Harrison News-Herald E-edition 10/22/22

County home breaks ground on $3M project

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—The Harrison County Home will be getting a new addition to the 117-year-old structure. The Harrison County Commissioners came out in the rain on Wednesday to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for the three-million-dollar investment. County Home Administrator Albert Peters said the addition would allow residents to eat together, and the home can host movie nights for residents and their families. “I would like to thank the taxpayers of Harrison County for supporting the county home levy over the years,” Peters said. “The new addition will be a welcome sight to see.”

IT Coordinator Kirby McIntosh also weighed in on recent improvements made to the Harrison County Home. The home now has high-speed wifi for public and residential use and an updated TV system that brings in over 40 new channels and allows for streaming. McIntosh said the commissioners and county home administrator have been “really supportive” of the upgrades. “The funds from the commissioners made this happen,” McIntosh said.

13th Annual VALES Football Ceremony

100 years, no parole for Stinespring

ASHLAND, KY—Ronald Stinespring, 51, formerly of Harrison County, Ohio, and Elliott County, Kentucky, was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison on Monday, by U.S. District Judge David Bunning, after pleading guilty to three counts of using a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct, one count of possession of material containing sexually explicit images of minors, and one count of obstruction of justice.

The investigation of this case began when a young girl knocked on a stranger's door in Elliott County, Kentucky. The minor was dirty and appeared malnourished. She then revealed to law enforcement that she and two other females had been repeatedly physically and sexually abused by Stinespring. She also stated she had not left Stinesping's property in over two years. She then detailed some of the abuse she suffered there, including being made to sit on rocks for an extended period, being tied up with paracord, having water poured over her, and even being shocked with a stun gun – on the tops of her feet, in her armpits, and around her genitals.

Law enforcement then executed a series of search warrants at Stinespring's Elliott County property, which was located approximately a mile and a half deep into the woods in a remote part of the county. As they approached the property, police encountered what they believed to be rudimentary roadblocks of logs and downed trees lying across the path. A search of the home revealed numerous electronic devices; it also revealed a fetal doppler, pregnancy tests, and birth control pills within the residence.

Stinespring's electronic devices contained sexually explicit pictures and videos of all three victims, at times when some or all were minors. He admitted to producing these images and to possessing sexually explicit images of other minors that he obtained via the internet.

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

ADENA—Over the past 12 years, Harrison Central and Buckeye Local High Schools have put the VALES football trophy on the line during their annual football game.

The acronym VALES stands for Veterans, Athletes, Legionnaires, Education, and Sportsmanship. It all started with phone calls to all nine legion posts and VFWs interested in continuing the trophy award and the gamepreceding ceremony. Those cities, towns, and villages included Scio, Cadiz, Hopedale (both legion and VFW), Adena, Yorkville (VFW), Brilliant, Piney Fork, Smithfield, and the Jefferson County Council. The legions then met to decide the trophy's name, presentation process, and trophy design. From there, the trophy was designed and built in three stages. At the very top of the trophy, there is an eagle and an American flag. In the middle section, there is a combat-ready soldier, and a gameday football player. Around the square bottom and the main support section of the trophy, there are plaques mounted on all four sides. Those plaques show which team won the game, the year, and the contest's final score. The school that wins the football game displays the trophy. Additionally, the legions' scholarship program has been in place for the past three years. The scholarship is worth $750 and is awarded to a senior through an application

process. The application will be completed at the school, with the school's head football coach assisting the player that applies. Both four-year academic schools and trade schools are appropriate for the scholarship award. Once the recipient from the two schools has been identified, the scholarship will be presented to that individual during the school's annual scholarship presentation ceremony.

"Thanks for doing this [ceremony]. It is my favorite time of the year," said Harrison Central Head Football Coach Anthony Hayes. "It has been good to hear both ladies and gentlemen speak of the ‘world's tallest trophy!’ Over the years, we have witnessed lopsided games and others that have been all-out tough battles. I have had family members in different branches of the military. Although I have never served myself, I understand the importance of what the American Legion has done for our veterans over the years. It is only through their dedication that we are given the opportunity to be here today. We all are looking forward to this year's game," he added.

"I also appreciate the way our veterans have helped to shape our country over the years," said Buckeye Local Head Football Coach Jim Hoover. "It is a great honor to be here today and a great honor to be able to play in this game. We want to thank the legionnaires for holding this ceremony today, and we, too, are looking forward to Friday's game."

During the closing section of the ceremony,

the traditional presentation of game coins to the players and coaches took place. The two sides of the VALES coin have been engraved with school initials that reflect HCHS on one side and BLHS on the other. The development of the coin has a military background. Using a coin became popular for identification when combat pilots were shot down. In those days, whenever veterans met with friends at military reunions and other popular hangouts, soldiers would declare a challenge, then slam down the coin symbolizing its worth in the challenge. It was then that the coin sparked interest or caused another veteran to say, "Hey, I have one of those!" From there, the stories occupied the rest of the evening. After today, the players and coaches from both schools can duplicate challenges using the VALES coin.

For the first time since the program ceremony began, the legionnaires provided each senior football player with a VALES ball cap. The ball cap holds both of the school's logos on the front with the VALES insignia underscored.

Ed "Blue" Long, Gary Denoble, and Mike Cottage were the American Legion officials during the ceremony. Other legion representatives present during the program include Jay Kolenc, Rodney Roe, Andy Atkins, Mike Bower, Mike Barrett, Tom Sickle, Paul Kalonick, Don Richards, and Tom Mack.

While incarcerated after his arrest, Stinespring authored a letter to one victim, attempting to coerce her into taking responsibility for the criminal conduct. The letter was sent through a third party and was written in an elaborate code consisting of a complex series of numbers. The code was ultimately broken, and the attempted obstruction of justice was discovered.

Stinespring pleaded guilty to the charges in May 2022. Under federal law, Stinespring must serve 85 percent of his prison sentence. Upon his release from prison, he will be under the supervision of the U.S. Probation Office for life.

"The victims, in this case, suffered unspeakable mental, physical, and sexual abuse," said Carlton S. Shier, IV, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

"Even in the context of child exploitation and abuse, the conduct was remarkable. Three young people were extensively and callously abused over the course of years. While his conduct was truly appalling, fortunately, the sentence he must now serve is also noteworthy. It is our hope that it will assist the victims in their recovery from the abuse, provide them with some measure of justice, and prevent him from ever endangering other young victims again."

"Crimes against children can be some of the most heinous crimes the FBI investigates. Innocent families are forever impacted by the perpetrators' deplorable actions," said Special Agent in Charge Jodi Cohen for the FBI Louisville Field Office. "Today's sentence is a

Wesley Hendrix

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Official statement from the United States Attorney Office in the Eastern District of Kentucky:

Right to left: Project Manager Nissa Beasley, Commissioner Don Bethel, Commissioner Paul Coffland, Commissioner Amy Norris, County Auditor Allison Anderson, Prosecutor Lauren Knight, and Harrison County Home Administrator Albert Peters. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

In attendance were legionnaires from nine representative legions, coaches, senior team players, and school athletic directors from Buckeye Local and Harrison Central. Pictured are the Buckeye Local and Harrison Central representatives in attendance.

Buckeye Local (front row, l-r seated) Assistant Coach Jack Otto, Assistant Coach Troy Fetty, Head Football Coach Jim Hoover, Assistant Coach Dalton Hoover, and Buckeye Local Athletic Director Jeffery Patrick. (Back row, l-r) senior football players Mike Kuzmicki, Isaac Chandler, Trey Hoover, Wyatt Kalman, Randy Wade, and Dylan Palmer.

Bowling leagues a fun winter pursuit at Jewett’s Valie LanesCadiz Opera House

By Susan Adams

First floor of the Cadiz Opera House, built about 1875. No date on picture. It was popular in the years right after the Civil War until the mid-1920s for many small towns to have an “opera house.” Little, if any, opera was performed; one would see traveling Vaudeville shows). In this picture, it was either an “opening night,” or we know there was a reception held in the opera house after the dedication of the new courthouse in 1894; it could be then. One can see the tin ceiling and the double stairway leading upstairs. Pam Gibson shared from her grandmother Isabel Ronsheim’s (1893-1983) memories of growing up in Cadiz (excerpt): “Fall and winter were the beginning of the theater season. It was the time when one-night stands and one-week stands of repertoire companies came to Cadiz, and audiences filled the opera house. In 1875, an uncle and a partner built a brick structure, the opera

house’s second floor. There was a double door going into the main floor, a stairway on both sides leading to “peanut heaven.”

Four rows of elevated seats were on each side of the door under the gallery’s extension and then the main seating. It was a dark building anyway, with daylight only available on one side and crystal chandeliers. In that dusty building were visiting shows, the high school commencements, the farmers’ institutes, the high school rhetorical contests, and often a hometown show and a minstrel.

Grubby, dusty, unswept, mysterious, and musty - all that could never hide the intangible, beguiling glamour of that opera house.” This building, located across from the courthouse today, is home to the Kidder Law Office and Sulek & Experts Real Estate on the main level, and there are apartments upstairs. When Shelley Coffelt remodeled this building, she took great care in preserving the recorded history. Thank you, Shelley, for doing such a great job preserving this building. Picture from the collection at the Harrison County Historical Society.

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

JEWETT—The popular local bowling alley, Valie Lanes, opened around September 1961. Tanis Thompson said it was originally owned by a man named Caswell, but he only owned it for around a year before Thompson's father and uncle bought him out. Thompson says her father still owns the business, but she, along with her brother and sister, is in charge of the daily operations. "All of us grew up here," Thompson said. "My whole family grew up here. We're just Jewett people, Harrison County people."

Thompson isn't sure where the name of the bowling alley, with the unique spelling, came from, "I don't know that story. Other than they wanted it spelled differently."

Running a small business is a lot of work, and Thompson doesn't take the responsibility lightly, "You have to live it; you have to love it," she said. "That's just being a small business because if you don't do it, then it doesn't get done. You don't hire much out." Her brother does most of the major work on the machines while she takes care of day-to-day tasks. Both of them work multiple nights a week to keep the alley running smoothly.

They do a lot of birthday parties and have great options for open bowling. "We run a doubles tournament from March through May," she said. "We've had that for the past 37

years." A doubles tournament is for two-person teams. Teammates don't alternate frames, as in one bowler is responsible for all the oddnumbered frames and the other for evennumbered frames, but rather they alternate shots.

Valie Lanes host several bowling leagues, with many community members enjoying time spent out of the house. Bowling leagues are open to everyone, and Thompson is ready to help anyone begin enjoying the sport. "It's easy to join, just call and let me know when you want to bowl, and I'll put you somewhere," she said. She said anyone could find joy in bowling. "You don't have to be good to bowl," Thompson said. "Even if you don't break a hundred, that's no reason not to join a league because it's just fun. It is a fun time. You'll have any bowler tell you that."

Harrison County has been good to Valie Lanes, keeping the lights on for over 50 years. "We've been here a long time, so thanks [to the community] for having us all this time!" Thompson said. She appreciates being in a small town and loves the people of her community. Her long family history in the area means she appreciates living in a small town and loves the people of her community, "We're in Harrison County, and this is our home," she said.

Valie Lanes is located at 43927 Jewett Hopedale Road, Jewett. To join a bowling league, book your next event at the alley, or for general information, call 740-946-9511.

UPCOMINGEVENTS

AMAZING GRACE Maze 88 Amsterdam Rd. SE. State Route 164 Scio, Ohio. Dates for Corn Maze Sat. Oct. 22nd, 4-7pm each evening. Fall Festival Celebration (formerly Halloween Party) Saturday October 29th 6:30-8:00. Community Wiener Roast Sun. Oct.30th,4:00-5:30. Children are encouraged to dress as Bible characters if they would like. If you have any questions, please call 330-323-8265.

SALLY BUFFALO Oct. 23rd MEETING at NOON @ Lodge 2023 Park events. Oct. 29th Kids Halloween bonfire party @ Barn 7pm-? treats, judging, hay wagon, hotdogs.

TRUNK or TREAT Crossroads Church 308 Penco Rd. Weirton WV. Oct. 28th 6-7:30 Children & adult costume contest. Coffee & hot choc & cookies.

MERCY RIVER Gospel on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 6:00 PM from Massillon, Ohio in concert at Faith Community Chapel, St. Rt. 212, Leesville, Ohio. The sound is pure Southern Gospel, but their message and songs bridge all generations. Free will donation.

REVIVAL SERVICES on MON, TUES., WED. OCT. 24-26, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. each evening, Leesville Faith Community Chapel, St. Rt. 212, Leesville, OH. With Raul Diaz, from Cornerstone Church, Toronto, Ohio All are welcome to come and be refreshed

and renewed! Free will offering. 21st ANNUAL C.W.C Used Christmas items sale. Fri. Nov. 4th & Nov. 11th 9 am –6 pm. Sat. Nov. 5th & 12th & 9 am – 1 pm. Sacred Heart Church Hall Hopedale, Ohio. For more info call 740-937-2062 or 740-9372941.

ROAST BEEF Dinner Sunday October 30th 11 am-1 pm Scio Fire Hall 318 W. Main Street All-You-Can-Eat $15 Adults $8 Under Age 10. Dine in or carry out Sponsored by Scio VFD. For more info call 740-945-0260.

THE HUMANE Society of Harrison County will meet on October 27 at 5 pm. Cadiz EMS building. Members are reminded that dues for 2023 are being accepted.

HALLOWEEN CAKEWALK, FISH FRY, Harrisville V.F.C. Sat. Oct. 29. Fish Fry 4-8pm Sandwich $6, Fries $3. Costume judging 7pm, cakewalk starts 7:30pm. Door prizes, 50/50, cake auctions. Info call Dustin 740-391-6052.

FREE MISIC Hour Sunday Oct. 30. 6-7pm Harrisville U. M. Church 49355 U.S. Route 250 Harrisville Ohio. Across from Post Office.

The FATAL FIFTIES AFFAIR, An audience-participation Murder-Mystery by Eileen Moushey. Mysteries by Moushey. DEERSVILLE COMMUNITY THEATRE October 27, 28, 29 & 30, 2022

Residents seek answers for unannounced increase on Freeport water bills

BY DEB MILLIGAN Correspondent

FREEPORT—Mayor Larry Wells conducted the council meeting on October 12, beginning with everyone repeating the pledge of allegiance. Present was Pam Ewing from Ohio RCAP, State Representative Don Jones, Harrison County Commissioner Paul Coffland, and Village Solicitor Brett Hillyer to bring residents up to date on the watersewer project and answer questions. Ewing said they got fully funded and mobilized the project at the bottom of Philadelphia Street for December 2024.

Residents asked why they were not contacted

when sewer bills went up from $40 to $64, and the answer was the county has a loan that needs to be paid back for utilities. Coffland said septic systems must be put in correctly and pass the health department's inspection and certification. It has got to be done right along with the paperwork. Residents said, "We want to be able to drink the water."

After an hour of water-sewer talk, the council held their regular meeting. Mayor Wells asked guests if they had any questions. Brian Smith of the Freeport United Methodist Church told the council that the church would have another "Christmas Around Town," and anyone could participate. He also asked for a date for Halloween. Council voted to have a

trick or treat on Monday, October 31, from 5-6:30 p.m. Anyone wishing to hand out candy should turn on their porch light.

The election will be on November 8 at the James Clark Fire Station for Freeport and Freeport Township. Renewal for Greenmount Cemetery, fire protection, and a new levy for fire equipment are on the ballot.

Water bills have been sent out and can be paid by leaving them in the slot at the town hall.

Village Administrator Dan Snyder noted that he and his helper Bill Moorison oversaw the installation of a new roof on the pump house, took flags down for winter, patched alleys, and got the OK to buy a new generator.

Hopedale to add streetlight to basketball court

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

HOPEDALE—Mayor Mike Pelegreen called the Hopedale council meeting to order, and several corrections were made to the last meeting’s minutes before they were accepted. Pelegreen asked for input on the new landscaping that was finished around the administrative building. Everyone agreed that the work was done well and made the building look nice. The picnic tables that were purchased for the park have been built and set in storage to be brought out in the spring.

Council president Donald Jochims discussed adding lights in the park. Motion lights have been set up in some parts of the park, but some teens have asked for lights at the basketball courts. The kids have enjoyed

using the courts, but with the sunset creeping into the day with the change of season, it’s difficult for them to play.

“We’re trying to keep them off the streets,” Jochims said. “We can keep them in the park.”

Adding motion lights to the court would be a long process, “We’d have to run lights all the way from the lower shelter, underground, to the basketball courts.” He suggested asking AEP to put up a streetlight over the court would be easier. A brief discussion broke out over cost, and the council voted to pursue the streetlight idea.

Pelegreen asked for an update on the village Christmas light displays that are being revamped and repaired for this year. The displays have been switched from glass bulbs to LED lights that can be individually switched out for ease of repair later. They have also been fully rewired. The lights will now cost the

village significantly less electricity and will be put up around the end of November.

During the street report, it was brought up that there are many trees needing to be trimmed. Several branches hang out over the road, which could be a problem during inclement weather. The committee has been busy cleaning and repairing several catch basins. The roadway behind the village garage has been cleaned up, so there is now access to several problem trees. New “clean up after your pet” signs will soon be added to the park and surrounding areas.

There is a broken culvert behind a residence that will soon be addressed. “It’s broken in a couple of places; one of them, there’s a big hole,” Village Administrator Donald Writesel said. “We’re are going to replace the 240-foot, 24-inch culvert within the next couple weeks.” He said they’re planning on digging up the old one entirely for the repair.

Auditor announces coloring contest at commish meeting

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ—Last week, commissioners Amy Norris and Paul Coffland met for a short meeting on October 12. Purchase orders and vouchers were passed for the Board of Developmental Disabilities for $4,000 and the Department of Job and Family Services for $20,000.

A contract between the county commissioners and Amanda’s School of Dance was passed. The contract detailed a one-year rental agreement for a building on Peppered Avenue, and appropriation increases were approved for dog pound supplies for $3,000 and a $5,000 increase for utilities at the armory building. On the claims docket was batch

#4827, which was approved for $90,534.07.

This week, Commissioners Amy Norris, Paul Coffland, and Don Bethel met for another short meeting. Purchase orders and vouchers were approved for the Harrison County Home for $11,000, for the Department of Job and Family Services for public assistance for $2,000, and for child services for $102,000.

“Childcare is expensive,” Coffland remarked.

Appropriations were made for county water and sewer for $2,000 and the county engineer’s office for $120,000. Claims docket batch #4834 for $400,000 was also passed.

The commissioners are responsible for the appointment of the members of the Eastern Ohio Development Alliance board of directors.

A current member’s term is set to expire on December 31. This seat was held by the late commissioner Dale Norris. Coffland made a

motion to appoint commissioner Amy Norris for the next term, beginning on January 1.

The county auditor announced a coloring contest to promote the purchase of dog licenses this holiday season. The contest is open to children in Harrison County from pre-k to 6th grade and will run from now until December 2. Participants can download a coloring page at harrisoncountyohio.org/auditor-promotions or can email aanderson@harrisoncountyohio. org. From the website, “Dog Licenses help to protect our additional family members-our dogs-and also help to fund specific resources in our community.”

Completed artwork can be submitted to The Harrison County Auditor at 100 West Market Street or the Harrison County Dog Pound, 28900 Toot Road. The colored pictures will be displayed at the Courthouse.

Bowerston must require payment to secure grant monies

BY JACQUIE HUMPHREY Correspondent

BOWERSTON—At the October meeting of the Bowerston Village Council, Mara Malterer, Mayor of the Village of Leesville, was present to discuss complaints that she has received regarding Bowerston’s late payment fees. Malterer said that several residents have not been receiving their monthly water bills from Bowerston until only a day or two prior to the due date, and, in at least one case, after the due date. Utility Administrator Janeen Scott said that she had spoken to personnel at both the Bowerston and Leesville post offices regarding the time it is taking for bills to be delivered, as she has heard the same from some Bowerston residents. Malterer asked that council consider a ten-day grace period for late payments. Council President Paula Beamer reported that there is, in fact, already a seven-day grace period. The bills are mailed on the last day of each month and are due upon receipt. The 17th is the end of the grace period.

Beamer further reported that in the last state audit, the village received eight deficiencies due to utility billing ordinances not being followed and enforced, and that is not a situation that the current administration intends to repeat.

Beamer said that the engineering firm that the village is working with to obtain grant and loan funding for the much-needed repairs and improvements made it very clear entities who do not follow laws and collect money owed to them are less successful in obtaining funding.

Other Action

Approved 4% pay increases for village employees beginning January 2023. Approved $400 per month insurance stipend for fulltime employee Nick Stevenson, beginning in January 2023. Passed Resolution 2022-04 regarding bond council paperwork. Learned from Beamer that the demolition project is still in the works, with asbestos studies currently underway. Heard a report from Village Administrator Bart Busby that the new backhoe will be delivered next week. Agreed to allow Busby to trade in the old tractor and get a new mower. Heard that $21,423.72 had been collected in income taxes as of the end of the third quarter of 2022. Passed Resolutions 2022-014 and 2022-015. The next regular meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 15, at 6 p.m. in the village office.

Wesley Hendrix

Wesley Jackson Hendrix, 51, of Jewett, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Ruby Memorial WVU Hospital in Morgantown. He was born May 8, 1971, in Steubenville, Ohio, a son of the late Clifford Jackson and Violet Riggs Hendrix.

Wes worked as a mechanic in a number of local garages, including Sickle’s and Cardinal Motors. He enjoyed tractor pulling and spending time with his family.

He was preceded in death, in addition to his parents, by three sisters: Lisa Gray, Jackie Hendrix, and Mary Hendrix. Surviving are his daughter, Ashleigh (DeAndre Claring) Hendrix; two sons: Wesley Michael (Marissa) Kernya and Zachary Scott; grandchildren: Brinlee Taylor, Braxton Taylor, Jace Claring, Kaydyn Kernya, Preston Kernya, and Freyja Kernya; sister, Louann Firman; nephew, Allen Pheifrer; and great-niece, Amanda Pheifrer.

Calling hours were held on Tuesday, October 18, at Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home. The funeral service was held on Wednesday, with Rev. Ed Kovacik officiating. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, Jewett, Ohio.

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

daniel Jones

We are sad to announce the transition of Daniel Stephen Jones, 27, of Desoto, TX. Daniel transitioned in his sleep on Sunday, October 2, after a prolonged battle with his health. Daniel wanted his body to be donated to science. Therefore, there will be no funeral service. The family has chosen to have a celebration of life on Sunday, October 23, at the Scio Firehall. Please stop by between 2-7 p.m. Please bring your stories, memories, and pictures to share.

Autumn Celebration

BY ESTHER MCCOY Correspondent

SMITHFIELD—Visitors came out to the autumn celebration and car show at "The Point" at Friendship Park recently. There was face painting, pumpkin painting, all kinds of games, freshly popped popcorn, hot dogs, homemade potato soup, and much more. A tall gruesome cowboy skeleton welcomed visitors at the entrance, and some youngsters could be seen backing away from the creature.

There were games of chance and a suitable place to be seated and have a bowl of bean or potato soup and a sandwich or dessert. It was a perfect spot on the lakeside, away from traffic once arriving inside the park. A car and truck show could be viewed, with ancient cars, convertible cars, quite old cars, trucks old and new, and a big scary bug approaching the event from far away on the hill. Four-H members served ten different kinds of soup, cornbread, dessert, and a drink.

It's a sure thing that Halloween is near when pumpkins are everywhere, some with cut-out eyes, and some painted to be eyes.

Students of the Month

Trick or Treat Times:

Jewett Oct. 28, 4:00-6:00

Scio: Oct. 29, 3:00 - 5:30

Cadiz: Oct. 29, 4:00 - 6:00

Holloway: Oct. 29, 5:00 - 7:00

Flushing: Oct. 29, 5:30 - 7:00

Hopedale: Oct. 31, 4:00 - 6:00

Freeport: Oct. 31, 5:00-6:30

New Athens: Oct. 31, 5:00 - 7:00

Adena: Oct. 31, 6:00 - 8:00

Bowerston: Oct. 31, 6:00-8:00

Sally Buffalo Park at the big red barn: Oct. 29, 7:00-9:00

Tippecanoe Trunk or Treat at the firehall: Oct. 31, 5:30

The

By Pastor Ken Staley

Pleasant Grove & Harrisville United Methodist Churches

PastorKenStaley@gmail.com

A watched pot never boils. Patience is a virtue. We’ve heard all the cool quotes, and still, our unspoken attitude is sometimes, “Lord, I want patience, and I want it now!” Whether we are forced to live the patient life or initiate it ourselves, it can be downright difficult. Patience really is a virtue. Psalm 27:14 says, “Wait on the Lord; be of good courage and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait on the Lord!” The cost of not waiting can be more than we want to pay. Consider Abraham, God’s friend, who was told he would have a son in his old age. Abe got some unwise counsel from the Mrs., and the rest is history: two races of people who have never been able to pull it together, and all the world has suffered along with them because of one impatient decision. What if Abraham had had more patience?

And then there’s Moses. He was going to be the one God used to deliver Israel but his passion for delivering lacked patience when he defended a fellow Israelite and killed an Egyptian. He got ahead of God’s timing and better delivery method. Isaiah put patience in perspective

The Harrisville Methodist Church held a square dance in Adena. The dance was free, but for $5, attendees could get a ticket for a drawing to throw a pie in the face of their pastor, Ken Staley! The raffle raised $445 for the church’s January mission trip to Mexico.

John Rector was the lucky winner who pied the pastor.

when he said, “Since the world began, no ear has heard and no eye has seen a God like you, who works for those who wait for him!”

While we wait and exercise patience, God is carrying out His plan. After the death and resurrection of Jesus, the disciples were told to wait for God’s new plan of His Holy Spirit living in every believer to kick in. I’m glad they did. Can you imagine the chaos and total lack of ministry success if the disciples had reasoned in their own thinking, “Ah c’mon, let’s get this show on the road!” Instead, the ministry of the Holy Spirit started right on time and right where God wanted it to be.

I could go on about Joseph unjustly imprisoned in Egypt waiting for his release, Noah building the firstever cruise ship and enduring the mocking, “Rain! What is rain?” What about David running from Saul and patiently enduring through the years until the appointed time for him to be king? With patience comes the need to endure. We endure long before we see results, and after we endure comes joy. Hebrews 10:36 is a verse we all need to take to heart, “Patient endurance is what you need now so that you will continue to do God’s will. Then you will receive all that he has promised.”

The Amish Corner

by Katherine Miller

Hello, This leaves me on a Wednesday morn. Andrew left for work, and the children are eating breakfast. They need to do their chores yet before they go to school. I have some laundry to do today, plus some other stuff.

Yesterday sister Clara, Susie, and I were at mom’s house for the day. We helped her can some apple pie filling.

We probably need to mow the yard again. I’m hoping that’s the last time if the weather stays cool like this.

Last Thursday, we were at my nephew Albert and Lorena’s wedding in Carrollton. This Thursday, we’re invited to another wedding in this community, but we’ll probably not go.

You all have a good week!

Oven Roasted Potatoes

4 baking potatoes (about 2 pounds)

2 T. butter, melted 2 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper Peel potatoes and cut into large chunks. Place in a shallow 2-quart baking pan. Pour melted butter over potatoes and toss until well coated. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika . Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 45-60 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

servings

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From Katherine’s Kitchen...

Congrats Kiddos!! Preschool - Rosalie Connor and Beckett Birney; KindergartenWilliam Patton and Ada Hollaway; 1st grade - Joel Nign and Riley Sowers; 2nd gradeRonnie Grim and Madalyn Puorro

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Chickens for sale 17 older hens. 740-942-2139. (10:8,15)

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House for rent Scio, 101 Hilltop drive, 3-bedroom, full basement, nice yard call 330-627-0322 for more info. (10:8,15,22)

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From VALES

Roderick Cowans appeared via video call from Harrison County Jail for his hearing on Tuesday. Cowans is charged with violating his communitybased controls for a 2019 case where he pled guilty to assault and resisting arrest. He chose to continue without an attorney representing him. The state, represented by prosecuting attorney Lauren Knight, said that Cowans has a pattern of behavior that makes incarceration a reasonable sanction. Cowans was given an opportunity to speak in his own defense. While he said he didn’t want to take up too much of the court’s time, he spent several minutes discussing why he had failed to check in with the probation office. He claimed that between helping his widowed mother, driving his son to work, and attending funerals, that he simply had been unable to come in person to the office for drug screening and check-ins. Judge Hervey told Cowans he would consider what he said but made no promises for Cowans’ next hearing. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

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Now in its 13th season, Harrison Central has won eight contests, while Buckeye picked up the balance of four games. The Panthers won the contest in 2020 and currently have

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reflection of how aggressively the FBI and our law enforcement partners will continue to pursue justice, knowing children's lives are at stake."

Charge Cohen; and Col. Phillip Burnett, Commissioner of the Kentucky State Police, jointly announced the sentence.

the Kentucky State Police. The United States was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Erin Roth.

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possession of the trophy. This year the nine different legions decided to have the two teams carry American flags onto the field as they leave the locker rooms. The VALES game between Harrison Central and Buckeye Local is Friday, October 21, at 7 p.m. in Cadiz.

Childhood, a nationwide initiative to

Alan Raber appeared in court for the final time on Tuesday. Raber was charged with aggravated possession of drugs, a felony in the fifth degree, but was able to complete a program through intervention in lieu of conviction. He said he’s been “clean and sober” and spending much of his time working. He has finished all his necessary counseling and community service hours. Judge T. Shawn Hervey said, “We’re proud you’ve completed the programs. Your charges will be dismissed, and you’re felony free.” A short round of applause was shared in the courtroom to commemorate Raber’s success. NH PHOTO/CORNELIA GRACE

Winter is around the corner, and many families in our community cannot afford a winter coat for their children. To help address this problem, Operation Warm-Harrison County Coats for Kids is collecting new coats, hats, and gloves that will be given to children in our county. In 2021, 200+ children received a new coat.

To participate, please call the Scott United Methodist Church at 740-942-2825 and leave a message with your return phone number, so you can be scheduled for a date and time to drop off coats, hats, or gloves. Send monetary donations to Scott United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 155 Cadiz, OH 43907.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Editor: There is an important statewide issue on the ballot this November that will impact the safety of every single community in Ohio. If passed, Issue 1 would require Ohio courts to consider public safety when setting the amount for bail for those accused of violent crimes, along with the seriousness of the offense, a person’s criminal record, and the likelihood a person will return to court. It may seem like common sense to us that judges should be allowed to consider public safety when setting bail, but in a recent case, Dubose v. McGuffey, the four-judge liberal majority on the Supreme Court prohibited local judges from taking the safety of our neighborhoods into account when making these crucial decisions. Justices Kennedy, Fischer, and DeWine all dissented from that wrongheaded decision, and the legislature followed up by putting Issue 1 on the ballot.

There have been countless stories in Ohio where hardened criminals – rapists, murderers, arsonists – have been released on significantly reduced bail and continued to commit

atrocious crimes while free.

Don’t just take our word for it – take it from Democrat Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley, who said: “Regretfully, the Ohio Supreme Court has issued the DuBose v. McGuffey opinion which states that courts cannot consider public safety when setting a bond. Hopefully, this illogical decision will be corrected on the November ballot by State Issue 1, which is a constitutional amendment that will allow judges to consider public safety when setting a bond.”

Although voting for Issue 1 is a good start, fighting for safer streets doesn’t end there. We may have the chance to reverse this horrible precedent this time, but we won’t be able to place an amendment on the ballot every time an activist Supreme Court gets something wrong. That’s why we need everyone to also vote for Sharon Kennedy, Pat Fischer, and Pat DeWine. A vote for a conservative court is a vote for a safer Ohio.

Vote for public safety on your street and mine—Vote YES on Ohio Issue One.

—Barry J. Momyer of Hopedale

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NOTE: Select units will be open for viewing 2 hours prior to bidding. Take advantage of this rare opportunity. For more details and pictures visit www. kikoauctions.com or call auctioneer at 330-705-5996.

TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: 10% down auction day, balance due at closing. A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the highest bid to establish the purchase price. Any desired inspections must be made prior to bidding. All information contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. Property to be sold as Separate Parcels and not to be offered as an Entirety.

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Husky volleyballenters play-offs

BY ED BANKS Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

BELLAIRE—The Harrison Central girls junior high volleyball team opened their playoffs last Monday night in Bellaire against Shadyside and Bellaire. In true Husky fashion, both teams left the city with wins in tow.

The seventh grade used all the sets of the match to collect their win, while the eighth grade also played all three sets. They took the first and third sets for their victory. With the wins, the teams advance to play Barnesville on Wednesday night.

On Wednesday night, Harrison’s seventh and eighth-grade teams lost to Barnesville and

Steubenville Harding during the second round of playoffs in Bellaire.

The eighth-grade team won the first set but lost the final two, and in the seventhgrade game against Steubenville Harding, the Huskies fell with scores of 16(H)-25(SH) and 6(H)-25(SH).

Later, the Harrison Central varsity volleyball team fell to Cambridge in three consecutive sets on Thursday. The Huskies were defeated behind scores of 22(HC) to 25(C), 17(HC) to 25(C), and 21(HC) to 25(HC).

The team leaders for the Huskies were Nadia Tweedy with five kills, Olivia Tonkovich with 17 assists, Maddy Butler with 20 digs, Olivia Tonkovich with 10 points, and Nadia Tweedy with three blocks.

Huskies move to 5-4 on the season

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

WINTERSVILLE—After a rough threegame stretch, there is no better feeling than getting back into the win column. Just ask Harrison Central Head Coach Anthony Hayes. “I’m happy for the kids and my coaches. Winning is hard. If it were easy, nobody would ever lose. Our kids and coaches had a good week of practice and preparation. As a result, we played pretty solid,” Hayes stated with a much different tone compared to recent weeks.

68-yards, and Fluharty made the most of his one reception of nine yards, the reliable Parker Hutton kept the chains moving per usual for the Huskies. Even though Hutton didn’t score, he hauled in six catches for 88 yards to lead the receiver corps.

The offensive attack was well-rounded, and the defense thrived alongside it. “Defensively, we played fast and under control. We tackled as a team,” Hayes commented.

Boys’ soccer wins nail biter

BY SHARON DALTON

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

NORTH JACKSON—The "battle of the blues" took place on Monday when the Harrison Central varsity boys soccer team headed north to take on the Blue Jays of Jackson Milton. The Husky boys were met by a great defensive team; however, Lunis Hildebrandt sent the ball to the net in the first half, putting the Huskies up 1-0. The strategy of the Blue Jays paid off with a goal and tied the game shortly after the half. The Husky defense was as stingy as the Blue Jays, repelling all scoring attempts and ending regulation play with a 1-1 tie.

Since games cannot end in a tie in tournament play, OHSAA rules call for 15-minute sudden death overtime. As there was no score in the first overtime period, the second overtime began after switching ends of the field. Now

fighting the cold, wind, and darkness, senior Jace Madzia scored with only 3.5 minutes left in the second overtime sending the Huskies to the sectional championship game, where they will face Cortland Maplewood.

"Credit goes to the Jackson Milton team. They played a really good game. They are a good defensive team. It was hard to break them down all night. It took us late into the night, deep into overtime, but we got the win before penalty kicks, so that makes me happy. Once you go to penalty kicks, anything can happen. We saw that last year in our playoff game." Harrison Central won their first-round tournament game in 2021 by a shoot-out.

"I'm ecstatic our season keeps going. We get a chance to go for a sectional championship on Thursday, which we've never done before. I'm so proud of the boys," stated a jubilant Coach Derek Gramling.

HC girls’ soccer ends in tie

BY SHARON DALTON Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ—The Harrison Central girls' soccer team played their final home game of the 2022 season on Thursday, October 6, versus the Indian Creek Redskins. As always, the game was a tough match-up. With only 3.5 minutes off the first-half clock, IC scored on a penalty kick to take a 1-0 lead. That was the score until six minutes left in the half when a

penalty kick by the Huskies bounced around and onto the foot of Angie Ferri, who knotted the score. Collette Downs scored a minute later, giving the Huskies a 2-1 lead heading to the half.

The Redskins scored 10 minutes into the second half off a direct kick to tie the game. The Huskies regained the lead four minutes later with a Ferri penalty kick. The Lady Redskins took advantage of a Husky foul called in the box to score what would be the tying goal as the whistle blew with a final score of 3-3.

The Huskies handled the Indian Creek Redskins 50-13 last Friday night at Kettlewell Memorial Stadium in Wintersville. For an offense that has been dormant–it was a steady balance from a host of contributors.

“Offensively, we were able to keep them off balance. We ground out some tough yards while also hitting explosive plays,” Hayes detailed. The head ball coach wasn’t wrong. The Huskies got 143-marks on the ground out of Mykel Quito. He carried the ball 21 times for an average of 6.8 yards a carry; he also added two touchdowns to that line.

Freshman Nico Wurschum also had a nice night on the ground, turning just two carries into 48-yards of production with a touchdown to cap it off. Blake Atkins turned one of his three carries into six points from five yards out, and quarterback Hayden Cassidy also joined in on the rushing attack with five carries and 37-yards.

Cassidy was solid through the air as well. He finished 13 of 19 with 211-yards passing. He, too, joined the scoring parade, tossing two tuddies. One of those landed in the hands of Tre Rex, who is back on the active roster after being out for two weeks. The other found Alex Fluharty, for the first touchdown of his varsity career.

While Rex finished with four catches for

There may have been no bigger defensive play of the game than Blake Atkins’ interception returned to the house right before halftime. With the Huskies leading 21-6, the Redskins (1-8) had a formidable drive going across midfield until Atkins stepped in front of a Caleb Bodo pass and returned it 54-yards for the touchdown. The Huskies were in standing command at the break, 28-6.

Atkins’ second touchdown of the night was his five-yard rumble to paydirt that started the running clock and served as the only score of the third quarter. Touchdowns from Wurschum and Quito followed in the fourth.

Jace Madzia finished a perfect 6/6 in the PAT department; he’s now an impressive 29/32 on the season. Madzia’s faithful boot is also 2/2 on field goal attempts for the year.

The Huskies are now sitting 12th in the OHSAA Region 17 playoff rankings. Projections have the Huskies firmly in the postseason, whether or not there is a victory this weekend in the VALES game against Buckeye Local. Aside from getting the coveted trophy back after having it for nine straight years, the Huskies will also be playing for more preferential seeding in the postseason pecking order. A win against the Panthers should keep the Huskies close to that 12-seed line.

Hayes’ message for the weekend game was simple, “We need to be better for the VALES game.” The Panthers snapped a nine-game losing streak to the Huskies last season with a 25-0 shutout in Yorkville.

Harrison Central 12th in Division V - OHSAA Rating

The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has released the high school football rating, and Harrison Central is sitting in 12th place. The good news is that they will make the playoffs if they can manage to hold the position or improve on the rating. On October 13, the final report will be released. From there, the top 16 teams in the division will qualify to take part in the postseason show. As far as neighboring schools that play in our division and are rated, Edison Local is in fourth place.

Of our neighbors in Division IV, Steubenville is in first place, St. Clairsville is in second, Beaver Local sits in sixth place, and Cambridge is in ninth. Info/Ed Banks

Welcoming new staff: Christie McMillen, Family Nurse Practitioner Kimberly Starr, Therapist

Now offering: Medication assisted treatment for the management of substance use

Harrison Central’s Parker Hutton breaks away from the Indian Creek defense in the first quarter of last Friday’s game in Wintersville. Hutton leads the team in receptions this season with 33. NH PHOTOS/D.J. WATSON

Lexi Smith controls the ball.

NH Photo/Sharon Dalton

The Harrison Central girls junior high volleyball team pictured during the eighth-grade match in aggressive action in the first and only set the junior high teams would claim during the evening. NH PHOTO/ED BANKS

LEGAL NOTICE

NOTICE OF PUBLICATION

IN THE COMMON PLEAS COURT OF HARRISON COUN TY, OHIO 100 W Market St, #202, Cadiz, OH 43907

United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture vs. Jose phine M. Toriscelli, aka Josephine Toriscelli, Deceased, et al. Case No. CVE20220045

Unknown Administrator, Executor, or Fiduciary of the Estate of Jose phine M. Toriscelli, aka Josephine Toriscelli, Deceased; Unknown heirs, legatees, devisees, executors, executrixes, administrators, admin istratrixes, assignees, and represen tatives of Josephine M. Toriscelli, aka Josephine Toriscelli, Deceased;

Unknown spouses of unknown heirs, legatees, devisees, executors, executrixes, administrators, admin istratrixes, assignees, and represen tatives of Josephine M. Toriscelli, aka Josephine Toriscelli, Deceased;

Unknown guardian of minor and/ or incompetent heirs Josephine M. Toriscelli, aka Josephine Toriscelli, Deceased, whose addresses are un known, will hereby take notice that on August 22, 2022, United States of America acting through the Ru ral Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, filed its Complaint in Foreclosure and Marshaling of Liens in the Common Pleas Court of Harrison County, Ohio, 100 W Market St, #202, Cadiz, OH 43907, being Case No. CVE20220045 against Josephine M. Toriscelli, aka Josephine Toriscelli, Deceased, et al. praying for judgment in the amount of $133,103.86 with interest thereon according to the terms of the note from August 1, 2022 until paid and for foreclosure of said Mortgage Deed on the following described real estate, of which Josephine M. To riscelli is the owner of: Real estate located at 306 Central St., Hopedale, OH 43976, as further described in Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded on May 14, 2002 in OR Book 97, Page 735 of the Mortgage Records of Harrison County, Ohio, and that the aforementioned Defendants be required to set up any interest they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that upon failure of said Defendants to pay or to cause to be paid said judgment within three days from its rendition that an Order of Sale be issued to the Sheriff of Harrison County, Ohio, to appraise, advertise in the Harrison News Her ald and sell said real estate, that the premises be sold free and clear of all claims, liens and interest of any of the parties herein, that the proceeds from the sale of said premises be ap plied to the Plaintiff’s judgment and for such other relief to which United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture is entitled. Said Defen dants are directed to the Complaint. Said Defendants are required to answer within thirty days after the publication. Said Defendants will take notice that you are required to answer said Complaint on or before the 28th day of November 2022 or judgment will be rendered accordingly.

United States of America acting through the Rural Housing Service or successor agency, United States Department of Agriculture, Plaintiff Stephen D. Miles/Vincent A. Lewis Attorneys for Plaintiff, 18 W. Monu ment Ave., Dayton, Ohio 45402 (9:24,10:1,8,15,22,29)

LEGAL NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE FOR SUR FACE COAL MINING & REC LAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION

CCU Coal and Construction, LLC, 544 Chestnut Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812 has submitted a surface coal mining & reclamation applica tion numbered D-2289-5 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resourc es, Division of Mineral Resources Management (ODNR-DMRM). The surface application area is located in Harrison County, Athens Township, Section 18, Township 9, Range 5 on the property of Raymond R. McEl roy and Eagle Creek Farm Proper ties, Inc. The application contains 63.2 surface acres and is located on the Flushing 7 ½ Minute U.S.G.S. Quadrangle Map, approximately 1.4 miles northwest of New Athens, Ohio. The application is on file at the Harri son County Courthouse, Recorder’s Office, 100 W. Market Street, Cadiz, Ohio 43907 for public viewing.

Written comments or requests for an informal conference may be sent to the Division of Mineral Resourc es Management, 2045 Morse Rd., Building H-3, Columbus, OH 43229 within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this notice. (10:1,8,15,22)

PUBLIC NOTICE CCU Coal and Construction, LLC, PO Box 1027, 544 Chestnut St., Co shocton, OH 43812 has submitted a renewal application for coal mine permit D-2166 to the ODNR, Divi sion of Mineral Resources Management. The per mit area is located in Harrison Co., Monroe Twp., Sec. 7, 8, 13, & 14, T-14N, R-7W on the properties of Gary D. Kimble, Gary Kimble Trust. et.al, and Calvin Unger. The permit area contains 170.7 ac. and is located on the Bowerston & Uhrichsville 7.5 min. USGS Quad rangle Maps, approx. four (4) miles southwest of the Village of Bower ston.

A road permit has been obtained to conduct mining operations within 100 ft. of the outside right-of-way, but no closer than 20 ft., of Baldwin Road (Township Road 551). The road permit, begins at the intersec tion of SR-151 and extends norther ly along the said road for 0.95 miles.

The road permit is valid from 7/7/03 to the completion of mining. The application is on file at Harri son Co. Recorder’s Office, located at the Harrison Co. Courthouse, 101 W. Market St., Cadiz, OH 43907.

Written comments or requests for an informal conference may be sent to the Division of Mineral Resources Management, 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg H-3, Columbus, OH, 43229-6693 within thirty (30) days after the last date of publication of this notice. (10:8,15,22,29)

LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNIT IZATION JEFFCO SE GRN HR UNIT HARRISON AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Applicant Ascent Resources-Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the Divi sion), has scheduled a hearing pursu ant to Revised Code Section 1509.28 concerning Ascent’s Jeffco SE GRN HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. The hearing will be held via video conference, as set forth below, 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 SE GRN HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 4, 5, 6, and 12, Township 9N, Range 4W, Green Township, Harrison County, Ohio, and Section 34, Township 8N, Range 3W, Smith field Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Jeffco SE 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): 2349 719 0649 Meeting password: vkMfVx DU757

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: 2349 719 0649 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 Sat urday, October 8, 2022. The date of last publication is Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Dated: Saturday, October 8, 2022

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. (10:8,15,22,29)

LEGAL NOTICE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF OIL AND GAS RESOURCES MANAGEMENT RE: APPLICATION FOR UNIT IZATION JEFFCO SW GRN HR UNIT HARRISON AND JEFFERSON COUNTIES, OHIO NOTICE BY PUBLICATION

Applicant Ascent Resources-Utica, LLC (“Ascent”) hereby gives notice that the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management (the Divi sion), has scheduled a hearing pursu ant to Revised Code Section 1509.28

concerning Ascent’s Jeffco SW GRN HR Unit to occur on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will be held via video con ference, as set forth below, and also in person, as set forth below. Ascent seeks to obtain an Order for Unit Operation from the Chief of the Di vision as to the Utica/Point Pleasant Formation covering the Jeffco SW GRN HR Unit area. This proposed unit area includes lands in Sections 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, and 12, Township 9N, Range 4W, Green Township, Har rison County, Ohio, and Sections 33 and 34, Township 8N, Range 3W, Smithfield Township, Jefferson County, Ohio. The surface location for the Ascent Jeffco SW 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): 2343 643 5487

Meeting password: vGNS2fM mZ53

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: 2343 643 5487 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 Sat urday, October 8, 2022. The date of last publication is Saturday, October 29, 2022.

Dated: Saturday, October 8, 2022

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. (10:8,15,22,29)

LEGAL NOTICE

Rumley Township Trustees will be removing all spring and summer decorations that have not been re moved by November 1st from all Rumley Township cemeteries. Rumley Township Trustees Barbara Birney, Fiscal Officer (10:15,22)

PUBLIC NOTICE

Please be advised of the following road closures for Short Creek Town ship: Temporarily close: Springdale Hill Rd. 79 starting at Springdale Hill Church and ending at the In tersection of Twp. 70 and 72 Myers Road. Milburn Rd. 83 known as Greaves Road will also be temporar ily closed starting at Co. Rd. 41 and ending at the intersection of Miric’s Ridge Rd. 82 and Greaves Rd. 83 effective November 14, 2022 until April 17, 2023. (10:15,22)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The monthly meetings for Short Creek Township have been moved to Monday, November 7th and Mon day, December 12th at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Meeting Hall. (10:15,22)

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Short Creek Township is putting a 1 mil levy on the November bal lot for maintenance of Short Creek Cemeteries. (10:15,22)

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 Approval of Plans and Speci fications

MWCD-Clendening Marina PO Box 349, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Facility Description: Transient Wa ter System ID #: 1511991

Date of Action: 10/07/2022

This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC.

Detail Plans for PWSID:OH3431612 Plan:1511991 Regarding Well 3 & WTP. (10:22)

LEGAL NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS HARRISON HILLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

HARRISON COUNTY, OHIO HARRISON HILLS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT - OUT DOOR CLASSROOM General Notice

Harrison Hills City School District (Owner) is requesting Bids for the construction of the following Proj ect: Harrison Hills City School Dis trict Outdoor Classroom 030-10454

Bids for the construction of the Proj

ect will be received at the Harrison Hills City School District, ATTN: Roxane Harding, Treasurer, locat ed at 100 Huskies Way, Cadiz, OH 43907, until Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at 1:30 pm local time. At that time the Bids received will be pub licly opened and read.

The Project includes the following Work: Outdoor Classroom areas with a Storage Building, covered Stage, and stepped Seating area, defined by a series of poured in place concrete retaining walls with masonry veneer, concrete sidewalks, pads, and ramps with handrails and guardrails. Proj ect includes supplemental site light ing, power feeds, network system upgrades, video display and limited plumbing work.

Bids are requested for the following Contract: Harrison Hills City School District - Outdoor Classroom

The Work will be substantially com pleted within 180 calendar days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run and completed and ready for final payment within 28 days after the date when the Contract Times commence to run. Liquidated damages shall be $750 per day.

Obtaining the Bidding Documents Information and Bidding Documents for the Project can be found at the following designated website: QuestCDN: https://tinyurl. com/zu5z8553

Or www.thethrashergroup.com Bidding Documents may be down loaded from the designated website.

Prospective Bidders are urged to reg ister with the designated website as a plan holder, even if Bidding Docu ments are obtained from a plan room or source other than the designated website in either electronic or paper format. The designated website will be updated periodically with ad denda, lists of registered plan hold ers, reports, and other information relevant to submitting a Bid for the Project. All official notifications, ad denda, and other Bidding Documents will be offered only through the des ignated website. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for Bid ding Documents, including addenda, if any, obtained from sources other than the designated website.

The Issuing Office for the Bidding Documents is: The Thrasher Group, Inc. 400 3rd St. SE #309, Canton, OH 44702

Prospective Bidders may obtain or examine the Bidding Documents at the Issuing Office on Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and may obtain copies of the Bidding Documents from the Issuing Office as described below.

Printed copies of the Bidding Docu ments may be obtained from the Is suing Office by paying the amount of each set listed below.

Bidding Documents may be pur chased from the Issuing Office during the hours indicated above. Cost does not include shipping charges. Upon Issuing Office’s receipt of payment, printed Bidding Documents or elec tronic documents will be transmit ted to the prospective Bidder. The shipping charge amount will depend on the shipping method requested.

Bidding Documents are available for purchase in the following formats: • Bidding Documents is sued as hard copy full-size drawings and hard copy specifications, are available for $200.00 per set. Bidding Documents is sued as digital drawings and digi tal specifications, are available for $75.00 per set via the following link: https://tinyurl.com/zu5z8553 Amounts paid are not subject to re fund.

Partial sets of Bidding Documents will not be available from the Issuing Office. Neither Owner nor Engineer will be responsible for full or partial sets of Bidding Documents, includ ing Addenda if any, obtained from sources other than the Issuing Office.

Bidding Documents also may be ex amined at Harrison Hills City School Dis trict 100 Huskies Way Cadiz, OH 43907.

The Thrasher Group, Inc. 400 3rd Street, SE, Suite 309 Canton, OH 44702

A two-envelope system will be used.

Envelope No. 1 must have the fol lowing information presented on the front:

Name and address of Bidder Bid on Contract – Harrison Hills City School District - Outdoor Classroom Received by the Harrison Hills City School District Envelope No. 2 labeled “Bid Pro posal” shall also be placed inside of Envelope #1.

Envelope No. 1 will be opened first and the Bid Opening Requirement items checked for compliance as out lined on the Bid Opening Checklist on page BOR - 1 of these contract documents. If such documents are found to be in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Proposal”, will then be opened and will be publicly read aloud. If the documents required to be con tained in Envelope No. 1 are not in order, Envelope No. 2 “Bid Propos al” will not be opened and the Bid will be considered non-responsive and will be returned to the Bidder.

A bidder may not withdraw his bid for a period of thirty (30) days after the date set for the opening of bids.

Bids shall be accompanied by a cer tified check or bid bond payable to Harrison Hills City School District in an amount equal to five percent (5%) of the base bid.

The Project is funded, in part, by federal grant monies, and Davis-Ba con and Related Acts wage rates are applicable to the Contractor and sub-contractors, as well as any re quirements according to the laws in the State of Ohio.

Bidders shall be qualified and li censed per the requirements of the State of Ohio.

Bids received after the scheduled closing time for the reception of bids will be returned unopened to the bid ders.

The Harrison Hills City School Dis trict reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Confer ence for the Project will be held on November 1, 2022, at 4:00 pm at Harrison Hills City School District, 100 Huskies Way, Cadiz, OH 43907. Instructions to Bidders.

For all further requirements regard ing bid submittal, qualifications, pro cedures, and contract award, refer to the Instructions to Bidders that are included in the Bidding Documents. This Advertisement is issued by: Owner: Harrison Hills City School District

By: Duran Morgan Title: Superintendent Date: October 19, 2022 (10:22,29)

LEGAL NOTICE REQUEST FOR BOND RE LEASE

Anthony Mining Company, Inc.

PERMIT NUMBER D-1041

MINING YEARS 20, 23, & 25 DATE PERMIT ISSUED: 12/20/2004

Anthony Mining Company, Inc. P.O. Box 1298, Steubenville, Ohio, 43952, is requesting follow-ing Bond Releases for land affected by coal mine and reclamation Permit D-1041, located in Sec-tions 7 & 12, Green Township, Harrison County.

Year 20, PHASE 3 Bond Release, for 10.0 acres affected by coal mine and reclamation permit D-1041. Suc cessful Reclamation was complet ed in August 2022, in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. $3,750.00 bond is on deposit, of which $3,750.00 is sought to be re leased.

Year 23, PHASE 3 (Remining) Bond Release, for 42.9 acres affected by coal mine and reclamation permit D-1041. Successful Reclamation was completed in October 2021, in accordance with the approved rec

lamation plan. $30,000.00 bond is on deposit, of which $16,087.50 is sought to be released. Year 25, PHASE 2 Bond Release, for 149.8 acres affected by coal mine and reclamation permit D-1041. Resoil ing and Revegetation was complet ed in October 2021, in accordance with the ap-proved reclamation plan. $187,250.00 bond is on deposit, of which $131,075.00 is sought to be released. Year 25, PHASE 3 (Remining) Bond

Release, for 81.8 acres affected by coal mine and reclamation permit D-1041. Successful Reclamation was completed in August 2022, in accordance with the approved rec lamation plan. $187,250.00 bond is on deposit, of which $30,675.00 is sought to be released. Written objections, comments, or re quests for a bond release conference may be submitted to the Chief, Divi sion of Mineral Resources Manage ment, 2045 Morse Road, Columbus,

Ohio 43229-6693, Attn: Bonding Section, in accordance with para graph (F)(6) of Revised Code Sec tion 1513.16. Written objections or requests for bond release conferences must be filed with the Chief within 30 days after the last date of this pub lication. (10:22,29,11:5,12)

Issued by the Harrison County Board of Elections 46 Day Notice November 8, 2022 General Election

A. Jenna Hokes has withdrawn her name as a candidate for judge of County Court for the November 8 election.

Lakeland Academy thanks donors

BY DEB MILLIGAN Correspondent

FREEPORT—A Board of Education meeting was held at the Lakeland Academy on October 11, with President Jim Fleming conducting the meeting. Treasurer Ethan Tice and Sponsor Representative Joyce Lewis each gave their report and were approved.

The board wishes to thank the Presbyterian Church, who donated a freezer and will donate cookies, and board member Joyce Klinger for donating a hog.

They approved a 5-year budget fee, the Ohio School Safety Center, Ohio Department of Public Safety, Model Policy, and Protocol for Ohio School Behavioral Threat Assessment.

President Fleming called an executive session and said the next meeting would be November 8 at 6:30 p.m. at Lakeland Academy.

Adena looks to reinstate building permits

BY CORNELIA GRACE Harrison News-Herald Reporter

ADENA—The Adena Village Council began with a police report from deputy David Wojtas, who shared incident counts from July to October. Incidents were relatively low, with several involving juveniles. “Are they the same juveniles that are giving you the trouble?” council member Roger Wallace asked. “They’re different. There’s a group of them that I deal with,” Wojtas responded.

Mayor Brenda Roski discussed money left over from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), which was part of coronavirus relief. The money has to be used or returned by the end of next year, but how the money is used is highly regulated. “It’s a hundred and ninety pages [of regulations]; the only thing right now we can spend that money on is sewer and water,” Roski said. “Unless there’s another way to figure out how to use it. Before I sign off on spending that money,

I want somebody who knows more about this than I do to talk about it.” Because of the complexity of the rules, the council voted to employ outside legal counsel to determine what projects are allowed. Roski said she is determined to use the money for the village so they don’t lose it.

In the same vein, gas and oil money was discussed as well. The village has some money from gas and oil contracts that Roski would like to use for new equipment for the village. Council member R. J. Konkoleski looked up several options for trucks and a bobcat. A motion was passed on purchasing the bobcat for around $48,000. No decision was made on a truck as the options were not what the street committee wanted. More research will be done to find an appropriate truck for the village. The council voted to purchase and put up a pole barn near the sewer plant to store materials and equipment. The old storage building will be torn down as it is in disrepair and was not built fully on village property.

A brief discussion about building permits

ensued. “We had building permits up until 1990,” Roski said. “And then the flood came, and a motion was made because everybody had so many repairs we didn’t want them to have to come in and get a permit for every little thing. I was on council when they were abolished, so I’ll see if I can find the old building permit.”

She asked if the council would want to move forward with reinstating building permits, and the answer was yes. Once any member has a rough draft, it must be shown to the village solicitor and dealt with during council.

During the parks report, Roski shared she had gotten two bids for new doors for the outfield building. At a previous meeting, the council had voted to replace the doors, which were damaged during flooding. Roski still felt it was necessary to bring up both bids to remain as transparent as possible with village money.

Marla Brokaw announced that the third annual Christmas on the green would be Sunday, December 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Scio’s infrastructure repairs are “going great”

BY REBECCA BRATTEN-WEISS Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

I grew up in my grandmother’s and mother’s gardens. When I started homesteading years ago, probably around 2010, it was not a big thing. We had gardens before, but when we began focusing on homesteading, we made it much more of a goal.

We had hogs and a couple of pygmy goats. I learned how to make goat’s milk soap and lotions and haven’t bought a bar of soap from the store since around 2013. I go to the store, but I don’t go that often. We have our own things, so we save money that way. We have chickens that I learned to butcher, and we can the meat. My husband hunts, so we always have venison. There are some expensive items that I can make much cheaper myself. Elderberry syrup is expensive, sometimes up to $30 for 16 ounces, but I grow elderberries and make the syrup myself, and it comes out to about $20 for 6 pints. Initially, it cost me time and money to set up everything for what I do now, but it’s been more than worth seeing my farm grow and become what it is.

The Village of Scio has had a number of infrastructure-related projects ongoing throughout the year, and at the council’s October 12 meeting, Village Administrator Jason Tubaugh, presiding in the absence of Mayor Michelle Carpenter, provided an update. “Everything is going great,” Tubaugh said. While some of the projects are delayed due to supply chain issues and the difficulty of obtaining materials, other projects are ahead of schedule.

The water line project involving Brown, Maple, Walnut, and Grandview streets is fully funded, and construction started on September 19, beginning with Maple Street, where the new six-inch water line is now complete. The water line on Brown Street is 85% complete, and when it is finished, the crews will move on to Walnut, then to Grandview.

Tubaugh explained that, with every water line installation, they would be doing a pressure test as well as a test for bacteria or contaminants before connecting the lines to residents’ homes. “This is to make sure the water is safe before hooking up,” he said. He noted that this particular project is 16 days ahead of schedule.

The wastewater treatment plant repair, by contrast, is running behind due to waiting on parts that need to be shipped. And bidding is complete on the oil and shale program, with the lowest bid, from TUCSON, Inc, being awarded the project. However, construction will have to wait until 2023 since the paving part of the project can’t be done during the cold winter months.

Tubaugh noted that some residents had

expressed doubt about whether some of the projects will actually be completed, especially road repair. “The paving will be done,” he said. “It’s in the budget.”

Several council members remarked on the problem of trucks traveling too fast through the village, especially down Wabash. This is a problem that could potentially get worse once the roads are repaired and drivers no longer have to take precautions due to cracks or potholes.

The village is also trying to deal with delinquent income tax payments and with residents leaving trash lying around. The council made a motion to send a letter to one resident in particular who had accumulated garbage around their home. And Janeen Scott, who oversees water and income tax collection, will be filing complaints regarding delinquent residents.

Scio’s trick-or-treating is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, from 3-5:30 p.m., the council announced. The mayor will be at the village hall, passing out candy. Households who wish to participate should remember to put their outdoor lights on to signal trick-ortreaters that they are prepared with candy or other treats.

The council ended by going into executive session to discuss their next move in their ongoing project to attempt to annex portions of North Township. This project has been opposed both by some township residents and by the Utica East Ohio Midstream fractionation facility, which is located on the 700 acres in question. There have been several court hearings already in the village’s bid for annexation, and the most recent, with the appellate court, was scheduled for the following day, October 13, via Zoom.

FREEPORT

By Deb Milligan

"Weather is going to be what it is."

Happy Birthday-Shelly Howes, Tucker Fenstamaker, Martha Parker, Jane Rickey, Sharon Laporte, Andy Smith, Sandy Luyster, and Denise Walters

Happy Anniversary-Dave & Bobbi Dunlap, & Larry & Mary Meredith

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Jane (Gatten) Bouska Ridenbaugh, 91, formerly of Freeport. Jane was a former advisor of the Harrison County Blue Ribbon General 4-H Club, a square dancer with the Star Promenaders, and employed as a secretary of the Tuscarawas County YMCA.

Do not forget to plan to visit the Memorial Branch Library, where friends of the library are sponsoring the 2022 photography show. Everyone is invited to stop and vote.

On October 10, West Chester Senior Citizens met at the senior center with speaker Dan Stull from Trinity Health System. He spoke on the symptoms, causes, and complications of Seasonal Affective Depression Disorder.

Then on October 14, they had 29 people that enjoyed the best breakfast in town. The next board meeting will be on October 18 at 9 a.m., and following the meeting, members will travel to Freeport for lunch at TJ's Gas-n-Go.

October 24 to October 28 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. plan a visit, enjoy pumpkin-themed fun and find the hidden pumpkins at the library.

There will be a revival sing on October 28 at 6:30 p.m. with Charlie Wright and Bob Tomer performing at Feed Springs Church.

Halloween Bash on October 30 at The Old School House Bar with prizes for car and truck.

Halloween area trick or treat will be in Piedmont on October 31 from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m., trunk or treat at the Methodist Church in Freeport from 5 p.m. until 6:30 p.m., and Tippecanoe at 5:30 p.m. at the fire hall.

Help decorate the Freeport Methodist Church yard by donating pumpkins & mums.

Coming Up-Peoli consignment auction will be on November 5 at 9 a.m. at 675 SR 258, Newcomerstown. Everyone is welcome. You can turn your unused and unwanted items into cash.

Reservations can be turned in soon at West Chester Senior Center for the Thanksgiving Party on November 7 at 11:30 a.m.

Men's cancer screening will be on November 10 at Ohio Hills Health Center in Freeport. Appointments can be made by calling 740-2396447.

Sunday, November 13, will be Nottingham Presbyterian Church from 10 a.m. to noon.

BOWERSTON

By Mary Anna Cotter

The Conotton Valley football team beat Steubenville Central Catholic 28-7 on Saturday evening.

Conotton Valley volleyball team beat Wood County Christian 25-19 and then beat Beallsville to become the OVAC champions in Division 1A-2A.

Evan Siedel made the second team in the IVC cross country at the Sandy Valley event.

Alberta Carr Nichols, 82, of Carrollton, died October 12. She was a 1957 CV Graduate. Also, Jean Pekach of Reno, Ohio, recently died from an automobile accident. She was a former resident of Bowerston.

Mary Anna Cotter & Paige Moss attended the EOP meeting at Canton and the installation of officers at North Canton on Saturday. Mary Anna also attended the installation of officers of Eastern Star at Bolivar on Friday evening.

Revival sing on October 28 featuring Terry Wright & Bob Tomer, guitar pickers extraordinaire, at Lakeland Area Ministries Church of the Nazarene at 6:30 p.m.

The Freeport Water Department will be flushing fire hydrants on Tuesday, October 25. It might discolor your water.

SCIO By Cindy Spiker

Hello, I hope you all are having a wonderful day! The Carl Butterfield Memorial Car Show was held this past Saturday in Cadiz, with 179 cars registered. The plaques honored Dick and Carol Reese of Scio.

Dick Reese, Carl Butterfield, and Carl's mechanic Leroy Sells all died from cancer 30 years ago. Proceeds from this car show are used to benefit those in Harrison County affected by cancer. Sincere thanks to all who volunteered and donated in any way. Scio water line project update: The new water line is completed on Maple Street. Brown Street is 85%

The pressure test and lateral connection will be completed in the coming days. The project will move on to Walnut Street. Grandview Street will be the final street on this project. With each new water line installation, a pressure test and BAC-T test are done on the new line before the lateral connection is hooked into the resident's home. This procedure ensures the line is clear from bacteria or other foreign substances. This procedure is done for the health and safety of our residents. This project is ahead of schedule.

Several Jewett-Scio Class of 1973 members met recently to plan their 50-Year reunion. The reunion will be held during the Scio Street Fair 2023. The class of 1973 was the second class to graduate from Jewett-Scio High School.

Speaking of high school…when you want to reminisce, instead of digging out your old high school yearbooks and going through the photos

you have stored in a shoebox somewhere, thanks to the Puskarich Library, you can view old yearbooks and photos from the past on the web at digitalshoebox.org. The library has uploaded these items to this online database. Check it out and enjoy a walk down memory lane!

The Scio Garden Club will meet on Tuesday, October 25, in the Brach Room at the Scio Branch Library. A plant swap will take place. Questions and a discussion on garden plants are also on the agenda. New members are always welcome!

Roast Beef Dinner will be served on Sunday, October 30, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main Street. All-you-can-eat - $15 for Adults and $8 Under Age 10. Sponsored by the Scio Vol. Fire Dept.

Please contact me with any notices, news, or upcoming events you would like included in this column: scionews@myyahoo.com or 740945-4844.

Reminders: The Amazing Grace Corn Maze in Perrysville, 88 Amsterdam Rd. SE, SR 164 Scio) will be open Saturday, October 22, from 4–7 p.m. A Fall Festival Celebration (formerly Halloween Party) will be held Saturday, October 29, from 6:30–8 p.m.

The Scio American Legion will have an adult Halloween party with DJ Scott Bower on Friday, October 28, at 8 p.m. Costume Prizes. Free to the public.

Scio trick or treat is scheduled for Saturday, October 29, from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.

The Scio American Legion kids Halloween party will be held on Saturday, October 29, at 6 p.m., after trick or treat. Hotdogs, chips, and cookies will be served.

DID YOU KNOW? There once was a Presbyterian church on Church St., which is located behind the present Scio Post Office.

UNIONPORT

By Mary Catherine Mull

The Wayne Township Community Center Inc. business meeting was held in Unionport on Monday evening. Peggy Pyle, secretary, reminded everybody about the current projects and upcoming events, including the annual indoor garage sale. That is set for Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

David Kovack of the southern part of Georgia visited Dick Wiley and family and friends at a family get-together.

Read 2 Chronicles 7:14

Bible study will be held at the Unionport Methodist Church on Wednesday at 10 a.m., and prayer services will be held at 9:30 a.m. the same day. Charles Mehl, pastor. Everyone is welcome. Open to the public.

Bobbyjohn Bauman, organizer of "Vallie's Got Talent," has announced the event will be held November 6 at 6 p.m. in the Steubenville High School Auditorium. If you are interested, call 740-409-2986 for information. Auditions are now being held.

A huge indoor garage sale will be held Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Wayne Township Community Center in Unionport; refreshments will be on sale. For information, you may call 740-944-1492 or 740-944-1445.

DEERSVILLE

By Susan Adams

The Deersville Community Garden Club met at the fellowship hall of the Deersville UM Church on October 13 with nine members present. The hostesses were Nancy Keplinger and Sue Adams. The meeting was called to order by President Carol Henry by leading the group to sing "Sunshine and Rain ." Roll call was taken, minutes from the September meeting were approved, and the treasurer's report was accepted. In old business, it was reported that the information for the 2023 program books was ready for the printer. The group voted to approve payment for the books. The group discussed the Christmas get-together.

In new business, the group voted to give money for hurricane relief in Florida, the Wellspring Pregnancy Center, and the Deersville VFD. The ladies voted on providing gifts for Christmas for the honorary members. Minutes from the October 3, 1952 (70 years ago) meeting held at the home of Esther Smith with co-hostesses Dorothy Huston and Alice McMillen were shared. The business meeting concluded with the reading of the "Gardener's Prayer ." The program on the "Lantern Fly" was presented by Carol Henry. It was very insightful and interesting. Jessie Shuman had a challenging toss game. Betty McConnell won the prize. Carol Henry had a game with attendees guessing "who was who" from old pictures of the members. Nancy Keplinger won the prize. Jessie extended grace, and the group enjoyed refreshments provided by the hostesses. The hostess gift, a mum, was won by Marilyn McMillen and Becky Walton won a potholder set. The next meeting will be on November 10.

The Moravian Trail Daughters of the American Revolution met at the Cadiz American Legion on Saturday, October 15, with eight members present. Members received their 2022-2023 program books. Peggy Milliken gave the devotional reading "Run You're Race." The group then recited the DAR Ritual, the Pledge of Allegiance, the American Creed, the Preamble of the Constitution for the United States of America, and then sang The Star-Spangled Banner. The president general's message was shared, the national defense report was read, the minutes

from the September meeting were approved, and the treasurer's report was accepted. The Moravian Trail Chapter received a certificate of the Luminary Challenge Shimmer Level from the President General NSDAR. Regent Jackie Gebhart received a certificate of recognition from the Lineage Research Committee for a County Look-up Volunteer by the OSDAR State Regent.

The chapter also received a ribbon for 100% President General Project participation. The group was saddened to hear of the passing of member Marjorie C. Dennin on September 26. There was a discussion on two potential new members. The group commented on the 124th OSDAR State Conference in Columbus in March. The group was reminded that National DAR Day of Prayer is recognized on October 19. The program "Could you be a witch?" "The Salem Witch Hunt" was presented by Sheila Perkins. She gave everyone a "Could you be a witch?" test, and it turned out that all present could be a witch. It was a very interesting program. At the conclusion of the meeting, the group made 20 "hug mugs" to be shared with local veterans. Each mug had a variety of items that would be helpful for these deserving vets who have sacrificed for all of us. They will be distributed by the American Legion and the Harrison County Veterans Services. The next meeting will be on November 19 at Fort Lauren in Bolivar.

October 27, 28, 29, and 30, the Deersville Community Theatre will be holding a murder mystery dinner theatre called "Fatal Fifties Affair," an evening of dastardly deeds and comic crime. A delightful "Who dunnit" on October 27-28-29. The dinner will be served on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 6 p.m., followed by the play at 7 p.m. Sunday, October 30, the meal will be at 2 p.m. and the play at 3 p.m. Limited seating. Register in advance. Sign on to eventbrite.com to order your tickets.

Tuesday, November 8, will be election day. That will be here soon. Please get out and vote. Wednesday, November 9, at 10 a.m., will be the next Woody-Paul blanket mission at the Deersville UM Church. Please note the change in the day of the week. A covered dish lunch will follow. If you wrote this on your calendar for November 16, please move it to the 9th. Someone like me did not look at the calendar right and put down the wrong date!

Congratulations to Noah Strickler on his participation in the Indian Valley choir concert on Thursday, October 13. His proud parents are Tom and Amy Strickler of rural Deersville.

Emily Cope placed 8th (14:29) in the Indian Valley Middle School girl's cross-country team that finished their season as the IVC runnerups and was named Second Team All-IVC. The proud parents of Emily are Jamie Cope, of rural Uhrichsville, and Keith Cope, of rural Deersville. Congratulations Emily!

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.

FLUSHING

By Judy Ballog Holmes

Trick or treat will be Saturday, October 29, from 5:30-7 p.m. The cakewalk at the firehouse starts at 7 p.m. Games, a costume contest for kids and adults, and concessions.

The United Methodist Church is having a fall festival on Saturday, October 22, from 4-6 p.m. There will be pumpkin painting, a fish pond, games, popcorn, cupcakes, hot dogs, chips, and beverages. Free and open to the public. Bring the kids and have some fun.

A Spaghetti Dinner will be held on Wednesday, October 26, from 1-5:30 p.m. in the United Methodist Church social hall. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat sauce, salad, bread, and dessert. Call 740-968-3664 for takeout.

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 $150.00 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. These will not be erected until spring.

The American Legion Post 366 is having a gun bash on November 5. Call 740-968-9690 for tickets or more information.

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

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

HOLLOWAY

By Susan Adams

The Holloway UM Church needs someone to play the piano for their Christmas Eve service. If you know of someone, please contact the church.

Saturday, October 29, from 12-3 p.m., the Holloway UM Church will be holding its first fall festival. Kids, put on your costumes and join in the costume contest. From 2–3 p.m. will be the trunk and treat and lots more. All of this will be held at the Old Timers property. Let's make this a fun time for our children. They plan

on doing this festival every year. Volunteers to help would be very helpful. A local farmer is donating corn stalks, and Ebberts is donating pumpkins. Thank you to everyone who donated to make this event happen, rain or shine! The Ohio Valley Avengers will be at the fall festival. Come and see Spiderman!

Saturday, October 29, 5-7 p.m. will be trick or treat in Holloway. Be careful and have fun! Tuesday, November 8, will be election day. That will be here soon. Please get out and vote. Friday, November 11, at the Holloway Fireman's Hall from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., a Veterans Day celebration, "spaghetti dinner." Spaghetti w/meat sauce, green beans w/ham, garden salad, and garlic bread. There will also be meatball sub sandwiches. Baked goods are available. Please come to support the fire department and take time to tour through town to see all the banners honoring Holloway veterans before they come down for the winter.

Thank you to all who bought the Boscov's passes from the Holloway VFD to support their fundraiser.

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

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

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

The Holloway UM Church will be selling Holloway Christmas ornaments. This is a fundraiser for the church. The ornament will feature a steam engine. How appropriate. Call Ruth Robertson for more information at 740968-4264.

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

HOPEDALE

By John Wilson

If anyone has any item they would like listed, please call me at 740-942-3137. If I am not home, please leave a message, and I will get back to you.

Hi everybody, I hope you had a great week! Before you know it, Halloween will be here. I found some fun things for you to check out. Trick or treat for Hopedale will be from 4-6 p.m. While you are out, stop at Gables and see Pam and everybody else. They will host a trunk or treat featuring candy, snacks, and drinks. Please note that a parent or adult must attend with children. Cadiz will be holding trick or treat on Saturday, October 29, from 4-6 p.m. There will also be a trick or treat at the Big Red Barn at Sally Buffalo Park the same day from 7-9 p.m. There will be hot dogs, treat bags, juice boxes, a bonfire, a costume contest, and haunted hayrides. Be sure and check that out! Make sure that costumes are not too long or tight, and masks make it hard to see when walking.

Younger kids should be with a responsible adult, wear something reflective or have a flashlight if they are out after dark and watch traffic. I know it's tempting to sneak some candy right away, but please remember to have an adult check all your candy before eating.

Don't forget about the Harco House of Horrors in Jewett at 117 West Main St. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tours start at 7 p.m. Admission is $12. Many of you who have been to the store lately know Halloween is not even here yet, but we are getting ready for Christmas!

Make sure you head to the Sacred Heart Church hall for the 21st Annual CWC used Christmas items sale. You can shop on Friday, November 4 & 11, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, November 5 & 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. I have been shopping at this sale for years, and always find something good. Please check it out. Also, the flea market at the Hopedale Social Hall is Saturday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Lunch stands are available throughout the day, 50/50, and many great vendors. Vendors can set up the night before or come early. Call 740-937-2333 for more information. It's not too late to get your ticket for the Hopedale Gun Bash, which will be held on Saturday, November 12. Doors open at 1 p.m., first drawing is at 3 p.m. $25 gets you food and drink, plus a chance to win a variety of guns. Many extra raffles will also be available, but the winner does not have to be present to win. See any fire department member for a ticket or check their website at www.hopedalefire.com. I hope you all have a great week, and don't forget to email me if you want something in the paper at hopedalenews@ yahoo.com.