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from Page 1 ists like Don Henley of the Eagles who with Stevie Nicks recorded “Leather and Lace.” “Stop Dragging My Heart Around,” a duet by Stevie Nicks and singer Tom Petty, was beautifully played by Fleetwood Gold. As the band warmed up, so did the crowd, so by the final songs, a group of folks were dancing in front of the stage.

Two young boys of elementary-school age were so caught up with

Shutters’ guitar pyrotechnics that the kids leaped up and started playing air guitars. The concert ended, but the enthusiastic crowd called for an encore. The final song was “The Chain,” which had an emotional, high-energy ending. Many in the crowd seemed surprised to hear that kind of talent on stage for a free concert.

Shutters said he had recently joined with the well-known jazz-rock band, Blood Sweat and Tears. Cadiz has always had a nice park, but now it has a park filled with beautiful music.

Assistance available for staying cool

The Ohio Department of Development and Area Agency on Aging Region 9 will help income-eligible Ohioans stay cool during the hot summer months.

The Home Energy Assistance Summer Crisis Program provides eligible Ohioan’s assistance paying an electric bill or assistance paying for central air-conditioning repairs. The program runs from July 1 until Sept. 30. To apply for the program, clients are required to schedule an appointment with their local community action agency. Appointments can be scheduled by calling one of the numbers listed below: Belmont Co. - 740-695-0293, 153

½ W. Main St, St. Clairsville. Carroll Co. - 330-627-4101, 276 Second St. SW, Carrollton. Guernsey Co.- 740-955-8001, 185

S. Second St., Byesville. Harrison Co. - 740-942-8886, 122

S. Main St., Cadiz. Jefferson Co. - 740-282-0971 x200, 114 N. Fourth St., Steubenville. Tuscarawas Co. - 330-343-8770. 821 Anola St., Suite A4, Dover.

Clients need to bring copies of the following documents to their appointment:

• Copies of their most recent energy bills.

• A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member.

• Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency for all household members

• Proof of disability (if applicable)

• Physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for a household member’s health (if there isn’t a household member over the age of 60).

The Summer Crisis Program assists low-income households with an older household member (60 years or older), who can provide physician documentation that cooling assistance is needed for their health, have a disconnect notice, have been shut off, are trying to establish new service on their electric bill, or require air conditioning. Conditions can include such things as lung disease, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or asthma.

Eligible households can receive up to $500 if they are a customer of a regulated utility, or $800 if they are a customer of unregulated utilities,

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such as electric cooperatives and municipal utilities. The assistance is applied to their utility bill, or to purchase an air-conditioning unit or fan, or pay for central air-conditioning repairs. Ohioans must have a gross income at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines to qualify for assistance. For a family of four the annual income must be at or below $52,500.

Also, Ohioans enrolled in the Percentage of Income Payment Plan Plus Program (PIPP) who meet the above criteria may be eligible for assistance towards their default PIPP payment, first PIPP payment, central air-conditioning repairs, or may receive an air-conditioning unit and/or fan.

For more information about the features of the Summer Crisis Program and what is needed to apply, contact your local community action agency. To be connected to your local Energy Assistance provider, visit www.energyhelp.ohio.gov or call 800-282-0880. The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio’s people, places, and businesses. Learn more at development.ohio.gov.

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OA Neta District.

Each Eagle Scout must complete a service project. According to the Eagle Scout Service Project Workbook, “In addition to providing service and fulfilling the part of the Scout Oath, ‘To help other people at all times,’ one of the primary purposes of the Eagle Scout service project is to learn leadership skills, or to improve or demonstrate leadership skills you already have. Related to this are important lessons in project management and taking responsibility for a significant accomplishment.”

Strickler just finished his project by remaking the Memorial Garden for his church in Deersville. He has put much thought and effort into the project, sharing, “I have been going to Deersville church since

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Washington.

“We have some townships that are being covered on both sides,” said Coffland. The overlap reflects the need to split coverage due to geographical issues with lakes and rivers adding additional response time.

Hopedale’s agreement outlines that they will “respond to emergency medical service calls and provide back-up emergency medical servies (per availability) in Harrison County when the primary emergency medical service is unavailable or needs assistance.”

They will receive an hourly rate of $80 from the beginning of the 911 call until the ambulance is back at the station. There is a one-hour minimum per response.

Hopedale Fire Chief Mark Marchetta said there will be a slight learning curve for them to see how things go with the contract. “The hospital did a nice job for a long time. There are things we’ll figure out as we go along,” he said.

Hopedale already maintains responsibility as the primary EMS for the Silver Spade Ambulance District. “Hopedale never intended on putting in for the back-up contract until the bid process happened and no bids were submitted,” said Marchetta. “Then we had to change our approach. … The key piece is that if we’re available to help out we will, but because we have priority to the district then there are times we may not be available.”

Bowerston will be providing backup services for their coverage area “(per availability) in Harrison County when the primary emergency medical service is unavailable or needs assistance 24 hours a day, seven days per week, 365 days per year.” The department will be paid a flat rate of $20,500 per month for their services.

“We here at Bowerston Fire think the Commissioners have made a wise choice for the future of EMS in Harrison County,” said Bowerston Fire Chief Adam Reardon. “We will be beginning a 24/7 staffed crew in Bowerston in the first week of July. Our crew will be responding first out for the western portion of the county to serve as the staffed backup to the volunteer system. This means a steady and secure response with shorter response times and a partnership that can help all of our agencies thrive. At the end of the day this is about what’s best for our patients and taxpayers and we think this is a great answer to that.”

Neither department will charge a paramedic assistance fee. Both departments have reserved the right to bill

I was born. Our Memorial Garden was looking a little rough. My church and church family mean a lot to me and I wanted to do something nice for them.”

He built the garden with a brick path leading to a bench that sits underneath the arbor. He planted flowers and included several solar lights.

He said that an Eagle Scout project should be something that lasts a long time and “be something you are proud of. So I thought it would be nice make our church Memorial Garden beautiful again.” patients through their normal billing processes. These agreements may be extended by mutual agreement of both parties on or before March 1, 2024. Either department, or the commissioners, are able to terminate their agreement at any time for any reason by giving a threemonth written notice.

Strickler remains dedicated and passionate in every part of his life.Now that his project is finished, he’ll be working on the paperwork and then waiting to be officially recoginized as an Eagle.

Coffland noted, “This is replacing WVU Harrison Community Hospital. This is for the Hopedale Fire Department, not the Silver Spade Ambulance District, they’re separate entities.”