HC senior awards record breaking

she added. The students smiled with excitement and amazement at their surroundings.

The Ourant’s Schoolhouse is a one-room school that has been maintained since its operations ceased in 1941. The school was purchased by its own alumni

Flags

from Page 1 and a special helping hand from the leaders and members of the Cub Scout Pack 269. before being restored and is presently maintained by the Ourant School Memorial Association. It operates solely for educational purposes and is utilized by second-grade classrooms every spring. Scholarships are also awarded yearly. returns to the Legion for refreshments. hand to present were businesses, family foundations, American Legions, music boosters, sports foundations, academic, athletic, school alumni, Armed Forces, and the list goes on and on. The only thing larger than the amount of time it took to complete the presentations was the amount of money presented to the students. It was announced that over $2,133,000 was disbursed during the evening. Anyone interested in presenting a scholarship at next year’s awards night please contact Ashley Doren at adoren@hhcsd. org for more information. from Page 1 houses memorabilia from Scio College, originally founded as the Rural Seminary in Harlem Springs in 1857. The institution relocated to Scio, which was then called New Market Station, because railroad lines provided student transportation. The college was renamed New Market College, and eventually changed its name to Scio College when the town changed its name. Notable graduates of the college included Mary Jobe Ackley, a world-renowned anthropologist, and L. J. Smith, founder of the L.J. Smith Stairway Company.

“We will place between 800 and 900 flags today,” said Chaplin Romshak. “We normally have about 16 to 20 helpers during this process. Today is an exception. With the leaders and the pack members of the Cub Scouts, today we are definitely surpassing that number. The Cub Scouts were a great help, and, with this rain, they arrived right on time.

“Because of the oil boom in Scio in 188889, conditions in the area were not conducive to a favorable student lifestyle,” Horstman explained. “The village became a boom town that brought undesirable buildings and people to the area, so the college eventually relocated, with the School of Pharmacy moving to University of Pittsburgh, and the rest to Mount Union College.”

The school buildings on College Street were demolished, and the land was purchased by L.P. Reese who made it available for sale to his pottery employees.

Scio became a boomtown in 1887, 1888, and 1889, when oil was discovered under the village and surrounding areas. But only some of the oil in the Berea layer of rock formations was accessible at the time, because of limited drilling techniques.

“So after that oil was tapped, the boom was over,” said Horstman. Today, with newer technology, power plants, fractionation facilities, and miles of pipelines have sprung up in the village and surrounding

Byler’s Greenhouse

areas. Exhibits about the Scio Oil Boom can also be seen in the museum.

Other displays in the museum include a room dedicated to American veterans, memorabilia from Scio High School and Jewett Scio High School, hats from Pearle Menkel’s Main Street millinery shop, items from closed churches, and items from the village’s past, such as typewriters, record players, radios, vintage clothing, an antique dresser set, and a collection of plates cele -

The workers meet at the legion at 9 a.m. to go over the plans for the flag distribution. A second part of the flag placement includes checking and replacing the flag holders if needed. Once the work was completed, everyone brating the Federation of Women’s Clubs in America.

According to Horstman, the building that houses the museum was purchased by a friend who wished to keep school photos and memorabilia available for future reference, and the museum is funded today thanks to donations and a small income from a CD. Horstman is the curator, and she is assisted by docents Cindy Spiker, Peggy Harrison, Lois Wright, Trish Copeland, and Vicki Chrisman.

“The legion would like to thank everyone who came out today to assist in this project,” Romshak went on. “This day was made a little bit more difficult with the rain, but perseverance prevailed, and we were able to get it done. Some of the folks we wish to recognize are Ron and Maddox Beard, Cory and Liam Patton, Mike and Nolan Hawthorne, Tom, Ryker, and Ashley Crawshaw, Brian, Heather, Temperance, Magnolia, Thora, and Christopher Sullivan. Again, thanks to all who participated!”

If there are problems with flags or markers, please call the VA Service Office at 740-9428441 or Legion Post 34 at 740-942-3764.

It’s important, Horstman says, for people to “know that their village was an important part of America’s history,” and to know that “past pride in your community was a moving force for its success, and the results of that can be seen at the museum.”

At present, visiting hours at the museum are by appointment, and entry is free, though donations are appreciated. To make an appointment, please call 740-945-2172 or 740945-4844.

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Memorial Day Events

• SALLY BUFFALO Park

Memorial Day Events: May 26: DJ Ronnie B at the Sally Buffalo Barn. May 27: Flag Raising Ceremony at 1 p.m. at the Sally Buffalo Barn. May 27: Paint n’ Sip with Nancy from 12-3 p.m. at Shelter 4. Cost is $25. May 28: “The Torpedoes” Band at the Sally Buffalo Barn at 7 p.m.

ODOT

• State Route 151 is closed for 185 days for the replacement of the bridge between state Route 212

Talk of the Town Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week.

Please remember to take the time and honor the sacrifices of the brave men and women who have served in the military, and gave their lives in defense of freedom and liberty.

Also remember that the Hopedale Memorial Day Parade will be held Monday, May 29, with line-up beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the fire house. Parade starts at noon. The veterans service will follow at the cemetery. Any questions, please call 740-9372355. Join the Hopedale Legion immediately after for graveside services.

Don’t forget the Jewett Open Air Market will be held at 308 E. Main St. in Jewett from 3-7 p.m. on the following dates: May 28, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 30, Aug. 13 and 27 and Sept.10 and 24. For more information, contact Tammy at 740-491-7938.

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 avail- able the days of the sale.

Sorry kind of short, but this week we busy at the farm with all the new calves that are coming, my two new 4-H show pigs, and wrapping up school work.

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!

Holloway

By Susan Adams

The Village of Holloway and the surrounding area extends sympathy to the family of Gary M. Shipley, 58, of Holloway, who passed away Mother’s Day, May 14, at his home. He was the son of the late Gary M. and Candace Burris Shipley. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Rose Ann Myers Shipley; a son, Gary M. Shipley (Danielle) of Cadiz; a daughter, Alicia Leann Shipley of Holloway; a brother, Greg Shipley of Holloway; and eight grandchildren. A memorial service was held May 19 at the Holloway Fire Hall. A complete obituary can be found on the Warren Funeral Home website.

Thank you to all who worked on and attended the annual Ladies Tea Party at the Holloway United Methodist Church May 20. The room was decorated beautifully. There were door prizes, and Main St. The intersection of state Route 212/state Route 151 will remain open during this project. The official detour is state Route 9 south, to U.S. 22 west, to U.S. 250 west, back to state Route 151, and reverse. entertainment, fellowship and a raffle. It was an enjoyable afternoon.

• The U.S. Route 22 slide-repair project, located east of Piedmont Lake, continues. Traffic is maintained via temporary traffic signals. The completion date is Oct. 31.

• The intersection improvement project in Scio at the intersection of state Route 646 (College Street) and Main Street is ongoing.

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.

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.

Some ladies of the Holloway UM Church want to plant some flowers around town to brighten it for the 75th Annual Anniversary of The Old Timers Festival. They would appreciate donations and help. Donations can be mailed to Holloway UM Church, P.O. Box 173, Holloway OH 43985 or given to Ruth Robertson or Amanda Spano. Let’s help make Holloway shine!

Thank you to all who sent cards and Happy 85th Birthday (April 13) wishes to former Holloway Mayor and Fire Chief John Stew-

Traffic is maintained via flaggers; however, a future closure of the intersection will occur at a later date. The completion date for the project is June 30.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• BARTON VOLUNTEER Fire Department will hold a “Hootenanny” on Sunday, June 4, at 11 a.m. at the Fireman’s Field at 52176 Barton-Blaine Road, Saint Clairsville. Barbecue chicken and other food will be sold during the day. Polkaholics music 1-5 p.m. Still Kickin’ music 5-8 p.m. Children’s games, ice cream, and cash art. He received over 50 cards. He was treated to a party at Cardinal Place where he lives and his son John’s home. Because of all of you, he had a very happy birthday. John was originally from the Freeport area.

Thank you to William Sheppard and everyone else that is helping to mow grass around Holloway. Your hard work, kindness and generosity is appreciated.

The Holloway Volunteer 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. This is a perfect opportunity to honor a veteran. The banners will be going up soon.

On Thursday and Friday, June 1-2, the Village of Flushing will be having Community Yard Sale Days. Maps and a list will be available the day before.

Friday, June 9, will be Flushing Heritage Days. For more information, check out the Facebook page of Flushing Business Association and Community Project Group for details.

I have been in Flushing several times in the past week. I had no problem going below the speed bar. No BYOB or coolers permitted. For more information, call 740-695-3029.

• DEERSVILLE COMMUNITY V.F.D. Annual Parade and Fair May 27. Line-up at 5:30 p.m., parade starts at 6:30 p.m. Jayne Wallace 740-942-3378 or John Sukosd 740-922-1961

• ROAST BEEF Dinner

Sunday, May 28. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main St. All-you-caneat $15 for adults, $8 under age 10. Eat-in or carry-out. Benefits the Scio Volunteer Fire Department.

• COMMUNITY BLESSINGS Dinner. Wednesday, limit so I could read the banners for the veterans. How nice they look and so many names that I recognize. I hope folks are patient with all the people who want to slow down and read the banners. One of my favorite ones has three men that are special to me, Glenn Gilmore, Louie and John Michelli, my cousins. The next time, I will have to stop to get a picture to share with my family.

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. Donations are needed. Holloway Old Timers Baseball Association is planning the 75th Annual Old Timers Festival. Please look on the Facebook page for a list of many items that can be purchased well before the festival. If you can help out by donating, please contact Anita Schaeffer, Kenny Staten, Ronnie Stewart, Linda Nester or any member of the Old Timers. The phone number is 740-968-1900 to leave a message. You can also message via Facebook and one of the members will get back to you. They will not be able to have this festival without your generosity and volunteers. Money donations and gasoline gift cards are always appreciated. 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 740-9423137. If I am not home, please leave a message and I will get back to you.

May 31, 5-7 p.m. Drive-thru only. Perry Township Hall, Perrysville. For info, call 330627-7593.

• NEW RUMLEY Church

Fellowship Hall invites all to attend a showing of “The Chosen” (Season 3) on the big screen on May 28, at 6:30 p.m. “The Chosen” portrays the story of Jesus as shown through the eyes of those who followed him. There are eight episodes in Season 3. Two episodes will be shown each Sunday evening: May 28, June 4, June 11, and June 18. A short discussion and refreshments will follow each showing.

Thank you.

Freeport

By Deb Milligan

Piedmont Fire Department sponsored its “Annual “Mother’s Day” Chicken Barbecue Sunday. Everyone enjoyed the meal and fellowship.

At West Chester Senior Center- May 22 Bingo and snacks at 9 a.m., May 23 board meeting at 9 a.m., and May 25 9 a.m. Activity Day. Senior Center will be closed on Memorial Day. On May 30, they will travel to April’s for breakfast.

Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department invites everyone to join them on May 27 for the annual Fair and Parade.

Freeport water customers to see rate hike:

Attention: Village Water Customers: There will be a $5 increase on the flat base rate minimum of $65. It will increase to $70 starting on the July 2023 quarterly water bill. There will be another increase starting every first of the year in January. These increases will be until the water system is fully able to cover expenses.

Remember with a card Bob Tobin (formerly of Freeport), who will be 90 on May 28. Cards can be sent to 5799 N. Wooster Ave., Dover, Ohio 44622.

Memorial Day Services will be held at the Greenmount Cemetery in Freeport on Sunday, May 28, at 1 p.m. Please plan to attend as we honor those who gave their all, for the cause of freedom.

A chicken barbecue benefit for Hannah Matthews will be held Saturday, June 17, 3-7 p.m. at Port Elementary on 304 E. Arch St., Port Washington. Hannah was recently diagnosed with cancer that has spread to her

See TALK Page 11 lungs and is undergoing chemotherapy in Columbus. The benefit will be used to help alleviate the financial burden that cancer will bring to the family over the many months ahead. Dinner, gun raffle, chance auction and 50/50 will be held.

Doll House Hair Styling LLC in Freeport is doing haircuts, hair coloring, highlights, perms, facial waxing, manicures, and pedicures. Call 1-740658-3804 to make an appointment.

Congratulations to Jana and Kevan Arnold on the birth of their baby boy, Lincoln Alexander, on May 1. Also to the grandparents Tin and Janet Fenstamaker, Sharon Arnold, and Fredy Arnold. Great-grandparents are Bill Merritt and Edward Stanovak.

There will be a “Friends of the Clark Memorial Library” on Thursday, May 25, in the children’s room . Plans will be made for Summer Reading which will be June 1-July 10.

Deersville United Methodist Church will have Vacation Bible School “Stompers & Chompers” on June 14, 15, 16 from 4:15-6:50 p.m.. All children preschool to sixth grade, are welcome to attend. This will be a dinosaur theme where children will do music, crafts, and have a fun time.

On Sunday, May 28, the Raider Restaurant in Freeport will have a “breakfast buffet.”

Lakeland Group Ministries Food Cupboard at the Nazarene Church on state Route 800 between Freeport and Tippecanoe will be open from 9 a.m. until noon on the third Tuesday of the month.

Congratulations to Karissa Bardall, daughter of Jay and Leslie Bardall who graduated from West Liberty University. She plans on going back to school to become a physician assistant.

Congratulations to Shania Cyrus and Cash Zatta on the birth of their girl. She was welcomed home by her sister, Raylee, and grandparents, Charles and Lori Cyrus and Cindy Woods and Dave Zatta.

Lakeland Academy Community School Class of 2023 held graduation on May 19 at the Freeport United Methodist Church with three graduates including Xandrakkan

Benadum, Leah Gardner, and Caeden Welch. Dr. Nicole McDonald opened the service, and everyone repeated the Pledge of Allegiance.

Preschool awards were handed out to Draven Arnold, Grace Markland, Ila Murral, Jase Cottrell, Jaxton Butcher, and Knox Bear. On May 12, the mothers joined their children for Muffin Day.

On June 10, the school will travel to Uhrichsville Water Park for its field trip, with May 26 being the last day of school.

New Athens

By Sandy Webb

New Athens Methodist Church held its annual Mother-Daughter Banquet on a beautiful sunny evening, May 15. There were 45 ladies and one little gent in attendance.

After the blessing by Pastor Maggie Hoder, we enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Sue Walton and Sharon Doane. As we moved on through the evening, Megan and Katie presented an informative and entertaining program from the Harrison County Health District. Lots of good information with a big hit of Family Feud on the side was on the menu. Then to do a craft with Kay Sedgmer as our “ artist” in house. What fun we had. Some beautiful creations were made. Thanks to all for a very enjoyable evening, especially to Sharon, Joyce, Kay, Katie and Megan for all the time and effort you put in for us to have a great time. God bless you all ... until we meet again next year.

New

Rumley

By Donna Jean Haney

On May 28, 6:30 p.m., “The Chosen” (Season 3) will be shown in The Fellowship Hall at The New Rumley Global Methodist Church. It is open to the public, so come and join us!

On Monday, May 29, 11 a.m., Memorial Day Services will be held at Fairview Cemetery. Services at Germano Cemetary will follow.

On Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m., Custer Days will be held in New Rumley at The Custer Park. Lunch will be served at the New Rumley Church in the Fellowship Hall.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Hello readers, have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend! Please take a moment to honor those lost while serving our country. The newly paved streets have certainly made for a more pleasant drive when out and about. Thank you to the village.

The Dollar General remodel should be complete as of this date. The store remodel includes more coolers and freezers, in addition to having fresh produce available.

Big news! The name for the Scio Street Fair has been changed to the “Scio Summer Fest” as the festival will no longer be held on the street. The festival will be held on the Scio Fire Department lot and the adjoining Scio Branch Library lot, Aug. 9-12.

The fair committee is looking to buy 12 picnic tables for the festival and would like to have them donated. The tables are a plastic-and-metal table that fold up for storage. They are the Lifetime brand and are $200 each. Sponsor plates will be put on each table to recognize the donor, in memory of someone or whatever the donor would like inscribed on the plate. Any business, club, organization or individual is welcome to purchase. Contact JT Thompson, 740-945-0260, or Kaci Edwards, 740424-0689, to donate.

The Scio Branch Library Summer Reading Program will begin June 6 when the program “Communities Grow Together” will be held from 1-3 pm at the Barr Memorial Center. Community organizations and businesses in the area will come together to show the summer reading kids/adults what they do and how they help the community.

The Scio VFD Roast Beef Dinner will be held Sunday, May 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main St. All-you-caneat for $15 for adults and $8 for under age 10. Eat-in or carry-out.

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

DID YOU KNOW? …

There is a town in Linn County, Oregon, named Scio. One of the original residents, William McKinney named the town after his former home, Scio, Ohio.

Bowerston

By Mary Ana Cotter

Sincere sympathy to the family of Robin Shetler, 67, who died May 20. She was a 1974 Conotton Valley graduate.

The Conotton Valley softball team beat Tuscarawas Central Catholic 16-0 and lost to Strasburg 2-0. Congratulations on a wonderful season.

The Conotton Valley baseball team beat Frontier 11-1 for Sectional Champions. Good luck in the next level.

Evan Siedel will run in the 800 meters at Heath this week after a great week at Newcomerstown. Keep running and winning.

Those who made the IVC North League selectiions were Gaige Galigher, Nolan Caldwell, Brooks Bower, and Justen Lambert for the boys, and Mazy Baker, Chloe and Daphne Stuber, Madison Kelley, and Delihah Willliams for the girls.

Congratulations to Nancy Berg on the birth of a great-granddaughter, Maeva Grace Stalnaker, born May 8. Join us at the Bowerston Park on Memorial Day with music at 11:45 a.m. followed by the Conotton Valley band, a speaker, and lunch by the Women’s Club.

Deersville

By Susan Adams

On Saturday, May 27, the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department will be holding its annual Fireman’s Fair and Parade. Festivities will be from 2-10 p.m. with lots of food, games and family fun. Parade line-up is at 5:30 p.m. The parade starts 6:30 p.m. To make reservations, please contact Jayne Wallace 740942-3378 or John Sukosd 740-922-1961. Awards will be given in several categories. There will be a water battle between the fire department, and entertainment. A square dance will be held from 8-10 p.m. with a 50/50 drawing and a silent auction. Come out and support the local fire department.

On Monday, May 29, at 11 a.m., the Deersville Memorial Association will have a Memorial Day Service to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed services at Patterson Cemetery across from the Deersville UM Church. The speaker will be Representative Don Jones, District 95 of the Ohio House of Representatives.

On Wednesday, June 7, the Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church will be going to the Van Horne Grand Tea Room on Main Street, Carrollton, for lunch for its June meeting. They will be carpooling, leaving the church at 11 a.m. They plan to visit the Ben Franklin (Ashton’s) 5 & 10 that is close by.

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 330-447-2047. Follow them on Facebook at Bury the Hatchet Axe Throwing. Another great reason to come to Deersville.

The Deersville Community Garden Club held its regular meeting on Thursday, May 11, at 4 p.m. at the home of Rebekah

Henry with Becky Walton as co-hostess. There were 10 members and one guest present. The meeting was called to order by singing “Sunshine and Rain.” Roll call was taken, minutes were accepted as read, and the Treasurer’s Report was approved. In old business, the planters around town will be planted after Memorial Day. Members were asked for suggestions for the July road trip. A thank-you letter for a donation was read from Samaritan’s Purse. In new business, it was announced that Rebekah Henry has a new granddaughter Olivia Michele, and that Nancy Keplinger has a new grandson. The next meeting will be June 8 at 4 p.m. at the Tappan Lake Roadside Rest. Each member will bring a sack lunch to auction. The money will go into the Scholarship Fund. The business meeting closed with the group reciting the “Gardener’s Prayer.” Marilyn McMillen shared minutes from the May 12, 1943, garden club meeting held at the home of Vinney McElroy with co-hostess Grace Riley. Becky Walton acted as auctioneer for a cookie auction with proceeds going into the Scholarship Fund. The program was presented by Susan Adams on “What is edible in red clover and how to prepare it.” Rebecca Gladman had the games. She challenged the attendees with a multiple-choice gardening quiz. Prizes were awarded. Grace was extended and the group enjoyed a delicious meal served by the hostesses. A fun time was had.

Thank you to all who supported the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department Chicken Barbecue and square dance May 20 to make it a success. Sponsors were: The Bear’s Den Steakhouse, 360 Burger, Koch Funeral Home, Koch Homemade Caramel and Freeport VFD. The Women of Mis -

See TALK Page 12 sion of the Deersville UM Church thank all who attended the “Vintage Style Show” in honor of Mother’s Day in the Fellowship Hall of the church May 20. The tables and room were decorated with collectable items. Models dressed in vintage outfits walked down the runway displaying past fashion trends. A delicious salad lunch was served. Hanging baskets of flowers were given as prizes. Thank you to Amy Strickler for taking pictures. She did an amazing job. Mary Louise Jones was the oldest mother there. It was a fun afternoon.

Thursday through Sunday, June 15-18, at 2 p.m. will be the musical “Godspell” at the Deersville Community Theater. Tickets will be purchased through “Eventbrite.”

There is a hyperlink on the Deersville Community Theatre Facebook page to click on to order the tickets. The Deersville Community Theater group will be selling food by suggested donation in the downstairs of the theater two hours before the curtain rises. The food is always delicious. Godspell is old English for “Good Tale.”

Though the show tells the story of Jesus Christ and his followers, the overall message is one of community.

On Wednesday-Friday, June 14-16, 4:15-6:50 p.m., the Deersville UM Church will be having Vacation Bible School “Stompers & Chompers,” building dinosized faith in God’s Big Plan, 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 Bible stories, music, games, crafts and snacks. 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. Any questions call 330-340-2168. Join us for a great adventure at VBS.

Congratulations for back-to-back national wins for Koda Devore as he claims the John Penton Nationals at the Sunday Creek Raceway in Millfield, Ohio. The John Penton is one of the longest running Grand National Cross Country around. Koda is the son of Travis and Nikki Armstrong Devore of rural Stillwater and grandson of Shelley McMillen Devore (late Chuck) of rural Deersville.

On March 16, the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the BTA (Buckeye Trail Association) group of eight picked up 22 bags of trash and various other large items from their “Adopt-A-Highway” litter program. They have a two-mile stretch of US Route 250 that starts at

Tappan Dam toward Dennison. This was from only part of it. They had to go back the next day. That is a lot of litter from folks who disregard the law and create hazardous conditions for others. Thank you to this group and others like them that work to keep our environment clean of other people’s trash. 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.

Adena

By Alyssa Howard

Due to the unfortunate passing of Fred Terry Marshall, Terry’s Bar will be closed until further notice. Adena lost a good man and community member. May he rest in peace. Please keep his family in your thoughts.

Smithfield Township will be holding a Community Cleanup Event on Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the intersection of state Route 152 and County Road 10.

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

Adena Heritage Days Community Yard Sale will be on Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the Village Greens. Anyone that would like to participate in the yard sales, please contact Lynn McConnell at 740-5463946.

On Saturday, May 27, DJ JRage will be at L.A. Pizza from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. spinning all your favorites.

On Saturday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m., Patrick Heiserman will be playing at the Black Sheep Vineyard. Come enjoy some good music and good wine.

On Monday, May 29, a Memorial Day service will be held at St. Casimir Church to honor our fallen soldiers. There will be a “Roll Call of those Killed in Action” and “Poppy Presentation.” Following the services, there will be a parade starting at the American Legion. Another service will take place at the Legion Memorial immediately after the parade with Ron Ferguson, state representative of the 96 District speaking. Everyone is welcome to participate and attend.

Ice Cream Island will be in the parking lot of the Adena Branch Library on Friday, June 9, from 11 a.m. to 1p.m. Stop by for a bite to eat and register for the summer reading program while you’re waiting for your food.

Adults and children will listen to stories about our lovable furry-tailed friends including “How Dog Became Man’s Best Friend” with storyteller Judi Tarowsky. This Talesabout-Tails program will be on Friday, June 9, at 1 p.m. at the Adena Branch

Library. Registration is required by calling 740320-0009.

Join the Adena Branch Library to play animal games on Thursday, June 8, at 2 p.m. Registration is required.

Take a Day-Trip Selfie photo and submit it to the Adena Branch Library anytime between June 6-30. Stop by the library to pick up an itinerary and take selfies with your pet or favorite stuffed animal.

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

Dillonvale

By Alyssa Howard

Smithfield Township will be holding a Community Cleanup Event on Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at the intersection of state Route 152 and County Road 10.

Dillonvale American Legion Post # 529 will be hosting a Memorial Day ceremony. It will take place on Monday, May 29, at 11a.m. in the Night Riders Park. Guest speaker is Frank Nameth, member of the Sons of the American Legion, Post #525, Adena. The Ladies Auxiliary will have poppies, sandwiches, chips, cookies, and refreshments for lunch. Please bring your own chair.

Jefferson County Veterans’ Memorial Day program will be Monday, May 29, starting at 3 p.m. at Friendship Park. Sunrise Rascals 4-H

Poker Run will be on Saturday, June 10, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. First bike goes out at 10 a.m. There will be lunch provided, sales, and auctions. There is a $10 registration fee and $5 passenger. Donations are welcome.

Ice Cream Island will be in the parking lot of the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library on Tuesday, June 6, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by for a bite to eat and register for the summer reading program while you’re waiting for your food.

A variety of live bugs can be observed in easyview enclosures when the Bugman visits the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library on Tuesday, June 6, at 12 p.m. Kids will have chances to handle some of the bugs and ask questions during this program that combines science and education.

Join the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library to play animal games on Saturday, June 10, at 12 p.m. Registration is required by calling 740-314-4310. Take a Day-Trip Selfie photo and submit it to the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library anytime between June 6-30. Stop by the library to pick up an itinerary and take selfies with your pet or favorite stuffed animal.

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