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en, parsley potatoes, green beans, roll, dessert and drink for $13. Get you order early as only 200 halves were ordered.

On Sunday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Deersville Community Theatre, there will be the free presentation by Susan Adams from the Harrison County Genealogical Society “The Dam Days” Building of Tappan Lake. Come and learn about the demise of the towns of Tappan and Laceyville and the real 1930s controversy that occurred the save populated communities downstream. The Deersville Players hope you will plan to join them for a delicious luncheon and a chance to win door prizes and raffles that will support the theatre. Fun and food beginning at noon.

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, and Trustees at 7 p.m. followed by 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.

Congratulations to Koda Devore on his win at the Big Game Raceway in Hubbard on Aug. 6. Koda is the son of Travis and Nikki Devore of rural Uhrichsville and grandson of Shelley McMillen Devore (late Chuck Devore) of rural Deersville.

Thank you to the choir for its special Aug. 6 “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder” in honor of Edith Taylor. It was the last song they sang for her when they went to the Gable Care Center July 12. I’m sure she heard it again.

The Stand, 330-2049407, next door to EZ Toms Auto Sales near the old Coultrap Store on U.S. Route 250, are open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. There are a lot of items on the menu. 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.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Hi everyone. The Scio Summer Fest is underway!

The Grand Parade will take place Friday, Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m. Serving as grand marshals will be the 2023 Division 3 State Runner-Up, Harrison Central Husky Varsity Baseball Team.

Also participating will be the Harrison Central Husky Marching Band and Cheerleaders, the Conotton Valley Rocket Marching Band, and the pride of Jewett and Scio, the Jewett-Scio Viking Alumni Band.

This Scio Summer Fest is celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Scio Oil Boom. Photos of the 1898 oil boom can be seen on display in the firehouse every evening of the fest.

The booklet “A Brief History of Scio, Ohio and The Scio Pottery,” and the DVD “Scio, Ohio”, the story of the Scio Pottery, will be available for purchase during the Scio Summer Fest. This is a fundraiser for the Scio Historical Museum. Booklets and DVDs will be available at the museum (Friday, 5-8 p.m. and on Saturday 3-8 p.m.) and at the firehall Friday after the parade and Saturday evening. The cost for the booklet is $25, (allowing the museum to make a profit of $5). DVDs are a $10 donation. All donations are much appreciated to help support the Scio Historical Museum. Please note that the four-place setting of Scio Pottery Daisy Pattern that was to be offered for bid has been canceled.

Be sure to check out the new addition to the firehouse when you are at the Scio Summer Fest. Scio is very fortunate to have such a dedicated fire department. Word has been received of the passing of Mr. Jack Little. Mr. Little was a Jewett-Scio High School teacher from 1971-1995. He was a favorite teacher of many students and will be fondly remembered.

REMINDER: 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 Road, Scio OH 43988. Please include your class year. For more information, contact Deb Henry at 740945-1121 or Cathy Galbraith at 740-945-1961.

DID YOU KNOW? … H.A. Snyder discovered oil in the Scio valley which spurred the great 1888-1889 Scio Oil Boom.

Hopedale By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week. Did you find any good deals at the community yard sales last weekend? I got a few.

Connie and the rest of the kitchen crew at the Hopedale Fire House wanted me to thank all of you who have been coming over to support them and the flea market. All money raised is used to buy equipment for the fire department. The next chance to support them, and get some good food, will be on Sept. 2. More on that in my next column.

The Hopedale Church of Christ will be hosting a back-to-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 available for shut-ins, just call.

How about some Bingo?

Head out to Sally Buffalo Park, Wallace Lodge on Saturday Aug. 9. Doors open at 5 p.m., Bingo starts at 6 p.m. Packets consist of three cards per game, Ten games. are $10 each, daubers available for $1. BYOB and snacks, some will be provided. Have fun!

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. Is it too early to talk about Halloween? The Harco House of Horrors has a new home! It will now be located at 106 Main St. in Jewett, upstairs and downstairs of Pennington’s Bar and Restaurant. Opening weekend is Sept. 29 and 30 and then on Oct. 7. It will run ever Friday and Saturday night in October. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tours start at 7 p.m. They will stop taking walk-ins at 10:30 p.m. Cost is $12 per person. Any questions call Tammy Dray at 740-491-7807.

Don’t forget the Jefferson County Fair next week, Aug. 14 through Aug. 20. There will be something for everybody. I have been working hard all summer to get my two hogs, Gene and Louise, ready for show. I will also be in the talent show Monday night with some new magic, running for fair prince and I am on junior fair board. It is going to be a great week, hope to see some of you there!

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

Bowerston

By Mary Anna Cotter

On Sunday, Aug. 13, worship service will be held at the Bowerston Park at 10:15 a.m. Come and share the worship and bring your neighbors.

Following the worship, a picnic lunch will be held with hot dogs and hamburgers and drinks furnished. All you need to do is bring a covered dish to share. Good fellowship is good for the soul.

Thanks to Rindy Brace for helping the church to purchase a new laptop for use in the office. It was in memory of her mother, Billie Smigel.

Meet the teams was held at Conotton Valley school on Monday evening. Good luck to all the fall sports team.

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