Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 8/4/23

State Rep. Jones visits baseball team

BY DJ Watson Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ – As the calendar shifts away from the diamond and on to the gridiron, State Representative Don Jones stopped by Mazeroski Field to put the exclamation point on a season to remember for the Harrison Central baseball team. Jones (R-95th) brought along with him two recognition pieces on behalf of the House of Representatives of the 135th General

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Assembly of Ohio.

In front of parents and coaches, Jones delivered a short speech to the team which covered the importance of leadership, community, and dedication.

Following the brief ceremony, Jones delivered a proclamation of achievement to the entire team, as well as an individual honor in the name of Treston Nemeth (University of Dayton) for his decorated career and Div. III Player of the Year accomplishment.

Adena crowns heritage royalty

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

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Commish accept post office demo bid

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ —

During their regular weekly meeting July 26, the commissioners opened by approving minutes from last week’s meeting and hearing from Department of Job and Family Services Director Deb Knight about a contract renewal.

“What you have before you today is a renewal of our annual service coordination contract with the Belmont County Board of DD,” Knight said. “This is to provide service coordination services to

children in Harrison County who are referred to the Creative Options Committee of the Children and Family First Council. There are no changes from last year except the dates.”

The contract was passed without opposition.

The commissioners announced the acceptance of a bid to demolish the old post office in Cadiz. Kovarik Excavating & Hauling, LLC of Jewett will be performing the demolition for $20,000. This was the lowest bid received, with the highest being for over $180,000. The

commissioners took some extra time to consider the bids due to the wide difference in cost estimates by the various bidding companies.

They also announced the demolition of the old school in Jewett was awarded to Dig It Man Excavating, LLC of Dillonvale, for their bid of $150,000.

“We had our consultant, BJM, review these and confirm all the specs with the bidders,” Commissioner Paul Coffland said. “They were able to discuss in detail and confirmed the project will be completed per specification.”

Dancing with Dusty Covers at Freeport Fair

ADENA —Every year Adena puts on their annual celebration called Adena Heritage Days. The two day event is filled with live music, family fun, and of course a parade. An integral part of the parade is always the Heritage Days Queen and Grand Marshal. The queen and marshal are each individuals chosen from the residents of Adena who exemplify positive attributes that are most important to the village. This year, those residents are Nancy Toto and Ray Jeskey.

Toto has lived in Adena for just over five years, but her husband grew up in the area. Both of them love Adena.

“The people are great here,” she said. “It’s just nice to be around people who are friendly. It’s a friendly town.”

She has always participated in the Heritage Days celebration. At 81 years old, she’s a cancer survivor, friend of the Lion’s Club, has made bike trips that spanned hundreds of miles, and has been an integral part of the community of Adena.

“I’m just so grateful they asked me to be queen,” Toto said. “I’ve been in a lot of parades… Nobody’s ever asked me to be queen though!”

She said she has always enjoyed being part of celebrations, so she was excited to be such a big part of heritage days this year.

Jeskey has lived around Adena for his entire 74 years of life. His three children stayed in the area, and back in 2000, he even ran for mayor. He won and served the community for 13 years. His proudest accomplishments during his time in politics were helping with infrastructure, paving 24 different streets as well as buying several properties for village use.

When asked what Adena means to him, he quickly replied, “Everything. It’s a small community, close-knit. Pretty much used to know everybody.”

In his spare time he enjoys working on classic cars, regularly entering them into shows around the county and driving them in parades.

“It’s a healthy thing for the town,” Jeskey said. “It’s a community thing for people to get together. I don’t ever want ot see it discontinued. It’s nice, there’s nice entertainment. We started out with nothing and now it’s been built up.”

Be sure to stop in Adena for Heritage Days August 11 and 12.

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Adena Heritage Days Grand Marshal Ray Jeskey and Queen Nancy Toto.

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Several fair attendees enjoy music from the Dusty Covers Band at the Freeport Firemen’s Fair which took place on July 28 and 29.

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Don Jones (R-95) paid a visit to Mazeroski Field July 23. Jones delivered recognition from the House of Representatives for the successful season the Huskies had this past spring.

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Celebrating the Huskies baseball team’s success are (front, from left) Kayden Dunkle, Tre Rex, Anthony Pelegreen, Representative Don Jones, Treston Nemeth, Leland Lopez, Braden Cook, and Colten Rutter; and (back) Assistant Coach Dave Barcroft, Head Coach Mike Valesko, Kaden Jurosko, E.J. Keener, Carbot Arbaugh, Jace Madzia, Reed Arbaugh, Assistant Coach A.J. Barsch, Assistant Coach Ian White, and Assistant Brandon Mitchell.

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Legion donates to Sheriff’s Office

By Ed Banks

Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — On Tuesday, officials from the Cadiz American Legion Post 34 were gathered at the Harrison County Sheriff’s office. The purpose of the visit was to present Sheriff Joe Myers with a donation that may be used for any of the department’s operational needs.

In attendance from the post were Commander Steve Keesey, Financial Manager Ted Long, and First-Vice Commander Ed Heavener. Commander Keesey presented the sheriff a donation in the

amount of $1,000.

Keesey stated, “We are continually appreciative of the Sheriff and his department for the work that they do.”

“I know that there have been times that the department has worked a little understaffed. In giving this check, we hope that this contribution will offer some assistance to the officers as they carry out the departments duties,” he continued. With the sheriff’s office still in transition, it was a good time for the legion to show their appreciation. The new

facility is far beyond what one could imagine, compared to the former office and jail. The sheriff and his staff are in a balancing act as they are occupying and operating out of the two buildings. There is still work to be done on the new building before a complete or 100-percent operational move can be made.

Sheriff Myers responded by saying of the donation, “We will use this contribution to support the efforts of our Drug, Alcohol, Resistance, Enforcement (D.A.R.E) program. This support will not only help

Adena Village to receive flood relief

Ohio Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Executive Director Sima Merick announced a fifth round of reimbursements of over $660,000 from the State Disaster Relief Program (SDRP) for areas statewide impacted by severe storms last year.

The SDRP is a reimbursement program that can be used in occurrences where storm damage amounts do not meet the threshold for federal assistance. The program is intended to provide supplemental state assistance to local governments and eligible nonprofit organizations for costs associated with debris removal, emergency protective measures, and permanent

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Criminal/Traffic Violations

• 37 speeding violations, three seatbelt violations, three registration violations, two driving under suspension, one loud exhaust, two possession of drugs, one dogs at large, one life-jacket violation, one conservancy-district violation, one improper start/ reverse, one overloaded vehicle, one tinted-windows violation, three disorderly conduct, three violation of protection order, one OVI, one driving left of center, and one willful/wanton operation.

CIVIL CREDIT NEWS

• July 17 (satisfied date) Plaintiff Forged Investments LLC vs Defendant Joe Stine. Cause of Action: Eviction/Rent. For: In Favor of Plaintiff.

• July 21 (judgment date) Plaintiff Village of New Athens vs Defendant Jason Simmerman. Cause of Action: Money. For: In Favor of Plaintiff.

• July 21 (judgment date) Plaintiff First National Bank of Omaha vs Defendant Tracy L. Cunningham. Cause of Action: Money. For: In Favor of Plaintiff.

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work.

In November, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine authorized the use of the SDRP to help provide relief to several counties impacted by severe weather in February, May, June, and July of 2022.

The SDRP is authorized for counties whose damages meet a countywide per capita indicator. Gov. DeWine’s authorization allowing the use of the fund permits the Ohio EMA to request the funding from the Ohio Controlling Board. The village of Adena will be receiving just under $14,500 due to the impact of the February 2022 flooding.

Alan M. Thompson, et al, Archer, Green and Rumley Twps.

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to protect the county’s youth, but will continue to build on the services of everyone that may have a need of the

program. Cody Smith is our current D.A.R.E. Officer, and on behalf of the county, this office, Cody, and myself, we

want to thank the American Legion and everyone responsible for thinking of us and presenting these funds!”

Issue 1: confused and unclear

John Lovejoy’s letter (Harrison News Herald, July 28) claimed to clear up confusion about Issue 1; instead it created confusion.

Mr. Lovejoy wrote,”. . . all citizens should have a voice in the [amendment] process. No more cherrypicking counties . . . [the amendment will require] a clear majority support from all 88 counties . . .”

All citizens already

RECORDER

July 17-21

• Christopher Myer, et al, to Melvin Miller, North Twp.

• Brody Skalos to Michael G. Kovach Jr., et al, Moorefield Twp.

• David G. Pilcher, et ux, to Jennifer Lynn Abrams, et al, Freeport Twp.

• Fred T. Whiteman, dec’d, to Estate of Mary Ruth Kidd, Stock Twp.

• Ronald Wilson, dec’d, to Keri Shepherd, Cadiz Twp.

• Cyrus Family Irrevocable Trust to Mark A. Cyrus, Freeport Twp.

• R. James Coffelt, et ux, to Denoon Family Trust, Athens Twp.

• Donnie William Jones to Evan L. Stewart, et al, Hopedale Village.

• Danny S. Rector, et al, to Felicia Kastle, Washington Twp.

• Charles McKinney Thompson, dec’d, to Barbara A. Thompson, Rumley Twp.

• Charles McKinney Thompson, dec’d, to

• July 20 - Molly Ann Keller, 23, Cadiz, and Zachary Edward Alan Woods, 23, Cadiz.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

• July 6 – A truck was pulled over due to a loud exhaust. The driver had a valid license and no warrants while the passenger was known to have a history with drug use. The driver stepped out as instructed and the deputy noticed a plastic bag sticking out of his waistband. When asked what it was, the driver admitted it was “a lot” of meth. He was arrested and placed in the back of the patrol car. When the truck was searched, deputies found drug parphernalia in the passenger’s backpack. She was released to a friend, but was told she would likely be indicted later.

• July 6 – Deputies were called for a neighbor dispute in Hopedale. Upon arrival, the caller said he was having issues with his renter. He asked what could be done because the renter has not been paying rent

nor holding up his end of the living agreement. He was told this is a civil matter and could file an eviction notice with the courts. Both parties agreed to keep interactions civil for the time being.

• July 8 – A woman called the office to report her ex-boyfriend made threats against her. She resides out of state, but her ex threatened her while she was at work in the county. She said she wasn’t sure what he might do and wanted a report on file. She did not want the ex to be contacted at this point.

• July 10 – Deputies responded to perform a welfare check. The couple that called said a friend’s ex was abusing her. The friend is bedridden and the couple claimed the ex beats her regularly and despite multiple calls to law enforcement, nothing is ever done about it. A deputy spoke with the friend who said nothing was wrong and she had a few bruises from hospital visits. She said that the couple simply doesn’t like her ex and the fact he is living in her residence. Deputies concluded everything was okay and it seemed to be more of a civil matter.

• July 12 – A woman

have a voice in voting for amendments, and the majority rules. Issue 1 would change that to just 40% rule.

Issue 1 has nothing to do with “a clear majority support from all 88 counties.” It would

called 911 to report a domestic dispute between herself and her boyfriend. She said she was bleeding from a cut on her head and needed medical attention. Deputies met her in the driveway of her residence. EMS was brought on to the scene once it was deemed safe. She said that her boyfriend had headbutted her multiple times. The boyfriend said she had started the fight and had fallen, hitting her head on something. A friend at the scene who did not witness the actual event agreed with the boyfriend’s story. The woman expressed she would like to pursue charges and was told a report would be sent to the prosecutor’s office.

• July 12 – A woman came to the office to report a possible scam/ fraud case. She had gotten a phone call from someone claiming to be from Amazon saying she had $1,700 in purchases on her account. She was allegedly transferred to the FTC fraud department where she spoke with a man calling himself Kevin Smith. Smith told the woman she would need to transfer money to a federal account while the claim was investigated and then she would

say that 5% of recent voters in every county would have to sign for an amendment to get on the ballot at all. If one voter less than 5% in just one of the 88 counties didn’t sign, the entire state’s population would be denied the chance to vote on the amendment. How does that “protect our rights”?

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get the money back later. He told her to call him back in a couple days. When she did so, the office was closed and she became suspicious. She stopped at her bank and they told her there was no fraudulent activity in her account and that the whole thing was likely a scam. She made the report with the Sheriff’s Office and left. An hour later, the office received a call from the State Highway Patrol, Saint Clairsville Post that the woman had come to “turn herself in” after she’d gotten a call from Smith telling her she had a warrant out for her arrest for not paying. She had gotten the call from Smith, then a call from a woman claiming to be with OSHP. She withdrew $14,800 and was directed to a CoinFlip kiosk where she managed to deposit $11,500 before the machine malfunctioned and she decided to go to law enforcement again. Everything was explained to the woman again and she understood that the money she’d deposited was likely gone. She was told to follow the steps given to her at the Sheriff’s Office and to call law enforcement with any other questions or concerns.

Cadiz American Legion Post 34’s First-Vice Commander Ed Heavener (from left) watches as Harrison County Sheriff Joe Myers accepts a $1,000 donation from Legion Commander Steve Keesey, and Financial Manager Ted Long.

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Powerful electric shovels unearth tons

By Susan Adams

These electric shovels are used to remove the earth and rock overburden from the coal seam. In a month’s time, they will each remove as much as 1,6000,000 cubic yards, or some 2,400,000 tons. If this material were to be loaded into open railroad cars, it would fill some 48,000 of them.

SHOVEL SPECIFICATIONS:

Dipper Capacity - 50 cubic yards,

Total Height - 130 feet,

Total Length of Boom120 feet,

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Length of Dipper Handle - 60 feet, Lifting Power - 400,000 pounds, Approximate Weight3,500,000 pounds (1,750 tons), 4160 volts of electric power is delivered to the shovel by flexible cable. The shovel has eight electric motors: two - 425 H.P. Hoisting Motors, three125 H.P. Rotating Motors, two - 75 H.P. Crowding

Motors, and one - 1,500 H.P. Driving Motor. The shovel “floats” on four electrically-controlled hydraulic cylinders, which keep it absolutely level while operating. The shovel crawls under its own power at a maximum speed of 31 feet per minute. It is capable of climbing grades steeper that 20%. The actual operation of the shovel is controlled by one man, who uses two-foot treadles, two hand levers, and one whistle cord. One other control is used when moving the shovel from place to place.

In addition to the oper-

ator, one oiler is used for lubrication and minor repair work, and one shift per day, a ground oiler is employed. A bulldozer works with the shovel at all times to push fallen earth and rock to where it can easily be reached by the shovel. The control on this machine is highly developed.

Notwithstanding the weight handled and the lifting power available, the operator has, through the controls, a very delicate “feel” of the machine in all its functions, and he can with extreme rapidity and great accuracy, maneuver all of its motions. The

depth of overburden which these shovels remove averages 80 feet.

Local coordinator encourages families to consider hosting

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

Many young people crave new experiences and one way to accomplish that is through becoming a foreign-exchange student.

Youth are given the opportunity to travel to a new country to spend time not just learning in school, but also growing their knowledge of a brand new culture. Foreign-exchange students can go just about anywhere, but there are many who come to our very own Harrison County.

Community Coordinator Ryn Dunfee works with families to find the right student for their family and he is always on the lookout for new host families.

“We start searching

for families to host in January, but many families don’t seem to decide or pick a student until July

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and August,” he said. “The sooner a family picks a student, the longer they have to get to know

Scio prepares for summer fest

SCIO — The 89th annual Scio Street Fair and Summer Fest is right around the corner. The festival will be held Aug. 9-12, 2023 at its new location in the firehouse parking lot and old school lot, with numerous events and entertainment for all ages to enjoy.

The festival kicks off Wednesday, Aug. 9, with the 30th annual Kids One-Mile Fun Run/Family Fun Walk and the 38th annual Scio Scramble 5K Race/Walk. You can register online at runsignup.com. After the races, the evening will continue with rhythm and blues/dance music by “Pocket Change Band” on the Main Stage at 7 p.m.

On Thursday, Aug. 10, Harrison Central High School, Jr. High and Biddy Cheerleaders will perform at 6 p.m. Also, at 6 p.m. is a Cornhole Tournament. At 7:30 p.m., “Twice As Nice” will be playing hits from the 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s at the Main Stage. New on Thursday will be Route 40 Lumber-

Jaxe Axe Throwing 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. for free, sponsored by Stull Excavating.

On Friday, the 89th annual Grand Parade will start at 6:30 p.m. Please note that the parade route is the same as last year, with line up on state Route 646 toward New Rumley and run down Main Street only. After the parade, “Moonlyterz,” playing classic rock, country and oldies music, will be on the Main Stage at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Aug. 12, will start with the Show and Shine, held at Scio Community Park. The Puskarich Public Library Pickleball Tournament at Barr Memorial Gym is at 9 a.m. The Arm Wrestling Contest will be held behind the Firehouse, the Pet Show at 1 p.m., Karaoke Contest at 2 p.m., Great Conotton Creek Duck Race at 2 p.m., and New Towne Cloggers all at the Main Stage at 5 p.m.

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Award-winning care close to home

them before they arrive.”

Coordinators can manage students within a 120mile radius around their residence, but Dunfee prefers to keep everything closer to home. He lives in Bowerston and manages students in several counties. “I place most of my students in Harrison, Carroll and Tuscarawas county schools but also have at least one each year in Jefferson and a few in Stark County,” he said.

Because he’s local, he’s better able to not only attend special events for families; he is always available to help students work through differences with their hosts and can

offer more personalized support when needed.

Becoming a host family is simple, there’s an online application then an in-person interview with Dunfee. The entire process takes about a week. Then you can spend time getting to know your student before they arrive in person.

Dunfee works with two organizations: Program of Academic Exchange (PAX) and Academic Year in America (AYA). Host families are responsible to provide food and shelter to the students, but other than that, most expenses are covered by the students themselves.

Students also have their own insurance so hosts don’t need to worry about emergency coverage.

Students come to experience the culture, but host families have the opportunity to pick a student that has similar interests to their own. Some students are more interested in music or art while others want to focus on sports or the outdoors. Some will be open to any experiences available.

Families can find more information about hosting by going to www.sharecultures.com or www. pax.org. You can also contact Dunfee directly by calling 740-229-0103.

Foreign exchange student Matheus Perdigao Daud (Brazil) is welcomed by his host family Peyton Neff and Jaclyn Neff of New Philadelphia

From the Ellen McGinnis Family donated by Nancy from Nancy’s Florist.

The 50-cubic-yard shovel of Hanna Coal Company digs into the dirt at Georgetown No. 12 Mine.

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Mayor Clark highlights benefits of Scio annexation

By Kristi Tullis Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

SCIO —The Harrison Regional Planning Commission (HRPC) has given its approval for appropriations to continue in the village of Scio, paving the way for vital projects and improvements.

Among the immediate priorities is the formation of a committee to review and address the 22 properties in urgent need of demolition. These properties were previously overlooked but will now receive the attention they require for redevelopment and revitalization. The HRPC has set the application deadline for the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) for Aug. 28 with the anticipated project commencement scheduled near the end of September.

Mayor Jim Clark spearheaded discussions with the council members, focusing on Ordinance

2023-003, which is a revision of Ordinance 00-002, and Ordnance 2021-007. These ordinances are designed to facilitate the annexation of all extraterritorial properties that use municipal water and/ or sewer services. Citing legal precedents and long-standing state policy encouraging annexation, Mayor Clark emphasized the village’s intention to pursue annexation as a strategic move. He outlined the manifold benefits of this plan, including a potential increase in the village’s population, ensuring its sustainability, and securing its future prosperity.

The mayor highlighted that annexation would bolster the village’s income-tax base, leading to more substantial resources for the constituents. These additional funds would enable Scio to enhance its services across various domains, such as parks, recreation, safety, streets, and more. Requiring annexation has been a consistent policy of Scio,

and the village is steadfast in its commitment to proceed with this approach. Mayor Clark underscored that the new ordinance serves to align with the village’s objectives, reduce costs, avoid litigation delays, and uphold Scio’s constitutional authority.

Turning to ongoing matters, the discussion surrounding West Main Street repairs continues to be a priority. Representatives from the Harrison County ODOT were present on-site to assess the situation, and pictures have been forwarded to the relevant authorities at OMEGA.

Given the present construction projects underway in the county, Village Administrator Tubaugh acknowledged that finding a solution for funding this year might be challenging. However, he expressed openness to discussing short-term fixes as temporary measures until a comprehensive resolution can be implemented.

Additionally, the council

addressed concerns related to the project slated for state Route 646, which is facing persistent delays attributed to Frontier Communications. The council remains optimistic that the project will commence soon to prevent further delays as the cooler weather approaches.

In light of new discussions, the council has expressed concerns over the parking situation on East Main Street. The weight of vehicles on sidewalks and private properties poses a serious risk of causing underground piping collapse, potentially incurring substantial repair costs. To tackle this issue, the council has granted Tubaugh permission to explore all potential remedies.

In recent news, the village faced an unexpected incident when a Toro zero-turn mower caught fire while mowing the water storage tank area on July 19. The village administrator has promptly submitted a warranty

claim with Toro, and the clerk has informed the village’s insurance provider. To ensure continuous maintenance operations, the village has acquired a replacement mower for $7,799, with reimbursement pending upon claim approval.

Presently, the village faces challenges with 12 properties remaining untouched, overrun by noxious weeds and overgrowth, and six vehicles on public roads bearing expired license plates. Additionally, street sign orders have been placed, but unforeseen delays are causing delays in shipment.

Due to the Summer Festival, the mosquito spraying initially scheduled for Aug. 9 has been canceled and rescheduled for Aug. 2 following a request.

The village of Scio is gearing up for its next council meeting, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 7, at 6 p.m., where these critical matters and further community initiatives will be discussed.

Need for water treatment plant improvements never-ending

By Alyssa Howard Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ — Village Council held their semi-monthly meeting on Thursday, July 20.

Mayor John Migliore started the meeting by reading and approving the minutes from the last meeting. Council had a request from Harrison Central Jr. High about their football tag day on Sept. 8 from 3-6 p.m. Council quickly

approved their request. Village Administrator Brandon Ludwig gave his report. The Phase One South and Center Project is at 80% completion. Both contractors have discussed and began setting a paving schedule to begin soon after the project reaches 100% completion. The contractors also confirmed that more yard restoration is in the works, as well as sidewalks, reseeding

grass, and alleyways.

More good news is that the county demolition grant is reopening. The grant helps villages get funds to remove decrepit and abandoned properties, in turn helping the villages thrive and put the land to use for the residents. It opens many doors for village improvement and growth.

There have been many upgrades happening at the water depart-

ment plant, unfortunately that has led to the discovery of other issues. The village is working hard to address these issues and be compliant with EPA standards. There have been changes and upgrades on the resident side of the water department as well, 20 new water meters have been installed. The main focus for the new meters is to help residents and businesses that are having water

issues and unusually high water bills. The hope to get them back on track.

Eric Miller gave the police report. Chief of Police Ryan McCann accepted an outstanding donation of $5,000 from the Cadiz American Legion Post #34 for new body cameras to help the Cadiz Police Department. Council moved to hire Ronald Carter III as a full-time officer starting in August

after proper training and safety classes. Carter III has currently served as part-time officer after his graduation in early 2023.

Residents will have noticed a new addition when entering the village. Cadiz Police Department have placed speed-limit trackers on highly traveled roads as a new resource to help control speeding and reckless driving. Effective on Aug. 20, the speed limit

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Marion Duane “Butch” Albright

Marion Duane “Butch” Albright, Jr, age 70, of Scio died Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at New Dawn Retirement Center, Dover after a lengthy illness.

Born October 11, 1952, in Wheeling, WV he was a son of the late Marion Duane Albright, Sr. and Anna Mae Domer Justus. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1970 where he had been a member of the FFA. He was also in the Industrial Arts program and was on a team that worked on the school buses. In the early 1980’s, he began working on a farm on Gundy Ridge that he was proudly able to purchase around 1995. He had also worked for Minova in Bowerston. Butch enjoyed attending area county fairs and any tractor pulls. He was also a huge NASCAR fan of Dale, Sr and Jimmy Johnson.

Lacey N. Stackhouse, 38, of Los Angeles, CA., formerly of New Athens, OH died June 21, 2023 at Whittier Medical Hospital, Whittier, CA, after a brief illness.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, John R. and Thelma (Adams) Ramsey; paternal grandparents, Edward and Mary (Sefsick) Stackhouse; uncles: Rick Ramsey and Rick Stackhouse; cousin, Steven Stackhouse; and her beloved little dog, Dahlia.

Surviving are her mother, Lindy Ramsey of New Athens and father Jerry (Joyce) Stackhouse of Cadiz; sister, Sara (Brian) Getzlaff; nieces: Lexi (Dom) Klee and Josie Olinski; nephews: Johnny and twins Leo and Nolan Getzlaff and great nephew Rowan Burghy all of New Athens; special aunt Karen Tarter of Adena; her best friend, Autumn Walters of San Francisco, CA; many

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In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Greene Albright, on January 12, 2008, they were married June 3, 1972, and a brotherin-law Leonard Orr.

Surviving are his daughters Deonne (Jeff Hursey) Albright of Scio and Heidi (John) Mong of New Athens, grandson John Rusell Mong, Jr, a brother Thomas (Julie) Albright of New Philadelphia, sisters Marilyn “Babe” Orr of New Philadelphia and Kathryn Albright of Superior, AZ, close friends Timothy Christian and James Tank, Jr, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends too numerous to mention.

Honoring Butch’s wishes there will be no services.

Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with his arrangements.

Obituaries

David Emerson Mizer, 90, of rural Cadiz, Ohio, with his wife by his side, died after a brief illness, July 30, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio. He was born on the family farm April 24, 1933, to Emerson Andreas and Sylvia Giffin Mizer. David lived his entire life in Harrison County, and was active on his farm till his final days. David was a proud member of the undefeated 1950 Cadiz High School football team and graduated from Cadiz High School in 1951, and from The Ohio State University School of Dairy Technology in 1958, after serving in the U.S. Army. He married Anna Lee Warner in Cambridge, Ohio, on March 18, 1956.

After military service, he worked with his father and uncle, Dennis Mizer, at Hillcrest Dairy in Cadiz. After Hillcrest Dairy closed in 1967, David was hired as plant manager/VP at United Dairy in Martins Ferry, Ohio. David and Anna Lee traveled extensively, and visited dairies and

farms in many places, including China, Chile, and Argentina. Retiring in 1998 gave David and Anna Lee more time to farm their acres in Stock Township, spend time with friends and family, and follow the Ohio State Buckeyes for dozens of games, and bowl games, all over the country. David and Anna Lee enjoyed spending multiple winter weeks in Arizona and Florida, but always returned to their home -- Ohio and Harri-

Constance “Connie” Smylie

Constance “Connie”

Smylie, age 80, formerly of Scio, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 at her sister’s home in Vance Alabama, where she had resided since 2010.

son County.

David was a longtime Ohio State football season ticket holder and a member of the Buckeye Club. He was a member of the Cadiz Lions Club, the Harrison County Farm Bureau, and the Cadiz Presbyterian Church. He was a supporter of all thing Harrison County, including Harrison County Cancer Crusaders, 4-H, and the Harrison County Junior Fair. He was a former board member of South Central Power Company.

David is survived by his wife of 67 years, Anna Lee, and three sons: Richard (Cristy Hill) of Washington Court House, Ohio, Tim (Teri) of Cadiz, and Steve (Gina) of Smyrna, Georgia. He was very proud of his three grandchildren: Erin (Drew) Mizer Helton, Andrew Mizer, and Matthew Mizer. He is also survived by two sisters, Lois Henderson of Wildwood, Missouri, and Sara Griffith (Jim Wise) of Indio, California, and one brother, George Mizer (Kathryn) of Cadiz.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by two sisters, Nancy Jonard and Dorothy Willis, and brother, Tom Mizer.

The family will receive friends Thursday, August 3, from 3-6pm at the Presbyterian Church of Cadiz. The funeral will be held Friday, August 4, at 11am, also at the church with John Visser officiating, where OSU scarlet & gray game-day attire is encouraged – maybe even with suspenders! A private burial will follow.

“Time and change will surely show, How firm thy friendship… OHIO!”

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Cadiz Lions Club, The Ohio State University Harrison County Alumni Club, Harrison County Cancer Crusaders or your favorite charity. These gifts will be accepted through ClarkKirkland-Barr Funeral Home, and memories of David can be shared on his tribute wall here, www.clark-kirkland-barr. com

aunts and uncles and nieces and nephews.

A memorial visitation will be held at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 3-5:00 p.m..

Memorial contributions can be made to the Harrison County Humane Society, P.O. Box 404, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

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

Born December 5, 1942 she was a daughter of the late James E. Smylie and Alberta Marie Conner Smylie. She graduated from Scio High School in 1960 and was a member of the Scio Presbyterian Church. In her younger years she enjoyed roller skating at Scio Roller Rink. Connie also enjoyed walking and reading. So she was very happy when the library opened in Scio so she could stop and pick

up books anytime she wanted and also read The National Enquirer. After moving in with her sister she enjoyed attending the weekly meals at Evergreen Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Harry Smylie and Tom West.

Surviving are her loving sister Natalie (John) Hoover of Vance, Alabama, a sister-in-law Elizabeth West of Bowerston and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation with the family will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023 from 10 am to 12 pm at Koch Funeral Home, Scio.

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Forrest Frederick Thaxton, known as Frosty to his family, of Columbus, Ohio passed away on July 16,2023 at Mt. Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.

He was born on September 12, 1934, in Smyrna, Ohio to the late Forrest H. and Eva Frederick Thaxton.

He was a graduate of Cadiz High School and The Ohio State University Law School. He retired from the Ohio Industrial Commission where he served as referee for 35 years. He was a member of the Ohio Bar Association and practiced law privately for several years. He is survived by

his sons Jeffery (Carla) Thaxton of Cadiz and Kurt (Karla) Thaxton of Loveland. Also surviving are grandchildren Emily (Chad) Rogers of Cadiz, Brian (Heidi) Thaxton of Jewett and Matthew (Ash) Thaxton of Chicago, IL., great grandchildren Carley and Kimber Rogers and Noah, Grant and Louis Thaxton. Also surviving is his sister Karen Barker of Albion, IL. and her family. Preceding him in death in addition to his parents was his brotherin-law, Kenny Barker. After cremation, his remains will be interred at the family’s convenience.

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Emergency Services have no updates aside from gaining two new members.

Albert Peters and Eric Miller spoke on property management of Cadiz. They are working diligently on getting residents to clean up properties. They are also working to get abandoned properties cleaned up so it’s not a hazard to the community. The street depart -

ment report was given by John Vermillion. They are working with the construction teams to make a paving list. There was a small increase in the paving budget, the hope is to have money left to pave extra roads that need it.

Derek Sefsick updated the council on Park and Recreation activities. Forty-two kids came for the fishing tournament, which was a great turnout. Bingo brought in close to 200 people. They are very happy about how well these events are going, and that there is strong participation from the community. The fire -

works and Fourth of July festivities went very well. The 2024 Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks will be held on the weekend of July 13. Conversations started about camper lots not being paid for the year. If payments are not paid and owners can not be contacted after a certain period of time, campers will be repossessed.

from Page 3 on North Main Street from Bingham Terrace to the village limits near the BMV will drop to 35 mph.

The Cornhole Tournament, behind the Firehouse, starts at 6 p.m. The “Hard to Tell Band,” playing classic and modern country music, will take the Main Stage at 7 p.m. for the remainder of the evening. Festival royalty will be crowned at 8 p.m. with the Merchant’s Drawing at 8:15 p.m.

As always, the Flower and Garden Show will be on display along with Legion Bingo inside the Firehouse. The Scio Museum will be open for viewing of Scio Pottery, Scio memorabilia, and Scio and Jewett-Scio high schools’ memorabilia on Saturday from 5-8 p.m.

The council then moved through ordinances and the meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be held at the Municipal Building on Thursday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m.

The Bird Nerds with Exotic Birds and Animals will be joining the event

again this year. Commemorative mugs will be available for sale at the Garden Show.

Movin’ & Groovin’ will be providing inflatables and kiddie rides during the festival, $12 for wristbands. There will be all day admission on Saturday for $12. Stay tuned for more information and keep an eye out for flyers and schedule of events.

The organizing team looks forward to another successful year and would like to thank the local businesses and organizations for their continued support. For more information, please contact the organizers on their Facebook page, Scio Summer Fest, or call Chairman J.T. Thompson at 740- 945-0260.

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Hospital gift shop features new items

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — The Harrison WVU Medicine/Harrison Community Hospital Women’s Auxillary has been in existence for many years.

Although now down to under 10 members, the group continues to serve in the community. A few years ago, they donated money to the hospital to redo several of the rooms, something that is still in the process. Another service is running the gift shop in the hospital.

Members Joyce Klingler and Nan Mattern have been helping in the shop for years and both enjoy the work. Currently, Klingler and Mattern go out to warehouses and shops to personally source the items. While both stated they enjoy doing so, it is something that has become increasingly difficult for them.

“Not that we mind doing that,” Klingler said. “But Nan is 88 and I’m 78.”

The shop is not just for hospital employees and visitors, there is something for everyone. From RADA cutlery to home decor, sports teams blankets to WVU shirts, and earrings to books, the shop has a little bit of everything and is always looking to expand.

Klingler stressed that the public is always welcome to come and

peruse the shop. “We sell just about anything you can imagine,” she said.

Recently, the shop was emptied and new items were brought in. “Everything is new,” Klingler said. “We brought back a couple items, but the rest of it is all new. We got some new bracelets and all the signs are new.”

Klingler shared they would love to include more local vendors in the store. Not only would this be beneficial to the community by showcasing local artisans, but it would mean the two ladies would not have to travel as much to get stock for the shop.

They’re interested in just about

Community baby shower announced

The Harrison County Health Department and Harrison County WIC, in partnership with CareSource and Help Me Grow, are hosting a Community Baby Shower outreach event with a target audience of families with children aged five years and younger.

safety checks while giving away booster seats and car seats to eligible attendees.

any product that could be offered. “We would love to have local vendors,” Klingler said. “We would welcome any vendors that want to display their wares in the shop.”

If you are interested in having your products sold in the shop, contact either Klingler at 330-340-0445 or Mattern at 740-491-8136. You can also call the shop number during business hours at 740-942-8622.

Right now the shop is open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is located inside the hospital near the cafeteria. The auxiliary is always seeking new members. Klingler and Mattern both hope that if more members join, the shop can be open more often.

Kids have great time at Freeport fair

The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 1-3 p.m., inside the Harrison County Fairgrounds’ Dale Norris Center (formerly known as the Commercial Building).

The community baby shower will provide families with available information, resources, and the chance to win big ticket prizes, such as a highchair, stroller, etc. The health department will offer car seat

Harrison County WIC will provide additional information on Breastfeeding Awareness Month which includes “Enabling Breastfeeding and Making a Difference for Working Parents.”

A light lunch will be provided along with various community organizations and vendors set up with tables to highlight available resources.

“It takes a village,” so come see what family resources and information the Harrison County “village” has to offer. For more information, please call the Harrison County Health Department at 740-942-2616.

How do you grow and store your herbs?

By Terri Brock

I grow all types of herbs: lemon balm, sage, three types of basil, rosemary, cilantro, dill, two types of parsley, chives, and more.

I like whipping butter up with my mixer and adding chives and basil or parsley to it. I use a cookie scoop and make little balls, freeze them, and then put them in a container to use for cooking. I hang many herbs from a drying rack or even in my basement for them to dry so I can use during the winter.

After they are dried, I’ll crumble them up and put them in a jar. I have also used a dehydrator for basil and parsley, but my preference is to hang them upside down and let

them dry on their own. I have heard of using your oven at the lowest temperature and dehydrating the herbs for several hours that way, too. However, I have never personally tried that method. Any of these methods would work for any of the herbs you grow or purchase. Try all of them and see what your preference is. There is really no wrong way. Just do what works for you.

This was a reader submitted question. If you have a question for Terri, email her at terrabellafarm@yahoo.com.

Governor marks one-year anniversary of 988 crisis line

and Ohio 988 Administrator Doug Jackson, recently recognized the positive impact of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline has had

on Ohioans following one year of state-and-nationwide implementation.

The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides residents with one, easy to remember number to call 988 when they or someone they know is in crisis.

Sunday, July 16, will mark one year since the launch of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in Ohio and across the nation. On average, over 12,000 Ohioans per month who are experiencing or affected by suicidal, mental health, and/or substance-use crises have used the lifeline to receive free, 24/7, confidential support and connec-

tions to local resources.

“988 is someone to call and someone to respond, making help more visible, accessible, and effective for Ohioans who are in a behavioral health crisis,” said OhioMHAS Director Lori Criss. “We know from research that approximately 80% of behavioral-health crises can be resolved through a phone conversation, which helps reduce pressures on law enforcement, local jails, and emergency departments.”

Ohio’s 19 call centers cover all 88 counties, ensuring a localized approach to answering Ohioans’ calls. Ohio’s call centers

are also answering calls quickly with an average speed to answer rate of 19 seconds, compared to 35 seconds nationally. Nearly 90 percent of calls are answered in-state, with under 2 percent rolling over to a national backup center (approximately 11 percent of calls are voluntarily ended by the caller before they are answered). State leaders acknowledged the frontline call specialists who are foundational to the successful launch of 988. In the past year, more than 400 staff members (full-time and part-time) in Ohio have been trained to respond to

988 callers.

“Ohio’s call center staff are truly unsung heroes. They work around the clock to help Ohioans in crisis. We are grateful for their dedicated service and look forward to continuing to partner with them to strengthen and improve our response network,” said Jackson.

He added, “We knew this first year would provide us with a great deal of insights and learning opportunities that were important to document and use in evaluations as 988 grows and becomes a more widely known and used resource.”

Nan Mattern and Joyce Klingler, members of the Harrison WVU Medicine/Harrison Community Hospital Women’s Auxillary, volunteer in the hospital gift shop.

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Kids enjoy some bouncy slide fun at the Freeport Fireman’s Fair. The fair brings in quite the crowd to Freeport each year, welcoming families for two days of food and fun.

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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, joined by Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Director Lori Criss

God delights in you. Yes, you!

By Pastor Ken Staley

I was watching an old western some time ago and one of the character’s parting shots to everyone he met was, “May the Good Lord take a likin’ to ya.”

Not only has the Good Lord taken a liking to us, scripture says that He delights in us. As hard as that is to believe for some of us, it’s true. Psalm 18 says of God that, “He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters and rescued me from my powerful enemies who were too strong for me. They confronted me in the day of my disaster, but the Lord was my support. He brought me out into a spacious place; he rescued me because he delighted in me.”

Did you notice all of the action words in that verse that God does on our behalf? God reached down, took hold of, drew me out, rescued, supported and delighted. Now, does that sound like a savior who is irritated every time you come calling?

Didn’t you desire to be with your kids, talking about their day, just hanging out with them? Psalm 37:23 says, “The Lord directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives.” Is God your heavenly Father? If so, He knows you by name and He knows the number of hairs on your head. You have His favor, His friendship and, most importantly, His forgiveness. No other religion has that.

Jesus is not like an Army drill instructor who whips a company of men into shape, but cares nothing for them individually. This is not a distant relationship only for a large group of people, but a very personal knowledge about you as an individual. He loves and delights in you as a person.

He’s not withholding His love until some future version of you gets every-

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thing right. He delights in you now. The Old Testament prophet Zephaniah tells us that God “rejoices over us with singing.”

Just like we sing over our kids and grandkids, God sings over us. So why is it so important to believe that God delights in you?

Because if everyone in the body of Christ ignores the scriptures that proclaim God delights in us, we will take a lemon juice version of the gospel to the world.

Who would even want to become a Christian if every church is full of people whose God just puts up with them? When a person believes that Jesus was God on earth in a human body, believes on His name and that He was raised from the dead, we have eternal life. Only when we believe that His love is personal and that He delights in His children, can we go into a hurting world and minister the message of God’s love. And it’s a delightful message!

Faith Church of Pleasant Grove at 9:30 a.m. and Harrisville Methodist at 11 a.m.

Applications are now available for the Miss Clayland Scholarship Competition to be held on Saturday, Sept. 30, at Claymont High School. Miss Clayland contestants will be competing in five phases of competition: private interview, evening wear, on-stage question, talent and fitness. Scholarships totaling more than $3,000 will be awarded and the winner will have the opportunity to compete at the Miss Ohio Competition in June of 2024. Contestants must be between the ages of 18-28.

Applications are available at http://

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missohio.org/compete/ under FAQ & More Info and at http://missohio.org/ preliminary-programs/ with additional forms listed under the details of Miss Clayland.

The application deadline is Sept. 1.

The Miss Clayland Scholarship Program is a preliminary to the Miss Ohio and Miss America Programs. It is the longest running local competition in the state of Ohio.

For further information, please contact Martha Campbell at missclayland@gmail.com or 330-3400390.

Golf league preps for championship

On Wednesday, July 26, the Cadiz Women’s Golf League was hosted by Laura Daily and Janis Cook.

Make it difficult to amend constitution

To the Editor, I remember in college a friend who thought it would be amusing to collect signatures for a petition to end women’s suffrage. “Many women in our society have to endure suffrage. Would you sign this petition to end this?” Much to his entertainment, he quickly collected 70 signatures to end women’s right to vote.

This story helps teach two important lessons. One is that it is very easy to convince people to sign a petition for something that initially sounds good to them. Another lesson is that political messaging is typically confusing, laced with hidden motivation.

Applying this case to Ohioans’ present situation, we are being asked, somewhat ironically, to amend the constitution to make it harder to amend the constitution. A yes vote raises the bar, requiring 60 percent of voters to agree to a proposed amendment, rather than the current simple majority requirement. It also requires that advocates of a constitutional amendment collect supporting signatures from all 88 counties, instead of only 44.

I’ll be voting “yes” on Aug. 8, because it is good to make it harder to change our state constitution. It is

easy to trick well-intending people to sign something they wouldn’t actually support, like my friend. Requiring signatures from all Ohio counties empowers rural counties and ensures that a proposed amendment has strong support from all corners of the state.

Furthermore, the 60 percent vote guarantees that the principles enshrined in our constitution have broad, bipartisan support.

The objections to Issue 1 being offered on social media are worded deceptively, like my friend’s approach to students. One objection is that “It would destroy citizen-driven ballot initiatives as we know them.” Although it would narrowly alter ballot initiatives for constitutional

amendments only, this implies that citizens won’t be able to propose ballot initiatives anymore, which is false. In fact, it doesn’t change Ohioans’ ability to propose initiatives and referendums concerning laws at all.

Moreover, practically speaking, only rich and powerful entities have the resources to use the initiative process to amend the constitution. (A recent example of this is the amendment concerning casinos.) Increasing the threshold protects us against powerful entities on the left or right forming the people into a narrow majority to back their pet interests. Also, they will have to commit greater amounts of resources to get initiatives on the ballot in the first place.

Opponents lament the ending of simple majority approval for amendments, but this is precisely the point; narrow majorities

easily become tyrannical as the founders knew. Consider, for comparison, that the U.S. Constitution requires a stiff threefourths of the states to approve an amendment. Fundamental governing documents should be hard to change so they are not subject to the whims of the moment, which, easily swayed by propaganda and powerful ad campaigns on television and social media, are fickle.

So, if you have no problem with elites weaponizing narrow majorities, vote “No.” But if, like me, you want that to be difficult, you should vote “yes”.

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The following women had birdies: Laura Daily, Tracy Amos, Kathy Newburn, Roberta Cireddu, Marilyn Kenny, Paula Hope, Sherry Sapon and Kathy Smith. Glenda Sensel and Sherry Sapon had chip-ins.

Next week is round one of the women’s championship, and it is hosted by Donita Rush and Jan Shultz. File

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Cardiologist comes to Harrison Hospital

Ramana Murty, M.D., cardiologist and internal medicine physician who has joined the staff of WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital, will continue to see patients in his Steubenville office and will also see patients at WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz. Dr. Murty is board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease, nuclear cardiology, and interventional cardiology. He is a fellow in the American College of Cardiology, the American College of Physicians, the American College of Chest Physicians, the Society for Cardiovascular Angiog-

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raphy and Interventions, and the American Society of Nuclear Cardiology. Murty is located in the Harrison Community Hospital Professional Building in Suite 2. For an appointment, call 740284-5551.

Area UMC churches grapple with disaffiliation question

By Rebecca Bratten Weiss Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

Over 230 churches in the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church have voted to disaffiliate from the main denomination this year, with nearly 50 of these being in the Ohio Valley District, where Harrison County is located.

This is part of a larger, nation-wide trend of churches separating themselves from the larger denomination. Nationally, more than 5,000 Methodist churches in the U.S. have voted to disaffiliate.

Kelly Brown, district superintendent for the UMC in the region, explained to the News-Herald that this largescale disaffiliation was the outcome of ongoing debates within the denomination, regarding marriage and ordination for LGBTQ members of the UMC.

“Human sexuality had been a discussion for many years,” Brown said. “And that discussion finally became unhealthy, so in 2019 they met as a general conference to vote on the issue, and what came out of that was an opportunity to leave the denomination if you disagreed on its stance on human sexuality.”

Although the majority of the churches that are leaving are doing so on the basis of more conservative beliefs and practices, the option to disaf-

filiate was initially created by conservative-leaning delegations to accommodate more progressive congregations, following the UMC’s 2019 prohibitions around LGBTQ pastors and weddings.

Lovett H. Weems Jr., senior consultant at the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, in an article for the Lewis Center for Church Leadership, explained that, in general, disaffiliating churches are less likely to have an active elder as pastor, and more likely to have a male pastor. These churches overwhelmingly have a majority white membership, are overwhelmingly in the South, and tend to be located in less heavily populated counties.

The provisions the conference set up for disaffiliation do not allow churches to leave for just any reason. For instance, if they are angry at their leadership, that wouldn’t be considered a legitimate reason to go through the disaffiliation process. They can only leave due to disagreements on issues of human sexuality. Brown said that the reason many conservative churches are voting to leave is that there have been suggestions that the UMC might pivot toward a more progressive stance on human sexuality issues in the near future.

Overall, Brown said, of

the UMC church in the US “about 20% have disaffiliated.” Of Harrison County’s UMC churches, only two are opting to stay: Scott Memorial in Cadiz, and the Scio UMC.

The conference set a Dec. 31 deadline for churches that want to leave, but a lot of processes were delayed or postponed due to the pandemic, which is the likely reason why the UMC is seeing so many churches leave now. By contrast, only one church in the Ohio Valley district opted to leave in 2020, and another left in 2021. In 2022, 11 churches in the district voted to leave.

One Harrison County church that voted to leave, the Deersville Faith and Fellowship Church, had been known as the Deersville United Methodist Church since 1883. Melvin Allen of the Faith and Fellowship Church shared with the News-Herald that their church started the disaffiliation procedure back in January, and their new status was made official on July 1.

“The decision was made on the part of the entire congregation,” Allen said. “There was a vote taken to ‘secede from the union’ if you want to call it that.” While Allen said he does not know the final count, it was “almost unanimous” to disaffiliate.

When asked why they disaffiliated, Allen said that “the

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hierarchy of the Methodist church were not preaching what the Bible says and what we believe.”

Members of churches that have chosen to disaffiliate, and who are looking for a Methodist church to attend, can seek out “lighthouse churches” where people looking for a new church home can visit and experience community.

“We want everyone to know, if they’re looking for a spiritual home, the UMC is still there and still available,” said Brown. He also explained that they will be establishing “oasis communities,” where people can gather, maybe at a library or restaurant, just as places for people to be connected. “We don’t want anybody to feel lost,” he said. Scio UMC is designated on the East Ohio website as a lighthouse church for Harrison County.

Gary Barker is the administrative board chairman for Scott Memorial UMC in Cadiz. Barker told the News-Herald that when the issue of disaffiliation was raised, the church followed the prescribed protocol: “We had a vote, so we decided not to disaffiliate, nothing has changed, the discipline is the same.”

According to the UMC’s website (www.umc.org) the three minimum requirements for a church to disaffiliate are:

• a decision to disaffiliate

by a two-thirds majority of the professing members present at a church conference (not charge conference);

• the payment in full of two years of that congregation’s apportionment commitment as set by the conference; and • the payment in full of the congregation’s pro-rata share of the conference’s pension liability, based on a formula approved by the annual conference.

Some steps in the process include getting a nonprofit number from the federal government, getting their own name, being approved by the secretary of state, and creating bylaws, as well as a new constitution and mission statement. The process is costly as well as onerous. The church in Deersville paid over $18,000 to separate.

Brown said that he was worried that some of the small rural churches might not be able to survive disaffiliation.

“There is a safety net. A lot of these churches are stretching themselves financially, when they disaffiliate themselves from that safety net and go out on their own,” he said. For churches that vote to remain, not much will change. As Barker said of Scott Memorial in Cadiz: “nothing has changed. Methodism has been strong in Harrison County for 200 years.”

Wellspring empowers women

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — Twenty years ago, Tammy Hosenfeld decided she wanted to help out mothers and families in the area. She wasn’t sure how she was going to do it, but she knew that she had been called to it through her faith.

“I saw the need for little ones to be taken care of,” Hosenfeld said. “They’re so vulnerable. They’re our most vulnerable part of society, born and unborn. … To me, if you care enough about something or someone then you’re going to do something. That’s my motto.”

The center provides baby supplies that include everything from clothes

to toys to clothing to pull-ups. Everyone gets items from the “shop” where they can pick out clothes, books, and toys among other things, all for free.

“They’ll go in and get a limited number of items each month,” Hosenfeld

said. “Once they’ve seen a doctor one time they can start coming in.”

They offer pregnancy tests so from the time the woman is pregnant through the first year of the baby’s life, they can come in for any of their needs. Hosenfeld said they’re willing to help anyone and offer diapers up to age three, but that most of their focus is on the first year.

Beyond physical help, the center offers a lot of emotional support.

“We offer the material assistance and then we’re just there to encourage them,” Hosenfeld said. “In the last week, I’ve had two moms pregnant for the first time. Both single and both over -

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For additional information, contact Dave Wigham at dwigham@ralaw.com or Tim Pettonini at tpettorini@ralaw.com.

Local pup enjoys a dog’s eye view of the Freeport Fireman’s Fair parade. The fair drew people in from surrounding communities, as well as residents who are able to soak up the weekend festivities including live music and kids events.

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The shop inside Wellspring has baby clothes 0-6 mos.

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ONGOING EVENTS

• AL-NON MEETINGS

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

• UNIONPORT MUSEUM is open by appointment only in the old Unionport School, Wayne Township Community Center. The public is cordially invited to stop in and look around. Please call Patty at 740219-2778 or Barb at 740944-1492 to make an appointment.

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

• THE HARRISON County Agricultural Society meets the first Monday of each month at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Cadiz at 7 p.m. If the first

Monday is a holiday, then they will meet on the second Monday unless otherwise stated.

• HARRISON COUNTY Veterans Service will hold its meetings the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Harrison County Veterans Service Office, Courthouse.

• 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.

• SCIO AMERICAN Legion will hold its monthly meetings the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m.

• THE HARRISON County CIC meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at alternating locations - either the Puskarich Public Library large meeting room or the Harrison County Government Center conference room. Location is dependent on meeting room availability. For specifics, please call the office at 740-9422027.

• PUSKARICH PUBLIC Library Board of Trustees meets the second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the main library, 200 E. Market St., Cadiz.

• CAREGIVER SUPPORT Groups are held virtually, through Area Agency on Aging Region 9. They are

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whelmed. They just burst into tears and we really encourage them. We tell them they’ll make it and we’re here for them and we’re going to help them.”

Abortion aftercare is offered at the center as well which includes a twice-yearly retreat. “It provides emotional support and healing for those who have had an abortion or have been involved in it in some way. … It’s all confidential,” she explained.

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held on the first Tuesday of every month from 1-2:30 p.m., and also the second Wednesday every month 5:30-7 p.m. If interested, call 1-800-945-4250 and request the caregiver program.

• ECOFA is an organization of persons interested in improving their woodlands and in forestry-related topics. The public is invited to attend the free meetings which are held monthly on the first Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St, Dover.

• 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 bars, shampoo, body wash and much more.

• CADIZ AMERICAN Legion Fish Fry, first Saturday every month. 4-8 p.m. Cod chunks, fries, slaw, bread $12. Dine-in or carry-out. A la cart items available. Open to the public. 336 E. Spring St., Cadiz. 740-942-3764.

• CADIZ AMERICAN Legion. Taco Tuesday, first Tuesday of every month. 5-8 p.m.

• 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

Ohio State Fair will be July 26 through Aug. 6 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.

Do not forget to vote at the special election on Aug. 8 about State Issue 1.

The Freeport Press in New Philadelphia named Terry Shockay as plant manager.

On July 23, over 50 people of the Freeport Church Of The Rock enjoyed themselves at Uhrichsville Waterpark event

one based on marital status. “We have more single, but we have a lot of married couples come in too,” she said. “They might just need a stroller or they might just need a bed so if we have that we give it to them.”

Many clients only come in one time to get a few needed items or one larger item. Hosenfeld is happy to provide for anyone in need. The Cadiz location is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and walk-ins are always welcome. Hosenfeld does request if it’s your first time in that you come before 3 p.m. to allow for

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.

• BRAIN INJURY Support Group, B.I.G. Support, Puskarich Library Cadiz, second Wednesday of the month 6-8 p.m. For more information contact Becky at btbcopperclad@yahoo. com or Tish at 740-6955161.

• A NEW Beginning is a support group for widows and widowers. They meet every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Fa-Ray’s Restaurant: 1115 Wooster Rd N, Barberton. For more information, call 330-745-6239 or 330-331-7066.

• MOVERS AND SHAKERS is the name of the next exhibit at the McCook House Museum which starts Aug. 11. One of those who left their mark on this community is a young man who left Carrollton to seek fame and fortune with only 38 cents in his pocket and a desire to pan for gold in Alaska in his heart: Shel Wettach. Discover local history about Shel and the 10 or so other featured individuals through journals, drawings, photos, newsprint, and artifacts. Spend time learning about the Fighting McCooks and the Movers and Shakers every Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. until it closes for the

for swimming, and fellowship. The community extends its sympathy to the family of Kathy Jean (Affolter) Menefee, 73, of Port Washington. She was a lifelong resident of the area and a Claymont High School graduate. Lightning strike sparked a fire at the historic West Chester General Store on Tuesday morning. The fire destroyed the store in Perry Township, a

registration time. Hosenfeld has a lot of community support that she has been overwhelmingly grateful for over the years. She said there are several area churches that regularly donate and that there are individuals and clubs who feel connected to the cause as well. Some organizations will occasionally run baby showers for the center or run a diaper drive to help out.

“We appreciate the support from our communities,” she said. “We refer to them, they refer to us. We really appreciate them.”

Wellspring only runs

season after the second weekend in October. The entrance fee is $3 for adults and $2 for children 6 –12.

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, Page Administrator for “50th Reunion” Doris Leggett.

• OPERATION CHRISTMAS Child will hold its annual dinner on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Carlisle Inn, Walnut Creek. Open to public, reservations necessary by Aug. 11. Call Bev Troyer at 330-763-1826 or Julie Browning at 426-268-4153. Featured speaker is Alex Nsengimana of Rwanda.

• THE CARROLL and Harrison Counties OSU Alumni Club will be hosting its annual get together and student send-off on Aug. 10 at 6 p.m. at 3040 Folsam Road NW, Carrollton. All alumni, current/in-going students, and supporters are welcome. RSVP by calling Rick Truman, treasurer, at 330-627-2525 or Tom Konst, president, at 330627-5981 or via email to tfkonst@hotmail.com by Aug. 4.

• SCIO SUMMER Fest Aug. 9-12. Wednesday - 5-K Run and Kids Fun Run; Thursday - cheerleading exhibition, axe throwing,and corn hole; Friday,

tiny community. The owners, Bill and Carol Johnson, were up at the time watching TV when they heard the lightning strike the air conditioner that started the fire at 12:40 a.m. The store was 119 years old and the Johnsons had lived there for 30 years.

Firemen were blessed to have the Amish community to help, in addition to Cadiz, Washington Township, Rush

one fundraiser a year: the Bottles for Babies Campaign where people fill baby bottles with spare change and cash. Beyond that, they rely on their regular donations of both monetary and physical items. There is a need currently for baby-care items and things they always need are large items like car seats and cribs. Any baby and toddler care products are greatly appreciated.

If you have any questions or are interested in the services the center provides, email Tammy Hosenfeld at wellspringpregnancycenter@ yahoo.com.

parade; and Saturday, car show, arm wrestling, pet show, karaoke contest, and corn hole. For information, call JT Thompson at 740945-0260.

• THE MEADOWS of Cadiz is hosting a fall bazaar craft and vendors show on Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 308 W. Warren St., Cadiz. For more information, call Kerry Roghelia at 740-9428084.

• UMWA Local # 1304

Meeting, Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Hopedale American Legion, Rabbit Road, Hopedale. Breakfast at 9:30 a.m., meeting at 10 a.m.

• WEST TWP. Ruritan Club is holding its annual Homecoming on Aug. 10-12. There will be the U.S. Route 30 Garage Sale all three days. Friday will have Antique Farm Stock Tractor Pull at 6 p.m. On Saturday, there will be kid’s games at 1 p.m., car show 2-5 p.m. and Mod Rod Pullers at 6 p.m. The kitchen is open Thursday 11 a. m. to 5 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

• THE HISTORICAL Society of Mount Pleasant is celbrating its 7th anniversary Aug. 5 and 6. There are many events and historical sites to see. Tour tickets sold at Elizabeth House Mansion Museum and the Burriss Fairlawn Store. Updates can be found on Facebook: Friends of Historic Mt. Pleasant, Ohio.

Township, Arrowhead Joint Fire District in Gnadenhutten, Bowerston, Moorefield Township and Antrim Fire Departments with a total of 43 firefighters on scene. No one was injured or no estimate of the amount of the loss. Firefighters were hampered by truck traffic in the area, The store sits at the intersection

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of state Routes 258 and 342, where an oil company is fracking a well in the Peoli area to the west. Trucks are hauling in sand to the well 24 hours a day where trucks were backed up all the way to Freeport, which is more than five miles away.

The Johnsons will be staying in a camper on the property.

A Benefit Chicken Dinner, Auction, and Raffle will be held for an Amish family who had to burn their home down due to black mold. The mold caused the children in the home to be deathly ill resulting in over $300,000 in medical bills. Come and help support this family on Aug. 25 at 4 p.m., at the home of Willie and Laura Miller, 73702 Freeport Road. Any donations for the auction and raffle would be appreciated.

Antrim Community Volunteer Fire Department will celebrate 75 years of service with “Fireman’s Festival Event” on Aug. 3, 4, and 5. On Thursday “Sudden Impact” will perform at 7 p.m. On Friday, “Son” Rise Sound will perform and at 7 p.m. will be the annual Fireman’s Parade. Saturday features a 9 a.m. Tractor Parade and at 6 p.m. a Kiddie Pedal Pull. Saturday, at the new firehouse, will be music by “Dusty Covered Band” at 7 p.m.

Gun Raffle tickets are on sale with only 100 tickets sold. Guns offered are Ruger 10-22 Semi Auto Rifle, Rock Star Camo/soft case, “28” Stoeger p 3000 12 ga. and Pump Shotgun Satin Walnut. The winner will be drawn Aug. 5 at 9:30 p.m.

Freeport and Moorefield Township emergency squads responded Wednesday to a wreck at the gas station on state Route 22 at Piedmont. One person was transferred to the hospital.

West Chester Senior Center breakfast will be Aug. 11 at 9 a.m. Then on Aug. 15, there will be a board meeting fol

lowed by lunch at the Freeport Gas-n-go in Freeport.

The Clark Memorial Branch Library Grand Finale was on Aug. 1 at 6 p.m. at Uhrichsville Waterpark.

Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department will have a chicken barbecue on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. until sold out.

The community extends its sympathy to Jeffery and Elaine McDonald of Riggs Hollow Road, Tippecanoe, on the death of their son, Christophy Allen McDonald, age 41. He served in the military stationed in England.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Good day everyone! My very favorite time of the year is near, the Scio Summer Fest.

Lots of fun, food and friends. Always a great time. Hope to see you all there!

The 29th annual Scio Legion / Scio Sportsman Club Fishing Tournament was held this past Saturday with 149 children participating. Thank you to these organizations and to all those that sponsored and donated to this event. A great experience for the kids and a fun day for all.

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department served 170 roastbeef dinners this past weekend.

Scio’s most exciting week of the year, the Scio Summer Fest (formerly the Street Fair) will be held this next week, Aug. 9-12. Following is a list of just some of the events that will be taking place:

Wednesday - 5K Run/Fun Run, local talent Shay Bonnell, and Pocket Change Band.

Thursday - Cheerleading Exhibition, Axe Throwing, Corn Hole Tournament, and Twice as Nice Band.

Friday - Festival Parade, Commemorative Mug Auction, and Moonlyterz Band.

Saturday - Car Show, Pickleball Tournament, Arm Wrestling Tournament, Pet Show, Karaoke Contest, Duck Race, New Towne Cloggers, and Hard to Tell Band.

A complete schedule for all events can be found at Riesbeck’s and on the Scio Summer Fest Facebook page.

During the Fest, be sure to check out the history of Scio’s 1898 “Oil Boom” at the Scio Historical Museum. The museum will be open Friday, Aug. 11, 5-8 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 12, 3-8 p.m. A four-place setting of Scio Pottery Daisy Pattern will be offered for bid at the Scio Fest inside the Scio Firehall. Proceeds benefit the museum.

The Scio High School Alumni Banquet and Reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 2, at the Scio American Legion. Social hour will begin at 5 p.m. Dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. The evening program will follow, honoring the classes of 1943, 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963 and 1968. Jewett - Scio alumni are welcome! Reservations can be made by mailing check/money to Deb Henry, 90480 Kilgore Ridge Rd., Scio OH 43988. Please include your class year. For more information, contact Deb Henry, 740-945-1121 or Cathy Galbraith, 740-9451961.

Please contact me with any notices, news or upcoming events that you would like included in this column at scionews@myyahoo.com or 740945-4844.

REMINDER:

The Scio Legion Auxiliary will be having a Craft Show, Sunday, Sept. 10. If interested in being a vendor, contact Alice Hirschbach, 740-9466293.

DID YOU KNOW? … The Scio Summer Fest (formerly known as the Scio Fall Festival and the Scio Street Fair) has been a tradition since 1934.

New Athens

By Sandy Webb

Hello from New Athens.

Hey all you book readers out there. We have a little blue lending library in the Franklin Museum parking lot. If you want a book or have finished one you want to share, this is the perfect place to do it. Come and check it out.

The Methodist Church is collecting school supplies to give to Harrison Central to help prepare the students and teachers for the upcoming school year. You can bring them to the church or give them to any member. Some things on the list are : Crayons 12 to 24 pack, glue sticks, #2 pencils, expo markers, zippered pencil bags, notebooks, scotch tape, pencil gripper, mechanical lead pencils, ballpoint pens, highlighters, Kleenex, Post It Notes, Clorox wipes, hand sanitizers or highlighters. Thanks for helping us make sure our teachers and students have what they need.

Stay safe and keep cool throughout these hectic days.

Talk again later!

Bowerston

By Mary Ann Cotter

Sympathy to the family of John irvin Morgan, 85, died July 20 at Carrollton. He was a 1956 Conotton Valley graduate.

Dorsey Strock and Mary Anna Cotter attended the picnic and bluegrass band at New Rumley on Friday evening.

Birthday greetings for August are Laney Till, Rindy and Fred Brace, Woodie Dixon, Barb Chew, Brodie Bente, Avery and Sondra Ring, Kathy Clark, Debbie Carrothers, Brendon Meager, Andrew Leggett, Andrea Miley, and Joyce Milliken, age 95.

Happy Anniversary to the Dan Palmers, Mike Rodriguezes, Frank Simmons’, Virgil Copelands, Dr. Josh Cotters, Dave Kinneys, Jim Mileys, and Jon Humphreys.

Remember on Aug. 13 worship will be held at the village park at 10:15 a.m. with music before. Bring a covered dish for lunch and table service and drinks will be provided. Bring a friend to share the day.

Holloway

By Susan Adams

Thank you to all who donated items and helped with the memorial service for Joni Lancaster Foster on July 29.

The Holloway Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.. Donations are always welcomd. Send to: Holloway Church, P.O. Box 173, Holloway OH 43985. The church has two rooms avail -

able to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740-968-4264.

The Holloway Community Fun Day will be held Saturday, Aug. 5, 12-5 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Holloway Church, Holloway Volunteer Fire Department, and Old Timers in the Holloway VFD Social Hall lot. They will be providing a lunch and a sweet treat, water slides and sprinklers. Spiderman and friends will be joining the festivities about 1:30 p.m. A fire safety class by the fire department and Smokey the Bear will take place around 2:30 p.m. with information about the coming cadet program, and a school supply giveaway! Old Timers will be selling T-Shirts celebrating the 75th Old Timer celebration. Each organization will have a fundraiser to support them and donation jars.

School supplies will be given away. Items needed: cash (mail to Holloway Church, P.O. Box 173, Holloway OH 43985), pens, pencils, notebooks, loose-leaf paper, folders, composition books, colored pencils, crayons, glue sticks, highlighters, scissors, rulers, backpacks, and lunchboxes. They can’t do this without community support! Thank you in advance.

Come to the Aug. 5 Fun Day, the Old Timers will have T-shirts for sale and can koozies for $5 for sale with the Old Timers logo. Follow their Facebook page Holloway Old Timers Association to keep up to date with all that is coming up for the 75th Anniversary.

The ball field is ready. Thank you to all who worked and donated materials and time to make it happen.

Watch for free vegetable give away by the VFD Activity Building.

The Holloway Church is selling tickets for $5 each for a chance to win an outside firepit filled with lots of goodies. Think s’mores! 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 Church. Any questions contact Ruth Robertson or Amanda Spano.

The Old Timers facilities are available for your birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions etc. To inquire or to book your event, contact Anita Schaeffer at 740433-5074, Lori Sharp at 740510-0841, Kelli Baker at 740685-2750 or Linda Nester at 740-541-5401. Dates are filling up, so if you need the building, please call to get your date reserved. This is a very nice venue with lots of parking.

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

a link on their Facebook page. Rada also has some great soup kits and dips besides cutlery. These products make great gifts. Donations are needed. Holloway Old Timers Baseball Association is planning the 75th annual Old Timers Festival Sept. 1-3. 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 or volunteering, 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.

More Old Timers events will be announced in coming papers. Save the dates for Friday throuhg Sunday, Sept. 1-3, for a car and bike show, oldtime baseball game, parade, food and more! Follow the Holloway Old Timers Baseball Association’s Facebook page of detailed information. Spread the word. Volunteer if you can.

Save the date of Saturday, Oct. 14, at noon, for a Fall Festival and Chicken BBQ. More information will be announced later. 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

Thank you to all who donated food, made donations to the church, and helped in any way for the funeral of Edith Ball Taylor on July 25.

The Brownsville Christian Church services at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Thomas. Deersville UM Church, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. and church services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Cunningham Jr. Feed Spring Church, with Pastor Roger Zimmerman, Sunday school 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.

Deersville Community Theatre’s fall 2023 schedule includes: Aug. 7 audition for “An Uncommon Opera”, Sept. 7 audition for “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”; Oct. 5-8 dinner show for “Victor an Uncommon Opera;” and Dec. 14-17 musical, “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”. Bosler’s Bee’s & Accessories will be at the Farmers Market in downtown UhrichsSee TALK Page 11

ville Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 8 and Sept .22. Come and see stuff they do not have in stores and try amazing things their bees create!

Thursday, Aug. 10, at 4 p.m. will be the regular meeting of the Deersville Community Garden Club at the home of Lorraine Gladman with Becky Walton as co-hostess. New members are welcome.

On Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., a rummage sale will be held at the Deersville Faith and Fellowship Church Fellowship Hall. Donations will be accepted on Aug. 9. Good and slightly used items are appreciated. Lots of good stuff. Any questions, call Joy Miles 740-229-8928 or Penelope Clark 330-401-8435.

On Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m. until sold out, the Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department will be having a chicken barbecue. One will get a half chicken, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert and drink for $13. Get you order early as only 200 halves were ordered.

Sunday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Deersville Community Theatre will be the free presentation “The Dam Days” Building of Tappan Lake. Come and learn about the demise of the towns of Tappan and Laceyville. The real 1930s con -

troversy that occurred to the save populated communities downstream. The Deersville Players will be preparing food downstairs from noon to 2 p.m. for attendees to enjoy.

Monday, Aug. 14, will be the monthly meetings of the Deersville Faith and Fellowship Church starting at 6 p.m. with the Pastor Parrish Committee, Trustees at 7 p.m. followed by the Administrative Council. Anyone on these committees is encouraged to attend.

On Wednesday, Aug. 23, the Woody Paul Blanket Mission will meet in the fellowship hall of the Deersville Fair and Fellowship Church. A covered dish lunch will follow. Come and bring a friend to help make blankets for those in need of comfort.

On Sunday, Aug. 27, at 10 a.m., the Deersville UM Church, Pleasant Valley Church and campers from the campground will have a combined service at Tappan Lake Park amphitheater. All folks are welcome.

Stopped at The Stand, 330204-9407, next door to EZ Toms Auto Sales near the old Coultrap Store on U.S. Route 250 for lunch the other day. They are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday and our food was delicious. Owner Debra Hanlon Hedtke is a Deersville girl. Stop by and treat yourself to some good food and service.

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

New Rumley

By Donna Jean Haney

Our New Rumley Global Methodist Church ladies went on a Mystery Trip last Tuesday. The 22 ladies left at 7:30 a.m. from the church and returned at 5:30 p.m. The trip was planned by Sharon Lee and Suzy Beatty. First stop was the First Ladies Museum Tour at Canton, then lunch at Benders Restaurant. Next was the Stain Glass Factory & Gift Shop, then back to Dover to the candy shop, then down the street to the ice cream parlor. Thank you Sharon and Suzy for the planned day! Looking forward to next year’s Mystery Trip!

A weiner roast was held at Sandy McCracken’s last Sunday.

Tuesday, Aug. 8, is a Special Election Day! Be sure to vote!

Sunday, Aug. 13, New Rumley Global Church, following its worship service, will be celebrating Louis Hewitt’s 93 birthday with a pasta luncheon in The Fellowship Hall.

On Sunday, Aug. 6, 8:309:15 a.m., a hot breakfast will be served the first and third

Sunday of each month. Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week.

All members of UMWA Local 1304, there will be a meeting on Saturday, Aug. 5, at the Hopedale Legion. Breakfast is 9:30 a.m., with the meeting at 10 a.m.

The Hopedale Church of Christ will be holding Vacation Bible School on Aug. 9, 10 and 11. It will be at the church from 6 to 7:30 p.m., registration at 5:30 p.m. Parents must complete registration. All are welcome!

Remember, the Hopedale Community Yard Sale is coming up on Friday, Aug. 4, and Saturday, Aug. 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Terri at the city building 740-937-2355 to be placed on the map.

Also make sure you stop by the Hopedale FD Flea Market on Aug. 4 and 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Good deals, good food and cool off for a little while.

The Hopedale Church of Christ will be hosting a backto-school bash on Aug. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. You can enjoy fun and games, food, school supplies and more! Parents must register those who will be attending.

That same day they will also be holding a chicken roast, from 1 p.m. until sold out! You can get a half chicken roasted,

baked potato, baked beans, bread dessert and drink. Delivery is available for shut-ins, just call.

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

There will be a Junk in the Trunk Sale at Sally Buffalo Park on Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Set up is at 8 a.m. Cost to set up is $10 per spot. For questions call 740-942-1102.

The Harrison County Cancer Crusaders, working with the American Red Cross, will be holding a blood drive on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wallace Lodge. It will be in memory of Jerry Graham.

Don’t forget the Scio Summer Fest Aug. 9-12. You can check out their Facbook page, or read all about it in Talk of the Town. Cindy Spiker has Scio covered!

Thank you to everybody who came to my 4-H club’s car show, donated to it, helped work it or helped organize. We had 114 cars, and it was a great success with great weather! Thanks Spikeman, I always enjoy talking with you.

If you have news and would like me to include it, please email hopedalenews@yahoo. com before noon on Mondays. Thanks, and hope you have a great week!

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MUSCOVY DUCKS, 2-DRAKES 5 months o d fu l grown 1 wh te and 1 black & white $20/each Duckl ngs 5wks old Blue, brown, b ack, wh te $10/ea M llersburg Ohio call or text 330-600-7699

FOR SALE: BRILLION 16Ft trans‐port harrow A so, 920 Gehl Tandem si age wagon Ca l 330-432-4687

JOHN DEERE 870 28 hp diesel Tractor with loader forks and 6' blade 360hrs Excellent Cond t on New hydrau ic and coolant hoses fan be t Call: 330-280-0111

NEW HOLLAND 900 Chopper with low use Horning KP 8 Knives No ho es, clean floor, comes w th mon ‐tor e ectrical all works good 8 Knives hydrau ic sw ng hydrau ic wagon tongue contro $5000 No heads (330)275-0426

WANTED: ADULT BASSET hound female (330)600-4774

each Matt Mil er 330-4076034

SILVER DUCKWING PHOENIX Bantam Pa r for sale W th 8 chicks $30 330-600-4774

VERY CUTE LIONHEAD Bunn es for sale Various colors and sizes to choose from $10/each 330-5211169

Cadiz Township will be hiring a fulltime employee.

CDL needed with this position. During inclement weather some nights and weekends will be required.

If you are interested in this position please submit a resume to P.O. Box 134 Cadiz Ohio 43907

REDUCTION SALE ONLY

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