Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 6/2/23

Community Jewett crosses stand anew

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

JEWETT — On Saturday, members of the Jewett VFW Post 3072 and other volunteers placed 518 crosses in honor of veterans that are laid to rest in seven graveyards and cemeteries that surround Jewett.

Those cemeteries where the veterans are buried include Jewett-Fairview (400 vets), Hanover Ridge (32 vets), Zion on state Route 646 (four vets), New Rumley, Methodist, Lutheran, and Brethren.

The process of placing the crosses has been a Memorial Day tradition since 2009. The crosses can be seen as people enter Jewett on state Route 151, and in Ruritan Park. The men on the detail to honor the vets included Jeff Pesta, Doug Satterfield, Brian Jurosko, Randy Dutton, Kyle Prevot, Bob Hirschbach, Chester Carman, Jim Thompson, and Allen Thompson.

“When we first set up the crosses in the park,

we rented them from the Tuscarawas Vietnam Veterans Organization (T.V.V.),” said VFW member Jim Thompson.

“The flags were rented at a cost of $50. Next, we asked the village for permission to place the crosses in the park. When we told the council our plans, Council member Roger Walters reached in his wallet and donated the $50 back to us to make the project happen. To say the least, we were incredibly grateful.”

In placing the flags, the men used a very sophisticated and strategic method. In fact, the process was reminiscent of how the flags

MPLX honors veterans

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

are placed in the Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) located in the District. Measuring tapes and boundary markers were used to precisely align the distances and the rows. ANC is one of two National Cemeteries that are maintained by the United States Army. It is set on 639 acres owned by the Army. Interment at Arlington has no cost, other than the vault. There is a total of 400,000 veterans and their dependents buried there. As far as memorial cemeteries go, the Jewett VFW and other volunteers have successful -

CADIZ — On May 25, a Memorial Day event hosted by MPLX was well attended by community members, veterans, first responders, and Harrison Central sixth graders.

Veteran Ron Romshak opened the program with prayer before Cadiz American Legion Commander Steve Keesey lead the crowd in singing the National Anthem before introducing speakers.

The first speech was given by highschool Senior Drake Watson. “We do not forget. Whether an hour ago or a century ago, we remember,” he began. He shared the stories of many soldiers who were not allowed medals at the time of their heroic acts. This has since been rectified and work continues to award medals posthumously to those who deserve them.

“We honor the heroes of all wars, not just on Memorial Day, but through our daily commitment to ensure

America remains a place worthy of such sacrifice,” he continued. “We honor these heroes by supporting those who are currently serving in our armed forces … the men and women who died for our freedom represent the diverse patchwork that is the United States of America. … They are from cities, farms, and suburbs. They come from ethnicity, background, and political spectrum. In short, they look like any one of us. One common characteristic is they all took an oath to die for America if called upon. We can ensure that the memories of these heroes and their sacrifices are not in vain … we continue to mourn their loss, but also celebrate their lives.”

State Representative Don Jones spoke briefly to the gathered crowd, “This weekend, many public officials around the country will deliver Memorial Day remarks, they will, rightfully so, speak of the bravery and sacrifice of our heroes. When I

Probation office helps defendants with life skills

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter CADIZ

— Community corrections has grown and changed over the years to better serve the community and reduce future criminal activity.

One way that Harrison County has been able to get people back on their feet through the justice system is through Integrated Education and Training Classes. Partnering with Eastern Gateway Community College, the pro -

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bation office recently had three women go through the course to learn everything from active listening skills to self-control in peer-pressure situations. Previous classes have included food-safety certification with ServSafe.

“Ultimately, by the end of the Microsoft IET, they’ve completed their resume,” Chief Probation Officer Dan Rapavi explained. Upon completion of the course, students get a certification that, along with the resume and skills

learned, can help them get a job.

As far as who gets to take the courses, Rapavi said that several factors are involved including risk level and whether or not someone is currently employed. There are also state requirements, and since most of the funding comes from grant money, there are many stipulations involved. Aaron Shultz from EGCC explained more about this program, “We do general adult basic education. The majority of our

students are working towards a high-school equivalency.”

The classes are anywhere from 30-60 hours long over the course of roughly 10 weeks.

Three women were able to go through the course this time: Lesia Greer, Jessica Secrest, and Jennifer Church. Each of them had positive things to say about the courses and how they expect to move forward with their lives.

Greer said that she saw the

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Skull Fork bridge project and negotiation for EMS underway

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — The weekly meeting of the Harrison County Commissioners began with a public hearing and reading of the county’s intention to apply for a community development grant.

The Community Development Block Grant Program is a federally funded program administered by the state. The allocation amount is up to $150,000 to go specifically to low-to moderate-income areas. Grant Office Administrator Jody Hennis shared the projects that were selected for the CDBG money which include exterior restoration to the Harrisville

VFC community building and building rehabilitation for the Deersville theatre building.

Next on the agenda was Emergency Management Director Eric Wilson who was there to see an agreement passed.

“Basic background on what this is,” Wilson said. “Several years ago we entered into, with five other counties, the Pilot Project Program for Next Generation 911 services.

… We had the anticipation that when we purchased the initial equipment that the state 911 would be completed and built out. But unfortunately, it’s not yet ready. The estimate is September of 2024 is when the state will have

all their systems built out. Unfortunately, we are reaching end of life with a lot of the equipment we have within the county. So this is a solution that will allow us to continue the life of several services.”

The 911 committee discussed at great length different options but other choices cost a significantly higher amount of money. The best option is to join with other counties to help with costs. “This is the most cost-effective option,” Wilson said. “We’re still going to maintain redundancy, which is very important, in the 911 system. … [The committee] is satisfied that this will meet all the state requirements.”

The commissioners passed Resolution 34-23 which was for renewal of a tax levy for the Harrison County Board of Developmental Disabilities. The levy will be on the ballot in November of this year. This levy was previously passed by voters in 2018 and, if renewed, will remain in effect for five years.

The office of the county engineer submitted a recommendation for the bridge replacement project over Skull Fork Creek. Bids were received and read at the previous meeting and tabled for review. The recommendation was to accept the bid from Black Horse Bridge Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1.3 million.

The commissioners followed this recommendation, passing Resolution 35-23 which officially awarded the bid.

After receiving bids last week for the backup EMS service in the county, Comissioner Dustin Corder read an announcement, “The Board of Commissioners of Harrison County intends to enter into negotiations with Hopedale Fire Department and Bowerston Fire Department regarding shared services for backup emergency medical services.”

The commissioners and two departments will work on the details of the agreements to make sure that the county has proper coverage for emergencies.

2 Judge Hervey Diverse background brought him here.

4 Humane Society New facility and events prove helpful.

6 Huskies win districs Team plays in regionals after 7 years.

Crosses were placed in Ruritan Park for Memorial Day.

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The honor guard prepares to fire a three-volley salute.

NH Photo/Cornelia Grace

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From teacher to judge, Hervey

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — “A Her -

vey married a Johnson back in 1813, the first year Harrison County was a county,” Judge T. Shawn Hervey said of his life. “So we’ve been here in basically the same area since Ohio was a state.”

He grew up in Bloomingdale, and since both his mother and grandmother were teachers, he pursued a degree in secondary education at The Ohio State University. He later graduated from law school at Toledo University.

He’s now on year 26 in Harrison County, beginning as an assistant to the county prosecutor, then becoming county prosecutor for a decade, and now in his 10th year as a judge.

“I really enjoyed my time as a prosecutor,” Hervey said. “I think we did a lot of great things in the prosecutor’s office. But I really believe that’s a job you can only do for so long. It’s tough. I dealt with a lot of abused

COUNTY COURT Criminal/Traffic Violations

• 17 speeding violations, four registration violations, one seatbelt violation, two OVI, one junk violation, one disorderly conduct, two dogs at large, three driving under suspension, one tail lights violation, one failure to reinstate, one tag/sticker violation, and one double yellow line violation.

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• May 15 (judgment

children and I had small children of my own and it really started to wear me out.”

He said he always wanted to be a judge and when his predecessor retired, he took the opportunity to run for it. Something he appreciates about being a judge is that in small-town politics, he can affect lives more than in state and national-level politics.

“You get to make a difference in your community,” he said. “I deal with hard cases. You want fair justice and timely justice. You want to give everyone a fair shot under the law. A particular case may not be important in the grand scheme of things, but to the people involved in that case, it’s very important.”

He enjoys aspects of being a judge as much as he enjoyed being a prosecutor. He explained the prosecuting attorney is not just involved in criminal cases, but is also the legal counsel for all the government agencies in the county.

“You see a lot of peo -

ple on a daily basis, as the elected prosecutor, two-thirds of your time is returning phone calls and attending meetings, giving advice, and your hours are not in your control. If someone needs a search warrant at midnight, I would go write it.… The big difference between being a prosecutor and being a judge is that most of the time in hearings, I’m just the umpire…. That’s one of the hard things that took me time to adjust,” he said.

gan Chase Bank, N.A.; Defendant Dalton K. Ryan. Cause of action: Money.

There is difficulty in any job that deals with making decisions affecting others’ lives is staying grounded.

“You make the decision, and you stick with it,” he said. “You have to have thick skin. There are times when people will ridicule your decision. And there are times when an appellate court doesn’t think your interpretation of the law was correct. If you don’t have thick skin you can take that personally. I never take it personally. I try to treat

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

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everybody that comes to court with dignity…. You try to treat people the way you would want to be treated in that position.”

Hervey remains active in the community, teaching a legal issues class at Jefferson County Christian School every week, even bringing the students to watch a case in the courtroom.

Community support is invaluable for the justice system and Hervey said most support can be won through education. “If the public understands the principles and purposes of the court then I think there’s a greater appreciation for the work that’s done here, “ he said. “People need a place to resolve conflict and we’re it.… Your court system is there to help.”

He said it’s hard not to take sides sometimes but he takes the time to listen to both sides of the argument before making a decision. If the public is educated and understand that aspect then it goes a long way. “I get to inter-

• Larry W. Cogar, dec’d, to Aris Cogar, Freeport Twp.

act with our public all the time when they serve on a grand jury or a jury. I find that the citizens of Harrison County almost always hit the nail on the head with their decisions. We are a common-sense community,” he noted.

Despite the ups and downs of being a judge, Hervey said he would still encourage people to pursue jobs in the judicial system.

“There’s still a lot of honor in public service,” he said. “Making a career out of serving your fellow citizens is never going to make you rich. It makes you rich in your life. Giving to your community, serving your community is something we should all do in some way. Those lucky enough to make a career out of it, I think that our intrinsic value is very high. I’m very proud of my 26 years of service. I sleep well at night knowing that I did what I could to protect the residents of Harrison County as a prosecutor and given them a fair place to resolve their disputes as a judge.”

date): Plaintiff LVNV Funding, LLC; Defendant Kristopher Merkins. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

• May 15 (judgment

date): Plaintiff Absolute Resolutions Investments, LLC; Defendant Gabrielle R. Fettes. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

• May 15 (judgment

date): Plaintiff TD Bank USA, N.A.; Defendant Jennie Morrell. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

• May 15 (judgment

date): Plaintiff LVNV Funding, LLC Defendant Randi Kessler. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

• May 16 (satisfied

date): Plaintiff Portfolio Recovery Assoc. LLC; Defendant Danielle Manbeck. Cause of action: Money.

• May 16 (satisfied date): Plaintiff JP Mor-

• May 19 (satisfied date): Plaintiff Citibank, N.A.; Defendant Antonia L. Baker. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

• May 19 (satisfied date): Plaintiff Midland Credit Management, Inc. Defendant Antonia L. Baker. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of plaintiff.

CIVIL CASES

• May 15 (file date): LVNV Funding LLC VS. Ty Stinespring. Action: Other Civil.

• May 18 (file date): Ashley Vancamp VS. Victoria Kuttie. Action: Civil Protection Order.

DOMESTIC CASES

• May 4 (file date): Plaintiff Carrie Keener-Brown. Defendant Rodney Brown. Action: Termination with children.

• May 10 (final date): Plaintiff Robin Whitehair. Defendant Danny Whitehair. Action: Termination without children.

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• James T. Macelwinn to James W. Elerick, Cadiz Village.

• Holt J. Boggs, etux, to Andre D. Deshong, etux, Rumley Twp.

• Beulah M. Carlon, dec’d, to Ronald H. Carlon, Hopedale Village.

• Toni K. Nemeth to Travis Lee Nemeth, North Twp.

• David T. Meechan, etux, to Dianna Meechan, North Twp.

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• May 19: Crist B. Hershberger, 46, Nashville, Mich., and Cora E. Byler, 32, Freeport.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

• April 24 – A woman reported her children’s father had been waiting for their kids to get off the bus and tried to get two of them to come to his truck. There is a protection order in place against the father that the woman is convinced he has been habitually breaking. The deputy left to see if he could make contact with the father down state Route 800. He found the father parked along the road outside of town and after several requests, the father complied with the

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order to shut his truck off and get out of the vehicle. The father was taken into custody for violating the protection order and the deputy returned to the woman for a full statement.

• April 26 – A deputy on U.S. Route 250 was stationary, observing traffic, when he observed a dark grey car traveling east at allegedly above the posted speed limit. When checked with radar, the car was going over 60 mph. As the vehicle passed his position, the deputy noted the windows were all darkly tinted. He initiated a traffic stop. Both the driver and the passenger had suspended licenses and warrants out for their arrest. The driver gave permission to search the vehicle, saying there was nothing illegal in it. The passenger admitted there was marijuana in the car. Upon a search of the vehicle, suspected marijuana was found along with 71 credit and debit cards in the driver’s name.

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‘I’m proud of my 26 years of service...I try to treat everybody that comes to court with dignity.’

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Scio discusses EMS, requests input from Silver Spade

By Kristi Tullis Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

SCIO – The top discussion at the Scio Council meeting on May 24 was the reality that Harrison Community Hospital will not be providing EMS services as of June 1.

The council requested a meeting with the Silver Spade to talk about options and cost to the town. Silver Spade will attend the council meeting on June 14. If any residents have concerns regarding this matter, they are welcome to attend. As there have been a lot of external discussions in the town, Silver Spade will be

able to clear the air at the next meeting. There will be the need to pass a levy in the village if the council decides to move forward.

It is also noted that the budget hearing date is set for June 14 at 5:45 p.m. Next on the agenda, the water department reported 36 notices have been sent for disconnects. Taxes are completed for 2022. As many residents are not paying the income tax due, a letter will be sent requesting payment, with repercussions if they fail to follow through.

Village Administrator Jake Tubaugh stated the internal

employee transition is complete as of May 22. He also noted that Charter, Spectrum, and Frontier are pushing back the planned construction and closure on state Route 646. The tentative completion date is August of 2023. Due to this construction, the annual Street Fair has been moved to the Scio Volunteer Firehouse. Current conditions do not allow for the festival to take place as it has in the past. Residents and visitors should make note of this change. The paving for Brown, Maple, Walnut, and Grandview is complete. The walk through was done on May 19

and the punch list is being addressed. There is a request for bids for Carrollton Street. No information has been received at this time. Speed limit and Children-at-Play signs have been ordered and will be installed on Grandview, Maple, Walnut, and Brown streets beginning this week. As Columbia Gas line maintenance is being done within the village, the patchwork is unsatisfactory and will be addressed accordingly.

The park is now open. The contract renewal for bathroom maintenance will be completed. All other projects are ongoing.

The military service members’ flags have been hung in the village. They will remain until Veterans’ Day. Please take the time to observe those who have served and are serving as a “thank you” to their dedication to our country.

As a reminder to residents, mosquito spraying began on May 24 at 8 p.m. This will continue June 28, July 26, Aug. 9, and Sept. 20. The times will progress after 8 p.m. as it progresses through the summer and fall. All dates are tentative as weather permits. Please remember the Village Cleanup is scheduled for June 3, from 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

New law reinforces vicitms’ rights and notification

By Rebecca Bratten Weiss

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

Ohio House Bill 343, that recently passed, may have some impact on victims’ rights in the state legal system.

Harrison County Prosecutor Lauren Knight explained to the News-Herald that HB 343 is not creating a new law. What it does is take an existing Constitutional amendment and put it into the legal code, while making some clarifications in the process.

The Constitutional amendment in this case is popularly known as Marsy’s Law, and was passed in Ohio in 2017.

The law was first adopted in California as the California Victims’ Bill

of Rights Act of 2008, as an amendment to that state’s Constitution. The law is named after Marsy Nicholas, a young woman who was stalked by her boyfriend, who eventually murdered her in 1983. The victim’s family was obliged to attend a number of parole hearings, which caused them significant distress. So Marsy’s brother, Henry Nicholas, convened a team of legal experts to help him draft a law that would help protect the rights of victims of violent crime, and the families of victims.

Marsy’s Law is presently in place in 12 states, and other states have worked to adopt the law as well. The gist of the law is that it secures for victims the right to be

notified about release or escape of the accused, the right to refuse interviews or depositions requested by the accused, and the right to receive restitution from the individual who committed the criminal offense.

Knight said that putting the amendment into the legal code is generally a good thing, from the perspective of victims’ rights. Victims can now opt out of being notified about hearings or release of the accused, if they prefer not to have to be confronted with it.

“Previously it was more general, and everyone needed to be notified,” Knight said. “Now the victim elects to be notified.”

She said that in the past, the prosecutors’

CIC discusses park events

By John Shiflet Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — A notice posted on the Administration Building door stated the Cadiz Community Improvement Corporation had postponed the scheduled meeting due to a lack of quorum. The meeting was rescheduled for May 25.

After signing in, the required quorum of members was counted as present so a call to order was made and the meeting began promptly at 6 p.m.

The first item of business was a reading of the previous meeting’s minutes, noted corrections, and a vote for final acceptance which was unanimously approved. A brief session of C.I.C. members to discuss on-going business matters lasting 15 minutes was privately held followed by continuing discussions of public matters.

A proposal to seek services of an architect to configure the former Family Dollar building for office use was voted on and approved. A related proposal for creating interior partitions was also approved. Closing on the sale of the building scheduled by June 21 was also mentioned.

Much of the meeting’s time was taken up discussing the upcoming Mark in the Park June 1 event at Sally Buffalo Park. Ensuring adequate security, safety, and parking for event attendees was a priority. It was noted

that extra security personnel would be present, as well as additional parking spaces being made available. To help ease traffic and parking limitations, shuttle transportation from central parking locations to the event had been arranged. Plans were made for at least a 1,000 parking spaces with additional spaces available, if needed. Last minute preparations for the event were still on-going to ensure a pleasant time would be had by all.

Improvements to tennis courts and baseball fields by Border Patrol Construction were approved.

The final item of general discussion was the fate of the old bank building opposite the courthouse. It was noted a demolition contract had been signed and approved, but not yet implemented.

C.I.C. consultant Ken Mason requested a temporary delay for alternatives to demolition to be explored. Another member stated delaying demolition could add to the costs for demolition, now estimated at $110,000.

Mayor John Migliore said any additional delay must be temporary as the matter had already been under review for years and there were safety and liability concerns. An informal verbal agreement by consensus followed, determining August as the final deadline for any proposed changes to be considered before demolition work would begin.

office had to attempt contact with victims no matter what, whereas now, if they can’t get in touch with a victim, this is not a penalty for their office. They no longer have to try to hunt down victims who might prefer to be left out of it. “If the person wants to be notified, they can contact us,” Knight said.

Knight also explained that law enforcement will play a larger role when it comes to making initial contact with victims. “There are forms they provide to give victims options to elect into notifications” she said.

Prior to this, regardless of any law enforcement contact, her office

would have been obliged to try to contact the victims.

One change, once this law is passed, Knight said, is that law enforcement will only have to give the form to victims of felonies, offenses of violence, and sexual assault. “They will not have to give it to victims of every crime,” she noted.

Victims of other crimes are still notified by the prosecutor’s office. Another change has to do with when there are multiple witnesses to a crime, and a defense attorney moves for a separation of victims, asking some to leave for certain parts of a legal proceed -

ing. “This means that victims can remain in the courtroom whether the defense attorney wants them out or not,” Knight explained.

When asked whether this change would affect people in Harrison County, Knight said she didn’t think so.

“My office has been doing this for close to 30 years, having a victims’ advocate in the office who is doing a lot of this. Ths just gives us a better idea of what specifics we need,” she said.

Knight also explained that this law does not pertain to victims who might be sources in an investigation. They would still need to be contacted.

Car show for Humane Society successful despite rain

New animal shelter provides more volunteer options

By Alyssa Howard Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — The Humane Society of Harrison County held its monthly meeting Thursday, May 25 at the new shelter.

The Humane Society has been so excited about finally having a permanent residence in the county, and finally having a shelter to home, and rehabilitate the animals they rescue. They are always looking for volunteers to help out with shelter duties. If interested, they have a small volunteer manual and a short quiz for volunteers

to take before they would start helping out.

A volunteer orientation was hosted at the shelter this past Wednesday, and there will be more held at future dates. All of the members of the Humane Society want to say a big thank you to the community for how amazing the shelter shower went. They deeply appreciate everyone coming out and for their support. There has been an influx of recent memberships which has caused great turnouts at the monthly meetings.

More big thank-yous go out to an anonymous

donor who paid a month’s rent on the shelter, and to R&C Mowing for offering its services to keep the property well maintained. Treasurer Cheryl Gordon started off the meeting with her report, and Humane Agent Linda Williams followed up with the humane report. There were 15 calls, 18 follow-ups, and the animals involved were six dogs, two pigs, and over 100 cats. Before Dr. Center closed up shop in Scio; his practice altered 26 cats that they have brought in over the past couple months, and numerous have been

Lead prevention program funded

COLUMBUS — Ohio

Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik recently announced the launch of a new program aimed at protecting Ohioans in all 88 counties from exposure to toxic lead.

The new Lead Safe Ohio Program, which is part of Governor DeWine’s ongoing efforts to make more of Ohio’s homes lead-safe for children and families, will invest $150 million toward state and local efforts to prevent lead poisoning and remediate lead contamination.

“In 2023, lead exposure is an all-too preventable

problem,” said Governor DeWine. “It is our responsibility to ensure that all Ohioans, young and old, feel safe and healthy in their own homes.”

Approximately $100 million will go toward lead prevention and mitigation, such as lead-safe building certification, screening and testing for lead poisoning, education and outreach, and early intervention for children and families impacted by lead. Remaining funding will be used by the Ohio Department of Development for workforce development, recruitment and retention of lead contractors, and lead remediation services in single-family homes,

congregate-care shelters, and childcare facilities constructed before 1978.

The Ohio General Assembly funded the program in House Bill 45 with money appropriated through the American Rescue Plan Act. Governor DeWine signed the bill into law on Jan. 6.

The Lead Safe Ohio Program will be administered by the Ohio Department of Development, in coordination with the Ohio Department of Health.

Applications for eligible local communities are scheduled to open at the end of summer. Outreach to homeowners, congregate shelters and childcare facilities seeking lead prevention and mitigation services will begin in early 2024. Contractor and workforce training opportunities will be rolled out in parallel.

More information, including how to apply for the program, will be released as it becomes available at https://development.ohio.gov/LeadSafeOhio.

Parents interested in learning more about the dangers of lead poisoning can visit the Ohio Department of Health website.

taken to AlterClinic out of Canton. They are working hard to get stray cats in the county T-N-R (trap, neuter, release) since kitten season is fast approaching. They are looking for volunteers to help with trapping and transportation.

Remember to check out the Humane Society of Harrison County Facebook page to see monthly AlterClinic dates and pick up/drop off location for anyone interested in getting their pet altered, or helping strays in their community.

There were four adoptions during the month of May. HSHC currently has 16 animals in their care. The Humane Society has a lot of fun

future events and raffles planned throughout the year. A big thing they are hoping to accomplish is to open a pet pantry at the shelter to help families in-need take care of their pets. It’s a work in progress, but they are hoping to have it running soon. They will also be hosting a craft show at Wallace Lodge on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. The Humane Society is very excited to introduce a fun activity for children to the shelter. They will have days throughout each month where they are encouraging the community children to come in and read to the kitties! There will

be books for all ages provided, but participants are also welcome to bring in theoir own story books to read. It will be a good way to socialize the animals and to show young children how to properly take care of animals. More details will be announced as everything is set up and finalized.

The members are always looking for local residents or businesses to sponsor kittens for Pet of the Week, please reach out to a member if interested. They will have a booth set up at the Harrison County Fair in the Fair Building Information Room.

The next meeting will be held on Thursday, June 29, at 5 p.m.

Lab tech leads by example

CADIZ — Jody Harris, medical laboratory technician at WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital, was recently nominated for the Ohio Hospital Association’s (OHA) 2023 Albert E. Dyckes Healthcare Worker of the Year Award.

Harris committed herself to improving the lives in her community 35 years ago when she joined Harrison Community Hospital. Over the course of her tenure, she has experienced many changes, including an expanding hospital campus, new ownership, and innovative changes to the delivery of care. However, throughout these changes one thing has remained steadfast – the commitment she kept to improving the lives within her community.

Harris exemplifies the Harrison Community Hospital mission through her work to improve the health of all the hospital serves through excellence in patient care, research, and education.

Everyone who enters Harrison Community Hospital recognizes Harris and her contributions. Many request her to draw their blood, even when other staff are available, based on her impeccable skill and bedside manner.

Harris is routinely nominated for the HCH Apex Performance Award, which requires the nominee to lead by example of the four core competencies of the hospital’s culture.

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worthy work. She is always among those who answer any call to action to better the facility, its presence in the community, and its continued success.

Harris’ community impact reaches beyond the walls of Harrison Community Hospital. As a member of the Shaffer Chapel Church, she has committed thousands of hours and personal time to promoting the church’s mission to assist the elderly. Harris has prepared and delivered meals to homebound seniors and facilitated congregation meals at her church, remaining steadfast in her belief that no person should go hungry. Through this same service, she has supported seniors through financial assistance programs and fundraising to meet their needs in many other aspects of their daily lives.

Board members and volunteers for the Humane Society, staff the food table at the car show.

Ben Nicholson (left) and Scott Vorhees help sign up new members at the car show.

Timeless musical classic graces the Deersville Theatre stage

DEERSVILLE — Wellloved by audiences worldwide for over 50 years, Godspell tells the story of Christ and his disciples with a hilarious romp through biblical parables and stories.

With a script by John Michael Tebelak and toe-tapping music by Stephen Schwartz, the show focuses on community and is sure to please audiences of all ages and faiths.

The Deersville Players production will feature a live pit band and a cast of two dozen actors, ages 5 to over 55. Jason Dean leads the cast as Jesus Christ. Cory Spinell is filling the combined role of John the Baptist and Judas Iscariot. The production is directed by Laura Gray, with Musical Director Sarah Fouts.

Godspell runs June 15, 16, and 17 at 7 p.m., with a final matinee on June 18 at 2 p.m. There will be meals available by donation two hours prior to each curtain time in the downstairs dining hall of the theatre. Tickets are $12 and can be purchased through Event

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“Godspell” is old English for gospel and means “good tale.” As a student at Carnegie Mellon University, Ohio native John Michael Tebelak attended a somber, even boring, Easter church service. Dressed in his typical casual overalls and T-shirt, he was even suspected for drugs and frisked by a police officer after the service. Tebelak left feeling determined to share the gospel message in a fun way that was accessible and relatable to all people.

In “Godspell,” a group of comedic players join Jesus and together they re-imagine wellknown parables (including The Prodigal Son, The Good Samaritan, The Rich Man and Lazarus, and many more)

through games, silliness, and hilarious acting antics. The show has tremendous flexibility and each production is very unique. The Deersville Players production features a mixed-age cast of 24 actors. There are 12 adult disciples, plus a children’s troupe, with

actors ages 5 through 10, and a junior troupe, with actors ages 11 through 15.

With a musical score by Stephen Schwartz, who would later compose “Wicked,” the show offers phenomenal music, including the hit “Day by Day,” as well as “By My Side,” “Turn Back O Man,” and “Prepare Ye (the way of the Lord),” among many others. The second act includes a very brief Passion of the Christ. At its core, “Godspell” is a story of community. The focus is on the effect of Jesus’ love and teachings on average, normal people. The disciples grow in friendship and community, then go into the world sowing kindness and giving love. Come to Deersville to enjoy a great meal and wonderful live entertainment.

Women’s Club gathers donations

The Women’s Club of Adena, a non-profit organization, recently donated to the Tri-County Help Center. They donated towels, cleaning supplies, and other toiletries. The Home-Starter Kits help women with what they need as they transition from the center to their homes. Shown with some of the donated items are club members (from left) Tammy Hosenfeld, Teresa Ludwig, Michelle Haley, Helyn Hopkins, Amy Sebring, and Jayna Hopkins.

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Huskies advance to the ‘Sweet 16’ after seven years

By DJ Watson Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

OLD WASHINGTON

– How sweet it is! The Harrison Central Huskies are returning to the “Sweet 16” for the first time in seven years.

The Huskies (1712) scored three runs in the first inning, one in the third, and three more in the fourth and sixth innings to blank the top-seeded Fort Frye Cadets 10-0 in the Div. III East District final back on May 24. The victory marked the school’s third District title alltime (2013, 2016) and the second for Head Coach Mike Valesko in his career. The Huskies have now competed in five of the last nine District Championship games in the Eastern District, establishing the school as a regular contender in the postseason.

With a District banner secured, the Huskies advance on to face Winchester Eastern at Ohio Dominican University in Columbus come June 1.

Valesko’s Huskies put forth a full-on clinic in the six-inning affair at Buckeye Trail High School in the District title bout last week. It was a clear indication of a team playing by far their best baseball of the season at the perfect time to be doing so. What may be the most impressive part of this tournament run is the fact that the Huskies have lost their top two arms in the pitching rotation to injury.

Both Tre Rex and Kaden Jurosko are no longer

manning the rubber, but the Huskies have kept rolling with breakout mound work from the likes of senior classmates Wyatt Pierce and Treston Nemeth.

Speaking of Nemeth, the senior standout hurled a no-hitter on the mound against the Cadets. If it wasn’t for two plunked batters, Nemeth would’ve had capped off a perfect game. If no-hitters at this stage of the tournament are rare, a perfect game would have been an extraordinary

feat largely unheard of this deep into bracket play. Especially against a one-seed favored to win the District. The Huskies churned out 16 hits at the plate, completely overpowering the Cadets who managed just two baserunners all evening. Nemeth struck out seven of the 18 batters he faced.

Nemeth had a robotlike night at the plate as well. He finished three for four, with a single, two doubles, two RBIs and two runs scored. Every player in the Har-

Husky Softball encourages sign-ups

Ed Banks

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — On Saturday morning in Sally Buffalo Park, the Huskies Gray Girl’s 10U Softball Team of the Cadiz Girls Softball Association (CGSA) was in action against the visiting Knoxville Stallions.

In fine fashion, the Huskies were able to collect their fourth win of the season at a final score of 13-1. With that win, the Huskies Gray team has grown their team record to four wins, two losses and a tie. The team has six games remaining.

Andy Palmer is the head coach of the Huskies Gray and has four assistant coaches. The assistant Coaches are Anthony Hayes, Brad Bryant, and Randy and Tessa Culbertson.

“We all have a passion to teach these young ladies the basics and fundamentals of the game of softball,” Coach Palmer said. “Our practices permit us to provide learning in a ‘work together’ team environment.

With 13 girls on the roster, each and every one of them have talent and will be exciting to watch as they “come up” in the next several years!

“The association’s softball programs are promising with the seven current teams that are playing with active schedules,” Palmer added.

“There are two 8u teams (approximately 20 girls), there are two 10u (approximately 25 girls), one 2u (approximately 13 girls), and two 14u (approximately 25 girls).”

These teams also represent the Cadiz Huskies in both the Edison Central League and the Steubenville League.

The current players and jersey roster numbers for the Huskies Gray 10U Team includes Jaiden Barger

#29, Shae Palmer #21, Sydney Powers #5, Kendall Hayes #24, Kinsey Hayes #15, Josie Corder #12, Dusta Ryder #6, Alyvia Bryant #13, Callie Culbertson #2, Mia Barcroft #23, Brynlee Hyde #10, Victoria Birney #3, and Payton Smith #20. The CGSA’s season begins on April 1 and usually continues through the first week of July. The League encourages any young lady interested in signing up for softball to do so in their appropriate age group/bracket. To sign up, follow the CGSA Facebook page and watch for “Sign Ups.”

Women’s Golf League

The Play of the Day for the Cadiz Women’s Golf League on Wednesday, May 24, was “Predict Your Score”, and the hostesses were Denise Augustine and Susie Gibson.

The winner was Linda Tyson, and in second place with a score card playoff were Kathy Newburn and Sherry Sapon. Karen Sims had

low putts for A Flight, Donna Griffin and Kathy Smith for B Flight, and Sandy Terek for C Flight. Donna Griffin and Bonnie Beetham had chipins, while Sandy Terek and Denise Augustine had birdies.

Next week’s Play of the Day will be “N.O.S.E.”, and the hostesses will be Kathy Smith and Donna Griffin.

rison lineup put the ball in play, with five Huskies turning in multiple hit performances.

Sophomore Tucker Snyder sprayed the diamond with two singles and a double. He also picked up an RBI and a run scored. Anthony Pelegreen and Jace Madzia both finished with two singles to their name, and senior Kaden Jurosko pushed out a single and a double. With Nemeth mowing down the Cadets from the hill, and the blister-

ing bats coming out of the Huskies dugout, the outcome never really fell into question. The Huskies now own victories over the two top seeds in the East District (Fort Frye and Buckeye Trail), knocking out Ridgewood and Martins Ferry in the Sectional round as well. Should the Huskies pick up the victory over Winchester Eastern this week, they will face the winner of Wheelersburg and Lucasville Valley in the Elite Eight (Regional Final) the very next day (June 2) in Lancaster. It has been a decade since the Huskies have won a game in the Regional tournament, a two-game spurt back in 2013 with victories over Vincent Warren and Waverly that landed the school in the Final Four at Huntington Field in downtown Columbus. The state tournament is now held in Akron, so should the magical run continue into the Final Four, the Huskies will be paying visit to Canal Park in Summit County.

Community OhioMeansJobs.com

offers new features

COLUMBUS – Ohio

Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted announced new user-friendly features to OhioMeansJobs.com, coordinated by InnovateOhio, the Governor’s Office of Workforce Transformation and the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services.

These new features take a faster, streamlined approach to connect unemployed Ohioans with jobs while helping employers identify new talent.

“Ohio currently has the lowest unemployment rate in our state’s history, and we are aggressively working to fill all of the new jobs being created.” said Lt. Governor Jon Husted. With the transition of “profiles” to “career hubs,” individuals will get more targeted help in their job searches. For example, when a military veteran registers for a free account on OhioMeansJobs. com, they’re prompted to answer a brief questionnaire specifically designed for them. They are also asked if they would like to be contacted by an employment specialist. In addition, the resumes of veterans are designated with a red and blue “V,” and the resumes of military spouses are designated with a red and blue “S,” to highlight them for military-friendly employers.

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Enhancements Include:

User Focused Dashboards - All three user types, Job Seeker, Employer, and Student, will have centralized dashboards to give up-to-date reports on their status. These dashboards will include tasks like uploading resumes, applying for jobs, creating career plans, and summaries showing scholarships saved or submitted job applications.

Tasks and AlertsThis feature builds a foundation for a return engagement and customized messaging. This integration will highlight the tasks needed to be completed, while most efficiently searching for jobs.

Single Sign On using OH|ID - Users will now have access to a wider range of resources, connecting them instantly with multiple state agencies. Staffing agencies and third-party recruiters now can use one account to toggle between multiple employers. OHID also automatically saves people’s information as they are setting up their accounts.

User TutorialWhen a new user logs in, there is a guided walk-through of website capabilities to ensure users leverage all the available tools.

The 2023 Div. III East District Champions Harrison Central used a Treston Nemeth no-hitter to capture the crown, shutting out the top-seeded Fort Frye Cadets 10-0 on May 24 to advance into the Regional round of the State Tournament.

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Head Coach Andy Palmer (left) and Assistant Coach Anthony Hays are seen during the team warm-up session.

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BL helps to clean up three local villages

SMITHFIELD —

The Buckeye Local High School’s National Honor Society and Student Council were involved in a threepart local cleanup project.

Students were able to send three separate groups to different towns to help remove trash and beautify the area. Groups went to Brilliant, Adena, and Smithfield.

Student Dayne Carter was the project leader and organized the cleanup project. The students were told they did a fantastic job at all three locations.

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Harrison Central graduates 2023 class

By Sharon Dalton

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — Harrison

Central High School held its commencement ceremony on Friday, May 26, in the school gymnasium.

The class consists of 121 students. Leading the class was Treston Nemeth, valedictorian and Leah Cottrell, salutatorian.

After a greeting by school Superintendent Duran Morgan, Maddy Butler led the Pledge of Allegiance. The Select Choir gave a performance, as well as the Select Band.

Treston Nemeth, valedictorian, then took the floor. The son of Brent Nemeth and Shawna Murphy, he graduates with a GPA of 4.485. He is a scholar athlete and plans to major in civil engineering at the University of Dayton. Nemeth has also received OVAC 4A Player of the Year twice.

Nemeth greeted his

classmates and the community and expressed his appreciation to all who helped him achieve his accomplishments. He then went on to challenge his fellow classmates to be leaders, to go above and beyond in their endeavors, not accepting the status quo. Quoting Dr. Martin Luther King, he said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands in times

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of challenge and controversy.” He also quoted John Quincy Adams, “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and

become more, you are a leader. “

“Life is change. Growth is optional. And the only way to obtain growth is by adapting

to the challenges ahead. Therefore, Class of 2023, adapt to change, be creative and set meaningful goals for yourselves and for those whom you lead, “ stated Nemeth.

Leah Cottrell, salutatorian then presented her speech. The daughter of Jason and Jaclyn Cottrell, she graduates with a 4.476 GPA. Cottrell is on the yearbook and newsletter staff. She has

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earned letters in volleyball and tutors elementary students. She plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh.

Principal Ken Parker then presented the class for their diplomas.

Six students have enlisted for military service. Thirty students graduated with honors. Four were members of the National Technical Honor Society.

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Sign up for our Annual Spring Garage Door Maintenance Program!!!

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r 1. Check for rusty or frayed cables.

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r 3. Check for broken or defective springs.

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Harrison Central Elementary students participated in a “Wax Museum” event where they took on the role of a historical figure and told visitors facts about themselves. Fourth-grader Zyla Zeigler played the role of Sacagawea. She said her favorite part was sharing what she learned with others. She also enjoyed making her costume for the event.

Eight preschool children at Lakeland Academy School spent each Thursday going to Clark Library and enjoyed a program with Clark Memorial Branch Manager Mary Howes. She read them a story and they did crafts.

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Buckeye Local NHS and Student Council students volunteering at Smithfield’s cleanup are: Raygan Lengyel, Megan Burrier, Thomas Beranek, Cassandra Burkhead, Gage Cermak, Abigail Meeker, Braydon Walker, Sydnee Yanok, Emily McDiffitt, Cai McKeever, Jaelee Thompson, Pam Kandrach, Jasmine Yohe, and Dayne Carter.

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class a good chance to learn new things, “I just took it as an opportunity to learn something.” She is supported through Social Security and her husband, but found much of the class useful. “It does benefit me, I learned stuff from it…. I’ve never put out a job application or written a resume before. If I ever needed a job, I would know how to go about it,” she continued.

Church said the class helped her feel more independent and comfortable job hunting. “I can apply for the job I want, I can write a cover letter with my resume.… Money management was a big thing for me,” she said.

She especially focused on learning how to advocate for herself. “How to speak up for yourself, like if you want a job, go for it, don’t be shy, put everything into it to make it work. I never knew how to do that, how to be your own cheerleader,” Church explained.

Final graduate, Secrest said she learned the most about dealing with money, “It taught me a lot. It taught me more money management. It taught me more responsibility on how to make money and

ly created an extremely attractive and appropriate likeness of ANC.

During the VFW’s annual Memorial Day Celebrations, gun salutes and military honors are presented by the Tri-County Marine Corps Club’s Honor Guard.

“The second year we put the crosses up I noticed that one of our WW II veterans, George Shultz, observing us,” Thompson went on. “I went over to talk to him, and he explained what we were doing. He complimented us on how well we were laying everything out and then asked if I knew what job he had during the war. I told him I did not, and he said graves registration. In fact, he was involved with laying out the veteran’s cemeteries in Europe, to include Normandy. I

how to survive in life and make it through.”

She said the class made a big difference in her day-to-day thought patterns as well. “I definitely feel like since I took the class that I’ve matured more, I’ve grown a little more in my mentality. It’s made a difference,” she noted.

Judge Shawn Hervey spoke briefly to the graduates, “We’re proud of you. Your hard work paid off. We talk about it all the time, putting tools in your toolbelt to do what you need to do and this

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will open doors.… Opening these doors closes the doors that you’re coming from…. Keep up the good work. You’ve got too much to lose now, to go backwards to where you were before. “It might have been a hard thing to go through, but hopefully, you came out the other side a better person. That’s what community corrections is about, what this program is about,” he said. “We’re happy with your hard work and getting through it. Proud of you, good job.”

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is reporting 22 crashes resulting in 23 deaths on Ohio’s roadways during the 2023 Memorial Day weekend, according to provisional statistics.

This is the highest number of traffic fatalities in Ohio since 2020 when 20 individuals were killed. The fourday reporting period began Friday, May 26, and ran through Monday, May 29.

During the reporting period, state troopers made 19,980 traffic-enforcement contacts, including 399 impaired driving arrests, 233

drug arrests and 2,797 safety-belt citations. In addition, the patrol made 10,463 non-enforcement contacts, including 2,107 motorist assists.

Motorists are reminded that roadway safety is a shared responsibility and are encouraged to call #677 to report drug activity and dangerous or impaired driving.

For a statewide breakdown of enforcement and crashes during the Memorial Day holiday weekend, please visit:https://statepatrol. ohio.gov/static/links/ MemorialDay2023_ PIO.pdf.

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Old timber harvest

By Susan Adams

“Persons traveling Route 250 along Tappan Lake during the fall of 1953 were doing double takes. If they thought they saw a floating truck in the middle of the lake, they were right.

could not think of any nicer compliment.”

The VFW Post also puts up a 4×8 board in the pavilion at Ruritan Park. The boards list all the veterans in the graveyards and cemeteries in the area, and space is available for anyone from the community to add their relative who might be buried elswhere.

The response from the community was over-

whelming, and they request that the memorial setting become an annual event.

“We told everyone that we would have to build our own crosses or buy them from TVV,” said VFW Commander Bob Hirschbach. “We found out that they were tired of storing them and that they would sell us $600 at a price of $2 apiece. When we told the people that, the donations start-

ed coming in from all over. We received $1, 175 without asking for any money. We asked Jewett Sportsman Club for the last $25 and have been putting them up every year since!”

Hirschbach also commented that the Harrison County Commissioners paid for the flags. The VFW also donates to youth sports, and library organizations.

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reflect on the sacrifice, I think that words are a feeble media to honor these individuals. What can I possibly add to do justice for them?” He encouraged listeners not to lose sight of the reason for Memorial Day amidst the vacation time, family fun, and cookouts. “Memorial Day is the day when all Americans can come together and honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice,” he stated.

Several others spoke about honoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. The final speak-

“Using the first and only ferry to ply the waters of Harrison County, the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District was engaged in a sizable logging operation on its holding on the Tappan shore. The ferry had been put into use to harvest timber far removed from roads. The boat was designed to dock at advantageous points along the shoreline and to pick up logs or a loaded truck, as shown in

er was MPLX Operations Gathering Director Emery Tyson.

“What is Memorial Day?” He asked at the beginning of his speech. “I grew up as a kid going to my grandparents’ graves. But I never thought about what it really meant as a child.”

Addressing the sixthgrade class from Harrison Central, he stated, “Hopefully you kids think about what it really means and hopefully today really makes you see how appreciative you should be of this day.”

Tyson shared how many soldiers have died serving the U.S. and those who are still missing in

the picture.

“A man by the name of Garrett designed and supervised the construction of the wooden barge, which is in six sections and 17 x 51 feet overall. (The sections) to move from one lake to another, the sections are transported over main highways and reassembled. Going down the lake, this barge looks like an old river-paddle wheeler. The paddle wheel, also designed and made under the direction of Mr. Garret, is 6 x 6 feet. Powered by an International diesel motor, the whole outfit runs very smoothly and efficiently.”

action. “That’s three-million-plus lives that were lost or altered while serving our country so we can all be here today to have hot dogs and hamburgers and enjoy this three-day weekend. … We can look at any small town in America and come up with names. … [Memorial Day is] one day a year we honor the three million plus. … It’s not really a lot, one day.”

He said he tried to share the importance of this day with his kids especially. He ended with a challenge to everyone to visit a cemetery and pass on the reason for Memorial Day to their family, friends, and children.

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The crosses in Jewett honor veterans for Memorial Day.

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EGCC representative Cameron Bonds (middle) helps two students through classes on resume building and job applications.

Information from Cadiz Republican 1953. The provided picture is from Jack Kibble.

Harvested timber is transported to the north side of the lake to provide better access to U.S. 250.

Talk of the Town Freeport

By Deb Milligan

Members of the Tri-County Showstopper

4-H Club placed flags on veterans’ headstones at the Freeport, Rankin, Moorefield and Nottingham cemeteries on Saturday, May 20.

After placing the flags, the club members met at the Piedmont Fire house for their meeting and a pizza party. There were 13 club members who attended the meeting. Members were informed on skilla-thon information, photos of projects need to be taken to advisors, and Fair Royalty judging will be on June 1 at 6 p.m. 4-H members are encouraged to donate five non-perishable food items for donation to the area food pantries. The club will be setting up and decorating the “Fair Booth” on June 18 at 2 p.m. The next meeting will be held on June 8 at the Piedmont Firehouse.

Harrison County Agricultural Society Fair will be June 19 through June 24 at the fairgrounds in Cadiz.

Auction to benefit Piedmont Amish Schools will be June 16 at 30004 Old Smyrna Road, Freeport. Food Service starts at 4 p.m. with carry-out available. Auction starts at 5 p.m., and includes a silent auction and raffles.

Bryden Doane, son of Travis and Bethany Doane of Freeport and an Army soldier based at Fort Bliss in El Paso, Texas, completed the “Spur Ride.”

Bryden completed the 24-hour challenge and earned his Calvary Silver Spurs on May 17.

Summer reading for the Puskarich Public Library System will be June 1-July 10. Staff are excited to offer the children a chance to gain reading skills over the summer and earn a free ticket to the grand finale, a trip to the Uhrichsville Waterpark on Aug.1. Please register your family at the Clark Memorial Branch Library by calling 740-658-3855.

The schedule of events for the Clark Memorial Branch Library are as follows:

Thursday June 8: 1 p.m.

– You’re Wonderful/Freeport is Wonderful. Special guests include: Freeport Methodist Church, Mr. Furnace Heating & Cooling, The Rusted Diamond, Charlie’s Barber Shop, Friends of the Clark Memorial Branch Library, Lakeland Academy Community School, Four Seasons Garden Club, and MWCD.

Friday June 9: Self Tour of Freeport, Stop in Library anytime between 11 a.m.-6 p.m., get a point-of-interest map and enjoy a walk around the town.

If you have any questions, please contact the Clark Memorial Branch Library at 740-658-3855.

We welcome Sam as

the new owner of TJ’s Gas & Go.

On May 17, 10 people from West Chester Senior Citizens enjoyed the day at Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center at Cambridge for the Extrancanea and enjoyed a meal at Theo’s.

On the 19, they enjoyed a trip to Hersbergers, and on the 25, they played bingo at the center Freeport Volunteer Fire Department sponsored a chicken barbecue ans square dance on May 20. They served 220 chicken dinners, then following held a free square dance at the James Clark Fire Station with the fire department selling food. It was a successful evening with many people enjoying themselves along with sponsors by The Bear’s Den Steakhouse, 360 Burger, Koch Funeral Home, Koch’s Carmels.

Expert caller Dan Kirk taught different line and square dances.

The department held a silent auction with 26 items and had a fireman’s boot for donations for Hannah Matthews, who is the wife of fireman Zac. She recently was diagnosed with cancer that has spread to her lungs and is undergoing chemotherapy in Columbus.

The Country Dancing with caller Dan Kirk will be held June 3 at the Tuscarawas County Fairgrounds at 7 p.m.

Camp Tippecanoe is now hiring for summer camp jobs, including lifeguards, kitchen coordinator and counselors. Anyone interested can contact Camp Tippecanoe, 81300 Stewart Road, Tiippecanoe, in Tippecanoe.

The Center for Cancer Health Equity and OSUCCC James Cancer Mobile Mammography Unit will be at Freeports Doctors Office on Main Street on July 10. To schedule an appointment, call 614-293-4112.

Clark Memorial Friends of the Library Club met on May 25 at the library with President Cindy Maleski opening the meeting with members Kim Ferrell, Jane Ann Hughes, Susan Cripe, Margaret Best and Deb Milligan attending. Reports were given, and the club discussed the membership drive for 2023. They voted to have a photograph contest with photos turned in Sept. 1 by 6 p.m., and viewing for People’s Choice until Oct. 27. People Choice first,

second, and third prize will be given. The club discussed Summer Reading 2023 “Grow Together” from June 1 until July 10.

Congratulations to Daisy Cyrus who graduated from eighth grade at Buckeye Trail.

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Class of 1954 enjoyed food and fellowship when they met at the Raider Restaurant on May 23. Those attending were Ann (Carson) Milleson, Larry and Carol (McCullough) Caldwell, Tom and Marge (Yarnell) Bardall, and Ann (Brokaw) Bear.

On May 26, Harrison Central Class of 2023 graduation was held, and we all say congratulations to all graduates.

The Cadiz High School Alumni Association gave out 15 scholarships that were given out to the class members

The Grace Fleming Hall Scholarship of $1,000 was given to Gracie Rogers, daughter of Chris and Heather Rogers of Piedmont from the Lakeland area. Gracie will study nursing at Ohio University, Eastern Campus.

Smithfield

By Esther McCoy

The McCoy family spent Sunday afternoon watching with pride as our grandson, Jackson McCoy, started the commencement program with the Pledge of Allegiance, led in the announcement of awards as the class president and negotiated the turning of the tassels on the stage at the end of the program. I sat there with tears in my eyes remembering the little lad who liked to fish at Friendship Park with his grandpa Lamont McCoy. Time passes by so fast. They are grown and know what they will be doing with their life now but are still young boys to us. Please ignore the smears if there are tears on the program. We were elated at all the awards he received through the years. Like his grandmother, he enjoys reading and was president of the senior class.

The next day we attended a family party with his grandparents and aunts and uncles from Bellaire present. We are proud of you, Jackson. May your life be one of happiness but realize that life can be hard sometimes. Your dad and mom, grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles are so proud of you too.

Drew Saiter was anoth-

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er graduate, with his graduation from Harrison High School. There was a picture of him on Facebook with his grandparents as well.

Let’s go back a few years. In 1935, there were seven seniors who received straight A’s in the second six-weeks of class at Smithfield High School. They were Mary Elizabeth Foster, Esther Hammond, Hazel Burkett, Kenneth Parks, EloiseHenry, Sara Pearce and Dorothy Fomenko.

In 1945, 10 athletes were initiated into the Varsity Club: Bob Captor, Carmen Sebastian, Joe Stanton, Milton Hatrris, John Yanczura, Joe Rudak, Bob Hawkins, Joe Zamperi, Mike Bednar and Philip West all had to wear their clothing upside and backwards, rather hard if you ask me! The next day, they had to wear makeup and carry pocket books.

For iniation In the Athletic Field, Eugene Cosello received honorable mention at the EOAL Conference and Jack Matthews was captain on the Ohio Valley Athletic Second Team.

For one of the Memorial Day services in 1935, Commander Gilbert Powell Sr. read “The Constitution and What it Means to Me.”

In a “Remember Christ Makes It Christmas” essay, David Simmons had a score of 154 to top the Spartan entries. Myron Boetticher had a 131.

Liz Hamric had a saying “Be grateful for every second of every day that you get to spend with people you love. Life is so precious,”

It is June, a wonderful month. Enjoy it.

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 South Bridge Street (Church Hill) Complete Resurfacing and Curbing Project. Detours will be posted. The project

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ODOT

• SR 151 is closed for 185 days for the replacement of the bridge located between state Route 212 and Main Street. The intersection of state Route 212/state Route 151 will remain open during this project. The official detour is state Route 9 south, to U.S. 22 west, to U.S. 250 west, back to state Route 151, and reverse.

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

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.

Corvus will be live at L.A. Pizza on Saturday, June 3, at 9 p.m. All ages are welcome!

L.A. Pizza is looking to expand their staff. Stop in to apply.

There will be a benefit/ dance for Halie Marshall on Saturday, June 17, at the Adena American Legion Post #525 starting at 2 p.m. Spaghetti dinner will be $10. The Crush Band will be performing starting at 8 p.m. If you are unable to attend the benefit and want to donate, you can contact the Adena American Legion Post #525 to do so.

Come out to Adena Pit Field on Saturday, June 3, starting 11:30 a.m. to support Adena Girls Softball! They will have a full concession and other food available for purchase. There will be a raffle auction and a 50/50 will run all day. Texas Road-

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

• NEW RUMLEY Church Fellowship Hall invite 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.

• OURANT SCHOOLHOUSE Cake Walk is on Saturday, June 10. Food starts at 6 p.m., cake walk starts at 7 p.m. Please bring a cake and take part. School is located off Deersville Ridge (County Road 2) on Ourant Road, Cadiz. Signs will be posted.

house will be coming with its mascot. They will be bringing coupons for kids meals, appetizers, and have activities for kids. The Dairy Jean will be bringing its freezer full of ice cream for purchase too.

Ice Cream Island will be in the parking lot of the Adena Branch Library on Friday, June 9, 11a.m.1 p.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

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take selfies with your pet or favorite stuffed animal.

COVID-19 rapid tests are available at all PLSJ locations for free. Please call the branch in advance for pickup: Adena Branch Library at 740-320-0009.

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, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., at the intersection of state Route 152 and County Road 10. Dillonvale’s American Legion’s next drawing set starts in July. Tickets are ready. Message any Legionnaire to purchase tickets for $10 donation each.

Sunrise Rascals 4-H Poker Run will be on Saturday, June 10, at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Fiirst bike goes out at 10 a.m. There will be lunch provided, sales, and auctions. There will be a $10 registration fee, $5 for passengers. Donations are welcome.

Ice Cream Island will be in the parking lot of the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library on Tuesday, June 6, 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. COVID-19 rapid tests are available at all PLSJ locations for free. Please call the branch in advance for pickup at Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library at 740-314-4310. 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.

Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week. Please join the Hopedale Church of Christ for Taco Night on June 10 at 5 p.m. Cost is by donation. Also, their ladies Tuesday on June 6, 6-7:30 p.m., will be karaoke and campfire. Please bring your own chair and join in the fun!

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, as well as Sept. 10 and 24. For more information, contact Tammy at 740491-7938. The 24th annual Cadiz Community Yard Sale will be held on Friday and Saturday, June 2-3. Maps will be available the days of the sale.

Mark your calendar for the Hopedale Community Yard Sale, coming up on Aug. 6 and 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Terri at the city building at 740-937-2355 to be placed on the map.

Soccer season for Harrison County Youth Soccer League will happen this fall of 2023. Looking to have registration open in about three weeks to register for this fall season. Ages are 5 (must be turning 5 during season) to junior-high ages. We will be looking for volunteers to help coach. If interested please, let them know. Thank you. Looking forward to getting the league back at the park, Please share the word and check our Facebook page for more updates (Harrison Youth Soccer League).

Don’t forget, the Harrison County Fair will be coming soon June 19 through the 24. Check here for updates as we get closer.

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

Congratulations to all the graduates for 2023. Congratulations to the parents and guardians for getting them to this point. I have seen preschool on up and it is such a happy occasion right up to college graduation. Best wishes to all as they move on to the next phase of their lives.

Mary Louise Jones, Penelope Clark’s mom, will be celebrating her 97th birthday on Thursday, June 8. Let’s do a card shower. Her address is: Park Village, 1525 Crater Ave, Dover, OH 44622. She will love all the birthday wishes.

The Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department annual Fireman’s Fair and Parade held May 27 is now history. Thank you to all who helped make it a success. The weather cooperated, the raffle baskets and 50/50 donations were appreciated. The water battle was amazing. The food was great. The square dance was fun, and the parade is always something folks enjoy. Most of all thanks to all the people. Those who donated, those who worked, set up and tore down, and those who came. What a way to start the summer season!

The Memorial Day Service at the Patterson Cemetery in Deersville to honor U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the armed service is always a moving event. Thank you to the Franklin Township trustees for taking such good care of the grounds, and to the people who volunteer their time to place flags at the veteran’s graves. Thank you to the Deersville UM Church choir for singing and to the speaker Representative Don Jones, District 95 of the Ohio House of Representatives. Thank you to those who attended to give respect to those who have served.

The Woody Paul Blanket Mission met on Wednesday, May 24, with nine ladies making 11 blankets to be given away

to folks in need of comfort. The group enjoyed a covered-dish lunch. The next mission meeting will be on Wednesday, June 21.

Starting May 27, the new summer hours at the Deersville General Store is 9 s.m. to 9 p.m. daily. If in doubt, you can call them at 740-827-4203.

Bury the Hatchet Axe Throwing located behind the Deersville General Store, 212 W. Main St., Deersville, is now open. 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. Pictures and prices are posted on the page.

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 car pooling, leaving the church at 11 a.m. They plan to visit the Ben Franklin (Ashton’s) 5 & 10 that is close by.

On Thursday, June 8, at 4 p.m. the Deersville Community Garden Club will meet at the Tappan Roadside Rest. Each member is asked to bring a sack lunch that will be auctioned off with the proceeds going into the Scholarship Fund. Everyone is to bring whatever they would like to drink with their sack lunch.

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 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Cunningham Jr. Feed Spring Church, with Pastor Roger Zimmerman, 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.

June Birthdays: 1Bryce Heath; 2 - Melissa Beckley and Kay Kocher; 4 - Jerry Kuceyski; 7 - Roberta Cunningham; 8 - Mary Knight and Mary Louise Jones; 9Tim McMillen; 10 - Keith Cope; 11 - Sydney Sayre and Lauren Knight; 12John Sukosd; 17 - Mark Kramer; 20 - Shirley

Mattern; and 30 - Carol Rothrock. Happy Birthday to all and to all that have been missed.

June Anniversaries: 18 - Dick and Karen Huff; 25 - Keith and Tenley Telfer; and 30 - Jay and Jane Adams. Happy Anniversary to all and to all that have been missed.

On Saturday, June 10, the Ourant Schoolhouse Cake Walk will be held with food, including strawberries and ice cream, starting at 6 p.m., and the Cake Walk at 7 p.m. Live music will be by “Sands of Time.” Please take a cake and take part in an old-fashioned cake walk. The school is located off Deersville Ridge Road (County Road 2) on Ourant Road, Cadiz. Signs will be posted. If you haven’t been to the old one-room school, just touring the school is worth the trip. Money from this event goes toward maintaining the school and for scholarships.

Congratulations to the 2023 Ourant Schoolhouse Memorial Scholarship recipients: Cobot Arbaugh, Taylor Cope and Selena Mojica. Best wishes to all three.

On Thursday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Barbour Publishing, 1810 Barbour Dr., Uhrichsville, will be having a book fair. There will be huge deals on Christian books and Bibles deeply discounted, along with journals, fiction, children’s and devotionals. They will have a Junior Barbecue and Campbell’s Creative Kitchen on-site for lunch and treats.

On Friday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Feed Springs Church, there will be a Friday night sing featuring the Chris Boone family.

Thursday through Saturday, June 15-17, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, June 18, at 2 p.m., there 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 downstairs of the theater two hours before

the curtain by suggested donation. The food is always delicious. “Godspell” is old English for “Good Tale.” The show tells the story of Jesus Christ and his followers, the overall message is one of community.

Wednesday through Friday, June 14-16, from 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 are 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. 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. The “Stompers & Chompers” float with the volcano won the “Judges Choice” award at the DVFD Parade. What a great way to start this upcoming event.

On Saturday, June 17, from 1-5 p.m., there will be an open house at the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department building to celebrate the 70th Birthday for John Sukosd. Come out and help John celebrate.

On Wednesday, June 21, at 10 a..m., the Woody Paul Blanket mission will meet at the Deersville UM Church. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome to join in. A covered dish will follow.

On Sunday, June 25, at the 10:30 a.m. at the Feed Springs Church, the Spirit & Sword Ministries will be giving an update on their mission work in Haiti.

On Saturday, July 15, for the Freeport-Lakeland Alumni Reunion will be held at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center in Cambridge. The honor classes of 73 & 98 guests and former teachers are encouraged to attend. Reservations by July 1. There are scholarship availabilities. The invitations have been mailed to the alumni. The chairman is Greg Milleson, 152 W. Main St., New Concord OH 43762.

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If anyone has any news items they would like to share, please call and let me know at 740-942-3137. If I am not available to answer you call, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Holloway

By Susan Adams

Congratulations to all the graduates for 2023. Congratulations to the parents and guardians for getting them to this point. I have seen preschool on up and it is such a happy occasion right up to college graduation. Best wishes to all as they move on to the next phase of their lives.

The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcome. Send to: Holloway UM Church, P.O. Box 173, Holloway OH 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Rob-

ertson for more information at 740-968-4264.

On Sunday, June 4, there will be a meeting of the Holloway Old Timers Baseball Association at noon at the Old Timers building. Please plan to attend. Volunteers are needed. If one can help in any way, it is appreciated. The Facebook page for the Old Timers is gone. Hopefully, it will be restored soon. With the 75th Anniversary of Old Timers coming up this page is really important. Folks will be watching to see what activities are happening and the times so they can be there. Especially with the old-time baseball game that will be happening.

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. They will also be collecting items for the

75th Old Timers Festival. Items are listed under the festival news in this column. This is a perfect time to drop off your donations. Some ladies of the Holloway UM Church want to plant some flowers around town to brighten it up 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!

On Friday, June 30, at 5:30 p.m. at the Holloway Volunteer Fire Department meeting hall, there will be a meeting to discuss the Community Day that will be Aug. 5. Church members, HVFD members, Old Timers members and those who hold town official positions are encouraged to attend. Any questions, you may contact Amanda Spano or Ruth Robertson. Hope to see you all then.

The Holloway Volunteer Fire Department proj-

ect 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. Thank you to Mayor John Sheppard and helpers for getting the banners up in time for Memorial Day.

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 740433-5074, Lori Sharp at 740-510-0841, 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.

Friday, June 9, will be Flushing Heritage Days. For more information check out the Facebook page of Flushing Business Association & Com-

munity Project Group for details.

Saturday, June 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the Old Timers Bo Garrett Hall will be the Holloway Alumni Banquet. The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. sharp. The food will be prepared by Karen Walton of Freeport. The dinner will be $20 per person and alumni dues are $5. Raffle tickets will be available to help fund the banquet. They will be $1 each or 6 for $5. If you want them to fill out your tickets, add it to your dinner and due fees and it will be taken care of for you. Make your check payable to Holloway Alumni Association and remit to: Karen (Piper) Hinkle, P.O. Box 42, Holloway OH 43985. Plan to get together with friends at the banquet. It will be a fun time.

The Holloway VFD Activities Committee is still having the “Shop Rada Cutlery Fundraising Store Shop for Cutlery and Gifts” fundraising. 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 treat yourself.

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 items that can be purchased 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 740-9681900. You can also message via Facebook. They will not be able to have this festival without your generosity. Money donations 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. Thank you.

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QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS: Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent, complete a one-year training program and have an active state nursing license. Should be compassionate towards patients and have strong communication skills when asked a question by staff over client care situations. Must be able to successfully complete a background check and a probationary period. To apply for the job, contact the Harrison County Home in person at 41500 Cadiz/Dennison Road or call 740-942-3573.

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QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS: The successful candidate should possess a degree or a certificate of specialized training in the culinary arts. Experience in continuous cooking in a public eatery or hotel is a plus. The candidate should possess knowledge of the health certifications standards for a public restaurant or a hotel. Must be able to successfully complete a background check and a probationary period. To apply for the job, contact the Harrison County Home in person at 41500Cadiz-Dennison Road or call 740-942-3573.

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