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SATURDAY, MARCH 11, 2023

Currence sentenced in child’s death

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Jessica Currence sat in the courtroom on March 3, awaiting sentencing for the death of her boyfriend’s daughter, 8-year-old Paityn Merkins. Currence pled guilty to reckless homicide, tampering with evidence, and domestic violence. Another charge, originally endangering children, was amended to attempting to endanger children. The state, represented by Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Knight, was the first to give an argument on sentencing.

“We’re here today because an eight-yearold child is dead,” she began. “Paityn was a medically fragile child who was placed into the custody of her father many years ago

due to abuse from her biological mother. While living at a house in Moorefield, Paityn received burns to her feet and buttocks three days [prior to her death]. Following those burns, the defendant did not provide medical treatment in the form of a doctor or medical professional. She was never taken to the hospital.”

She went on to explain that Paityn died mere days later, on June 27, in the bathtub that was prepared by Currence. The listed cause of death was thermal and blunt force injuries. The investigation revealed significant abuse.

The state urged the court not to merge the remaining charges against Currence.

“They are offenses of dissimilar import. The defense’s own expert contends that the cause of death was by lack of oxygen in the

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bathtub that night. [Currence] did concede that she removed Paityn’s oxygen [nosepiece supply tube] that night… despite having increased oxygen requirement that day.”

The state submitted records to the court, including Facebook messages between Currence and others about abuse that was perpetrated against Paityn over time. Additionally, Knight shared that the defendant did not seek medical treatment for Paityn because of previous allegations of abuse.

Knight concluded her remarks with a plea to consider the seriousness of the crime, “Any punishment less than incarceration in the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction would demean the seriousness of these offenses … obviously, nothing can bring Paityn back, but the court has seen, and

parties have seen the injuries to Paityn, and they are substantial. They would indicate that any person of reasonable faculties would have sought medical treatment for the child.”

Several of Paityn’s family members came forward to give victim impact statements to the court. J.D. Hall, Paityn’s uncle, shared his love and affection for his niece.

“That little girl stole my heart,” he began. “Admittedly, with my career, I wasn’t able to be around as much as I would have liked to. But every time I got to see her, I fell in love with her all over again. Her smile and her laugh, and those big eyes just made me melt. I know she had the same effect on every life she touched… When I got the news that she died,

Bowerston’s free CPR class draws in community

BY KRISTI TULLIS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—B’s Bouquets & Gifts is now open at the Inn on Lincoln at 425 Lincoln Avenue. Brittany Mattern started out in her garage last August to test her ideas and was soon determined to expand her business. Now, she has begun to fill her store in Cadiz with floral arrangements that anyone and everyone will be pleased to receive. Originally from Hopedale, Mattern knows she has tough competition in the area, but she also admits that she has ideas others don’t have.

B’s Bouquets & Gifts will host monthly events for patrons to attend for a fee. On April 28, there will be a kid’s class offered for Mother’s Day. Kids accompanied by an adult will be able to paint a pot, and a week later, they can come back to choose a plant for mom. Other events will be coming as well. By following the Facebook page, patrons can watch for such events as the upcoming ‘Mommy and Me’ class, as well as a succulent bar in spring. The idea is to make something that can be kept as a keepsake for memories that will last. Most events will be for both adults and children.

“Over Valentine’s Day, we collected enough money donations that all clients at the Harrison County Home and Gable’s

Care Center in Hopedale received a flower arrangement,” Mattern smiled. “Everyone got something, and it was fun to do. We hope to include the Meadows this summer, we want to make sure everyone gets something, and it has been a blessing to be able to do this for others.”

B’s Bouquets & Gifts opened on February 13 of this year. However, Mattern plans to have a grand opening event this spring.

“I want a reason to fill the shop, and I want reasons for others to come here,” she added.

“We have something for everyone here.”

More fundraisers and holidays are on the horizon. Recent ones, such as the Harrison County Cancer Crusaders’ event and Valentine’s Day, were successful. There will also be more floral arrangement classes, like one recently held at the Puskarich Public Library.

B’s Bouquets & Gifts offers cash-and-carry displays, bouquets, and sometimes single-stem flowers are available to purchase. Arrangements can be made to order for specific occasions. The store is open on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekend hours will vary and can be found on the store’s Facebook page. Patrons are asked to follow and like the Facebook page for upcoming events and daily specials. Call (740) 320-4122 to speak with Brittany Mattern or staff regarding daily or ordered arrangements and availability.

Bowerston resident Gary Hoyt performs CPR on a practice mannequin at the free handsonly CPR class. Hoyt said he was there for a few reasons, one being he had recently had to perform CPR on an elderly relative and wanted to learn more. He said he would return for the next classes and planned to bring his wife along so they could learn together. NH PHOTO/EXPOSURE ONE STUDIOS

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

BOWERSTON—Captain Adam Reardon’s voice echoed through the fire hall as he asked, “What would you do if I fell over unconscious right now?”

Participants in the first CPR community class stared at him for a moment before responding with various ideas like calling 911 or, perhaps as more of an instinctual response, one said, “I’d yell at you.”

Reardon, who also teaches EMS and firefighting classes at BCC, offered the free CPR awareness class on March 5 at the Bowerston Fire Department. The class was not a certification course but allowed participants to learn CPR basics.

Reardon began with a short list of what to do if you find someone unresponsive. He stressed the importance of maintaining your own safety and the safety of those around you.

“It’s easy to get tunnel vision,” he said. “But take a moment to look around.”

It’s important to check surroundings for hazards like moving vehicles in a parking lot, puddles of water near electrical equipment, other people involved in the incident, or small things like needles and anything sharp. If there are immediate hazards to the unresponsive person, and you’re able to, move them to a safe location before administering care. If you feel unsafe, call 911 and remove yourself from the situation.

Despite the somewhat comical aspect of a first instinct being to yell at an unconscious person, Reardon said that’s what you’re supposed to do after assessing the danger of the situation. He called this step “shake and

shout” and reminded everyone that it’s okay to be loud. If the person does not react, the next step is to call 911. Calling emergency responders is important, especially in rural areas where response time can be longer.

One participant shared her personal philosophy, “Better to call and not need them than need them and have failed to call.”

Reardon agreed, saying that he was “never upset” about calls that he ended up being unnecessary. It’s best to get emergency workers on their way as soon as possible than to wait for the situation to become worse.

Once it’s determined the person is not breathing, CPR should begin and not stop for longer than ten seconds at a time until help arrives and takes over.

Class participants were able to practice techniques on adult and infant mannequins. The adult mannequins are outfitted with a clicker in the sternum, so you know if you’ve reached the proper depth in the chest.

Reardon was attentive to each class member, taking questions quickly and sharing some wisdom from his over twenty years of experience as a first responder. He spoke on many facets of dealing with an emergency situation, including staying calm, consenting to medical aid, and good samaritan laws in Ohio.

Reardon is looking forward to offering more community classes throughout the year on a variety of topics, including fire extinguisher awareness and how to stop bleeding effectively. The classes will take place in the new community room of the Bowerston Volunteer Fire Department. Keep your eye on the department’s social media for more information: facebook.com/Bowerstonfire or on Instagram @bowerstonfire.

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Keeland Mattern, age 7, poses with one of the floral arrangements at B’s Bouquets & Gifts at the Inn at Lincoln on 425 Lincoln Avenue in Cadiz. NH PHOTO/KRISTI TULLIS

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New EMT training program launching

BY REBECCA BRATTEN WEISS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

ST. CLAIRSVILLE—Starting in the 2023-24 school year, the Belmont Career Center will launch its Emergency Medical Technician training program, expanding the offerings available for area high school students interested in career preparation. Training to be an EMT entails classes in basic anatomy, medical terminology, vital signs, patient assessment, and writing medical reports. Students who complete these classes will then take the National Registry EMT exam to earn certification. This EMT certification is also required for anyone pursuing a career as a paramedic. This new program will be open to students in their senior year.

The Belmont Career Center is part of the Belmont-Harrison Vocational School District, which offers an array of other training and

educational resources to teens and young adults in the local community. Training programs at the career centers prepare young adults for employment in select fields of business, mechanics, skilled trades, and personal services such as health science, dental assisting, and culinary services. The district has two separate career centers. The Belmont location presently enrolls approximately 300 students per year. The Harrison center enrolls around 100 students.

The career centers got their start thanks to the Vocational Education Act of 1963, which provided grants to states to maintain, improve, and develop vocational-technical education programs. Belmont County accessed some of these federal funds and also, in 1967, secured additional revenues via a tax and bond levy. In 1969 they were able to start construction on the first of the two career centers. Classes began in the Belmont Career Center in 1971.

Then, in 1972, the school board approved a satellite location in Harrison County, which opened to the public in 1974.

The mission of the career centers, according to Marketing Coordinator Bill Glitch, is “to prepare students for the workforce, and also to prepare them to attend two or four-year colleges.” There are 16 different career training programs available through the two centers: 14 at the Belmont location and five at the Harrison location. Some of the most popular programs at the two schools include welding, automotive technology, auto collision technology, and agricultural mechanics.

Career education and training at the career centers is free, Glitch said, “just like with a high school.” The programs are available to any students enrolled in grades 9-12 at the local high schools in Bellaire, Bridgeport, Barnesville, Harrison Central, Martins Ferry, Shadyside, St. Clairsville, and Union Local.

Additionally, students can attend satellite classes at Barnesville, St. Clairsville, and Shadyside High Schools.

The vocational school district offers an important service not only to students and young adults in the community; the centers also help area businesses and industries. As Glitch explained, they work with an early job placement coordinator who meets with businesses to facilitate connections with students coming out of the programs.

Students enrolled in either of the vocational schools learn from teachers who have at least seven years of experience in the field they are teaching in and who also have acquired their teaching licenses.

Area students or their parents interested in information about offerings at the career centers can find out more about the programs, and access enrollment forms, at http:// bhccenters.com/index.php.

Lakeland Academy moves forward

BY DEB MILLIGAN Correspondent

FREEPORT—On Thursday, February 16, there was a dance at the Freeport Fire House, and on February 14, students held their Valentine's Day party in their class.

On February 14, the board met with President James Fleming, who conducted the meeting. Everyone repeated the Pledge of Allegiance then Fleming welcomed guests.

One person asked how many meetings board members could miss without attending. Members of the board didn't know, and then the next question was how many students the school has now. After some students moved to another school, they were down to 92 students.

the PAX Good Behavior Game. The staff at Lakeland provides many extra activities, such as the recent school Valentine's Day dance, which was a huge success, and creating 100 days of school posters. The school values the community and enjoys the resources at the local library.

The board went into executive session from 6:49 until 7:45.

Gary Baker wants to buy the playground; the board is to find out how much he will pay for it.

They announced that preschool is back in session at the school.

Reports were given by Treasurer Ethan Tice, and Joyce Lewis, Lake Erie West Sponsor Representative, and Superintendent Dr. Nicole McDonald.

Lakeland Academy is moving FORWARD!

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Harrison Central Senior Wyatt Foreman (right) was invited to the Career Commitment Celebration on March 7 in Columbus. The Ohio Department of Education, in partnership with schools and communities, hosted the celebration for Ohio’s students who have committed to military service. Foreman has enlisted in the Navy and will attend recruitment training in June. Ohio’s students are dedicated to continuing a legacy of service.

The Harrison Hills City Board of Education has approved the guidelines and procedures for an Open Enrollment Program for the 2023-2024 school year. The policy gives permission to students living in another school district to enroll in Harrison Hills without tuition charges (inter-district). Parents from other school districts requesting enrollment in Harrison Hills school must submit an application to the superintendent’s office between March 1-March 31, 2023. Applications will be considered in the order in which they are received as to date and time. Applications must be filed annually, and approval for one year does not guarantee approval for future enrollment.

BHVSD board members recognized

Three board of education members have been recognized for their service to the Belmont-Harrison Vocational School District. These members will be leaving the board, but their contributions and support will be forever appreciated. Those recognized included Melvin Allen, representing Harrison Hills schools (over 15 years of service), and Scott Ballint, representing Martins Ferry schools (21 years of service). Pictured left is Richard Schoene, BHVSD superintendent, and right is Dan Lucas, representing Union Local schools (3 years of service).

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Students are making great reading and math gains with a caring staff and a new superintendent. McDonald has 22 years of educational experience, including classroom teaching, administration, and superintendency. Dr. McDonald received her Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Franciscan University. She also received her Doctorate degree in Instructional Leadership and Management from Robert Morris University, specializing in Reading Science. Dr. McDonald accredits the recent successes happening at Lakeland to the caring staff. Lakeland Academy serves students in Pre-K through 12th grade with licensed staff in all grade levels. The staff provides evidencebased instruction and guidance following Ohio State Learning Standards.

Lakeland has adopted the Heggerty program to support early readers, which is recommended by all literacy experts. The school has also implemented Positive Behavior Interventions and Support (PBIS) through

Lakeland Academy Preschool students enjoyed an afternoon visit to Clark Memorial Library. Librarian Mary Howes read them the books, "The Wheels on the Bus Go Round and Round," and "Best Buddies." Students Ila Mural, Knox, Bear, Jash Cottrell, Daven Arnold, Todd Glazer, Neveah Markland, and Grace Markland then enjoyed painting watercolors. NH PHOTO/DEB MILLIGAN

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my world came to a halt, and my heart broke into a million pieces.”

Sandra Riojas, Paityn’s great aunt, spoke as well, stating she was making a statement on behalf of several family members, not just herself.

“Paityn fought for her life right from the beginning,” Riojas said. “Her life was peppered with doctor appointments, seeing specialists, hospital stays, blood draws, and lots of tests.”

She shared that Paityn underwent many surgeries and medical procedures and would probably need a heart transplant before she turned 18.

“Through all of this though, she fought for her life and was always happy. In fact, everyone commented on the smile she always had on her face. It was clear that she was a special child with an amazing spirit that few people on this earth have … She loved to be held. She loved books, and to be cuddled and read to was one of her greatest joys … because of the actions of Jessica, she only got to live to be eight years old.”

She lamented that Currence never reached out for aid with Paityn’s care, even though Riojas said that there were several family members willing to help.

“When passing sentence today,” Riojas said. “We respectfully request that your honor consider how much Paityn loved her life. How much she wanted to live. What the world lost the day that Paityn died. We also hope that Jessica Currence will think about Paityn every day for the rest of her life and that she is filled with repentance and regret for her actions. Not just for herself, but for the innocent, happy, and

CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

31 speeding violations, 3 seatbelt violations, 2 domestic violence, 3 registration violations, 1 cruelty to animals, 1 distracted driving, 4 OVI, 1 marked lanes violation, 1 open container, 1 dogs at large, 2 driving under suspension, 1 failure to control, 2 ACDA violations, 1 firearm in a motor vehicle, 1 left of center, 1 expired license, 1 unsafe vehicle, and 1 head lights violation.

CLERK OF COURTS

CIVIL CASES

2/23/23 (file date)

Rover Pipeline LLC VS. Williams Companies Inc. Action: Other civil

2/28/23 (file date)

Deutsche Bank National Trust C VS. Mark

Fisher Action: Foreclosures

DOMESTIC CASES

2/16/23 (file date)

Plaintiff Michael Blawut

Defendant Catherine Blawut

Action: Dissolution without children

RECORDER

Marrion R. Yakubowski to Russell Arbaugh etal, Archer Twp.

Estate of Anna Belle Watson to Eric Scott Conter, Athens Twp.

JS Pyciak Family Trust to Michael A. Pyciak

amazing child Paityn was and the incredible woman Paityn would have become.”

Currence’s attorney, Jacob Will, then gave arguments, speaking about how tragic the case is and pointing out that there are two grieving families, both Paityn’s biological family and Currence’s family. He played the 911 call that Currence made the day Paityn died and called it “one of the most traumatic” calls he’s ever experienced in his career. He played it to make it known to the court that Paityn’s death was not an intentional act and that Currence

grieves Paityn’s death as much as everyone else does.

“Jessica loved and cared for Paityn as if she was her own child,” Will said. “The reason we know that to be true… in 2018, in that fifth and final open heart surgery Paityn underwent, there was a stroke that happened in the middle of that surgery… This required a lengthy hospital stay. Jessica Currence stayed in that hospital in Cleveland for three months, leaving her biological children with Kris, her mother, and her father. In 2021, about two or

PUBLIC RECORD

etal, Shortcreek Twp. Thomas MIchael Lee Jr etal to Jeffrey T. Eckstein, Cadiz Twp. Bonnie Kay Matusik to Paul Matusik, Shortcreek Twp.

Niles L. Holcomb to Joseph M. Rhodes etux, Franklin Twp.

Kay Kennedy to Mary C. Garlinger etal, Hopedale Village

George E. Lawver Dec’d to Janet L. Lawver, Scio Village

Patricia Ann Engstrom Dec’d to Richard D. Engstrom Jr., Washington Twp.

James K. Chaney etal to James B. Chaney etux, Washington Twp.

Kathy Marie Chaney to James K. Chaney etux, Washington Twp.

James I. Chaney Dec’d to Martha L. Chaney, Washington Twp.

Martha L. Chaney to James K. Chaney etux, Washington Twp.

Charles M. Miller to Mitchell J. Malcomb etux, Rumley Twp.

Nikki Jo Richardson to David E. Richardson, Shortcreek Twp.

Nikki Jo Richardson to David E. Richardson, Stock Twp.

Matthew A. Grezlik to Courtney Grezlik, Monroe Twp.

Jay M. & Doris Flaherty Living Trust to Dwight D. Wells, Stock Twp.

Estate of Anna Zullo to Rebecca Snodgrass-

(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. (2:18,25,3:4,11)

PUBLIC NOTICE Green Township Cemeteries: Greenwood, Hopedale, Beech Springs and Bethel All grave blankets, wreaths, silk & plastic flowers must be removed by March 18th, 2023. Weather Permitting. Also fences, brick borders cannot be any further than 12 inches from head stone. Tracey L. Kuhn Green Township Fiscal Officer (3:4,11)

LEGAL NOTICE

The Harrison Metropolitan Housing Authority is receiving public comments regarding the proposed PHA 2023 Capital Fund Plan. The plan is available for public review at the Harrison Metropolitan Housing Authority located at 82450 Cadiz-Jewett Road, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 during regular office hours Monday –Thursday from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM; the office is closed on Friday. The public review and comment period for the 2023 Capital Fund Plan begins on April 3, 2023 and will end @ 3:00 PM on May 18, 2023. Comments received after 3:00 PM on May 18, 2023 will not be accepted or considered. Comments related to the proposed 2023 Capital Fund Plan may be submitted at the Harrison Metropolitan Housing Authority (Red Drop Box) or mailed to: Harrison MHA 82450 Cadiz-Jewett Road, PO Box

146 Cadiz, Ohio 43907

A public Hearing will be held on May 18, 2023 @ 3:30 PM.

For more information

Pfouts, Hopedale Village

PROBATE COURT

Mindi Jean Vrable, 38, Hopedale, to Charles Robert LeFever II, 53, Hopedale SHERIFF’S OFFICE

2/22 – A woman came to report she had sold a car on Facebook marketplace, and the new owner did not return her plate. When she went to the BMV, she was told they needed an informational report from law enforcement to cancel her registration.

2/25 – Deputies responded to a call about a truck driving in circles and damaging a field. The caller said the truck was doing burnouts and had caused destruction in both his and his neighbor’s fields. He said the truck drove down to the creek before he lost sight of it. Deputies searched the area but did not make contact with the suspects.

2/26 – Deputies were called to a domestic disturbance in North Township. The two parties were located in the residence with their two-yearold son. The girlfriend said that a few days ago, her boyfriend had hit her in the face, and she’d gone to the ER. At first, she agreed to write a statement but stopped after less than a sentence because the “last time she wrote a statement, she went to jail.” Her boyfriend claimed she had been the aggressor that evening. She said she wanted

three months before [Paityn’s death], Paityn was life-flighted to Akron Children’s Hospital after she contracted bilateral pneumonia. That required an eight-day hospital stay. Jessica Currence, again, stayed in the hospital all eight days, sleeping in a chair next to Paityn’s bed. To suggest that Jessica didn’t care about Paityn is just wrong.”

He showed a photo of Currence in the hospital after giving birth to her third child. Around her are her other two biological children and Paityn, all wearing matching ‘big brother’ and ‘big sister’ shirts. “Everyone else is grieving, but Jessica has been grieving just as long.”

He explained that Currence has no previous violent criminal history and that she would likely never repeat her actions. He requested the court give a sentence of probation or house arrest. Judge Hervey took everything into consideration, making sure to explain the reasoning behind each charge and why the sentences would not merge but all run consecutively. Currence was sentenced to 30 months for reckless homicide, 24 months for attempted endangering children, and 12 months for tampering with evidence. She will spend five and a half years behind bars.

Hervey spoke to the courtroom, “No sentence that I could give today could ever bring back Paityn, and I’m sorry for that. That’s not what I’m here for. I can’t bring her back. I want you to know that I considered the evidence, and I handed out a sentence that I’ve thought about, I’ve prayed about, and I believe is correct.”

Paityn’s father, Kristopher Merkins, has also been charged in this case. His trial is expected to begin in May.

the boyfriend arrested, and when he heard that, he said she had broken his nose a few days ago, and he wanted to file a statement. The couple was informed that both of them could go to jail for domestic violence. They each decided they didn’t want to file any statements. After an hour of back and forth, it was decided that the girlfriend would leave the residence for the rest of the night. The home was well-kept, and the son appeared to be in good health, but because of the parent’s incessant fighting, the deputy felt it necessary to alert the department of job and family services to the situation.

2/27 – Deputies arrived at a Cadiz residence for a domestic dispute complaint. A male sitting in his vehicle outside the house explained he was having issues with his teen son. The son came outside yelling that he would “just leave.” The son said he was arguing with his parents that morning because he’d been sick and didn’t want to go to school. The father said the son had become violent in the house, damaging a chair and smashing a TV outside. With the amount of evidence, deputies explained the son could be charged. Neither parent wanted to press charges; they wanted their son to get help. They disclosed he had made suicidal comments, and the son corroborated their statements. The son agreed to go to the hospital. Deputies cleared the scene as his mother was leaving with him.

gible activities and program requirements. For information or to comment, please contact Jody Hennis at 740-942-2027. The CDBG program can fund a broad range of activities, including planning, improvements to public facilities, public services, housing, economic development and fair housing. The activities must be designed to primarily benefit low-moderate income persons or aid in the prevention or elimination of slum and blight. The CHIP program can fund home repair, or private rehab activities with $400,000 in available funding.

The Community Development Allocation Program is a biennial allocation. Funds available for projects are $120,000, limited to 3 projects/ activities. Eligible areas determined by census data: (LMI percentages) Bowerston 56.72%, Deersville 54.55%, German Twp. 57.95%, Harrisville 59.62%, & Washington Twp. 52.29% LMI. Freeport 60.61% and Scio 68.27% by income survey. Citizens are encouraged to call the number above for comments or questions about this public hearing so they may provide their input on Harrison County’s CDBG or CHIP grant programs. Board of Harrison County Commissioners (3:11)

LEGAL NOTICE

The Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services (BCDJFS -Fiscal Agent), on behalf of Workforce Area 16 - Council of Government (COG) and the Workforce Development Board 16, consisting of Belmont, Carroll, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties is requesting proposals for a professional services contract for Staff to the Board. This contractor will help coordinate and administer Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services in the 4 counties. The contract period covers July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and may be extended for up to 3 additional years. Proposals are due to Belmont County Department of Job and Family Services, Jeff Felton, Director, 68145 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville OH 43950 by 12:00 PM on April 24, 2023. For more information, see the RFP description at OMJ16.com

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Currence’s attorney, Jacob Will, holds up a picture of Currence in the hospital with her children and Paityn. The picture shows Paityn wearing a matching shirt with the other children.

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Penny L. Watson, 62, of New Athens, passed away at her home on Monday, March 6, 2023. She was born January 6, 1961, in Dennison, Ohio, the daughter of Janet Smith Carter and the late Ronald D. Carter.

Penny was a member of the Harrisville United Methodist Church and worked at Wheeling Hospital for 25 years and then retired from Harrison Community Hospital in Cadiz after 10 years.

In addition to her father, Ronald D. Carter, she was preceded by her furbabies, Sophie and Chance.

Penny is survived by her husband, David A. Watson, whom she married on September 10, 1983; two sons, Derek L. Watson, and Devin C. (Brianna) Watson; and her mother, Janet Smith Carter.

Calling hours were held on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, where the funeral service will also be held on Friday at 1 p.m. with Pastor Jon Little officiating. Burial will follow at Longview Cemetery, New Athens, Ohio.

Memorial Contributions may be made

BY CINDY SPIKER Correspondent

SCIO—The Scio Historical Museum and Scio Branch Library will be presenting the program “Scio, Ohio” at the Barr Memorial Center in Scio on Monday, March 27, at 1:30 p.m. Dee Ann Horstman, Museum Curator, will be presenting the history of the Scio Pottery Co. The 30-minute Hollywood-made movie, “Scio, Ohio,” will be shown. This movie was first presented on February 13, 1953, at the Best Theater in Scio. The program also aired December 16, 1956, as an episode on the television series the Bell Telephone Hour sponsored by the Bell Telephone Co. The true story tells of how Lew Reese turned an abandoned pottery into the very successful Scio Pottery Co. and the fire that destroyed the

to the Harrison County Humane Society, P.O. Box 404, Cadiz, Ohio 43907. The memorial guestbook may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.

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Dolores M. Sedgmer, 91, Cadiz, died Friday, March 3, 2023. She was born July 8, 1931, in Duncanwood, Ohio, a daughter of the late Anthony and Viola Hooper Giacobbi.

Dolores was a member of the Cadiz Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was a retired clerk for Harrison County Child Support Office.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents; by her husband of 74 years, Paul S. Sedgmer; and two brothers, Tony and Jack Giacobbi.

Surviving are her two sons, Scott (Martha) Sedgmer of Cadiz and James (Angie) Sedgmer of Cadiz; 2 daughters, Jackie Warfield of Cadiz and Judi (Joseph) DeCesare of Steubenville; 11

grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Bettie Sedgmer of Cadiz.

A private service will be held at the convenience of the family. The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.

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

Bertha WentlanD

Bertha Eileen Wentland, age 86, formerly of Scio, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Harrison County Home near Cadiz.

Born July 5, 1936, in Freeport, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Frank Boone and Bertha Belle McKibben Boone. Eileen had worked for 13 years at the Scio Pottery when they closed. She then worked for Kmart until she retired. Eileen was a member of the St. James Lutheran Church in Jewett and was an accomplished seamstress.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Harold Leroy “Roy” Wentland; a grandson Robby Dutton; a sister, Diana Dodds; and a son-in-law Mike Chesla.

Surviving are her children Barbara Chesla of Cadiz; Elizabeth (Danny) Armstrong of Uhrichsville; Judy (Tom) Dutton of Melbourne, Florida; Harold (Cindy) Wentland of St. Simons Island, Georgia; Kathy (Dave) Albaugh of

Steubenville; and Larry (Lori) Wentland of Huntsville, Utah; a sister Wilma Bridgeman; brothers Daniel Boone and Dale (Carol) Boone; a brother-in-law John Dodds; grandchildren Chris, Courtney, Danny, Ryan, Erica, Corey, Elizabeth, Enoch, Leah, Randy, Amanda, Andrew, Samantha, and Colby; and nineteen greatgrandchildren.

Honoring Eileen’s wishes, there will be no services. Koch Funeral Home, Scio, has been entrusted with her arrangements.

In memory

We feel you watching over us every day, and we miss you so much. Your memory will never fade in our hearts.

With love from your family, Barbara, Deb, Alan, and Ron (Many grandchildren and great-grandchildren)

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business. This story made national news when the people of the community worked together to rebuild the pottery into a thriving business once again. Scio Pottery items will be available for sale. All proceeds will benefit the Scio Historical Museum. Please call the Scio Branch Library to register if you plan to attend: 740-945-6811. Original ticket from 1953 pictured below. COLLEGE

By Pastor Ken Staley Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches

What guy in his right mind would leave his mint-condition 1960s muscle car outside, unprotected from the elements, for an entire winter? He wouldn’t! He may leave his rusted-out pick-up truck outside but not his classic muscle car. Why? Because in his mind, that car is set apart; it is special. To him, that car is what the Bible calls sanctified. It is consecrated, dedicated, hallowed… forever set apart. And that is how God sees everyone who has put their hope for salvation in Jesus Christ. Followers of Jesus are set apart, sanctified for having a different way of life and thinking. In 2 Timothy 2, the apostle Paul says, “In a wealthy home some utensils are made of gold and silver, and some are made of wood and clay. The expensive utensils are used for special occasions, and the cheap ones are for everyday use. If you keep yourself pure, you will be a special utensil for honorable use. Your life will be clean, and you will be ready for the Master to use you for every good work.” (NLT) In a nutshell, that is sanctification… setting ourselves apart for the Lord as an act of our free will because He has set us apart for His purposes. To be clear, it’s not our self-efforts that gain our salvation; Jesus took care of that on the cross, that’s called justification, and only Jesus could do that on our behalf. But once we are justified by believing on the Lordship of Jesus, having right standing

with the Father, then we are called to live a life that is set apart from the worldly norm, cutting any cozy ties that conflict with Biblical teaching. Paul confirmed this in Romans 6:19, “Just as you used to be slaves to all kinds of sin, so now you must let yourselves be slaves to all that is right and holy.” (TLB) Notice the phrase “let yourself.” It’s up to us to make the choice. The apostle Peter wrote, “Sanctify Christ as Lord in your heart, ready to defend your faith to all who ask why you have hope.” We sanctify/set apart Jesus as Lord in our hearts by settling the issue of which kingdom will get our devotion, heaven or earth. So how do we start living a set-apart, dedicated life? The first step is changing our life-long pattern of earthly thinking. The Bible calls it repentance. That’s literally what that term means, “To change your mind.” Paul wrote in Rom. 12:2, “Don’t let the world around you squeeze you into its own mold, but let God re-mold your mind from within, so that you may prove in practice that the plan of God for you is good, meets all His demands and moves towards the goal of true maturity.” (Phillips Trans.) This is the set apart life, a new way of thinking which leads to a new way of living. It’s not a hermit mentality of never leaving the house and never interacting with society. How are we going to lead a secular society to Christ if we don’t go out among them? The set-apart life is a life that asks, “Lord, I’m yours, now what can I do for you today? How can I cause people to praise your name?”

Penny Watson

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The deadline to submit to the NewsHerald is changing!

As of March 20th, submissions for print must be in by noon on Monday.

HARRISON COUNTY HOME

PRN POSSIBLE FULL-TIME- LPN

12 Hour Shifts | $18.00-$30.00 per hour | 8am-8pm

RESPONSIBILITIES and DUTIES: The responsibilities and duties of the LPN include, but are not limited to: attentive to the residents in health and safety needs, understand the residents capabilities and physical needs, check the residents vital signs, fill out all documentation forms necessary for all residents, observe resident’s under treatment to identify progress, side-effects of medications etc., check wounds and clean and dress the wound, administer prescribed medications, follow the supervisor’s orders, communicate with the resident’s doctor and family to provide and release information, adhere to the policies and procedures, attend meetings/training sessions and follow other instruction as presented.

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS: Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent, complete a one-year training program and have an active state nursing license. Should be compassionate towards patients and have strong communication skills when asked a question by staff over client care situations. 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.

$1,000 sign on bonus

HARRISON COUNTY HOME

HIRING ~ NURSE’S AIDE

PRN-Midnights and Day Turn | $13.00 per hour or based on experience

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 Ohio 43907 or call 740-942-3573.

NOTICE

151 DETOUR

State Route 151 bridge replacement project in Bowerston: Starting March 28, State Route 151 will close in Bowerston for 150 days for a bridge replacement project. The bridge is located between

State Route 121 and Main Street.

Detour: SR 9 south, to U.S. 22 west, to U.S. 250 west, back to SR 151, and reverse. Visit the project webpage at: shorturl.at/yI267.

The Amish Corner

by Katherine Miller

Don’t lose hope. When the sun goes down, the stars come up.

Hello Everyone, I hope you’re all enjoying this beautiful weather. This leaves me on a Tuesday morning. My husband Andrew left for work, and it’s about time to get the children up as they leave for school at 7:45. Today, I have plans to go to sister Clara’s house to help quilt as this quilt is for the hospital fund auction on the evening of Friday, March 17. The auction will start at 4:30-5:00. They are having cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, drinks, soft pretzels, etc. So come and enjoy an evening of fun. This auction will be on Ovanick Road, just outside of Scio. Last week Andrew trimmed the raspberry plants. We also want to start a new strawberry patch this year. Enjoy this weather, and I hope you will all have a wonderful week.

From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Never Fail Milk Cake

1 ready-made pound cake

14 ounce can condensed milk

1 cup almond milk

Poke the cake all over with a toothpick. Combine the other two ingredients, pour over the cake, and refrigerate. Top with whipped cream and cinnamon, or whatever sounds good in your cupboard.

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Tues. March 14th only! Noon - 6:00 p.m. men’s FR clothes & boots, women’s clothes & jewelry, candles, store fixtures, shelving, lots of miscellaneous items

LOOK AT THE PAST

Friendly Ridge School

By Susan Adams

Located in Sec. 27 SW quarter, Washington Township, the first log building was a subscription school. An agreement was in place between Joseph Phillipar and ten families to teach for two months and begin December 1 for 24 days a month. The second building was a log building near the eastern edge of the quarter section and north of the road. It burned in 1850, and a frame replaced the log. Then another building was built in

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1880 on the south side of the road. It had a wonderful bell, was made of the best lumber, had a roof of double slate, and had large slate blackboards, all of which the community was proud. Teachers: John Randall, William Stewert, Robert Lyon, Jessie Hayes, Odel Ripley. Closed by consolidation. Last teacher Grace Chaney, 1940. Other schools in Washington Township: Billingsley, Birney, Brick, Mays, and Tippecanoe. Information from the book “Lest We Forget - Harrison County Early Schools” and picture from the Jack Barrett collection.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan

“Put Your Best Foot Forward for 2023”

Happy Birthday-Tammy Bear, JoAnn Adderson, Robin Romshak, Pat Spain, and Karol Vosick. Yoder’s Bulk Food on State Route 800 will be opening the bakery soon.

Last chance for boys and girls to sign up for coach pitch with Lakeland Baseball Association. If you have any questions, call Adam Bear at 740-391-3074.

Many people enjoyed the breakfast brunch buffet at the Raider Restaurant in Freeport on Sunday.

Representative Don Jones of the area attended the Ohio Area Farm Bureau on Ag Day at the Capital. Blue Ribbon General 4-H Club met on February 19 and set dates for Quality Assurance in April and Skillathon for June 10. The next meeting will be on March 19.

The next regular meeting of the Lakeland Academy Community School will be on March 14 at 6:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to join the board, stop in and get an application.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Alice “Carol” Huston, age 78.

“Grace to Hope Counseling LLC,” Michele Basiletti, specializing in mental health, behavioral health, and faith-based counseling. You can call 330440-8882 to schedule an appointment at Lakeland Nazarene Church.

On Thursday, nine preschool students from Lakeland Academy visited the Clark Library.

Librarian Mary Howes did a very good job starting out singing, “Welcome-Welcome Everyone Now We Are Here To Have Some Fun.” Miss Mary read the books on frogs and Five Green Frogs, then the students colored frogs.

Kurt & Laura Peters, owners of Deersville General Store, are open all year round with famous ice cream & much more.

The Harrison County Military Support Group will begin planning for March 21 packing. They will pack at the Harrison County Senior Center at 120 N. Main Street, Cadiz. Anyone interested in donating or helping can join at 6 p.m.

All grave blankets, wreaths, and flowers must be removed at Greenmont Union Cemetery by April 1. Freeport Presbyterian Women will meet Thursday, March 16, at noon at The Raider.

Linda (Dickey) Dickenson (formerly of Freeport) of Barnesville presented a program of music at Lakeland Area Ministry.

Then on Sunday, she had a worship service at the Freeport United Methodist Church.

This being 4-H Week, Tri-County ShowStoppers 4H Club and advisors decorated The Raider Restaurant windows. They will meet on March 12 Deersville Fire Department’s 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off will be on March 18 from 4-6 p.m. Come and vote for your chili.

Blue Ribbon 4-H Club members will meet on March 19 at West Chester UMC.

On March 20, West Chester Senior Citizens will have a birthday party for all of those celebrating birthdays in January, February, and March with cake, ice cream, and pizza. There is a board meeting on March 21 at 9 a.m., and then members will travel to Freeport TJ’s for coney day.

Freeport Sportsman Club Coyote Tournament dates will be March 24, 25, & 26 and April 14, 15, and 16. Sign up at Woodland Outdoors on State Route 800.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Bertha (Boone) Wentland, age 86, formerly of Scio. She was born in Freeport on July 5, 1936.

The first meeting of the year was on February 23 for the Four Seasons Garden Club at the home of Sharon Gump. Members answered roll call naming garden resolutions. Answers included amending the soil, downsizing flower beds, and making a lettuce planter. The program was making a mini succulent terrarium. Supplies were provided, and each member present was able to take home her terrarium. Regardless of the size, it had four levels of gravel, moss, and plants. It was a fun activity for all ages. The next meeting will be on March 23 at the home of Kelli Martin.

Attention Village of Freeport: All January quarterly water bills were due March 3, 2023. Ten days past due notices are due March 13. After March 13, there will be a 72-hour shut-off notice which would be March 16 if not paid in full.

The April quarterly water bills will be mailed out the first week of April and will be due by May 15, or there will be a late fee of $15 added to the bill.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

Congratulations to the Conotton Valley bowling teams as they bowled in the state tourney in Columbus. The girls were number one in Division II, while the boys were number three. Daphne Stuber was in fourth place on the first team in Ohio, and Mackenzie Willoughby made the second team. For the boys, Nolan Caldwell made the second team, and Robert Myer was an honorable mention for Ohio.

This is the first time a team from Conotton Valley has gone to a state tourney.

Sincere sympathy to the family of Celleste Marie Cybulski, 42, who died on March 3. She was a very talented woman and designed the wedding venues.

HOPEDALE

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week. Don’t forget some upcoming events in the local community.

The Hopedale Church of Christ will be holding a public dinner at the church on March 11 at 5 p.m. They will serve roast beef, mashed potatoes, and carrots, with mixed fruit and cookies. A love donation will be accepted to cover the cost of the meal.

The Hopedale United Methodist Church will be hosting a community breakfast on Saturday, March 18, from 8:30-11 a.m. Please join us for pancakes and sausage and a time of fellowship. Looking forward to seeing everyone!

The flea market at the firehouse had a great turnout. I found some neat stuff. I hope you did as well! They appreciate your support in helping meet the goal of buying a thermal imaging camera for the fire department. This year’s goal is to purchase new tables for the social hall.

The First Church of Christ at 139 N. Main Street in Cadiz will be holding a Spaghetti Dinner on March 11 from 4-6 p.m. It will be by donation, and you can eat in or carry out.

It’s fish fry season. If your organization is having a fish fry, please e-mail me details so I can get the word out!

The Hopedale Legion Fish Fry will be held every Friday through Lent from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., or until they run out. They have fish dinners, fish chunks, fish tails, shrimp, and a seafood platter. Dine in or carry out. Call ahead and place your order at 740-937-9995.

Here is an update from the Harrison County Military Support Group: More info on the March 21 packing. They are currently packing for 12 soldiers and need some items that could be helpful for this packing, like homemade cookies, pop tarts, granola bars, nuts, sunflower seeds, dried fruit, beef jerky, beef sticks, candy bars, candy, gum, energy drinks, protein bars, peanut butter, drink mixes, magazines, puzzle books, white socks, Rice Krispie treats, M&Ms, jellybeans, peeps, trail mix, chocolate easter eggs, and any anything else you can think of. Many thanks to all that support the mission. Without your help,

they would not be able to do this! Packing will be on March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 120 Main Street in Cadiz. Hope you can help support our troops. If you have any news about family, friends, or fish fry’s, please send it to me at hopedalenews@ yahoo.com. Hope you have a great week!

SCIO

By Cindy Spiker

Hello everyone, the spring flowers are starting to appear! Thank you to Gordon Kress for the new birdhouses to be placed along the Conotton Creek Trail. The houses are very much appreciated, especially by the birds!

A big thank you to the Puskarich Public Library for the use of their lot, the former site of the Scio school building for the Scio Street Fair (August 9-12).

For those wondering why the Scio Street Fair location has been moved this year to the library lot/old school site and behind the Scio Volunteer Fire Department, the detour normally used is no longer a viable option.

Due to the construction in the area of the State Route 646 intersection and the bridge replacement project to be done on State Routes 151 and 212, the state is using State Route 151 as a detour. If the location of the fair was not moved, it would be canceled.

Word has been received of the passing of Ernest Albanese Jr. Ernie composed and donated his special Small Town Football booklet to our area museums. Thanks to his efforts, a piece of high school six-man football history has been saved.

The Scio American Legion will be having music and karaoke with DJ Coulson on Saturday, March 11, from 8–11 p.m. Open to the public. BrightSide Tavern, located at 121 Center Street, Jewett, will be having a very special guest for St. Patrick’s Day this year. Singer, songwriter, expert fiddle player, and recording artist Chris Higbee will be there at 9 p.m. No cover charge.

Starting March 28, State Route 151 will close for 150 days in Bowerston between State Route 212 and Main Street for a bridge replacement project. The intersections of State Route 151/State Route 212 and State Route 151/ Main Street will remain open throughout construction. Please contact me with any notices, news, or upcoming events that you would like included in this column. scionews@myyahoo.com or 740-945-4844.

REMINDERS:

Daylight Saving Time begins on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 2 a.m. Clocks are set forward one hour. “Spring ahead.”

The Scio American Legion Lenten Fish Fry is being held every Friday until Easter from 4–8 p.m. Open to the public. Dine in or carryout 740-9455922.

DID YOU KNOW?… In 1837 George Turner laid out the town of New Market (later renamed Scio) on his farm, and a few houses were erected. It was not platted until 1852.

NEW RUMLEY

By Donna Haney

The New Rumley School classmates had lunch at The Scio Restaurant. There were seven classmates who attended.

Last Sunday, 35 people from The New Rumley Global Methodist Church had lunch at Bob Evans in New Philadelphia and, from there, went to the Quaker Theater in New Philadelphia to see the movie “Jesus Revolution.” The movie was well attended.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams

Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. “Daylight Saving Time” begins. Before you go to bed Saturday night, “spring forward” your clocks one hour. While doing that, please replace the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to keep them in working order.

Monday, March 13 at 6 p.m. the SPRC committee at the Deersville Church will be holding their meeting. That will be followed by the Board of Trustee meeting at 7 p.m. The Administrative Council meeting will follow that. All members of these groups are encouraged to attend to help complete the business of the church.

Friday, March 17, at 6:30 p.m. is “Open Mic Night” at the Deersville Community Theatre. Storytellers, poets, and musicians are welcome. A $5 cover charge includes snacks. Proceeds benefit the theater. What a great way to spend St. Patrick’s Day!

Saturday, March 18, 4-6 p.m., the Deersville Fire Department will be holding their “2nd Annual Chili Cookoff”. There is a $5 entry fee per participant. Prizes will be awarded. Come and vote for your favorite chili! Two votes for $1. You can vote for yourself. Buy as many tickets as you wish. Last year’s winner was Linda Sommers. Come with your best chili and add your name to the list of winners. Hot dogs or cream chicken sandwiches and drinks will be available for purchase. Have a fun time while you support the local fire department. Any questions call 330-260-3272.

Wednesday, March 22, at 10 a.m., the Woody Paul Blanket Mission will be meeting in the fellowship hall of the Deersville UM Church. A covered dish lunch will follow. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome to come and help make blankets. On February 22, ten ladies met and made 14 blankets. Those blankets are now in the sanctuary on the back of the pews, with many prayers attached and free to be given to anyone in need of comfort.

Sunday, March 26, at 2 p.m. and Monday, March 27, at 6 p.m. will be open auditions for the spring musical at the Deersville Community Theater, 208 Main Street, Deersville, Ohio, for the play “Godspell.” One only needs to attend one audition day to try out for a part. Godspell is old English for “Good Tale.” Though the show tells the story of Jesus Christ and his followers, the overall message is one of community. Members of all faiths are welcome to participate in this show. All ages are welcome! There will be both speaking and singing parts available. If you don’t want to be on stage, they will need backstage help as well. Please come to auditions to network with the production team. For vocal auditions, please come with a prepared song of your choice. They will have a pianist available if you have sheet music. They will have a small Bluetooth speaker available for those choosing to use electronic accompaniment. The production will take place June 15-18. There is a call for musicians. Godspell needs to hire their pit. They need someone to play the piano, percussion, guitar, and bass. If you are interested in auditioning, please contact director Laura Gray at 740-825-2681 or LVANVICK@gmail.com.

The Brownsville Christian Church services are 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.; and 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.

Some news for the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the Buckeye Trail Group: Saturday, March 18, will be the US Route 250 clean up; Friday-Sunday, March 2123, Blue Blaze Academy at the BTA Century Barn at Deersville. Saturday, April 22 will be the Clendening Half Marathon. This is the first of the Lakes Series races. The race will start at the Fort Steuben Scout Reservation. You will start the race with about 1.5 miles down the back roads and then shoot off into

the woods for 10 miles of beautiful single-track trail around the Brushy Fork Bay portion of Clendening Lake. The trail will lead you back out on the road (about 1.5 miles from where you went in) where you will head back to the finish. Follow their Facebook page for more information on these events and more to come!

Bosler’s Honey Bees and Accessories (330-4015889) will start regular hours at the end of March. Until then they are happy to coordinate porch pickups until the start of regular hours on March 30. You can follow them on their Facebook page.

Monday, April 3 at 6 p.m. at the Bowerston Public Library (200 Main St, Bowerston), Susan Adams of the Harrison County Genealogical Society will be presenting a program about the lost town of Tappan and the building of Tappan Dam (Lake). She will also discuss Laceyville, the Little Zion Settlement, the Moravian Trail area, and what the residents of the area called the “Dam Days.” Any questions, please call the library at 740-269-8531. Hope to see you there.

Save the date: Saturday, April 29, will be the annual Women’s “Restoration Retreat” at the Deersville UM Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Save the Date: Saturday, July 15 for the FreeportLakeland Alumni banquet. Call your classmates and get a group together to reminisce, have a great dinner, and meet up with other classes. A great way to get together with family and friends.

The Green Valley 4-Hers have a great display in the window of the Deersville General Store. They are looking for new members. Go out and look at the “wanted posters” and enjoy some ice cream.

Congratulations to Koda Devore, who made another trip to the stage in third place at the Grand National Cross County race in Palatka, Florida, on March 5. Next weekend is Georgia. Koda is the son of Travis and Nikki Armstrong Devore of rural Stillwater and the grandson of Shelley (late Charles) Devore of rural Deersville.

The Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church held their March 2 meeting at Timi’s Restaurant in Cadiz with eight members present. Grace was extended by Kay Cochenour. After a delicious lunch, the meeting opened with the “Reading of the Pledge,” Scripture, and the secretary and treasurer’s reports being accepted. In old business, the group did planning work for the May 20 “Vintage Style Show” in recognition of Mother’s Day. Amy Vansickle will be taking pictures. The group will be serving lunch to the Harrison County Retired Teachers on October 20. In new business, the group will invite the pastor and his wife to the April meeting. After discussion, the group voted to make a donation to the church to go toward the window restoration work. All present signed a sympathy card for Lois Poulson for the passing of her sisterin-law Janet Mallarnee. The program was presented by Gloria Allen, “What Our Treasure Is.” The next meeting will be Thursday, April 6 at the church.

Thank you to all who donated food and to those who helped with the meal at the church after the funeral of Janet Poulson Mallarnee. The family appreciates your love and support at such a difficult time.

March birthdays: 4-Carol McMillen; 16-Melvin Allen; 18-Ron Cochenour; 31-James Heath and Jarrett Cunningham. Happy birthday to these folks and all who celebrate a March birthday. Happy anniversary to all having a March anniversary.

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams

Sunday, March 12 at 2 a.m. “Daylight Saving Time” begins. Before you go to bed Saturday night, “spring forward” your clock one hour. Also, replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to keep them in working order.

The Annual Ohio Falconry Association “End of Season Meet” Friday, March 3 thru Sunday, March 5, is now in the history books. Many falconers attended this event from all over the country, making this a great place for the prospective falconer, wildlife enthusiast, bird watcher, photographer, etc. This was held at the Holloway Old Timers ground/building, 421 E Main Street, Holloway. WTOV9 did a special report by Ed DiOrio on Friday, March 3 to welcome families from and beyond the Ohio Valley. Ed spoke of the unique experiences that were available during this three-day event. I don’t know how many breeds were present, but they expected 15 to 25 different ones. How great to see some positive news reports about the wonderful Village of Holloway. Thank you to all who made the event a success.

A big special “Thank You” to Jen Simpson, Jim Cunningham, Lori and Tom Sharp, John and Debbie O, Anita Schaeffer, Nick Puskarich, Sandy Sheppard, Linda Nest, and Kenny Staten for all their help cleaning the Old Timers building of all the mess left behind from the rains and prepare for the Falcons the next weekend. And a big thanks to Buck Myers for all his work fighting a furnace that wouldn’t work and chasing water break after break after the frozen pipes caused such a headache. Thank you all.

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, Ohio 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740-968-4264.

Saturday, April 1 at 4 p.m. the Holloway UM Church will host an Easter Egg Hunt at Old Timers in Holloway. Join them for some Easter fun! Get your picture with the Easter Bunny, and find some eggs filled with goodies and more. Kids ages 1-12 are welcome to participate. 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 740-541-5401. Dates are filling up, so if you need the building, please call to get your date reserved. This is a very nice venue with lots of parking.

The Holloway 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 of food, prizes, soda, and water. Entertainment etc., is expensive. For more information, contact Kenny Staten at 740-381-6124 or Linda Nester at 740-5415401. FYI: This will be the 75th Annual Old Timers. Much help is appreciated and needed.

Congratulations to Kenny Hines on his retirement on February 28. May he enjoy a long and healthy retirement. May he and Linda enjoy doing all the things they couldn’t do when Kenny was working.

Happy birthday: 3-Cindy Carpenter Griffiths, 9-Ellen Purtiman, 23-Meredith (Mainie) Morris, 26-Dennis and David Wilson, and 28-Bob Tomer. A happy birthday and anniversary to all who celebrate those occasions in March.

Saturday, May 20, 2-4 p.m. Annual Ladies Tea Party at the Holloway United Methodist Church. Public welcome. Put your fancy hat on and join the ladies for an afternoon of tea, snacks, and fun. Cost $5 per person.

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. 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. It surprises me how many folks tell me they read this column.

UNIONPORT

By Mary Catherine Mull

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to each and every one! Be sure to wear something green and have the luck of the Irish. On St. Patrick’s day, everybody is Irish.

Ginny Ferrell celebrated her 100th birthday on March 1. It would be nice to wish her a belated happy birthday. Happy birthday Ginny!

Read 2 Chronicles 7:14.

A 9:30 a.m. prayer time will be held on Wednesday, and 10 a.m. Bible study will be held the same day at the Unionport Methodist Church (740-944-1609). Everyone is welcome!

Jack and Carol Browning visited with family and friends of Hopedale.

“He’s alive!” an Easter presentation will be coming to Wheeling at the end of March through the first part of April. More details will be published. Try to attend this wonderful event.

Don’t forget to change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 12. To be safe, I suggest you change your clocks the Saturday night before because of Sunday services.

Happy first day of spring to you all next week!

ADENA

By Alyssa Howard

Smithfield Township will be holding a Community Cleanup Event on Thursday, June 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 152 and County Road 10. Come have lunch with the Easter Bunny at the Harrisville Community Hall on Saturday, March 25, at noon. Admission is $5 per person. There will be treat bags and an Easter egg hunt. Every bunny is welcome! RSVP: 740-546-3946.

L.A. Pizza is celebrating St. Patty’s Day on Saturday, March 18, starting at 9 p.m. with DJ Reign. There will be food and drink specials. There will be dance contests throughout the night, and the winners will get free drinks on the DJ’s tab. Come show off your moves!

L.A. Pizza is also looking to add to its team. Stop in to fill out an application.

Terry’s Bar is kicking off St. Patty’s weekend with live entertainment by Blue Fan. Friday, March 17, at 9 p.m., stop in for good drinks and to dance your heart out.

On Saturday, March 11, MSM will be bringing the barn down at Black Sheep Vineyard. Wood Fired Pizza will also be there to serve up some delicious grub. Food starts at 5 p.m., and the music starts at 7:30 p.m.

Adena Lions Club’s 71st Show: Good Evening Vietnam, Honoring Those Who Served will take place at Buckeye West Elementary on Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for students, and children five and under are free.

Due to unforeseen complications by AT&T, the original phone and fax numbers at the Adena Branch Library will remain in use until the company can resolve the issue. PLSJ will update the community when the new numbers go into effect.

Create tiny art then have it displayed at the library. Starting Monday, March 13, library users of all ages can pick up an art kit at any library location while supplies last. The kit includes a mini canvas and paint. Return the art piece to the library on Saturday, April 1 for it to be displayed for all to admire until the end of the month in April.

Visit your local library starting Monday, March 13, to enter children’s names for a drawing of a free book, Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. One winner at each library branch will be drawn and announced on Monday, March 20.

Toe-tapping Tuesday for kids ages 2-6 is happening at Adena Branch Library on Tuesday, March 14 at 11:30 a.m. It involves music and singing. Registration is required, call the library at 740-546-3782. COVID-19 rapid tests are available at all PLSJ locations for FREE. Please call the branch in advance for pickup: Adena Branch Library 740-546-3782. If you know of any events, birthdays, or news happening in the village, feel free to email me and let me know! lyssahowardxx@outlook.com

DILLONVALE

By Alyssa Howard Dillonvale Volunteer Fire Department has a fish fry every Friday during Lent. It will be hosted at the Firemen’s Club. Dine in or carry out from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 740-769-7777 for orders.

Mt. Pleasant Township will be holding a Community Cleanup Event on Thursday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the intersection of State Route 150 and County Road 7 (next to the slag yard).

Due to unforeseen complications by AT&T, the original phone and fax numbers at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library will remain in use until the company can resolve the issue. PLSJ will update the community when the new numbers go into effect.

Visit your local library starting Monday, March 13, to enter children’s names for a drawing of a free book, Very Hungry Caterpillar, by Eric Carle. One winner at each library branch will be drawn and announced on Monday, March 20.

Create tiny art, then have it displayed at the library. Starting Monday, March 13, library users of all ages can pick up an art kit at any library location while supplies last. The kit includes a mini canvas and paint. Return the art piece to the library on Saturday, April 1, for it to be displayed for all to admire until the end of the month in April.

Take your child ages 2-6 to Musical Monday at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library on Monday, March 13, starting at 11:30 a.m. for a program filled with notes of fun and laughter. Registration is required by calling the library at 740-769-2090.

Stop into the Dillonvale-Mt.Pleasant Branch on Thursday, March 16, at 5:30 p.m. to make a leprechaun bookmark in time for St. Patrick’s Day. Register by calling the library at 740-769-2090.

Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library will be holding its book club meeting on Tuesday, March 21, at 10 a.m. They are reading The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead. Go join in the discussion and read some good books.

There will be a Spring Paint-and-Sip at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library on Saturday, April 8, at 1 p.m. Seats go fast! Adults can register now at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch Library or call 740-769-2090.

March is Women’s History Month. There will be an Abigail Adams Portrayal on March 25 at 1 p.m. at the Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Branch. Call 740-7692090 to register and for more info.

COVID-19 rapid tests are available at all PLSJ locations for FREE. Please call the branch in advance for pickup: Dillonvale-Mt. Pleasant Library 740-7692090. If you know of any events, birthdays, or news happening in the village, feel free to email me and let me know! lyssahowardxx@outlook.com.

Commissioners busy, hold extra meeting

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—March has already been a busy month for the Harrison County Commissioners. The board has held three meetings so far this month, two regular and one additional meeting.

March 2 (Regular meeting)

The commissioners approved two road vacations from German Township. Both sections of roads are unused and will not affect travel for anyone in the county. One section has not been maintained since the 1940s.

Demolition grant bids were heard for groups one and two: buildings with asbestos. Bids were received from Kovarik Excavating, Stull Excavation LLC, and Jim Davis Enterprises Inc. The bids were tabled for review. Group one is for structures located near Bowerston. Group two is for structures in and around Cadiz. Proposals to provide healthcare services to the county jail were opened and read. Two proposals were sent in, one from Team Health and the other from Advanced Correctional Healthcare. Both proposals were complex since providing care is not as linear as tearing down a building. The multi-page documents were tabled for review. The commissioners will study the proposals and determine which one best fits the needs and cost of Harrison County.

Chuck Kidder of Kidder Law Firm, LLC, spoke to the commissioners regarding county policy on paying out sick time if an employee passes away. Kidder said there was no policy in place for this situation, and it was possible this was the first time the issue was coming up. “In the absence of a policy to the contrary, I would like the commissioners to consider creating a policy in Harrison County that

CARROLLTON—Encino Energy published its 2022 Community Progress Report, providing insight into the company's achievements through its Community Partnership Program.

Since 2019, Encino and its employees have been able to positively impact over 66 different community organizations while simultaneously investing over $1.46 million back into the communities in which they work. The company also reported over 325 hours of employee volunteering.

Since Encino Energy began operations in 2019, various Harrison County organizations have been benefactors of the company's Community Partnership Program. Over a handful of community organizations within the county

would retroactively pay at least 50% of the approved sick time for somebody who dies in the performance of their jobs,” Kidder said. He explained that his client’s husband died during the course of his job and that the husband was “chastised” for taking sick days shortly before his death. “We recognize this is a unique situation,” Commissioner Coffland said. When Kidder asked if he should expect some kind of correspondence in the near future, Coffland said something would come from either the prosecutor or the commissioner’s office.

Shella Rupa spoke on behalf of the Ohio Labors Union in reference to the Nottingham Solar Project, “We ask that you consider supporting us and encouraging the developers, the owners, and the contractors to use our men and women. What’s important to us is that they’re paid a fair living wage.” She explained that many temporary workers come from out of state, pushing tax dollars out of Ohio. Through the union, all workers are from Ohio, ideally keeping the money local.

March 6 (Extra meeting)

No requests for proposals were received for the project manager position for the Appalachian Community Grant Program. The commissioner’s expected significant interest in the position, hoping to get ahead on lining someone up for the short timeframe the governor’s office is imposing. “I will reach out to OMEGA,” Coffland said. OMEGA had put the position on its website to help reach a wider pool of candidates. “Once I talk to them, I’ll bring it back, and we’ll decide if we want to rebid or how we want to handle it. But unfortunately, we don’t have any proposals.” It was decided a couple of days later at the next meeting that the job would be rebid. Coffland commented that the office would also proactively send the information to several

were invested in through the program in 2022. These projects ranged from assisting the Harrison County Agricultural Society in funding a new horse barn at the county fairgrounds to assisting in the revitalization of the Cadiz K-9 Unit.

"Without Encino and MPLX, this was not going to happen," said Lt. Ron Carter of the Cadiz Police Department. "You guys are the ones that made this happen and helped bring a K-9 back here."

Jackie Stewart, director of external affairs for Encino Energy, spoke to the importance of utilizing the Community Partnership Program and outreach initiatives.

"Encino Energy is fully invested in the communities we call home. The Community

potential candidates this time.

The commissioners discussed options for repairs at the government center. There was a waterline break, and insurance will be covering the costs of repair. Several flooring and construction companies provided estimates. The commissioners will be accepting the lowest bid, which was through Withrow Contracting out of Flushing. Bids were announced for renovating the courtroom. “This is a project we’ve bid out before,” Coffland said. “We’ve revised it and worked through it. We believe we have at least three interested parties.”

Dr. Porsche Beetham recently resigned from the Board of Developmental Disabilities. The commissioners approved her replacement will be Juliana Dulkoski. Dulkoski is a registered medical assistant and familiar with the county board, meeting all requirements set forth in the Ohio Revised Code.

New windows for the sheriff’s office were approved. Sheriff Ron Myers spoke briefly, “Sitting out there during the cold snap, the curtains were blowing in, so we thought we ought to pursue some windows. Maybe it will help our heat bill.” He said they had gotten a couple of quotes for two different types of windows. The preference was for the windows that have the option to be opened and come with a lifetime guarantee.

A new part-time administrative assistant for the commissioner’s office was approved for hire. The previous assistant resigned for health reasons.

There was a short discussion on IT support for the office. The commissioners are currently unhappy with the security of the emails for the building. Coffland pointed out that phishing emails are common. Commissioner Norris said she had already received many scam emails in

Partnership Program Progress Report highlights the various successes that can be made when we work diligently with others to achieve a common good. We are committed to doing the right things for the right reasons, and this report reflects that."

The Encino Community Partnership Program is designed to develop partnerships between Encino and the communities in which it operates. This program directly improves the company's surrounding communities, with a focus on long-term sustainable projects. For more information on Encino's Community Partnership Program and to access their 2022 Community Impact Report, you can visit their website at https://www.encinoenergy.com/communitypartnerships/community-partnerships/.

her relatively short time on the board. As it stands now, several offices have different IT services, and not all of them have proper email security. “It was never really discussed because it wasn’t a big issue,” Coffland said. “But now that the phishing has gotten so elaborate and so constant, we have asked our current vendor if they can take care of it.” The cost of adding email security to the current IT bill was more than expected. Whether the commissioners bid for RFPs or not, they want to have a solid idea of the cost before moving forward.

March 8 (Regular meeting)

Bids were opened and read for the purchase of a compact track loader. Both bids were tabled for review.

New Health Commissioner Megan Smolenak introduced herself and Deputy Health Commissioner Katie Norris to the board. Smolenak graduated from Ohio University with her Master’s in Public Health. She has a certificate in epidemiology from the graduate program and has been working in public health for over two years. “I’m excited,” she said. “I hope we get to work together to improve our programs here in Harrison County.” An estimate was received for several government buildings to get upgraded security measures. Buildings included are the courthouse, job and family services, prosecutor’s office, license bureau, and child support enforcement. The total for the upgrades will be just under $20,000. “This is obviously for the safety of the county employees,” Coffland said. The commissioners voted to enter into the agreement with Securicom.

The commissioners received an application for a part-time position at the dog pound. The current dog pound staff will set up an interview and check references before the commissioners decide to hire the applicant.

thank you

We would like to thank everyone for the flowers, food, visits, phone calls, and prayers for the recent death of our loved one. Thanks to the Meadows staff for the care and compassion for Monte these last five years. Special thanks to Rev. Tuchek for the wonderful service. Also, a very special thank you to Clint Barr for everything he did to make a hard day a little easier.

God bless each and every one, The Monte Frashure Family

Encino gives back: “doing the right thing for the right reason”

Harrison’s Madzia & Butler to play in all-star basketball games

Dennison

Rotary Health √Up

Thank you for taking your health as seriously as we do. This event aims to provide you with the most comprehensive blood profile program in the area.

Online registrations available: www.dennisonrotary.com/health-checkup or call 740-229-7575 to schedule an appointment (see dates/times below)

We will accommodate walk-in registrations for this event ($5 fee applies) Cash, checks, and money orders made payable to Dennison Rotary Club. Sorry, no credit or debit cards accepted.

Saturday, April 15 & Saturday, April 22

Eastport Avenue Elementary School 1200 Eastport Avenue, Uhrichsville, OH 44683

Logistics:

Thyroid Test Bundle

BY ED BANKS

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

MARTINS FERRY—The Ohio Valley Athletic Conference (OVAC) has released the names of the players who will play in the 2023 OVAC Samuel A. Mumley All-Star Basketball Games. Overall, 60 local players, both girls and boys from West Virginia and Ohio, were chosen to represent their school and conference in this annual event.

Maddy Butler was selected to represent Harrison Central and the Conference in the girls' basketball game.

"I'm grateful for another opportunity to play basketball," Butler said. "I'm especially glad for the chance to play with other girls who have earned their spot on Ohio's roster. Personally, I have played basketball since seventh grade, so once our season was over, it hit me that I was really done forever. That all changed with the all-star game. I'm really excited and looking forward to the game!"

As for the boy's game, Jace Madzia will be representing the Huskies, the school, and the conference.

"I am super excited for the privilege and opportunity to play in this game," Madzia said. "I've had a life in the gym since before I could walk. I will never forget all my days spent at the Jewett Wildcat Center for Biddy Basketball, through the days at the John Stephenson Center, and the time in the new gym. I can't believe how time has flown by. All the hard work and dedication and all the things my dad taught me really paid off. I am so grateful for being able to play with my teammates and for the school that I love. I have to say, As always… Go Huskies!"

The coaches for the annual OVAC Samuel A. Mumley All-Star Basketball Game will be Aaron Foldi from Harrison Central and Mark Romick from River. The contest will be played on April 2 at Wheeling Park High School. Tipoff for the girl's game will occur at 1 p.m., with the boys taking the floor approximately 20 minutes after the girls' game.

UPCOMINGEVENTS

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 330-2609528 or the Center at 330-365-9240, and leave a message.

HARRISON COUNTY OHC 2023, March 16 monthly meeting, March 25 Introduction to Clicker Training. Mark Westlake 740-391-5925.

PERRYSVILLE CHURCH for Kids’ Worship! Every Sunday in March from 3:30–4:30 p.m. This program is designed for youth, ages third to fifth grade, as a fun way to get together and praise God. Parents are encouraged to stay. Call 330316-1179 to register. Perrysville Church is located at 88 Amsterdam Road SE, Scio (SR 164 in Perrysville).

CADIZ EAGLES Fish Fry on Fridays, March 3-31, from 5–8 p.m., and April 7 and 21. Eat in or take out. $8 dinners 740-942-3026.

THE UNION Local FFA and FFA Alumni will be holding their 32nd annual farm toy show on March 12, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It will be held at Union Local High School (66779 Belmont Morristown Rd, Belmont, OH 43718). A kiddie pedal pull will be held at 1 p.m. for all youth under 75 pounds. Admission is $3, and under 12 years old is free. Food available. For more information, contact Corey Betts at 740-484-4112 or 740-298-0903 or Bob Saffell at 740-688-2261.

FREEPORT VOLUNTEER Fire

Department is hosting its Annual Spring Craft Show. April 8, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will be held at 119 East Main Street, Freeport, Ohio. Contact Linda Fritter at 740-213-9197 to reserve a table or donate food for the eat stand.

SWISS STEAK Dinner – drive-thru only. March 18, 4:30-6 p.m. Calvary U. M. Church, Sherrodsville. Menu includes Swiss steak, mashed potatoes/ gravy, green beans, cole slaw/applesauce, rolls, and assorted cakes and pies. All for a free-will donation. No silverware or drinks included.

HARRISON COUNTY Cancer

Crusaders are having a Meet & Greet Membership Drive on March 30, 2023, at Ohio Valley Winery, 131 East Market Street, Cadiz, from 6–8 p.m.

Appointment times are available on both days between the hours of 5:15AM and 10:30AM. ENTER The School on the Stadium/Parking Lot side of the building. You must maintain your scheduled appointment time. Please arrive no more than 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time. Look for the link to register on the date you prefer. Register yourself for only ONE of the two dates available.

Online registration available dennisonrotary.com/health-checkup

Our Basic Profile is $50.00 covering over 50 blood tests including: Diabetes, Cholesterol & Triglycerides, Liver Function, Calcium, Kidney Function, Complete Blood Count for Anemia and Infection, Thyroid Function, Bilirubin, Iron, Phosphorus, Uric Acid, GGT, LD and More!

Additional blood tests include:

Thyroid Test Bundle ($125.00) includes T-3, T-4, Free T-3, and Free T-4. PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) ($15.00) is for men who wish to have blood drawn to test for potential prostate cancer.

HEMOGLOBIN A1C Blood Sugar

Test ($15.00) helps you and your physician monitor your blood sugar averages.

Vitamin D Test ($25.00) shows high and low levels of Vitamin D, which can cause health issues.

Urine Microalbumin ($25.00) is a test to detect small levels of blood protein (albumin) in the urine. The test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage in people with diabetes and high blood pressure and others at risk of developing kidney disease.

A specimen container will be provided to obtain a urine sample which needs to be collected and given to Quest personnel on the event date prior to your blood draw.

Colorectal Test Kit ($25.00) is availble to take home and does not require fasting from diet or medication.

All optional tests are available to schedule at the time you pre-register by phone or online

Call-in registration is offered on 3 days:

This bundle of thyroid tests include the T3, T4, Free T3, and Free T4; these are additional tests to the TSH Thyroid testing provided in the basic blood profile panel to every Rotary Blood Profile Participant. Hormones made by the thyroid gland help regulate your metabolism. Can affect how fast your heart beats, how deep you breathe, and whether you gain or lose weight. They can also help control your body temperature, cholesterol levels and female menstrual cycles to name just a few important roles that your thyroid has in regulating your body and body function. These tests will assist you and your physician to assess and monitor thyroid function and to diagnose hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism and to monitor treatment of a person with a known thyroid disorder.

PSA Prostate Specific Antigen (test for men)

The PSA test has been widely used to screen men for prostate cancer. The test measures the blood level of the ProstateSpecific Antigen, a protein produced by the prostate gland. The higher a man’s PSA level the more likely it is that he has prostate cancer. A number of benign (non-cancerous) conditions can cause a man’s PSA level to rise, such as prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) (enlargement of the prostate).

Hemoglobin A1C Test for Diabetes

The hemoglobin A1C test is an important blood test used to determine how well your blood sugar is being controlled. Hemoglobin A1C provides an average of your blood sugar control over a six to 12 week period. Hemoglobin is a substance within red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body. When diabetes is not controlled (meaning that your blood sugar is too high), sugar builds up in your blood and combines with your hemoglobin, becoming “glycated.” Therefore, the average amount of sugar in your blood can be determined by measuring a hemoglobin A1C level. The amount of hemoglobin A1C will reflect the last several weeks of blood sugar levels, typically encompassing a period of 120 days.

Vitamin D

Preparing mentally for each year is different because my husband and I run two other businesses. There are days that are very hectic, and I feel like I am chasing my tail. I try to get my gardens planted in between life, work, church, family, and those curve balls that life tends to throw at you. I am constantly watching the weather and weather patterns. I like to plant right before the rain, but I don’t plant if it’s going to be a downpour because then all will be lost. Plants will get damaged, seeds will be moved around or washed away, or may even rot. If it’s going to be a nice spring rain, then I’ll get my plants out of the greenhouse and into the garden that night before the rain comes, and the same with the seeds. I laugh at myself, at times, because the plants and seeds are like my babies. I am very protective of them! I walk through my gardens daily to see if anything needs a little more attention. Perhaps a bird has decided that they want to pull my plant out, or a chipmunk or crows have come through and plucked the seed right out of the ground. The sooner I can see if there is a problem, the sooner I can correct it.

ANTRIM COMMUNITY V.F.D. Pancake Breakfast, April 8, at 20217 Cadiz Road, Freeport, Ohio 439739614. Pancake Breakfast 7-11 a.m. Sausage, bacon, scrambled eggs, and drinks. Proceeds will be used to cover the cost of CPR classes for our residents. Classes will be announced when we are able to begin.

DEERSVILLE FIRE Departments

2nd Annual Chili Cookoff March 18, 4-6 p.m. Entry fee $5 per participant. Prizes will be awarded. Two votes for $1. Purchase all the tickets you want. Hot dogs or cream chicken sandwiches and drinks are available for purchase. Come vote for your favorite chili. Any questions, call 330-260-3272.

DESIGNER PURSE Bingo fundraiser for Tri-County Help Center Saturday, April 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Marian Hall, 212 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville. $25 ticketDoors Open at 10 a.m. and event is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Light refreshments, Coverall Game, Vendors Country Store, 50/50, and in-between game raffles. For pre-sales and more information, please call 740-695-5441.

JEWETT COMMUNITY Easter

Egg Hunt Saturday, April 1 at 2 p.m. at the Jewett Park. Ages 0-12. Sponsored by the Jewett Food Pantry.

SHERRODSVILLE LIONS Club

breakfast Saturday, March 18, 7:3010:30 a.m. Lion’s Hall, 80 Hill Drive, Sherrodsville, Ohio. Free-will donation.

Eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, sausage, bacon, fresh fruit, juice, and coffee.

HARRISON REGIONAL Chamber of Commerce “Coffee & Connections” at Christopher’s at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 16. Tina Thompson will be speaking.

Wednesday, March 22nd 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Saturday, March 25th 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Wednesday, March 29th 9:00AM – 12:00PM

Call 740-229-7575 to pre-register by phone on the above listed dates and times. We appreciate your patience as our phone lines will be busy.

Appointments are available from 5:15 a.m. -10:30 a.m. both days.

WE WILL BE TAKING WALK-IN registrations for this profile. Walk-in will be assessed an additional $5 registration fee and may have an extended waiting period.

10 – 12 hours of fasting is recommended prior to the test. Consumption of water is permitted and suggested.

To help you decide your need for the additional tests, we offer the following information:

Since 1993 the Dennison Rotary Club Health √-Up has evolved to provide the most comprehensive testing available to help you and your doctor monitor your health. Optional tests have been added at additional cost to further help you to evaluate your health.

Thank

Testing Vitamin D helps to promote bone development and maintain bone and skeletal health by enhancing the intestinal absorption of calcium and phosphorus. People who have inadequate exposure to sunlight or who lack access to sufficient amounts of food containing calcium may have low Vitamin D levels. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with bone diseases such as rickets, osteomalacia and osteoporosis; emerging evidence also suggests links to illnesses such as infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, heart disease, cancer (especially colorectal and breast cancer) and depression. Low vitamin D levels can be associated with muscle weakness that can increase the risk of falls and bone fracture, especially with the elderly. High levels of Vitamin D are possible, if person is taking Vitamin D supplements or has hyperparathyroidism, sarcoidosis, tuberculosis or lymphoma.

Urine Microalbumin

This is a test to detect small levels of blood protein (albumin) in the urine. The test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage in people with diabetes and high blood pressure and others at risk of developing kidney disease. The two most common causes of kidney failure are diabetes and high blood pressure. Early detection and treatment may prevent or delay kidney disease. Pre-registration is now required for this test; a container will be provided to obtain a urine sample which needs to be collected and given to Quest personnel the day of the test.

Colorectal

Cancer Test (Take-home)

This test does not require any special preparation and allows you to take routine medications and maintain a regular diet. Colorectal cancer can often be cured if caught early, but this cancer does not always produce symptoms. More than 90% of cases diagnosed are over age 50.

Jace Madzia (left) and Maddy Butler (right) are honored to be representing Harrison Central for the girls’ and boys’ basketball games for the 2023 OVAC conference. The games will be played in early April at Wheeling Park High School. PHOTOS PROVIDED BY ED BANKS