Community happenings, events, etc.
Retired Teachers luncheon Aug. 6
The Highland County Retired Teachers Association meeting and luncheon will
be held Aug. 6 at the Senior Citizen Center. Lunch will be served at noon,
and the program will follow. Guest speaker will be Christopher Gluck of the
Association Member Benefit Advisors (AMBA), who will present information to
the HCRTA about services available to them, and Darleen Ruzicka, Western
Area Vice President, will give an update on legislative activity. All
retired teachers, including the 2012 retirees, are invited to the meeting
and luncheon. HCRTA scholarship names will also be announced. Those
attending the meeting are reminded to bring school supplies, which will be
donated to the Highland County Schools.
First Baptist Church
yard sale to benefit
Operation Christmas Child
The First Baptist Church Gift Sunday School class will hold a yard sale
and bake sale at 716 South Washington St., Greenfield on Aug. 10-11 from 9
a.m.-5 p.m. Funds raised will pay for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
HHS class of 1957
to hold 55th reunion
The Hillsboro High School class of 1957 will hold their 55th class
reunion on July 28 at Ponderosa Banquet Center, 545 South High St.,
Hillsboro. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m.
If you were a member of this class and did not receive your invitation
and would like to attend, please call Joyce Reed Frazer at (937) 393-9554 or
Beverly Dillard Rhoads at (937) 393-3970 or email hrhoads@cinci.rr.com for
further information.
Hillsboro Farmers
Market opens
The Hillsboro Farmers Market is open at a new location in uptown
Hillsboro on the courthouse square. Hours will be Wednesdays, 2-6 p.m. and
Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. If you want to sell with the Hillsboro Farmers
Market, contact John Abell at (937) 763-2154 or Margaret West at (937)
393-3225.
Junior Fair Queen Contest candidates sought
The Highland County Agricultural Society invites any girl who is a
member of a youth organization (4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Farm Bureau Youth, Girl
Scouts, etc.) to be a candidate for the 2012 Highland County Junior Fair
Queen Contest. She must have turned 15 by Jan. 1, 2012. The contest is open
to girls from 15-19 years of age. Candidates will be judged on poise and
conduct, application, personal interview with judges and oral presentation
on this year’s fair theme, “Where your adventure begins.” The contest is
Saturday, Sept. 1 at the Highland County Fairgrounds. Applications can be
obtained at the Highland County Extension Office, 112 Governor Foraker
Place. The application deadline is Aug. 17. No late applications will be
accepted. For more information, contact Jean Fawley, contest superintendent, at
(937) 393-3081.
Hollowtown Church of
Christ celebrates 100 years
The Hollowtown Church of Christ will celebrate its 100-year anniversary
on Sunday, Aug. 26. Regular church services will be held with Sunday School
starting at 9:30 a.m. and church starting at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will be
provided at 12:30 p.m. Please RSVP for the lunch by Aug. 6. A special
program will begin at 2 p.m. The church, led by minister Duane Butler, is
located at 2630 Hollowtown Road, Hillsboro. Anyone with information about
the church is encouraged to share memories. Call the church office at (937)
288-2866 or phone Mary Jo Page at (937) 288-2628 or Patty Workman at (937)
763-0254 or (937) 205-6175 with details on your memories of your church or
for more information.
Gillespie-Hart reunion
set for Aug. 4
The Gillespie-Hart reunion carry-in dinner will be held Saturday, Aug. 4
at noon at 9131 West Deadfall Road. Please notify all of your family members
and bring your own lawn chairs.
Underserved Farmers Conference
The Underserved Farmers Conference has been rescheduled for Aug. 25. For
more information, contact Brenda Bradds at Ohio Valley RC&D, at (800)
628-7722.
Open Door
free meal July 28
The Open Door free meal will be held at the Greenfield United Methodist
Church on Saturday, July 28. Serving will be from 4-5:30 p.m. The menu will
be pulled pork, potato casserole, fresh vegetables and fruits. Everyone is
welcome.
Democratic picnic
Aug. 5 features
Ted and Frances Strickland
The Highland County Democratic Party will hold its annual picnic on
Sunday, Aug. 5 at the AmVets Park on North Shore Drive in Hillsboro from
4:30-6:30 p.m. The event is free to the public, with a freewill donation
accepted.
The featured speakers will be former Governor and First Lady Ted and
Frances Strickland and Liz Brown, the daughter of U.S. Senator Sherrod
Brown. Local candidates will be in attendance: Peter Pence for 91st state
representative; Gary Heaton for county treasurer; Brenda Losey for county
commissioner; Randy Mustard for county commissioner; and Larry Burns for
county recorder. The menu will include hamburgers (from Hunter’s Meats), hot
dogs, potato salad, chips, baked beans, desserts and drinks. The public is
cordially invited to attend. An auction will be conducted by auctioneer
Frank Grover. Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the evening.
Highland County 4-H & Extension fundraiser Aug. 11
Highland County 4-H & Extension will hold a fundraiser Aug. 11 at the
Wharton Building at the Highland County Fairgrounds. A pancake supper will
be held from 5-7 p.m., followed by a live auction at 7 p.m. For more
information, call Julie Krebs at 937-393-3704.
Recovery program
meets on Tuesdays
The Celebrate Victory Recovery Program meets every Tuesday night at 7
p.m. at ReaLife Church, located at 230 W. South St., Hillsboro.
Alzheimer’s Support
Group meetings
The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati will sponsor a
Highland County Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group on the
third Monday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Highland District Hospital.
For information, contact Vickie Gaines at (937) 840-6581.
Eagles host Thursday bingo
The Hillsboro Eagles host bingo on Thursday nights. Doors open at 5:30
p.m., and games start at 7 p.m.
AA meetings in Rainsboro
The Rocky Fork Lake/Rainsboro area has a new meeting of AA at Rainsboro
United Methodist Church, Saturdays from 10-11 a.m. In addition, there will
be Al-Anon support meetings Saturdays at the church.
House of Prayer
board meetings
The Highland County House of Prayer, Inc. will hold monthly board
meetings on the last Wednesday of each month. The meetings will take place
at the home of Marvin and Becky Gotherman, 100 West Union Pike, Hillsboro at
7 p.m. Anyone interested is invited to attend. For more information, call
(937) 661-1142 or 393-2774.
Highland County GOP
central committee meetings
The Highland County Republican Central Committee will meet on the fourth
Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at Republican Party headquarters, 200 West
Main Street, Hillsboro.
Highland County
Engineer’s Office
summer hours
The following are the summer hours for the County Engineer’s Office and
Highway Department. Effective through Oct. 4, the engineer’s office will be
working four 10-hour days, Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
After-hour emergencies will continue to be handled by calling the sheriff at
393-1421.
Highland County Emmaus gathering
The Highland County Emmaus gathering will be held on July 31 at the
Nazarene Church on U.S. 50 east of Hillsboro. The gathering is open to
everyone. Many people have completed their Emmaus Walk and this is an
opportunity to come together with old and new friends. A notice has been
sent to those who submitted their e-mail addresses. If possible, bring some
food to share with the community.
Hoxworth Blood Drive Aug. 6 at Lynchburg Firehouse
The Lynchburg Joint Fire and Ambulance District Hoxworth Blood Drive
will be held Monday, Aug. 6 from 1:30-7:30 p.m. at the Lynchburg Firehouse,
8123 state Route 135. For appointment, call Sharon Higgins at (937)
364-6209. Walk-ins are also welcome.
Veterans Service Commission to meet on first Mondays
Effective August 2012, the Highland County Veterans Service Commission
will be holding its public meetings on the first Monday of every month at 5
p.m., beginning Aug. 6 until further notice. Meetings are open to the
general public and will take place at the Highland County Annex located at
135 N. High Street in Hillsboro. For more information, contact Robin Brown
at 393-8686.
Hillsboro City Schools Board to meet July 30
The Hillsboro City Schools Board of Education will meet for a board work
session at 8 a.m. Monday, July 30 at the Hillsboro Board of Education
Office, 39 Willettsville Pike.
Hillsboro Free Will Baptist Church Homecoming
The Hillsboro Free Will Baptist Church will hold their annual Homecoming
services on Sunday, July 29. Sunday School is at 9:30 a.m., worship service
is at 10:30 a.m. and afternoon service is at 1 p.m. following a carry-in
dinner. There will be no evening service. The Quicks, a Lord-lead Southern
gospel family group from Tennessee, will sing at the 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.
services. For more information, please call (937) 393-1192. Pastor Richard
Burns extends an invitation for all to come out for a good time in the Lord.
Highland County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting Aug. 9
The Highland County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting will be held Thursday,
Aug. 9 at the Ken and Krista Davis farm on Woodmansee Road near Leesburg.
The dinner and meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. However, everyone is invited
to arrive at 6 p.m. for the Meet the Candidates reception. All Farm Bureau
members and their families and all who are interested in agriculture are
urged to attend. A delicious catered meal will be followed by the annual
business meeting. Policy resolutions will be voted on, and board members
will be elected. Mr. Adam Sharp from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will
discuss the Farm Bill and other important legislative issues. Dinner
reservations are needed no later than Aug. 2. Reservations and meal payment
can be made by mailing the form that was attached to the recent Farm Bureau
member newsletter, or you can call the office at 1-888-378-2212.
Soup’s On Free Meal July 28
The Soup’s On Free Meal will be held at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 234
North High Street, Hillsboro from 5-6:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 28. The menu
will include hot dogs, chips and salsa, potato salad, desserts and drinks.
Praise and worship begins at 4:30 p.m.
New Market School Reunion Aug. 4
The New Market School Reunion will be held Aug. 4 at 4 p.m. at the
Hopewell Center, 5350 West New Market Road, Hillsboro. Bring a covered dish.
Everyone welcome.