Community happenings, events, etc.
County Budget
Commission to meet Nov. 21
The Highland County Budget Commission will meet Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 2
p.m. in the basement of the Highland County Administration Building. The
agenda will include discussing changes to the City of Hillsboro inside
millage; increasing Hillsboro City Schools bond levy millage; and approving
various certificates of estimated resources.
Adena GMC
blood drive Nov. 22
Adena Greenfield Medical Center will sponsor a blood drive Wednesday,
Nov. 22 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Greenfield Area Christian Center gym, 910
North 5th St., Greenfield, with a visit from the American Red Cross
Bloodmobile.
Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org
and enter AdenaGreenfieldMC to schedule an appointment. Streamline your
donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting
RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health
history questions on the day of your appointment.
An exclusive pair of ³Elf² and Red Cross socks will also be given to
donors, while supplies last, in honor of the 20th anniversary of the film
³Elf² and to encourage donors to make giving blood a holiday tradition.
HCNJFA District
Board to meet Nov. 21
The Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance District Board of
Trustees meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 8 p.m. at 200 South St.,
Leesburg.
For information, contact Roger Grimsley, fiscal officer, at (937)
780-6909 ext. 103.
GEVS Board to meet Nov. 20
The Greenfield Exempted Village School District Board of Education will
hold its monthly meeting on Monday, Nov. 20 in the Rainsboro Elementary
cafeteria at 7 p.m.
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Christmas party Dec. 16
The Knights of Pythias Lodge 696 will hold their annual Christmas party
Saturday, Dec. 16 beginning at 5:30 p.m., with a dinner at 6:15 p.m. (bring
a covered dish).
The lodge is located at 1879 state Route 73 in Belfast.
Santa will arrive at 7:30 p.m. There will be drawings, door prizes,
50/50 drawings, fun, food, prizes and games.
Gifts are donated by local merchants, friends and families. The lodge
members thank all those who participated in last year and are looking
forward to this year's party.
If you would like to make a donation or need more information, call
(937) 708-9561, (937) 313-6291 or (937) 231-6920.
Local fundraiser Nov. 19
The Lake View Loft, along with the Shabby Moose and Papa John's
Hillsboro, will be holding a public fundraiser, "Let's Give Colton A Hand,"
for 10-year-old Colton Keech of Hillsboro Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1-5 p.m. at
the Lake View Loft, 10215 Jones Road, Hillsboro.
Keech was was born without a left arm and hand due to a condition called
Ambiotic Band Syndrome. He is very active, playing football, basketball and
baseball. His family believes he would benefit from a prosthetic/myoelectric
arm and hand. However, his private insurance will not approve the
prosthetic, which costs over $45,000.
This fundraiser will consist of a meal, silent auction, raffles, jumpy
house, games for kids, etc. All proceeds will be used to purchase Keech a
prosthetic arm and hand.
Silent auction donations, gift baskets and monetary donations are being
accepted for the Nov. 19 event. Local restaurants are also being asked to
help provide food for the fundraiser. If you are able to help in any way,
please contact Lisa Pitzer at (937) 728-1635 or Denise Mootz at (513)
313-1818.
To donate directly to the fundraiser for Keech, go to
https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-give-colton-a-hand.
Wreaths Across America Day
National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) and the
Waw-wil-a-way Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will be
joining in the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach by placing wreaths on the
graves at the official location of the Hillsboro Cemetery for 2023. This is
the first year that the Hillsboro Cemetery will participate in this national
program. Wreaths Across America started as a simple gesture of thanks that
has grown into a national, yearlong movement of dedicated volunteers and
communities coming together to not only remember the nation's fallen and
honor their service, but to teach the next generation about the value of
freedom.
The goal for the Hillsboro Cemetery is to raise enough funds to place
500 sponsored veterans wreaths on the headstones of local heroes laid to
rest. Unfortunately, this is only a small few, as there are
approximately 1,127 veterans laid to rest. Those interested in volunteering
for Wreaths Across America or sponsoring a wreath ($17) for the Hillsboro
Cemetery are invited to to visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/OH0382P.
National Wreaths Across America Day, observed Saturday, Dec. 16, is a
free community event open to all people. The ceremony will begin at noon,
with the wreath placement immediately following.
SATH Turkey Bingo
set for Nov. 18
SATH is holding its 20th annual Turkey Bingo. Thanksgiving is just
around the corner, and we have the event for your holiday. Come play bingo
and win a turkey or maybe even Thanksgiving dinner.
Bingo will begin Saturday, Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. at the Hillsboro Elementary
gymnasium. During the night, 25 turkeys will be given away. The evening's
event will end with a game of coverall in which the winner gets a complete
Thanksgiving dinner.
The cost will be a donation of 25 cents per card per game. During each
intermission, there will be a cake walk.
Prior to bingo, a soup supper will kick off the evening at 5 p.m. Come
early and enjoy some homemade chili, chicken and noodles, cornbread, hot
dogs and lots of delicious desserts.
For more information, contact Linda Allen at (937) 366-6657.
Greenfield Presbyterian
Church dinner Nov. 19
The First Presbyterian Church, 457 Jefferson Street, Greenfield, will be
serving dinner Sunday, Nov. 19 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the church dining
room. The menu will include ham loaf, loaded mashed potatoes, green
beans/corn, cornbread, fruit salad, variety of desserts, coffee, tea and
lemonade. Carryout will be available.
The suggested donation is $12 per person, and children 6 and under eat
free. Everyone is welcome.
WHS juniors host
5k walk, run Nov. 18
Whiteoak's junior class is hosting a Gobble Gobble Run or Wobble 5K
race, Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. at Whiteoak High School.
Registration is $30. Signups will continue until the morning of the
race, with a limited number of shirts available for $20 at the event.
Checks should be made payable to Bright Local Schools. All proceeds will
go to the WHS junior class for prom and other activities.
Age group medals will be awarded for the following groups: 8 and under;
9-11; 12-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59;
60-64; 65-69; and 70 and up. Awards will also be presented to the top three
overall male/female runners; top two of each age group; and top three
walkers.
To register, go to: https://bit.ly/3tCA7xN.
SOESC Board
to meet Nov. 20
The Southern Ohio Educational Service Center Governing Board will have
its regular meeting Monday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Region 14/Hopewell
Center, 5350 W. New Market Rd., Hillsboro.
If you need directions to this location or have questions, call (937)
382-6921 ext. #1025 or email rmeyer@southernohioesc.org for more
information.
St. Vincent de Paul
Society outreach session
The St. Vincent de Paul Society in Hillsboro will be offering an outreach
session from 6-7:30 p.m. Nov. 29, during which SVdP volunteers will be
available to meet with those in need of assistance.
The outreach session will be held at the Parish Hall (formerly St. Mary
School) at 119 E. Walnut St. in Hillsboro.
Individuals seeking assistance must bring a copy of their bill, proof of
identity and proof of income. For more information, call (937) 205-0919.
Hillsboro meetings
The 2024 City of Hillsboro meeting schedule is as follows.
• City Council meets the Thursday after the second Monday of the month
at 7 p.m. in the Municipal Courtroom.
• Planning Commission meets the third Monday of the month at :30 p.m. at
the old firehouse on Governor Trimble Place.
• The Revolving Loan Fund Committee holds quarterly meetings at 10 a.m.
in the City Building. Scheduled dates are: Jan. 17, May 22, Aug. 21 and Nov.
20
• Records Commission meetings are TBA.
• Civil Service Commission meetings are TBA.
• The Community Improvement Corporation meets the second Wednesday of
the month at 9 a.m. at the City Building.
Changes in schedule or special meetings must be published a minimum of
24 hours prior to meeting time.
Senior food donations
The Highland County Church of Christ is giving out senior food boxes on
the third Friday of each month. These are boxes of canned and shelf-stable
items, plus cheese. To qualify, you must be age 60 or older; submit an
income form (to be filled out one time); and pick up your food box between
11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the third Friday of each month at 6670 U.S. Route 50 West,
Hillsboro. For more information, call (937) 763-8311.
HCCAO Board meeting dates announced
The Highland County Community Action Organization Governing Board will
meet in 2023 on the following dates: Nov. 28 and Dec. 26.
Reformers Unanimous
Reformers Unanimous offers Christian support for all types of addiction
every Friday from 7-9 p.m. Meetings are held at Greenfield Area Christian
Center, located at 912 North Fifth Street in Greenfield. Call (937) 515-6748
or (937) 876-9868 for more information.
Peace Lutheran Church
Peace Lutheran Church continues to serve as the location for AA, NA and
AlAnon. There is also a model train group which sets up at the Highland
County Fair and has their meetings at the church. Call Peace Lutheran at
(937) 393-1837 with any questions.
Lynchburg Historical Society
The Lynchburg Historical Society will be open on Tuesdays from 10 a.m.-2
p.m. The Society is located at 151 S. Main Street near the police office.
New Life Church & Ministries
resumes food giveaway
New Life Church & Ministries, located at 6101 S.R. 247 in Hillsboro, has
resumed its weekly food giveaway. The food pantry will be offered every
Friday from 1-4 p.m. Individuals are asked to wait until after 10 a.m. at
the absolute earliest to get in line for the food giveaways.