Harrison News-Herald E-Edition 7/21/23

Community Sportsman’s Club a hidden treasure

By Ed Banks Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

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tioned on 187 acres of land in Jewett is a hidden treasure where people can go to relax from a hard week of work, or just to take in some indoor or outdoor activities, such as hunting, fishing, and a mountain of other leisure activities.

That place is the Jewett Sportsman’s Club.

Located at 85101 Sportsman Club Dr., Jewett, this club has offered the enjoyment of being a member since 1957. A charter member worked on the project in his own basement, then the property was purchased in 1959. That’s the beginning, and you won’t believe what has evolved from that humble start.

“We are a 501c3 non-profit organization that offers membership to access some fine hunting, fishing, and a variety of other outdoor and indoor activities,”said Tommy Thompson, club vice president. “On

the club’s beautiful 187 acres of land,there is a private gun range that has target spaces up to 100 yards. Our members also have access to a trap shooting field, the clubhouse with Friday night ‘Queen of Hearts’ drawing for members only or spouses.”

With all that this club offers, Thompson also added that there is opportunities for renting the

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hall. Inside you will be treated to a cash bar, food specials, all during the weekly Queen of Hearts drawing.

The club also hosts 4-H group meetings, as well as provides a home trap field for Harrison Central Shooting Sports. The Shooting Sports was started by club President Tom Watson. There is an annual “Family Day” with food and games for

Freeport prepares for annual VFD Fair

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members’ spouses and children.

Members have access to ATV trails. There are also coyote hunting tournaments, and access to the ponds for kayaking and fishing. All of these activities are located close to the camping area. “We hold indoor cornhole tournaments during

Scio talks feral cats, sinkholes

By Kristi Tullis Harrison News-Herald Staff Writer

On July 28 and 29, the Freeport VFD will be holding its annual Fireman’s Fair.

On Friday, the eat stand opens at 5 p.m. The official kick-off with a parade will be at 7 p.m. with the line-up on High Street. Following the parade will be the crowning of princess and prince at 7:45 p.m. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by Dusty Covers Band from 8-11 p.m. Raffle stand, cotton candy, sno cones, ice cream, blow-up amusements and axe throwing will follow the parade.

SCIO

— On July 12, the Village Council of Scio gathered for a meeting.

Casey Tooley and MJ Kerwood, two concerned residents, brought up the persistent issue of feral cats in the village.

Mayor Jim Clark acknowledged the problem, but mentioned that the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) does not provide a legal solution for the village to address this issue.

The matter has been reported to both the sheriff’s department and the Harrison County Humane Society, by both residents and council, but the latter is currently unable to accommodate more cats. There is growing apprehension about disease and aggression among the felines, particularly around the community park.

Mayor Clark said he would investigate and explore available options for the village. In the meantime, residents are encouraged to handle situations as best they can and collaborate with the Humane Society to have the cats spayed and neutered.

The presence of abandoned homes seems to be exacerbating the feral cat problem. Previous attempts to have these structures demolished, at no cost to the property owners, were unsuccessful due to lack of response when funding was available.

During the meeting, another concern was raised by resident Ian Young regarding a sinkhole on state Route 151, which is impacting nearby homes. Residents of Houses 423-425 on Main Street reported vibrations in their homes due to the increased traffic caused by semi-drivers and trucks hitting the sinkhole. They fear that if the issue worsens, an accident may occur. The council is aware of the problem

and said ODOT has been notified twice, but has failed to send an inspector to assess the situation. Consequently, it has been deemed a “village issue.”

The council takes this matter seriously, and Mayor Clark emphasized their commitment to finding solutions as quickly as possible. During the discussion, it was noted that addressing the water runoff from the hill would be a necessary corrective measure. However, this project alone could extend beyond the village limits and incur a cost exceeding $1 million.

Another concern raised was the scheduling of mosquito spraying during the Summer Festival in Scio. Village Administrator Jake Tubaugh has already submitted a request to reschedule the spraying to avoid any inconvenience.

In new business, Mayor Clark mentioned that on May 12 of this year, a contract regarding the water supply for Crimm Road was sent to the county commissioners. A second copy of the agreement was sent on June 15 to outline the terms for the county. Commissioner Paul Coffland responded twice and invited the mayor and village administrator to a meeting on July 11 to discuss the rate and billing and forward the contract to legal counsel.

Mayor Clark expressed his disappointment when he and Tubaugh attended the meeting only to find that no progress had been made. He stated, “The commissioners seemed to focus on events from 10 years ago, taking an adversarial stance regarding the matter. My concern is for the present, but the meeting didn’t address the current situation. It was disheartening. I will await further contact regarding this agreement as it needs to be finalized.”

Saturday events start with vendor/flea market, touch a truck, and blood drive will be from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.. Car cruise will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Presbyterian Church yard, with DJ Jeremy play -

ing everyone’s favorite tunes. Kids games start at 10 a.m. with the kiddie tractor pull starts at 11a.m. Other kids’ stuff will be going on throughout the morning. The annual auction will be at 1 p.m. at firehouse with lunch stand and ice cream available. The Saturday morning events and auction will be held at firehouse on Pine Street. Entertainment will begin at 4 p.m. with One in the Chamber playing until 6 p.m. and Chestnut Hill Bluegrass will close the night playing from 7-10 p.m. Crowning of Queen contest will be at 10 p.m. followed by raffle drawings. The lunch stand will open at 4 p.m. Games and other events will open around 6 p.m.

County Home addition moving forward

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The $3 million investment on a new addition for the County Home is well underway. The addition will allow residents the space to eat all together and the home will be able to host events for both residents and visiting families. Construction has been ongoing and should conclude sometime in the fall.

The officers of the Jewett Sportman’s Club are (front, from left) Trustees Nikki Blumenshein, Tim Galbraith, and Kathy Taggart, and Secretary Ann Mcafee; and (back) Trustee Josh Walters, President Tom Watson, Vice President Tommy Thompson, and Trustees Cory Stevens, and Gary Mcafee. Not pictured is Treasurer Mark Triplett.

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Criminal/Traffic Violations

• 16 speeding violations, one seat-belt violation, one fishing without permit, one driving left of center, two OVI, one marked-lanes violation, one overheight/width, one possession of drug paraphernalia, one following distance violation, and one life-jacket violation.

CIVIL CREDIT NEWS

• July 3 (satisfied

date): Plaintiff Portfolio Recovery Assoc. LLC vs Defendant Kevin Keemer. Cause of action: Money.

• July 5 (satisfied

date): Plaintiff Crown Assett Management, LLC vs Defendant Russell R. Byers. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of Plaintiff.

• July 5 (judgment

date): Plaintiff LVNV Funding LLC vs Defendant Andrew Toth. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of Plaintiff.

• July 6 (judgment

date): Plaintiff Daniel Taylor vs Defendant Emily Host. Cause of action: Eviction/Rent. For: In favor of Plaintiff.

• July 7 (satisfied date): Plaintiff Citibanks, N.A. vs Defendant Zachariah A. Manbeck. Cause of action: Money. For: In favor of Plaintiff.

RECORDER

July 3-7

• Burdette Revocable Living Trust to Joseph Angelozzi, et al, Washington Twp.

MARRIAGE APPLICATIONS

• Michael Allen Blawut, 41, Hopedale, and Amber Michelle Coen, 41, Hopedale.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE

• June 9 – A couple came to the office to report that the woman’s ex-boyfriend was harassing them. She said the situation was progressively getting worse and she was beginning to fear for her safety and the safety of her

Community

Non-invasive therapy available for veterans

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

Veterans

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new boyfriend. The couple decided to seek a protection order against the ex.

• June 9 – Deputies were called to Piedmont for a car accident and active fight. While en route, they were informed EMS was transporting an unresponsive male to the hospital. The first deputy on the scene located a vehicle crashed into a fire hydrant with no one around. A neighbor told deputies that after the driver had crashed, two men went up to help, but one ended up punching the driver in the face. The two males left after a short time and there was a great deal of confusion with EMS arriving, the two males, and the neighbor. Deputies were able to speak with one of the males who gave his version of events, which was different from the neighbor’s. When they spoke with the driver at the hospital, he gave another conflicting account. Due to the conflicts, no arrests were made.

• June 15 – A woman requested a deputy come to her residence when her husband allegedly hit her in the face. She said she would sit outside in her car and wait for the deputy to arrive. She said that she had asked her husband where the key was for the 4x4 so she could clear tree branches from the yard. He started yelling at her and eventually hit her in the mouth. The deputy went into the house to speak with the husband who stated that his wife talks a lot and he is tired of her. No arrests were made, but all firearms on the property were confiscated for safe keeping.

• June 18 – Deputies responded to a home on a report that children had been taken by their mother against the wishes of the father. The father said that he and the mother had a verbal argument when she said she was leaving with the kids, which she did. The father said that there was no physical violence and that the mother does stay at the residence with him from time to time. The father has legal custody of the two kids and the moth-

and first responders have a new option in the valley for help with a variety of mental-health issues.

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation is a non-invasive, painless, and drug-free therapy that can help with sleep disorders, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, substance-use disorders, mental illness, and sexual trauma.

Adena American Legion Commander Dirk Harkins is deeply involved in the program and explained that there are several studies that show long-term effectiveness. “It’s been FDA approved right now. This program in Ohio is a pilot program. … What we’re seeing as we’ve been doing this over the past few years is it’s been helping with [many issues],” he said. They’re working on getting information together about side effects and positive experiences to show the effectiveness of the program.

“We’re under FDA guidance and we’re taking all the information and compiling all the veterans and first responders and proving it works.”

The treatment is specific and individualized. “Everybody is unique,” Harkins explained. “When we measure on the EEG, we’re taking a look at the brain. Everybody’s brain should be working with the highest peak on line 11 on a zero to 20 scale. So we take a 10-minute, eyes closed, EEG to take a look at 20 different parts of the brain. … Then it’s individualized for each

er does not have visitation rights. He said she has taken the children like this multiple times and while he doesn’t want her to go to jail, he does want to press charges. The mother later came to the office and said that the father had become aggressive and violent. She knew the father has legal custody, but has had the children at her mother’s home for up to three weeks before without a problem. She also shared she is working on getting custody.

• June 26 – A driver was traveling on state Route 342 when a deer ran out in front of him. The driver left the right side of the roadway and struck a power pole. The vehicle then spun around into the other lane of traffic, causing heavy damage to the passenger side.

person.”

He said it works as a quality of life treatment, “We notice in the first week everyone comes back saying they’re sleeping better.”

According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, sleep disorders “are frequently some of the most troubling aspects of PTSD” and that “insomnia is reported to occur in 90-100% of Vietnam-era veterans with PTSD. Insomnia was also the most commonly reported PTSD symptom in a survey of veterans from Afghanistan and Iraq.”

Peer-to-Peer mentor Brian Majewski shared that he had seen results for his own sleep patterns. He showed a sleep tracking calendar from before he started the program with many restless (shown in red) and light sleep nights (yellow) compared to after he began using

eTMS when the majority of nights grew to be restful.

“I don’t have any more reds since starting treatments,” he said.

While the treatment has immediately helped many with sleeping patterns, there have been results in other areas of patient’s lives as well. According to results from the Project Synchrony initiative, which was a collaboration between Wounded Warrior Project, Wave Neuroscience, Braincare Performance Center, and Brain Treatment Center, the PTSD checklist done by patients showed a 60% improvement compared to standard treatment options.

The program is fully state funded and is completely free to veterans and first responders. The program is not affiliated with the VA at all, so treatment will not effect disability or other services a veteran may be receiving.

If you are a veteran or you a know a veteran who could benefit from this treatment, anyone in the county can call 614-665-7905 or to speak to Majewski about the program, call 740-433-9233.

The treatment center in Barnesville is located at the WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital at 639 W. Main St. Harkins says the treatment helped save his life. “I give God the credit for saving my life, but he definitely put me in the right place for this. I get to watch this change people’s lives every single day now,” he said.

Child advocacy meeting upcoming

Court-Appointed Special Advocates of Tuscarawas and Harrison Counties, through partnership with the League of Women Voters of Tuscarawas County, invites the public to an informational session on what a court-appointed special advocate is and how to become a trained volunteer.

The event will take place Thursday, July 27 in Meeting Room A at the New Philadelphia branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library, 121 Fair Ave. NW, New Philadelphia, from 6-7:30 p.m. The library makes no endorsement, expressed or implied, of this event.

Jennifer Schandel, director of CASA of Tuscarawas and Harrison Counties, will present information about what a CASA volunteer does and how to become one. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interest of children who have experienced abuse, neglect or dependency. People from all backgrounds and walks of

life can complete the training and become CASA volunteers.

CASA volunteers are often the only consistent adult presence in the lives of children experiencing the Ohio child welfare system, spending more time with them than paid guardians ad litem.

Children in care may move residences multiple times during a case, which makes the consistent presence of a CASA volunteer crucial. Tuscarawas and Harrison counties will join 57 other counties in Ohio that can provide this advocacy for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

To learn more about CASA of Ohio, visit www.ohiocasa.org/ or search for CASA of Tuscarawas and Harrison Counties on Facebook.

To learn more about the League of Women Voters of Tuscarawas County, visit www.lwvtusc.org or search for League of Women Voters - Tuscarawas County OH on Facebook.

Brian Majewski using the eTMS machine. Submitted.

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Commish hear about hydrogen hub

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

CADIZ — The Harrison County Comisisoners met for their regular weekly meeting on Wednesday, July 12.

They began by approving purchase orders and vouchers for the County Home and the Department of Job and Family Services before moving on to appropriations for the recorder’s office and the County Home.

Commissioner Paul Coffland read the names of those being nominated to the Local Emergency Planning Committee. According to the EPA, “Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, Local or Tribal Emergency Planning Committees must develop an emergency response plan, review the plan at least annually, and provide information about chemicals in the community to citizens.”

The committee must consist of different representatives from around the county, including those from law enforcement, civil defense, healthcare, elected officials, and media. The county’s LEPC will include representatives, such as Hoepdale Fire Chief Mark

Marchetta, Deputy Health Commissioner Katie Norris, and Sheriff Ron Myers.

At the end of the meeting, Nick Homrighausen gave a brief update on the Harrison County Community Improvement Corporation, with which the commissioners just recently entered into a cooperative agreement.

He began. “You’ve heard about the hydrogen hub, I think there’s been a couple meetings with a couple companies. I know they’ve been out talking with landowners and there’s been a lot of news around it lately. … We thank you for your support. Currently the Department of Energy is evaluating all the applications, but they’re being very tight-lipped about the process.”

He explained that the money for the project is DOE driven. He recently spoke with JobsOhio who said that they believe it will be almost winter before anything is heard on DOE decisions.

“The hydrogen hub makes a lot of sense with the robust industry we have within the tri-state region and the oil and gas potential of our region,” Homrighausen continued. “But it’s not going to be a physical hub. What we’re understanding is

it will be a series of pipelines and entities spread throughout a very large area. Which means you’re going to have different pockets of pipelines and entities from maybe some of the larger metropolitan areas. … There’s going to be a lot of players involved in this. It’s a very complex, long-term project full of multiple projects that we’re still understanding as we get into this further. We obviously don’t know how it’s going to play out but, again, it’s going to be a long project to say the least.

“Barring any 100% driven, private investment, this will take decades,” he continued. “It will probably change along the way as new technology comes on board. There are plans for there to be multiple hydrogen hubs across the U.S., but we continue to work with companies that are evaluating our area and it’s highly data driven at this point.

“We are part of the Hydrogen Hub Coalition so we get regular updates and see whenever we need more support letters.”

Homrighausen and County CIC President Dave Wheeler set up a meeting with the commissioners to share some additional informa tion.

Freeport working on water plant

By Cornelia Grace

Harrison News-Herald Reporter

FREEPORT — After taking role call and accepting the minutes from June’s meeting, Freeport Council moved on to a few points of old business.

It was reported by Dan Snyder that the media in the water plant has been replaced.

The media is part of the filtering process and needs to be changed every few years, depending on use. Last month, Village Administrator Bill Morrison had reported that the water was testing high in manganese and that this violation would soon put the village in hot water with the EPA.

“Yesterday we successfully got the media changed,” Snyder said. “The criteria for that is

to let it soak overnight and take a sample in the morning… I’ll get a call in the morning as soon as he gets that and I’ll turn the water on.”

He said that there are still some issues with a control panel and several valves in the plant. The control panel is working, but needs to be replaced. The valves have been an ongoing issue. They work but require some extra time to make sure they’re functioning properly.

Council briefly discussed the need for tree trimming on several roads in town and Snyder said that Morrison was already working on getting that done.

Council then talked about the ongoing sewer project. Many residents have still not signed their user agreements, which need to be turned in as soon as possible while

the project is ongoing. The agreement allows the contractor to put in the tap on a resident’s property. If a user agreement isn’t signed now, the resident will be responsible for all costs associated with joining the sewer system later.

Last month, council requested that Village Solicitor Brett Hillyer create and ordinance regarding filling the position of clerk/treasurer when the current clerk steps down. Unfortunately, Hilyer was not present at the meeting and had not provided the ordinance to council for review.

Council wants to remind residents to cut grass and trim weeds around their water meters. Workers have been having trouble around town reaching the meters. Several res -

Supplier issues delay Ohio executions

By Cornelia Grace Harrison News-Herald Reporter

A recent press release from Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has “issued the following reprieve of execution: Keith Lamar, who was scheduled to be executed on Nov. 16, 2023. The new date of execution has been moved to January 13, 2027.

“Governor DeWine is issuing this reprieve due to ongoing problems involving the willingness of pharmaceutical suppliers to provide drugs to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC), pursuant to DRC protocol, without endangering other Ohioans.”

Groceries from Jewett to Germano

By Susan Adams

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idents have shared they are not physically capa ble of doing the weed eating necessary. If you are unable to keep the area clear, please con tact the village and see if arrangements can be made for a village worker to help.

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with his mules and cart, would pick up produce and goods at the Jewett Depot and deliver them to Germano and New Rumley stores. This picture was taken on Main Street heading east towards Hopedale in front of where the old Shell station used to be, which is now an empty lot. The house on the

right is still there. This picture hangs on the wall in Larry Birney’s house in New Rumley. I believe Joe was his great uncle.

Joe Myers, Dray Service, East Main Street, Jewett, is pictured around 1910. Information and picture is from Jim Thompson Dec. 22, 2022.

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Hosting your outdoor event ...in style

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Graber,

owner of Arise Tents in Sugarcreek, has provided so many tents for outdoor weddings and other events being held off-site, he thought it was about time he got in on the fun.

“On May 27, 2023, we had the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Arise Tents & Events venue space right here on scenic grounds of our business here in Sugarcreek,” Graber said. “This was a vision I had back in the spring of 2020. COVID-19 was making it difficult for couples to get married indoors, and outdoor spaces were the only way people could gather together safely with family and friends. I decided it was time to get to work on this project I had been thinking about, prepare the property, and create a beautiful

outdoor space for couples and families to enjoy.”

It has taken Graber three years, but it was worth it. Arise Tents & Events is already known for the beautiful tents it has been making right here and providing for this community since 2001, when his dad Reuben and uncle David started the business. As the owner today, Graber wanted to offer customers not just the tent, but also a unique outdoor space to host their event.

“People would often ask if I knew of a place to hold an outdoor wedding or event,” Graber said. “Now we can do that for you and take care of a lot of other details involved with any type of gathering.”

Arise Tents & Events also offers tables, chairs, linens and lighting, and tents are equipped with fans and heaters for everyone’s comfort. And

when Graber describes the venue setting, any couple will know why this is the perfect wedding spot for them.

“First, there’s a heart-shaped pond on the grounds,” Graber said. “There are two fountains of water flowing in the waterfalls that cascade into that pond, which then overflows into a creek running through the grounds.”

Graber likes to think this natural setting symbolizes a couple’s love story, where two people fall in love and their love continues to overflow — affecting everyone around them.

“This is just a nice thing to think about if you have a wedding here,” Graber said. “There’s also 9,000 square feet of turf surrounding the pond area for a ceremony area with a 20-by-30-foot concrete pad and 18-by-16-foot pavilion. The entire area is beautifully landscaped to add even more ambience to your event.”

Graber said the tent arrangement on the grounds is very flexible and usually depends on the size of your event and your specific needs, like dancing, music, food and more. As far as music, flowers and food, Graber

said although Arise doesn’t provide those things, they do work with various local providers and will share that information.

People would often ask if I knew of a place to hold an outdoor wedding or event. Now we can do that for you and take care of a lot of other details involved with any type of gathering.

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And if your event requires overnight accommodations for guests, Graber’s brother David owns Brandywine Cabins just down the street.

“You can rent these four separate high-end units for the

bride and groom to dress for the ceremony, for overnight guests or whatever your needs might be,” Graber said. “The combination offers a complete package for a wedding.”

Arise Tents & Events has even more plans for the future. Graber’s latest vision is to convert one semi-trailer into luxury restrooms. Another will offer two separate rooms for the bride, groom and their bridal parties to dress and prepare for the wedding.

“So much hard work has gone into creating this space,” Graber said. “But I believe that if God gives you a vision, he’ll help you with the resources to step out in faith and realize that vision.”

And as long as those visions keep coming, Graber will continue to offer the families of this community a place to gather and to celebrate.

Arise Tents & Events is located at 7464 Old Route 39 NW in Sugarcreek. For more information on planning your next event, call 330-8527000 or check the website AriseTentsAndEvents.com. This story has been underwritten by Arise Tents & Events.

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Obituaries

Rosemary Roberta Riggs Hidey

Rosemary Roberta Riggs Hidey, age 95, of Scio passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on July 13, 2023, from Community Hospice Truman House, New Philadelphia.

Born May 23, 1928, in Cadiz, she was the youngest daughter of the late Robert Benjamin Riggs and Anna Marie Creswell Riggs Morgan. Rosemary graduated as Valedictorian of the Class of 1947 at Adena High School. She married R. Dwaine “Tater” Hidey on October 24, 1955, and they purchased a farm near Scio. Rosemary was a lover of animals and gardening which made her life on the “Funny Farm”, as she called it, a perfect fit. She was also employed for many years as a teacher’s aide by the Harrison Hills CSD and the

Harrison County Board of MRDD, where she loved teaching and loving on all the children.

Rosemary was a member of the New Rumley Church, where she was a former pianist. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend in

Always be ready

By Pastor Ken Staley

There’s few things worse than being caught off guard.

On Dec. 7, 1941, the United States Navy was caught off guard when Japan launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. All the American planes were huddled together one place as were most of the ships. It was an easy target for the enemy.

If that wasn’t bad enough, 10 hours later the Japanese did the same thing again at Clark Air Force base in the Philippines, where all the planes and ships were neatly huddled in one place. America had 10 hours to get wise for the next attack, but did nothing to prepare for it.

How many of us are like that? Satan comes at us with the same schemes that have foiled us before, but we’re surprised when we fail again. The good news is that God has given us weapons to defeat the schemes of the enemy.

Those weapons are found in Ephesians chapter six where the apostle Paul lays out six weapons to give us victory from our enemy.

The Holy Spirit had Paul take his cue from the armor that was worn by the conquering Roman army of that day. The Belt of Truth is what holds some of the other weapons in place. There is no other truth than Jesus, and if that belt of truth is not what is wrapped around us, we are in serious trouble.

The Breastplate of Righteousness is to stop Satan’s lies that we are not in right standing with God. The footwear that the Romans wore were specially made to keep their feet from slipping in the heat of the battle and helped them to be sure-footed when taking the battle to the enemy. The believer’s footwear is that

we take the Gospel of Peace to a lost world. God has provided the Holy footwear we need to do that.

The Shield of Faith is our protection from the flaming arrows fired at us in this life. The Roman soldier’s leather shield was soaked in water before he went into battle so it could douse the flames of the arrows being shot at him. Our faith in God’s promises will put out the flame of the lies that Satan shoots at us. The Helmet of Salvation protects the brain. Our main battle in spiritual warfare is the mind. Assurance of our salvation and God’s provision defeats the doubts and lies that Satan throws at us.

Finally, the Sword of the Spirit which is the Word of God. Of the six weapons mentioned, only one, the Sword of the Spirit, is offensive, the first five are defensive weapons.

God’s Word is our weapon to go forward into battle. It’s how Jesus won the battle when tempted in the wilderness. With every temptation that Satan mustered up, Jesus combatted it with the Word of God. His reply every time was, “It is written” and then He would quote the appropriate scripture that applied to the temptation. With these weapons at the ready, we need not be caught off guard when attacks come our way. The Lord has seen to it that we are well provided for as we go into battle in this life.

Faith Church of Pleasant Grove at 9:30 a.m. and Harrisville Methodist at 11 a.m.

11:30, with Pastor Mike Cunningham officiating.

Christ. She spent her entire life preparing herself to meet Jesus. She was an ultimate daily example to her family of endless love and faith, especially after the loss of her husband, Tater, on June 29, 2002, and her beloved only child, Richard Samuel “Rick” “Tater” Hidey, on April 11, 2020. She was also preceded in death by brothers Lloyd and George Riggs and sisters Virginia Rager and Anna Louise Riggs.

Surviving is her devoted brother Rex Morgan, daughter-in-law Julie Brock Hidey; granddaughter Alexis (Josh) Litzenberg; grandson Kyle F. (Kelsey) Hidey; great grandchildren Zender, Krieger, Casher and Drezner Litzenberg, Kayson and Aubrielle

Glendean Piper Stackhouse, 68, of Cadiz, Ohio, passed away on Thursday June 29, 2023, at WVU Wheeling Hospital. She was born November 22, 1954, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Agnes Dunlap Piper.

Glendean is survived by her loving husband of 42 years Vance Stackhouse, a daughter: Emily Stackhouse (George) Freese, sisters: Juanita Powers, Karen (Brad) Hinkle; grandmother and Nana to Ava Jade Stackhouse and Nickolas Jacobs, numerous nieces and nephews.

In keeping with Glendean’s wishes, services will be private.

Borkoski Funeral

Rose Hidey, Corey, and Audrina and several nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at 1 pm in New Rumley Church with Pastor David Lee officiating. Burial followed in Grandview Cemetery, Scio. Friends could call two hours prior to the service at the church from 11 am to 1 pm. The family would like memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, be used to help others at either Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, OH 44663 or the Harrison County Humane Society, PO Box 404, Cadiz, Ohio 43907, paypal.me/ HumaneSocietyHC. Koch Funeral Home, Scio has been entrusted with her arrangements.

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Crucial vote near

I believe our state and our nation is at a crucial point in history. God promises to bless the nation that chooses to follow the Lord’s will. Our nation has been progressively going further and further away from God’s ideals.

A major issue in Ohio and the U.S. is the atrocity of abortion. According to Proverbs 6:17, God hates the shedding of innocent blood and actually calls it an abomination.

I believe we are teetering on the edge of God’s judgment.

The baby-killing abortion crowd is speaking loudly and mobilizing in an effort to change the Ohio Constitution to ensure the shedding of innocent blood therein.

The special election in August would make it more difficult for them to get this evil passed into law.

Every Christian in Ohio should vote yes in August to

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raise the percentage to change the constitution to 60 percent. This would make it much more difficult for the “prochoice” baby-rallying crowd to enshrine this abomination into Ohio law.

The innocent babies of Ohio are depending on every Christian and moral secular individual to stand up for them by voting for Issue 1 in August and against the constitutional amendment in November.

Innocent babies and the future blessing of our state and nation are depending on us to do the right thing and vote for life and righteousness.

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Nemeth leaves behind a legacy

By DJ Watson Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer CADIZ —

The dust has settled on the frenzied run to the State Championship game for the Harrison Central Huskies baseball team.

As players and coaches alike move into summer routines, there’s one thing that is certain is 2023 senior Treston Nemeth on a ballfield.

That’s because it’s what Nemeth has always done, it’s all he’s ever known. The D-1 University of Dayton commit started playing baseball at five years old, and he has shined at every level along the way. From T-ball to Cooperstown, and Mazeroski Field to Akron, his impact on the Harrison Central baseball program will linger for years to come.

However, it may be what he did outside of competition that raised the bar.

“Everybody sees what Treston does on the field, but what he does off the field is so much more important, and I think that is what we will see influence the community more in the coming years. He was a leader of our ‘Huskies Way’ Committee at the school, he volunteers with our youth sports, he was the valedictorian of his class, and so much more,” Head Coach Mike Valesko said.

It’s clear Nemethis more than a “good baseball player.” Ask anyone that has spent time around the young man, and you are more likely to hear stories about his polished character and determined demeanor than you are to get a rundown of his athletic attributes.

It’s certainly not a short list of achievements, and what makes it more impressive is that the slugger only suited up for three high-school seasons due to the pandemic claiming his freshman year. Nemeth was named First Team All-Ohio in all three of his seasons in a Harrison uniform. He also sealed the hat trick with the OVAC 4A Player of the Year Award, and the East District Player of the Year crown, winning both in three consecutive seasons. He earned Prep Baseball Report First Team All-State honors three

times, and was named to the PBR Elite 25 list for his performance this past spring. The jewel of all the awards came in early June, as Nemeth was named the OHSBCA Ohio Div. III Player of the Year.

Nemeth etched his name into the HC record books multiple times as well. His name will go on the clubhouse wall for career batting average (.534), career RBIs, career doubles, and career homeruns. He was early to the party with the HR mark, as he broke it as a sophomore.

The future Dayton Flyer rose to the top in three different single-season ranks as well. His eight homeruns in 2021, his 42 RBIs in 2023, and 37 walks in 2023 all set single-season records.

Nemeth spent most of his career behind the plate, but this past season he did whatever his team needed. Including spending a significant amount of time on the mound.

“He’s such an unselfish kid, he played five different positions for us this past season to help us win,” his high-school coach commented.

Nemeth himself sees his individual success a little differently. “Baseball is as much of a team game as it is an individual game. People tend to get caught up in the individual stats of the game, all the while contributing success to a single individual. None of the

success of my high-school career would’ve been possible without a great group of teammates, coaches, school, and community. Support from all of these parties can build up a team and create success,” he said.

The best way to finish a story about Nemeth’s career at Harrison Central, may be to let him finish the story himself.

“Our community support this year was unbelievable. They stood us by through the good times and bad. After losing the OVAC semis and Buckeye 8 Championship, many people around the Valley had written us off. Everyone except for the people of Harrison County,” Nemeth said.

Looking forward, he is nothing but positive. “I’m excited for the next step in my career. It has always been a dream of mine to play at a higher level. I am excited to have the opportunity to compete for a starting spot next spring. I’m not sure exactly what position they have in mind for me defensively, but my bat will definitely be a huge factor for them (Dayton). I am never going to forget my time and career at HC. It will always be home to me. So now it’s time to show the country what Harrison County is made of,” Nemeth remarked.

nd for one final time, Nemeth delivered one of the school’s most popular sign-offs. “As always, Go Huskies!” he said with a smile.

“My teammates each year were great. Every player to wear a uniform wanted the best for the guy next to them. They are always working hard and never giving up. That is what creates culture. I’d like to think that my class created a culture that can be modeled for years to come. It showed

going to have an impact on our baseball program for a long long time.”

Treston Nemeth led the Huskies to a state semi-final victory from the mound in Akron back in June. “I think being in a small town made our run at the end so special. It provided something for the community to rally around and to come together for. It was jaw dropping seeing all the fans at the semi-final game from the mound. It was an unreal and unforgettable moment,” he said of the game.

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“The person that impacted me the most had to be Coach Valesko. Not only is he a great coach, but an even greater leader, mentor, and man. None of our team’s or my own success would be possible without him. He does so much for each and every one of his players. He is always going the extra mile to make sure we have everything we need on and off the field. He has to be the greatest coach I have ever played for and I love him like he is a member of my family,” said Nemeth. Pictured are (from left) Assistant Coach David Barcroft, Assistant Coach Brandon Mitchell, father Brent Nemeth, Head Coach Mike Valesko, Treston Nemeth, mother Shawna Murphy, sister Taylor Nemeth, Assistant Coach Brian Gossett, Assistant Coach Derek Madzia, and Assistant Coach A.J. Barcsh.

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Lamar was convicted of aggravated murder in 1995 for the deaths of

five inmates during a riot in prison. He received the death penalty for four of the killings. Ohio has not completed an execution since

2018. According to the Death Penalty Information Center, “pharmaceutical manufacturers are unwilling to sell [Ohio] drugs for executions and have threatened to stop selling medicines to any state agency if they suspect the drugs might be diverted from therapeutic use to use in executions.

A sales embargo could mean that the state would

not be able to obtain medicines for treatment of patients at veterans’ homes, state and community drug-and-alcohol addiction services, and the Department of Youth Services.”

This issue has been ongoing since July of 2019 and Lamar’s execution is one of several executions have been postponed because of it.

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what determination and belief in one another can do,” Nemeth said.

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Nemeth bats at a game in Stuebenville earlier this year. Head Coach Mike Valesko spoke highly of Nemeth, “He’s a program changing type of kid. He’s the type of kid that raises everybody’s game around him due to his work ethic and the time that he puts in to his game. He’s quite simply someone who is

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Hopedale Huskies are champions

By Ed Banks

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

HOPEDALE — Harrison

County has fast earned the reputation of producing winners in sporting competition.

In totality, it isn’t important which city in the county has contributed most of the fame and glory, because they are all Huskies. Everyone got to celebrate the wonderful and exciting season that Coach Mike Valesko and his team of Huskies earned during their rise to the State’s number-2 team in the land, a win that was celebrated county-wide by many residents.

A great portion, if not all, of the players on that accom -

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the winter months,” Thompson went on.

“There are Rimfire shoots, trails for coondog field trials/shed hunts. On Easter, Christmas, and Halloween, we offer events for the kids. Also for the youth, there is hunting education events alongside ODNR Officer Nick Turner and member Jeff Pesta. There are the annual Sportsman Bash event with the grand prize of a new side-byside, and an annual Bass Fishing Tournament with a free fish dinner follow-

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Village Administrator Tubaugh provided updates on various projects, including the progress on new street signs which are currently being designed. The main roads will receive new green and white signs to improve visibility during the winter months.

Tubaugh also had a meeting with the Ohio Mid-Eastern Governments Association (OMEGA) on July 12 to discuss funding opportunities for the water-line project on Eastport Road and East Elm Street. The initial cost estimate for this project is $829,000, but Tubaugh expects this number to decrease sig-

plished team spent their younger years honing their skills on a diamond somewhere within the county. Though highly regarded, the county’s baseball learning stream has been nearly silent in their contributions to the school’s talent pool. However, sometimes one will hear fans saying: “I remember him/her from Biddy Ball.”

On June 30, the Hopedale Pony League (14U) completed its 2023 Spring Recreation Season by earning the Ohio Valley Baseball Championship. The team would defeat the runners-up Indian Creek for the crown. The Hopedale Pony League would end the season with a remarkable

ing the final check in.”

Some of the upcoming events that the club is preparing for are a Chicken BBQ and Horseshoe Tournament. These events are open to the public on Aug. 19. The annual Gun Bash will be held on Sept. 30. Ticket purchase gets you entry to the gun bash, as well as food and drinks included during the event. There will be prize giveaways every 15 minutes, along with many side raffles.

Membership to this very active club is $150 to join Harrison County Residents, then $75 annually for member

nificantly as potential remedies are explored. The meeting also covered the wastewater treatment plant project on Hilltop Drive, which is estimated to cost $1,702,500. Adjustments will be made to the overall cost, and the village’s payout is expected to be under $100,000.

Tubaugh expressed frustration over the ongoing delay in the oil-and-shale project for HAS-646-6.37. Legal considerations are being discussed regarding Frontier’s failure to move equipment as requested for the project. Furthermore, the replacement of the sewer line for 104 Maple Ave. is estimated to cost between $13,000

record of 15 wins and only two losses. This accomplishment is one of great coaching and great performance by the young team.

The Hopedale Husky Pony 14U team was comprised of the following players Kolton Mizer, Cash Meadows, Hunter Snyder, Gage Stoneking, Trae Dunfee, Ryan Kropka, Colson Crothers, Coleby Montgomery, Max Zido, Emerson Wood, and Logan Dewees.

The coaches of the team include Adam Cumings, Ryan Wood, Todd Mizer, Billy Stoneking, Tom Snyder, Josh Zido.

Leader Ryan Wood has dedicated many years and countless hours to molding the

ship dues. Non-Harrison County residents pay $200 to join, and the $75 annually for membership dues. To apply to the club, you must submit, with payment, to an officer your name, address, and phone number. Voting on membership is held at the monthly meetings. If you are elected as a member, you will be contacted and provided with the club’s bylaws and a key card for access to the clubhouse.

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and $15,000.

Lastly, the summer youth program has not been successful this year, as no youth are currently employed by the village. Tubaugh indicated that it is unlikely replacements will be possible since the summer is already well underway.

The next mosquito spraying in the village is scheduled for July 26 at 8:45 p.m. As mentioned earlier, a request has been made to reschedule the spraying for August.

players and coaches that have come out of Hopedale. His knowledge is reflected in the outcomes that have crowned many teams, beginning at the coach-pitched player’s league.

day cash bar and Queen of Hearts drawings are weekly from 6 p.m. to closing. The drawing will be held at 8 p.m.

“Active members are needed to help with upkeep and the maintaining of the clubhouse and property,” said Thompson. “We take pride in

He has taught and guided his own family on the baseball diamond for years, and now they are part of the Harrison County and Harrison Central baseball and softball programs.

keeping our clubhouse and the property a nice family-friendly location to enjoy the outdoors. We operate solely on donations and fundraising events. We encourage anyone to become part of this great outdoors club,” he added!

The officers for the

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Anyone wanting to help in any capacity please contact a department member.

Royalty candidates are as follows:

The queen candidate is Kylee Hines, age 15, daughter of Lynda and Roy Hines Jr. Grandparents are Gayle and Roy Hines of Tippecanoe and Margaret and Randy Wallace of St Clairsville.

Princess Candidates

Carolyn Carpenter, 3 years old, daughter of Courtney and Michael Carpenter;

Alexandria Carpenter, 6 months old, daughter of Courtney and Michael Carpenter;

Layla Sayre, age 7 months, daughter of Shannon and Josh Sayre, Grandparents are Crystal and George Sayre and Sue Kendall; and

Jade Paolino, age 2 years old, daughter of Crystal Malcolm and Mark Paolino, Grandparents are Kim Scheutzow and Peter Paolino.

Prince Candidates

Jewett Sportsman’s Club are President Tom Watson, Vice President Tommy Thompson, Secretary Ann Mcafee, Treasurer Mark Triplett, and Trustees Nikki Blumenshein, Tim Galbraith, Kathy Taggart , Josh Walters, Cory Stevens, and Gary Mcafee.

Jamison Kuhn, age 2 years old, son of Jamie Wilson and Shane Kuhn; Wyatt Miles, age 7 months, son of Lindsey Smith and Mason Miles. Grandparents are Rita Heath and Willis and Jody Smith. Great grandson of Joy and the late Steve Miles; and Remington Wolford, age 1 year old, son of Cody Wolford and Kyndsley Hendershot.

Freeport VFD Fair queen candidate Kylee Hines.

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Members of the Hopedale Husky Pony 14U team are (front, from left) Ryan Kropka, Colson Crothers, Coleby Montgomery, Max Zido, Emerson Wood, and Logan Dewees; (middle row) Kolton Mizer, Cash Meadows, Hunter Snyder, Gage Stoneking, and Trae Dunfee; and (back) Coaches Adam Cumings, Ryan Wood, Todd Mizer, Billy Stoneking, Tom Snyder, and Josh Zido.

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Harrison’s Madzia draws kicking duties in All-Star Football

By Ed Banks

Harrison News-Herald Sports Writer

CADIZ — Any Ohio Valley football fan would not be surprised to learn that Harrison Central’s Jace Madzia would be assigned the Ohio kicking duties in the 2023 OVAC Rudy Mumley All-Star Football game.

As in the past, this the 77th Edition of the Ohio versus West Virginia game will be played at the Wheeling Island Stadium on Saturday July 22, at 7:15 p.m.

Following the selection of

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• STATE ROUTE 9 (State Route 151) will close in Jewett for 60 days starting Monday, July 24, for a bridge replacement project. The detour is SR 9 north to SR 646 west, SR 646 west to SR 151 east, SR 151 east back to SR 9, and reverse. The completion date is Sept. 15, 2023.

ONGOING EVENTS

• AL-NON MEETINGS

Thursdays, 7 p.m. First Church of Christ, 139 N. Main St., Cadiz.

• UNIONPORT MUSEUM is open the first and third Sundays monthly from 1-4 p.m. in the old Unionport School, Wayne Township Community Center. The public is cordially invited to stop in and look around.

• SCIO FOOD Pantry in the Scio United Methodist Church serves people with a Scio, Jewett, or Bowerston ZIP code. Food and personal-care items will be given out

the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10 a.m.noon and 4-6 p.m. It is an Equal Opportunity Provider.

• PINE VALLEY Sportsman’s Club Shoot every Sunday, 9 a.m. at the club. Sign-up is 8:30 a.m. Public welcome.

• HARRISON COUNTY Veterans Service will hold its meetings the first Monday of the month at 3 p.m. in the Harrison County Veterans Service Office, Courthouse.

• HARRISON COUNTY Health Department will hold its monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month, 1 p.m. in the Coal Room located at the Harrison County Government Center.

• CADIZ AMERICAN LEGION S.A.L. Burger Night, every Friday from 5-8 p.m. Hamburgers, cheeseburgers, Legion burgers and fries, fish tail/chicken tender meal, 21-piece shrimp meal, fish tail sandwich, chicken tenders and coleslaw. Dine-in or takeout. 740942-3764. Thank you for your support.

• AMERICAN LEGION Cadiz Post 34 holds its monthly regular meetings on the third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. at the post home. All Cadiz Post 34 Legionnaires are urged to attend.

• GAMBLER’S ANONYMOUS meetings at the Cadiz Presbyterian Church every Tuesday at 8 p.m.

• CADIZ FOOD Pantry is open every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. For families in need, please call 740-942-4300.

Barnesville’s C.J. Hannahs as the Ohio All-Star quarterback, the Buckeyes Head Coach Blake Allen publicly announcedthat Madzia would hold the place kicker and punting duties. The duties are the same that Madzia carried out at Harrison during his prepschool career.

“I know his dad (Donnie Madzia),” said Allen. “I used to work at Harrison Central. Jace comes from a great family, and he had a great career at Harrison Central. He has a strong leg so hopefully he can get us a couple of touchbacks

• HOPEDALE LEGION Wing Wednesdays starting at 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Eat-in or carryout. Open to the public. 740-9379995.

• HARRISON COUNTY Wellness Coalition, a group of diverse people collaborating to help reduce the abuse of legal and illegal drugs in Harrison County. Third Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m., via Zoom. Info: 740-9428823.

• THE HUMANE Society of Harrison County meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. at the shelter, located at 84033 Mizer Road, Cadiz. New members are always welcome.

• THE LORD’S Sharing Pantry at Perrysville Church parking lot, 88 Amsterdam Road SE (state Route 164), Scio. Open 24 hours, free to all. A wide variety of items are available, such as toilet paper, boxed cereal, peanut butter, protein bars, shampoo, body wash and much more.

• PUSKARICH

LIBRARY: Crochet Club

— Saturdays at noon Scio Branch: Crochet with Deb — Thursdays at 1 p.m. Pickleball at Barr Memorial Center — Mondays 5-7 p.m., Wednesdays 9 a.m.-noon. Quilt with Sue — Mondays at 10 a.m. Clark Memorial: Crochet Club — Thursdays at 4 p.m. Fitness Fun Class — Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.

• A NEW Beginning is a support group for widows and widowers. They meet every Saturday morning at 9 a.m. at Fa-Ray’s Restaurant:

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on kickoffs. He can also be a weapon for us when we get on the other side of the 50 (possible field goals), as well.”

Coming into this Football Classic, Madzia’s resume is quite impressive. He earned Second Team All-Ohio following his making good on 35 of 38 PATs and going three for three on field-goal attempts. All three of the fieldgoal attempts were from the 30-yard line or from further back. At Harrison, he had 22 punts that went for an average of over 38 yards. Five of his punts traveled inside the opponents 20-yard line. This OVAC football standout is the son of Donnie and Mindy Madzia of Hopedale.

Bless others with your work

By Terri Brock

In growing vegetables, grow what you like, but you can also grow vegetables that you can use to bless others.

Many gardeners/homesteaders grow a variety of vegetables that not only their families like, but also help others out, as well. For instance, green beans always seem to produce until you are sick of picking them. I know my green beans, last year, were still producing until the first week of November. It’s the plant that keeps on giving. Let local people know that you have an abundance of whatever that may be, and

1115 Wooster Road North, Barberton. For more information, call 330-745-6239 or 330331-7066.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• FREEPORT VFD Fair is July 28 and 29. Eat stand opens Friday at 5 p.m. and the parade will start at 7 p.m. Saturday events run from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be a chicken barbecue and fish fry.

• NEW RUMLEY Church will present the Williamson Branch of Nashville outdoor concert at their community picnic on Friday, July 28. Picnic at 5:30 p.m. Musi 6:30 to 8 p.m. All are invited. Will be held inside if it rains.

• SCIO VFD roast beef dinner Sunday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main St. All-youcan-eat meals are $15 for adults and $8 for chil-

offer that they can have what they pick.

Cucumbers, zucchini, squash, corn, and even tomatoes can be that way too. Most people that garden love sharing their bounty with those who don’t or can’t garden. It’s a great way to build relationships and lasting friendships. You never know how you can bless someone with a bag of good vegetables from what God has given to you.

dren under 10. Eat-in or carryout.

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MUNITY Yard Sale will be held Friday, Aug. 4 and Saturday, Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone participating please contact the city building to be put on the map. Maps will be available to shoppers at various yard sale locations.

• JEWETT-SCIO

Vikings Class of 1973 50th Class Reunion is Aug. 10-13. Details are on Facebook at “Jewett-Scio Class of 1973” and from Alice George, Page Administrator for “50th Reunion” Doris Leggett.

• THE CONOTTON Valley Alumni Association is accepting nominations for its Distinguished Alumni Award to be presented on Sept. 9, at its annual alumni dinner. You may find the Nomination Form on the school website: cvul.

You can sell extra vegetables too. Some homesteaders go to farmers’ markets, set up alongside the road, or sell from their farms. I’ve passed places that have a little stand set up in their front yard with vegetables on the table and a box to put the money in.

Some do it as a donation; pay what you think it’s worth. Others have the price of each type of produce. It is done on the honor system, that people put the money in the box. Most feel that people will do the right thing, and if they don’t, well, then they’ll have to carry that with them. “Always do the right thing” is my motto.

org under quicklinks on the Alumni Assn. page. Nomination forms must be turned in by Aug. 1.

• THE HARRISON County Cancer Crusaders Seventh Annual Survivors and Caregivers Celebration will be held Friday, Aug. 4, at Wallace Lodge in Sally Buffalo Park at 6:30 p.m. 5K Race and Rally will be Saturday, Aug. 5, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For additional information, contact Julie at 740-4912407

• OPERATION

CHRISTMAS Child will hold its annual dinner on Saturday, Aug. 19, at the Carlisle Inn, Walnut Creek. Open to public, reservations are necessary by Aug. 11. Call Bev Troyer at 330-7631826 or Julie Browning at 426-268-4153. Featured speaker is Alex Nsengimana of Rwanda.

Jace Madzia Submitted

“He has a strong leg, so hopefully he...will be a weapon for us.”

Talk of the Town

Freeport

By Deb Milligan

May God Bless You.

Happy Birthday - Landon Bear, Bryan DeWees, Kaye Clay, Jeff Miller, Adam Kaurich, Evan Bologna, Ann Millison, and Becky Barnhart.

Happy AnniversaryJim and Tana Fourtney.

Four Seasons Garden Club will meet July 27 at the home of Judy Workley. Under the guidance of Marilou, the members will practice making flower arrangements.

On the last Sunday, July 30, there will be a breakfast bar all day at the Raider in Freeport.

Katherine Haney welcomes everyone on Thursday at 4 p.m. at the library to the Crochet Club throughout July.

Freeport, Cadiz, Moorefield Township, and Hopedale volunteer fire departments responded to a wreck on state Route 22 Tuesday evening at 8:20 p.m. They lifeflighted one person, and took two people to the hospital.

The members of the Freeport Volunteer Fire Department are getting ready for the annual Fireman’s Fair on July 28 and 29. They need volunteers to work the eat stand, donations of pies, vendors and crafters for the Craft Show along with auction and raffle items. Anyone from the area interested can contact Ginger Anderson at 740630-7307, or Linda Fritter at 740-213-9197.

Lakeland Academy Community School Board of Education met at the school July 11.

President Jim Fleming conducted the meeting as the board approved the financial report given by Ethan Tice. Lake Erie West Sponsor Representative Mrs. Lewis updated the Sunshine Law.

Superintendent Dr. Nicole McDonald’s recommendations were to approve the resignations of Tena Stine and Brenda Brock for the 2023-2024 school year, Julie Galloway for up to 15 hours per week as custodian,

and Gabee Fisher and Morgan Fisher to receive a stipend to clean the Pre-K Annex. She also said that she has put in some grant money.

Jin Flem and board members went into executive session for the appointment, discipline,or compensation of any employee or official and purchase of property for public purposes or the sale of property at competitive bidding.

The next regular meeting of the board will be Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 6:30 p.m. at the school.

Freeport Village Council has one vacant seat. Anyone of the village wishing to join can contact Mayor Larry Wells.

The Old School House Bar and Catering celebrated the end of its fifth year since opening July 4, 2018, with a wedding and reception on the premisis. Events during the first five years included surprise birthday parties, birthday parties, bridal showers, reunions and various seasonal parties.

The start of the sixth year promises the following event participation: Stop #3 on the Fourth Annual Paisley Laroche Memorial Porker Run, July 22; and Stop #2 for the Second Annual Bikers Helping Bikers Poker Run on Aug. 26. For more information check out the respective Facebook pages.

Additionally, Miss Layla Rae Sayre, who is running for princess of the Freeport Fire Department Street Fair (July 28-29), has a can for votes available. As the bar moves into year six, look for more changes and events at The Old School House in Freeport.

The Lakeland Ministries Church of the Nazarene just north of Freeport clothes closet is open each Wednesday from 11:00 AM until 3:00PM.

Tim, Penny, and Nada Bear of Wright, Wyoming, spent the week in the area visiting family and friends.

Congratulations to Alex and Tabitha Bear who were united in mar-

riage July 15 at the Harvest Barn in Sugarcreek.

Congratulations to Ed and Jodi Cunningham on the birth of their first grandchild. Dawson Lee was born on July 5, the son of Nick and Meaghan. In addition they celebrated their daughter Kristen’s marriage to Black Kennison on July 8.

There will be a Special Election on Aug. 8 on the ballot that will contain State Issue 1.

On July 23, Vacation Bible School members will go to the Uhrichsville Waterpark from 6-8 p.m.

Good music, car show,, and a craft show along with more events will be held at the Freeport Volunteer Fire Departments Fair on July 28-29. Members of the Freeport Church Of The Rock will have a church booth.

Please keep all those in the hospital, nursing homes, Ed Cunningham, Norval Nay, Rev. David Rinkes, Hannah Matthews, all service men and women, local fire departments and unspoken requests in your prayers.

Scio

By Cindy Spiker

Good day my friends!

Mosquito spraying will take place Wednesday, July 26, between 8-8:45 pm., coinciding with dusk and depending on the weather.

Light-Up Jewett Community Event will be held Saturday, July 22, at the Jewett Park from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Kickball tournament, chicken dinners, car/motorcycle cruise-in, bounce houses/obstacle courses, cornhole tournament, Abby Abbondanza (live acoustic), beer garden and silent auction is planned. Sponsored by BrightSide Tavern, all proceeds will be used to purchase new Christmas lights for Jewett.

The Scio American Legion Post 482 is serving Sunday Brunch on July 23, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Open to the public. Items available include scrambled eggs, home fries, sausage gravy and bis -

cuits, bacon, French toast and more. All items will be sold a la carte.

The Scio Volunteer Fire Department Roast Beef Dinner will be held Sunday, July 30. 11 a.m.1 p.m. at the Scio Fire Hall, 318 W. Main St. All-you-can-eat meals are $15 for adults, and $8 for children under age 10. Eat-in or carry-out. Proceeds benefit the Scio VFD.

The Scio Summer Fest (formerly the Street Fair) is quickly approaching. Mark your calendars, Aug. 9-12. This year, we are remembering Scio’s oil history, celebrating the 125th anniversary of the 1898 Scio Oil Boom. 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 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 is 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. Kugler passed away at his home on July 2 in Bloomingdale after a 12-year battle against cancer.

DID YOU KNOW?

… At the peak period during Scio’s 1898 “Oil Boom,” production was 4,000 barrels a day.

Deersville

By Susan Adams

If you are at the Deersville General Store, Freeport Gas ‘N Go or 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., Wedesday prayer meeting 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these three churches that grace the Moravian Trail.

Thank you to all who sent birthday wishes to Edith Taylor for her 101st on July 14. She had a pile of cards that were read to her. Sadly, she passed away late on July 14. The Deersville community and surrounding area extends sympathy to Edith’s family. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. Edith leaves daughters Peggy (Randy) Walker of Colerain and Carol Ficken (Bob McCarty) of Cuyahoga Falls, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

On Saturday, July 15, Freeport-Lakeland Alumni Reunion is history. Everyone had a great time. Three scholarships were awarded. Thank you to Chairman Greg Milleson and his committee for helping to make the evening a success. The honor classes were 73 and 98.

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 the stuff they do not have in stores and try amazing things their bees create! They will be back at the Farmers Market Aug. 11, Aug. 25, Sept. 8 and Sept. 22.

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. They will be doing a covered-dish lunch after the service. Bring a chair, relax and enjoy a beautiful setting. They will be doing this again on Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. All folks are welcome.

Congratulations to Koda Devore and his team Joe Marsh, Scott Grills and Tyler Soreano for winning the Northeast 24-Hour Challenge for the second year in a row in their dirt-bike race in Odessa, N.Y., on July 16. Koda is the son of Travis and Nikki Devore of rural Uhrichsville and grandson to Shelley McMillen Devore of rural Deersville.

On Saturday, Aug. 12, a rummage sale at the Deersville Church parsonage (across from church) will be held. More information will be available later. Lots of See TALK Page 10

good stuff. If anyone has any news items they would like to share, please call and let me know at 740-942-3137. If I am not available to answer you call, please leave a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

Holloway

By Susan Adams

Holloway and its community extends sympathy to the family of Helen Oliver Carpenter, 89, formerly of Holloway, who passed away July 9. She was married in 1954 to the late Robert Carpenter. She was a member of the Holloway Methodist Church. She and her husband owned and operated Bob’s Bar in Holloway. A full obituary can be found in the July 12 Times Leader or on the Altmeyer Funeral Home, Moundsville, WV, website.

The Holloway Church is still holding services on Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Donations are always welcome. Send to: Holloway Church, P.O. 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 740968-4264.

On Saturday, Aug. 5, 12- 5 p.m. (note that I had time wrong), Holloway Community Fun Day, sponsored by the Holloway Church, Holloway Volunteer Fire Department, and Old Timers, will be held in the Holloway VFD Social Hall lot. They will be providing a lunch and a sweet treat, water slides and sprinklers, Spiderman and friends will be joining the festivities about 1:30 p.m. A fire safety class will take place around 2:30 p.m. with information about the coming cadet program, and a school supply giveaway! Old Timers will be selling T-shirts celebrating the 75th Old Timer celebration. Each organization will have a fundraiser to support them and donation jars. School supplies will be given away. Items needed: cash (mail to Holloway Church, P.O. Box 173, Holloway OH 43985), pens, pencils, notebooks, loose-leaf paper, folders, composition books, colored pencils, crayons, glue sticks, highlighters, scissors, rulers, backpacks, and lunchboxes. They can’t

do this without community support! Thank you in advance.

The Holloway Church is selling tickets for $5 each for a chance to win an outside firepit filled with lots of goodies. Think s’mores! Tickets will be available, and the winner will be drawn at the Aug. 5 Holloway Community Days. This is a summer fundraiser sponsored by the Holloway Church. Any questions, contact Ruth Robertson or Amanda Spano.

The Old Timers facilities are available for your birthday parties, weddings or receptions, family reunions etc. To inquire or to book your event, contact Anita Schaeffer at 740-4335074, Lori Sharp at 740510-0841, Kelli Baker at 740-685-2750 or Linda Nester at740-541-5401. Dates are filling up, so if you need the building, please call to get your date reserved. This is a very nice venue with lots of parking.

The Holloway VFD Activities Committee is still having the “Shop Rada Cutlery Fundraising Store Shop for Cutlery and Gifts” fundraiser. There is a link on its Facebook page. Rada also has some great soup

kits and dips besides cutlery. These products make great gifts.

Donations are needed. Holloway Old Timers Baseball Association is planning the 75th annual Old Timers Festival Sept. 1-3. Please look on the Facebook page for a list of items that can be purchased before the festival. If you can help out by donating or volunteering, please contact Anita Schaeffer, Kenny Staten, Ronnie Stewart, Linda Nester or any member of the Old Timers. The phone number is 740968-1900. You can also message via Facebook. They will not be able to have this festival without your generosity. Money donations are always appreciated. The mailing address is Holloway Old Timers, 421 E. Main St., Flushing OH 43977. All donations are greatly appreciated.

More Old Timers events in coming papers. Save the dates, Friday through Sunday, Sept. 1-3, for a car and bike show, old-time baseball game, parade, food and more! Follow the Holloway Old Timers Baseball Assoc. Facebook page of detailed information. Spread the word. Volunteer if you can. Save the date of Saturday, Oct. 14, at noon for a chicken barbecue. A big thank-you to Ronnie Stewart for being able to cook the chickens. Thank you, Ronnie Stewart, Troy Fletcher and Kevin Luyster for donating the chickens. You are all

Community

very much appreciated. Holloway Church. 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. Thank you.

Hopedale

By John Wilson

Hi everybody, hope you had a good week.

The Hopedale Church of Christ will be holding Vacation Bible School on Aug. 9, 10 and 11. It will be at the church from 6 to 7:30 p.m., registration at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Remember, the Hopedale Community Yard sale is coming up on Aug. 6-7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call Terri at the city building 740-937-2355 to be placed on the map.

The Hopedale Church of Christ will be hosting a back-to-school bash on Aug. 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. You can enjoy fun and games, food school supplies and more!

Are you looking for something to do Saturday, July 22? Head down to the Jewett Park starting at 10 a.m. for a kickball tournament. Chicken dinners and a car cruisein will be held at noon, with bounce houses at 1 p.m. Cornhole starts at 2 p.m. and Abby Abbondanza at 3 p.m.. This will be held to raise money for Jewett Christmas lights. There will also be a 50/50 and silent auction. If you would like to donate items for the auctions, sign a team up for kickball or have any ques -

tions, reach out to Paul at Brightside Junction.

The Jewett Open Air Market will be held at 308 E. Main St. in Jewett from 3-7 p.m. on the following dates: Aug. 13 and 27, as well as Sept. 10 and 24.

There will be a junk in the trunk sale at Sally Buffalo Park on Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Set up is at 8 a.m. Cost to set up is $10 per spot. For questions, call 740-9421102.

I am getting really excited about my 4-H club’s car show. It will be held on Sunday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is open to cars, trucks motorcycle and tractors. 57 chevy? Rat Rod? Rough Truck? Big old Harley? Farmall H? You are all welcome to come out. Dash plaques will be given to the first 100 entrants, awards include top 20, best in show and 4-H Club pick. This will be a participant judged show. Goodie bags for entrants, door prizes and a silent auction will be available. K and V Burgers and More will be there with breakfast and lunch goodies. Best of all, Scio’s own DJ Spikeman will be spinning the tunes, so a good time will be had by all. Please join as the parking lot of Ferguson House of Furniture in Wintersville.

If you have news and would like me to include it, please email hopedalenews@yahoo.com before noon on Mondays. Thanks, and hope you have a great week!

ODNR offering controlled hunts

Applications for Ohio’s public land controlled hunting opportunities will be accepted beginning Saturday, July 1, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, and more on public lands during the 2023-24 season. The application period is open for all hunters until Monday, July 31.

The Division of Wildlife, as well as the Division of Parks and Watercraft, host controlled hunts on select areas around Ohio. Hunts for adults, youth, mobility impaired, and mentors with apprentices are available. Species-specific hunts include deer, waterfowl, dove, pheasant, squirrel, and quail. Firearm and archery opportunities are available for some species.

Hunters may apply for controlled hunts by completing the application process online using Ohio’s Wildlife Licensing System or via phone by calling 1-800-703-1928. There is $5.50 service fee for the phone option. Each hunt requires payment of a nonrefundable $3 application fee. Customers may apply for more than one hunt, but can only apply to each hunt once per year.

All applicants are required to possess a valid Ohio hunting license

and meet age requirements. Youth hunters must be under 18 at the time of the hunt to participate. Adults must be 18 or older at the time of the application. Those applying for deer hunts will also need a valid deer permit. Find more information at wildohio.gov on the controlled hunt page. Hunters are randomly drawn from submitted applications. Successful applicants will be notified and provided additional hunt information by Monday, Aug. 8, including a permit, rules, and hunting area map. Each controlled hunt opportunity is unique, and applicants are encouraged to thoroughly review all site-specific information, including rules and requirements, before applying. Application statuses can be viewed through Ohio’s Wildlife Licensing System.

Explore detailed information about each hunting area, its habitats, and its species through the Find a Destination webpage at ohiodnr.gov. For more information about hunting in Ohio download the HuntFish OH mobile app or visit wildohio. gov. Find recipes, tips, and learning opportunities through the Wild Ohio Harvest Community. Follow the Division of Wildlife on Facebook and Twitter for up-to-date information on hunting, fishing, wildlife watching,

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