Hocking Hills Messenger April 2017

Hocking Hills Messenger free publication 30TH edition March-April 2017 How to submit information: www.HockingHillsMessenger.com Betty Shaw, Sales & Marketing • blshockinghillsmessenger@yahoo.com • 740-380-3744

9th Annual

ag days April 8 & 9, 2017

Saturday 9am-5pm/ Sunday 9am-4pm

Presented by

Hocking County Farm Bureau Look for more activities in our Ag Book

Daniel VanWormer Agency Good Luck At AG DAYS! •Great price •Low Down Payment Option •Affordable Payment plans •Friendly & Professional Staff

Daniel T VanWormer

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(740) 385-3036 78 West Main St., Logan, OH 43138 Same Staff & Service You have trusted for years!

21st Family Memorial 3K Walk SUNDAY

APRIL 23, 2017 2:00PM HOCKING COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

Did You Know?? Facts & Humor Meeting the Easter Bunny On Easter morn at early dawn before the cocks were crowing, I met a bob-tail bunnykin and asked where he was going. ”Tis in the house and out the house a-tipsy, tipsy-toeing, ‘Tis round the house and ‘bout the house a lightly I am going.” ”But what is that of every hue you carry in your basket?”

“Tis eggs of gold and eggs of blue; I wonder that you ask it. ”Tis chocolate eggs and bonbon eggs and eggs of red and gray, For every child in every house on bunny Easter Day. ”He perked his ears and winked his eye and twitched his little nose; He shook his tail - what tail he had and stood up on his toes. ”I must be gone before the sun; the east is growing gray; “Tis almost time for bells to chime.” So he hippety-hopped away.

Written by: Rowena Bennett, 1930

Registration 12:00PM - 1:00PM

$10/person ● $50 Families of 5 or more Proceeds benefit

FairHoPe Hospice Memorial Fund Supporting direct patient care.

CELEBRATE YOUR LOVED ONE’S LIFE! DESIGN YOUR TEAM THEME TO BEST REPRESENT YOUR FAMILY MEMBER, THEIR LIFE AND CAREER. CHOOSE FROM ONE OF OUR FUN CATEGORIES AND ENTER FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN ONE OF OUR FAMILY FUN AWARDS*!

Why did the Easter Egg hide? He was a little chicken.

Easter is the only time it’s okay to put all your eggs in one basket.

Easter brings happiness and exciting hunts for all children to enjoy. “ Happy Easter “!

The Good Thing: If you find Easter Eggs on Easter!

The Bad Thing: If you find Easter Eggs on Christmas!

FAMILY FUN AWARD* CATEGORIES:

• ADMINISTRATION (NON-PROFIT) • AGRICULTURE • FINANCE • LABOR • MEDICAL & HEALTH • PROFESSIONAL SERVICES • SALES & RETAIL *MUST HAVE FAMILY OF 5 OR MORE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN

Register online at fairhopehospice.org (740) 380-1186 (800) 994-7077

HAPPY EASTER!!!!!!

Facts: 70% of Easter Candy purchased is chocolate.

76% of Americans think the ears of a chocolate bunny should be the first eaten.

The first story of a rabbit ( later named the “Easter Bunny”) hiding eggs in a garden was published in 1680.

“The White House Easter Egg Roll” event has been celebrated by the President of the United States and their families since 1878.

Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Christian Religion.

Eggs have been seen as ancient symbol of fertility, while spring time is considered to bring new life and rebirth.

Americans spend $1.9 billion on Easter Candy. That’s the second biggest candy holiday after Halloween.

For tickets & info www.hvsry.org

740-249-1452

Enjoy a leisurely ride on an old - time passenger train traveling along the Hocking River through Southeast Ohio. Check out our Easter Bunny Train & Egg Hunt Saturday April 15th 10:00 AM & 1:00 PM.

Shaw Ag Equipment Krause • H&S • Vermeer • Rhino

PTO Shafts Manure Spreaders Better Bilt Spreader Silage Wagon

Twine Hydraulhose Ritchie Wateres Nichols Tillage H& S Equipment

Krause Tillage Hay Rake Rhino

7493 Rushcreek Road Thornville, Ohio 43076

(740)

Phone/Fax

536-7857

FIREWOOD Split• Mixed Hardwoods • 18” Long Pick-Up or Delivered (delivery extra – special cuts available)

$70 / TON LAURELVILLE FIREWOOD 15952 SR 56 E. Laurelville, OH

(740) 332-8515

Visit These Restaurants This Spring Season!

12791 St. Rt. 664 South, Logan, OH Clay Haus The Olde Dutch Since 1978, serving the finest in German and American cuisine.

Restaurant 740-385-1000

Dairy Queen 31640 Cheiftain Dr • Logan,OH 43138

740-385-6699

~ Country Dining

123 W. Main St Somerset, OH 43783 (740) 743-1326 www.clayhaus.com

Join us for our Easter Buffet with all the trimmings 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Reservations are recommended .

Home Tavern Good Friends • Great food • Good times

Come In and Try our Daily Breakfast & Lunch Specials Play Euchre on Thursdays Enjoy our Live Entertainment Every Weekend 9:30-1:30 DJ-Fridays Come Join the FUN! Dine-In or Carry Out Welcome

363 Gallager Ave. Logan, OH

Hocking County

Shopping & Activity Destination

Weaver’s Market & Deli Hours:

Mon - Thurs: 10-5 Fri: 10-6, Sat: 10-5 Closed Sunday

Amish Meat, Cheeses, Jams & Fresh Brown Eggs Meat and Cheese Tray Available

740-385-9985

Pizza Dinner

Where: Pleasant Valley Lodge #531 • 103 South Main Street Pleasantville, Ohio When: Friday March 31 from 5-8 • What: Pizza dinner, drinks provided.

Dinner helps local school.

Cost: $6.00 All you can eat, Kids 6 and under eat free

12803 St. Rt. 664 • South, Logan

740-380-6901

Questions? Contact Chris Blubaugh: 740-624-2808 Come out and support Pleasant Valley Lodge #531

Visit our

“Pub”

For Burgers, Prime Rib Sandwiches, Subs, Steaks, Seafood & More: Full-Service Lounge & Craft Beer

Christian & Family Bookstore 110 E. Main Street, Logan, Ohio 43138 Phone: 740-385-0056 Fax: 740-385-0057 www.psalm121bookstore.com

See Our Full Menu at: www.hockinghillsgolfclub.com 14405 Country Club Lane • Logan • (740) 385-8966 Ask about our banquet rooms, wedding service and private dining.

25 Public Square Nelsonville, Ohio 45764

(740) 753-9502 (740) 753-9503 Glen & Melissa Burchfield, Owners

Vickroy’s Disposal • Residential 740.385.0504 • Commercial • • •

Weekly Pick-Up Monthly Billing 10, 20, and 30 Yard Roll Off Containers Available.

Accepting New Customers in Hocking and Southern Perry County!

Thank you to all of our customer for helping our business grow.

Order your Baby Chicks now!

Chick day is April 15th Duke Leg Hold Traps and Body Grip Traps for Coon, Coyote, Groundhog, Muskrat, Mink, and Beaver.

Ground Mole Control.

Rushcreek-Feed & Supply Co., Inc.

103 S. Broad St. Bremen • 740-569-4105

APRIL 13TH* 6PM at LOGAN HEALTH CARE

300 Arlington Ave 740-385-2155

PRIZES FOR EACH AGE GROUP!

FIND THE GOLDEN EGG AND WIN THE GRAND PRIZE!

*Weather Permitting Rain date - April 17th

Committed to Our Communities

Age groups are - 4 yrs old & under - 5-8 yrs old - 9-12 yrs old

Warthman

water well drilling • Pump System Sales & Service • Geothermal Drilling • Downhole Camera • Chlorination

Sugar Grove, OH

(740) 746-9950

www.southcentralpower.com 2780 Coonpath Road in Lancaster (740) 653-4422 or 1-800-282-5064

Health Awareness Happy Anniversary, We Made It Rick Schneider, FairHoPe Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc.

The man had been on FairHoPe Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc.’s service for several months. He and his wife were quietly anticipating their wedding anniversary but recently his illness wasn’t cooperating. In the early part of the week his health began to decline and it was decided to bring him into The Pickering House to give him some extra attention. His FairHoPe nurse knew how important this anniversary was to the couple and it was hoped that the extra attention afforded at The Pickering House would enable him to live to celebrate his anniversary with his lifelong friend and companion.

The man had always been adamant that he wanted to die at home, although in this situation conventional wisdom dictated that he go to The Pickering House. Hopefully, he would stay for just a few days until he stabilized then return home.

it.” It was obviously not the time to have cake, but he didn’t know what else to say. Anyone who has entered a home when someone is preparing to cross to the Other Side is keenly aware of the spiritually charged atmosphere. Time stands still; there is only sacred silence. The family was holding a vigil in the bedroom and his wife was sitting at his bedside. Chris stayed a few minutes then left.

Just before midnight, the wife quietly went to the kitchen, cut a small piece of cake, placed it on a plate and returned to her love’s bedside. In the room there were a few sniffles. The only movement was someone occasionally wiping a tear. With the wall clock tolling midnight, his wife scooped a bit of icing on her finger and slowly, tenderly wiped just a little on his lip.

“Happy Anniversary, darling, we made it.”, then gently kissed him. With a faint smile he looked at her, looked up, and was gone. The couple celebrated their anniversary, their way…on their anniversary day. That is what FairHoPe Hospice does.

Care where you need it, when you need it. Choose

On Thursday it looked like he might not make it. Their 58th wedding anniversary was on Sunday. Our Kitchen Manager, Linda, was baking a gorgeous wedding anniversary cake figuring that they would celebrate the anniversary at The Pickering House.

FairHoPe Hospice & Palliative Care.

The patient was declining and it looked like his Hour may be approaching. He would probably die at The Pickering House. Yet, his wife knew that he wanted to be in the warmth and familiarity of his own home. Our patient’s desires always come first, so on Saturday afternoon it was decided that he would be transported home to fulfill his wish.

740.380.1186

Linda finished the anniversary cake about an hour after the patient was taken home. As luck would have it that one of our volunteers, Chris, dropped by The Pickering House to visit a different patient. The cook mentioned her dilemma of having the anniversary cake but no way to deliver it. Chris commented that it was a coincidence that it was his anniversary on Sunday, as well.

Chris gingerly put the cake in his car and left to make the all-important delivery. After he was gone, Linda decided to bake a cake for Chris and his bride of over 30 years. She knew that two couples were being blessed on this anniversary.

As Chris was driving over on his cake-mission-of-mercy he got to thinking of all of the wonderful things that he has been involved with as a volunteer. So many things that seemed insignificant at the time but were overwhelmingly important to the recipient. All were spur of the moment occurrences. And very few of these situations were covered in his volunteer training. In fact, delivering anniversary cakes wasn’t even mentioned. He smiled.

It was early evening when Chris pulled into the driveway.

Luckily the cake was still in one piece. The couple’s daughter met Chris when he got out of his car. Placing her hand on his arm she softly said, “Dad’s not doing very well.”

“How about if I bring the cake in and let your Mom admire

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740.654.7077

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Logan Town Center News Mon., Mar. 27 10:00 AM Health Talk Hour Harry Guda, MD retired will present a program on pre-diabetes.

According to the Center for Disease Control, out of 86 million American adults - more than one out of three have diabetes. Nine out of ten with prediabetes do not know they have it.

Pre-diabetes is when your blood sugar is higher than normal but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as Type 2 diabetes, Guda notes. Pre-diabetes can increase your risk of Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. To learn more about pre-diabetes, plan to attend the program on Monday at the library at 10 AM. Logan-Hocking County District Library - 230 E. Main Street - (740) 385-2348 Mon., March 27, April 3, 10, 17 4:30 - 5:30 PM Yoga with Ellie DelMatto Join Ellie DelMatto and friends for a weekly yoga session. Bring your own mat. A fee of $6 is charged. NOTE NEW DAY OF THE WEEK! The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education 196 N. Market Street - (740) 385-0344 - www.bowenhouse.org Mon., March 27 6-7 PM Find Your Family!

Genealogy Help is available at the local library the last Monday of each month!

Logan-Hocking County District Library - 230 E. Main Street - (740) 385-2348 Tues., March 28, April 4, 11, 18 3-4:30 PM Science with Mr. Turtle Join Mr. Harry every Tuesday from 3 - 4:30 p.m. in the Children’s Library and explore the world of science. Every age is the right age to learn!

Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street • (740) 385-2348 Tues., March 28 6:15-7 PM STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY - Spring Makes My Heart Sing! All ages welcome!

Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street • (740) 385-2348 * Story Time also occurs on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 - 10:45 AM

(Sponsored by the Hocking County Early Childhood Department, Help Me Grow & Early Intervention.) (Doodle-bugs is geared toward helping children develop social and sensory skills while learning about color, texture, and experimenting with new materials.)

Fri., April 7 10 AM Ancestry Class Join Vicki in the reference area and learn how to connect with ancestry (for free) through the library. Workshop will give the participant the tools to start his/her ancestral journey.

Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street • (740) 385-2348 Friday, April 7 4 - 7 PM St. John Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry- Last of the Season! Knights of Columbus St. James Council 2299 presents the second fish fry of the season - fish frys run through Friday, April 7. All-you- can-eat fish, sides, dessert and beverages. Carry-out available. Adults: $8; students: $6; Family (parents and children under 18): $25. Proceeds benefit scholarship fund; families in need; the Cairo’s Organization; and funeral dinners.

Use North Street entrance. St. John Catholic Church Social Hall (740) 385-2549 Friday, April 7 6 – 9 PM Logan High School Spring Art Show Opening& Reception. Annual exhibit of the works of the Logan Hocking High School art students. Runs through April 19. Regular house hours are Wed – Sat from 2 – 5 PM The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education 196 N. Market Street • (740) 385-0344 • www.bowenhouse.org Sat., April 8 7 PM Appalachian Listening Room presents Barefoot McCoy with Square Thirteen . Fourth Monthly Showcase concert of the 2017 season Live in the Back Room Admission: $10.00. Appalachian Listening Room • 48 (B) W. Main Street (740) 438-5273 Information: 740.438.5273. Find Appalachian Listening Room on Facebook Sponsored by Pianoworks and CMC Real Estate

Thurs., March 30, April 6, 13, 20 1 - 3 PM Yarn Lovers Unite!

Members are invited to join at the library each week to work on various projects and share techniques and progress. Anyone who knits, croquets or sews is invited to attend. All are welcome regardless of experience and ability, as this is a chance to share and learn.

Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street • (740) 385-2348

Sat-Sun, April 8-9 9th Annual Hocking County Farm Bureau Ag Days Many events including equipment exhibits, Boy Scout skills demonstrations, entertainment, tournaments and competitions, food, bluegrass music, garden tractor and kiddie tractor peddle pulls, antique tractor parade, displays and demonstrations Fun events for the kids and more! FREE Info: Betty Shaw: (740) 385-5306 • Hocking County Fairgrounds • 150 N. Homer Avenue

Thurs., March 30, April 6, 13, 20 3-4 PM Introduction to Technology Weekly event on learning how to use your new tablet or e-reader or even set up an e-mail or Facebook account. (Other times available by appointment.)

Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street • (740) 385-2348

Mon., April 10 6 PM BOOK CLUB Book Club is the second Monday of every month. Book for discussion: Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis. Everyone welcome!

Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street • (740) 385-2348

Friday, March 31 4 - 7 PM St. John Catholic Church Lenten Fish Fry • Knights of Columbus St. James Council 2299 presents the Friday evening fish frys - through Friday, April 7. All-you- can-eat fish, sides, dessert and beverages. Carryout available. Adults: $8; students: $6; Family (parents and children under 18): $25.

Proceeds benefit scholarship fund; families in need; the Cairo’s Organization; and funeral dinners. Use North Street entrance. St. John Catholic Church Social Hall (740) 385-2549

Tues., April 11 7 PM Hocking Valley Photography Group Free monthly meeting of photography enthusiasts co-led by Dennis Savage and Laura Forbes Champ.

The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education 196 N. Market Street • (740) 385-0344 • www.bowenhouse.org

Saturday, April 1 9 AM - 3 PM 4th Annual Spring Craft Show & More! 40+ booths of crafts and more. Raffles: AJ Hawk authgraphed 8 x 10 photo; NY Yankees Scentsy Warmer; Silver Eagle Coin/Gift Certs from businesses. Hourly Door Prizes and Many Raffles; 50-50 • Concession Stand with baked goods, sandwiches, and drinks. All proceeds benefit the Kalklosch Scholarships given to Logan-Hocking School District seniors; $4,000 awarded to eight recipients in 2016! at the Elberfeld Building 87 W. Main Street • Info: Jim Kalklosch at (740) 385-2259 or (740) 607-4086 Sat., April 1 4 - 6:30 PM Spaghetti Dinner Spaghetti with meat sauce; garlic bread, salad, dessert, and beverage.

Suggested Donation: $8.00; Children 13 and under $4.00.

Take Out Available • Sponsored by Logan Health Care - proceeds to scenic Hills Senior Center • Scenic Hills Senior Center • 187 S. Spring Street • (740) 385-6581 Mon., April 3, April 10, April 17 10:00 AM Health Talk Hour Harry Guda, MD retired will lead an informal (weekly) discussion hour, covering health problems and alternative therapy and preventative ideas. This is done in a group session and everyone is welcome. Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street (740) 385-2348 Tues., April 4, 11, 18 6:15 - 7 PM STORY TIME AT THE LIBRARY - topic to be announced. All ages welcome!

Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street • (740) 385-2348 * Story Time also occurs on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 - 10:45 AM Tues., April 4 6 - 8:30 PM Bowen House Coffee House Monthly event on the first Tuesday of each month. Those interested in singing, playing folk guitar, and learning new and new-to-you songs are welcome to attend the Bowen House Coffee House to join others with the same love of song. No cost, no audition, no choir, no performance. Come for the joy of singing! And perhaps a cup of coffee.

The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education 196 N. Market Street • (740) 385-0344 • www.bowenhouse.org Wed. April 5, 19 10 - Noon Doodle Bugs Art Club *(Doodle Bugs Art Club for Lil’ Ones age 0-3 years is a FREE art club for newborns, infants and toddlers up to age 3. Meeting the first and third Wednesdays of each month.

Participants can come anytime between 10 AM and 12 Noon.

Toddlers explore the fun of art hands-on and take home a masterpiece! Newborns and infants will have hands and feet painted for creative keepsakes. Parents get one-on-one time with their child to watch as they learn and try new things.) Meets twice monthly at the Hocking County Library Building • 230 E. Main Street • Info: (740) 380-1315 Ext. 247

Thurs., April 13 4:30 PM After School Movie Disney’s Tangled Before Ever After. After school movies are back on the 2nd Thursday of the month. Popcorn and candy! Gather in the Meeting Room.

Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street • (740) 385-2348 Fri., April 14 7 PM A Classical Evening with the Darlene Barrett String Trio. Join Darlene Barrett on cello with stringed instrument friends for the April Bowen House . Second Friday Parlor Concert.

Cost: $10 donation for general public; $8 for 2017 Bowen House members; $5 for students.

Space is limited; tickets can be reserved at the Bowen House open Wed. through Sat. from 2 - 5 PM. The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education 196 N. Market Street • (740) 385-0344 • www.bowenhouse.org Tues., April 18 6:30- 8:30 PM Old Time Jam Session Join Liz Shaw and stringed instruments students in the process of learning their art.

Monthly event. The Bowen House Community Center for Arts and Education 196 N. Market Street • (740) 385-0344 www.bowenhouse.org Fri., April 21 8 AM - 4 PM Spring Book Sale All sales by donation; please bring boxes or bags; no prior sales. Located at the Library Bookmobile Garage Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street • (740) 385-2348 Friday, April 21 4 – 6:30 PM Second Annual Logan Town Center Pie Auction and Dinner Fundraiser for Logan Town Center will feature a plated beef or chicken noodle dinner with an auction of pies, desserts, and delectables.

Suggested dinner donation: $10 Auction begins promptly at 6:30 PM – Chad Ricketts, Auctioneer All proceeds will go toward restoration of Logan’s Town Center.

Scenic Hills Senior Center 187 S. Spring Street (740) 385-6581 Sat., April 22 10 AM (Annual) Perennial Exchange Perennials need to be brought in between 9 and 10 AM, labeled, and in pots.

Exchange is one for one.

Logan-Hocking County District Library • 230 E. Main Street • (740) 385-2348