Talk of the Town

Freeport

By Deb Milligan Be Wise - Immunize.

Happy Birthday - Brandon Koch, Alex Bear, Rose Bardall, and Ollie Workley.

On Aug. 7, there will be a guest speaker along with Bingo and snacks at West Chester Senior Citizens at 9 a.m. Aug. 11 will be breakfast served at 9 a.m. and plans for West Chester Day 2023 which begins at 10 a.m. including music, food by people of the Mount Carmel Methodist Church, and games for kids.

“Old Fashioned Tent Revival” will be Aug. 14-18 at Lakeland Area Ministries at 6:30 p.m. (between Tippecanoe and Freeport) and hosted by Lakeland Area Ministries Nazarene Church.

Aug. 8 at 6:30 p.m. will be the Lakeland Academy Community School Board meeting.

On Aug. 12, Deersville Community Volunteer Fire Department will have a chicken barbeque beginning at 11 a.m. at the firehouse.

Freeport Village Council monthly meeting will be Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at town hall. Council has one empty seat. Anyone interested may attend, along with anyone with questions.

Mark Puskarich, a 1982 Lakeland graduate “The Mark at the Park” Summer Concert Series at Sally Buffalo Park in Cadiz will have music Aug. 9 - The Ark Band; Aug. 20 -”Matt O’Ree Band;” and Aug. 23“Tongue N Cheek.”

The 75th Annual Holloway Old Timers is making plans for the festival for Labor Day Weekend.

Judy Workley hosted the Four Seasons Garden Club on July 27. Following refreshments, a brief business meeting was held. Marilou Rupert from Rome, Ohio, led the program by demonstrating floral design. She was once an OAGC judge and is an expert in floral design. Other members present displayed their arrangements. Rupert made positive comments, as well as suggestions to improve the overall design. Every- one enjoyed visiting guest Bernadine Sliva from the Woodland Garden Club.

It is time for school to start another year. Schools begin: Claymont - Aug. 24, Indian Valley - Aug. 16, Harrison Central - Aug. 23, and Buckeye Trail - Aug. 24.

Belated Happy Anniversary - Adam and Johna Bear.

Revival Sing with Linda Dickinson and The Joyful Noise will be Aug. 11 at Church of the Nazarene at 6:30 p.m.

Harrison Central Elementary Back to School Schedule of Events:

Tuesday, Aug. 15 ~ Meet the Team - 6:30 p.m. at Wagner Field. (football field)

Wednesday, Aug. 16 ~ Back to School Rally - 3-5 p.m. at the Stephenson Center Gymnasium.

Tuesday, Aug. 22 ~ Open House - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the school.

Wednesday, Aug. 23 ~ First Day of School for all students (except preschool).

** Doors will open at 7:35 a.m. for students to enter the building in the morning.

** Student school day is 7:55 a.m. - 2:40 p.m.

A full crowd of people attended and enjoyed themselves at the seventh annual Wellstone Winery just outside of Freeport. It was a Wieners and Wine event with music including Cody Romshak of Piedmont. The Wellstone Winery is scheduled to be open each Saturday until Sept. 23.

Mt. Carmel Community Church held Vacation Bible School recently with eight youth and many adults attending. The theme was “Highway To Heaven,” and the program was Sunday during worship service.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of James “Gus” Gustina, 88, of the Piedmont area. He attended Freeport High School, then started driving trucks, worked as a mechanic and Harrison County Highway Department. He enjoyed working on his farm his entire life and was still active.

The community was saddened to hear of the death of Matt Tipton, husband of

Libby (daughter of Fassie Lannum Streeley, formerly of Freeport). Matt was the victim of an automobile accident.

God’s Grace PrayersBob Clendening, Ed Cunningham, Pauline Johns, Cindy Gray, Rev. David Dickey, Phil and Mary Evans, Ron Roseberry, Denny Romshak, Hannah Matthews, Darla Beach, Rick Koch, and the family of Donna McBurney and Monty Geisey family.

Deersville

By Susan Adams

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 fall 2023 schedule: Audition Sept 17 at 6:30 p.m.

“The Nutcracker and the Mouse King”; Oct 5, 6, 7, 8 dinner show “Victor an Uncommon Opera”; and Dec. 14, 15, 16, 17 musical “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King.” Bosler’s Bee’s & Accessories will be at the Farmers Market in downtown Uhrichsville Aug. 25, Sep. 8 and Sept. 22. Come and see stuff they do not have in stores and try amazing things their bees create!

On Saturday, Aug. 12, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., there will be a rummage sale 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 are available. Any questions call Joy Miles at 740-229-8928 or Penelope Clark at 330-4018435.

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 half chick-