Talk of the Town

Freeport

By Deb Milligan

Congratulations to the members of area 4-H clubs, Blue Ribbon, Tri-County Show Stoppers, and Freeport Friends, on attending the fair and winning.

I would like to remind everyone that has news for Freeport, please get it to me by Friday each week. Deb Milligan

Happy BirthdayDavid Dunlap, Toby Chapin, Rob Clendening, Dale Meridith, Richard Gardner, Steve Piatt, Nancy Lynn, and Penny Bear.

Happy Anniversary - Tom and Linnah Hodkinson.

The community extends its sympathy to the family of Richard Craig Gunn, 84, of Freeport area. He was a 1957 graduate of Madison High School.

Summer ReadingClark Memorial Library: On Thursday, six children enjoyed Mail A Hug while they enjoyed Miss Mary showing a movie and snacks. The girls won by putting together a summer puzzle faster than the boys. It was Friendship Day when each made a mailbox and made different items to put in someone’s mailbox. Next week will be the final week, “Let’s Play Ball Together.”

Summer reading continues at Freeport Park for games and prizes will be handed out to Summer Reading winners.

Lab Screenings (walkin from 8-10:30 a.m.) on July 13 at Ohio Hills Health Center in Freeport.

On July 19, Village of Freeport residents will meet a “Public Town Meeting” at Village Park Pavillion at 7 p.m. The topic is the new sewer system.

I hope everyone had a family faith fun on the 4th of July.

The community extends its sympathy to Carolyn Roseberry whose father passed away over the weekend.

On Monday, July 17, everyone is invited to play Bingo and enjoy snacks at West Chester Senior Center at 9 a.m.

Smithfield

By Esther McCoy

The last items of the Harrison County Fair to be sold, on Friday night are the dairy baskets. Those interested in magnificent baskets of food, drink merchandise and coupons for ice-cream products stay to the end, even if it is a long time.

Baskets are provided by the Walnut Creek business. In these baskets are placed many items a shopper would not stop to get on a regular shopping day.

There is also a tote and into it goes s’mores, chocolate syrup and items to make fabulous sundaes.

In the tote also go foods that come from the farm like eggs, cottage cheese. and something that most teens go for in a big way, chocolate milk. Of course that would be appropriate for working with cows. And you will see all the members of clubs with cows caring for them with special care. And the cows don’t seem to appreciate it when the flies bite. You can see the dairy members resting beside their animals and even taking a nap there. They make friends over the years with their fur friends..

The parents of the 4-H members become good friends of the advisers. And the comrade lasts over the years.

Bowerston

By Mary Anna Cotter

Sincere sympathy to the family of Howard George, 73, who died July 6. He was a 1968 Conotton Valley alumnus. There is a Correction on last week’s death notice. It was Clayton Smart, not Smith.

The Conotton Valley Class of 1983 celebrated its 40th anniversary on Saturday with a tour of the high school and Rocket Center followed by a banquet at the Atwood Yacht Club. Several came from out of state.

Marie Abbuhl of Tuscarawas visited with Mary Anna Cotter on Sunday.

Save the dates of Sept. 8 and 9 for the alumni weekend at Conotton Valley. Letters will be sent soon.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Hello, how are you all doing today? I hope you are doing well.

The B & F Dairy Bar (the Custard Stand) has changed their hours back to 11 am – 9 pm for the remainder of this season.

Word has been received of the passing of Connie Smylie. Connie was a former Scio resident and a 1960 Scio High School graduate.

On July 15 at 6 p.m., the Scio Volunteer Fire Department will be going Facebook Live to announce the winner of its latest gun raffle.

The Billy Kugler Sr. Memorial Car Show will be held Saturday, July 22, at the Scio Methodist Church parking lot, 117 Maple St. Cars, trucks, Jeeps and motorcycles are welcome. Sponsored by Jenkins Detailing, registration 1-3 p.m. with the show 3-7 p.m. Entry fee is $10. There will be 20 awards, food, music, raffles and 50/50. Proceeds benefit the family of Billy Kugler Sr. to help defray funeral costs. Billy passed away at his home on July 2 in Bloomingdale after a 12-year battle against cancer.

The Scio American Legion Post 482 and the

Scio Sportsman Club will be holding their annual Youth Fishing Tournament for ages 15 and under on Saturday, July 29, rain or shine. There is no fee to participate. Registration is 9 -10 a.m. with fishing 10 a.m. – noon. Fishing poles, tackle boxes, bait, T-shirts and lunch provided. Trophies are to be awarded. Located at the Scio American Legion, 38175 Crimm Road, Scio.

Clarification: The Silver Sneakers class being held at the Barr Memorial Center on Tuesdays, 10 a.m., is designed for persons over age 60, but anyone of any age and fitness level is highly encouraged to attend. This is a free class.

The First Annual Scio Pickleball Tournament will be held during Saturday of the Scio Summer Fest at the Barr Memorial Center, Aug. 12. Check-in is 8 a.m. First round begins at 9 a.m. There are three courts and will be double elimination. Register at the Scio Branch Library or Puskarich Library in Cadiz. $15 per player. Limited to 16 teams. For additional information, contact Michael Palmer, 740-942-2623 or email mpalmer@seolobraries. org

Entries must be postmarked by July 28. No entry will be accepted by phone call, text or email. Please contact me with any notices, news or upcoming events that you would like included in this column at scionews@myyahoo.com or 740-945-4844.

REMINDER: The Scio Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will be having an “Amazing Grace” Paint ‘n Sip on Saturday, July 15. The event will be held at the R.J. Spiker Firehouse, 2-4 pm. No experience required, $35. RSVP to Chris Edwards 330-244-6029 (text or call). Fundraiser benefits the Scio Volunteer Fire Department. BYOB, snacks provided. DID YOU KNOW?

… On July 17, 1970, the Scio Pottery Co. held a party for its employees and the public at the Scio football field. The daylong celebration included entertainment, food and prizes. Entertainers included Les Brown and His Band of Renown and singer Pat Boone.

Deersville By Susan Adams

If you are at the Deersville General Store, Freeport Gas ‘N Go, Family Dollar or at Rod’s Donut and Diner in Uhrichsville, please take some change to put into the donation container for six-month-old Wyatt Miles who is running for the Freeport Fire Department Prince. It is a penny a vote. All proceeds go to the Freeport Fire Department. Both of Wyatt’s parents, Mason Miles and Lindsey Smith are firefighters for Freeport. The Freeport Fireman’s Festival will take place July 28-29.

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

Edith Taylor will be 101 on July 14. She would love to get cards. Her address is c/o Capital Health, Room 213B, 351 Lahm Dr., Hopedale OH 43976.

Cute canine Oliver officially approved the ice cream at the Deersville General Store July 9. There is a picture of him eating his first ice cream on Facebook and I swear it looks like he is smiling!

On Saturday, July 15, the Freeport-Lakeland Alumni Reunion will be held at the Pritchard Laughlin Civic Center in Cambridge. The honor Classes of 73 and 98, guests and former teachers are invited. Reservations time has been extended. There are scholarship availabilities. The chairman is Greg Milleson, 152 W. Main St., New Concord OH 43762. Call your classmates, get a group together and go to Cambridge. You will have a great time.

On Wednesday, July 19, at 10 a.m., the Woody Paul Blanket Mission will meet in the Fellowship Hall of the Deersville Faith and Fellowship Church. Anyone who can tie a knot is welcome. A covered-dish lunch will be enjoyed.

Friday, July 21, and Saturday, July 22, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, July 23, at 2 p.m. will be the Summer Follies: “A Night on Broadway” weekend at the Deersville Community Theatre. There is a cast of almost 30 preparing to bring you two hours of wonderful Broadway tunes. Doors open an hour before curtain. General seating is $10 per ticket. It will be a “really good show.”

On Friday, July 28, at 5 p.m. in Downtown Uhrichsville on Third Street, Deersville’s Bosler’s Honey Bee’s & Accessories will be at the Uhrichsville Farmers Market. Come and see stuff they do not have in stores and try the amazing things their bees create! They will be back at the Farmers Market Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 8 and Sept. 22.

Other attractions in Deersville: Deersville General Store, 212 W. Main St. 740-827-4203 One of the best places in Ohio for ice cream. In business since 1898; Bury the Hatchet Axe Throwing, 330-4472047. Reserve your lane. Located behind the Deersville General Store; and Bosler’s Honey, Bees & Accessories, 220 W. Main St., 330-401-5889.

On Sunday, July 23, at 10 a.m., the Deersville UM Church, Pleasant Valley Church and campers from the campground will have a combined service at Tappan Lake Park amphitheater, a beautiful setting. They will be doing this again on Aug. 27 at 10a.m. All folks are welcome. Bring a chair, relax and enjoy. Noah Strickler has received his Eagle Scout plaque and has installed it in the Memory Garden at the Deersville Church. Stop by to see the plaque and to see the beautiful transition of the Memory Garden. Have a seat on the bench under the pergola and enjoy the tranquility.

Congratulations to Koda Devore who won the EROC Eastern Racing Offroad Championship in his backyard at “The Crusher” at Crow Canyon in Uhrichsville July 9. He will be off for New York next week. Koda is the son of Travis and Nikki Devore of rural Uhrichsville and Shelley (late Chuck) McMillan Devore of See TALK Page 9

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