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 from Page 1

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- from Page 1

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

- 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.

“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.”

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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!” from Page 1 the child and their family to learn their likes and dislikes, preferences, and special needs.

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.

“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.

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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.

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• 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.