Correspondence

FLUSHING

By Judy Holmes

The Flushing Garden Club is meeting on Monday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at the home of Joyce Butts. Karen Large is doing the devotions and arrangement. Roll call will be to name your favorite Halloween costume, and the program will be on pumpkin decorating.

Book Club for the Victoria Read Public Library will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 19 at 12:30 p.m. We will be discussing the New York Times best-selling book “Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. This book has been at the top of the list for three years. Stop in and see Sherry and join our club.

The drive-thru produce market will be held Tuesday, Oct. 19 at the Flushing Alliance Church. The parking lot opens at 9 a.m. The Mid-Ohio Food Collective supplies the produce. Call Kelly at 740- 968-3911 for more information or if you can volunteer to help with the distribution. Volunteers are always welcome.

Wednesday, Oct. 20, the Free Fellowship Lunch at the United Methodist Church will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can eat in or take out, and delivery is available. Call 740-968-3664 for more information.

Sign-ups for the Christmas Blessing Project (sponsored by the Flushing Ministerial Association) will be two days only: Wednesday, Oct. 27 from 9-12 and Wednesday, Nov. 3 from 9-12 at the Flushing Alliance Church (431 High Street). You must live in the Union Local School District, North of I-70, and minor children must reside with you to be eligible. Proof of residency/enrollment is required.

A fall festival at the United Methodist Church will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 from 4–6 p.m. in the church dining hall. There will be free food, games, prizes, and pumpkin painting.

Vicki and Diane at the Free Clothes Closet at the Christian Church want people to know that they have a supply of lightweight jackets and coats available. They are open on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the church basement.

The Flushing Alumni Association has received word that Vivian Litten Skeen of Canton has died. She was in the Class of 1951 and grew up on Spring Street. Our sincere condolences to her family.

If anyone has information, news, or activities to share in this column, please email me at jholme5@comcast.net or call 740-968-4255. Leave a message, and I’ll return your call. Thank you.

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams

Boscov’s is having their “Friends Helping Friends Event” on Oct. 20. For a $5 donation to the Holloway Volunteer Fire Department, one will receive a shopping pass for 25% off purchases for that one day but only from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. While there, you can register for a chance to win a $100 gift card for Boscov’s. One can stop by the fish fry on Oct. 8 to get a pass or check with anyone in the fire department — savings for you and a donation to help the fire department. Any questions, check out the Holloway Fire Dept. Facebook page.

The next fish fry is scheduled for Monday, Nov. 12 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (eat-in or carryout). Call ahead at 740- 968-0504 for carryout.

Holloway Trick or Treat will be on Oct. 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Please watch out for the children.

The Flushing Volunteer Fire Dept. will be holding a cakewalk on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m. The concession stand will be open. There will be games and a costume contest — great fun!

The Holloway Fire Department Activities group is having a Rada cutlery fundraising event until the end of the year. Sign in to radafundraising.com for more info. Be sure to show that your purchase is to benefit the Holloway Fire Department.

Congratulations to Emily Carrel and Ronnie Perdue on their engagement.

The Holloway UM Church has two rooms available to rent for wedding or baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740- 968-4264. There are Sunday services at 9:30 a.m. Masks and social distancing will be recognized. Donations are always welcomed. Send them to the Holloway UM Church at PO Box 173 Holloway, Ohio 43985.

If anyone has any items they would like listed in the Holloway column, please call 740-942-3137. If I am not available, please leave a message, and I will get back with you.

JEWETT

By Ruth Blackburn

Bobbie and Paul Prevot opened another new business in Jewett on Oct. 8, 2021 at 121 Center Street. Hours are 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. They have a new menu to select from and a very nice back patio to enjoy the weather. Welcome, BrightSide Tavern; we wish you well in your new venture.

Troy and Jennifer Blackburn also opened a new business in Jewett on Oct. 4, 2021. They opened Blackburn’s wildcat service offering light auto repair, tire installation, and repairs by appointment due to Troy’s work schedule. They are looking forward to growing their business in the community that Troy grew up in. They will expand the business to fit the needs of our community and surrounding areas. You can contact him at 740-433- 5330 to schedule an appointment for your needs. Both of these families grew up in Jewett and want to give back to the community they love. Welcome, Troy and Jennifer, and we wish you the best in your new venture also.

There will be an informational meeting on Oct. 20 for all Jewett and Rumley Township residents to discuss the upcoming levy on the November ballot for coverage of an ambulance service to cover these areas. The meeting will also include information on the police levy on the ballot and a meet-the-candidate event for Jewett residents. Jewett has four open seats for the city council and the mayor’s position on the ballot in November. Those running for council are Dan Dray, incumbent; Rick Meneely, incumbent; Paul Prevot, incumbent; Steve Stewart, incumbent (Steve was appointed to the council to fill the seat of Bo Bailey, who stepped up to be mayor through the end of this year); Cheyenne Glocko; Tammy Verhovec; and Josh Walters. Running for the mayor’s position is George Bailey and Charles R. Hirschbach. The meeting will be held at the Jewett Firehouse at 6 p.m. Please try to attend.

Sympathy to the family of John Davidson.

The Eric Watt foundation car show on Oct. 8 was a huge success and brought a lot of people into town.

Wendy’s Walk on Oct. 9 was also a great success once again, and we thank everyone who made it so great.

The Haunted House is open once again at the Jewett Wildcat Community Center every Friday and Saturday through October; doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tours start at 7. The corn maze is also up and running the entire month, and they are open Friday and Saturday nights and also Sunday afternoons. We hope you all come out and see us and have a fun night with family and friends.

The Jewett Restaurant reopened on Sept. 30, 2021 and is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Welcome back, Barbara and Kinney Thompson; you were missed.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

Congratulations to the Conotton Valley football team as they beat Beallsville 54-14 for homecoming.

The jr. high volleyball team won the IVC tourney recently.

Evan Siedel came in fourth in the cross country meet on Saturday.

The Conotton Valley varsity volleyball team lost to Tusc Central Catholic and beat Malvern.

UNIONPORT

By Mary-Catherine Mull

A ham loaf and baked chicken casserole dinner will be held in Unionport on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 4–7 p.m. in the Wayne Township Community Center (the Old Unionport School). The cost is $10, and the proceeds will

go to the building repairs. For additional info, you may call 740-944-1446 or 740-944-1492.

Bob and Cindy Davis of Lake Platooning in Columbiana County visited with Donna Hennis and families recently. Read 1 Chronicles 7:14. Bible study will be held in the Unionport Methodist Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Unionport. It’s open to the public; everyone’s welcome.

Tom and Anna Ault and family of Bergholz visited Bonnie Ault and family on Sunday.

The Unionport Methodist Women will hold their October meeting on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the church.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan

October 19: Evaluate Your Life Day. Happy Birthday: Libby Dunlap, Logan

Moore, Andy Smith, and Susan Baker Congratulations to Gary and Rachael

Trushel of Freeport on the birth of their son. We welcome Alyssa and Chris Beatty to the community.

There will be a birthday card shower for Jean Bardall (formerly of Freeport). Her address is 17010 Cypress Ln. Strasburg, Ohio 44680

There will be a chicken BBQ on Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Wellstone Winery (28945 Riley Road in Freeport). Members of the Freeport Fire Department will cook chickens; serving starts at 4 p.m. till sold out for the $10 dinners.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, there will be an open fire-cooked soup beans and cornbread meal. Donations can be given. Dine-in or carryout is available.

Congratulations to Kerry and Allison Anderson on the birth of their baby girl on Oct. 4. Grandparents are Jim and Susan Anderson, and great-grandma is Ann Miller.

Congratulations to Kory Smith, who graduated from the University of Arizona on Oct. 11.

Karen Walton cooked the food for the Ducks Unlimited banquet at the Scio Legion last Saturday night.

The community extends its sympathy to Leighanna J. (Ted) Bear on the death of her mother, Judith Conley of New Dawn Health Care Center in Dover. The community extends its sympathy to the family of Mary Irene Hodkinson of Old Piedmont Road. She was a 50-year member of the Freeport Eastern Star 319 and attended Piedmont United Methodist Church. Happy 1st anniversary to Sam and Siera Bear. Anyone who would like to join Freeport, Mt. Carmel, or West Chester United Methodist Church can contact Pastor Sandra Cappell. Freeport United Methodist Church has begun Sunday morning Bible Study at 10 a.m. with leader Kathy Shannon.

Four Seasons Garden Club will meet on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at the home of Kaylee Bardall. An outdoor craft show and chicken BBQ were sponsored by the Washington Township Volunteer Department in Tippecanoe. Craft tables were held by Michelle Milter, (Paparazzi Jewelry), Cindy Gray (Perry Township Search & Rescue Inc.), Gail Ritchie (Jewelry & Baked Goods), Tabitha Phillips (Ty’s Canvas, Tumber’s), Cheyenna Bailey (The Rusted Diamond and Car Freshers) & Paula VanSickel (Fall & Christmas decorations).

The fire department held a food stand along with BBQ Chicken. Prize winners were Lori Cyrus, Presliegh Piatt, Paula Vansickle, Linda Toland, Cindy Gray, and Gail Ritchie.

Everyone enjoyed the food and fellowship. We want to say thank you to the fire department for all they do, plus being on call 24 hours a day.

The Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department members are now selling raffle tickets for a gun.

At the Lakeland Democrat Woman’s Club, president Lori Milleson blessed the food that was made for our Halloween meeting with dedication by Anna Marie and Shawnee Dunlap, and everyone enjoyed the food.

Lori led the Pledge of Allegiance and had roll call with everyone saying something memorable from over the summer. Answering roll call was Ann Milleson, Marge Monroe, Mary McBride, Lori Milleson, Anna Marie Dunlap, Kyra Milligan, and Deb Milligan. Members discussed the annual picnic, which was a success, thanked ladies who worked at the Cadiz Fair, and announced that the annual fall dinner scheduled for Oct. 28 had been canceled due to COVID. The door prize was donated by Mary McBride and won by Marge Monroe. There will be no meeting in November. Reminder: everyone vote on Nov. 2.

Remember with your prayers: Jim Cunningham, Sam Cunningham, Richard Luyster, John Ourant, Ed and Mary Howes, Ralph and Alma Faye Brill, Mickey Gross, Dale Norris, Freeport Post Master, Tim Stine Jr., and George Vandine.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of the longest-serving county court judge in the history of Harrison County and was solicitor of the Village of Freeport from 1983- 1992.

SMITHFIELD

By Esther McCoy

I needed the assistance of someone from the Jewett area this week and was amazed how fast it came to my rescue. If any of you know how fast unwanted items can pile up, you will know that I was amazed when I called late Monday evening for the rental of a dumpster from Dave’s Refuse and Roll Off Service, needing the biggest possible, and guessed it would take several days to arrive. Lo and behold, a call came the next morning that it would arrive by midafternoon. And it was. Thank you, Austin.

I am happy to hear that the Crestview Inn Restaurant is now in business for those who want a hot lunch and want to help the culinary students learn their skills. Glen Zalenski, the instructor at the Crestview Inn, said it will be open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to experience waiting on the public from Tuesday through Thursday. There are dine-in and takeout options. “This is going to be the first time in two years that we’re going to be open for the public. They will all be first-year students because there was no class for the 2020 juniors.”

I see where a friend from long ago, Marlene Worklan of Hopedale, had a brother who died. She and I were good friends when she lived in Smithfield with her sister, Rose Klan. We rode to work in Steubenville on occasion too. Sorry for your loss, Marlene.

Speaking of losses, my brother-in-law, Andrew (“Andy” to me), died very unexpectedly on Oct. 6 in the Weirton Medical Center. He was my go-to when my computer threw unknown problems at me, or I couldn’t get into my computer for unknown reasons. Each time I walked across the field to their house, he would offer me a cup of coffee within minutes of being there (And he made great coffee.). Our families of the Toths and McHughes, are devastated, needless to say. We ask for your prayers.

I saw a short story on the many uses of rabbits, beside dressing in a tuxedo jacket and carrying a basket full of candies for the good little boys and girls on Easter. Did you know that a rabbit can be litter trained? Ancient Romans loved to eat rabbit and believed it made the women beautiful when they ate them. The largest rabbit ever weighed 49 pounds and was 4 foot 3 inches long. And wild and domestic rabbits cannot mate as they are from different species. As Bugs Bunny would say, “TTTTHHHHAAAATTTTSSSS all, folks.”

Ttthhhaaatttss all, folks.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams

Operation Christmas Child, Samaritan’s Purse Christmas boxes are available at the back of the Deersville UM Church with a list of items one can put in the box. The deadline is Nov. 14 to have them back at the church to be delivered to children around the world for this Christmas season.

On Saturday, Oct. 23, the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department will be holding a bean soup and cornbread dinner from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. It will be dine-in or carryout. The cost is by donation. Besides the soup beans and cornbread, one will receive a cup of cider and a cookie. It sounds like a great time to follow the Moravian Trail to see the fall foliage and get a meal that supports the fire department.

The Woody Paul Blanket Mission was held at the Deersville United Methodist Church in the Fellowship Hall, with 11 women and one man making 19 blankets. Kathy Mallarnee and her son Robin made it in from the Columbus area. A delicious covered dish lunch was enjoyed.

The Deersville Community Garden Club October was canceled. The next meeting will be Nov. 11 at the home of Marilyn McMillen with Lorraine Gladman as co-hostess. There will be a pie auction to support the scholarship fund.

The Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church held their monthly meeting in the church’s fellowship hall on Thursday, Oct. 7, with eight members present. After grace, the group enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by the Deersville General Store. Past minutes and the treasurers’ report were approved, and a collection was taken. The group will postpone its vintage-style show until Mother’s Day 2022. The group discussed doing a Women of Mission Sunday. They voted to give $200 to Blessings in a Backpack to give money to a member who is ill and have a household shower for the daughter of a member. The next meeting will be on Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. in the fellowship hall, and members are asked to bring a covered dish.

Bosler’s Honey Bees And Accessories had their last “Share, Learn and Grow” Saturday until April 2022. Their honey is now on sale at the Deersville General Store. They will be closing at the end of October but will open by appointment by calling 330-401-5889.

Welcome to Deersville, Krista Cochran. Krista bought the seasonal Victorian home next door to the old Presbyterian Church.

Please support all the local businesses. They are the people who support our children and civic groups. Some Deersville businesses are the Deersville General Store (740-827-4203); Bosler’s Honey Bees and Accessories (330-401- 5889); The Stand on U.S. 250 by Coultrap’s (330-204-9407, closed Saturday and Sunday) and the Hayseeds Homesteader Trading Post (740-491-2835). It is a good idea to call ahead and make sure they are open or make an appointment.

SCIO

By Ina Marks

Last week was a very busy time, with churches having their last outings for the season. There were revivals and a picnic wiener roast. During Algonquin weekend and the open house at Tappan Marina, there was great weather and very good attendance with great foods. Thanks to all that made it a success. There was an open house at the gas station in Jewett. It was very well-attended. Good luck. That was very much needed. It will be a great help for the community.

Wendy’s Cancer Walk went well. It was very well-attended. Support came out of the woodworks. Thanks to all that supported her.

Happy birthday to all celebrating, also anniversaries.

Prayers and best wishes go out to all ill and needing tests, and always remember their caregivers. Bless all of you.

Sympathy and prayers go out to all families and friends that have lost loved ones. R.I.P. Bless all of you. Have a blessed week. Enjoy the beautiful weather.

NEW RUMLEY

By Donna Jean Haney

The Jewett Restaurant has reopened since the COVID shutdown.

The hours are Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food is very good, and on Sundays, they have a three-lunch special.

On Sunday, Oct. 17 at 6 p.m., Episode 2 of “The Chosen” will be shown at the New Rumley UMC. Everyone is welcome to the movie. On Tuesday, Oct. 26 at noon, the Fellowship

Girls will have lunch at the Van Horne Grand Tea Room at 24 W. Main Street, Carrollton. Come and join us! On Monday, Oct. 18, from 8:30 a.m. to

12:30 p.m., the Jewett Food Pantry, located in the Jewett UMC, will distribute food. A wiener roast was held at the home of John and Sandy McCracken.