Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 11/26/22

Harrison Co. charity touching lives in Africa

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

JEWETT—Terra Rogers grew up in Steubenville and has lived in Harrison County for over 20 years. She married Ryan Rogers in 2001, and they have two daughters, Brittany and Maggie. With her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education K-8 and a Master's Degree in Reading & Literacy, she was a teacher for 20 years before God showed her a different plan for her life. She became the founder and international director for a new ministry: 91four Ministry International.

The ministry began in 2014 with a trip to Uganda, Africa, where Rogers met Rachel, a Ugandan social worker who later became the national director of the organization. It was during this trip Rogers spent time in the capital city of Kampala and witnessed the utter poverty of teenage Karamojong girls in the city's slums.

"When you are hungry in the slum district, and you cannot find food, or you are sick and cannot obtain treatment, you die, period," Rogers said. "When you are raped, kidnapped, trafficked, and eventually disappear, there is no one to help save you; you simply cease to exist."

Funding for 91four began at home. Rogers said, "Our daughter, Maggie, who was ten at the time, was the first to give a donation - her Christmas money. My husband and I, and several other family members, then contributed the remainder to get us through the next six months while we prayed for others to join us."

They began by rescuing a few girls off the streets and housing them in a small, rented home in a crowded neighborhood. The yard was tiny, but they held vocational classes outside under a tent anyway.

91four is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Christian Gospel mission and, unlike many Americanbased missions, is not affiliated with any church mission board or organization but is run by Terra and a small group of volunteers in the US.

"The entire US staff are all volunteers," Rogers said. "None of us receive any money for the work we do for the ministry. One hundred percent of donations go directly to the ministry in Uganda and for the purpose specified. Even my flight costs are covered by special donors who have had it placed on their hearts to help send me to do the work. We keep our US costs very low."

The name 91four was inspired by the verse in Psalm 91:4, which says: "He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will take refuge." 91four started by bringing just under 25 girls into a safe environment and now has 70 full-time sponsored children

and adolescent girls, ten acres of land, and an enrollment of 300 tuition-paying students from the surrounding communities. They have permanent buildings, including a dormitory, vocational school, and primary school. The girls and staff grow much of their own food and receive an education they can take with them throughout the rest of their lives.

spiritual strength and direction, farmland to produce food for the campus, and skilled and dedicated staff, all of whom are native Ugandans. Our goal is to continue to make the ministry as self-sustaining as possible."

Rogers currently works two part-time jobs in Harrison County in addition to the work with 91four to help with ministry expenses at home. She said she couldn't teach full-time and maintain the work in Uganda, which requires traveling there two or three times each year.

When asked about how the local community can provide support, Rogers responded, "We need prayer for God's will to be accomplished, whatever it may be. We still need sponsors for ten children at $50 per month and monthly partners willing to give what they can to help us meet so many unforeseen costs."

The organization's most recent large-scale project is building a church on the property so that community members can join them for worship. "The need for a church building is urgent; we currently do not have a church or even a building large enough to hold our students, staff, and local villagers who want to join us in worship."

Rogers shared some especially meaningful experiences, "Mission work inevitably brings with it a level of personal sacrifice and difficulty; and yet, the Lord has shown me some powerful proofs of His ability to save."

County addresses impending EMS concerns

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Trustee Frank Keller from German Township spoke to the commissioners at their regular weekly meeting on November 16. Keller voiced concerns about Harrison Community Hospital (HCH) not renewing its contract with the county as backup EMS.

"We would just like to get an update on the status of negotiations between HCH and the Harrison County Commissioners on being able to reach an agreement and provide that service to the residents of the county going forward," Keller said.

Commissioner Don Bethel, who has previously been on the Foundation Board of Directors for HCH, spoke at length about the issue, "[HCH] got into the backup job to assist Harrison County, for a fee," he said. The starting cost of the program has increased over the years, but Bethel explained that this isn't a normal service that WVU provides.

"We're one of the few. The only county… they're not in the EMS business. But they were doing it for Harrison County as a favor because of the way the volunteer situation was. We were having sporadic issues throughout the county."

Cadiz went without EMS services for almost a year. "But at that time, other EMS associations were strong and could cover for those villages that were struggling at that time. [HCH] has made a decision that they would like to completely get out of the EMS business. It's nothing concerning negotiations in terms of finances. They have explained to us that they will continue in emergency issues and assist as long as they possibly can. But they want us to be aware that there will be a sunset on this. They want the county and the volunteers to come up with something that does not include them as an EMS provider."

"Our mission is to make disciples for Jesus by providing a place of refuge and hope for homeless teenage girls and children who are trying to escape the dangerous slums of Kampala," Rogers said. She explained that despite the overtly Christian school being located in a Muslim-dominated area, a large portion of students come from Muslim families.

Rogers continued, "Our village consists of a Muslim school, a Catholic school, two Mosques, and a satanic shrine. Shockingly, a large population of our primary students is Muslim children. The parents know we are giving a quality education, and they are willing to let their children have a Christian-directed curriculum."

The ministry has faced its own set of obstacles over the years, but Rogers has maintained the most important aspect of her life and work is faith. She has been "trusting God through this entire process. The responsibility feels enormous, and yet I can do nothing in my own power but pray and trust Him. The Lord has been faithful in His provision for every need:

She talked about hearing elementary students, who come from Mulsim homes, singing their Bible memory verses on the bus rides home, "the Gospel is proclaimed as their voices echo through the Muslim neighborhoods." Rogers also mentioned "the brave testimony of a timid 11-year-old girl, a student in our elementary school, having chosen to be baptized and then sharing the Gospel with her Muslim family," an act that can be extremely dangerous in the Muslim-dominated community.

Several local farm laborers "who heard our singing of Gospel hymns from the fields near our campus where they were working, began attending services, received salvation, and asked to be baptized, resulting in the loss of their jobs."

For Rogers, "These are just a few of the dozens of stories that I could share…this is what keeps me going, no matter what obstacles I may face."

To learn more about 91four Ministry International, visit www.91four.org. If you would like to make a donation or become a sponsor, email the ministry at info@91four. org, donate through their website, or mail a check to 91four Ministry, PO Box 190, Jewett, OH 43986

The contract is up in the spring of next year, but HCH has not yet made a public announcement of the final day of their EMS service.

"It's not an easy puzzle to put together," Bethel said. "You've got volunteers, you've got paid services now, and all I can say is good luck to the future commissioners because it's not an easy problem to fix."

Bethel said that EMS has been moving toward paid services that may not be feasible for outlying communities due to cost. "Obviously, we've been blessed to have so many dedicated and hardworking volunteers to have Harrison County EMS covered. But it's something we're going to have to move on from unless we have a lot of incoming new blood to replace the long-time dedicated EMS workers."

He commented that Harrison County has made it easy to get EMS training by covering much, if not all, of the necessary training. However, a common problem facing small communities is that once the worker receives their certification, they move on to another, more profitable area. Despite the county making an effort to compensate volunteers when possible, the amount will never be equivalent to what an EMS worker can make in larger cities.

"I don't know what else we can do," Bethel said, citing this as a long-term problem. "If anyone has any answers or ideas, they would be

Terra in slums visiting homeless children. PHOTO PROVIDED

Seniors

CADIZ—The Presbyterian Church of Cadiz outreach and evangelism committee micro-pantry project was blessed with a wonderful donation by four Harrison Central seniors as a part of their Service Learning senior project.

Callie Lewis, Grace Dulkoski, Sicily Wade, and Selena Mojica worked to organize an elementary school dance to raise the funds to shop and fill the pantry stock room for the increased demand the pantry is seeing.

The girls worked together to raise over $800 to help further the outreach with the micro pantry project.

When asked why the micro pantry was

chosen for their project, they said, “We like the micro pantry because it benefits the whole community and is available to anyone who needs it any time of the day or night.”

These seniors helped replenish the stock room with items such as toothbrushes, cereal, tuna, oatmeal, soap, shampoo, diapers, pasta, deodorant, and more.

The church wants to say thank you for helping keep the micro pantry stocked and ready to serve the community during the upcoming holiday months. They are grateful for the hard work and incredible donations from these seniors.

Hard times call for blessings

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

Student Council Thanksgiving food drive

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—The Cadiz Food Pantry, located on Warren Street in Cadiz, received a muchwelcomed gift from the Harrison Central seniors. In conjunction with other senior high school projects currently taking place, the class of 2023 collected nonperishable food items and delivered them to the pantry this past Tuesday. The delivery of the food conveniently arrived at a time when the regular volunteers were on hand to assist with storing and distribution.

“Each month, the football players assist in the unloading of the regular food deliveries,” said Harrison Central Community Liaison Anthony Hayes. “This project is one that the school wants to participate in as a way to give back to the community that has given so much to the school and the students!”

In a similar endeavor, the football team is involved with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank. The

Mid-Ohio Food Bank’s food distribution takes place once a month at the John Stephenson Center. Just like at the local food pantry, the football team is there to unload the trucks that deliver the food. As vendors and others donate money or food to the food banks, the students then donate the collections to the local food bank.

“These projects are good for both our school and our students,” Hayes added. “It is so good to see all of the interaction! The best part about helping the food pantries is that the students are actually and sincerely enjoying the work.”

The food pantry assists hundreds of families throughout the county with food and other needed items. The volunteers that give so much of their time and efforts are to be commended. Harrison Central students donating to the pantry help keep these organizations going. Without the food banks, many struggling families in the community would be without help during difficult times.

Humane Society grateful to seniors

CADIZ—Five Harrison Central seniors organized and held a 5K Fundraiser on October 22, 2022, to benefit the Humane Society of Harrison County (HSHC). Cami Basich, Carly Best, Mackenzie Harbold, Grace Goudy, and Nadia Tweedy chose this senior project for their Service Learning class. The seniors raised $426.50 from entry fees and other donations at the 5K, which was held at Sally Buffalo Park. The money was used to buy supplies for HSHC foster animals.

The seniors collected and bought dog food,

cat food, cat/dog toys, grooming supplies, litter, treats, puppy pads, and blankets. The young ladies also purchased bottles and kitten milk replacements. This was greatly appreciated since the HSHC had at least two fosters who took on the care of orphan kittens. The HSHC is very thankful for the compassionate effort and hard work that these ladies put forth to bring awareness to the Humane Society and the humane treatment of all Harrison County animals. PHOTO PROVIDED

JEWETT—There’s now a blessing box in Jewett, right next to the little lending library under the shelter at the park next to Brightside Tavern. The words written on the glass windows of the box read, “Take what you need, leave what you can, and above all be blessed.” Inside are canned goods, boxes of pasta, and a few paper products. Community members can take items as they need them and, when they’re able, leave behind items that someone else could use. The bright yellow box was built by Veteran and VFW Commander Bob Hirshbach but he gave full credit for the idea to Freedom Curtis. “I think it’s something everyone in the community wanted and we just needed the motivation to do it,” Curtis said. Keeping it filled is up to the surrounding

community but Curtis will be checking in on it often. “It’s an opportunity for members of the community to help each other. Especially during this time,” Curtis continued. “If you have something extra, put it in here, if you need something, take it. I think the community is going to help one another.” Curtis made sure to give credit to Trish Satterfield, who also had a hand in seeing the idea come to fruition.

The box has only been up for a few days but it’s clear that it’s already been utilized by residents. Curtis will be going through the box to remove canned foods soon, focusing on boxed goods for the winter to avoid food freezing in the cold.

A shiny metal plaque on the box reads, “Much gratitude to Bob Hirschback for serving this country and community. Romans 13:7 “Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.”

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This machine is a 225 Bucyrus 6-yard bucket stuck in the mud southeast of Hopedale, Ohio, near the Greenwood Cemetery. Men in the picture L to R: Henry Holly, Peach Manbeck, Charley Parks, Chester Rapp, Eugene Thomas,

Lee Dunlap, Matthew Lorenz Superintendent.

I do not know who shared this wonderful picture.

December 6 is Coal Miner Appreciation Day. Thank a miner for keeping the lights on. Coal is the rock that burns.

Harmon Creek Coal Co, November 28, 1933 (89 years ago)

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Harry Mattern, Tom Ryder, John Stevens, Eddie Crawford, Sam Busby, Ralph Fenner, Bill DeWalt, Wayne Gotschall, Lloyd Busby, Dick Birney, Clarence Mitchell, Fred Tipton, George Blake,

Harrison Central’s Student Council held a food drive and was able to donate 200 items to the Cadiz Food Pantry ahead of their Thanksgiving pickup. Seniors Cameron Dulkoski, Leah Cottrell, Carly Best, and Kayln Ledger helped Mrs. Hawthorne deliver donations on Tuesday morning. PHOTO PROVIDED/SAMANTHA MCINTOSH

Bob Hirschbach, Maggie Satterfield, Trish Satterfield, and Freedom Curtis all had a hand in creating the small blessing box to serve the community of Jewett. Curtis and Satterfield came up with the plan and helped stock the first batch of items. Hirschbach built and donated the blessing box. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Radar signs curb speeding in small towns

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

Dynamic speed display signs(DSDS) are digital signs usually placed in high-traffic areas that use radar to show the speed of oncoming vehicles. These signs have been brought up in multiple village council meetings over the last couple of months as an idea to try to curb the speeding habits of county drivers. Council members have seen many issues with drivers entering into villages at high rates of speed, sometimes sliding around tight curves in the process. While the investment for the signs can be steep, at several thousand dollars per sign, they are a much less expensive and more realistic option for villages with tight police budgets. But how effective are DSDs in slowing traffic?

One study, conducted by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, published in 2009, stated, “A before, during, and after observational study of free-flow vehicle operating speeds was undertaken at 12 transition zones to determine the effectiveness

of DSDSs. The results of the analyses indicate that the DSDSs are effective in reducing freeflow passenger car operating speeds by an average of 6 mph (10 km/h) while in place and activated.”

While six miles an hour slower may not sound like much, it could be the difference between life and death for pedestrians. A 2011 study conducted by the AAA Foundation that looked at traffic related pedestrian deaths between 2007 and 2009 found that “the average risk of severe injury for a pedestrian struck by a vehicle reaches 10% at an impact speed of 16 mph, 25% at 23 mph.” Only seven miles per hour difference increases the risk of death by more than ten percent.

Drivers are also at higher risk of death and injury due to speeding. The National Safety Counsel shared a disturbing statistic, “2020 marked a reversal regarding the recent progress that has been made in reducing speedingrelated deaths. Speeding-related deaths increased 17% from 2019 and were the most deaths recorded since 2008. Speeding deaths now represent 29% of all traffic fatalities, up from 26% in 2019.” With 19% percent

Jewett looking to crack down on speeders

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

JEWETT—At the November 7 village council meeting, Village Administrator Mike Mcbee reported on several clean-up projects he's been working on in the last few weeks, including dealing with downed trees and doing another sweep of weed-eating before it gets too cold. "I finally got the risers to fix the two manholes going out of town," McBee said. A riser is a hollow, circular, or squareshaped concrete section of a manhole structure that extends from the base to the manhole chimney. Several residents have complained that the manholes have sunk into the road, causing dangerously deep potholes. Manhole risers absorb the impact of traffic hitting the top of the manhole frame so that it is less likely to sink below the pavement level.

At the November 21 meeting of the village council, Mcbee reported that he was able to put risers into both manholes, but within twelve hours, he'd received multiple phone calls about one of the manholes being open. The riser was not the perfect size, and when cars drove over the manhole, the cover flipped open. Mcbee removed the riser and is looking for other solutions to fix the issue.

During the November 7 meeting, Police Chief Ron Carter gave a report to the council that he had been writing many citations. "The sand trucks and traffic have been picking up," he said. "I had a semi driving through town last night with his lights off, jake-breaking all the way through town."

Carter also had two males doing burnouts in front of the fire department. When he arrived on the scene, the driver was out of the vehicle, measuring the marks, which ended up being about 175 feet long.

"We're working on traffic, writing a lot of citations. The speed down the hill has been crazy," Carter said, explaining that he caught

someone driving over 70 mph trying to go around the tight curve going into Jewett.

The council discussed borrowing a radar speed sign that shows drivers' speeds as they approach, reminding them to slow down. Carter said he would ask to use the radar belonging to the Cadiz Police Department, which has flashing blue lights as an added warning to lead-foot drivers.

At the second monthly meeting, it was reported that the Cadiz speed radar sign is out of commission, as is the sheriff's office radar sign, so neither can be used to help Jewett. One council member brought up the idea of purchasing radar signs for the village.

Carter mentioned that he and several other officers would be completing updated training, as required by the State of Ohio. The training is through online courses, and there are about 20 certifications to get through. "So if you see us around the office more," he said. "That's why."

He lamented how difficult it is to find an officer to add to the force. "Every day, my emails are filled with departments paying $37 an hour, $33 dollars an hour, and they can't find anyone," Carter said. "Everybody quit, you can't find cops… I'm doing the best I can to get other guys down here to work."

Council member Ruth Blackburn mentioned that if residents don't see a cruiser in town but are witnessing heavy speeding violations, they can call the Jewett Police non-emergency line (903-626-4416) or call the Harrison County Sheriff's Office nonemergency line (740-942-2197) to request a deputy come through town. There was a little confusion among council members about how residents would know to call the Sheriff or call the Jewett Police because the Jewett department cannot provide 24/7 coverage for the village. In an emergency situation, call 911. The 911 dispatcher will know who is available and send units as needed.

of those deaths occurring on dry roads, it’s important to remember that speeding is dangerous regardless of road conditions.

Are the DSDSs effective in the long run? Can’t the police just hand out more tickets? While increasing police presence is what many residents may first think about as a solution, it is not possible for an officer to be on every road, all the time. Increasing police patrol does effectively decrease speeding but only for as long as they are present. Once police have moved to the next problem area, the speeding begins anew.

The DSDSs offer a much cheaper and more realistic option to local villages. A study in Texas found that “After the DSDS was installed, the average speed decreased more than 9 mph. Furthermore, average speeds were still 9 mph lower when researchers returned to that site and measured speeds four months after DSDS installation.” These signs are an effective long-term solution for many problem areas in the county and will cost considerably less than hiring additional officers to hand out tickets.

Texting law clears House

COLUMBUS—The Ohio House of Representatives passed legislation, sponsored by State Rep. Cindy Abrams (R-Harrison) and State Rep. Brian Lampton (R-Beavercreek), expanding language on texting and driving.

“Every day we travel on our roadways, we see someone looking at their phone, swerving around,” Abrams said. “House Bill 283 will make our state a safer place to travel and reduce the amount of deaths and injuries on our roads. I am grateful to our colleagues for recognizing the importance of this issue.”

The legislation makes texting and driving a primary offense, implements a “single swipe” policy, and prohibits individuals from holding and looking at an electronic wireless communications device, with certain exceptions

According to the Ohio State Highway Patrol, from 2013 through 2019, more than 91,000 distracted driving crashes occurred throughout the state of Ohio; resulting in more than 47,000 injuries and 305 deaths.

Currently, 44 states have passed various distracted driving laws. Abrams noted that within two years, statistics reflect a consistent reduction in traffic deaths. House Bill 283 now moves to the Senate.

New Athens turns to automation as in-person policing falls flat

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

NEW ATHENS—The New Athens Village Council met on November 14 at the village admin building and began with a short discussion about remaining Covid relief funds. Many villages in the county are still figuring out how to use the funds before the deadline at the end of next year. The money, part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is highly regulated, so many local governments are struggling to find a use for it before it has to be sent back.

Village Administrator Tosha Giesey gave a brief report that there would be two water shut-offs sent out the next day. Toward the end of the meeting, there was a payment dropped in the box outside the building, and Giesey was able to cross off one of the shut-offs. If payment for the other is in the box by the morning, then no shut-off notices will be sent.

Council President Mark Arnold brought up a dilapidated house that the council wants torn down. They’ve been seeking approval and grant money from the county through the Ohio Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program to accomplish the task but have hit a few blocks.

“I don’t understand how they’re acting like that house down there is historical,” Arnold said.

“Well, I talked to [Commissioner Paul Coffland] again at the firehall,” said Giesey. “He said it’s not that it’s historical; it’s that it’s

in a historical area. He said, by the looks of it, they just have to follow the paperwork protocol that says they’ve looked at it, and it’s beyond saving.”

Unfortunately, the village has very little information on the house, so it could be a long process to complete the desired outcome.

Mayor Joe Petro said that the construction on the square is considered complete. However, Arnold pointed out an issue with the edge of part of the road on Route 9 that should be addressed. Petro pointed out there is still a state inspection that needs to be completed, and if the spot is an issue, that should be caught then.

The street report was given by Arnold, who said that all the generators were serviced and several repairs were made, including putting in a new transfer switch in the generator on College Street. The EPA inspection went well, and the plant is running well.

The village recently purchased a used truck for general maintenance work and voted to put new tires on it ahead of the winter season. Petro has gotten it insured, and it is ready for use as soon as the plates come in from the state.

Petro shared a flyer he received that showed a deal on speed radar signs, and the council discussed purchasing one to help curb speeding into town.

“We can maybe get somebody’s attention,” Petro said.

There were a few options for different signs, and Petro said he was hoping to get a solarpowered one so it wouldn’t cost the village anything to run it.

Lady Huskies fall to Bellaire in season opener

BY SHARON DALTON Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

BELLAIRE—The Harrison Central Lady Huskies would scatter 48 points over the four quarters of play during their 2022-23 basketball season opener at Bellaire. On the other page of the scorebook, Bellaire would prevail with four quarters of offense that would produce a total of 73 points during the contest.

The Huskies would be paced by Danica Rensi, Emma Fischer, Maddy Butler, Mckenzie Harbold, and Angie Ferri. This quintet of scorers would lend a combined total of 41 points to the team effort. Those 41 points went into the books, with each player scoring 7 to 9 points each while producing a majority average of 5.125 points. Their individual effort created a balanced offense. Now all this quintet needs to do moving forward is to maintain or increase the average to be successful.

The game also held other elements from Bellaire that aided in producing such a high offensive output. Those elements were Zara Haveth, Allie Ault, and Lizzie Aninch. Combined, these top three Ohio Valley players scored a combined total of 60 of the Big Red’s 73 game points.

Scoring leaders for the Huskies were members of the aforementioned quintet. Particularly, Rensi and Ferri had nine points each. Just one point behind the pair was Fischer and Butler, who scored eight points each. Last but not least, Harbold tossed in seven points to the team total. The Huskies also had three downtown field goals. Ferri would own two of the goals and Harbold one.

For Bellaire, the team was led by Haveth with 23 points. Ault would score 19, and Aninch would score 18 points.

Harrison varsity boys’ scrimmage

BY ED BANKS

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—Thursday evening, the Harrison Central varsity basketball teams scrimmaged with visiting Linsly. The scrimmage was played in the main gymnasium in 4-quarters, with a running clock, while the junior varsity did the same in the junior high school gym.

In the opening of the varsity scrimmage, the visitors wasted no time rushing to a huge lead. The Huskies warmed up to the play as the game moved along, and more scoring followed. The first quarter would end with a score of 18 to 8, favoring the visitors. In the second quarter, the scrimmage heated, and rough play set the tone for an 11-point

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BY D.J. WATSON Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

difference and a score of 35 to 24, again favoring Linsly.

The third quarter ended with a 12-point difference and a score of 47 to 35, with Linsly remaining on top. With the rough play assisting their dominance, Linsly continued to outscore the Huskies. Had the contest been a liveseason game, the score would have been much closer due to more fouls being called. The final quarter produced a score of 63 to 48, favoring Linsly, demonstrating that the plus numbers for the Huskies grew as the game progressed.

It has been a long time for Harrison Central since they have owned the height and caliber of players they do now. This team should finish among the top five in the conference should injuries not play a part in Harrison’s season.

Fort Frye,

Ohio and West Virginia will enter semifinal action of statewide tournaments this weekend.

The O.V.A.C. has four flag bearers left standing: Steubenville Big Red, the Fort Frye Cadets, the Parkersburg South Patriots, and the Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights.

In Ohio Div. IV, Steubenville will head for Columbus, where the Historic Crew Stadium will host the semi-final matchup between Cincinnati Wyoming and the Big Red. Steubenville will be making their 19th appearance in the final four.

Region 16’s top seed, the Wyoming Cowboys, captured the Regional crown last weekend with a 7-0 victory over Cincinnati Taft. Wyoming has outscored their postseason opponents 126-7. The Cowboys are making their eighth all-time final-four appearance. Kickoff is set for Saturday night at 7 p.m.

South and WCC remain

The Ohio Division VI rematch last weekend was between Region 23’s top-seeded Fort Frye Cadets and the third-seeded Bellaire Big Reds. The Cadets owned a 62-26 victory over the Big Reds, but this time, Bellaire led 20-7 at the break. The Cadets took the second half to pull a 35-28. Fort Frye will be making their third all-time appearance in the final four.

The Cadets will square off with perennial playoff power, the Kirtland Hornets. The Hornets eliminated the Huskies last season in the first round of Div. V action. The Hornets are making their 11th appearance in the semifinals. In the last five seasons, the Lake County unit has been victorious in the semi-final, earning state titles three times.

The Cadets and Hornets will kick off Saturday night at 7 p.m. inside the Reminder Athletic Complex in Canfield.

Bellaire’s loss dropped the overall Buckeye Eight postseason record to 6-5, with Beaver Local, Cambridge, and St. Clairsville contributing to the six-win total.

In West Virginia Class A, Wheeling Central advanced to the semi-finals after a

All-academic collegiate volleyball players honored

Recently, the Kentucky Christian University (KCU) in Grayson, Kentucky, honored the members of their 2022 volleyball team who had reached the All-Academic status. There were 11 of the 25 players from the team that received the recognition. Two of the eleven are local high school graduates who initially signed to play volleyball at Ohio Valley University (OVU) but later transferred to KCU. Pictured with their team recipients are (front row) 4th from the left Lyndi Starky. Starky played her prep school volleyball in Wintersville at Indian Creek. Also, (back row) 2nd from left is Rebecca Banks. Banks played her prep school volleyball in Cadiz at Harrison Central.

48-14 wiping of Wahama in the quarterfinals. The Maroon Knights will see James Monroe Friday night for a trip to the state title game on Wheeling Island next weekend.

In the equivalent of Ohio’s top division, Parkersburg South will compete in the semifinals of West Virginia’s Class AAA. The Patriots powered past Musselman 58-14 last weekend, setting up their showdown with Hurricane Friday night in Parkersburg.

OVAC All-Stars

The OVAC All-Star game was held on Sunday, November 13, at the Red Devil Stadium in St. Clairsville. Representing the Harrison Central Huskies boys' team were Kaden Jurosko (L) and Jace Madzia (R). Lexie Smith, Collette Downs, and Gracie Rogers represented the Harrison Central girls' team. (L to R).

PHOTOS PROVIDED/SHARON DALTON

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Action during the varsity scrimmage, as the Husky’s Jace Madzia worked his way inside for a score. NH PHOTO/ED BANKS

A memorial service will be held for Rockie Andrew Patterson at the New Rumley Global Methodist Church, 41395 Scio-New Rumley Road, Scio, OH 43988, on Saturday, December 3, at noon.

Rockie passed away on November 12, 2020, at his home in Rockville, MD, after a brave battle with cancer. He was born on March 19, 1960, to Rev. Roxie Patterson Thompson and Leonard Arch Patterson. He graduated from Jewett Scio High School and Akron University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Rockie retired from the Federal Communications Commission, International Satellite Division in 2016 after 32 years of service, where he was an International Negotiator specializing in Broadcast Satellites.

Rockie was a kind, unassuming, good-natured man who loved his family, automobiles, traveling, and attending concerts and sporting events. Everyone who knew Rockie enjoyed spending time with him.

He was preceded in death by his parents, maternal aunt Carol Sue Fawcett, paternal aunt and uncles Anna Mae Sampson, Rae Patterson, and Harry Patterson. He is survived by his adopted sister Cheryl Madonna of Scio, OH; his maternal aunt Teresa Venham of Shadyside, OH; his uncle Paul Patterson of Woodsfield, OH; his paternal aunt Francis Long of Bellaire, OH and his best friend Marcus (Jennifer) Wolf of Coconut Creek, FL. He also leaves behind several cousins, including Tracy Kovello of Willowick, OH, John Venham of Shadyside, OH, and Shawnda Price of Maple Heights, OH.

Friends are invited to join the family in remembering and celebrating Rockie’s life. Koch Funeral Home in Scio, Ohio, is assisting the family with his memorial service.

Adena hopeful for facelift

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

ADENA—The November Adena Village Council meeting began with a short police report from Deputy David Wojtas. “We got four reports so far [this month], and there was an assist with the sheriff’s office,” he said. “There was a suspicious person, and they backed me up on that one… So four reports and one charge.”

Mayor Brenda Roski shared that she has received many complaints about dogs barking during the night. “We’ve got ordinances on dogs,” she said. “I’m going to give [Wojtas] one chance to go talk to these people. They’re driving me crazy [people] calling my house.”

Roski also said the village had issues over the weekend with pumpkins being thrown in the street. The council will be requesting to look at security footage from a resident on the street to see if the perpetrator was captured on video.

“I want to personally thank Adena for passing all the levies,” Roski said. “I really appreciate that, and it shows that they appreciate the hard work that we’re doing in Adena. It was not for any extra money, and things cost us more this year than last year, and we’re doing a lot of good things. So I want to personally thank the village residents

for passing everything that was on the ballot concerning Adena.”

Roski said she has applied for a $50,000 grant through the state for generators that would be used to pump water and keep the sewer plant running in case of power outages.

On the topic of grants, the council discussed the Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP), which has been a hot topic in Harrison and surrounding counties. Roski and other council members have been attending as many meetings as possible to make sure Adena is ready to apply for a part of the $500 million. Adena may be ahead of the curve on the ACGP since they have downtown revitalization plans from several years ago to revamp their village green. The ACGP is seeking shovel-ready projects for the first round of grants, so having a set of plans ready on such short notice should be incredibly helpful in pushing Adena ahead of other projects.

“There’s a whole points system for how you get funding for these grants,” council member R. J. Konkoleski said. “It’s engineered in a way that the more hands that are in the pie, the more funds you get.” He called it “a ridiculously elaborate system.”

Currently, Jefferson County is working with several Harrison County entities on applying for money for extending the Conotton Creek Trail.

The city of Zanesville is also taking the

Hopedale strategizes grant

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

HOPEDALE—The Hopedale Village Council met on November 16 and began by paying the bills and announcing that there will be a new outtake valve installed in the water lines. The line will be dug up and prepped on the 29th, and the actual replacement will be completed on the 30th. The village will temporarily run entirely off Jefferson County’s water, and residents shouldn’t notice any differences in their water service. There should be no need for any boil orders.

Village Administrator Don Writesel said that all the hydrant flushing had been completed, and his water license had been renewed for another two years.

He also shared an update on the new tank project, “The plans are 90 percent complete. We’ll be ready for EPA submittal by the end of November or early December of 2022.”

He said the final plans would need to be reviewed before submitting due to so many changes in regulations over the last few years.

During the park report, council president Donald Jochims shared that the restrooms are closed for the season. He also said that the light by the basketball court had been installed.

“The boys say thank you,” Jochims said. “Where it’s located, the backboard kind of blocks it, but we can always put another light up on a pole on the other side.”

Jochims shared that new signs reminding people to pick up after their pets have been put up in the park, and more will be added around town soon.

As was the case with many village councils, the Appalachian Community Grant Program was discussed.

Mayor Mike Pelegreen reminded everyone of the urgency of the deadline, “If we want to get involved, then we have to vote on it tonight.”

He went on to discuss several village projects that might fit into the categories for the grant, including sidewalks and ball field renovations. Jochims read a list of ideas, including making parking lots handicap accessible, adding a concession stand shelter to the park by the school, expanding the school park, and installing new fences. The council decided to separate the projects into geographical areas of the village so that they would be organized when submitted. This will also make it easier to submit a few ideas for the grants rather than having to fill out a new form for each project.

lead on the grant applications with the idea of creating a cross-county wine tour through downtown revitalization. “What looks like might be the best play for Adena,” Konkoleski said, “is to go with Jefferson County and apply for the bicycle trail. Then go with Zanesville and apply for the sidewalks and streets downtown.”

The money is moving fast, and the deadline for the grant applications is quickly approaching. The original plans were completed in 2002 for around $8,000. Due to the age of the plans and the tight deadline of December 9 for the application, the council approved up to $20,000 to get the existing plans updated as soon as possible.

“This kind of money will never be available again,” Konkoleski said.

Moving on from grants, Roski gave special thanks to everyone who replaced the lights for the village Christmas wreaths. “It takes all of us to do little things that make a difference in our town,” she said. The lights will be hung within the next couple of weeks.

There will be prizes for the best-decorated houses in Adena. Judging will take place on December 20 at 6 p.m. Judges will drive around but be sure to call the village office if you want to make sure your house is seen. Monetary prizes have been donated.

Christmas on the green will take place on Sunday, December 4, from 5 - 6:30 p.m.

The Amish Corner

by Katherine Miller

Hello Everyone, I hope you all had a very happy Thanksgiving! There is a lot to be thankful for. On Monday evening, we were at Andrew’s mom and sisters’ for Barbara and Betty’s birthday. The brothers and sisters from this area were also there.

On Tuesday, mom and all of us sisters except one went Christmas shopping in Holmes County. We all had an enjoyable day On Thanksgiving Day, we had my family for a Thanksgiving dinner.

Enjoy this nice weather and stay warm.

From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Pumpkin Cheesecake

Crust 1-½ c. graham crackers, crushed 2 Tbsp. sugar ⅓ c. butter

Filling 24 oz. Cream cheese, softened 2 c. canned pumpkin 2 Tbsp. corn starch 1-¼ tsp. cinnamon ½ tsp. nutmeg 5 oz. evaporated milk

2 eggs

Topping 2 c. sour cream 3 Tbsp. sugar 1 tsp. vanilla

Crust: mix together and press into a 9” springform pan

Filling: mix cream cheese and sugar, then pumpkin, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well. Gradually beat in milk and eggs, and pour over the crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes.

Topping: combine all ingredients. Pour over cheesecake and return to oven. Bake five minutes longer.

Cool cheesecake as instructed in cheesecake tip. Refrigerate overnight.

Rockie PatteRson

CV boasts high GPA for student athletes

BY JACQUIE HUMPHREY Harrison News-Herald Correspondent

LEESVILLE—At the November meeting of the Conotton Valley Board of Education, Superintendent John Zucal reported that the overall grade point average (GAP) for Conotton’s fall student-athletes was at 3.15.

Zucal reported that fall athletics included cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, and volleyball and recognized Evan Seidel, who was present at the meeting, for excelling in cross country this year, and noted that the average GPA of cross country athletes was a 3.75.

Zucal also recognized Buckeye student Danka Rudder, who was student of the month in October, as well as Robert Myer, student of the month for November. Myer was present at the meeting, accompanied by his parents, to receive a certificate from the board.

Zucal told the board that he is “grateful to serve as the leader of this amazing school district.”

Other Action

Reappointed Rob Higgenbotham as Buckeye Career Center Representative, three-year term.

Approved expenditures totaling $964,092.93.

Heard the general fund balance in Unified Bank was reported at $350,000.00.

Heard Mutual fund balances of $3,819,360.18 in Unified Bank and $3,599,454.43 in Star Ohio. The balance in the Star construction fund was reported at $3,216,805.59, and the retainage account balance of $188,576.85 in Unified Bank.

Approved the amended appropriations and amended certificate of estimated resources for fiscal year 2023, adopted at the fund level.

Approved the following gifts and donations totaling: $ 3,550.00; CV Athletic Boosters to athletics in the amount of $750.00 Mr. & Mrs. Kevin Willoughby to athletics in the amount

of $50.00, Tusc. Construction Supply LLC to softball in the amount of $250.00 and Sarchione Ford to softball in the amount of $2,500.00.

Approved the recommendation from the Records Commission (Meeting November 15, 2022) to dispose of records.

Approved the reappointment of Jerry Rippeth to serve a seven-year term as a member of the Bowerston School District Public Library Board of Trustees. His current term expires on December 31, 2022.

Approved the addition of the following athletic event workers for the 2022-2023 school year: Rod Bonamico, Jayden Rolli, Darla Kish, Gavin Booth, and Vickki Bente.

Approved the supplemental employment of Jerry Dorto as JV softball coach for the 20222023 school year at a salary of $4,687.56, pending completion of all state and local requirements.

Approved a request for one deduct day for

PUBLIC RECORD

COUNTY COURT

CRIMINAL/TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

26 speeding violations, 2 dogs at large, 3 failure to control, 2 OVI, 3 driving under suspension, 1 OVI refusal, 1 left of center, 2 seatbelt violation, 1 improper use of 911, 1 breaking and entering, 1 following too closely, 1 disorderly conduct, 1 resisting arrest, 2 stop sign violations, 2 loud exhaust, 1 fictitious registration, 1 improper parking, 1 equipment regulation violation.

RECORDER

Barbara Ann Elliott Dec’d to Gordon S. Elliott, Cadiz Village

Merle R. Fouts Dec’d to Ruby A. Foutz, Archer Twp.

Gary Stephen Moser to 8015 Enterprises LTD, Moorefield Twp.

Timothy J. Zimmerman etux to Scot H. Danhart, German Twp.

Jerry Ray Moore Dec’d to Jo Ellen Moore, Shortcreek Twp.

Jeffrey A. Ray II etal to Corey C. Coss etal, North Twp.

James K. Elkins etal to JCB Rentals LLC, Nottingham Twp.

Bryan T. Buzzard etux to Bruce A. Lopes etal, Moorefield Twp.

Estate of Nine Ruth Hanry to John Francis

II, Moorefield Twp.

David M. Miller etux to David L. Givens etux, Franklin Twp.

PROBATE COURT

Elizabeth Summer Boggs, 27, Jewett, to Glen Martin Sacha, 28, Jewett.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

11/16 – A Hopedale woman asked for a deputy to come pick up a gun from her residence. She had retrieved property belonging to her and a male from her vehicle. She went through the bags in search of anything the male may have taken from her and found the gun. She did not feel comfortable having the weapon in her house. A deputy picked up the weapon and secured it at the sheriff’s office.

11/18 – Back in July of this year, the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) was contacted by the Belmont County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) about a dune buggy stolen out of Belmont County and found in Harrison. The buggy was found at the residence of a man who had bought it from the alleged thief, Spencer Thompson. Thompson already had two active warrants out for his arrest at the time. On November 18, Thompson turned himself in to the BCSO, and a deputy from

the HCSO went to get a statement from him. Thompson confirmed the allegations.

11/19 – A Bowerston man came to make a written statement that when a friend of a friend picked up scrap from a job site, he also picked up a couple of hundred dollars worth of new parts. When he notified the friend of the mistake, he learned everything had already been dropped at the scrapyard. The man wanted to make the report for information purposes only.

11/21 – A man reported that a couple of his tools were missing from his garage. He regularly leaves his garage unlocked, and while he had an idea of who might have taken them, he didn’t feel comfortable giving any names. About an hour after making the report, the man called back, saying he’d found the tools and must have simply misplaced them earlier.

A woman came into the office to discuss the title of a truck. She was good friends with the owner of the truck, and he had allegedly signed it over to her almost a year ago. The friend passed away this month, and his family believes the woman forged his signature on the title. The woman said the family had not made any threats against her but wanted to make sure to have this documented in case there were

custodian Nakaza West, on Friday, October 21, 2022.

Approved the supplemental resignation of Victoria Walker as assistant varsity girls basketball coach, effective immediately.

Approved the supplemental employment of Ryan Hollinger and Makinze McGaha as coassistant varsity girls basketball coaches, pending completion of all state and local requirements. They will each receive one-half of the $4,687.56 stipend.

Approved Darlene Brennan as a volunteer helper for bowling for the 2022-2023 school year, pending completion of all state and local requirements.

Approved extending the contract of Kelly Ricklic as Rocket Center project manager through November 30, 2022.

Approved the auction and sale of bus 10 and bus 8 by Ohio Broker/Bus Movers and More.

further issues.

CADIZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

11/11 – A woman reported she’d been involved in an accident several days prior. She said a vehicle exited W. Warren Street and struck the driver’s side of her vehicle, causing moderate damage. The two drivers did not \ exchange insurance information at the time.

A male caller advised he had found several abandoned bicycles that he believed to be stolen. The bikes were leaning against his neighbor’s fence, and all looked brand new. He said no one in the immediate area has children, and it looked like the bikes had just been ditched there. An officer had the street department remove the bikes, who also advised there was another bike abandoned by the fairgrounds. The bikes were brought to the police department.

11/17 – A woman came to the department to report someone had charged her card almost $100 at the Shurfast. The bank had declined the charge, but the woman wanted to know who did it. The camera footage from the gas station did not show anyone at the pumps at the time the card was used.

provide… they're done by the end of April."

EMS From Pg.- 1

welcome for sure. It's difficult, and you can't force someone to volunteer… it's not a Harrison County-only issue. We're trying to do all we can at this level and be responsible in our spending… we have not come up with a viable solution."

He pointed out that many counties have moved on to paid services, and those that haven't leave residents waiting for an ambulance to arrive, something that could be a few minutes or almost an hour, depending on how far a service must travel.

"We will be putting out a request for proposal in January or early February for services," Commissioner Paul Coffland said. "The hospital is looking at what they may or may not be able to

When reached out to for comment, HCH Marketing Manager Lindsay Dowdle said, "Harrison Community Hospital has just learned of the commissioner's intention to bid the ambulance services out. HCH will continue to have discussions with the commissioners and other entities regarding the best possible solution for Harrison County and community members. We will continue to evaluate our role in the ambulance service into the new year. It remains the goal and

Harrison County Auditor, Allison Anderson hosts the 2023 Dog Tag Coloring Contest

Participants can get their coloring sheet by clicking the downloadable link on the Harrison County Auditor website, https://www.harrisoncountyohio.org/auditor-promotions

The contest is open until December 2nd, 2022. All completed artwork can be turned in at the Harrison County Courthouse to the Auditor’s Office or at the Harrison County Dog Pound. There will be 2 winners of the dog tag contest, ages pre-K to 2nd grade and ages 3rd grade to 6th grade. The winners will each receive a free dog tag, and a small basket of goodies.

NOTE: To avoid excluding any students, a student who does not own a dog may color a relative’s, friend’s, or neighbor’s dog.

call the office at 740-942-2027.

commitment of Harrison Community Hospital to ensure that the residents of Harrison County receive quality care, including emergency services."

ONGOINGEVENTS

HARRISON COUNTY Board of Elections will hold monthly meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m. at the meeting room by the office.

AL-NON MEETINGS Thursdays, 7 p.m. First Church of Christ 139 N. Main, Cadiz.

UNIONPORT MUSEUM open the first and third Sundays monthly from 1-4 p.m. (in the old Unionport School, Wayne Township Community Center), the public is cordially invited to stop in and look around.

FRANKLIN MUSEUM members meet the second Wednesday of each month, 6 p.m. at the museum.

SCIO FOOD Pantry in the Scio United Methodist Church serves people with a Scio, Jewett, or Bowerston zip code. Food and personal care items will be given out the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10-12 and 4-6. In November and December on the 2nd Wednesday only. We are an Equal Opportunity Provider.

PINE VALLEY Sportsman’s Club Shoot every Sunday, 9 a.m. at the club. Sign up is 8:30 a.m. Public welcome.

TOPS CLUB Meetings at Faith Community Chapel in Leesville. Every Monday are weigh ins at 4:45 p.m. and meetings are at 5:30 p.m. For more info call 740-269-1238 or 740-269-9283.

THE HARRISON County Agricultural Society meets the 1st Monday of each month at the Harrison County Fairgrounds in Cadiz, OH at 7 p.m. If the 1st Monday is a holiday, then they will meet on the 2nd Monday unless otherwise stated.

HARRISON COUNTY Veterans Service will hold their meetings the first Monday of the month at 3:00 p.m. in the Harrison County Veterans Service Office, Courthouse.

HARRISON COUNTY Health Department will hold their monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, 1:00 p.m. in the Coal Room located at the Harrison County Government Center.

CADIZ AMERICAN LEGION S.A.L. Burger Night, Every Friday from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers, Legion Burgers and Fries. Fish Tail/Chicken Tender Meal, 21 piece Shrimp Meal, Fish Tail Sandwich, Chicken Tenders and Coleslaw. Dine-In or Take-Out. 740-942-3764. Thank you for your support.

AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz Post 34, holds its monthly regular meetings on the 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30 pm at the post home. All Cadiz Post 34 Legionnaires are urged to attend.

GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS Meetings at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

CADIZ FOOD Pantry is open every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm. For families in need, please call (740) 942-4300.

SCIO AMERICAN Legion will hold their monthly meetings the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m.

HOPEDALE LEGION Wing Wednesdays starting at 11 -7:30 p.m. Eat in or carry out. Open to the public. 740-937-9995.

HOPEDALE LEGION RIDERS has a Steak Fry from 5 to 8 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month. Dinner includes steak, potato, vegtable and bread. Dine in or carry out. 740-937-9995.

THE HARRISON County CIC meets monthly on the second Tuesday of the month at 4 p.m. at alternating locations - either the Puskarich Public Library large meeting room or the Harrison County Government Center conference room. Location is dependent on meeting room availability. For specifics please

HARRISON COAL & Reclamation Historical Park meetings are held on the first Tuesday of every month, 6:30pm at the Harrison County Visitor Center at 143 South Main Street, Cadiz, Ohio.

HARRISON COUNTY Wellness Coalition, a group of diverse people collaborating to help reduce the abuse of legal and illegal drugs in Harrison County. Third Wednesdays, 2-3 PM, Via Zoom. Info: 740.942.8823.

PUSKARICH PUBLIC Library Board of Trustees meeting 2nd Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the main library 200 E. Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907

CAREGIVER SUPPORT these support groups are held virtually, through Area Agency on Aging Region 9. They are held on the first Tuesday of every month from 1 to 2:30pm, also the second Wednesday every month 5:30 -7 pm. If interested call 1-800945-4250 and request the caregiver program.

BOWERSTON SCHOOL District Public Library will hold their Regular Monthly Meetings on the third Monday of each Month at 6:00 P.M. in the Penn Room at the Library.

CADIZ AMERICAN Legion Steak Fry, first Saturday of the month. 5-8 pm. Dine in or carry out. Public welcome. 740-942-3764

THE HUMANE Society of Harrison County meets on Thursday November 17 at 5:00 p.m. & December 15th at 5:00 p.m. at the Cadiz EMS building. New members are always welcome.

HARRISON COUNTY Regional Chamber of Commerce, “Coffee & Connections” third Thursday of every month 8:30 am December at Ranch to Table.

ECOFA is an organization of persons interested in improving their woodlands and in forestry-related topics. The public is

invited to attend the free meetings which are held monthly on the first Wednesday at 7pm at Dover Public Library, 525 N. Walnut St, Dover. No meeting in April.

UPCOMINGEVENTS

52nd ANNUAL JEWETT VFD Craft Show -November 26th - 9am-3pm

2 buildings full of crafters - Wildcat Community Center and Jewett Firehouse117 & 208 W. Main St. $2 admission - FREE Parking - Unique Gifts - Farmhouse Décor - Prims - Crafts – Jewelry. Spend the day in Jewett - also visit the Harrison Hills Church craft show - Cadiz-Jewett Road ~ Come shop, eat lunch and support local artisans on small business Saturday!

SPAGHETTI DINNER Benefit for Darren Woodburn Sat. Dec. 10th at 2pm in the Cadiz EMS Building, 254 E. Market St. Cookies with Santa at 12pm. Chinese Auction and raffles. Funds will help the family travel to & from Columbus.

PERRYSVILLE CHURCH Celebrate Christmas. Mark Statler on Dec. 4th 6pm. Kaleb Kibble Dec. 11th 6 pm. Christmas Eve Dec. 24th 7 pm. Christmas Day Dec. 25th 10:30 am. St. Rt. 164, 88 Amsterdam Rd SE Scio, Oh. 43988

FREE COMMUNITY Blessings Dinner Wed. Dec. 7th. Drive thru only. Perry Township Hall Perrysville Ohio. This for Nov. & Dec. If you should need assistance through the winter months call Pastor Dixie 330-663-3202.

CHRISTMAS CANTATA presented by the Adena Lions Club on Sunday, December 4 at 2:00 PM at St. Casimir’s in Adena (226 Hanna Ave.) and at 7:00 PM at the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church (123 Union St.)

Cantata practice begins

CADIZ—The Christmas Season is now upon us! As Christmas sweeps us into its arms with a flourish of festivities, the hustle and bustle often overshadow the true meaning of the season. While our eyes see the tree and gifts, our hearts can focus on the true meaning of the season, especially through music and words. For the past few months, the Harrison Community Choral Choir has been preparing to tell the story of the birth of Christ and will present the Christmas story in song on December 18 at 7 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church of Cadiz.Under the direction of Paul Moore and Kay Sedgmer, “Let There Be Christmas” features the talents of 30 area vocalists. Additionally, several readers will help to tell the story of the arrival of the Christ

Child.

Written by Joseph M. Martin, the musical work has audience participation in some of the most well-loved Christmas carols, including “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “Joy to the World,” and “Silent Night.” The presentation also features several readings with numerous original songs concluding the Christmas story by giving glory to the newborn King. The piece will end and lift your Christmas spirits with a triumphant round of familiar songs!

The public is welcome to attend the event, which begins with a special puppet presentation by the youth of the church. Refreshments will be served following the approximately onehour performance. Let There be Christmas!

Harrison Co. leads youth hunt

HARRISON CO —The two-day special youth hunting season concluded with 9,515 deer harvested on Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 19-20, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Each fall, hunters 17 and younger take to the woods with a nonhunting adult for a special weekend of deer gun hunting.

“Sharing a love and appreciation for Ohio’s wildlife with the next generation is one of the greatest parts of the youth hunting season,” said Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker. “We are pleased that participation remains strong for this special weekend.”

The top 10 counties for deer taken during Ohio’s youth season include: Tuscarawas (411); Coshocton (364); Muskingum (286); Holmes (277); Knox (272); Guernsey (250); Washington (247); Harrison (229); Licking (228); and Carroll (194).

The Division of Wildlife has issued 39,186 youth deer permits. Unused youth permits are also valid for all remaining Ohio deer hunting seasons. Youth hunters checked 5,126 bucks, 3,461 does, and 928 button bucks. In 2021, hunters harvested 7,632 deer during the twoday youth gun season. The three-year average is 6,559 deer.

Local Lion joins hall of fame

Lions photo one: Ralph Nickoson, who has served in the office of president for several different terms received the Zone 7 Lions Club Hall of Fame for 2022. Presented by Butch Ford, president. ESTHER MCCOY

Local kids Wyatt and Jase Ferrell, sons of Drew & Danielle Ferrell of the Freeport area, got their deer during “Youth Hunt” over the weekend. Across Ohio, 9,515 deer were harvested during the weekend, with Harrison County being in the top ten with 229 deer taken.

PHOTO PROVIDED/DEB MILLIGAN

Three graduates from Buckeye Local High School received 2022 scholarships from Butch Ford, president of the Brilliant Lions Club. They are Ethan McHugh, James Hornyak, and Jacob Phillis. ESTHER MCCOY

HARRISON COUNTY MILITARY SUPPORT GROUP PACKING FOR 11 TROOPS ON DEC. 6 @ 6:00 IN THE DOWNSTAIRS OF CADIZ FIRE DEPT. DONATION IDEAS: COOKIES, PRINGLES, CHAP STICK, DRIED FRUIT, NUTS, BEEF STICKS, HOT CHOCOLATE MIX, CIDER MIX, ETC.

FREEPORT By Deb Milligan

Thank you, Lord, for all you have done in our lives!

Happy Birthday-Joseph Rogers, Cindy Bear, Hannah Anderson, Alivia Arnold, Nathan Peters, Megan Peters, Kerri Kaurich, Amy Nelson, & Sharon Moore.

Happy Anniversary-Jeff & Lori Miller.

Happy Birthday to Carrie Hall. There will be a birthday card shower for Carrie. Her address is %Emerald Pointe, 100 Michelli Street, Barnesville, Ohio 43713

Sixteen people gathered to enjoy a walk around Freeport on Monday, November 14, at the Clark Branch Library for the first Turkey Walk.

Lakeland Academy School “cannot currently offer preschool services because we have not been approved by the sponsor and need to address further compliance matters, including those relating to the facility. We are moving forward with the process for approval.”

2022 Ohio hunting - white-tailed deer huntinggun-November 28-December 4, then December 17-18.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Joseph Curtis Burger, 75, of Belmont Ridge Road, Piedmont. He was born in Piedmont, a 1966 graduate of Lakeland High School, where he played baseball, helping Art Henry as an assistant bus mechanic, then was hired as a mechanic and served in the US Army in Germany.

Keep our area firefighters in your prayers; they have been busy. Freeport & Washington Township (Tippecanoe) were called to assist the Antrim department in a house fire off of Shipley Road Friday from 12:03 until 3:05 p.m. The house was a total loss, and no one got hurt. The Freeport Fire Department had just returned and were cleaning up when they got an emergency call at 4:10 p.m. to Blackwell Road.

On Wednesday night at 10:30 p.m., the Deersville, Tippecanoe (Washington Township), Tappan, Bowerstown, Scio, Cadiz, Harrisville, and Rush Township responded to a house fire on Barber Road off of Weavers Run that was fully engulfed when they arrived.

December 4, from 6 - 8 p.m., the Freeport United Methodist Church will host “Christmas About Town.”

December 5 - West Chester senior citizens will have their Christmas party at 11:30 a.m. at the center.

December 9 - The best breakfast will be served at 9 a.m. at West Chester Senior Center.

December 10 - 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. annual Christmas cookie sale at the Freeport United Methodist Church. Breakfast & lunch are available for a love offering. Don’t miss the fun.

December 11 - Freeport United Methodist Church will go Christmas caroling and hand out fruit baskets to the area shut-ins following worship service.

December 11 - Scott & Tricia Bardall will speak at the Freeport United Methodist Church worship service at 11 a.m.

December 18 - Christmas play at 11 a.m. at church.

FLUSHING

By Judy Ballog Holmes

The Christmas parade will be Saturday, December 3, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Line-up starts at 9:00 a.m. at Schuler Park. A craft & vendor show will be in the fire hall from 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. There will also be a concession stand.

Breakfast with Santa will be on parade day from 8:30 - 10 a.m. at the United Methodist Church, sponsored by the Stratton Mill Foundation.

Any Flushing resident or person interested in having a flag erected for you or a loved one in honor of their military service to our country can reserve their flag. This would also make a great Christmas present and a great way to honor those awesome individuals that served to protect our rights and our country! The cost is $150 per flag. (You can put 1,2 or 3 servicemen or women’s pictures on each flag). Call Sandy Twarog from the Flushing Business Association at 740-968-4107 to reserve your flag.

Toddler Tales is every Wednesday until December 7 at 11 a.m. at the Victoria Read Public Library for ages six to 24 months.

Lego Mania at the Library will be held on Tuesday, December 27, at 5:30 p.m.

Story Time is every Monday at 11:00 a.m. No registration is necessary. All are welcome.

The Christian church has a free clothes closet every Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

A weight loss/support group meets every Monday at the United Methodist Church. Weigh-in is from 9 - 10 a.m., and the meeting is 10 - 11 a.m. All are welcome!

Justin, his wife, Dawn, and children, Zoe, and Taylor, visited his mother, Judy Holmes, for several days from Texas and celebrated Thanksgiving with Judy and other relatives.

Have some special friends or relatives visiting, or have you visited them? Special birthday or anniversary wishes to send? Been on vacation and want to share? Email me at jholme5@comcast.net or call 740-968-4255. Thank you!

SMITHFIELD

By Esther McCoy

The month of November was so busy that I didn’t realize Thanksgiving was just around the corner. But it will be here and gone before this copy of the NewsHerald reaches our door. I am anticipating a great time with Mary Emory, a wonderful friend and great helper when I got into trouble with the computer at work, and her husband, Kenny, an employee of the Toronto School System, when we sit down to our Thanksgiving dinner.

Upon his unexpected death, a wonderful spaghetti dinner fundraiser was held for 50-year-old Todd Roset, fire chief for Smithfield, Adena, York, Rayland, and other little communities without a fire department of their own. The event was well attended, and it was apparent that he was appreciated and loved.

The committee organized the dinner very well, and the choices of desserts made me want to forget the dinner and go straight for several desserts, but I settled for the peanut butter sheet cake and a wonderful pasta.

Those from the many communities he served came together for a meaningful tribute to the young man who went back to his job as fire chief shortly after surgery. His dedication was amazing for such a young man.

We were lucky to arrive at the dinner at the same time as Roger and Donna Sliva and have a little reunion. We sat at a table with the Slivas and Butch

and Carol Ann Garcia. I go crazy over the gifts that can (or maybe not) be won from the drawing of a winning ticket. I got lucky and won three gifts.

I am so proud of the committee that put on the benefit dinner. This Thanksgiving and Christmas will not be the same without Todd in the family, and I would like to express my thanks for the young man who spent so much of his time with the fire departments. For this, we are thankful. And let us not forget his family, who will have to go on without their family member.

The Brilliant Lions Club, where Lamont and I are members, received help for purchasing coats and jackets for one member of each class at Buckeye North Elementary School. Last year, it was reported that a student who received a coat from his class was so excited and happy over the gift that he would not take it off, even when he came home from school. It is nice to see that people in our communities are giving in such a generous way.

Thanks to all who worked to make Thanksgiving a success for those who might not have the means for a nice meal.

Gwen Hardwick sent something that I thought was appropriate for this time of year.

Dear God, enlighten what is dark in me. Strengthen what is weak in me. Mend what is broken in me. Heal what is sick or lacking in me and revive whatever peace and love that has died in me.

I thank all of you who read my column and made complimentary comments. I feel like I know you even if I have not met many of my readers.

May you go into this holiday season with love and peace in your heart.

NEW RUMLEY

By Donna Jean Haney

Linda, Cory Compher, Dan, Carolyn Boltz, Bill Myers, and Donna Jean Haney attended the Legacy Five Southern gospel quartet at the Ohio Star Theater at Dutch Valley.

Tuesday, November 29, at noon, the Fellowship Gang (formerly the Fellowship Girls) will be having lunch at the Carroll County Airport Restaurant in Carrollton. All men & women are invited to join us!

To purchase tickets for the Custer birthday dinner and program held at the New Rumley Global Methodist Church fellowship social hall, contact Dave Rose at 740-945-3744. Tickets are $18 for dinner and the program.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

Word has been received that Gilbert Albright of Columbus died on November 21. He was a 1954 graduate of Conotton Valley High School and was a Bowerston resident until moving to Columbus.

Mary Anna Cotter and Paige Moss attended the installation of officers at Unionport Eastern Star on Tuesday. Mary Anna also visited Jane Cotter of New Philadelphia on Tuesday.

The Conotton Valley alumni committee met on Saturday & made plans to have baskets to raffle at the January 14 Hall of Fame banquet.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving. Let the Christmas season start!

Thank you to the Harrison News Herald for letting the local correspondents use this platform to inform citizens of what is going on in the communities of Harrison County and neighboring Jefferson and Belmont Counties. This gives us a chance to work together to support each other in our various projects. It is by working together that we can prosper and grow.

The Deersville community and surrounding area extend sympathy to the Wallace family on the passing of Rebecca Jo Wallace Lipinski on November 14. A full obituary can be found in the Saturday, November 19 Harrison News Herald. Arrangements are through Clark Kirkland Barr Funeral Home. She was the third of ten children of Max and Phyllis Heavilin Wallace. She is survived by two sons and their families. Surviving siblings are Linda May, Jane Willis, Sandy Hoyte, Keith (Jayne) Wallace, Stan (Delma) Wallace, Melora (Roger) Mencer, Kevin (Pam) Wallace, and Tenley (Keith) Telfer. She was predeceased by her daughter Natalie, her parents, sister Faith Knight and husband, Theodore. A service to honor Rebecca’s life will be held on December 2, 2022, at the Deersville UM Church, with visitation starting at 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Burial will be at Patterson Cemetery.

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 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.

The Ron Retzer Trio and the Deersville Community Players are putting together a small choir to perform on Sunday, December 11, at 3 p.m. at the Deersville Community Theatre. There is a $5 fee. Donations of hats, gloves, and socks will be accepted. There will be free refreshments. Mark your calendar and come out to support the theatre—fun for the whole family. Bring a friend or two or three.

The Cadiz Presbyterian Church has some other upcoming events that folks will enjoy. On Saturday, December 3, they will have a hot cocoa table during the Christmas parade.

Roger Hoard & Dan Jones, who are described as the Ohio Valley’s premier musicians and a “mustsee” for music lovers, will be doing a Christmas Concert on Sunday, December 4, at 7 p.m. Always a great performance.

On Sunday, December 18, at 7 p.m., the Community Choir festival will bring together lots of local talent who will share their voices to celebrate Christmas. All three events are something wonderful to share with family and friends and will put you in the Christmas spirit.

Thursday, December 1, at 11 a.m., the Women of Mission of the Deersville UM Church will hold their December meeting at Timi’s. They will have a Christmas ornament exchange. Members are asked to bring a poem or story to share.

Thursday, December 8, at 4 p.m., the Deersville Community Garden Club will meet at the home of Lorraine Gladman. It will be a covered dish dinner with a Christmas card exchange.

Wednesday, December 14, at 10 a.m., the Woody Paul Blanket Mission will meet at the Deersville UM Church Fellowship Hall. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome to join in. A covered dish potluck will follow.

Sunday, December 18, at 7 p.m., the Deersville

Community Choir will be presenting a Christmas musical, “Have You Any Room for Jesus?” A

collection will be taken, with the proceeds going toward restoration work on the beautiful stainedglass windows.

The New Athens UM Church is spearheading a community project with the leadership of Becky Saffell Kelley and the youth of the community by placing luminaries throughout New Athens on Christmas Eve. Last year they did over 900. All are welcome to participate. If you would like to donate financially or volunteer to help place the luminaries on Christmas Eve, please let someone from the church know. A must-see for our families and a beautiful way to celebrate this wonderful time of the year.

Prayers for the family who lived in the Dudgeon’s (McMillen) house on Weavers Run that was destroyed by fire over the past weekend. Thankfully, no one was injured. Best wishes as they rebuild their lives. Thank you to all the first responders who responded to the call.

Please remember all the folks that are in nursing homes and hospitals, are homebound, and those recovering from illnesses, especially during these holidays. It will be a lonely time for them. They would appreciate cards, calls, and visits.

If anyone has any news items they would like printed in the paper, please call me at 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave a message on my voicemail, and I will return the call.

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams

I hope all had a blessed and happy Thanksgiving. Let the Christmas season start!

Happy Birthday, Glendean Piper Stackhouse. Hope you had a great day!

The Village of Holloway is hiring a fiscal officer. Please send resumes to Village of Holloway, Fiscal Officer Position, PO Box 152, Holloway, OH 43985. Computer knowledge is required. Must be able to attend all council meetings. Job includes but is not limited to financial reports, preparing budgets, minutes of meetings, posting income and making payments for the village, cleaning city building, etc.

The Holloway UM Church is holding its annual poinsettia Christmas fundraiser. Honor your loved one with a poinsettia that will be labeled and displayed in the beautiful church. They are $12 each. You are welcome to pick them up at the Christmas Eve service. Call to order Ruth Robertson at 740968-4264. The sanctuary is absolutely beautiful, with all these poinsettias on display.

The Holloway UM Church Holloway Christmas ornaments that feature a steam engine are here. Call Ruth Robertson at 740-968-4264 if you would like to purchase one. They will make a great Christmas gift.

Friday, December 2, at 6 p.m. at the Holloway UM Church will be a “Holiday Paint & Snack” with painting, snacking, and fellowship. Please RSVP to Ruth Robertson at 740-968-4264 to reserve a spot. The paint kit will cost $26. A fun evening!

Saturday, December 10, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Holloway fireman’s building, Santa and Mrs. Clause are coming to town on the B & O Express. Kids, put on your jammies and join Santa and Mrs. Clause for story time, crafts, and a snack. It will be a fun time. They are looking for donations. Cash is helpful, and they are asking for hats and gloves of all sizes.

The Holloway town tree lighting will be at 5 p.m. at the fireman’s lot. Bring your own ornament or make one at the event. Fun family events.

Saturday, December 24, at 6 p.m. will be a Christmas Eve service at the Holloway UM Church. Please come out and enjoy this special time with family and friends. Thank you to Denise Smith for agreeing to be the pianist for the evening.

The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcomed. Send to: Holloway UM Church, PO Box 173, Holloway, OH 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740-968-4264.

Do you need some good steak knives, or are you looking for a wedding gift for someone? The Holloway VFD Activities can help. They are continuing the fundraiser by selling RADA Cutlery. Use this link: https://radafundraising. com?rfsn=5295507.269bfd to shop RADA online and support the Holloway VFD at the same time. Their products are made in the USA. I just ordered some items. They came within a week and are going to be used as gifts for others and for myself.

If you need to speak to someone at the city building (mayor’s office or water department), please call 740-968-4024 for an appointment. If there is an emergency, please call 740-510-5521. There is a drop box in the city building door for water bill payments. Please no cash payment, just check or money order.

The Old Timers facilities are available for your birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions, etc. To inquire or to book your event, contact Anita Schaeffer @ 740-433-5074 or Lori Sharp @ 740-510-0847. 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.

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.

SCIO

By Cindy Spiker

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Thank you to all the volunteers who helped hang the Christmas wreaths on Main Street this past weekend.

The Scio Restaurant will be serving Thanksgiving dinner on Friday, November 25, from noon – 6 p.m. Free will donation.

Gingerbread N Bows, located at 220 E. Main Street, Scio, will be open for business on Saturday, November 26, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

“A book is a gift you can open again and again.” Looking for a great gift for the child in your life? Children from the ages of newborn to five years of age can receive a FREE new book every month, thanks to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Registration forms are available at the Scio Branch Library, or go to ohioimaginationlibrary.org to register.

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department has now broken ground for its building expansion. The project will be the construction of two additional bays.

Groomed to Pawfection, located at 106 S. Eastport Street, Scio (across from the Scio Car Wash), held its grand opening recently. Have your pet groomed and looking great for the holidays! Call owner Heather Coleman at 330-401-3842.

The cold weather is definitely here for a while. If you want to get out of the house, meet new friends,

and have fun, all while getting your exercise, the Scio Barr Gymnasium is the place to be! The Scio Branch Library sponsors this free open gym program. The gymnasium is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. – noon for walkers. Pickleball is played on Wednesday mornings from 9 – 11 a.m. All Pickleball equipment is provided. Beginners welcome. Bring your tennis shoes and join in on the fun!

Please contact me with any notices, news, or upcoming events that you would like included in this column. scionews@myyahoo.com or 740-9454844.

REMINDERS:

The Scio American Legion will be having a FISH FRY on Friday, December 2, from 12 – 7 p.m. Open to the public. Dine-in or carry out. 740-945-5922.

The Scio Ruritan breakfast will be served at the Scio Fire Hall on Saturday, December 3, from 6 –11 a.m. Pancakes, French toast, waffles, and sausage links will be served.

Free will offering. 6 – 11 a.m.

The Scio VFD Ladies Auxiliary Christmas craft and vendor show will be held Saturday, December 3, at the Scio Fire Hall. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information and to reserve a table, vendors can call or text Chris Edwards at 330-244-6029 or email sciovfdladies@outlook.com

The Scio Branch Library will be having a Christmas music party, “Jingle Bell Rock,” on Tuesday, December 6, at 7 p.m. at the Scio Barr Gymnasium. Start your holiday with Spikeman (Tom Spiker) and Cindy for a fun-filled evening.

Trivia-Music-Fun! Call the library to register at 740-945-6811.

DID YOU KNOW?…

The March 1, 1948 issue of Life Magazine included the story of Lew Reese and his Scio Pottery Co.

UNIONPORT

By Mary Catherine Mull

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Be thankful today and every day!!!

Cindy Cline enjoyed her big happy birthday last Wednesday with her family and friends. Happy Birthday, Cindy, and may you have many more.

A craft show will be held Saturday, November 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Unionport at the Wayne Township Community Center. Refreshments will be on sale. You may call 1-740-381-3923 or 1-740944-1039 for more information and ask for Kathy Newburn.

Mr. & Mrs. Lewis Rensi, his sister Kathy and her husband all attended the Pittsburgh Steelers football game in Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Try to attend Christmas light-up night around the surrounding towns and enjoy the activities that are available.

Chuck Mehl, pastor, has announced that Bible study and prayer at the Unionport Methodist Church is open to the public, and anyone may attend, subject to change. (1-740-944-1609 or 1-740944-1094)

I would like everyone to enjoy the season of THANKS and GIVING.

HOPEDALE

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week. Did you get enough to eat for Thanksgiving? Spend time with family, put up the Christmas tree and decorations, or maybe look for some Christmas bargains.

I spent time with my pap and grandma in Weirton. I want to wish a happy heavenly birthday to my grammy; I love and miss you so much.

Also, happy birthday to my dad; I love you! Sorry, I know you asked for a Steelers win for your birthday, but I don’t think I can get that for you this year.

I got this from my friends at the Hopedale Methodist Church: “Thank you, thank you, thank you! Due to the community’s generosity, the Hopedale United Methodist Church was able to fill 23 Thanksgiving baskets for our neighbors. This would not be possible without your assistance, and the church is so very grateful to all of you. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!”

Don’t forget these upcoming events to get you in the Christmas mood! Check out the Jewett Craft Show on November 26 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. It is held at the fire department and the Wildcat Community Center. In addition to great gifts, you can find various food stands. Free parking, $2 admission good for all day, all buildings.

Remember the Cadiz lighted Christmas parade on Saturday, December 3, at 6 p.m.

Another great event will be happening at the Cadiz VFD on December 6 at 6 p.m. when the Harrison County Military Support Group will be packing Christmas boxes for our troops overseas. Magazines, non-perishable food items, beef jerky, and anything small that reminds somebody far from home about Christmas would be appreciated.

The Harrison Central Student Council will be hosting breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 10, from 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. at the school cafeteria. The cost is $5 and includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee.

Finally, I want to share what my friends in New Athens are doing for Christmas. The Methodist church will be holding a luminary drive on Christmas Eve. This will be the fourth year they have done it. The luminaries are paper sacks filled partially with sand. A candle is placed into the sand and lights the bag as a way to remember the birth of Christ. Volunteers put them out prior to dusk, and they remain until Christmas morning. It is funded all through donations. Young and old alike work to fill the luminaries and place them throughout the village. If you have any questions, please contact Kay Sedgmer at 740-491-1371. If you would like to donate, please send it in care of Kay, 160 Indian Trail, Cadiz, OH 43907. I hope you all have a great week, and don’t forget to write to me if you want anything added to the paper. You can reach me at hopedalenews@yahoo.com.