Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 5/12/23

Bowerston mayor reflects on tenure

By Alyssa Howard Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

BOWERSTON —

Jacquie Humphrey ran in the 2019 General Election and has been the mayor of Bowerston ever since.

Before she made her run for mayor, she began covering the Bowerston Village Council for the local newspapers in 2003. She then became the fiscal officer for the villages of Leesville and Barnhill. She became quick friends with Bowerston’s fiscal officer, Shirley Scott. She made the move into Bowerston in 2012, just as Scott was retiring.

The council invited her to fill the position, and she accepted. Humphrey said she enjoyed the financial aspect of the job, “It’s like putting a puzzle together. It has to make sense.”

In 2017, she decided that she needed a change and joined the council. Again, by 2019, she felt she was ready for a different role. She wanted to help bring change to Bowerston, so she ran for

mayor. Humphrey spoke about some issues the village is facing. They have six major ongoing projects. A big focus this year is upgrades and improvements to the water and sewer utilities. They are also working towards getting village utility fees up to where they need to be. Inflation has played a big part in these increases and pose a struggle that many smaller villag-

es are facing. Bowerston’s infrastructure is older, but Humphrey is working hard to get everything fixed and replaced. She hopes some of the improvements will attract businesses, big or small, into the village.

“I would like to see Bowerston regain a local restaurant. I feel a gathering place for our residents is important,” she said. Another hope

Community

of hers is for the town to continue on the path they’ve carved out for themselves, that they keep moving forward for the good of the residents.

Humphrey said her favorite thing about Bowerston is the small-town community. She said that there are many good people in the village, and new faces continue to appear over the years. She said that there is interesting history in Bowerston of everyone helping everyone, which can be found in the genealogy room of the library.

She spoke about her time in the Bowerston Community Women’s Club. She has been involved with the club for 20 years, 15 of them as president. Unfortunately, they are down to so few members that they are unsure whether they can continue. They are holding on through the summer. If anyone would be interested in joining, they meet on the first Tuesday of the month in the upstairs of the library at 7 p.m. You are welcome to

CIC drafts co-op with Commish

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — The weekly Harrison County Commissioner’s meeting began on May 3 with comments from Mental Health and Recovery Board Director Lisa Ward, who announced May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

Ward shared that there will be Health Mondays throughout May for suicide prevention training. The training is designed to “increase your ability to recognize suicidal thoughts and behaviors and to refer the person at-risk to a professional resource.” The training is not a comprehensive class and is for the average person to learn and understand when friends or family may need additional support. The classes are virtual and will be on May 15 at 1 p.m. and May 22 at 9 a.m. To register, please visit https://shorturl.at/dhopu. For immediate help, don’t hesitate to call 988, the National Suicide Preven -

tion Lifeline. 988 can also provide resources for those who may be seeking community support. May is also National Foster Care Month. DJFS Director Deb Knight shared, “We currently have three agency-licensed foster homes that we are using; they’re full. Foster care continues to be an issue for us. We have kids placed way too far away.” If anyone is interested in becoming a licensed foster home or wants to know more about the program, please contact Kathryn Caldwell at 740-

942-6030.

The commissioners went on to share a letter of support for ODOT and the Transportation Review Advisory Council to consider funding a lane-widening project on US 22. Commissioner Pail Coffland read from the letter, “This approximately three-mile long segment of U.S. 22 is on the Columbus to Pittsburgh Corridor and is bookended by four-lane highways. The change between a four-lane freeway to a

Submitted.

Dave Barnhouse’s “Passing Time” painting will be auctioned off at the Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park’s annual dinner auction on Saturday, May 13.

Har. Coal & Rec auctions Barnhouse print

This beautiful Dave Barnhouse print titled “Passing Time” will be available at auction when the Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park holds its 29th annual Dinner Auction on Saturday, May 13.

The event will be held at the Hopedale

Fire Dept. at 103 Firehouse Lane, Hopedale. This non-profit group was formed in the 1990s to preserve the coal mining heritage of Harrison County. They have a collection of archives, machinery and mem -

Neal McCoy opens at Sally Buffalo stage

CADIZ — Country music legend Neal McCoy returns to the Ohio Valley area to headline the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the newly constructed outdoor stage “The Mark” at Sally Buffalo Park in Cadiz on Thursday, June 1.

Presented by Pennington’s in Jewett and summer concert series’ Presenting Sponsor WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital, the gates of this free concert will open at 4 p.m. with the concert featuring a variety of food truck vendors and beverages for sale.

Activities start at 6 p.m. with the recognition of donors who helped fund the construction of the stage and the sponsors of the Summer Concert Series. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will commence and music starts at 6:30 p.m. with local Cadiz country-music recording artist Ashley Best and the Set ‘em Up Band with special guest Abby Dodds. Following up will be local favorites The Hoard and Jones Band with special guest Cody Romshak.

Neal McCoy is a country-music icon and an Ohio Valley fan favorite. In 1993, Neal McCoy broke through with the back-to-back number-one singles “No Doubt About It” and “Wink” from his platinum-certified album No Doubt About It. His commercial success continued into the late 1990s with two more platinum albums and a gold album, as well as seven more Top-10 hits including “Billy’s Got His Beer Goggles On,” “The Shake,” “You Gotta Love That,” “They’re Playing Our Song,” “The City Put The Country Back In Me,” “If I Was A Drinkin’ Man,” and “For A Change.”

McCoy will take the stage at 9:30 p.m., a post-concert fireworks display will close the evening’s festivities.

“The Mark” came to fruition through state grants and many local businesses and private individuals whose names are recognized on the stage right outer passage wing. Designed by Mark Puskarich and Kelly Architectural Services and constructed by local contactor Border Patrol Construction with support by various local and regional contractors, the opening of the “The Mark” is the culmination of three years of planning and construction.

The long-term

2 Victim urges judge Vehicular assault not taken lightly.

4 Mental Health Month Board supports local agencies.

7 Season wrap-up Huskies baseball finishes strong.

Bowerston Mayor Jacquie Humphrey shares the vision she hopes to pass on to her successor.

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Dave Wheeler presents on behalf of the Harrison County CIC.

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Victim urges judge to consider prison time for assault

By Cornelia Grace

Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — Drew Evans appeared via video call from the Tuscarawas County Jail for his sentencing hearing on May 2.

Evans was indicted last August on two counts of aggravated possession of drugs, both fifth-degree felonies. His sentencing was put off for a time because he was dealing with separate charges in Tuscarawas County.

For his Harrison County charges, he was sentenced to two years on community-based controls with a reserved sentence of 10 months.

Levi Holbrook was last in court in mid-April on a state’s motion to revoke his treatment in lieu of conviction.

Last month, Judge T. Shawn Hervey warned Holbrook that his conduct up to his next trial would be highly scrutinized. Holbrook says he is working hard to be back on track.

The state began proceedings, “I did have an opportunity to correspond with Officer Costine, and she indicated she had received correspondence from Summit County indicating that Mr. Holbrook is doing what he’s supposed to now,” Prosecuting attorney Lauren Knight said. “With that said,

COUNTY COURT

Criminal/Traffic

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the state would move to withdraw our motion previously filed.”

“I’m going to my AA meetings,” he said. He has classes four times a week and is working to get back into school.

“Since I relapsed, I’ve had 76 negative drug tests.”

“That’s what we want to hear,” Hervey said. “That’s why you’re getting a break today. We’re going to keep you in the program and it’s good that you’re back on track. I know it’s a battle.”

Christopher Newell was arraigned on his charges of fifth-degree-felony aggravated possession of drugs and misdemeanor possession of drug abuse instruments. Newell is currently incarcerated in Jef-

Public Record

● 21 speeding violations, two seatbelt violations, two dogs at large, two registration violations, two overloaded vehicle, four head or tail lights violations, two reckless operation, one possession of drug abuse instrument, one possession of drug paraphernalia, one driving under suspension, one underage consumption, one disorderly conduct, one obstruction of official business, one firearm in motor vehicle, one OVI, one assault, two drivers-license violations, one failure to yield on left turn, and one driving left of center.

CIVIL CREDIT NEWS

● April 24 (satisfied date):

Plaintiff Mariner Finance LLC; Defendant Colt Toto. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

● April 24 (judgment date):

Plaintiff Portfolio Recovery Assoc. LLC; Defendant Megan Bishop. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

● April 24 (judgment date):

Plaintiff Discover Bank c/o Discover Products, Inc.; Defendant Kimberly-Jo Harris. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

● April 24 (judgment date):

Plaintiff Synchrony Bank; Defendant Joseph W. Orr. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

CLERK OF COURTS

● March 30 (file date): Village of Cadiz vs. George M. Barger.

Action: Other civil.

● April 27 (file date): Finance of America Reverse LLC vs. Deborah D. Geanangel. Action: Foreclosure.

● April 24 (file date): Julie Elizabeth Carman vs. Ronald E.

ferson County and is serving time until May 18 on a separate case.

The state said they would be satisfied with a recognizance bond with Newell being placed on the pretrial release program. Once Newell is released, he will need to report to the Harrison Count probation office to be onboarded into the pretrial program.

Last week, Lloyd McManus was sentenced. His original charges were a second-degree felonious assault and a misdemeanor assault. The misdemeanor charge stood, but the felonious assault was lowered to a felony four as part of a plea deal.

Before Hervey passed down the sentence, the court heard

Carman. Action: Other civil.

● April 26 (file date): Treasurer of Harrison County vs. Vickie L. Dunlap. Action: Foreclosure.

DOMESTIC CASES

● April 12 (file date): Plaintiff Harrison County CSEA. Defendant Thomas W. Zitman, Jr. Action: Uniform Interstate Family Support Act.

● April 17 (file date): Plaintiff Kathryn Caldwell. Defendent Gregory Wheeler, Jr. Action: Dissolution with children.

● April 17 (file date): Plaintiff Casie Johnson. Defendant Darren Johnson. Action: Dissolution without children.

RECORDER

● United Presbyterian Church

Of Cadiz to Tammy Dixon, Cadiz Village

● Christopher K. Cook to Mandi S. Cook, Green Twp.

● Richard L. Mutton Dec’d to Charlene O. Mutton, North Twp.

● Shawn Herron to Marcus Stevens, Scio Village

● John Edward Snodgrass Dec’d to Doreen D. Snodgrass, Rumley Twp.

● Susan K. Pickens to Braxton Rhys LLC, Jewett Village

● Maxwell Revocable Living Trust to Daniel G. Absolom etux, Green Twp.

● Mule Tracts LLC to MarkWest Liberty Midstream & Resources LLC, Green Twp.

● Brian A. Blake etux to Donella Jeffery, Athens Twp.

● Larry Eugene Wells Dec’d to Shirley Ann Wells, Freeport Twp.

● Mark A. Rila to Rosebud Mining Company, Freeport Twp.

● Dean Moss to CC&I LLC, Bowerston Village

MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS

● April 24-28, 2023

● Colt Garrett Tot, 25, Cadiz, to Sherry Lynn Vorhies Wood, 35, Cadiz.

from McManus’ victim.

“This crime has caused me to have unnecessary pain and suffering,” she began. “As well as emotional distress.” She detailed that she was no longer able to help her elderly mother the way she had been before. She suffered a concussion and a broken rib, among other injuries, and she experiences ongoing pain and mobility issues. She has had many doctor appointments to address back problems and other issues arising from the crime.

“I feel that Mr. McManus should have prison time, probation time, as well as lose his driving privileges for life.

I do not feel that he should be allowed to drive for any reason whatsoever. He should have to

CADIZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

● April 13 – An officer was called to a Cadiz residence due to threats being made against an individual. The officer spoke to the witnesses who said that a man was peeling tires and making death threats. The officer spoke to the man and discovered a smell of alcohol coming off of him. The man’s preliminary breath test was 0.139. The man became unruly and was arrested, transported to Harrison Community Hospital for medical clearance, and then taken to the Harrison County Jail without incident.

● April 14 – A mother got a call from her juvenile son about another juvenile boy bullying, threatening, and assaulting him. They have had known issues with the juvenile. A report has been filed.

● April 19 – An officer was called to a Cadiz residence in reference to a man being on a woman’s property when there is an active restraining order in place. The man was arrested, and the protection order was explained to him again. He was taken to Harrison County Jail.

● April 20 – An officer was approached by the manager of Shurfast about a theft. The manager provided video evidence of the theft which was forwarded to the prosecutor to determine charges. The manager also provided a letter to ban the alleged thief from the establishment.

● April 21 – A woman came to the station to report a teacher being inappropriate with her son. She detailed several incidents which were witnessed by other students when the teacher tickled her son and asked for pictures of him. Her son no longer feels safe at school because of the repeated issues. An officer spoke to several students and others and no charges will be filed at this time.

rely on family and friends for transportation… I feel very strongly about the loss of driving privileges for life,” she said.

She mentioned a hauling business that McManus’ daughter has promoted on social media. “If Mr. McManus did what he did to me as a joke, which he stated in the original report… what is to say that he may decide to do this, as a joke, to some innocent victim?” she continued.

McManus was sentenced to five years on community-based controls, 30 days of house arrest, and will have his license suspended for five years. He will have a reserved sentence of 12 months.

Hervey chose not to give a “big speech,” but did speak frankly to McManus, “I think between the facts alleged in the indictment and the victim’s impact statement, I think we’ve covered it. I’m thankful we’re not in a worse situation than we already are… When you’re talking about a vehicle and a person, it could have been a lot worse. It could’ve been life-threatening; someone could’ve died. A vehicle is just like a weapon. We have to be careful when we use it. If we’re reckless when we use it, there are consequences.”

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

● April 18 – A caller reported a domestic dispute her neighbors were having. When the deputy arrived, he spoke to the woman involved in the situation. She stated that she and her husband got into an argument and he started getting derogatory. She went to a neighbor and asked them to phone the police. The husband was not present when the deputy showed up. There was no physical altercation, and the woman chose not to file any charges or fill out a report.

● April 19 – A deputy was dispatched to a residence in Freeport in regards to a man refusing to leave a woman’s property. The deputy was informed that there was a protection order in place. Unfortunately, the man was not served yet so it could not be enforced. The male was not at the property when the deputy arrived. The woman stated that the male showed up and kept entering her home which he was removed from two weeks prior. He also kept trying to take their children. The male allegedly has been constantly harassing the woman via texts and calls. The deputy informed her that

she could press charges and she wished to do so. After the deputy left, the male returned to the property and he was served with the protection order.

● April 21 – A woman came to the office to report a scam. She had received a call from someone identifying themselves as the social security office. She was told to buy Ebay gift cards and then take them to the social security office for a refund of her money. When she did this, the employees explained she had been scammed. When she tried to call the original number back, it was disconnected. The woman said she wanted to have a report on file.

● April 26 – A deputy traveling on state Route 9 observed a dark SUV traveling the opposite direction, witnessing the vehicle travel in the wrong lane, nearly striking the deputy head on. The deputy performed a traffic stop and noticed the driver had glassy eyes and allegedly smelled like alcohol. The driver agreed to take field sobriety tests and promptly failed most of them. He was arrested and brought to the office where his breath sample showed a BAC of 0.163.

SR 151 bridge closes May 15

Starting Monday, May 15, state Route 151 will close for 185 days for the replacement of the bridge located between state Route 212 and Main Street.

The intersection of state Route 212/state Route 151 will remain open during this project. The official detour is state Route 9 south, to U.S. 22 west, to U.S. 250 west, back to state Route 151, and reverse.

Lloyd McManus was sentenced in an assault case.

NH Photo/Cornelia Grace

Levi Holbrook is back on track in his treatment program.

NH Photo/Cornelia Grace Christopher Newell was arraigned on

Unclaimed property in Jewett school to be discarded

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

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lage Council began its meeting with a public comment from resident Jim Thompson who announced a Memorial Day event.

“I’m just here to say the 29th of this month will be Memorial Day, and I’d like to share that you’re all invited to Fairview Cemetery at 11 a.m. for our services. After Fairview we’re going to go up to Germano,” he said.

Thompson also requested use of the village property behind the Ruritan Park to put up crosses, which is an annual tradition.

Council immediately gave permission for the use of the land. Thompson took a moment to ask about the flag pole in front of the old school building, suggesting the veterans association is willing to move it to another location before demolition begins on the building.

Council took this suggestion under consideration for later discussion.

Village Administrator

Mike McBee shared that the work on the threeway stop in town is complete, but that weather has been an ongoing obstacle to other projects. He also recently completed EMA inspections and will have more information for council in the near future.

Gas, electrical, and water services have been officially terminated in the old school building. While there is still unknown property in the building, McBee will be securing the school and chaining the doors shut. If you have property in the school, call the village administration building, and they will get in touch with McBee to schedule a time to enter the building.

Police Chief Ron Carter gave a brief report for the month of April.

“We had 22 public service calls,” Carter said. He listed the number of traffic stops, juvenile complaints, and the various other types of calls the department received. “

We had a firearm forfeited to the police department as well,” Carter finished.

Backup concert security outsourced to Woodsfield

Council member Joshua Walters commended the department for their hard work, “Good work! It seems you guys have been on patrol more; people see that.”

Mayor George Bailie said he is looking forward to moving forward with Mayor’s Court. He’s completed his necessary training and is waiting for final approval from the state. The village will soon need to hire a clerk for the position.

Bailie asked for several council members to volunteer to look through village ordinances. It’s been an ongoing goal to clean up the ordinances so they can be better enforced or possibly removed if needed. “We’ve got a lot to go through,” he said. “A lot of them need to be revised.”

Under old business, Bailie said that several abandoned buildings have been taken down, and there is a fourth that needs an additional signature before demolition. Council is working through a list of vacated houses to continue creating a safer environment for residents.

Woodsfield president ‘stays local’

Editor’s note: Woodsfield Savings Bank is in the process of building its Cadiz branch location on West Market Street in Cadiz.

WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Independent Community Bankers of America® (ICBA) announced recently that Tracey E. Craig, president and CEO of Woodsfield Savings Bank in Woodsfield, Ohio, was elected to serve on ICBA’s Bank Operations Committee.

ICBA is the nation’s voice for community banks and is committed to its founding mission to create and promote an environment where community banks flourish, encouraging bank goers to ‘stay local’.

“As a financial steward of my community and advocate for the community banking industry, I’m proud to support ICBA’s efforts to highlight the important role community banks serve both locally and in our nation’s economy,” Craig said. “As relationship lenders, community banks remain focused on the needs of their customers, and work hard to earn and retain their trust every day. I’m proud to be a community banker and to be called to serve to preserve our industry’s legacy for future generations.”

In addition to helping shape and promote ICBA’s national policy positions and programs, Craig’s duties include engaging in grassroots activities in Ohio to advocate pro-community bank policies and serving as a liaison between

community banks and ICBA staff and leadership in Washington, D.C.

“Tracey is a respected civic leader and community banker who has graciously volunteered his time and resources to advocate and promote the important role of community banks in our financial system,” said ICBA Chairman Derek Williams, president and CEO of Century Bank & Trust in Milledgeville, Ga. “We are honored that Tracey has accepted this appointment and extend our heartfelt appreciation for his ongoing efforts to ensure the future of community banking remains bright.”

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ

— Village council met for the first of their bi-monthly meetings on May 4.

Village Administrator Brandon Ludwig began with a brief report on the current sewer projects. “We’ve been handling some Ohio weather,” he said. He shared that all the work is moving forward and has been going well.

He said that paving the roads that have been dug up is in the future with these projects but to make the project cost effective, some roads may have to wait longer than others. “We’re going to consider every option to stretch out that paving as much as we can,” he said.

Ludwig then shared about the work being done at Sally Buffalo, “I don’t know if anyone’s taken a drive out through there in the last couple weeks, but around the lake is really starting to show itself. I think they’re already past the lodge right now. I think it looks really nice. We’re going to address the stumps and put in wildflowers to prevent anything from overgrowing there.”

Campsites have gotten new stone and camping is up for this time of year. There are several events planned for the summer that will bring people in to the park and Cadiz. The first big concert will be Neal McCoy on June 1.

“The Sally Buffalo Facebook page, in a matter of three days, has had 58,000 views,” Ludwig said. “Way beyond expectations. A lot’s going to be happening in the next month.”

The council discussed hiring extra security for the concert. The Cadiz

Police Department will be working the event and several officers are coming from the Woodsfield Police Department as well. Mayor John Migliore reminded concerned council members that there will be other emergency personnel on site and many volunteers in constant communication to cover the event. Cadiz Police Chief Ryan McCann said he is confident there will be enough officers to maintain safety.

Ludwig shared that the demolition work is going well so far and that two buildings had been taken down on East Market. There are several other buildings on the list for demolition that will be coming down soon.

Council member Eric Miller shared his report from the last police committee meeting. “[Chief McCann] wants to requalify one of our officers for an 80-hour course for instruction for class-four weapons. It will cost $1,000 for the two-week class. It’s at Kent State,” he said. Once the officer has this class, he will be able to teach the rest of the department so they can all get the same qualification.

There was a brief discussion about grass mowing on abandoned properties in town. Council members have been approached about both lived-in and vacant houses whose lawns are overgrown and hazardous. Council discussed what options they have and how to maintain these properties without incurring hefty costs. Village solicitor Costa Mastros said he would look into ordinances for options on what to do for both lived-in and abandoned properties with unruly lawns.

Council went into executive session. No action was taken. Migliore then gave the first reading of an ordinance to purchase the EMS building for the village.

Mental health campaign supports agencies

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Lisa Ward, director of the mental health and recovery board, sat down with the News-Herald to talk about the importance of self-monitoring your mental health.

Mental health month started in 1949 and each year, a new campaign is created.

“This year the campaign is called ‘Look Around and Look Within’,” Ward said. “When they say look around, they’re talking about where people live, where people work, where folks play, where you live as far as your neighborhood, and how close you are to community resources. A lot of times in the health field, they talk about those things as social determinants of health … All those things in your environment affect your physical health. What we’re trying to get out in the community is that they also affect our mental health.”

The board hopes that this year, individuals will take a moment to look around themselves. Is their home a safe environment for them? Is it comfortable?

“We think a lot about our routines at home,” she said. “How is our space? Do we have that quiet spot? Your home, of course, being comfortable affects your mental

health.”

Utilizing a few minutes a day to meditate or be quiet can have positive effects on mental health. Some individuals prefer to have a designated place in their house where they can refocus. Including small acts to benefit mental health in your daily routine can help create a positive, less stressful environment.

She explained that if your home is not safe, there are resources available to help you either leave that space or make it safe for yourself.

“Other areas we’re encouraging people to look into is their community,” Ward continued.

“So where you live in your neighborhood. Do you feel safe? Do you have friends? Are you going

out and meeting new neighbors? Do you have somewhere to go in your community to exercise and socialize? A lot of kids now, when they’re looking for things to do outside of athletics, look to community groups.” She mentioned that another area that is often overlooked is being out in nature. “You don’t have to become a runner,” she said. “But you can go out and take a walk or sit out in your back yard or your front porch, just being quiet and listening to the sounds of nature is beneficial. You can also bring a plant inside or start a garden. Find something that brings you away from all the stimulation from our social media and what’s happening in our world to just generally being back to nature.”

Ward touched on having a balance between life and work. “

What we didn’t have years ago was that so many of us work from home,” she said. “There is a lot of opportunity to engage in work when we should be taking that time off and taking care of ourselves … It was very easy to get comfortable working from home, I think [during Covid shutdowns] we all felt safe. But now I think it’s time to challenge ourselves to get back to building relationships in our community. Relationships and emotional support from friends coming together in fellowship cannot be replaced by the internet.”

Learn about landscaping, parasites

CADIZ — Join the Jefferson and Harrison Master Gardener volunteers from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 27, at the Harrison County Fairgrounds (550 Grant St, Cadiz) to learn about the basics of landscape design.

The Landscape Design 101 workshop will cover topics including choosing the right plant for the right place, design concepts and principles, and steps in designing a landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to prac -

tice designing their own landscapes as part of the workshop.

Registration for Landscape Design 101 is $15 per person – there is no cost for Master Gardener volunteers. This workshop will also count towards one lab credit for the Jefferson and Harrison Master Gardener Volunteer Program. Light refreshments will be provided.

Space is limited, and pre-registration is required - register by May 24 at 5 p.m. Make checks out to OSU

Extension and mail registrations to: OSU Extension Jefferson County, Jefferson & Harrison Master Gardener Volunteers, 500 Market St., Suite 512, Steubenville, OH 43952.

Bargar Farm and Ohio State University Extension will be hosting a small ruminant FAMACHA and integrated parasite management workshop on Friday, June 2. Participants will get hands-on experience with parasite diagnostics and learn about parasite management in

Youth leagues, spectators grow

Ed Banks

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — This past week in Sally Buffalo Park, the youth ballfields have drawn a lot of attention.

Not only has the participation of the boys and girls in coach-pitch baseball grown in numbers, but the spectators have made an all-out effort to be present on every pitch.

“In the coach-pitch league, that the these kids are playing in, has been formed to teach the kids the fundamentals, sportsmanship, and to have fun,” said Coach Mike Hawthorne. “We want them to be excited enough to return next year to the next level. When the kids move up to this coach-pitch league, it is their first-time experiencing strikeouts. It is really something to see how the kids pick each other up after striking out or being thrown out at first base.”

“With each pitch you can see how the kids improve on the field,” he continued.

sheep and goats. FAMACHA certification will be offered from 9 a.m.noon, and participants will spend the afternoon conducting parasite egg counts from 1-3 p.m. The workshop will be located at Bargar Farm, 36505 Deersville Road, Cadiz. Cost of the workshop is $20 per person and includes lunch. Space is limited to 20, and pre-registration is required. Call OSU Extension at 740-2642212 to register. Send checks to: OSU Extension, Jefferson County,

The league consists of boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 8 years old. The groups of players that form the teams are from both Harrison and Jefferson counties. By city, there are teams from Cadiz, Freeport, Hopedale, Smithfield, and Mt. Pleasant. A lot of what is done for the league is done by Mike McPeak and Ryan Coffman. Coffman is present at every game played on the Cadiz League Field if his kids are not playing elsewhere.

“We are lucky to have these guys dedicated to volunteer that many hours,” Hawthorne went on. “Daniel Manbeck and Derek Sefsick are the coaches for the Cadiz Husky Grays. Cory Patton and myself (Hawthorne) coach the Cadiz Husky Black. There are two Hopedale Husky teams. John Stillwagon coaches the Black, and Jeff Hutton coaches the Gray.

500 Market St, Suite 512, Steubenville, OH 43952 or pay by credit card at go.osu.edu/jeffersonextensionpayment.

CFAES provides research and related educational programs to cli-

entele on a nondiscriminatory basis. For more information, visit cfaesdiversity. osu.edu. If you require accommodations to attend these events, call 740-264-2212.

Conservation efforts are always ongoing on pollinator trail

By Esther McCoy Harrison News-Herald Correspondent

It is universally understood that the “populations of pollinators” have seen a continued decline for generations.

And while pesticides play a large role, the biggest contributor for this plight is the lack of habitation.This information is from the Jefferson County Pollinator Initiative newsletter.

With the invasive plants coming to lawns and parking lots, the war has been raged for

years. Pollinators, like Monarch butterflies, are migratory and need the “pit stops,” places to eat, drink and rest, along the way. They also serve an important role for animals. Many song birds rely on the caterpillars of pollinators as a signific source for food and their pit stops along the way for plants and animals. The populations of pollinators have seen a continued decline for generations. Pesticides are playing a large role, the biggest contributor to this plight is the

lack of habitat.

For years, war has been waged on native plants, such as milkweed, to the area that the native pollinators cannot use. Many serve an important role but also for animals. Many songbirds rely on the caterpillars of pollinators as a significant food source.

The JSWD’s Pollinator Trail helps to reintroduce these native species back into the region. Beautiful flowering plants, such as a purple coneflower, wild bergamot, rattlesnake

master, gray headed coneflower, blazing star, and a host of milkweeds. will be available as part of seed mixes which will available as part of the help restore the habitat and benefit the pollinators needed back into the region.

As the trail is established and expanded, public places will be added and mapped for a larger Ohio Pollinator Trail. The Jefferson County SWCD is looking to expand the trail to Ohio’s 32 Appalachian counties through an Appalachian Com-

munity Grant.

There will be a larger part of Ohio Pollinator Trail that will see opportunities for public places for travelers to visit and for communities to add beauty to their local gardens. Eventually trails will be mapped and delineated to allow people to get off the highways and see the beauty of the land.

The Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District is located at 500 Market St., Mezzanine, Suite 4, Steubenville, and can be reached at 740-264-9790.

Lisa Ward spoke to the Commissioners about the theme for this month.

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Kids enjoy a game as participation in coach-pitch grows.

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Outstanding students recognized at Ruritan Club dinner

SCIO — Over 40 years ago, members of the Scio Dining Fork Ruritan Club began a yearly tradition to honor students for academic excellence.

On Tuesday evening, the long-standing accolade banquet continued when the 43rd Annual Ruritan Awards Dinner was held in Scio at the Puskarich Public Library Barr Memorial Building.

The event honors students from Harrison County for outstanding academic achievement.

A total of 205 students and their guests were invited to the 2023 event which was opened with a welcome by Master of Ceremonies Joe Myers followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of “America.”

Guest speaker Ginny Favede, president of Wheeling University, spoke on the qualities that lead to success, including passion and hard work. She also told the students their success often comes because of their parents. “Kids aren’t successful without great parents,” she noted.

The honored students were introduced by Harrison Central High School Guidance Counselor Ashley Dorn while Myers and Sarah May presented certificates to each honoree.

Four-year honorees,

who were eligible for one of several Ruritan Scholarships (recipients noted by *) were: Cabot Arbaugh*, Cami Basich*, Maddison Bender*, Madelyn Butler*, Elizabeth Clelland*, Taylor Cope*, Leah Cottrell, Kendra DeWees*, Haley Dunlap*, Hayden Elliott, Emma Fischer, Kayln Ledger*, James Lucas, Logan Peeler*, Alexis Smith*, Grayden Sproull*, Nadia Tweedy, Sicily Wade and Alina Williams. Additional senior scholars included: Landon Barnhart, Carley Best, Lorenzo Chiarpotto, Taylor Cramblett, McKenzie Cunningham, Gabriella DiMichele, Sean Drapp, Elson Dulkoski, Nathan Engstrom, Charles Garbrandt, Cory Garbrandt, Cory Garbrandt, Benjamin Greer, Alora Hawk, Brooke Heavilin, Julena Kovacik, Esther Lopez, Servacio Lopez, Jace Madzia, Mia McIntire, Khloe McLeod, Kaden Miller, Selena Mojica, Treston Nemeth, Colton Orth, Tyler Patrick, Paige Radtka, Hannah Ragusa, Dakota Ramsey, Tre Rex, Gracie Rogers, Cadence Saman, Emily Shafer, Caliegh Spano, Riley Stewart, Autumn Summers, Zane Taggart, Andrew Toth, Emma Tuttle, Kayden Vich, Katlynn Wease, and Holly Wood.

Cadiz Alumni perform scholarship interviews

Junior class recipients include: Ryan Arbaugh, Hunter Bittinger, Hunter Boals, Edwin Burdette, Grace Cain, Katarina Carman, Ava Carson, Kadin Claring, Georgia Cox, Madison Cox, Nessa Culver, Jewelene Cunningham, Emily Davis, Julia Doty, Danielle Drapp, Alex Dray, Gretchin Dulkoski, Landyn Dulkoski, Madelynn Edwards, Alexander Fluharty, Nicholas Fluharty, Dean Forrester, Nathan Frye, Haley Gilstrap, Carys Haney, Lunis Hildebrandt, Parker Hutton, James Jewell, Cheyanne Lake, Nicolas Malone, Trinity McCloud, Infinity McFarland, Dani Michels, Jaylen Moore, Katelyn Moss, Kerrigan Niggemyer, Tevan Palmer, Danica Rensi, Peyton Roski, Katherine Shearer, Gracie Smith,

Rylee Smith, Colton Tanner, Leah Taylor, Trista Thompson, Kaydence Wheeler, Aubrey Wood, and Isabel Yeager. Sophomore honorees are: Madison Angle, Reed Arbaugh, Kyle Bake, Kaily Banal, Kira Birney, Rylie Carter, Avery Cash, AnnMarie Corder, Drew Culbertson, Lyla Dalton, Vanessa Dowdle, Kayden Dunkle, Brady Elliott, Annabelle Fischer, Jillian Foreman, Jade Garrison, Lilian Gibbons, LeAnn Gray, Kaitlyn Greer, Danae Hardwick, Lindsay Heavilin, Kendal Hercules, Markus Hilbert, Robert Hoagland, Nickolas Jacobs, Brady McPeak, Caleb Miller, Kaitlyn Morrison, Nathan Muklewicz, Isabella Neal, Taylor Nemeth, Kaylee Pack, Anthony Pelegreen, Avri Puskarich, Kylie Rich -

Giffin, Caden Hendricks, Matthew Hilbert, Aubree Hodkinson, Amilie Hunt, Alivia Hupp, Keira Kelley, Abby Kocher, Brady McAfee, Breely McConnell, Grace Miller, Mitzy Miller, Sierra Moore, Braden Moss, Vittorio Parziale, Emma Patterson, Nicolette Peeler, Jaiden Pelegreen, Natalie Robertson, Kimber Rogers, Pierce Sobleski, Michael Stock, and Bralee Thomas.

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The Cadiz High School Alumni Scholarship Committee conducted interviews on Monday at Harrison Central High School. Fifteen students applied and were interviewed. The CHS alumni have provided scholarships for over 25 years and have given over $25,000 each year. Applicants must meet certain criteria to qualify, and the committee conducts the interviews with the students. Scholarship Awards will be presented on May 21. Pictured are senior Logan Johnson, Alumni Committee members Frank Gregory, Patti (Maffitt) Sabo, and Amy (Jeannie) Moreland Wheeler. Absent were members Jon Kirkland and Susan Zinko Jamison. If you are interested in providing a named scholarship, please notify a committee member.

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ards, Ocean Rogers, Cole Saiter, Lillyanna Scott, Madelyn Sedgmer, Nicholas Shafer, Caleb Shaw, Emma Skinner, Tylynn Smith, William Smith, Gabrielle Stull, Brice Tanner, Olivia Tonkovich, Cheyenne Twaddle, Angelina Utter, Shyloh Utter, Braden White, Briana Williamson, Zoe Williamson, Hayley Willis, Sophia Woodburn, and Brodie Yeager. Named as scholars for their first year of high school are freshmen: Hayden Bittinger, Sophie Bland, Madison Blawut, Ethan Carpenter, Zane Carson, Olivia Chittenden, Kaleb Coffman, Zachary Cole, Mercedez Cooper, Chaz Culbertson, Ember Davenport, Alexa DeWees, Tyler Dolecki, Kayne Dunkle, Miranda Eckley, Corey Feezell, Keterah Ghezzi, Lane Biggons, Benjamin

The meal was prepared and served by the Scio Volunteer Fire Department along with assistance from various local leaders and residents.

Special thanks fo to all businesses and individuals that provided financial support for the event.

Special musical entertainment was provided by the Harrison Central High School choir under the direction of Angela Zalenski and Eric Zalenski.

The 2023 officers of the Scio Dining Fork Ruritan Club include President George Scott, Vice President Evan Myers, Secretary Dave Rose, and Treasurer Sarah May, while the directors are William Miller, James Thompson, Cory Compher and Robert Hendricks.

The program committee included Joe Myers, Sue Myers, Tammie Taylor and Harrison County Deputy Robert Brooks.

Harrison Central called ‘state-of-the-art’

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

Cadiz — The Harrison Central Junior and Senior High School facilities continue to be referenced as a “state-of-the-art” project, and rightly so. However, why stop there?

The why question has been the purpose of continued communications with Harrison Central’s Operations Manager Mike Saffell. Some of the projects for the school remain in the consideration stage, while others are currently in the works.

All of the projects that are slated for start are to enhance and/or build on an already elaborate institution. As you read the whys and the whos of these projects, imagine the extent of planning and consideration that was put forth by the school’s governing board. At the same time, imagine the improvements and their use by the school’s teachers, support

staff, and student recipients.

School Parking Lot: the current parking areas are scheduled for resealing. The bid for the project was awarded to Blackies Sealing Company. The project is being completed as a preventive maintenance program to keep the parking lots and entranceways in good condition and make them last longer.

Broadcast Studio and Building Alterations: This project was awarded to the Border Patrol Company. The project will include the creation of an area that will be attached to an existing room. The room and its purpose will be to allow more of a newsroom-type setting. Keep in mind that this project takes an existing room and separates a portion that can be used by the students to record news clips without interruption.

Security Gate: This project was awarded to Southeast Security. The overall intention

is to add a security gate to the entrance of the loading dock area of the school. With this gate, school security at the office level will be able to control the comings and goings of the deliveries. Communication and authority for entrance through the gate will operate similarly to the door system located throughout the school.

Decorative Fence: This project was awarded to Borchert Fencing. This project will change the current chain-Iink fence and gate located to the east of the football field and the press box. The new fence will match the existing new fence seen between the press box and the Stephenson Center.

The Harrison Central School Board continues to work through issues and concerns from the administration, the teachers, the support staff, students, parents, and others. Comments are high priority and the board is always open to listen.

*** 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 following:

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. F-3 Columbus, Ohio 43229 614-265-6905

The wells listed below are being considered for plugging by the

Senior students at the awards dinner.

Obituaries

Rodney L. Ford, 74, of Hopedale, Ohio passed away early on May 2, 2023. Rod was born on September 13, 1948, in Wheeling, West Virginia to John and Bettie Ford.

Rod is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Jeanne E. Ford. He is also survived by his two daughters, Erika (Eric) Whiting of Beavercreek, Ohio and Jessica (José) Ford-Mustre of Kansas City, Missouri. Rod also has two grandchildren, Alex Whiting and Piper Mustre-Ford.

Rod led an adventurous life that is hard to summarize as it took him across the United States and around the world. Rod served in the U.S. Army for 28 years. During his career, he was stationed in Korea, completed tours in Honduras, Germany, Turkey, and Italy, and was deployed during the Desert Storm War. In addition to other recognitions, Rod was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service during the war.

Early in their marriage, Rod and Jeanne lived in Albuquerque, New Mexico. While stationed at Sandia Air Force Base, Rod found time to start a ceramics business with Jeanne. They named their cottage industry Heidi Paw Ceramics and sold

Joseph (Joe) Melville

Carter, Sr. was born January 28, 1935 at home in Hopedale, Ohio. He attended Hopedale Schools and graduated in 1953. He worked for the railroad for several years and then went to work at Y&O Coal Company where he worked for more than 15 years. He also worked as a deputy sheriff for Cadiz, Ohio, Harrison County for 19 years. Joseph also had a refuse company that he named Joe’s Rubbage that he had all the family help run.

Joe was a devoted father of 10 children, loving husband, wonderful friend and magnificent grandfather. Everyone who came in contact with him, fell in love with him.

Joe transitioned to his eternal home on Friday, May 5, 2023 at Martins Ferry Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Martha Carter; his sisters: Madonna Christian Jeffries, Beverly Jean Jones and Sandra Kaye Whit -

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handmade pottery influenced by the culture they saw around them in New Mexico.

Later, Rod and Jeanne moved to Jacksonville, Florida where Rod earned his MBA from the University of North Florida. By 1978, Rod and his family decided it was time to return to Ohio and put down roots outside of Hopedale, Ohio. Shortly thereafter, Rod founded Alternative Systems and worked with cast iron stoves and furnaces. Alternative Systems also provided old-fashioned chimney sweep services that his claustrophobic wife would rather not discuss.

Returning to active duty military, Rod was

eventually assigned to bases around Ohio and Pennsylvania. Rod retired from the Army in 2003 and settled down in Northern Ohio. Rod and Jeanne spent many happy years enjoying Lake Erie and the Ohio coastline. Most recently, they lived on Johnson’s Island outside of Marblehead before returning full-time to Hopedale.

Rod’s interests were as varied as his life. He had an endless curiosity that saw him researching everything from junk DNA to the unexplainable goings-on at Skinwalker Ranch. He leaves behind a legacy of integrity, humor, and a take-charge attitude that both his daughters inherited.

Rod was preceded in death by his parents, John E. Ford and Bettie J. Ford, and his siblings, Karen Dowdell and John G. Ford.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Teramana Cancer Center TEAR Fund that supports cancer patients in need. Their address is 3204 Johnson Rd, Steubenville, OH 43952. Memorial services are pending.

The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.

Dorothy A. Edie, 92, of Uhrichsville, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, May 6, 2023, surrounded by the loving presence of four generations of her family.

Born on November 30, 1930, in Rayland, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late George and Margaret (Woods) Tidrick. Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Sherrodsville High School.

ished her time there with her church family.

field; brother, Veryl Lee Paul, Sr.; daughter, Debra Ann Fisher and son, Larry R. Carter.

Warm memories and love remains cherished by his loving and devoted wife of 36 years, Carolyn Carter; children: Magaret E. Fisher of Steubenville, Joseph (Karen) Carter, Jr. of Columbus, Patricia Fisher of New York, Jeffrey A. (Donna) Carter of Wheeling, Norma (Gregory) Woods of Steubenville, Evonne C. (James) Johnson of Steubenville and David G. (Robin -

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lynn) Mackey of Pemberville; along with a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; his devoted friends: Eugene Roberts of Adena and Don Machelle of Pittsburgh; and special niece/daughter, Rochelle Martin of Columbus. Special mention and love to his brothers-in-law: Nick Kalinski, Dana (Judy) Kalinski, Bryan (Grace) Kalinski and sisters-in-law: Anna Mary (James) McLaughlin, Rhonda Bennett and Ro Billings and Kimberly Sue Reardon.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, 172 South Main Street, Cadiz with Elder Tracey West officiating. Burial will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio.

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

She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane, whom she married on July 6, 1948. Together, Dorothy and Duane built and leave behind an immense legacy for future generations, which began with the purchase of their beloved farm in 1949. Dorothy worked side by side with Duane to create a beautiful farm that their entire family will always consider “home”, and she was always clear that that was exactly the purpose and goal that drove her and Duane to work with such dedication their entire lives. Besides helping on the farm, Dorothy was also an amazing homemaker. She baked nearly every day, and all of the children of the family knew that a visit with Grandma meant they were coming away with a homemade cookie or two. Dorothy wholeheartedly embraced her role as Grandma and especially enjoyed watching the little ones play, even more so as her own physical capabilities diminished. They always made her laugh, and she had a smile

and laugh that brought joy to all around her. She made sure to pass on much of her knowledge, skills and recipes to the family, and they will be enjoyed for generations to come. Dorothy was also accomplished in quilting, needlepoint, crocheting and ceramics. She had a green thumb and enjoyed working in her yard and garden. Dorothy had a special interest in Native American artifacts, which she would often find in spring in the freshly plowed fields on the farm. She studied and learned about local tribes and enjoyed spending Sundays after church walking the fields of the property, searching for new finds. Dorothy was also an avid traveler who visited all 50 states, finally checking off the final one, Alaska, in 2017. One of the highlights of her day was when her son stopped in so they could catch up and tease each other. She was a member of Mt. Bethel Community Chapel and truly cher -

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Jackie Edie of Florida; her son, Mitch (Darla) Edie of Uhrichsville; grandchildren, Troy (Andrea) Edie of Cincinnati, Stacey (Carson III) Haney, Travis (Dana DeBois) Edie and Trent (Kristy) Edie of Uhrichsville, and Jason Guglielmi of North Carolina; greatgrandchildren, Brendan, Julia and Derek Edie, Riley (Ian) Melton, Carson IV and Whitney Haney, Piper Edie, Gillian (Shayne) Britton, Elliott (Genna) Edie, Katie (fiancé, Jared Shutt) Edie, Kelsey, Taylor, Avery and Bryce Edie, Dustin and Brandon Guglielmi, and Sage and Gabriel DeBoisWinnie; great-great-grandchildren, Eli, Blake and Drew Melton, Violet Sawyer, and Magnolia Britton; sisters, Flora Grimes, Margie Robinson, and Cindy (Glenn) Norris; and brother-in-law, Dean Edie. Besides her parents and her husband, Dorothy was also preceded in death by one greatgrandson, Garrett Edie, and her brother, George Tidrick.

In keeping with Dorothy’s wishes she has been cremated and a graveside service, officiated by Pastor Doug Mallernee will be held on Saturday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m. in Sherrodsville’s Memorial Gardens beside her beloved husband.

Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice.

A prayin’ mama is a good mama

By Pastor Ken Staley

A prayin’ mama. Just that phrase alone can warm the hearts of many and even inspire a country song. How many of us are acutely aware that life would be a whole lot different if it had not been for a mom who prayed for her wrong-way son or daughter. Every year, we pause in May to honor the sacrifices that moms make. My mother put up with a lot from me, but she always celebrated that I was one of a kind because she would always say, “I thank God you weren’t twins.”

The founder of Mother’s Day, Anna Jarvis was one of 13 children. I still can’t get over how many people in my churches come from families of seven, nine, 12 or more children. Is it any wonder why we celebrate the most caring and patient humans the Lord ever put on this planet?

Praying moms have always had challenges, but none more than today. Sure, there’s always been sin, always been some wrong crowd, some Romeo,

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some Jezebel to lead the young down the wrong path, but media and society were never as complicit in the harm as they are today.

So how does a mom pray these days for a child that has been raised to love Jesus, live right, and not go the wrong way? The best way is to pray the perfect will of God, the prayers that He has given us to pray right out of the apostle Paul’s letters. The Holy Spirit prompts Paul how to pray for the Ephesians and in turn gives you and me the perfect will of God to pray for our children, grandchildren, and all our loved ones.

Paul’s prayer is that God would give them the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that they may know him better, that their heart would be enlightened so that they would know the hope they’ve been called to.

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Those are the traits that every Christian mom wants for her child. Why is depression so prevalent? Many believers don’t know the hope that the Lord has called them to. We need to pray that into reality for everyone in our lives.

Paul goes on to pray the perfect plan of God in Ephesians chapter 3, Philippians 1, and Colossians 1 when he prays that his people would have the power to be strong inwardly, live a life built on love, be pure, know fully what God wants them to do, know the difference between good and evil, produce good fruit and be patient when trouble comes.

So mom if you’re at a loss as to how to pray for your kids, be they under your roof or adults under their own roof, dig into those chapters I mentioned above and pray the prayers the Holy Spirit gave us to bring us all in line with God’s will. That should make for a very Happy Mother’s Day!

Pleasant Grove Methodist at 9:30 a.m. and Harrisville Methodist at 11 a.m.

MPLX Gathering and Processing, the Maze Family, Encino Energy, Milestone Insurance, the Corder & Knight Families, South Central Power Company Foundation, Tony’s Treasures Productions, Harrison County Community Foundation and many other businesses and

in the community.

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In Loving Memory of VelmaSproull on this Mother’s Day Birthday May 14, 1921-April 20, 1974

We are missing you, Mom, on this very special day. We think of you often and miss your delicious pies and cakes, canned goods, and beautiful handmade clothing. You were always there for us and were the best Mom. Happy Mother’s Day Birthday in heaven. Sadly missed by your children, Elaine, Ellen, Ron, and family

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Goudy leads Harrison

Huskies wrapping up regular season

By D.J. Watson News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ – The postseason picture turned painting has taken on its last strokes, as the East District Div. III bracket was released last Sunday.

The Harrison Central Huskies will enter the tournament having earned a fourth-seed in the 14-team field, but before the exciting nature of the postseason gets underway, there is one week of baseball left to play on the regular season slate.

The Huskies kicked off this past week’s action with a 9-1 victory over St. Clairsville at Mazeroski Field Monday night. Harrison was due to knock off the Red Devils, as the two teams were meeting for the fourth time in the last two weeks.

The Devils took the first three, (all at Memorial Park in St. Clairsville) two of which had championship implications on the line. In the season’s first meeting back on April 24, St. Clairsville bounced Harrison from the OVAC 4A bracket in the semi-final round by a score of 4-2. The boys in red and

silver then snuck a 2-1 victory out of the originally scheduled regular-season opener between the two schools on May 3. Next up was the Buckeye Eight Championship played last Friday night. The Huskies took a 2-0 lead in the third, and it seemed as though the Huskies had the inside line on defending their league title and returning the Buckeye Eight trophy to Cadiz for another year. But the Red Devils had other plans, posting three runs in the fourth, and a devastating five more in the fifth.

Trailing 8-2 entering the top of the seventh inning, the Huskies crossed four runs to close the deficit to 8-6, but bowed out of the title tilt with the bases loaded. That summary led into Monday, where the Huskies used an eight-run third inning to blow the game open and avoid a four-game season sweep at the hands of the Devils. Senior Wyatt Pierce picked up the complete game pitching victory, with a powerful offense behind him that ran up nine hits on the evening.

Last Saturday night, the Huskies baseball program celebrated

the Class of 2023 seniors during pregame ceremonies. Following the warranted applause and recognition, the Huskies absolutely unleashed on an outmanned Tuscarawas Catholic Central team. It was over early under the lights, as the Huskies made quick work of the Saints in the 22-3 route that ended in five innings.

The Huskies (12-10) have four games left before tournament play begins. A road trip to Toronto (May 9), and three home dates with Monroe Central (May 10), Toronto (May 11), and Heartland Christian (May 13) round out the 2022-23 regular season.

Talking of the tournament, the Huskies will see the 12-seed Ridgewood Generals (who ended HC’s postseason run last year in the District Championship) in first-round play on May 15. That game will be played May 15 at Mazeroski Field, with first pitch penciled in for 5 p.m. The winner of the first-round matchup will see the winner of the eighth-seed Martins Ferry Purple Riders and 10th-seed Sandy Valley Cardinals in the Sectional Championship round.

Huskies win over Big Red

Sharon Dalton

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ — Due to inclement weather, the Bellaire Big Red vs. Harrison Central Lady Husky Softball game was relocated to the Husky field on May 3.

The Big Reds did retain “home-field advantage” in the scorebook. Slow to get things moving, the Huskies would let the Big Reds start the scoring. In the second inning the Big Reds would score six, one being at the hand of Gianna Schmidt’s home run.

Lizzy Clelland answered that home run with one of her own a few innings later. The Big Reds would then intentionally walk Clelland the rest of the game. This did, however, spark the fire in the dugout and the Huskies would continue scoring, totaling five runs in the fourth inning. The Huskies tallied two in the fifth. The Big Reds increased their lead in the fifth, scoring three. Huskies would remain down by two at the end of sixth. In the seventh inning, the determined Huskies would score two to tie the game.

Heading into the eighth inning, Rylee Smith would start the rally with a double. Other Huskies added to the cause and the Huskies would bat in four runs. After taking the lead, the Huskies held the Big Reds to one run in the eighth making the final score 13-10.

Maddy Butler had two singles and four RBIs. Clelland totaled a home run and two RBIs. Rylee Smith and Kalyn Ledger added a double and RBI a piece. Emma Skinner claimed the win on the mound.

By Ed Banks

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

MORRISTOWN —

During the girls’ events at the 2023 Dawes Track Invitational in Morristown, Harrison Central’s Gracy Goudy would lead the field of competition in the long jump.

Goudy would strike a pose at 14 feet and 8 inches during her turn in the sand. However, her day was not finished by any means. She would go on and use her legs one more time to bag the hurdles competition title. Her time in the high hurdles for the win was 17.61.

The Harrison Central girls would also collect the first-place win in the 4x2 meter run at a time of 1:58.69. That performance would also aid in the total point collection for the Huskies. When all

was calculated, Harrison Central’s performance throughout the tournament would hand the team a second-place overall win from the tournament.

Coming out of the tournament, the Fort Fry girls would emerge from the rain-soaked trenches to be handed the first-place trophy. That win for the Fort Fry girls’ team would produce a tournament high 146 points, while the second-place Huskies would register their place behind 127 points.

In the boy’s competition, Linsly would pocket the men’s share of the invitation title.

In the boys’ competition, Linsly’s first-place win would come from an accumulation of 125 points, while the second-place Shamrocks would put up 110 points for their share of the tournament’s bling.

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as the runners up in the Edison Indian League by ending 3-1 only losing to the undefeated Edison Wildcats.” Justin Scott led the team with wins in long jump, and 100- and 200-meter dashes. Other point leaders for the season are eighth graders Chace Byers, Triston Cole, Parker McAfee, Coltin Locke, Noah Thaxton, Ashton Harvey, and Joseph Taylor.

Coach Orion Bengier salutes 2023 junior high track team

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ — If you were able to follow any of the Harrison Central junior high track team’s performances this season, you have earned a treat.

For beginners, I’m sure you were taken aback by the caliber of talent the squads held. From a closer perspective, no one could know the team’s abilities better than the man who helped to shape the team’s overall performance. That man was Head Coach Orion

Bengier. Bengier recently spoke of some of what his team has done during the 2023 track campaign.

“When you look at our junior high boy’s track team results, you will find that the boys have always run very well,” Bengier said. “I am very proud of each and every one of them. Looking back to our last dual meet, we were able to defeat a pretty good Indian Creek team by a score of 70 to 45. We also ended our season as runners-up in the Edison Indian League while establishing a record

of 3 and 1. Our only loss there was to the undefeated Edison Wildcats.”

“Some additional highlights include Justin Scott who led the team with wins in long jump, the 100- and 200-meter dashes,” he said. Other team point leaders for the season while com-

peting in the Indian league for the Huskies were: eighth graders Chace Byers, Triston Cole, Parker McAfee, Coltin Locke, Noah Thaxton, Ashton Harvey, and Joseph Taylor.

The junior high track team is loaded with talent. Their moving on to the

varsity ranks next season should provide a healthy boast to an already prosperous varsity squad.

The Harrison Central junior-high track finished second place at the 2023 Edison Indian League Tournament. This ended their season on a high note. They also had a great showing at Indian Creek. “The boys ran very well, and I am very proud of them,” said Coach Orion Bengier. “We also defeated Indian Creek 70-45 in our last duel of the season. We will now retire our season

Brooke Heavilin dives back to safety on third base against Bellaire.

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MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

• MEMORIAL DAY Services will be held at Fariview Cemetery (Jewett) at 11 a.m. May 29 with Germano Cemetery immediately following by V.F.W. Post #3072.

• WEST ELEMENTARY in Adena will hold a service on May 19 at 1:30 p.m. All parents, families, and public are encouraged to attend.

• ST. CASIMIR Church in Adena will hold a service on May 29 at 9 a.m. with parade to follow.

• THE VILLAGE of Bowerston will hold its celebration on May 29 at the Community Park on Maple Street. Ceremony to begin at 11:45 a.m. Free luncheon afterwards.

• THE VILLAGE of Hopedale will hold its annual parade on May 29 at 12 p.m. Line-up will be at the Hopedale Fire Department.

ONGOING EVENTS

• HARRISON COUNTY Board of Elections will hold monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. at the meeting room by the office.

• AL-NON MEETINGS Thursdays, 7 p.m. First Church of Christ

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get a hold of any member to join.

Humphrey is also a 500-hour, certified yoga teacher and 200hour, certified meditation teacher, registered with the Yoga Alliance. She holds classes every Wednesday at the Bowerston Library. She’s done it for about 10 years now, and she wants to stay on this path. She was sentimental about those that come to her classes, “They make my heart happy. You get to be a little family.”

Alongside her yoga, Humphrey has worked at Dover Chemical for the past 20 years. She also writes for the The

139 N. Main, Cadiz.

• UNIONPORT MUSEUM open the first and third Sundays monthly from 1-4 p.m. (in the old Unionport School, Wayne Township Community Center). The public is cordially invited to stop in and look around.

• FRANKLIN MUSEUM members meet the second Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. at the museum.

• SCIO FOOD Pantry in the Scio United Methodist Church serves people with a Scio, Jewett, or Bowerston zip code. Food and personal-care items will be given out the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. The pantry is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

• PINE VALLEY Sportsman’s Club Shoot every Sunday, 9 a.m. at the club. Sign-up is 8:30 a.m. Public welcome.

• TOPS CLUB Meetings at Faith Community Chapel in Leesville. Every Monday are weigh-ins at 4:45 p.m. and meetings are at 5:30 p.m. For more info, call 740-269-1238 or 740-269-9283.

• THE HARRISON County Agricultural Society meets the first Monday of each month at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Cadiz at 7 p.m. If the first Monday is a holiday, then they will meet on the second Monday unless otherwise stated.

• HARRISON COUNTY Veterans Service will hold its meetings the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Harrison County Veterans Service Office, Courthouse.

• HARRISON COUNTY Health Department will hold its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, 1 p.m. in the Coal Room located at the Harrison County Government Center.

• CADIZ AMERICAN LEGION

S.A.L. Burger Night, Every Friday, 5-8 p.m. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Legion burgers and fries. fish tail/chicken tender meal, 21-piece

Free Press Standard out of Carrollton and the Harrison News-Herald.

Humphrey has decided that she is not going to run for mayor again at the end of this year. She has plans to pursue her passion for yoga further, along with her full-time job.

She is always there for her village and the council whenever she is needed. She plans to stay involved with her community and hopes to be a big part in the transition for the new mayor. She has enjoyed her time. She appreciates the help and love she’s gotten from the village.

shrimp meal, fish tail sandwich, chicken tenders and coleslaw. Dinein or take-out. 740-942-3764. Thank you for your support.

• AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz

Post 34, holds its monthly regular meetings on the third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the post home. All Cadiz Post 34 Legionnaires are urged to attend.

• GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS meetings at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

• CADIZ FOOD Pantry is open every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For families in need, please call 740-942-4300.

• SCIO AMERICAN Legion will hold its monthly meetings the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m.

• HOPEDALE LEGION Wing Wednesdays starting at 11a.m. -7:30 p.m. Eat-in or carry-out. Open to the public. 740-937-9995.

• HOPEDALE LEGION RIDERS has a steak fry 5-8 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Dinner includes steak, potato, vegtable and bread. Dine-in or carry-out. 740937-9995.

• THE HARRISON County CIC meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at alternating locations - either the Puskarich Public Library large meeting room or the Harrison County Government Center conference room. Location is dependent on meeting room availability. For specifics, please call the office at 740-9422027.

• HARRISON COUNTY Wellness Coalition, a group of diverse people collaborating to help reduce the abuse of legal and illegal drugs in Harrison County. Third Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m., via Zoom. Info: 740-9428823.

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• PUSKARICH PUBLIC Library Board of Trustees meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the main library, 200 E. Market St., Cadiz.

• CAREGIVER SUPPORT groups are held virtually, through Area Agency on Aging Region 9. They are held on the first Tuesday of every month 1-2:30 p.m., and also the second Wednesday every month 5:30 -7 p.m. If interested, call 1-800945-4250 and request the caregiver program.

• BOWERSTON SCHOOL District Public Library will hold its regular monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Penn Room at the library.

• ECOFA is an organization of persons interested in improving their woodlands and in forestry-related topics. The public is invited to attend the free meetings which are held monthly on the first Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St, Dover.

• CADIZ EAGLES has steak fries every third Saturday of the month. Eat-in or take-out. 740-9423026. 5-8 p.m Cost is $17.

• JEWETT FOOD Pantry third Monday of the month. 10 a.m.–noon, 6-7 p.m. Jewett U.M. Church, 202 W. Main St. 740-946-5591.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• LOOKING FOR 18u summer baseball teams from Ohio to play in the annual Bob Cene Memorial 18u Metal Bat Tournament to be held June 29 through July 2 at the Cene Park Baseball Complex in Struthers. Contact Ken Quinn at 330-719-0581 for information.

• THE LORD’S Sharing Pantry Perrysville Church Parking Lot, 88 Amsterdam Road SE (state Route

164), Scio. Open 24 hours, free to all. A wide variety of items are available, including toilet paper, boxed cereal, peanut butter, protein bars, shampoo, body wash and much more.

• NIGHT AT the Races, Saturday, May 13. Cadiz Country Club, Post Time 7 p.m. Heavy hors d’oeuvres. Cash Bar. Call Rich Milleson 740-310-0880 or Sue Myers 740-491-0659.

• CADIZ AMERICAN Legion Fish Fry, First Saturday every month. 4-8 p.m. Cod chunks, fries, slaw, bread $12. Dine-in or carry-out. A la cart items available. Open to the public. 336 E. Spring St., Cadiz. 740-942-3764.

• CADIZ AMERICAN Legion. Taco Tuesday held first Tuesday of every month. 5-8 p.m.

• JEWETT VFD Mother’s Day Drive-Thru Chicken BBQ May 14 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Half-chicken dinner includes baked potato, calico beans, applesauce, roll, and cookie $12 per dinner. Jewett Firehouse at 208 W. Main St., Jewett.

• PUSKARICH LIBRARY: Floral Arrangement Class- May 12 at 6 p.m.; Mommy & Me: Cake Decorating Class- May 13 at 11 a.m.; Crochet Club- Saturdays at 12 p.m. Scio Branch: Crochet with DebThursdays at 1 p.m.; Pickleball at Barr Memorial Center- Mondays 5-7 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m.; Quilt with Sue- Mondays at 10 a.m. Clark Memorial: Crochet Club- Thursdays at 4 p.m.; Fitness

Fun Class- Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

• DUELING PIANOS Sail into Summer. Piano Maniacs. Thursday, May 18. Undo’s West, 51130 National Road E., St. Clairsville. Cocktails 5:30 p.m. and dinner 6:30 p.m. $45 per person. 304-277-2660.

• PANCAKE & SAUSAGE Dinner on May 13, Unionport Masonic Lodge, County Road 39, Unionport.

Cost: Donation. Carry-out available.

Dinner includes: choice of regular or buckwheat pancake, sausage, cake, ice cream, and a drink.

• THE HARRISON COUNTY Chorale will inaugurate the new stage at Sally Buffalo Park! Chorale will begin practice for its summer concert, Celebrate America, on Thursday, May 13, 6:30 p.m. at Scott United Methodist Church in Cadiz. The concert will be the evening of July 9. Follow us on Facebook under Harrison County Chorale.

• CADIZ AMERICAN Legion Mother’s Day Baked Steak Dinner will be held May 13 5-8 p.m. or until sold out. Baked steak w/gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll, fresh fruit bowl. A gift for Mother while they last. Reservations are encouraged. Open to the public. Dine-in or carry-out. 740-942-3764.

• THE CONOTTON VALLEY Alumni Assn. is accepting nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented on Sept. 9 at its annual alumni dinner. Nomination form may be found on the school website: cvul.org under quicklinks on the Alumni Assn. page. Nomination forms must be turned in by Aug. 1.

• DEERSVILLE COMMUNITY

V.F.D. Annual Parade and Fair May 27. Line-up at 5:30 p.m., parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Jayne Wallace 740-942-3378 or John Sukosd 740922-1961

• THE MENTAL HEALTH and Recovery Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 16, at 6 p.m. at the MHR Board Office. Guests may attend at the Board Office, 99 N. Sugar St., St. Clairsville.

Women’s golf league opening postponed

May 3 was opening day for the Cadiz Women’s Golf League. A business meeting followed by a taco-bar luncheon took place. Because of inclement weather, the opening scramble was rescheduled for May 10.

During the business meeting the officers for the 2023 season were introduced: Chairman Bren-

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orabilia relating to the mining, agriculture and transportation fields.

The buffet dinner, including dessert and beverage, will be followed by a talk from Sam Bennett, Jr. of the Coshocton County Coal Miners Memorial. There will be door prizes, bas -

da Hartley, Co-chairman Donna Griffin, Secretary Judy Crawshaw, and Treasurer Glenda Sensel.

The various league committees were introduced: Decorations: Kathy Newburn and Cathy Jackson; Rules: Billie Stanwick and Janis Cook; Birdies/Ringer: Kathy Smith; Publicity: Donna Griffin; and Locker Room: Judy Crawshaw

ket raffles, a silent auction and the live auction, with Rick Keffer Auctions. The auction always has mining-related items and books and handmade wood-framed pictures of the old equipment.

Tickets are $20 and are available at the Harrison County Visitor Center or by calling Amy Welch at 330-401-9881.

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rural two-lane highway and back adds to the safety issues along this corridor. There are several sections along this route where there are no turn lanes or other accommodations to remove turning vehicles from the main travel lanes. As such, this segment has seen numerous injuries and fatalities over the

and Marsha Porter. Minutes were reviewed and treasurer’s report given. The chairman reviewed the handbook and introduced new members Pat Beamer, Susie Gibson and Michele Abel.

At the close of the meeting, a drawing was held for a golf gift basket and table decorations.

Tickets will also be available at the door. Doors open at 4 p.m. with dinner at 5 p.m., and the auction at around 7 p.m.

The group hosts a show on its grounds at 43672 Stumptown Road, New Athens, on the weekend after Labor Day. They will be having a Spring Open House there on June 3. They

preceding decade. With the addition of significant heavy truck traffic servicing the petrochemical industry over this same decade, the safety of this corridor has declined.”

The letter will be sent to the director of ODOT.

At the end of the meeting, County CIC Vice President Dave Wheeler presented a final draft of the proposed cooperative

have many pieces of vintage equipment, including two Marion 111 draglines, cranes, bulldozers, loaders, power shovels, Gradall machines, and trucks that are on display, some working in the dirt on those days.

For more information, find Harrison Coal & Reclamation Historical Park on Facebook.

agreement between the county and the CIC.

Wheeler explained that he and President Dale Arbaugh sat down with the prosecutor, and she gave the green light to go forward with it. The final steps will be to have all parties sign off on it and a final signature from the prosecutor. This agreement is expected to be passed at the next meeting.

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Byer places second at OVAC pole vault

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

ST. CLAIRSVILLE — Harrison Central’s juniorhigh track pole vaulter Chase Byers earned another personal best record in pole vaulting at the OVAC meet in St. Clairsville.

Byers would establish a new mark of 10’ with a clean vault that had additional clearance left to spare.

A very happy mother was the first to post the accomplishment and added these thoughts:

“When Chase came home last year and told me he was randomly going to pole vault, I was a little hesitant,” said Sarah Byers. “While thinking - ‘We are runners, not jumpers;’ but with all his hard work and awesome coaches that take the time and really care about these boys, is when you get results!”

Byers completed his seventh-grade season with a best vault of 7’ 6”, and now at eighth grade, and all the hard work

and commitment, he has now progressed to that 10-foot mark. “We want to send a special thanks to Coach Orion Bengier for all the time you give coaching, cheering on these kids, (even in the snow and rain when it is downright miserable) being their support, keeping them in line and keeping their chin up,” Byers added.

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Freeport

By Deb Milligan

“I wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day, along with my mother

Ann Bear:

So Blessed by you Mom. A mother who always care, A mother who’s always there, A mother who always prayers, A mother who always stays, When things get rough, When life gets tough, When all is just too much to bear, God’s Word she shares God’s light she shines, So blessed by God, who made this mother mine.”

Happy Birthday - Lori Milleson, Debbie Dunlap, and Glenda Hibbs.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Roger Phillips, 89, of Tippecanoe. He was a lifelong resident, and a 1953 graduate of Freeport High School and served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War.

Lakeland Democrat Women’s Club met May 8 at 7 p.m. at Steele Crest Community Room.

Freeport Village Council will meet at town hall May 10 at 7 p.m. Anyone with questions is asked to attend.

Freeport Sportsman Club Fishing Tournament will be 9:30 a.m. May 13 with cast off at 11a.m.

New Rumely

By Donna Jean Haney

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

On Sunday, May 28, 6:30 p.m., “The Chosen” (Season 3 ) will be shown in the Fellowship Hall at New Rumley Glob -

al Methodist Church, on four consecutive Sunday evenings May 28, June 4, June 11, and June 18.

Public is welcome.

Saturday, June 3, is Custer Days in New Rumley at The Custer Park. Program will held in The New Rumley Global Church. A noon lunch will be served in the Fellowship Hall.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Happy Mother’s Day!

“Moms are like buttons, they hold it all together.”

Looking for lawn care and landscaping services? Call Stull Lawn Care, Haden Stull for a free estimate, 740-491-8672. “You grow it, we mow it.”

Scio’s own DJ, the Spikeman (aka Tom Spiker) has begun his 35th year “World Tour.” The Spikeman is the number-one car-show DJ in the state playing over 100 shows annually. You can find his schedule on Facebook at Spikeman DJ.

Enjoy the beautiful praise music of the local singing group, “Friends” at the Scio United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 21, at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5 p.m. A free will offering will be taken. A coffee and cookie reception will follow.

The Puskarich Library recently had its entire microfilm collection digitized — this means you are now able to access their newspapers and historical documents from any computer or mobile device. You’ll find items from Harrison County and surrounding areas that span the years 1806-2020. One of the best features is this online collection is searchable. Search for

owned that was a height of 9 feet 6. What he has been able to accomplish in the two seasons are truly incredible! He has worked extremely hard with our new pole vault coach Chase Clark who has provided him with excellent coaching advice to lead him to be the great vaulter he is today!”

Byers had to borrow a longer pole from another school because he had outperformed the poles that the school owned. He has a chance to qualify for the junior-high state meet this coming weekend with this jump.

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“We see it on the sidelines, and it doesn’t go unnoticed. These kids are lucky to have your coaching and I know Chace will miss you next year. Thank you!”

“Chace finished second at OVAC Jr High Invitational with that jump of 10 feet,” said Coach Bengier. “In the process, he also reset the school record that he previously

specific names, events, or locations and see what history you can discover at https://puskarich.advantage-preservation.com/.

Please contact me with any notices, news or upcoming events that you would like included in this column at scionews@ myyahoo.com or 740-9454844.

REMINDER:

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 1911, Scio College consolidated with Mount Union College in Alliance.

Deersville

By Susan Adams

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. A mother can be biological, adoptive, foster or surrogate. A good time to let the woman you know as mom know how much you appreciate her.

Deersville and the surrounding area extends sympathy to the family of Carl Clark of rural Deersville. Carl and his wife Elaine operated the restaurant “Elaine’s” in Deersville. Carl had worked at the Harrison Community Hospital. His services will be through Koch Funeral Home, Scio.

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 11a.m.

with Pastor Mike Cunningham Jr. Feed Spring Church Sunday school

“We will find out for sure on May 10 if this will happen,” added Beringer. “Right now, he is ranked 28th in the State of Ohio for juniorhigh pole vault on his previous height of 9’6.” If he qualifies for the State Meet, it will be held this Saturday, May 13, at Hilliard Darby High School at 9 a.m. They take the top 24 athletes in the state. We are very proud of him,” Beringer added.

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.

As you go past the Deersville Church, keep an eye on the area between the church and the Fellowship Hall. Noah Strickler is re-doing the memory garden for his Eagle Scout project. With a little help from some friends, he started the project May 6th. It looks better already!

Bury the Hatchet Axe Throwing, located behind the Deersville General Store, 212 W. Main St., Deersville, will be opening on May 19. The signs are up, and the custom tables are set. The phone number is 330-447-2047. Follow them on Facebook at Bury the Hatchet Axe Throwing. Another great reason to come to Deersville.

Congratulations to Ava Beckley for receiving three first-place and one second-place in her gymnastic events. Ava is the daughter of Melissa and Anthony Beckley of rural Deersville.

The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the Buckeye Trail 23rd Morelfest is now history. Thank you to all who attended and made it such a great success.

Congratulations to Nicolas Malone who was recognized for the third year at the Scio Ruritan Honors Awards Dinner May 2. Attending the banquet with him to celebrate

“The officials of the railroad found the run from Uhrichsville to Bridgeport was too long. Therefore, the land was surveyed in 1903 and a roundhouse and shops were started in Holloway.

“The B&O yard was composed of 20 tracks. When business was good, there would be 16 or 18 brakemen on the first trick. The Holloway machine shop employed about 25 men in the shop alone. About 16 on the first trick and nine on the second and third shift. The boiler gang gave employment to about 18 men with their own foreman.

“The blacksmith shop housed two blacksmiths. There was a beanery (with staff there) where the men could get meals. There was a rest house that would sleep from 70 to 100 men. The ‘round house,’ so named because it is built in the form of semicircle, with 22 tracts running into 22 stalls, housed an 80-foot turntable in the center. The turntable was later enlarged

was his mother Shannon Malone and grandmother Shelley McMillen of rural Deersville.

Congratulations to Koda Devore who won first place at “The Hoosier” in the Grand National Cross County Race in Crawfordsville, Ind., May 7. Grandmother Shelley McMillen Devore was in the crowd to cheer his win. Koda is the son of Travis and Nikki Armstrong Devore of rural Stillwater. Grandmother Shelley (late Chuck) lives in rural Deersville.

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.

On Saturday, May 20, 6-7:30 p.m., the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department will be having a chicken barbecue. Half a chicken, two sides, roll and water for $15. Tickets

to 115 feet. There was an oil room, coal dock, and sand house.

“The car shop employed between 75 and 80 carmen. The car shop had its own labor gang of between five and 10 men, a blacksmith and blacksmith’s helper and a foreman. The wreck crew consisted of five or six groundmen, a crane operator, a fireman, a cook, and a wreck master. There was an engine inspection pit and cinder pit. There was a crew to take care of the reservoir and water-treating plant. There was a depot. There were crew members to take care of the stock yards for loading, unloading, resting, feeding and watering stock that was being shipped by rail. There was also a telegraph operator.”

Information from the book “Holloway Old Timers Reminisce” by Glenn Helter.

must be purchased ahead of time for the dinner. They are only selling 210 tickets. See any fireman for a dinner ticket. After the barbecue will be a free square dance 7:3010:30 p.m. Caller will be Dan Kirk from Carrollton. Open to public following the dinner. Sponsored by: The Bear’s Den Steakhouse, 360 Burger, Koch Funeral Home, Koch Homemade Caramel and Freeport VFD. To donate or more info, call Linda Fritter 740-2139197 or Ginger Anderson 740-630-7307.

On Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m., the Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church will be hosting a “Vintage Style Show” in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Come dressed in a vintage outfit and take a walk down the runway. Open to ladies of the church and surrounding area. Light refreshments will be served after the style show. No charge. This was a fun event in 2022 and they are hoping it will be even better in 2023.

On Wednesday, May

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Submitted. Welcoming new staff: Christie McMillen, Family Nurse Practitioner Kimberly Starr, Therapist Now offering: Medication-assisted treatment for the management of substance use. 243 South Main Street, Cadiz 740-942-4905 BF-90571

Cadiz Queen Anne-style house of yesterday built by the book

By John Shiflet

The profession of architecture evolved in the early 1800s with the expansion of our new nation.

In the early decades, practicing architects were few and far between yet as pioneer communities were established, the need for constructing new homes and buildings was acute. Up until that time, construction knowledge was often handed down generation to generation. The construction trades were still based on the centuries-old apprenticeship tradition.

These early builders relied on their construction experience and some early architecture books for references and guides to build Ohio’s early homes. Ohio was fortunate to have Jonathan Goldsmith, (17831847) of Painesville, described as a “master builder”, who constructed some of the state’s finest homes during the early decades of the 19th century.

By the time Goldsmith passed away, architectural publishing was getting underway with new styles being introduced, such as the tem-

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24, at 10 a.m., the WoodyPaul Blanket Mission will meet in the Fellowship Hall of the Deersville UM Church. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome to come. A covered-dish lunch will follow.

Thank you to Holly Brindley, lay dervant at the Deersville UM Church, for the wonderful sermon Sunday, May 7. The choir did an outstanding job with the song “Heaven Came Down.”

Save the Date: Saturday, July 15, for the Freeport-Lakeland Alumni Banquet. Call classmates and get a group together to reminisce, have a great dinner and meet up with other classes. A great way to get together with family and friends.

If anyone has any news items they would like to share, please call and let me know at 740-942-3137.

If I am not available to answer you call, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Holloway

By Susan Adams

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

ple-form Greek Revival, the Gothic Revival (an import from Great Britain), Italianate (from Tuscany, Italy, by way of Great Britain), and the rare octagon style by American phrenologist and architect, Orson Squire Fowler. Cadiz

with any festival, they are asking for donations for food, prizes, soda, and water. Entertainment is expensive. For more information, contact Kenny Staten, 740-381-6124 or Linda Nester, 740-5415401. 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 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.

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

likely didn’t have an architect in the early days, but a Library of Congress Map of Harrison County from 1862, shows in illustrations that Cadiz already had some impressive homes and buildings at that early date.

Day will be here sooner than we know, and this is a perfect opportunity to honor a veteran.

Congratulations to Kenny Staten for receiving recognition from the Ohio Department of Transportation Eastern Ohio District 11 in honor of Public Service Recognition Week. Staten started his career at ODOT in 1987, 33 years ago. He has worked about every job under the umbrella of highway maintenance. He is also active in his personal life. He is president of the Holloway Oldtimers Baseball Association and fire chief and first responder for the Holloway Volunteer Fire Department.

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, 740-5100841, Kelli Baker, 740685-2750, 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.

Save the Date: Saturday, July 15, will be the Freeport-Lakeland Alumni banquet. More informa-

After the Civil-War years, the problem of a town being too small for an architect was solved by dozens of plan book publications being put out by various architects around the country. I’ve identified two Cadiz homes, one standing, and one lost, as being built from plan books.

The first was the home of the Jamison family, early pioneers of Harrison County. Rather than seeking an out-of-town architect, the Jamisons did what thousands of Americans were doing around 1890; they found their home’s design in a popular plan book by Knoxville, Tenn., mail-order architect George F. Barber.

In 1891, Barber published his best-selling, plan-book catalog, called Cottage Souvenir No. 2 and the Jamisons selected their Queen Anne-style house design No. 36 from the plan book for their new home. The estimated cost in the early 1890s was $3,180. From 1888 to 1908 when Barber’s last house plan book came out, over 20,000 sets of plans were sold.

Over a dozen examples of that design are still standing around the country, but sadly, the Jamison house

tion later.

The Holloway VFD Activities Committee is still having the “Shop Rada Cutlery Fundraising 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.

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.

Bowerston

By Mary Anna Cotter

Conotton Valley softball team beat Tuscarawas Central Catholic 10-6 and 7-3 and beat Ridgewood 10-0. The seniors were honored at the Friday night event. Masy Baker had her 600 strikeouts.

The Conotton Valley baseball team beat Tuscarawas Central Catholic team 12-5 and 8-0 and lost to Ridgewood 8-4. Six seniors were honored at the Friday evening game. They will play Shadyside in tourney on May 17 at 5 p.m.

Evan Siedel participated in the St. Clairsville Track Meet on Saturday and he was third in the pole vault and first in the 800-meter run.

We are so proud of all of our spring athletes.

Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week. I

was lost in Cadiz. It stood approximately where the PNC Bank is located. George Barber was so pleased with the Jamison house in Cadiz (seen in archival photo) that he used it in his advertising.

Another plan-book house, which still stands, is above East Market Street near the Coal and Clark Gable Museum. This early 1900s house was a popular house design by the Minneapolis, Minn., Keith Architectural firm. I know of another example of this design in Muncie, Ind., in their Old West End Historic District.

A recent photo shows the house today and the other was taken from the Keith Architectural firm’s houseplan catalog as design No. 554. I suspect a fair number of other old Cadiz homes were built from published plans that with additional research can be identified.

Cadiz had an outstanding builder at the turn of the last century who left behind an impressive architectural legacy, Edwin Marion Long. In a future column, I’ll share what I’ve found, as well as give personal credit to Long for building the home I live in.

would like to wish all the mothers out there a Happy Mother’s Day! Especially mine, she is the best! Love you, Mom.

I would also like to recognize National Police Week from May 14 through 20. This is a time to remember those brave men and women in law enforcement who have sacrificed all for us, as well as those men and women who currently serve, or have served in law enforcement. Thank you for all you do.

Time to start spring cleaning! My friends at the village 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.

Also, they wanted me to remind everybody that the Hopedale Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 29, with line-up beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the fire house. Parade starts at noon. The veterans service will follow at the cemetery. Any questions, please call 740937-2355.

Don’t forget the Jewett Open Air Market will be held at 308 E. Main St. in Jewett from 3-7 p.m. on the following dates: May 28, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 30, Aug. 13 and 27 and Sept.10 and 24. For more information, contact Tammy at 740-491-7938. When you go down, keep an eye out for my personal favorite, Dr. Sweets food truck. There shaved ice is the best.

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 740-381-3365 or Russ at 740-491-0194.

The 24th annual Cadiz Community Yard Ssale 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 registe for a fee of $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!

Smithfield

By Esther McCoy

There is much to remember in all that happened in the first part of May and National Day of Prayer Day was being observed May 4. Then there was Nurses Day on May 6. Our tiny granddaughter, Jessie, has graduated from The Ohio State University Medical School and is moving out on her own to do her practice. I can’t believe that she has grown into such a dedicated young lady and know that she will observe her medical field well. I don’t know how the time has flown by so fast.

I see by the calendar that May 7 was the day of Unconditional Surrender of All German Forces that was signed in 1945. A happy day for all who took part in the devasting war. V-E Day was then declared on May 8 in 1945.

The Jefferson County School observed the National Day of Prayer on Thursday, with Donavon Martin, dean of students at the school, offering payers and songs and involving Mayor Mike Petrella and other village officials of worship during the observance of National Day of Prayer held outside the municipal building.

Harrison

County Public Transit is now looking to hire a Transit Scheduler

This is a full- time position, Monday through Friday. The position does include health benefits as well as accrued paid vacation time. Those applying will need to meet the requirements to be considered. Good communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office is a must.

Interested applicants may pick up an application at our office at 536 North Main Street, Cadiz, OH 43907 or call our office at 740.942.1369.

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Harrison County Department of Job and Family Services is accepting resumes for a

Social Service Worker 2 position

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in a human service field. Accepted degrees are in psychology, social work, human services, counseling and criminal justice. The successful applicant will work with both intake and ongoing child abuse and neglect cases and adult protective services cases. This position has on call responsibilities and the applicant must be able to work business hours on weekdays, with availability for evening and weekend emergencies. There is currently not a remote option for this position. Excellent time management skills, computer skills, and writing skills are required, as is current auto insurance and the ability to be covered on the County auto insurance policy. Starting rate is $19.79 per hour. Resumes should be emailed to: Debra.Knight2@jfs.ohio.gov

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FOR

/ DIESEL MECHANIC

Trucking Operation located in Cadiz, OH. is looking to hire 2 full-time mechanic positions. Diesel and Fleet Maintenance and Repair Experience is preferred. Knowledge of Commercial Computer Applications is a plus as well. This position will require both shop and fieldwork as well as flexibility with hours and shifts. Position offers great benefits and competitive wages. Must possess valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to Select’s insurance guidelines. Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug screenings, background check, road test, and driving record review. Please send resumes to mmoore@tidallogistics.com. All responses will remain confidential. Thank You.

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BLACK CLAXY BRAND

BOOMER AKC FRENCHIE ma e 10 wks old is looking for h s forever home He is UTD on shots vet checked and microchipped! Is very well socialized with chi dren and other dogs Asking $1 800 Any questions call 330-600-5712

ABSOLUTE HARRISON COUNTY LAND AUCTION FREEPORT

Tuesday, May 16, 2023 • 5:00 PM

27, continue south on CR 27 for ½ mile to CR 57 west 1 mile to Twp. Rd. 123 north to auction. Or from SR 800, south of Freeport, take CR 10 (at Jones Equipment) west ¼ mile to Twp. Rd. 117 west 1 mile to Twp. Rd. 123 south to location. Signs posted. GPS coordinates are 40.199919, -81.288179.

Excellent tract of 91+ acres to be offered in 4 parcels. Has a great mix of wooded/recreational hunting land coupled with nice rural building sites. Has plenty of frontage on Covered Bridge Rd. for good access and provides awesome wildlife habitat with plenty of food and water source nearby. Also has several springs. This land was timbered approx. 10 years ago so there is some good growth of trees present. Mineral rights have previously been conveyed out and do not transfer. Sells subject to all easements and leases of record.

PARCEL 1: 15.1 acres of open and wooded land, approx. 705’ frontage on TR 123.

PARCEL 2: 30 acres of open and wooded land, approx. 805’ frontage on TR 123

PARCEL 3: 14.2 acres of mostly wooded land, approx. 652’ frontage on TR 123.

PARCEL 4: 31.9 acres of open and wooded land, approx. 552’ frontage on TR 123.

Call Jr Miller or go to www.kaufman-auctions.com for more details. Sells absolute, to the highest bidder, at 5 PM.

TAXES & LEGAL: Harrison County parcel number 09-0000249.000 (70 acres), under CAUV and 09-0000248.000 (20 acres), not under CAUV. Total taxes are $1646.98 per year.

TERMS: No buyers premium. Buyers to pay $500 per surveyed parcel in surveying costs. 10% nonrefundable down payment day of sale, balance due at time of closing with no financing or other contingencies. Auction will be offered in various amalgamations, including as individual parcels or lots, combinations of parcels or lots, and all parcels or lots as a whole. See sale order addendum day of sale for more details. All information gathered from sources deemed accurate but not guaranteed. Any desired inspections must be completed prior to bidding. Announcements day of auction take precedence over all previous advertising and statements.

AUCTION BY ORDER OF: John Stewart Etal

KAUFMAN REALTY & AUCTIONS 888.852.4111 kaufman-auctions.com JR MILLER, Realtor/Auctioneer/Partner 330.231.1914 jr@kaufmanrealty.com

2 PYGMY NANNIES $175/each A so Pygmy Cross Nanny w/2 young nannies $125/each Matt M ller 330407-6034

3 RAM LAMBS $225 each Free oca del very 330-201-4098

ANGUS HEIFER 3 months old $300 Ha r sheep lambs, $100 740398-9382

CKC BOSTON TERRIERS 8mths o d black & wh te marked correct y upright ears 2 female / 1 ma e good breeding stock $750 330-279-2477 Shreve LAYER CHICKS, STRAIGHT run, mixed breed brown egg layers 2-3 wks old farmyard spec a $8 00 ea Call or text 330-600-7916 Ber in area

CLEAN LINE TREES Cutting trees dozer work set up huntings and food plots 740-610-3634

MORGAN CROSS MARE:

2001 CAT 416C backhoe Extend-ahoe 2&4WD & positive traction heater &