Community happenings, events, etc.
TEA Party to meet Oct. 15
The October meeting of the Highland County TEA Party will be Oct. 15 at
7 p.m. at the Hi-TEC Center at 1575 North High Street, Hillsboro. The
meeting will include guest speakers Rep. Cliff Rosenberger and a
representative for Second Congressional District candidate Dr. Brad
Wenstrup.
In a previous meeting, the Highland County TEA Party announced its 2012
endorsements:
• For President of the United States – Mitt Romney.
• For U.S. Senator – Josh Mandel.
• For U.S. Congress – Brad Wenstrup.
• For State Representative – Cliff Rosenberger.
Open Door free meal Oct. 27
The Open Door free meal at the Greenfield Methodist church will be Saturday, Oct. 27. Serving will be from 4-5:30 p.m. The menu will be chili, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, crackers and apple sauce. Everyone is welcome.
Highland County Senior
Citizen Center pumpkin pageant
The Highland County Senior Citizen Center will hold a pumpkin pageant
fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 26 at 12:30 p.m. during their monthly birthday
dinner. Local businesses are asked to submit a painted pumpkin (no carved
pumpkins, please) along with a $25 entry free. First, second and third
runners-up and king/queen will be awarded. Non-placing contestants will
receive an honorable mention. All contestants will be display at the
center's haunted house and Halloween Festival/Trick-or-Treat night. The
"king/queen" pumpkins will be displayed around the county in various local
businesses. Call Mechell Frost at (937) 393-4745 for more information on
entering the pageant.
Countywide
curfew Oct. 1-31
Countywide curfew will continue through Oct. 31 for all persons under
the age of 18. The curfew will run through Oct. 31 and require all persons
under the age of 18 to be off the streets and in their homes by 10 p.m.,
Monday through Friday and by midnight Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
The curfew does not apply where children are accompanied by parents,
legal guardians or custodians. Exception is also made for children attending
church, school or employment activities.
Enforcement will be handled by all law enforcement agencies, including
the sheriff's department, city or village police and juvenile probation
officers.
After consultation with law enforcement, it is requested each
jurisdiction set beggar's night on Thursday, Oct. 25 from 6-8 p.m.
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.
VSC meets on first Mondays
The Highland County Veterans Service Commission will be holding its
public meetings on the first Monday of every month at 5 p.m. until further
notice.
Board of Elections' notices
In compliance with the Ohio Secretary of State Directive 2012-35, the
Highland County Board of Elections will hold the following hours for
in-office absentee voting for the Nov. 6 general election:
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, Oct. 10-12;
• 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, Oct. 15-19;
• 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, Oct. 22-26;
• 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Oct. 29 through Nov. 1;
• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2.
For more information, contact the Board of Elections at (937) 393-9961.
SOPC sponsors
Celebration of Life
Oct. 6 at SSCC
The Southern Ohio Pregnancy Center will hold a Celebration of Life Event
on Saturday, Oct. 6 at the Southern State Community College track, located
at 100 Hobart Dr. in Hillsboro, beginning at 9 a.m. The morning will be
filled with carnival fun, including face-painting, popcorn, peanuts, cotton
candy and more. The event is for walkers of all ages, “trikers” (ages 2-6)
and “bikers” (motorcycle riders). Their fundraising goal is $20,000. Those
who cannot participate in person may donate money to be a “virtual
participant.”
For more information, contact the Center at (937) 393-2990.
Carmel Church of God
Harvest Party Oct. 13
Carmel Church of God will host a Harvest Party on Oct. 13 from 2-6 p.m.
at 5554 Carmel Road, Hillsboro. There will be a bonfire, hayrides, games,
food, trunk and treats and an inflatable bounce castle. Everyone is welcome.
Haunted Hills at
Magic Waters
This year's Haunted Hills at Magic Waters, 7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge,
will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays through Oct.
28. Tickets go on sale at 7 p.m. and on Friday and Saturdays, the trail
stays open until 11 p.m. On Sundays, it closes at 10 p.m.
Admission is $7 for adults and $4 for children. Groups rates are available
for groups of 20 or more who have called ahead. Call (937) 365-1388 for more
information.
Liberty Park yard waste site closed
The yard waste site at Liberty Park is closed until further notice. The
city administration is working to find an alternative site and will notify
the public of its location when it is available. Leaf pick-up is scheduled
for mid-October to early December. The official times will be announced next
month. For questions, call the mayor’s office at 393-5219.
Altrusa accepting
scholarship applications
Altrusa International of Highland County is accepting applications for
educational scholarships ranging from $250 to $500. Applications may be
obtained from any Highland County Public Library, Chatfield College, Shawnee
State University, Southern State Community College or Wilmington College.
Eligibility criteria are as follows: Have been a Highland County resident
for a minimum of two years, must be at least 25 years of age, currently
enrolled in an accredited institution and have successfully completed a
minimum of 12 credit hours in an accredited institution. Applications must
be postmarked by Nov. 26 and received by Dec. 1.
Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene
to host agricultural services Oct. 14
The Hillsboro Church of the Nazarene will host an agriculture service on
Sunday, Oct. 14 beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the church, located at 8230 U.S.
50 east in Hillsboro.
The public is invited to this special service that will recognize
farmers within the church congregation and throughout the Highland County
community. Special events will include Galen and Lynn Neal providing hay
wagon rides, a petting zoo, a straw maze and a cookout. Tim Sheeley will
provide a display in agricultural education. Pastor Tom Zile and the
congregation welcome the community to this special event.
Fairfield Schools to hold
public meeting on treasurer
The Fairfield Local School District Board of Education hereby gives
public notice that it will hold a public meeting pursuant to the provisions
of Ohio Revised Code §3309.345 to consider the re-employment of J. Bart
Barber, treasurer, as a superannuate to the same position for which he will
retire from effective Dec. 31, 2012. The public meeting will occur on Nov.
19, 2012, at 6:15 p.m. at the Fairfield Local School District Office. The
board provides this notice at least sixty (60) days prior to the date of the
superannuate’s re-employment and certifies that the public meeting required
pursuant to Ohio law shall take place between 15 and 30 days before the
re-employment of J. Bart Barber as a superannuate. All interested persons
are invited to attend.
AAUW, Altrusa collect
for annual book sale
The Hillsboro area branch of the American Association of University
Women and Altrusa are preparing for the annual book sale. Barrels for the
collection of gently used books have placed in the Leesburg, Greenfield,
Lynchburg and Hillsboro libraries, Kroger and Community Market in Hillsboro.
No magazines, encyclopedias, texts or condensed books, please. The book sale
will be held at the Highland County Administration Building in Hillsboro on
Thursday, Nov. 1, noon - 6 p.m.; Friday, Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and
Saturday, Nov. 3 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Money raised from the sale provides
scholarships and supports literacy projects for Highland County residents.
Raccoon Ridge Pay Lake
hosts community yard sale
A community yard sale will be held at Raccoon Ridge Pay Lake, located at
5384 S.R. 753, on Oct. 5-7 beginning at 9 a.m. daily. Free set-ups. For more
information or directions, call (937) 466-2604.
Freedom Fellowship Church
old-fashioned day Oct. 21
Freedom Fellowship Church will host an old-fashioned day on Sunday, Oct.
21. The church is located at 7451 Pea Ridge Road, Hillsboro. Music will be
provided by The Hughes Family. There will be a variety of good food and
desserts served. Dress up in your pioneer attire. Pastor Jerry M. Fyffe and
the congregation welcome the community to attend. The schedule includes
Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., Sunday morning worship at 10:45 a.m. and
activities beginning at 12:15 p.m. For more information, call 937-584-4531.
Kelch reunion
luncheon Oct. 14
The Kelch reunion luncheon will be served at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 at
the Sardinia Legion Hall on College Avenue (next to the school house). Bring
a covered dish and your own table service. Drinks will be provided. Everyone
is welcome. For information, call (513) 337-3053.
New Vienna Community
Church hosts Fall Revival
The New Vienna Community Church's annual Fall Revival will be held on
Oct. 7, at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Services will continue on Oct. 8-9 at 7
p.m. The church is located at 4112 West St. in New Vienna. Evangelist Dan
Cook will be the evangelist for the services. Cook is a minister's son and
was raised in Greenfield. Cook "got away from the church and God," but
returned at age 44. He has been pastoring and doing evangelistic work since.
The church also looks forward to Robyn McMillan's music ministry. McMillan
is a music evangelist and sings throughout the area at churches, nursing
homes and other venues. McMillan is a local talent, hailing from New Vienna.
She is a delight to hear and has such a spiritual countenance about her that
we believe you will enjoy her ministry.
For more information, call Pastor Dan Mayo at 937-725-0445.
CROP Walk Oct. 13
Walkers and/or Donaters are needed for the CROP Walk on Saturday, Oct.
13 at 2 p.m. We will walk at Liberty Park. For a recruiter's name in
Highland County, call Debbie Burns at 393-8070. Help us end hunger.
Lynchburg Fall Car Show Oct. 14
The annual Lynchburg Fall Car Show will be held Sunday, Oct. 14 at the
Lynchburg Lions Club Park on Sharpsville Road in Lynchburg. The show is
sponsored by the Lynchburg Lions Club and the Martinsville I.O.O.F. Lodge.
Registration will be from 9 a.m. - noon. The "Top Twenty" awards will be
presented at 3 p.m. Contact Eddie Smart at (937) 685-4825 or Jeff Newbry at
(937) 382-2914 for more information. All cars will receive dash plaques.
Food will be served throughout the day by the Lynchburg Lions Club.
Patch of Heaven Preschool,
St. Mary Catholic School Fall Festival
Patch of Heaven Preschool and St. Mary Catholic School will be having a
Fall Festival on Wednesday, Oct.17 from 6-8 PM. There will be raffles,
bounce house, costume contest, cake walk, decorated pumpkin contest, pony
rides (weather permitting) and great food. Come enjoy an evening of fun for
all ages. St. Mary's is located at 119 E. Walnut St.
Sugar Grove United Methodist Church
Fall Festival Oct. 28
Sugar Grove United Methodist Church will host a Fall Festival Sunday,
Oct. 28 from 2-6 p.m. Everything is free, including a meal, dessert and
drink; entertainment, featuring local band Rock N Country; and lots of fun
activities for the kids, including a costume parade and candy giveaway. The
church is located at 4679 State Route 41 SE, Washington C.H. For more
information, visit www.sugarumc.org.
Care-a-Van stops
The CARE-A-VAN Health Assessment Clinic, a cooperative service presented
by the Highland County Health Department and the Highland District Hospital,
will visit the Greenfield Pamida parking lot from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesday,
Oct. 9.
Greenfield Emmaus
gathering Oct. 22
A Greenfield Emmaus Gathering, will be held Monday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.,
at the First Presbyterian Church in Greenfield. Remember, "when Emmaus
meets, Emmaus eats." Everyone is invited to attend this evening of worship
and fellowship!
Chapel of Hope revival
Chapel of Hope will hold a revival Oct. 12-14 at 7:30 p.m. nightly in
addition to Sunday at 10 a.m. Featured evangelists will be Noel and Betty
Scott. The Libbys will perform Oct. 12. There will be special singing
nightly. The church is located at 12986 state Route 41 north, Greenfield.