz Jefferson Landmark. Donation of $10.

The next low-cost spay and neuter provided by Alterclinic is on December 22. Please call 234-804-3064. Please help your community by controlling pet overpopulation and disease.

MWCD creates Strategic District and Conservation Plans

BY ALEXIS CORDER Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

NEW PHILADELPHIA—The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) held its monthly Board of Directors meeting on Friday, November 18. The board started the meeting by introducing Mike Caputo, a lobbyist in Columbus who does the board’s bidding. Caputo updated the board on the results of the recent election and the significance of those results. He pointed out that the Republican Party had won over both the Ohio House of Representatives and Senate. Caputo then went over significant officeholders that had shifted in the aftermath. He also reported that the state as a whole seems to be sitting on “very healthy reserves,” with lots of potential funding available for organizations like the MWCD. He also stated that the State of Ohio is believed to not be proposing any budget cuts for 2023 either, with speculation that the state could propose some sort of income tax relief.

Ramana Murty, MD

Dr. Murty previously served as director of the Cardiac Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiology Services at Trinity Health Center of Steubenville. A physician for more than 40 years, he performs pacemaker and other heart surgery procedures.

Dr. Murty is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiovascular Disease, Nuclear Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. He has earned the distinction as a Fellow in the American College of Cardiology, Fellow in the American College of Physicians, Fellow in the American College of Chest Physicians, Fellow in the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions, and Fellow in the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology.

Next to address the board was Scott Milburn, a communication consultant of Scott Milburn LLC. Milburn and his team gave the board a summary of what exactly they do and what specific plans they’ve created for the MWCD. Milburn specializes in creating Crisis Communication Plans with the goal of mitigating the damage in an unexpected emergency event. His plans specifically put a huge emphasis on risk communication, creating options that should advance organization in emergency situations. He revealed that his team started the process by building a communication team that sends strategically planned messages out that relate to conservation efforts and risk management. He also stated that though the plans he’s created

are valuable in and of themselves, his team was also on call for the MWCD should they need anything.

The majority of the board of directors meeting was spent hearing from Consultant and Strategist Katie Sulau and Environmental Economist and Strategist Elizabeth Schuster, who presented their plans for both the MWCD as a whole and conservation, respectively.

Sulau’s plan for the entire district entity mapped out the next five years in writing and created a proposed path for the success of the district. The plan was still a draft when presented, but it highlighted the four main goal categories the district should focus on–Future Forward and Outdoors, Climate-Driven Movements, Energy Landscape and Transition, and Shifting the Target Audience. The plan also proposed ways to achieve those goals. However, most of the plan focused on what Sulau referred to as “the three pillars,” which include bettering recreation opportunities, conservation efforts, and flood mitigation efforts. The board reacted in agreement with the proposed plan.

Schuster’s plan was similar to that of Sulau but focused solely on a plan for conservation efforts. This plan was presented in its final draft form and highlighted the specific conservation opportunities that are “a win economically just as much as they are for preservation/ conservation efforts,” said Schuster. Her process started with collecting baseline data, which she then used to establish and pick out high-impact areas, which then, in turn, allowed her to create a map of conservation options the board could utilize over the coming years. The board reacted in overall agreement with Schuster’s plan as well.

The next regular MWCD Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Friday, December 16.

Cardiologist Ramana Murty, MD, has joined the staff of WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital and will continue to see patients in his Steubenville office.

James “Ed” Edwin Carson, 68, of Shelby, Ohio, passed away at 12:41 a.m. on December 2, 2022, at his home in Elida. James was born on August 3, 1954, in Steubenville, Ohio, to James H. and Dora (Manbeck) Carson.

James retired from Milliron Auto Parts after 25 years with them. He was an avid MOPAR fan and enjoyed car shows, along with working on his ’74 Duster with his son. He played bass guitar and enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by his son, Bryce Carson; daughter, Brooke (Andrew) Winkelman; sisters: Dawn Rogerson, Dee Travis, and Dena (Dan) McNutt; nieces: Cassandra Travis, Jessica Carver, and Jenna McNutt; and nephew Brendon Rogerson. He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no public visitation or services.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Putnam County Hospice.

Arrangements handled by Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www. chamberlainhuckeriede.com.

Frederick Hamilton, 82, of Carrollton, passed away in his home on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

A son of the late Lee and Helen (Hauber) Hamilton, he was born on October 14, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.

Fred attended Jewett High School and was an antique dealer throughout his life.

He is survived by two brothers, Frank (Patty) and Bob Hamilton, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his brother, Ray Hamilton.

There will be no formal services at this time. A memorial service will be held on a future date. Dodds Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements.

Charles “Kinney” McKinney

Thompson, age 82, a lifelong resident of Jewett, passed away suddenly at Trinity Hospital in Steubenville, Ohio, on December 5, 2022. Kinney loved his community and referred to Jewett as his “Disney World.” He was born at home on Rumley Street on March 13, 1940. He was one of three children born to James Milton and Twyla (McAfee) Thompson.

He graduated from Jewett High School and enjoyed playing basketball and football. Not one to ever be idle, he worked for a local dairy and for his father’s carpentry business.

Kinney married Barbara (Raber) Thompson, his high school sweetheart, on December 4, 1956. He started his own construction business, “McKinney Thompson & Sons” in 1964 and worked in every community throughout Harrison County and many surrounding counties. Kinney also enjoyed farming, making hay, and checking on his cattle. He was devoted to the youth of Harrison County, serving on the Harrison Hills School Board for 26 years and the Belmont-Harrison Joint Vocational School Board. He was named Jewett’s Citizen of the Year in 2019. Kinney’s distinctive voice and no-nonsense advice will long be remembered by many. He enjoyed going to auctions, and he was happy as long as he had a full tank of gas.

Kinney is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Barbara (Raber) Thompson, as well as his children: Ronald Thompson, Deborah Thompson Tonneson (Dave), Alan Thompson (Sandi); his eleven grandchildren: Amie Marks Cormell (Eric), Bristin William Marks, Tawny Thompson Haywood (Matt), Roni Thompson Burden (Tyler), Tami Thompson Phelps (Dan), Ryan Thompson (Brooke), LeeAnna Thompson, Alisha Thompson Hovanick (Brock), James McKinney Thompson, Taylor Thompson, Jaidin Tonneson Kilner (Kyle), and eleven great-grandchildren: Brynn Marks, Jaylee Cook, Maya Cormell, Lainey Cormell, Bryce Marks, Bailey Burden, Jack Haywood, Ava Thompson, Miles Phelps, Lexi Thompson, and Barrett Hovanick. “Papa” Kinney was a devoted grandfather and loved attending all his grandchildren’s events, whether it was

a softball game, school carnival, cattle show, or shed hunting competition.

Services will be held at the Jewett Wildcat Center on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Mark Statler officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours will also be held at the Wildcat Center on Friday, December 9, from 2-4:00 p.m. and 6-9:00 p.m., as well as an hour prior to the service. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Kinney to the Jewett Wildcat Center, P.O. Box 157, 117 Main Street, Jewett, OH 43986.

CHarles dunlap

Charles Richard Dunlap, 66, of Cadiz, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 21, 2022, at his home. He was born August 7, 1956, in Cadiz, Ohio, a son of the late Richard Adam and Mary Agnes Moore Dunlap.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Anne Elizabeth Barrett.

He is survived by a number of cousins.

A graveside service was held on Thursday, December 8, 2022, at 2 p.m., at Cadiz Union Cemetery, with Rev. Ed Kovacik officiating. The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, 172 South Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio, 43907.

The memorial guest book may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.

donald eberHart

Donald Edward Eberhart, 83, of Cadiz, died Friday, December 2, 2022, at his home doing what he loved the most. He was born at home in Harrison County on February 12, 1939, a son to the late Willard and Esther McKibben Eberhart.

Donald retired after 60 years of ownership of D & E Logistics. He enjoyed the company of his many special friends.

In addition to his parents, he is

preceded in death by a daughter, Sherry Eberhart, and two brothers, Craig and Ronald Eberhart.

Surviving are two sons: Russell Eberhart and Richard (Pennie) Eberhart; daughter, Penny Gilbert, all of Cadiz; nine grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren, and one great great grandson; a brother, Gary Eberhart of Cadiz, Ohio; two sisters: Patricia LaPorte of New Philadelphia, Ohio and Peggy (Tom) Hanna of Vermillion, Ohio; a sister-in-law, Patricia Eberhart of Cadiz; his former wife and mother of his children, Nira Richards of Cadiz and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, December 9, 2022, from 1-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. with Paul Giffin officiating. Burial will follow at Cadiz Union Cemetery.

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

rosalie Horn

Rosalie Sickle Horn, 81, of Jewett, passed away on Friday, December 2, 2022, at Weirton Medical Center.

She was born July 23, 1941, in Cadiz, Ohio, a daughter of the late Alvie and Emily Fern McCue Sickle.

She was a retired cook and nurse’s aide from the Harrison County Home and also worked at the Head Start in Jewett and the Fun Growing Day Care. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Jewett, Jewett Ruritans, and Jewett VFD and Emergency Squad.

She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Forrest Edward “Tom” Horn; two sisters: Alice Mae Franz and Emily Eckley; and a stepbrother, Alfred Deseslam.

Surviving are her two sons: Thomas Allen (Barb) Horn of Jewett and Michael Lee Horn of Jewett; two grandsons: Thomas Michael (Brianna Grove) Horn and Michael Allen (Gabreilla Kanters) Horn; and a great-granddaughter, Bristol.

Calling hours were held on Monday, December 5, 2022, from 2-8 p.m. at ClarkKirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, and the funeral service was held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. with Lay Minister Dorman Mader and Mark Statler officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Gardens Cemetery, Jewett, Ohio.

The memorial guest book may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.

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Buckeye Local earmarks safety grant for schools

DILLONVALE—A total of $200,000 is coming to the Buckeye Local School District for security purposes, and two buildings will benefit from improvements. The district recently learned it was among 708 sites selected for Ohio K-12 School Safety Grants through the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. The grants are part of a $100 million program and will be expended in 57 counties for security cameras, public address systems, automatic door locks, visitor badging systems, and exterior lighting.

Julie Packer, district director of special education, preschool, and student services, said she completed the application with Superintendent Scott Celestin and Maintenance Director Tony Panepucci with help from Bill Petrozzi, a substitute teacher with a background in security who assessed the buildings. Officials applied for $500,000 this past October to upgrade all of the schools, but she was pleased to see some much-needed upgrades coming to Buckeye North and West

Elementary Schools over the coming year.

“We had to apply for each building, and these were the two that received grants,” she said. “This was the second or third round for the safety grant, and we sought $500,000, but it was a competitive grant.”

North Elementary in Brilliant and West Elementary in Adena will each receive $100,000 to obtain protective window coverings, upgraded cameras, and new communication equipment to ensure safety for students and staff.

“Both buildings will get mirrored film installed on the first-floor windows and a covering with the school name that blocks people from looking in,” Packer added. “Both schools will get upgrades with their cameras and security systems, and we will also get fencing around the playground at West while North is getting safety training and signage for traffic flow.”

Upgrades will begin immediately since funding is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2022, for an

Townships hopeful to recoup flood damage costs

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Last week, commissioners Paul Coffland, Don Bethel, and Amy Norris met for their regular meeting on Wednesday, November 30. Director of the Harrison County Emergency Management Agency, Eric Wilson, spoke to the commissioners about flood relief money. “I wanted to give you some updates,” Wilson said. “The governor did a press release on that state disaster relief program funding being made available for the flood damage from February.”

Wilson handed out a recap of the damage costs that were captured by the township trustees, villages, and the county. The numbers largely reflected infrastructure damage. The hope was to document the losses so that federal assistance could be secured for repairs. “As we found out in the long slow process, we did not qualify,” Wilson said. “There was not enough loss throughout the state for that particular period.” The eventual determination was that some state assistance would be available. “We are in the process of working through that.”

The state sent out an instructional manual on how to claim the funds. The manual is over 70 pages long, and Wilson has been going through the book to understand the details. Wilson and the agency handling the claims

held a virtual meeting on December 7 to help explain the entire process.

While the meeting was virtual, the Sheriff’s Office was able to host several township representatives who didn’t have reliable internet access. The State Disaster Recovery Coordinator, Brock Metzger, was able to walk everyone through the paperwork needed to receive funding. The workload for this emergency funding is daunting, and the deadline for submission is January 2.

Wilson said he’s available to help get everyone through it, “They have to complete the paperwork, but I help facilitate that.” he said. “I offered for them to come to my office. I think it’s a little more personal when you can sit down with someone you know… [the EMA] is able to navigate it a lot more easily.”

With the deadline fast approaching, townships will need to fill out a separate form for each project. One township has at least 50 culverts that were damaged in the flood, so they will have to fill out a form for each of those. Most townships have few employees and less than a handful of trustees to complete this work.

Despite this, Wilson is optimistic that the county will get a good amount of funding. “The money is there,” he said. “It will be allocated. If [the townships] complete the documentation, then there’s a really good chance the money will come through.”

Outgoing health administrator offers retrospective on his six years

BY REBECCA BRATTEN WEISS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—Garen Rhome, who directed the county’s public health response throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, is moving on from his position as District Administrator to work with the Ohio Department of Health. But he knows he is leaving the county health department in good condition.

Rhome started in October 2016, following the 2015 tax levy that provided desperatelyneeded funds for the county health department. As the state of Ohio does not offer sufficient subsidies to local health departments, prior to the levy the county was unable to finance even mandated services such as health inspections for food service, water, and septic. The county commissioners did provide the health department with some funding, Rhome said. This helped demonstrate the need for a levy.

When he started, there was a general sense of excitement. “We were trying to take those new resources and expand our services, find out what the community needed and wanted.” One project they hoped to start was the “Silver Sneakers” fitness program. Then in January 2020, everything shifted.

The health department recognized that COVID-19 was going to require a massive and coordinated response. During January and February, they had various meetings with elected officials, hospital partners, and school leaders. Rhome said that while they were open with the public about what they knew and didn’t know, this didn’t mean they were unprepared.

“One thing I’ve emphasized to the public: every local health department has a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Program, or PHEPP. This includes multiple exercises per year to prepare for these types of events–things we hope never happen.”

The exercises, Rhome explained, involve coming up with potential scenarios and working with partners to plan responses. “This has been going on since 9/11 and the anthrax scares,” he said. “These are ultimately federal dollars moved through states to local levels to have an emergency preparedness response to public health threats.”

Harrison County was one of the last counties in Ohio to have a confirmed case of COVID-19. In those early days, when health officials were still working to understand the virus, there was some uncertainty about how to

handle potential exposures. The school board especially was struggling to decide whether to close the school. Immediately after a meeting with the board, Rhome sent a text to thendirector Dr. Amy Acton, saying, “they are trying to make tough decisions.” Acton texted back, “help is coming.” The following day, Governor DeWine shut down school for the rest of the school year.

Because of the small population of Harrison County, the health department had a “heightened sense of protection,” knowing the faces behind the names of those who were infected, sick, or hospitalized. They did meet some resistance to public health measures, but “those were mostly on an individual level.” December 2020, when COVID cases peaked, then the omicron surge in January 2022 were particularly challenging times, and the county had to look to the Ohio Department of Health to assist with contact tracing.

“Those times it got to be too much, especially for the nursing staff that was asked to do all that and also having to isolate and quarantine when exposed. That was a really hard time.”

When the vaccines became available, Rhome said that they were well equipped to offer drive-through vaccinations thanks to the flu shot clinics they organized in previous years. And they saw a great response from the public. “Everyone was so pleased to be getting the vaccine.”

Looking forward to the aftermath of the pandemic, Rhome says the county’s public health needs have not changed much: tobacco use is still an issue, as is access to better foods and education about health. And the opioid crisis is still at the forefront. “That’s something nobody needs to take their eye off of.”

When it comes to preventing chronic diseases, knowledge is key. “We know people will travel and take care of each other in a community. It just comes back to education.”

Harrison has not yet started working toward some of the public health goals other counties have in their sights. “Some counties in Ohio have declared racism a public health crisis because it contributes to premature death. Others have declared gun violence a public health crisis because of the high death rates.”

With Rhome moving on, the county will likely be hiring a full-time health commissioner. “The department is more robust and viable than it was before the levy,” Rhome said. “It is in good standing internally and in the community, and this should be an attractive job opportunity for the right person.”

approved list of items.

“We were able to get bigger, better radios that were installed in the summer and bill back for that,” she explained. “The mirrored film is being installed at West over the holiday break, and phase one will also include first-floor windows at West. Maybe we’ll start at North, but that will take longer because there are more windows. Both of them should be done by the end of January.”

The second phase involves the installation of new security cameras by High Tech Security of Colerain, and work could occur over the next two or three months. Packer said the two schools currently have outdated analog cameras, which will be updated to more modern Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) versions on the interior and exterior of the buildings.

“There will be a total redo at North. We completed it at South last year out of the district budget for $17,000 and also upgraded the high school and district, but North’s project will be for $20,000, and West’s is for $7,000,” she

noted. “The cameras can hold up to 30 days of recordings.”

Packer said the ultimate goal is to ensure that staff and students feel secure at school.

“We’re here to educate the kids, so we have to provide an environment where they can feel safe. When they are with us, they are our number one priority.”

West Elementary Principal Brian DiCola credited Packer for her hard work to see it through.

“We’re thankful for her and her diligence to get this grant. Our student’s safety is our first priority. We have a good culture, but we’re always looking for ways to improve, and their safety is the most important,” he said. “This grant and these security updates will help us ensure we can continue to keep them safe. We’re looking forward to the new security updates.”

Ann’s Advice

Dear Ann, I feel like I am so busy that my life is out of control. Between my kids and my husband and everything we are involved in, and both of our work schedules, I am becoming very overwhelmed! I’m not sure how to cut anything out. I can’t tell the kids to stop sports. I can’t quit my job. I don’t think it would be helpful to back off at church...but I don’t know if I can continue at this pace.

Sincerely, Spiraling

Dear Spiraling, I can totally relate to this situation. Let me share some things that I’ve learned over the years, or maybe I’m still trying to learn. You can’t be everything to everyone if you don’t take care of yourself. And by that, I don’t mean obsessing over yourself, but genuinely taking time to make sure you get even 10 minutes of exercise periodically, spending time reading your Bible and praying, and getting organized. That personal time will keep you from completely falling apart. Even while the kids are at practice, take that time to read or plan menus. Plan meals that are nutritious for you and your family but yet flexible enough to be done quickly. Freezing meals ahead helps with this, and using crock pots is a lifesaver at times. You do have a heavy load as a wife and mother. But it is our responsibility to take care of those who are in the home. Just remember what’s most important to get done that day and do that. Your primary job is to please your husband and then your children. If the kids are involved in too many activities, start there. If you can do without something that would let you cut back at work, that would be a huge help. Maybe some freedom in your schedule would be worth a tighter budget. Talk things over with your husband and with your children. Let them know you need their help with things in order for the family to function as a whole and still enjoy each other. Make working together fun, and remember, in 20 or 30 years, you will wish you had made the most of the time you had with your children and husband. They can be ripped away from you at any moment. Don’t let the stresses of today keep you from focusing on what will truly make a difference in your lives later on. You don’t have to have the best of everything or do the most sports to be well-rounded. You do have to have a solid foundation and be there when needed. Time with family is something that can never be replaced! Hold on!

Much love, Ann

Ann is a local lady taking questions! Email her at newsroom@harrisonnewsherald.com.

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Lakeland parents looking to reorganize BOE

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

FREEPORT—Concerned parents and staff from Lakeland Academy held an informal meeting on November 22, 2022, to discuss recent actions from the Lakeland Board of Education (LBOE). The meeting was not officially sanctioned by the school, but meeting organizer Adam Spencer made sure that every board member got an invitation. The meeting was open to anyone who was concerned about the recent allegations made against school staff.

“I am not a school employee. I’m not here speaking on behalf of Lakeland Academy,” Spencer began. “I am here speaking as a concerned parent relaying information from other concerned parents that has been handed to me and issues handed to me by past employees.”

Mostly, the meeting was about asking questions. The meeting invitation letter

included several specific questions about the school hierarchy, guidelines that were or were not followed, and what policy changes will be made to prevent this situation from happening again. The officially stated intent of the meeting was “to bring transparency to the administrative process.” The hope was that board members would attend the meeting to help calm parent concerns, but none showed up.

Spencer was able to share an email response from LBOE president James Fleming. The response stated, “Law enforcement and the employer conducted separate investigations, and both entities deemed the material allegations to be unsubstantiated.”

The LBOE reviewed the facts and admitted that the administration should have handled the initial complaint “more directly with law enforcement prior to conducting an investigation at the school level.”

The email went on to state that recent meetings, press coverage, and community

members have “asserted numerous factual inaccuracies relating to the complaint and the former administrator’s performance of his job duties.”

Spencer moved on to explain that, legally, the LBOE is not obligated to communicate with parents about most of the decisions it makes and what parents can do about the perceived lack of transparency.

“Our steps as parents is to try to get somebody else on the board who would communicate with us,” Spencer said. He announced his intention to try to get a position on the LBOE, which is made up of volunteers.

“The official practice for a new board member to join is the other four board members to vote that person on.”

He said that he didn’t agree with this practice, saying he thinks that parents and school staff should have some say in who is on the LBOE. He and another parent followed the application process a few weeks ago to join the board, but neither has had any word from

Deersville choir extends invitation

The Deersville UMC Choir will present “No Room for Jesus” on December 18, 2022, at 7 p.m. Pictured left to right: Janice Green, Kay Cochenour, Vickie Pratt, Gloria Allen, Penelope Clark, Lauren Knight, Denise Smight, Tim McMillen, Amy Strickler, and Joy Miles.

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Craft show

Over 100 people enjoyed the Christmas craft show open house with CD Christmas music on Saturday at the Freeport Fire House by Rich & Yvonne. There were great quality Christmas crafts to choose from. Also, they had homemade cookies, sandwiches, and Aunt Nan’s famous tea. Those attending saw many people to visit, and Kay Tedrick won the door prize. Yvonne’s grandson, Stetson, got a bigger deer than his dad during deer season. NH PHOTO/DEB MILLIAGN

Freeport church sing-a-long

Freeport Presbyterian sang when they made their annual holiday visit at the Harrison County Home on Monday. They met at the church to travel to the county home for a Christmas “sing-a-long” for the staff and residents. The group also distributed gifts.

Library and school partner to promote literacy project for teens

LBOE members.

“Just in case anyone is not aware,” Lakeland parent Amanda Arigoni said. “You have the ability to go to the [Ohio Department of Education] and report any kind of misconduct that you feel has happened.”

Several past employees of Lakeland were in attendance and showed that Lakeland has a history of administrative and hierarchy problems. Spencer stressed that he doesn’t want to dwell on the past. The focus should be on moving forward and reorganizing in a way that keeps problems from happening in the future.

“Let’s start today, moving forward,” he said. “We want communication between us and the school board, which makes the decisions on this building. We simply want to know what the decisions are.”

The next LBOE meeting will take place on January 10, 2023, and several parents are hoping they will be able to enact change at that time.

LOOK AT THE PAST Train on the Cadiz Branch circa 1869

By Susan Adams

In 1851 Daniel Kilgore of Cadiz became the first president of the Steubenville and Indiana Railroad. The citizens of the townships served subscribed chiefly to the stock that paid for the eight-mile branch from Cadiz-to-Cadiz Junction. This locally financed Cadiz Branch met the main line of the PCC and St. Louis Division of the Pennsylvania Railroad at Cadiz Junction. On June 12, 1854, the first train operated, running from Steubenville to Cadiz. February 14, 1861, President-elect Abraham Lincoln’s inaugural train stopped in Cadiz Junction on his way to Washington, DC, for his inauguration. James Cady served breakfast to Mr. Lincoln and his family while hundreds of the area’s citizens gathered to

pay their respects to “The Man who was to Preserve the Union.” When Lincoln went to board the train to go on to Steubenville, the crowd yelled, “Speech!” “Speech!” their voices echoing through the valley. Mr. Lincoln told them he was too full for utterance and stood waving at the crowd, bidding them adieu as the train moved on.

(The train moved on from Steubenville to Pittsburgh - it could not go through Wheeling, VA, because Virginia was part of the South. West Virginia broke away from the South and became a state on June 20, 1863.) Picture from the Harrison County Historical Society. Info from the Harrison Co OH Sesquicentennial Celebration 1813-1963 and the files of the HCHS.

The Clark Memorial Branch Library and Lakeland Academy Community School in Freeport have partnered together to offer teens weekly library experiences. The latest project was building a “speedy shelter.” Teens read a scenario and were given a few basic materials, and then challenged to create a shelter. This group of young adults used the design process and teamwork to invent a shelter. This is what engineering is all about. The weekly library programs will vary from using library skills, participating in learning games, and enjoying a positive group experience in a literacy-rich environment!

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LEGAL NOTICE

To Michael Rapavi and the heirs of Donnie Rapavi, whose addresses are unknown.

Court of Common Pleas, Harrison County, Ohio. Harrison County Clerk of Courts, Attn: Mrs. Leslie Milliken, Clerk 128 Court Street, Cadiz, OH 43907

Plaintiff has brought an action naming you or your parent (Donnie Rapavi) as a Defendant in the above Court by fil ing a Complaint on February 11, 2022.

The object of Plaintiff’s Complaint is a Complaint in Nuisance due to the dete rioration and dilapidation of the prop erty located at 354 Grant Street, Cadiz, OH 43907 currently owned by Sandra S. Rapavi, who is deceased. You are hereby required to answer the publica tion within 28 days after the last publi cation of this notice, which will be pub lished once a week for six consecutive weeks with the last publication being made on December 11, 2022.

In the case of your failure to answer or respond as permitted by the Ohio Civil Rules within the time stated, a Judgment by Default will be rendered against you of the relief demanded in the Complaint. (11:5,12,19,26,12:3,10)

LEGAL NOTICE

PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND COAL MINING & RECLA-MATION PERMIT RENEWAL APPLICA TION

Rosebud Mining Company, 301 Mar ket Street, Kittanning, Pa. 16201 has submitted a surface and underground coal mining & reclamation applica tion numbered DR-2468-1 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Di vision of Mineral Resources Manage ment (ODNR-DMRM). The surface application area is in Harrison County, Cadiz Township Section 36, Township 10N, Range 5W; and also in Stock Township Section 31, Township 11N, Range 5W.

The underground application area is in Harrison County, Stock Township, Sections 25, 26, 27, 31, 32 & 33, Township 11N, Range 5W, and Sec tions 1 & 2, Township 12N, Range 6W; Archer Township, Sections 19, 25, 26 & 27, Township 11N, Range 5W; Cadiz Township, Sections 23, 24, 29, 30, 35, 36, Township 10N, Range 5W; and Nottingham Township, Section 6, Township 11N, Range 6W, located on various property owners.

The application contains 50.03 surface acres and 4,404.4 underground acres and is located on the Deersville and Jewett 7 ½ Minute U.S.G.S. Quadran gle Maps. The surface acreage is locat ed ap-proximately 5 miles northwest of Cadiz. The underground area will be mined by the room and pil-lar mining method.

The application is on file at the Har rison County Courthouse, Recorder’s Office, located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio, 43907, for public viewing. Written comments or requests for an informal conference may be sent to the Division of Mineral Resourc es Management, 2045 Morse Road, Building H-2, Columbus, Ohio, 43229, within thirty (30) days after the last date of publica-tion of this notice. (11:26,12:3,10,17)

LEGAL NOTICE

The North Township Trustees will hold the 2022 Year End meeting followed by the December Regular meeting on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, be ginning at 6:30 p.m. at the North Township Garage, 38170 Crimm Road, Scio. Sue Myers, North Township Fiscal Officer. (11:26,12:3,10,17)

LEGAL NOTICE Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 1509.28, a unitization hearing will be held on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 starting at 2:30 p.m. by the Ohio De partment of Natural Resources, Divi sion of Oil and Gas Resources Manage ment regarding the application of EOG Resources, Inc. for unitization of the proposed Xavier HFP07 A Unit. The unitization hearing will be conducted virtually. If you wish to participate you may do so by telephone by dialing 1-408-418-9388 (Access Code: 2335 255 9810) or online by visiting www. webex.com and using Meeting number (access code) 2335 255 9810, Meeting password: U3wmaMpCq52. The pro posed Xavier HFP07 A Unit it is lo cated in Harrison County, Freeport and Washington Townships, State of Ohio. The applicant, EOG Resources, Inc., may be reached by contacting Chase Thompson, Land Specialist, 14701 Bo gert Parkway, Oklahoma City, Oklaho ma 73134-2646, telephone (405) 6668374 or Chris Baronzzi, Esq., Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP, 41 South High Street, Suite 3100, Columbus, Ohio 43215, telephone (614) 227-2011.

The Amish Corner

by Katherine Miller

I hope you all had a wonderful week! December is the month of Christmas. We go shopping for gifts, bake cookies, make candy, and wrap gifts. There are excited children. But let’s remember the real reason for Christmas. The children are memorizing their poems and songs for their Christmas program.

A couple of weeks ago, Roman and Linda, Brother David, Andrew and I, and the family went to Cabela’s and Oglebay Park.

In youth season, son Joseph got a small buck. Andrew got a 10-point buck, and niece Martha was a lucky hunter as she got a nice 12-point buck.

Last week sisters Mary, Clara and I were at sister Martha’s for the day to help with some of her cleaning. Now, this Tuesday, we were over helping sister Irene.

I made a batch of caramels, and I want to make more candy and bake some cutout cookies, as those are our favorite cookies. I will share this recipe of caramels as we think they are the best—so creamy. Enjoy!

Katherine’s Kitchen...

Caramel Candy

1 cup butter

2 cups white sugar

1 cup clear Karo syrup

1 cup Eagle brand milk Mix and bring to a boil. Then boil slowly for 10 minutes, constantly stirring as they will burn easily. Pour into a 9x13” pan. Let cool.

Notice of the hearing was also served, or attempted, by mail, to the last known address of each owner of the mineral rights affected by the proposed Xavier HFP07 A Unit. For further informa tion regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resourc es Management’s website at: http:// oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization. (11:26,12:3,10,17)

LEGAL NOTICE

The following summary of Legislation passed by the Council of the Village of Jewett, Ohio is published to comply with Section 731.21 of the Ohio Re vised Code. The complete text of the legislation may be obtained or viewed at the Office of the Village of Jew ett, 110 W. Main Street, Jewett, Ohio 43986.

Notice is hereby given that on the 7th day of November 2022, there was en acted by the Legislative Authority of the Village of Jewett, Ohio, Ordinance No. 2022-4. Said ordinance authoriz es the Village Mayor, on behalf of the Village of Jewett, to repeal and replace all previous ordinance relating to wa ter and wastewater user charges in the Village of Jewett, Ohio and to provide funds needed to pay for debt, operation, maintenance, replacement and capital improvements associated with the Vil lage’s water treatment facilities includ ing distribution system and wastewater treatment facilities including its collec tion system.

Passed November 7, 2022 Linda Ager, Village of Jewett Clerk 740-946-1471 (12:3,10)

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

HARRISON HILLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO HARRISON HILLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - OUTDOOR CLASSROOM General Notice

Harrison Hills City School District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the con struction of the following Project: Harrison Hills City School District Outdoor Classroom 030-10454

Bids for the construction of the Project will be received at the Harrison Hills City School District, ATTN: Roxane Harding, Treasurer, located at 100 Huskies Way, Cadiz, OH 43907, until Thursday, December 22, 2022, at 10:00 am local time. At that time the Bids received will be publicly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work: Outdoor Classroom areas with a Stor

LEGAL NOTICES

age Building, covered Stage, and stepped Seating area, defined by a series of poured in place concrete re taining walls with masonry veneer, concrete sidewalks, pads, and ramps with handrails and guardrails. Project includes supplemental site lighting, power feeds, network system upgrades, video display and limited plumbing work. Bids are requested for the following Contract: Harrison Hills City School District - Outdoor Classroom

The Work will be substantially com pleted within 180 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run and completed and ready for final payment within 28 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run. Liquidated damages shall be $750 per day. Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the fol lowing designated website: QuestCDN: https://tinyurl.com/ zu5z8553

Or www.thethrashergroup.com Bidding Documents may be download ed from the designated website. Pro spective Bidders are urged to register with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Documents are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with addenda, lists of reg istered plan holders, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifica tions, addenda, and other Bidding Doc uments will be offered only through the designated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bidding Doc uments, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: The Thrasher Group, Inc. 400 3rd St. SE #309, Canton, OH 44702

Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Printed copies of the Bidding Docu ments may be obtained from the Issu ing Office by paying the amount of each set listed below.

Bidding Documents may be purchased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issu ing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or electronic doc uments will be transmitted to the pro spective Bidder. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method requested. Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the fol lowing formats: Bidding Documents issued as hard copy full-size drawings and hard copy specifications, are available for $200.00 per set.

• Bidding Documents issued as dig ital drawings and digital specifica tions, are available for $75.00 per set via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/zu5z8553

Amounts paid are not subject to refund.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Of fice. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, including Adden da if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Bidding Documents also may be exam ined at Harrison Hills City School District 100 Huskies Way, Cadiz, OH 43907 The Thrasher Group, Inc. 400 3rd Street, SE, Suite 309 Canton, OH 44702

A two-envelope system will be used. Envelope No. 1 must have the follow ing information presented on the front: Name and address of Bidder Bid on Contract – Harrison Hills City School District - Outdoor Classroom Received by the Harrison Hills City School District Envelope No. 2 labeled “Bid Proposal” shall also be placed inside of Envelope #1.

Envelope No. 1 will be opened first and the Bid Opening Requirement items checked for compliance as outlined on the Bid Opening Checklist on page BOR - 1 of these contract documents.

If such documents are found to be in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Proposal”, will then be opened and will be pub licly read aloud. If the documents re quired to be contained in Envelope No. 1 are not in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Proposal” will not be opened and the Bid will be considered non-responsive and will be returned to the Bidder.

A bidder may not withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Bids shall be accompanied by a certi fied check or bid bond payable to Har rison Hills City School District in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid.

The Project is funded, in part, by feder al grant monies, and Davis-Bacon and Related Acts wage rates are applicable to the Contractor and sub-contractors, as well as any requirements according to the State of Ohio and Federal laws.

Bidders shall be qualified and licensed per the requirements of the State of Ohio.

Bids received after the scheduled clos ing time for the reception of bids will be returned unopened to the bidders.

The Harrison Hills City School District reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference

A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference for the Project will be held on Decem ber 13, 2022, at 4:00 pm at Harrison Hills City School District, 100 Huskies Way, Cadiz, OH 43907. Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regarding bid submittal, qualifications, proce dures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are includ ed in the Bidding Documents.

This Advertisement is issued by:

Owner: Harrison Hills City School District

By: Duran Morgan

Title: Superintendent Date: December 3, 2022 (12:3,10)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Archer Township Board of Trust ees regular meeting will be Tuesday December 20th at the Archer Township Hall.

The Archer Township Board of Trust ees year end meeting for 2022 will be Wednesday, December 21st at the Ar cher Township Hall. Renea Riesen, Fiscal Officer 740-942-3400 (12:10)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Envi ronmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio. gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.

ohio.gov Application Received for Air Permit EAP Ohio LLC-Addy 9-12-6 Pad Ta pan-Scio Rd, Scio, OH 44644 ID #: A0073063 Date of Action: 11/28/2022 P0132823-Permit Renewal Application Received for Air Permit EAP Ohio LLC-McBride 20-11-4 Pad Mader Rd, OH ID #: A0073151 Date of Action: 11/28/2022 P0119645-Permit Modification Appli cation to add/and remove equipment from the operating permit. (12:10)

LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Cadiz will hold a Finance Meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, De cember 15th in Council Chambers. (12:10)

LEGAL NOTICE Moorefield Township Board of Trustees will hold the 2022 Year End Meeting and 2023 Reorganizing Meeting on Friday, December 30, 2022, at 6:30p.m. at the Township Building, Moorefield, Ohio. Sheri Miller, Fiscal Officer (12:10)

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS

Sealed bids will be received at the office of the Clerk of the Board of Harrison County Commissioners, Harrison County Court House, 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907, until 10:00 A.M local time on January 4, 2023 for the purchase of equipment listed below. Bid Specifications and Bid Forms are on file in the office of the Harrison County En gineer, 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. Equipment to be purchased consists of the following: 1. New Excavator-Mounted Vibratory Pile Driver/Extractor, FOB, Cadiz, OH 2. New Excavator-Mounted Hydraulic Impact Driver, FOB, Cadiz, OH Each bid shall be upon the forms fur nished with the specifications and shall be delivered to the Clerk of the Board of Harrison County Commissioners on or prior to the date and hour specified for opening bids. Bids must be submit ted in a sealed envelope, bearing on the outside, the name and address of bidder and marked, “Harrison County Pile Driving Equipment Bid”. The Harrison County Commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received.

BY ORDER OF THE HARRISON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Attest: Misty Bailie (12:10,17)

LEGAL NOTICE Defendants the Unknown Heirs, if any, of William Haney, Michael Haney, and Bryan Haney whose last known ad dresses are unknown, will take notice that on November 14, 2022 Plaintiff Unified Bank, formerly known as The Citizens Savings Bank filed a Com plaint in the Court of Common Pleas of Harrison Ohio, 100 W Market St # 202, Cadiz, OH 43907, Case No. CVE 2022 0058, alleging that Plaintiff is entitled to foreclose upon its rights in a mort gage granted by William Haney in favor of Plaintiff, encumbering real estate de scribed as follows: Situated In the Township of North, County of Harrison and the State of Ohio. Being Lot No. 8 in the E.C. Spiker Ad dition to the Town of Scio, Harrison County, Ohio. Parcel Number: 20-00323.000. Plaintiff demands judgment that it is owed the sum of $34,546.32 as of Oc tober 27, 2022, plus interest and costs, on the promissory note secured by the mortgage. The Defendants named above are re quired to answer on or before the expi ration of twenty-eight days after the last publication of this notice, which date will be_Febuary 13, 2023__. (12:10,17,24,31,1:7,14)

LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND

GAS

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

RE: APPLICATION FOR UNIT IZATION JEFFCO NE GRN HR UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources-Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) 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 Re vised Code Section 1509.28 concern ing Ascent’s Jeffco NE GRN HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, January 18, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below, and also in person, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Jeffco NE GRN HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Section 12, Town ship 9N, Range 4W, and Sections 7, 8, 14, 15, 16, 21, and 22, Township 10N, Range 4W, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Jeffco NE GRN HR Unit will be located in Section 12, Township 9N, Range 4W, Green Township, Har rison County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 130001277.000.

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 informa tion: Meeting number (access code): 2341 246 4514 Meeting password: EkZfqf3c3u7 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: 2341 246 4514 Applicant Ascent’s contact information: Ascent Resources-Utica, LLC Attn: Grant H. Parker 3501 NW 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7649 Email: grant.parker@ascentresources. com For further information regarding this hearing, including any subsequent changes to the hearing format, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Re sources Management’s website at http:// oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization. (12:10,17,24,31)

PUBLIC NOTICE The Village of Cadiz will hold a CIC Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, De cember 15th in Council Chambers. (12:10)

LEGAL NOTICE “TO ALL HEIRS, LEGATEES AND DEVISEES OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT FLEAGANE, DECEASED, HARRISON COUNTY PROBATE COURT, CASE NO: 19779”, You are hereby notified that a partial account has been filed, and the hearing will be held on January 19th 2023 at 10:30 A.M. The Court is located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, OH 43907. You are required to examine the ac count, to inquire into the contents of the account and into all matters that may

Wreaths Across America held at St. Casimir Cemetery

The Wreaths Across America ceremony will take place at St. Casimir Cemetery on Saturday, December 17 at noon. This year, wreaths are being placed on Veterans’ graves at St. Casimir, located on County Road 6, and Rehoboth and Pioneer Holmes cemeteries on Smithfield Township Road 130, right off of County Road 10, Adena/ Smithfield Road, and an added cemetery this year is the Adena Presbyterian Cemetery on Church Hill. If you wish to place a wreath on a family member’s or friend’s grave or want to volunteer to help place the wreaths, please contact Roger Sliva at 740.546.4131 or email to djprsliva@gmail.com.

come before the Court at the hearing on the account. Any exceptions to the account shall be filed in writing not less than five (5) days prior to the hearing. Absent the filing of written exceptions, the account may be approved without further notice. (12:10,17,24)

LEGAL NOTICE

Village of Cadiz Police Committee Meeting Every Third Thursday of the Month at 9:00 AM in Council Cham bers 128 Court Street Cadiz. (12:10)

LEGAL NOTICE

Franklin Township Board of Trust ees will hold their 2022 End of Year Meeting/2023 Reorganizational Meet ing Wednesday December 28,2022 at 7:00pm at the township building locat ed at 32525 Moravian Trail, Tippeca noe, Ohio. Jim English, Fiscal Officer. (12:10,17)

LEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR STATEMENT OF QUALIFICA TIONS

The Harrison County Airport (8G6), Cadiz, Ohio through the Harrison County Airport Authority (HCAA), an ticipates receipt of funds from the Unit ed States of America, through the Fed eral Aviation Administration (FAA); Ohio Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, or local sources, for capital and other improvements at the Harrison County Airport, over the next five years. The work is expected to be accomplished during the course of several grant projects; the initiation of a work authorization is contingent upon further receipt of grant funds. Services to be provided include, but are not lim ited to planning, design, programming, preliminary engineering plans, spec ifications, contract documents, cost estimates, field engineering, including resident engineering of construction work, record drawings, engineer’s re port, periodic updates to the Airport Layout Plan (ALP) documents as re quired based on project improvements, environmental services as required for planning, design and construction, DBE programs, and required incidental ser vices. Anticipated projects include, but are not limited to:

1. Terminal Building Improve ments (Design & Construction) (BIL) FY 2023 ($135,000)

2. Apron Reconstruction (De sign & Construction) (AIP) FY 2024 ($326,250)

3. Obstruction Removal Proj ect (Design) (BIL) FY 2025 ($80,000)

4. Obstruction Removal Proj ect (Construction) (BIL) FY 2026 ($668,333)

5. Crack Seal and Remark Runway (Design & Construction) (AIP) FY 2027 ($250,000) Services will also include grant man agement and coordination, project-spe cific ALP and/or Exhibit A updates, AGIS services, and project-specific environmental coordination to include short or long form Categorical Exclu sion checklists. The selection process will be in accor dance with Federal Aviation Admin istration Advisory Circular 150/510014E, Architectural, Engineering, and Planning Consultant Services for Airport Grant Projects. Fees will be negotiated for projects on a task order basis as funding is obtained. Cost or fee information is not to be submitted with Statements of Qualifications. Qualified design professionals interested in being considered for this work are invited to submit a Statement of Qualifications for providing the engineering and planning services required for the completion of this work within the guidelines of the State of Ohio and FAA standards. Submit four (4) paper copies and one (1) electronic copy of the Statement of Qualifications, including a letter of in terest and a minimum of three (3) air port references to contact in an 8 1/2” x 11” bound format containing not more than 20 pages, not including separation/ index pages, cover, back or cover/trans mittal letter. Strong emphasis will be given to the following criteria: A. Familiarity with prevailing local, State of Ohio, Department of Transportation, Office of Aviation, Ohio EPA, Army Corps of Engineers’, and FAA regulations. Max imum Points: 15 B. Capability to perform all as pects of the projects listed above. Max imum Points: 15 C. Recent experience in airport projects comparable to the proposed projects listed above. Maximum Points: 15 D. Professional background and caliber of key personnel. Maximum Points: 15 E. Familiarity with the airport. Maximum Points: 20 F. Non-Discrimination, Disad vantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Local Sub-consultant Statement. Maximum Points: 10 G. Reputation in the aviation industry and contact references (three minimum). Maximum Points: 10 A preliminary review of the Statement of Qualifications submitted will be undertaken. Additional information and/or a personal interview may be requested of the top ranked firms after the initial evaluation. The firm with the best qualifications will be invited to ne gotiate a contract for some or all of the above work. If an agreement is reached, a contract will be entered into by both parties for some or all of the above work. If no agreement is reached, the next highest-ranking firm will be in vited to negotiated, until a mutually agreeable contract has been established. Contracts will be subject to all applica ble Federal and State Provisions. Ne gotiation for subsequent services shall occur at the time those services are needed. The HCAA will afford minori ty and women owned businesses equal opportunity to submit qualifications and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, or national origin. The HCAA reserves the right to delete services not required and to ini tiate additional procurement actions for any additional services or other services not under contract.

Anyone having questions related to this request for qualifications should contact David Hamilton at dhamilton@ hamiltonandassoc.com, phone (740) 359-9476. Statement of Qualifications will be received until 12:00 PM EST on Friday, December 30, 2022. Please forward the four paper and one elec tronic copies of the Statement of Qual ifications to: David Hamilton, Harrison County Airport Authority, 43000 Air port Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. (12:10,17)

Kyle E. Timken Manley Deas Kochalski LLC P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 614-220-5611 ket@manleydeas.com (7:16,23,30)

Kyle E. Timken Manley Deas Kochalski LLC P. O. Box 165028 Columbus, OH 43216-5028 614-220-5611 ket@manleydeas.com (7:16,23,30)

Laura Dutton turned 102 years old on December 5. Showering her with birthday cards on such a special occasion would be very nice. Please send cards to Laura Dutton, 3084 State Route 212, Mineral City, Ohio 44656. Thank you, and may GOD shower you with His blessings.

—Harry Nichols, Warren Township Community Center

From

BY D.J. WATSON

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer r

CADIZ—Ever since being named head coach of the boys’ basketball team at Harrison Central this past summer, Aaron Foldi has had the excitement level on a consistent climb in anticipation of the 2022-23 roundball season. The anticipation has proven warranted. As the calendar gains traction in the winter months, the Huskies have wasted no time heating up the hardwood, racing out to a 3-0 start just two weeks into this young season. To recap, the Huskies won the season opener in thrilling doubleovertime fashion over Foldi’s alma mater, with an 81-80 victory over the Indian Creek Redskins (2-1). Foldi is a 2016 alum of Creek and spent last season on the bench with legendary Ohio Valley coach Joe Dunleavy as an assistant coach. Foldi played for Dunleavy in high school, and for now, as both sit at the end of their own benches as head coaches, the tally stands in advantage of the “student.”

Last Friday, the Huskies hit the road for the program’s first-ever basketball trip to Edison’s brand-new Unified Sports Complex located just outside of Richmond in Jefferson County. The campus spread plays host to new turf facilities

HC ladies start strong

BY ED BANKS

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—Following an inadvertent misdirection start at “Jump Street,” the Lady Huskies reestablished their direction on “Hardwood Avenue” and went on to show visiting Cambridge just how versatile they were. Wednesday night, a Thanksgiving Eve crowd was on hand to cheer on the Huskies as they atoned for a loss in Bellaire the week prior. That wrong direction at tip-off had the Huskies rushing to recover from an eight-point deficit left by the Lady Bobcats. This time it would take the Huskies just a few minutes to show the visitors what they had planned for the rest of the evening. The Huskies possess a lot of speed in their guards—that speed provided a good transitionscoring game. Ball handlers Maddy Butler, Emma Fischer, Angi Ferri, and McKenzie Harbold played Robin Hood all evening. However, this time, the merry bandits would pocket their plunder. Forwards Danica Rensi, Kaylyn Ledger, Madelyn Sedgmer, Cali Lewis, and Jaylin Ward began to own the rebounds, and Harrison took the Bobcat’s eight-point lead and flipped it to a four-point plus for the Huskies. With that, the buzzer ended the quarter. From there, the Huskies were stingy about giving up the lead. They both increased their offensive and defensive aggressiveness and put up 18 more points in the second quarter. The afterburners of the guards never relinquished, and the lay-ups came in pairs, with one dishing the other while going coast-to-coast. Off the boards, the forwards continued fighting for the careens and laid the pill back up.

Maddy Butler led all game scorers with a 28-point performance that was five points better than the best shooter at Bellaire the previous week. Both Fischer and Ferri tickled the nets with 20 team points that they divided equally. Rensi and Lewis also threw in four points each, and Ledger had three points.

By quarters, the Huskies were good for 14, 18, 10, and 17 points, respectively. On defense for the Huskies, the guards were quick about setting up double teams that forced turnovers. The smell of victory had the Huskies subbing at will, and a good balance game by the Huskies proved trouble for Cambridge.

The following Monday, Butler would once again lead the Huskies past Buckeye Local with another 28-point performance. Her 28 points would be the best on the night to give the Huskies a 69 to 50 victory. The balance of the Husky front five remained consistent in support, as they would toss in 36 points. Rensi had a good night with 13 points, Harbold gave chase with 12 points, and Fischer was steady at six. Lewis added three points and Ledger two.

The wins would be the second consecutive and first and second for new Head Coach Smith.

for softball, baseball, and football, but the crown jewel of the winter sports season is the beautiful gymnasium that sits nicely tucked in behind the high school.

New or not, the Huskies wasted no time claiming their territory. Leading the Wildcats 36-24 at the break, Foldi’s boys ran away with the contest in the second half. Junior Hayden Cassidy dropped 13 of his game-high 24 points in the final two quarters, aiding his team in the runaway 74-51 victory over the now 0-3 Edison squad.

With the season’s early momentum in favor of the Huskies, they returned home this past Tuesday for a divisional bout with the Buckeye Eight North’s Beaver Local Beavers (1-2). It took some time, but the Huskies slowly but surely pulled away from the Beavers as the night progressed. The Huskies topped the Beavers 67-50, but it wasn’t necessarily a game-in-hand type of night. The Beavers were within three possessions in the fourth, but the Huskies put the pedal down and outscored the visiting Beavers 15-8 down the stretch. Free throws were big in this one, as the Huskies finished 16 for 20 as a team, including an 11-of-14 run from the stripe in the final eight minutes. In comparison, the Beavers struggled with the freebies, going 3/11 on the night as a team.

Cassidy, who is averaging 22 points per game through the first three tips, once again led all scorers on the hill in Cadiz with 23-marks in Tuesday’s matchup. That isn’t to say it wasn’t a balanced offensive attack. Senior Jace Madzia poured in 14, fellow classmate Cabot Arbaugh finished with eight, and sophomore Mykel Quito matched Arbaugh’s effort with eight of his own. Daniel Ody marked the book for six, with Brady Elliot adding five to cap off the top scorers.

Things will get considerably more challenging for Foldi and the gang this weekend, as the always-strong East Liverpool Potters (3-0) will pay a visit to Harrison County Friday night. It’s early in the year, but this matchup will certainly have implications for the Buckeye Eight North division race later in the season.

As for the coming weeks, after squaring off with the Potters, the Huskies will play in the Buckeye Eight Challenge event that is scheduled for December 17 against the Caldwell Redskins. Conveniently, the ninth installment of the showcase event that draws teams from all over the area and beyond will be played in Cadiz. A trip to Wheeling Central (12/20), a home date with St. Clairsville (12/23), and another roadie to Bellaire (12/29) will round out all of the Huskies’ December action.

Lady Huskies shine in WVU-Med Basketball Classic

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—This past Saturday, a field of six girls’ varsity basketball teams represented the 2022 WVU Medicine’s - Women’s Health Classic. Harrison Central, Shadyside, Martins Ferry, Fort Frye, Tusky Valley, and Union Local represented the field of competition on the day, and Harrison Central was once again the classic’s host.

The Lady Huskies opened the event while facing the Lady Tigers of Shadyside. Since the beginning of the season, the unselfish Huskies have shared the wealth in scoring each time out. On Saturday, McKenzie Harbold went center stage for Harrison and led the scoring with 17 points. The performance took her outside of her role as ball handler and feeder and gave the team the 17-point contribution. The Huskies emerged as the highest offensive performers of the day with a 56 to 33 win over the Lady Tigers.

Danica Rensi lent seven points to the win. Her play underneath continues to earn the Huskies the rebounds needed for scoring. Emma Fischer, Maddy Butler, and Harbold have become the team intimidators, and they don’t hesitate to show why. With quick hands and feet, they leave the competition wondering, where did she come from? Their ability to play “pickpocket the competition” has in itself earned dividends in scoring.

On the day, Fisher had five points, Butler

HC bowling dominates

WOODSFIELD—The Huskies’ bowling teams have already won a tournament and multiple matches since the beginning of the season. Results of the match on December 7 at Russell Family Bowling Center. Varsity boys’ team score, H.C. 1788 - Monroe Central 1397, Beallsville 1229. High individual scores - Sean Drapp 202, Kobie Hennis 170, Chad Viers 169, Drew Culbertson 151. Varsity girls’ team score, 1687 - Monroe Central 1398. High individual scores - Lauren Best 171 & 187, Angel Utter 171, Cami Basich 150. It was a good day on the lanes for these young athletes that put countless hours into improving their game.

However, Weir High School defeated Harrison Central’s varsity bowling team on November 29 at Valie Lanes with the final team score of 2416-2056. Coaches Jim Runevitch Jr. and Bobbie Parkinson are proud of each and every one of them. As always...GO HUSKIES!

tossed in 14, and Angi Ferri, who turned in her personal best-scoring game of 17 points against Edison on the previous Thursday, had another good game with eight points. Maddy Sedgmer came off the bench to not only score three points but to show she can muscle her way around with the best of them. Cali Lewis and Kaylyn Ledger, though scoreless, were also effective off the glass.

Harrison had a total of six bonus field goals

in the contest. Butler had one, Fischer had one, Ferri had two, and Harbold was best with three. In the day’s second contest, Fort Frye, by quarters, scored 12 to 7, 22 to 10, 28 to 16, and finally, 36 to 19 to defeat Martins Ferry.

The final game of the day was Tusky Valley taking on Union Local. The Lady Jets scored 13 to 9 points against Tusky Valley in the first quarter while coasting to the win by a score of 49 to 35.

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Often a presence in the paint, Huskies senior Cabot Arbaugh works his way through the Beaver Local press on the perimeter in this past Tuesday evening’s action. Arbaugh lit the board for eight points in the Huskies’ victory. NH PHOTO/D.J. WATSON

This past Saturday, a field of six girls’ varsity basketball teams represented the 2022 WVU Medicine’s - Women’s Health Classic. Pictured from the final contest of the day is Union Local’s Torre Kildow as she makes good on the first of her two first-quarter bonus field goals. NH PHOTO/ED BANKS

By Deb Milligan

We are thankful for your grace, joy, and especially your love.

Happy Birthday to Angela Smith, Janet Fenstamaker, Jamie Bear, Karen Sue Walton, Mary Lynn McBride, Holly Leggett, Rachel Ralston, and Mandy Koch.

Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday, December 17, from noon - 2 p.m. Santa will be at Bardall Crossing Hardware for children of all ages to visit.

School Christmas breaks will be at Lakeland Academy from December 19 - 30, at East Guernsey Local School from December 23 - 30, and at Harrison Hills from December 21 - 30.

Belated happy eighth birthday to Mia and Karly DeVoy.

The community extends its sympathy to John Leroy Ourant (Big John), 75, of Steele Crest Apartments in Freeport. He died at Emerald Pointe in Barnesville on Wednesday, November 30. He was a self-employed truck driver. There will be no calling hours or funeral services held at this time.

Holiday hikes December 2022 fitness challenge December 1 - 18. Submit a holiday hike selfie for each hike you complete. For every selfie you submit, you will be entered into a holiday giveaway drawing.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Jeff Mallarnee, 49, of Flushing, who was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Glenn & Ruth Mallernee.

Sympathy is also extended to the family of Aris Cogar, 82, of Freeport. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Larry Cogar.

The worship service at the Freeport United Methodist opened with a reading by Rick Moore and the lighting of the Advent wreath by Brian, Kory, and Andy Smith. The guest speaker on Sunday was Nathan Cripe of Freeport, who spoke on “Life is short, eat desserts first.”

December 11 - Freeport United Methodist Church caroling & fruit basket handout to shut-ins following the worship service.

Several friends and family celebrated a baby shower for Kaylee Bardall of Freeport at Burts’ & B’s Venue in Cambridge. Bardall’s baby is due on January 25.

Keep in your prayers Loran Doane, Hailey Workman, Bob & Nancy Clendening, Bryden Doane, Don & Norma Toland, Pat Sanchez, all those in nursing homes and hospital patients, Jessica Anderson, Cindy Rogers, along with those that lost loved ones this year.

We welcome Wilma Dean home after being in the hospital and nursing home.

Lakeland Academy students will have their Christmas program on December 14 at 6 p.m. at the Freeport Presbyterian Church.

Sunday, December 18, at 7 p.m., the Community Choir Festival will bring together local talent who will share their voices to celebrate Christmas, and the Deersville Community Choir will present a Christmas musical, “Have You Any Room for Jesus?”

There will be a get-well card shower for Hailey Workman, 17053 Cadiz Road, Lore City, Ohio, 43755. She is the granddaughter of Gail (Saffell) Workman, formerly of Freeport. Workman is a 12-year-old who is in a wheelchair and has a disease of her foot and Swans disease on her left hand. She is a seventh grader at Buckeye Trail School.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

Sympathy is extended to the family of Susan Grimm Grover, a 1965 Conotton Valley graduate, who died on November 27.

The Conotton Valley bowling team has won matches over Dover, Minerva, and Norton. Nolan Caldwell rolled a 300-game.

The boys’ basketball team lost to Claymont 55-31, the girls lost to Southern 65-18 and to Buckeye Trail 46-25.

December birthdays are Jim Bob Monigold, Ann Kope, Gene Warner, Sheila Fish, Daphne and Chloe Stuber, David Kinney, Ruth Miley, Carol Bower, Frank Simmons, Tanner Berg, Mitchell Sanders, Rachel Stuber, Adam Siedel, and Jesus Christ.

UNIONPORT

By Mary Catherine Mull

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Gary Blackburn after his passing. He was a wonderful person and loved by many. We are all praying for them.

Karen Carpenter’s music was performed at the Wintersville United Methodist Church in Wintersville on Sunday. Although Karen is not with us, her music will live on forever.

A live Nativity will be held in Wintersville at the Starkdale Presbyterian Church on December 11, with six presentations repeated every half hour, starting at 5 p.m. and the final one beginning at 7:30 p.m. The live Nativity is an indoor and outdoor production about the birth of Jesus, followed by an opportunity to pet the animals. Meet the cast and enjoy refreshments in the fellowship hall. This is one of the church’s ways of sharing the gift of Jesus Christ with the community this Christmas season.

Patty and Lou Caldrone of Wintersville visited with Scott and Tammy Burchfield

recently.

Read 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Bible study will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m., and prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. the same day in Unionport at the United Methodist Church, subject to change. For information, call 740-944-1609 or 740-9441094. Everyone is welcome; it is open to the public.

Jerry Barilla, mayor of Steubenville, is inviting those that are interested to attend the Steubenville Nutcracker Village during this Christmas season.

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams

On December 2 at the Holloway UM Church, there were 13 painters for the “Paint and Snack” painting of a winter barn scene. The pictures turned out great. Each one was unique, just like the artists. It was a fun evening, and the instructor was very patient and helpful.

The Holloway UM Church Holloway Christmas ornaments that feature a steam engine are in. Call Ruth Robertson at 740968-4264 if you would like to purchase one for $10. They will make a great Christmas gift. Anyone who likes trains will love this ornament. I just sent one to my brother Ken in Germany.

Saturday, December 10, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Holloway UM Church, Santa and Mrs. Clause are coming to town on the B & O Express. Kids, put on your jammies and join Santa and Mrs. Clause for story time, crafts (make an ornament for the town tree), and a snack. For those wanting to help, volunteers will be at the church at 12:30 p.m. wearing their PJs and/or fun Christmas attire. It will be a fun time.

Saturday, December 10, at 5 p.m., will be the Holloway town tree lighting at the fireman’s lot. Bring your own ornament. A fun and exciting family event.

Thursday, December 15, is the deadline for ordering a poinsettia to be displayed at the Holloway UM Church. The church is holding its annual poinsettia Christmas fundraiser. Honor your loved one with a poinsettia that will be labeled and displayed in the beautiful church. They are $12 each. You are welcome to pick them up at the Christmas Eve service. Call Ruth Robertson at 740-968-4264 to order by December 15. The sanctuary is absolutely beautiful, with all these poinsettias on display.

Saturday, December 24, at 6 p.m. will be a Christmas Eve service at the Holloway UM Church. Please come out and enjoy this special time with family and friends. It will be a spirit-filled event.

The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcomed. Send to: Holloway UM Church, PO Box 173, Holloway, OH 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740968-4264.

Do you need some good steak knives, or are you looking for a wedding gift for someone? The Holloway VFD Activities can help. They are continuing the fundraiser by selling RADA Cutlery. Use this link: https:// radafundraising.com?rfsn=5295507.269bfd to shop RADA online and support the Holloway VFD at the same time. Their products are made in the USA. I just ordered some items. They came within a week and are going to be used as gifts for others and for myself.

If you need to speak to someone at the city building (mayor’s office or water department), please call 740-968-4024 for an appointment. If there is an emergency, please call 740-5105521. There is a drop box in the city building door for water bill payments. Please, no cash payment, just a check or money order.

The Old Timers facilities are available for your birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions, etc. To inquire or to book your event, contact Anita Schaeffer @ 740-433-5074 or Lori Sharp @ 740-5100847. Dates are filling up, so if you need the building, please call to get your date reserved. This is a very nice venue with lots of parking.

The Holloway Old Timers will be celebrating their 75th anniversary in 2023. After the holidays, please give some thought to volunteering to make this Old Timers one of the best ever. Thank you to all who have worked so hard to keep this Holloway tradition alive. There will be upcoming meetings to brainstorm ideas and plans made to pull off another wonderful event.

If anyone has any item they would like listed, please call me at 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave a message, and I will get back to you.

SCIO

By Cindy Spiker

A warm hello, everyone!

The Scio Garden Club met at Pangrazios in Scio for their Christmas party this past Tuesday evening. Members enjoyed a delicious meal on a beautifully decorated table covered with white linens and frosted pine garland adorned with silver mercury balls. A gift exchange completed the evening.

The Scio Branch Library Christmas

program, “Jingle Bell Rock,” was held Tuesday evening with over 30 in attendance. Christmas music, games, trivia, and snacks were enjoyed by all.

Biddy Basketball sign-up time has changed. The time will now be 3 – 5 p.m., Saturday, December 10, at the Busby Wildcat Center, 117 W. Main St. Jewett. Registration fee is $45. Any questions, call Tammy Dray 740-491-7807.

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department’s building expansion project is off to a great start. Excavation is nearly completed thanks to Stull Excavating. The expansion project is scheduled to be completed April - May 2023.

North Township trustees are having all trees removed from the Grandview Cemetery to prevent damage to tombstones. Many trees are over a hundred years old and interfere with ground maintenance or have fallen.

A Christmas concert with Mark Statler and Roger Hoard will be held Sunday, December 11, at the Busby Wildcat Center, 117 W. Main St. Jewett. Doors open at 6 p.m. Concert begins at 6:30 p.m. Love donations accepted to help with the expenses to keep the center open.

Please contact me with any notices, news, or upcoming events that you would like included in this column - scionews@ myyahoo.com or 740-945-4844.

REMINDERS:

Pick-up time for poinsettias ordered from the Scio Garden Club is Saturday, December 10, at the Scio United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

The Koch Funeral Home memorial Christmas tree decorating will be held on Sunday, December 11, from 4–6 p.m.

“Celebrate Christmas” at the Perrysville Methodist Church (located at St. Rt. 164, 88 Amsterdam Rd SE., Scio) with Kaleb Kibble on Sunday, December 11, at 6 p.m. Enjoy the music and celebrate the reason for the season.

A “Blue Christmas” program will be held Monday, December 12, at 6 p.m. at the Scio Branch Library (lower level in the Hugo Room). A representative from Carroll County Hospice will be the guest speaker. Anyone dealing with any type of loss, death of a loved one, friend, pet, or job may benefit from this program.

DID YOU KNOW?… Scio’s Grandview Cemetery was established in 1860 (before the Civil War).

NEW RUMLEY

By Donna Jean Haney

Last Saturday, Cory, Linda Compher, Chester, Sandy Carman, Donna Jean Haney, and Bill Myers attended The Ernie Haase and Signature Sound Concert and Dinner at The Hartville Kitchen in Hartville, Ohio.

John and Audrey Birney will be celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary on December 11. Happy anniversary.

The New Rumley School classmates had lunch at The Scio Restaurant on December 6.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams

The Brownsville Christian Church services at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Thomas. Deersville UM Church, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and church services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Cunningham Jr. Feed Spring Church Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.

Happy belated birthday to Jason Bosler on December 4.

Saturday, December 10, at 2 p.m. Santa will be coming to the Deersville Community Fire Department, arriving by firetruck. There will be cocoa, cookies, etc., and gift bags for the kids. Mrs. Claus and Scotty the Elf will be there too. Christmas will be here soon, so a great time for the children to let Santa know what they want, and mom and dad can get a picture. A wonderful family event.

Sunday, December 11, at 3 p.m. at the Deersville Community Theatre will be the Ron Retzer Trio and the Deersville Community Players putting together a small choir to perform. There is a $5 fee. Donations of hats, gloves, and socks will be accepted. There will be free refreshments. Mark your calendar and come out to support the theatre. Fun for the whole family. Bring a friend or two or three.

Wednesday, December 14, at 10 a.m., the Woody Paul Blanket Mission will meet at the Deersville UM Church Fellowship Hall. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome to join in. A covered dish potluck will follow.

Sunday, December 18, at 7 p.m. the Deersville Community Choir will be presenting a Christmas musical, “Have You Any Room for Jesus?” A collection will be taken, with the proceeds going toward restoration work on the beautiful stainedglass windows. Refreshments will be served.

Sunday, December 18, at 7 p.m. at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church, the Community Choir festival will bring together lots of local talent who will share their voices to celebrate Christmas.

If anyone has any news items they would like printed in the paper, please call me at 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave

a message on my voicemail, and I will return the call.

FLUSHING

By Judy Ballog Holmes

The family of Doyle Pickering would like to wish him a happy 90th birthday. They wrote, “Doyle was born on December 27, 1932, in Cadiz, Ohio, to Harold and Wilma Pickering. Doyle was the apple of his mother’s eye and spent his childhood helping in the family restaurant/bar, Pick’s Place. Doyle graduated from Flushing High School in 1951. Doyle married his high school sweetheart, Charlotte Thrash, also in 1951. They had three daughters, Cindy, Cathy, and Becky. The family moved to Madison, Indiana, and Doyle worked at Indiana Kentucky Electric Plant. He returned to Flushing and opened his own business, Pickering Electric. Doyle later went on to work for the maintenance department at the Union Local School District. He retired from the Rehabilitation Center. Doyle has four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Doyle was an avid outdoorsman spending his time hunting, fishing, and competing in archery competitions. Happy birthday, Dad, Pap, and Papaw Pick. We love you!”

The Volunteer Fire Department would like to thank all those who braved the weather last Saturday and helped with the Christmas parade and all who participated. The royalty court drawing winners were: first place – Chelsea Gordon, second place – Tanya Higgins, and third place – Jamie Carpenter.

Victoria Read Public Library is having a senior day for ages 55+ on Monday, December 19, at 10:30 a.m.

Lego Mania at the library will be held on Tuesday, December 27, at 5:30 p.m.

Story Time is every Monday at 11 a.m. No registration necessary. All are welcome.

The Christian church has a free clothes closet every Monday from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

A weight loss/support group meets every Monday at the United Methodist Church. Weigh-in is from 9 - 10 a.m., and the meeting is from 10 - 11 a.m. All are welcome!

The Methodist church is having a Christmas Eve Service at 8 p.m. on December 24. Everyone is welcome. The choir and Celebration Ringers Bell Choir will have special music.

Having some special friends or relatives visiting, or have you visited them? Special birthday or anniversary wishes to send, been on vacation, and want to share? Email me at jholme5@comcast.net or call 740-968-4255. Thank you!

HOPEDALE By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good start to December. I really enjoyed the Cadiz Lighted Christmas Parade. Congratulations to my old Cub Scout Pack 269 for that award-winning float. Keep up the good work, and make some great memories!

I was also able to be in the Wintersville Christmas parade with my 4H club; what a great way to kick off the Christmas season. I plan on heading to the Nutcracker Village in Steubenville and seeing the lights at Oglebay. What are some of your Christmas plans?

The Hopedale Youth Group will be meeting at the community Christmas tree by the post office this Saturday at 11 a.m. to decorate it. They will provide the ornaments; make sure you dress for the weather!

The Hopedale Legion will be hosting a hot chocolate bar, pizza party, cookies you can decorate and take home, and, best of all, a visit from Santa! It will be held on December 17 at the Legion from 1 – 3 p.m. You can’t beat that!

Also, this Saturday, the Harrison County Humane Society will be sponsoring pet pictures with Santa. It will be at the Cadiz Landmark from 10 a.m. to noon. You have to have an email address to receive the pictures. If you have any questions, call Patti at 740381-8288.

Also, don’t forget the next flea market at the Hopedale Fire Department will be on December 17. Lots of great Christmas present ideas!

Congratulations to the Hopedale Church of Christ on your move. Hope you enjoy your new home!

I hope everybody has a good week, and if you have something you want to see in my column, please email me at hopedalenews@ yahoo.com.

I want to leave you with a thought about Christmas. As it gets busy, please try and remember the true meaning of Christmas. While it’s nice to get and give presents, there is more to it than that. It was really cold last Sunday at the Wintersville Christmas Parade, so my Dad made sure Mom and I had hand warmers. After we finished the parade route, we watched the rest of it. Toward the end, three kids from Indian Creek went through, and they had no jackets on or anything. They were asking people in the crowd for hand warmers, so we gave them ours. It was something small, but it made me feel good. This Christmas season, do something small for somebody else.

With homesteading, gifting is sometimes different. It depends on life and how busy things get. We have often made gifts to give to others. From baked goods and rag quilts, to crafts like wine racks, crosses, wooden baskets, and frames with family photos. We’ve gifted a wide variety of items. Every year is different, mainly because every year, life is different. The grandkids’ age range is from 9-20 now. Both of my parents and my father-in-law have passed. So, life changes, people pass away, and families move to different cities or states. However, we still celebrate, still exchange gifts, and of course, we always share a meal if we can.

The two foods that are always on the menu around the holidays are homemade noodles and bread or rolls. That is a tradition that still goes on, and we absolutely love it.

Terra Bella Farm Noodles

3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling out the noodles 1 teaspoon fine sea salt 6 large eggs

Combine the flour and salt in a large, shallow bowl or on a clean work surface. Make a well in the center, almost like a “bowl” of flour, and crack eggs into it.

Use a fork to beat the eggs, then gradually incorporate the surrounding flour until a solid dough forms. The dough will be sticky.

Turn the dough out onto a wellfloured work surface. With wellfloured hands, knead the dough using more flour to keep it from sticking to everything. The dough will be smooth and firm and no longer sticky. This takes roughly 5 to 10 minutes.

Wrap the dough in plastic and chill it for at least 30 minutes but can be overnight.

Work with half the dough at a time, rolling out on a well-floured surface to desired thickness (anywhere from 1/4 inch to paper-thin). Rotate the dough between each pass of the rolling pin to keep it from sticking to surfaces.

Use a sharp knife or noodle cutter to make the noodles as narrow or wide as you like. Cut them as evenly as possible to ensure a uniform cooking time.

Lay the noodles on a cooling or drying rack until ready to cook. Boil noodles in well-salted water until tender (2 to 10 minutes). Drain and use with your favorite sauces, soups, and any other recipe. Enjoy!

Top spellers advance to district showdown

BY ED BANKS News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—On Friday, December 2, Harrison Central held the elementary and junior high spelling bees. “I would like to congratulate our students,” said School Principal Ken Parker. “Their hard work and study have paid off, and they deserve this

recognition!”

The following elementary students have qualified for the district spelling bee, to be held on January 11: Second alternate, Bailey Salatino; First alternate, Aubrey Coffman; Eighth place, Paige Maffitt; Seventh place, Madison Taylor; Sixth place, Davian Beall; Fifth place, Lynden Myers; Fourth place, Morgan Stock; Third place, Ashlynne Corder; Second place, Sophia

Sedgmer; First place, Phoebe Gaffoli.

The following Junior high students have qualified for the district spelling bee: First place, Charley Millier; Second place, Hunter Vint; Third place, Jaydin Hilton Special thank you to Madison Taylor, Misty Mills, Todd Dunlap, and Julia Carman for helping make the elementary school bee a successful event.

CHRISTMAS PLAYS

DEERSVILLE—Come on out to Deersville this Sunday, December 11, for an afternoon of holiday music, fun, and cookies when the Ron Retzer Trio takes the stage along with members of the Deersville Community Theater. The event is set to begin at 3 p.m., and all seats for the event are general admission at $5 per person. Donations of hats, gloves and socks will also be accepted and will be distributed to those in need.

The Ron Retzer Trio, featuring Retzer, Bob Wolfe, Dan Faulk, and Jennifer Galownia, will be sharing their unique style of music featuring Christmas hits that are both familiar and new to the audience. They provide a perfect blend of beautiful harmonies and will lift your holiday spirit as we head into the Christmas season.

The Deersville Community Theater actors will open the afternoon with songs, skits, and a laugh or two. Light refreshments will be served during the afternoon.

Deersville Community Theater would like to thank Harrison County Commissioners Amy Norris, Don Bethel, and Paul Coffland for their generosity in sponsoring this event.

CADIZ—Harrison Central Theatre invites the public to watch their production of “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.” Shows are Friday, December 16, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, December 17, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, December 18, at 5 p.m. Presale tickets can be purchased at the high school office the week of December 12 for $7. Tickets at the door are $10, and seniors are $5. The cast and crew consist of approximately fifty students who have been practicing for over a month and are looking forward to the show.

Good

Irreconcilable differences are no more

Methodist Churches

You hear that phrase a lot these days, irreconcilable differences. It happens in marriage, business partnerships, and even in churches. Some differences are petty, to be sure, but there are some differences that require holding to foundational principles that cannot be compromised. Such was God’s dilemma, how to restore fellowship with a sinful human race and grant them entrance into His heaven without compromising His own holiness. The answer was, and always will be, Jesus. God made the first move by sending Jesus in human flesh. Out of necessity, He was born of a virgin to cut the sinful bloodline that had haunted humanity since Adam’s fall. When the angels announced “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, goodwill toward mankind,” they were announcing the Good News that the war between God and mankind was over; it was a powerful move in God’s reconciliation plan. When we place our faith in the truth of the virgin birth, the sinless life of Jesus, and His atoning death and resurrection, we accept God’s

terms for peace and are made right with Him. That’s what Paul wrote in Romans 5:1, “Having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Paul goes one step further in Romans 5:10 when he says, “While we were still God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son.” So exactly what made us God’s enemies? Was it not going to church enough, not tithing faithfully, not enough good deeds? No, it was the sin nature handed down to us through Adam; that’s what the Bible teaches. In order for sinful mankind and Holy God to dwell together, there had to be a sinless sacrifice on our behalf that would satisfy God’s justice… and that was Jesus. Paul writes in Colossians, “All the fullness of God dwelt in Jesus, and it was through Him that God reconciled all things to himself, making peace by the blood of His cross.” How did we get peace with God? Through the blood of His cross. But Jesus’ death on the cross would mean nothing if He was not born of a virgin and lived a sinless life. God made the first move to reconcile sinful humanity to Himself through His Son; now, it’s up to us to accept His terms for peace.

By Pastor Ken Staley Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United

Junior high participants, front row, left to right: Kassandra Bennett, Charley Millier, Hunter Vint, Jaydin Hilton, Katlynnn Summers, and Chace Byers. Back row, left to right: Matt Tibbs, Joseph Taylor, Kody O’Day, & Kaden Smith. PHOTO PROVIDED

Elementary participants, left to right: Aubrey Coffman, Davian Beall, Sophia Sedgmer, Paige Maffitt, Morgan Stock, Lynden Myers, Ashlynne Corder, Madison Taylor, Bailey Salatino, Phoebe Gaffoli. PHOTO PROVIDED