The Cadiz Senior Center hosted a special Mother's Day luncheon on May 9 to honor matriarchs. The Harrison County Harcatus Nutrition Program supplied the tasty meal while local residents brought sweet treats and Paul Allen provided music. Flowers were also distributed to mothers on hand and center Director Suzanne Bauer hopes to make the luncheon an annual affair. Meanwhile, a Mardi Gras-type event was set at Scio on May 16 at 11:30 p.m. at the masonic building. (NH Photo/AMY GAREIS)

THE CADIZ Street Committee will hold a brief session Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in council chambers to discuss projects.

UNIONPORT
By Mary Catherine Mull
The Christian Fellowship group will meet on Monday, May 12 at 7 p.m. in the church.
A pancake and sausage breakfast will be held during the Memorial Day festivities on May 26 from 7 a.m.-11 a.m. in the community center. Breakfasts are served by donation.
Peg Buchanan has returned home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. David Buchanan of Hudson.
Community Grange #2728 members will meet Thursday evening with plans being made to participate in the Memorial Day festivities.
The auxiliary #45 ladies will serve sandwiches, soups, desserts and beverages on Memorial Day from noon ­ 2 p.m. in the community center.
Pat Westfall and Donna Hennis are home after traveling to Platuning Lake. While there they visited Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davis.
Memorial Day festivities in Unionport are: Parade at 10 a.m. featuring the Indian Creek High School Band, 10:45 a.m. Taps in Unionport Cemetery and 11 a.m. program in the Christian Church.

BARRETTS
By Pauline Jones
Sympathy to the family of Liz Howes, who died.
Don and Betty Jo Shaw spent a weekend in Benfre Valley, Ky.
Get well wishes to Patricia May of Blackwell Road who broke her ankle.
Jon Jones FFA advisor at Union Local and Don Jones FFA advisor at Harrison Central and approximately 40 FFA members attended the State FFA Convention at Columbus.
Mark your calendars for May 23 and don't forget to attend Deersville Community Firemen's Fair and also view the new addition to the firehouse.

JEWETT
By Phyllis Wiley
The following folks from Jewett area traveled to Lancaster, Pa. to see the production "Daniel & the Lions Den" at the Sight & Sound Theater: Larry and Doris Birney, Isabel Wallace, Butch & Carol McAfee, Scotty and Violet Hawkins, Kaitlin Graham, Phyllis Wiley. The trip was sponsored by New Rumley Methodist Church. The music, costumes and production at the Sight & Sound Theater is spectacular!
June 7 is a day of activity in Jewett. The community yard sales, Garden Club will have their plant sale at the Post Office and the Jewett High School alumni banquet is being held at the school building in the evening. If you are going to be in town there will be much to do and see and purchase.

CADIZ
By Ginger Held
Happy birthday to Papa Lee White.
Congratulations to all area Ruritan scholars who were honored at a banquet Tuesday evening at the Scio American Legion.

NEW RUMLEY
By Donna Jean Haney
Sympathy is extended to the family of Audrey Zantene.
Get well wishes to Paul McKnight, Bonnie Conrad, Travis Nemeth, who broke his hand at work. Send Travis a card at 319 W. Shafer Ave., Dover, Ohio 44622.
Ed and Betty Albright of New Rumley, Jim and Barb Albright, Bob Davis of Lower Clearfork Rd., Marilyn and Diana Hyde of Cadiz attended graduation at Capital University for Joshua Albright. Joshua will be attending law school at Dayton University in August.
Ed and Betty Albright visited with Ethel Kohler at Colonial Manor last Thursday.
A weiner roast was held at John and Sandy McCracken with 32 attending.
Custer Association will meet May 19 at 7 p.m. at the Custer Museum in New Rumley.
Custer Day Celebration June 7, 10 a.m. in New Rumley. Lunch will be available at the New Rumley United Methodist Church.
New Rumley Community yard and garage sales will be held July 11 and 12, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Those who wish to participate call Donna Jean Haney at 945-5215.

SMYRNA
By Clara Stine
Smyrna United Methodist Church had a good message by Rev. Dalton Hinds. There was special music and pray time.
National Day of Prayer was May 1 was a wonderful service with four ministers taking part, Rev. Hinds, Rev. Davey Koch, Rev. Rupert and Rev. Jim McConnell.
Church services are held on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. Everyone welcome.
Timmy Stine and family visited Grandma Clara and Tim Stine on Sunday.
Paul and Vesta Morrison were Barnesville visitors on Monday.
Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers.

DEERSVILLE
By Joanne McMillen
Faithful Friends Fellowship, Women's Day Retreat, May 17, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Deersville United Methodist Church. Guest speakers Pastor Luann Youngman, Penny Clark and Pastor Carol McCartney. Breakfast and lunch will be served. Cost $10. RSVP to Pastor Joanie Kuceyeski at 658-3578, Eleanor Hubble at 922-1428 or Penny Clark at 922-7522. There will be special music, praise, worship and fun.

CASSVILLE
By Grayce McKibben
Ron and Nancy Sproull attended a birthday party for their granddaughter, 12-year old Ronna Orr at the home of her parents Lori and Mike Doane of Freeport.
Kevin and Pam Singhaus attended a birthday party for two-year-old Nicholas Erdos on Sunday at the home of Doug and Carla Helfrick of New Philadelphia.
Weekend visitors of Grayce McKibben were Keith, Sarah, Jay and Joshua McKibben, Hannah Mauk and Kevin and Pam Singhaus.
Keith and Sarah McKibben and Stacy Gamble attended the spring choir concert at Cadiz. Sarah was a participant.

FREEPORT
By Deb Milligan
Freeport United Methodist Church congregation held a birthday celebration after service for May birthdays.
Mt. Carmel Methodist Church held their annual mother-daughter banquet May 12.
Heart to Heart ladies will meet at the home of Amy Bardall May 16 at 7 p.m.
Clara Stine had table grace when 25 attended the annual mother-daughter banquet at the Freeport Presbyterian Church on May 5. The program was presented by Lori Miller and Amy Bardall, piano solos were presented by Brennen Clay and Tate Bardall. Readings by Lori Miller, Marge Bardall and Amy Bardall. Amy also played the guitar with her children Tate and Tayler Bardall. Everyone received a flower. Favors were given by Sharon Gump and Donna Koch. Hostesses were Rose Ann Bardall and Marge Bardall.
Lakeland Lions held their monthly meeting and made plans to publish the 2008 place mats. If you have not contacted call 658-3737. Their annual pancake brunch which was April 20, they had a good turnout and the Lion wish to thank everyone who helped support them.
Several met at Smyrna United Methodist Church on May to celebrate National Day of Prayer community service. Pastor Dalton Hinds opened the service with scripture reading and a small talk, readings of scriptures were given by Pastor Dave Koch, Pastor Chet Rupert sang the Lords Prayer. Betty Hinds also sang. Pastors present were Rev. Chet Rupert, Pastor Dave Koch, Pastor Jim McConnell and Pastor Dalton Hinds.
Irish Ridge United Methodist Church Revival will be May 17 at 7 p.m. and May 18, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. Guest pastor is Gordon Ferguson from Newton Falls. Special music Saturday night by Ann Springston and Sunday morning the choir and Springston, Sunday night Divine Harmony. The church is at Broadhead and Clary Road.
Fishing Derby sponsored by the Freeport Farmers Sportsman's Club will be held May 17 at Twin Hills Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for children ages 3-12. Lunch and prizes will be provided. For more information call 658-3341.

BOWERSTON/LEESVILLE
By Jacquie Humphrey
On May 2, Mr. and Mrs. Walt Enold, of Leesville Lake, welcomed their first great grandchild, Jaylen Charles Lyles. Jaylen was born of granddaughter Shaina Hairston, of Grove City.
During the weekend of May 3, Carol Bower enjoyed a visit from her daughter, Lori, of Johnstown, as well as Lori's husband and sons.
On May 3, Mary Anna Cotter attended the annual inspection of Lucasville Chapter Eastern Star at Portsmouth. This is the home chapter of the Worthy Grand Matron of Ohio, Cathy Jones. Jones is formerly of Carrollton.
Also on May 3, Tracy (Cox) Hidey of New Philadelphia, Amber (Williams) Heid and Jacquie (Enold) Humphrey both of Leesville, and Lori (Bower) Doon of Johnstown, met at the New Towne Mall for lunch. These women are of Conotton's class of 1983.
Anniversary wishes are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Rippeth and Mr. And Mrs. Ted Warner. Celebrating birthdays this week are Emily Siedel and Randy Caldwell.