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Gov. DeWine visits Timi’s
Cadiz transplant seizes growing opportunity
Cadiz Mayor John Migliore (left), Governor Mike DeWine, and First Lady Fran DeWine at Timi’s NH POTO/BONNIE RUTLEDGE
BY BONNIE RUTLEDGE Publisher CADIZ—Governor DeWine stopped along his campaign trail to eat lunch at Timi’s cafe last Tuesday. Local officials joined him to chat and share updates on the county’s progress just days before the election. DeWine explained the importance of touching base with such individuals who have roots in the county and who know and live each need specifically. Representatives from the courthouse and supporting government offices made a strong showing, as did many significant local businesses and committees in the area. “What I do often is meet with mayors, commissioners, and other key people to learn what they need,” explained DeWine. “It is important to me to see citizens, just like I am here at Timi’s, so they can inform me of what specific issues are close to their home.” DeWine paid a visit to Cadiz last October to award $9.1 million in funding for the construction of a new jail in Harrison county. During this visit last week, he inquired about the project’s progress and stated that “Harrison County is doing very well. The jail is a big need that is being met, and I’m glad our office could be part of the solution. I am eager to see the benefits from it for local law enforcement.” DeWine continued to praise Harrison County and spoke highly of Ohio’s and Appalachia’s forward momentum. He noted inflation as the number one basic concern of citizens from his innumerable conversations, along with high school graduation rates and Ohio’s population retention rates trailing closely behind. “Ohio is moving; things are coming back… we have incredible natural resources, especially in gas, and we need to be more aggressive about getting that gas out. As far as our children go, people should see the career centers if they have not yet toured one. The training and facilities continue to improve and produce important,
skilled people in the community. We want our kids to stay here and have the jobs and ability to succeed–be it Cadiz or anywhere. People want to live where they grew up. We have a good business climate in Ohio, and we must put a great emphasis on education in order to continue the forward momentum we’ve seen.” When prompted, DeWine affirmed his prolife stance and the unique opportunity the state legislature has in rewriting Ohio’s rules for abortion (in response to the repealing of Roe vs. Wade). He urged lawmakers to recognize the significance and importance of writing sustainable laws that will last in light of the current political climate. County Commissioner Paul Coffland weighed in on his dealings with DeWine and spoke to his anticipation of newfound funding for our county. “For so many years, this side of the state was ignored. It is so nice to have Governor DeWine show interest in us and then back it up with the support he’s given us,” said Coffland. “We are looking forward to his $500 million commitment to Appalachian counties in the state. We are having a seminar on Friday to decide whether the county should partner as a region or with individual villages to secure some of that money.” Coffland also stressed the immediate need for better internet connectivity. He hopes to see results in the next few years, results that may impact the attraction and retention of new and existing Harrison County residents. “Now, with so many being able to work from home, good internet is a must. His [DeWine’s] commitment to broadband has been significant, though we have not been able to see it. Until we receive federal money in addition to the state money we’ve received, we won’t be able to attract those bigger companies who are investing in the necessary infrastructure. They are going where the biggest returns are initially—Guernsey and Jefferson Counties are seeing some progress, and we will too, in time,” Coffland said.
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Andy’s Cabin sits just off of route 250 and offers a variety of produce from local farmers. PHOTOS PROVIDED
BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter STOCK TWP—Thirty-year-old Andrew Moledor was born and raised in Cuyahoga Falls but frequented Cadiz because of his parent's cabin in the area. He fell in love with Harrison County and is now putting down roots in the form of a produce stand on Route 250 called Andy's Cabin. "I grew up in the city," he said. "You'll grow up with people 100 feet down the road from you, live next to them for fifteen, twenty, thirty years, and you won't even know their name. You might not even wave hi to them. But out here, everyone knows each other." He said he has found that everyone is helpful and caring toward their community members. "If your car were to break down in the city, you might be on the side of the road for half an hour before someone stops, maybe longer. But out here, in half an hour, you probably have ten people stop to see if you're okay." Moledor has been in business for about four months and says it couldn't be going any better, "I get a nice regular crowd," he said. "The biggest problem I run into is that I'm not doing social media. I've really chosen to embrace the idea of spreading through word of mouth, fliers, and newspapers. Kind of the way people used to do things. But I have a nice local crowd, and I'd like to get more of a crowd." Right now, the booth remains largely unmanned throughout the week, "I'm working on getting employees in," Moledor said. But it's a process. He said some might be reluctant to shop and leave their money in the lock box, but Moledor wants to assure everyone it's perfectly safe. "I have everything here on camera, and we have wonderful neighbors on all sides. Please don't hesitate to visit and purchase our products." Moledor has a degree in Environmental Science with an emphasis on conservation.
He is definitely focused on keeping everything local, his produce sourced to within an hour of Cadiz. "I do some farm auctions; I work with actual farmers and other craftsmen. My goal for this is to turn it into a truly local co-op where you have community people." Moledor would love to be open year-round but is considering closing for January and February, depending on a few factors. He has big plans to continue the stand's growth, hoping to get a heated barn up in the next few weeks. He has events planned for most weekends. "A vision I have for next year is to throw an Octoberfest with the town, just get all the locals together and have fun with it!" Eventually, he wants to get into a variety of activities, whether organizing them at the stand or around town, "It would be cool to organize cross-country skiing, snowball fights, and whatnot, just things that bring the community together. Give not just people but young people something to do." If you or anyone you know is a farmer, Moledor says he welcomes having more locals represented at his stand. "The biggest thing I ask is that with farming, they get their farms inspected by the USDA. It's free, and they schedule it; it's really flexible," he said. "I pride myself on quality. The produce here is not technically organic, but the majority of it is not sprayed, the flavor is good, and it uses traditional farming methods. I want to keep that kind of quality going." He is also on the lookout for other locally crafted items and is open to inquiries by emailing moledor.andrew@gmail.com. He is also currently looking for part-time help. Call 330-958-4538 if interested. Stop by the stand on the corner of US Route 250 and Mizer Road during the week, or come by on the weekends for special events. There are still fall photo opportunities for the family as well as limited outdoor games. There is fall and winter home decor with large displays on weekends and Moledor is working on getting wreath making classes for December.
Commissioners donate $30K to Imagination Library BY SANDI THOMPSON Puskarich Public Library Director CADIZ—When the idea was first shared with Harrison County to implement the Ohio Governor's Imagination Library in 2019 as part of Fran DeWine's focus, library and county
officials initially wondered how the county could afford a program like this. It costs $25 per child to provide 12 books per year sent to the child's home. The Puskarich Public Library became the local affiliate and currently administers the program. Due to the generosity of local donors,
including Ascent Resources, the project had a very successful start. Harrison County's enrollment is now at 536 and among the top 15 counties in Ohio, with 57% of eligible children enrolled. The Ohio Legislature provided funding to help launch each county. The Harrison County
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