Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 6/16/23

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Sports Huskies hit the big stage

Harrison Central finishes as Div. III State Runner-Up

By D.J. Watson

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

Post Office named after John A. Bingham

By Alyssa Howard Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — The new Cadiz Post Office hosted a ceremony to name the building after John A. Bingham, a former congressman, on Friday, June 9.

Bingham grew up in Cadiz and later served as an Ohio Congressman from 1855-1863 and then again from 1865-1873. Bingham was also named by President Abraham Lincoln as judge advocate for the Union Army. He is considered to be one of the most impactful congressmen to live in the town and in our country.

U.S. Representative Bill Johnson, (R) Ohio 6th District, played a substantial part in spearheading the legislation to get the Cadiz Post Office named after Bingham, who not only was close to Lincoln, but also passed section one of the 14th Amendment.

“To name this post office after Congressman John Armor Bingham is a big deal,” Johnson said. “A lot of people don’t know a lot about Abraham Lincoln’s inner circle when he came into office and made it

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County Fair

AKRON — Every good story in sports must come to an end, and while the end of every story may not deliver those genuine feelings of triumph and achievement, there is always that one tale when told in reflection that provides so much more than that. What should be found is a script packed full of blue-collar grit, an overwhelming sense of community, and a resounding source of small-town pride.

When the lights went dark at Canal Park last Saturday night in Akron, the last page in the story of the 2023 Harrison Central Huskies baseball team had finally been written. After defeating the Heath Bulldogs 2-1 in the State Semi-Final Friday night, they advanced to meet the defending Div. III State Champion Waynedale Golden Bears the very next evening for the State Championship. A height that hasn’t been

Germano 4-H celebrates 100 years

Harrison County’s Germano Community 4-H Club is celebrating a monumental milestone this year with the recognition of its 100th anniversary.

Germano Community 4-H Club began in 1923 when four members were recruited to learn and thrive in the ways of agriculture and domestic learning. Advisors at the time of the club’s creation was Elton Lowmiller of Minerva and Harry Winnings of Hopedale. Throughout the years, advisors have changed along with its members — with the current advisors being Ronald and Albert “Doug” Caldwell of Bloomingdale.

As Germano celebrates 100 years of continuation in Harrison County, the community rallies around to recognize the hundreds of club members that have passed through that club and solidified a legacy of learning.

“Over its 100 years, Germano Community 4-H Club has been present in the county as a source of support for youth and adult leaders that have wanted to both do better and be better in their com -

reached by a school in Harrison County since Dale Edwards led his Cadiz Cardinals to the championship game in 1982.

“What they did this postseason was special,” Head Coach Mike Valesko said of his Huskies. “We battled throughout the year with a difficult schedule, never lost faith and belief in each other and that difficult stretch prepared us for this run. For our kids to experience the State Tournament like they did, with the win Friday night, we’ll all remember that forever. Going into Saturday night, there was about 800 other schools across Ohio that would do anything possible to trade places with us,” Valesko continued.

There is no doubt Valesko was juggling some bittersweet emotion after the title-game setback, because two realities were in motion when the team woke up Saturday morning at their hotel. On one hand, you’re so close to winning it all, just seven innings away from the top trophy. On the other, you are facing an emerging juggernaut in Ohio High School baseball terms, and only eight teams had the honor of saying they took the field on the season’s last day. Harrison Central was one of them.

munities. 100 years is an admirable milestone to reach, and it goes without saying reflects the importance that 4-H has in a community like this,” said Caitlyn Romshak, Ohio State University 4-H educator for Harrison County.

“All of our clubs play vital parts in our county; 100 years signifies that 4-H is engrained in both our culture and in tradition. I am very happy for the legacy that Germano has instilled and look forward to seeing them thrive in the future.”

A recognition of the club’s centennial milestone will culminate on Monday, June 19, during the county’s Junior Fair Night at the Harrison County Fair. All are welcome to attend and support Germano 4-H’ers in their celebration.

The Golden Bears completed the back-toback repeat, using a sixrun second inning to stifle the Huskies by a score of 10-1. The Huskies were no strangers to trailing in ball games, as they had overcome early deficits in each of their Regional tournament games to advance to the State Tournament in the “Rubber City.”

However, this time it felt different. The Golden Bears returned a bulk of their lineup from last year’s championship squad. Junior pitcher Otto Solorzano, who won the 2022 championship

from the mound as a sophomore, was firing a solid game from the hill. Additionally, the Golden Bears seemed to be finding every gap in the field from the plate. In total, the Bears ran up 15 hits as a team. The “Comeback Kids” had finally met their match, as Waynedale was simply too well-rounded of a team to fall off pace with.

In the first inning, there was a brief glimpse of the magic that had followed the Huskies through the postseason.

Senior Kaden Jurosko led off the game with a towering double to left-center field, sending what

felt like all of Harrison County into a frenzy in the Canal Park stands. Two at-bats later, senior Treston Nemeth was intentionally walked. It was just 10 minutes (realtime) into the contest, and the Huskies had two runners on with only one out. Unfortunately, Solorzano would quickly handle the threat, escaping the jam with as much urgency as he found himself in it. The experienced hurler got Jurosko stuck between second and third in a rundown, then proceeded to force a Tucker Snyder ground-

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The Ohio Div. III Player of the Year- Harrison Central senior Treston Nemeth delivers to the plate in the state semi-final game against Heath last Friday night in Akron. Nemeth was named to the Prep Baseball Report All-Tournament Team for his two-game performance. Nemeth pitched a complete game in the semi-final, and drove in the Huskies two runs in the victory over the Bulldogs.

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Harrison Central senior Kaden Jurosko delivers at the plate in the State Championship Game against Waynedale last Saturday night in Akron. Jurosko was named to the Prep Baseball Report’s All-Tournament team for his two-game performance.

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The Harrison Central Huskies and Waynedale Golden Bears prepare for the Ohio Div. III State Championship Game as the National Anthem played last Saturday night at Canal Park in Akron.

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U.S. Representative Bill Johnson proudly holds the plaque bearing the new name of the Cadiz Post Office.

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New owners in Scio Byler’s Discount Grocery reimagined by next generation

Officer

training Son to join Chief-of-Police Ron Carter on Jewett police force

“We protect our communities by consistently providing essential environmental services delivered safely by the IWS family”

Defendant catches OVI two months from end of CBC

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — Cadiz resident

Jennifer Church appeared in the Court of Common Pleas on June 6 because of a motion filed by the state to revoke her community-based control sanctions. The state, represented by Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Knight, alleges that Church tested positive for THC three times in January and February before tesing positive for methamphetamine in April.

Judge Shawn Hervey explained the possible penalties to Church, “Back on Sept. 26, 2022, you were sentenced and a 10-month reserved prison sentence was suspended over your head and you have credit for 31 days against that 10-month sentence. So basically you have nine months for potential sanctions that could be at the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, which is prison; that could be at Eastern Ohio Corrections Center, which is a communi-

COUNTY COURT

Criminal/Traffic

Violations

• 28 speeding violations, five failure to control, one unsecure load, two driving under suspension, one disorderly conduct, one open container, four seatbelt violations, three possession of drugs, three OVI, one dogs at-large, two tag/ sticker violations, one stopsign violation, one overloaded vehicle, one hit and run, and one assured clear distance ahead violation.

RECORDER

May 29-June 2, 2023

• Margaret E. Craft to Nanette S. Beabout etal, Franklin Twp.

• Timothy P. Mc Cormack etux to Gregory J. Cilles etux, Washington

Twp.

ty-based control facility; or that could be in a local jail.”

Church requested to be represented by an attorney and will fill out an affidavit of indigency to see if she qualifies for a public defender.

“You’re still under community-based controls,” Hervey warned her. “You still have to report, you still have to do whatever they say, and I’m certain that whatever you do between now and when we come back for an evidentiary

Public Record

• June 1: Jamie Walker, 22, Cadiz, and Adam Baundin, 22, Cadiz.

• June 1: Charles Lafever II, 53, Hopedale, and Mindi Vrable, 38, Hopedale.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

• Helen Marie Emert

Dec’d to Fred A. Emert, Cadiz Twp.

• Estate of Jerry L. Powell to David A. Miller etal, German Twp.

• Sarah E. Waldron etal to Skyline Farms Inc, Rumley Twp.

• Germano Community Park Inc. Board to Board of Trustee of German Twp., German Twp.

• Scott F. Corder etal to Abel RLT Holdings LLC, Cadiz Village.

• Doris Jean Crabtree Dec’d to Donna Carpenter, Washington Twp. and Tippecanoe Village.

MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS

• May 3 – A deputy was dispatched to Bose Road for an accident that involved an Asplundh Tree truck and a Chrysler sedan. The deputy arrived and made contact with the employee that was working on the scene. He stated that a young female was attempting to leave her house and instead of asking for the truck to be moved in the work zone so she could safely exit, she tried to squeeze by the large truck and ended up damaging her vehicle. The gentleman stated that the woman left and when she returned, she was in a different car. He said that his company already had a phone call inquiring about helping with the cost to repair, and the gentleman just wanted to make the report in case his company insurance needed it. Deputies made contact with the woman and she confirmed the story. She gave her statement and also gave photos of the damaged vehicle.

• May 3 – Deputies arrived at a residence in Scio for a possible domestic dispute involving a juve-

hearing will be considered. So this is an opportunity to straighten things up.”

Pete Beamer appeared via video call from the Noble County Jail on a motion from the state to revoke his community-based control sanctions. Beamer was originally indicted on charges of intimidation, a third-degree felony, and a misdemeanor in the first-degree domestic-violence charge. In August of 2021, he pleaded guilty to the felony and the

nile. When they arrived, they made contact with the father, who stated a verbal dispute occurred between his 15-year-old daughter and his wife over a telephone. The juvenile was released from Sargus Juvenile Detention Center two days prior for domestic violence. After speaking with everyone, there was no evidence of physical violence, but the juvenile female is on probation so her probation officer was contacted. They requested that the parents contact them first thing in the morning to discuss the incident.

CADIZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

• May 1 – An officer was dispatched to a Cadiz residence in reference to a man calling about his stepdaughter destroying the house. The man stated that the stepdaughter sent her juvenile son downstairs to do laundry. The man asked the juvenile not to mess with the laundry equipment because he was just a child. The man said that the child got angry and kicked the family dog. The stepdaughter started arguing with the man and started destroying the house. The officer spoke with the stepdaughter about what took place, she stated that she sent her son downstairs to switch the laundry and that the family dog bit which is why he struck the animal. She stated that this isn’t the first time that the dog has attacked the child and another younger child in the residence. The officer did

misdemeanor was dropped. He was sentenced to two years of community-based controls and 79 days of local incarceration. He was given a 24-month reserved sentence.

On June 6, he was read the allegations against him for his violation, which is that he was picked up for OVI in Tuscawaras County on May 24.

“The court wil note you were on community corrections with Tusc County through an agreement with our county. I’ve had an opportunity to speak with Officer Rapavi, and it’s my understanding that besides this issue, Tusc was okay with your progress and you didn’t have any other violations alleged besides this pending incident,” he said.

Acting Probation Chief Dan Rapavi explained that Tuscarawas returned the case to Harrison because of the violation filed. Rapavi stated Beamer only had a couple months left on his community-based control.

Hervey spoke to Beamer, “I don’t want you to make any

observe bite marks on the child and a currently healing injury on the boy’s hand. The stepdaughter did admit that she threw a toy towards the stop the stairs, so the father would not come up any further. Reports were taken from both the father and the stepdaughter. The case is being looked into.

• May 1 – An officer was dispatched to a Cadiz residence in reference to an unresponsive male. Dispatch advised the officer that the male was currently breathing and heavily intoxicated. Emergency Medical Services arrived and helped get the gentleman on the cart and into the ambulance. During the transport, the male woke and became

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decisions right now but when you talk to your attorney in your Tuscarawas case, or an appointed attorney in this case, it may be in your interest to extend community-based control in this case. … I’m going to set this matter for a pretrail conference before the end of your community-based controls.”

The court then addressed bond, opening the floor to Knight, “Given that the original offense is a felony of the third degree, the state would request a monetary bond at this point. The state requests $15,000 with 10-percent sach assurity. It is the state’s understanding that a family member of the defendant has contacted the court regarding electronic home monitoring. The state would not oppose that with alcohol monitoring and GPS included if the defendant is able to financially do that.” Beamer’s bond was set at the recommended $15,000 with the 10-percent option, which Beamer said he would likely be able to make.

belligerent. He was kicking, punching and spitting at the EMTs, and they had to cover the man’s lower face with a towel. The officer assisted in restraining the man when they arrived at the hospital while the other EMTs strapped him to the gurney. The male was also belligerent with the medical staff at Harrison Community Hospital. The next morning when the gentleman was released from the hospital, he was arrested for assault, underage consumption, and drunk and disorderly, and taken to the Harrison County Jail.

• May 3 – A gentleman came to the station to file a report. He stated that while he was at his residence in

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through the dark days of the Civil War. He was surrounded by a group of amazing Ohioans.” Johnson had the honor of presenting the post office with its new nameplate.

Mayor John Migliore was proudly in attendance at the ceremony. The excitement coming from him was palpable.

“I think it’s a wonderful thing that congress decided to make this the John A. Bingham Post Office, because he was such a great American and he did so much for this country. He was the first author of the 14th amendment which allowed equal justice under law for all Americans,” Migliore said. “It’s crazy that all this history can happen in our little town.”

There were plenty of new faces in town. USPS sent representatives from

Moore’s Trailer Court, he was approached outside by three others who lived in the same trailer court. They kept threatening to physically harm him and potentially kill him. The gentleman filed his statement and wishes to have charges filed. He said this has been an ongoing problem, and that he is tired of being harassed. Later that evening all three of the accused residents came to the station in reference to the incident. They all claimed that they were not in town since noon on that date, and that they only saw the gentleman briefly that day. They also claim that they haven’t argued with the gentleman for a long while.

their headquarters to take part in the ceremony. ”Namings don’t happen often,” USPS Ohio District One Manager Susan A. Taylor said. ”Mr. Bingham was a very big influence in this area. All that he has done in the capital and then he came back to this area to raise his family here. He said it was the most beautiful place he’s ever seen. This community should be very proud. It’s a small town, and I love that because everyone turns up. There’s so much comradery in small communities. Everyone knows everyone. You don’t see that often anymore.”

The post office is the second building in town to be honored with John A. Bingham’s name. Bingham Terrace, an apartment complex in town, is also named after the former congressman. Another piece of history to add to the already abundant history of the Village of Cadiz and Harrison County.

Pete Beamer NH Photo/Cornelia Grace

Jennifer Church NH Photo/Cornelia Grace

Community

A-Z Learning Lab kicks off summer

By Kristi Tullis Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ – The A-Z Learning Lab kicked off the summer with an open house held on May 30.

Residents and their families were invited to a cookout, where children had faces painted, and enjoyed time playing with inflatable axe throwing, a bounce house, and snow cones provided locally by Daureatha McPeak and Pop Up Play, LLC. The Metropolitan Housing Authority (MHA) of Harrison County provided food and drinks, along with prizes, for all who attended.

Children were given a warm welcome and a re-introduction to the learning lab that operates fulltime for children living at Bingham Terrace during the summer months.

MHA installed the learning lab to provide access to education for its residents’ children. The year-round classes have been a success since their inception in 2018. The lab remains open full-time throughout the summer months and adjusts its hours to after-school availability during the rest of the year.

The lab operates on grant fund-

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ing and in-kind monetary, tax-deductible contributions that provide staff time, materials, supplies, and transportation for participation in the program. Those who attend are rewarded with off-site field trips, which this year will include a day at Kennywood, the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), Faith Ranch, and more. The Harrison County Soil & Water Conserva -

tion District also participates in educational presentations to the children.

The A-Z Learning Lab is aimed at creating a summer of fun, adventure, and learning for all participants. The program is designed to increase independence, self-confidence, and self-discovery while incorporating educational activities to allow participants to continue to grow academically and socially in preparation for the upcoming school year. The lab has the potential to serve up to 40 students between the ages of 6 – 17. Students must be residents of Bingham Terrace to attend the daily activities at the lab. It also provides them with a safe place to learn and spend time with each other. The lab instructor is available for questions, one-on-one tutoring, assistance with computers, and age-appropriate classwork. The lab also has an in-house library of books that have been either purchased or donated by members of the community. Donations are always welcome. With the summer kick-off being a success, the A-Z Learning Lab is looking forward to a great 20232024 year.

New owners reimagine Scio Grocery

By Bonnie Rutledge Publisher

Byler’s Discount Grocery Store in Scio has been sold — to a new family, also by the name of Byler.

While the name has not changed, store goers will notice an abundance of new items in addition to the diverse offerings the store has always carried.

Elva Byler worked in a “bent and dent” for five years prior to meeting her husband, John Byler. John was in Fredricktown visiting her cousins, and the rest is history. The couple has been married for four years, and they have a son named Christopher. Elva said with a smile, “Everybody who shops here knows little Christopher!”

Both Elva and John are excited to work on their new business and get to know their regular customers. “What I missed the most when I got married and moved

to Scio was seeing my customers. I love that they come in and tell me what is going on in their lives. I love to listen,” she said.

Though a roofer by trade, John felt that midApril was the right time to purchase the store as it came up for sale. The Bylers explained their eagerness to try new things, namely, stocking case lots in addition to

the surplus groceries. The case lots are typically name-brand items that aren’t out of date or damaged, so shoppers have a wider variety of items to choose from. “This week has been busy,” said John, “I can tell business is picking up.”

The Bylers also give out monthly sheets of cold-packed offerings, like yogurt, fish, ham, and beef. The options change each month, and orders can be accepted up

By Susan Adams

West end of Piedmont (toward dam). “Piedmont

was one of the youngest towns in the county in 1880.

It was created by combining Butler, platted by Henry Butler March 2, 1880, and Collinsport, platted by Zacheriah Collins in November 1878.

The two towns, neighboring mill and cluster of houses and the beautiful hills that encircled them was changed to the name of Piedmont (the name of the Post Office). The first family to remain overnight in Piedmont was J.J. Sears who came from Barnesville on April 29, 1880.

to a week before the delivery date. Customers pick up the items the same day they are delivered. Located just outside of Scio through the state Route 646 intersection, Byler’s Discount Groceries is worth a visit.

The first child born was Ross Sears. The first death was an infant child of the Grebbs family. The first railroad was the Cleveland, Tuscarawas Valley and Wheeling. The first passenger trail arrived

during the month of February in 1880.

W.T. Martin was the first postmaster. The Baptist Church was built during 1881. The Piedmont Methodist Church was built during 1890 and dedicated in November of the same year. The first physicians were W.D. Copeland and D.G. Quinn in 1894. John Dadisman opened the first furniture store. The pioneer blacksmith was John Boswell in 1880.” Info from “Piedmont and Moorefield Township” 1776-1976 Bicentennial book.

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Gunner Ferrell sporting tiger facepaint and a spiderman tattoo.

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Jewett gains new officer-in-training

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

JEWETT — Village Council met together on June 5 and began with public comment from resident Amber Truax, who expressed concern about speeders on her street.

“We don’t have a speed-limit sign down here. We have a lot of young children who play and people are speeding very badly.” She explained her own children are under six and she’s constantly worried about them being hit by a car. She suggested having a police officer sit at that end of town to try to deter people from breaking the law.

“I would like to see maybe getting a speed-limit sign or some cops sitting down here at the church,” she said. “It’s every day.”

Council said they agreed that speeding was an issue, but weren’t sure of a solution. One council member pointed out that when officers sit in an area, people stop speeding but as soon as the officers leave, the speeding starts up again. It’s only a deterrent as long as an officer is highly visible. Village Administrator Mike McBee was planning on adding speed-limit signs throughout the village and said he will make sure that

he adds one to Truax’s street.

Chief of Police Ron Carter shared that the department is going to have a new officer-in-training, introducing Ron Carter III, his son.

“He went to the academy and passed state certification today,” Carter said. “He offered to help out down here. He’ll obviously go through a training program before he’s on his own, but we were fortunate to find someone willing to come here.”

Carter’s son is planning to gain experience before moving on to another department for full-time work. Carter assured council that while Carter III is working in Jewett, he will not be under Carter’s supervision, “I will not oversee anything he does, if there’s a complaint or issue then it goes to the mayor, or given to [another officer], but I’ll have nothing to do with it.”

During McBee’s report, council once again discussed the issue of residents blowing grass clippings into the roads. Grass clippings in the road are not just an annoyance for McBee, who spends a lot of time keeping the roads clean, but they are also a hazard. Grass clippings, whether wet or dry, create

Court gets $150 million tech grant

a slick surface. While most cars and trucks have few issues driving over them, motorcycles are particularly vulnerable to slips on the clippings. According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, there are about 200 fatal motorcycle crashes each year. Many of these can be prevented by residents simply not blowing debris into roadways.

Council discussed the upcoming bridge closure on state Route 9. The bridge is set for replacement soon. Signs will be posted several weeks in advance, but council is concerned about the detour for local traffic. The detour has railroad tracks crossing it and the area is in disrepair. Council is concerned about resident’s vehicles being damaged by the tracks. It was suggested that McBee contact the railroad company to see if they would be willing to make repairs. McBee said the company has previously been willing to make minor repairs on the area so he is hopeful they will do so again.

Mayor George Bailie extended thanks to the community members who showed up for the village Clean-up Day. He also thanked Brightside for providing lunch for everyone involved.

Class of 1983 Lakeland High

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ

— The Harrison County commissioners began their meeting by approving purchase orders and vouchers for the County Home and for the Department of Job and Family Services before moving on to pass several agreements.

There were several agreements regarding grants that needed to be passed which included a Community Improvement Block Grant which uses monies leftover from the COVID-relief CARES Act. The money will be put toward community and economic-development programs.

The commissioners read a letter from Judge T. Owen Beetham which outlined that the Harrison County Court recently received a technology grant from the Ohio Supreme Court. The grant is for just under $150 million and will enable the court “to implement innovative technology solutions that will allow us to streamline our processes, improve efficiency, and enhance access to justice for the residents of Harrison County,” Beetham wrote. “We are truly grateful for this opportunity to further modernize our court operations and better serve our community.”

The funds will be used in several different initiatives that will upgrade the technological infrastructure of the court. The court will be able to utilize state-of-the-art case-management software which will allow for

“seamless tracking of cases, improved scheduling, and enhanced communication between the court, attorneys, court staff, and litigants.” The grant will also support the purchase of new equipment and will help the offices transition to a largely paperless operation. This will reduce the labor needed for manual paperwork and will also minimize the need for physical storage space for case papers.

“These technological improvements will have substantial and positive impacts on the efficiency and effectiveness of our court system … and we believe this will lead to an improved overall experience for all parties involved in the legal process,” he said.

Beetham expressed appreciation for the supreme court for “recognizing the importance of technology in the judicial system and for their support in making this grant possible.” He also extended special thanks to the commissioners “for your ongoing support and collaboration. We look forward to continuing to work closely with you to better serve the residents of Harrison County.”

Toward the end of the meeting, Sheriff Joe Myers gave a brief update on the jail project, saying the project was on schedule and they hoped to break ground by August. The commissioners pointed out that the project will need to advance quickly if that’s the case since it still has to be put out for bids.

New Athens hopes to renew levy

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

NEW ATHENS —

Village council met on Monday evening and began by approving minutes from last month’s meeting and paying the bills.

They moved on to old business which included discussing a resolution to renew the police levy.

“Last meeting, we decided it was a necessity,” Fiscal Officer Denise Geanangel said. “This is 2023-05 and we should proceed with the submission for the renewal. It’s a 2.0 (mill) levy and we got the valuation back and it’ll levy

$6,000 and it’s a fiveyear levy.”

Council passed the resolution and Geangangel will send the necessary information on to the board of elections so the levy will make it onto the ballot in November.

Mayor Joe Petro reported he and another council member had driven around town to look at roads that need to be paved. Petro said he had one estimate on the cost and will be seeking information from a few more companies before he’ll bring it to council to make a final decision.

He also said that he will be looking

into speed radar signs again. Council members agreed that speeding has remained a prominent issue in town and they would like to figure out a solution. Petro explained he intended to speak with the mayor of Saint Clairsville about their radar signs; where they were bought and whether they have been an effective deterrent. He said he will also be looking into costs for more than one sign, saying that they’re expensive but could be worth it. He will pursue the information and present it at the next council meeting.

class reunion last week. Those attending are (front, from left) Cheryl Besozzi, Jacqueline Adams Overholt, Dawn Stitt, Carla McMillen, myself, Janet Fenstamaker, and Sheila Koch; and (back) Vonda Hamilton, Avenging Arc Angel, Randy Cunningham, Jodi L. Mack (Tom), Bobby Hamilton, David Hall, Wayne Prochaska, and Ron Cochenour.

George Allen Carter, 81, of Dover, formerly of Cadiz passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at Truman House of Community Hospice in New Philadelphia, Ohio. He was born in Cadiz, Ohio on December 26, 1941 to the late George E. & Nina (Lawrence) Carter.

Allen was a serviceman for Western Auto in Cadiz for 42 years before closing the business in 2006. He was a former service member in the U.S. Army, member of Scott United Methodist Church in Cadiz, Cadiz American Legion Post #34, Cadiz Fire Department, the Cardinal Booster Club and an active volunteer at the

John A. “Sonny” Kanoski, 89, of Oklahoma City passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. He was born in Adena, OH on April 3, 1934.

His childhood was spent helping his parents with various family business endeavors. As a child, John loved to take things apart to see how it worked but often had leftover parts when he put it back together. It was his love for mechanics that led him to develop modification of many products in use today. He retired after a vast career in engineering and business in various areas with an expertise in innovative product development and quality control.

John graduated from Cadiz High School and

George Allen Carter

death by a sister, Nancy Albaugh.

Allen is survived by wife of 59 years, Marcia (Rogers) Carter of Dover and their three children; Melinda Carter of Lakewood, Kevin Carter (Wendy Hixson) of New Philadelphia, and David Carter (Corinn Haselhorst) of Canal Winchester. Three grandchildren, Austin Carter (Morgan Lockhart) of Stone Creek, Haley Carter of Pittsburg, PA, and Hannah Carter of Bexley; and his Sister, Sandy Bumgardner (Gary Bumgardner) of Cadiz, Ohio.

Cadiz Food Pantry.

In addition to his parents; he was preceded in

Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until time of

ly after graduation, he joined the Army and was stationed in Europe. After completion of his military commitment, he attended and graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. In 1977 he moved to Oklahoma and shortly after received an MBA from Oklahoma City University. He was also a graduate of the U.S. Air Force War College.

funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr, 172 South Main Street, Cadiz, with Rev. Ed Kovacik officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church Cemetery with Military Honors provided by the Cadiz American Legion.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to: the Truman House of Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Avenue SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 or the Cadiz American Legion Post #34, 336 East Spring Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

The memorial guestbook may be signed at www. clark-kirkland-barr.com.

OH. John is survived by his wife, Marilyn M. Kanoski, of Oklahoma City; children, Deborah (Spencer) Wong, Sacramento, CA, J. Eric Kanoski, Columbus, OH, Ginette (Dave) Feasel, Centerburg, OH, Katherine (Rick) Roberts Edmond, OK, and Elizabeth Kanoski, Oklahoma City, OK; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great-grandchildren.

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87800 Cadiz-Jewett Rd., Jewett Church: 946-2851 Pastor Philip

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Kenneth B. Reed, Sr., 71, of Richmond, OH passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on June 6, 2023. He was born July 24, 1951 in Steubenville, Ohio. Kenneth was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps and an avid outdoorsman who loved to both hunt and fish. He retired as a Pipefitter.

Kenneth is preceded in death by his father Clifford Reed, brother Roger

By Pastor Ken Staley

I heard that expression directed my way once or twice when I was a kid … well, it could have been more.

It was good advice then and, according to the Bible, it’s good advice today. The apostle James said it this way, “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless.” (NIV)

Pretty strong words. None of us wants a faith that’s worthless. James then went on to warn us that the tongue is like the small rudder on a huge ship. Even though the rudder is miniscule compared to the rest of the ship, it is what controls the direction of that huge vessel. And so it is with the tongue and the direction of not only our own lives,but the lives we influence, for better or worse.

Proverbs 12 says, “From the fruit of their lips people are

filled with good things, the words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”

The apostle James had much to say about how we use our tongue, “With the tongue we praise our Lord and Father, and with it we curse human beings, who have been made in God’s likeness. Out of the same mouth come praise and cursing.

My brothers and sisters, this should not be.” (NIV)

Some years ago I discovered one of those “acrostics” where each letter in a word stands for something. The one I discovered was about our choice of words and our daily conversations. This particular acrostic was the word “Think.”

The letter “T” asks the ques-

John will be remembered for his love of family, can-do attitude, hard work, tenacity, and love of the outdoors. Preceding him in death were his parents, John S. and Mary Figurski Kanoski, Cadiz, OH; and sister, Celia Kanoski (Rich) Dickerson, Cadiz

Kenneth B. Reed, Sr.

Reed and cousin JR Randolph. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sandra Cingolani Reed; children Kenny (Naydu) Reed, Nicole Angelene & Cliff (Claire) Reed; sister Rose Robinson; mother-in-law Lena Cingolani Bell; seven grandchildren Lanny & Mandy Walker, Kennedy Reed, Tera Parrish, John Parrish IV, Emma Reed, Ariane Reed & Jaxen Reed; two great-grandchildren Bentley & Josie Walk-

tion, Is it True? The letter “H” asks, “Is it Helpful? The letter “I” asks does it Inspire? The letter “N” asks “Is it Necessary? And the letter “K” asks, “Is it Kind”? All of us would be wise to replay that word game in our mind the next time we’re tempted to speak words to someone or about someone that are not true, helpful, inspirational, necessary, or kind.

Proverbs 18:21 says, “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. (NLT)

When I was younger, a mentor took the time to give me some of the wisdom he had gained over the years. He said, “Ken,

Graveside services were held in Resurrection Cemetery, Oklahoma City, on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, the charity of your choice or simply perform a random act of kindness. To share a memory or condolence, visit www. mercer-adams.com.

er and extended family in the Amish community. Per Kenneth’s wishes there will be no visitation or services. The family requests that because there will be no visitation or services, please refrain from sending any flowers at this time.

In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution in Kenneth’s honor to St. Judes Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org. Offer condolences at www. shorac.com

there are two kinds of people in the world, those that have something to say, and those that just have to say something! Always be the first guy.” Sound advice from someone who had been around the block a few times.

The message paraphrase of the Bible words it like this in Proverbs 21:23, “Watch your words and hold your tongue; you’ll save yourself a lot of grief.” Our tongue can be an agent of healing and encouragement, or it can be a weapon that injures. The choice is ours. Pleasant Grove Methodist at 9:30 a.m. and Harrisville Methodist at 11 a.m.

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Huskies relish a most unexpected journey to state finals

By Dave Mast

Runs like the one the Harrison Central Huskies went on at the end of their 2023 baseball season don’t happen very often, but when they do, those involved tend to bask in the afterglow of a series of moments that draw teammates and coaching staff together like nothing else.

While the Huskies’ season ended on a down note in the Div. III state championship game loss to defending state champion Waynedale Saturday, June 10, at Canal Park in Akron, it didn’t diminish everything this unlikely crew went through to become the first Huskies team to play in the state final since 1982.

A 10-1 loss to the Golden Bears left the players, coaching staff and fans subdued, even as they accepted their state runner-up trophy, but the way this team responded to adversity, meeting every challenge headon, led to a wild ride through tournament play that one day each member will look back on and remember fondly.

“This is something these guys will remember forever,” said HC Head Coach Mike Valesko. “I think sometimes we take it for granted how difficult it is to get to this point.

To put seven wins together and put yourself in position to play for a state championship doesn’t come along too often, and to do it in the fashion that we did, with all of these close games and injuries, it says a lot about this group of young men. These guys simply were not going to quit. They played until the final out every night out and that’s how you create something special like this.”

Usually, teams reaching the state finals aren’t even challenged in the sectional portion of tournament play, but the Huskies had to fight just to get out of sectionals, earning a 1-0 win over a stingy Ridgewood

team and a 4-3 win over Martins Ferry, one that came in walk-off fashion.

Districts included a tight 6-4 win over Buckeye Trail, a game that saw the Huskies respond from a 4-1 deficit, before HC demolished Fort Frye 10-0 to move to regionals.

The Huskies then had to battle past Winchester Eastern 8-5, setting up a date with state powerhouse Wheelersburg. After falling behind in the regional final 6-0 after one inning, the Huskies dug deep, somehow finding a way to revive their season by rallying for a 7-6 victory.

The mood after the game

was pure elation, and the Huskies wore smiles that Mona Lisa herself would have cherished.

Those who dream big and play even bigger don’t give up easily, and this Huskies team exhibited every characteristic of a winner. Valesko certainly wasn’t about to complain about the tremendous character of this crew.

“We have said for several years now that this group is filled with some really talented baseball players, but it’s so much more than that,” Valesko said. “These are great kids who come from great families, and the moments that we were able to spend together as a team and as a community will be what in the end we will remember the most.”

He said every win brought higher stakes, but each victory also created more opportunities for this close-knit team to bond.

The state tournament appearance, HC’s fourth, saw star Treston Nemeth take the mound. His team spotted him to a 2-0 lead in the third inning and he made it stand up. Once again, the Huskies escaped with the narrowest of winning margins, a 2-1 victory.

The dream continued, the magic was still present.

Maddy Butler recognized as All-Times Leader

By Ed Banks

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ — Harrison Central’s third-baseman Maddy Butler has spent the last four years proving that basketball, volleyball, and softball are sports that she mastered even before junior-high school.

She is a very gifted athlete, and her absence next year will be abundantly felt. In her personal repute, Butler holds the ability to make the best defenders in any sport to at one time or the other to ask themselves “what just happened?”. That would be after a speedy Butler had dribbled by for a shot, dug-out a would be kill on the volleyball floor, or turned a single into a stand-up double … or

even maybe a triple.

The recipient of many inside and outside accolades, Butler has now been named to the 2023 AllTimes Leader Softball Squad.

On the diamond for Harrison, Butler is not only one of the leading hitters from around the valley, but has a defensive glove that seems to be laced with stickem. Of all the talents she holds in softball, Butler has the ability to remember where each hitter has hit in previous trips to the plate. That too makes her a very special player.

On a more recent front, she contributed one of the most significant hits of the OVAC 2023 All-Star Game. She would drive in one of the five scores for Ohio off a triple. Ohio went on to defeat the Mountaineers by a

score of 5 to 4.

During her final season as a Husky, Butler earned a batting average of .486, and has hit safely 35 times. Those hits came in the form of eight two-baggers, five three-baggers, and two homers. Attached to those hits were 16 runs that she drove in, and 30 times she crossed the plate herself to score. In addition to that performance, her base percentage was .543. Among all of her softball accolades that she earned, she was named All-Buckeye 8 and All-OVAC.

“Maddie was a four-year starter and was our speedy lead-off hitter,” said Harrison Central Head Softball Coach Darren Young. “We knew that if Maddie got on base there was a good chance she was scoring.”

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The team that entered tournament play at 13-12 had somehow shocked the OHSAA baseball world and found its way to the Div. III title game, and Valesko said they did it as a cohesive unit, a group of young men willing to put individual egos aside and play for one another.

Valesko said they talked periodically about reaching this pinnacle, about being the best team in the state of Ohio, but once it happened, they realized how hard that is to do and how rewarding the accomplishment is to play in a championship game.

Valesko said this group talked at length about the last HC team to reach state in 2013, and about how they wanted to repeat that performance. They did so, taking it one step further, and now the memories of this incredible dream trek will provide plenty of golden memories.

“It was a dream-like run, an amazing run, but it was one that these kids made happen through their commitment and hard work,” Valesko said. Those characteristics aren’t dreams, but reality, and the Huskies built their own fortunes in an unexpected tourney run for the ages.

Clellend and Butler are softball all-stars

By Sharon Dalton Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ — Harrison Central hosted the East District Senior All-Star Softball Game on June 4.

Representing Harrison Central were seniors Maddy Butler and Lizzy Clelland. The team consisted of 40 All-Stars. Other local talent included Conotton Valley’s Chloe Stuberand Daphne Stuber; Claymont’s Meadow Duvall; Indian Creek’s Abby Starkey and Alexis Dawson; St. Clairsville’s Abby Salisbury; Union Local’s Emily Kellaway; and Bellaire’s Sophie Porter. Clelland and Butler also had the opportunity to play in the OVAC I470 game against West Virginia. Conotton Valley standout Daphne Stuber scored the go-ahead run in the bottom of the sixth inning as Ohio held on to win, 5-4. Harrison Central’s Maddy Butler was a leader for the Ohio offense with a single, a triple, an RBI and a run scored. Conotton Val -

ley’s Madison Kelley was presented a plaque naming her OVAC Class One A Player of the Year.

Harrison Central Head Coach Mike Valesko talks to his team following its 10-1 loss to defending state champion Waynedale at Canal Park during the Div. III state finals. Valesko said it was the work ethic and inspiration to play their best, no matter the odds, that led them on a magical tournament run.

Dave Mast

Blues for a Cure returns to Harrison

CADIZ — MPLX Gathering and Processing presents the 12 th annual Sean Carney’s Blues For A Cure 2022 – Harrison County. A free public concert will be held Friday, June 23, 6 p.m. start and Saturday, June 24, 4 p.m. start, at The Mark Stage at Sally Buffalo Park, 43000 Industrial Park Rd., Cadiz.

The proceeds benefit WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital Foundation and the Harrison County Cancer Crusaders. Since its inception, this annual charity concert event has raised nearly $270,000 for the local area. Blues For A Cure has raised over $400,000 since Sean Carney started the fund in 2007. This is the third year the event is a two-night

concert and the first year to be hosted on the newly constructed stage, The Mark.

Blues super group, Southern Hospitality, will be headlining this year’s concert consisting of Victor Wainwright, JP Soars, Damon Fowler, Chris Peet and Terrence Grayson. Always paying tribute to local talent, organizers are thrilled to feature who they consider the best guitarist in the Ohio Valley, Roger Hoard, and multi-instrumentalist Dan Jones with the Hoard & Jones band. The festivities will be co-hosted by the event’s namesake 2007 International Blues Challenge Guitar Champion Sean Carney.

This Blues For A Cure concert will serve as the CD Release of

Old barn gets new paint

Blues Cures 14, the 14th CD in the series of Live Studio Jams with the artists who’ve been a part of the concerts in the past decade. Among the artists featured on this release are International Blues Challenge Champions Sean Carney, Noah Wotherspoon and Stacy Mitchhart, along with the Just Strange Brothers Horns, Tom Rastikis, Brian Aylor, Chuck Moore, Jim Godin, Tom Carroll, Lenny Fatigati, Jan Roll, Jamie Peck, Matt & Eryn O’Ree. The CDs will be available as a free gift for a donation of $10 or more.

This event is BYOB. Food, water and soda will be available for purchase from various food vendors. Please bring lawn chairs, sun tents and blankets.

Sobriety checkpoints planned in Har. Co.

Cadiz — Harrison County Sheriff Joe Myers announced the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, along with other members of the State Highway Patrol, will be conducting sobriety checkpoint Friday, June 30.

Sheriff Myers advises that officers will conduct a roadside check of drivers for alcohol and drug impairment.

The sheriff’s office intends to inform the public that officers will be vigilant in detecting and apprehending impaired drivers. Deputies want to strongly recommend to those who will be consuming alcohol to plan for a designated driver or make other arrangements.

Response: Fracking concerns unfounded

This letter is in response to Dr. Randi Pokladnik who wrote concerning fracking in the Tappan Lake area.

While I do not hold a Ph.D, I do have a master degree from Kent State. I live in Harrison County surrounded by fracking wells. My property has not been drilled; however, my husband and I had to endure two years of heavy trucks on our dirt road while two wells went in nearby.

Even though that was annoying, we felt it was for the good of the area economy and the United States as a whole. You fail to mention the wells are more than a mile underground. Our well water has not been affected and we have not experienced any adverse health effects over

the past 10 years.

Our country was well on its way to energy independence until this backdoor administration took over.

This independence not only guaranteed economic growth and prosperity for the locals, but also for the country as a whole. Lower costs of auto fuel, home heating, electricity, and electricity availability for our currently unstable electric grid were evidence of the benefits of fracking. We in the midwest are expected to bear the burden

of all things possible for the larger cities throughout the country. I grew up 75 miles outside the heart of Manhattan and know from experience. The Midwest states provide electric and fuel, take their garbage, grow their food, and transport their goods via highways and railways and waterways. In return what do we get from them? We can live without them; they can’t live without us!

Our independence is being sapped by the environmental hoax. Please go to Americacanwetalk.org and watch the Jason Isaac video dated Oct. 31. It is archived on the site. Very informative.

As I said, the physical-health concerns with fracking are minimal com-

County Fair County Fair is more than just animals

Does your family tell you, “You make the best cookies?” If so, its time to enter them in the Harrison County Fair. The fair is more than 4-H and livestock. Originally, the fair was where farmers and housewives showed their innovation and prowess. The classes included any agricultural and homemaking products, including a class for the best set of carved false teeth! We are not quite that diverse today, but the competition continues.

Fair competitions are split into departments. The first six are for various animal care and livestock. Departments 7-12 are for everything from gift baskets to photography. Each department has prizes: $50 for first place, $30 for second, and $20 for third.

There is a category for everyone. The seventh department is agricultural with multiple divisions, including honey products, canned vegetables, jellies, eggs, and more. The eighth department is baked goods and confections with over 10

divisions that range from breads and cakes to cobblers and rolls. This year, there’s a special new division as judges are searching for the Cookie of the Fair: the cookie to beat all cookies and win a special award of $100.

In the ninth department, there are fine arts with seven divisions, including drawing, painting, and photography. Photography has its own prizes. In the 10th dvision are domestic arts with a dozen divisions, including quilts, rugs, and clothing. The 11th department is antiques with 10 divisions for everything from jewelry to wood crafts. To round out the departments, floral cutlure is the 12th and final one with divisions for cut flowers, houseplants, outdoor plants and more.

To find out more details on deadlines and specific rules, please check the fair book, which can be found online at harrisoncofairohio.com. The fair will be held June 19-24 so make sure your entries are ready!

pared to the insanity of young children transitioning, untested vaccines, or the death of thousands of unborn children lauded by this administration. As far as the parks are concerned, the Muskingham Watershed has used money previously acquired from the gas-and-oil industry to improve their parks; most of which are frequented by city dwellers from miles away. My only suggestion to you if you don’t like living among fracking is to get into your little electric car and drive to a nice lake area somewhere else. Just remember that vehicle is most likely powered by coal or, better yet, fracked natural gas.

Anne Hausmann Harrison County

Open dairy show coming to the fair

The Harrison County Fair Open Dairy show will be held on Thursday, June 22, at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Cadiz.

The 4-H dairy show will be held at 9 a.m. The open show will follow at 1 p.m. Exhibitors may move their cattle in the morning of the show. Exhibitors will not be required to keep animals at the fair, but for show day only. Late entries will be accepted.

Class premiums are $20, $15 and $10. The

Supreme Grand Champion over all breeds will receive $200 and the Reserve Supreme Grand Champion $100. The Supreme Junior Champion over all breeds will receive $200 and the Reserve Supreme Junior Champion $100.

For information, contact Sandi Thompson at 740-491-0001 or 740946-2805 or Doug Caldwell at 740-381-9730. The show is sponsored by the Harrison County Dairy Committee.

School

Celestin completing final year at Buckeye Local School

DILLONVALE — As the 2022-23 school year draws to a close, Scott Celestin is capping off his final term as superintendent of Buckeye Local Schools.

“One of the goals in my career was to be a superintendent, and the board was gracious enough to give me a chance. I wanted to get Buckeye Local in a good place financially and culturally, and I feel like I’ve achieved that,” he said. “When I say ‘I,’ I mean my team—the schools and the unions. When things go better in the district, it’s everyone working together from the teachers to the board.”

He has been an educator

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for the past 34 years, but spent 19 of them at Buckeye Local, serving as the high-school principal in 2004 and later

becoming district director of transportation and student services. He held those titles from 2011-2017, after which he was named an assistant superintendent. Celestin served as superintendent since December of 2020 and his tenure was extended through the current school year in a non-contractual agreement with the school board as they sought a permanent replacement. With former Buckeye Local High School Principal Coy Sudvary named as successor, Celestin will pass the reins come August.

“Mr. Sudvary is a very able, smart man that can handle this,” he said. “We’ll work

together this summer during the transition, but I know he’ll continue to do great things for the district.”

Celestin has seen many changes during his time from staffing to building upgrades but said the students have made his experience incredible.

“The highlights are always going to be the students. I meet kids who amaze me with their compassion when they’ve raised money to help others and helped the special needs kids at our annual Olympics,” he added. “The students at Buckeye Local are nice young men and women, and everywhere they go they inspire

CV students 92% proficient on science tests

By Jacquie Humphrey Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

LEESVILLE — At the June meeting of the Conotton Valley Board of Education, Superintendent John Zucal presented two teachers with awards of recognition for their work with students during the annual performance testing.

Zucal told the board that Conotton has recently made “tremendous strides” in test results and said he “credits this to our teachers.”

Elementary Science teacher Josh Ulrich was presented a plaque from Zucal and the board. His students achieved 92% proficiency, as was junior/senior high teacher Jenni Wilson, whose students were all above 85% proficient.

Board member Logan Putman agreed that the preliminary reports show Conotton’s recent efforts as “some of the best numbers we’ve seen in a while.” Zucal said that he is very proud of all of the district’s teachers and students, and that “teachers are the most important tool that we have.”

In other discussion, the proposed agreement between the Conotton, Aultman Hospital and the Carroll County Health Department, presented at the May meeting, was reviewed.

The agreement would provide telehealth services to district students and staff for the 2023-24 school year and include a fulltime, onsite nurse, in addition to Conotton’s current full-time nurse.

The board considered and

debate both the pros and cons of the agreement with the cost being the only real deterrent. Zucal explained that the base cost was approximately $60,000, including salary and benefits for the nurse, with the needed technology adding around $7,000.

Treasurer Denise Ketchum explained that the school receives around $100,000 from the State in Wellness Grant funds which could be used for the program, instead of committing General-Fund monies. But it was determined that these funds are already being used to cover other expenditures, so the budget would be affected overall.

Following a lengthy discussion and much consideration, the board ultimately decided against entering into the agreement.

From Fort Worth, Texas, and can’t two-step?

By John Shiflet

People who are drawn to our Village from other places are expected to bring their culture and experiences with them.

It should then be expected that I’d bring the culture acquired in Fort Worth, Texas, to Cadiz. You know what I mean, that distinctive Texas drawl where oil wells become “all-wells” and such.

Fort Worth has become such a big city that now many wish it could still be a smaller town again. It prides itself in such unflattering labels as being the “poor country cousin” of sophisticated Dallas,

just to the east. The town’s nickname, Cowtown, recognizes the community’s Western heritage stemming from the town’s beginnings as a raw frontier outpost. The legendary 1870s Longhorn Cattle Drives brought feral Longhorn cattle from the Rio Grande Valley north after the end of the Civil War. Real cowboys bought supplies, partied, brawled, and rested in Fort Worth before the long ride north across the Red River into Indian Territory (Oklahoma).

Prosperity soon returned to the struggling town after a long awaited railroad line finally arrived in 1876, ensuring a

brighter future. That Western mystique of cowboys and cattle remains as a symbol of Fort Worth pride to this day. It is celebrated with a city-owned herd of Longhorn cattle that is paraded for tourists to enjoy in the Stockyards, a former Swift & Armour meat-packing plant that operated until 1963 but has since been reborn, renovated, and rebranded as a hub of Western culture.

Rodeo’s are still being held at the Stockyards Coliseum and its famous honky tonk, Billy Bob’s Texas, hosts some of country and western music’s greatest artists. Boots and Stetson hats far outnumber city

attire around the Stockyards complex. I lived within walking distance of the Stockyards before coming to Cadiz.

I guess because of that, now its true confession time; so I sheepishly admit that in the 31 years I lived in Cowtown, I never once visited Billy Bob’s, never owned a pair of cowboy boots, nor did I wear western attire. When it was announced that the brand new Mark in the Park music stage at Sally Buffalo Park would feature country-and-western star Neal McCoy on the evening ticket of June 1, I had horrifying images of being there, quietly minding my own busi-

people.”

Celestin thanked the school board for the opportunity and board President Ashley West responded in kind. Speaking on behalf of the panel, she said he was a tremendous asset to the district and wished him well.

“The board appreciates working with him and he’s always been willing to step up when he’s needed. We appreciate all of the roles he’s done through the years and express our gratitude,” West said. “We wish him the best.”

“I made a lot of memories and experiences,” Celestin concluded. “Like John Wayne, I want to ride off into the sunset.”

CV Alum give eight gifts

The Conotton Valley Alumni Association was incredibly humbled to issue eight $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors at the awards ceremony, Tuesday, May 24.

The recipients were Jordyn Braun, Gaige Galigher, Quinn Conkey, Gwenyth Rummell, Chloe Stuber, Daphne Stuber, Evan Seidel, and Keira Turek.

Association members were equally thrilled to grant five $500 scholarships to graduates currently attending college. The recipients were Ella Bower, Carly Caldwell, Daniel Robinson, Emily Siedel, and Audrea Syx. Thank you CV graduates for applying for these well-deserved scholarships. The

ness, and then everyone spontaneously breaks out dancing the Texas two-step. What in the world would I do, then?

There’s a certain irony in the notion, or call it poetic justice, but maybe there’s some sympathetic folks from Cadiz who would kindly show me how to dance the Texas two-step should such a dire emergency occur. My musical tastes are a little shallow in the country-and-western department as I lean more towards blues and rock-and-roll, but it

alumni wish students the best with their future education.

The association is grateful for the generosity of its scholarship donors. Members would love to have any alumnus be a part of the alumni association. It meets the first Saturday of the month at 9 a.m. at the Rocket Center.

In order to continue its scholarship program, the association accepts any monetary gifts. Its address is P.O. Box 43, Sherrodsville, OH 44675 or those interested may send their contribution to Stark Community Foundation, 400 Market Ave. N, Suite 200, Canton, OH 44702, or electronically to www.starkcf. org/give-conotton.

would be a shame to miss the first free concert at our beautiful new musical stage. Accordingly, please don’t laugh too hard if you witness some bewildered older fella -maybe after a beer or two-trying to dance the two-step in tennis shoes with amateurish awkwardness. My lame excuse is that I’ll just be there tryin’ to have fun like the rest of y’all. Who knows, if all goes well, I may have to look into buying a pair of cowboy boots.

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Thursdays, 7 p.m. First Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Cadiz.

• UNIONPORT

MUSEUM is open the first and third Sundays monthly from 1-4 p.m. in the old Unionport School, Wayne Township Community Center. The public is cordially invited to stop in and look around.

• SCIO FOOD Pantry in the Scio United Methodist Church serves peo-

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ple with a Scio, Jewett, or Bowerston zip code. Food and personal-care items will be given out the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. It is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

• PINE VALLEY Sportsman’s Club Shoot every Sunday, 9 a.m. at the club. Sign-up is 8:30 a.m. Public welcome.

• TOPS CLUB meetings at Faith Community Chapel in Leesville. Every Monday are weigh-ins at 4:45 p.m. and meetings are at 5:30 p.m. For more info, call 740-269-1238 or 740-269-9283.

• CADIZ AMERICAN LEGION S.A.L. Burger Night, every Friday from 5-8 p.m. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Legion burgers and fries, fish tail/chicken tender meal, 21-piece shrimp meal, fish tail sandwich, chicken tenders and coleslaw. Dine-in or take-out. 740942-3764. Thank you for your support.

• AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz Post 34 holds its monthly regular meetings on the third Monday of every month at

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out to slam the door of opportunity shut.

Snyder got the start for the Huskies on the bump. The Bears struck gold for one run in the bottom half before the sophomore settled in to get out of the inning with his lone strikeout of the night. Snyder finished 1.1 innings with the ball in his hand before turning things over to Jurosko, who got the relief call to the mound in the second. He completed one inning of work with two strikeouts on 28 pitches. Fellow senior Wyatt Pierce finished the night off from the rubber, working 3.2 innings with one strikeout on 50 pitches.

The Bears piled on six runs in the second frame to put the Huskies into a 7-0 second-inning hole. If that sounds familiar, it’s because Wheelersburg did the exact same thing in the Regional Final game.

5:30 p.m. at the post home. All Cadiz Post 34 Legionnaires are urged to attend.

• GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS meetings at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

• CADIZ FOOD Pantry is open every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For families in need, please call 740-942-4300.

• HOPEDALE LEGION Wing Wednesdays starting at 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Eat-in or carry-out. Open to the public. 740-9379995.

• HARRISON COUNTY Wellness Coalition, a group of diverse people collaborating to help reduce the abuse of legal and illegal drugs in Harrison County. Third Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m., via Zoom. Info: 740-9428823.

• BOWERSTON SCHOOL District Public Library will hold its regular monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Penn Room at the Library.

• THE HUMANE Society of Harrison Coun -

There wouldn’t be a thrilling comeback this time however. The Bears scored runs in each of the third, fourth, and fifth innings to push the matchup out of reach. The Huskies would cross the dish once in the top half of the fifth when a Jurosko single to center plated Anthony Pelegreen.

Friday’s semi-final showdown with the Heath Bulldogs was a showcase-game of sorts for Ohio’s Div. III Player of the Year. Treston Nemeth earned a complete game pitching victory against the Bulldogs, sitting down three of the 26 batters he faced by way of the strikeout. He also provided the big swing that spotted the Huskies a 2-0 lead. In the third inning, Nemeth laid his barrel to the stitches, belting a triple to the wall that brought home Jurosko and Leland Lopez who had both reached the bags by way of a walk in their respective at-bats.

The Huskies enjoyed a two-

ty meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at the shelter, located at 84033 Mizer Road, Cadiz. New members are always welcome.

• CADIZ EAGLES has steak fries every third Saturday of the month, 5-8 p.m. Eat-in or takeout. 740-942-3026. Cost is $17.

• JEWETT FOOD

Pantry third Monday of the month. 10 a.m.–noon, 6-7 p.m. Jewett U.M. Church, 202 W. Main St., 740-946-5591.

• LOOKING FOR 18u summer baseball teams from Ohio to play in the annual Bob Cene Memorial 18u Metal Bat Tournament to be held June 29 through July 2 at the Cene Park Baseball Complex in Struthers. Contact Ken Quinn 330 719-0581 for information.

• THE LORD’S Sharing Pantry at Perrysville Church parking lot, 88 Amsterdam Road SE (state Route 164), Scio. Open 24 hours, free to all. A wide variety of items are available toilet paper, boxed cereal, peanut butter, protein

run lead until the sixth, when Heath pushed one across to cut the lead in half. With two on and two outs in the Bulldogs half of the sixth, Nemeth stepped off the mound and fired a bullet to third baseman Jace Madzia. Madzia proceeded to relay a perfect toss to second baseman Reed Arbaugh for the third out of the inning. The threat was neutralized by way of catching a Bulldog baserunner leaving second a step too early. Nemeth, Madzia and Arbaugh executed a perfect pickoff play to end the equalizing threat, and the game marched on to the seventh.

The Huskies loaded the bases in the final inning, looking for the super important insurance run. But Madzia’s line drive down the first base line with two outs was snagged by Heath’s first baseman to end the inning. If the Huskies wanted to survive and advance into the title game, they were going to need a flawless sev-

bars, shampoo, body wash and much more.

• PUSKARICH

LIBRARY: Crochet Club - Saturdays at 12 p.m. Scio Branch: Crochet with Deb - Thursdays at 1 p.m. Pickleball at Barr Memorial Center - Mondays 5-7 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Quilt with Sue - Mondays at 10 a.m. Clark Memorial: Crochet Club - Thursdays at 4 p.m. Fitness Fun Class - Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• JEWETT-SCIO

Vikings Class of 1973 50th Class Reunion is Aug. 10-13. Details are on Facebook at “Jewett-Scio Class of 1973” and from Alice George, and page administrator for “50th Reunion” Doris Leggett.

• NEW RUMLEY Church Fellowship Hall invite all to attend a showing of “The Chosen” (Season 3) on the big screen June 18, at 6:30 p.m. “The Chosen” portrays the story of Jesus as shown through the eyes of those who followed him. There are

enth inning.

The Bulldogs got the game-tying run to first base in their final appearance at the plate, but he would get no further. A pop-out to Madzia at third, fly out to Kayden Dunkle in center, and line out to Jurosko at short sealed the deal.

It was a historic night for the Huskies, as the victory over the Bulldogs sent the school to its’ first State Championship game appearance in all time. The Huskies reached the Final Four in 2013, but fell short against Jonathan Alder High School in the semi-final. The only other two Harrison County baseball teams to reach the state tournament were the Cadiz Cardinals in 1982 (lost title game to Gahanna Columbus Academy), and Cadiz again in 1986 (lost semi-final game to Ottawa Hills.)

Seniors Kaden Jurosko and Treston Nemeth were named to the Prep Baseball Report

eight episodes in Season 3. Two episodes will be shown. A short discussion and refreshments will follow the showing.

• TWIN CITIES School Reunion will be June 24 at the Urichsville Moose, starting at 4 p.m. $20 per person. RSVP to Barbie Garner at 740-269-6885 or 352-586-7397 by June 15.

• HARCATUS will hold its annual organizational meeting Wednesday, June 28, 1 p.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene, 233 Fair Ave. NE, New Philadelphia. Public comment with respect to agency operations is welcomed at that time.

• THE HARRISON County Military Support Group will be packing care packages on June 20 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center at 120 N. Main St. in Cadiz. A top want is homemade cookies. Other donations needed are gum, candy bars, nuts, mints, oatmeal, jerky, notepads, crosswords, and white socks.

All-Tournament Team in the 95th Annual State Baseball Tournament.

Speaking of community pride. The Huskies were escorted out of the county Friday by a host of first responders and excited fans. Supporters also lined both sides of the streets as the team left town. If that wasn’t enough, signs of encouragement could be found sprinkling the landscape all the way down Route 250. The team was fed throughout the week leading up to the Akron trip by multiple businesses in the county, and messages poured in from across the Ohio Valley ahead of last weekend’s games. While the Huskies didn’t bring home a state title, they may have accomplished the next best thing. For one week in June, they brought their community closer together for a common cause. What a way to end their story!

Photo by Kevin Jordan

Talk of the Town

Freeport

By Deb Milligan

Clark Memorial

branch Library summer

events: June 23: Read to Miss Mary, any time between 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

June 24: 11 a.m., Library Day at the Harrison County Fair. June 29: 1 p.m. – Pirate Party.

June 30: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.read with a Therapy Dog (Appointment only, sponsored by Susan Muncy).

June 21 will be the first day of summer.

To schedule an appointment for the Center for Cancer Health Equity and OSUCCC

James Cancer Mobile Mammography at Freeport call 740-239-6447.

West Chester Senior Center will be closed

June 19. June 22 will be Activity Day.

Freeport United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School will be June 26-28 from 9 a.m. until noon each day with lessons, crafts, snacks and more.

Summer Reading 2023 Fitness Challenge will be held at Clark Memorial Branch Library June 1-July 31.

Registration is available, stop in and pick up your sheet.

The community extends its sympathy to Brenda K. McCahill family who was a daughter of the deceased Bud Lynn.

Four Seasons Garden Club will meet Thursday

June 23. Anyone wishing to join any time for $12 a year can contact Sharon Gump at 740-658-3402. They participate in many activities throughout the year.

A very good breakfast at West Chester Senior Center was enjoyed by 42 people on June 9. Manager Fred Dickinson welcomed everyone along with guests from the Mineral City Senior Center. Suzanne Bates from Community Hospice spoke. Everyone said the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and Charlie Knight asked the blessing.

A big “thanks” was given to David Koch who planned the Memorial Day Service at Greenmount Cemetery in Freeport along with speaker Nick Puskarich, singer Elizabeth Brooks, and veteran Kenny Doane, along with the Lakeland Democrat ladies who provided the cookies and drink.

Peoli Farms Produce Auction 2023 will be on Mondays and Thursdays on state Route 250, Newcomerstown.

Owners Kurt and Laura Peters of Deersville General Store report the new summer hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

Happy Anniversary and Happy Birthday to everyone in June.

Summer Reading for the Puskarich Public Library System will be

June 1-July 10. The 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 community extends its sympathy to the family of Pete J. Maurer, 72, of Dover. He was formerly from Freeport raised by Dorothy and Hummel.

A chicken barbecue benefit for Hannah Matthews, who was recently diagnosed with cancer that has spread to her lungs, will be held Saturday, June 17, 3-7 p.m., at Port Elementary There will be a dinner, gun raffle and a 50/50 drawing.

Flag Day and Father’s Day are special days. Please remember to fly “Old Glory” and to remember your fathers. Happy Father’s Day to all dads.

On Sunday, June 18, at 2 p.m., members of Tri-County Showstoppers will meet June 8 to decorate the “Fair Booth” for Harrison County Fairgrounds for the fair June 19-24. The next club meeting will be June 8 at Piedmont Firehouse.

Congratulations to Shaelyn Anderson, daughter of Jason and Kim Anderson, who graduated nursing school

from Kent State Tuscarawas. The graduation party was well attended in the area for 2023 over the weekend.

Congratulations to the Harrison Central baseball team for earning runners up over the weekend to the State Tournament.

Freeport Presbyterian Women will meet Thursday, June 22, at the church at 11:30 a.m. to carpool to Clay’s DriveIn in Piedmont.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Joan Irma Hutson 82, of Dennison.

Many friends and relatives attended the graduation party for Allison Walton at the West Chester Senior Center Saturday.

Everyone needs to keep our local fire departments in prayer as they have had many calls recently.

On June 5, many people enjoyed a birthday party for those people celebrating April, May, and June birthdays with a strawberry social and cookout at the West Chester Senior Center.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Hello and Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there!

The first official day of summer will be Wednesday, June 21. This day will have the most hours of daylight for the year. Make the most of it and enjoy!

The Scio Summer Fest committee would like to thank those who donated money for the purchase of picnic tables. Due to the generous donations, they were able to purchase more tables than originally planned.

A child’s bicycle was found on the Conotton Creek Trail in January.

If you think this bicycle may belong to you or someone you know, please call Harry or Dee Ann Horstman at 740945-2172.

The Ruritan Club will have a chicken barbecue on Saturday June 17, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Scio Volunteer Fire Department. Half chicken, potato salad and green beans will be available for $12 for carry-out only.

Compher Yard Sale will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 23-24 in New Rumley. Watch for signs.

The Scio Garden Club will be meeting Tuesday, June 27, at the Scio Park pavilion, 6:30 p.m. Each member is to bring a covered dish. The club is seeking active members and meet the fourth Tuesday of each month, March–December. Their annual projects include planting and maintaining the Main Street flower barrels, hosting the Flower & Garden Show held during the Scio Summer Fest, and holding a fundraising mum sale in the fall. The club also plans a field trip to take place during the summer months. For more information, contact Betty Gotshall at 740-9450216.

Manbeck Yard Sale will be held 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 30, and July 1 and 2 in New Rumley. Watch for signs.

The Scio American Legion will be having a “Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show” on Saturday, July 1. Door prizes, food and 50/50. DJ Spikeman will be providing the tunes. Registration 10 am – 12 pm ($10 registration fee). Show 12-3 pm. Awards 3pm.

Please contact me with any notices, news or upcoming events that you would like included in this column at scione -

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

This program includes a 10 point garage door inspection, once a year, between March 1st & June 30th, by one of our Experienced Professionals. 10 point inspection includes the following:

r 1. Check for rusty or frayed cables.

r 2. Check for broken or bent hinges.

r 3. Check for broken or defective springs.

r 4. Check for bent or damaged track.

r 5. Check for broken or dried out weatherseals.

r 6. Check for waterlogged or damaged panels.

r 7. Check for missing screws, nuts and bolts.

r 8. Check rollers for shot bearings or bent stems.

r 9. Check operation of door and adjust tension if necessary.

r 10. Lube all springs, hinges and rollers.

ws@myyahoo.com or 740-945-4844.

REMINDER:

The Scio VFD Ladies Auxiliary will be hosting burger night on Saturday, June 17, 4-7 p.m. at R.J.Spiker Firehouse, 318 W. Main St., Scio.

Meal includes burger, fresh-cut fries and drink for $11.

DID YOU KNOW?

… In 1914, Ed Onslow, Scio native, played in the International Baseball League game in which Babe Ruth hit his first home run of his professional career.

New Rumley

By Donna Jean Haney

On Saturday, June 17, 1-4 p.m. “Praise in the Park” will be held in the Jewett Park.

On Friday and Saturday, June 23 and 24, and Saturday and Sunday, July 1 and 2, New Rumley Community Yard Sales will be held from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Any of our church family who wants to set up in the church parking lot is welcome to do so. Contact 740-9455215.

On Tuesday, June 27, noon, the Fellowship Group will have lunch at Capraros in Hopedale. Invite a friend and join them! If you need a ride, contact Velma Gross at 740-945-8011 or 740945-5215. Hope to see you there.

On Friday, July 28, 5:30 p.m. New Rumley Global Methodist Church will hold a community picnic with Williamson Branch of Nashville on stage behind the church. Free food, concert, fellowship, and door prizes will be held.

Holloway

By Susan Adams

With school being out for the summer, please watch for children darting into the road. They do not think of the hazards. We need to keep our precious children safe. 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 Robertson for more information at 740968-4264.

On Saturday, June 10, the Holloway UM Church held a bake sale as a fundraiser. Thank you to all who supported this effort to make it a success. They also collected items for the 75th Old Timers Festival. The Holloway Old Timers thank them for their support and help.

The Holloway UM Church is selling tickets for $5 each for a chance to win an outside fire pit filled with lots of goodies. Think Smores! Tickets will be available, and the winner will be drawn at the Aug. 5 Holloway Community Days. This is a summer fundraiser sponsored by the Holloway UM Church.

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.

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 six 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.

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 740-968-1900. 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.

Anyone who would like to play in the Holloway Old Timers Festive Vintage Ball Game against the Canal Dover Redlegs on Saturday, Sept. 2, please message the Old Timers using Facebook messenger or see Ronnie Stewart, Kenny Staten, Joe Schaeffer or Linda Nester. They will be making a list of players to be sure they have enough to play

a game. Any Old Timers who wish to just get up and swing a bat, you are welcome. The goal is to honor the Old Timers founding and any true Old Time Railroaders. This will be a vintage game, no gloves, turn of the century rules and just for fun! Everyone is welcome. This will be so much fun.

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

Deersville By Susan Adams

With school being out for the summer and the campgrounds and Buckeye Trail in full swing, please keep an eye out for children and adults darting out into the road and cars making U-turns. We need to keep a look out for our neighbors and visitors.

Penelope Clark hosted a small party for family and friends Sunday, June 11, for her mom Mary Louise Jones who celebrated her 97th birthday on Thursday, June 8. Mary would love to still receive your birthday wishes. Her address is: Park Village, 1525 Crater Ave., Dover OH 44622. It may be after her birthday, but she would love cards and hearing from you. Let’s try to get her 97 cards!

Thank you to Tim McMillen for the beautiful presentation of the hymn “I’ll Fly Away” and to Holly Brindley for sharing her talent of playing the piano at the service June 11.

The new summer hours at the Deersville General Store is 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. If in doubt, you can call them at 740827-4203. They offer free Wi-Fi. Lots of food items are on the menu.

Bury the Hatchet Axe Throwing located behind the Deersville General Store, 172 W. Patterson Alley, Deersville, is now open. Call ahead to reserve your lane at 330447-2047. Follow them on Facebook at Bury the Hatchet Axe Throwing. Pictures and prices are posted on the page.

Follow Bosler’s Honey, Bees and Accessories on Facebook or call 330-401-5889 to get information on their “Saturday Morning Buzz”, their participation in the Tuscarawas Valley Farmers Market and other happenings.

The Brownsville Christian Church services are 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.

On Wednesday, June 7, the Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church had a “grand” time at the Grand Tea Room in Carrollton with 12 members attending. The atmosphere was charming and inviting and the food was delicious. After the lunch, most of the ladies visited the local shops, including the Ben Franklin 5 & 10. A fun time was had by all.

On Thursday, June 8, 4 p.m., the Deersville Community Garden Club had a picnic at the Tappan Roadside Rest with seven members present. Everyone brought a sack lunch which was auctioned off to raise money for the Scholarship Fund. It was fun to see “what one would get” to eat. Grace was extended and the ladies enjoyed their meal. A brief meeting was held. It opened with the singing of “Sunshine and Rain,” doing the roll call, and the reading of the treasurer’s report. In old business, the group thanked Carol Henry and Lorraine Gladman for taking care of the plants on the east and west end of Deersville and at the planter in front of the old Post Office. They voted to reimburse Lorraine for the cost of the flowers. They also voted to plant some perennials in the fall (from their gardens) to save money next year. The group voted to go to Amish country for its July 13 road trip. Lorraine Gladman and Sue Adams will be getting together to plan the day. Marilyn McMillen shared the minutes from the June 9, 1943 (80 years ago) that was held at the Mallarnee home with Florence Gladman as assistant co-host. The next business meeting will be Aug. 10 at the home of Lorraine Gladman with Becky Walton as co-hostess. The meeting/picnic closed with the reading of the “Gardner’s Prayer.”

Thank you to all who attended the Ourant School Cake Walk on Saturday, June 10, to help them celebrate their 150th Anniversary. If you were not able to attend (like me), donations are appreciated to help with the preservation of this schoolhouse and to support their scholarship fund. Make your check payable to Ourant School and mail to Nellie Erow, Treasurer, 425 E. Warren St., Cadiz OH 43907-1250.

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. will be the musical “Godspell” at the Deersville Community Theater. Tickets are available through “Eventbrite.” There is a link on the Theatre Facebook page to order tickets. The group will be selling food two hours before the curtain rises. The food is always delicious. The box office has been open since June 9 from 4-6 p.m. to purchase tickets at $12 each by cash or check only.

Deersville UM Church Vacation Bible School “Stompers & Chompers” for children preschool to sixth grade may be over, but the program by the children who attended will be at the church service on Sunday, June 18, at 11 a.m. Come out and share in their excitement and see what they learned about Stompers & Chompersbuilding Dino-sized faith in God’s Big Plan.

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. He has done so

much for the community. Let’s show him that we appreciate him and all he does.

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. Tappan Lake has made the top-10 list as one of the best lakes in Ohio for swimming. Tappan Lake covers 2,350 acres. The beach area hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. There are no lifeguards on duty. If anyone has any news items they would like to share, please call and let me know at 740-9423137. If I am not available to answer you call, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week.

Congratulations to the Harrison Central Boys Baseball team on making it so far! You got so close, and your effort makes us all proud!

I spent Saturday at the Boy Scouts Car Show at EGCC. The weather was nice and I got to hang out with the world-famous DJ Spikeman. Although our old car did not win any prizes, it was a good time. We are getting ready for my 4-H club car show fundraiser in July, which I will share more about later. Mark your calanders for July 8 at 5 p.m.

The Hopedale Church of Christ will be hosting a dinner with hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, baked beans and chips. Sounds great! The cost is by donation. And don’t forget to join them on for Aug. 12, they will have a back-to-school bash from 1 to 3 p.m. You can enjoy fun and games, food, school supplies and more!

The Jewett Open Air Market will be held at 308 E. Main St. in Jewett from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on the following dates: June 25, July 9 and 30, and Aug. 13 and 27, as well as Sept. 10 and 24.

Also, the third annual Grump McAfee Memorial Cruise-in will be held there on Friday, June 30, starting at 5 p.m. Shine up your ride and head down! For more information contact Tammy at 740-491-7938.

Don’t forget the Harrison County Fair will be coming soon on June 19 through the 24. Lots to do this time of year. Head out to Sally Buffalo Park on June 23 and 24 for the Blues for a Cure Concert Series. This year for the first time it will be held at the brand new “Mark” stage! Finally, don’t forget this weekend, June 17 and 18, is free fishing weekend in Ohio.

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!

Unionport

By Mary-Catherine Mull

Happy Father’s Day to each and every one of the fathers out there. May you have a wonderful time with your family and friends and your loved ones. By giving the special treatment of taking them out to dinner at your favorite restaurant or one of you family’s special cooked meals or

weather permitting just an old-fashioned picnic with family and friends.

Neil McCoy performed a concert at Sally Buffalo Park and many people from here attended and enjoyed his hospitality and wonderful caring thoughts of our wonderful community out in the countryside.

The Dean Martin Festival will be happening soon in Steubenville at the Fort.

Appreciation and a big thank-you goes out to everyone attending and helping in anyway with the recent breakfast held in Unionport in the Wayne Township Community Center.

Congratulations Kaitlyn, our occupational therapist, who was just blessed with a baby boy. Take care of yourself Kaitlyn and enjoy this wonderful blessed event for you.

Congratulations to all the 2023 graduates everywhere.

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Bible study will be held in Unionport Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m. in the Unionport Methodist Chuuch with Pastor Chuck and on Wednesday at the Christian Church of Unionport with Pastor Jeremy at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Open to the public everyone is welcome.

By

Bowerston

Mary Anna Cotter

Dr. Josh Cotter and son, Jayden, of Mission Viejo, Calif., are visiting their grandmother, Mary Anna Cotter for 10 days.

The Methodist churches presented Bibles to Evan Seidel, Nolan Caldwell, and Daphne and Chloe Stuber, recent graduates of Conotton Valley High School.

Remember the Celebration of Life for the late Robin Shetler on Saturday, June 17, at 2 p.m. at the Fire Hall. Come and share your memories.

Smithfield

By Esther McCoy

Don’t look now, but the patter of little and bigger feet will be heard throughout the livestock barns that keep the animals and poultry cool in the heat of the summer or during a thunderstorm where the booms can be frightening for even a large animal. The Harrison County 4-H and farm members do their best to keep the noise that can be frightening to even an adult animal down. This will be happening at the Harrison County Fair that has been in planning for months.

Everyone associated with livestock, wearing fur or feathers, can get a bit uneasy, but ones who have cared for their animals, some as long as

from its birth, know how to do the calming bit.

I saw a teenage steer owner stand next to her over 1,100-lb. steer in a livestock ring when the rain was pouring and thunder booming outside. The young lady should have taken honors for handling the animal 10 times her size. She kept shushing the animal and stroking it with a long wand.

Each year, the Steubenville Rotary Club recognizes outstanding scholars from various schools. Kaydence Kinyo, daughter of Krista and Ken Kinyo, of Buckeye Local High School; and Lindsey Zifzal of Indian Creek, daughter of Dwain and Melissa Zifzal, were the winners in competitions, looking cool, composed and knowing the answers. They were chosen using questions and responses to an essay they had written.

There are too many well cared for livestock, horses and poultry to print here but will be published after the fair is complete and members sadly wish their animals goodbye.

Jody Hyde spent much time giving pre-fair assistance to make the event a success for the events. And there will be more competitions as the time goes on during the event.

The Paige Brookland Six, a most beautiful car in America, is said to have come in many different models back in the far past. This included touring cars, sedans, roadsters and limousines. It was handled from their Wheeling facility by the Paige Sales and Service Co in the very early years. It was not pictured. I would have enjoyed seeing this wonder on wheels to show off in many areas. It was an advertisement in the “Smithfield Press,” with J.A. Scanland, publisher, long ago. Earliest settlers in the area, who didn’t have wheels, were all Quakers who migrated from the south.

You can see houses from the historic era and visit modern and more back in time businesses. Hope to see you at the fair. And don’t forget to see some of cute and cuddly animals and large ones too.

And here is a blessing from those poetic Irish, me included: May flowers always line your path and sunshine light your day. May songbirds serenade you every stop along your way. May a rainbow run beside you in a sky that’s always blue, and may happiness fill your heart eary day your whole life through.

Medina

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