Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 11/12/22

Lakeland left with no answers amid scandal

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

FREEPORT—The Lakeland Academy board of education met on Tuesday and began with public comment. Many parents and staff members showed up to raise concerns over recent events and allegations at the school that teacher Mark Tyler Miller made lewd comments to a female student. There was great concern over the investigation into the accusation being performed by Dr. Mark Miller, the school superintendent, and Mark Tyler Miller’s father.

School solicitor Adam Shira reminded attendees that this meeting was their opportunity to voice their opinions, and it was not a Q&A session with the board. He assured everyone that the board would address questions and concerns at the end of the meeting.

Mark Bardall had several questions for the board pertaining to Dr. Mark Miller’s timesheets, which Bardall alleged were inaccurate, “He claimed that he worked, and he didn’t.” Bardall also asked what reprimands were given to Mark Tyler Miller and when the board responded that he had been let go, Bardall stated, “Just to clarify, you didn’t get rid of him; he resigned.”

“I just want to know what we’re going to do for these kids,” parent Levi Robey said. He questioned if there needed to be better background checks since allegedly nothing concerning showed up on either Miller when the school ran checks for their initial employment. “If we do hire somebody else, we need to know who it is, where they come from, and what their background is. We need to protect these children,” Robey said.

Kendra Kugler, a parent of three students attending the school, raised concern over Miller’s future, “He was never reprimanded, so he walked away from this with nothing. So he’s going to do it again.”

Shannon Duda spoke about what she viewed as retaliation by Dr. Miller. She said, “He had our preschool teacher removed. That jeopardized an immediate right to public education for those children.” She said the board needed to “right the wrongs before someone seeks some kind of civil legal ramifications on behalf of the students.”

“We understand that Miller’s background check came back okay,” parent Adam Spencer said. “But did anybody bother to call references or do any other kind of research? I mean, when I pick out my babysitter, I don’t just make sure they’re not in cuffs. I go a little further than that.” He also asked about the hierarchy of Lakeland and expressed it was unclear who to go to for guidance when there was no superintendent on the premises. Spencer also asked about the sudden appearance of attorney Shira at recent meetings.

“I’m just curious if this is an ongoing thing or if there are other issues that we’re going to be addressing that need an attorney.”

Board President James Fleming said Shira was present due to the sensitivity of the issues. Many questions were raised, and apart from a few short responses, board members remained mostly silent. After public comments, the board quickly moved through several pieces of business and went into an executive session. When they came out of that session, Fleming announced they had approved the resignation of Dr. Miller. The board will be reaching out to two candidates for the superintendent position. They said that each candidate would work two days a week, giving four days of coverage for the school.

After the meeting, one teacher told Fleming he should resign from the board. Fleming’s response to her was that for him to do that, there had to be a meeting. Fleming claimed he would be more than willing to schedule one.

The Harrison News-Herald asked Fleming if he had anything he would like to say, and he responded, “no comment.” The next regular board meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Academy in Freeport.

Veteran’s day comics a hit

Williams donates response trailer

SCIO—A brand new eighteen-foot trailer gleamed in sunlight last Tuesday in the parking lot of the Scio Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) as characteristically white oil and gas pickup trucks pulled into the parking lot one by one. This new HAZMAT response trailer is the second of its kind to grace Harrison County. It will provide a consistent and timely safety net that Scio and the surrounding villages previously lacked. Representatives from Williams Energy made it clear they were more than happy to hear of a need in Scio and kick in the $8,000 donation to the VFD.

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Students at Harrison Hills Elementary received comic books with patriotic themes. The books are sponsored and distributed by the American Legion National Headquarters and were handed out locally by Squadron 34 of Cadiz and the Sons of the American Legion (SAL).

Each book is designed for a specific grade

in both reading level and content. The annual comic giving is made possible by Commander Stan Twarog, Vice Commander Chuck Yoho, and Finance Officer Jeff Greer. This is the fourth year that the comics have been handed out at the elementary school, and SAL Adjutant Dan Watson has been honored to be part of the distribution every year. "I've been here every time," Watson said. "It's wonderful;

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Encino and MPLX reinstate K9 Unit

Williams Public Outreach representative Emma Kirschler explained, “We have a pretty large facility here at the Harrison Hub, so we are constantly looking for opportunities to benefit the communities that are benefitting us by letting us be here. We are committed to really working with local first responders because you are also our first responders, and we want to make things happen where we can. We are so pleased to be able to help you when you are always there to help us, should we ever need it.”

The multi-purpose response trailer will soon be stickered with brand new decals and equipped with tools like a stokes basket (stretcher), rescue rope, harnesses, decontamination kits, a generator, a pump, a leaf blower, brooms, shovels, fire retardant foam, booms for leakage into a lake, and pads and pipe for makeshift dams and crossovers in the event of a toxic spill on the ground. The department even plans to install a cascade system to refill air bottles on the scene of a fire and fit the trailer with exterior scene lighting.

Scio Fire Chief Ron Thompson told Williams representatives the department sourced the trailer from Georgia for a good price and is still looking for other donations to completely furnish the necessary items inside. The department looks forward to quicker response times and more resources to comprehensively take care of immediate environmental concerns that invariably arise in emergency situations. The trailer will be stored directly behind the pickup for quick hookups.

CADIZ—The Cadiz Police Department and Harrison County Sheriff's Office have operated with K9 units in the past. Recently, Cadiz lost their K9 to retirement and could no longer afford the program, leaving the entire county without a police dog.

"I have been in law enforcement for over 22 years. During my time, I realized quickly that a K9 is one of the most valuable tools a department could have," noted Carter.

Harrison's law enforcement has had to rely on other counties for K9 support, often wasting precious time waiting for a response from another county. Lieutenant Carter noted the frustrations that daily arise as he feels helpless in combating the growing drug problem that he feels may be worse than ever.

"How do you get narcotics out of a vehicle without a K9? I stopped a car with known narcotics in it and asked permission to search the vehicle. The driver laughed and said, 'You don't have a K9—you're not searching anything.' This left me outraged that I could do nothing to get those narcotics off the street. I immediately asked Chief McCann if I could attempt to get funding, and he gave me his blessing."

Carter first reached out to George Bailey, Mayor of Jewett and MPLX employee, and explained the situation. Mr. Bailey immediately got the ball rolling and, within a few weeks, confirmed that MPLX would donate $10,000 to the K9 program. Carter then reached out to Encino Energy, who donated $12,500 to cover the remaining cost.

"This left me speechless that in a matter of three weeks, I had the funding needed to start the

program back up with just two companies stepping in," said Carter. "I cannot, nor will I be able to express my gratitude to all the parties involved for helping bring back a much-needed asset to our department. This goes to show that MPLX and Encino Energy, along with Cadiz Police, will put public safety first and will not tolerate narcotics being brought into our community. On behalf of the Cadiz Police Department, I would like to thank Encino Energy, MPLX, George Bailey, and Jackie Stewart for all their help."

Carter received word last Sunday that his $14,000 dog had arrived from Europe. He will spend six weeks of rigorous training in Youngstown with K9 Tyson and feels that his prior experience as a handler will streamline the training process. Carter reached out to Purina, who agreed to provide a lifetime supply of dog food to the program.

"We were shocked when we heard that the Village of Cadiz didn't have a K9 Unit to keep its community safe," said Jackie Stewart of Encino. "When Lt. Ron Carter reached out to see if we could help, we didn't hesitate to contribute to their efforts. Encino holds the health and safety of the citizens in its asset area in the highest regard and is committed to doing whatever it takes to ensure it."

Carter and Tyson's training will begin in November, which means Tyson will be mobile in Harrison County before the end of the year. Carter's cruiser is being fitted with a temperaturemonitored kennel, should the officer be away from the car too long and the dog be stuck in the cruiser, and a K9 unit door release, a wearable button that opens the door should the officer need the dog.

“We had a condensate truck wreck this year on Gundy ridge,” explained Thompson, “and the entire side of the truck was ripped open, and condensate was pouring into the ditch line. We were able to contain it before it went into one of our big drains up there, but we didn’t have a trailer available, and I didn’t call for one on the other side of the county because it was one o’clock in the morning and wouldn’t get there in time. We were able to dam it up and keep it contained, but…the goal is to have this trailer when we respond to any semi-truck emergency, and if anyone calls us in an emergency, we’re coming as quickly as we can.”

Representatives from the Ohio Oil & Gas Association (OOGA) were also in attendance during the unveiling of the trailer. This organization works to connect large oil and gas partner companies with local officials. Mike Chadsey, OOGA Director of Public Relations, found out about the need from Thompson and explained William’s grant application process (which can be done through their website).

Mike Chadsey added, on behalf of OOGA, “It has been a privilege to make the connection between Williams and the fire department here in Scio, the county’s Emergency Management Agency, to be able to meet a need and use the resources available here. We are happy to be the connection point between Williams and the community to provide something that will serve not only the village but also the entire county and beyond.”

From left to right: SAL Adjutant Dan Watson, sixth graders Mike Smith, Mason Best, and Grant Thaxton, fourth graders Corbhyn Coen and Wyatt Ferrell, with Middle School Principal and SAL member Don Madzia. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Sitting on the table is first response equipment for the dog, including an oxygen mask, a heated blanket, Narcan, and much more. Toys, dog beds, dishes, and extra supplies were also donated. From left to right: Adam Bush of Encino Energy, Lieutenant Ron Carter, Police Chief Ryan McCann, George Bailey of MPLX, and Officer Brandon Groves. NH PHOTO

Hospital receives proceeds from Blues for a Cure

CADIZ—WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital received $18,050 from the 11th Annual Sean Carney’s Blues for a Cure concert. Each year, the concert raises funds to benefit the Harrison Community Hospital Foundation cancer fund and the Harrison County Cancer Crusaders. From there, funds are allocated to Harrison County individuals or families affected by cancer.

“The proceeds from the Blues for a Cure event allow us to provide financial assistance to Harrison County residents that have been affected by cancer,” David Phillips, president, and CEO, said. “If you know of a cancer patient in need of financial assistance, whether it’s transportation to treatment or

medical equipment, please direct them to the hospital by calling 740-942-4631 and ask for administration.”

This year’s concert featured the Stacy Mitchhart Band, Hoard and Jones Band, Sean Carney, and Noah Wotherspoon Band with the “Just Strange Brothers” horns.

“Sean Carney’s Blues for a Cure has now raised more than $260,000 over the years for the Harrison County community to help people in need during their battle with cancer,” Mark Puskarich, event organizer and president said. “We will continue to bring great live music to the community and help raise money for this cause.”

Notice of Proposed Major Utility Facility (Transmission Interconnection)

School nurse saw a need and filled a backpack

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

ADENA—At Buckeye Local West Elementary, school nurse Mandi Cook wanted to help food-insecure students, so she started her own "Blessings in a Backpack" program to feed kids in need. "I felt there was too much of a need not to do something," Cook said. "As a nurse, this is what we do." She knew about a similar program at Harrison Hills and wanted to see it started at Buckeye Local. "The goal is I try to get cereals and ramen, easy things for them to make," Cook said. "Just something to give them to eat on Saturday and Sunday when they're not in school."

Each week, Cook puts together a bag of nonperishable food items for each student enrolled in the program. "I'm very discreet," Cook said. "I do it when the kids are at lunch or recess when there aren't any kids in the hallways. So no one knows who's getting a bag." Cook doesn't use backpacks since they would need to return the empty bags constantly. Instead, she uses regular plastic bags, which Walmart donated.

There aren't specific criteria for children to qualify for the bags. Cook sent home short forms for the children's parents to fill out with a simple yes or no check to be part of the program.

The response has been positive. "Several parents have sent notes in thanking me, and a couple of kids have come to me asking, 'do you have any more?'" There is no deadline for students to participate in the program. If a

family has a need, they can enroll their child at any point during the year.

Cook said she understands that parents can struggle to get enough food for their families. "This one little girl was going to get suspended, and she asked, 'how am I going to eat if I'm not in school?' And how can you not do something when you hear that?"

While there was a grant at the beginning of the year to cover the program, Cook said she was short on supplies one week and ended up paying out of pocket for what she needed. She's gotten some monetary donations, and the Dillonvale Food Pantry has also helped. "I've been reaching out to different places in the community, just seeing what support we can get," Cook said.

If anyone wants to help, Cook accepts donations of nonperishables as well as monetary donations. Whatever is within someone's ability to give, she is open to it. Cook said one of her worst fears is that she'll have started this program and then suddenly not be able to continue because she doesn't have the support.

"I figured, even though this isn't much, at least they know when they're not in school, they're getting something. Hopefully, that helps them find some peace and comfort." Cook is hoping to send home extra food during the longer breaks coming up for Thanksgiving and Christmas. The school is running a food drive for Thanksgiving, but this will be an ongoing need throughout the school year. If you want to help support this program, please contact Mandi Cook through the school at 740-546-3331.

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The following public officials were

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of Notification:

A copy of the LON is available for public inspection at the Puskarich Public Library, 200 E. Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907.

A copy of the LON is located on Nottingham Solar’s web page at www. nottinghamsolarproject.com. A copy of the LON, along with all documents filed, may also be viewed online at https://dis.puc.state.oh.us/CaseRecord.aspx?CaseNo=22-1030&x=0&y=0e.

The Ohio Power Siting Board will review the Letter of Notification in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section 4906.10(A) which states that the Board shall not grant a certificate for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a major utility facility, either as proposed or as modified by the Board, unless it finds and determines all of the following: (1) The basis of the need for the facility; (2) The nature of the probable environmental impact; (3) That the facility represents the minimum adverse environmental impact, considering the state of available technology and the nature and economics of the various alternatives, and other pertinent considerations; (4) In the case of an electric transmission line, that the facility is consistent with regional plans for expansion of the electric power grid of the electric systems serving this state and interconnected utility systems and that the facility will serve the interests of electric system economy and reliability; (5) That the facility will comply with Chapters 3704, 3734, and 6111 of the Revised Code and all rules and standards adopted under those chapters and under Sections 1501.33, 1501.34, and 4561.32 of the Revised Code. In determining whether the facility will comply with all rules and standards adopted under Section 4561.32 of the Revised Code, the board shall consult with the office of aviation of the division of multi-modal planning and programs of the department of transportation under Section 4561.341 of the Revised Code; (6) That the facility will serve the public interest, convenience, and necessity; (7) In addition to the provisions contained in divisions (A)(1) to (6) of this section and rules adopted under those divisions, what its impact will be on the viability as agricultural land of any land in an existing agricultural district established under Chapter 929 of the Revised Code that is located within the site and alternative site of the proposed major utility facility; rules adopted to evaluate impact under Division (A)(7) of this section shall not require the compilation, creation, submission, or production of any information, document, or other data pertaining to land not located within the site and alternative site; and (8) That the facility incorporates maximum feasible water conservation practices as determined by the board, considering available technology and the nature and economics of the various alternatives.

Affected persons may file comments or motions to intervene in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4906-2-12 with the Board up to ten (10) days following the publication of this notice. Comments or motions should be addressed to the Ohio Power Siting Board, 180 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215-3793 and cite Case No. 22-1030-ELBLN. Persons may contact the Ohio Power Siting Board at 1-866-270-OPSB (6772) or contactOPSB@puc.state.oh.us.

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Education in emergency response to oil and gas situations is on the minds of county officials, too. Eric Wilson from the county’s Emergency Management Agency explained, “For years, we at the county and the fire department have been working with the Williams plant on tabletop and full-scale exercises to practice response and plan different scenarios. This just compliments the training that has been done at Williams and the partnership that has been established with the plant. At the county level, we coordinate along multiple levels for public safety. We also have a HAZMAT trailer like this in Cadiz, but geographically, having this trailer in this part of

the county if it needs to be deployed is invaluable. Route 250 and 151 are very busy, and a couple of extra minutes makes a difference.”

While William’s relationship remains tense with the Village of Scio over the proposed annexation of the plant and ongoing lawsuit, Kirschler affirmed William’s philanthropic intentions toward the community of Scio remain the same, stating:

“As things continue to grow here, we recognize that we are going to be here for a long time. We are happy to benefit the fire department, Scio, and the rest of the county. We are so glad [the fire department] knows about our ongoing grant process, and we want [the department] to view this as a partnership, not a one-time deal.

Car safety seat program to become more accessible

BY REBECCA BRATTEN WEISS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—The "Ohio Buckles Buckeyes" program, which provides child safety seats to low-income families, will now be more accessible to area residents, thanks to the county health department taking over its administration. County Health Administrator Garen Rhome told the News-Herald that this is something he's been wanting to do since he started the job six years ago.

"The overall goal of Ohio Buckles Buckeyes is to increase the availability of child safety seats and increase proper installation and use," Rhome said. This state-wide program is funded by traffic fines and the Ohio Traffic Safety Office at the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

"The program follows the same income eligibility guidelines that WIC uses, so it makes sense for the same agency to also help out with distribution," said Rhome.

To be eligible for WIC, families must meet certain income guidelines, which are updated yearly. Interested families can find the guidelines for 2022 at the Ohio.gov website.

To be eligible for the car seat program, you must be a parent or legal guardian of a child between 5 and 65 pounds for a safety seat, or between 40 and 100 pounds, for a booster seat. Pregnant mothers can also undergo this training before their child's birth. In order to get the safety seats through the Harrison

County Health Department, you need to reside in the county.

The program requires that the parent or guardian attend an educational class provided by child passenger safety technicians, who the health department employs. "The training takes about 45 minutes to an hour, and people can often do it online," said Rhome. "We're not just handing you a seat, but making sure it's installed properly and you have the ability to adjust it."

Motor vehicle injuries are a leading cause of death for children, but proper car seat use can reduce the risk of death to infants under one by 71% and toddlers ages one to four by 54%. Booster seats can minimize the risk of serious injury by 45% in children ages four to eight versus seat belt use alone.

Ohio law requires children under four or under 40 pounds to be in a child safety seat. It is also the law that children aged four to eight who weigh 40 pounds or more but are shorter than 4'9" are required to be in a booster. The state does not require but does recommend that children who have outgrown rear-facing seats should use forward-facing seats for as long as possible until they are no longer within the weight and height limit for that seat. Children under 13 should ride in the back seat for maximum protection and stay in a booster

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Nottingham Solar LLC (Nottingham) a wholly owned subsidiary of BQ Energy Development LLC (BQ Energy), proposes to construct a proposed 138 kV Gen-Tie Transmission Line Project (“Nottingham Gen-Tie Project”) located in Athens Township, Harrison County, Ohio. Construction of the project is anticipated to begin no sooner than first quarter of 2023. The general location and planned layout of the Nottingham Gen-Tie Project is shown on the map below:

Letter of Notification (LON) has been filed with the Ohio Power Siting Board (Board) as Case No. 22-1030-EL-BLN in order to construct, operate and maintain the proposed interconnection facility described above.

served with a copy

Letter

Paul Coffland, Amy Norris, and Don Bethel Harrison County Commissioners; the Harrison County Engineer; Keila Ferguson, District Program Administrator of the Harrison Soil & Water Conservation District; and Elizabeth Deaton, David Bratler, and Mike Saffell, Athens Township Trustees.

(Left to Right): Julie McPeak, Harrison Community Hospital lead laboratory technologist; David Phillips, president and CEO of WVU Medicine Harrison Community Hospital; and Mark Puskarich, event organizer and president. PHOTO PROVIDED

until the lap and shoulder belts fit correctly.

excited to roll this out locally," said Rhome.

been available to our residents but has not been publicized or described in a way that helps people know it's available."

CORRECTION: In the Nov. 5 edition of the News-Herald, the photo under the headline “Sec. of State talks election integrity” was improperly labeled. The names Holly Brindley and Cheryl Besozzi were reversed.

Buckeye Local West Elementary school nurse Mandi Cook shows her store of food she sends home with students each week. The food is wrapped in donated Walmart bags and discreetly given to kids who may not have much food outside of school. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Jewett Veteran sees overwhelming success in Air Force

ARLINGTON, VA—Lt. Col. Jeffrey R. Dennis is the Lead Air Force Advisor to the United States Marine Corps Command and Staff College, Air Force Element United States Marine Corps University, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. He is the son of Mary Lou Dennis and the late Bill Dennis of Jewett. The Air Force Element oversees approximately 35 Air Force students attending the four officer professional military education schools annually within Marine Corps University.

Dennis graduated from Jewett-Scio High School in 1996 and entered the Air Force in 2001 as a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate. In his 21 years on active duty, he

has served around the world, including South Korea and Germany, with temporary duty or deployments in 14 additional countries. Dennis earned his pilot wings at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, in 2003. He has served as a T-6A instructor pilot, squadron executive officer, flight commander, plans officer, training officer, chief of wing scheduling, formal training course manager, wing chief of flight safety, and assistant director of operations. Prior to his current position, the lieutenant colonel was an A-29 Evaluator Pilot and Air Advisor for the 81st Fighter Squadron, Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. He now resides in Arlington, Virginia, with his wife and two young sons. Photo provided

SCIO—The Custer Memorial Association’s program for this year’s birthday observance will be “Burials, Markers and Memorials at the Little Bighorn Battlefield” on December 10. Mr. Michael Hasch of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will be presenting the program.

Mr. Hasch is a retired journalist who spent 50 years working in and around the Pittsburgh area, most of them as a police reporter for The Pittsburgh Press and later the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. He is very knowledgeable about the battle as he has worked for ten years as a National Park Service volunteer at the battlefield and the last two summers as a seasonal park ranger giving daily talks and mini-tours for visitors. His program will be about the burials, markers, and memorials for Native Americans, soldiers, scouts, civilians, and horses who fell 146 years ago in battle at the Battle of the Little Bighorn.

The Amish Corner

by Katherine Miller

Hello, I hope you’re having a happy fall y’all! We are all enjoying this weather. I think we are about done raking leaves for this fall. On Tuesday, Andrew’s uncle Chris and two sons from Michigan came to Andrew’s mom for a couple of days to visit, and then some wanted to hunt. Andrew is hunting this week as much as he can.

We will go over to Andrew’s mom on Wednesday evening. Then Thursday, I’m hoping I can go to moms for the day as I haven’t been over lately.

I cut three pairs of pants for the boys, so I’m hoping I can get those sewn this week. On Monday, I canned 21 quarts of applesauce. So, I’m glad that the job is done, as I am not too fond of canning applesauce.

Life is like a camera. You focus on what is important, capture the good times, develop from the negative, and if things don’t work out, take another shot. You all have a good week!

From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Corn Chip Salad

1 head iceberg or romaine lettuce

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese 1 pound bacon, fried and crumbled 6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped 2-½ c. corn chips, crushed

Dressing 1 c. Miracle Whip 2 Tbsp. vinegar ¼ c. milk

¼ c. brown sugar

¼ c. sugar

Toss together all salad ingredients except corn chips. Whisk together the dressing ingredients. Add dressing and corn chips to the salad just before serving. You can also layer this salad.

Adena Veteran of the month shares ups and downs of military career

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

RN. In 2010, she deployed to Afghanistan. During a combat hoist mission, as she was being lowered from a Black Hawk to pick up wounded soldiers, the rotor system of the Black Hawk “drooped,” and the only way to recover the aircraft was to take off in flight. McClure was slammed into the ground, fracturing her femur. She was medically evacuated back to the combat support hospital and then was sent to Germany for additional surgeries. She returned home and finished her recovery at her parent’s residence in Adena. While recovering, she started her BSN at WVU. She completely recovered from her injuries and returned to full duty in April 2011.

As always, the evening will start with the family-style dinner meal hosted by General Custer (aka Rick Williams) and served at 5:30 p.m. at the New Rumley Global Methodist Church. After the dinner and birthday wishes, certificates will be awarded to the golden sponsors, and winning tickets will be drawn for donated gifts from local merchants. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.

Mr. Hasch’s program will take place in the church sanctuary, followed by the drawing for the winner of the Henry Golden Boy rifle. Over two hundred raffle tickets have been sold for this rifle. An auction of donated items will be held, followed by closing remarks by the General.

ADENA—Captain Nicole McClure has always been a passionate and driven person.

Growing up in Adena, she graduated from Buckeye Local High School in 1994 before enlisting in the US Navy. “At the time, I wanted to serve my country,” McClure said.

“I originally wanted to join the marines, but I was only 17, and my dad wouldn’t sign the paperwork. So I went back to the recruiting office, and the Navy guy there said to join the Navy and be a hospital foreman.” She did just that and went to basic training in Orlando, FL, and was on active duty for four years.

She took a three-year break from military service, but she said she couldn’t stay away, “I thought I was done, but I missed it so much. So I joined the Army reserves because I wanted to be home but still be part of it.”

She became a medic since she already had much of the necessary training, but because of limited advancement options, she moved on to work with heavy equipment. She was deployed to Iraq for a year and spent time reflecting on her decision. “It wasn’t fun. I decided I didn’t want to do that for the rest of my life.” During deployment, she had the opportunity to fly a Black Hawk helicopter and was thrilled with the experience, “That was the coolest thing ever. I wanted to go somewhere I could do things like that. Someone told me the National Guard was where to go for that. So I joined the National Guard.”

During that time, McClure completed her Associate Degree in Nursing at Belmont Technical College and was licensed as an

LOOK AT THE PAST

Picture from the 1875 Caldwell Atlas

By Susan Adams

“Birds Eye View of Mastersville, Harrison County” The description “Res and Monumental & Tombstone works of J Peabody. Res & Store of N E Clendennin, dealer in dry goods, groceries, hardware, Queensware, boots, shoes, hats, caps, ready-made clothing, drugs, medicines, paints, oils, schoolbooks, stationery, etc.” From the HC Sesquicentennial Celebration book - “In 1851, a town bearing the name of Mastersville was laid out. There had been a settlement in that locality since 1808, and North Township had been surveyed in 1801 and organized as a township in 1804. A fulling mill and carding machine was built by Dunning and Masters, and the place went by the

Dunning and Masters Mill for many years. In 1846 John Holmes opened a store there and went east to purchase goods. Needing an address to which the goods could be sent, he impulsively suggested Mastersville, Harrison County, Ohio. The goods came so marked. The name was later changed to Conotton. The L.G. Smith and Son, craftsmen and fine cabinet makers, established their mill in 1912. They were one of two such firms capable of making fine stairways in Ohio. Their market was the entire United States, even to making sets for Hollywood.” (Today, L.J. Smith is the largest stair parts manufacturing company in the country.)

She now works full-time for the West Virginia National Guard and lives with her husband and children in Parkersburg. “I love serving my country. Now I’m taking care of our soldiers out doing their missions. I love to serve. I’m not ready to be done yet. People ask when I’ll retire, and I know it’s not yet. I’m not ready yet.”

Despite many ups and downs of her continuing military career, she encourages everyone to find ways to give back, “Do something to serve your community, whether it’s National Guard, the reserves, or even joining the local fire department. Be a first responder, be an EMT…If you can serve your community, it’s the best feeling. I think that we all forget how much we need each other.” But she added the most important thing anyone can do in their life is “Follow Jesus. He has been with me through all of my life, good and bad, and nearly losing my life in Afghanistan. I didn’t follow him for a very long time, but now that I do, my life is amazing and joy-filled. Give your life to Jesus. That is the very best piece of advice I could ever give anyone.”

Photo provided

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.

The cost of the evening is $18.00 per person. Reservations may be made by calling Dave Rose at 740-945-3744 or by responding to Custer Memorial Association, PO Box 111, Jewett, OH 43986. Tickets will also be available at Harrison County Visitor’s Center in Cadiz. Reservations need to be in by December 2.

The Village of Cadiz will hold a CIC meeting at 5:15 on Monday November 14 in Council Chambers.

COUNTY COURT

17 speeding violations, 7 OVI, 1 breaking and entering, 3 seatbelt violations, 1 stop sign violation, 2 willful/wanton operation, 2 failure to control, 2 registration violations, 2 distracted driving, 2 driving under suspension, 2 left of center, 1 open container, 1 tail/license plate lights out, 1 marked lanes violation, 1 underage consumption, 1 possession of marijuana.

CIVIL CREDIT NEWS

11/1/22 (judgment date)

Plaintiff Dent-A-Med Inc.

Defendant Stacey J. Carman Cause of action: Money

For: In favor of plaintiff

11/2/22 (judgment date)

Plaintiff Village Auto & Truck

Defendant Molly Kimball Cause of action: Money For: In favor of plaintiff

11/1/22 (judgment date)

Plaintiff LVNV Funding LLC

Defendant Jamie Harvey Cause of action: Money For: In favor of plaintiff

CLERK OF COURTS

DOMESTIC CASES

10/19/22 (file date)

Plaintiff April White

Defendant John White Jr. Action: Termination without children

RECORDER

October 31 - November 4, 2022

Aaron A. Richardson etux to Tappan Lake Vacation Rentals LLC, Stock Twp.

Robert Montgomery Jr. to Lynne Osting, Washington Twp.

Donald J. Rollic to Robert Montgomery Jr., Washington Twp.

Carol Jane Skukan to Jennifer A. Abbott, Short Creek Twp.

Darren E. Brokaw etal to Paul Kessler etal, North Twp.

William Bardall III Dec’d to Linda Bardall, Freeport Village James R. Grant etal to James Talbert etux, Green Twp.

PROBATE COURT

October 31 - November 4, 2022

Zachary Shannon Ray Smith, 25, Cadiz, to Tonya Marie Moodie, 22, Cadiz

Urie M. Raber, 22, Freeport, to Martha R. Kuhns, 18, Freeport

Taylor Vincent Berg, 30, Bowertson, to Tayla Catherine Barker, 24, Bowerston

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

10/16 – A confusing call about a possible fight with a shooting came into the Ohio State Highway Patrol that was relayed to the Sheriff’s Office. A woman said she’d gone to pick up her daughter and a couple of friends from a Halloween party. Not long after she arrived, she said there was a male who allegedly began swinging a gun around and shooting it into the air. When the woman got her daughter and friends to leave, she said that a vehicle began chasing after them. Eventually, they got away and called 911 before they went home. The deputy went to the residence and found evidence of a large party taking place as well as several spent 9mm cartridges in the driveway. Despite his best efforts, he was unable to make contact with anyone in the house. He did speak with a next-door neighbor who said she hadn’t heard any gunshots. The next day, the deputy spoke with the accused male who said he had gone to bed during the party but when he heard an altercation he came out to see his wife fighting with another woman. He claimed he does not own a gun since he is a felon but his friends often come over to the house to shoot rounds from the driveway. He said he would come into the office to make a statement on his behalf. His wife came to the office two days later to fill out a statement. She claimed that she’d stopped the other woman from driving drunk and it became a fight. Once the fight was broken up, everyone got in their cars and went home.

10/24 – Deputies were called to the Harrison Community Hospital to speak with a female who came in after an alleged domestic dispute with her boyfriend. The woman said that the previous Saturday, her boyfriend had headbutted her, causing her to need three staples. At the time, she did not report to nurses or doctors how she’d gotten the head injury. On the night of 10/24, she stated that she attempted to leave her residence during an argument with her boyfriend. Her boyfriend shut the door on her hand, splitting her thumb open and causing bruises. She said she ran away and was picked up by a stranger who brought her to the ER. She signed a motion to get a temporary protection order against her boyfriend and a warrant was issued for her boyfriend.

10/25 – A deputy was dispatched to a Urichsville residence for a male not breathing. On scene, the male was in the back bedroom and Bowerston EMS advised he was deceased upon their arrival. His wife said her husband had not been feeling well and received medications at the hospital. They had just arrived back home when he said he couldn’t breathe and asked her to get his oxygen. He told her he needed to go back to the hospital then fell to the floor and stopped breathing. No foul play is suspected.

10/26 – A theft complaint brought a deputy to the Hopedale Dollar General. The store

employee said that a male entered the store and walked around putting various items in a shopping basket. When the male saw that no one was at the registers, he walked out the front door with the basket of merchandise. Cameras captured the suspect but because of poor video quality, identification wasn’t possible. It’s believed the male is in his mid to late thirties and is around six feet tall with brown facial hair.

10/29 – Dispatch advised deputies of a vehicle swerving all over the road and while passing through Cadiz, a deputy observed said vehicle and initiated a traffic stop. As the deputy approached, he could see the driver trying to hide something in the vehicle. The driver eventually admitted to having marijuana in the car but he did have a marijuana license. The deputy found approximately 20 grams of marijuana and wrote the driver a citation for a suspended license and for improperly transporting the marijuana outside of its original packaging.

10/30 – Around 10 a.m. a male called to report his vehicle stolen. While a deputy was responding to the call, dispatch located a call record from around 1 a.m. from the Tuscarawas County Sheriff’s Office in regards to a vehicle crash in a field in Tusc. County. The vehicle in the field belonged to the male caller. At the time, a Tusc. deputy could not make contact with the male. The Har. County deputy made contact with the male at his residence. The male said he left his house around 5 p.m. the previous day and stayed at his mother’s overnight. He returned home around 9 a.m. and his truck was not in his driveway. He said the truck had been unlocked and the keys were kept in the cupholder. The deputy explained to the male that if he was the operator of the vehicle and left it in the field, he would likely only receive traffic citations; but if he completed a written statement or provided false information, he could be charged criminally. The male said he was willing to make a written statement.

A man reported that three teens had thrown rocks while walking past the junkyard and had broken windows in a Mack semi and a Chevy truck. The teens were located walking down the road away from the yard. The oldest took responsibility for throwing the rocks but said he didn’t know anything had been broken as a result. The teen said he was on probation and the deputy said his probation officer would be advised of the incident but the junkyard owner didn’t want to press charges.

10/31 – A woman reported that a man had tried to contact her daughter. There is a protection order in place that prohibits him from having any contact with the daughter. The daughter produced screenshots of her call log that showed a number not in her contacts calling her multiple times. When the mother called the number and asked who it was, the man confirmed it was who the daughter had suspected. When a deputy spoke with the man, he “appeared to be nervous by his labored breathing and shaking hands.” He denied knowingly calling the daughter, claiming that he’d been given the number by someone on Instagram. The man was advised multiple times that if he was caught providing a false statement he would be charged accordingly. When he was told this, he would “pause and think” before answering.

11/1 – A man came to the Sheriff’s Office to report what he believed to be a scam. The man was contacted with an offer to buy two of his cattle by someone claiming to be a Brian Graham, located in New Mexico. Graham sent a $7,000 check to the man, despite the agreed upon price being $4,000. Graham claimed the extra was to go to the shipper in cash. At this point, the man knew it was likely a scam and told Graham he wouldn’t send the money.

CADIZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

10/22 – An officer was approached while at the Harrison Central football game by a high school employee who said a kid had been punched in the restrooms. The employee pointed out the male suspect who the officer then pursued and detained. The officer identified the victim who had clear injuries and EMTs were brought on the scene where it was determined the teen would need to be seen by a physician. The teen said he had been standing by the water fountain when the perpetrator’s girlfriend pushed him and berated him. As he walked through the bathroom door, the perpetrator started punching him. A witness approached officers with a video they’d recorded of the incident. The victim was transported to the hospital where he received 2-3 stitches in his lip. The perpetrator was transported to Sargus Juvenile Detention Center.

11/2 – There was a minor crash at the Bell Store on Lincoln Avenue. The first vehicle, unit one, struck the second vehicle, unit two, as he was pulling into the lot. Unit one had some minor damage to a ladder hanging from the side of the vehicle. Unit two sustained no damage.

11/7 – Police were called to an accident involving three vehicles. The first car, unit one, was traveling down Lincoln Ave. when she went into the wrong lane of travel, hitting the second vehicle with a sideswipe, then striking the third vehicle head-on. Unit one said she had just left Rite-Aid after getting a vaccine booster shot and didn’t know why she suddenly veered into oncoming traffic. All drivers refused onscene medical treatment. Two of the vehicles were towed off the scene.

DJFS hiring counselor for social workers

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Commissioners Don Bethel, Paul Coffland, and Amy Norris began last week’s meeting with contracts for the Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS). One contract aims to help local social workers with their mental health by contracting a counselor using grant money. “Workforce issues are huge nationwide for all kinds of businesses,” Director Deb Knight said. “Children’s services staff are always very difficult to recruit and retain… the grant is intended to find ways to recruit and retain staff. One of the biggest issues with keeping staff is burnout. This contract is with Tracy Pritchard, a licensed independent social worker.” The contract will be from now until June 2023 to provide support services for staff at DJFS. “The plan at this point is for him to visit the agency every other week and spend a couple of hours with the staff, debrief them, help them work through the emotional part of difficult cases.”

Chairman Don Bethel commented, “I’d imagine this is something where we are expecting our employees to care about the job and the people they work with during their job. And sometimes they get involved a little bit too much emotionally.”

“Exactly,” Knight said. “They deal with some very tough circumstances… I’m hoping this will bolster our staff’s resiliency.”

Commissioner Paul Coffland asked Knight about placement costs for the year. “Placement costs look, actually, pretty terrible,” Knight said. “We’ve been doing some tracking, and our placement costs for the year are over a million dollars. Our reimbursement is, I believe, $240,000 for the year. It is a problem. Placement costs have gone up, on average, about 25%. We have to have placements for the kids, so we’re kind of at their mercy.”

The commissioners moved on to purchase

orders and vouchers, approving $289,000 for the Board of Developmental Disabilities(BDD), $17,000 for the Harrison County Home, and $62,000 for the DJFS. Appropriation increases were made for the Freeport Sanitary System and the commissioner’s office, each for $3,000. The BDD received an appropriation of $1,400 for the capital improvement fund.

The county engineer’s office had several agreements to be approved. Agreements 5422, 55-22, and 56-22 were all roadway use agreements between the county and various townships. Agreement 57-22 is between ODOT and the engineer for a guardrail project. The project will be paid for by a $100,000 grant. Agreement 58-22 will utilize another $100,000 federal grant to begin phase three of a paving project that has spanned over 100 miles of roads in Harrison County.

This week, in addition to regular business, the commissioners announced there would be a special meeting on Monday, November 14, 2022, at 10 a.m. to discuss the Appalachian Grant Program the governor’s office has put forward. They will be talking about planning grants and possible development grants on a tight timeline. There will also be a public meeting on November 17, 2022, in the commissioners’ office at 6 p.m.

In the same vein, the commissioners appointed Rich Mileson, Sandi Thompson, Mark Chisnell, Dave Wheeler, Paul Coffland, and Mark Wallace to the Appalachian Community Grant Board.

The meeting then went into an executive session wherein Commissioner Paul Coffland was authorized to negotiate a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program with Nottingham Schools.

PILTs are federal payments to local governments to help offset losses in property taxes due to the existence of nontaxable Federal lands within their boundaries.

Dam at Sally Buffalo fails inspection

BY ALEXIS CORDER Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—At their meeting on Thursday, November 3, Cadiz Council heard from Verdantas representative and Civil Engineer AJ Smith about possible solutions for the failed dam inspection at Sally Buffalo.

According to Smith, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) requirements for classified Ohio dams were not met at Sally Buffalo’s main dam. The dam is considered a Class 1 hazard, “the highest of all the classes… because of downstream hazards and the presence of residences downstream,” stated Smith. To be considered safe, the dam has to pass what is known as a Probable Maximum Flood, or PMF, test that ensures that in the case of a serious rainfall event, the dam will not overflow. Smith estimated that the dam would hold 30-40% of the PMF at the current state. He brought the council three possible solutions to solve the problem: raising the dam to a higher level, increasing the spillway space, or lowering the lake level. While it was agreed that lowering the lake level was the most costeffective option, the council immediately agreed that it wasn’t an option they would go with because of both aesthetic and practical reasons. After some discussion, council member

John Vermillion suggested that rather than going under construction and raising the dam or creating completely new spillway spaces, they could close off the section of the road that lays over the dam and allow the wooded area behind the dam to be the extra spillway space they need. Though this would eliminate the option to drive completely around the lake in a circle, the area above the dam would still be open for walking access. Council also agreed that with this road closure, they would need to add a roundabout behind the wheelchairaccessible fishing location to ensure that traffic could still get from one side of the lake to the other. Though no official decisions were made, Mayor John Migliore asked Smith to bring official construction cost estimates for this design idea to the next council meeting.

In other news, village administrator Brandon Ludwig announced that the council, in collaboration with Cadiz Community Improvement Corporation, is working on an application for an Appalachian Community Grant. If approved, this grant money would be used to revamp the downtown and uptown areas in Cadiz. More progress on the grant application, use, and status is expected at future meetings.

The next regular village council meeting is on Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m.

Julie Littlejohn, age 96, died after three weeks in hospice care on November 2, 2022, in Brentwood, Tennessee. Born June 8, 1926, in Cadiz, Ohio, she was the oldest of two children born to Edwin and Olive Mills. Her father, Edwin, a civil engineer, was the Harrison County Surveyor before taking a position leading the reclamation effort for Hanna Coal Company and their extensive strip coal mining operation. He started Cadiz Seed Company after he retired from Hanna Coal, developing, refining, and processing seed for an embankment legume called crown vetch seed. Julie loved growing up in the bucolic rural town where everyone knew everyone else and life was good. Her demeanor mirrored the qualities of country life, humble, hardworking, giving, and always interested in others above herself. Cadiz claimed to be “the proudest small town in America” and was home to a number of notable people in the history of the US. She and her brother Jim were raised during the impactful, formative years of the Great Depression to be good stewards of the land, to be frugal with their possessions as well as to be active in their community and church. The virtues of the Cadiz lifestyle left a lasting imprint on Julie. Her whole family grew to embrace the qualities of that special place as well.

Julie knew she was college-bound but was unsure about the best field of study. She was an above-average student, but her math aptitude was very high; she always made A’s in math. Unfortunately, her father discouraged her from pursuing that field as a major. Math was a field for boys during that period, not girls. Thankfully we have achieved a lot in the field of STEM learning for girls since those days!

She recalled of her high school graduating class that four flags were draped over the chairs at her classmates’ graduation. It was wartime, and those four had already been drafted. Julie was accepted to attend her reach school, Denison University in Granville, Ohio, in 1994. WWII changed a lot of things on college campuses. Since the boys were mostly fighting in the war, she ended up living in their fraternity houses. She pledged to the sorority Alpha Omicron Pi, which enlarged her circle of friends, many lasting over 60 years. She graduated from Denison University in June of 1948 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and with the mixed blessing of her parents, caught a train to Chicago with a friend to start a new life in the big city.

Chicago opened many doors for Julie. She and her friend started their new life by taking a shorthand course so they could get a job as a secretary, even though she recalled laughing their way through the class. While living in the downtown YWCA, they met some other young single women who were interested in renting an apartment together. The four of them found a small furnished apartment for $150/month on the near north side of Chicago on Oak Street. It was a great place, furnished

even down to the silverware. It had wonderful amenities: half a block from Michigan Avenue and the Magnificent Mile, a half block to Oak Street Beach, and very reasonably priced. Her first real job at Swift and Company was a grind, but she managed to find a good job working for the Vice President of Marketing for Marshall Fields and Company, the premier midwestern retailer. She worked hard in that role and grew to develop a lot of respect for him.

While working at Fields and rooming with three other ladies, one of her roommates was dating a man who went to Bradley University. One weekend he brought a friend with him to Chicago. Julie agreed to a blind date with a guy named Howard Littlejohn. She recalled it was a cold day in February 1949. Howard lived in Peoria, was finishing college on the GI bill, and began his career there. Gas was expensive then, so Howard could only afford to drive to Chicago every other week. They ended up dating for a year and a half when he proposed. That was a special occasion. He was working on his pilot’s license at the time, so he chose to fly up and pose the question. They were married on June 30, 1951.

Howard and Julie made a home together in LaGrange, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. After a short time of renting, they splurged on a big home, spending $21,000 several blocks away. Like so many post-war couples, they quickly started a family. Julie raised three children while tending to the homemaking duties. She enjoyed pursuing many hobbies such as gardening, flower arranging, tennis, golf, bridge and needlepoint, and of course, attending her children’s functions. Her garden club activities became so extensive her supplies and handiwork consumed much of the basement. They lived in the same home for 48 years until moving to Franklin, then Brentwood, Tennessee, in September 2001. There they remained, happily married for 68 years until Howard passed away in August of 2019.

As the children left for college, she, Howard, and their many friends enjoyed traveling. Many trips included their golf clubs and tennis racquets, where they almost found a new golf course a day everywhere they visited. They enjoyed that life so well that in 1990 she and Howard bought a home in a golf course community in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. The winters were superb there, and they actually became residents of the state, returning to LaGrange and then Franklin/ Brentwood for the summers. The friendships they made, the activities, the tennis, and golf during the winters at the Sugar Mill Country Club became a cherished part of the second half of their life. Their lifestyle quickly became the envy of many of their friends, especially their children and grandchildren. The only problem was, they couldn’t visit often enough!

Moving to Franklin/Brentwood was quickly enhanced when mutual friends introduced Julie and Howard to the Brentwood United Methodist Church. They were immediately welcomed into its Sunday school class called The Wesley Forum. Those lasting relationships became their primary group of friends as they joined in many activities surrounding that group. If their children thought the Florida social scene was busy, they didn’t realize the Franklin/Brentwood activity level was almost off the charts. Their son Jim, a 47-year

Nashville resident when Howard died, said he probably saw them more in Florida than in the summers in Tennessee! Due largely to the Wesley Forum, their time in middle Tennessee was as enjoyable as in Florida. Julie became involved with the Professional Education Organization (PEO), which provided lifechanging education opportunities for local, national, and international women.

To say she led a complete, faithful, full life is an understatement. Julie loved being a grandparent, but she did not live to be a grandparent. She was too involved with her friends, family, and other activities that also brought her joy. Her many qualities made an impact on so many, especially her family. They are described as loving, classy, creative, frugal, energetic, brave, strong, adventurous, joyful, curious, and sincere. Her kind spirit will be missed.

Julie was predeceased by her husband, Howard, in 2019 (95); her brother, Jim, in 2021 (94); and daughter, Linda Sperry (Don), in 2020 (61). She is survived by two of her three children: Jim Littlejohn (Lisa) and Amy Mills (Steve). She had six special grandchildren: Julie Littlejohn, Anne Carr (Eric), J. Lucas, Melanie Mills, Mitchell Mills, and Meredith Mills, and three great-grandchildren: Finley Champion (5), Roman (3), and Auri Carr (2).

Julie regularly recognized the role her key doctors played in her ability to enjoy the last 20+ years of her life. Her family expresses its gratitude to Dr. Julie Lewis, Nephrology at VUMC, and Dr. Dan Edmonson, Internist in Franklin.

Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, 2022, in the Narthex of the Brentwood United Methodist Church. Memorial services will immediately follow at the church, with Dr. Davis Chappell officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials in Julie’s name may be made to the Wesley Forum Sunday School Class Fund or BUMC at 309 Franklin Road, Brentwood, TN 37027.

thomas henderson

Thomas Lyle Henderson, 89, of New Athens, was reunited with his beloved wife, Jean, in the presence of our Lord on November 3, 2022. Tom was born on February 5, 1933, in New Athens, a son of the late Thomas Lyle Henderson Sr. and Arlene Griswold Henderson. He was a member of the New Athens Presbyterian Church. Tom was a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School. He was a proud, lifetime resident of New Athens, where he served as the water superintendent for 29 years.

He is survived by his children Wanda Smail (Doug) of Golden, Colorado, and Jeff Henderson (Sue) of Pickerington; grandchildren Stacey Walmboldt (Greg), Ashley O’Keefe (Shane), Tom Henderson (Taylor) and Rob Henderson (Ellie); greatgrandchildren Kaiden and Kolton Michel;

Kieran O’Keefe; and Ace, Tinley, and Magnolia Wamboldt. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Donald Henderson, grandson Cody Smail, and granddaughter Anna Smail.

Friends may call on Friday, November 11, from 4-7 at the Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz. Funeral services will be held at the New Athens Presbyterian Church on Saturday, November 12, at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor Mark Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Unity Cemetery, 73751 Unity Church Rd. St. Clairsville. Coffee and cookies will be served at the church following the burial.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the New Athens Presbyterian Church, Box 218, New Athens, OH 43981, or to the Franklin Museum, c/o Pat Saffell, Box 28, New Athens, OH 43981. Online condolences may be made at www.clarkkirkland-barr.com.

mildred Burrier

Mildred I. Burrier, age 95, of New Rumley, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia.

Born May 23, 1927, in East Liverpool, she was a daughter of the late Bennett Jacobs and Etta Jackson Jacobs. After graduating from Scio High School, she returned to SHS to serve as secretary to the superintendent. A few years later, she started working for Harrison County Jobs and Family Services and worked her way up, retiring as their Human Resource Director.

Mildred was a devoted member of the New Rumley Church and its women’s group. She was also very civic-minded and had belonged to the Alturian Club, Scio Civic Club, and Scio Development Committee, where she helped start the Scio Museum. She had also been a member of the Harrison County Farm Bureau and was a former advisor for the New Rumley 4-H Club. She loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends.

Preceding her in death is her husband, Dean L. Burrier; her only child Roberta “Bobbi” Dulkoski and her husband, Zygfryd “Junior” Dulkoski; a brother Thomas Jacobs and sisters, Loretta Jacobs Slates and Margaret Jacobs Cowie.

Surviving are a grandson Jeffrey (Mary) Dulkoski; great-grandchildren Katherine and Walker Dulkoski; nephews James and Allan Cowie; a niece Deb Ciocco and great niece Hannah Ciocco.

Services were held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in New Rumley Church, 41395 Scio- New Rumley Rd, Scio, with Pastor David Lee officiating. Private burial followed in Kilgore Cemetery. Friends called on Tuesday at Koch Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, Scio, Ohio, and Wednesday at the church prior to the service. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are made to New Rumley Church. They would also like to thank all of Mildred’s caretakers and friends who visited her or helped in any way.

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From Cadiz: Take State Route 9 north through Jewett and Germano to Quaker Road, then west to Ash Creek Road, to Kail Road, to farm.

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CADIZ—Harrison County Sheriff Joe Myers announces the arrest of Denzel Crowell of the Cleveland area. Crowell was arrested Thursday evening on felony drug charges in the Village of Cadiz. The arrest was the result of an undercover controlled buy operation. A large amount of suspected fentanyl was seized, as well as a large sum of U.S. currency. Crowell initially fled on foot when deputies attempted to take him into custody. However, a BelmontHarrison Canine Narcotics Agent deployed his canine, which caused Crowell to surrender without incident. Sheriff Joe Myers would like to thank the Belmont County Sheriff’s Deputies involved in the investigation and, of course, his own deputies for continuing to work hard in keeping dangerous drugs out of Harrison County.

Linda’s Country Kitchen and the Harrisville Methodist Church hope that Friday, November 11, was a day that all Veterans felt honored. It may sound old-fashioned, but [life] wouldn’t be the same without Veterans. So, on Saturday, November 12, Linda’s Country Kitchen and Harrisville Methodist Church would be honored to buy lunch for Veterans from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. They would love for Veterans to arrive in uniform, but it’s not mandatory. There will be live patriotic music from The Messengers band during the lunch. Together, the church and the restaurant want to bless Veterans.

The Bible has so much to say about serving others, and that is exactly what Veterans have done. Going off to basic training or serving in the National Guard through the years is a tremendous sacrifice and inconvenience to a young family. If a dad or mom is deployed, they miss their kids’ ball games, recitals, birthday parties, and more. That’s real service and sacrifice.

Jesus said, “The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” A ransom is what one pays for someone who has been kidnapped. Sadly, there are many friends, relatives, and neighbors who are captives to this world’s system of Christ rejectors and not even aware they need to be ransomed. Every believer in Jesus has been ransomed and is now a serving veteran in God’s army of grace proclaimers. Isaiah 52:7 says, “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news.”

So, thank you, to all those beautiful boots on the ground who have served in the armed forces of the United States and have defended the freedom to bring the good news. Linda’s Country Kitchen is on U.S. 250 east of Harrisville. They hope to see many Veterans there.

Crowell arraigned on drug charges

BY CORNELIA GRACE

Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Michael Hawthorne appeared in court via video call from the Jefferson County Justice Center. Hawthorne previously pleaded guilty to violating his community-based controls, but his last hearing was continued as he had issues to resolve in another county. The court sanctioned Hawthorne with a six-month extension of his community-based controls, and he must also complete a program stay at the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center (EOCC). As the judge was pronouncing sanctions, Hawthorne cut in with a question, "Will I still be on probation after I get out? Because I'm not a good candidate for it." Judge T. Shawn Hervey couldn't help but smile at the statement as he admitted it was true, "Probably not," Hervey said. "No one really wants you on probation because you're right; you're not a good candidate." Hawthorne will have a 4-6 month stay at EOCC once a bed opens up for him, and the probation question answered after he is released.

Theresa Keener was present via video call for two cases of felony five aggravated possession of drugs, one case over a year old. Keener was last seen by the court on October 18 and, at the time, was ordered to complete an Ohio Risk Assessment (ORAS) and an EOCC evaluation. To resolve both cases, the state, represented by prosecuting attorney Lauren Knight, wants

Keener to complete the program at EOCC and pay the minimum fine as well as all other legally required penalties.

"Have we filed a motion for discovery?" Keener asked. "I have not seen any evidence against me." The motion for discovery for Keener's first case was filed in April of 2021 and in her second case in October of this year. Keener would have had access to the information as soon as her lawyer, C. Adrian Pincola, did. In a criminal case, "discovery" is the exchange of evidence and statements between the prosecution and defense. This can include police reports, photographs, video and audio recordings, witness statements, and anything else considered evidence in the case. The prosecution and the defense have a duty to provide discovery before trial. The judge agreed to a continuance and tolled time at Keener's request so she could look at the evidence again.

Denzel Crowell was arraigned on his charges of trafficking in drugs, a felony in the second degree, possession of a fentanyl-like substance, a felony in the second degree, and tampering with evidence, a felony in the third degree. The state requested a monetary bond of $75,000 for Crowell due to a number of factors, including his lengthy criminal history, the charge having a mandatory prison sentence if he's convicted, the fact he does not reside locally, and that he has a previous failure to appear charge from 2017. When asked if he would speak on his ability to come to court when told, Crowell gave a less than passionate statement that he would be able to get to all his hearings. The court set a monetary bond in the amount of $60,000 with a ten percent option. Crowell faces a possible maximum sentence of 11 years if found guilty.

By Pastor Ken Staley

Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches PastorKenStaley@gmail.com

Free lunch for Veterans on Saturday

OHSAA Regional Semi-Final pairings set

BY D.J. WATSON

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—The Huskies of Harrison Central (Region 17 Div. V) and the Rockets of Conotton Valley (Region 25 Div. VII) both had their playoff runs cut short in the first round, but there are a handful of teams across the greater region that provide some local flavor in this weekend’s regional semi-final round of the OHSAA Football Playoffs.

Starting in Div. IV Region 15, the four seed Indian Valley Braves (9-3) will see the nine seed Columbus Bishop Ready Knights come Saturday night in Newark. The Knights knocked off the Region’s top seeded St. Clairsville Red Devils (24-21) last Friday night in Belmont County. The Braves enter the weekend having eliminated Philo and Gallia Academy from the bracket. In the other half of the Regional map, a household name to the area in Steubenville Big Red is paired up with Columbus East. Big Red as the two-seed, and East as the three-seed has all the likings of a great matchup on paper. However, Big Red has handled much stiffer competition, and East barely squeaked by the Cambridge Bobcats last weekend. Advancing to see the heavily favored Jefferson County squad by way of a 40-39 double overtime victory. Should the Braves and Big Red emerge victorious, Harrison County football fans will get to choose between Tuscarawus and Jefferson County allegiances, as the Braves and mighty Big Red will meet for the Regional Championship.

Moving down to Div. V, it’s a battle of the Pirates! The Garaway Pirates (Region 17 Div. V) out of the Inter-Valley Conference stand as the lone local unit left standing across the division. The Pirates defeated Smithville 48-7 in the first round, and methodically disposed of their conference rival in the Ridgewood Generals 21-6 in the second. The third seeded Perry Pirates out of Lake County will be the plank walking opponent between the sidelines in Solon Friday night. Batten down the hatches!

In Div. VI Region 23, the OVAC has two schools out of their 3A Class still competing for the top prize. The top seeded Fort Frye Cadets will see the fifth seeded Coal Grove Hornets Saturday night in Lancaster. The Cadets are 11-1, and have dismantled everyone on their slate excluding the powerhouse that was the Linsly Cadets this season. Linsly, the OVAC 3A Champs, topped Fort Frye with a last second 37yard field goal back in week six.

The other half of the Regional has the Bellaire Big Reds (3-seed) and the Nelsonville-York Buckeyes (2-seed) meeting in Duncan Falls on Saturday night. Bellaire serves as the flag-bearer for the Buckeye Eight Athletic League, as all other member schools have been eliminated in the first two rounds. The Big Reds won both of their first two playoff matchups by 27 points. Besting Northmor 54-27 to open their playoff run, and topping Worthington Christian 42-15 last Saturday to reach the Regional semi.

Last but certainly not least, in Division VII Region 27, there will be a matchup between two OVAC programs Saturday night. The River Pilots (2-seed) and Caldwell Redskins (3-seed) are likely the local fan’s best bet if they are hoping to catch some action in person at a minimal drive. Red Devil Stadium in St. Clairsville will play host to the small school showdown. River (11-1) is rolling into the matchup, beating Miller 49-6 in the first round, and dropping Fairfield Christian Academy 55-12 last weekend. Not to be outdone, Caldwell (11-1) took a similar path. In the first round, the Redskins won 49-3 over Frontier, moving on to dominate Sciotoville East 56-12 a week ago in the Quarterfinal round.

Teams that win this weekend will be just two games away from playing for all the marbles. All of the action considered, at minimum there will be one team from the wider area guaranteed a spot in the regional final round. Odds are high that we can see as many as three teams advance across the four divisions in the greater coverage area. Next week we’ll take a look at regionalsemi results, while also dipping into the playoff picture across the river for OVAC schools in West Virginia.

Husky girls’ basketball preps for 2022-23

Smith named head girls’ basketball coach

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—On Monday, the Harrison Central girls’ varsity basketball team continued competitive preparation for the upcoming 2022-23 season. Included in that preparation is adjusting to new head and reserve coaches.

Beginning this season, incoming head coach Chase Smith will skipper the Husky girl’s efforts on the court. Smith is no stranger to the game or the players, as he has coached basketball at the junior varsity level while assisting the newly promoted assistant principal Nick Yourkovich. Smith’s resume also has him coaching basketball at additional levels at Harrison.

The new coaching picture at the varsity and reserve level is as follows: Head Coach Chace Smith, Varsity Assistant Kara Kenney, Junior Varsity Coach Steven Coffman, and Assistants Madison Richards and Paige Richards.

The Monday night scrimmage for the Huskies was with visiting Lady Warriors of Carrollton. The scrimmage saw the Huskies victorious in three of the six quarters played,

Harrison’s Ferri sets new school record in soccer

with one quarter tied. The junior varsity played and lost all three quarters. The Huskies were also involved in scrimmages on November 10 at Steubenville Catholic Central and November 12 at Indian Valley (with both Indian Valley and Coshocton). The opening game for the varsity Huskies will be on Friday, November 18, at Bellaire.

The Huskies varsity team will return six seniors: Maddy Butler, Emma Fischer, Mackenzie Harbold, Cali Lewis, Kayln Ledger, and Jazmyne Pierce. They will also return four letter winners: Butler, Fischer, Harbold, and Angi Ferri.

The Husky varsity and junior varsity roster includes Kaylyn Ledger, Harbold, Lewis, Fischer, Jazmyne Pierce, Butler, Ava Carson, Ferri, Danica Rensi, Kaily Banal, Kendal Hercules, Maddie Sedgmer, Jaiden Pelegreen, Zoe Whipkey, Maddie Blawut, Kara Blackburn, Jaylin Ward, and Lillian Renner.

“The Lady Husky junior high girls program is looking forward to a great season in 202223,” said Head Coach Erin Smith. “The 8thgrade team includes nine players, all returning

from last year, while our 7th-grade team brings seven new faces. Both teams are eager to learn and grow in their knowledge of the game as they prepare for the high school level. Junior high coaches include myself (Erin Smith), Alexia Dowdle, Hannah Warrington, and Rachel Morrison,” she added.

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—Richard Branson once said, “Records are made to be broken.” Branson’s insight into sports has caused many athletes to go the extra mile to prove him right. Over time, some athletes have developed the natural ability to break records, while others have inherited an attribute passed down from a family member who was a standout in athletic competition. As for Harrison Central’s Angi Ferri, she holds a little of both.

Last week Ferri set a new Harrison Central High School benchmark in soccer while upsetting the 2018 mark of 29 goals. That 2018 record was held by non-other than multisport standout Sidney Starr.In a contest with Steubenville on October 20, Ferri upped the ante on the record with a goal that established the new school benchmark of 30 goals. Ferri is a multi-sport standout for the Huskies and, in addition to her success in soccer, is in her 3rd season as a basketball player/starter for the Lady Huskies.

Ferri’s aggressive and determined style of play on the soccer field has also earned her a selection as 1st Team Eastern District Scholastic Soccer - Coaches Association Player. The season has also brought her a selection to All-OVAC Conference. Photo provided

HC receives soccer awards

BY ED BANKS

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—Harrison Central soccer punctuates its 2022 season with multi-award, outside accolades, and honors for the athletes. As the sport continues to mature since conception at Harrison, intelligent and evertutoring coaches continue to make the sport one that requires full attention in the field of competition. Awards never come easy, nor does the ability to attract good coaches, but somehow Harrison Central has always found the right fit. With that proper leadership, Harrison Central has once again proved that good play inherits rewards.

In Lady Husky soccer, the Eastern District presented honors in the form of first-team honors to Angi Ferri, second-team honors went to Colette Downs and Vanessa Dowdle,

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In the Ohio Valley Athletic Conference (OVAC), Angi Ferri and Collette Downs were selected all-conference, while Gracie Rogers and Vanessa Dowdle were selected as conference honorable mention.

Collette Downs, Gracie Rogers, and Lexi Smith were selected to play this coming Sunday at Red Devils Stadium in St. Clairsville at 3:30 p.m. in the OVAC All-Star Game.

In addition, during the East District Showcase, Jace Madzia and Taylor Cope were selected to represent HC boys' soccer. Photos provided

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On Monday night, the Harrison Central girls’ basketball teams scrimmaged the visiting Lady Warriors of Carrollton. Pictured is Harrison’s Danica Rensi as she attempts a three-point field goal. NH PHOTO/ED BANKS

#6 Taylor Cope and #4 Jace Madzia for the East District Showcase

and honorable mention went to Lily Gibbons, Gracie Rogers, and Lexi Smith.

past Saturday, Gracie Rogers and Lexi Smith were honored by being selected to play in the East District Senior Showcase, where the Eastern team shut out the West squad with a pair of goals.

#8 Lexi Smith, Coach Mindi Madzia and #5 Gracie Rogers for Eastern District Showcase

#6 - Angi Ferri breaking the school’s soccer goals record with 30

By Deb Milligan

I hope you can enjoy the last part of fall.

Happy Birthday-Betty McConnell, Laura Peters, Jeff Bardall, Jim Kennedy, and Big John.

Four Seasons Garden Club will meet on November 19 at 11 a.m. to decorate the village for the holidays.

There will be a birthday card shower for Big John. You can send a card to John Ourant, %Emerald Pointe, 100 Michelli Street, Barnesville, OH 43713.

Fitness Challenge November 2022Clark Memorial Branch Library will sponsor a “turkey walk” Monday, November 14. Everyone is welcome! For questions, call 740658-3855.

The Harrison County Veteran Service office is once again able to offer a $50 food voucher to all honorably discharged Harrison County Veterans to help with a holiday meal. Veterans need to bring a copy of their DD214 and current photo ID to the Veterans office located in the courthouse at 100 West Market Street, in Cadiz.

The Freeport Presbyterian “caring & sharing hands” donated cookies to Lakeland Academy School students & teachers on Monday.

Harrison County Auditor Allison Anderson hosts the 2023 Dog Tag Coloring Contest. Participants can get their sheet by clicking the downloadable link on the Harrison County Auditor website: https:// www.harrisoncountyohio.org/auditors-office.

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

Sharon Gump and Judy Workley attended the birthday celebration in honor of Marilou Rupert turning 90!

Many from the area attended the Peoli consignment auction on November 5.

Veterans Day was observed at the Freeport United Methodist Church Sunday, with Lilli Smith giving a reading about honoring the Veterans.

Upcoming dates: December 4-Christmas About Town, 6-8 p.m. Looking for musicians and decorations. To volunteer, see Brian Smith.

December 11-Christmas caroling and fruit basket deliveries after worship service.

December 18-Christmas special performance at 11 a.m. at the church.

The Harrison County Military Support Group will have Christmas packing on December 6 at 6 p.m. Drop off donations by 5:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to donate or help out is welcome.

Harrison Central students and staff hosted a Veterans Day breakfast in the high school cafeteria on November 11, where they honored all Harrison County Veterans.

The Harrison Central Volleyball Parents Club and 2022 Husky senior & junior varsity volleyball teams raised $3,112 for Cancer Crusaders during the annual “Volley For Cure” event held at the high school. Good Job, Huskies.

The Spikeman has finished his 34th year as “DJ to the Cars.” His last car show for the season was held at the Old Schoolhouse Bar near Freeport. Tom Spiker is known as the #1 car show DJ in Ohio. Congratulations to Spikeman for the good job he did in many places.

Lakeland Academy School and East Guernsey School will have a holiday break for Thanksgiving from November 23-28.

The community expresses their sympathy to Shannon Sayre for the death of her Uncle. Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church will host a “love feast” on November 23 at 6:30 p.m. at the church.

Prayers are requested for Harlem Smith, Tom Porter, Jim (Tank) Clark, Barb Fritter, Pauline Jones, John Bardall, Dorothy Householder, Pat Sanchez, Doris Crabtree, and all those in nursing homes, hospitals, and homebound.

Monday, November 21 & 28, they will play bingo at 9 a.m. with snacks at the West Chester Senior Center. On November 15, there will be a board meeting at 9 a.m., then to TJ’s for Coney’s, and be closed on November 24 & 25 for Thanksgiving.

The pictures in the Puskarich Library newsletter were from the Clark Memorial Branch 2022 Photography Show.

Join storytime each Thursday at 1 p.m. for books, music, crafts, and activities. Help your child build early literacy and math skills. To register, call 740-658-3855.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

The Conotton Valley alums lost three members the past week: Rod Cartright, Class of 1985, Sis Nign, Class of 1968, and Keith Morgan, Class of 1953. Sympathy to all of their families.

The Veterans were honored at CV on Friday morning at 9 a.m.

Mary Anna Cotter and Paige Moss visited with Dr. Josh Cotter of Mission Viejo, California, and Lori & Ed Door in Columbus on Saturday.

UNIONPORT

By Mary Catherine Mull

Happy Veterans Day again to all the Veterans. Thank you for your service.

Bill and Norma Davis are visiting with friends at Gables Care Center at Hopedale.

Prayers and thoughts are with the Sam Keyser families for the loss of Dinah, their loved one.

Rich Grimm performed a very nice program of music in Hopedale on Tuesday evening.

Bible study will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Unionport Methodist Church in Unionport; prayer service will be at 9:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome and open to the public.

Read 2 Chronicles 7:14.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams

The Brownsville Christian Church service is at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Thomas. The Deersville UM Church Sunday school is 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., and Wednesday prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.

Winter hours for the Deersville General Store started Sunday, November 6. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The colorful leaves are gone, but you still have time to enjoy the fall flavors of ice cream: caramel apple and pumpkin cheesecake. And don’t forget they have hot food available and a Sunday special. Call ahead at 740-827-4203 to order because they sell out fast on Sundays.

Saturday, November 5, at 5 p.m., the folks attending the bonfire at the Deersville UM Church parsonage had a great time. Even the rain did not dampen their spirits. Thank you to all who attended.

Sunday, November 13, from 10 a.m.noon, the Nottingham Presbyterian Church will be celebrating its 200th anniversary and re-dedication of its church. A great service to attend and help celebrate this wonderful occasion.

Monday, November 14, will be the meetings at the Deersville UM Church: PPR will be at 6 p.m., trustees at 7 p.m., with the administrative council to follow. Anyone on the boards is encouraged to attend.

Friday, November 18, at 8 a.m., the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the Buckeye Trail will be forming a work party for the Piedmont Lake area and will meet at the rest stop on US 22. All help is appreciated. All this work will make our local trails so much more enjoyable and passable.

The Muskingum Lakes Chapter of Buckeye Trail has started the initial work to construct a new trail in the wooded area north of Clendening Dam. Final completion will be in the spring. One more trail to explore!

I missed this, but Saturday, October 8, was National Mushroom Day. The Buckeye Trail has mushrooms, and the Muskingum Lakes Chapter of the BT will be holding their Annual Morel Festival at the BTA Beall Barn just outside the Trail Town Deersville May 5-7, 2023. Mark your calendar, so you don’t miss this fun time and all the great mushrooms.

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

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.

FLUSHING

By Judy Ballog Holmes

The drive-thru produce market sponsored by the Flushing Ministerial Association will be held on Tuesday, November 15, at the Flushing Alliance Church. The parking lot opens at 9:00 a.m. The Mid-Ohio Food Collective supplies the produce. Call Kelly at 740-968-3911 for more information.

The fellowship lunch at the United Methodist Church will be on Wednesday, November 16, from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Call 740-968-3664 to order or for delivery. Donations appreciated.

Navigating Open Enrollment will be held on Saturday, November 19, from 10 a.m.noon at the Victoria Read Public Library. A marketplace navigator will go over your options and find an insurance plan that’s right for you. No reservations are necessary; just stop in. Call 740-968-3891 for more information.

The Christmas parade will begin on Saturday, December 3, at 11 a.m. Line up starts at 9 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. The Fire Department is sponsoring a king/queen and prince/princess contest for the parade. Call 740-968-4700 for applications. 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.

The United Methodist Church is having a special Veterans Day Service on Sunday, November 13, during worship at 11:15 a.m. A luncheon will follow in the social hall. Everyone is invited to attend.

Victoria’s Book Lovers Book Club is meeting Friday, November 18, at 2 p.m. at the library. This month’s selection is “The Beekeeper’s Ball” by Susan Wiggs. Everyone is welcome.

Lego Mania at the library will be held on Tuesday, November 22, at 5:30 p.m. Story Time is every Monday at 11 a.m. All are welcome.

The Christian Church has a free clothes closet every Monday from 11 a.m.-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 from 10-11 a.m. All are welcome!

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!

HOLLOWAY

By

Susan Adams

Sunday, November 13, from 10 a.m.-noon, the Nottingham Presbyterian Church will be celebrating its 200th anniversary and rededication of its church. A good time to come out and help them celebrate this monumental occasion.

The Old Timers facilities are available for your birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions, etc. To inquire or to book your event, contact Anita Schaeffer at 740-4335074 or Lori Sharp at 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.

The Holloway UM Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcomed. Send to: Holloway UM Church, PO Box 173, Holloway, OH 43985. The church has two rooms available to rent for wedding-baby showers or meetings. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740-9684264.

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.

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 Ruth Robertson to order at 740-9684264. The sanctuary is absolutely beautiful, with all these poinsettias on display.

The Holloway UM Church Holloway Christmas ornaments that feature a steam engine are in. Call Ruth Robertson at 740968-4264 if you would like to purchase one. They will make a great Christmas gift.

Saturday, December 10, at 2 p.m. at the Holloway UM Church, 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. The church is looking for donations for this Christmas event to make this a memorable time for the children.

Saturday, December 24, at 6 p.m., a Christmas Eve service will be at the Holloway UM Church. Please come out and enjoy this special time with family and friends.

SCIO

By Cindy Spiker

Hello there! I hope you all are doing well. Here is the latest…

The food pantry at the Scio Methodist Church will only be open one day this month, Wednesday, November 9 from 9 a.m.-noon and 3-6 p.m. There will be no food pantry on November 23 due to Thanksgiving.

The Scio Library will be having a “turkey walk” fitness challenge on Saturday, November 19. Walkers will meet at the library at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome. Distance to be determined by each individual. Call the library to register at 740-945-6811.

Beauty by Amanda, located at 302 E. Main Street, Scio (formerly Butterfield’s Barbershop) offers services for all your beauty needs. Services include hair cuts, hair color, manicures, pedicures, and waxing. Give Amanda a call at 740-284-6453. Haircut walk-ins are welcome.

Word has been received of the passing of Paul E. Barnhouse of Louisville. Paul was born in Perrysville and was a graduate of Scio High School.

Word was also received of the passing of Larry C. Horstman Sr. of Bolivar. Larry was a 1961 graduate of Scio High School. Among those who survive him are hisbrother and sisterin-law Harry and DeeAnn Horstman of Scio.

Williams Energy recently donated money to the Scio Volunteer Fire Dept. to purchase an 18-foot cargo trailer. The trailer will act as an emergency response trailer, responding

to all hazmat emergencies and many other emergency calls. It will be designed to respond to any location in the county where it may be needed, as well asmutual aid for surrounding counties as well.

Custer’s 183rd birthday party will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the New Rumley Global Methodist Church. The party begins at 5:30 p.m. with a family-style chicken dinner. The program “Burials, Markers and Memorials at the Little Bighorn Battlefield” will be presented by guest speaker Mr. Michael Hasch. Door prizes and 50/50 cash drawing. Following the program, an auction of Custer memorabilia and other items and the drawing for the Henry Golden Boy rifle will be held. The cost is $18. Seating is limited; reservations are to be made by December 3. For more information, call Dave Rose at 740-945-3744.

Please contact me at scionews@myyahoo. com or 740-945-4844 with any notices, news, or upcoming events that you would like included in this column.

REMINDERS: The Scio VFD Ladies Auxiliary will be having a “winter gnome” paint and sip on Saturday, November 12, from 2-4 p.m. at the Scio VFD. $35 (no experience required). BYOB, snacks provided. RSVP to Cris Edwards 330-244-6029 (text or call). The fundraiser benefits the Scio VFD.

The Scio United Methodist Church community Thanksgiving dinner will be held Saturday, November 19 from 4-6 p.m. Public invited. Free. Donations accepted.

Our neighboring town, Jewett, will be having its annual craft show on Saturday, November 26, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Jewett Firehouse and Jewett Wildcat Community Center. Admission is $2 for all buildings, all day. Free parking. Crafters can email for more information: jewettcraftshow@gmail.com

DID YOU KNOW?… There once was a boardwalk (an elevated wooden structure) that connected Main Street to the south side of town. The boardwalk was built during the 1898 oil boom because the Eastport Road base consisted of two feet of slimy, slippery mud, which made it impossible to gain access to the north side of town.

HOPEDALE

By John Wilson

Hi everybody; I hope you all had a great week! I guess it’s time to put my shorts up; cold weather is coming. Are you ready? My friends at the Hopedale Fire Department wanted me to send out a big thank you to everybody who has supported the flea market, food stand, and other fundraisers. They were able to raise enough money for the thermal camera. Thanks for helping make our community safer.

A reminder to our neighbors, the Hopedale Methodist Church and the Hopedale youth group distributed bags and letters for Thanksgiving food donations last Saturday. They will be picked up this Saturday, November 12. Please have items on your porch in the morning. If you would like to join the Hopedale youth group, please meet in the parking lot of the Methodist Church at 237 Church Street on Saturday at 9 a.m. They will meet back there afterward for snacks and refreshments.

The group will also be scheduling monthly activities; feel free to contact Rob or Stacey Raber, Dan Skinner, or Jenny Dulkoski. The group is open to all school-age kids, and older ones can earn community service hours. It’s a fun time! I loved the Christmas parade and caroling with the group a while back. Make sure you head to the Sacred Heart Church Hall for the 21st annual CWC used Christmas items sale. The last chance is on Friday, November 11, from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. I scored some good stuff last week. I will be headed back again to see the new items they put out.

It’s not too late to get your ticket for the Hopedale gun bash on Saturday, November 12. Doors open at 1 p.m., first drawing at 3 p.m. Twenty-five dollars gets you food and drink, plus a chance to win a variety of guns. Many extra raffles will also be available; the winner does not have to be present to win. See any fire department member for a ticket or check out their website at www.hopedalefire. com.

For those of you looking for Christmas present ideas, make sure you check out the Jewett craft show held on November 26 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. It is at the fire department and the Wildcat Community Center. In addition to great gifts, you can find various food stands. Free parking, $2 admission is good for all day, all buildings.

Also, the Vineyard 22 Winery will have a Christmas bazaar on Friday, November 25 & 26, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Crafts, gift baskets, baked goods, candles, grave pillows and blankets, and lots more!

And don’t forget the Cadiz lighted Christmas parade on Saturday, December 3, at 6 p.m. Please take a minute and thank a Veteran as we celebrate Veterans Day. We do not know them all, but we owe all of them for preserving and ensuring our freedom as a country. I will spend the day with my favorite Veteran, my dad Eric Wilson, Air Force 1992-1996. Love you, dad!

I hope you all have a great week and don’t forget to email me if you want something in the paper: hopedalenews@yahoo.com.

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CADIZ—On Wednesday, November 9 two senior baseball players signed their letters of intent to continue their baseball careers at the collegiate level. Treston Nemeth is heading to the University of Dayton next fall. The first hit at the newly renovated Mazeroski field came off the bat of Treston with a solo

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Front row (l-r) Makayla Herrera, Deb Kenny, Beth Cumings, Allison Anderson, Laurie Roth.

Back row (l-r) Mark Touville, Clint Marshall, Paul Giffin, Paul Coffland, Kerry Anderson, Don Jones, John Dombola. PHOTO PROVIDED

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it's an honor to help kids and give them a little knowledge about the veterans and the flags. I don't think they get much of that anymore, but it's something they need."

Fourth graders were given copies of "I Pledge Allegiance." The book includes fun activities and stories that teach children how and why we pledge allegiance to our flag. It breaks down the pledge phrase by phrase and helps students think about freedom.

Fifth graders received "Our Country's Flag." This book gives students the history of the flag, how it came to be known as "Old Glory," why we celebrate Flag Day and teaches proper flag etiquette while emphasizing individual liberty and unity.

Middle School Principal Don Madzia said the kids look forward to receiving the books each year, "They're excited! The teachers get excited too," he said. "Sons of the American Legion do a lot of things for a lot of groups. Any time they have the opportunity to help the kids out, they're willing to do it. We appreciate everything they do."

Left to right: Brodie Yeager, Alivia Hupp, Heath Clay, Lillian Renner, Caleb Miller, Katherine Shearer, Emma Patterson, Carys Haney, Jaiden Pelegreen, Maddy Edwards, Hailey Toker, Grace Miller, Curtis Gibson, Bryce Wallace, Hayden Bittinger, Aubrey Radtka.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN—Harrison Central FFA members and supporters from across the country celebrated agricultural education during the 95th National FFA Convention and Expo, October 26-29, in Indianapolis. It is an opportunity for students to be exposed to new career paths and opportunities while celebrating the accomplishments these

future leaders have made over the past year. Throughout the week, students attended general sessions and participated in career success tours and workshops. Those in attendance also participated in a service event, while FFA members across the country joined the National Days of Service in their local communities. The National FFA Organization is a school-based youth leadership development organization of more than 850,000 student members as a part of 8,995 local FFA chapters in all 50 states and Puerto Rico. Photo provided

Dear Ann, I invited my niece over to my house for a fun cookie-baking day. It is tradition that we get together before our annual family reunion and bake for the event. She is growing up and is very interested in science and math, and I’m proud of her intelligence. She made a comment about baking being a task that uneducated people liked to do because it’s “mind-numbing.” We had fun throughout the day, but I thought that was a strange comment. Even smart people like cookies. Sincerely, Proud Baker

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Dear Proud Baker, I really wonder why she would make a statement like that unless she heard it from someone else, especially since she’s been doing this a long time and seems to really enjoy it. If introduced properly, baking is a very good thing to help people struggling with math and science. You need to use math skills for sure, and it’s always helpful to understand why putting an acid like lemon juice or vinegar in with an alkaline base of baking soda helps make things soft or rise higher. Baking is so much fun, and you can learn so much if all those things are explained as you go. Maybe she never realized that it incorporated those life skills. I’ve never thought of it as being mind-numbing, but I have thought it to be therapeutic. Just the smell of baking makes you feel good. So just give her a different perspective on it, and maybe she will enjoy the lifelong skill of blessing others through homemade baked goods. I’ve never seen anyone frown when I’ve given them a plate of cookies, a pie, or bread. They’ve always had a smile!

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homerun. Last season he had a three hit and seven RBI game, in a win over Steubenville. Treston was named Eastern District Player of the Year to round out a stellar 2022 season. The University of Akron will be welcoming Tre Rex next fall. Last season, Tre threw two no hitters, including a 19-strikeout game against Coshocton in the district finals. On top of two no hitters, Tre has had two games in which he allowed only one single. Photo provided

Back row left to right: Coaches Mike Valesko, Anthony Barsch, Derek Madzia, Brandon Mitchell, Aaron Foldi. Front row Left to right: Treston Nemeth, Tre Rex.

Sixth graders were given copies of "Our Country's Veterans," which teaches students that freedom is not free. It discusses veterans and their contributions the country and world.