The Amish Corner

by Katherine Miller

Being happy doesn’t mean that everything’s perfect; it just means that you’ve decided to see beyond the imperfections.

I hope you all had a good week. This leaves me on a Tuesday evening. Most of the children are in bed, and I’m about ready to call it a day. Today I was doing some baking, ironing, and sewing.

Our sympathy goes out to Andrew’s cousin Mary Ann’s family as Mary Ann passed away. She was a cancer patient. They live in Middlefield, Ohio. So, the plans are Andrew’s family is going to the funeral on Thursday.

The hospital fund auction will be in a couple of weeks.

From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Nut Pie

½ cup sugar

2 tablespoons oleo

2 beaten eggs

2 tablespoons flour

½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup Karo

1 cup nuts

Mix together and pour into unbaked pie shell. Bake for ½ hour at 350.

K atherine has 2 free puppies Call 740-942-2118 for more information.

"Friday night was absolutely amazing. The community has been behind us this whole year, and it really showed against Trail. I always talk about energy/urgency, and that type of environment helps us on the floor and bench to bring those things to the game. We played really physically, with a physical Buckeye Trail team that is well-coached. We hit big free throws towards the end of the game, and that is what sealed the win for us," Head Coach Aaron Foldi reflected.

The Huskies were in a rat race from the opening tip against the Warriors, trailing by seven after the first, by five at the break, and by six after three frames. In fact, with just under two minutes to go in the third quarter, the Huskies found themselves staring at a 40-30 uphill climb. Not to worry, however.

Hayden Cassidy, who happened to pass the 1,000-point milestone in the victory, knocked down one from long range. Not to be outdone, the glimpse of the future in Brady Elliot doubled up Cassidy's trendsetter with two long balls of his own. The latter strike of Elliot's cut the Trail lead to 45-43.

Senior Jace Madzia added five in the fourth quarter to help push the game into overtime. While the Huskies used the free-throw line to force extra basketball, the Warriors struggled at the stripe down the stretch, leaving the door open for the Huskies in overtime. Clayton Vermillion put home the first basket of the bonus frame to give the Huskies a 54-52 lead. With Vermillion busting through the overtime door, it was Madzia, Cassidy, and Mykel Quito who slammed that door shut in the final minute and a half. Quito scored five of his 13 points in overtime. Cassidy finished with 21, and Madzia with 13.

Four nights later, the Huskies traveled to Claymont High School with a ticket to the East District Championship on their mind, but the Garaway Pirates and their long-range shooting stood as the ticket-takers. And they weren't handing out any free passes.

"Garaway has a great program and returned a team that made it to Regionals last year," Foldi commented. "They made shots and went on solid runs. Basketball is a game of runs, and we didn't make the runs that we have made throughout this season," he continued.

The Huskies scored the first four points of the game, exciting the impressive following that made the trip from Harrison County, but from there, it was an all-Pirate show reminiscent of the high and tumultuous seas. The Pirates reeled off a 27-5 scoring run that spanned the majority of the first quarter and the beginning minutes of the second quarter. The Huskies were never able to recover, as the Pirates poured in a total of ten 3-point field goals from beyond the arc. Foldi's boys were able to knock the tally under 20 on two separate occasions in the second half, but it wasn't enough to overcome Garaway's sharpshooting.

"One thing about this group - they never give up. I appreciate everyone who supported us and the seniors who represented Harrison Central and our community so well. They are leaders and showed the younger kids how to lead and how to represent the Harrison Central community," Foldi remarked.

The Huskies will return a strong core next season, including the newest member of the 1k club. "I appreciate everything Hayden has done for this program. He is a leader and has stepped up this year to hit big shots. I have watched him grow this season, not only as a player but as a person. That is the most important thing to me as a coach," Foldi concluded.

Youth basketball headed into play-offs

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

JEWETT—As the youth basketball league in Jewett heads into play-off mode, sharpening skills and scoring points has represented the main menu over the last couple of weeks.

The results from play on Saturday, February 18, saw the Knights defeat the Vikings in a very close contest. It was a back-and-forth-for-thelead affair, with each team responding to the others' scores. At the sound of the final buzzer, the Knights had managed only one point more than the Vikings and closed at a final score of 17 to 16. The Bandits danced through the 24 minutes while separating from the Bulls by 14 points and a final count of 22 to 8. In another close and exciting game, the Hornets and the and Jax Triplett 15 points; Bulls - Paxton Smith 26 points and Kamden Vancuren 18 points; Warriors - Dalton Cumings 44 points and Bently Dulkoski 14 points; and the VikingsGrant Thaxton 33 points, Isabelle Knight 28.

The league's top five leading scorers to date are as follows: Kingston Smith (Hornets) has a total of 98 points; Colson Crothers (Spartans) has 80 points; JB Visser (Knights) has 56 points; Trenton Blawut (Bandits) has 47 points; and Dalton Cumings (Warriors) has

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan

March is National Nutrition Month.

Happy birthday-Donna Kay Koch, Betty Ann Moore, Heath Clay, Nancy Clendening, Jack Smith, Mallory Walton, Mike Doane, Tim Arnold, Charley Knight, and Whitney McBride.

Belated happy birthday-Delbert Toland.

The community extends its sympathy to the Janet Doak family (she was the mother of Scott Doak, who was a teacher and basketball coach at Lakeland High School) and to the family of Harold Ferguson.

Lakeland Academy Community School Board held a special meeting on February 22 at the school. President James Fleming led the Pledge and had a roll call with members Dr. Michael Dundr, Joyce Klingler, and Ronna Tuckoch present, along with the new Superintendent, Dr. Nicole McDonald. Members went into executive session from 6:32 until 7:16 p.m. to discuss employment and promotions. Fleming said that there will be ten days to fill out applications for the teacher’s position at the school until the March 14 regular meeting.

Lakeland Academy Parent-Teacher Organization will sponsor a book fair from February 27 until March 3.

Head to the Clark Memorial Branch Library to purchase gently used books. Proceeds will benefit the library group. The Crochet Club with instructor Katherine will be each Thursday at 4 p.m. Beginners are welcome. For anyone searching for a fun way to get fit, the library is the place to be each Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 p.m.

The Freeport Village Council meeting will be on March 8 at 7 p.m. at the town hall. Anyone with complaints may bring them to the council. This is a reminder that water bills are due.

Call Linda Fritter at 740-213-9197 to reserve a table at the Freeport Volunteer Fire Departments Annual Craft Show on Saturday, April 8, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., sponsored by the Fire Department.

West Chester seniors will meet on March 6 for bingo and a guest speaker at 9 a.m., then on March 10 at 9 a.m., they will serve the best breakfast. Plans are being made for West Chester Days coming up in August.

Important Dates- On March 12, Daylight Savings Time begins, so change your clocks. March 20 is the first day of spring.

Students at Lakeland Academy have been busy making posters to hang in the halls for the 100th day of school.

Several people from the Freeport area enjoyed a singspiration “Make a Joyful Noise” at the Deersville United Methodist Church on February 19.

Members of Deersville Church are making plans for the annual Women’s “Restoration Retreat,” which will be at the Deersville Church on April 29 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Clifford Henry, 69.

Congratulations to Diane Stine, who retired after working at Crossing Hardware and Bardall Crossing Hardware in Freeport.

After a weird winter, thoughts are of the Easter Bunny coming soon.

Lakeland Democrat Women will meet Monday, March 13 at 7 p.m. in Steele Crest Community Room. They will make plans for when the Easter Bunny visits Freeport.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

Congratulations to the Conotton Valley boys and girls bowling teams as they are playing in the state tourney on Friday and Saturday in Columbus. We are so proud of them and wish them good luck.

The Conotton Valley Alumni Association will meet at the Bowerston Library at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 4. All alums are invited to come and join the activities.

March birthdays are Deem and Emmett Gallogly, Sam Rodriguez, Tammy and Jeff Copeland, Carly and Nolan Caldwell, Bobby and Adelynn John, Shannon Bond, Vince Berg, Summer and Austin Meager, Doris Cotter Deibel, Mary Anna Cotter (age 89), Patti Eaves, and Hazel Trushell.

Happy anniversary to Mr. & Mrs. Lenny Fish.

A surprise birthday party was held on Saturday in honor of Robin Shetler at the home of Allen Case.

Choir practice will begin on March 15 at 7 p.m. at Trinity Church. They are preparing for the Easter season. All are welcome to come and join in singing.

SCIO

By Cindy Spiker

Happy March! May the luck of the Irish be with you all month long.

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department served 210 roast beef dinners this past Sunday.

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

The Scio Street Fair will be held August 9-12. Movin and Groovin Productions will provide eight kiddie rides and inflatables, food, and games. The new location for the fair will be the Scio Volunteer Fire Department lot and the Scio school lot.

NAPA Auto Parts-Scio Auto Parts, Inc., located at 102 W. Main Street, Scio, is your trusted source for automotive parts, accessories, and know-how for your car, truck, or SUV.

The Scio NAPA is independently owned and operated, offering in-store shopping, curbside pickup, shopping online, and shipping to home or pick up in-store. Independently owned and operated, this business directly supports those that live in our community. Please support our local businesses!

The Jewett-Scio Class of 1983 will be having their 40-year class reunion during the weekend of the Scio Street Fair.

Enjoy a fun evening in Jewett! Pennington’s will be having karaoke night Friday, March 10.

The top five performers will be awarded $250 cash to first place, gift cards for $75, $50, $25, and $10 awarded to second through fifth place. 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:

Learn to crochet at the Scio Branch Library. Debbie Eskridge, class instructor, will help you start at a beginner level or will work with your skill level. A spring dishcloth is planned for the first project. Participants will need to bring two skeins of 100% cotton yarn in spring pastel colors and a size five crochet hook. The class will begin on Thursday, March 9, from 1–2:30 p.m. and will meet every Thursday for six weeks. Please register in advance by calling the Scio Branch Library at 740-945-6811.

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 carry out 740-945-5922.

DID YOU KNOW?… The annual Scio Street Fair began in 1934.

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!

Next up is the return of the flea markets at the Hopedale Fire House on Saturday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be a breakfast and lunch stand set up, with 50/50 throughout the day. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for vendor set up or the night before from 5-7 p.m. If you would like to reserve a table or for more information, call 740-942-2333.

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.

Also, this Friday, the Harrison Central Baseball association will have a fish fry at the Cadiz Country Club. It will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., with delivery available. Text or call your order at 740-491-1993 or 330-2459194.

And here is a project that is near and dear to my heart because it helps the men and women who are away from home because they are serving in the military. The Harrison County Military Support Group will be putting together boxes of goodies to ship overseas. It will be held at the Senior Citizens Center at 120 Main Street in Cadiz on March 21 at 6 p.m. More details to follow. If you have any news about family or friends, please send it to me at hopedalenews@ yahoo.com. Hope you have a great week!

UNIONPORT

By Mary Catherine Mull

Daylight saving time will be Sunday, March 12. It’s probably a good idea to set your clocks ahead before you go to bed on Saturday, March 11, so you won’t miss church services on Sunday morning.

Tom and Kay Ohle of Loraine, Ohio, are visiting with the Ohle families this week.

Read 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Bible study will be held at 10 a.m., and prayer service will be held at 9:30 a.m. in Unionport at the Unionport United Methodist Church. Everyone is welcome; it is open to the public. 740-944-1609

Olivia and Mimi participated in their school concert recently at Edison Local School. Get out your green shamrocks because St. Patrick’s Day is near.

Robert Leonard Sr.’s family is in our thoughts and prayers at this time. May he R.I.P.

SMITHFIELD

By Esther McCoy

As I write this column, it is 61 degrees on our outdoor thermometer. And then I turn on the television and see a large amount of snow in the southern states. I would like to see a covering of snow on the ground here, but not enough to cancel events.

It is great to hear that a familiar face will be present at Buckeye Local High School. In the position of superintendent starting in August will be Coy Sudvary, who is no stranger to the Buckeye Local country. He thanks the board and staff at Wellsville for a great four years and thanks all current and former teachers and former students. “After 15 years as a high school teacher and principal, I am ready to start the next journey in my administrative career,” he said.

The Harrison County Farm Bureau had great success with a square dance that was held at the county fair community room recently. They brought in $403 from those kicking up their heels in a “do-si-do.”

It is always nice to see that someone from our Smithfield area has had great success. Now that it is unveiled, Common Pleas Judge Michelle Miller will have a newly revamped third floor to preside over court. “The acoustics are great, and it is so much better for the jurors and the attorneys who use the court,” she noted. Her parents are Manuel (Butch) and Carol Ann Garcia of Smithfield.

Valentine’s Day is over, but there are likely a few of the colorful conversation hearts hanging around. The Center for Science in the Public Interest is trying to make sure that safe sweeteners replace sugar, and they have fought to get the Food and Drug Administration to ban synthetic food dyes that pose health risks, those with numbers like red 3, yellow 5, and blue 2. They have already banned red 1 and 2, green 1, violet 1, and other dyes that cause cancer or organ damage. But the remaining dyes will still come with risks, such as hyperactivity in some children. So check Easter candy before giving the Easter Bunny a hint on what to put in the Easter basket. How about fresh fruit and nuts?

The column is short this week. Sorry about that. Lamont and I made our rounds at the doctor’s office the past two days. Wouldn’t it be nice if older age came with a ticket for better health as well?

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams Deersville and the surrounding area extend sympathy to the family of Janet Poulson Mallarnee, age 84, of Deersville (formerly Carrollton), who passed away on February 24. Read the full obituary in News-Herald’s obituary section.

The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce held an “After Hours” event on February 28 at the Lakeside Resort on US Route 250. I had the opportunity to attend. Many of those attending took a tour of at least one of the cabins. Thank you to the host for the hospitality and refreshments. The sunset was a million-dollar view. Folks were able to pick up the 2022-2023 Harrison County Community Guide. I encourage you to pick one up and read through all that Harrison County has to offer. They are available at the Cadiz Visitor’s Center. To find other locations, contact the Chamber of Commerce office at 740-491-4096. If you are not a member of the Chamber of Commerce, it’s a good time to join.

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. Thank you to Mary Knight, Joy Miles, and Shelley Devore for completing the required annual audit.

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 St, 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 740-8252681 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.; Feed Spring Church Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship 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 21-23, Blue Blaze Academy at the BTA Century Barn at Deersville; and 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.

There will be a work party Saturday, April 29 through Wednesday, May 3, on the Bowerston Points 18-20; Morelfest May 5-7 at the Century Barn on Beall Road, Deersville. Watch their Facebook page for updates.

Bosler’s Honey Bees and Accessories (330401-5889) 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.

Congratulations to Noah Stricker, an 8th-grade student at Indian Valley, for being selected as “Student of the Month.” Noah is such an active and amazing young man with music lessons, band, Boy Scouts (ready to start his Eagle Scout project), and award-winning photography. Noah is the son of Tom and Amy Vansickle Stricker of rural Deersville.

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

More information closer to the date. Save the Date: Saturday, July 15, will be the Freeport-Lakeland Alumni banquet. More information later.

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams

Friday, March 3 through Sunday, March 5, the Annual Ohio Falconry Association “End of Season Meet” is open to the public and free to attend. Food is provided daily, free of charge. Many falconers attend this event from all over the country, making this a great place for the prospective falconer, wildlife enthusiast, bird watcher, photographer, etc. If you plan to stay multiple days, there is a hotel nearby, or you can bring your air mattress and sleeping bag and sleep in the venue for free. The meet is known for having great opportunities for falconers to bag game. This will be held at the Holloway Old Timers ground/building, 421 E Main Street, starting March 3 at noon and concluding Sunday, March 5 at 4 p.m.

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 740-9684264.

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, 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 740-5415401. Dates are filling up, so if you need the building, please call to get your date reserved. This is a very nice venue with lots of parking.

The Holloway Old Timers Association NEEDS YOUR HELP in planning the 2023 Old Timers Baseball Festival that will take place in early September. Active members are few, thus making it difficult to prepare and pull off a great festival. That has been the biggest challenge. If you can help out, if you have any ideas (including contacts) for any activity, please contact the group through messenger on Facebook. As with any festival, they are asking for donations. Food, prizes, soda, and water. Entertainment etc., is expensive. For more information, contact Kenny Staten at 740-381-6124 or Linda Nester at 740-541-5401. FYI: This will be the 75th Annual Old Timers. Much help is appreciated and needed.

On Saturday, May 20, from 2-4 p.m. is the 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. The cost is $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.

ADENA

By Alyssa Howard

On Saturday, March 4, The White Collar Criminals will be bringing the barn down at Black Sheep Vineyard. 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.

L.A. Pizza is hosting a Trivia night on Thursday, March 9, from 7-11 p.m. Use that brain power!

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

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 April.

Visit your local library Monday, March 1320, 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.

Children ages 2 to 6 can play with toys that promote alphabet knowledge during Play and Learn the Alphabet at the Adena Branch Library on Monday, March 6, at 11:30 a.m. Call the library at 740-546-3782 to register.

Adult craft night at Adena Branch Library. Come on Thursday, March 9, at 5 p.m. to make a St. Patrick’s Day craft using paint and wood. It’s free, and supplies are provided.

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 at lyssahowardxx@outlook.com and let me know!