Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 5/19/23

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Korea veteran named Vet of the Month

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

back to farming. He pursued a college degree in veterinary medicine but couldn’t concentrate outside of class. His grades suffered and he ended up dropping out.

“[PTSD] fits, you know?” He said. “I just couldn’t concentrate to study. I went to classes everyday. I still had trouble studying. I couldn’t

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Joseph Cole, with his wife Catherine, met following his service in the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict.

connect either in my reading or in class when they were telling me what was going on.”

Cole had a hard time connecting with people as well. “I couldn’t connect to anything. They would have dances for young people. I couldn’t get myself to connect with any of those people. I would sit in the car and

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — In 1980, when a young boy with leukemia wished to be a police officer, his Pheonix community came together to make that wish a reality.

Unbeknownst to them, they had started a movement that would start the Make-A-Wish Foundation and touch the lives of over half a million children worldwide.

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By Kristi Tullis

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

This project began on May 9.

It was also discussed and approved by the council to add a “Children at Play” sign on Walnut Street to deter those exceeding the speed limit. It was noted that as the paving projects are underway, this street offers concerns caused by speeding drivers.

Up next for the council, it was agreed that an internal change of employment could take place. Full-

their wish 2 Fatal accident Sherrodsville man involved.

watch all night long, the people coming and going.”

But there was a silver lining, during this time he met his now wife.

“I had a cousin who was working in Columbus. On Sunday night or Monday morning when I was going back to school, she would ride with me. … Catherine was one of the four that shared an apartment with her.”

He got out of school and went back to the feedmill to work for a while. After a time, he ended up leaving that job and was unemployed for a while. Later that year, he proposed to Catherine and they were married a few months later on May 26, 1956. He and Catherine had three children who were all active in their community, especially in swimming at the YMCA. “For 19 consecutive years, we had at least one on the swim team,” Cole said.

and Tom Kenny have been working with Make-AWish since 2006 and have $1.25 2023 MAY 19, 2023 • VOLUME 55 • NUMBER 54

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The USAF’s Staff Sergeant Marc Cintron (from left) stands next to the toolbox the HCC Welding Class won as instructor Greg Guthrie holds the emblem the students made for the contest, with Tech Sergeant Pedro Claudio.

Welding class wins Air Force competition

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — The Harrison Career Center’s (HCC) Welding Division recently was presented a competition prize award of a large toolbox, a welder, and other welding supplies from representatives from the United States Air Force (USAF).

Cole went on to work for General Electric for over 30 years before retiring in 1993. He joined the American Legion in

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The prize presented was for their entry in a fourstate competition to replicate the United States Air Force emblem. There were approximately 100 different student groups in the contest, and the career center pulled off the exemplary finish. Nationwide, there were around 1,000 total contests across Ohio, West, Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Nationwide, there were seven other schools that received the same contest prize. The toolbox itself stands over 4-½-foot tall and is around 4-feet wide.

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HC Spanish teacher helps Make a Wish come true

Gramling’s Spanish 3 class translated travel games 8 Pierce leads tourney Pitchers battle for the win.

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Scio awaits annexation appellate court decision

time employee Reese Beasley has requested to drop to part-time to accommodate his outside employment. In doing so, Sierra Stull has requested to become a full-time employee. It was further agreed that the probationary period has been met for her to receive full-time pay. This change will become effective following this next pay period. Additionally, DJFS will have available summer help as of the second week of June. The addition of three employees has been requested.

Village Administrator Jake Tubaugh announced that the appellate court held the hearing for the annexation on May 3. A decision is pending with a panel of three judges.

As a reminder for Scio residents, Tubaugh also stated that court dates have previously been offered for

Ordinance 2021-007. All depositions have been heard.

The village would like to reiterate for residents that mosquito spraying for the village will commence May 24, followed by the additional days of June 28, July 26, Aug. 9, and Sept. 20. The spraying will progress from 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. as the times change for dusk in the summer months.

It was also discussed where paving would take place with the Street Department. The paving project will begin on Carrollton Street , which needs repairs. The village council has decided that a portion of the street can be maintained and paved now instead of waiting.

The key roadways that will additionally be paved include Allensworth Drive and Eastport Road. Following these repairs, more roadways will

be completed as needed. Also, as a reminder, the state Route 646 and College Street project, which expects to start in June, will last 90 days once it begins.

Repairs for a property owner who reported an issue with the sewer as part of the upgrade on East College Street and Fowler Avenue are on hold as the project has a warranty. Multiple attempts have been made to contact the engineer with no response. This will be ongoing until it is resolved. All pending projects for the Wastewater Treatment Plant are still ongoing. The village will hold its annual clean up on June 3 between 9 a.m. and noon. Please only bring items that can be disposed of. Residents who are unsure of an item should inquire about disposal before bringing it to be discarded.

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SCIO

—During its first council meeting for the month on May 10, the Scio Village Council, as requested by Village Clerk Heidi Trice, has passed the motion to lower the funds needed for the water-line project on Brown, Maple, Walnut, and Grandview Streets in resolution 2023-005.

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Sherrodsville man dies in crash, investigation ongoing

A Sherrodsville man died in a two-vehicle crash May 5 on Antiqua Road in Monroe Township.

The New Philadelphia Post of the State Highway Patrol reported that Travis Shull, 53, of Sherrodsville, was traveling east on Antigua Road on

a 2007 BMW motorcycle at approximately 6:58 a.m. when he attempted to pass a passenger car and a water truck in an area marked with a double yellow center line. As Shull was passing the vehicles, the water truck started to make a left turn onto an access road.

The motorcycle sideswiped the left front tire of the water truck causing the motorcycle to go off the north side of the road into a ditch.

Sgt. William Bower stated Shull was thrown from the motorcycle as it came out of the ditch. Shull, who was

wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene by Carroll County Coroner Mandal B. Haas, M.D.

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Commish adopt CIC co-op, now accepting demo bids

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — The Harrison County commissioners began their weekly meeting on May 10 with two contracts from the Department of Job and Family Services.

The first was a standard contract for use of transportation wth Harrison County Transit primarily for non-emergency transportation for Medicaid recipients.

The second contract was for youth summer employment. “Our agency has received an allocation this year for TANF summer employment,” DJFS Director Deb Knight explained. “This will be additional youth.”

Youth aged 14-18 will be placed in jobs that is of interest to them for nine weeks over the summer. This gives them valuable experience, help them connect with local employers, and allow them to make money for things they need.

Both contracts were passed.

The Harrison County Community Improvement Corporation presented a co-operative agreement to the commissioners for approval. Agreement 33-23 outlines the responsibilities of the CIC which are

“to serve as the agent of the county and to act for and on behalf of the county with respect to matters or projects of economic development.”

Commissioner Dustin Corder made a motion to accept the agreement and Commissioner Amy Norris seconded. Commissioner Paul Coffland chose to abstain from voting on it, saying, “I don’t feel that I’ve had enough information provided. I’ve yet to speak to the prosecutor about this. We’ve had very little discussion amongst ourselves since the revision.”

The agreement was passed and will be in effect for three years.

A tax levy for the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office will be brought to voters this year. The levy’s purpose will be to provide “police protection, including the payment of salaries to police personnel and for providing and maintaining equipment.”

It was announced that bids for demolition will be going out for the old post office in Cadiz and for the Wildcat Center in Jewett. Bids will be accepted until 9:30 a.m. on June 14.

“The village is working through the county with the brownfield funding from the state,” Coffland explained. “This is so it can be advertised.”

Brownfield refers to a property that’s use is complicated by the presence or potential presence of a pollutant, hazardous substance, or contaminant. These grants allow communities to clean up these sites for revitalization.

At the end of the meeting, County Engineer Doug Bachman reminded residents that Fox’s Bottom Road is now closed for a bridge repair. The project is expected to be complete by the end of the month.

Smith, 35, of Navarre.

The Ohio State Highway Patrol was assisted by the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Dellroy Fire Department, Sherrodsville Fire Department and Regional EMS. The crash remains under investigation.

New

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donates to fire department

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

NEW ATHENS —

Village council began their meeting on May 8, 2023 by accepting minutes from the last meeting.

Village Administrator Tosha Giesey was absent so Mayor Joe Petro gave a short water report. Due to a leak, “(a resident) has a water bill of $713. Tosha was wondering if he could put $200 down and do a $100 a month until he gets the bill paid,” Petro said.

Council clarified that it would be $100 per month above his standard water bill and were unanimously in favor of allowing it.

Petro brought up that the village typically makes a donation to the fire department every year. Last year,

the village donated $1,000 and Petro asked council if they wanted to donate the same amount, more, or less than that.

“I would say at least the same,” council member Laura Weber said. Everyone was in favor and the village will make the donation soon.

“We need to pass a resolution,” Petro said. “One is the tax levy for the police renewal… Even though we don’t have a police force, we might get one sometime in the future. We have to pass this so it goes on the ballot.”

The levy allows the village to maintain a fund for a future police force. The fund can also be used for safety measures throughout the village that are related to law enforcement.

Adena looking at end of summer stadium repair

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

ADENA — Adena Village Council met on May 9 for its regular monthly meeting.

Mayor Brenda Roski began with a moment of silence for council member Roger Wallace who was ill and for council member Kelly Kropka’s husband who was also sick.

Council briefly discussed a grant program that would allow them to rehabilitate a historical building in town. They are looking at the old bank building.

Village Administrator Mike Reynolds was absent, so Roski gave his report to council. He is working on putting up previously discussed signs around town. He has been

working on Elm Street, and he is still in need of two trucks for village use. Roski said she is working on finding what will work best for the village, but it has been difficult. Council previously voted to allow her to use $60,000 total for both vehicles without having to ask council for permission.

Council President RJ Konkoleski pursued an

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estimate for maintenance on the park bleachers. “Color Crete Codings out of Mount Pleasant was out to look at the stadium. Fairly good news, he went underneath it, all around it. Structurally, it’s in really good shape. If anyone says it’s going to fall, it’s not. It’s really well built,” Konkoleski said. “We talked about resurfacing the whole front of it. That stadium is poured in three pieces. Right down the stairs are the seams. That’s where water runs and that’s where you see some deterioration. So what they do is they jackhammer all the loose stuff out, they drill rebar in, they pour new concrete, they put the new coating over top of it.”

The coating is made of rubber and goes on like paint but is thicker and flexible. The estimate includes power washing, sealing cracks, epoxy repair, and spray coating steps, seats, and risers. The entire cost of the project would be about $50,000 and take several weeks to complete. The last time the stadium received heavy maintenance was 20 years

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ago. “Right now, he’s scheduled beyond July,” Konkoleski said. “We’re going to be well after games are over this year to do this work.”

“If we have the money, let’s do it,” Roski said.

Because the finance officer was not in attendance at the meeting, council decided to table this project for later discussion.

“There are other things I’d like to see us do there,” Konkolseki said of the parks. “I’d like to see some pavilions for when there are games and it rains or when it’s hot and sunny. I’d like to plant some trees there, there’s restroom issues, concession stuff. That’s a beautiful piece of property. I think it’s all doable if every year we do something.”

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Tashwer sentenced for burglary after CBC violation

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — Dustin Tashwer appeared via a video call from the Jefferson County Justice Center for an evidentiary hearing on the state’s motion to revoke community-based controls.

Back in October, Tashwer was originally found guilty of a felony-two burglary charge and one trespass in habitation charge, a felony in the fourth-degree.

The state, represented by prosecuting attorney Lauren Knight, alleged Tashwer used methamphetamines while living in a homeless shelter after being kicked out of his mother’s house.

Knight made an offer for Tashwer to receive 24 months in prison, which would come out of his reserved 36.

Judge Shawn Hervey explained Tashwer’s options, which would either be to have a hearing to make the case he had not committed the alleged violation, or to take the state’s offer. Tashwer said he wanted to have a hearing.

Tashwer’s lawyer, public defender Adrian Pincola, advised against a hearing.

Hervey explained, “If you are to be found to have violated your community-based control after a hearing, the state is not obligated to make the same offer as they

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Criminal/Traffic Violations

● 18 speeding violations, two seatbelt violations, two tag/sticker/registration violations, one failure to yield, three overloaded vehicles, one weapon under disability, one turn signal violation, one OVI with OVI refusal, one consuming alcohol in a motor vehicle, one reckless control, one tail/ license plate lights violation, one junk storage ordinance violation, two no operating license, one failure to reinstate, one littering, one misdemeanor theft, one defective muffler, one failure to control, one following distance violation, one stop sign violation, and one driving under suspension.

CIVIL CREDIT NEWS

● May 1 (satisfied date): Plaintiff Summit Cap, LLC, c/o Markoff Law, LLC; Defendant Arthur Best. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

● May 1 (judgement date): Plaintiff Discover Bank c/o Zwicker & Assoc. P.C.; Defendant Alex Cox. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

● May 2 (judgement date): Plaintiff HS Financial Group, LLC; Defendant Trisha McAfee. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

● May 2 (satisfied date): Plaintiff State of Ohio, Department of Transportation; Defendant Madison Mackey. Cause of action: Money.

● May 2 (judgement date): Plaintiff Discover Bank c/o Dis-

did before the hearing.”

“So I have to make a decision to go to prison for two years,” Tashwer said. “Or take a chance for three?”

“I have to listen to the evidence,” Hervey said. “I have to first decide whether or not you violated your community-based controls. ... So I would hear arguments from the state, and then I would hear argument from you, and then I’d make a decision. It could be more than 24 months, it could be less than 24 months. It could be prison, it could be community-based control, I don’t know and I can’t tell you what it would be until I hear the evidence.”

Tashwer asked if he could speak with Pincola and Hervey cleared the courtroom for them to have a brief conversation.

Upon return, Pincola requested the state withdraw the motion to revoke which would mean Tashwer could stay on community-based controls and not have sanctions imposed.

“The state’s position at this time is no,” Knight said. “This position is based on the fact that Mr. Tashwer has been given numerous opportunities. Officer Rapavi has worked diligently with him to try to facilitate treatment, housing, a number of things.”

Hervey asked Tashwer again if he wanted to accept the state’s offer or have a hearing.

“I wish there was something else we could do,” Tashwer said. “I don’t want to let anybody down here. I know you hear this all day long here, but I need help, and putting me in prison, I just don’t, I mean the stuff I’ve seen here, it’s 10 times worse in prison. I don’t want to go down that road.”

He said he likely needed medication that he didn’t have the chance to obtain. He said he lost a lot of family and when he was in the homeless shelter he said he, “didn’t grasp the concept of that being a caring place right away. I thought I was being thrown away and the temptation was there. It was not easy to say yes but I made the mistake and used. I’m hoping you can please put me somewhere other than prison where I could do some -

Memorial Association Inc, New Rumley.

● Aaron L. Weaver etux to Raymond R. Ewing Jr. etal, Monroe Twp.

● Johnny J. Miller etal to Johnnie L. Hostetler etal, Freeport Twp.

thing with my life. I don’t want to miss my daughter’s graduation. … There’s so much that I haven’t even accomplished in my life because of these events going on. Drug use is not the way I want to go.”

Hervey again explained that Tashwer had to decide if he wanted to have a hearing or not.

“You kind of jumped line and you put your argument out there already. But in fairness to the state, I can’t tell you the likely outcome because I have to hear their argument as well and give them equal time and equal weight. I don’t mean to be terse about this but you have to make a decision,” Hervey said.

Tashwer chose to go forward with a hearing, against the advice of his counsel.

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granddaughter said she had not shared the video, leading her to believe another student had gotten into her phone and shared it. The granddaughter said she knew that her name was in a “burn book” written by other students

bation Chief Daniel Rapavi to the stand. Rapavi testified that Tashwer did well in the program at the Eastern Ohio Corretions Center and once released went to his mother’s house but was kicked out and it was difficult for Rapavi to make contact again. Eventually Tashwer made it into a homeless shelter and was allegedly caught using meth and kicked out. Rapavi found out about this through the counseling service Tashwer was supposed to be participating in, not from Tashwer. Rapavi could not make contact with Tashwer and decided to file with the state to revoke community-based controls.

Tashwer was given the opportunity to make a statement, subject to cross-examination, which he utilized, “I want to make it clear that when I was removed from the homeless shelter that I did attend my appointments. … I continued to try to get the help that I needed. … I just want to reiterate everything I said before. I need some help. I don’t want to end up dead, alone.”

The court found that Tashwer violated community-based control, did not complete required treatment, being removed from the shelter for drug use.

“When we look at what’s next, it’s a presumed prison sentence,” Hervey said. “The court is going to sanction the defendant to two years.”

and that at school she was in fear for her safety. The deputy went to the school to speak with the other students. Most of the students did not know the granddaughter and all denied making threats toward her. The alleged “burn book” was

willingly shown to the deputy and while he found the granddaughter’s and other student names in it, there were no threats against them. The deputy made school officials aware of what was going on and then cleared the scene.

cover Products, Inc.; Defendant Joshua Adam. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

● May 5 (satisfied date): Plaintiff LVNV Funding, LLC; Defendant Mark Garrett. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

Domestic Cases

● May 10 (final date): Plaintiff Michael Eddy. Defendant Maria Eddy. Action: Dissolution without children.

RECORDER

May 1-5, 2023

● Tana L. Fortney etal to J and B Property LLC, Freeport Village.

● Luther RE Holdings LLC to James A. Luther, Cadiz Village.

● Kathryn Birney etal to Andy Yoder etal, Freeport Twp.

● Marlena Case Zantene etal to Sherrie L. Rogers, Scio Village.

● Michael A. Bainbridge Dec’d to Sandra L. Bainbridge, Cadiz Village.

● Joseph Pinjuh etal to Lucija Radujkovic, Moorefield Twp.

● Denise Sue Oktem etal to Emily Denise Trevino etvir, Cadiz Twp.

● John Henry Troyer etal to Levi J. Schlabach etal, Green Twp. ● United Methodist Church of New Rumley Inc to Custer

● Amanda K. Robson to Bryan J. Robson, German Twp.

● Trent O. Best to Shawn Herron, Bowerston Village.

● Jeffrey L. Horonetz to Donald Bulgrin, Monroe Twp.

● Metta M. Eddy to Danny G. Everett Jr., North Twp.

● William Cramblett etal to William R. Gamble, Scio Village.

● Richard L. Hohler etux to Jeffery A. Arnold etal, Nottingham Twp.

MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS

● May 4: Johnny J. Hershberger, 22, Freeport, and Anna A. Hostetler, 19, Freeport.

● May 4: William Scott Kelley II, 24, Tippecanoe, and Isabel Guenther, 22, Tippecanoe.

● May 5: William Eugene Wilson III, 29, Cadiz, and Bethany James Renicker, 27, Dellroy.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

● April 14 – A man called the office to report his granddaughter was being threatened and harassed at school. A deputy went to make contact with the granddaughter and her mother. The granddaughter stated that she and another girl at school had made a tiktok that upset several other students. The tiktok did not mention any names and the

Dustin Tashwer appears on video call from Jefferson County.

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Acting Chief Daniel Rapavi gives testimony for the case.

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Teachers compete in door decorating

CADIZ — The ALLTEAM would like to thank those who participated in the Disability Awareness Door Decorating Contest. It would also like to extend

its thanks to the administration and board members for being the judges of the

contest. The winners were awarded an ice-cream party to celebrate!

Williams graduates HC, college simultaneously

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — Harrison Central’s Alina Williams has earned and graduated with Honors from Belmont with an Associate’s of Science Degree.

At Belmont, Williams will be the only high-school student to graduate from the institution in 2023. She will soon graduate from high school where she is currently still enrolled.

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“I have enjoyed the challenges that went with earning my associate degree at Belmont,” Williams said. “I have found that when you apply yourself, anything is possible! My mother and I have always said and taught me that hard work does pay off, and so I must say that I am proud of my efforts! Belmont was a great learning experience.”

Currently a senior at Harrison Central, Williams has recently committed to continuing her education at Robert Morris University in Carnot-Moon in Pennsylvania. At Robert Morris, Williams plans to major in psychology, with aspirations of clinically applying her degree in the field. Her education at Robert Morris should be completed easily, as she has carried a 4.0 GPA in all four years of high school. In addition, while at Belmont, she has eclipsed the 4.0 mark while earning her degree there.

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tains a solid interest in mathematics, where she has held a steady “A” performance. Her math studies are a back-up to her education plans just in case she wants to change her future direction.

“Attending Robert Morris will definitely become my greatest challenge so far,” Williams went on. “However, I feel that I am ready and up for the challenge. I visited the university, and I liked what I saw. I realize that there may be some social challenges while away from home, but as I said, I feel that I am prepared for that challenge as well. One other advantage of attending Robert Morris is that it isn’t that far away from home,” she added.

At Harrison, Williams has also remained busy in the athletic realm. She has played soccer for four years and played softball for three years.

Socially, Williams is an auxiliary member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the Daughters of the American Legion.

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Lower elementary teacher Bre Smith used an ice-cream theme, it reminds students to focus on themselves before focusing on others.

Upper elementary teacher Jessica Knight had her students pick things about themselves they liked to show differences make them strong.

high teacher Misty Mills chose a flower theme for her door, helping students see the beauty in accepting others.

Distracted driving law produces results

COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and leaders from the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office (OTSO), a division of The Ohio Department of Public Safety, are encouraged by new data that shows the state’s strengthened distracted driving law is making a positive impact on Ohio’s roadways.

“Ohio’s new law went into effect a little over a month ago, and it’s already making a difference,” said Governor DeWine. “I’m glad to see that Ohio drivers are making safety a priority and putting their phones down while they drive.”

The law makes it illegal in most cases for drivers to use or hold a cell phone or electronic device. The violation is now considered a primary offense, meaning any

officer can pull over a driver immediately if they witness a violation.

The data analysis from Cambridge Mobile Telematics(CMT) shows a 9.1% reduction in distracted driving in Ohio since April 4. This has helped prevent 540 crashes, one fatality, and $13 million in economic damages. In March, Ohio drivers spent an average of 1 minute and 39 seconds interacting with their phones for every hour of driving. From April 4 through May 3, Ohio drivers used their phones while driving for 1 minute and 30 seconds, a 9-second drop.

“We are pleased that Ohio drivers are taking this new law seriously and beginning to change their behavior, but there is still more work to do,” said Emily Davidson, executive director of the Ohio Traffic Safety Office.

“There is no acceptable level of distracted driving. This behavior is dangerous and puts everyone on the road at risk. The goal is for all drivers to put their phones down for the entire time they are behind the wheel.” A public awareness campaign is underway now to teach drivers about the new law. The “Phones Down. It’s The Law.” campaign includes television and radio ads, billboards, social media, and a new website at phonesdown.ohio. gov. The campaign will be active during the law’s six-month grace period where the Ohio State Highway Patrol and local law enforcement will be issuing warnings as part of the effort to educate drivers. As of May 10, over 2,100 campaign materials have been distributed to traffic safety partners across Ohio.

Cub Scouts offer summer adventures

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ – The first Cub Scout packs were first registered in 1930 and are a program of Boy Scouts of America. The Cub Scouts have now evolved into an organization that offers programs to children in kindergarten through the fifth grade. The packs admit both boys and girls and promote a “family pack” mentality by encouraging parents and guardians to participate, too.

Locally, Pack 269 leads 28 members in their programs. The groups meet at the Presbyterian Church on Market Street in Cadiz.

“The packs are divided into four groups,” said Den leader Cory Patton.

“The kindergarten group is the Lions, the first graders are the Tigers, the second graders are

the Wolves, and the third graders are the Bears. The fourth graders are called ‘Weblos’ (meaning, we be loyal scouts), and the fifth graders are the Arrows of Light, but the two older groups combine to meet together.”

Today, there are Cub Scouts active in Harrison, Belmont, Jefferson, and Carroll Counties.

The programs offered are achievement-based

in nature. The scouts do activities and tasks to earn medals for their belts and patches to distinguish their rank. Recently, members of Pack 269 received a visit from the Cadiz Fire Department, who shared the workings and the responsibilities of the Department. The pack also experienced a day camp, where they made and launched rockets, played games, used

bouncy balls, met with a game warden, and did other outdoor activities. The camp was held at Sandcrest Reservation.

“One thing that remains in our groups is the pinewood derby, and the exciting process of the competition,” added Patton. “We have seen local businesses support the event in many ways, and it is something we look forward to doing.”

On Wednesday evenings, the ‘Lions’ and the ‘Tigers’ meet at 5 p.m., the ‘Wolves’ meet at 7 p.m., and the Bears meet at 4 p.m.” The Weblos/ Arrows of Light meet on Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. Patton would like to hear from families of children who may be interested in joining the Cub Scouts. Because the program runs year-round, members can join the pack at any time. Call Cody Patton at 740-381-5907.

Campsites welcome pets

NEW PHILADELPHIA — The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is pleased to announce that all MWCD campsites are now officially 100% pet friendly!

In addition, select cabins at each lake will now allow pets.

“We love our pets and know our guests do too. Over the last few years, we have seen an increase in popularity of families traveling and camping with pets,” said Adria Bergeron, director of Marketing and Communications. “Our camp areas have been mostly pet-friendly for many years, but demand has caused us to review our rules, and as a result pet-restricted areas are a thing of the past.”

Some tips on camping with your well-behaved pet include ensuring they are up-to-date on required vaccinations, registration, and identification. In addition, don’t forget to pack a dog bowl and food, dog water dish, outdoor toys, and most importantly, a leash!

The MWCD lakes offer hiking trails, marinas with boat rentals, and plenty of green space to allow your furry family member to enjoy nature. While Atwood Lake Park is currently the only location with a dog park, more locations are under consideration in the future. While pets will be permitted in all areas, they must be on a leash and owners must clean up after their pets. Those not following the rules will be asked to leave the parks. For cabins, a non-refundable $50-per-pet fee will also be applied for cabin guests.

Dear Editor, I am writing this letter concerning the property where the old post office is located. I would suggest that if, and when, this building is removed, that this property would be used to create a walk-through park dedicated to all first responders: law enforcement, fire and rescue, and EMS. This would thereby keep that corner open to enhance visibility and safety to all traffic converging at the

intersection of Grant Street, St. Clair Avenue, and South Main Street.

I think the community would be well served by this.

Sincerely, Wayne Cope Cadiz

After two year decline, Ohio sees suicide deaths increase

COLUMBUS— The Ohio Department of Health released the Suicide Demographics and Trends 2021 report indicating that after a two-year decline, the number of Ohio suicide deaths increased.

Deaths increased in 2021 by 8% over the previous year to 1,766; however, the number of deaths remained below the 10-year high of 1,836 deaths in 2018.

The data means that five Ohioans die by suicide every day, and one youth dies every 34 hours.

“Suicide is a human tragedy, and any increase is of course deeply concerning,”

said ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff, MD, MBA. “This puts more emphasis on the importance of Governor DeWine’s efforts to prioritize the expansion of Ohio’s mental-health services. All of us, though, need to pay attention and recognize when someone is struggling and know where they can turn to for help.”

Other key findings of the 2021 report include:

In 2021, suicide was the second-leading cause of death among Ohioans 10-34 years of age and the 12th-leading cause of death in Ohio, overall.

From 2020 to 2021, white non-Hispanic males and

females had the largest increases in the rate of suicide (7%).

In 2021, adults 25-44 years of age had the highest rate of suicide, which increased 13% from 2020, compared with 5% increases among other reported age groups.

Among males in 2021, those 75-years and older had the highest rate of suicide.

Among females in 2021, those 45-54-years-old had the highest number and rate of suicide.

In 2020, RecoveryOhio and the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) partnered with The Ohio Suicide

Prevention Foundation to create The Suicide Prevention Plan for Ohio, a blueprint to mobilize and align efforts to prevent suicide.

Since then, state officials have taken aggressive action to address mental illness and to reduce suicide deaths. One strategy included rolling out the 3-digit National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline 988, which has responded to more than 10,000 calls/chats/texts each month from citizens in all 88 counties.

The Governor’s 2024-2025 budget proposal prioritizes mental health and significantly invests funds to prevent and

treat mental illness.

“Most of this funding is sent directly to local communities and will be used to increase the number of Ohioans trained to help people build skills to bounce back from difficult life events and to reduce stigma so people can ask for help without shame,” said OhioMHAS Director Lori Criss. “It will also support pediatric primary-care screenings, grief support groups for loss survivors, and local coalitions who convene partners around unique community needs.”

If you, or someone you know is in crisis, please call 988.

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Community park would be a good addition to Cadiz

The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District announced all MWCD campsites are now pet friendly. In addition, select cabins at each lake will now allow pets.

Martha “Milly” Mildred Hanchin, 87, of Warren, OH passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her home.

She was born October 5, 1935, in Jewett, OH, the daughter of the late Mathew A. Uglovich and the late Gladys D. (Gamble) Uglovich. Milly was a 1953 graduate of Jewett High School. She was employed as an inspector at Packard Electric, retiring after 32 years of service. Milly was a member of the Birthday Club and Packard Electric retirees’ group. She volunteered at Packard

Metta Marie Eddy, age 101, of Scio passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Early Franklin and Bessie Antill Moore, born March 4, 1922, in Warnock, Ohio. Meta Marie was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Rev. Hobert Eddy. She spent her life as a dedicated pastor’s wife in the Nazarene Church. She was involved in mission and many other ministries, sharing the love of Jesus Christ. Meta Marie had a very special love in her heart for children. There was always room on her

Museum Car Show and with the Salvation Army, wrapping presents. Milly enjoyed traveling to Florida, attending country and

theater shows at Packard Music Hall, Jamboree in the Hills and Ponderosa. She worked hard on her garden, home, and was a fabulous baker. Milly supported all her friends and family.

She is survived by her children, Leonard (Susan) Hanchin of Irvine, CA, Michele (Thomas) Jeffers of Warren, OH and Julie (Robert) Moon of Kent, OH; sister, Mary N. Klass; grandchildren, Gregory J. Ingram, Mathew (Sarah) Jeffers, Justin (Esther) Jeffers, Amie (Val) Hernandez, Leslie (Joshua) Marks and Ryan (Chelsea) Dunk; great-grand -

to family members beginning with her grandparents. Family and friends will always remember her as a very caring, compassionate, loving person who loved Jesus Christ and loved others.

children, Alton, Owen, Issac, Lily, Sophia, Grace, Audrey, Aidan (Destiny), Nadia, Eli, Aria, Emme, Sabrina and Weston; and great-great-grandchildren, Hallie and Elia.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Leonard J. Hanchin; and second husband, Daryl “Duke” Kistler.

Services were held at St. William Catholic Church. She was laid to rest at Champion Township Cemetery, Champion, OH. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

death by two sons Alfred (Connie) Eddy and Elmer Eddy, 3 brothers, a sister, a grandchild and a great grandchild.

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lap for another child; her grandchildren, their children, anyone’s child. All of her life she was a caregiver

Surviving is six children: Raymond (Brenda) Eddy, Harold Keith Eddy, Roy (Karen) Eddy, Carol (Johnny) Poulson, Ronald (Dianna) Eddy and Judy Visnic. She has 26 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren and numerous step grandchildren and step great grandchildren. She was preceded in

Friends may call Saturday, May 20, 2023 from 12 - 3 pm at Scio United Methodist Church where services will be held immediately following at 3 pm with Pastor Donna Bishop officiating. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, Jewett. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with her arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to Church of the Nazarene - Africa at www.africanazarene.org

Houses razed to make way for Lawson store

By Susan Adams

“Lawson store site covers three properties in Scio” reported the Harrison News Herald on Feb 12, 1981.

“Properties belonging to Dr. James Scott and one belonging to Gladys McLandsborough have been purchased and are being cleared for construction of Lawsons convenience grocery planned at Scio. All told, the site located at the intersection of Main and Eastport Streets will be approximately 100 by 150 feet. Room for parking of 10 to 12 vehicles is anticipated.

“The convenience grocery store will offer a full variety of deli specialty items and will have self-service gasoline. The razing of the three houses on the lots has already begun. The Lawson spokesman said most stores of the size to be opened in Scio employ a manager and five sales assistants.” Today this is the site of the Circle K.

For the love of God

Pastor Ken Staley

Two weeks ago, we discovered that the Lord loves you intimately.

It’s an up-close and personal love. So personal that He saw you being formed in your mother’s womb. Who else can say that?

In Psalm 139, we discovered that His loving thoughts toward us outnumber the grains of sand on the seashore. With a love like that, a love that never leaves or forsakes us, wouldn’t it be reasonable for us to have the same affection toward Him?

After all, any relationship that has love coming from only one direction is no relationship at all.

I saw a post on Facebook recently that challenged the old saying, “Happy wife, happy life.” They proposed that the saying should be, “Happy spouse, happy house” implying that it takes two sides giving their all to make a great relationship. With everything we learned last week from Psalm 139, is it any wonder that the apostle Paul wrote in Romans 12:1 that it is our reasonable service to present ourselves to God as a living, holy sacrifice? I love the way The Message Bible paraphrased that verse, “So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going-to-work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering.”

When God asks for our full-time worship, it is not unreasonable. He gives us His full-time love. The reality is this; 99% of our worship

takes place outside of the church walls with our “Going to work, walking around life.” When Jesus was asked which commandments were the most important, He didn’t hesitate, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength” was His reply. In other words, “With everything you’ve got!”

Life with Jesus is so much more than punching the clock for an hour on Sunday morning, singing a few songs, listening to a 20-minute message, and then bolting out the door to get to the restaurant. But it is part of our fallen, human nature to slack off with our love but continue with performance-based religion. Jesus addressed this in Revelation 2 when He got after the Ephesian church for doing the right things, resisting the wrong things but forsaking the love they had for Him when first saved.

There’s no such thing as coasting in the Christian life, we’re either striving forward or drifting backward. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commands,” and that is how we demonstrate our love for Him, doing what He said to do. As He gave us His all, we give Him ours.

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

Too much texting

Dear Ann, I have a healthy social life and communicate with a lot of people on a weekly basis. My texts just seem to pile up sometimes, and I can’t respond to all of them. So I let them sit there on my phone. I actively avoid reading them…and then I avoid talking to people I care about simply because I have too many texts. It is becoming a real stressor in my life and seems like a silly problem. No matter how much I try, I know I won’t read those texts once they pile up again. I can’t tell people to stop texting me. What do I do?

Sincerely, Text Hoarder

Dear Text Hoarder, It is definitely overwhelming when anything piles up, be it emails, texts, or laundry! Technology can be a wonderful tool, but our lives have become so extremely busy—texting further contributes to our overcrowded schedules. Any technology is convenient, yes, but should come with

a warning label. Use it as a tool, not a distraction or source of anxiety. Let your friends know you prefer to talk or meet in person. They will understand, and maybe they will prefer it, too. It is always best to be upfront and honest. Don’t let people think you are rude. Instead, decide to change the situation instead of avoiding the problem. Limit your phone time. Make a call instead of starting another texting conversation. Practice putting your phone on “airplane mode” for an hour a day if possible, and commit to taking the time to respond so your inbox does not pile up. Just be kind anyway and try not to stress over it more than you are. Less communication will lead to a higher quality of communication. Happy Texting, Ann

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The Lawson store, which is now the site of the Circle K in Scio, sat at the corner of Main and Eastport streets.

Pierce leads Huskies through tense tournament opener

By DJ Watson Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ — In his first year with an extended varsity role, senior Wyatt Pierce has certainly bloomed at the perfect time for Head Coach Mike Valesko and the Harrison Central baseball team.

Pierce was called to the mound unexpectedly in the second inning of this past Monday’s tournament opener at Mazeroski Field in Cadiz, and he didn’t disappoint. He did the complete opposite.

Pierce shined like only a program journeyman should. After a scoreless first inning, starting pitcher Kaden Jurosko had to bow out on the mound, setting up a pivotal coaching decision just six outs into the tournament opener. Without hesitation, Pierce got the call to the bump and the rest is first round history.

The (four) Huskies avenged their 2022 District Championship setback, and topped the (12) Ridgewood Generals to advance into the Sectional Championship

round where they will see the eight-seed Martins Ferry Purple Riders later this week. The Riders dropped Sandy Valley on Monday night to survive and advance into the next round.

It was another not so well known prospect that produced the only run the Huskies would need to keep their season alive. In the bottom of the second, sophomore Tuck-

Huskies excel at 2023 OVAC championships

By Ed Banks

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer ST. CLAIRSVILLE –

In St. Clairsville last Saturday, the stadium was full of trophy-hungry and determined athletes, coaches, and spectators as the OVAC 2023 Track and Field Championships were about to unfold.

For the Huskies, no group, team, or individuals were as pumped and ready for the day, as the Dawgs of 100 Husky Way. Their determination was visible as they stepped off the bus growling and showing their teeth.

The Huskies not only brought the appearance, but went to work making their opening statements in the competition loud and clear. Those statements came in the form of high places on

the track, and strong-arming in the field events. The results included: Hunter Boals placed second in 4A Shot Put with 47’-09.75”; Grayden Sproull placed fourth in 4A Discus with 120’-01”; 4x800 Relay team placed fourth in 4A with a time of 9:08.01 (team of Tyler Garbrandt, Sean Forrester, Charles Garbrandt, Hunter Bittinger); 4x200 Relay team placed fourth in 4A (team of Jacob Quito, Cooper Thompson, Mykel Quito, Daniel Ody); 4x100 Relay team placed fourth in 4A with a time of 47.73 (team of Vitto Parziale, Nico Wurschum, Mykel Quito, Jacob Quito), and Hunter Bittinger third in 4A 800 meter with a time of 2:09.14.

“The weather was perfect Saturday for a championship meet, unlike quali-

er Snyder opened things up with a line-drive single to left field. A fielding error advanced Snyder to second on that same swing, and the Huskies were in business just a few pitches later. A wild pitch moved Snyder up to third, and then freshman Braden Cook (better known as “Cookie” around the Huskies clubhouse) did his job by sending a sacrifice fly to

right field. Snyder crossed to give the Huskies a 1-0 lead that Pierce would fully protect for the remainder of the evening.

To win come tournament time, teams must rely on everybody in uniform to contribute, and Monday night was a prime example of that philosophy in motion.

The Generals would put a runner on in each of the third and fourth innings, and two on in the fifth, sixth, and seventh. However, there seemed to be a “bend don’t break” mentality pouring out of the Huskies’ defense, with Pierce leading the way. The home squad worked their way out of several sticky situations down the stretch, as four of Ridgewood’s eight stranded base runners in the final five frames were left on the bags in scoring position.

Pierce faced 27 batters, sitting down four on his own while surrendering four hits. Jurosko earned a strikeout in his inning of work as well.

Anthony Pelegreen and Treston Nemeth were the only

other Huskies to join Snyder in the hit column. Pelegreen found a gap with a single and Nemeth sent a rope to left for a double. The Huskies were rung up eight times at the plate, as Ridgewood also got a strong pitching performance out of senior Trent Warden.

While the script may have played out differently then expected, the pitcher’s duel should come as no surprise. These two schools have linked up numerous times in recent years of the tournament, and most of the matchups have been of high quality.

The Huskies will play the role of host at Mazeroski Field one last time in 2023, looking for their seventh Sectional Championship all-time when they suit up against Martins Ferry on May 17. The winner of that fourth-seed/eighth-seed matchup will see the winner of second-seed Buckeye Trail and 11th-seed Bellaire. The Big Reds upset the sixth-seeded Coshocton Redskins to move into the Sectional title round.

Senior night held for Harrison track

fying day on Wednesday that was cold and rainy,” said Husky skipper Luke Turner. “Harrison Central Boys placed 22nd overall in the OVAC. Our 4x8 and 4x1 hit their best times of the season along with Bittinger running his best in the 800 meters. We have a

week left to fine tune and get ready for the District competition. Our remaining schedule after Saturday includes May 9 Home Quad - Senior Night, May 13 Invitational at Barnesville, and May 16 and 19 Districts at West Holmes.”

A recap of the Gloria Dawes Invite found Coach Turner and the Huskies placing third from a field of nine schools.

Here is a look at the scoring events: Hunter Boals second in shot put 51’-03” and third place in discus; Caleb Cowans third in shot put; Grayden Sproull second in discus 124’07”; Daniel Ody fifth in 200 and sixth in high jump; Lunis Hildebrandt fifth in 400; Hunter Bittinger third in 800; Aiden Hays third in 3200; Bryce Wallace fifth in 3200; Beau Rinkes

fifth in 300m hurdles and fifth in long jump; Lorenzo Chiarpotto sixth in 300m hurdles; 4x100 relay fourth (team of Vitto Parziale, Nico Wurschum, Mykel Quito, Jacob Quito); 4x200 relay fourth (team of Daniel Ody, Cooper Thompson, Mykel Quito, Jacob Quito); 4x400 relay second (Cooper Thompson, Lunis Hildebrandt, Michael Stock, Hunter Bittinger); 4x800 relay fourth (Hildebrandt, Stock, Bittinger, and Tyler Garbrandt); shuttle hurdle relay fourth (Beau Rinkes, Lorenzo Chiarpotto, Cooper Thompson, Josiah Jones), and Zane Carson sixth in pole vault.

At the home dual meet with Indian Creek (boys), the score was Harrison Central 109, Indian Creek 28.

Those top highlights

were: Hunter Boals, Grayden Sproull first and second in both shot and discus (Dylan Walters third in shot put); and Zane Carson, Trenten Allison, Jake Evans first, second, and third in Pole Vault. All of the Husky relay teams finished in first place.

Other results were: Beau Rinkes first in 110 hurdles; Jacob Quito, Nico Wurschum, and Vitto Parziale, first, second, and third in 100-meter dash; Sean Forrester first in 1600m; Lunis Hildebrandt first in 400m; Lorenzo Chiarpotto first in 300-meter hurdle; Hunter Bittinger and Tyler Garbrandt first and second in the 800-meter; Daniel Ody first in the 200 meter; and Sean Forrester, Aiden Hays, and Bryce Wallace first, second, and third in the 3200 meters.

Harrison Central senior Wyatt Pierce delivers to the plate in this past Monday’s tournament opener in Cadiz. The Huskies advanced with a 1-0 victory over the Ridgewood Generals.

NH Photo/DJ Watson

Prior to the Harrison Central Track Tri-Meet with Indian Creek and East Liverpool, the senior members of the 2023 track and field squads (both girls and boys) were introduced and paraded in front of the viewing bleachers. The seniors were accompanied by family members and friends. Fifteen squad members strong, the seniors helped Harrison Central to a very favorable winning season. They are Nadia Tweedy, front, left Emma Tuttle, Gracie Rogers, Kenzie Harbold, Grace Goudy, Grace Dulkoski, and Maddy Bender; and Coach Ian Lowry, back, Coach Luke Turner, Coach Steve Coffman, Caleb Cowans, Sean Forrester, Lorenzo Chiarpotto, Taylor Cope, Grayden Sproull, Josiah Jones, Charles Garbrandt, Lunis Hildebrandt, Coach Ty Kenny, and Coach Megan Lowry.

Harrison Central acknowledges student achievement

By Ed Banks

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — The Harrison Central graduating class of 2023 will soon leave the school’s halls and classrooms; however, a lot of what they brought and will leave behind as students, will be reflected for a long time in memories, school record books, socially, academically, and athletically.

The impact that this class brought goes deeper and sharper each time you recollect a place in time where they proved their value through words and actions. It goes without saying that these young men and women have the ability to go on and write a page in history that will also resound through the ages.

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In echoing their sentiments, administration, teachers, and support staff were given an opportunity to tell just how they felt about this special class. Their comments do justice to a relationship that has developed and grown over years of teaching and watching the Class of 2023 how to grow into early adulthood.

Donnie Madzia - Principal Fourth - Eighth Grade (Quote): “Kids don’t care how much you know, until you show how much you care!”

Comment: “This senior group will truly be missed here at Harrison Central. They are the most caring and thoughtful bunch of kids you could ask for. They will represent our school

and our community with such pride and dignity!”

Beth Burgey - PE/Fitness 7-12 (Quote): ‘This is not a rehearsal! You have one life to live. Make it count.”

Comment: “Congratulations and best wishes in your future endeavors!”

Kathy Roski - CareerBased Intervention Coordinator/Intervention Specialist: (Comment): “Congratulations to the Class of 2023! I am so proud of you and all that you have accomplished throughout high school. No matter what your future may hold, always be safe and make good choices. Best wishes for a successful and happy journey!”

Donna Pendleton - School

Educational Aide (Comment): “Dear Kids, who really aren’t kids anymore, but will always be ‘my kids.’ I have missed this class since the day they left me in Scio and moved on. This class will always be so special to me, partly because I was actually in the classroom with them for multiple years, but mostly because they are just that awesome! I have always said that many of them could have taken over and taught for the teacher when she was busy with another child, taking attendance, doing lunch count, etc.; even though they were in elementary!”

“And so, Class of 2023, sorry that you had to help me out of the corn maze, and always had to go find my sun-

Women’s Golf League enjoys scramble

On Wednesday, May 11, the Cadiz Women’s golf league held a mixed flight scramble. The hostesses were Kathy Newburn and Cathy Jackson. The winning team with a score of 65 included

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Greg Guthrie, welding instructor at HCC, worked with the students in the 2022-23 welding class that produced the emblem. The USAF’s Staff Sergeant Marc Cintron and Tech Sergeant Pedro Claudio have been working closely with Guthrie throughout the contest. Cintron is a USAF recruiter and Claudio is a USAF Instructor who also is involved in marketing in mechanical jobs which

Kathy Newburn, Michele Able and Angie Sapon. The second-place team included Billie Stanwick, Marsha Porter, Laura Daily and Cathy Jackson.

Prize hole winners were as follows: Closest to the Line - Kathy

includes welding.

“Once a student leaves this school with welding certification, and then joins the USAF, they will go directly into the USAF’s training program,” said Sgt. Claudio.

“Our training delivers the certification level that now makes the successful candidate a professional in the field.”

The USAF recruits’ young men and women ages 17 through 39 years of age. Once enlisted and assigned a field of interest or matched in an assigned field, the indi-

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Dover and has been a member for over 60 consecutive years.

He looks at his military service as an integral part of his identity. “I was in the best fighting outfit in the world, honestly. We had that title. I carried that, and I still carry that to this day. I’m a Marine,” he said. He lives with his wife in Dover and they both love their neighborhood deeply. He regularly walks

Smith; Longest PuttCarol Patton; Closest to the Pin, Second Shot -Pat Beamer; Closest to the Flamingo in the Rough -Bonnie Beetham; Closest to the Flamingo in the Fairway - Tracy Amos; and Closest to the Pin

viduals enter a program called EGRESS. While in training in EGRESS, the students are given additional training in their field which then leads to a specialized certification that is marketable worldwide.

Enlistment to the USAF can be a four- or six-year commitment. Reenlistment at the end of the tour comes with a very generous bonus program that is examination based. For those in mechanical classifications can receive anywhere from $5,000 up

the neighborhood, even after a fall that saw his neighbors come to help him out.

“I’m pretty happy in general,” Cole said. “If I last ‘til Sept. 17, I’ll be 93 years old. I wonder why the good Lord wanted to keep me this long.”

For the next generation, Cole’s advice is simple, “Listen to people. Ask for advice… if you’re going to talk to somebody, be alert, let them know there is a good world out here. There’s good people in it and

- Nep Rowland. Kathy Newburn had chip-ins on holes #1 and #11. Next week’s Play of the Day will be “Throw Out Two Highest Scores” and the hostesses will be Laura Daily and Janis Cook.

to $10,000; while those in a computer-type field can be awarded anywhere from $10,000 up to $20,000.

“The American Welding Society (AWS) is the agency that certifies individuals as welders,” Guthrie stated. “The USAF offers certification training that certifies the individuals as competent and certified welders throughout the country. Our successful welders all leave the HCC with a welding certification.”

there’s bad people in it. Don’t be one of those bad people. Pay attention to what is going on. If someone asks for advice, to the best of your knowledge, give what is great, or what you know. Just be nice to everybody.”

He encourages everyone to be kind, regardless if someone is kind to you. Always return to them kindness.

“It’s been a great life,” he said. “I never really let on that I knew everything, I never did anyway.”

WISH

glasses, water bottle, and coat. What I wouldn’t do to spend another day, week or month with you as littles cleaning up your spilt milk, playing referee for your kickball games, listening to you tattle, and filling my heart with joy!”

“Please stay safe, have an awesome life, go to be the true leaders that you are, and remember that I love you!”

Mrs. Pendleton.

The staff at the News-Herald would like to offer the Harrison Central Class of 2023 congratulations on completing this important step in their lives. We wish each graduate the best as they continue on to higher education or enter the workforce.

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the child and their family to learn their likes and dislikes, preferences, and special needs.

“We try to learn everything we can about the child,” Tom said. “Color, food, likes, hobbies, everything so that when you plan the wish, if there’s any way we can tweak it, make it more exciting then we can.”

Nine-year-old Alejandro from Columbus is recovering from leukemia and is being granted his wish to go to Disney World. Alejandro’s family primarily speaks Spanish, which presented a problem for the Kennys, who don’t speak fluent Spanish. To overcome this barrier, they enlisted the help of high-school Spanish teacher Derek Gramling.

Gramling sat in as an interpreter for Alejandro and the Kennys, becoming an integral part of fulfilling the nine-year-old’s wish. “I talked to the family and Alejandro, and translated and wrote notes as I was talking to him,” Gramling said. But Gramling didn’t stop there. He had his Span

ish 3 class help as well. Students translated travel games into Spanish so that Alejandro would be entertained on his long ride to Florida. Students also brought in small gifts for Alejandro’s “Celebration Box,” which will include the translated games, snacks, and other things to bring him joy before he reaches Disney.

Gramling said the students enjoyed helping, “It’s been nice to see what [Make-A-Wish does] and I think my students enjoyed doing something for a kid who’s going through a hard time.”

Tom said, “This was ideal for Derek to help us … and hopefully some of the kids learn about Make-A-Wish.”

The Kennys have helped with over a hundred wishes and look forward to helping with many more in the future.

“We try to keep in touch with the kids,” Deb said. “Something like a card just to say we haven’t forgotten about them.”

For more information on Make-A-Wish, visit www.worldwish.org.

ONGOING EVENTS

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MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS

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 a 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.

School

• THE CONOTTON Valley Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented on Sept. 9, at its annual Alumni Dinner. You may find the Nomination Form on the school website: cvul.org under quicklinks on the Alumni Assn. page. Nomination forms must be turned in by Aug. 1.

• 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, 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. It 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 pm. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Legion burgers and fries. fish tail/chicken tender meal, 21-piece 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 11 a.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 740-942-2027.

• 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: 740-942-8823.

• PUSKARICH PUBLIC Library Board of Trustees meeting 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., 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 29th through July 2 at the Cene Park Baseball Complex in Struthers Ohio. Contact Ken Quinn 330 7190581 for information.

• THE LORD’S Sharing Pantry at 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 toilet paper, boxed cereal, peanut butter, protein bars, shampoo, body wash and much more.

• 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. 740942-3764.

Conotton Valley High accepted as Purple Star school

By Jacquie Humphrey Harrison News-Herald Staff Correspondent

BOWERSTON —

At the April meeting of the Conotton Valley Union Board of Education, Superintended John Zucal reported to the board that Conotton Valley High School has been accepted as a Purple Star School. According to www.

militarychild.org, Purple Star is a “program that supports military-connected children as they relocate to new schools due to a parent’s change in duty station.” Zucal said that he believes this designation is “really good news” for the school, and community, and he would like to see it expanded to the elementary and

junior-high schools in the future.

Zucal further reported that certain criteria must be met for a school’s application to be approved, and that he is “extremely proud” of the efforts made by Conotton’s students and staff for the achievement.

Zucal added that he will be addressing the

board in May regarding an honorary diploma award to a former student of Conotton, who is a veteran of the Vietnam War.

In other discussion, Board member Logan Putnam reported that he and Board member Rob Higgenbotham had recently met with Rocket Center Director Bill Love. Putnam reported

the bowling alley is currently open to the public on Wednesdays through Saturdays, 4-8 p.m., by reservation.

Putnam advised that reservations must be made by a current member of the Rocket Center, by calling 740-2692711, extension 1111. Putnam said that there is a five-person-per-lane maximum and further details and fee information can be obtained at the same number.

Other Action

• Approved the following gifts and donations totaling $12,421: $25 from Mr. and Mrs. Dan Chew to baseball, $500 from Claw Enterprises to athletics, $500 from Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Herman to athletics, $500 from Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Herman to boys and girls bowling, $173 from TVU Graphics to boys and girls bowling, $650 from CV Athletics Booster to athletics, $4,033 from CV Athletic Boosters to softball, $5,740 from CV Athletic Boosters to softball, $50 from Twin City Chiropractic to softball, and

$250 from Lanty Smith to baseball.

• Approved a three year contract for Lauren Hanstine, gifted intervention specialist, effective Aug. 1, 2023, through July 31, 2026.

• Approved the Student Accident Insurance Program underwritten by Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Approved a rental agreement for use of the varsity baseball field on Saturday, June 17, and Sunday, June 18, for games sponsored by the New Philadelphia Junior Legion Black Sox and the Ohio Valley Hornets.

• Approved a maintenance agreement with Schindler Elevator Corp. to provide preventive maintenance on the Rocket Center elevator for the time period of March 2, 2023, through March 1, 2028.

The next meeting of the Conotton Valley Board of Education will be held on Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. in the Rocket Center Library.

Powers Painting and Coating

• Interior/exterior painting

• Deck and fence staining/painting

• Drywall repair Call 740-231-2042

powerspaintingandcoating@gmail.com

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Bids Due:

2:00 PM, June 7, 2023 through the State’s electronic bidding system at https://bidexpress.com

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Pre-bid Meeting:

May 24,: 2023,10:00 AM, MRM Training Center, 43024 Industrial Park Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907

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Talk of the Town

Freeport

By Deb Milligan

Happy BirthdayPeggy Bardall, Robert Owens, Michael Bush, Kevin Walton, and Drew Ferrell.

Belated Happy Birthday - Carol Porter, Ralph Wright, Karen Piatt, Mike Moore and Hunter Cunningham.

Happy AnniversaryJoyce and Mike Tobin.

There will be a birthday card shower. Bob Tobin, formerly of Freeport, will be 90. Cards can be sent to 5799 N. Wooster Ave., Dover OH 44622.

Wanted: Harrison County Community members who care about the Harrison County Dog Pound can sign up by contacting Carla Davis at 740-238-3021.

At West Chester Senior Center May 22, there will be Bingo and snacks at 9 a.m., and board meeting 9 a.m. On May 25, there will be an activity.

A Vintage Style Show and Mother’s Day Luncheon will be held on May 20 at 1 p.m. at Deersville United Methodist Church.

Remember to buy a ticket from someone in the Sportsman Club or Freeport or Tippecanoe Fire Department for a gun drawing in June.

Lakeland Democrat Women’s Club met on May 8. President Lori Milleson conducted the meeting with 14 members attending at Steele Crest Community Hall. Martha Parker had the blessing and refreshments were served by Mickey Gross and Ann Milleson. Lori gave a report on the Easter Bunny at the fire station. Kyra Milligan gave the secretary report. Kelly Martin gave the treasurer’s report. Bette Hill gave reports on programs they could have. The club donated desserts on May 13at “Night At The Races” at the Cadiz Country Club. Door prize was donated by Anna Marie Dunlap and won by Ann Milleson.

The family of Teddy Bear wishes to thank everyone for their prayers, food, and flowers.

Ted Bear, age 64, who was a graduate of Lakeland High School,was employed by the Freeport Press for several years, a member of the Freeport Volunteer fire department, and for the past 25 years, he was employed

by New Philadelphia City Schools, Park Village Health Care Center and worked on maintenance work for Tuscora Park.

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

Freeport School Benefit Auction will be June 2 at 31229 Clendening Lake Road, Freeport.

On Tuesday, Lakeland Academy School held its board of education meeting at the school. President Jim Fleming conducted the meeting. Reports were given by treasurer Ethan Tice telling the board that they approved the financial reports for April along with the fiveyear forecast/ annual budget. There will be a blood drive on May 26, 3-7:30 p.m. Superintendent Dr. Nicole McDonald recommends three students for graduation on May 19, at 6:30 p.m. at the Freeport United Church. Xandram, Leah Gardner, and Caeden Welch., students are now working on state testing. She told dates for the end of the year including May 26, the last day of school with a picnic.

Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department invites everyone to the annual parade and fair May 27. Parade will be at 6:30 p.m. Awards will be presented.

There will be an auction to benefit Piedmont Amish School Friday, June 16, located at 30004 Old Smyrna. This included a silent auction, raffles of rockers, and guns, along with food.

On Saturday, May 13, the Freeport Farmers Sportsmans Club sponsored the 14th annual fishing derby at Twin Hills Park with 106 kids attending. Winners were: camping -Skyler O’Conner, and Logan Huntsman; kayaks - Oaklyn Veccihi, Kash Cunningham, and Nevah Ruckman; and Swedish Fish of $50 - Logan Moore.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Brenda L. Ripley, 70, formerly of Freeport, and a Lakeland graduate.

The best breakfast in town was served at the West Chester Senior Center May 12 to 37 people attending. Everyone

repeated the Pledge of Allegiance and Deb Bush said the blessing.

Jill Cunningham of Mobility Manager Car Fit will be hosted at the Tuscarawas County Senior Center on July 3, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Next breakfast will be June 9 at the Center.

Then on June 10, there will be a balloon festival at 6 p.m. at Coschocton.

Congratulations to the 2023 graduates from the Lakeland area, Including Buckeye Trail: Stesten Cyrus, Taylor Bardall, Allison Walton, Landon Koch, John Yoder, and Olivia Critser; Claymount: Emily Luyster, and Lauren Ferguson; and Harrison Hills: Gracie Rogers and Alexis.

Bowerston

By Mary Ann Cotter

Memorial Day services will be held at the park this year. Music begins at 11:45 a.m. CV band will play. Scio American Legion will participate, and there will be lunch available. All are encourage to attend to honor the veterans. Speaker will be Andrew Foreman.

Sympathy is extended to the family of Jerry Hines, 68, who died recently. He is the husband of Anna Tinney, a 1972 CV graduate. Also sympathy to the family of Dorothy Edie, 92, who died May 6.

The Conotton Valley softball team lost to Steubenville Big Red 10-0 and beat Beallsville 17-0, TCC, Malvern and Shadyside 5-2 for the Sectiontional Championship. Congratulations.

The Conotton Valley Baseeball team will play Shadyside Monday night.

Mary Anna Cotter sttended Eastern Star inspections at Freeport and Carrollton over the past week.

Tournament games results: CV beat Shadyside in baseball and CV beat Tusc. Central Catholic 16-0 in softball.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Hi everyone. I hope this day finds you all doing well!

Scio has been a busy place lately with paving of the streets, gas lines being replaced and continued work on the firehouse addition. These are all great improvements for our town. We can all do our part, large or small, to continue to

make Scio a nice place to live. Remember, Village Clean Up Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 3.

The Hanover Methodist Church Mother-Daughter Banquet was held Friday evening, May 12, with over 30 in attendance. A covered-dish dinner, games and music by Mark Statler was enjoyed by all.

Ed and Jane Gilmore are happy to announce the birth of their great-granddaughter Juni Erin, born May 8. Juni is the daughter of Travis and Payton Bake and granddaughter of Tara and Chad Brown.

The Scio Dollar General will begin its store remodel on Monday, May 21. The store will be closed for four days during this time.

The Jewett Open Air Market opening day is Sunday, May 28, 3-7 pm.. Food vendors, face painting, animals, special events for the kids and more are planned at 308 E. Main St., Jewett. Please contact me with any notices, news or upcoming events that you would like included in this column at scionews@myyahoo.com or 740-945-4844. REMINDER:

Enjoy 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.

Mosquito spraying will take place on Wednesday, May 24, at 8:15 p.m. The village would like to inform all residents that the mosquito spraying will be 45 to 60 minutes in duration.

DID YOU KNOW?… There are still houses in and around Scio that were built with a kit home that were ordered from the Sears, Roebuck & Co. (Sears) catalog. These kit homes were sold from

1908-1942. Materials were shipped in railroad cars and fully erected in as little as 90 days.

Holloway

By Susan Adams

On Saturday, May 20, 2-4 p.m., the public is invited to 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! Cost is $5 per person. There will be a door prize and tickets available for purchase for their raffles. The church is looking for spring/summer raffle baskets to raffle at the lady’s tea for a church fundraiser. If anyone is interested in donating, please contact them.

The Holloway UM Church recognized Mothers on Sunday, May 14, by presenting them with a potted plant all wrapped in tissue paper. So, deserving. Thank you to all our moms. The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcomed. 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.

FYI, the ball diamond has been dragged. They are in need of sand for the ballfield. Please contact anyone from Old Timers if you can help out with that.

On Saturday, June 10, at noon the Holloway UM Church will be holding a bake sale as a fundraiser at the Holloway Post Office. If you would like to donate some items, contact anyone at the church. Your help will be greatly appreciated. They hope to have a large variety of items available.

The Holloway Vol -

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

The Old Timers facilities are available for your birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions etc. To inquire or to book your event contact Anita Schaeffer at 740-4335074, Lori Sharp at 740510-0841, Kelli Baker at 740-685-2750 or Linda Nester at 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 information 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. June is a big month for weddings or think about a treat for yourself.

Donations are needed. Holloway Old Timers Baseball Association are planning for the 75th

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annual Old Timers Festival. Here are some items that can be purchased well in advance of the festival. If you can help out by donating any of these items, please contact Anita Schaeffer, Kenny Staten, Ronnie Stewart, Linda Nester or any member of the Old Timers. The phone number is 740-968-1900 and leave a message. You can also message via Facebook and one of the members will get back with you. They will not be able to have this festival without your generosity and volunteers. Right now, only seven people are planning the festival which makes having games and events for kids during the festival nearly impossible.

Can you offer a few hours of your time Labor Day Weekend? Raffle auction items (pay forward those new Christmas gifts that you’ll never use), bulk small toys, stuffed animals etc. for the games. Items needed include kitchen items: trash bags, kitchen and large contractor size, Flavor-Glow Tasty Blend, take-out containers and styrofoam plates (divided), paper towels and napkins, Sweet Baby Rays BBQ Sauce, ketchup, mustard and relish, mayo (large size for cole slaw), aluminum foil (heavy, wide size), nacho cheese (large cans from Sams) and nacho clear

plastic take-out containers, soda, iced tea, water, lots of charcoal, coffee, creamer, sugar, sand for the ballfield, 2x12x12 treated lumber for the flatcar (it needs repaired), and money donations and gasoline gift cards are always very much appreciated. Organizers will have many things to purchase days before the festival: meats, cabbage and breads, trophies to order etc. The mailing address is Holloway Old Timers, 421 E. Main St., Flushing OH 43977. All donations are greatly appreciated.

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

Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week.

The Hopedale FD would like to thank everybody who has been supporting the Flea Market. They are taking a small break, and will be back in July. Check back here for more information.

Time to start spring cleaning! My friends at the village building wanted me to share about the upcoming Community Clean Up Day. It will be held on May 20, 9 a.m.-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: fur-

niture, 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. Parade starts at 12 p.m. Line-up begins at the Fire House. 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 740491-7938.

The 24th annual Cadiz Community Yard Sale will be held on Friday, June 2, and Saturday June 3. It’s being sponsored by the Cadiz Business Association, contact them by May 26 to register 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.

Did you know that the rail road was a big part of Harrison County in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s? The Pittsburgh and West Virginia Rail-

road was laid in Hopedale in 1903, running west out of town. The old Wabash Station was built for rail passengers, and in 1907 the railroad was renamed Wabash, and the Wabash station was renamed the Wabash Pittsburgh Terminal Station. On Oct. 28, 1904, the first train arrived in Hopedale, the No. 6 from Kansas City. Three trains each day operated from Pittsburgh to Chicago, St. Louis and Kansas City. It remained active through 1932, when it was discontinued. 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!

Deersville

By Susan Adams

Thank you to Lay Speaker, Penelope Clark for giving the message at the Deersville UM Church on Sunday. Thank you to Lay Speaker Joy Miles for delivering the message at Pleasant Valley UM Church. 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 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.

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 330447-2047. Follow them on Facebook at Bury the Hatchet Axe Throwing. Another great reason to come to Deersville.

Thank you to all who supported the chicken barbecue Sunday, May 14, at the Piedmont Fire House sponsored by the Piedmont UM Church and Moorefield Township VFD. Thank you to all the workers and those who donated items. The line of folks was unbelievable. The food was delicious. We took our meals up to the roadside rest and enjoyed the food, the lake and the company. My brother and his wife drove in from their campground in Coshocton to spend the day with me. We then enjoyed ice cream at the custard stand. Great weather. Piedmont was rocking on Sunday.

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 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 740-213-9197 or Ginger Anderson 740-630-7307.

On Saturday, May 20, at 1 p.m., the Women of Mission of the Deers -

ville 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 24, at 10 a.m., the Woody-Paul 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.

Save the Date: Saturday, July 15, for the Freeport-Lakeland Alumni Banquet. Call your 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.

Thursday through Sunday, June 15-18, will be the musical “Godspell” at the Deersville Community Theater. Tickets will be purchased through “Eventbrite.”

I got an email from Eventbrite, but haven’t seen anything yet on the Facebook page for the theater. Keep watching for more information. I will let you know whenever I hear anything.

On Wednesday-Friday, June 14-16, 4:15-6:50 p.m., the Deersville UM Church will be having Vacation Bible School “Stompers & Chompers” for children preschool to sixth grade. All children in the vicinity is welcome. This is a dinosaur theme where students will learn ageless truths how they can, by faith follow God’s big plan for them today. It will be a fun time of music, crafts and learning. The VBS will be having a float in the Deersville Firemans Fair Parade on May 27. From what I understand, the float will have a volcano. A way to help our area children start out their summer break in a great way.

On Saturday, May 27, the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its annual Fireman’s Fair and Parade. Parade lineup is 5:30 p.m. Parade starts 6:30 p.m. To make reservations, please contact Jayne Wallace at 740-942-3378 or John Sukosd at 740-9221961. Awards will be given in several categories. There will be a water battle between fire departments, food and entertainment. A square dance and a silent auction will be held 8-10 p.m. Come out and support the local fire department. 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.

Smithfield

By Esther McCoy

I sat down with thoughts to write for my column for Thursday, March 11, and also saw several events from the past - where V-E Day was declared for March 8 in 1945; Military Spouses Day, May 12; Peace Officers Memorial Day; and Women’s Army Corps founded in 1942 was celebrated May 15; Armed Forces Day will

be celebrated on March 20; and Armed Forces Day will be celebrated on March 22, so leave your flags out.

May is a joyous month with the coming of warmer weather, the blossoming of buds on trees, the warm air, birds building homes and everything that is warm and rosy happens around May 22

Lamont and I attended the District 13 OH3 District Convention of Lions, supposedly from April 21-22, at the Greystone District Center.

The badge for the event was “We Serve Because We Care” and there is a silhouette of an Army soldier in his metal hat, tight fitting pants and high boots.

Earl Kerr is the district governor for the Wooster Area and he and his wife are so welcoming to all who walk through the ballroom door. We brought along a “Browns Basket” filled with things of the Cleveland time. We were happy when a Browns fan selected the right basket. Lamont received an Oceanside basket which makes me think I would like to take a little vacation where the waves touch the shore.

I thought for a while that I would be spending the warmth of the few days of the month in the hospital instead. I am so glad that the area outside of the Greystone Event Center was slightly dark and their curb was only about 3-inches tall. The drizzle pushed the crowd toward the inn and the crowd being in a hurry to get out of the weather moved fast. Lamont was carrying the large basket of seaside items so he couldn’t help me and off I stepped into nothingness. It feels like flying for about 17 seconds and then I hit the pavement. My nose, lip and chin were grazed, my knees were scrapped, and I thought I had some broken ribs ... but that didn’t happen. I was lifted by two sets of arms and stood on shaking legs like a new born colt but tried to play hearty. We left the next morning after Lamont brought me breakfast in bed and I didn’t get out of my bed at home for three days. You would have thought I fell off the Statue of Liberty the way I played it but it really was an ordeal. Thanks to all who sent cards, flowers, food and made visits. You are the greatest and Brilliant Lions, thank your for your concern as well.

I have been out of action for a short while but we will be putting out the flags at the homes where we know they would appreciate it. Some are getting weary from the weather. I will have to buy some more. Legionnaires do you know where I can get the 24- to 30-inch ones to decorate Our “Bradley Road,” as it was called for so long that I still continue to do so. I have to watch while addressing envelopes I send out as well.

This is two weeks later and I am pretty much healed but still can’t hurry up or down steps but I did get lots of laughs from cards. They were really enjoyed.

Watch for the curbs that are all of 3-inches high and the weather is rainy and foggy. They are dangerous. Take care of yourself if it is rainy. Rain can be slippery.

Classifieds

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THE HARRISON COUNTY ENGINEER’S OFFICE is accepting applications for the position of HIGHWAY WORKER II

Applications may be obtained from the Harrison County Engineer’s Office located at 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio on weekdays from 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 PM. The position will be open until filled.

A valid State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License is a condition of employment for this position; a Class A (with combination and air brake endorsements) is preferred, and a Class B (with air brake endorsements) is the minimum required. Experience and proficient skill in carpentry, concrete work, and/or erecting structural steel is desirable.

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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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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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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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