Ashville News by Rose Jamison 

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OCTOBER 13, 2010
 
JUST LIKE 100 YEARS AGO
 
Mr. Gary Wilcoxon, Ashville Elementary School Principal, invites all current students, parents and alumni of Ashville School, Ashville Harrison High School, and Ashville Elementary School to march in the Pickaway County Bicentennial Parade on October 19, at 7 p.m..  We will meet near the CVS Pharmacy on Main Street in Circleville at 6:45 p.m.  A parent or guardian must accompany current Ashville Elementary students before and during the parade.  Please come and represent your school in this parade in which all past and present county schools have been asked to participate.
 
FOOD PANTRY
 
During the Pumpkin Show, grocery carts will be placed outside the Community UMC and the announcer’s stand on Pinckney Street to accept non-perishable food items for the community food pantry.
 
TEAYS VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER
 
The soccer fields on S.R. 752 East are bustling with soccer players and fans with games on weekends and practices during the week.  As I was watching my 6-year-old grandson, Jeremy Hossfeld, Sunday afternoon, he kicked his first field goal.  I have 5 grandsons on various teams.  Caden Hossfeld and Tarayle Glick play on the same team.  Grant Hossfeld and Nathan Glick are on a traveling team.  Keeps me busy attending their games and I love it. 
 
The new concession stand with its covered eating pavilion is very nice, and it cost a lot of money.  In spite of the fact that much of the labor and building materials was donated, about $11,000.00 is still owed on it.  From the ‘smoker’ of briskets and pork, Chad Rutter,  and his father-in-law, Mike Pahl at the grill; and the soccer parents manning the food concession, all are volunteers.    Many more of the volunteers need  recognition.  As  I don’t know all their names, and for fear of omitting someone, I will not try to name them.  I just want to thank everyone who helped and continue to help in any capacity.
 
OSU’s Eddie George has donated an autographed jersey, a football and a ball cap which are being raffled off.  Proceeds from the raffle will be applied to the $11.000.00 debt.  Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00.   The drawing will be held October 30, 2010.  You need not be present to win.  To purchase tickets, call 614-496-5541, or stop at the soccer field on weekends. 
 
SYMPATHY
 
We were saddened to hear of the sudden death of Helen Louise (Eitel) Fausnaugh.  Helen, age 76, passed away October 6, 2010.  Our sympathy to her family.
 
PRAYERS 
 
Jarrett Gerber, Geneva Diehl, Ruth Thomas, Elaine Winter, Frances “Dutch” Moss, June Hovis, Betty Smith, Tom Heil, Brad Mathers and Derrick Taylor.
 
CHURCH NEWS
 
South Bloomfield UMC’s  annual Harvest Dinner, will be Saturday, November 6, 2010.  Carry out 3:30 to 4:30 p.m; sit down dinner 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.  $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children up to 10 years of age.  Menu consists of roasted turkey, homemade dressing and noodles, mashed potatoes and green beans.  Contact Pat Acord for advance tickets.
 
The Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union Women-In-His-Service will have their biannual twenty five cent sale Friday, October 15 and Saturday, October 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall at 420 Long Street (at the rear of the church).  All but a few select items will be priced at just a quarter.  There are bargains galore!
 
The ladies will also be selling breakfast foods: sausage gravy and biscuits, sausage, egg and biscuit sandwiches and pancakes, priced separately from the quarter sale. 
 
The First English Lutheran Church Youth, Ashville, are hosting their annual Spaghetti Dinner from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 31 at the church.  Dinners are available to eat-in or take-out: a great way to finish the Halloween festivities in the village.  Please join us at+6 94 Long Street.
 
The Scioto Chapel UMC Women’s Christian Fellowship will serve a Chicken-Noodle dinner at the church, 3 miles east of Darbyville on SR 316 West between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., Saturday, October 30, 2010.    They will offer chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans, cole slaw or fruit jello salad, choice of dessert and beverage to eat in or take out.  They will also be selling bags of home made noodles.
 
The Golden Needles Quilters will be displaying their beautiful hand made quilts and offering some for sale.
 
The Zion UMC , corner of Powell and Plum Streets, Ashville, will be having a pork chop dinner and mini-craft bazaar November 12, 2010.  More details as they are forthcoming.
They are currently selling their delicious apple dumplings at $2.50 each.  To order, call Linda Burns, 983-3865.
 
I will be spending next week with my family on a Disney Cruise.  Yabba-Dabba-Do.
 
Thanks for sending me news.  Please keep up the good work.  God Bless!

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010
 
We were driving through a downpour and all of the sudden, the sun came out and presented us with a glorious double rainbow.   Makes you wonder why some people don’t believe in God.
 
TIDBITS
 
What is commonly known as the “Squire House” is being rebuilt after the structure was recently destroyed by fire.  As you drive by, you can see the progress being made.
 
Mary Ellen Downs donated copies of her book on the history of Muhlenburg Township.  The book is quite fascinating.  Larry Fullen, whose family came from that area, has his “The Broncos of 1945” book for sale at the Village Curiosity Shop.  Stop by and purchase a copy.  You can also order a copy by contacting Larry at 813-205-4560, www.LarryFullen.com or lbfullen@verizon.net.
 
John Little, Jr. works for the Ohio Industrial Commission in the Logan, Ohio office, having transferred from the Columbus office a year ago.  John’s mother, Catherine (Williams) Little, celebrated her 80th birthday September 16.  Her four children, Jonie of Cincinnati, Julie of Oklahoma, John of Logan and his daughter, Amanda, of Atlanta, GA and Jimmy.  Pastor John, Sr. and Catherine, no doubt, had a glorious time with their family all together.
 
CELEBRATING SENIORS   
 
“Fall Football” is the theme for the September 30, Celebrating Seniors luncheon at the Village Chapel UMC.  Lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m.  Cynthia Love, Executive Director of the Pickaway County Senior Center will discuss programs available through the Center.
 
Guests are encouraged to wear clothing representng their favorite football team. A prize will be given for the best table decoration.  Table cloths and napkins will be furnished.
 
You may sign up for flu shots at the October meeting.  Those over 65, except those with Medigold, may use their insurance card for payment.    Those under 65 or with Medigold can receive shot for $25.00, not $10.00 as previously announced.
 
All seniors are cordially invited.  Please call Alice Woolever, 983-2875, for reservation, NLT Monday, September 27. 
 
THANK YOU
 
On behalf of music lovers in the Ashville and surrounding community, Dave Rainey expresses his thanks and appreciation to Lisa Coon and the Citizens Bank for providing the chicken for the Gazebo Gathering picnic, and also for helping to serve the meal.  The Citizens Bank has been a supporter of the Gazebo Gatherings since it began eighteen years ago.
 
The Ashville Area Heritage Society carry-in picnic was well attended, and by my observation, everyone had a good time.   Thanks to Dennis and Carol Blaney for providing iced tea, lemonade and water; to Linda Cummins for donating the table service; all of you who purchased raffle tickets and to Eleanore for being our ‘champeen’ ticket seller; and to everyone else who helped with the picnic in any way.
 
Mayor Chuck Wise, along with the other council members, presented a proclamation  to the AAHS for doing a great job of promoting our community. 
 
Thanks to Michael Moore and David Poluxt, First Byte and Surfindipity Enterprises, for providing the Ashville government access to the community.   Visit ashvilleohio.gov for information.
 
Our village vision:  Remembering our rural heritage, the Village of Ashville will be a strong and friendly community, offering an enhanced quality of life achieved through progress and teamwork.  It is a place where people will want to live and businesses will want to locate. 
 
Bob Hines gave a presentation on our new mural at the museum.  He pointed out various things that are not readily apparent, such as the icons representing the snake den mounds, and the location of the date of completion of the mural.  Do you know why the big clock is in the mural?   Stop by the museum, and we can point out some of these things, or you can visit ashvilleohio.gov and see a slide show of the mural in progress.
 
Thanks to everyone who supported the Wendy’s Burger Bash, Wednesday evening.  I arrived at 5:30 and the place was packed.  Wendy’s donated 20% of total sales during the hours of 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to the Ashville Museum.  It was nice to see Marge Wilson, Bill Trimble, Charlotte Rife and Virgie Vause enjoying the event.  Thanks to pastor Hubbell and his lovely wife for supporting our museum.
 
Richard “Dick” Smith was a museum visitor last week.  Dick and his brother, David, are the sons of Luther and Thelma (Teegardin) Smith (deceased).  The Smith family lived on the northeast corner of Walnut Creek Pike and St. Paul Road.    Dick graduated from Walnut in 1953.  He now resides in Newark, Delaware.   David was killed when he fell from the back of a pickup truck when he was just a teenager in high school.
Dick was appreciative of the help he received from our librarian, Dorothy Cormany.   He was a guest of Richard Hansen while visiting in the area.
 
Other museum visitors was a group from Cori Care in Columbus.
 
Shoppie Williams, Commercial Point, is a frequent visitor and contributor to the museum.  He sings “The Scioto Fight Song”:  “Whooper Up…Whooper Up…Whooper up some more!   The school in Ohio the students all adore.   She’s a peach, she wins our hearts.  She always wins our games.  She’s not tough, and she’s not rough, but she gets there just the same.           Match in the gas tank………BOOM!  BOOM! “   (Or something like that!)
 
 Be sure to mark your calendar for September 26, 2010, 2:00 p.m. when we will dedicate the mural.  For details, stop in and see one of the museum volunteers.  We will have a surprise for you.
 
SYMPATHY
 
Our hearts go out to the families of the recently departed Coral Morrison Sherman, Michael W. Gulick, Annie Mowery Ruff, Peter Thirtyacre and Ethel Wynkoop
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
 
My daughter, Robin, will celebrate her birthday September 17.    My daughter-in-law, Jodi Glick, will celebrate her birthday September 22.  Grandson, Eric Glick, turned 18 September 11.
 
ITS THAT TIME AGAIN
 
The cooks at the Zion United Methodist Church will be making their famous home made apple dumplings this Tuesday, September 21.  It’s first come-first served.  If your mouth starts watering, stop by the church kitchen and treat yourself to one or more of these delicious morsels.  Or you can order them by calling Linda Burns, 740-983-3865.  Diabetic dumplings must be ordered in advance.
 
BENEFIT FOR ASHVILLE FOOD PANTRY
 
There will be a spaghetti supper at the First Baptist Church, S.R. 316, Saturday, October 9, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  Supper is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and under.  Donate six non-perishable food items and get $1.00 off your meal.
 
All proceeds will benefit the Ashville Food Pantry.  Clientele has more than doubled in the last several months.   When you go to the grocery, pick up an extra item or two for the Food Pantry.  Call 983-2959 for carry-out.  For more information, call 983-4607.
 
SILENT AUCTION   
 
The Pickaway County Historical and Genealogical Library will hold a silent auction Tuesday, September 21 through Friday, September 24 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 25 from 9:00 a.m. til noon.  Items for sale include a 1915 repro 2-person pedal swing,; a white painted maple top table with bench and four chairs, craft items, Pickaway and Franklin County History, Jewel Tea Dishes, etc. with more items arriving.   Please come in to cast your bids and join the fun!
 
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
 
The Ashville Community Men’s Club will serve a Pancake and Sausage Breakfast, Saturday, October 9, 2010, 7:00 a.m. to noon in the park shelter house.  Adults $5.00.  Children, 12 years and under, $3.00.
 
HALLOWEEN PARADE AND CONTEST     
 
Dig your Halloween costumes out of moth balls and start getting ready for this year’s big celebration.  The Halloween parade forms at the post office at 2:00 p.m., October 31,  with costume judging following at the park.   Cash prizes will be given for the winners in the various categories and age groups.  Cider and doughnuts will be served.
 
Be back next weekend.  Am taking a little trip to West Virginia and Georgia.  Pray for safe travel.  Enjoy this beautiful weather and be kind to one another.
 

AUGUST  18, 2010

 
FOOTBALL AND FISH
 
Teays Valley football season is underway and along with it, are the Harrison Township Fish Frys.  Patrick Davidson informs me the first fish fry is September 3, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the fire station.  Sandwiches are $4.00, dinners are $6.00 and include fish, their famous baked beans, potato salad, slaw and beverage.
 
Give the little lady a break from the kitchen and take the family out to dinner before the game.  Our town is so very blessed to have such a great fire department with so many dedicated professionals. 
 
CONGRATULATIONS  to Janet Pettibone, Matt and Tammy Timmons and Pastor Ben Foulk for riding in last week’s Pelotonia.   Thanks to all who sponsored the riders.   I watched dozens of them whiz through Marcy.   I saw Janet, but guess I missed the Timmons and Ben.  But I was there to cheer them on, anyway.  Prayers for the family of the lady who was killed in the Hocking Hills area.
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
 
Wanda Beattie turned 90 August 27.  Send cards to Wanda at 280 Glenn Rd.    Wanda has two daughters and two sons and one grandchild. She is retired from Rickenbacker AFB, Civil Engineering Squadron.
 
In no way can Ronald Swoyer be turning 80 years old on September 2.  We just graduated from AHS a few years ago……..oh, it can’t be……….62 years?    Golly, ‘tempus fugit’.  Happy Birthday, Ron.    I’ll catch up with him in October.
 
Also, best wishes to Jean Siriano and Bill Plum on their birthdays.
 
PRAYERS
 
Please pray for Marine Zach Upton who is serving in Afghanistan.
Remember Libby Pettibone who suffered a slight stroke.  Margie Kraft and Billy Toole need prayer. 
Remember Pat Von Ins whose mother passed away.
 
Our sympathy to the families of Henix Teegardin who passed away August 10, 2010;
Robert L. Frazier, 87, who passed away August 20, 2010; Marianna Karchnick, 46, who passed away August 19, 2010; and Duane Lindsey, 65, who died August 16, 2010.
 
Correction:  Ralph Fry notified Belva Morrison that his brother, James (Jim) Fry, died Monday, August 4, 2010.  His widow is Mary McNeal Fry. Ralph’s brother, Carl Fry, passed away several years ago.  Jim’ s son, Carl Fry, lives in Columbus, Ohio and is an attorney there.  A memorial service for Jim will be held Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Harrison Twp. Cemetery.
 
Taylor Garnes, granddaughter of Lisa Stewart Rose, is a first-year student at Shawnee State College.  Our cousin, Virginia Chatfield Moore is the Outreach Director there. I have met several new enrollees and I tell them to say, “Hello” to Virginia from me.  She is always happy to be of assistance to first timers.
 
Charlie Morrison is very deserving of his trip to Amish country.  We miss Charlie at the museum, but love seeing him enjoy a vacation.  Charlie is a pearl.
 
Please support the Rick Brown Memorial VFW, Post 7941, South Bloomfield by attending their Wednesday noon meals cooked by Judy Ross Campbell, and their Friday nite dinners, 5 – 7 p.m. or until sold out.  Sept 3 – Steak Dinner - $10.00;  Sept 10 – Rosie Roese’s chicken  $6.00;   Sept 17.  Pork Rib Dinner - $7.00;  Sept 24 – Fish Fry Dinner - $6.00.  Breakfasts are served every Saturday from 8 - 11 a.m.
 
AAHS
 
Everyone is invited to attend the Ashville Area Heritage Society’s picnic in the park, Monday, September 13, 6:30 p.m.  Bring a covered dish to share.  Table service and beverage provided.  Bob Hines will explain some of the finer points of the new mural at the museum.  Several handmade wall hangings/yard flags will be raffled off.
 
A formal dedication ceremony for the mural, commissioned by Mary Jo Py and Judy Nicely will be held Sunday, September 26, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at the museum.
 
New acquisitions:  Several plastic ice scrapers once used for advertisement by the Rife Auto Sales.
 
We’re still looking for a picture of the old Dreamland Theatre.  Also, we are seeking Ashville school pictures for the years 1926 to 1936 and Teays Valley yearbooks for the years 1986 and 1991.
 
Marcy Church  continues the WHAM monthly events.
 
Marcy Diner – Cynthia, co-owner of the Marcy Diner served up some tasty items offered at their country restaurant at last month’s Pickaway County Thursday event.  I did not attend the event, but I know the quality of their food is excellent and worth checking out.
 
THE RAINEYS will entertain you August  29 at the Gazebo Gatherings in the park.  5 p.m.  Bring a chair and enjoy an hour of great entertainment.
 
RENICK’S FAMILY MARKET – 1959 – 2010
 
Renick’s will reopen August 26 until October 31.   If enough people request it, the corn roast will be reinstated.  As in the past, the food court will offer sandwiches, soups, baked goods and beverages.  All-the-pumpkins-you-can-carry, antique items, Amish foods, home baked pastries, candies, fruits and veggies, will be for sale.  You can make a scarecrow in the scarecrow barn.  There will be live music to enjoy.  Renick’s Farm Market’s original Owners were Milton and Ruth Renick.  Current owners are Dave and Linda Renick   They will be looking for seasonal help.  
 
Larry Fullen has written, “A Spirited Rivalry – New Holland and Ashville -  Three Decades – 1922-1949”.   The story is about Pickaway County High School Basketball in the early years.  All thirteen country high schools’ basketball teams participated in the first basketball tournament.  Look for the entire story in a future publication.
 
Rebecca Lee, Executive Director of the Pickaway County Veterans Service Office, will be inducted into the Ohio Women’s Hall of Fame at a ceremony August 26 at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus.
 
SEPTEMBER EVENTS: 
11-12 – Green’s Farm Heritage Days
13 – AAHS Picnic in the Park
25 - Singspiration – Ashville CCCU
26 – Mural Dedication
30 – Celebrating Seniors – Village Chapel UMC
 

AUGUST 9, 2010

 
Stop by the Ashville Museum and view the new mural, depicting scenes of Ashville, past and present.   You may recognize some of the people, and most definitely, the landmarks.
At our Ashville Area Heritage Society picnic, Bob Hines will explain some of the hidden meanings in the mural depictions.
 
Everyone is invited to the picnic which will be held September 13, 6:30 p.m. in the Ashville Park Shelter House.  It is a carry-in supper with table service and beverage provided.  Bring a covered dish to share and enjoy an evening of fun and fellowship.
 
We are having our August bake sale at the museum this Saturday.  We will be there selling baked goods, hot dogs, t-shirts and other items starting at 9 a.m.  
 
We receive new acquisitions, weekly.  We have just received the minutes book of the Modern Woodman Insurance Company and a book containing stories of World War II heroes, by Jim Albright.  Our library is maintained by Dorothy Cormany who, with Charlie Morrison, will be happy to assist you in looking up information about most any subject.  Bob has made a slide presentation about the museum.  If anyone is interested in seeing it, please contact the museum, 983-9864 or call Rose, 601-0446.
 
Comments in our guest register from people from all around the country, and across the globe, include, “Fantastic”, “The best museum we have ever seen”, “Awesome”.  If you have never visited the museum, you are missing out on a great experience.  Our hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon.  We are closed on Sundays.
 
We are always looking for volunteers and most importantly, new members and renewal memberships.  We are an all-volunteer organization and depend on our members.
 
SUMMER FUN
 
Natalie, Nathan, C.J. and Eric Glick and Grant Hossfeld spent a week at Tar Hollow Christian Camp.   The rest of the Glicks and the Hossfelds picked the kids up after the camp and spent the weekend camping at the Tar Hollow State Park. 
 
On Monday, the Hossfeld family spent the day at Kings Island.  Darryl took several of the Hossfeld and Glick kids to see the Reds in Cincinnati on Wednesday.  It  has been quite a busy summer.
 
PaPa Larry Toole lived a dream when he spent a week in Lexington, Tennessee, watching his grandson, Carson, playing baseball for the Clarksville National 7 – 8 year old coach pitch team.  Carson played shortstop and team leader.  His team won the state tournament in seven games, scoring 76 runs and giving up 19.
 
Carson is the son of Matt and Tammie Toole Caudill, brother of Caroline and grandson of PaPa Larry and Grammy Susan Toole, Dave and Diana Caudill, and great grandmother,   Rosemary Crabtree.  Larry said, “It was a great 70th birthday”..
A group of Sunshine Gals had lunch at Captain Woody’s on the water’s edge at Buckeye Lake near Thornville, Tuesday.  Along for the fun were Mona Toole, Theresa Porter, Becky Tosca, Pat Fortner, Janice Young, Rose Jamison, Eleanore Chandler, Shirley Marion, Virgie Vause, Gay Henson, Arlene Fortner.  Gypsy Joe’s ice cream shop in Lancaster was our last stop on the way home.
 
 
SYMPATHY:
 
Our sympathy to the families of these loved ones who have passed on to their eternal resting place.  Betty A. Barnhart, 63,  July 20, 2010.  Marilyn Stepp, July 22, 2010, 
Heith T. Savage, 34,  July 22, 2010.  Geraldine L. Leonard, 79, July 25, 2010.  Jo Anna (Dill) Riegel, 69, July 26, 2010.   Narda E. Hinkle, 47, July 29, 2010. Peggy (Essick) Biddison – 76,  July 26, 2010,  Gary “Chic” Morrison, 59, July 30, 2010.. Jack S. Loudermilk, 66, July 30, 2010.  Mildred Erckert, 87 August 5, 2010, Ruth Hoffhines, 89, August 7, 2010,  Jean Snyder, 90, August 7, 2010, William “Bill” Lawless, 79, August 9, 2010. Margaret (Rogers) Finch, 93, August 9, 2010.
 
Belva Morrison received word from Ralph L. Fry that his brother, Carl Fry, passed away and that there will be a memorial service and interment Sunday afternoon September 6, 2010, at Harrison Township Cemetery, South Bloomfield, Ohio.   Ralph’s and Carl’s nephew (Jim’s son) is Carl B. Fry, 4495 Summit Ridge Dr., Columbus, OH 43220.  Telephone:  614-457-9596.
 
TEAYS VALLEY SCHOOLS  SET TO BEGIN
 
Grades 1 – 12 begin August 18.  Kindergarten & Preschool begin August 23.
 
The Way Skatepark, 269 W. Main Street, Ashville, will hold an open house Sunday, August 15.  School backpacks will be distributed. between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m.  Parents are invited to come in and pick up the backpacks and proceed down a line, picking up supplies they need.
 
Dinner will be served between 5:00 and 5:30 p.m. followed by a Service 5:30 to 6:00 p.m.  From 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. there will be skate and bike competitions.  Awards will be presented 7:30-7:45 p.m.  Raffles will be held 7:45 – 8:00 p.m.  And open skating 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
 
The Way Skate Park is an outreach ministry of Village Chapel United Methodist Chutch.  For more details, to donate or to get involved, go to www.thewayskaterpark.org or call Village Chapel at 740-983-4675.
 
SINGSPIRATION
 
The Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union, 420 Long Street, is hosting a Singspiration September 25 in their fellowship hall.  Anyone in the community who would like to share their musical talent is invited to participate in an evening of gospel/Christian music and fellowship.  If you plan an instrument, have a band, sing a solo or sing with a group, please join us.
 
The time will be from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.  You may register by calling Donna at 983-3375 or Joyce at 983-4086.  Food and beverages will be available for purchasing.
 
CLASS REUNION
 
The Class of 1990 is planning a reunion for Saturday, September 17 and 8, 2010.  If you are a 1990 TVHS graduate and have not received information, please contact Kathee Cherry-Wood at kathee.wood@gmail.com, Amy Colborn at arcolborn@yahoo.com, or our class email at tvhs1990@gmail.com.

JUNE 30, 2010

 
4th OF JULY
 
Liz Stevens was named 2010 Miss Ashville Fourth of July.  First attendant is Brittney Caplan and second attendant, Gabby Hulse.  Cathy Leatherwood received a Distinguished Service Award from the Women’s Civic Club of Ashville.  The Ashville Community Club presented Kenny Cummins and Don Berry Distinguished Service Awards.
 
My grandson, Jeremy Hossfeld, was named second attendant in the Little Mister contest.  A good reporter would know the names of all the winners, but these will be reported in the Herald along with the pictures of the winners of the Little Miss and Mister contest.
 
Thanks to all who stopped by the 4th of July Information Booth.    The new 2010 tee-shirts are $7.00 and the Ashville Area Heritage Society’s just-released Heritage Recipe Books are $10.00   Both are available at the museum.   
 
COOLING DEVICES NEEDED
 
The Ashville American Legion Auxiliary is accepting donations of fans and window air conditioners in good working order that will be donated to Pickaway County Veterans in need.  Pickup can be arranged.  Please call Pam Elick, 983-2390 or Janice Ramey, 983-4808.
 
GAZEBO GATHERINGS MARKS ITS 18TH YEAR
 
Six Sundays of Great Music at the Ashville Village Park Gazebo will be presented by the Teays Valley Civic Association with support from the Miriam Ruggles Adkins Fund, the Citizens Bank and the Savings Bank.  All shows begin at 5 p.m.  Call 740-983-4464 for information.
 
August 1, our annual opening show features some of the best musicians in the world – the High Street Stompers Dixieland Band.
 
August 8 features Park Avenue, one of the finest Barbershop Quartets in the Midwest.
 
August 15 - in celebration of its 20th anniversary, the Pickaway Brass returns to the gazebo.  Free root beer floats and good music!
 
August 29 – You asked for it!  The gazebo debut of The Raineys:  Jenny, Megan and Dad. You will be amazed, delighted and confused!
 
September 5  - Our traditional closing concert.  Join us for a picnic at 4 p.m and great music by The Backporch Swing Band at 5 p.m.
 
Admission is free.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket.  In the event of rain, the show will be held in the park shelter house.
 
Kelly and Julie Grambo O’Day are the parents of a new baby boy, DeKlin Cahal O’Day, born June 14, 2010.  DeKlin weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces.  Maternal grandparents are Dick and Charlene Grambo and paternal grandparents are Bob and Lillian O’Day of Ashville.
 
SYMPATHY
 
Our sympathy to the family of Donna Jean (Smith) Gregg on her passing June 28, 2010 at age 87.  Donna Jean was a wonderful lady and will be missed by her many family members and friends.
 
Brenda M. Young, 45, passed away June 30, 2010, a result of a motor vehicle accident.  She was a graduate of Teays Valley High School, Class of 1983.  She will be missed by all her knew her as a loving and caring family member and friend.
 
Heath A. Snyder, 28, passed away July 1, 2010.  Heath was the son of Erin E. Fout Genheimer.
 
Ellen Johnson Bowers passed away July 3.  She graduated from Ashville-Harrison High School, Class of 1946. 
 
I was sorry to read of the death of Julia M. Burton on July 6.    I met Julia years ago when we were in the same bowling league.  She and her family operated Burton’s Jewelry for many years and she played an important role in the Pythian Sisters organization.  Our sympathy to her husband, Bob, and the family.
 
LIBRARY NEWS
 
The Younkin Branch Library is a beehive of activity this summer.  My grandsons like to play games on the computer.  The library staff is kept busy with patrons.  Story Time is a popular event.  The citizens of Ashville are blessed to have such a wonderful facility.
 
You can subscribe to a monthly calendar of family-friendly events in Pickaway County.  Log on to http://www.supportlibrary.com/nl/nl/review.  Click on View next to “Family Activities in Pickaway County” newsletter.  If you like it, click on subscribe (instead of View) and enter your e-mail address to receive an updated calendar each month.
 
WE HEAR FROM FRIENDS
 
Jo Ellen Essick has fond memories of growing up in Ashville.  Her best friends then continue to be her best friends, today:  Judy Hosler, Sammy Lindsey, Liz Sark, and Doris Axe.   Jo Ellen would like to visit Ashville over the 4th of July, but feels like it would not be the same without her parents, Earl and Peg Essick.  She does visit Ashville, occasionally, and the ‘five’ friends always enjoy a visit to the museum.
 
J. R. “Jim” Rathburn is secretary of the 270-member Palmetto, Florida, Shuffleboard Club.  Larry Toole is President.  In competition a week ago in Akron, Ohio, J.R. won first place in the main and Larry won the consolation in the Akron singles.
 
Shelby (Kitchen) Nungester (Missouri) and her nieces, Katie and Maddie Dixon (Ashville) Bob Straight (Virginia) and Roger Booth (Ashville) visited the museum.  I was their ‘tour guide’.  We had a great time talking about the ‘good old days’.
 
Bob recently retired from the Marines, after about 20 or 21 years.
 
I’m thinking of compiling some memories of the ‘good old days’.  If you have an interesting story or memory you would like to send me, please send it to rmjbabe7@aol.com or Rose Jamison, 200 East St., Ashville, OH 43103. 
 
VILLAGE NEWS
 
Thanks to Michael Moore and David Poluxt at First Byte and Surfindipity Enterprises for providing ashvilleohio.net/gov.  Ashville website ashvilleohio.net will remain and will be linked to the village website.
 
THANK YOU
 
While I was having some routine testing last week, my heart decided to act up.  I spent two nights in the ICU at Berger Hospital.   I am home now and doing o.k.  Thanks to the nurses, doctors, technicians, and staff for the excellent care I received and to all who sent cards and telephoned.
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
 
To all who are celebrating birthdays in July.  Some of these are Virgie Vause, 89; Arlene Gregory, 89; Brittany Emerine, 21; Jeremy Hossfeld, 6; Patty Lee; Micah Stewart Dick, 1.
 
The Lord says, “Even to your old age I am He, even when you turn gray I will carry you.”  Isaiah 46:4 (NRSV)
 
Adieu!
 

APRIL 27, 2010

 
I hope you all enjoyed the Viking Festival last weekend.  I hear it was a great success in spite of the dreary weather.
 
Thanks to all who supported the April 28 Wendy’s Burger Bash and to the volunteers who made it happen.  We appreciate the manager, Jeff Hammel, who so willingly works with the AAHS in these ventures and to Belva Morrison who coordinated this event.
 
Our Ashville Area Heritage Society Cook Book is progressing nicely.  Thanks for all your recipes, and if you still have a recipe or two you would like to submit, please send them to me, Rose Jamison, 200 East St., Ashville, or e-mail them to me, rmjbabe70@aol.com 
 
This promises to be a nice book, with a historical flavor and you don’t want to be left out.
The AAHS museum has no paid staff.  Every bit of work done there is donated by dedicated volunteers, and we need more volunteers.  Proceeds from the sale of these books will go a long way in helping with museum operational expenses.   We hope to have the books ready to go on sale by the end of June.
 
Please consider becoming a member of the Ashville Area Historical Society.  If you are already a member, but have not yet paid your 2010 dues, we encourage you to do so.  Stop in and talk with Charlie.
 
Glenn Clay loves history.  He is working on a Harrison Township Bicentennial celebration, in conjunction with the 2010 Pickaway County Bicentennial.  He is looking at June 23 as the date for the event.  More details will be announced as they emerge.
 
SYMPATHY
 
I attended the funeral service for Donald H. “Butch” Webster.   Butch was widely known for his kindness of heart and his generosity.  The hundreds of friends who paid their respects to Butch and his family tell a story of a man who was loved and revered by all who knew him.    This was confirmed by Pastor Floyd Hubbell and Pastor Ervin Kirk who were well acquainted with Butch.
 
Butch gave his love freely and unconditionally to his children and grandchildren.  Our sympathy goes out to Carol to whom he was married 45 years, their family and Butch’s mother, Lucille, and his brother and sisters.
 
Mary L. (Stout) Swoyer, 93, passed away April 17.  Mary is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Speakman.   Mary graduated from Ashville-Harrison High School in 1934
 
Wilma E. “Ernie” Dowell Boring, 68, died April 21.  She is survived by her husband, Donald Boring and a daughter, Candi Strait and grandson, Garrett Strait, of Ashville.
Gary D. Storts. 65, passed away April 20.  Gary is survived by wife, Susan, sisters, Susie Souder, Sherrill Glick, Margie Ackerman, Allyson Storts, and brothers, Danny, Duff and  Keith.
 
PRAYERS:  There are many prayer concerns in our community.  Mrs. Tina White, Ashville Elementary school teacher needs prayer.  Sandy Sturgell, Betty Smith and other friends who are in nursing homes love visitors. 
 
CONGRATULATIONS
 
Curt and Charlee Toole Ellcessor have a new son, Liam, born March 31, 2010.  The family resides in Emporia, Kansas.
 
CHURCH NEWS
 
What is ‘WHAM”?  It stands for good homemade food, fun and fellowship at Marcy Church, 9980 Marcy Road, Ashville, across from the Marcy Diner.    Bring the whole family, Wednesday, May 5 and help us celebrate our mothers.  Time is 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. and everyone is welcome.   There is no charge; however, a freewill offering will be accepted. 
 
The next twenty-five-cent sale at the Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union, 420 Long Street, is on Friday, May 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The price of most items is only a quarter.  Breakfast foods, including sausage gravy and biscuits will be available both days.  We would appreciate receiving any items that you wish to donate.  You may call 983-3749 to schedule a drop off or to have someone pick up your donations.
 
The Ashville CCCU “Come Have Fun with the Seniors” Sunday School Class is taking a trip to the Hocking hills and will be having lunch at the famous Etta’s Lunchbox Café at Starr, Ohio (near Logan), Friday, May 21.  The church vans will leave the church parking lot at 10:30 a.m.  Everyone is invited to join us for a day of fun and good fellowship.  Lunch will be at your own expense.
 
Our Ashville Sunshine Gals went to Etta’s last summer and had a blast!  The food is good, many antique lunchboxes are on display, and we found the owners to be welcoming, delightful people.  In addition, our CCCU friends are wonderful hosts.  Won’t you join us on May 21? 
 
The New Hope Free Will Baptist Church, 30 Church Street, has a free store which is open from noon to 4 p.m. the second Saturday of every month to those in our community who are in need.
 
We have various items, mostly used clothing; however, we do have various household items that have been generously donated.  If there is an immediate need, we can be contacted via our e-mail address:  nhfwbaptistchurch@yahoo.com or via our Facebook page, under the NewHopefwBaptist Church Name.
 
Also, we hold AA meetings every Monday and Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. in the church social hall, located in the basement of the church.  These meetings are run by a certified advisor and member of our church and community.  These meetings are geared toward a younger crowd; however, anyone is welcome.  Help with narcotic and alcohol abuse is offered.
 
S.P.L.A.S.H.
 
The S.P.L.A.S.H. singles ministry will be hosting a Meet and Greet at Village Chapel UMC following the second service (approximately 12:45 p.m.) Sunday, May 16.  We invite singles, ages 35-65, who are interested in meeting other Christian singles, to join us. 
 
Don Forquer and Sarah Jane Gregory are planning a trip Down Memory Lane on Wednesday, July 28.  Included is deluxe motor coach transportation, professional driver, admission to all listed attractions, lunch, all taxes and gratuities, including driver’s tip.  Attractions include The McKinley National Memorial, and the Canton Classic Car Museum.  Cost is $85.00 per person.  Contact Don at 740-983-2935 and Sara Jane, 740-366-4783.
 
ASHVILLE ELEMENTARY ALL STARS FOR MARCH
 
Students are selected, based on good attendance records, always doing their best, great behavior, doing their homework, being respectful and being helpful.  Emma Snyder, Abigail Mogan, Avery Fraley, Ashley Pence, Kyle Marks and Logan Welsh,  Jason White, Spencer Flowers, Kade Kirkpatrick, Brenna Alloy, Brock Rickards, Jordan Rodgers, Isaac Gilliland, Meredith Keel, Shelby Martin, Jaysa Acker, Ian Cuppett, Tessa Hafer, Jesse Green, Owen Okuley.  Noah Pine, Haleigh Kuhn,  Xzander Hayner, Ryanna Morrison
 
VIKES HELP PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
 
The Teays Valley fifth grade VIKES students have selected as their annual service project, collecting lids from plastic bottles.  The program, sponsored by the Ohio Wildlife Center and Weisenbach Recycled Products, accepts caps that are rigid polyproylene plastic, sometimes noted with a 5 in the chasing arrows recycling symbol.  This includes caps that twist on with a threaded neck such as caps on shampoo, water, soda and other beverage bottles, flip top caps on tubes and food product bottles such as ketchup, laundry detergents and some jar lids such as peanut butter. 
 
The students learned that these lids cannot be recycled in the same way that bottles are and must be recycled in a different process.  The class’ goal is 3000 caps by the end of the school year.  Members of the community may drop off lids to any of the three elementary buildings in the TVSD, helping the students meet their goal and helping the environment, too.
 
The children are receiving no monetary gains for the project but view this as an educational campaign.
 
2010 GARDEN GALA
 
Circle of Caring-Faith in Action is an interfaith volunteer caregiver program, supported locally by United Way of Pickaway County and dozens of individuals, congregations and members of the community at large.  Volunteers work throughout the county to assist and meet unmet needs of the frail and elderly and people living with disabilities.
 
Proceeds from the 2010 Garden Gala will help defray expenses, and there are always expenses in spite of the fact that so many volunteers do such a great job.    This year’s theme is “Helping our Community Bloom”.
 
If you are a vendor and have quality, garden-related items to sell, contact 474-7844 or 474-8371.  The Gala hours are Saturday, June 12, 3 – 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 13, 1 – 5 p.m.  Vendors will be located behind the Trinity Lutheran Church Biblical Garden, 135 E. Mound Street, Circleville.
 
Bon Voyage!  I’m off to Ireland.
 - mR. aMEY
 

APRIL 8, 2010
 
NOTE OF APPRECIATION
 
Wendi Caudill thanks everyone who supported the Jacob Stamper Spaghetti Dinner Benefit, Tuesday, April 6.    Wendi and her volunteers served 300 people in the Teays Valley East Middle School cafeteria which the school graciously allowed the group to use.    The wonderful cafeteria staff assisted, ensuring the food was served properly.  Many TVEMS sports teams and families came to eat. 
 
Sincere thanks to the Ashville IGA which supplied the meat for the dinner; to ALDI for special pricing on the sauce; to Kroger for helping with bread and noodles; to Sunoco Subway for the lettuce; Arby’s for napkins and forks; to Baseball’s Dairy Diamond for boxes; and to the many local churches who provided delicious desserts.
 
Wendi hopes you were able to come and try to win the many nice raffle items donated by local merchants and individuals.   For those of you who would still like to participate, donations to the Jacob Stamper Benefit are being accepted at the Savings Bank
 
We are so thankful to still have Jacob with us.  He has come a long way towards recovery, and we hope to continue to stand by the Stamper family as they recover from this accident.
 
May I add that Ashville is such a great place to live.   So many compassionate and caring people live here.  It would be impossible to tell of all the good things people do for their neighbors, whether or not they know them.   It only takes a need to be mentioned, and someone or some group gets busy and plans how to help the individual or individuals.
 
Meals are delivered to folks who are ill or recovering from surgery, folks who have lost a family member, or a family with no food in the house; money is made available to help pay a delinquent utility bill; neighbors step in and help when children need additional care.   Mostly, the givers are anonymous to the community, but they provide a lifeline to struggling persons and we thank them.  People like ‘you’ (and you know who you are) make Ashville special.
 
We are sorry to hear that Barry McManus was hit by a train the other evening.  According to the article in the Circleville Herald, he was sitting on the railroad track.  Barry has lived in Ashville his whole life, and has been homeless for a long time.  We hope he recovers and soon.  It would be nice if, when he gets out of the hospital, he could have a place to live.
 
CORRECTION:  The obituary of Nancy (Sampson) McCabe listed 1960 as her graduation from Ashville High School.  The year was 1961.
 
OUR MILITARY
 
PFC Harold Dean Edwin Jewell (E.J.) Cline III, 19, graduated from Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry at Camp Geiger, N.C., January 26, 2010.  His parents are Harold Bo Cline II and Robin Lynn Speakman.  Mom, dad and sister, Emily Lynn- Marie, traveled to N.C. to attend family day on January 25, and Harold’s graduation on January 26.  On graduation day E.J.’s family followed his bus to the airport in Raleigh, N.C. and waited to see him off on his flight for Ft. Leonard Wood, MO. where he was to start the next phase of his training around March 24.
 
On February 22, 2010, E.J. was promoted to PFC.  He is doing great and sends everyone his love.  E.J. is a 2009 graduate of TVHS.    His grandparents are Harold and Bonnie Cline and Patty Monroe, all of Circleville.  We are proud of EJ and wish him the best as a United States Marine.
 
SUNSHINE GIRLS VISIT GLASS MUSEUM
 
Eleven Sunshine Girls enjoyed a nice lunch at the Olive Garden, Tuesday.
Shirley Marion and Arlene Fortner are our drivers.  We relax and enjoy the scenery as we travel through the countryside, knowing we are in good hands.  Enjoying the afternoon were Shirley Cornelius, Donna Muncy, Marge Wilson, Janice Young, Mona Lee Trego, Mona Toole, Katie Dum, Rose Jamison, and Pat Fortner.  After lunch, we visited the fabulous Glass Museum, 124 W. Main St., in Lancaster, where we toured the museum, and gift shop and watched a glass blowing demonstration. 
 
TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY
 
Area Captain, Joyce Liff-Briggs visited Ashville TOPS Chapter #0853 and installed officers for the new year.   Leader, Marilyn Payne; Co-Assistant Leaders:  Pat Bennett and Eleanore Chandler; Secretary, Ellen Starkey; Treasurer, Alice Woolever; Weight Recorder, Rose Jamison.
 
TOPS #0853 members meet weekly each Wednesday, at 8:55 a.m. in the fellowship hall at the rear of the Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union.  New members, both ladies and gentlemen, are cordially invited.  Call Rose Jamison for details.
 
AAHS
 
‘Busy’ is the word to describe the Ashville Museum.  Charlie Morrison and Charlie Cordle man-the-guns on a daily basis, doing whatever jobs are required, from conducting tours for one person to groups of 8 to 10 or more.  Many visitors pre-arrange tours; others might just ‘pop in’ and want a tour.  They are never disappointed.
 
Other volunteers take turns opening up on Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to noon.  There are many jobs.  It takes dusting, mopping and general cleaning to keep the museum’s appearance up to snuff.  We take pride in every aspect of the museum, from welcoming visitors to shining up the windows and cleaning the bathrooms.  All of this takes time and energy.  We can use some help, so if you have an hour or a day to donate, please stop by and talk to someone.
 
As the AAHS-Small Town Museum operates strictly on volunteer labor (there is absolutely no paid staff) and on membership fees and/or monetary donations, expenditures are tightly controlled.  
 
A few projects are in the works.  Two Eagle Scout projects will be going on, concurrently, in the next couple of days.  One is re-doing the brick patio in the park; the other is construction of 20 new display panels.  Watch for activity, in the near future.
 
There is discussion about a new roof on the original museum building, as the current roof is in bad condition.  One can follow the progress of the Stanley and Ruth Bowers’ memorial mural by visiting Dirk Rozich’s website.   It would be very beneficial to have a paid part-time office worker to insure continuity of office administration, but it takes money.
 
The museum is a wonderful ‘work in progress’ and it would be a shame to let the work be stifled due to lack of funds   If you care about preserving our heritage, if you have not yet renewed your annual membership or if you have not purchased a membership, please consider doing so.  We need you and we need your support.
 
Our Heritage Cook Book is in progress.  We encourage each of you to submit at least one recipe, either of your parents’/ancestors or your own.  Also, we are selling Patron Ads for $10.00 each.  We are shooting for a deadline of May 1 to get recipes and ads in.  Please contact Rose Jamison, 740-5\601-0446.
 
We will have a Burger Bash at South Bloomfield Wendy’s, Wednesday, April 28, 5 – 7 p.m.  Encourage your family and friends to eat supper there.  20 per cent of all sales to to the Ashville Museum.  There will be a raffle for prizes; logo items will be on sale; and Ashville historical info will be on display.  Questions:  Call the Museum:  740-983-9864.
 
Quiz:  On what website can you find information about the Museum and its activities?
 
Our AAHS meetings are held the second Monday of each month at the Younkin Branch Library, 7 p.m.  Please try to attend as many as possible.  Darlene Weaver and Ralph Woolever, Pickaway County Historical/Genealogical Society, will be our guest speakers at the April 12 meeting.  How about coming out and supporting your AAHS.
 
CHURCH
 
First Baptist Church, S.R. 316E, is having a Gospel Sing Saturday, April 24, 2010 at 6 p.m.  The featured singers will be Soul Purpose and the Adkins Brothers.  Refreshments will be served.  Everyone is welcome.
 
Doug Clark  of the Ashville Police Department will be guest speaker at the April 29 Senior Luncheon at the Village Chapel UMC.  Please call Sandi Oliver, 740-983-4543 to make reservations.  Marge Kraft is planning a nice bus trip to Roscoe Village in the summer.  More details next week.
 
CIRCLE OF CARING – FAITH IN ACTION  EVENTS
 
The 12th annual Garden Gala Tour will be held Saturday, June 12, 3p.m. – 8 p.m. and Sunday, June 13, 1p.m. – 5 p.m.  Advance tickets, $8.00, will be available starting in May.  If purchased the day of the event, tickets are $10.   For info, call Martha Bullard, 740-474-7844 or Kathy Kanitz, 740-474-8371.
 
The 11th annual Golf Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, August 21 at Cooks Creek Golf Club, 16405 U.S. Route 23 South.  Registration at 7:30 a.m. and Shotgun Start, 8:30 a.m.  Entry fee is $300 per team.  Major corporate sponsors:  The Citizens Bank of Ashville, Circleville and Commercial Point; Meal sponsor:  Circleville Wal Mart.
 
A Family Caregiver Support Group is held the second Wednesday of each month, except August, at the Pickaway County Library community room.  This is sponsored in part by the Circle of Caring.
 
For information on Circle of Caring, contact Martha Bullard, 740-474-7844 or Kathy Kanitz, 740-474-8371 or visit www.bergerfoundation.org: and www.bergerhealth.com.
 
COMING EVENTS
April 24-25 – Viking Festival
May 14-15 – American Cancer Society’s Pickaway County Relay for Life
 
Be kind to one another.
 

MARCH 23, 2010

 
Jacob Stamper, the 14-year-old teenager who was severely injured in an auto/pedestrian accident had been in the hospital for several weeks and was getting ready to go home when the doctors found another break in one of his legs, requiring another surgery and an extended stay.  Jacob needs prayer for healing and his mother, Tami, needs encouragement and prayers for strength to handle this situation.
 
SYMPATHY
 
Crawford L. Worthington, 69, died March 4, 2010.  Crawford is survived by his wife, Connie (Wean) Worthington, sons, Donnie, Leon and Philip Worthington; step-son, Eric Edgington; and step-daughters Carla Ballard and Colleen Andrews.
 
June Fay (Litten) Hudson, age 78, passed away March 5, 2010.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard “Dick” Hudson, son, Dean Hudson, twin sister, Judy Mahaffey; sister, Mary Florence Litten; brothers, George and Bob Litten.   She is survived by a son, Gary Hudson, of Chicago and sister, Phyllis Storm of New Jersey; nieces, Carol and Doris Mahaffey and nephews, David and Mark Mahaffey.
 
Charlotte G. Stover, age 92, passed away March 10 at Brown Memorial Home in Circleville.   She is survived by daughters, Wilda Bumgarner and Jean Stover and a large extended family.
 
Deborah Sue Blanton, age 42, passed away March 18, 2010.  She is survived by sons, Aaron Michael, Travis Shane and Tyler Lee, and an extended family.
 
SCRAPBOOKERS
 
Saturday, March 20, 2010 was a big day for area scrapbookers.  Ninety-two avid scrapbookers met at Walnut Elementary School from 9 a.m. to midnight, enjoying Christian fellowship, while creating their fabulous scrapbooks.  The 4th annual crop walk was in honor of Christi Crowder Eyerman, a breast cancer survivor.  The ladies raised more than $5000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation.
 
EASTER SERVICES
 
Two community Good Friday services will be held on Friday, April 2nd at the First English Lutheran Church.  There will be a noon service and a 7 p.m. service.  Local ministers will be participating in the solemn remembrance of our Savior’s crucifixion.  Everyone is welcome.  The event is sponsored by the Ashville Area Ministerial Association.
 
MISSING
 
Over the past half-century, Charlie Morrison has amassed a large collection of old snapshots and photographs of Ashville and its people, the majority of which can never be replaced.  These pictures have been given into his care by family and friends of the subjects because of his love for Ashville and the knowledge that he would treasure them and share them with future generations.
 
Sadly, the satchel with the pictures has gone missing from the museum.  It is Charlie’s hope; indeed, it is the hope of us all, that someone has just borrowed it and neglected to return it.    
 
If anyone has knowledge of the whereabouts of this satchel and the photos in it, please call the Ashville Museum, 740-983-9864 or e-mail aahs@ohiosmalltownmuseum.org.
 
I volunteer at the museum on Saturdays and other times, when necessary.  I love meeting  the visitors and learning about their connection to the area.  On Saturday, February 28, Alan Struckman, coach, and a group of the Viking Elite – 10U softball team were out and about advertising their pancake breakfast. fundraiser.  We thoroughly enjoyed showing them around.  I have a list of their names, and if I misspell one of them, sorry.  Anna Gill, Hailey Struckman, Sarah Klein, Torri Noggle, Brienna Brandt, Kate Loughman, Meridith Keel, Caeli Fannin, Hanna Waddell, Rachael Martin, Macey Moore.   Other coaches are Nick Gill, head coach; Tony Klein and Frieda Gill. 
 
A lot of expense is involved in 10U softball, and fundraisers are vital in meeting the financial obligations, so when they have another fundraiser, please support them.
 
We are still working on our Heritage Society cookbook.  We have recipes, but need a lot more.  Look through your favorite recipes and those of your family members and send me some.  We can used all kids of recipes, especially ones that your older family members used to use.  And send a short story about the cooks that used the recipes.
Our cookbook will be a historical related book for future generations to read and enjoy.
 
Thanks to Betty Willoughby for her corn-tomato bake recipe.  Her husband used to love it.
 
MUSEUM MURAL
 
Work is well underway on the new wall mural for the museum.  Well-known young artist, Dirk Rozich, has been commissioned to paint the mural.  You can follow his progress by visiting his website.
 
ASHVILLE WOMEN’S CIVIC CLUB
 
The Ashville Women’s Civic Club is offering for sale the well-known Rada Cutlery.  The knives and kitchen utensils practically sell themselves because of their high quality and nationally recognized reputation for exceptional value.  The cutlery is 100 percent American made, and comes with a lifetime guarantee.
 
You may contact any club member or call 740-983-2687 to place an order or obtain a catalog.    Proceeds from the cutlery sale helps to fund the many projects sponsored by the club.
 
WALNUT ‘JUST SAY NO” CLUB DOES SERVICE PROJECTS
 
The club visited the Ronald McDonald House in December, taking cookies to the families staying there to be near their children in Nationwide Children’s Hospital.  They also collected pop can tabs.  Money from the sale of the tabs helps pay operational expenses of the Ronald McDonald House.  For the fifth year in a row, the kids sent care packages to six different units in the Operation: Care Package.  Recently, they collected 156 jars of peanut butter for the 5th Grade Girl Scout Troop in Ashville and over $620 for the Red Cross Haitian Relief.
 
Walnut School secretary, Bobbie Jo Crawford said, “Our students, staff and families are always very generous when it comes to helping out someone else!” 
 
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
 
Registration will be taking place at all of the elementary schools as follows:  Ashville –March 29, 10 am-3 pm; March 30, 5-7:30 p.m.  Scioto – April 8, 5-7 pm; April 9, 9am-3pm.  Walnut – April 7, 5-7 pm, April 8, 9am-3pm.
 
Pick up a registration packet at your child’s school prior to the registration date or print a packet from the TV Web site: www.tvsd.us.  Bring completed packet to registration day.  Contact Assistant Superintendent Kyle Wolfe at the board office at 740-983-5000 if you have questions.
 
To register a child for Kindergarten, please bring the following items to the school office:
  1. Birth Certificate
  2. Custody papers, if appropriate 
  3. Court placement documents, if appropriate  
  4. Proof of residency (rent receipt, telephone bill, etc) 
  5. Shot records
 
On February 1, the 7th grade gold block presented the American Red Cross a check for $516.46 for the relief efforts in Haiti after the recent earthquakes.  “Helping Hands for Haiti” was an effort by the entire school that included a hat day.  Students and staff donated money to participate.
 
 
TV ATHLETIC BOOSTERS’ FUNDRAISER
 
April 10, several of the Cincinnati Bengal players will take on local all stars in an exhibition basketball game at TVHS, at 7 p.m.  If you would like to be a sponsor or purchase tickets, contact Gary Tipton at 740-983-5089.
 
CELEBRATING SENIORS
 
The Teays Valley Symphonic Choir will perform for the seniors at the May  27 luncheon.
Call Alice Woolever, 740-983-2875, to place your reservation.  The April program has not yet been announced.
 
‘WAY BACK WHEN”
 
Nicknames were common ‘in the good olde days”.  There was “Digger” Bastian;
“Scoopie” Smith; “Coonie” Roese; “Rackie” Miller; “Jug” Sturgell; “Handsome” Nance;
“Peg Leg” Jackson; “Bull” Pettibone; ‘Sony’ Rush; “Brink” Clyde Brinker (For a complete list, according to local historians, stop at the museum.)
 
Following are more books written by local authors:
 
Harry Litten:  Collection of Poems
Harry Sark: History of Pickaway Lodge
John G. Albright: Physical Meteorology; College Physics; Manual of Laboratory Physics. 
Nelle Oesterle:  George Washington’s Travels. 
Trish Bennett:  The Better Part of Valor:  A Story of the Alamo. 
Charles Ward:  Manual on Test Sieving Methods. 
Layton Black:  The Last First Sergeant. 
Evert Clark:  English Literature:  The Seventeenth Century; Milton and the Warfare of Peace; Milton and Wither; Milton’s Abyssinian Paradise; The Kinship of Hazlitt and Sevenson; Milton’s Earlier ‘Samson’.
Martin Smith and Clinton Shook:  The New Orthography;
George Peters:  Math;
Gale Leatherwood:  Thoughts of a Dreamer.
Guy Leatherwood:  Green Meadows; Mail Train. 
John W. Bear:  The Life and Travels of John W. Bear, ‘The Buckeye Blacksmith”.  Written by himself.
Sarah M. Victor:  The Life Story of Sara M. Victor (for sixty years convicted of murdering her brother)
David L. Dozer:  Sanctuary from the Darkness
Stanley Bowers:  National Tax
Emmitt Fraunfelter and Will Shuemaker:  The First Directory of the Village of Ashville.
 
Folks, I’m goin’ to the wagon………….these shoes are a’killin’ me.  G-nite.
 

MARCH 2, 2010

 
Pickaway County is officially 200 years old.   On Monday, March 1, 2010, a noon kick-off of a year-long birthday celebration was held at the Ohio Christian University.  The very nice program was put together by Pickaway County Commissioner, Ula Jean Metzler.  Her husband, Don Metzler, played gathering music on his ‘traveling’ keyboard.  Esther Fouts sang Beautiful Ohio, our state’s official song.
 
Ms. Stephanie Smith organized and directed a band, composed of senior band members from all four county schools.   A choir made up of Pickaway County third graders led the singing of the Star Spangled Banner.
 
Doyne Wiggins, Chaplin, Pickaway County Sheriff’s Office gave the invocation.
 
Two of the third grade students held the USA Transitional Flag, the official 17-star flag designating Ohio’s Statehood, as Bob Hines, one of Ashville’s Small Town Museum curators, explained the significance of the flag.  The Pledge of Allegiance was then led by Tony Robinson, State President of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).
 
Guest speakers included Commissioner Jay Wippel (Commissioner Glenn Reeser was ill and unable to attend); Dr. Mark Smith; Circleville Mayor Chuck Taylor; Terry Frazier, Congressman Steve Austria, Dr. Andrew Palmer, Drexel Poling, Dr. Vernon Bolender and County Prosecutor Judy Wolford.   In all, it was a wonderful and exciting day.
 
PRAYERS
 
Fourteen year-old Jacob Stamper is in Nationwide Children’s Hospital.  Jacob was severely injured when hit by an automobile February 26.  It was a tragic accident and we pray for all involved.   My son, Darryl Glick, is feeling under the weather, finding it hard to get a deep breath.  Marcella Wells’ daughter is in the hospital with pneumonia.    Remember all of those with colds, suffering from all sorts of debilitating diseases, and just plan don’t feel good.
 
SYMPATHY 
 
Thelma Noecker, 92, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2010.
 
John G. Dodrill, 74, of Ashville, passed away February 21, 2010.
 
Robert “Bob” E. Pabst, 52, of South Bloomfield, passed away February 23, 2010.
 
 
 
Franklin J. Barthen, 83, died February 21, 2010.  Frank retired as president of Buckeye Donkey Ball Company in 1993.
 
Gretchen Hedges Srigley-Seitsinger graduated from Ashville Harrison High School in 1936.  She was born April 11, 1919 and died January 3, 2010.
 
To read entire obituaries, log onto ashvilleohio.net and click on Memorial Page.
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Gay Henson, Ronald Williams, Joyce Matzenbach, Gloria Noggle, Earl Chaney, Betty Stickel, Dennis Blaney, Mabel Puckett, Barbara Lemaster, Carol Robertson and Eleanore Chandler.
 
Herb Neff, 80 years young, enjoyed a visit with his children, Bruce and Vicki and Vicki’s husband.  They had a good time eating and playing Euchre with friends at the February 25th senior luncheon at the Village Chapel UMC.
 
George Leatherwood enjoyed his special day, his 84th birthday, with his wife at Brown Memorial.  When I stopped by, Doris Parsons was wishing him a Happy Birthday.
 
“OFF and ON”  THE DONKEYS ARE COMING!
 
If you want to have a ‘hoot’n holler” good time, take the kids to the Donkey Basketball Game this Friday evening at the Teays Valley High School gymnasium  It’s the craziest show on earth!  You’ll see  some of your favorite TV staff riding these animals………sort of.  They’re off more than they are on.  It’s really fun.  At intermission, the kids can ride the donkeys, for free.
 
You can buy advance tickets for $6.00 at all TV schools or pay $8.00 at the door.  Children under 5 get in free.  For info:  Call 740-983-3131.
 
Dylan Richard has loved bull riding since he was a little boy.  He is now a professional bull rider, and recently rode in the “World’s Toughest Rodeo” at Nationwide Arena.    His proud grandmother, Janice Young, said you can check Dylan out on Dispatch.com/multimedia.
 
PICKAWAY SENIORS
 
The Pickaway Senior Center has lots to offer…and mostly, free.  Some of the important events to consider:  March 8, Breakfast Buffet at 10 a.m.; March 9, Yoga Class, 1 p.m.;  March 11, Popcorn and Movie, 1 p.m.; March 16, Commodities; March 18, Monthly Fellowship Luncheon and Ham & Bean Supper,  4:30 – 7 p.m.;  March 25, Lunch “Chat” with Berger Health Systems on Financial Services, 11:30-12.
 
The annual fundraiser is Friday, April 16, 6 p.m.  $20.00 tickets for the traditional roast beef dinner, a program – by some of their seniors, and an auction  may be purchased at the office.  If you wish to make a donation, call Donna at 474-8831.
 
The Senior Center counts on this event to help in funding the services they provide to the seniors of Pickaway County, which include meals, exercise, recreational activities, trips, Bingo, cards, dancing, informational programs, birthday lunches, socialization and many, many more activities that I can’t enumerate.  If you haven’t joined the Center, you should; and if you haven’t yet renewed your membership, you should.  It’s a wonderful place to belong to.   
 
LIBRARY NEWS
 
If you like to read, why not join the Book Club for Adults.  The next meeting is March 17, 7 p.m. at the Main Library in Circleville.  For the kids, the family movie matinee (rated PG) is 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. March 18 at the Younkin Branch Library.  Also at the Younkin Branch is Wii Gaming for all ages 4 – 5:30 p.m. March 25.  For the Teens, meet at the Main Library, Tuesday, March 9, 4 – 5:45 p.m.   For all other programs, call Michelle Callahan at 740-477-1644, ext 233.
 
TEAYS VALLEY SCHOOL NEWS
 
Rachel Zwayer was named to the 2009 Fall Dean’s List at Tiffin University.
At Franklin University, Tina Callihan and Lori Schutte were named to 2009 fall trimester Dean’s List, and Sherry Hall, Jeremy Marks, and Karen Stemen made the fall trimester President’s List.
 
Congratulations to Teays Valley 2010 Hall of Fame inductees, Samantha Rohrbacher and Jeff Helser.  And to Jim Seyfang who was inducted as an honorary member for his support of the school’s athletic programs.  It was an exciting night for everyone there, including current hall of famers and especially, to me, an ‘old’ school mate, Russ Gregg (‘44-‘45)
 
Robert Thompson sent me this information about the Teays Valley Alumni Association’s creating a “wall of fame” at the high school.  This is the first year for accepting nominations.  The nomination form can be found on the Teays Valley Local Schools website.  Applications are being accepted until April 15, 2010.  They can be sent to Robert Thompson or Julie Lazzara at Teays Valley Schools. 
 
Candidates will be TV graduates who have shown exemplary leadership, service and character to their community or to the organization with which they are affiliated.   The plan is to  recognize our first inductees in June at the TVHS auditorium.
 
You still have time to purchase a ticket for the Teays Valley Education Foundation (TVEF) second annual fundraising auction event on March 13, 6:30 p.m. at the Foxfire Golf Club.  Call Julie Lazzara at 983-5048, Lisa Coon at the Citizens Bank or any TVEF board member.
 
Jane Lynch reports the Teays Valley Class of 1970 is organizing a 40th Class Reunion to be held July 3, 2010 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Papa Joe’s in Ashville. Details will be forthcoming.
 
Jane thanks everyone for their continued support of the Ashville Food Pantry.  She tries to send cards to those who organize food drives, donate cash, etc. and apologizes if she misses anyone.  In Jane’s words, “It was challenging at times this past year to meet the needs of the community and, without your support, we could not do what we do.  You can drop off non-perishable anytime on the back porch (of the Food Pantry) and we appreciate every donation.  At the present time, we are in urgent need of canned meats (tuna, chicken, etc.) and cornbread mix.  Our new Director, Linda Cummins, is doing a great job and can answer any questions.”
 
REMINISCING
 
Herb Seymour has lived in the Ashville area all of his life and remembers history as if it were yesterday.  I often have conversations with Herb at the Ashville Museum, which houses much of this history.  I always get his permission to pass on the memories he talks about.
 
Last week, we talked about former neighbors of mine.  Ida, Maude and Sam Plummer, who lived at 205 East Street.  I knew the sisters in the early 1940’s.  I believe Sam had passed on at that time.  He is said to have been a master plumber.
 
Ida worked at the Canning Factory here in town.  Her sister, Maude, worked at Lazarus in the clothing section.  She watched for good sales and would bring clothes to ladies here in town.  Back then, transportation was not too accessible.  Most of us never had autos.  We rode the Greyhound or Lakeshore Bus Lines. 
 
In 1948, when I worked for Farm Bureau Insurance, I, as well as most of my contemporaries rode on the bus.  We had to walk the several blocks to and from 246 North High Street from the Greyhound Bus Station on S. Third Street.  We didn’t wear sneakers back then.  We wore heels.
 
We welcome “Li’l Dee’s”.   The family owned and operated restaurant is located at 64 Long Street.     Darlena Mets is the chief cook, and she has good help from her ‘staff” which includes a very good waitress, Dawn Mets; Travis and Troy O’Dell.
 
Darlena offers a wide selection of home cooked items, including breakfast “all day”, lunch and dinner.    I hear the pizza is very good.  There is a $2.00 charge for delivery and a $10.00 minimum purchase.  Call 740-983-4694 to order or for information.
 
TOPS #0853
 
Ashville Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets each Wednesday in the Fellowship Hall at the rear of the Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union.  Weigh-in is 8:55-9:15 a.m. with the meeting following.
For information, call Rose Jamison, 740-601-0446.   Open to all area resident who need help in maintaining a healthful weight. 
 
ASHVILLE AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY NEWS
 
Please attend the March 8 meeting of the AAHS, 7 p.m. at the Younkin Branch Library.  The program will be brought by TV VIKES students who will talk about their adventures at Space Camp last summer.  Bob Hines will also talk abut Ashville’s relationship to this program.
 
We are still working on our heritage recipe book.  Please drop recipes off at the museum.  We are looking for recipes ‘made famous’ by our ancestors as well as modern-day cooks.
 
In my last news article, I published a partial list of books written by local authors.  Following are more names.  The balance will be in next week’s news.  Many of these published works are housed in the Ashville Museum; however, some are not.  Some  books are still in print and are available online, but funds are needed to purchase them.  If you would like to help, or if you know of an author or a book that we are unaware of, please call me, 740-601-0446.
 
 Samuel F. Hinkle:  Fertility and Crop Production. 
 
Vivian Michael:  Hand and Rod Puppets; Puppet Plays. 
 
Rev. Grover E. Swoyer:  The Saving Presence; Pittsburgh Steels the Show; Broken Dolls; When Grandma Died. 
 
Clarke Newton Greiner:  Bamp; Gin and Took;
 
Florence Brobeck:  How to Give Luncheons, Teas and Showers; Smorgasboard; The Best of All Cookbooks; The Good Salad Book; The Lunchbox and Every Kind of Sandwich; Serve it Buffett; The New Cook It In A Casserole; Old Time Pickling and Spicing Recipes; The Family Book of Home Entertaining; Cook It With Curry.
 
VILLAGE UMC SENIOR LUNCHEON will be held Thursday, March  25. Guest speaker will be Diane Eaton who will show pictures and talk about her 10,000 mile bicycle trip around the perimeter of the USA.  All seniors are welcome.  To reserve a place at the table, call Alice Woolever, 983-2875 by March  22.
 
RECIPES
 
I am still looking for recipes to include in our Ashville Area Heritage Society cookbook.  Please send them to Rose Jamkison, 200 East St., Ashville, OH 43103 or drop them off at the Ashville Museum, Att:  Rose Jamison.
 

JANUARY 27, 2010

 
July 13, 2010 was a sad day in Ashville’s history when a fire all but destroyed a village icon.  The imposing yellow brick structure at 94 East Main Street was built in 1907 for William Miller.  The house dubbed the Cassal House in the Ohio Historical Society’s registry, was owned by Angel and Tiffany Jackson.    Locals remember the Squire family as owners of the house for many years. 
 
SYMPATHY
 
Wayne Horsely, 90, born in Greenup County, KY, May 8, 1919; died Jan. 2, 2010 at home in Garrison, KY.
 
Mary C. Moore, 48, born Oct. 2, 1961 in Wabasha, MN; died Jan. 12 at Scioto Community.
 
Elizabeth J. Swanson, 93, born July 15, 1916 in Springfield, OH;  died Jan. 15, 2010 at Pickaway Manor,  Circleville.
 
John E. Wright, Jr., 47, Ashville, born Nov. 20, 1962 in Springfield, OH; died Jan. 15, 2010 at his home.
 
Frank E. Edgington, 82, Ashville; died January 15, 2010
 
Ernest L. T. Loar, 88, born Aug 15, 1921 in Beaver, OH; died Jan. 20, 2010 at OSU Medical Center.
 
Jennifer Lynn (Bickers) Griebel, 48, Circleville; born Oct. 10, 1961 in Kingport, Tennessee; died Jan. 22, 2010 at her home.
 
James “Jim” Emerine, Jr., 62, Circleville, born April 14, 1947 in Circleville; died January 23, 2010 at his home.
 
Gary Worth Evans, Amanda; born April 10, 1950 in Circleville; died January 24, 2010 at his home.
 
PRAYERS AND PRAISES
 
Lionel Lindsey, son of Goldie Lindsey, received a good report on his thyroid biopsy.  He does not have cancer.  Praise God!
 
H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccinations are being offered by the Ashville Apothecary and the Circleville Apothecary.  Call Ashville, 740-983-2501 or Circleville, 740-420-3784 for details.
 
 
CHURCH NEWS
 
The congregation of the Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union, 420 Long Street,
is aware that there are families with prodigals who need to be restored to family and to God.  They realize it can be very discouraging to feel that you are alone in shouldering these burdens and are offering you an opportunity to ask for help.
 
If you call the PRODIGAL HOTLINE phone number, 740-983-4716, a prayer warrior will be assigned to your request and within 24 hours, someone will be praying for your prodigal. 
 
Personal concerns are heavy burdens and we are willing to help you carry your load.  Take advantage of our offer to intervene on your behalf for your loved one.
 
RELAY FOR LIFE
 
The 2010  Relay-for-Life Kick-Off Meeting will be held Tuesday, February 2, in the Teays Valley High School Community Room, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
 
TEAYS VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT
 
Thanks to the PPG Industries Foundation for the $8,000 donation to support a new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) after-school and summer program for Teays Valley West Middle School students in the 2009-10 school year.
 
Reading is Fundamental (RIF) is sponsored locally through the American Association of University Women and for 25 years has provided free books three times per year to second grade students in the four Pickaway County school districts.
 
Federal funds are no longer received and the RIF relies on donations from individuals, business and local civic groups.  The Teays Valley Education Foundation  (TVEF) is one of those civic groups and on March 13,  will host its second annual fundraising auction event at 6:30 p.m. at the Foxfire Golf Club.  For ticket information, call Julie Lazzara at 983-5048, Lisa Coon at the Citizens Bank or any TVEF board member.
 
BASKETBALL IN PICKAWAY COUNTY
 
Larry Fullen sent me a draft of a story he is writing – “Three Decades of a Spirited Rivalry” between New Holland  and Ashville – 1922-1949. He would love to receive input from anyone of that era who attended or was a fan of these games.   Larry may be contacted at lbfullen@verizon.net.
 
PICKAWAY SENIOR CENTER
 
I enjoy exercising at the Pickaway Senior Center where a large group of area seniors gather three mornings a week to ‘get their blood circulating’.  Our two great leaders, Ken and Hazel Harness are there to welcome anywhere from 25 to more than 40 seniors for an hour of stretching, strengthening, agility, balancing and cardio exercises. 
 
Ken starts us out slowly and gently for 30 minutes, working up to when Hazel takes over and leads us into a cardio workout for twelve minutes to get our heart rate up.  Then the intensity levels off for the remaining 18 minutes.   At the end of the hour, we all feel better and are glad we came.
 
The classes are free and open to any senior.  Why don’t you join us at the center, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.   By her own admission, Hazel is a clock-watcher.   We start exactly at 9 a.m. and finish exactly at 10 a.m.  See you there.
 
NEWPORT GANGSTER TOUR
 
For those of you who like Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Marilyn Monroe, and Big-Band Orchestras, you will enjoy the Guys and Dolls Gangster Gala in Newport, Kentucky.  The Senior Center is accepting reservations for the June 23 motor coach trip.   The $90.00 per person price includes lunch with taxes and meal gratuities, entertainment and a tour of Newport.  To sign up, send a check made out to Pickaway Senior Center, along with your name, address and phone number.
 
AAHS
 
Don’t forget to send in your membership dues for the Ashville Area Heritage Society.
Stop by the museum between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. weekdays, and 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays.   And try to attend one of our meetings which are held at the Younkin Branch Library at 7 p.m on the second Monday of each month (except September and December).
 
Th-that’s all folks!  Be kind to one another.
 

January 12, 2010

 
Gale Leatherwood was born March 1, 1928, the son of Edward, a railroad laborer, and Iva (Snyder) Leatherwood, in a place called Wilson Run, near Chillicothe, Ohio.  He completed his education at Ashville-Harrison High School.  In 1948, he married the love of his life, Ann Rogers.  They are blessed with three sons and grandchildren. 
 
I love to listen to Gale recount stories about colorful characters he has encountered throughout his years in Ashville, especially Ashville’s earlier years.   Gale also writes poetry and he has recently published “Thoughts of a Dreamer”, a book of poetry covering an eclectic range of subjects, both serious and slyly comical.  The book may be purchased on Amazon.net.
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
 
Happy Birthday to Stanley Gloyd, Bill Ankrom, Naomi Hay, Virgie Vause, Ruth Bartholomew, Wilda Bumgarner, Elaine Winter, Pat Southward and Wilma Sark.  
 
SYMPATHY
 
Our community has lost many good friends to death.   Our sympathy to the families of these loved ones.  Monty Cummings, 55, died December 22, 2009.  Lloyd Cook, 82, passed away December 24, 2009.  Joe Hilbert Hedges, 83, died Dec. 31, 2009.   Charles P. McCray, age 87, died Jan 1, 2010.   David Dixson, age, 64, died January 2, 2010.   Edith Toliver Brown, 93, passed away January 4, 2010. Edith was the mother of Pam Brown (Ellery) Elick.    Mary Elizabeth Teegardin, 97, died January 5, 2010.  Michael McCray,  61, passed away January 7, 2010.  Jeanette Collier Hart, 69, mother of Rebecca Lee, passed away January 11, 2010.
 
PRAYERS
 
Remember our friends who are afflicted with serious and life threatening illnesses.  Hospice has been called in for John Wright.  Lionel Lindsey is awaiting results of a thyroid biopsy.   Rita Rader has undergone a successful knee replacement.  Bob Peters is doing well after suffering a heart attack.
 
CHURCH NEWS
 
If you have a family member or a friend who needs to be restored to family and to God, a call to the Prodigal Hotline is your opportunity to get additional prayer support.  Call the Prodigal Hotline Phone Number, 740-983-4716 and follow the prompts.      
 
The congregation of the Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union is asking to join in your concern for your prodigal.  When you call the Hotline, within 24 hours someone will be praying for your prodigal.  Personal concerns are heavy burdens and we are willing to help you carry yours.  Take advantage of our offer to intervene for your loved one.  We care.  The church cares.  God cares.
 
The church is located at 420 Long Street, Ashville, OH.
 
WHAM (Wednesday Happenings at Marcy)  
 
Bring your sweetheart to Marcy Church’s February WHAM, February 3, 2010, 5:30p.m.-7:00 p.m.  Enjoy a home cooked Valentine Dinner and a social time with friends.  A freewill offering will be accepted.
 
ANOTHER AUTHOR AT WORK
 
Larry Fullen, son of the late Lawrence “Pop” and Mildred Fullen is writing stories about the renowned Waterloo Wonders basketball team, and the 1944-45 Ashville Broncos.  These stories make very interesting reading.   Larry and his wife live in Tampa, Florida.
 
PALMENTERA RETIRES
 
Denny Palmentera, Ashville Police Chief since August 1, 2008, retired December 31, 2009.  We wish to thank Denny for everything he has done for our community by implementing procedures and policies, thus making Ashville a safer place to live and rear our families.  Thank you, Denny.  Enjoy your retirement.
 
“THE WAY” SKATE PARK
 
Local community and church leaders have been working hard to get a new skateboarding facility named, “The Way”, up and going.     The equipment has been obtained and is set up and ready to go in a local warehouse.   The skate board enthusiasts are certainly eager for The Way to open.
 
RELAY FOR LIFE
 
Ashville’s Relay for Life Kick-Off Event will be February 2, 2010, 6:30p.m.- 8:30 p.m.   Team Captains may pick up their team’s packets at that meeting.  On March 23, a second Team Captains Meeting will be held, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and a Committee Meeting  7:30p.m-8:30 p.m.   All meetings will be held in the community room at Teays Valley High School.
 
Circleville’s Relay for Life Kick-Off, sponsored by Berger Health System, is set for Thursday, January 28, 2010, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Berger Hospital, 600 Pickaway St., Circleville, OH. 
 
The Ashville Apothecary and Circleville Apothecary are offering H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Vaccinations.  Call Ashville Apothecary, 740-983-2501 or Circleville Apothecary, 740-420-3784 for details.
 
SERVING IN THE MILITARY
 
Eighteen year old Pvt. Harold Dean Edwin Jewell Cline III, of 3rd Battalion Lima Company Platoon 3106, graduated from Marine Corps basic training December 4, 2009 at Parris Island, South Carolina where he earned a Marksman Medal on the rifle range.  Dad, mom and sister, Emily, traveled down for family day and graduation.  Also attending were cousins Shelly, JR and Kaylynn Webb.   While we were there, EJ showed us the Parris Island training grounds. 
 
On the ride home we visited Virginia Beach where EJ, Mom and Emily saw the ocean for the first time.  We also visited the Marine Corps Barracks and the Marine Corps Commandant’s home in our nation’s capitol, Washington D.C.
 
EJ got to come home for ten days leave and 15 days recruiter assistance.  His orders were changed and he was assigned to Camp Geiger, N.C. on December 15, 2009.  He was given four days leave for Christmas.  Dad, mom and Emily spent Christmas with EJ at Camp Geiger.  We returned home December 27.
 
EJ is currently attending Marine Combat Training at the School of Infantry.  He started December 29, 2009 and is on pace to graduate on January 26, 2010. 
 
EJ is a graduate of  Teays Valley High School.  He is the son of Harold “Bo” Cline II and Robin Lynn-Marie Speakman, and brother to Emily Lynn-Marie Cline.    Grandparents are Harold and Bonnie Cline and Patty Monroe, all of Circleville. 
 
We are proud of what E.J. has achieved and hope that he exceeds all of his goals as a United States Marine.  Submitted by Harold and Robin Cline.
 
ASHVILLE AREA HERITAGE SOCIET Y
 
The annual AAHS Newsletter is being readied for printing and mailing.  It is time to pay your 2010 membership dues.  If you have not already renewed your membership, please do so.  The Museum relies entirely on membership dues to cover the expenses associated with keeping this wonderful facility open to the public. 
 
All work is done by volunteers, none of whom, by the way, are ‘spring chickens’.  Our ages keep creeping up as the years go by, and one day, unless we get some younger volunteers, there will be no one to open the museum’s doors.  That would be a shame!  So if you can volunteer a few hours a week, or a month, please do so.  Stop by and talk to Charlie Morrison or Mike Kindt, or give me a call, 740-601-0446.  We will be happy to show you around.  We’re located at 34 Long Street in Ashville. Our phone number is 740-983-9864.  The museum is open daily, 10a.m. – 2:30 p.m. and on Saturday, 9a.m.-noon.
 
We are in the process of compiling a book of recipes and would like to include your favorites.  We are looking for old and tested recipes and would like a little background on the cooks who used them.  We also want new and modern recipes, as well.  Please send as many as you like to me, rmjbabe70@aol.com or drop them off at the Ashville Museum, 34 Long Street (Attention:  Rose Jamison).  The museum phone number is 740-983-9864.
 
Award-winning pie baker, Jim Woodworth, is a former Ashville boy.  He and Barbara Campbell, his wife of 62 years, graduated from Ashville High School in 1946.  Jim retired from GTE (now Verizon) in 1985 and the family moved to Pueblo, Colorado in 1986.  Jim and Barbara have two daughters and a son, all of whom live nearby.
 
Jim’s “All American Sour Cherry” pie won the Crisco 2008 National championship and the Pillsbury State Fair winner was his “Strawberry Cherry Pie”.  Jim relates that he has taken the Rosette ribbon for winning the most points, six years in a row.
 
Jim and a friend had more than 500 bee hives in 2009, yielding 4,000 pounds of honey. The year before, the yield was about 12,000 pounds.
 
SENIORS
 
Remember to call in your reservation for the January Senior Dinner held at the Village Chapel UMC, to be held the last Thursday of the month.
 
Be kind to your neighbor.  God Bless!
 

DECEMBER 17, 2009
 
You can tell Christmas is just around the corner by driving around town (walking is better, and healthier).  The village is all decorated with beautiful colored lights .  Kay McGlone reports winners of the house decorating contest are:  First, Jim and Rebecca Kirk; second,  John and Tara Aldenderfer; and third, Dave and Joni Ballard.  Congratulations, folks.  You ‘light up my life’.  Signs are posted in winners’ yards until the first of the year.
 
Breakfast with Santa, sponsored by the Women’s Civic Club, was a big success.  Everyone had a good time visiting with Santa and eating pancakes and sausage.  Each child received a gift bag.
 
The Free Store has been very busy, receiving donations and providing gently used clothing, children’s books, toys, household goods, holiday items, working electronics and furniture.  The store will run through December 31.
 
The Ashville Food Pantry has also been extremely busy, assisting more than one-hundred ten families with food baskets.  In spite of the large amount of food received through donations, the need will not diminish and families will continue to need assistance.  Thanks to everyone who supports this very worthy mission and please continue to donate. 
 
Linda Cummins says there is a need for brown paper grocery bags.  If you have extra that you do not need, how about dropping them off at the Food Pantry.
 
Our economy does not seem to be improving, despite what our politicians tell us. Workers are being laid off at an alarming rate.  Unemployment benefits are disappearing, according to the news media.  My cousin, a cement block layer, told me yesterday that he has been out of work for two years.  Jobs cannot be created out of nothing, as our president tries to make us believe.   Unless and until manufacturing returns to our country, there will be no job creations.
 
Arlene Fortner has had a Baha implanted behind her ear.   The Baha is a device to which a hearing aid is attached.  Arlene is happily anticipating being able to hear much better as soon as her incision heals and she can attach the hearing aid.    We call her the ‘bionic woman’.
 
Remember these in prayer:  Harold Roese, Della (Cook) Jewell, Sandy Foster, Kay McGlone.
 
SYMPATHY
 
Marilyn Marie Brintlinger, age 78, passed away December 4, 2009.  She was the wife of 56 years to George G. Brintlinger, grandson of Hoadley Brintlinger who I remember living at the corner of Walnut and Harrison Streets, in Ashville, in the 1940’s.  George used to visit his grandparents and attend school here some of the time, according to Charlie Morrison. 
 
Janet (Clark) Walker Trace, age 67, of South Bloomfield, passed away December 10 at Berger Hospital.
 
CHURCH NEWS
 
The South Bloomfield United Methodist Church will present a Christmas Cantata, “Let There Be Light”, Sunday morning at 9 a.m. and again, at 7 p.m.  There will also be a live nativity Sunday evening at the church  The adult and children’s choirs have new robes purchased with proceeds from fund raisers.  Thanks to everyone who supported these ventures.
 
The public is invited to their Christmas Eve service at the church at 7 p.m.
 
Ringgold UMC invites you to bring your family, park your car, follow the lighted path and see four scenes portraying the true Christmas Story, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7 to 8:30 p.m. 
 
TWISTED GALA
 
The Trackside Bar will be the scene of a ‘Twisted Gala’, a funky dress-up party to celebrate the season, Saturday evening, beginning at 9 p.m.  D.J., Terry Lyons, will be on hand to provide the music.  There will be free appetizers.  Everyone is welcome. 
 
If you guys have a tux that you like to wear but have no place to wear it, or if you ladies have a fancy formal you like to dress up in and look beautiful; or if you have a funky outfit you have fun with, get all rigged out and join the fun.
 
Everyone is welcome.  If you would like to be ‘announced’, pay a dollar to the emcee.  Stephanie Wharton is getting all decked out in a tiara, a mink stole, leotards, and a corsage from Annie and Friends Flower Shop.  She and Randy will arrive about 11 p.m. after they close their Dairy Diamond.
 
Roger Crosby, Bo Sturgill and Dick Smith will be fondly remembered during this funky “Twisted Gala”.
 
I must apologize for the delay in sending in the Ashville News.  No excuse.  Just dragging my feet.  Thanks to you who submit news to me………….I need input.
 
Blessings!  Rose
 

NOVEMBER 18, 2009

I hope you haven’t been bitten by that old flu bug. Several members of my family were hit; some harder than others. Some coughs are still hanging on, but I think the worst is over. I have escaped the flu, so far. I guess I have developed an immunity over the years.

Remember in prayer, those in ill health, those in nursing homes, and those who have lost loved ones. I apologize for the error in the last Ashville News. It is George Leatherwood who is a resident of Brown Memorial Home, not Neil, as I reported.

Max Marion is in rehab after a knee replacement. Jo Ellen Irwin is dealing with major health issues. Remember Elmer Hines and his family as he recuperates from a farming accident.

Our community has lost many good and dear friends. Our sympathy to the families of
Velma (Calvert) Burtner, who passed away November 8; Norman J.“Judd” Holley, who passed away November 10; Carl Gulick, November 11; Sharon Ann Reed, November 12; Todd D. Pontius, November 13; Philip Van Pelt, November 15; and Nancy A. (Klamfoth) Swingle, Nov. 16. These dear ones will be terribly missed.

Pam Elick tells me that her mother, Edith Brown, is now a resident of Pickaway Manor. She wanted to move from Grove City to be closer to her friends and family. Edith hopes that by being closer it will be easier for her friends to visit. She will celebrate her 92nd birthday December 26.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

According to the Pickaway Senior Center News, the following are celebrating birthdays in November. Carolyn Lutz, Lloyd Cook, Chester Hedges, Sue Binion, Tom Bozman, Lou Deal, Marge Wilson, Belva Morrison, Esther Ruff, Carol Blaney, Charles Noggle, Rodger Southward, Robert Peters, Bill Trimble, Jim Mathers, Mary Irene Younkin, Rita Rader and Ralph Woolever.

THANKSGIVING SERVICE

A Community Thanksgiving Service will be held at the South Bloomfield United Methodist Church, Wednesday evening, November 25, at 7 p.m.

“WHAM” (WEDNESDAY HAPPENINGS AT MARCY)
Get into the Christmas spirit by adding something special to your everyday routine. How? Instead of cooking dinner, treat yourself to some good homemade food and fellowship with friends at Marcy Lutheran Church’s “WHAM” on December 2, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Carol McIntosh will be there to bless you with some good gospel music. The church is located at 9980 Marcy Road. Everyone is welcome. There will be a free will offering.

VETERAN OF THE MONTH
VFW Ohio Charities/Rick Brown Memorial Post 7941 Veteran of the Month is Jim Reed. Jim is a World War II Veteran who served in the Navy. Jim’s health keeps him from volunteering at the Post, but he continues to support it.

If you enjoy playing Bingo, the Post plays every Monday evening and on Wednesday afternoons. Call the Post for details.

RELAY-FOR-LIFE

Are you interested in helping in your community? Do you want to take a stand and fight against cancer? How about joining Ashville’s 2010 Relay for Life. If you would like to learn how you can help, contact Breanna Trautman, Staff Partner for Ashville and Circleville Relay for Life. E-mail: breanna.trautman@cancer.org. Phone: 888-227-6446, Extension 3203.

COOK BOOK

The Ashville Area Heritage Society is still seeking recipes for a book we are printing.
We would like to include your favorite recipes and those of your mothers, aunts, etc., with one or two lines about the recipe: whose it was; what makes it special, etc.
You may send them to me via e-mail: rmjbabe70@aol.com; or snail mail:: Rose Jamison, 200 East St., Ashville, OH 43103.

AAHS CHRISTMAS DINNNER

The AAHS dinner buffet will be held Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 6:30 p.m. at the VFW in South Bloomfield. The main entrees are baked steak and baked pork shops.
Cost is $15.50 per person; $5.00 for children 12 and under. We will play Bingo. Players should bring a $5.00 prize, wrapped and titled, “lady” or “gentleman”. If you wish, bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Pantry or a toy for the VFW Chilcren’s Christmas Party..

ASHVILLE FOOD PANTRY

With the bad economy and a scarcity of jobs, more and more people are depending on food pantries to help feed their families. Supplies are urgently needed. When you go grocery shopping, keep an eye out for bargains and pick up some extra items. The food pantry is located at the southeast corner of Long and Plum Streets.

REMEMBER OUR FIGHTING MEN AND WOMEN

Get your Christmas cards and letters and packages in the mail early. Let these wonderful men and women know how much they are loved and appreciated.

From my family to your family, have a wonderful, thankful, sharing and caring Thanksgiving. God Bless
 

OCTOBER 13, 2009

 
VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY
 
Shannon Bumgarner reports that the tenth annual Veterans Day Assembly will be November 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Ashville Elementary School.  All veterans, families and friends are invited.
 
SPACE CAMPERS
 
A busload of Teays Valley VIKES, teachers and chaperones left Ashville about 3:25 a.m. October 12, headed for Space Camp at Huntsville, Alabama.  My grandson, Grant Hossfeld, is among the participants in this program.
 
Marilyn Clifton, the VIKES Program Instructor, is looking for groups that would like to hear what the students have to say about their trip when they return.
 
MILITARY
 
Harold Dean Cline is undergoing Marine Corp recruit training and is assigned to Lima Company.  He is the son of Harold Cline and Robin Speakman and is a 2009 graduate of TVHS.
 
FOOD
 
Get ready for the final fish fry of the season at the Harrison Twp. Fire Department.
Friday, October 16.  Serving times are 5 to 7 p.m.  Dinners are $5.00 and a sandwich is $3.00.
 
Congratulations to Eric Edgington on his promotion to the position of Fire Chief.  Best wishes to Bill and Carol Welsh on Bill’s retirement. 
 
Ashville Community Men’s Club is having their annual Pancake and Sausage breakfast this Sunday at the park.  Serving 7 a.m. til noon.  $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children, 12 years of age and under.
 
The First English Lutheran Church will hold its annual spaghetti dinner, 4 to 6:30 p.m.,
Sunday, October 25.  The cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children, age 9 and under.  Carry outs, available.  Funds raised will be matched by Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and will be used for First English’s youth group activities.
 
South Bloomfield UMC third annual Harvest Day Dinner is scheduled for November 7, 2009.
 
Linda Burns says Zion UMC has apple dumplings for sale.  Call her at 983-3865.
 
PRAYERS
 
Phil Van Pelt is regaining strength.   Elmer Hines was injured in a farm accident.   Debbie Hollenback injured in an auto accident.  Jo Ellen Irwin, serious physical ailment.
 
Bo Sturgell, age 48, passed away September 27, 2009.  Bo was a staunch supporter of the Rick Brown Memorial VFW Post #7941.  Lou Deal was impressed with how hard he worked installing electricity during the construction of the Village Chapel UMC.
Bo’s uncle and aunt,  Jeff and Judy Sturgell, were here for his funeral and left, afterward, for their winter home in Florida.  At age 71, Jeff still plays baseball.
 
Roger Bickers, son of the late Teddy and Mildred Bickers passed away October 1, 2009. 
 
Ernest “Snap” Ankrom  played baseball with Bobby Glick, Harold and Carl Gulick, Kenny Reid, Donnie Morrison, Jack Hicks and all those great ball players.  In the winter, the families would gather at the Gulicks or the Reids on a Saturday.  The men would hunt, the women cooked and we all feasted.  In the evening, we played Euchre.
 
Snap died October 8 at age 88. 
 
 PRAISES
 
Helen Emerine has returned to Brown Memorial following a stay in Berger Hospital due to congestive heart failure.
 
Nancy  Swingle is home following a time of rehab in a nursing facility and will begin a program designed for fitting her with a prosthesis.
 
The Ashville Sunshine Gals enjoyed an outing to Pickerington, where we had a delicious lunch at Olde Village Diner.
 
WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
 
Warren Bastian owned the Bastian Funeral Home in Ashville.  His widow, Evelyn Bastian, resides in Sanford, Florida near Jay, the eldest of three sons.  Dean and Dale are the twins.  Dean is my subject, today.  He lives in Knoxville, Tennessee.
 
Dean always dreamed of owning his own pizzeria, but his prosperous consulting and advertising business kept his dream on a back burner.  When the economy took a  dive, he and business associate, Jill, a long time marketing employee with GM, found themselves in similar situations.  “We were both unemployed”, said Dean.
They decided it was time to take a chance and bring brick oven pizza to Knoxville, Tennessee and with the sinking economy, they had the perfect name, “Hard Knox Pizzeria”.
 
Dean says he took the chance and never looked back.  He says, “Frankly, it’s the best thing I have ever done.”  According to blogs I have read, the pizza is delicious and customers are coming.  If you get to Knoxville, give Dean a call:  865-602-2114.
 
ASHVILLE AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY
 
As a fundraiser, we are going to publish a cookbook and are asking input from the community.  So, ladies (and gents), look up your favorite recipes and drop them off at the museum, 34 Long Street.  We will also be selling advertisements, so if you would like your business or organization included, please call me, Rose Jamison, 740-601-0446 and someone will contact you. 
 
Sounds exciting!
 
Museum volunteers are urgently needed.  If you love our community and have a few hours to spare, please let me know.  I can assure you, you will ‘get hooked’.
 
Please excuse any mistakes.  I am hurrying so I can leave for Tennessee, this morning.
 
EVENTS
 
October 22, 23, 24 Lithopolis Shop Hop
October 25 – Halloween Parade & Trick or Treat

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009


CANCER AWARENESS
 
The 2009 breast cancer awareness event in Ashville is going to be called, “The Carolyn L. Miller Paint Our Town Pink”, in memory of Carolyn Fout Miller, who lost her long struggle with breast cancer this spring.   
 
Carolyn displayed an unwavering spirit with faith, courage and optimism, while suffering greatly from this terrible disease.    Carolyn bounced back, many times, from new chemo treatments that made her so ill she had to be hospitalized.  Finally, her body just gave out.  Carolyn has been an inspiration to all who suffer from cancer and other debilitating diseases  She will be greatly missed..
 
If you would like a Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon painted on the street in front of your house, contact Carolyn’s daughter, Susan Davidson, at 614-915-6583 or Erin at 740--571-6681.  
 
Paint the Town Pink will take place at the Village Park, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 3.  There will be survivor recognition, raffles, food, entertainment, fun for the kids and, most important of all, breast health information.
 
Carolyn’s twin sister, Carol Fout, has moved into her new apartment that has been added to her brother, Mike’s, house.
 
PRAYERS
 
Remember the family of Charles Helser..  Charles passed away September 11, 2009, at the age of 82.
 
Sue Binion called me about her brother-in-law, Marvin Hicks, long time resident and former mayor of Ashville, who is seriously ill and in the hospital.  His daughter, Jennifer Fox, maintains a ‘round-the-clock’ bedside vigil for her father. 
 
Marvin would appreciate cards which may be sent to him at One Martha Franks Drive, Laurens, S.C. 29360.  Sue would be happy to answer any questions.  Call her at 740-983-4567.
 
CHURCH NEWS
 
The Celebrating Seniors monthly luncheon will be held this Thursday, September 24 at the Village Chapel UMC at 11:30 a.m.  Guests are asked to bring a non- perishable food item for the Ashville Food Pantry.
 
Tim Jarvis of the Jarvis Law Office will cover topics specific to seniors.
 
Kroger will be there giving flu shots.  If you have Medicare, bring your card and Kroger will bill that for you.  If you do not have Medicare, the charge is $24.00 and needs to be paid by check or with exact change when you receive your flu shot.
 
You will need a consent form which may be picked up at the Village Chapel Church office and filled out prior to Thursday.   As the Kroger pharmacist’s time will be limited, it is imperative that your consent form is filled out completely, and in your hand, as these will be given priority.    If you have questions, call Sandi at 983-4543.
 
The-Women-In-His-Service of the Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union, 420 Long Street, will hold their twenty-five cent sale Friday, October 9, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday, October 10, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.  The event will be in the fellowship hall behind the church building.  All but a few select items will cost only twenty-five cents.  We always have a large variety of donated items to sell.
 
Breakfast will be served both days, from 9 a.m. to noon.  You may choose to purchase biscuits with sausage gravy, pancakes or your choice of a biscuit with any combination of egg, sausage and cheese.
 
CHRISTMAS TOUR OF HOMES
 
The Ashville Women’s Civic Club is looking for homes, decorated for Christmas, for their Christmas Tour of Homes, to be held Sunday, December 13.  This has always been a crowd pleaser for people to get ideas and see beautiful homes in the community. 
 
The sale of tickets will help the Club give a scholarship to a 2010  TVHS graduating senior.
 
We have two homes but need three more to make the Tour of Homes a ‘go’.  Please support this worthy cause.  If you have a beautiful home to share with us, please call Diane Cookson, 983-3247 or Lou Deal, 983-2687, as soon as possible, for details.
 
WHERE ARE THEY NOW
 
Eric Herdman and his wife, Stephanie, are co-owners of the Red Rock Running Company in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Eric has been a runner for 30 years.  Before opening the store he was a professional speaker and author.  Eric has completed 133 Triathlons and Duathlons, 9 marathons and 30 ultra-marathons.  He was the winner of the 2006 Cornbelt 24-hour track race in Iowa.  He is the current course record holder on the Lake Merritt Half Day race in Oakland, California and the Flatlanders 12 hour race in St. Louis.  In January of 2008 he ran 124.85 miles in 24 hours on a treadmill.  In 2008 Eric won the Ruth Anderson 50 miler in San Francisco, one of the longest running ultra races in the US.
 
To learn more about Eric and his company, log onto www.redrockrunningcompany.com
 
Eric is the son of Liz Marckel.
 
 
COMING EVENTS
Sept 24 – Senior Luncheon
Sept. 26 - Sox Hop – Pickaway Senior Center
Oct 3 – Paint the Town Pink
Oct 9 – 10 – CCCU Quarter Sale
Oct. 10 – Younkin Library Used Book Sale
 

AUGUST 27, 2009

Stanley A. Craig, 59, and his wife, Danette S. Craig, 59, passed away August 25, 2009, the result of a motorcycle accident.  Chloe Daphne Crosby entered into rest Sunday, August 23, 2009.   Our sympathy to the families of Mr. and Mrs. Craig and Mrs. Crosby.

PRAYERS
 
Arlene Fortner was admitted to Berger Hospital Saturday for observation.
 
CELEBRATING SENIORS
 
The Village Chapel UMC Celebrating Seniors August luncheon was well attended.  Guests were served delicious home made chicken salad and crescent rolls, potato chips, fresh fruit, coffee and tea.

There were displays and presentations on quilling, scrapbooking, quilting, photography, volunteering, etc.  Tom Bausum displayed his Indian artifacts; the Good Time Quilters displayed many of their beautiful quilts. Sandi Oliver displayed her beautiful photographs and her sister, of Springfield, Ohio, showed us how to make our own greeting cards. 

Alice Woolever, a coordinator for a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) project, displayed clothing and comfort items made for premature babies. 
 
Ken Starkey brought his machine for flattening out pennies and embossing them with The Lord’s Prayer, the Ashville Traffic Light, etc. and passed out samples.
 
A representative from Heartland Hospice explained the many volunteer opportunities  available to seniors with spare time.  One can volunteer an hour a day or an hour a month.  Every little bit helps.  For information contact Sarah or Marian @ Heartland Hospice, 1-877-840-9856.
 
If you like history, especially local history, the Ashville Museum is a great place to volunteer.  I’ve been talking with a lovely lady, Gladys Hawks, about becoming a volunteer.  A Roy Rogers fan, Gladys has donated an autographed picture post card of Roy to add to our museum display panel. 
If you enjoy being with people your own age, you would be happy volunteering at the museum.  I enjoy working in the flower garden, keeping the museum tidy, and whatever little jobs are to be done.  We are in need of finish woodworkers to make replicas of some of our museum items.  If you have excellent computer skills, your contributions would be valuable and welcome.   Call 983-9864 for details.
 
The Jarvis Law Office of Lancaster will present a program on senior issues at the September 24 Celebrating Seniors Luncheon.  As Jarvis will be paying for the meal, guests are invited to donate a food item for the Ashville Food Pantry in lieu of a monetary donation.  If you plan to attend the luncheon please call in your reservation to Sandi Oliver at 983-4543 or e-mail her at boliver4@columbus.rr.com by September 20.   
 
The Food Pantry served more than 60 families in August and the number is increasing each month.   Right now, the pantry shelves are pretty bare so when you go to the store, pick up an extra item or two and letE2s get the shelves restocked.   A freezer and a refrigerator have been donated to the Food Pantry.   If you have frozen foods or foods requiring refrigeration, you must try to find a time when someone is there to accept it. Non-perishable items may be dropped off any time on the screened back porch.
 
“WHAM”
 
You are invited to Wednesday Happenings at Marcy Lutheran Church, September 2, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. Enjoy dishes prepared with homegrown fruits and vegetables.   The church is located at 9980 Marcy Road. Freewill offering.  Guest Speaker will be retired funeral director, Dwayne Spence.
 
YARD SALE
 
The First Baptist Church of Ashville Ladies Ministry will be having their annual yard sale on September 12, beginning at 8 a.m.  Clothing, shoes and purses will be a quarter.  All other items will be priced, separately. The final day for donations is Sunday, September 6, 7 to 8 p.m., following the evening service.
 
RETREAT FOR WOMEN
 
FaithLift, a retreat for women, will be held September 18 and 19, 2009 at the Village Chapel United Methodist Church.  FaithLift is sponsored by the church and Grace and Gladness Ministries.  The theme is “Bloom Where You’re Planted”.
 
The leaders are Lee Ann Williamson and Lori Smith.  For registration information and schedule, call the church, 740-984-4675.
 
GAZEBO GATHERING
 
The final Gazebo Gathering is set for Sunday, September 6, 2009 at the new gazebo.  Festivities begin at 4:00 with the concert following at 5:00 p.m.
CHICKEN SUPPER
 
Mary Ann Weibel tells me that it’s almost time for St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church’s annual Chicken Supper.  The menu is creamed chicken on homemade biscuits, noodles, green beans, fresh applesauce, a wide selection of home made pies, cakes and cookies, iced tea and coffee.  The price, as well as the menu, is the same as last year, $7.00 for adults and $4.00 for children.  Carry-outs and dining room service. 
 
Gather up the family and the neighbors and head to 6046 St. Paul Road for a great meal and great fellowship.
 
MUSEUM VISITORS
 
Retirees, Lawrence “Larry” and Phyllis Smith, of Florida, were visiting with Paul and Norma Gochenour, last week, and I had the pleasure of showing them around the museum.  They were delighted and delightful.
 
Lawrence taught at Ashville-Harrison School and retired from Hamilton Twp School.  Phyllis worked at the Equitable Federal Bank and the Ashville Apothecary.
 
Among the Gochenours’ many jobs, Paul and Norma were school bus drivers.
 
BUS TOUR TO HOLMES COUNTY
 
Explore the unique culture of the Amish people.  Enjoy Heini’s cheese and authentic Amish food when you have lunch in an Amish home.  Visit “Behalt”, a 10’ X 265’ cyclorama illustrating the heritage of the Amish and Mennonite people from 1525 to 2009.  For questions, call Marge Kraft, 740-983-4157 or the Village Chapel UMC, 740-983-4675.
 
Have a wonderful Labor Day Weekend.
 

AUGUST 20, 2009

 
Matt Timmons, 2004 Teays Valley graduate and 2009 OSU graduate will ride the 50-mile leg from Columbus to Athens as part of Pelotonia, a three-day cycling event that seeks to raise money and awareness for cancer research. 
 
One-Hundred percent of the proceeds raised from the August 28-30 event will go to cancer research at the OSU Comprehensive Cancer Center, the James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
 
Matt rides on behalf of all cancer patients and their families, but especially in memory of his uncle, Steve Timmons, who lost his battle with cancer in June of 2007, and to honor his mother and grandmother who have both been treated at the James for kidney cancer.
 
To donate to Matt’s ride against cancer, please go to http://www.pelotonia.org/ride/riders_profile.jsp? 
 
Congratulations to Brady and Jamie Dick on the birth of their son, Micah Stewart, born July 27, 2009.  Micha weighed 9 lb. 8 oz.
 
PRAYERS.  Art Deal is home from the hospital and doing o.k.  Bob Gregory has been transferred to Riverside Hospital.  Clayton McGlone, brother of Roseann Ward, has been scheduled for by-pass surgery. 
 
I had an e-mail from Dave Frase (davefrase@yahoo.com).  He enjoys reading about hometown people in the Circleville Herald.  Dave was diagnosed in January with prostate cancer.  If all goes well with his treatments, he plans to visit Ohio in October and hopes to see some of his old friends.
 
Ronnie Wilson had some physical problems in July, causing him to miss the Ashville-Harrison Alumni Banquet.  I have been told John Wright has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.   Phil Van Pelt continues to be treated for cancer.
 
Charles Vernon Moore, husband of Arlene Moore, entered into rest Friday, July 24, 2009.
Ann Kraft Weekley passed away in June of this year.  I have word that her husband, Raymond, passed away August 13, 2009.   Shirley A. Beck, age 80, mother of Beth (Frank) Luchsinger, passed away August 10, 2009.  Mary Alice Barthelmas passed away August 18.  She was a 1940 graduate of Ashville Harrison High School.
 
SENIOR HALL OF FAME20RECIPIENT
 
Joe Dean who was inducted into the 2009 Ohio Senior Hall of Fame will be featured in the February 2009 issue of the “Senior Times”, copies of which may be obtained at drug stores, Kroger, etc.
 
FRIENDS
 
The Ashville Sunshine Gals lunched at Gibbey’s Restaurant for their August outing.
 
Arlene Fortner, Janice Young, Mona Lee Trego, Mona Toole, Shirley Marion and I enjoyed lunch at First Watch Restaurant on South High Street and the play, “Church Basement Ladies”, at the beautiful Southern Theatre in Columbus.              
 
SO-LONG
 
Tony Castillo has been promoted and the family will relocate to Lebanon, Pennsylvania.    The Castillos have been a great asset to our community, and special friends to their next door neighbor, Virgie Vause.  They will be greatly missed. Kumeye will be enrolled in her new school on August 24. 
 
GOOD EATING
 
I’ve been e njoying fresh produce raised by local farmers.  Henson’s sweet corn and melons are outstanding.  R.D. Roese is selling great corn.  Dave Hedges sells tomatoes and green beans and Boyd Boone has organic tomatoes for sale.
 
VACATIONERS
 
Darryl and Jodi Glick and their family are vacationing at Aurora, Ohio.  I’m taking care of their dog, three cats, one bearded dragon, one snake, one rabbit and one fish. 
 
THE GREATEST GENERATION
 
The Ashville American Legion Post #730 Auxiliary would like to thank the community for your continued support of our annual Poppy sales.  As a result of your efforts, the Post recently purchased and donated three window unit air conditioners to be given to local veterans.
 
Thanks to Ellery Elick for delivering these air conditioners to the local VA office in Circleville.
 
There is still a need for shower/bath benches or chairs, wheelchairs or motorized wheelchairs/scooters. Anyone wishing to donate these items or money with which to purchase them may call Pam, 740-983-2390 or Janice, 740-983-4808.
 
A representative of Rockies Express Pipeline (REX) gave a presentation at Village Council Monday, stating that the pipeline in our area is 75% complete.    Mayor Wise and Village Council have proclaimed August 17, 2009 as Rockies Express Pipeline Day.
 
Pickaway County Treasurer, Ellery Elick, will be sworn in for the next term on August 28, 2 p.m. in the Common Pleas Court Room.  Open to the public.
 
St. Joseph Church Rummage Sale.  Clothing and shoes, household items, toys, books, jewelry, Christmas decorations.  Hours:  Wednesday, September 2, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday, September 3 & 4, 8:30 a.m. to noon.  Friday only – Dollar Bag Day.
 
FUN RUN
 
Village Chapel Fun Run and 5k, will be Saturday, September 5.  The 5k is from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  There is a $15.00 entry fee.  The Fun Run is from 10:30 – 11:30.  This is free.  For specific race times, registration forms and directions, go to villagechapelumc.org or call 740-983-4675.  Proceeds will benefit the Ashville Food Pantry.
 
BLOOD DRIVE
 
The Pickaway County Senior Center will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive, Saturday, September 5, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Donors may enter a drawing to win a Columbus Blue Jackets/Ohio Health Prize package, including game tickets.    A Zamboni ice machine ride or an LCD TV will also be given, plus a voucher for discount hockey tickets.  Register for donor rewards at redcrossracing.com.
 
YOU’LL BE IRISH
 
At the August 23 Gazebo Gathering, everyone becomes Irish as Vinegar Hill takes us on a trip to Ireland.   There will be no Gazebo Gathering on August 30, due to that being Labor Day weekend.  The Back Porch Swing Band returns to the Gazebo Gathering, September 6 for the final concert of the season.  Festivities begin at 4 p.m. and the show starts at 5 p.m.
 
ASHVILLE AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY
 
Our annual picnic will be held September 14, 6:30 p.m. in the Ashville Park shelter house.  Everyone is invited to bring a covered dish and enjoy good food and fellowship.  Table service and beverage will be provided.
 
An antique quilt has been donated to the Ashville Museum by Tom Brinker (b. 1947) son of Edgar Brinker (b. 7-10-1906 – d. 6-1-1997) and Norma Jean Hoover Brinker (b. 1925-d. 2008).  Edgar was the nephew of Clyde Brinker.
 
The quilt was hand made by Edgar’s mother, circa 1920-1925.    It contains the hand embroidered names of several hundred Ashville area residents of that time.
Stop in the museum and view the quilt.  You’ll recognize many names. It is an amazing piece of work.
 
The museum offers many volunteer opportunities.  Stop in for details or call me, Rose, 740-601-0446.
 
“ Hobbies You Might Enjoy” is the program for the community “Celebrating Seniors’ luncheon to be held at the Village Chapel UMC, Thursday, August 27, at 11:30 a.m.
If you plan to attend the luncheon, RSVP 740-983-4543 or email boliver4@columbus.rr.com.
 
“ROCK and ROLL” FUND RAISER
 
Ladies, dig out your Spaulding saddle shoes and gents, put on your bell bottom trousers.  Cindy Beattie, Pickaway Senior Activities Director, informs me the Center’s line dancers and the Kick-It-Up line dancers will host a Sox Hop Fund Raiser Saturday, September 26.
 
There will be a carry-in supper at 6:30.  Bring a covered dish.  Dancing to 50’s and 60’s music will follow. There is a $2.00 admission fee for the dance.
 
HONEY FEST
 
The Lithopolis Honey Fest is set for Saturday, September 12.    
 
Enjoy the rest of the summer. 

JUNE 17, 2009

 
ASHVILLE HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI BANQUET
 
Graduating classes 1929, 1939, 1949 and 1959 were honored at our June 6 Alumni Banquet held in the new Ashville Elementary School cafeteria.    Elizabeth Hay Menendian represented her class of 1929 and was the eldest lady there at age 97.
 
Virgie Six (Joe) Vause asked me to read a newspaper article about her 1939 graduating class, as follows:
 
“Baccalaureate was held May 21 with the Rev. O. W. Smith bringing the message.   Class valedictorian was Kathryn Thompson and salutatorian was Verda Bell.   Prof. William Craig of Capital University gave the address at the May 22 commencement.  Class officers were Leroy Hoover, president; Paul Nance, vice-president and Virgie Lee Six, secretary-treasurer.
 
The 1939 class history was related by Mary Margaret Carley.  Helen Kibbee recited the class poem and Paul Nance revealed the class prophecy.  James Neece read the class will.
Music presented was a trombone solo by Edwin Swayer and a sextet comprised of Verda Bell, Jean Brinker, Helen Kibbee, Kathryn Thompson, James Neece and Edwin Swayer.”
 
Patty Toole Sims represented the class of 1949 and Judy Ross Campbell spoke on behalf of her class of 1959.
 
Oldest man present at the banquet was Edwin Swayer, class of 1939.  Darryl Robbins, of California, traveled the farthest.
 
Alumni and teachers who have passed on since our last meeting, June 8, 2008, are Edna (Ward) Siders; Pricilla (Hedges) Storm; Leah Jean (Vause) Dart; Richard P. Cook; Thelma (Ray) Kuhn; Ethel M. (Reid) Cook; Wilma Jean (Whitehead) Hinkle; Ann (Kraft) Weekly; Stanley “Peach” Roese; John Howard Ford, Jr.; Joy (Trone) Whittemore; Carolyn (Fout) Miller and teachers, Elizabeth “Lib” Beatty and Lois Brobst.
 
Former teacher, Gretchen Featheringham led the Orange and the Black fight song and God Bless America. 
 
The AHS Alumni Association presented Jenna Arnold, TVHS 2009 graduate, a $1000.00 scholarship.   Two additional $500.00 scholarships were given; one to Asa Finley and one to Kelly Hasson, both TVHS 2009 graduates, compliments of Leo Berger, 1937 AHS graduate.
 
ASHV ILLE 4TH OF JULY
 
 The annual 4th of July celebration will be preceded by the Ashville Community Worship Service at the Ashville Village Park, Sunday, June 28, 11:00 a.m.  Singers are needed for the volunteer choir.  The next practice is Wednesday, June 24, 7 p.m. at the Village Chapel United Methodist Church.  Gretchen Fortner is the choir director and Carolyn Lutz piano accompanist.  If you like to sing and show your patriotism, join us.
 
The long awaited Community Club’s fish fry opens at 5:00 p.m. June 30, July 1, 2 and 3 and at 11:00 a.m. on July 4th.    Local celebrities, Sweet Sixteen will perform June 30 at 6 p.m. and Ashley Everts will entertain July 2 at 5:30 p.m.  The popular Ashville Idol preliminaries will be 5:30 p.m, July 3 with finals, 6:30 p.m., July 4.
 
I have always hoped that a gospel singer or singers would be invited to sing during the celebration.  Others I have talked with agree with me. 
 
 PRAYERS
 
Jerry Neff informs me his mother, Betty Neff Gibbs will be on total bed rest for six-we eks as she recuperates from a leg injury.
 
Dale Counts is taking chemo treatments.  Nancy Swingle has been hospitalized.  Charles Wellman still in the hospital.  Helen Emerine had out patient procedure for back pain.  Phil Van Pelt being is doing a little better.  Bob Gregory taking dialysis three times a week.  We were happy to see Marge Wilson at our TOPS Meeting, as well as Pat Bennett, who had a knee replacement.  Many in our community suffer from various debilitating diseases.  Please remember them in your prayers.
 
Alice Woolever’s  nephew, Gene Smith, passed away June 6, 2009 in Florida,   Gene was the son of Alice’s twin sister, Florence Koehler Smith-Gartee.
 
Funeral service was held for Steven A. Clifton June 11, 2009.  Ann Kraft Weekley passed away June 6, 2009.
 
CONGRATULATIONS
 
Anna Beckman, was named 2009 Miss Commercial Point Homecoming Queen, and her attendants were Calee Febes and Ciara Pelow.
 
Justin Cavinee graduated Cum Laude with a bachelor of science degree in computer science from Ohio University.  Jenna Arnold is TVHS 2009 recipient of a Berger Hospital Gift Shop $1000 scholarship.
 
A correction:  Kori Mulhern will be living and working in Lexington, Kentucky, for the K-Mart chain; not in Chicago, as I reported in earlier news.
 
CHURCH NEWS
 
Lucy Vause had a time keeping her mother occupied on a Saturday, recently, while the youth of the Blessed Hope Bible Church mowed her grass, trimmed her shrubs and spread mulch.  I hear Virgie was really surprised when she went home and saw the beautiful yard.  Thanks to the church youth and their advisor, Virgie’s good friend and neighbor, Tony.
 
VILLAGE YARD SALES
 
I would like to thank all who supported the Friends of Library by purchasing used books at the Younkin Branch Library last Saturday.  We plan to hold another sale August 8, during the next village yard sale.   Also, thanks to all who contributed to the Ashville Area Heritage Society’s bake sale and to all who stopped by to purchase items and enjoy a hot dog.
 
We will be selling our 2009 edition of 4th of July tee-shirts this Saturday and next Saturday outside the Ashville Apothecary, from 9 a.m. to noon.  Also, we will be selling raffle tickets on a small red-white-and blue quilt and a quilted traffic light wall hanging.  These will be given away at our September picnic on September 14.< SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">  Tickets are $1.00 each or six for $5.00 and can be purchased at the museum or from Eleanore Chandler or myself.  All proceeds benefit the museum.
 
The Ashville Small Town Museum operates strictly with volunteer help and from donations and membership fees.    The Village of Ashville kindly furnishes the building and utilities.
 
TVHS Graduates
 
Bruce Neff, TVHS 1974,  informs me members of his graduating class will observe their 35th year reunion beginning with a dinner at the Spaghetti Warehouse in Columbus from July 18 , seven to eleven p.m.   On July 19, there will be activities at Dave and Busters in Hilliard from noon to 6 p.m.  Connie Catron Tracy, cma08@columbus.rr.com, will be happy to provide details.
 
Bruce plans to be here in early October for his Aunt Sylvia (Sherman) and Uncle Jim Crookham’s 50th wedding anniversary celebration.  He would love to attend the Pumpkin Show, but, alas…work comes first.  Bruce is Assistant Vice President, Financial Center Manager, Due West Crossing Financial Center.
 
Corey Gillen, TVHS 2001, graduated from Capital University with a Bachelor of Arts in Jazz Performance in 2005.   Corey is a percussionist and will perform with the following bands at Comfest, a 3-day music weekend at Goodale Park in Columbus.  At 2:30 p.m. on Friday, June 26, on the main stage, he will play with the Josh Krajcik Band which recently took top honors in a competition with 18 bands in Cleveland.  On Sunday, June 28, at 3 p.m. on the Gazebo stage, he will play with the Dr. Kenny Delicious band.
 
“CORP”
 
Jim Rathburn has been unofficially designated spokesperson for the Central Ohio Residents of Palmetto (CORP).  Twenty local families winter in Palmetto, 35 miles south of Tampa, Florida.  In just the last four years, ten new CORP owners from the Ashville area have joined the Palmetto Mobile Home Club (PMHC).
 
Owners include Fran Beck, Bob and Winnie Comford, John & Patti Crowder, Emery Fannin, Donna Fite, Bill Wood & Kate Lemon, Bill and Barb Fowler, Joe and Nancy Gantner, Don and Jan Gray, Una Haughn, Roger and Karen Hawk, Charles and Mona Morrison, Bill and Susan Neal, Bob and Theresa Porter, Jim and Sherren Rathburn, Neil and Helen Reid, John and Annamarie Stewart, Larry and Sue Toole, and Helen Toole.
 
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
 
Vacation Bible School:  Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union, Fellowship Hall  at rear of church – 420 Long Street.  July 6 – 10.  6:00 – 8:30 p.m.  Ages 4 years and up.  Theme:  Rome:  Paul and the Underground Church.  Activities:  Bible lessons, crafts, food and fun.
 
First Baptist Church, St. Rt. 316 E., Ashville, will hold an “old Fashioned Vacation Bible School”, Monday, July 13 through Friday, July 17.  Ages:  Kindergarten through 5th grade.  Time 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
 
FUN-IN-THE-SUN - A day at summer camp is the theme for the June 25 fun day in the park.  There will be outdoor activities of every kind.  Bring your bike for the Rodeo with Ashville Police Office Sgt. Zimmerman.
 
Children four years and above are offered one and one half hours each week of free, organized children’s activities from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  Each weekly activity is planned around a particular theme with crafts, snacks, games, exercise and learning.
 
CELEBRATING SENIORS, an event sponsored by the Village Chapel United< /st1:PlaceName> Methodist Church, will meet at the Closed Shelter House at 11:30 a.m., June 25.  Lunch is served.
All seniors are welcome.
 
GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.
MAY 19, 2009
 
Have you noticed the purple American Cancer Society’s “Relay for Life” signs around the community?  This annual event will be held at the TVHS track beginning at 12 o’clock, noon, Saturday, May 23, the survivor lap being followed by the team lap.  Then, anyone may walk the track as way of supporting the fight against cancer. 
 
There will be entertainment on stage throughout the day and food at the concession stand. 
 
The track will be encircled with purple luminaries which will have been purchased in honor or in memory of the those who have dealt with or are now dealing with cancer.  At approximately 9:15 p.m., Saturday, the luminary lighting service will take place.  It is a beautiful and touching ceremony. 
 
Make this Memorial Day weekend especially memorable by attending the Relay for Life of Ashville.  If you have questions, contact the chairman of Ashville’s event, Sandi Oliver, at 740-983-4543.
 
CELEBRATING SENIOR CITIZENS
 
Approximately 65 seniors enjo yed the TV symphonic choir at the April ‘Celebrating Seniors’ gathering.  Any senior is invited to attend the meetings which take place the last Thursday of each month at Village Chapel UMC.  Lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. followed by either an informative meeting or entertainment.
 
On May 28,  guest speaker, Rob Radcliffe, will discuss the new program for finding lost adults.  The Ashville Fire Department will offer free blood pressure checks.
 
In June, the seniors will meet in the Ashville shelter house for a picnic, followed by entertainment by the Kitchen Band.
 
Reservations are requested to insure sufficient food will be prepared.  Call Sandi Oliv er, 740-983-4543, to reserve your spot, and invite a friend to come along. 
 
The seniors’ first bus trip to the Creation Museum was a huge success.  Marge Kraft planned and directed the trip.   Seniors may look forward to other trips later this year.
 
ASHVILLE AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY
 
At the May meeting Connie DeWeese spoke on Pickaway County Tourism.  She encouraged us to spend more time visiting sites in Pickaway County.  There is much to see here.  We are fortunate to have a multitude of attractions, as Connie aptly commented, “Right here in our own back yard”.  These include the Ashville Museum, Ted Lewis Museum, Canal Park, Calamus Swamp, Stages Pond and dozens of other attractions.  Stop by the Visitors0 Bureau in Circleville and pick up a brochure.  Enjoy Pickaway County this summer.
 
Seventy Ashville first graders and their teachers toured the Ashville Small Town Museum last week.  Tour guides, Charlie Morrison, Steve Clay, Charles Cordle, Shirley Marion, Gay Henson and I enjoyed pointing out interesting items, hundreds of which the Museum can boast.  The kids were very attentive and interested.  They go t a kick out of seeing the antique electric permanent wave machine.  Gay Henson demonstrated the old ‘crank’ telephone.  The kids enjoyed cookies at the end of their tour.
 
The 2009 version of the Ashville 4th of July T-shirt has been selected and the winning design is by Jess Passen who received $50.00.  Second place winner is Cassandra Wright, $25.00 and Third place, Sara Tussing, $25.00.
 
CONGRATULATIONS TO GRADUATES
 
Best wishes to the TVHS grads.   Special congratulations to my grandsons, Jeremy Hossfeld, who graduated from Fisher’s Point Preschool at the Commercial Point UMC and to Grant Hossfeld who is going into Middle School this fall.  I think all the Ashville 5th graders had a good time at their “overnight” field day in the park.
 
VIKES PROGRAM
 
The thirty-one students from the Teays Valley VIKES Program were among the 150,000 students worldwide to participate this year in the Math Olympiad Program.  They participated in a series of five monthly contests of five problems each, from Novem ber to March, and weekly practices with Coach Marilyn Clifton, TV Instructor of the Gifted.  The students were recognized with certificates for their participation, and 29 students received an embroidered felt patch awarded to the top 50% of all the participants.
(I am proud of my grandson, Grant Hossfeld, 5th grade, for receiving one of these patches.)
 
Sixteen silver pins were awarded to those students scoring in the 90th to 97th percentiles, including third graders, Garrett Barton and Rider McPherson; fourth graders Isaac May, Anne Hartley, Courtney Lutz, and Maggie Welsh; fifth graders Mackenzie Lange, Kendal Miller, Flynn Shannon, Rebecca Delong, Turner Davis, Georgia Drost, John Potts, Ann Cunagin, Andrew Wingo, and Mason Skaruppa.
 
A gold pin is awarded to those students who score in the top 2%.  At TV gold pins were awarded to two fifth grade problem solvers in this extraordinary=2 0group; Jaylen Reinhart and Mikayla May.  May was also the school’s top scorer and received a trophy and medallion for her mathematical ability.
 
Students received their accolades from Superintendent Jeff Sheets and Assistant Superintendent Kyle Wolfe during TV’s annual VIKES Achievement Fair in the middle school cafeteria.  VIKES is the district’s gifted program for students in grades three through five.  During the fair, the students presented their Independent Study projects to various community members who then gave them written critiques of their presentations.  In addition to the oral presentation, students synthesized a research paper, visual display and product.
 
All of the students received certificates recognizing the successful completion of their Independent Studies.  Additional certificates were given to the fifth grades for their participation in Action-based Problem Solving, the non-competitive component of Future Problem Solving.  The fourth and fifth graders who participated on Destination Imagination teams also received their certificates and medallions from their team coaches.
 
PRAYERS
 
Mary Ellen Downs had thyroid surgery; Marge Wilson is home after being ho spitalized with pneumonia; Jodi Glick injured her back;  Alice Woolever, injured arm and shoulder; Niels B. Johnsen hospitalized due to traffic accident.  We pray for the complete recovery of our dear friends.
 
John Howard Ford, Jr., 70, formerly of South Bloomfield, died May 3, 2009.  Survived by children:  Patty (Steve) Feuer of New Albany, John (Vicki) Ford III of Chillicothe, Rocky Ford of Florida, grandchildren, Heather, Tashia and Krista; brother, Rick, of South Bloomfield, and five great-grandchildren.
 
Our sympathy to the family of Willodine Reeb, who passed away May 8, 2009, at age 80.
She leaves to mourn four children, Karyn Brown, Patti (Bill) Danison, Ernie (Linda) Reeb and Danny (Terri) Reeb.
 
Funeral services took place April 14 for Barbara Ann Wilburn. 
 
A gravesite memorial service will be held for Joy (Trone) Whittemore at Reber Hill Cemetery on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.   Joy grew up in Ashville.   She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Robert Trone and stepfather, Johnnie Downs.  She is survived by her husband, Fred Whittemore and their two sons, Eric of Gainesville, and Jon (Marla) of Lakewood Ranch; brother, Charles and his20wife, Marty, The Villages, and mother, Vera (Trone) Downs of Lecanto, all of Florida.  Joy is also survived by grandchildren, Maddie, Max and Jules.   The family requests memorial donations to the American Kidney=2 0Foundation.
 
Eleanore Chandler traveled to Michigan to attend the funeral of her dear friend, Joe Rodriguez.  Eleanore went to school in West Virginia with Joe’s wife, Nellie.
 
CHURCH
 
New Hope Freewill Baptist is happy to announce their first Youth Rally kick-off on Saturday, May 23 at 5:00 p.m.  Games, food, music and prizes for all ages.  Teens are encouraged to attend and bring lots of friends.  Parents are welcome but do not have to attend.   New Hope is located on Church Street in Ashville.  Parents and teens are welcome to call the youth leaders:  Kelly Williams, 614-804-5189; Catrina Williams, 614-804-5318;  Pastor Willie Browning, 740-954-3264.
 
AUDRA AND ADRIAN HELSER
 
Audra Helser is a Peace Corp. Volunteer in Mali, West Africa, the Village of Kouoro.
She will give a presentation about her work and the culture of Africa Sunday, June 7, 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., at the Village Chapel UMC Family Life Center, 30 Circleville Ave., Ashville.    Audra’s sister, Adrian, will sing. 
 
A cookie and=2 0punch reception will follow.  The event is free and open to the public and is sponsored by the Village Chapel Youth and the 5:30 Study Group.
 
Audra attended Scioto Elementary and graduated from TVHS, 2004 as class valedictorian and president of the student body.  She graduated from OSU in Civil Engineering in June 2008 and began her commission with the Peace Corps. in July 2008.
 
Adrian graduated from TVHS in 2005.  She was a four-year Prominent Rendition (show choir) member.  Adrian is a senio r in voice performance at OSU.  She recently sang “Day by Day” in the OSU production of Godspell at the Southern Theatre.    Audra and Adrian are the daughters of  Philip “Doug” and Madolyn Helser who are 1979 graduates of TVHS.  The Helsers have two other children.
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ON-THE-MOVE WITH FUN IN THE SUN
 
Beginning June 18, at the Ashville Community Park, Ashville’s free Thursday Fun in the Sun programs will be held between 10:00 and 11:30 a.m.   There will be organized activities for children, ages four years and older.  Snacks, games, crafts and fun learning will be enjoyed.  If you have questions, call Linda Brown at 740-983-636720or e-mail, lbrown@ashvilleohio.net.   Fun-in-the-Sun T-Shirts will be offered for $10.00 each.
 
June 18 – Around the World and Into Books.  Games, craft, stories, songs from various cultures.
 
June 25 – A Day at ‘Summer Camp’.  Bring your bike for the Rodeo with Ashville Policeman, Sgt. Zimmernan.
 
July 9 – Journey Back in Time.  A “Pioneer Living” exhibit; hands-on museum.  Pan for gold, spin yarn, scrub clothes on a washboard, shave with a lather brush, grind corn, play with wooden folk toys, and more.
 
July 16 – Go West, Young Ones!  Mark Wood will show magic tricks, rope spinning and juggling.  Kids will participate in Mark’s amazing feats of magic, balloon sculpturing and creating cowboy music with ordinary objects.
 
July 23 – COSI on Wheels.  Explore cork rocket launches, learn what it takes to travel in space, and much more.
 
July 30 - Back home for a backyard cookout.  Summer fun will wrap up with an art and game day and our annual cookout and you know what that means - lots of good hot dogs and stuff.
 
A special thank you to the sponsors of Ashville Fun-in-the-Sun.  The Ashville Community Players, Citizens Bank, Ashville IGA, Pomeroy and Associates.  We appreciate your investment in the children of Ashville!
 
GIGANTIC RUMMAGE SALE
 
St. Joseph Church, 134 W. Mound St., Circleville.  All size clothing and shoes.  Miscellaneous household items, toys, books, fabric yard goods.  Wednesday evening, June 3, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.;  Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon.
Friday only - $1.00 Bag Day.
 
 
ASHVILLE FOOD PANTRY
 
The Ashville Food Pantry is in need of food supplies.  Beans, corn bread mix, cereal, most non-perishable foods are needed.
 
JUNE EVENTS
 
June 13 is Ashville Village-Wide Yard Sale Day.  The museum, 34 Long Street, will be open and we will be having a bake sale and selling hot dogs.  Stop by and take a peek at our wonderful museum and have a hot dog. 
 
Also, on June 13, across the street from the museum at the Younkin Branch Library, the Friends of the Library will be having a used book sale from 10:00 a.m. til 2:00 p.m.   Be kind to your children.  Read to them.
 
CIRCLE OF CARING
 
11th Annual Garden Gala Tour.  Saturday, June 13, 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.  Sunday, June 14, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.  Tickets are $9.00 advance and $10.00 the day of the event.
 
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10th Annual Golf Tournament.  Saturday, August 15.  Cooks Creek Golf Club.  Registration  and Putting Contest, 7:30 a.m.  Shotgun Start – 8:30 a.m.
Cost is $400.00 per foursome.  Includes continental breakfast, lunch, prizes and awards.  
 
For information about these two events, call Martha Bullard, 740-474-7844 or Kathy Kanitz, 740-474-8371.
 
Family Caregiver=2 0Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month, except August, at Pickaway County Library Community Room (sponsored in part by Circle of Caring).  Call 47 4-7844-8371 for information.
 
BUS TRIP
 
Nebraska Grange #64 is planning a deluxe motor coach trip with stops at Adena, Chillicothe, and in Portsmouth at the Flood Wall Murals, the Philip Moore Stone House and the Boneyfiddle Shops.  Lunch at Glenbo Lake, Kentucky.  Cost is $70.00 per person and includes transportation, all entrance fees, and all gratuities. 
 
Departure from St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, VanAtta at 7:00 a.m. and from Don Forquer’s house at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 23, 2009.  If you would like to go on this very interesting exc ursion, contact Sara Jane Gregory, 740-366-4783 or 330-962-4922 or Don Forquer, 740-983-2935
 
Thhaat’s all, folks!
 

April 16, 2009

Greetings from sunny Florida.    I hate to complain, but it's only about 84 degrees and sunny, with palm trees waving in a nice cool breeze.  The crystal clear water in the big olympic-size pool is warm and relaxing.  I hated to drag myself away, but I wanted to say, "Hello" from Hawaiian Isles, Ruskin, Florida.

I am down here for a few weeks helping Eleanore Chandler get ready to return to Ohio by the first of May.  It's a chore but someone has to do it.  We will start home April 24, stopping enroute to visit her son, Jeff and his family in Jacksonville; near Gainesville, GA to visit her cousin, Walter and in Kennesaw, GA. to visit my friend, Lola, whom I met on a trip to Germany in 1984.

Some folks we should remember in prayer:  Arlene Fortner recently had ear surgery; Janet McNeal had carotid artery surgery and Sylvia Isaacs, a former member of the Royalaires and friend of Jerry and Susan Metzler.  The Royalaires is a very popular group.  Of course, Jerry and Susan are natives of Circleville and spend winters in Sun City, Florida, just three miles from where I am now.  I understand Bob Gregory is undergoing kidney dialysis.  We wish all these friends well.

Congratulations to Joe Dean who has been selected as the 2009 Pickaway County inductee for the 34th annual Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame to recognize Joe's outstanding accomplishments and contributions to our community.

Joe will be recognized with 13 other inductees in an awards ceremony on Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at the King Arts Complex, 867 Mt. Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH.

This event is open to the public and all of Joe's friends and family are invited to attend and shor their appreciation for all Joe has contributed to the community.  No formal invitation is required.

A reception will follow and all are welcome.

Joe was nominated by the Ashville Area Heritage Society

An All-You-Can-Eat Pork Chop Supper will be offered April 24, at the park, a kick-off to the Viking Fest.  Adults  $8.00, Kids 12 and under, $5.00.   Breakfast will be served April 25 and 26, 8 to 10 a.m.  And lunch begins right after breakfast.  Bar-b-Q turkey legs, hearty soup bowls, chicken tenders, french fries, corn dogs, brats, etc will be on the menu.

Village Chapel UMC is accepting enrollments for fall 2009 pre-school.  "Foundation to Grow On Preschool" is a Christian and academic pre-school, opening in fall of 2009.  There is a $30.00 supply fee.  $135 a month for          non-VCUMC members  and $120 for VCUMC members.  Registration is Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the northeast entrance to the church.

A thought for seniors:  If our bodies were cars, we should be thinking of trading them in for newer models.  We've got bumps and dents and scratches and our paint is getting dull.  Our headlights are out of focus and our traction is slipping.  Our white walls are stained with varicose veins and it takes us hours to get up to maximum peed.  Our fuel rate burns inefficiently.  But, here's the worst of it:  Almost every time we sneeze, cough or sputter, either our radiators leak or our exhausts backfire.

Got to go......the pool is waiting.    Rose


MARCH 11, 2009
 
PICKAWAY COUNTY TO CELEBRATE BI-CENTENNIAL IN 2010
 
Pickaway County will celebrate its bi-centennial in 2010.  Official kick-off will be March 1, 2010 and celebration will continue throughout the year.  That means lots of planning must be done.   Planning meetings are being held bi-monthly.  Individuals, organ izations, clubs, churches, schools, etc. are invited and encouraged to participate in the planning for this important event.   I will list meeting times and places in a later column. 
 
SYMPATHY
 
Terry Pearce, age 55, died March 1, 2009.  Survived by wife, Pauline (Beane) Pearce and  parents, Carol and Harold Pearce; brothers, Dale and Jim Pearce; sons, Christopher and Allen and daughters, Dawn and Billie.
 
Todd C. Fraley, age 32, died March 2, 2009.  He is survived by his wife, Mardi, and daughters, Maggie and Avery.
 
Clinton Hatfield, 65, died Feb. 17.  Survived by sons, Gordon, Frank, John and Mark Hatfield and daughter, Suzanne Thompson.
 
Marilyn E. Long, age 62, died March 5, 2009.  Survived by husband, Norman G. Long; daughters:  Juanita Lynn Surbaugh and Melodie Rose Catron; brother, Marion “Ed”  Boutwell.
 
Joy (Trone) Whittemore, 66, died March 5, 2009.  Survived by husband, Fred Whittemore; mother, Vera (Trone) Downs; sons, Eric and Jan Whittemore; and brother, Charles Trone..  A graveside service will be held sometime in June.
 
Betty Lou Scott, 74, died March 8, 2009.  Survived by husband, Curtis Scott, Jr.; son, Todd Scott; daughters, Vickie  Jarrell and Gail Brown; sisters, Deb Hollenback; brothers, Charles, Jerry, Bill, and Dick Hollenback; 
 
Richard P. Cook, 87, passed away March 11, 2009.  He is survived by daughters, Marcia (Jim) Tussing and Marla (Bruce) Ranier; grandchildren and their families.
 
Best wishes to Travis and Michelle (Emerine) Stone on the birth of their 8-pound, 4 ounce son, Breece Andrew, born Feb. 12.    Also, to Kenneth and Jamie (Worthen) McPherson who have a new baby daughter, Madison Noelle, born Feb. 18. 
 
If you missed Fox 28’s Good Day, Columbus, with reporter, Johnny Diloretto, February 26, televising from our local Ohio Small Town Museum, you can see it on DVD.  Glenn Clay has made up a supply and they may be purchased at the museum or you can stop in the museum for a visit and one of the volunteers will show it for you.
 
Thanks to Ellery and Pam Elick, the museum now has a ‘black box’ for the new high definition TV.
 
Jill Schensul, a Travel writer the New Jersey Record, was traveling through Ohio, and after visiting the museum, said, “There are several beautiful little towns along the way between Pennsylvania and Illinois, but for a compact dose of Main Street America, check out the Ohio Small Town Museum in Ashville, just a half hour detour south of the National Road.    The museum’s exhibits and tour guides are as much a part of the small town experience as the collection, which includes a Jetson-esque traffic light designed by one of Ashville’s hometown heroes (Teddy Boor) and every class photo ever taken at Ashville High School.
 
AAHS annual Membership renewals (Jan 1 – Dec 31, 2009) are now due and being accepted.  New members are welcome and needed.  Many benefits and privileges are afforded to members of the Ashville Area Heritage Society.   These include but are not limited to learning more about the history of the area; interacting with old friends and meeting new friends; and helping school children acquire an interest in local history.  Members receive a copy of our annual newsletter and may enjoy our annual picnic and Christmas dinner.  Lots of good things happe n when you are a member of the AAHS.
 
Our meetings are held in the community room of the Younkin Branch Library on the second Monday of each month, except September and December.
 
SUNSHINE GIRLS  -  Our group had lunch last week at First Watch, the Daytime Café, in Columbus.  Enjoying the outing were Mona Lee Trego, Shirley Cornelius, Barbara Cummins, Katy Dum, Shirley Marion, Rose Jamison, Donna Muncy, Mona Toole, Janice Young and Marge Wilson.
 
The Teays Valley Educational Foundation is holding its first annual Chinese Auction on March 21 at Foxfire Golf Course at 6:30 p.m.  The mission of the foundation is “to create and utilize community resources t o promote excellence within the TVSD”.  All money raised will support the works of the foundation.
 
Tickets are $30 per individual or $50 per couple   Each ticket enters you into a drawing for a 42” Sony Bravia Flat Screen TV, a Tom Tom GPS Navigator, a 1 Pod Touch, and a number of other door prizes.  In addition, several other items will be available for Chinese Auction, including a framed Ohio Sate print signed by Jim Tressel and Archie Griffin, a Longaberger basket, Pandora bracelet and charm, Stihl weed eater, OSU football tickets and many more.  Heavy hor’douvres will be served.  Questions:  call 740-983-5048.
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Hopewell (Franklin County) UMC is having their all-you-can eat pancakes and whole hog sausage supper, Wednesday, Marc h 18.  Serving 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. Adults, $6.00 Children $3.00.
 
Veterans of Foreign Wars, VFW Ohio Charities/Rick Brown Memorial Post 7941 offers a lot of activities for its members.  Albert Junior Roese, Commander of the Post, and Rebecca Bensonhaver, President of the Ladies Auxiliary appreciates the support of all who volunteer at Bingo, Euchre, Dinners, Breakfasts, and participate in the patriotic activities in the furthering of the objectives and goals of the Post.
 
Rebecca asks us to keep the members of the 137th Aviation Unit headed for Iraq and their families back here at home in your prayers.
 
Dave Hinkle was named VFW Post 7941Veteran of the Month.  Dave and his wife, Narda, are both very active volunteers in=2 0the Post.   
 
S. Bloomfield UMC is sponsoring a noon meal followed by a purse auction Saturday, March 21.  It is being held at the First Baptist Church on Rt. 316.   Call Helen Roese – 740-207-6850 for tickets and details.
 
Everyone is invited to a Gospel Sing featuring the Adkins Brothers Quartet at the First Baptist Church on S.R. 316 East.  Sat. March 21, 2009, 6 p.m.  Refreshments will be served.
 
Scioto Chapel UMC  will observe their 5th annual Bless the Farmers on Sunday, March 22, at 4 p.m.  Farmers are invited to bring their farming equipment, pick-up, bag of seed/fertilizer, etc. that they would like to have blessed for a safe and profitable farming season.  There will be musical entertainment with the blessing service at 4 p.m. followed by a beans-and-cornbread supper.  Donations will be accepted to benefit area food pantries.  Invite your friends, neighbors and family members for an enjoyable afternoon to honor our farmers and country living.
 
YOUKIN LIBRARY OFFERS Wii GAMES TO SENIORS
 
Michelle Callahan will teach senior men and women, and other adults who may want to try out their skill and get some exercise at the same time, to play the very popular Wii Games at the Younkin Library, March 23., at 10 a.m.  This is good exercise.  You can play sitting down or standing up.  You can be as energetic as you like or as laid back as you like.  Michelle is a fun person who is a great teacher.  You will have a good time..
 
HOP INTO SPRING
 
The Ashville Women’s Civic Club will hold its annual luncheon and Style Show, April 4, 2009, 12:00 noon in the Teays Valley High School cafeteria.  Styles from Christopher Banks, C. J. Banks, “Maggie & Me”, As We Grow, and Something Different will be modeled.  Pre-sale tickets are $6.00 and $7.00 at the door..  See any club member or call Dianna at 983-3247.   Proceeds help fund the club’s scholarship fund.
 
Remember the Donkey Basketball Game at the TV High School, Friday, March 13; St. Paul Pork and Kraut supper and concert, March 14; and the Senior Center’s Ham and Bean Dinner March 25.
 
HAPPY ST. PATRICK’S DAY!
 
FEBRUARY 27, 2009
 
THE WORD IS SPREAD
 
Ohio’s Small Town Museum was featured on Fox 28’s Good Day Columbus broadcast, Thursday.  As Mike, the camera man filmed, Charlie Morrison, Charles Cordle and Bob Hines explained several of the many varied and interesting displays to reporter, Johnny DiLoretto.
 
Johnny enjoyed chatting between ‘takes9 with AAHS President, Steve Clay, and Joe Dean our carpenter extraordinaire.    TVHS student, Colton Henson, stopped by during his first period study hall.  Colton met Johnny when Good Day Columbus featured Teays Valley as the current Cool School.
 
We have a television at the museum, but no digital ‘black box’ as yet, so, we were unable to watch the museum broadcast; however, Art and Lou Deal and Belva Morrison who watched it at home said it was great.  I was sorry I missed Dorothy Cormany demonstrating the antique electric permanent wave machine.
 
CELEBRATING SENIORS
 
The first “Celebrating Seniors” community meeting held on February 26 was a big success, with more than 60 in attendance.  A delicious lunch of soups, sandwiches and desserts was followed by two programs which seniors could choose to attend.  Linda Mithoff helped a group of approximately 30 make their own beautiful flower arrangements to take home.  Lynn and Dick Fisher gave a wonderful, informative talk to the rest of the group on “Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring”.
 
The reports have been good so far and plans for next month’s meeting are in the works.  Following lunch, a pharmacist will be addressing the seniors on those $4.00 prescriptions which could save them a lot of money.  After that, we will have a “Fun and Games” time when all are invited to play Euchre, corn hole, basketball, and several other competitive games for prizes. 
 
Future meetings will be held at Village Chapel Church on Circleville Avenue in Ashville on the last Thursday of the month.  All seniors (and that includes men as well as ladies) are cordially invited to attend.
 
CREATION MUSEUM TRIP
 
The Village Chapel Senior Ministries is sponsoring a trip to the Creation Museum on Friday, April 24.  The cost is $60 for seniors and includes the bus trip, tickets to the museum and the planetarium, as well as dinner.  Adults under 60 may attend for a cost of $64 each and the cost for children 5-12 is $56.  The bus only holds 44, so make your reservations now by calling Marge Kraft or the Village Chapel Church office.  $25 is due with your registration, and the balance is due by March 22.
 
PRAYERS
 
Dennis Blaney had back surgery and is undergoing rehab at this time.  I’ve been told former Ashville resident, Marilyn Long, had back surgery.  She and her husband who spend winters in Florida, will be returning to Ohio, soon.  Please remember these and other friends who are experiencing health issues.
 
DEATHS
 
Rev. Walter E. Cottrell, 89, February 17, 2009.  Rev. Cottrell is survived by six children and 16 grandchildren.
Helen B. Follrod,  79, February 19, 2009.  Survived by sons, Lewis and Wayne Everts and  Jerry Follrod,.
Dorothy E. Balthaser,  82, died Feb 21, 2009 – Survived by daughter Carol Balthaser, son Donald E. Balthaser and grandsons, Adam and Ben Balthaser.
Steven C. West, 57,  February 15, 2009.  Survived by  wife, Pamela “Pam” (Curry) West; daughter, Krista K. Howes; son, Patrick Lou West; sisters, Louann  Boone and Betty Jean  Carsten and aunts, Marjorie Wilson and Irene Younkin.
Margaret “Peggy” Fannin, 80,  February 24, 2009.  Survived by  son, Curtis Lee (Karen) Fannin, Ashville.
William Doyle Campbell (date unknown).
 
DONKEY BASKETBALL
 
A donkey basketball game will be held at the TVHS gymnasium, Friday, March 13, beginning at 7 p.m.   Advance tickets are $6.00 and will be on sale at the high school office, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., beginning March 2.   Tickets at the door are $8.00.  Pre school children admitted free.  Donkey rides for kids at half time.  Concessions will be available.  For additional information, contact Mr. Hansel man, 740-983-3131. 
 
CHURCH NOTES
 
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6046 St. Paul Road, Ashville, invites you to their pork supper and choir concert, Saturday, March 14.    Supper served  4 p.m. to
7 p.m., followed by choir concert which is included in the $8.00 ticket price. Carry-out available.  Proceeds benefit St. Paul Youth Group.
 
Harrisburg UMC, 1160 High St., Harrisburg, OH offering chicken and noodle dinner, Saturday, March 21.  Serving 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.  Adults $7.00.  Children $3.50.
 
Harrisburg VFW Post #11208, 1010 High Street, Harrisburg having Corned Beef and Cabbage Supper, Tuesday, March 17, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.  Public invited.  $7.00.
 
LIBRARY NEWS
 
Circulation policy changes are making it easier for patrons to borrow library materials.  Stop by the Main library or the Younkin branch and find out the details.
 
Free tax counseling is offered by AARP Tax-Aide volunteers at the Main library, 1160 N. Court Street, Circleville.  Tax-Aide volunteers are not library staff.  Call 474-4119 to schedule an appointment.
 
Fun activities for all ages are offered.   Seniors, I have tried out several games on the popular Wii game and it’s fun.   No matter your physical condition, you can participate even while sitting in a chair.    Get your blood circulating, and your mind stimulated;  come to the Younkin branch Library  10 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Monday, March 23, and enjoy a coupl e of hours of good conversation and physical activity.
 
Also, on March 23, at the Younkin branch, 3 p.m.to 5 p.m. everyone is invited to play games and meet friends in the meeting room.   Michell Callahan is a great teacher and will show you how do play.  Bring a friend and join the fun.  Of course, there is no charge and no registration requirement.
 
Teen Tuesday for youth, ages 12 to 17, is at the Main Library in Circleville, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
 
Free family movie matinee at the Younkin branch is March 26, 4:30 to 6 p.m.
 
Adult computer classes at the Younkin Branch on March 30.  Call the library for times, 740-983-8856.
 
For more information on scheduled events, call Michelle Callahan, 740-477-1644, ext 233.
 
SPRING THYME SHOP HOP IN LITHOPOLIS – March 19-21, 10a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
Grand Prize Gift basket.  Entry form required.  Stop by the shops and pick one up.
 
SENIOR CENTER FUNDRAISER
 
Pickaway County Senior Center’s annual fund raiser Ham and Bean Dinner will be Wednesday, March 25, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m..  For $4.00 you get bean soup, corn bread and slaw.   Ala cart items include hot dogs, hot chicken sandwiches, pie and cake and beverage.
 
If you haven’t yet paid your 2009 membership dues, please do so.  The center is a wonderful facility which benefits the entire county.  It is a home away from home.
 
God Bless!  Til We Meet Again!
 

FEBRUARY 16, 2009
 
The beautiful sunshine, today, makes the ‘blizzard of ‘78’ seem far removed from reality; however, Lawrence “Larry” Neal’s (an Ashville native) story brings back vivid memories of that event.
 
Larry recalls, “On the day before the blizzard hit, I was working the 11pm -7am shift at the Conesville Generating Station near Coshocton, Ohio.  When I went to work the temperature was approximately 45 degrees.   
 
About 4 a.m. one of my control operators who was giving the hourly readings to the load dispatcher in Columbus, was asked about the weather at Conesville.  He replied that the temperature was 36 degrees.  The load dispatcher said the weather in Columbus was terrible and the temperature was falling fast, and was down to just above zero.  We were astonished at this news.
 
Here in Conesville, the snow started approximately 4:30 a.m., and by 6:30 a.m. the temperature was minus 10 degrees.  It had fallen 55 degrees in less than two hours. 
The snowfall in that period of time was six to eight inches, but with the blowing wind (at times, 30-35 MPH)20some drifts were as deep as 4 feet, making the roads nearly impassable.  Needless to say, only a few of the next shift workers were able to make it into work, so the 11-7 shift had to continue running the power plant with just enough people to get by.
 
There were multiple problems.   We had to fight to get the wet/frozen coal into the building; and into the coal silos; load it into the mills to pulverize it, and on into the boilers to burn to make steam to run the turbines.
 
As we were short on help, everyone pitched in and helped in whatever capacity they could, in addition to their own job.  Maintenance personnel assisted operators; electricians helped maintenance; operators helped anywhere they were needed.
 
After 2 or 3 days, even with the several workers who made their way from Columbus and those local employees who finally made it in to work, it took everybody to just keep the plant running.  We were able to get food supplies in and fed everybody that was there, around the clock.
 
If electric consumers saw first hand what is required to keep the power on, there would be few, if any, complaints about electric  bills.”
 
Lawrence is retired now and has the utmost respect for those who “keep the power on.”
 
SYMPATHY
 
Marguerite Borror, wife of20Ashville native, Dana Borror, died January 28, 2009.  In addition to her husband, she leaves a son, Rick (Penny) Congrove.
 
Dorothy Sue Hurley, age 58, passed away January 31, 2009.  She is survived by a daughter, Shannon (David) Knece of Ashville and Rob (Candace) Hurley of Stoutsville.
 
Brittany L. Barrows, age 24, died February 9 in an auto accident.  She was a 2002 graduate of Teays Valley High School.  She is survived by her parents, Christopher and Margaret Barrows; twin sister, Lauren; sister Christyn Barrows;  and brother, Nicholas Barrows.
 
Ethel M. Cook, 85, passed away at home with her beloved Richard at her side.  Ethel was born July 11, 1923.  She graduated from Ashville High School in 1941.  She is also survived by daughters, Marcia and Marla, their husbands and children and a sister, Esther A. Ruff.
 
Army Pvt. Christina M. Noble recently graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.  Christina is the daughter of William Noble and Beth A. Cravener.
 
Colton L. Foreman has been nominated to West Point by Congressman David Hobson.  Colton is the son of Ronald and Darlene Foreman of Ashville.  He attends Teays Valley High School.
 
Terry Frazier was the guest speaker at the Ashville Area Heritage Society meeting, February 9.  He discussed plans for the Pickaway County Bi-Centennial Celebration coming up in 2010.
 
The Ashville Kiwanis Club will offer its 30th Annual Ash Wednesday Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, February 25 at 7 a.m. in the Village Chapel UMC.  (Note the change in venue from previous years.)  The community is invited to attend.
 
The speaker this year is Mr. Tony Mosley, a Christian Counselor for New Source Counseling Services.  Following the worship time in the chapel, the church women will provide a delicious breakfast.  The cost of the breakfast is $7.00.
 
Ashville is starting a new program for seniors.  On the last Thursday of every month, seniors are invited to meet at the Village Chapel United Methodist Church for fun, fellowship and food  Our first meeting for ‘Celebrating Seniors’ will be Thursday, February 26, beginning at 11:30 a.m. 
 
Following lunch provided by the ladies of Village Chapel UMC two programs will be presented.   Linda Mithoff, who worked at Connell’s Flowers in Columbus, will give a hands-on demonstration on flower arranging.  The second program in which master gardners, Dick and Lynn Fisher, discuss pruning and planting your flower garden is called “Getting Ready for Spring”.  
 
After lunch and the program, guests may stay and play Euchre.  All seniors are welcome to attend.  In order to be sure that we have enough food and flowers, please call Sandi Oliver at 983-4543 to make your reservation.
 
Pickaway Senior Center will hold its annual fundraiser, Friday May 1.  The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a traditional roast beef dinner, followed by a program and auction.  There will also be a silent auction and a raffle.  Tickets for the event are $20.00 per person.
 
The Senior Center counts=2 0on this annual event to help fund the services provided to Pickaway County seniors.  Anyone wishing to make a donation should contact Cindy at 740-474-8831.
 
 Congratulations to Bob Thompson and Steve Williams, who were inducted into the Teays Valley Athletic Hall of Fame, February 6.  William Bowers “Bill” Trego, Ashville High School Class of 1948 was recognized as an Honorary Member of the Hall of Fame.  His brother, Jerry Trego, accepted for Bill. 
 
There are immediate openings at the Louise Terrace Senior Apartments at 270 Lexington Avenue, Ashville.  Easily accessible and affordable, this is a wonderful place for seniors to live.  I know.  My mother lived there for a period and she loved it.  If you or someone you know could benefit from this housing program, call Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority, 740-477-2514, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 

DECEMBER 30, 2008

 
Christmas time this year was a time of joy and a time of sadness. 
 
I want to express sympathy to the families of those who have gone before, and ask God to comfort you in your time of grief.   Joan E. “Jo” (Hollenback) Johnston, Anna Martha (Kaiser) Brooks, Verna Ramey, Angelo DeFelice, Beverly Braskett, Phyllis (Rife) Malloy, Sarah Bevins.
 
The happy news is the success of the S. Bloomfield UMC Free Store.  Pam Moody and her team thanks the community for all your donations which helped many new and old friends, alike.    The Church is now working on an auction, proceeds of which will benefit the Ashville Food Pantry.  The auction will be held Saturday, January 24, 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Christ in Christian Union Fellowship Building, 420 Long Street (Rear), Ashville.
 
If you have furniture, knick knacks, dishes, lamps, etc. in good shape, to donate, please call 740-983-2161 and leave your name and phone number.  Your call will be returned.
 
Happy Birthday to my granddaughter, Natalie Rose Ann Glick, on her 12th birthday.
 
Remember Art Deal, on the mend.
 
Jim Woodworth writes from Pueblo, Colorado.  His wife, Barb’s health is not good, and they take life a day at a time.  In 2008, Jim won the coveted Pillsbury Pie Baking Championship with his cherry-strawberry pie.  And, in a whirlwind trip to Celebration Florida for the American Pie Council’s National Pie Championship, competing with 80 other amateur pie bakers (3 guys and 77 gals), he garnered a 1st Place Ribbon with his “All-American Cherry Pie”.  ; Jim won eight 1st place and two 2nd place ribbons with his honey entries at the Colorado State Fair. He was to ship 450 hives to California in December to pollinate almond trees.
 
Evelyn Bastian called me from her new assisted living home in Sanford, Florida, to wish everyone in Ashville a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
 
Charlie Trone reports his mother, Vera (Trone) Downs is taking therapy after breaking her hip and is doing well.  His sister, Joy, is taking dialysis treatments and progressing nicely. 
 
A retirement supper was held for Boyd Oliver.  Congratulations, Boyd and Sandy!  Enjoy!
 
PATENT HOLDERS 
 
Often, as I drive through small villages, I compare them with my hometown of Ashville, and wonder about the people who live there: what is there about the town that brought them there or would keep them there.
 
Then, I wonder why I like living in Ashville.  I can think of many reasons, probably the most important being the people.  Many ordinary and famous people live or once lived in
Ashville.  By volunteering in the Ashville Area Heritage Society and working closely with curators, Charlie Morrison, Charles Cordle and Bob Hines, I have entered a world of curiosity and awe.  Something new and exciting is always around the corner. 
 
In this instance, are you aware that the Ashville area boasts of more than fifty inventors.  In researching patents held by Dr. John G. Albright, Museum curator, Bob Hines, came across a web site that has allowed him to discover patents filed by and held by Pickaway County people who once lived in Ashville, Duvall, Nebraska, St Paul, East Ringgold, Commercial Point, and Orient.
 
According to Bob, the oldest known patent was for a butter church designed by A. C. Stiles of South Bloomfield.  The most prolific patented inventor was Theodore “Teddy” Boor of Ashville, who held seven  patents.  The greatest patent activity took place in the 1880s and 1890s when 23 patents were issued to this group of inventors.  The only woman on our list was Eliza Steward of Ashville who invented a table cloth stretching device. 
 
What Bob will be unable to locate are patents given to individuals who were born and reared here, but lived in another community at the time they filed for the patent.
 
For example, David Hatfield grew up in South Bloomfield, but filed for his patents in California.  John G. Albright grew up in St. Paul and Ashville, but filed for his patent  s in Cleveland where he was a professor at Case Western Reserve University.  Charles Ward received his patent in Wisconsin.
 
Bob, now, is seeking information about other inventors or scientists who obtained their patents in states other than Ohio.   If you have information about a patent holder who used to live in this area, please send it to me at rmjbabe70@aol.com or to Rose Jamison, 200 East Street, Ashville, OH 43103, Phone:  740-601-0446. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
 
Patent holders will be highlighted in the next issue of the AAHS Newsletter, coming out soon.   AAHS Members will receive a copy of the newsletter free.  Non-members may purchase a copy of the newsletter at the Ashville Small Town Museum.
 
HAPPY NEW YEAR!

DECEMBER 9, 2008

 
The true meaning of Christmas is reflected in the awesome response by local citizens to the needs of the community.  Donations have been pouring into the South Bloomfield United Methodist Church’s Free Store, located in the Corner Grind Building, owned by Brent and Kendra Sherman. 
 
Pam Moody describes how, in talking with Free Store’s clients, she heard so many stories about people losing their jobs and being unable to put anything under the Christmas tree for the little ones, not having enough money to put food on the table, and some even having no socks for their feet.  Pam confided to me that until then she did not realize how many people are struggling, financially, and are facing a gloomy and uncertain future with no rainbow in sight. 
 
Pam asks, “How can we not be proud of our community for their outstanding response to this terrific need?.” 
 
Wendy’s has been very supportive of the Church’s efforts, by donating chili and other items for the volunteers and the Free Store’s clients. 
 
When advised of the Ashville Food Pantry’s bare shelves, friends and neighbors from Ashville,  South Bloomfield and other communities stepped up to the plate and starting carrying food in.   Every donation is gratefully accepted and sincerely appreciated.  The need is great, and unfortunately, it looks like things will not get better, soon.   Rev. Boomhower, pastor of the First English Lutheran Church, has obtained a small freezer, which certainly will be a big help in the storing of food.
 
As mentioned last week, TLC’s utility bills were in arrears.  Praise God!  Enough money has been donated and these back bills have been paid. 
 
Gary Throp has collected in excess of $2600.00 for TLC., a non-denominational Christian ministry, serving the homeless, the unemployed, the working poor, the elderly, single-parent families, and families or individuals in crisis.  This money will be used to insure TLC’s solvency
 
Donors of the $2600.00 include Mr. & Mrs. Larry Valentine, Andrew Hite, Ralph Hite, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Cummins,  Ruth Howell, Michael Kindt, Rose Jamison, Mr. & Mrs. Boyd Oliver, Mr. & Mrs. Spencer Cheek, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Noggle, Gary Throp, Mr. & Mrs. Mark Leatherwood, Mr. & Mrs. Terry Trego, Mr. & Mrs. Gene Jordan, Mr. & Mrs. Benis Lutz, Mr. & Mrs. Walter Kuhlwein, Mr. Calvin Gebhart, The Citizens Bank, Mr. & Mrs. Vernon Ramey, Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Mulloy, Mr. Stephen Gary, The Savings Bank, Mr. Kim Heckler, Kuhlwein Reunion Fund, Mr. & Mrs. Nelson Embrey II, Mr. Donald C. Von Ins, Roese Brothers Paving, Mr. & Mrs. Roger Southward, Mr. & Mrs. Gary Fortner.
 
At the Ashville Area Heritage Society’s Christmas Dinner, held at the Rick Brown Memorial VFW #7941 Post in South Bloomfield, a large number of toys were donated for the VFW’s Christmas   Party by AAHS members and guests.
 
TOYS FOR TOTS
 
A box has been placed in the Cherry Street Diner to receive your donations.  Drop a toy in the box and while you’re there, have a bite to eat.  Pam is open early for breakfast and through lunch.
 
AAHS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY
 
Around 60 AAHS members and guests enjoyed a wonderful catered buffet meal.  Virginia, owner of the Portside Restaurant, always brings enough food for twice as many people as there are.  Baked steak and pork chops, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy, noodles, meat balls, green beans, potato salad, cole slaw, fruit salad, relish tray, toss salad, deviled eggs, rolls, cheese cake, cream puffs, coffee and tea.  I think everyone had to loosen their belts to be comfortable. 
 
Table favors donated by Belva Morrison were given to lucky winners.  Raffle winners were Charles Cordle, Charlie D. Morrison, Cindy Gillen and Pam Ward.  Each Bingo player went home with a prize.
 
Girl Scouts Tour Museum. 
 
Ten members of Walnut Township School Girl Scout Troop #383 visited the Ashville Museum Tuesday evening.    Volunteer, Charles Cordle, assisted by Rose Jamison and Shirley Marion showed the girls and their leaders the many interesting displays showing connections to Ashville.    The scouts were Erica Young, Anne Young, Erin Debb, Riley Loughman, Katelyn Loughman, Georgia Drost, Marjan Samimi, Kennedy Rice, Madeleine Drost, and Olivia Patterson. The scouts were accompanied by their leaders, Vicki Young and Kathy Cunagin.
 
Country Living Magazine Staff Writer, Brian Albright, toured the museum, Wednesday, with Bob Hines who explained Ashville connections to famous inventors, authors, military and sports figures, etc.   Brian will update the original story which appeared in a 2000 edition of that magazine.   The story should appear in the February 2009 Country Living Magazine published by the South Central Electric Company.
 
PRAYERS – Daphne Crosby and Carolyn Miller still need prayer.  Daphne has been undergoing kidney dialysis for some time and Carolyn has been doctoring for cancer for about three years.
 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Gretchen Featheringham.   Edith Brown will celebrate her 92nd birthday, December 26 and would enjoy cards from friends.  Her address is 1305 Lamplighter Dr., Apt 1-A, Grove City, OH 43123.
 
SPAGHETTI and SANTA
 
The Vikings Elite 14U Softball team invites you to a spaghetti Dinner with Santa, Saturday, December 13, 2008, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Ashville Community Park closed shelter house.  Adult dinner tickets are $6.00, Children under 10, $3.00.  A photo of your child with Santa is $4.00.   Profits will pay tournament fees for the Vikings Elite 14U softball team and help purchase uniforms.
 
The Ashville Sunshine Girls had their December luncheon at Recipe’s in Adelphi.   Those enjoying the beautiful restaurant were Arlene Fortner, Shirley Marion, Janice Young, Marge Wilson, Shirley Cornelius, Virgie Vause, Rose Jamison, Mona Toole, Carol Welsh, Mona Lee Trego and Donna Muncy.

I enjoyed the wonderful Christian, Collingsworth Family Musicians, who ministered in music at Faith Memorial Church in Lancaster.  If you’ve never seen and heard Kim Collingsworth play the piano (a Steinway in this instance), you need to do so.  She is the most fabulous pianist, self-taught, I have ever heard.  Kim and her husband, Phil, and their four children, are talented beyond belief.
 
Saturday, Marge Wilson and I, along with several other members of Village Chapel UMC, attended the Living Christmas Tree at the Grace Brethren Church.  Thanks to Boyd and Sandy Oliver, despite snowy, slippery roads, we made it there and back safely, after seeing a wonderful performance and enjoying supper at Steak and Shake.
 
December 16 - Movie Matinee at the Younkin Library – 4:30 to 6 p.m.  “Horton Hears a Who”
 
Dec. 14 - Visit with Mrs. Santa Claus – Decorate a tree ornament – 1 – 4 p.m.
 
Dec. 11, 12, 13. - Board a PICCA Christmas Shuttle at PICCA’s East Lot, 469 E. Ohio Street (7 – 8 p.m.) and enjoy Christmas decorations as you ride through Pickaway County.
 
Dec. 13 – Watch farmers butcher a hog to provide meat for the coming year at Slate Run Living Historical Farm, 1374 Rt. 674N, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.    Dec. 14 – Watch the farmers cut the meat, make sausage and render lard to provide for the coming year.
 
Dec. 9 – 12, 1 – 4 p.m.  Dec. 13 – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Silent Auction - Pickaway County Historical Society
 
Dec 13, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Toys for Tots – Harrison TWP Fire Dept.
Dec 14 and 19 - Cantata. S. Bloomfield UMC
Dec 12 & 19  - 6 – 8 p.m. Live Nativity – S. Bloomfield  UMC
Dec 16 – 4 – 7 p.m. Wendy’s/Ashville Museum Burger Bash
Dec 16 – 4:30 – 6 p.m. – Movie, “Horton Hears a Who”, Younkin Library

DECEMBER 3, 2008
 
Christmas is coming.  I can tell.  My Christmas Cactus is in full bloom.  How it brightens my day.  It reminds me of new life in Jesus Christ.
 
Many events are scheduled for December.  I will try to highlight as many as I can in this week’s news.  I will begin with Ashville Vision Statement:  “Remembering our rural heritage, the Village of Ashville will be a strong and friendly community, offering an enhanced quality of life achieved through progress and teamwork.  It is a place where people will want to live, and businesses will want to locate.”
 
As you drive down Long Street and Main Street, you will see evidence of teamwork by The Ashville Community Men’s Club, South Central Power and the Village of Ashville in the Snowflake and Star Lights Christmas Decorations.
 
The Ashville Kiwanis Club’s Holiday Newspaper Sale begins in mid-December.
 
FREE STORE
 
South Bloomfield UMC elves invite you to their Free Store  Elves will meet you at the Corner Grind each Monday and Tuesday, between the hours of 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., from now until Christmas,   Children may choose a gift for mom or dad and the elves will gladly wrap them.   A simple meal will be offered each day.  Santa Claus will arrive December 23.
 
Thanks to all who donated to the Ashville Food Pantry.  Food is always welcome and needed.
 
Thanks for the generosity of Pickaway County folks who responded to the needs of Touching Lives for Christ (TLC).    There is a need for a gently used gas range and an electric range.  Call Melissa Bundock, 740-986-9250 if you have one to donate.
 
Melissa will be happy to speak to groups, churches, social organizations, clubs, etc. about TLC, its purpose and its needs.  If you would like her to talk to your group, call her at 740-986-9250.  She tells me in November TLC served more than 2500 people with clothing and other necessities and served 1500 or more with food.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   HOUSE DECORATING CONTEST
 
Judging for the best decorated houses will be December 12 and 13.  You must register your home to be eligible.  You can pick up an entry form at the Apothecary, Village Curiosity Shop, and Annie and Friends Flowers.  Send completed forms to Kay McGlone, 350 Plum Street, Ashville, OH 43103.  The contest is sponsored by the Ashville Kiwanis, Community Men’s Club and the Women’s Civic Club.
 
Women’s Civic Club is holding their annual cookie sale.  Order your cookies from any Club member.  The cost is $12.00 per  box of four dozen cookies.
 
CHURCH
 
South Bloomfield UMC is presenting “Hope Has Hands”, a Christmas cantata, Sunday, December 14, 9 a.m., and again, Friday, December 19, 7:30 p.m.  Their Live Nativity will be presented December 5, 12 and 19, 6 to 8 p.m.  The community is invited.
 
NO CHILD SHOULD BE LEFT OUT
 
Harrison Twp. Fire Department invites the community to donate toys for kids on Saturday, December 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.   When you’re out shopping, pick up an extra toy or two and make some kid’s Christmas special.
 
AAHS RAFFLE
 
You still have time to purchase raffle tickets for three nice prizes to be given away by the Ashville Area Heritage Society.  The drawing will be held at the Christmas Dinner on December 8.  Stop by the museum and purchase your tickets.   They are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.  All proceeds will benefit the museum expansion project.
 
The Village Curiosity Shoppe’s Candle Light Sale is Wednesday, December 17, 8 to 11 p.m..
 
Ashville Pythian Lodge Dinner, December 10.  RSVP 740-983-1763.
 
Ashville Elementary Secret Santa shopping begins December 8.
 
TVSD Christmas Choral Concerts.  Middle School, December 16, 7:30 p.m., High School, December 15, 7 p.m.; Prominent Rendition Holiday Tour, December 17 and 19.
 
PRAYERS
 
Rebecca Tosca, now undergoing rehab after a hip replacement, will return home this week.
 
Bobby Watkins is recovering from successful 5-way bypass surgery.  I saw him out getting some fresh air and exercise.   He is looking good but moving slowly
 
Ann Rogers) Leatherwood and I attended calling hours for Mrs. Elizabeth Lois (Engle ) Brobst, Sunday.  Mrs. Brobst (1918-2008) taught business education at Ashville High School in the mid-to late 1940’s.  Ann and I (class of ’48) were in Mrs. her class.
She is survived by daughters, Nancy Nance, Marsha Adkins and son, John Brobst.
 
Pauline (Worthington) Hollingsworth, 58, formerly of Ashville, died in Clinton Hospital, near her home in Lancaster, Massachusetts, November 21, 2008.   She is survived by her husband, David Hollingsworth, three daughters, Ericka Christman, Laura Ann and Sandra  Hollingsworth; three brothers, Crawford, Clyde and Charles Worthington and sister, Teresa Beachler.
 
Our sympathy to the families of these deceased loved ones:  Trisha L. Harber, Susan Lowry, Leonard Ed “Tojo” Darrow, Kenneth H. Caldwell, Jr., and Annibel J. (Clymer) Bruning, Jeffrey R. Woods, and Jean Clibborn Good.
 
HOME BURGLARIES, Could we be next?  The Ashville Police Department will conduct two information meetings on December 9, 2008 in the chapel of the Village Chapel UMC, one at 10:30 a.m. and the second at 7:00 p.m.  All are encouraged to attend and bring a neighbor.  The same information will be offered at both sessions.
 
TEAYS VALLEY ACADEMIC BOOSTERS CLUB (TVABC) provides enrichment opportunities throughout the TV School District.  The club supports the VIKES and the LEAP  Programs.  TVABC also awards a yearly senior scholarship, sponsors the annual writing contest, and gives summer camp scholarships. 
 
The Boosters are currently planning a fund raiser to subsidize the Space Camp fee for all the campers.    Currently they are offering for sale a limited number of Viking bobbleheads and chalkboards, perfect for Christmas gift-giving to all Viking fans.  To order yours, please contact TVABC@scpwildblue.com.
 
The Ashville Police Department would like to express its sincere gratitude to the following pastors who are volunteering their time to counsel any citizen who has suffered a critical incident such as a death or an accident, or who has been the victim of a crime and wishes to speak to a pastor.  Rev. Charles Boomhower of the First English Lutheran Church; Rev. Marty Francis of the St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church; Rev. Ron Hill of the Zion UMC and Pastor Floyd Hubble of the South Bloomfield UMC.
 
COACH OF THE YEAR.  I have to brag.  My nephew, Scott Bartholomew, TVHS graduate, was named Division III state football coach of the year.   
Teays Valley senior, Grant Zwayer, was named to Division II second-team defense, while Zach Race landed on the special mention list, as reported by Brad Morris, Circleville Herald’s Sports Writer.
 
 
NOVEMBER 20, 2008
 
My news column, this week, will focus on the growing need in our community for food and warm clothing.
 
With our troubled economy and winter weather setting in, more and more families are finding themselves unable to keep food in the house and warm clothing to wear.  The shelves at the Ashville Food Pantry are laid bare every ‘Food Pantry Day’.  The number of families needing food last week increased about fifty percent over the time before.
 
There will be drive-through food drive to benefit the Ashville Food Pantry at the Harrison Twp. Fire Department, this Saturday, November 22, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
 
Winter blankets are desperately needed.   The Dollar Store has blankets for $5.00.  Coats, hats and gloves are always in demand.  If you have a closet full of unused bed linens, especially warm blankets and coats you don’t wear, but have hesitated to get rid of, why not ‘bite the bullet’ and load them up in your car and take them to the Clothing Center on Island Road or to Touching Lives for Christ, 459 E. Ohio Street, Circleville (in front of PICCA).  Phone:  740-474-8400.
 
Touching Lives for Christ is a non-denominational Compassionate Ministry Center that serves families in20our community with food, clothing, books, toys, household items, furniture and appliances.  The services provided are designed to supplement social programs and to meet the needs of the community. 
 
Services include information and referrals to community programs and church ministries, to provide family support, spiritual guidance, Bibles and prayer for those who are interested.  Donations can be brought in during business hours and a tax deductible receipt is available upon request.
 
Hours are Monday evenings, 4 to 7 p.m.; Tuesday, 9 a.m. to noon and 4 – 6 p.m.  Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.  Open last Saturday of each month 9 a.m . to 2 p.m.
 
TLC has no paid staff.  All work is done by dedicated volunteers. 
 
Gary Throp, of Ashville, found out about TLC while trying to find a place to donate extra  blankets and bed linens he no longer needs.   Since learning how many lives TLC touches each month (1500) he feels compelled to raise $2000 to pay TLC’S overdue utility bills so they can keep their doors open.   He has contacted local residents here in Ashville and has collected about half that amount, to date.  If you, also, feel compelled to help out in some way, please contact Gary at 740-983-3329. 
 
Be a Blessing to Someone Today.
 
CONGRATULATIONS
 
 Kelsey O’Conner and Travis Peters have announced their engagement.
 
PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY. 
 
Our sympathy to the family of Mary Louise Pruitt, 63, who passed away November 11, 2008.    She is survived by sons, Larry, Donald and Kenneth and daughter, Sherri L. (Chuck) Wise.
 
Weimer Perrill, age 84, passed away November 14, 2008.   He is survived by son, Charles (Peg) Perrill and daughter, Sandy (Trent) Sickles; brother, Gordon “Gus” (Ann) Perrill and grandchildren.
 
Paul Straight, 60, passed away November 16, 2008.  He is survived by his wife, Terri and daughters, Gretchen Cordray and Emily West.
 
THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
 
Invitations to the Ashville Area Heritage Society’s Christmas Dinner have been mailed, along with  membership applications/renewal forms.  Our dinner will be held Monday, December 8, 6:30 p.m. at the South Bloomfield VFW Post #7941.  The catered buffet will feature baked steak and pork chops.  The cost is $15.00 per person.  Reservations can be made by stopping at the museum between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., daily or Saturday morning, 10 a.m. til noon.  Reservations are due by December 3.
 
We are raffling two baskets of goodies.  Stop at the museum and purchase some tickets.  Or see me. 
 
LIVE NATIVITY
 
South Bloomfield United Methodist Church will present a Live Nativity at the church, 5027 W. Second Street, three Fridays; December 5, 12 and 19, 6 to 8 p.m.  Refreshment will be served.                     
 
On Sunday, December 14, from 4 to 7 p.m., you can experience the sights, sounds and tastes of a first century Bethlehem marketplace at Village Chapel UMC, 30 Circleville Avenue, Ashville.  Bring the whole family.  You will meet shopkeepers, make crafts, enjoy activities and watch a live outdoor nativity.  Special Christmas music will be performed throughout the evening, including vocal and bell choirs.
 
Admission is free.  Make this a Christmas tradition for your family.  Soup, sandwiches and desserts will be provided by our Missions Team, with donations going to benefit future miss ion projects.  Admission is free.
 
Also, on the 14th, there will be Christmas activities all over Ashville.  From 1 to 4 p.m., kids are invited to visit Santa at the Train Station, and to listen to Mrs Santa Claus read Christmas stories at the Library.  Parents, you will find shops open for last minute Christmas Shopping and nice warm restaurants for dining.
 
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
 

NOVEMBER 11, 2008

 
HAPPY VETERANS DAY
 
Bob Black is a World War II Veteran.  Recently, Bob flew to Washington DC as a guest of Honor Flight Tri-State, a Cincinnati, Ohio based non profit organization created to
honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices.   Senior veterans, WWI survivors along with other veterans who may be terminally ill, travel absolutely free.
 
Bob was the third eldest of about 62 veterans on the plane, seventeen of which were in wheel chairs.  The group included one WAVE. 
 
The veterans visited WWII Memorial, Vietnam and Korea Memorials, the Washington Monument, Jefferson Memorial and other sites.  Bob had a wonderful time.
 
To learn more about this organization, visit Honor Flight Tri State online.
 
The Sunshine Girls visited the Ohio statehouse November 3. After lunching in the cafeteria, Rose Jamison, Shirley Marion, Janice Young, Donna Muncy, Carol Welsh, Arlene Fortner, Marge Wilson, Virgie Vause, Shirley Cornelius, Eleanore Chandler and Mona Toole enjoyed a guided tour of the building. 
 
We spent several poignant moments at the Ohio-based Marine Reserve Unit, Lima Company Memorial,   Created by Columbus artist Anita Miller, the memorial contains life-sized paintings of each of the 23 fallen heroes who died in Iraq in 2005.
 
I attended a celebration of heroes, Saturday, at which the father of one of these fallen Marines told of his son’s devotion to his country and of the heartache his family endures.
When you see a veteran or a fireman or law enforcement officer, say, “Thanks”.  They are all heroes.
 
While at the statehouse, we met the artist who has drawn pictures of all the presidents on Etch-a-Sketches.  His name is Tim George.  The pictures are quite amazing.  A fellow artist took several photos of our group with George.   If you watch, carefully, you may see our pictures show up in a magazine, or periodical.
 
SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS
 
Betty (Mrs. Nolan) Smith has heart problems and after a stay in Berger Hospital, has been transferred to Pickaway Manor for rehabilitation.  She=2 0would appreciate visits, cards and prayers.  She is in room 407, Pickaway Manor Care Center, 391 Clark Drive, Circleville, OH 43113.
 
David W. Meadows, 51, passed away October 29, 2008.  He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth J. Meadows of Columbus and sons Kyle D. and Adam Meadows of Ashville.
 
Michael Tyler Thompson, age 18, and a junior at TVHS, passed away November 1, 2008.  He is survived by his parents, Rick and Anita, sisters, Mandy and Rachel, and grandparents, Glenna Boles and Finley Thompson.
 
Wallace Henry Burns, age 66, passed away November 4, 2008.  He is survived by his wife, Sandra and daughter, Tammy Foster.
 
CHRISTMAS TIME IS COMING TO ASHVILLE
 
Sunday, December 14, 1 to 4  p.m., people are invited to the Tour of Homes, visit Santa at the Train Station, listen to Mrs. Claus read Christmas stories at the Library, as well as work on their Christmas shopping in Ashville shops.
 
Between 4 and 7 p.m., the Village Chapel UMC will be hosting an event called “A Night in Bethlehem for the entire family.  This hands-on Holy Land experience will20include a marketplace complete with sights, sounds and activities one might have experienced had they been in Bethlehem at the time of Christ’s birth. 
 
YOUNKIN LIBRARY
 
National Game Day for the entire family will be held at the Younkin Library, Saturday, November 15, 2 – 4 p.m.   Michelle Callahan showed me how to bowl, box and play tennis on the Wii Game and it is really fun.   Wii and many other games will be available for the kids and parents to play.  Bring the family and have fun.
 
On Thursday, November 20, the monthly family movie matinee will be shown at the Younkin Library, 4:30 to 6:10 p. m.
 
AMVETS BAZAAR
 
Ruby Forquer, 1st Vice President, Amvets #2256, Ladies Auxiliary, invites the community to the annual Craft Bazaar on November 22.  Breakfast will be served between 7:30 and 10:30 a.m.  The Bazaar begins at 9 a.m.  Lunch will be chicken and noodles, Sloppy Joes and hot dogs.
 
The ladies invite you to stay and watch OSU beat that awful “M” team up north. 
Amvets is located at 818 Tarlton Road.
 
Crafters, for information, please contact Carolyn Sheets, 740-869-2904 or Jeannie Blair, 740-248-3010.
 
The Ashville Area Heritage Society’s (AAHS) Christmas Party will be December 8, 6:30 p.m. at the VFW in South Bloomfield.  Stop by the Museum and make your reservations.  Deadline, December 3.
 
Russell “Russ” Gregg, Richard “Dick” Messick and Arthur “Art” Deal were guest speakers at our November meeting.  They talked about  - what else  -  basketball.  For Ashville Broncos or any basketball fans, it was a great evening of reminiscing.  Ada Lou (Beckett)  Deal and I represented the cheerleaders.  It was good to see Violet (McDowell) Messick who accompanied her husband.  Russ and Dick graduated from AHS in 1945, Art and Lou in 1946, Violet in 1947 and I, in 1948.
 
Russ and Dick were happy to hear from an old friend and competitor, Bill Ankrom.
 
A Wendy’s/AAHS Burger Bash will be held  December 16, between 5 and 7 p.m.  Bring your family, friends and neighbors and support the Ashville Area Heritage Society.
 
TEAYS VALLEY SCHOOLS
 
TVHS show choir earned the award for first runner up at its first competition of the season,    Eric Ferrell, director, was very pleased with the way things turned out.  Junia Maynard, four year senior in Prominent Rendition (PR), earned first place in solo competition.
 
With 48 singer/dancers, PR is the largest in the group’s history.  PR will start working on its holiday show, in addition to tweaking its program in preparation for the next competition in January. 
 
PR’s Holiday Concert is slated for December 15.
 
November 26 – 28 – Thanksgiving break.   December 1, no school;  teacher in-service-day.   December 22-January 2 – Winter break.
 
Teays Valley  East and West Middle Schools will open for the 1009-2010 school year.  Principal for East Middle School will be Shannon Helser and Principal for West Middle School will be Mike Kauffeld.
 
Congratulations to Senior Kelly Hasson on her induction into the National Technical Honor Society  (NTHS) at Fairfield Career Center.  Kelly is enrolled in the Health Tech Department at Fairfield.  The mission of the NTHS , according to its website, is “to honor student achievement a nd leadership, promote educational excellence and enhance career opportunities for the NTHS membership”.
 
NOVEMBER EVENTS
 
14 & 15 – Marcy Church Advent Fair
15 – Spaghetti Supper - Fundraiser for Ashville Food Pantry – 1st Baptist Church, Ashville
15 – Holly Happenings, TV High School

OCTOBER 14, 2008 

 
Jim Ramey grew up near Ashville and graduated from Teays Valley High School.  At age 19, he entered the military service, fought in the Vietnam War, came home, and at the young age of 46, unable to deal with the memories of the horrors of that war, he died.
 
Jim and Joe Hoover were best friends.  Joe wanted to do something so people would remember Jim, so he designed a plaque in Jim0s memory.  The plaque was installed in the center of the large medallion that once graced the entrance of the Ashville High School gymnasium, and now has a place of honor in the Centennial Park at the Ashville Museum.  The medallion was donated to the AAHS by Theresa (Dennis) Hall. 
 
On Friday, September 25, at 1 p.m. a dedication and memorial ceremony was attended by Jim’s mother, Mrs. Ruth Ramey, Joe and P.J. Hoover, clergy, village officials, Circleville AMVETS Color Guard, AAHS officers and distinguished guests. 
 
YOU CAN’T KEEP A GOOD MAN DOWN
 
Charlie Morrison is ‘back in the saddle, again’.  Or was that Roy Rogers or Gene Autry?  Oh, well, it is Charlie.  Charlie has had his share of ups and downs, in and out of the hospital, and he’s still going strong.  And are we ever glad.  He is able to spend mornings at his beloved museum, thanks to the able assistance of his good friend, Steve Clay.  Steve picks Charlie up every morning.  They open the museum, do some cleaning up, and keep the place going.  When Charles Cordle arrives about 12:30 or so, they take off and Charlie is not seen until the next morning. -- it goes something like that.   Thanks, guys.
 
OLD MOTHER HUBBARD
 
Went to the cupboard to get her poor dog a bone, but when she got there, the cupboard was bare and the poor dog had none. 
 
Sound familiar?  It will sound familiar to the volunteers at the Ashville Food Pantry.  The shelves are bare, and with the current economic crunch,  a dismal outlook for the near future, and Thanksgiving and Christmas fast approaching, more and more families will be looking to the  food pantry for help. 
 
In discussing the situation, the First Baptist Church decided to be proactive and organize a fund raiser, the proceeds to benefit the Ashville Food Pantry.  On Saturday, November 15, the church is serving a spaghetti supper, which will include salad, garlic bread, beverage and=2 0dessert.  The public is invited to enjoy the meal, and at the same time, help fill the shelves of the food pantry.
 
The cost is $5.50 for adults and $3.00 for children 12 and younger.  Eat at the church or call 740-983-2959 for carry-out.  For persons contributing six (6) non-perishable food items, $1.00 will be deducted from the cost of your supper. 
 
The First Baptist Church is located on State Route 316 W. just across the road from Millport. 
 
When you are getting the kids ready for trick or treat, and the Halloween parade, Sunday, October 26, how about picking up a non-perishable item or two for the Ashville Food Pantry.   Boxes will be located at the park to receive your donations.  Your generous contributions will be greatly appreciated.
 
AAHS
 
Author and Circleville Herald Staff Reporter and Ashville resident, Trish Bennett, was guest speaker at our October meeting.  Trish is an accomplished writer and has covered many events in the Ashville area. 
 
In researching the Ashville Jail which is undergoing renovation Trish discovered that, contrary to the belief that this is the original jail house, the first jail was destroyed by fire in 1883.   With the assistance of Darlene Weaver, director of the Pickaway County Historical Society, she found a newspaper clipping in the 9-22-1883 Union Herald newspaper, which tells of the burning of the first jail in Ashville.
 
Charlie Morrison was of the opinion that the current jail was the first jail in Pickaway County.
 
According to the story in the Union Herald, “Last Sunday morning the little village of Ashville was thrown into a fever of excitement by the burning of the village prison and with it the body of an unknown man”.  The story continues in graphic detail and can be found at the Ashville Museum.   Mayor Chuck Wise is checking old records in an effort to confirm this story. 
 
A copy of the news article and a copy of an 1884 bond issue to construct a new jail can be found at the Ashville Museum .
 
By the way, “a reward of $585 (has been) offered for the arrest and conviction of the villains, $200 by the county commissioners, $285 by the citizens of Ashville and $100 by the council of the village.”  (Union Herald, 9-22-1883) 
 
To my knowledge, the reward has not been claimed.  Anyone have any information?
 
PRAYERS
 
John Dodrill has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  John is the custodian of the Village Chapel UMC.
 
Rev. Tom Bolton, pastor of Commercial Point UMC and Scioto Chapel UMC recently suffered a broken collar bone in a motorcycle accident. 
 
Dorothy Cormany is getting around after being laid up for several weeks recuperating from a knee replacement.  We were happy to see her at our Ashville Area Heritage Society meeting, Monday. 
 
Tommy Pettibone was to have surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff, incurred while working with his son, Mike.   We all recognize that Tommy is an expert in the concrete business.  His sons, Mike and John, are undoubtedly also experts in this field.  It comes naturally.  If I am not mistaken, generations of Pettibones have worked with concrete.
 
Keep Lou Deal in your prayers.  She is still having trouble with her knee.
 
Sympathy to the family of Archie Warren Neely, 72, of Ashville who passed away October 11; to the family of  Robert A. Wolf, age 87, who passed away October 9; and to the family of Norma Platt Gulick, 81, of Circleville, widow of Byron Dountz Gulick who died in 1994.
 
RETIREE, Dale “Bud” Fout and his beautiful wife, Diane, are enjoying his retirement.  They recently traveled to the east coast on a well deserved vacation.
 
Jerry and Mona Lee Trego enjoyed two trips, one to Branson, Missouri and one to San Antonio, Texas.
 
Fourteen Ashville Sunshine Girls enjoyed lunch at the Clay Haus, a family-owned restaurant at Somerset, Ohio for their October outing.  Next month, we plan to visit the State Capitol Building.
 
HAPPY 94th BIRTHDAY to Vera (Trone) Downs, former long-time resident of Ashville, who now lives in Diamond Ridge, an  assisted living facility at 2730 W. Marc Knighton Court, Lecanto, Florida 34461.  
 
Vera’s son and daughter, Charles and Joy, who both live near their mother,  helped Vera celebrate at nearby a Ruby Tuesday restaurant.  Charlie says his mother loves to read and would love hearing from friends.
 
Phyllis Dodrill celebrated her 70th birthday with family and many friends at a huge birthday bash near her home at Athens.  Eleanore Chandler and a group from Scioto Chapel attended the event and had a grand time.
 
Happy  23rd Birthday to my grandson, Kyle Forson and Happy 14th Birthday to my new grandson, C.J. Glick.
 
Marge Kraft reports the square dance hosted by the Village Chapel UMC was a success.  About 100 people enjoyed food and dancing.
 
I neglected to mention that Ashley Everts entertained at the recent Paint The Town Pink event.  I’m sorry I missed her, but I heard she did a great job.  I was talking with Ashley’s grandmother at the Pumpkin Show.  She told me Ashley has been offered a full scholarship to Belmont College in Nashville, Tennessee.  Congratulations, Ashley.
 
A reminder to send addresses of your military men and women stationed in Iraq to Malissa Howell (Senior Huggers), 129f Abby Court, Ashville , OH 43103 or call her at 740-983-4864.  A few of the many items requested are sugared cereals, dried fruit, nuts, hard candies, Slim Jims, cookies, canned bean dip and cheese sauce, chips, pretzels,
foot sprays, wipes, black sunglasses (no markings), pens, cartoon books, word puzzles, quart-size freezer strength Ziplock bags.
 
SENIOR CENTER
 
Cindy Ann Beattie is the new Administrative Assistant at the Pickaway County Senior Center.  She advises that new classes of country line dancing begins Thursday, November 6.   For details, call the Center, 740-474-8831 or instructor Kat Welsh, 740-207-0833.  Kat is a register ed member of the National Teachers Association of Country Line Dancing.
 
TVSD NEWS
 
Congratulations to Carla Keith who received a golden bell recognizing 40 years of service in education, and to Tina Bobek, Marilyn Clifton, Judy Corbett, Marha Erchenbrecher, Julie Lombardo and Coleen Wells on receiving golden apples for 30 years in education. 
 
Events:  Scioto Elementary:  Nov. 3-7, Grandparents’ Week; Nov. 6, Grade 3 Veterans Tribute Program.  TVMS: Oct 23, Fall Concert.  TVHS:  Oct 21, Fall Concert.  Nov 1, Night of Harmony.
 
5th GRADE VIKES
 
I am proud of my grandson, Grant Hossfeld, Ashville Elementary, who is in the VIKES Program.  Marilyn Clifton is the instructor.  These students are challenged to be the best they can be. 
 
APPLES AND NOODLES
 
It’s Apple Dumpling Time at the Zion United Methodist Church.  Linda Burns and Shirley Marion and their church workers are getting ready to peel the apples and roll out the dough.  The first dumplings will be made November 5.  To order dumplings and noodles, call Linda Burns, 983-3865.
 
Bob Peters arrives early to get a head start with his apple peeler has a batch ready when the girls arrive with their rolling pins. 
 
Pam Ward serves these delicious apple dumplings at her Cherry Street Diner.
 
You can find ladies, and some gentlemen, mixing, flattening, and cutting home made noodles at the Zion UMC, Scioto Chapel UMC, the Pythian Sisters meeting place, and Village Chapel UMC.  If you ate at the Pumpkin Show, it is likely you may have eaten some of these good noodles.
 
UMM!  GOOD!
 
Where can you get real mashed potatoes and home made apple sauce?   Bonnie Morrison tells me the place is Heidelberg Church of Christ at their upcoming chicken and noodle supper.   She and fellow church workers spend many hours making a couple of hundred pounds of noodles, cooking chickens, peeling hundreds of pounds of potatoes, making fresh applesauce, baking cakes and pies,  and lots of tea and coffee.
 
The supper is Saturday, November 8.  Serving times: 4 – 8 p.m.  Carry outs, available.
Adults, $8.50.  Children, $3.50.
 
South Bloomfield UMC’s Harvest Dinner at VFW Post #7941.  Carry-outs, 4:30 p.m.  Dinner, 5 p.m.  Adults, $8.00.  Children, $5.00.
 
Scioto Chapel UMC will sponsor the Golden Needles Quilters quilts display and sale Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  You are invited to check out the large display of beautiful hand work, enjoy some soup, sandwiches and desserts.  Home made noodles and other goodies, plus vendor’s items will be for sale.  Scioto Chapel is 3 miles east of Darbyville on S.R. 316 West.
 
VFW POST #7941 EVENTS:  Bingo is back.  On Wednesdays, stop in for lunch at noon and stay for bingo at 1:30.  On Thursdays, doors open for Bingo at 5 p.m..  Lunch and Bingo is open to the public.    Euchre is on Tuesdays October 26 is the Children’s Halloween Party.  Saturdays, breakfast is served 8 – 11 a.m.  Fish Fry is October November 21.  November 11, a ceremony will be dedicated to Post deceased members.  Most Fridays, evening meals are served.  .November 14 will be famous chicken and noodle dinner and on November 29, will be pizza and wings, 5 – 8 p.m.  The Post Thanksgiving Dinner will be Sunday, November 23 at 3:00 p.m.  On October 24, Buckeye Baskets will be r affled.  This will be the Tailgate OSU/Homecoming Party beginning at 5 p.m.
 
LEAF PICK UP
 
The Village of Ashville Service Department provides a wide variety of services, including the repair and maintenance of roadways, drainage areas and public properties and assists other village departments and organizations.
 
As part of these services, leaf pick up will begin the last week of October and will end the last week of November.  Leaves must be taken to the street.  For details, call 983-6367 and leave a message for Dave Ballard, Superintendent of Services.  He will return your call.
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Oct 18 – Hyperturfa Workshop – Engles Landscaping Center
Oct 24  – Fish Fry – Harrison Twp. Fire Department
Oct. 26 – Ashville Parade and Trick of Treat
Nov. 1 – S. Bloomfield UMC Harvest Dinner at VFW Post #7941
Nov. 8 – Heidelberg Church of Christ Chicken and Noodles
 

SEPTEMBER 23, 2008

 
Thanks to all who supported the Wendy’s Burger Bash, Tuesday.  Twenty percent of the sales will go to the Ashville Museum Expansion Fund.
 
Chet McCain is 86 and his wife, Vi is 83.  They love to spend their winters in Kissimmee, Florida and have been doing so for many years.  They are thankful for their three grandsons.  This year, Doug, will drive them to their winter home in their van.  Donald lives here in Ashville and keeps a close eye on his grandparents.
 
Chet is recovering from the second of two hernia operations and must take it easy, but they are hoping to head south in the near future. 
 
Jimmy Kuhlwein suffered a stroke over the weekend.  I have no news about his condition.
 
Charlie Morrison is in Riverside Hospital.  His sister, Coral Sherman, was in the hospital last week but we were glad to see her at the Wendy’s Burger Bash.
Remember Harold Sykes in your prayers for strength and healing.
 
I visited a little with Art and Lou Deal, Sunday, as they enjoyed the nice weather on their front porch.  Remember Lou as she recuperates from knee surgery.
 
Gretchen and Nancy Featheringham certainly make use of their lovely front porch.  Gretchen’s mother bought the two custom made porch swings, which fit nicely on either side of the front door.   Gretchen recently had the chains replaced, the old ones being the original chains. – over 80 years old.
 
I can imagine the Plums sat there on the porch and watched the horse and buggy traffic way back when - and compare it to today’s fast paced traffic.  It ain’t the way it used to be.
 
Happy Birthday to Jodi Glick.  The Glick kids were entrusted to the care of Jodi’s mom, Mary Hanawalt, and myself for a couple of days while the Glicks celebrated Jodi’s birthday and attended Bair Foundation training meetings for foster and adoptive parents.
 
SYMPATHY