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Win Free Pizza!!!Stop by our office today to pick up a Halloween coloring sheet. Every child that turns in a completed coloring sheet will receive a FREE 8 inch one topping pizza provided by Pizza Crossing of Logan. Children between the ages of 0-15 are encouraged to enter. The age divisions are as follows: 0-5, 6-8, 9-12, and 13-15. The winner in each age division will receive a FREE large one topping pizza at Pizza Crossing and a Family Movie Night pack. The contest will run from October 1st to October 29th, 2013.

Rinehart Earns Showman AwardFor the fourth consecutive year, Tori Rinehart, pictured center, earned the 2013 Showman of Showman Award during the Hocking County Fair. Sponsored by Dave and Connie Ledbetter, pictured with Rinehart, the award recognizes the person who shows multiple species and has the highest overall scores in showmanship.

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Logan Welcomes New Realtors to Townby Sharon K. Grossman

A recent open house and ribbon cutting was held September 5 at the Grand Opening of the new Logan branch of The Athens Real Estate Company in the Blosser Building, 4 W. Main St., in downtown Logan. Hors d’oeuvres were catered by the new Lake Hope Dining Lodge.

With the opening of this office, The Athens Real Estate Company becomes the largest full-service brokerage in Southeastern Ohio. The company sells residential, commercial, lots and land, vacation homes and investment properties.

Four agents in the Logan office will help the Athens branch serve clients along the new Route 33 corridor connecting Athens, Nelsonville, and Logan. However, the Logan branch’s main goal is to work in the entire Logan city market and also completely serve Hocking County.

The new business received the typical, positive turn-out of support by the Logan community that surprises new businesses. Broker Russell C h a m b e r l a i n commented, “We are gratified by how many people came to the Grand Opening.” Chamberlain is also proud of their makeover of the main floor office of the Blosser Building (circa 1883) which is truly beautiful.

The Athens Real Estate Company may be contacted at 740/589-4600. Their website address is www.myloganhouse.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO SHARON WALLAR OF WALLAR RENTALS!

Winner of a FREE Ad from the Hocking Hills Messenger & Print Shop booth at the

Hocking County Fair.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TRACIE DEARING OF OAKWOOD CABINS!

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Enjoy the October Fall Foliage Rides starting on Thursdays at 1:00 PM. In addition to our weekend train rides. Plus, special trains throughout the year.Great experience for the whole family!

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Attention VeteransWere you injured while in service? Are you permanently and totally disabled with low income? Do you need healthcare? Do you need occasional help

with your bills? Visit us at the fair to get these answer and more. When you visit us, sign up to win a 5000 watt generator.

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Congratulations to Roger Hamilton and Clark Truax Jr. who were the winners of our 5000 watt generator giveaway during the Hocking County Fair!

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Sunday School 9:30 am• Worship service 10:30 am• Sunday evening service 6:00 pm• First Sunday of the month, evening • service with song service 6:00 pmThird Sunday of the month, carry-• in dinner after the morning worship service

The Business of FairHoPe A prevailing misconception of FairHoPe care is that it is expensive. It is not. It is free. Anything related to the terminal illness is not charged to the patient or family. This includes staff visits, medicines related to the terminal illness (including over the counter medicines), hygiene products, and even incidental items such as Ensure. The patient and their family have enough on their mind, they don’t need to worry about more bills. They don’t have to decline a treatment, a prescription, or a visit from FairHoPe because of the cost. There is no cost. And don’t forget The Pickering House. It is both the home office of FairHoPe and its 12 bed temporary stay facility, and again, no cost to FairHoPe patients to stay there. Okay, so what’s the catch? There isn’t one. We offer all of our direct care and all of our therapies (which greatly enhance the quality of the patient’s life) at no charge to the patient nor their family. This does sound a little strange because FairHoPe has employees, The Pickering House has ongoing upkeep and utilities expenses, and we pay our suppliers for the oxygen, hospital bed, medicines, etc.

The fact is, we are a business. We do need money to operate and we receive it by billing the patient’s private insurance company, if they have insurance. We also pursue reimbursement from Medicare and Medicaid. If, for any reason, the patient does not qualify for the government programs, we use the funds obtained from donations and from fundraisers. If families are financially secure we may send them a bill, but we don’t have a collection agency.

When you talk to anyone who has experienced FairHoPe through the loss of a loved one, the responses relate to compassion, warmth, and empathy that FairHoPe brought to the dying and to the family. The comments focus on what was done for the patient and the family, not the treatments given nor the cost. They talk about respect given the patient being and if the patient was still able to be a part of the family.

There have been studies made by the private insurance industry and by the government that show that hospices, in general, are good stewards of the funds that they receive. FairHoPe produces several of its own fundraisers including the Hospice of Hocking County 5K Run/Walk held on the fourth Sunday in April (These proceeds stay in Hocking Co), The Tree of Remembrance held near Thanksgiving, and the Cookie Walk held in December. Several clubs organize fundraisers on our behalf, as well as, several companies and compassionate individuals who produce fundraisers through their own effort. FairHoPe is extremely grateful for the support of our three county community because it is through their efforts we are able welcome all who need us.

When someone wants FairHoPe care, there is only one qualification that needs to be met. And that is that the primary physician feels that if the terminal illness progresses at its normal rate, the patient has six months or less of life remaining. You don’t have to read between the lines because we don’t worry about the type of illness, the spiritual beliefs, the family status, or the ability to pay. Anyone with an estimated six months of life is welcomed.

There are many misconceptions about FairHoPe Hospice care. If you have a question about FairHoPe, call us. 380-1186 or on the Web at www.fairhopehospice.org We are here when you need us.

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Uptown and Around Logan with Sharon K. Grossman—The Jewel of Logan

Most people have either seen or heard of the movie, “The Jewel of the Nile,” starring Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner, and Danny DeVito. In this movie, the Jewel of the Nile turned out to be a much loved person revered by his people but who was held captive until he was freed by Michael and Kathleen.You may not realize it, but Logan has a jewel, too, but Logan’s jewel is not a person. It’s a building. I toured this building recently. It has been shut-up and pretty much out of sight, out of mind for most people for many years. The name of it is the Chakares Theater building.

I bet the moment the older crowd read the name of it, memories came to mind. It may have been the place where you went for your first date. Or you remember a special event you saw there. It may have been where you took your children to see their first Disney movie. I took my daughter there to see Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, although we had to leave early because she didn’t like the wicked witch. Opening night of this theater was a big deal for Logan.And just why would I dare call this particular building, the Jewel of Logan? It’s because I believe restoring this theater is a key puzzle piece in the whole picture of the revitalization of downtown Logan.

Studies have shown that for every theater ticket sold, an average of $20-25 is spent in surrounding businesses. Think about this. You go to a movie. What’s the next thing you want to do? Go out to eat! Then there’s money to be spent on gas, or maybe visiting a nearby shop or picking up something from the grocery store before heading home. Tourists will stay in hotels, bed & breakfasts, or camp somewhere but be drawn downtown to attend events in the theater. Getting the posteriors of people into theater seats is just good for business and other activities downtown and the surrounding area. And if Nelsonville can do it, why can’t Logan?The faithful, hard-working people of the non-profit organization called Chakeres Theater Restoration have definitely done their homework and are poised to hit the ground running in applying for grants to start fixing this ol’ gal up. The only thing they need is to have only the theater portion of the building leased to them for no less than 100 years because those type of grants are not awarded to private owners for restoring theaters.

The building is currently for sale, and what a day that will be when someone with vision snaps up the jewel! I was surprised that in spite of the musty smell and rotted seats, she is in good condition. This building will also generate income for an owner in the way of renting the remainder of the space for shops and other businesses. The additional people drawn to the theater will help provide customers for these.

The basement would be a perfect indoor mall area. Did you know it is configured in a line of rooms which could be made into individual stores or whatever else you could imagine? The top floor is a ballroom with its own stage. Ah, if only I had the money! I would love to own the Jewel of Logan myself. I envision it as a hub of activity right in the middle of downtown.As we walked through it on the tour, I thought of these things and lamented the fact that it is so tantalizingly at hand, yet nothing can be done until it is sold. So close, yet so far away.

We stood on the stage and one of us said “hello” to the audience of empty seats. The old girl came alive momentarily, revealing that her acoustics were still excellent, just like in the good ol’ days when entertainers like Sammy Davis, Jr., came up out of the orchestra pit and danced on that stage. We looked at each other, and I said, “This begs to be used.”

Live entertainment. Plays by the Logan Theatre Group. Local singers, group performances, and conferences. You name it, and the possibilities are there. Yet this ol’ gal, the Jewel of Logan, is much in the same condition as John Brown’s body, as described in the popular Civil War song. She, too, lies a-mouldering in the grave—but we hope for resurrection. How about it? Rather than a-mouldering, let’s get that marquee a-flashin’ and bring her back alive.

If you have a story, you can email me at sharonhockinghills@gmail.com. I can’t promise I’ll write about it, but I surely will enjoy reading it.

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Beef Outstanding Livestock Exhibitors: Each year, 4-H and FFA members compete for the Outstanding Livestock Exhibitor Award in Beef/Dairy projects. The 2013 winners are (from left): Tori Rinehart, 5th place; Josie Cottrill, 4th place; Kaylee Farmer, 3rd place; Rachel Cottrill, 2nd place; and Madelyn Johnson, 1st place. Also pictured far right is Dan Snoddy, Agent with Reed & Baur Insurance, who presented the awards. Not pictured were Jim and Paula Rogers, Agents with Reed & Baur Insurance, who funded the awards.

Winners of the Horse Outstanding Livestock Exhibitors CompetitionWinning the Outstanding Livestock Exhibitor competition with their horse projects during the Hocking County Fair were (from left): Hannah Copley, 5th place; Christen Robers, 3rd place; Tori Rinehart, 2nd place; and Heidi Jo McGrady, 1st place. Not pictured is Sydney Buckley, 4th place. On the fair right is Susan Rinehart, President of the Hocking County 4-H Horse Committee which funded the competition.

Sheep OLE WinnersYouth fair exhibitors placing in the sheep Outstanding Livestock Exhibitor (OLE) competition were (from left): Nolan Robinette, 5th place; Caleb Bell, 4th place; Hannah Schrader, 3rd place; Josh Horton, 2nd place; and Issac Schmeltzer, 1st place. Pictured on the far right is Stephanie Blackford, member of the Hocking County 4-H Committee, which facilitated the OLE competition. Funding the sheep OLE competition was C & L Erectors and Riggers, Inc.

Outstanding Livestock Exhibitors in Goat ProjectsFair livestock exhibitors placing in the goat Outstanding Livestock Exhibitor competition were (from left): Madelyn Johnson, 1st place; Caleb Conrad, 2nd place; Nicole Powers, 3rd place; Hannah Copley, 4th place; and Aaron Wolfe, 5th place. Pictured in the back are Stephanie Blackford and Don Danison, representing the Hocking County 4-H Committee which facilitated and funded the goat competition.

Poultry OLE Winners - Each year 4-H and FFA members have an opportunity to participate in the Outstanding Livestock Exhibitor (OLE) competition within these species: swine, sheep, beef/dairy, goat, rabbit, horse and poultry. Points are compiled for the skillathon, project book, showmanship class and live show placing. Awards for placing in the OLE contest are: 1st place - $50 and a folding chair; 2nd - $35; 3rd - $20; 4th - $15; and 5th - $10. Youth winning the 2013 poultry OLE competition were (from left): Emily Starlin, 5th place; Brennon Sharb, 4th place; Caleb Taulbee, 3rd place; Rachel Nicholson, 2nd place; and Tori Rinehart, 1st place. Pictured on the far right is Steve and Pam Harden, owners of Kentucky Fried Chicken, which funded the poultry competition.

Outstanding Swine Livestock ExhibitorsJunior fair exhibitors placing in the swine Outstanding Livestock Competition (OLE) were (from left): Kaylee Farmer, 5th place; Colton Wyckoff, 4th place; Eli Ennis, 3rd place; Caitlyn Myers, 2nd place; and Rachel Cottrill, 1st place. Pictured in the back row are Stephanie Blackford and Don Danison, members of the Hocking County 4-H Committee which facilitates the OLE competition. Roger and Kathy Shaw and Family funded the swine OLE awards.

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From The Hocking Hills Messenger & Print Shop, Congratulations To All 4-H Exhibitors & Junior Livestock Fair Participants.

Digital Works Seeks Qualified Unemployed People to Train and Match with Employers by Sharon K. Grossman

The opening of a second Digital Works operating center in Southeastern Ohio marks the beginning of a turnaround in employment opportunities for qualified unemployed persons in Logan. Digital Works screens, trains and certifies workers for customer service management in teleworking jobs. After training, they guarantee placement in a job which matches the individual’s skills and interests with an employer.

How does it work? Apply online at digitalworksjobs.com or walk into their center at 80 E. Main St., in Logan or 2725 Pinkerton Lane, in zanesville. Tammy Spring is the Facilitator in the Logan office, and she can assist you in the application process on their computers. Jobs and Family Services (JFS) at 389 W. Front St. in Logan, 740/380-1545, can also assist in the application process.

The next step is an in-depth interview. Skills are assessed, and background and credit checks are included in the qualifications required.

Applicants must meet basic requirements and there is no cost to apply. Assistance with training fees may be available to eligible participants through JFS and grants. After acceptance, an orientation is scheduled and 144 hours of self-based training begins at the operating center. Trainees are mentored in an atmosphere of people in similar situations. After successfully completing the training, employment opportunities are guaranteed with career tracks for advancement.

The demand for teleworkers is increasing whereby workers are located anywhere instead of in the brick and mortar buildings of an employer. This is known as doing business in the “cloud,” and workers could be located in an operating center on the East Coast while working for a company on the West Coast. Another example, as many have experienced, is calling a U.S.-based company, yet connecting with a customer service representative in another country. You may never know where the person you are talking with is located. However, a recent survey has found that the United States is the world’s most desirable location for expanding IT and business service centers, and rural America is a rich source of desirable workers in need of jobs.

The goal of Digital Works is connecting people with these jobs. They will train rural unemployed workers to be customer service representatives who will take advantage of jobs in the cloud. Students in this program will learn effective verbal and written communication and how to improve listening skills in order to apply their knowledge and skills with customers.In cooperation with the community resources where Digital Works operating centers are located and state and federal grants and local contributions, 10-15 new jobs per month (120-180 annually) are expected to be created. Some graduates of the program at the zanesville operating center are already working. The first training group to start in Logan is nearing the end of the training process and will be able to start taking incoming calls and working on site very soon.

Lyndsey Kleven, Public Relations Specialist at the nonprofit Connect Ohio had this to say about their Digital Works: “The goal of the program is to take employable people, struggling to get back into the workforce, and provide them with the training that they need to get back into the job market. The program is a win for everyone involved. Digital Works is assisting communities to recruit businesses, creating job opportunity, and producing quality workers. For the participants involved, the success comes from the mentoring aspect of the training program and the morale of the Digital Works environment—seeing other people like them going through the training and working at the site is a key motivating factor.”

Logan Theatre Group Reports Successful First Full Season

by Sharon K. GrossmanMarcia Jeffrey, Director of the Logan Theatre Group, reports that with the last performance of The Barber of Seville on August 17 in Kachelmacher Park, the Logan Theatre Group celebrated the end of its first full season. First season’s presentations included Almost, Main; Café Murder; You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown; and The Barber of Seville.

The Logan Theatre Group worked with six community organizations (Hocking Hills Inspire Shelter, Hocking County Children’s Chorus, Special Friends of Hocking County, Logan Public Transport, Bowen House, and the City of Logan Pool Fund) and provided over $800 to these organizations collectively. Seventeen performances in 8 different locations utilized the local talents of 35+ individuals to an overall attendance of over 500 people.

The Group gratefully acknowledges the financial support from The Logan-Holl Foundation for stage lighting and winter heating. Marian Tansky and Tansky Motors contributed to the group’s website, domain name, and the down payment on our first full set. The Logan Town Center funded our first production.

Our thanks goes to Vicki and Roger Hedges, Vera and Don Gable, Nancy and Jim Copenhaver, and Hocking Hills Country Vista Cabins for their financial gifts. Special thanks to our list of local businesses that supported us with products, services, discounts, and locations to rehearse and perform. These are David Swaim-HockingHills.com; Randy Strickland-Grouse Nest Restaurant/Hocking Hills Resort; Marjorie Savings-Saving Hardware; Mike Flowers-Mike’s Lumber Company; Dr. Anzalone-Stagecoach Banquet and Conference Center; Flattail Construction; Hocking Metropolitan Housing Authority; Smoke and Fire Audio Production; Hocking Hills Tourism Association; Farmer’s Refuge; CMC Real Estate; F. E. James Electric Co. Inc.; Jason Sarver; and Wil Kernen.

What can you expect in The Logan Theatre Group’s second season? First up is Dracula, dramatized by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston from the novel by Bram Stoker.

Performances of Dracula are as follows:October 12, 8:00 p.m. – Stagecoach Conference & Banquet • Center, 225 E. Main St. Logan – Tickets: $15.00 - The Pet Orphanage will receive 50% of the proceeds.October 19, 8:00 p.m. – Stagecoach Conference & Banquet • Center – Tickets: $15.00 – The Before/After School Care will receive 50% of the proceeds.October 26, Harvest Moon Dinner Buffet at 6:00 p.m., • Performance at 7:00 p.m. – Grouse Nest Restaurant , 25780 Liberty Hill Rd., South Bloomingville. Call 740/332-4501 for pricing and reservations.October 31, 8:00 p.m. – Stagecoach Conference & Banquet • Center (includes a costume contest for the audience) – Tickets: $8.00November 2, 2:00 p.m. – Stagecoach Conference & Banquet • Center (kid-friendly matinee) – Tickets: $8.00 adults, $5.00 children.

Seating is limited at the Stagecoach Conference & Banquet Center. Tickets will be sold at the door, but if you would like to be sure of a seat, make reservations for the Stagecoach performances by calling The Logan Theatre Group at 740/583-9475. Reservations for the Harvest Moon Dinner Buffet and Performance must be made with the Grouse Nest Restaurant at 740/332-4501.

Saturday November 2nd, 2013 8-11pm @ the

Gibisonville Rec Center50/50, Door prizes,

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Heart of Gold AwardIn Memory of Mary Godin DeWalt

The Heart of Gold award is sponsored by the Rough Riders 4-H Club in memory of Mary Godin Dewalt. Mary went the extra mile on a consistent basis, chose to invest in the lives of others and offered to serve wherever she was needed without expecting accolades or recognition.

A $50 gift card will be presented on a yearly basis at the 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Banquet. In addition, the recipient’s photo will be displayed for the coming year and their name engraved on Heart of Gold plaque which hangs in the OSU Extension, Hocking County office.

If a 4-H Club or member would like to nominate an individual they may do so in writing. Please send the nomination to Mary Jean Lanning, Organizational Advisor for the Rough Riders 4-H Club by September 27, 2013. Her address is 27550 Big Pine Road, Logan, OH 43138. Current members and volunteers of the club will determine the annual recipient with the announcement at the banquet on October 24, 2013.

Nominees should be someone who loves 4-H, strives for excellence, graciously offers service to others and works to make the 4-H Program shine. There are many volunteers and members who willingly step up to do what needs to be done, work behind the scenes and do not ask for anything in return. Nominees will display the same qualities Mary exemplified in her life: selfless service, working above and beyond what is expected and investing in the lives of others. Mary’s simple acts of kindness, service and creating a sense of community added the extra to the ordinary and the cumulative results leave a lasting memory of an extraordinary woman.

Nominations should include the following: Name of person making the nomination Name of nominee Nominee’s 4-H Club State whether nominee is a 4-H youth, volunteer or supporter List in detail how the nominee exemplifies the above qualities Self-nominations will not be accepted. Current members of the Rough Riders 4-H Club are also excluded from consideration.

10th Annual “Relay For Chocolate”ATTENTION CHOCOLATE LOVERS! Relay For Life, Hocking County is sponsoring their 10th annual “Relay For Chocolate.” We are inviting Professional and Non-Professional bakers, candy makers, pastry chefs, etc. to indulge our community with their favorite chocolate creations. The event will be held Tuesday, October 29 at The Olde Dutch Restaurant. Social hour will begin at 6:00 p.m. Participants please arrive at 5pm to set up your creations and complete registration.

We will have judges to pick a winner from each category. They will also choose the best chocolate from the professional and non-professional group. Prizes will be given to winners of each category and also to “best of chocolate”.

We are asking each participant to provide two entries from each category they have entered. One will be used for tasting/judging, as we will be inviting the community to come taste all the entries. The other will be auctioned at the end of the evening to the highest bidder. The auction will begin promptly at 7:00p.m. Please have all entries in place by 5:30 p.m. for judging.

Come and help us kick off our 2014 Relay For Life! All proceeds go to: American Cancer Society Relay For Life - Hocking County. Questions please call Staci James at (740) 808-4038 or your American Cancer Society 1-888-227-6446. Thank you for your help in our fight against cancer!

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Candidates Agree: Appreciation for Logan and Hocking County are Reason to Serve

by Sharon K. Grossman

“Meet the Candidate” night was held Thursday, September 26, in the Chieftain Elementary School hosted by the Logan Hocking Chamber of Commerce. Appreciation for our special town and county was a common thread throughout the evening and was expressed as the reason to serve the community. Candidates at the event viewed public office as an opportunity to “give back” to the area for being a wonderful community and a great place to raise a family.

Moderator was Andy Good, Logan Hocking Chamber of Commerce Board Member, and Timekeeper was Rob Davis. Panel interviewers were Karen Raymore of the Hocking Hills Tourism Association (representing the Logan Hocking Chamber of Commerce membership); Noah Johnson, LHS Student Class President (representing students); Gretchen Gregory, Editor of the Logan Daily News (representing the media); and Vickie Lutz of 98.3 FM Radio (representing the radio station). The event was filmed by TV2 of the Logan High School Technology Department and recorded by 98.3 FM Radio.

The panel began their questioning with Anna T. Lindsay and Christina Pickell who are running for City Auditor. Lindsay’s goals for the next term of office are to continue a high standard of customer service and maintain the record of clean audits of the city’s books. Pickell’s goals are to upgrade the website to allow for online payments and to bring new ideas into the department.The theme of change continued with City Treasurer candidates Carol Huffines and Rebecca Webb. Huffines maintains handwritten ledgers which she is very familiar with and Webb’s goal is to computerize the bookkeeping.

Paul Mock and Larry Beal are running for President of the Logan City Council. Mock was unable to be present for this event, and Jeff Dickerson read his statement in which his goals included creating a welcoming atmosphere for visitors to attend city council meetings. Larry Beal took his turn at the podium and outlined his experience and encouraged the community to work together.

City Council Ward 3 candidates, David Driscoll and Tom Redd discussed the sewer problem in South Logan and each emphasized this as a top priority to be fixed. Driscoll also emphasized that Logan needs improvement in how to recycle of all types of waste. Redd would like the street sweeper to run more often. The proposed city pool was discussed. Each candidate agreed that a new indoor pool is a great idea and that the current pool cannot be sustained by the city. Redd brought out that it currently costs $390 per day to operate but said that if an indoor pool is built in Mingo park, a bridge would have to be built as this area is in the flood plain. Driscoll emphasized that the pool project will need a lot of people involved to make it happen and will take years to build.

Interviews of the School Board candidates were most informative with facts and figures coming out. All the candidates emphasized that they would work to be a voice for the children in the school system and desired the board to be a hub between teachers, administrators, and the public for the benefit of the school system. Candidates Lance Bell, Corby Leach, Ed Penrod, Susan Hodson Rinehart, and Paul Scarmack all hold impressive backgrounds of education and experience in their chosen fields.

To list just one of each candidate’s goals mentioned, Lance Bell’s goal is to encourage pride from within the schools by building great relationships. Corby Leach wants to expand the new “Leader in Me” project started at Green Elementary to other schools in the system. Ed Penrod would like to see classes begin after Labor Day and end before Memorial Day to allow families more time to travel. Susan Rinehart wants to maintain high grades for the school system in the State’s new grade card ratings. Paul Scarmack will emphasize communication.

Four of the candidates for Township Trustees were also present to give brief statements. Scott Harden, running for Falls Township Trustee, spoke of widening roads, maintaining cemeteries and lots of work behind the scenes which have made progress. John E. Vargo, also running for Falls Township Trustee, wants to give Falls-Gore Township more attention and spoke about the web page and other reports.

Green Township Trustee candidate Margie Fought emphasized taking care of roads. John Clay Fuller, also running for Green Township Trustee, reported on success in goals accomplished, such as cleaning ditches and new machinery purchased to fix potholes but emphasized much more is to be done.

The Hocking Hills Messenger regrets that space is too limited to include much of the information that was brought out in this event and to be fully informed, urges readers to listen to the full interviews in the reruns on TV2 and 98.3 Radio. Reruns on 98.3 Radio will be divided into the first half of the recorded event aired each Friday at 8:00 a.m. and the second half aired each Monday at 8:00 a.m. until Election Day. Check the TV schedule for TV2 rerun times.

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RoAR DAYSOctober 26, 2013

Lake Hope State Park

Moonville Rail Trail Association will be setup at Hope School.We will be selling food, tee shirts, hats, scarfs, pictures, and memberships. All proceeds will be going toward the installation of the Moonville Tunnel Bridge.

Neil Shaw, President, Moonville Rail Trail Association, had a dream back in the early 90’s to put in hiking, bicycle, and equine trails with help from several excited groups that formed the organization. These include 9.5 miles of trails including the King Switch and the Moonville Tunnel.

We purchased the property through grants and turned the property over to Athens and Vinton County commissioners. Neil said the organization is responsible for maintaining the trails and putting the bridges in. The only funding we have is through donations and fund raisers to make this happen.

Moonville Tunnel is popular to those whom believe in ghosts. You just might encounter one of these sightings while visiting this popular tourist spot.

Neil Shaw, President 740-385-5306