JEWETT—The Jewett Village Council met on Monday, January 16. Fiscal Officer Linda Ager gave a brief report, and the council accepted the finalized budget for 2023.
Village Administrator Mike McBee shared that the sidewalk project has begun and that a retaining wall needs to be replaced soon. He was most concerned about water damage at a 3-way stop on Jefferson and said that would be the next major project.
SCIO—Michelle Carpenter, who was mayor of the village of Scio for over ten years, resigned from her position effective December 31, 2022. According to Scio Village Clerk Heidi Trice, Carpenter resigned due to reasons pertaining to family health issues.
“Her focus needs to be on that,” said Trice. “She did not need to have the additional stress.”
Trice said that the council accepted Carpenter’s resignation “with regret.”
On December 31, the Scio council also voted in Jim Clark, former council president, to take the place of Carpenter as the village’s mayor. Clark had served on the council for two years and, Trice said, is “pretty up to date on the issues. Everything has been a smooth transition.”
With Clark stepping into the mayoral seat, this leaves Scio seeking a new council person to take his place. Trice explained to the News-Herald that individuals interested in serving on the council should send them a letter of interest by January 25 at 3 p.m. The council will then look over the possible candidates and vote on whom to include on the council. In order to be eligible to serve on the council, interested parties need to be 18 years or older and have resided within the village limits for at least 12 months.
The council, Trice said, is seeking “someone who wants to be proactive in making the community a better place to live for all the residents.”
During her time as mayor of Scio, Carpenter was “a big part of helping get the projects in the village fulfilled over the years,” said Trice.
One of these projects was the new water treatment plant. Another was the Highway 646 repair project, which will soon be coming to fruition. This project involves widening the highway, repairing the water problems, and generally making 646 safer and more usable. These infrastructure projects are crucial in keeping any community healthy and thriving.
Though the village council is sorry to see Carpenter go, they are optimistic about the future under the new mayor’s leadership.
“We want to work together to keep Scio a great place to live,” Trice said.
With no committee reports, Mayor George Ballie said that the demolition of the school and gym would soon go out for bid. He anticipates that the project will be picked up quickly.
“I got the results back from this testing,” Ballie said, referring to necessary testing conducted for the demolition of the building.
“They did find asbestos,” he said. It was found in multiple areas of the school, including in floor tiles, around electrical lines, and under a sink.
He acknowledged that after it was made public that the school was being torn down, multiple community members approached
councilmen upset over the decision.
“I don’t think there’s anyone here who wouldn’t want to save it,” council member Paul Prevot said. “I’ve had a lot of people approach me.”
Prevot explained that it is not a matter of “just wanting to tear it down” but that saving it is an excessive expense for the village. The school building and gym are connected, and it’s not clear whether it would be possible to keep one without the other from a structural perspective. The asbestos removal would be a major cost, there are problems with the roof,
and the furnace has been patched many times over the years. There are also ongoing expenses for upkeep, like water, gas, and electricity, which the village cannot afford.
“There are a lot of costs involved, no matter how much we want to save it,” Tammy Verhovec said. “I don’t think this is something that is feasible in the future.”
Several council members expressed disappointment that despite being approached
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CADIZ—Ben Nicholson and Scott Vorhees are always interested in being part of their community. While Vorhees grew up in Harrison County, Nicholson is a transplant from California. Both of them are dedicated to community involvement and service.
“The first thing we went to [after moving here] was for the Cancer Crusaders,” Nicholson said.
They attended a fundraiser for the fairground’s new horse barn. Back in California, they were deeply involved with fundraising for a local hospital foundation, volunteering for twenty years in a row to help run their events.
“That’s why I’m starting to go to the meetings for the Humane Society,” Nicholson said. “I saw right away that everyone involved there is great, really have their hearts in this … so I am going and finding out what they’re doing and supporting them.”
It was through the Humane Society of Harrison County that Nicholson and Vorhees first saw Glory: a palomino horse in need of a home. Vorhees said they had no intentions of getting a horse; they already have two rescue donkeys that had been surrendered to Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue. The rescue is based in Texas, and according to its website, its mission
is “to provide a safe and loving environment to all donkeys that have been abused, neglected or abandoned.” They also provide rescue to wild burros that are under threat of destruction. The two donkeys adopted by Nicholson and Vorhees are a mother-and-daughter pair named May and June, respectively.
After seeing a post on Facebook about Glory, Nicholson and Vorhees changed their minds. At the time, someone else was interested in adopting her, but after a short trip to California for a family wedding, Glory was still available.
“I went out to meet her,” Nicholson said. “I thought, ‘who doesn’t love this horse?’ She’s very sweet.”
“She’s very calm,” Vorhees said. “Just a beautiful, beautiful horse. She loves people.”
Glory came out of a less-than-ideal situation.
“She and five other horses were on a property, and apparently, nobody could see the property from the road. Glory got out, and people saw that she was in really bad shape. [The humane agent] went out and seized all the horses.”
Two of the horses seized, a three-year-old female and a six-year-old male, were Glory’s offspring. Unfortunately, both were in poor health and had to be euthanized.
Humane Agent Linda Williams said that Glory was in such bad shape “we didn’t know if she was going to make it.”
Glory was seized in July of 2021 and had a long road to recovery before she could be
adopted.
“With dogs or cats, sometimes even cows, you can throw food at them and get them healthy,” Williams said. “But with horses, you have to be very methodical … It takes five to six months to get them back up to their ideal body weight.”
She said that sometimes horses can receive the best care possible but later still pass away suddenly. Glory pushed through, and now she’s living the high life with May and June.
“[Glory’s] always the first up the hill for treats,” Nicholson said. “If the donkeys don’t come in right away, she starts whinnying for them and will go out and look for them.”
With donkeys, chickens, several cats, two new puppies, and Glory, there is quite the menagerie growing on the property!
According to her owners, though, Glory runs the show.
“She’s the queen out here,” Nicholson laughed.
With a name like hers, who can really blame her for it?
The Humane Society is still seeking a home for one of the horses rescued with Glory. Allie is a 14-year-old chestnut mare thoroughbred. For more information, either contact the society through their Facebook page: https:// www.facebook.com/HarCoHumane/ or call Lori Mayher at 740-512-5328.
COUNTY COURT
14 speeding violations, 2 stop sign violations, 1 seatbelt violation, 1 dogs at large, 2 failure to control, 1 hunting over bait, 1 failure to attach tag, 1 fishing without a license, 2 headlight violations, 1 driving under suspension, 1 willful/wanton operation, 1 improper passing, 1 following too close, 1 underage consumption, 1 polluting state land or water, 1 no motorcycle endorsement, 1 fictitious registration, 1 disorderly conduct, 1 possession of marijuana, and 1 double yellow line violation.
CIVIL CREDIT NEWS
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Nicholas C. Wood to Donald A. Zaucha etux, Cadiz Twp.
John Jack Dombroski etal to Chad A. Smith etux, Shortcreek Twp.
David Moore to Rayann G. Runevitch, New Athens Village Ledger Holdings LLC to Skyline Farms Inc., Rumley Twp.
Reuben J. Miller etal to Allen C. Troyer, Nottingham Twp.
Tara M. Cortopassi etal to Daren R. Shipman etal, Shortcreek Twp.
Meeta Marie Eddy to Amanda Affolter, Scio Village Posada Realty LLC to Welcome Spaces LLC, Cadiz Village Wozer Now Living Trust to William Gamble, Scio Village Gretta Howes to Jonathan Michael Roberts,
Stock Twp.
Estate of Edna Pauline Richards to William Joseph Menapace, Green Twp.
Ricky Jasper etal to Betty Ann Jasper, Shortcreek Twp.
Martin J. Shingler etux to Gregory P. Shingler, Monroe Twp.
Thomas Clemens Dec’d to Richard P. Clemens etal, German Twp.
Carole S. Clemens to Richard P. Clemens etux, German Twp.
Young Family Irrevocable Trust to George K. Mozingo etux, German Twp.
Kelsey Snodgrass etal to Charles F. Blake etux, Cadiz Village Michael A. Milarcik Sr. Living Trust to MAM Management LLC, Washington Twp.
1/12 – James Coffelt came to the Sheriff’s Office to be served a summons for animals at large. While Coffelt spoke to another deputy, a second deputy observed that he was swaying back and forth and slurring his speech. He was giving the deputy trouble about showing up to court and expressed he did not want to sign the ticket. The second deputy chimed in with his opinion about what Coffelt needed to do and asked if he had been drinking, to which Coffelt said no, he had drank the previous night. The deputy told him he “smelled like a brewery” and believed he was under the influence. Coffelt agreed to perform sobriety tests. He was unable to track movement with his eyes and “failed tremendously” when performing the one-leg stand test. He was arrested for OVI and blew a breathalyzer test of .305. He was issued a ticket and citation before being released to his daughter to return home.
1/14 – Deputies were called to a Freeport residence about shots fired and an argument between neighbors. The caller said their neighbors had been outside his house yelling and had fired several shots into the ground from a handgun. Deputies approached the neighbor’s home and heard him in his garage, screaming and making threats about another neighbor that was not involved in the situation. Deputies called the man out of the garage, identifying him as David Beckett. He was obviously intoxicated. Eventually, Beckett shared what had happened. Allegedly, someone had yelled at his wife, so after consuming roughly eight beers that night, he went outside yelling and fired several rounds into the ground. Once deputies secured the firearm, Beckett was arrested and taken to be medically cleared and then processed at the jail.
A Cadiz resident wanted a report made about damage to his yard from a neighbor’s cattle. He stated that this had been an ongoing issue with the cattle getting out and running around his property. He said the neighbor typically makes things right with him, but he wanted the damage documented.
A welfare check on a minor was conducted at a Scio residence. The deputy was met outside by the minor’s parents and aunt. The parents gave permission for the deputy to speak with their child. The minor said that there had been an argument about her biological brother but that nothing turned physical. She said that she did feel safe staying at the house but would rather go with her aunt. Her parents would not agree to this, and she stayed at the house. There were no signs of a physical altercation.
CADIZ—The Court of Common Pleas began Tuesday’s schedule with several arraignments. Andrew Henton was arraigned on charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, a felony in the fourth degree, and breaking and entering, a felony in the fifth degree. Henton is currently in Tuscarawas County Jail. His previous bond of $50,000 was continued, although if he was able to make bond, his pending charges in Tuscarawas County would likely prevent his release.
20-year-old Casey Lanham was present via video call from the Jefferson County Justice Center. Lanham had been served his indictment but said that he didn’t understand why he was told his charge was a felony in the fourth degree, and his indictment showed a felony in the third degree. Judge T. Shawn Hervey read through the indictment for Lanham and explained that the change is because he has a prior felony conviction. Lanham requested an OR bond which would mean being released on his own promise to return, despite his residence being out of state, not having a personal phone number, and his prior conviction. His bond was set at $25,000.
Jacob Tipton was arraigned on two cases, both involving two charges: one for aggravated possession of drugs, a felony in the fifth degree, and the other for possession of drug abuse instrument, a misdemeanor in the first degree. The state, represented by Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Knight, said it would be satisfied with an OR bond as long as Tipton is put on the pretrial release program and has
no contact with Destini Woods. Tipton was released on his own recognizance, and Woods’ arraignment immediately followed.
Because Woods had not been previously served with her indictment, she waived her right to 24-hour notice, saying she had read it online anyway. She is charged with aggravated possession of drugs, a felony in the fifth degree, and possession of drug abuse instrument, a misdemeanor in the first degree. The state made no objection to an OR bond as long as Woods was placed on the pretrial release program. She is not allowed contact with Tipton.
58-year-old Joseph Fluharty was sentenced in a nearly year-long case for trespassing. He was previously deemed incompetent to stand trial and spent time in the hospital undergoing treatment. Now that his competency has been restored, he pled guilty to a lesser charge, making his third-degree felony trespass in habitation a misdemeanor.
The victim’s daughter gave an impact statement to the court before sentencing. She said that Fluharty “should not be allowed in society” or anywhere near her mother. She said that he has repeatedly harassed her mother through phone calls, speaking about the situation to uninvolved parties and showing up to her home unannounced despite a no-contact order from the court. Her mother is over 70 years old and is in poor health. This case has caused her much emotional trauma and stress. The daughter said that Fluharty’s actions are “ongoing. This pattern will repeat itself.”
Fluharty was sentenced to 180 days of local incarceration, which was suspended. He will be on community-based controls for two years and is to have no contact with the victim.
ADENA—“I don’t know why you’d write an article about me,” Christine Brokaw said, clearing a space at the kitchen table. She moves a stack of art projects, setting them carefully upon a pile of similar pieces, all from her grandchildren. There are family pictures and coloring pages on nearly every surface. Some are from family, while others are from neighborhood children. Brokaw points out a paper chain hanging by the back door, commenting that her great-grandson made it for her, and she wonders how it remains hanging so precariously.
The smell of baking cookies wafts through the kitchen into the rest of the house, and Brokaw quickly pulls out a freshly baked pan, sliding in the next one with balls of wet dough already melting in the heat of the room. The recipe box on her counter overflows with slips from magazines, pages from cookbooks, and handwritten recipe cards passed down through the years.
While Brokaw may be unsure why her story should be written down and shared, her love of family and community is obvious after even a single conversation. She has been an active member of Harrison County for decades, participating in the annual Adena Heritage Days parade, providing local kids with artistic outlets, and raising her children to be conscientious, productive citizens.
Brokaw was raised in Piedmont, spending time with her grandparents and running around town with friends.
“I was always [at my grandpa’s farm]. I was always there chasing cows and dogs, tearing up the place,” Brokaw said. “I loved it [in Piedmont]. Always sneaking out to the lake and jumping in. I always loved flying down the hills on roller skates or a bicycle. So I grew up with both knees scabbed, always. I was always
on wheels falling down.”
The farm is where she started playing the piano. Every day she would dutifully spend time hitting all the keys until someone told her parents they couldn’t stand the noise anymore and to get her lessons.
“I think they did it to get me focused,” Brokaw said.
She has now played the piano at her church for over 30 years.
Brokaw lived in Akron for a few years but decided to move back to the area to raise her son in a more stable environment. She was working at a lumber wholesale store in Cadiz,
my last child turned nine, and I felt like I could go out and find a part-time job.”
She worked at a workshop for the disabled, driving clients around and working jobs with clients for almost a decade. She worked at Belmont College and in a head start program for several years.
She was involved in the Adena Lions club for years, directing shows and singing when she could.
“That was such a blessing. I loved it,” she said. “I was always in plays and stuff in school … It was great; they always do great things for people. There are a lot of good people in it.”
over ten years ago and couldn’t pinpoint why she felt so strongly about it, but her thoughts were of the kids.
“I don’t know how to say it,” she said. “Kids that maybe needed direction or something to do. I think it started out with that … It was just a fact that it just seemed like, and I have kids, so I know, when kids are bored and stuff, they get in trouble. They’re always looking for something. So I always told them to come around if they needed anything.”
She makes it a habit to go caroling every year with the neighborhood kids. She said many people don’t bother opening their doors, but the ones that do make it worth it. Afterward, all the kids get hot chocolate and cookies.
When asked why she loves Adena so much, Brokaw had a simple answer, “It’s quiet,” she said. “It seems like everybody knows each other, and we’re all helping each other. It’s not like a rough and tough area.”
Adena was not necessarily quiet during Brokaw’s entire residency. Today’s Adena is different, but not in a bad way. She implied the sense of community has grown stronger over time.
“At that time, everyone was busier … They had more buildings in town, and it was busier. There were bars, restaurants, stores, and grocery stores, and it seemed like it was buzzing more. But now it seems like people are paying attention to each other more.”
and one of her friends was always looking for a particular young man. That’s how she met her husband, Bill. They eloped and settled in Adena, where Bill worked as a coal miner, and they raised five more children together.
“We got involved in all kinds of school projects as the kids grew up,” Brokaw said. “I was a stay-at-home mom the whole time until
COLUMBUS—House Bill 507, sponsored by State Representative J. Kyle Koehler, revises specified provisions of agriculture law, defines green energy, excludes natural gas from receiving renewable energy credits, revises the law governing environmental health specialists and environmental health specialists in training, allows conservancy district police departments to take specified actions regarding the towing and storage of motor vehicles.
Governor DeWine issued the following statement on HB 507: "The initial and primary purpose of House Bill 507 is important and worthy of passage. While the bill initially involved agricultural issues, amendments were added regarding drilling and natural gas issues. As my administration has analyzed this bill, I believe the amendments in House Bill 507 do not fundamentally change the criteria and processes established by the Ohio General Assembly in 2011 that first established
the policy of leasing mineral rights under state parks and lands. In addition, I am instructing the Director of the Department of Natural Resources to continue to follow the processes first established by the General Assembly in 2011 in this area. This includes continuing my administration's policy of prohibiting any new surface use access in our state parks."
Following Governor Mike DeWine's signing of House Bill 507 into law, Ohio Oil & Gas Association President Rob Brundrett released the following statement: "We applaud Governor DeWine's decision to sign House Bill 507 into law. This legislation will help Ohio maintain and expand its position as a national leader in safely and efficiently developing natural gas and oil resources. In turn, the legislature's passage and governor's signing of this bill will make a positive difference in providing safe, clean, and affordable energy for Ohio families and businesses."
ODOT is giving retention incentives to employees who are a part of winter operations. Full-time eligible employees who hold valid Class A or Class B CDL licenses, will receive $2,500 in retention funds. Eligible employees must serve the State of Ohio during ODOT’s critical snow and ice season and be employed by the agency from December 1, 2022, and remain with no break in service through May 1, 2023.
Her love for her community extends especially to the youngest members. She collects coloring pages from local kids to be hung in the post office window. Recently, the order came down that the windows couldn’t be decorated anymore, so Brokaw has reached out to local businesses to see if others will allow the papers to be displayed. She started the tradition
Though she is humble, Brokaw has clearly made a name for herself in the small but tightknit community of Adena. She has always participated in events and was asked to be the queen of Adena Heritage Days last year. Her love for the village is evident in how she speaks about her experiences and how highly she esteems each person around her. She truly embodies and values community, respect, and loyalty. Adena is lucky to have her as one of its many upstanding citizens.
Nancy C. Grimes Hendricks, age 93, of Perrysville, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Carroll County Golden Age Retreat, surrounded by her loving family.
Born April 18, 1929, in Newcomerstown, she was a daughter of the late Thomas Grimes and Veva Milhorn Grimes. Nancy was a hard-working farm girl all of her life. When she was barely a teenager, she took over most of the farm work when all of her brothers enlisted in the military during WWII. When she was 16 years old, she did her part for the war effort and became a “Rosie the Riveter” at Taylor Aircraft in Alliance. She graduated from Perrysville High School in 1946 and married Harry E. Hendricks on December 25, 1948. At different times over their lifetime together, they owned and operated a farm, Hendricks Insurance, and the H&N Shell in Perrysville. While employed at the Scio Pottery, Nancy, along with many other employees, removed debris after a terrible fire to get the plant back up and running, all without being paid. TIME magazine covered the story that featured a photo of Nancy pushing a wheelbarrow filled with debris. She also worked at the former TRW in Minerva for 22 years. Nancy was a former Carroll County Democratic Central Committee member and a Carroll County Election Board member for 10 years.
Nancy was extremely active in her community and never did anything halfway. She was a founding member of the BRASS Ambulance Service and became an EMT. She volunteered at the Carroll County Golden Age Retreat and the Algonquin Mill Festival. She was a member of the Perrysville UMC, Whitetails Unlimited, and the NRA. She was a former member of the Scio Sportsman’s Club. She had been an avid bowler at Valie Lanes in Jewett and Garson Lanes in Amsterdam. She was also a seasoned traveler, visiting 13 countries and 49 states.
She was preceded in death by her husband Harry on April 15, 2017, and brothers Frank, Barney, Dale, and infant brother Wayne.
Surviving are sons Dale (Kim), Bob, and Jim; grandchildren Josh, NanEl, David, Andrew, Kayla, Katie, Jamie, and MJ; twelve great-grandchildren and a greatgreat-granddaughter.
Services were held on Tuesday, January 17, at Koch Funeral Home, 101 W Main, Scio, with Pastor Dixie Hendricks officiating.
Burial followed at Perrysville Cemetery. Friends called on Monday, January 16, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Carroll County Golden Age Retreat, 2202 Kensington Rd NE, Carrollton, Ohio 44615, or Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663. www. kochfuneral.com
Sally Lynn Greer Ankeny, age 78, formerly of Scio passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023 in The Meadows of Cadiz surrounded by her family.
Born May 5, 1944 in Scio she was a daughter of the late William Greer and Dorothy Ramsey Greer. After graduating from Scio High School, she attended Beauty College and worked for Nationwide Insurance in Columbus. Sally was a well known and respected beautician. Around 1975 she opened Sally’s Beauty Salon in Scio and was averaging 60 regular customers per week, along with her walk in customers. She retired in 2009 after 45 years of dedicated service to her clients.
Sally was devoted member of the Scio community, belonging to The Scio American Legion Post #482 Auxiliary and The Scio Fall Festival Committee where she was responsible for organized and getting sponsors for their annual Kid’s Parade. In the 1990’s she and her friends enjoyed singing Karaoke every chance they could. Sally loved her family and enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their activities, especially 4-H.
Surviving are her children Tami Carter of Cadiz, Chad Ankeny of Louisville; grandchildren Kyle (Carly) Carter of Cadiz, Kaci Carter of Washington Courthouse and Delia and Ella Ankeny of Louisville; great grandsons James Thomas “JT” and Cole Carter of Cadiz; a sister Marsha Scott of New Philadelphia; a sister-in-law Carolyn Greer of Cadiz and a brother-in-law John Parkinson of Adena; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Proceeding her in death are a son-inlaw Tom Carter; sisters Dotty (Marion) Albright and Judee Parkinson and brother’s Tom and Bill Greer.
A time of visitation with her family to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 2-4 pm at Koch Funeral Home, Scio. Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison County Cancer Crusaders, c/o Julie McPeak, 226 Charleston St, Cadiz, Ohio
43907.
William Merle “Bill” Griswold, 78, of Harrisville, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at Liza’s Place in Wheeling, West Virginia, surrounded by his family. He was born January 30, 1944, in Wheeling, West Virginia, a son of the late Merle T. and Edith M. (Goodrich) Griswold.
Bill was a member of the U.S. Navy and retired as the Harrison County Veterans Service officer. He was a member of the New Athens Buck Club, Adena American Legion Post #525, and enjoyed his peach trees and making the best homemade brandy.
He was preceded by his parents; a brother, Charles Richard “Rick” Griswold, and a sister Judy Stephen.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Darlene (Borkoski) Griswold; two sons: Robert (Kristen) Griswold and Bryan Griswold; three grandchildren: Taryn, Presley, and Rachel; and a sister, Shirley Edwards.
Calling hours will be held on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 10 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, 172 South Main Street, Cadiz, with Rev. Pete Tuchek officiating. Burial will follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, Harrisville, with military honors by the U.S. Navy and the Adena American Legion.
Memorial Contributions may be made to: Friends of the Pittsburgh Fisher House, 3945 Forbes Avenue, Box 240, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. www.pittsburghfisherhouse.org.
The memorial guest book may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.
Charles (Chuck) Mark Maroni, 63, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on January 4, 2023, at Bradenton Hospice House, surrounded by his daughters. He was born October 21, 1959, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Russell and Marilyn (McDevitt) Maroni.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his daughters, Rebecca (Jason) Corder of Hopedale, Jessica (Luke) Smith of Cadiz, and Charlie Ann (Daniel) Ossman of Cadiz, and 10 grandchildren. Also survived by siblings Debra (Gary) Bower of Garland, Texas, Cynthia (Joe) Gralewski of Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, and Russell (Jackie) Maroni of Strasburg, Ohio.
Chuck graduated from Cadiz High
SHERRODSVILLE—The Tuscarawas County Toys for Tots recent 2022 campaign was very successful. Bob Stratton, the local Toys for Tots Coordinator for the Marine Reserves, wishes to thank all of the volunteers, contributors, and those who assisted in any manner to help make the toy drive and distribution process a success. There were over 7,000 children who benefitted from this year's effort. The toys were distributed based on the child's age and gender. The volunteers worked over three months in the daily process of loading, unloading, sorting, setting up, and distributing the various toys. All the toys that were distributed were either donated or paid for by donations made to Toys for Tots, including all the donations from the fire last year.
Four different locations were utilized for distribution events, which included Hog Heaven restaurant in New Philadelphia, the Warren Township Community Center in New Cumberland, Crossroads Restaurant in Magnolia, and St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dover. Families were also able to pick up toys daily at the Dana Road, Sherrodsville location. Again, Thank you for the successful campaign of 2022.
School in 1977. He held several different jobs during his lifetime, but the one he liked the most was surveying in Harrison County, West Virginia, and Florida. He was a free spirit and loved being outdoors. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family.
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who passed away January 18, 2014
“The Broken Chain” We little knew the day, God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly, in death, we do the same.
It broke our hearts to lose you. You did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.
You left us beautiful memories, your love is still our guide. And although we cannot see you, you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.
Sadly missed by Joy, Marcas, Nate, Jake, Rita and James, Mason, Bryce and Abbie, the counter crew staff, family and friends.
Hello Everyone, Hope you all had a good week! This leaves me on a Tuesday evening. The children are all in bed except the youngest. He usually doesn’t go until we go.
Today, sister Clara, the children, and I (and the two youngest) went to sister Martha’s house for the day. Then Andrew, the children, Robert, and daughter Ruthie came down at Melvin and Martha’s for supper and evening. We cut some fabric, and Martha sewed some.
On Thursday, I went grocery shopping. I’m enjoying this month as it seems I can get more sewing done. And would like to do a puzzle as we haven’t done one this winter yet.
A lot of problems in the world would disappear if we talked to each other instead of about each other…
From Katherine’s Kitchen...Monster Cookies
¾ c. butter, softened
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
4 eggs 1 lb. peanut butter
2-½ tsp. baking soda
¼ c. flour
4-½ c. oatmeal
½ lb. M&Ms 8 oz. chocolate chips
Mix all together. Form teaspoon-sized balls and roll them into some powdered sugar. Drop onto cookie sheets and bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Do not overbake.
HARRISON HILLS CHURCH 87800 Cadiz-Jewett Rd., Jewett
Church: 946-2851 | Pastor Phillip Spellman
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Prayer 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Life Classes 7:30 p.m. Childcare provided at every service
MT. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH 83522 Baker’s Ridge Road, Cadiz mtshiloh.net | Rev. Clint Marshall - Pastor
Sunday School 9:30 a.m.
Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.
Ladies’ Sunday Bible Study....................... 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday Bible Study 6:00 p.m.
FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST “A Place to Belong” 139 North Main St., Cadiz | 740-942-2235 firstchurchofchrist@frontier.com fccadiz.com
Pastor Paul E. Giffin Service begins at 10 a.m.
RIDGE & SCIO PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Ridge: 40420 Hanover Ridge Rd, Jewett Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Scio: Eastport Street Worship 11:00 a.m.
E. WARREN ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST 137 E. Warren St., Cadiz
Pastor Tom Arnold | 740-491-1395
Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.
NEW RUMLEY GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH 740-945-1341 |newrumleychurch.org
Pastor Mick Foster
Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m Sunday School Classes 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Handicap Accessible • Supervised Nursery Provided “Like” us on Facebook
THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CADIZ 154 West Market St., Cadiz 740-942-2366 | cadizpresbyterian.org
Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Weekly Bible Study (Tuesday) 11:00 a.m
SPRINGDALE FRIENDS CHURCH 79975 Springdale Hill Rd., Cadiz, OH
Pastor Mike Ward
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church Service 10:45 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday) 6:30 p.m.
SCOTT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 817 East Market St., Cadiz 740-942-2825
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.
SMYRNA CHURCH 31190 Cadiz-Piedmont Rd., Piedmont 740-255-3025
Study the Bible using Les Feldick DVD’s....8:30 a.m. Bible Presentation 9:30 a.m.
Bible presenters wanted & welcomed; call to schedule! Join in with us. Donation help accepted.
CADIZ COMMUNITY CHURCH 126 North Main Street, Cadiz 704-942-3205
Pastor Jan Simpson Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Word (online only) 6:00 p.m. on Youtube: cadizcommunitychurch Roku Channel: TodayWord
ASBURY
Pastors William Burris, Jon Little & Margaret Holder
Asbury Chapel UMC 39280 Deersville Ridge Rd., Cadiz Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Church Service 10:45 a.m.
Holloway UMC 403 E. Main St., Holloway Church Service 9:30 a.m.
New Athens UMC 105 W. Wheeling St., New Athens Church Service 9:30 a.m.
Rankin UMC 77195 Rankin Rd., Cadiz Church Service 11:00 a.m.
Piedmont UMC 33070 Main St., Piedmont Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Church Service 10:45 a.m.
BROWNSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1.5 miles west of Deersville on Moravian Trail
Pastor Tim Thomas Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Find us on Facebook!
“Pray for me that I may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked people because this I know; not everyone has faith!” – The apostle Paul.
Well, ain’t that the truth? If you have been a believer in the Lordship of Jesus Christ for very long, you have discovered that you are living in an opposite world. I don’t know many who enjoy being opposed, especially when the soul of the one who is opposing is in the balance. Jesus said in John’s Gospel that He did not come to condemn the world but that the world, through Him only, might be saved. The sobering
154 S. Main St. (the old Utica apparel building)
Wednesday - Friday Noon - 6:00 p.m.
Left over inventory
Fire resistant clothes Shelving, tables, chairs, desks
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part is that Jesus said those who don’t believe are condemned already, not in the future after they die, but right now. It takes an act of belief in Jesus’ Deity and resurrection in this life to get “un-condemned.” This is what the unbelieving world opposes, that we can only get right with God through believing in Jesus. And repent? Not necessarily, they say, “I’m as good as the next guy,” but God doesn’t grade on the curve. In Luke’s Gospel, the Scripture tells about those who would lie in wait trying to trap Jesus in something He said. Think the woke crowd and the word police are something new? They’ve been around a while. Scripture is replete with example after example of traveling dissenters following the apostle Paul all over the known world, causing doubt and “poisoning the minds of those who would believe,” according
to Acts 14. Other Scriptures say there were those who would agitate and hinder the preaching of the Gospel. One thing is certain; Satan is never far from where people are hearing the Gospel. This is why Paul was never bashful about asking for prayer. Even this giant man of faith who had been to heaven and back knew it was the prayers of everyday believers that were going to get him through all the opposition. Note his request to the Ephesian believers, “Pray for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to boldly make known the mystery of the Gospel… pray that I will be bold enough to speak about it as I should.”
With these requests from Paul in mind, let’s all pray for powerful words to be given to all those on today’s front lines facing opposition as they deliver the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ.
LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION RUTH MTP JF UNIT HARRISON AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Ruth MTP JF Unit to occur on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Ruth MTP JF Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 1, 7, and 8, Township 9N, Range 4W, and Sections 5, 6, and 12, Township 8N, Range 4W, all in Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio, and Sections 34 and 35, Township 7N, Range 3W, Mount Pleasant Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Ruth MTP JF Unit will be located in Section 34, Township 7N, Range 3W, Mount Pleasant Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, on Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 20-01756-001.
Certain tracts in the Ruth MTP JF Unit area are owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their owners’ names: (1) Harrison County, OH Parcel Nos. 28-0000044.000 and 28-0000045.000 – Owners:
The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Donna Fetty, deceased; (2) Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 20-01813000 – Owners: The Unknown Successors and Assigns of the Trustees of the Short Creek Monthly Meeting of Friends; (3) Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 20-00000-000 – Owners:
The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Patricia A. Johnson, deceased; (4) Harrison County, OH Parcel No. 25-0000224.000 – Owners:
The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Gladys Elizabeth Jackson, deceased; and (5) Harrison County, OH Parcel Nos. 26-0000239.000 and 26-0000399.000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Ronald W. Hopkins, deceased.
Additionally, certain tracts in the Ruth MTP JF Unit area may potentially be owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their possible owners’ names: (1) Jefferson County, OH Parcel Nos. 20-00687-000 and 20-00723-000 – Potential Owners: Unknown Heirs of Brenda Kay Dorsey Stein; (2) Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 20-00000-000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs of Walter Evanovich, deceased; (3) Harrison County, OH Parcel No. 250000224.000 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Richard Eugene Jackson, deceased; (4) Harrison County, OH Parcel Nos. 26-0000239.000 and 260000399.000 – Potential Owners:
The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Reke Toto, deceased; and (5) Harrison County, OH Parcel Nos. 260000274.000, 26-0000288.001, 260000276.000, and 26-0000613.000
– Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Hilda Hirt, deceased.
If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 2343 909 3491 Meeting password: byP5tmMJP58 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing. You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 2343 909 3491 Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, January 7, 2023. The date of last publication is Saturday, January 28, 2023.
Dated: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Applicant contact information:
Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Amy Noel 3501 NW 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7680 Email: amy.noel@ascentresources. com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization. (1:7,14,21,28)
LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNITIZATION RUTH NE MTP JF UNIT HARRISON AND JEFFERSON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Ruth NE MTP JF Unit to occur on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/ Point Pleasant Formation covering the Ruth NE MTP JF Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 1, 7, and 8, Township 9N, Range 4W, and Sections 5 and 6, Township 8N, Range 4W, all in Short Creek Township, Harrison County, Ohio, and Sections 35 and 36, Township 7N, Range 3W, Mount Pleasant Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Ruth NE MTP JF Unit will be located in Section 34, Township 7N, Range 3W, Mount Pleasant Township, Jefferson County, Ohio, on Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 20-01756-001.
Certain tracts in the Ruth NE MTP JF Unit area are owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their owners’ names: (1) Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 20-01813-000 –Owners: The Unknown Successors and Assigns of the Trustees of the Short Creek Monthly Meeting of Friends; (2) Jefferson County, OH Parcel No. 20-00000-000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Patricia A. Johnson, deceased; and (3) Harrison County, OH Parcel No. 26-0000239000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs and Assigns of Ronald W. Hopkins, deceased.
If you would like to attend this hearing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meeting information: Meeting number (access code): 2333 062 9260
Meeting password: y3wJpYpkQ69 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing. You may also listen to and participate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 2333 062 9260
Service by publication shall be complete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first publication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, January 14, 2023. The date of last publication is Saturday, February 4, 2023. Dated: Saturday, January 14, 2023
Applicant contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Hayley Sloat 3501 NW 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7614 Email: hayley.sloat@ascentresources.com
For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization. (1:14,21,28,2:4)
The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio.gov/
actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-6443037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Approval of Directors Authorization request to exceed thresholds in the 401 WQC Tappan Lake Shoreline Stab W Shore T18001 Beaver Dam Road, Scio, OH 43988 Facility Description: 401 Certification ID #: DSW401228323D Date of Action: 01/05/2023 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Approval of a Director’s Authorization Application to Exceed 401 WQC Thresholds of Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 13, Tappan Lake Shoreline Stab W Shore T18001 Approval of Directors Authorization request to exceed thresholds in the 401 WQC Tappan Lake Shoreline Stab W Shore T01002B Beaver Dam Road, Scio, OH 43988 Facility Description: 401 Certification ID #: DSW401228322D Date of Action: 01/05/2023 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Approval of a Director’s Authorization Application to Exceed 401 WQC Thresholds of Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 13, Tappan Lake Shoreline Stab W Shore T01002B Approval of Directors Authorization request to exceed thresholds in the 401 WQC Tappan Lake Shoreline Stab W Shore T01002A Beaver Dam Road, Scio, OH 43988 Facility Description: 401 Certification ID #: DSW401228321D Date of Action: 01/05/2023 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Approval of a Director’s Authorization Application to Exceed 401 WQC Thresholds of Nationwide Permit (NWP) No. 13, Tappan Lake Shoreline Stab W Shore T01002A Final Issuance of Permit-To-Install and Operate MarkWestCadiz Gas Plant 43071 Industrial Park Rd, Cadiz, OH 43907 ID #: P0132308 Date of Action: 01/06/2023 Renewal PTIO for a natural gas processing plant Draft NPDES Permit RenewalSubject to Revision DTE Dickerson LLC-Georgetown Prep Plant Area 2.4mi NE of New Athens, E of Rt 9, New Athens, OH 43981 Facility Description: Coal Washer Receiving Water: UT of South Fork of Short Creek ID #: 0IL00149 Date of Action: 01/18/2023 (1:21)
PUBLIC NOTICE Penn-Ohio Minerals LLC, 557 Cannelton Road, Darlington, PA 16115, has submitted an application for exemption, #10608, to the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management for exemption from coal mining regulations (Chapter 1513 ORC) to extract coal incidental to the extraction of limestone under surface mining regulations (Chapter 1514 ORC). The proposed exemption area is located in Section 11, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on the properties of R & F Coal Company. The proposed permit is located 0.3 miles southwest of the intersection of County Road 12 (CR-12) and Rose Valley Road (CR-14). The proposed exemption encompasses 40.6 acres and is located on the Cadiz 7 ½ minute USGS Quadrangle map. The application is on file at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management located at: 2207 Reiser Ave. SE, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663, for public viewing. Written comments concerning the exemption may be sent to ODNR, Division of Mineral Resources Management, Industrial Minerals Section, 2045 Morse Road, Building H-2, Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693 within thirty (30) days of the date of this publication. (1:21,28,2:4,11)
PUBLICATION NOTICE TO: GEORGE McDANIELS, Father of G.M., born 10/21/2012 MICHAEL HYTHON, JR., Father of S.M., born 7/5/2010 IN THE HARRISON COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT, JUVENILE DIVISION Barbara Sansoucie has filed for custody of G.M., born 10/21/2012, being Case No. 20224037, and S.M., born 7/5/2010, being Case No. 20224038, in the Harrison County Common Pleas Court, Juvenile Division, 100 West Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio. The hearing on the Petition will be held on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2023 AT 10:00 A.M., in this Court. You are one of the persons entitled to be considered for appointment of
custody. To do so, you must apply to this Court. If you do not apply, it will be considered that you renounce your right to custody. If you know of any reason why the above applicant is not suitable or competent, you should appear and inform the Court.
MATTHEW P. PUSKARICH, JUDGE (1:21,28,2:4)
LEGAL NOTICE
Cadiz Township is accepting bids for the mowing and trimming of Hines Cemetery, Dickerson Cemetery and Lee’s Run Cemetery. This will be for 5 months, May, June, July, August, and September and more if weather permits for 2023. You will mow to a three inch height or less and trim around gravestones, fences and other structure deemed necessary. Contractor must show proof of Liability insurance for himself, and employees or sub-contractor. Please submit bids by February 10th to Cadiz Township, P.O. Box 134 Cadiz, Ohio 43907. (1:21,28,2:4)
LEGAL NOTICE
Nottingham Township Board of Trustees has set meeting dates for 2023. Meetings will be held the 3rd Monday of each month with the exception of February. The February meeting will be held on February 13th. All meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. at the Barretts Community Center 38465 Brushyfork Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.
Carol Heavilin Fiscal Officer Nottingham Township (1:21)
LEGAL NOTICE
The Annual Fnancial Report of Nottingham Township Board of Trustees for 2022 is complete. It is available for review at the office of the fiscal officer at 81199 Redeye Road, Freeport, Ohio 43973.
Nottingham Township Trustees Carol Heavilin, Fiscal Officer (1:21)
LEGAL NOTICE
The Moorefield Township 2022 Annual Financial Report is complete and available for viewing at 36200 Cadiz Piedmont Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. Sheri Miller, Fiscal Officer (1:21)
LEGAL NOTICE
The Freeport Township 2022 Annual Financial Report is compete and available for viewing at 77515 Freeport-Tippecanoe Road Freeport, Ohio 43973.
All Township Trustee Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m., unless the 1st or 3rd Monday falls on a Holiday.
Bethany Doane, Fiscal Officer
Freeport Township Board of Trustees (1:21)
The annual financial report for 2022 for German Township is complete and is available at the office of the Fiscal Officer. Dawn D. Edwards, Fiscal Officer (1:21)
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Village of Scio has set the 2023 Council Meeting schedule. Meetings will be held the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:00pm, except Tuesday November 21st, Final meeting will be held as scheduled on December 27, 2023. All meeting will be held at the Village Hall 210 East Main Street. Heidi Trice Clerk/Treasurer (1:21)
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Harrison County Board of Developmental Disabilities will conduct its annual Public Forum on Wed., February 15, 2023, from 2-4 p.m. at the Board’s office located at 82480 Cadiz-Jewett Road, Cadiz, OH. The annual survey of support needs will be available at that time. For more information, call 740-9422158. (1:21)
PUBLIC NOTICE Puskarich Public Library will hold its Board of Trustees meetings the second Thursday of each month at 10:00 A.M. in the Conference Room on the lower level of the Cadiz Branch. (1:21)
The cardinal was the first to wake to quickly see that something was not right, For the world as they knew it had seemed to somehow change overnight.
The branch that had always held her cozy nest high and ever true, Now bore a weight of something much heavier than anything it ever knew. It bent the humble branch, and the cardinal feared that it might give way, For it almost touched the ground in which a thick and pure white blanket lay. She chirped the song she always sang when the sun first touched the ground, And hoped that someone else would also wake to see the world she’d found.
The doe awoke at the familiar sound of Miss Cardinal’s sweet song of morn, But she noticed that today, the song was sung not to wake but to warn.
Something was wrong; something was different, not the way that it should be, And then the doe saw something she had never expected to see.
The grass had vanished, and the lake had disappeared, taken from their home, And because they had left, the doe could not recognize her own.
The doe, not knowing what else to do, quickly woke her sleeping fawn, And hurried her across the cold and white, unrecognizable lawn.
The rabbit saw from his little hole the deer running fast and far away, It was a silent sign that he had come to learn meant to remain hidden that day. But what had inspired the deer to run, Mr. Rabbit longed to know, And so he allowed his curiosity to compel him to jump out of his burrow. So this had been what had alarmed Miss Cardinal and frightened the deer, They did not know that this fluffy white powder arrived sometime every year. So the rabbit called out to the doe and her fawn to put their escape on delay, And likewise with Miss Cardinal, so that they could hear what he had to say.
He told them that this blanket of endless white was not something to be feared, For it is the same sort of thing as when flowers and changing leaves appeared. It is a time when the world changes itself without anyone ever noticing when, But to not be so afraid, because, with time, it will all soon change back again. To see it as a key to the doors that the world flings so open wide, But only the few who want to step into something new dare to go inside. If an open door is opportunity, and an opportunity a mirror, and a mirror a key, We should walk through it, look at it, and take it to see what the world and we ourselves could be.
—Poem written & submitted by Katelyn Haas, 8th Grader at the Carroll County Christian Academy
Is your property “For Sale
By Owner”? We take you through the sales process from contract to closing. We offer personal service and experienced guidance. Call Walnut Ridge Title at (740) 942-8244. (8:24 tfc)
REAL ESTATE WANTED
“We Need Land!” Paying top prices for farms or acreage of 20 acres or more in Ohio, West Virginia and Pennsylvania. Call Bruner Land Company at (740) 6853064. (9:1tfc)
Hilltop Apartments now accepting applications for 1 & 2 bedroom apts. Elderly & handicapped units available & HUD vouchers accepted. Call between 8 a.m. & 12 p.m. 740-945-6281. Equal Housing Opportunity. TDD (1:14,21,28,2:4)
SERVICES
Brenda’s Pet Parlor, in Scio. Clipping, bathing, & flea treatment, Call for appointment. 740-945-0292. Yoder’s Construction and free estimates. Home (740) 9451928, Cell 330-401-8098.
MISC. FOR SALE
Moving sale, household items, all white appliances, 5 foot cabinet fireplace, table saw, 20 foot aluminum ladder, Cadiz 740-491-4577 (1:21)
BRUNER LAND COMPANY, INC.
(740) 630-6724 or (740) 685-8138 www.brunerland.com
“Owner Financing Available” Oil & Gas rights reserved.
BELMONT CO: Mead Twp: Several lots available. 8 acres to 126 acres. Located off St. Rt. 7 Gamble Hughes Rd. (dead end road)
CARROLL CO: Fox Twp: 62 acres $349,900. Located off of St. Rt. 524 on Avon Rd.
Harrison County Home $500 SIGN-ON BONUS Full-Time & Part-Time All Shifts
$13 hour or based on experience (.25 cents to $1.00 raise after 6-month probationary period).
*The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for offering quality of life services, as well as assisting with developing and administering activities for our residents. The ideal candidate for this position is compassionate and caring. No experience required. There will be training upon hire. The candidate must possess the ability to always be on time to work, physical and mental stamina; ability to work long hours on one’s feet and lift 25+ pounds while displaying a positive attitude. Must be able to successfully complete a background check and a 6-month probationary period.
To apply for the job, contact the Harrison County Home in person at 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Road, Cadiz, OH 43907 or call 740-942-3573.
HARRISON COUNTY HOME $13/HOUR & SIGN-ON BONUS
JOB SUMMARY: The successful candidate for the Dietary Aide will work with the Food Services Team Leader to provide nutritious and healthy meals to our residents. The Dietary Aide individual will also work to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen, appliances, and dining areas. When instructed, the successful candidate will assist in purchasing and inventory and other clerical duties associated with food service.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS: The successful candidate should possess a degree or a certificate of specialized training in the culinary arts. Experience in continuous cooking in a public eatery or hotel is a plus. The candidate should possess knowledge of the health certifications standards for a public restaurant or a hotel. Must be able to successfully complete a background check and a probationary period. To apply for the job, contact the Harrison County Home in person at 41500 Cadiz-Dennison Road or call 740-942-3573.
FREEPORT—Mayor Larry Wells opened the first meeting of the year with a full council present. Council members drove around town in December to judge the Christmas decorations, and the winners were announced: first place of $100 went to Josh Ketchum family, second place of $50 went to Kyle Bardall, and third place of $25 went to Travis Butler. Congratulations to the winners and everyone else that decorated for Christmas.
Account Executive Joel K. Bender of Whitaker Myers was present to tell the council that the 2023 renewal cost would be $5,114.
Council then discussed the village truck that was wrecked recently. After the discussion council voted to get a different truck as it would cost less to tow and fix the old one.
Several residents were present with a complaint about a house on Philadelphia
Street that the sheriff responded to, but no one answered the door.
Clerk-Treasurer Mary McBride told council that water bills would be mailed out late this month. She will have help making them out, and there will be no $15 late fee this time.
After several complaints of vehicles parking in the alley, Solicitor Brett Hillyer told McBride to find the ordinance and bring it to the next meeting.
Council named Dan Snyder as a helper to Bill Morrison, the water superintendent, to work together on many projects. They are to check complaints about mailboxes on Piedmont Road.
Morrison will go to school to get his operation contract. They told the council that they had taken all Christmas decorations down.
Council voted to keep Solicitor Brett Hillyer for 2023, and asked Morrison to change the answering machine at the waterworks.
TAPPAN—The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) is adding 13 solar energy projects in 2023. The solar power generated from these projects will save MWCD money on electricity bills and help offset approximately 73% of the energy on locations with solar, and lower our carbon footprint by an estimated 656 tons of CO2 emissions. This is a win-win for MWCD and the environment.
The MWCD Board of Directors recently approved an agreement with IMC Solar at their December board meeting to provide solar energy at Atwood, Clendening, Piedmont, Seneca, and Tappan Lakes, in addition to the office located in New Philadelphia.
“MWCD’s mission is to be a good steward of our natural resources,” said Craig Butler, MWCD Executive Director. “By harnessing solar energy to help power our facilities, we can reduce our carbon footprint and lessen our environmental impact. Ohio has excellent opportunities for solar power, and we expect
HARRISON COUNTY Board of Elections will hold monthly meetings on the second Monday of each month at 1 p.m. in the meeting room by the office.
AL-NON MEETINGS Thursdays, 7 p.m. First Church of Christ, 139 N. Main, Cadiz.
UNIONPORT MUSEUM opens the first and third Sundays monthly from 1–4 p.m. (in the old Unionport School, Wayne Township Community Center); the public is cordially invited to stop in and look around.
FRANKLIN MUSEUM members meet on the second Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m., at the museum.
SCIO FOOD Pantry in the Scio United Methodist Church serves people with a Scio, Jewett, or Bowerston zip code. Food and personal care items will be given out on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10 a.m.-noon and 4-6 p.m. In November and December, on the second Wednesday only. We are an Equal Opportunity Provider.
PINE VALLEY Sportsman’s Club Shoot every Sunday, 9 a.m. at the club. Sign-up is 8:30 a.m. Public welcome.
TOPS CLUB Meetings at Faith Community Chapel in Leesville. Every Monday are weigh-ins at 4:45 p.m., and meetings are at 5:30 p.m. For more info, call 740-269-1238 or 740-269-9283.
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 their meetings on the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Harrison County Veterans Service Office, Courthouse.
HARRISON COUNTY Health Department will hold its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Coal Room located at the Harrison County Government Center.
CADIZ AMERICAN LEGION S.A.L Burger Night, every Friday from 5-8:00 p.m. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Legion burgers, and fries. Fish tail/chicken tender meal, 21-piece shrimp meal, fish tail sandwich, chicken tenders, and coleslaw. Dine-in or take-out. 740-942-3764. Thank you for your support.
AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz Post 34 holds its regular monthly meetings on the third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the post home. All Cadiz Post 34 Legionnaires are urged to attend.
GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS meetings at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
CADIZ FOOD Pantry is open every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For families in need, please call (740) 942-4300.
SCIO AMERICAN Legion will hold its monthly meetings on the first Monday of every month at 7 p.m.
HOPEDALE LEGION Wing Wednesdays at 11 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Open to the public. 740-937-9995.
HOPEDALE LEGION RIDERS has a steak fry from 5-8 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Dinner includes steak, potato, vegetables, and bread. Dine in or carry out. 740-937-9995.
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
to grow this program to expand in the future. We are fortunate to partner with IMC Solar and welcome them as part of our team to help us manage our long-term energy management needs.”
“The IMC Solar team is thrilled to partner with MWCD to develop renewable energy to help the district achieve its sustainability goal. The solar program will also provide better economics for the district’s energy expenditures,” said Rick Frio, managing partner of IMC Solar.
The analysis began in 2022 with IMC Solar assessing the solar potential for MWCD. This included evaluating electricity usage, determining potential solar locations, and potential cost savings. IMC Solar will assist during the construction phase as well as the negotiations of a Purchase Power Agreement, including providing financial modeling of the potential projects.
or the Harrison County Government Center conference room. Location is dependent on meeting room availability. For specifics, please call the office at 740-942-2027.
HARRISON COAL & Reclamation Historical Park meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30 p.m., at the Harrison County Visitor Center at 143 South Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio.
HARRISON COUNTY Wellness Coalition is a group of diverse people collaborating to help reduce the abuse of legal and illegal drugs in Harrison County. Third Wednesday, 2–3 p.m., via Zoom. Info: 740942-8823.
PUSKARICH PUBLIC Library Board of Trustees meeting second Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the main library, 200 E. Market Street, Cadiz.
CAREGIVER SUPPORT - these support groups are held virtually through Area Agency on Aging Region 9. They are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 1-2:30 p.m., also the second Wednesday of every month 5:30–7 p.m. If interested, call 1-800-9454250 and request the caregiver program.
BOWERSTON SCHOOL District Public Library will hold its regular monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month at 6 p.m. in the Penn Room at the Library.
THE HUMANE Society of Harrison County meets on Thursday, January 26, at 5 p.m. in the community room at the Puskarich Public Library. New members are always welcome.
HARRISON COUNTY Regional Chamber of Commerce, “Coffee & Connections” third Thursday of every month 8:30 a.m. February’s meeting is at Ranch to Table.
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. No meeting in April.
WANT TO Be a Pilot? New Philadelphia, Ohio, EAA Chapter 1077 can help. Chapter 1077, 1802-1808 E. High Ave. (Harry Clever Airport) New Philadelphia, OH 44663. Send your info to mcim@sbcglobal.new January 1-31, 2023.
HOMEMADE SOUP Sale, Saturday, January 28, 11 a.m.-noon. The Christian Women’s Fellowship Group, First Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St, Cadiz. Pick up in fellowship hall. Order by Monday, January 22. Call Nellie to order at 740-391-3224.
NIGHT AT the Races. Scio Firehall, 318 W. Main Street on Saturday, February 11. Dinner at 5:45 p.m. Post time 7 p.m. $20 admits horse owner & guest, includes food & beverages. Purchase by January 29; call JT at 740-945-0260. Must be 21.
MEN’S BASKETBALL night again at Warren Township Community Center. Gym is open at 6 p.m. every Thursday. Everyone is welcome to come to help keep Pastor Larry Stitt on his toes! For info, call Portia at 330260-9528 or the center at 330-365-9240, and leave a message.
ROAST BEEF Dinner Sunday, January 29, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Scio Fire Hall, 318 West Main Street. All-You-Can-Eat $15 for Adults and $8 under age 10. Eat in or carry out.
Benefits Scio Vol. Fire Dept building fund.
SPRING BINGO New Athens Fire Hall Sunday, March 5, 2023, 1 p.m.
The Old School House Bar & Catering on 77520 Freeport-Tippecanoe Road, Freeport, invites everyone to come to enjoy the Thursday Specials: wings, nachos, and homemade chips from 4-9:30 p.m.
WesBanco Bank in Freeport has changed its hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.6 p.m., and starting in February, closed on Saturdays.
“We Are So Blessed To Have Each Other” Happy Birthday-Gary Cyrus, Jim Gustina, Mary Meredith, Kenny Doane, Susan Adams, Sue Knight, Wayne Adams, Wyatt Ferrell.
The community extends its sympathy to Shannon Duda on the death of her sister and to the family of Charles Parrish of Steele Crest Apartments.
Eight members of West Chester Senior Citizens held their board meeting at the center on Tuesday. They discussed their New Year’s Eve party, where they enjoyed sauerkraut and mashed potatoes. They played ping pong and corn hole. Plans were made for the March 20 birthday party to celebrate birthdays in January, February, and March, the March 23 activity day, and April 1 for the Easter egg hunt at the center. Then they enjoyed going to TJs Gas & Go for coney day.
Free to all-clothing, coats, and shoes are available each Wednesday from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Lakeland Ministries Church of the Nazarene between Freeport and Tippecanoe.
Members of the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department assisted members of Washington (Tippecanoe), Deersville, and Rush departments in a shed fire in Harrison County. Fire destroyed the shed where firemen got the man, but he lost everything; firemen kept the fire from nearby trailers.
Lakeland Academy School has hired a new teacher, and preschool will be starting soon. They have had no preschool for a couple of months.
The community extends its sympathy to the family of Henry (Hank) Rodgers, 84, of Piedmont-Freeport Road, who went to heaven’s pearly gates on January 8. A celebration of his life will be celebrated on his birthday in July. He leaves behind his wife, Nancy, along with two children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandsons.
The community extends its sympathy to Thomas Beule, 86. He was born in Tippecanoe and was a graduate of Freeport High School, and proudly served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Donna (Cunningham), brother Lloyd, and sister Helen Barker.
Saturday, January 21, at 7 p.m., New Rumley Global Methodist Church worship singers will be ministering in song for the Grace UMC in Canton, Ohio.
On Tuesday, January 24, at noon, The Fellowship Gang will have lunch at The Airport Restaurant in Carrollton. Come and join us! For information, contact Velma Gross at 740-945-8011.
The Conotton Valley High School Hall of Fame event was held on the weekend of January 13-14, with a game on Friday evening and a banquet on Saturday evening. Those honored were Mike Miley, a 1996 graduate who excelled in football, received many awards, and played in college at Ashland. He is deceased and was represented by his father.
Chris LeFevre was a 1989 graduate who excelled in football and baseball. He was an All-American while attending Ohio Wesleyan College. He was represented by Jim Monigold, his coach.
The 1951 basketball team was the first CV team and compiled an 18-3 record, and they were co-champs in Harrison County with Freeport. Members were Keith Morgan, Robert Garner, Roger Leggett, James Smalley, Bill Milliken, Edgar Cotter, Don Davis, Carl Teter, Jesse Slates, Dick Woods, Gary Spahr, Gene Jennings, Frank Grezlik, George Copeland, Dwight McBride, and Coach Al Shriver. Remarks were given by Mary Anna Bower Cotter, who was a 1951 cheerleader. The final honor was given to the 1993 volleyball team who won the OVAC championship banner. They consisted of Bianco Sell, Carrie Pagano, Leslie and Ginger Booth, Kendra Beamer, Heather Markley, Arlyn Whipkey, Angie Macamer, Becky Gersna, and Melissa Johnson. They were coached by Ronna Coventry, who gave remarks about that year of success.
A delicious dinner was catered, decorations made by Debbie Gooding, and Athletic Director Jonothan Stuck presided. Several baskets donated by the classes and individuals of CV were awarded to winners.
Other news: sympathy to the families of Anthony Moyer, Class of 1958, who died January 4, and Michael Reynolds, Class of 1971, who died December 30.
The CV basketball team lost to Strasburg and Buckeye Trail and beat Beallsville 42-41 and East Canton 42-39, while the girls beat Bridgeport 40-33 and lost to Tuscarawas
Central Catholic. The bowling teams are winning all of their contests. Congratulations to them.
By Cindy Spiker Hello, I hope everyone is doing well. Have a great week!
The vacant council seat on the Scio Village Council has not yet been filled. For those who have had concerns about issues in the village, this is a great opportunity to be a part of the solution. Anyone interested should submit a letter of interest to the Scio Village office by 3 p.m., Wednesday, January 25.
The Scio Volunteer Fire Department recently elected officers for 2023. Fire line officers are: Fire Chief-Ron Thompson, Assistant Fire Chief-Joe Myers, First CaptainsReese Beasley and Rick Thompson, Second Captains-Evan Myers and Dan Thorton, Third Captains-Kaci Edwards and Shannon Jenkins, EMS Captain-Rick Howell, Training OfficerRick Thompson, Truck Engineers-Joe Myers and Evan Myers; business officers: PresidentReese Beasley, Vice President-Evan Myers, Secretary-Erin Thompson, Treasurer-Terry Zantene; Trustees-JT Thompson, Joe Myers, and Kaci Edwards; Food Purchasing ManagerDan Henry. The Scio VFD provides fire protection and EMS service to the Village Of Scio, North Township, and Stock Township. The Scio Volunteer Fire Department is the only Red Cross-approved emergency shelter in Harrison County. The department consists of 30 members and is always looking for people interested in joining. Training is provided to become a firefighter, EMT, or both. Please contact a member of the fire department if interested.
The Scio Community Food Pantry, located at the Scio Methodist Church, is open the second and fourth Wednesday of each month from 10 a.m.–noon and 4–6 p.m. The food pantry serves those that reside in the areas with a Scio, Jewett, or Bowerston zip code. Photo ID required. Clients may choose to come once each month. Any questions, please call 740945-4951.
The Scio Volunteer Fire Department is starting 2023 off with another gun raffle, an S&W M&P 2.0 9mm, 100 rounds included.
Tickets are $5 and will be drawn on February 11 during their annual horse race event. Contact a Scio VFD member if you are interested in purchasing a ticket.
Valie Lanes in Jewett is now a drop-off site for local food pantries and the Harrison County Dog Pound. There is a box set right inside the door. This is a good way to help make a difference! Any questions, please call 740-491-2036.
Please contact me with any notices, news, or upcoming events that you would like included in this column at scionews@myyahoo.com or 740-945-4844.
DID YOU KNOW?… In 1892, Koch Funeral Home was the home of Scio’s first doctor, Dr. Lyle.
By Alyssa Howard Saturday, January 21, singer-songwriter Adrian Niles brings his show to the old barn at Black Sheep Vineyard at 7:30 p.m.
L.A. Pizza has a Valentine’s Day dinner special for Tuesday, February 14–a $50 steak dinner for two. Slots are filling up. Call for a reservation.
Adena Branch Library - Hygge Grab-andGo craft and snack kit. Learn about Hygge (pronounced hoo-guh), the Danish concept of creating warmth and coziness even when the weather is cold and gray. January 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., while supplies last.
4-H Registration at Adena Branch Library on Monday, January 23, from 5-6 p.m. 4-H isn’t just about animals and fairs. There are more than 200 different projects available. Kids can learn about photography, cooking, laundry, welding, fishing, collections, and so much more. Visit a 4-H representative at the library to enroll and learn about what 4-H has to offer. Kids ages 5-18.
By Alyssa Howard
Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library - Hygge Grab-and-Go craft and snack kit. Learn about Hygge (pronounced hoo-guh), the Danish concept of creating warmth and coziness even when the weather is cold and gray. January 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., while supplies last.
4-H Registration at Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library on Monday, January 23, from 3-4 p.m. 4-H isn’t just about animals and fairs. There are more than 200 different projects available. Kids can learn about photography, cooking, laundry, welding, fishing, collections, and so much more. Visit a 4-H representative at the library to enroll and learn about what 4-H has to offer. Kids ages 5-18.
Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library is hosting a children’s story event called “Babygarten” on Tuesday, January 24, at 11:30 a.m. Call to register (740)769-2090.
Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library would love for you to join them for a penguin craft on Thursday, January 26, at 5:30 p.m. Supplies are provided. Register by calling the library at (740) 769-2090.
This past weekend was the 2nd Annual Ohio Ladies Falconry Meet at the Holloway Old Timers building with members of the Ohio Falconry and Hunting Hawks. They were there Saturday, staying through Sunday. The hunt was Sunday. It looks like there was a good turnout.
The Holloway Old Timers Association NEEDS YOUR HELP in planning the 2023 Old Timers Baseball Festival that will take place in early September. Active members are few, thus making it difficult to prepare and pull off a great festival. That has been the biggest challenge. If you can help out, if you have any ideas (including contacts) for any activity, please contact the group through messenger on Facebook. As with any festival, they are asking for donations: food, prizes, soda, and water. Entertainment etc., is expensive. For more information, contact Kenny Staten at 740381-6124 or Linda Nester at 740-541-5401. FYI: this will be the 75th Annual Old Timers. Much help is appreciated and needed.
The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcomed. Send to: Holloway UM Church, PO Box 173, Holloway, OH 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740-9684264.
The Holloway UM Church is taking a poll on its Facebook page to see if folks would be interested in a 6 p.m. Sunday service once a month. They are trying to fill their pews. Please respond on Facebook or call Ruth Robertson at the number above. Still waiting on remarks!
If you need to speak to someone at the city building (mayor’s office or water department), please call 740-968-4024 for an appointment. If there is an emergency, please call 740-5105521. There is a drop box in the city building door for water bill payments. Please, no cash payment, just a check or money order.
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 740-433-5074 or Lori Sharp at 740-510-0841, Kelli Baker at 740-685-2750, or Linda Nester at 740-5415401. 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 Rails Bar and Grill will be opening soon. They are located where “Karen’s” “Mack and Fae’s” used to be. They will have a few specialty items, one of those being “The B&O - BBQ Ham Sandwich” (served with a side of coleslaw and chips). The sandwich is from the original recipe that was made and served during the B&O Railroad days. More information later.
Save the Date: Saturday, June 17, will be the Holloway Alumni banquet. More information later.
Save the Date: Saturday, July 15, will be the Freeport-Lakeland Alumni banquet. More information later.
Please remember those who are on the sick list, recovery list, shut-ins, folks in the extended care facilities, and those who have lost loved ones. All the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed, and the days and nights can be very long. Send a card, go to visit, or give them a call and let them know they are not forgotten.
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.
Saturday, January 21 at 12:30 p.m. (sharp - do not be late) will be a joint meeting of the Deersville and Pleasant Valley United Methodist Churches at the Deersville Church to meet with the district superintendent of the UM Church to vote on the church’s disaffiliation from the UM Church. All church members are asked to attend. One must be a member of either Deersville or Pleasant Valley to vote and must be present to vote. This vote will determine how these two churches will move forward.
Thursday, February 2, at 11 a.m., will be the next meeting of the Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church at the Deersville General Store, with Melissa Green doing the program.
Sunday, February 19, at 6 p.m., the Deersville UM Church will be presenting a singspiration, “Make a Joyful Noise.” All are invited to enjoy an evening of inspiring music. A free-will donation will be taken, with all proceeds going to help with the restoration of the stained glass windows at this 140-year-old church.
Save the date: Saturday, April 29, will be the annual woman’s “Restoration Retreat” at the Deersville UM Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. More information closer to the date.
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 Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.
Congratulations to Shane Caswell, husband of Amanda Allen Caswell (daughter of Melvin and Gloria Allen of Freeport), on being awarded Athletic Trainer Researcher of the Year by the Virginia Athletic Trainers’ Association. He works hard through his scientific contributions to promote safe sport play and participation for pediatric-aged kids. He is also a great Dad. He wasn’t able to attend the awards ceremony because he was coaching his daughter Evelyn’s U10 ice hockey game.
A shout out to Marsha Coventry and Lola McMillen for a great afternoon Tuesday. They took me out to lunch and a short trip to the mall (Bath and Body) to help celebrate my birthday. We had a great time getting a chance to catch up, have a great meal and enjoy some downtime.
One can find 16 flavors of ice cream in the dipping cabinet at the Deersville General Store (740-827-4203). They make nearly 50 different flavors, including all-time favorites, seasonal, and non-dairy varieties. They also try to have no sugar added available as well (the only kind not made at the store). Available for a limited time is the new Nutella ice cream. One can get ice cream daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (winter hours) in a place where it has been made for over 60 years. It is fun to eat there and visit with folks, or it is great to take some home. Also, check out the deli and hot food items. Call ahead for the Sunday special.
Thank you to the choir at the Deersville UM Church for the special music Sunday when they sang “Joyful, Joyful We Adore You.” Also, thank you to Tim McMillen for the beautiful rendition of “Mary Did You Know” on Sunday, January 8. So much talent. All of your hard work and dedication are greatly appreciated.
Save the Date: Saturday, July 15, will be the Freeport-Lakeland Alumni banquet. More information later.
Please remember those who are on the sick list, recovery list, shut-ins, folks in the extended care facilities, and those who have lost loved ones. All the hustle and bustle of the holiday season has passed, and the days and nights can be very long. Send a card, go to visit, or give them a call and let them know they are not forgotten.
If anyone has any news items they would like printed in the paper, please call me at 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave a message on my voicemail, and I will return the call.
By Mary Catherine Mull
“I have a dream” famous remark of the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Did anyone get a chance to participate in this national holiday in any way?
Shirley Haln visited Randy, Rusty, Rick, and all their families at Alliance.
Read 2 Chronicles 7:14.
Bible study will be held in Unionport in the Unionport United Methodist Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m., and prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. the same day. Everyone is welcome; it is open to the public. For information call 740-944-1609.
Dale and Saundra Chryst visited with friends at Copeland Oaks.
Plans for breakfast are in the making by the Wayne Township Community Center to be held in the near future. Details will follow, weather permitting.
Hi everybody. Hope you had a great two weeks; sorry I missed you last week. Thank you so much to Andy Garlinger and everybody else who helped make the 1st Annual Swap Meet for RC Cars, Die Cast Cars, Matchbox Cars, and Model Kits at the Hopedale Fire House a huge success. My Dad made two trips, and we got some really cool model kits. If you like remote control cars, these vendors have anything you could want. Save the date for October 28, which will be the next swap meet. I am so excited my Dad found an even bigger one in Hilliard later this year. Road trip!
Don’t forget the 2023 SPRING HOPEDALE BASEBALL SIGN-UP! 2023 Spring sign-ups will be held throughout the month of January. We will have in-person sign-ups on the dates listed below, or you can request an application by: sending an email to hopedalebaseballassociation@gmail.com, sending a text to 740-491-0533, or direct messaging Ryan Wood on Facebook. Inperson: January 21, 10 a.m.-noon at Hopedale Presbyterian Church. Fees for this year will be: (4-5) Tee ball $60, (6-8) Coach pitch $60, (9-10) Mustang $75, (11-12) Bronco $75, and (13-14) Pony $75. *Age on April 30, 2023. Tee ball and coach pitch will receive full uniforms. Older divisions will receive jerseys and hats and purchase their own pants. We will have a merch store again this year and post that information when we have it. Our Dicks Sporting Goods shopping days will be March 3-6 and August 4-7. The last day to get applications in will be January 31. There is a $10 late fee after that. If you are interested in coaching, please message Ryan Wood. Hope you have a good week. Stay warm, and I hear snow may be coming back soon. If you have any news you would like me to put in here, e-mail me at hopedalenews@ yahoo.com.
BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer
BRILLIANT—On Wednesday, January 11, students of Harrison Central Elementary were at Buckeye North Elementary to participate in the District Spelling Bee. Those students involved in the contest had a chance to qualify for the Regional Spelling Bee that will also be held at Buckeye North Elementary.
"Congratulations to the students who have qualified for the Regional Spelling Bee," said Harrison Central Principal Ken Parker. "These students are working hard to have a chance to move on to the National Spelling Bee. We are very proud of our students, and we wish them the best as they move forward."
The students that Parker spoke of are second
The Harrison Hills Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on January 12, 2023. The board adopted the 2024 budget as presented by the treasurer and voted on a few standard spending and hiring practices.
D. J. Watson was re-elected as board president, and Tracy Mattern was re-elected as vice president. They were sworn into their respective roles and will serve for terms of one year.
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by residents over the last couple of weeks, no one came to voice their concerns at the council meeting. The meetings are for village business, but residents are always invited to speak their minds and make suggestions during the public comment section of each meeting.
Council once again discussed the possibility of saving the new gym floor, whether for village use later or to sell and recoup some funds. They are in the process of figuring out how to best save the memorial trees, the flag pole, and a few benches that currently sit in front of the school building. These things will be moved to a safe place, either temporarily or permanently, depending on the best option.
As always, the long-term health and safety of residents is a top priority for the Jewett council.
alternate-Kody O'Day, first alternate-Lynden Myers, eighth place-Madison Taylor, seventh place-Joseph Taylor, sixth place-Phoebe Gaffoli, fifth place-Morgan Stock, fourth place-Jaydin Hilton, third place-Paige Maffitt, second place-Katie Summers, first placeSophia Sedgmer.
"Again, congratulations to the students for their dedication and the results of their hard work as demonstrated through the contest results," Parker went on. "Also, a very special thanks to Misty Mills, spelling bee coordinator, and Madison Taylor for organizing and running all school spelling bees within the district. In addition, thanks go out to Julia Carman for doing a wonderful job with pronouncing in the school spelling bees, as well as the district contest.
CADIZ—The postseason before the postseason, or the league and conference championship pictures, to say it another way, are starting to take shape.
Last Friday, the Harrison Central boys held their position among the top teams of the Buckeye Eight North Division with their 4432 victory over the Beaver Local Beavers. The Huskies (7-6) have run a perfect 4-0 record against Beaver (6-7) and Edison (4-10) this season and own the tiebreaker over Indian Creek (9-5). Though there has been no official release from the league, reports are that East Liverpool will not be participating in the boys' championship event to be held on January 28 at Bellaire. Should that turn out to be the case, Harrison fans can expect to see the Huskies (as North Division champs) against the undefeated Martins Ferry Purple Riders (South Division champs) for a chance to capture the school's first league championship in boys basketball.
The trip to Columbiana County last weekend wasn't only important for the Buckeye Eight pecking order, but it also impacted the OVAC 4A regular season standings as well.
With the series-sweeping victory, the Huskies inched back on top of the Beavers in the 4A standings released on January 15. Currently, the Huskies land in the fourth and final
Hayden Cassidy's long-range shooting and Cabot Arbaugh's post-play led the charge against the Beavers. Cassidy finished with 15 points (nine of those from beyond the arc), and
floor against the Cameron (WV) Dragons. The Dragons (6-5) currently lead the standings race in OVAC 1A and are highly expected to make a return trip to Cadiz for the conference championship event in February. However, their initial trek3200 didn't go as planned. The Huskies raced out to a double-digit lead in the early moments of the second quarter and never looked back. The comfortable lead ballooned into a second-half blowout, as the Huskies finished the night with a 68-34 triumph.
Cassidy turned in a game-high effort with 19 marks. Mykel Quito followed that up with 14 points. The Dragons had the length and height, but Quito's physicality was a mainstay in the paint. Four other players paired up for contributing combinations. Jace Madzia and Clayton Vermillion combined for 14 points with seven each. Right on their heels were Nic Fluharty and Cabot Arbaugh, a duo that produced 12 tallies with six each.
qualifying spot for the OVAC Championship bracket. East Liverpool, Indian Creek, and Weir own the top three lines.
CADIZ—Harrison Central bowlers have been busy the last few weeks posting the following results:
January 12 at JD Lanes -vs- Wellsville. Boys varsity team score - H.C. 1986 - Wellsville 1745. High individual scores - Kobie Hennis 211 & 247, Chad Viers 208, John Gray 172, Drew Culbertson 161 & 157. This was the only match, and Wellsville had eight kids total. The boys were having fun and throwing strikes!
January 13 at St. Clair Lanes -vs- St. Johns. Boys varsity team score - H.C. 1816 - St. Johns 925 (bowling with four boys). High individual scores John Gray 201, Chad Viers 195, Kyle Bake 160 & 177, Kobie Hennis 173. The boys did a fine job on the lanes today. Girls varsity team score - H.C, 1719 - St Johns 872. (bowling with three girls.) High individual scores - Cami Basich 192, Lauren Best 182 & 169, TyLynn Smith 146, Angel Utter 146. The
girls also did a fine job on the lanes, with both teams preparing for the upcoming Buckey 8. Keep knocking those pins down.
What a great job on January 17 by our Huskies bowling teams at the Buckeye 8 tournament. Both teams finished in second place. These kids worked their tails off on the lanes, and Coach Jim and Coach Bobbie are so proud of each and every one of them. Congratulations to the bowlers!
The top six finishers make the All-Buckeye 8. Congratulations to Nate Kelley (East Liverpool) 630, Logan Wolfe (Beaver Local) 625, Chad Viers (H.C.) 585, Kobie Hennis (H.C.) 565, and Sebastian Lewis (St. C.) series.
Congratulations to Addison Rudibaush (East Liverpool) 654, Paige Grimes (East Liverpool) 487, Erica Emhoff (H.C.) 482, Mollie Pettrie (East Liverpool) 454, Lauren Best (H.C.) 445, and Cami Basich (H.C.) 441 series.
Arbaugh capped the night off with 10. This past Tuesday, the Huskies returned to action on the friendly confines of their home
JEWETT—On Saturday, January 14, the Busby Wildcat Center (BWC) opened its doors to the 2023 Youth Basketball League. The BWC has provided the home for youth basketball for over two decades. The basketball program there has provided a starting point for many basketball players from around the surrounding counties. Most of the players became varsity Cardinal or Husky starters, and some moved on to play at the college level.
“This year will once again be a great year of basketball for the kids,” said Tammy Dray, league vice president. “We have over 80 kids who have signed up to play this year. This season will be the 20th year running for the youth league. We are proud to say that three of our coaches played in the center’s basketball league, and two of those coaches will be coaching this coming Saturday.”
The basketball games will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m. Players are asked to be at the center early of their start times, as the games will proceed as scheduled. The BWC also provides a great concession area for those who may miss breakfast or lunch.
As far as the OVAC 4A race is concerned for the Huskies, there may not be a bigger matchup than this weekend's home date with the Weir High Red Riders. The cutoff for the championship bracket is just two weeks away, and a chance to pick up a victory over the team directly ahead in the standings is quite the opportunity to firm up a spot in the bracket.
BY SHARON DALTON Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer
CAMBRIDGE—Saturday, January 7, was a very good day for the Harrison Junior High Lady Husky basketball teams as they traveled to Cambridge to take on the Bobcats.
After the seventh-grade girls gave up the first two points to the young Bobcats, it was all Huskies for the rest of the game. The Huskies scored the next 15 points to take a commanding 15-2 lead into the locker room at the half. The second half proved to be nearly identical, with first-half scoring equaling the same 15–2 differential for a 30–4 victory. Kelsey Powers led the way with 19 points, with many of her points coming as a result of her numerous steals.
The eighth-grade girls used a very balanced offensive attack to subdue the Bobcats by a 39–23 score. Mikayla Pelegreen led the Huskies with nine points. Bailey Smith and Lilli Smith each added eight points, while Kiara Biddle and Meghan Keffer chipped in six points each.
The Husky jr. high boys were on the home court on Monday to host the Purple Riders of Martins Ferry. In the seventh-grade game, the Huskies jumped out for an 8-4 lead at the end of the first quarter. The Huskies caught fire during the fourth quarter by opening the final stanza with three bonus field goals and a twopoint goal en route to a 25-16 victory.
By Susan Adams
This picture was a December 2008 Look at the Past and was submitted by Maureen Leeser Huntsman (her mom was in the picture). Thank you to Doris Fisher Crawford (who is in the picture) for suggesting that it be shared again.
From the book “Harrison County, Ohio Celebrates its 150th Year 18131963,” “Governor James A Rhodes issued a ‘Proclamation’ proclaiming 1963 as Harrison County Sesquicentennial Year and that the year will be commemorated by all residents of the county and neighboring communities.” It took a lot of people to pull off the week-long celebration. Sunday, June 23, 1963, “Religious Heritage Day;” Monday, June 24, 1963, “Governor and Pioneer Day;” Tuesday, June 25, 1963, “Commerce and Industrial Day;” Wednesday, June 26, 1963, “Salute to Youth Day;” Thursday, June 27, 1963, “Harrison County Day” (colorful fireworks display, featuring simulated atomic explosion); Friday, June 28, 1963, “Ladies Day;” and Saturday, June 29, 1963, “Veterans and Armed
Forces Day.” Each day was full of activities. To help celebrate this occasion, there were groups of ladies who participated (dressed in old-style clothing and hats), and they were collectively known as the “Harrison Belles.” Likewise, there were groups of men dressed in their black slacks and white shirts with bow ties and hats, who were collectively known as “Brothers of the Brush.” All of the individual groups from all over the county had a name. This group was the “Cameo Belles - Cadiz, Ohio.” L to R first row: Millie Zitko (King), Elda Nelson, county chairman; Martha Green, Mary Black, chairman; Evelyn Horton, Alice Cope. Second row: Wilma Keyser, Jean Stevens. Third row: Marlene Harmon, Myrna Cramblett, Vesta Myers, Elizabeth Mallernee, Bernice Sedgmer, Elsie Leeser, Connie Hamilton, Emma Belle Gillaspie, Evelyn Dowdle, Alta Barrett, Doris Fisher (Crawford), Shirley Cramblett, Mary Sturm. Not Pictured: Twila Grim, Anita Black (Coultrap), Virginia Cope, Annette Cope, Hattie Hovanick.
