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

See TALK Page 12 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.