Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 11/19/22

the odds: Kris & Robin Bowdish

BY ALEXIS CORDER Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

TAPPAN—Cri du Chat syndrome, also known as 5p- (five p minus), is a chromosomal condition that results from the deletion of part of the fifth chromosome. This rare condition only affects 50-60 babies per year and varies in severity depending on how much of the chromosome is deleted. 5p- can cause lifelong physical and/or developmental complications, including skeletal problems like scoliosis, heart and/or organ defects, hearing and/ or vision difficulties, trouble talking, and behavioral problems, just to name a few. Living any resemblance to what is stereotypically considered a “normal” life with 5p- can be incredibly difficult, but one local family has turned their hardships and struggles with this syndrome into motivation and inspiration.

Kristopher Bowdish, 34, was diagnosed with Cri du Chat when he was 14 months old. According to the mother, Robin Bowdish, they could tell from the beginning that Kris was developing differently than other kids.

“We had some early concerns. He wasn’t walking but was pulling himself up on things trying to [walk]. He wasn’t verbalizing a whole lot. He was just right on the edge of everything… sitting up at ten months instead of eight months, just right on the edge, so it was kind of hard to know what was going on.”

Eventually, after voicing their concerns to Kris’ pediatrician, they were sent to a geneticist at West Virginia University for testing—which is where Kris was eventually diagnosed with 5p-.

“Interestingly enough, at the time he was diagnosed, and we saw the geneticist, she told us he would never walk, he would never talk, he would never run, he would never communicate, he would never feed himself, he would never sit up independently…but he was already doing a lot of those things on his own.”

Still to this day, Kris has defied almost all of the odds against him. Robin made it clear that their family stayed positive about Kris’ situation and his abilities. As Kris grew up, she focused a lot of her efforts towards advocacy for Kris and other kids with similar disabilities.

Robin worked for a period of time with Family and Children First in Tuscarawas County, where she helped families ensure that the needs of their children were being met in schools. She also worked with State Support Team Region 12, where she worked with educators to develop plans that would assist with navigating the different situations that come about when teaching kids with disabilities. Even now, Robin attends IEP meetings with different families as their support person and helps to answer the questions asked by parents

Polls see significant turnout for midterms

BY REBECCA BRATTEN-WEISS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

HARRISON CO—Over 50% of the 10,035 registered voters in Harrison County showed up at the polls on November 8 to cast their ballots in the 2022 midterm election. While the nation did not see the “red wave” of Republican votes that some analysts predicted, county residents, along with much of Ohio, tended to favor Republican over Democratic candidates.

Harrison was one of the 80 Ohio counties that went for memoirist and venture capitalist J.D. Vance (R) over congressman and union advocate Tim Ryan (D) in a hotly-contested race for the senate seat soon to be vacated by Republican Rob Portman. Locally, Vance secured 3,668 votes to Ryan’s 1,441. Harrison was also one of 85 counties in the state where incumbent Governor Mike DeWine (R) far outperformed Democratic challenger Nan Whaley, 4,026 to 1,063. State-wide, 53.3% of the votes for senator went to Vance. That 53.3% is notable in that Donald Trump secured the same percentage of Ohio votes in the 2020 presidential election. However, in this election, Ryan secured 46.7% of the votes for the senate seat, compared with Joe Biden’s 45.2% against Trump in 2020, indicating that even in majority-Republican Ohio, the anticipated red wave lacked the momentum some expected.

Nevertheless, the state remains solidly red. In the race for seats in the U.S. House of Representatives, Republican candidates won 10 seats, and Democrats won 5. Dave Yost (R) also held onto his seat as Attorney General against Ohio Representative Jeff Crossman (D).

In the races for Secretary of State and Treasurer, incumbent Republicans Frank LaRose and Robert Sprague also held onto their seats.

Locally, the races for two county commissioner seats were uncontested: Republican Dustin Corder was elected, and Democrat Amy Norris kept the seat to which she was appointed following the death of her husband, Dale Norris, who held the position previously. Republican Allison Anderson was reelected County Auditor, and T. Owen Beetham was elected Judge of the County Court, both in uncontested races.

However, as Kelli Martin, Deputy Director of the County Board of Elections, explained to the News-Herald, these results are still just the “unofficial canvas.” The official canvas, when

the last outstanding votes are counted, will be held on November 21. Few votes remain to be counted, so no changes to the results should be anticipated. There will also be an audit, where the state picks two races, and the Board of Elections picks one race, and both are hand-counted.

These and other procedures are in place to help protect the integrity of the voting system.

Martin explained that election fraud would be extremely difficult to accomplish. “It’s very hard to vote twice, too,” she explained. For instance, if someone has cast an absentee ballot, the ballot has to be received within ten days following election day. This gives time to make sure they aren’t voting on election day and then casting an absentee ballot later. There are also procedures in place to make sure people don’t vote at two separate locations.

“All the counties communicate. It’s crosschecked between other counties. We have systems in place to protect against voter fraud.”

Other procedures include keeping ballots and machines locked with tamper-proof seals and behind double-locked doors. A Republican and a Democratic election official must go together to unlock them. Each county board of elections must be made up of an equal number of Republicans and Democrats, and all precincts must, similarly, be staffed by a bipartisan team. Any handling of ballots or machines must also be done by an equal number of Republicans and Democrats. Voting machines are rigorously tested and are never connected to the internet, so hacking into them is impossible. Boards check over voter lists to make sure no vote was counted twice. And every vote is recorded in hard copy on paper.

“We can be proud of the fact that in Ohio, we run safe and fair elections,” said Martin.

Two state issues were also on the 2022 Ohio ballot. On Issue 1, which amends the state constitution to require courts to consider public safety and other factors when setting bail, and which removes the state Supreme Court’s role in bail procedures, 4,022 Harrison County voters voted “yes,” and 1,035 voted “no.”

County voters also voted “yes” on Issue 2, amending the Ohio Constitution to close a loophole that sometimes allowed non-citizens to vote in local elections. Harrison County votes on this issue were 4,271 for and 816 against. Both issues passed easily on a state-wide level, gaining over 77% of the votes.

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—The Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) has been on the minds of many Harrison County residents and organizations. The program, greenlit by Governor Mike DeWine, will inject $500 million of funding into the 32 counties located in the Appalachian region. The deadline for turning in applications is December 9, 2022, causing many counties to feel like it’s a mad dash for the money. Over 20 community members and representatives squeezed into the commissioner’s office on November 14 to present their ideas for grants.

ACGP is for planning and development. From ohio.gov, “Projects should be designed to bring about transformational change and be a catalyst for future development by providing generational investments in the Appalachian region.” The funding is provided by Ohio’s designation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars and will be administered by the governor’s office.

The grants will heavily favor multi-county projects involving infrastructure, workforces, and healthcare. The commissioners have already held several meetings with OMEGA representatives and have appointed a steering committee for grant applications. Commissioner Paul Coffland said they have heard from several nearby counties about projects to partner on.

OMEGA Communications Manager Kennedy Blakely was present to “listen, answer, and take the questions I don’t have answers to back to our grant team.” Blakely provided the county-specific website link for the application process to the commissioners and offered to share it with anyone else who was ready to put in for the grants. “OMEGA is here to help in any way that we can,” she said. “One thing I will stress is the more collaborative these applications are, the better they’re going to score and the better chance you’ll have at securing that funding.”

After several introductions and a general welcome, Coffland opened the floor for public comments.

Ken Mason was first on the list to speak, and he suggested a grant could go toward work on the Underground Railroad Museum, “I had a conversation with Belmont County Tourism,” he said. “The museum is currently in duress. There’s some discussion about establishing a partnership with other counties to possibly move the museum from Flushing to a more desirable space over along Interstate 70.” He said the project would incorporate ten counties and be a good candidate for the grants. Chamber of Commerce representative Milo Baker endorsed the idea on behalf of the chamber.

Rich Milleson spoke on behalf of the Cadiz CIC, bringing up several projects that have been on the village’s radar for some time including dealing with the decrepit bank building on the main square and tearing down the old post office to possibly put in a roundabout.

“We’re still working with our consultant for the Brownfield demolition side of [the post office],” Coffland said. “We’re going back and forth on the bank property due to environmental issues.”

Dee Horstman for the Conotton Creek Trail talked about expanding the trail, “We just got recognized as an Ohio National Recreation Trail, so there are possibilities of hooking our trail up to Columbus or Pittsburgh.”

Watershed coordinator Aaron Dodds for Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District also spoke about expanding the trail, “We started working on trails; it was always the goal to get to the Conotton Creek Trail. You don’t always realize it, but you have an amazing gem in the Conotton trail that’s been nationally recognized. An endeavor called the Great American Rail-Trail is coming through here. It extends from Washington DC to Washington state, and right now, the first gap is at the Ohio state line in Jefferson County.” He said the national organization’s goal is to take the trail to Jewett because it’s close to the Conotton trail. Dodds has been working to accumulate the land needed, and all the land is heading toward Jewett, where they can create a regional connection. “We’re also looking to extend the

Kris Bowdish enjoying the outdoor scenery/PHOTO PROVIDED

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—The monthly meeting of the Humane Society of Harrison County (HSHC) began with a quick review of recent fundraisers. Despite low turnout due to weather, the Barktober event on October 1 made just over $200, and the spaghetti dinner on October 9 raised $750.

The humane report by Humane Officer Linda Williams was relatively short for the month. Williams received three calls for dogs and three for cats, along with one text about a mule. All the animals ended up being okay, but it’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to animal welfare.

President Sarah McKibben gave her report, announcing she had successfully made separate forms on the HSHC website for fostering and adopting. Now, interested parties will be able to fill out a form specifically for one or the other rather than having a combined form that has to be sorted out later. This will greatly expedite the adoption and foster process. The forms can be found on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HarCoHumane.

She also made a note that she wanted members to continue spreading the word that the HSHC

is a separate entity from the dog pound. She said it has been encouraging that many people are starting to understand the difference, but there is still a long way to go in the community.

The HSHC currently has 18 animals in foster care with eight pending adoptions. This month’s Fall Round-Up should see the HSHC pay for 37 cats to get rabies vaccines and be spayed/neutered. Spaying and neutering are important for the health and wellness of animals. It also reduces the local stray and feral populations.

As always, the HSHC is on the lookout for a building to become their future brickand-mortar shelter location. Future Facility Coordinator Lou Dyer has been checking around for trailers and other options but has yet to find a suitable building.

There was a brief discussion on future fundraisers. A new member suggested an idea for a “night at the races,” and several members talked about doing a paint-n-sip every few months. The next fundraiser is the Christmas Craft Show, which will be on December 3, 2022, at the EMS building in Cadiz. There are 29 crafters signed up to sell. The HSHC will be selling refreshments and is preparing pet calendars to sell at the show as well. The calendars will feature the local pet photo contest winners.

Animal smell ordinance enforced

BY DEB MILLIGAN Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

FREEPORT—Council met on November 9, with Mayor Larry Wells conducting the meeting, and Clerk-Treasurer Mary McBride had the roll call. Lisa Foster, Sue Howells, Shelly Patterson, Letisha Wells, Orvall Gosnell, and John Koch were all present and repeated the pledge of allegiance.

With no guests present, nothing was said about starting the water-sewer project.

There was a discussion about class 1 Water Operator Jason Tubaugh. Solicitor Brett Hillyer is to write up a letter about his contract and bring it to the December meeting. A reminder

was given that the ordinances related to animal smells, complaints of cars not being removed within 72 hours, and junk houses in the village are to be enforced.

The mayor told the council that they had a tree cut down on Philadelphia Street, and ClerkTreasurer McBride told the council that water bills have been sent out and can be dropped in the town hall's slot. The water plant is up to EPA's report, and a gate across the entrance to the water plant and sportsman club is to be done.

Village Administrator Dan Snyder and helper Bill Morrison were asked to cut weeds in the town, clean out gutters, and get the pickup repaired.

Fairground upgrades during off-season

BY REBECCA BRATTEN-WEISS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—Upgrades and construction at the Harrison County fairgrounds may have the area resembling a work zone right now, but the fair board is looking forward to 2023 with improved facilities at the site.

"We're already enrolled to get everything ready for next year's fair," said board president Richard Eberhart.

The construction at the grounds is due partly to the sewer line remake in Cadiz. Some of the village sewer lines go right under the fairgrounds. Eberhart said that the lines that go through the front of the grandstands are mostly done; the lines farther up will be the project's second phase. Eberhart is not sure yet when the project will be finished, but they will be meeting soon with village administrator Brandon Ludwig, as well as the engineers involved in the work, to figure out a potential finish date. The fair is also getting an electric upgrade at the campgrounds and in the concession area.

Despite the construction going on at the grounds, the fair board is still hosting events and activities. Recently they hosted the 7th annual "Pull for the Cure," which is put on by a separate organization that rents the grounds and raises funds to help local people who are dealing with cancer or who have other help

needs. "We had a very good pull this year," said Eberhart.

They also were able to use the newly-built arena for the recent Fun Show put on by the Harrison County Horseman's Club. In the past, said Eberhart, participants sometimes had to deal with water runoff to the extent that the old arena sometimes flooded. "They even had porta johns floating one year," Eberhart said. With the new arena, by contrast, even with rain, the riders had no issues.

The horse barn at the fairgrounds is also being replaced. The old barn, which had been deemed unusable due to safety issues such as rotting beams, is still up, but Hoosier Reclaimed Timber, out of Bloomington, Indiana, has purchased the structure for salvage, and the teardown is scheduled to begin soon. The dirt work and pads where the new barns will sit are nearly complete and are "pretty much ready for buildings." Eberhart also said that the fair board recently received a $200,000 grant from the state to help fund the new barns. Hopefully, he said, the building will be done by the time the 2023 fair rolls around.

The fair board hosts several events throughout the year to help finance the fair, which on its own consistently loses money. However, the hog show during the summer, the calf show in the fall, and a spring dinner and raffle make up the difference.

LOOK AT THE PAST

Bicentennial Piedmont & Moorefield Twsp. Book

By Susan Adams

The Village of Piedmont was one of the youngest towns in Harrison County in 1880. It was made up of two towns. Henry Butler platted Butler on March 2, 1880, and Zacheriah Collins platted Collinsport in November 1878. Harvey Butler owned the land and gave the right of way for the first railroad, the Cleveland, Tuscarawas Valley, and Wheeling, and gave away grounds for the depot. The first general store was owned by George H. Collins and was the first building in town. There was much confusion with deliveries of merchandise going to a town in Richland County by the name of Butler. Both Butler and Collinsport were combined as

a neighboring mill and cluster of houses and the beautiful hills that encircled the area, and the name was changed to Piedmont, which was the name of the post office. The picture shows a W. P. Warnock group of teamsters building the road through Piedmont in the early 1900s. This would have been US Route 22 or Main Street, Piedmont. Later in the 1930s, the road was relocated to what we know today because of the building of Piedmont Dam. In 1802 this road was recognized as the Mingo Trail, which started in Mingo Junction and went on to Wills Creek. The picture is from the collection at the Harrison County Historical Society.

EPA forces Bowerston to increase utility rates

BY JACQUIE HUMPHREY Harrison News-Herald Correspondent

BOWERSTON—At the November meeting of the Bowerston Village Council, President Paula Beamer reported that the utility committee had met and is recommending to the council that the additional 15% penalty that was added in July be removed from Ordinance 2022-01.

Beamer further advised that the $10 disconnection notice fee will stand as is.

Council discussed and agreed to have Solicitor Jenna Hokes revise the ordinance to be reviewed and approved as an emergency measure at the December meeting of the council.

In other discussion, Beamer advised that she and Village Administrator Bart Busby had received communication from representatives of the EPA stating that the village’s utility rates are not where they should currently be and that an increase may be unavoidable to secure future funding. Beamer said that a conference call would be held on Friday, November 18, to determine what action would be necessary and that she would have figures for the council’s review at the December meeting.

Council also considered that the December meeting would fall in the week of Christmas, and because of vacations, there would not be a quorum. Moving the December meeting to Tuesday, December 6, was agreed upon.

Other Action

Discussed hiring a part-time employee on an as-needed basis.

Agreed to add a stipulation to the rental agreement for the park building that no key would be issued before the agreement is fully completed and submitted.

Agreed to place a payment box in the Village of Leesville for utility payments.

Agreed to reimburse a resident for a $19.60 overcharge.

Discussed 2022 achievements and 2023 goals.

Approved Resolution 2022-16 to amend revenue budget and appropriations.

Heard that council member Karen Donovan thanked resident Melvin Mason for assistance in trimming the bushes at Gateway Park.

The next regular meeting of the Bowerston Village Council will be held on Tuesday, December 6, at 6 p.m. in the village office.

COLUMBUS—Throughout the month of November, the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) is conducting an online survey to identify traffic safety concerns and obtain feedback about interactions with the agency.

The 2022 Public Survey is anonymous and takes approximately five minutes to complete. The survey is designed to be used as a platform for organizational learning, asking specific questions related to traffic safety issues and previous interactions with OSHP.

Please consider taking the survey to help us better serve you. To take the survey, please visit https://www.statepatrol.ohio.gov

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.

by Katherine Miller

Hello Everyone, Are you enjoying this cooler weather? I am.

Last week mom and dad went with some family to Virginia to visit a nephew and family, and they also helped them work on their new house. On Monday, our church friends went to a friend’s house for a couple of hours for a coffee break. Then Monday evening, our friends went to Andrew’s twin sisters for a surprise birthday party. We had pizza, ice cream, cake, etc.

On Wednesday, the school moms took hot lunch to school. We had a turkey dinner.

This week I’m trying to get more sewing done. I need to sew another winter coat yet.

You all have an enjoyable week!

From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Pumpkin Roll 3 eggs

⅔ c. pumpkin 1 c. white sugar

¾ c. flour

1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. cinnamon

Filling 1-8 oz. cream cheese

1 c. powdered sugar

4 Tbsp. butter 1 tsp. vanilla

Beat the eggs. Add pumpkin. Fold in the sugar, flour, soda, and cinnamon. Put on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper. Bake at 350 degrees until done. Roll up on a towel sprinkled with powdered sugar until cooled. Then add filling and roll up again. Enjoy!

Please sumbit all news items one day early, by Tuesday, November 22, as we go to print early due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

COUNTY COURT

10 speeding violations, 1 driving under suspension, 1 driver’s license required, 2 open container violations, 2 failure to control, 1 unauthorized use of vehicle, 3 disorderly conduct, 1 underage consumption, 1 unsafe vehicle, 1 driving on a closed road, 1 improper passing, 1 possession of drug instrument.

CIVIL CREDIT NEWS

11/7/22 (judgment date)

Plaintiff Credit Acceptance Corp.

Defendant Roger Mcleod III Cause of action: Money For: In favor of plaintiff

11/7/22 (judgment date)

Plaintiff S.P.V. I, LLC

Defendant Annette Dennison Cause of action: Money For: In favor of plaintiff

CLERK OF COURTS

CIVIL CASES

Tina Whittaker VS. Lucretia Vandemark Action: Other civil

RECORDER

Elizabeth Dunlap to Aaron Matthew Conrad etux, North Twp.

Harrison Hills City School District to Darrell Burnett Homes etux, Cadiz.

Bernard Matusik Dec’d to Bonnie Kay Matusik, Short Creek Twp.

Shelby R. Brunn etal to Thomas W. Van Fossen etux, Freeport Twp.

George L. Sayre etal to Brant Farmery etal, Archer Twp.

Bruner Land Company Inc to Harrison Hills United Pentecostal Church, Rumley Twp.

Artie S. Lawson Dec’d to Cynthia L. Cooper etal, Washington Twp.

Cynthia L. Cooper etal to Urie Raber, Washington Twp.

David A. Colnar to Andrew J. Colnar, Washington Twp.

PROBATE

David Roger Michael Killian, 31, Dennison, to LeeAnn Jonnelle McAfee, 32, Dennison.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

10/25 – Deputies were called to a Scio residence on the report of an altercation. The residence stated a couple had been dropping off a dog they no longer wanted when an argument broke out between the woman and the resident’s daughter. The woman allegedly raised her hand to the daughter, and the resident asked her to leave. When the woman refused, the resident pushed her down the porch steps and hit her multiple times. The woman’s boyfriend exited the car he’d been waiting in and pulled the woman away. He then brandished a knife and said he was going to “scalp” everyone there. The couple then left the scene. The deputy found and spoke with the couple. The woman stated she had been leaving when the resident pushed her down the stairs and hit her. The boyfriend said that he grabbed the knife because multiple people at the house had been advancing on him, and he said he would “stick them if they came up on” him. The woman was taken to the hospital via ambulance, and no one wanted to press charges at the time.

11/2 – A woman reported that her medications had been stolen, and she believed a family member was to blame but wasn’t sure who. She said that her blood pressure medication and Xanax had been taken.

11/3 – A woman reported her daughter, Lacey Stackhouse, missing. She said her daughter resides in Palmdale, CA, and is currently homeless as well as drug-addicted. The last contact any family had with Stackhouse was on October 19, 2022. The woman had already contacted the LA County Sheriff’s Department in CA and was told she needed to make a local report. Information has been relayed to the LACD.

11/4 – A deputy initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle with a loud, defective exhaust. The driver, identified as Ryan Harris, said he was taking his friend home, and while he was explaining, the deputy caught a pungent odor of marijuana. When asked about it, Harris gave the deputy a burnt joint and said there was nothing else in the car. During a search of the vehicle, deputies found suspected crystal meth and a bag of pills. They also found roughly 11 grams of marijuana. Harris was transported to the sheriff’s office to be incarcerated. Several days later, the owner of the vehicle called to file charges against Harris for unauthorized use of her vehicle. She had given Harris the keys so he could do work on her property while she was on vacation, but he was told not to drive the car anywhere else due to the faulty exhaust and lack of insurance.

11/5 – A Freeport woman reported her son had been scammed over social media. The adult son had been speaking with an unknown male over Snapchat and, during the conversation, had sent nude photos. The male said that unless he were given a large amount of money, he would leak the photos. The son originally sent $150, and the male said it wasn’t enough. The number attached to the Snapchat account showed an area code from California. The woman will be filing a fraud complaint.

Deputies were called to a Cadiz residence about a domestic dispute. Once the parties were separated, it was discovered the argument began when the female accused the male of

flirting with a family friend. She admitted to pushing the male. No injuries were observed on either party, and neither of them wanted to press charges. Deputies waited on the scene until the male had gathered his things and left for the night.

A man came into the sheriff’s office to file a statement for documentation purposes. He said several threats were made toward his family through his son’s friend’s Snapchat account. He named three individuals who were making the threats. The man did not want to press charges at this time but wanted the information officially documented in case the issue persists, or any threats are acted upon.

A Scio business owner reported a former employee was making threatening and harassing statements on Facebook. He stated the employee was let go because of her actions on the job and was now “running her mouth on Facebook” about the business. He just wanted to make a report, so there is something on record if anything more happens.

11/6 – A deputy beginning his shift was informed of a possible accident on Fox’s Bottom Road. He found a light-colored SUV on the opposite side of the guardrail in the eastbound lane. He did not find anyone near the vehicle, nor did he see any sign of someone being injured. A nearby resident came down his driveway to speak with the deputy, saying he’d heard a loud “BOOM” and saw the crashed vehicle. The resident hadn’t seen a driver—another deputy located the driver at a gas station in Cadiz. The driver admitted to crashing the vehicle when going home with a female passenger. The driver showed no sign of impairment and stated he had no injuries. He was brought to the female passenger’s residence, who agreed to let him stay. She said she also sustained no injuries during the crash.

11/11 – Two deputies were dispatched to a Piedmont residence for a possible drug overdose. EMS arrived on the scene at the same time, and the male was located in the bathroom. The woman who called said he had come home from a friend’s house and collapsed shortly after returning home. He was unresponsive, and his breathing was shallow. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance. No narcotics were visibly located at the scene though it is believed to be a drug overdose.

11/13 – Deputies assisted the Cadiz Police in searching the government building on North Main Street after a call about an unknown male being inside. No one was inside at the time, but there was ample evidence that someone had spent considerable time in two offices. An orange hoodie was collected and recognized by one of the deputies as something a man was wearing when he was let out of jail the day before. Upon review of the jail surveillance, the male wearing the hoodie was identified as Christopher Gaylor. The following day, Gaylor was spotted walking toward Hopedale. A deputy stopped and took him into custody without incident. Gaylor was interviewed but did not say much. He was booked into jail, and surveillance footage from the government building will be reviewed shortly.

11/15 – A deputy was dispatched on a call of theft. Once on scene, the deputy spoke with the woman’s daughter, who said her mother was starting to show signs of dementia and had been experiencing memory loss. The deputy spoke with the mother, who said she noticed about $3,000 missing from her safe and about $500 from her purse. She suspects her landlord was responsible. It was noted that the woman left the safe unlocked. The deputy was unable to contact the landlord.

11/16 – A woman wanted to file a report about her daughter coming to her house. The woman waited in her driveway for the daughter to leave the property and did not speak with her at all. The woman has a protection order against her daughter, which stipulates that the two cannot be within 500 feet of each other. Deputies made contact with the daughter, who admitted to being at the residence to pick up her mail and drop off mail belonging to her mother. She stated she believed she was allowed to do this despite the protection order. The mother said she wishes to press charges.

A Cadiz woman made a short report that her child’s father failed to meet with her to exchange the child. She also requested a wellness check at the father’s residence because she’d been unable to talk to anyone there. A few minutes later, she returned to cancel the check because she had made contact.

CADIZ POLICE DEPARTMENT

11/11 – An officer on patrol witnessed a male he knew had a warrant walking down the street near Ranch to Table. The male was carrying a green backpack. Upon exiting his patrol car, the officer lost sight of the male and searched the immediate area but did not find him. Several minutes later, he saw the male again and, after a brief conversation, arrested the male, identified as Christopher Newell. Newell was dropped off at the jail, but the officer was immediately called back as Newell had a scratch he claimed to have gotten during his arrest. The officer returned and took Newell to the hospital to be medically cleared, then returned him to the jail. He then went to the police department to search the backpack, which contained a syringe with an unknown liquid inside, and to review bodycam footage. The officer was unable to find the moment Newell received the cut on his arm

Dafney brought back by bondsman, Secrest sentenced in child endangerment case

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Jessica Secrest was sentenced on Tuesday for six counts of endangering children, felonies in the third degree and one felony in the second degree, and several misdemeanors for endangering children. Her attorney, Jeffrey Jakemides, told the court that Secrest had been very cooperative through the entire case with him and everything the court had ordered. He said she wants to move through this and get her kids back. Secrest scored as a low risk on her Ohio Risk Assessment (ORAS). Although she did not qualify for the Eastern Ohio Correctional Center (EOCC), she was told they would accept her into the program due to the nature of the crime.

Judge T. Shawn Hervey sentenced Secrest to 2 years of community-based controls and 80 hours of community service with a reserved sentence of 30 months. Hervey said he wasn't going to begin a lecture, "I think Ms. Secrest understands why we're here… The consequences in this court are not as severe as the child services case." He pointed out she could easily lose custody of her children forever.

Heather Sutton was sentenced in her felony three aggravated possession of drugs case from July of this year. Sutton pled guilty to the charges and was given two years of community-based control with a 30-month reserved sentence. Hervey made sure Sutton understood that this was not something to take lightly, "If any facts of the case were different, you would be going to prison," he said. "I don't want you to think you're not on thin ice… I want to be as clear as possible, so you know my expectations. We've been through this rodeo before, and it always starts with a drug charge." He stressed that the court would not tolerate her showing up with new charges and would be more than justified in utilizing the reserved sentence if that happened. "If you make a mess of this, you will go to prison."

Sutton said she understood. Sutton's lawyer, public defender C. Adrian Pincola, made it

clear to the court that Sutton had already expressed previously that she wanted to seek help whether it was court-ordered or not.

Hervey finished by encouraging Sutton to seek counseling and to change her environment to keep from ending up back in court, "You've heard this before. The best chance you have of not repeating this is changing the people, places, and things around you."

Deaven Dafney's case has been ongoing since 2015. He was initially arrested on two counts of unlawful sex with a minor, felonies in the third degree. His bond had been set at $100,000 with a ten percent option, which he was able to make with the help of a bondsman service. Since 2015 he has been relatively difficult to pin down, with several failures to appear warrants over the years. Most recently, Dafney had to be tracked down by his bondsman when he left the state after his last trial. According to the state, represented by Prosecuting Attorney Lauren Knight, this was the third time he had failed to appear in court. Dafney had given an address in Arizona where he would be staying, but the bondsman tracked him to Missouri. The state requested he is held without bond due to his long history of not appearing in court.

Dafney spoke in his own defense, "I don't have a problem appearing. I'm not trying to run or hide." He claimed he did not have enough notice for court dates and couldn't make arrangements at work. He also claimed that he had been in regular contact with the probation office and his bondsman, but neither indicated whether that was accurate or not.

"Nothing should be more important to you than getting to court," Hervey said. "If you don't come, you get warrants, and you make us think you're not going to come when told. It's not the first time." Hervey followed the state's recommendation, and Dafney will be held without bond.

The state made an offer for Dafney to serve two years in prison to resolve the case, and the court gave Dafney time to consider his options, setting a hearing for a few weeks from now.

Ann’s Advice

Dear Ann,

My husband and I are newlyweds. I think we are both very happy with each other, but my husband speaks horribly about himself several times a day. He seems insecure about his new role—he says he’s a bad provider. (He’s not! He has a steady job.) He says he’s ugly. (Again, he isn’t. I find him very attractive.) He says he is lazy and that I married someone who, “if it weren’t for bad luck, would have no luck at all.” The list goes on and on. Maybe I don’t compliment him enough, but the negativity is starting to drive me crazy. How can I get him to break his bad habit?

Sincerely, Eeyore’s wife

Dear Eeyore’s wife, Congratulations on your marriage! There are so many things we learn about our spouse that we didn’t know prior to marriage. However, when you are truly committed to one another, you are willing to listen and put the other person’s needs in front of your own. That doesn’t mean things will be perfect, as none of us are, but if God is the head of your home and your spouse is next on the list, it will be a great marriage! If your husband is negative, I’m guessing he grew up thinking he was not good enough and was put down often. Know that your affirmation matters and that you need to give it freely. You need to have a serious conversation, tell him you married him because you love him for who he is, and tell him how much it hurts you to hear him put himself down all the time. Remind him that everyone gets discouraged from time to time and needs affirmation, but the continuous negativity is inaccurate and harmful. Be consistent in pointing out the positive in all that happens in a day. We have to train our minds to be positive when we’ve been taught to be negative. It will take him time, and be positive with him through the process. Don’t put him down for relapsing into his own negativity from time to time. You have a beautiful job to accomplish in shedding positive light along his path. Nobody has the best of everything—let him know no matter what, you’ll be happy to be by his side.

Much Love, Ann Ann is a local lady taking questions! Email her at newsroom@harrisonnewsherald.com.

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52-year-old Danial Schaney appeared in court Tuesday, represented by his attorney Gerald Latanich. Schaney pled guilty to four charges of OVI, felonies in the third and fourth degrees. He will not be sentenced until he has completed an ORAS, which gives the court more information on how likely Schaney is to re-offend.

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Jessica Secrest will have to complete court-ordered rehabilitation. Judge Hervey called the case “borderline” between Secrest having to go to EOCC or being let off on community-based controls. She will be on community-based controls (formerly known as parole) for two years. She will also perform 80 hours of community service.

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Crossroads Farm - The Mine offers students fun with a purpose Making holiday memories in Steubenville

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—Recently, Crossroads FarmThe Mine (an outsourced cooperative youth ministry branch of Crossroads Farm) presented an outdoor corn maze and mystery-solving adventure for the surrounding area's youth. The event was held in October, and an estimated crowd of about 80 people attended the event. The event was supervised by trained adults and volunteers who are members of many different churches. They also assisted and participated in the presentation.

Following that event, Crossroads Farm-The Mine began meeting with students weekly in Cadiz. Their Sunday night programs are from 6:30–8:30 p.m. throughout the school year. The meetings are held at 144 S. Main St., Cadiz (in the basement of the News Herald). Each week the events include games, truth, music, and a surprise or two. There is no admission charge to any of the Crossroad events.

The trained volunteers join in on the games, perform skits and charades, and lead discussion groups where they get to know students and begin investing in their lives.

Before the weekly program begins and following the program conclusion, students

love playing games on the Nintendo Switch, challenging volunteers to pool and foosball, eating the free popcorn, and learning new games like Throw-Throw Burrito.

The evening's festivities provide a loving atmosphere crafted for teens. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to come and check it out!

"You never know what to expect; each week is different,'' said Crossroads Farm Administrative Director Carrie Olson. "Oneweek students walked in to find hundreds of donuts hanging from the ceiling. During the game, they competed to see which team could eat the most donuts. Some students ate more than a dozen on their own. It was supervised chaos as they lifted each other toward the ceiling, jumped like fish, and laid on the ground to eat the donuts at various heights without using their hands."

This past Sunday, each student was given a new pair of shoes. "The shoes were to be given to new students who have come to join in the event. By the way, we still have high-quality shoes that will be given to new students who come on Sunday night," Olson added.

For more information on Crossroads FarmThe Mine, please visit www.crossroadsfarm.org, call 517-283-3982, or find them on Facebook and Instagram @crossroadsfarmthemine.

BY JUDY BRATTEN Assistant Director, Historic Fort Steuben

STEUBENVILLE—Where can you take photos with Dean Martin, Mary Poppins, Father Christmas, John Glenn, and Baron von Steuben? In neighboring Steubenville, Ohio, a town is transformed every year into the Steubenville Nutcracker VillageTM. Two hundred life-sized nutcrackers will fill the streets, parks, and shops beginning November 22.

All the nutcrackers are designed and produced locally by the creative elves at Nelson's of Steubenville. From the characters of the Wizard of Oz to the members of the Rat Pack and a huge variety of figures from history and the professions, the nutcrackers provide excellent opportunities for making family memories and taking selfies.

Holiday lights and glittering trees add to the spectacle while the sounds of carolers and Christmas music fills the air.

Although the nutcrackers are on display 24/7, the event becomes more magical on weekends when numerous activities are added to the excitement.

The weekend holiday market in Fort Steuben Park features hand-made crafts, gifts, and décor, as well as food and drink around the 32' Christmas tree (be sure to watch the model trains chug around the tree!) St. Nicholas often strolls along the walkway, and a fun fire engine ride carries both young and old through the park. New this year, a forest of animated trees will light up the central lawn. Weekend movies, puppet shows, and rides on the "holly trolley" add to the fun. Inside the Fort Steuben Visitor

Center, children can write letters to Santa. At the same time, adults can reminisce as they view memories of Christmas past, enjoy (and purchase) the original art on display, and find gifts and treasures in the Christmas Shoppe. Historic Fort Steuben will be open for evening tours as well.

Returning this year is the original musical comedy, Wooden Heart Follies, where the Steubenville Nutcrackers come alive and fall in love, all to the music of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker Suite. Performances at the Masonic Hall will run from December 1-4. Tickets and more information can be found at www. WoodenHeartFollies.com.

Other events in town include hayrides, fun crafts at the children's corner, the courthouse light show, and a nutcracker story walk. Christmas trees decorated by local nonprofits line Historic 4th Street – be sure to vote for your favorite. And if you can find all the nutcrackers, claim a prize at Leonardo's Coffeehouse. While there, be sure to view the beautiful exhibit of classical Christmas masterpieces on the second floor.

If you can make it the weekend of December 3, you'll catch the EGCC Sights and Sounds of Christmas Parade, the fun activities of Christmas at Beatty Park, and the Children's Lantern Parade.

The Nutcrackers will be up until January 7, when they take off for balmier winter quarters. For information on other activities in the area, go to the Steubenville Visitor Center at 120 S. Third Street, Steubenville, or visit www.VisitSteubenville.com or www. SteubenvilleNutcrackerVillage.com for more nutcracker details.

Old Schoolhouse hosts car bash

BY DEB MILLIGAN Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

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FREEPORT—There was a 'bash' held at the Old School House Bar near Freeport on Sunday, October 30, with a car-truck-bike show. Organized by "Mustang Jim," more than 100 vehicles were on display. Dash plaques

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Rebecca Jo (Wallace) Lipinski passed away on the morning of November 14, 2022, in Longmont, Colorado, after a brief bout with a sudden illness. Beccy was born on a farm in Cadiz, Ohio, on February 12, 1941. She was the third of ten children. After graduating from Cadiz High School in 1959, Beccy left Ohio for Minneapolis, Minnesota, to attend Humboldt Institute airline school. Upon her graduation, she joined Capitol Airlines in 1960 as a teletype operator at Washington National Airport. In 1962, after a brief stint in Atlanta with Capitol, Beccy met her future husband, Ted Lipinski (then recently employed by United Airlines), while they were both working at the airport.

In 1964, Beccy transitioned from Capitol to United Airlines and became a stewardess. After a long courtship, Ted and Beccy married in 1969 in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. She gave up flying the friendly skies upon the birth of her first son, Gregory, in 1970. Natalie followed in 1971, and Douglas in 1972. Being a mom to her boys was her top priority through their formative years. She respected hard work and strong ethics and instilled that in her children. She was quick to get them in line when she didn’t see them doing the right things!

Beccy was a soft speaker who never talked over anyone. She had a special way of listening and making people feel heard. She loved furniture and antiques (we’ll be dealing with them for quite some time) and would have reupholstered or refinished everything that came across her path if she wasn’t stopped. She was also an avid Uconn women’s basketball fan and would often arrange her schedule around being able to watch her team play.

Beccy will be remembered as a loyal friend, a loving, protective, and proud mother, a patient and devoted wife, and a woman who always put family first. She was adventurous and unafraid in life – she even returned to the skies at age 72 to jump out of a plane! She was fondly known as “the Sarge,” as she had a way of making her opinion known, sometimes making it clear it was the only one that mattered.

Rebecca was predeceased by her daughter Natalie (1971), her father Max Elbert Wallace (1974), her sister Faith Anne Knight (1993), her mother Phyllis Jane (Heavilin) Wallace (2006), and her husband Theodore (2020). She is survived by her two sons, Gregory (Corrin) Lipinski and Douglas (Melissa) Lipinski, and four beloved grandchildren, Aiden, Eli, Owen, and Gavin; and her siblings: Linda May, Jane Willis, Sandy Hoyte, Keith (Jayne) Wallace, Stan (Delma) Wallace, Melora (Roger)

Mencer, Kevin (Pam) Wallace, and Tenley (Keith) Telfer.

A service to honor Rebecca’s life will be held on December 2, 2022, at Deersville Methodist Church. The service will begin with a visitation from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., followed by a church and graveside service. She will be laid to rest beside her husband and daughter in Patterson Union Cemetery. Lunch after the service will be at Barrett’s school house, 38465 Brushy Fork Road, Cadiz, OH 43907. The family is being assisted by Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Cadiz, Ohio.

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

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Terry L. Pyles, age 72, of Scio, passed away on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11, 2022, at Valley Hospice, Steubenville.

Born June 21, 1950, in Dennison, he was a son of the late John Paul Pyles and Beady Slates Pyles. After graduating from Scio High School in 1968, he went to Diesel and Auto Mechanic School in Nashville. He was raised on a farm and was a hard worker all of his life. Terry mowed yards, milked cows, and worked at the Scio Roller Rink in his younger years; then, he worked at Guess Motors, the Scio Sale Barn, and retired from Timken Roller Bearing after 31 years of service.

Terry was also a Vietnam Veteran who honorably served in the Army in Thailand and Cambodia. He belonged to the Scio American Legion Post 482 and was a devoted member of their honor guard. He was also a member of the Scio Sportsman’s Club. He loved horses, dogs, riding motorcycles, and four-wheelers.

In 1976 he married Karmie Stull Pyles at Scio Presbyterian Church. On September 23, 1977, they were blessed with a son, JP William Pyles, who was the love of their lives. He was tragically called home to the Lord in 2006.

Surviving, in addition to his loving and devoted wife, is a sister Paulette Heavener and a brother Perry Pyles.

The family would like to thank everyone who helped Terry over the years, including Craig Brokaw, who was their son’s godfather.

Services were held Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in Koch Funeral Home, Scio, with Pastor Dixie Hendricks officiating. Burial followed in Conotton Cemetery. Friends called on Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sean A. Rogers, 53, of Warren, formerly of Hopedale, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Cleveland Clinic Medina Hospital. He was born May 22, 1969, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of Melanie Ross (Roger) Reynolds of Warren and the late Harry (Linda) Rogers. In addition to his father and stepmother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Patrick and Elma Ross, Clark and Nellie Rogers, and his favorite Aunt Jackie Tipton. He is survived in addition to his mother and stepfather; by his daughter, Destiny Rogers of Zanesville; a grandson, Michael Duling, III; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Calling hours and funeral service were held last week at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home in Cadiz, with Pastor Mikel Lagaras and Dean Blythe officiating. Burial was at Greenwood Cemetery, Hopedale, Ohio. The memorial guest book may be signed at www.clark-kirkland-barr.com.

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Ronald Eugene Kaufman of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on November 14, 2022. Born December 2, 1940, he was the son of the late Warren Harding Kaufman and Juanita Scheiderer Kaufman. He graduated from North High School in Columbus, Ohio, and took many college and special training courses also.

He was the hardest-working man I ever knew. He worked six and seven days each week to provide everything possible for his family. He was so talented. He could make or fix anything. He loved landscaping and making everything beautiful, as you can see by looking at our home. I am so proud of him and his accomplishments. I am so sorry he didn’t live longer to enjoy our home. He liked to drive his cars, especially the Camaros, and take his boat to Salt Fork Lake. Ron retired as a pattern maker for General Motors. He is missed so very much by his wife, Shirley, his dog Bella, friends,

relatives, and neighbors.

He chose to die at home and donate his body to science at Ohio State University. There are no services planned. Thank you, Stonerise Hospice, for all your help and loving care.

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Who passed away on November 21, 2015.

On Angels Wings you were taken away, But in our hearts, you will always stay.

by Dad, Mom, Josh, Hannah and Jace

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A mother, wife, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, coworker, coach, and friend may be what you were to people, but that doesn’t even begin to describe who you were to people. You were beautiful, kind, caring, compassionate, hardworking, adventurous, spontaneous, passionate, and empathetic; so many words out there that describe you, but these are just a few, so let’s not forget about hard-headed and stubborn.

It took me a while today to figure out what I wanted to say about you, and all I have are these words above, but as I get older, I have realized that not only do these words describe you, but they also describe Taylor and me.

Seven years has felt like a lifetime without you, and I hope you know that you are missed and loved by so many. I’m forever blessed to call you my mother and my guardian angel.

Written by Ashley Mencer.

Missed by husband Nate, daughter Ashley and Taylor Reger and Melora Mencer, and all who loved her.

McCook Christmas Open House

CARROLLTON—Join in the revelry offered by the McCook House Museum in Carrollton during its Christmas Open House. Hours, 1 – 8 pm on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving, and the following Friday and Saturday. Festivities begin on the 25th with the “Unveiling of the Trees,” the manse is full of Christmas trees proudly decorated by local clubs and groups. Saturday, the 26th, after Carrollton’s “Winter Night’s” parade ends around 7, join Jim Burris and Kathleen Horn for a rousing Christmas Concert/ Sing-A-Long. Friday, December 2nd at 7, take a candlelight tour around the block with historian, John Rutledge, as he shares town lore in the still of the night. Saturday, December 3rd, come see a model train exhibit provided by train enthusiast and manager of the Bergholz Museum, Austin Brodcinski.

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Absolute Harrison Co. Land Auction

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91700 Kail Road, Jewett, OH 43986

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.

From Carrollton: Take US 9 south through Kilgore to Quaker Road, then west to Ash Creek Road, to Kail Road, to farm.

Monday, November 21st

Contents sell at 3:00 PM | Real estate sells at 5:00 PM. Property Tours/Open House Tuesday Nov. 8th at 4:30 PM.

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2,100 Sq. ft. 3 Bedroom Home* Bank Barn * Pasture & Hayfields* 2 Ponds -Good Hunting Harrison County | Rumley Township

Selling an excellent stock farm in northern Harrison Co. with a 2-story home and barns. The farm has been used to raise cattle and includes pasture, hayfields, and woods. There are several developed springs for water as well as a creek and 2 ponds. There are approximately 20 acres of woods and timber with very good deer and turkey hunting. With a frontage on Kail Rd. and Ash Creek Rd., the farm has good access and nice elevations. The farm will be offered in parcels as well as in its entirety and will be sold to the highest bidder on Monday, Nov. 21st

Parcel 1: 26.3+/- acres w/ 445’ frontage. Open & Wooded Parcel 2: 11.5 +/- acres w/ 487’ frontage. Mostly open w/ pole barn Parcel 3: 5.3 Acres +/- w/ 817 frontage. Open and wooded building site w/ pond. Parcel 4: 5.6 +/- w/ 680’ frontage on Ash Creek Rd & 488’ frontage on Kail Rd. Open and wooded.

Parcel 5: 6.5 +/- acres w/ 244’ frontage. Home and bank barn w/ pond. Parcel 6: 24.9 acres w/ 450’ frontage. Mostly open

Go to: www.kaufman-auctions.com for more details and pictures.

Tractor & Implements, Dump Truck & Hay 1977 Dodge 1 ton with dump bed, NO TITLE! John Deere 2653 diesel w/golf course mower decks; 464 International tractor, diesel. w/ allied loader and bucket; clamp on forks; 3 pt. post hole digger, older pull type manure spreader, 3 pt. bale carrier, 2 horse trailer (very nice!); 3 pt. bale spear; 12 ft John Deere transport disk; 7’x 20’ steel flatbed trailer,; older 15 ft. Alamo Batwing brush hog, 6 ft 3 pt. brush hog, 5 ft pull type flail mower; wagon running gears; 4 bottom plow; galvanized hog feeder, stainless steel sinks, several farm gates and corral panels, Homelite LR4400 generator, drawbar; approximately 100 4’5’ round bales 2022 first cutting hay Shop

And Garage

90 degree 3,4 drive drill, drill press, sockets, ratchets, electric drills, Spraytech commercial paint sprayer, roll of 4/0 wire, large Munter swamp cooler, cutting torch set; platform scales, large Coleman bench vise, Forney Welder/Solder, Log chains, sledgehammers, four-way wrenches, air hoses, socket sets, 220 air compressor, extension cords, bolts, nuts, deck screws, lag bolts, gas cans, floor jack, hand tools, masonry and steel cutting blades; battery charger, Gate hinges, propane torpedo heater, chain saws, straps and ratchets, tow rope, stainless steel sink, joist hangers, painting & carpentry supplies, electrical supplies, 2 saddles, hose reel, propane burner, mini generator, air tank, aluminum coil, bottle jack, electric fence wire and rope, t-posts, machetes, tool pouches,; post driver, Craftsman chop saw, 15 gal. ATV sprayer, ladders, step ladders, wood splitter, 4x6 posts, (2) 200 gal. Gravity gas tanks, step in fence posts, PVC fourinch pipe, vinyl coated chain-link fence rolls, snow fence, poly barrels, old doors, old kitchen stove, hay elevator, J-line upright band saw, Radial arm saw; (32) 3/4 4x8 plywood decking:

Specialty Items

Working Bally pinball machine, Model on board 20 mule team (Death Valley days), Oak roll top desk Real Estate Terms: 10% Buyers Premium. 10% nonrefundable down payment day of sale with the balance due at closing. No financing or other contingencies, any required inspections must be completed prior to bidding. Property sells subject to all articles of record. Announcements day of sale take precedence over all previous advertising and statements. Auction will be offered in various amalgamations, including as individual parcels or lots, combinations of parcels or lots, and all parcels or lots as a whole. Seller does not own minerals. Legal: Harrison Co. Parcel Number 230000228000. Current Taxes are $1,389.12 total per year, under CAUV. Terms on personal property: Full payment day of auction, all items sell As/Is. 5% Buyer Premium, Buyers premium is waived if paying with cash or good check.

Kaufman Realty & Auctions

Sale by Order of: David Bumgarner & Ledger Holdings LLC. 855-439-4111 or kaufmansale.com Jason L. Miller, Partner/ Auctioneer 740-541-7475 or jason.miller@kaufmanrealty.com

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38 acres $199,900. 32 acres $164,900. Located just outside of Cadiz on St. Rt. 9.

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What have you done for me lately?

By Pastor Ken Staley

I used to work for a company where that question was the motto of the company’s vice president. “So you had a great week last week, but what have you done for me lately?” Nothing can zap your morale like someone who never appreciates what you’ve done.

The ancient Israelites were like that. They were always forgetting the parting of the Red Sea, the manna, and the water from the rock and asking God, “What have you done for us lately?”

King David, on the other hand, was the opposite, “I will remember the deeds of the LORD and your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds.” (Psalm 77:11-12) Is it any wonder why God called him a man after His own heart?

In order to avoid the “What have you done for me lately” syndrome, we need to remember, like David, what the Lord has done for us. David said he would meditate on God’s mighty deeds. The word meditation in ancient Hebrew is a word that literally means “the chewing of the cud.” A cow chews, swallows, and brings it all back up again to chew on it some more. That is exactly what we are to do when considering what God has done for us. We are to remember past victories and never forget God’s provision for us now and in the future. Forgetting what God has done causes us to lose faith and bravery for the future. Psalm 78 paints a sad picture of what it’s like to forget what God has done, “The men of Ephraim, though armed with bows, turned back on the day of battle; they did not keep God’s covenant and refused to live by his law. They forgot what he had done, the wonders he had shown them.”

Think back, what has the Lord done in your life? Was there a time that you had a life-changing event? What seasons has He led you through, and how has He come through for you? When Satan whispers God has forgotten all about you, remember what the Lord has done and, by faith, what He will do again for you. Notice that the Psalmist said, “I will remember.” That means it is an act of our will; we must choose to revisit the times when Jesus came through for us. A daily, first-person quoting of Psalm 103 is a good place to start, “Lord, I bless your Holy Name, and I don’t forget any of your benefits. You pardon all my guilt and heal all my diseases. You’ve redeemed my life from the pit, crowned me with favor and compassion, and you satisfy my years with good things, so that my youth is renewed like the eagle.” Oh Lord, look how much you’ve done for me lately!

St. Cookies with Santa at 12pm. Chinese Auction and raffles. Funds will help the family travel to & from Columbus.

CADIZ EAGLES Steak fry Nov. 19, 5-8p. 52nd ANNUAL JEWETT VFD Craft Show -November 26th - 9am-3pm; 2 buildings full of crafters - Wildcat Community Center and Jewett Firehouse - 117 & 208 W. Main St. $2 admission - FREE Parking

SPAGHETTI DINNER Benefit for Darren Woodburn Sat. Dec. 10th at 2pm in the Cadiz EMS Building, 254 E. Market

FREE THANKSGIVING Dinner Nov. 24th at Cadiz Presbyterian Church serving 11-2. Come and enjoy.

CADIZ AMERICAN Legion Post 34 “Giving Tuesday” Nov. 22nd 5-7 Free dinner to Veterans. Non-Veterans $10. Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans, bead and dessert. Please join us. Call to RSVP 740-942-3764.

BOE hears about school bus safety

CADIZ—Director of Operations and Safety Mike Saffell spoke with the Harrison Hills Board of Education. Saffell updated the board on discussions had in a recent security committee meeting. The committee talked about quite a few topics, "I don't want to say little things because these are big things," Saffell said. "But these are things we don't always catch as every day [problems]."

He mentioned the drop-off line could be hectic when cars are moving too fast or stopping and starting with little warning. "Hopefully, we'll be adding striping in the crosswalks to try to slow down the traffic there," he said. There has also been a recent issue with pets in the parking lot. "That was one of the concerns, people bringing family pets. The first thing you think of when you think of pets is somebody getting bit. But in my mind, it's kids running to the pets, running across traffic, things like that." All pets should be kept on a leash in public places, especially where potentially unpredictable traffic and young children are present. This simple measure keeps everyone safer, including the family pet.

Saffell also spoke in depth about bus safety. "There are many, many little things," he said. "When you load a bus, they're supposed to stand there and wait for you to drop your

hand. If you cross, they wait there until they're told to cross. We try to do as little crossing as possible. We really try to make as many doorside stops as possible. So if you see our busses going like, maybe some crazy ways, that's why." He talked about the state's official safety rules, "Kids getting off the bus and crossing, what they have to do is once they get off the bus, they have to walk in front of the bus and wait for [the driver's] sign. They're supposed to stop at the yellow line, look both ways, then go across." Their driver usually explains these rules to kids at the beginning of the year, but reviewing them often is essential.

"One of the big [problems] I run into every year," Saffell said. "[Is that] kids need to be at the stop." Parents may think it's not a big deal, but if kids aren't at their stop, the driver can miss them entirely, especially if they have a sub or aren't visible when the bus slows down. He explained that many accidents happen because kids are running after the bus. Making sure children are at their stop 5-10 minutes before pick-up time means fewer accidents can happen.

Next year, the committee is planning on performing a full-scale drill. "The safety committee's first thought was, 'oh, we're going to do an active shooter drill,' but it goes deeper

than that," Saffell explained. Many types of drills should be done to prepare the school for emergencies. He mentioned performing a snowstorm drill, stressing that a crisis is always unexpected. "The first time I went through

the emergency management book… I saw pandemic in there, and I thought, 'what's this doing in there?'" But with recent events, he said his mindset changed, "You never know which parts you're going to pull out."

JVS illuminates Hopedale

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

trade students at Jefferson County Joint Vocational School updated 44 lighted Christmas ornaments for the Village of Hopedale by converting them from incandescent to LED illumination. About 35 juniors and seniors were involved in the project, but five juniors led the project. They include pictured from left to right, Nathan Long, Chase McFadden, Jacob Berry, Denvar Nelson, and Richard Green, who all attend Buckeye Local High School.

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Ohio Regional champions to be crowned this weekend

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

CADIZ – Each division of the OHSAA Football playoffs will enter Friday afternoon with eight teams in contention for the signature recognition of “state champion.” Come late Saturday night, that number will be reduced to four.

As predicted, there is a number of teams who have cleared the obstacles and played their way into week 14. Starting in Division IV Region 15, the stars have aligned and the matchup that was teased in last week’s edition between the (4) Indian Valley Braves and (2) Steubenville Big Red will indeed come to fruition this Saturday night. The Braves made a statement with a 3410 victory over Bishop Ready, and Big Red did the same with a 41-22 win over Columbus East. Harrison County fans not only get the local matchup with teams from Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties linking up, but they also get that matchup conveniently close to home. Red Devil Stadium in St. Clairsville will do the honors, the winner punches their ticket to the Final Four. Steubenville and Indian Valley have met only one other time on the gridiron, with Big Red winning 17-14 in 2013 (also a Regional Championship game).

In Division V Region 17, the Garaway Pirates saw their playoff run come to an end at the hands of the Perry Pirates. Garaway, who served as the only Eastern District and semi-

local school remaining across the Division, couldn’t close the gap in the second half, bowing out with a final score of 27-17.

In Div. VI Region 23, it will be an all OVAC 3A battle. Better yet, it will be a week two rematch! The top seeded Fort Frye Cadets dropped Coal Grove 27-14 in the first Regional semi-final, and the third seeded Bellaire Big Reds blanked Nelsonville-York 20-0 in the other. Cadets plus Big Reds means that the OVAC is guaranteed representation in the state semi-finals. As reported last week, Bellaire serves as the lone remaining Buckeye Eight league team still in competition. Interestingly enough, the Big Reds rank first in strength of schedule across all of Division VI, with Fort Frye nipping at their heels as owners of the second toughest slate according to the Martin RPI rating system. While those rankings are nice for fans, there should be no mistake in declaring who the clear favorite is. The Cadets (12-1) manhandled the Big Reds (9-4) earlier this season, winning 62-26 on the road at Nelson Field. Sulsberger Stadium in Zanesville will play host to the week 14 rematch. Counting this season’s week two dust-up, Saturday night’s affair will serve as just the second meeting alltime between the two schools. Bellaire has a tall task if they wish to even the series.

The (2) River Pilots rolled through their conference counterparts in last weekend’s Div. VII Region 27 semi, dominating the (3) Caldwell Redskins 42-6. The Pilots have now stormed through the first three rounds,

outscoring their opponents 146-24. The top seeded Newark Catholic Green Wave (10-1) stand between the Hannibal hopefuls and their quest for a final four bid. The showdown this Saturday night at McFarland Stadium in Cambridge will be the first meeting on record between the two schools.

A fun history hack, the 1997 Cadiz Cardinals beat the Green Wave 6-0 to clinch the Region 27 title and a trip to the state semi-finals. That same 1997 Cadiz team was inducted into the Harrison County Sports Hall of Fame this past fall.

In West Virginia Class A, the Cameron Dragons and Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights remain in contention as the Mountaineer state moves into the quarterfinal round this weekend. Cameron will see Dodridge County, and WCC will square off with Wahama.

Weir High was the only OVAC contender in West Virginia’s AA Class, they were bounced from the bracket in the first round by Roane County last weekend.

While a far haul from Harrison County, the (1) Parkersburg South Patriots (OVAC 5A) will look to advance to the Class AAA semifinals this weekend as they face the Musselman Applemen Friday night. Musselman eliminated Wheeling Park from postseason play last weekend. After one round in West Virginia, there are only three OVAC schools remaining across all three divisions.

HC girls’ junior high basketball bests Claymont

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—On Tuesday night, the Harrison Central junior high school girls' basketball teams entertained visiting Claymont during an 8-quarter team scrimmage that included both the 7th and 8th-grade teams in individual action. Harrison was able, and good enough, to win all but two of the combined eight quarters played. One of the quarters ended in a tie.

In the 7th grade's four quarters, the team would fall in the first quarter, tie in the second quarter and win quarters three and four. The scoring was as follows: 6 to 4 (HC), 2 to 2 (tie), 2 to 6 (HC), and 4 to 2 (HC). Highlights included some outside shooting. Though the majority of the scoring came from layups and shots inside the arc, shots from the outside were included. The 7th-grade Huskies have the ability to win a majority of their games. There is plenty of talent waiting to explode during regular game action.

In the 8th grade's four quarters, the team would sweep the Mustangs through the scrimmage. The scoring was as follows: 5 to 7 (HC), 10 to 2 (HC), 15 to 2 (HC), and 12 to 6 (HC). Highlights from the scrimmage include both an offense and defense that will be tough to handle. The Huskies definitely have the ability to not only shoot but own the banking board careens.

The 44 points scored in the four quarters represent the result of a game finish to a Claymont team with similar abilities. Harrison was also able to muscle inside to rebound and create fast breaks for quick scores. From the outside, shots rang from both sides of the bucket, on the inside, shots and rebound after rebound produced the offense. There is no doubt that the 8th grade will finish the season at the top.

A special performance came from Randee Hennis, who was able to score five bonus field goals for a 15-point team credit. The bonus goals came in the third and fourth quarters.

UL Volleyball retires well

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

MORRISTOWN—On Friday, the Lady Jets of Union Local ended their state tournament run by being defeated by Chardon Notre Dame - Cathedral Latin. The Lady Lions of Chardon would retire the Jets in three sets. Though the match saw Union Local defeated, the feisty Jets did not go quietly.

The opening set once held a score of 15 to 15 before the Lions raced to the end with a final score of 25 to 17. In the second set, Union Local had worked their way to a lead of 22 to 20; however, the Lions took advantage of a Jets’ miscue that netted them a five-point run before closing at a set score of 25 to 23. Chardon would claim the final set with a walk-off score of 25 to 13.

“I am just so proud of these girls,” said Head Union Local Volleyball Coach Kaye Sechrest. “Obviously, it hurts to lose, but these girls showed they belonged and played well and as hard as they could, but we just came up on the short end of the stick.”

Along the way, the 2022 Jets’ team made history as the first Union Local volleyball team to advance to the OHSSA State Volleyball Tournament and the first school in Belmont County to get to the state competition in the sport.

“It’s still just an unbelievable feeling and accomplishment to make it,” Sechrest went on. “Again, we wish we could have won, but we realize that only one team can get the trophy to be number one. We had a heck of a run,” she added.

Tore Kildow had 20 kills and seven digs during the encounter. Her effort was backed by the play of her fellow seniors Emily Kellaway and Kelly Gress, who Coach Sechrest recognized. Kildow’s 20 kills will now send her career number of kills to 1,820. After plowing their way through the region and district competition to get to state, the Jets will end their 2022 season with a remarkable record of 26 and 2.

“I told the girls after the match that other teams would have loved to have been where we are or accomplished what we did,” Sechrest said. “The girls were emotional, and I know it hurts, but they’ll bounce back. In a few days, they’ll really think about all of the good things this season brought us,” she concluded.

The Lions would use their three 5’ 11” hitters to rack up 46 kills in the match while managing a .305 in hitting. They will now move on to face Gates Mills Gilmour Academy in Division II action.

Pictured during the 8th-grade scrimmage is Randee Hennis as she is about to finish a layup for 2-points. Hennis also had a total of 5 bonus field goals during the scrimmage. NH PHOTO/ED BANKS

Invitation to Worship

HARRISON HILLS CHURCH 87800 Cadiz-Jewett Rd., Jewett

Church: 946-2851 | Pastor Phillip Spellman

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m. Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m. Tuesdays, Prayer 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Life Classes 7:30 p.m. Childcare provided at every service

MT. SHILOH BAPTIST CHURCH 83522 Baker’s Ridge Road, Cadiz mtshiloh.net | Rev. Clint Marshall - Pastor

Sunday School 9:30 a.m.

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

Ladies’ Bible Study.................................. 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST “A Place to Belong” 139 North Main St., Cadiz | 740-942-2235 firstchurchofchrist@frontier.com fccadiz.com

Pastor Paul E. Giffin Service beings at 10 a.m.

RIDGE & SCIO PRESYBTERIAN CHURCH

Ridge: 40420 Hanover Ridge Rd, Jewett Worship 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Scio: Eastport Street Worship 11:00 a.m.

E. WARREN ST. CHURCH OF CHRIST 137 E. Warren St., Cadiz

Pastor Tom Arnold | 740-491-1395

Sunday Bible Study 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday Bible Study 7:00 p.m.

NEW RUMLEY GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH 740-945-1341 |newrumleychurch.org

Pastor Mick Foster

Sunday Morning Service 9:30 a.m Sunday School Classes 11:00 a.m. Wednesday Fellowship 6:30 p.m. Handicap Accessible • Supervised Nursery Provided “Like” us on Facebook

THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF CADIZ 154 West Market St., Cadiz 740-942-2366 | cadizpresbyterian.org

Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Sunday Worship 11:00 a.m. Weekly Bible Study (Tuesday) 11:00 a.m

SPRINGDALE FRIENDS CHURCH 79975 Springdale Hill Rd., Cadiz, OH

Pastor Mike Ward

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Church Service 10:45 a.m. Bible Study (Wednesday) 6:30 p.m.

SCOTT MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 817 East Market St., Cadiz 740-942-2825

Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m.

SMYRNA CHURCH 31190 Cadiz-Piedmont Rd., Piedmont 740-255-3025

Study the Bible using Les Feldick DVD’s....8:30 a.m. Bible Presentation 9:30 a.m.

Bible presenters wanted & welcomed; call to schedule! Join in with us. Donation help accepted.

CADIZ COMMUNITY CHURCH 126 North Main Street, Cadiz 704-942-3205

Pastor Jan Simpson Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Word (online only) 6:00 p.m. on Youtube: cadizcommunitychurch Roku Channel: TodayWord

PARRISH

ASBURY

Pastors William Burris, Jon Little & Margaret Holder

Asbury Chapel UMC

39280 Deersville Ridge Rd., Cadiz Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Church Service 10:45 a.m.

Holloway UMC 403 E. Main St., Holloway Church Service 9:30 a.m.

New Athens UMC 105 W. Wheeling St., New Athens Church Service 9:30 a.m.

Rankin UMC 77195 Rankin Rd., Cadiz Church Service 11:00 a.m.

Piedmont UMC 33070 Main St., Piedmont Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Church Service 10:45 a.m.

BROWNSVILLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH

1.5 miles west of Deersville on Moravian Trail

Pastor Tim Thomas Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. Find us on Facebook!

Jefferson Co. honors Veteran of the year

BY ESTHER MCCOY Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

SMITHFIELD—Last August, the Jefferson County Veterans Association nominated Sheriff Fred Abdalla to be the county Veteran of the Year, a great honor they bestow each year to a member of the group. But it was learned that deceased members could not be presented with such an award. So, following down the line was his son, Fred Jr., who was taking over the mighty sheriff's position. President John Kafanna and Barry Bardone, along with members of the county association, did not take long to realize that here was a man who would follow in his father's footsteps and would do so with honor.

A gleaming wooden plaque of county and family happenings was designed and presented at the November 11 Veterans Day program, held inside as even the weather was crying because such a loved man as the senior Abdalla was gone from the scene.

Walter Jancura played Taps for the fallen of all wars, and Commissioner Thomas Graham sang a sentimental song that has become his standby, "God Bless the USA."

It was a rainy, unpleasant day, but the warmth of those in the county who followed the Veterans Days of the JCVA were happy to be with friends.

Mrs. Barry Bardone laid out a spread of doughnuts to enjoy before leaving for home.

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LEGAL NOTICES

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LEGAL NOTICE

The Village of Jewett is accepting sealed bids and use proposals for the lease of the yard located behind the School house located on West Main Street, Jewett, Ohio 43986 until November 26, 2022. The two par cel numbers are 240000611000 and 240000612000. Send bids/proposals to Linda Ager, Clerk P.O. Box 192 Jewett, Ohio 43986 Linda Ager, Village of Jewett Clerk 740-946-1471 (10:29,11:5,12,19,26)

LEGAL NOTICE

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNIT IZATION BELLA SE CDZ HR UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Applicant Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natu ral Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the “Division”), has scheduled a hear ing pursuant to Revised Code Sec tion 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Bella SE CDZ HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth be low. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Bella SE CDZ HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 2 and 8, Township 10N, Range 5W, Cadiz Township, Section 1, Township 10N, R5W, Section 31, Township 9N, Range 4W, and Sections 35 and 36, Township 8N, Range 4W, all in Athens Township, and Sections 29 and 30, Township 8N, Range 4W, Short Creek Town ship, all in Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Bella SE CDZ HR Unit will be lo cated in Section 8, Township 10N, Range 5W, Cadiz Township, Harri son County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 040000044.000.

Certain tracts in the Bella SE CDZ HR Unit area are owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by ref erence to their parcel numbers and their owners’ names: Parcel Nos. 02-0000057.008, 02-0000191.001, 02-0000189.001, 02-0000191.000, 02-0000059.003, 02-0000191.004, 02-0000191.003, 02-0000059.005, 02-0000059.004, 02-0000053.002, 02-0000189.000, 02-0000051.002, and 02-0000053.000 – Owners: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and As signs of Charles J. Ayres; The Un known Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Mark Lyndon Fife aka Mark L. Fife; and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Thomas Richard Fife aka Thomas R. Fife, deceased.

Additionally, certain tracts in the Bella SE CDZ HR Unit area may potentially be owned, in whole or in part, by persons for whom no address can be located. These tracts are described below by reference to their parcel numbers and their possible owners’ names: (1) Parcel No. 05-0001880.007 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs, Devi sees, and Assigns of George G. Mc Fadden aka Geo. Glenn McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Harold McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and As signs of Mellie McFadden aka Mella L. McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Leroy McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Ralph E. McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Fred T. McFadden aka Alfred Thompson McFadden aka Alfred T. McFadden aka Fred McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Er fie McFadden McConnell; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Martha J. McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Grace Dun lap; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Mary Hines; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and As signs of Wayne Johnson aka Wayne M. Johnson; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Donnie W. Johnson; The Unknown Heirs, De visees, and Assigns of Cora Gregg; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Elizabeth McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Edward McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and As signs of Richard McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and As signs of Helen McFadden Adams; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Joseph McFadden; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and As signs of Frederic McFadden; and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Martha C. Bolon aka Martha Bolon; (2) Parcel Nos. 02-0000057.008, 02-0000191.001, 02-0000189.001, 02-0000191.000, 02-0000059.003, 02-0000191.004, 02-0000191.003, 02-0000059.005, 02-0000059.004, 02-0000053.002, 020000189.000, 02-0000051.002, and 02-0000053.000 – Potential Own ers: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Sherman V. Ander son; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Mabel E. Anderson; and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Willis C. Anderson; (3) Parcel Nos. 02-0000053.000, 020000053.001, and 02-0000437.001 – Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Mary Dunlap Culbertson; The Un known Heirs, Devisees, and As signs of Samuel M. Reppart; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and As signs of Mary Margaret Reppart; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Harold A. Reppart; and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Bonita K. Caudill; (4) Parcel Nos. 02-0000045.000, 020000044.003, 02-0000044.001, and 26-0000096.001 –Potential Owners: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Elmer J. Stringer; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Charles R. Anderson; The Unknown

Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Charles Norman Cheeks, Sr.; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Robert Acton Cheeks; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Imelda Cheeks; The Un known Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Daniel R. Cheeks; and The Un known Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Cyrus Charles Cheeks; and (5) Parcel Nos. 26-0000088.005, 260000090.002, 26-0000088.006, 260000090.001, 26-0000088.003, 260000088.002, 26-0000084.001, and 26-0000084.000 – Potential Own ers: The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Irene Adams; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and As signs of Muriel Carolyn Sause; The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and As signs of Vinston Edward Anderson; and The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, and Assigns of Jennifer Lego.

If you would like to attend this hear ing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meet ing information: Meeting number (access code): 2340 135 3617 Meeting password: tkJX4Aw4qf4 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing. You may also listen to and partic ipate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 2340 135 3617 Service by publication shall be com plete upon the expiration of four weeks after the date of the first pub lication of this notice. The date of the first publication of this notice is Saturday, November 5, 2022. The date of last publication is Satur day, November 26, 2022. Dated: Saturday, November 5, 2022

Applicant contact information: Ascent Resources – Utica, LLC Attn: Madeline Skelton 3501 NW 63 rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7752 Email: madeline.skelton@ascen tresources.com For further information regarding this hearing, please visit the Divi sion of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s website at http:// oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/unitization. (11:5,12,19,26)

LEGAL

NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNIT IZATION JEFFCO NW GRN HR UNIT HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION Applicant Ascent Resources-Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natu ral Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the Division), has scheduled a hearing pursuant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Jeff co NW GRN HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth be low, and also in person, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Division as to the Utica/ Point Pleasant Formation covering the Jeffco NW GRN HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Section 12, Township 9N, Range 4W, and Sections 7, 13, 14, 15, and 21, Township 10N, Range 4W, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Jeffco NW GRN HR Unit will be located in Section 12, Township 9N, Range 4W, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 13-0001277.000.

If you would like to attend this hear ing, please go to www.webex.com, click on Join on the top right of the screen and enter the following meet ing information: Meeting number (access code): 2330 057 8170 Meeting password: aqH cPeQM777 You do not need to download Webex to join the hearing. You may also listen to and partic ipate in the hearing by phone by following the instructions detailed below: 1-408-418-9388 United States Toll Access code: 2330 057 8170

Applicant Ascent’s contact informa tion: Ascent Resources-Utica, LLC Attn: Grant H. Parker 3501 NW 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7649 Email: grant.parker@ascentresourc es.com

For further information regarding this hearing, including any subse quent changes to the hearing format, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s web site at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/ unitization.

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LEGAL NOTICE

To Michael Rapavi and the heirs of Donnie Rapavi, whose addresses are unknown. Court of Common Pleas, Harrison County, Ohio. Harrison County Clerk of Courts, Attn: Mrs. Leslie Milliken, Clerk 128 Court Street, Cadiz, OH 43907 Plaintiff has brought an action naming you or your parent (Don nie Rapavi) as a Defendant in the above Court by filing a Complaint on February 11, 2022. The object of Plaintiff’s Complaint is a Complaint in Nuisance due to the deterioration and dilapidation of the property lo cated at 354 Grant Street, Cadiz, OH 43907 currently owned by Sandra S. Rapavi, who is deceased. You are hereby required to answer the publication within 28 days after the last publication of this notice, which will be published once a week for six consecutive weeks with the last publication being made on Decem ber 11, 2022.

In the case of your failure to answer or respond as permitted by the Ohio Civil Rules within the time stated, a Judgment by Default will be ren dered against you of the relief de manded in the Complaint.

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO The Huntington National Bank Suc cessor by Merger to The Huntington Mortgage Company Plaintiff vs. Joseph Fife, et al., Defendants Case No.: CVE20220047

Judge: T. Shawn Hervey Legal Notice Defendant(s), Joseph Fife And Jane Doe, Real Name Unknown, The Unknown Spouse, If Any, of Joseph Fife, whose last known Addresses are 41610 Dutch Ridge Road, Jewett, OH 43986 And 41661 Dutch Ridge Road, Jewett, OH 43986, Anthony R. Fife And Jane Doe, Real Name Unknown, The Unknown Spouse, If Any, of Anthony R. Fife, whose last known Addresses are 1811 N. 9th Street, Apt. F, Martins Ferry, OH 43935 And 101 Woodridge Drive, Steubenville, OH 43953 And John Doe and/or Jane Doe, Real Names Unknown, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Mark L. Fife, Deceased, whose Identi ties and Address(es) are Unknown, will take notice that on September 2, 2022,The Huntington National Bank Successor by Merger to The Huntington Mortgage Company, filed its Complaint in Case Number CVE20220047, Harrison County, Ohio, alleging that the defendant(s), Joseph Fife, Jane Doe, Real Name Unknown, The Unknown Spouse, If Any, of Joseph Fife, Anthony R. Fife, Jane Doe, Real Name Unknown, The Unknown Spouse, If Any, of Antho ny R. Fife And John Doe and/or Jane Doe, Real Names Unknown, The Unknown Heirs, Devisees, Lega tees, Administrators, Executors and Assigns of Mark L. Fife, Deceased, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Premises commonly known as: 41610 Dutch Ridge Rd, Jewett, OH 43986 Parcel Nos.: 23-0000484.000, 230000484.001, 23-0000484.111, 23-0000485.000 and 230000485.111

The Plaintiff further alleges that by reason of default in the payment of the promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken and the same has become absolute.

The Plaintiff demands that the defen dants named above be required to an swer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshaling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Plaintiff’s claim in the proper order of its priority and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

The defendants named above are required to answer on or before the _26th_ day of _December_, 2022:

The Huntington National Bank suc cessor by merger to The Huntington Mortgage Company

Carlisle, McNellie, Rini, Kramer & Ulrich Co., L.P.A. Bradley P. Toman (0042720) Bradley P. Toman (0042720)

James L. Sassano (0062253)

Maureen C. Zink (0083507)

Adrienne S. Foster (0080011) Eric T. Deighton (0071456) William L. Costello (0040631)

Attorneys for Plaintiff 24755 Chagrin Blvd. Suite 200 Cleveland, OH 44122 216-360-7200 Phone 216-360-7210 Facsimile (11:12,19,26)

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The following matters are the sub ject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, includ ing any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio. gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio. gov Final Issuance of Class B Biosolids Site Authorization Allegheny Co Sanitary Authority ALCOSAN 3300 Preble Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Facility Description: Publicly Owned Facility Receiving Water: Land Application ID #: 5IN00000 Date of Action: 11/09/2022 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Transfer is being made of the follow ing class B Biosolids Beneficial Use sites: (34-00195) located in Har rison County from the Collinwood Bioenergy to the ALCOSAN Biosol id Program. A biosolids site loca tion map may be obtained at http:// epa.ohio.gov/gis.aspx. (11:19)

LEGAL NOTICE Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 State of Ohio, Harrison County Case No. CVE-2021-0083 Huntington National Bank Plaintiff, vs. Beth A. Davenport, ET AL, Defendant. Be it known that on Monday, De cember 19, 2022, at 9:00 o’clock A.M., I will offer for sale, online at public auction at https://harrison. sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov the fol lowing described real estate, situated in the State of Ohio, County of Har rison and in the Village of Hopedale to wit: PARCEL # 14-0000559000 PRIOR DEED REFERENCE: OR Volume 257, PAGE 437 LEGAL DESCRIPTION CAN BE FOUND AT THE HARRISON COUNTY RECORDER’S OFFICE Said premises known as 104 Alice Drive, Hopedale Ohio. Said land im proved with a Split Level dwelling. Said premises appraised at $139,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two- thirds of that amount. Proxy bids may be submitted 14 days in advance of the sale at the website.

NOTICE: No employees of the Sheriff’s Office nor any of its affili ates have access to the inside of said property. Buyer beware, sold as is. The purchaser shall be responsible for costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insuffi cient to cover. If the property is not sold at the above noted sale date it will be offered for sale again on Second Sale date, at the same time and website. This sale is being held in pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale dated January 2, 2023, in the above-entitled action.

TERMS OF SALE: A wire depos it MUST be received by 5:00 p.m. ET two (2) business days prior to the auction date or an ACH debit deposit MUST be received by 4:00 p.m. ET five (5) business days prior to the auction date in the amount of $5,000.00. Balance due within thirty days of confirmation of sale, before deed is delivered.

Ronald J. Myers, Sheriff Harrison County, Ohio www.harrisoncountyohio.org.

Attorney: Bradley P. Toman, Esquire Run Dates: December November 19, 26 and December 3, 2022 (11:19,26,12:3)

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This proposed unit area includes lands in Section 12, Township 9N, Range 4W, and Sections 7, 8, 13, 14, 15, and 21, Township 10N, Range 4W, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Jeffco N GRN HR Unit will be lo cated in Section 12, Township 9N, Range 4W, Green Township, Harri son County, Ohio, on Parcel No. 130001277.000.

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Applicant Ascent’s contact informa tion: Ascent Resources-Utica, LLC Attn: Grant H. Parker 3501 NW 63rd Street Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 252-7649

Columbus, Ohio Division of Construction Man agement Legal Copy Number: 224032 Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qual

bidders at the ODOT Office of Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on December 15, 2022. Project 224032 is located in Harrison County, SR 9-17.78 and is a BRIDGE REPAIR project. The date set for completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department of Transportation.

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Email: grant.parker@ascentresourc es.com For further information regarding this hearing, including any subse quent changes to the hearing format, please visit the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management’s web site at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/ unitization.

By Deb Milligan

Thanksgiving should be every day instead of once a year. We should give thanks each day. I wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.

Happy Birthday-Juanita Dombroski, Deacon Bear, Taylor Bardall, Julie McEndree, Randy Rabor, Jemma Arnold, Zachary Matthews, Doris Crabtree, Allison Luyster, and Eric Williams.

Happy Anniversary - John & Donna Koch.

November 27 - First Sunday of Advent.

Freeport Sportsman Club, Freeport Volunteer Fire Department, and Washington (Tippecanoe) Township members are now selling tickets for gun drawings for December.

All the pictures in the Puskarich Public Library newsletter were submitted from the Clark Memorial Branch 2022 Photography Show which displayed 109 photos from 18 individuals sponsored by "Friends of the Library."

Everyone is invited to Clark Memorial Branch each Thursday at 4:00 p.m. to join the crochet club with instructor Katherine Haney. Beginners are welcome.

Freeport Presbyterian Church did not have church on Sunday. Many from the Freeport area enjoyed the Nottingham Presbyterian Church Celebration & Rededication of its 200th anniversary.

We want to say a big "thank you" to all the Veterans as they enjoyed many free meals that day.

Students at Harrison Hills Elementary received comic books with patriotic themes sponsored by American Legion National Headquarters. We want to congratulate a 4th-grade area winner Wyatt Ferrell.

Congratulations to Lexi Smith and Gracie Rogers from the Lakeland area, who received soccer awards at Harrison Central.

Kurt & Laura Peters announce winter hours for the Deersville General Store starting November 6; daily hours will be 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Congratulations to Heath Clay from the Lakeland area. He attended Harrison Central FFA 95th National FFA Convention.

The month of November gave us many reasons to be thankful to God. We are grateful for the Lord's sacrifice, for family, and for our health.

God's help is only a prayer away- Let us remember all those from our area in nursing homes - Barb Farmer, Mildred Grimm, Carrie Hall, John Ourant, Bob Tobin, Pat Lucus, and Pat Sanchez.

Congratulations to Zack & Hanna Matthews, who got married on November 12. West Chester Senior Citizens had a busy week. On November 7, Karen Walton catered a Thanksgiving meal to 30 people. November 11 was Veterans Day breakfast, where they served 44 people with 22 Veterans present. On November 10, 14 people traveled to Hillcrest Orchard, Pearl Valley, and Baltic Meat. They got free samples at Walnut Creek and enjoyed a show at Ohio State Theater. Then on November 15, they had a board meeting and nine people enjoyed coneys at TJ'S in Freeport.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Barb (Hamilton) Fritter, age 83, formerly from Freeport and a Freeport School graduate. She died at Bolivar Hennis Home. She worked at Flushing Nursing Home, Mills Point, 4-H Camp, and Baker's Market. She is survived by a son, Steve; two daughters, Paula & Melody; sisters, Sharon and Nancy; brother, Jim. She was preceded in death by her son Donny and a sister, Margaret Hart.

There will be no services; she donated her body to Ohio State.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

Congratulations to Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Berg, who were married recently.

The First Church board will meet after worship on November 20, and the Trinity Board will meet after worship on November 27.

Happy Thanksgiving to all families who can join together to share in fellowship and to all those who are alone.

UNIONPORT

By Mary Catherine Mull

A celebration of life for Dinah Keyser will be held Sunday, November 20, at 2 p.m., at the Community Center in Unionport.

Lana and Becky Smith of Unionport visited and presented a wonderful patriotic program of music at Gables Care Center in Hopedale on Friday evening. Becky was featured at the baby grand piano.

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

Read 2 Chronicles 7:14.

Mike Petrella, the mayor of Wintersville, has announced that an ice-skating rink is a new Christmas event in Wintersville this year on December 3 and 4. The light-up ceremonies will be held at the Wintersville Methodist Church, and the Christmas parade will also be held. For more info, call Mike Petrella.

I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Be sure to pause and say a prayer of thanks for all our special blessings.

SCIO

By Cindy Spiker

Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!

It's time for holiday shopping! You don't have to travel far to find great gifts. Shop local on "small business" Saturday, November 26. Our businesses right here in Scio offer a wide variety of gifts for everyone on your list.

Don't forget that gift cards to our local businesses make a great gift too!

Just 5 miles away, Jewett will have their 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 and food stands. While in Jewett, stop by the BrightSide Tavern, Jewett Restaurant, or Pennington's for a meal, icy beverages, orto catch the score of the OSUMichigan game.

Harrison Hills Church, located at 87800 Cadiz Jewett Rd., Jewett, will be holding its annual Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts and lunch. If you would like to be a vendor or have any questions, please call the church at 740-946-2851.

The Scio American Legion will have a FISH FRY on Friday, December 2, from 12–7 p.m. Open to the public. Dine-in or carry out. 740945-5922.

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

The Scio VFD Ladies Auxiliary Christmas Craft and Vendor's Show will be held Saturday, December 3, at the Scio Fire Hall. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. For more information and to reserve a table, vendors can call or text Chris Edwards at 330244-6029 or email sciovfdladies@outlook.com

The Scio Branch Library will have a Christmas music party, "Jingle Bell Rock," on Tuesday, December 6, at 7 p.m. at the Scio Barr Gymnasium. Start your holiday with Spikeman (Tom Spiker) and Cindy for a fun-filled evening. Trivia-Music-Fun! Call the library to register at 740-945-6811.

The Jewett-Scio Class of 1973 will celebrate its 50-year class reunion in 2023. Class members are planning several activities to take place at the 2023 Scio Street Fair. A formal dinner is also planned to take place in October 2023. Information is being shared on the "Jewett-Scio Class of 1973" Facebook page. The organizers of this reunion are looking to get this information out to those classmates that are not on Facebook. Please share. For more information, call Shadra (Hamilton) Taggart at 330-476-6001 or Doris (Mills) Leggett at 740-945-6004.

REMINDERS:

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

There will be no Food Pantry at the Scio Methodist Church on Wednesday, November 23, due to Thanksgiving.

DID YOU KNOW? Lew Reese, founder of the Scio Pottery Co., developed a large coffee cup known as the St. Denis Cup. It was the first oversized coffee cup ever produced and became the prototype for what is known as a coffee mug.

FLUSHING

By Judy Ballog Holmes

Union Local Lady Jets volleyball team made it farther than any UL or Belmont County volleyball team. They lost in the final four but have so many proud accomplishments. What a great season!

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

The Christmas parade will be on Saturday, December 3, beginning 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. to 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. There will be four age groups, from newborn to age 16. Winners will be announced on the day of the parade on December 3. A float will be provided for each contestant and one parent to ride in the parade. Call 740-968-4700 for applications and information.

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

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

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

Lego Mania at the library will be on Tuesday, November 22, and December 27 at 5:30 p.m.

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

The Christian Church has a free clothes closet every Monday from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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

Having 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!

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams

Happy Thanksgiving. Many blessings to all. Be careful as you travel to be with family and friends.

The Presbyterian Church of Cadiz is providing a free Thanksgiving dinner for eat-in or carry-out on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24,

at their fellowship hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. To reserve your meal, call the church office at 740-942-2366 no later than noon on Tuesday, November 22. If you are unable to pick up your meal, please let them know when you reserve.

The Brownsville Christian Church services are at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Tim Thomas. Deersville UM Church, Sunday school at 9:45 a.m., church services at 11 a.m. with Pastor Mike Cunningham Jr. Feed Spring Church Sunday school at 9:30 a.m., worship 10:30 a.m., Wed. prayer meeting at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.

The Deersville General Store will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but will open for regular business on Friday. The winter hours are now 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. And don't forget they have a Sunday special and hot food available daily. Call ahead at 740-827-4203 to order because they sell out fast on Sundays.

The Cadiz Presbyterian Church has some other upcoming events that folks will enjoy. On Saturday, December 3, they will have a hot cocoa table during the Christmas parade. On Sunday, December 4, at 7 p.m., Roger Hoard & Dan Jones, who are described as the Ohio Valley's premier musicians and a "must-see" for music lovers, will be doing a Christmas concert. Always a great performance. On Sunday, December 18, at 7 p.m., the community choir festival will bring together lots of local talent who will share their voices to celebrate Christmas. All three events are something wonderful to share with family and friends and will put you in the Christmas spirit. 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.

The Woody Paul Blanket Mission met at the church on November 9 with 11 ladies making 13 blankets. The blankets are on the backs of the pews in the sanctuary for folks to pick up to take to someone in need of comfort. They are given away free of charge and have been sent all over the US and even to Germany, Switzerland, and Australia. Everyone enjoyed a delicious lunch.

The Deersville Community Garden Club met on Thursday, November 10, at 4 p.m. at the home of hostess Marilyn McMillen, with Rebecca Gladman as co-hostess and nine members present. The meeting was called to order by President Carol Henry by leading the group to sing "Sunshine and Rain." Roll call was taken; minutes and treasurer's report were read and approved. In old business, the group discussed Christmas gifts for the Honorary Members. Marilyn found in some old minutes that the author of "The Gardner's Prayer" was Douglas Mallock. It has been listed for years as unknown. There was no new business. Marilyn read the minutes from November 14, 1942, a meeting held at the home of Anna McMillen with Ocella Perry and Fairey Snedeker as co-hostesses. The business meeting closed with the group reciting "The Gardner's Prayer." The group enjoyed a pie auction with Becky Walton as auctioneer to raise money for the scholarship fund. The program "How to make wreaths from dried flowers and evergreen scraps" was presented by Susan Adams. She shared information about tools that would be needed and how to gather the materials. Nancy Keplinger challenged the group with a word game, and prizes were given. Carol Henry extended grace, and the ladies enjoyed refreshments prepared by the hostesses. Betty McConnell won the door prize. The next meeting will be the Christmas get-together at the home of Lorraine Gladman. The group will enjoy a covered dish dinner and a Christmas card exchange. Members are asked to bring a poem or story to share with the group. In lieu of a gift exchange, members are asked to give a $5 donation toward the scholarship fund.

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

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

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

If anyone has any news items they would like printed in the paper, please call me at 740-9423137. If I am not home, please leave a message on my voicemail, and I will return the call.

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams

Happy Thanksgiving. Many blessings to all. Be careful as you travel to be with family and friends.

Sunday, November 13, the Nottingham Presbyterian Church held its 200th anniversary and rededication of the church with an impressive attendance. Some of those folks were descendants that went back to Dr. Rea, who held the first services in the tent in 1822. It was a wonderful occasion. Participating were past pastors and the present pastor. Current members and past members shared stories of their memories of the church. There were laughs and tears shared, and there were songs with all participating in music provided by Chris Brokaw and Jane Hughes. Special music presentations with Jim McConnell, Bob Tomer, and Cody Romshak, and a bagpipe player was there to start and end the program. Downstairs was a meal of delicious food prepared by Karen Walton. There was also lots of cake. Everything looked effortless, but one could tell lots of preparation went into making the day a success. Congratulations to the church and the church

family. Thank you to all who worked so hard and to those who attended to make this rededication a bright beginning for the next 200 years.

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

Officials for the Village of Holloway: Mayor, John Sheppard; Council Members: Cindy Edgell, Dave Holloway, Mark Foster, Mike Gray, and Heidi Ornouski; Water Board, Sandy Sheppard, Kenny Staten, and Tyson Baker; Fiscal Office - Open; Water Clerk, Evan Fletcher; Street Superintendent, Ron Sable and Licensed Water Operator, Buck Myers. Thank you to all these folks for stepping up to take care of the village business and well-being.

Thank you to all who attended, donated to, and worked the November 11 spaghetti dinner held by the fire department. Any Veteran attending was treated to a free meal in recognition of their sacrifice and duty to our country. It was a way of thanking them for their service.

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 at 740-968-4264 to order. 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 740-968-4264 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. Cash is helpful, and they are asking for hats and gloves of all sizes. This Christmas event will be 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. Thank you to Denise Smith for agreeing to be the pianist for the evening.

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

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

The Old Timers facilities are available for birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions, etc. To inquire or to book your event, contact Anita Schaeffer @ 740-433-5074 or Lori Sharp @ 740-510-0847. Dates are filling up, so if you need the building, please call to get your date reserved. This is a very nice venue with lots of parking.

HOPEDALE

By John Wilson

Hi everyone, hope you had a great week! Thank you to all who donated to the Hopedale Methodist Church and their efforts to provide a better Thanksgiving for our neighbors.

Also, a big thank you to those who shopped the last two weeks at the Christmas Sale at the Sacred Heart Church Hall and those that came out to support the Hopedale Fire Department gun bash. I heard both were a great success.

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

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

And don't forget the Cadiz Lighted Christmas parade on Saturday, December 3, at 6 p.m. Another great event will be happening at the Cadiz VFD on December 6 at 6 p.m., when the Harrison County Military Support Group will be packing Christmas boxes for our troops overseas. Magazines, non-perishable food items, beef jerky, and anything small that reminds somebody far from home about Christmas would be appreciated. My dad said care packages made his day when he was overseas!

If you are looking for something fun this weekend, the Humane Society will host a "paint with pets" event on Sunday, November 20, at 2 p.m. at the Cadiz VFD social hall. The cost is $35 and includes everything you need to complete your painting. Snacks will be available. Contact Cathy Rose at 740-491-0426 or Nancy VanCuren at 740-491-2304 to reserve your spot. Sounds like a fun time.

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

trail from Bowerston… it would be a large regional project.”

Harrison Community Hospital CEO Dave Philips spoke briefly about renovating to add critical care beds, which is something the hospital does not currently offer. “We’ve also considered a behavioral mental health portion of the hospital. There’s a desperate need from a healthcare standpoint, not just in Harrison County but in surrounding counties. We typically transfer mental health patients as far away as Dayton.” He also mentioned a replacement project for Custer Pharmacy.

Marsha Dodds, president of the Deersville Community Players, presented the idea of creating an arts council for the county. “What it would ultimately do is bring existing nonprofits within the county together,” she said. “The council would offer educational seminars and workshops of interest to our nonprofit leaders. How can we lead without being educated ourselves?” She questioned where a council would be housed and suggested some of the empty storefronts in Cadiz. A permanent arts council location could provide unique interior spaces like studios and classrooms as well as space for artists to work and display their work. “An arts council would be accessible to everyone of any age,” Dodds said.

Robert Naylor, executive director of the Jefferson County Port Authority, came to the meeting to talk about the need to work with many counties to get grants approved. “Thank you for the invitation and the time to speak,” he began. He stressed that the money for the grant was all about collaboration, “We need to look at this as a region, as a whole.” He mentioned that there are many hidden gems in Harrison County that make it a good place to live, but he was surprised when he learned the county population is less than 15,000. “We need to make this a quality place where people want to stay because that will develop the family structure, which will help us organically grow our businesses.”

Several organizations came to form relationships in the county. Springdale Health Center Executive Director JJ Boroski said, “I’m here as an interested party; I want to see what kind of health needs are in this community and see if there are any partnerships that can be developed. We are a community mental health center; we do behavioral health, substance abuse disorder services, primary care, dental, and pharmacy services. What makes us different is all of our services are on a sliding pay scale.” The center regularly serves residents of Harrison County, and Boroski said he has staff members who would like to see a location opened up to serve Harrison.

Representatives from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District (MWCD) were in attendance, and Engagement Outreach Coordinator Ethan Zucal spoke briefly, “Our name has been mentioned several times. Internally, we’ve been looking at what we can do at our Tappan location, but beyond that, seeing how we can partner with a lot of you. We would love to coordinate with you all and see what we can do to help. We’re here as a resource as well.”

Coffland gave one more opening for anyone else to speak and concluded, “I appreciate everyone coming this morning. Obviously, we’re on a tight timeline. We are going to ask for all of these individuals to formally submit their projects. We’d like to have those to us by November 22 at 4 p.m. so we have time to organize and get that information to OMEGA by November 30. The applications are due on December 9. We hate to be too last minute, but again I certainly appreciate this and all the ideas, things I never thought of, some very nice [ideas].”

“I agree,” Commissioner Norris chimed in, “A lot of great potentials.”

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and families going through similar scenarios to what she went through when raising Kris. Additionally, Robin is passionate about early intervention.

“Back when [Kris] was diagnosed, they didn’t have early intervention. If he had been born now, he probably would’ve been diagnosed at birth with all of the screenings and things they do. I’m really thrilled that all of those things exist now.”

Even when looking back on what it was like to raise a child with 5p-, Robin says that the condition has never stopped Kris from doing the things he wants to do. Though doctors labeled him tactically deficient as a child, there still is nothing Kris can’t do once he gets his mind set on it.

“He works extra hard to do things because he wants to do things. He will always figure out a way,” Robin said, leading her to reflect on a specific memory from Kris’ childhood. “I remember [doctors] telling me that since he was tactically deficient, he can’t climb on things.

So I often put things on top of our counter, and one day I looked out, and he had moved a chair over and was climbing on top of the chair to get the things down from the counter.”

Where there’s a will, there’s a way—and Kris is a shining example of that.

In addition to his physical disabilities, Kris is nonverbal but communicates through sign language and is eager to converse with everybody he meets.

“He doesn’t like crowds, so that kind of limits things, but he loves to ask people where they’re from, what their names are, how many kids they have, and how many pets they have. He always has to know those things,” Robin says. Kris also spends a lot of time watching game shows and TV, especially comedians like Jeff Foxworthy, Jeff Dunham, and any bluecollar comedy. Kris also has a knack for trivia and, according to Robin, can answer virtually any game show trivia question. When he’s not spending his time with his favorite comedians and trivia show hosts, Kris can be found spending his days at PALS.

PALS is a day habilitation program for individuals with disabilities. They take their members all over for activities and events, like shopping trips to the mall, picnics at Sally Buffalo, and lunch outings.

According to Robin, “Every day there’s something different going on there… There’s no such thing as a not-fun day at PALS.”

Kris spends every day except Wednesday at PALS, and Robin and Kris alike are incredibly grateful for the amazing organization and the opportunities it has created for people like Kris.

Regardless of having to do things a little differently than everyone else, 5p- has never stopped Kris from accomplishing his goals. He is the perfect example of someone who is thriving despite his circumstances and maintaining a fun and comedic outlook on life. It’s safe to say that if everyone strived to live like Kris, the world would be a far better place.

On Sat. Dec.10, Harrison Central Student Council will host its eighth annual “Breakfast with Santa.” Pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and coffee will be available for $5 at the door. The event will be held in the cafeteria from 8-11 a.m. All proceeds help bring holiday joy to less fortunate children.

HC seniors host breakfast for Vets

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

CADIZ—As part of a senior service learning project, Harrison Central students Amaya Wren and Aryana Bertolino put into action a project they had been working on for the school and the community. That project would hold a special meaning for the students and the school, as it would help raise awareness of the Veterans Day holiday. On November 11, an early morning breakfast was served to the community Veterans and other individuals currently serving in the country’s military.

Harrison Central’s cafeteria staff prepared the meal, allowing the Veterans to enjoy it with their families. During the meal, both Bertolino and Wren spoke on Harrison Central’s new Purple Star recognition provided through the Ohio Department of Education.

The guests also watched a video made by Harrison Central students and staff about the history of Veterans Day and what it means to be a Veteran. Guest speaker Kristen Willis also shared her experience of being an active-duty member. Elementary students concluded the presentation with a patriotic parade through the Veterans to thank them for their sacrifice and service.

“We were also able to recognize Corporal Roy Hildreth Jr., who is a WWII Veteran,” said Harrison Central Principal Ken Parker. “Hildreth was a Sergeant in the Philippines serving as a military policeman (MP).”

“The staff, high school students, cafeteria workers, and elementary students all enjoyed the day’s festivities. There was an amazing turnout, and we all hope that the Veterans and the active service personnel will be able to join us again next year,” Parker concluded.

“We (Harrison Central) plan to make the Veterans and active servicemen’s breakfast an annual event. The Harrison Central administration would like to thank everyone involved in making the breakfast event successful,” Parker concluded.

We tend to celebrate Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas with our family and friends, but in recent years, things have changed somewhat because of people moving or passing away. Thanksgiving makes me think of homesteading more than any other holiday, mainly because the harvest of the year has just come to a close, and the produce from the gardens is still fresh in my mind because of how I preserve the foods that we will eat on that day. Holiday meals consist of meats like turkey, ham, roast beef, or chicken. We also eat a lot of vegetables from our garden. And don’t get me started on all the desserts: pumpkin pie, pumpkin roll, apple pie, apple dumplings, and occasionally homemade ice cream. We always have my grandmother’s homemade bread as well.

Terra Bella Farm Bread Ingredients 2 cups warm milk (105-110 degrees), 2/3 cup white sugar, 2 TBSP dry yeast 1⁄4 cup real butter, 1 1⁄2 tsp salt, 6 cups bread flour (maybe more)

Dissolve sugar in a large bowl of warm milk (105-110 degrees). Stir in yeast. Allow yeast to proof (foam) for about 10 minutes. Add flour, 1 cup at a time, until mixed thoroughly. Put bread dough into a well-greased bowl, use about 1⁄2 tablespoon of oil. Let the dough rise for one hour in a warm place. Punch it down and kneed it a little more, divide it in half and put it in two well-oiled 9 x 5” loaf pans, and let rise again. Place in a 350-degree oven and bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.

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