Talk of the Town

Freeport

By Deb Milligan

Spring cannot make up its mind.

May 6 is National Nurses Day.

Happy Birthday to Heather Rogers, Holly Koch, Brent Bear, Jace Arnold, Sadie Bear, Susan Anderson, Larry Meredith, Stetson, Debbie Dunlap, Jamie Harvey, Lori Milleson, Glenda Hibbs, Kelly Pittis, Kris Johnson, and Lisa Bardall.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Dorothy Poulson, 87, formerly a longtime Tippecanoe resident, and to Harold and Mary Howes on the death of her sister Carol Walter.

Residents in Freeport had no water for an hour due to the people working on the sewer-line project. They were digging and hit a water line at the park that no one knew was there. The water boil has since been lifted.

On April 14, 15, and 16, Freeport Sportsmans Club held a Coyote Tournament. Winners included: first, Dave Kendziorski, 33.2; second, Brad Ketchum Team, 32.8; and small dog category: Clayton Steward and Cory Toland, 26.2. Thanks to everyone for their donations of door prizes.

The members of the Freeport Sportsman Club, Freeport Fire Department, and Tippecanoe Fire Department are selling tickets for a gun raffle.

A delicious breakfast will be served on May 12 at 9 a.m. at the West Chester Senior Center.

The annual fishing derby at Twin Hills Park will be May 13. Sign-up is at 9:30 a.m. and cast off at 11 a.m.

Bowerston

By Mary Anna Cotter

Happy Birthday to the May birthdays: Jayden Cotter, Deb Walko, Emily Siedel, Randy Caldwell, Levi Shetler, Jennifer Case, Megan John, Terry Carrothers, Henry Rodriguez, and Jon Humphrey.

Happy Anniversary to the Jerry Rippeths (60 years), Sam Rodriguezes, and Allen Cases.

Congratulations to the Conotton Valley softball team who beat Frontier 10-0 to become the OVAC Champions for the third time. They also beat Cameron and Sandy

Quaker City

Valley.

The baseball team beat Bridgeport 19-6, but lost to Cameron 8-2 to become the OVAC runner- ups.

The Conotton Valley Prom was held on Saturday evening with Chloe Stuber as the queen and Gaige Galigher at the king.

Mary Anna Cotter attended the inspection of Toronto Chapter of Eastern Star on Monday evening.

New Rumley

By Donna Jean Haney

On Friday, May 12, 6 p.m., Game Night will be held at New Rumley Global Methodist Church in The Fellowship Hall. Details are forthcoming. Public is invited.

On Tuesday, May 23, noon, the Fellowship Girls will have lunch at the Van Horne Grand Tea Room in Carrollton.

On Saturday, June 3, Custer Days will be held at the Custer Park in New Rumley, and also the museum will be open. Lunch will be served in the New Rumley Church Fellowship Hall.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Happy May! May the warm days ahead fill you with joy.

CORRECTION: Village Spring Clean Up Day is scheduled for June 3 from 9 a.m. - noon. The dumpster will be located off of Allensworth Drive at the Wastewater Treatment Plant entrance (same as previous years). Please remember no electronics, batteries, tires, or otherwise hazardous materials are accepted. All residents are encouraged to utilize the dumpster for spring clean up. It is free to all village residents.

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department served 205 dinners this past weekend at its April roast-beef dinner.

The Scio Garden Club will be planting the Main Street barrels the week of May 15. Their color scheme will be yellow, white and red. The Scio Garden Club will also be picking up trash on Main Street during Village Spring Clean Up Day.

Thank you to club members for all they do to help beautify our town.

Mosquito spraying will take place on Wednesday, May 24, at 8:15 p.m. The village

740-679-2141

Marietta 740-374-4151

St. Clairsville.......................... 740-695-2141

Zanesville 740-455-2141

BF-90907 would like to inform all residents that the mosquito spraying will be 45 to 60 minutes in duration.

The Jewett Open Air Market will be May 28, 3-7 p.m. Products and goods by local artisans will be featured. For more details and vendor information, contact Tammy Verhovec at 740491-7938.

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

REMINDERS:

The Scio VFD Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting Burger Night on Saturday, May 6, from 4 -7 p.m. at R.J.Spiker Firehouse, 318 W. Main St., Scio. Burger, freshcut fries, and drink $11. Dine-in or carry-out.

The Perry Township VFD will be having a Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ in the firehouse parking lot (178) Amsterdam Road SE, Scio), on Sunday, May 7, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll and cookie, $12.

The Scio American Legion Steak Dinner will be held Saturday, May 13, from 4-7 p.m. $15 per dinner. A raffle auction and 50-50 will also be held. Dinner tickets can be purchased in advance at the Scio American Legion. All proceeds will benefit the Kids Fishing Tournament.

DID YOU KNOW? …

In the 1890s, Scio’s Main Street wooden buildings burned during an oil boom fire. The Main Street Business district was eventually rebuilt with brick buildings, some of which still stand today.

Deersville

By Susan Adams

It is with a heavy heart that the Village of Deersville and the surrounding area extends sympathy to the family of Ethan E Andrus, 24, of Deersville, who passed away April 22 from injuries received in an ATV accident. Ethan attended the Deersville UM Church and was a volunteer fireman for the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department. Ethan’s father, Roger Andrus, is also a Deersville fireman. A full obituary can be found on the Geib Funeral Home webpage. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 6, at 2 p.m. at the Deersville UM Church. The service will be followed by a meal for family and friends at the Deersville Community Fire Department. Ethan loved animals and, in lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Ethan to the Human Society of Harrison County, P.O. Box 404, Cadiz OH 43907.

Thank you to all who attended, provided refreshments and performed at the April 28 singspiration at the Feed Springs Church and for making it an inspirational evening.

What a wonderful day Saturday, April 29, at 15th Annual Woman’s Retreat “Restoration-Refresh-Restore-Renew” at the Deersville UM Church with 58 ladies attending. There was special music from Marlene Bower, Gloria Allen, Vicki Pratt, Chisty Holmes, Joy Miles, the Deersville Choir and the attendees. Thank you to all who gave testimonials. Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch. There were lots of door prizes (many hand-crafted by Nancy Sukosd), beautiful decorations, and many blankets left the building to go out and give strength, peace and joy to anyone in need of comfort. Thank you to all who worked to make this such a wonderful event. Special thanks to the organizers and speakers, Joy Miles and Penelope Clark.

May Birthdays: I missed two May birthdays for May 7, Cheri Malone and Janice Green. Happy Birthday ladies.

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 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.

Monday, May 8, will be the monthly committee meetings at the Deersville UM Church. SPRC will meet at 6 p.m., trustees at 7 p.m., and Administrative Council to follow. All members of these committees are urged to attend to conduct the business of the church.

On Thursday, May 11, at 4 p.m., the Deersville Community Garden Club will meet at the home of Rebekah Henry with Becky Walton as co-hostess. Roll call will be the best thing you did with your mother. Program leaders will be Sue Adams and Rebecca Gladman. The group will hold a cookie auction with proceeds going into the Scholarship Fund.

On Sunday, May 14, (Mother’s Day), a chicken barbecue drive-thru will be held at the Piedmont Fire House starting at noon until it is sold out. $14 per dinner includes: half chicken, scalloped potatoes, green beans, roll and drink. Sponsored by the Piedmont UM Church and Moorefield Twp. VFD. Stop by on your way home from church.

If anyone has any news items they would like to share, please call and let me know at 740942-3137. If I am not available to answer you call, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Smithfield

By Esther McCoy

I wanted to comment about Katherine Miller’s Amish Corner with a recipe each week. My dad, being English and Irish, said that his mother always made Date Pudding for an important event. I keep saying that I will make it. Now all I need is an important event to come up, a happy one, I mean. I’ll let you know when I do find a reason to enjoy it.

Our son, Darin, has warned residents in Plain City to be on the lookout for a new driver on the back streets of the town. Our 15-year-old granddaughter, Maggie, is on the go. If she learns to drive as well as she plays softball with the big team, she should do well.

Members of the Smithfield Christian Church took a scenic drive, actu- ally road closings, to the Farm Restaurant on April 29 for the usual tasty homestyle dinners that she holds. Her huge back room where many can be seated and enjoy talking with each other is just like a family party. My work has been short this week but things will be picking up for me with 4-H members and the riders of horses. I can’t believe that May is already here.

Bye now.

Holloway

By Susan Adams

On Sunday, May 7, at 11 a.m., Old Timers will be holding a meeting to plan for September. Thank you to those who attended April 30. New members are encouraged and welcomed. If you cannot attend but are interested, please contact one of the members (numbers listed below) or leave a message of their Facebook page.

The Holloway Old Timers Association needs your help in planning the 2023 Old Timers Baseball Festival that will happen in September. Active members are few thus making it difficult to prepare and pull off a great festival. That has been the biggest challenge. If you can help out, if you have any ideas, including contacts, for any activity, please contact the group through Messenger on Facebook. As with any festival, they are asking for donations for food, prizes, soda, and water. Entertainment is expensive. For more information, contact Kenny Staten, 740-3816124 or Linda Nester, 740-541-5401. FYI: This will be the 75th annual Old Timers. Much help is appreciated and needed.

On Saturday, May 20, 2-4 p.m., the public is welcome to attend the annual Ladies’ Tea Party at the Holloway United Methodist Church. Put your fancy hat and dress on and join the ladies for an afternoon of tea, snacks, and fun! The cost is $5 per person. There will be a door prize and See TALK Page 10

*** ATTENTION: Plugging of Oil and Gas Wells ***

Orphan Well Program

Public Notice

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management May 5, 2023

-This notice will run for five (5) days-

Do you have a valid interest in one of the oil and gas wells listed below, or the equipment attached to, or used in, any of these wells?

The Orphan Well Program is responsible for plugging improperly abandoned oil and gas wells when no owner or other responsible party can be located. Additional information may be found at https://ohiodnr.gov/wps/portal/gov/odnr/discover-and-learn/safetyconservation/about-ODNR/oil-gas/orphan-wells/.

If you believe that you have a valid interest in an oil and gas well or the equipment attached to, or used in, a well listed below, contact the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management within 10 days of the posting of this notice. Claims of ownership, along with proper documentation demonstrating a valid ownership interest, should be sent to the

BF-101384 you can buy tickets for their raffles. The church is looking for spring/ summer raffle baskets to raffle at the ladies’ tea for a church fundraiser. If anyone is interested in donating, please contact them.

On Saturday, May 20, 6-7:30 p.m., the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department will be having a chicken BBQ. Half a chicken, two sides, roll, and water for $15. Must purchase a ticket ahead of time for the dinner. They are only selling 210 tickets. See any fireman for a dinner ticket. After the barbecue, there will be a free square dance from 7:30-10:30 pm. with DJ Dan Kirk, a square and line dance caller from Carrollton. Open to the public following the dinner. Sponsors are the Bear’s Den Steakhouse, 360 Burger, Koch Funeral Home, Koch Homemade Caramels, and Freeport VFD. To donate or for more info, call Linda Fritter 740-2139197 or Ginger Anderson 740-630-7307.

The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.. Donations are always welcome. Send to: Holloway UM Church, P.O. 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 740-

968-4264. The church looks beautiful.

The Holloway Volunteer Fire Department’s project for veteran banners is ongoing. You can still order a banner for a veteran. Check out the Holloway VFD Activities page on Facebook and click on Veterans Banners for directions and to print an order form. Memorial Day will be here sooner than we know, and this is a perfect opportunity to honor a veteran.

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, 740-4335074, Lori Sharp, 740510-0841, Kelli Baker, 740-685-2750, or Linda Nester, 740-541-5401. 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.

Save the Date: Saturday, June 17, will be the Holloway Alumni banquet at the Old Timers building in Holloway.

The food will be prepared by Karen Walton of Freeport. More information will be provided later. Call your fellow classmates and plan to get together at the banquet.

The Holloway VFD Activities Committee is still having the “Shop Rada Cutlery Fund - raising Store / Shop for Cutlery and Gifts” fundraiser. There is a link on its Facebook page. Rada also has some great soup kits and dips besides cutlery. These products make great gifts. Mother’s Day is coming. June is a big month for weddings or maybe a treat for yourself.

On Saturday, May 6, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., a Community Yard Sale will be held at the Lafferty Community Park, Mt. Hope Road, Lafferty. Table are $10 each. To reserve a space, call 740-4572125. All proceeds for the table rentals and concessions benefit the Lafferty Community Park.

On Saturday, May 6, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Community Yard Sale will be held in New Athens.

To follow what is happening in Holloway, there are five Facebook groups: Village of Holloway, Holloway Old Timers Baseball Assoc, Holloway VFD Activities, Holloway United Methodist Church, and Growing up in Holloway (private group).

If anyone has any item they would like listed, please call me at 740-9423137. If I am not home, please leave a message and I will get back to you. Thank you.

Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week.

Time to start spring cleaning! My friends at the village building wanted me to share about the upcoming Community Clean-Up Day. It will be held on May 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for residents of Hopedale and Green Township. It will be held at the Hopedale Fire House. They will accept the following items: furniture, bulk items, mattresses, washers/dryers, refrigerators, furnaces, metal/ aluminum, televisions and computers. Please call 740-937-2355 if you have any questions.

The Jimmy Ward seventh annual Softball Scholarship Tournament will be held on May 6 and May 7. They need two more teams to sign up. If you know of anybody that would like to have a great time and help this important cause, please reach out to Emily Chisnell, or check out her FB page for the tournament. Thank you.

Looking for an early Mother’s Day present? Stop out at Harrison Central, where the FFA Green House will be open May 6 through May 10. They have ferns and hanging baskets. They will be open 1-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Wednesday.

The Hopedale FD Flea Market will be held on Saturday, May 6, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Breakfast and lunch stand will be available, as well as a 50/50. Tables are $5 each. Call 740-937-2333 for more information. All first responders will get a free meal in honor of EMS week. Thank you to each and every one of you, for all you do!

The New Athens Community Yard Sale will be held on May 6. Please call Barb at 740968-4395 to be put on the map. Maps will be available the day of the sale at the Presbyterian Church and Doc’s. I never miss an opportunity to hunt for treasures at events like this.

Cadiz Fire Department Chicken BBQ will be held Sunday, May 7, 12-2 p.m. $12 will get you a half chicken, baked beans, corn, and a roll. If you would like to pre-order, go their Facebook page and leave a comment on the dinner post.

On Saturday May 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., be sure to stop out at the Tractor Supply in Cadiz for the third annual Byers Graphics Car, Truck and

Bike Show. Registration fee is $10 for participants. There will be a 50/50, gun raffle and food. Lots of awards. Best of all. the proceeds benefit the Harrison County Humane Society. For questions call Louann at 740-3813365 or Russ at 740-4910194.

The 24th annual Cadiz Community Yard Sale will be held on Friday, June 2, and Saturday June 3. It’s being sponsored by the Cadiz Business Association, contact them by May 26 to register. It’s only $3. They have a form on the Harrison County Visitors Center Facebook page, fill it out and return to them at the address provided. Maps will be available the days of the sale.

If you have news and would like me to include it, please email hopedalenews@yahoo.com before noon each Monday. Thanks, and hope you have a great week!

Adena

By Alyssa Howard

In July, construction will start on South Bridge Street (Church Hill) $1 Million – Complete Resurfacing and Curbing Project. Detours will be posted. The project is expected to last three weeks.

Dairy Jean is officially open for the season. Go get some good grub and delicious ice cream.

L.A. Pizza is looking to add to their team! Stop in and fill out an application!

Adena Heritage Days Community Yard Sale will be on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., on the Village Greens. Anyone that would like to participate in the yard sales, please contact Lynn McConnell at 740546-3946.

On Friday, May 5, from 9 p.m.-12 a.m., Terry’s Bar is celebrating Cinco De Mayo. Blue Fang will be there for your entertainment!

Did you know that singing is one of the best ways to get your child ready to read? Take your child, ages 2 to 6, to Toe Tappin’ Tuesday the Adena Branch Library on Tuesday, May 9, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., for a program filled with notes of fun and laughter. Registration is required by calling the library at 740-320-0009.

Adults can come unwind and color at the Adena Branch Library on Monday, May 15, at 5 p.m. All supplies are provided.

If you know of any events, birthdays, or news happening in the village feel free to email and let me know at lyssahowardxx@outlook.com.

Dillonvale

By

Alyssa

Howard COAD (Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development), along with Job & Family Services, will have a table at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library on Tuesday, May 9, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. to provide information and answer questions. COAD offers resources, assistance, classes, and more to families, parents/ guardians, and the community to help find childcare and raise children within our service area. It takes a whole community to raise a child. The #COADFamily is glad to help.

Did you know that singing is one of the best ways to get your child ready to read? Take your child ages 2 to 6 to Musical Monday at Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library on Monday, May 8, at 11:30 a.m. for a program filled with notes of fun and laughter. Registration is required by calling the library at 740-3144310.

If you know of any events, birthdays, or news happening in the village, feel free to email and let me know at lyssahowardxx@outlook.com.