Community happenings, events, etc.

VSC holds Oct. 29 meeting
The Highland County Veterans Service Commission will be holding a
special meeting to discuss appeals for financial assistance on Monday, Oct.
29 at 5 p.m. in the Veterans Service Office at 135 N. High 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 7 p.m., Monday through Thursday, Oct. 29-Nov. 1;
• 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Friday, Nov. 2.
For more information, contact the Board of Elections at (937) 393-9961.

Haunted Hills at
Magic Waters
This year’s Haunted Hills at Magic Waters, 7757 Cave Road, Bainbridge,
is 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. Call (937) 365-1388 for information.

Christmas at the Cabin
It’s time for the 32nd annual Christmas at the Cabin with Dave and Janny
Brizius at 7757 Cave Road, east of Hillsboro off U.S. 50. (The road is
open!) The cabin will be open from Oct. 19-Dec. 16 on Tuesdays-Saturdays
from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Also, the cabin will be open
on Thanksgiving from 4-9 p.m. Call (937) 365-1388 for information.

Liberty Park
yard waste site closed
The yard waste site at Liberty Park is closed until further notice. Leaf
pick-up is scheduled for mid-October to early December. Call the mayor’s
office at 393-5219 for information.

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.

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 at 6:15 p.m. at the Fairfield Local School District Office.

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, textbooks or condensed books, please. The book
sale will be held at the 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.

Sugar Grove 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, entertainment
and lots of fun activities for the kids, including a costume parade and
candy giveaway. The church is located at 4679 S.R. 41 SE, Washington C.H.
For more information, visit www.sugarumc.org.

Project Linus
workshop Oct. 27
A Project Linus blanket-making workshop will be held 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 27 at the Sardinia Church of Christ, 7130 Bachman Drive,
Sardinia. Project Linus is a volunteer organization which contributes new
handmade blankets to provide comfort and security to seriously ill and
traumatized children.
Requirements for blankets are simple: All blankets must be new,
handmade, and washable. They may be crocheted, fringed, knitted, sewn, tied
or quilted. The website, www.projectlinus.org, offers free patterns and
links to other sites supporting Project Linus. around. For details, contact
Elaine McCormick at projectlinusoh@gmail.com or Carol Chambers (937)
927-5455 (email at craftylady4873@att.net).

Hillsboro Cub Scout Pack 37
fundraiser Oct. 27
The Hillsboro Cub Scout Pack 37 will host their annual baked goods
auction on Saturday, Oct. 27 from 1-3 p.m. at the Hillsboro Freewill Baptist
Church, 6360 U.S. 50, Hillsboro. The event, “Shake, Bake and Scouting” will
allow the public to meet some local political candidates and purchased baked
goods to help support local Cub Scouts. For more information, please contact
Christy Miller at (937) 402-0681 or hillsboropack5037@gmail.com.

Election Day dinner
The Order of the Eastern Star’s Election Day dinner will be held Nov. 6
from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Masonic Temple, 136-1/2 North High St.,
Hillsboro. Meals cost $5 and will include beans, noodles, slaw, cornbread,
tea, coffee, pie and cake.

First Presbyterian Church
fundraising dinner Oct. 28
The First Presbyterian Church of Greenfield will serve lunch on Sunday,
Oct. 28 from noon-1:30 p.m. The menu will include a variety of homemade
soups, grilled cheese sandwiches, tossed salad, dessert and drinks. The cost
of the meal is a free-will donation. Carry-out will be available.

Cowan Lake Association events
• Cowan Lake Association of Sportsmen will host a German Oktoberfest
dinner on Friday, Oct. 26 from 4-7 p.m. at their clubhouse on 331 Beechwood
Road (off Route 350), Wilmington. The event is open to the public and costs
$6 for adults, $5 for seniors and $2 for children. Carry-out is available.
For information, call (937) 289-2340.
Cowan Lake Association of Sportsmen will host a meatball dinner on
Friday, Nov. 16 from 4-7 p.m. The event is open to the public and costs $6
for adults, $5 for seniors and $2 for children.
Carry-out is available. For information, call (937) 289-2340.

Hillsboro Christian
Academy events
Hillsboro Christian Academy will hold a rummage sale Saturday, Nov. 3
from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the school, 8230 U.S. 50, Hillsboro. If you have
items you would like to donate, please call the school office at
937-393-8422.
• The annual Hillsboro Christian Academy Veterans Day Program will be
held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8. All veterans are invited to attend.
• Hillsboro Christian Academy’s monthly donation dinner will be held
Sunday, Nov. 11 from noon - 1:45 p.m. Suggested donation price is $5. Meals
include pulled pork, baked beans, salad, dessert and a drink.

Prospect United
Methodist Church hosts
election day dinner
The Prospect United Methodist Church will host an election day dinner on
Tuesday, Nov. 6. The food will be served between the hours of 11 and 7. It
will include bean soup, chili, cornbread, sloppy joes and coneys, slaw,
vegetable trays with dip, desserts and drinks. Everyone is encouraged to
attend. A freewill offering will be accepted.

Christmas in the Country
Christmas in the Country features unique gifts created by four talented
artisans. Nov. 16-17, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Nov. 18, 2-5 p.m. From Hillsboro,
take U.S. 62 west eight miles to Sanders or Sorg Road. Turn right, follow
signs. For more information, contact Brenda Bradds at (937) 927-5321 or
brendabradds@att.net.

Highland County
Emmaus Gathering
The Highland County Emmaus Gathering will be on Tuesday, Oct. 30
beginning at 7 p.m. It will be held at the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church,
Hillsboro. The gathering will have a speaker, special music and prayers for
joys and concerns as well as a meditation before sharing in Holy Communion.
The walk to Emmaus is an ecumenical three-day weekend to train church
leaders. Emmaus has grown into a worldwide movement. The Upper Room of the
UMC in Nashville, Tenn. governs it. If you have ever been curious about the
Walk to Emmaus, please come and find out what everyone has been talking
about.
Everyone is invited, not just those who have attended an Emmaus weekend.
Plan on coming out and sharing music, worship, food and fellowship. Please
wear your nametags and bring some food to share.

New Vienna Firehouse
fall festival Oct. 27
The public is invited to the New Vienna fire station for a meal, open
house and fun for all ages. Called the “Firehouse Fall-Fest,” the event
begins at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27 and will include a kids’ pedal tractor
pull, great food, a corn hole tournament at 5 p.m. and fire equipment for
the kids to see up-close. A meal of homemade chili, hot dog or sandwich,
dessert, plus beverage will cost $6 for adults, $3 for kids 12 and under.
All proceeds will be used for community activities and local charitable
causes. This event is sponsored jointly by the New Vienna Lions Club and the
Clinton Highland Joint Fire District. Members of both groups will be serving
the meal until 7 p.m. The fire station is located on S.R. 28, about one mile
west of town. Visit www.newvienna.net to learn more.

Board of Elections notices
The Highland County Board of Elections will hold a public logic and
accuracy testing of the voting machines on Monday, Oct. 29 at 8 a.m. at the
board office. The public is welcome to attend.
Pursuant to Directive 2012-50 issued by the Ohio Secretary of State, the
board of elections will be open the following hours for additional absentee
in-office voting: Saturday, Nov. 3, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m; Sunday, Nov. 4, 1-5
p.m.; and Monday, Nov. 5, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Football fly-in Friday
This Friday evening, weather permitting, Air Evac Medical Helicopter
will be flying in and landing on Richards Memorial Field, to deliver the
game ball for the 2012 Rotary Bowl between Hillsboro and McClain.
The helicopter is expected to land between 7 and 7:20 p.m., prior to
kickoff. The Hillsboro Fire Department and the Paint Creek Joint EMS/Fire
District will be doing the flag-raising for this year’s game.

Buckskin Harvest Festival
The Buckskin Harvest Festival will be 5-9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3 at
Buckskin Elementary School. Dinner will be in the cafeteria from 5-7 p.m.
The menu will include pulled pork sandwiches, scalloped potatoes, corn,
coleslaw, applesauce, homemade desserts, hot dogs and soft drinks.
The games and entertainment begin at 5 p.m. The auction begins at 7 p.m.
in the cafeteria Vote for your favorite King/Queen, Prince/Princess & Little
Prince/Princess from 5-7:30 p.m. The pageant begins at 8:30 p.m.

Soup's On
The Soup’s On Free Meal will be held Saturday, Oct. 27 at St. Mary’s
Episcopal Church, 234 North High St., Hillsboro from 5-6:30 p.m. The menu
will include homemade white chicken chili, salad, bread and drinks.

Senior Center
Veterans Day dinner
The Highland County Senior Center will hold a Veterans Day dinner and
program on Friday, Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m. All veterans are invited for a free
dinner. The community is also invited to show their appreciation. Dinner for
non-veterans is $5, and all money from the dinner will be donated to a
veterans program. The event is sponsored by Ponderosa, Hospice of Hope and
Murray-Fettro Funeral Home. Please RSVP by Oct. 29 by calling the Senior
Center at 393-4745.

Jingle Bell Bazaar
Hills and Dales’ 24th annual Jingle Bell Bazaar will be held Saturday,
Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be over 70 vendors.

Amateur Radio Club
The Grant Amateur Radio Club is hosting its 19th annual Amateur Radio
and Electronic Swap Fest on Saturday, Nov. 3 at the ABCAP Building, 406 West
Plum St., Georgetown. It will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Contact John Levo at
(937) 393-4951 or Lee Bishop at (937) 393-1627.

Southern Highland
Joint Fire District dinner
The Southern Highland Joint Fire District’s annual spaghetti dinner will
be held Nov. 10 from 4-9 p.m. at the Mowrystown Station. The dinner is for
donations only. There will be spaghetti, chili, salad, many homemade
desserts and drinks.