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By Steven P. KellerTelegram Managing Editor

When Master SergeantShawn Hannon ofGrove City was laid torest in Wellston’sRidgewood CemeteryApril 17, a tremendousgroup of Wellston andarea residents lined thestreets of the city toshow their respect andhonor the service ofHannon who was killedApril 4 while on mili-tary duty in Afghanistanfor the Ohio ArmyNational Guard.

After the service at thecemetery, family mem-bers said they wouldreturn to Wellston to helpmow the cemetery so itwould be ready forMemorial Day. Saturday,May 26, they deliveredon that promise.

Hannon’s mother,Diana (now Forrester),told The TelegramShawn was also the sonof Wayne Hannon who

was known to Wellstonresidents as a member ofthe DeMolay Chapter,an organization dedicat-ed to teaching youngmen to be better personsand leaders. WayneHannon attended schoolin Zaleski, but livedwith his grandmother,Bessie McCall, wholived north of Hamdenand taught school inWellston 40 years.

Shawn Hannon isburied with his grandpar-ents in Ridgewood.

“I will never forget com-ing into Wellston when weburied Shawn,” Dianasaid. “There was a schoolbus and all the windowswere open and every per-son in the bus was salutingas we passed. “I will nev-er forget it.”

The group arrived inseveral vehicles, one ofthem pulling a trailerloaded with mowers, andshortly after their arrivalthey were treated to afree pancake breakfast at

the Wellston Fire Depart-ment and later to ham-burgers, hot-dogs, pota-toe salad, and all the fix-ings at the cemetery in apicnic dinner organizedby Mayor Connie Pelleti-er. All the food wasdonated by Wellston andJackson businesses withdesserts being created bymembers of the MakingWellston Beautifulorganization.

In between breakfastand lunch the Hannongroup helped mow a sec-tion of the cemetery onthe south side. Some cityworkers and communityvolunteers also helpedwith the mowing.

As she watched themowing taking place andspending time with theHannon family, Pelletiersaid, “This is what Well-ston is all about. We allhelp each other and hav-ing the Hannon familyhere to help is very spe-cial today. Everyone hereis truly appreciated.”

Hannon family, friends help mow Ridgewood Cemetery

Photo By Steven P. Keller

Diana Forrester, front center, is the mother of Master Sergeant Shawn Hannon who was buried in Wellston’sRidgewood Cemetery April 17. In the back row, center, is Hannon’s brother, Scott Forrester. Others in the photoare members of a soccer team in which Shawn Hannon was involved. They are Travis Modglin, Jeff Foster, BarienBrock, Derek Kesig, Andy O’Day, Jerry Bausch, and Andrew Alonso.

Photo By Red Thompson, Jr.

Flag, a kid, and a dog enjoy Memorial DayHeidi Marks, a fourth grader at Vinton County South Elementary, and her dog Pugsley, areenjoying the Hamden Memorial Day Parade. There were two Memorial Day Observationsconducted Monday, one at Elk Cemetery in McArthur and one at Hamden Cemetery in Ham-den. See coverage of both on Page A4, this issue of The Telegram.

Photo By Red Thompson, Jr.

Leading the Festival of Flags ParadeRozelle Sims waved to the crowd as she served as the Grand Marshal for the 2012 Festival ofFlags Parade held Sunday afternoon May 27. Sims is 100 years old and the festival commit-tee felt she should be honored. For The Telegram’s pictorial coverage of the festival, seePages A8 through A11 of today’s issue.

By Pete Wilson - Executive Editor

Two women initially accused of shoplift-ing in Jackson last Friday evening, May 25,face greater legal problems after theyallegedly attempted to flee from police andMethamphetamine was later found in theirvehicle.

Jackson Police have filed felony-levelcharges of Possession Of Drugs and misde-meanor-level charges of Theft against 27-year-old Sarah A. Cantrell of State Route159, Chillicothe, and 38-year-old KimberlyD. Fury of State Route 551, Waverly.Cantrell also faces a misdemeanor-levelcharge of Fleeing and Eluding.

At 9:38 p.m. Walmart representatives

informed police two females had just fledfrom the store in a vehicle after allegedlyshoplifting some items. Cantrell, who wasdriving, refused to pull over for one offi-cer just outside the store, but their vehiclewas successfully blocked moments later abit farther west on East Main Street infront of Ohio Valley Bank by another offi-cer’s cruiser.

In a subsequent search of their vehicle,police found several baggies containingwhite powder believed to be Methampheta-mine. Three pills, believed to be Morphine,were also found as were 11 pills believed tobe Alprazolam. The powder and pills weresent to OhioBureau of

Alleged shoplifters flee, then caughtwith suspected Methamphetamine

See SHOPLIFTERS, A3

By Red Thompson, Jr.Telegram Staff Writer

“It has been a wonderfulexperience and I hate to seeit end,” said Christian LifeAcademy teacher JuanitaLeedy. She is wrapping up11 years of teaching at theJackson based school as wellas an overall 36 year careerin Christian Education.

She and husband Ken, thepastor of the Oak Hill FirstBaptist Church, are bothretiring and moving back toRavenswood, W.Va. to benear their family. Her lastday of teaching was Thurs-day, May 24. She hasrecently been teaching the

first grade class.Leedy explained teaching

at the school has been like

making a scrapbook ofmemories and she has beentruly blessed by the Lord.

“I have absolutely lovedmy 11 years here at CLA,”said Leedy. “I love my par-ents and had a special rela-tionship with all of them. Ihave students who havegraduated and went on andstill drop by to see me. Icould not think of a betterplace to work or better peo-ple to work with.”

She also enjoyed workingon the school’s Apple Festi-val Float which won a prizea couple years ago, theSpring Social, the EasterEgg Hunt and she willalways appreciate beingnamed Teacher of the Year.

By Aprille ParkTelegram Staff Writer

Jackson Express, 779 E. Main St. Jackson, will hold agrand opening celebration this Friday and Saturday, June1 and 2 and members of the community are encouragedto attend.

Manager of Jackson Express, Nicole Russell, said theevent will include “live remote” broadcasts from The Radioboth Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., andfrom 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

There will be drawings and “several prizes” will be givenduring the event, Russell said, including a grand prize of a“three-day trip” for two. The winner of the grand prize will begiven a list of destinations from which to choose for the trip.

During the event, “milkshakes, hot-dogs, and popcorn” will be available, as well as “free samples” of Vel-vet Ice Cream.

For more information, see advertisement on Page A6, thisissue of The Telegram.

Jackson Express Grand OpeningCelebration set for this weekend Teacher Juanita Leedy retires after 11 years at CLA

See LEEDY, A3

Christian Life Academy Principal Melissa Boggs (left) is picturedwith Juanita Leedy as she finished out her 11-stint as the school.Boggs said Leedy will be greatly missed

By Pete WilsonExecutive Editor

The students at Jackson’sSouthview ElementarySchool got their MemorialDay holiday weekend off toa satisfying start as theywatched Principal PhillipKuhn have a pie shoved inhis face.

Principal Kuhn was agood sport for a good cause,the Jackson County RelayFor Life and the fightagainst cancer.

The pie-in-the-face eventwas staged before theSouthview student body inthe school gymnasium Fri-day afternoon, May 25. Itwas to celebrate the the suc-cess of the new Kids For ACure Relay team which hadjust collected $331.44 in afund drive at the school.

The Kids For A Cureteam, composed of 17Southview Elementary stu-dents, is believed to be thefirst Jackson County RelayFor Life team completelycomposed of elementaryschool-aged students.

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Kelly Mahley Herald, age47, of Chillicothe, and a for-mer resident of Wellston,passed away Saturday, May26, 2012, at her home. Shewas born January 14, 1965in Gallipolis, Ohio. Kellywas a homemaker and amember of the RollingThunder, Inc.

She is survived by her par-ents, Jean Grant Haybron ofUnion Furnace and BarryM. Mahley of Hamden; hus-band, Jeffery B. Herald of Chillicothe; children, MeganMontgomery (Kevin) of Chillicothe, Drew Jenkins ofMcArthur and Ricky Morrison of Columbus; step-sons,Joseph Herald (Kendra) of Frankfort and Joshua Heraldof Cincinnati; grandchildren, Gavin Trent and McKennaTeets; brothers, Carey Mahley of Wellston, MatthewMahley of Wellston, Terry Lee Nicholson of Hamden andTimmy Doles of Hamden; sisters, Ashley McClaskey ofWellston and Melissa Bishop of Jackson; mother-in-law,Carmen Carol of Chillicothe, as well as several aunts,uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Kelly was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wil-ford “Bundy” and Hazel Grant and Roy Roberts andNora Roberts.

Calling hours will be Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. at theMcWilliams Funeral Home in Wellston. Funeral serviceswill be Friday at 1 p.m. at the McWilliams FuneralHome. Burial will follow in the Ridgewood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at:www.mcwilliams-funeralhome.com.

Kelly Mahley Herald

Kelly Mahley Herald

Hazel R. McCoy, age 82, of Oak Hill, passed away Mon-day, May 28, 2012 in Oak Hill. She was born March 26,1930 in Oak Hill to the late Carl and Eva (Crabtree) Snyder.She was a member of Trinity Wesleyan Church in Oak Hilland a member of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by son, Bobby McCoy Jr., of WarnerRobins, GA; daughter, Pam (Greg) Frisby, of Oak Hill;grandchildren, Jenny Rae, Tabytha Malloy, StephenMcCoy, Vanessa Frisby, and Gregory Frisby; two brothers,Dave (Polly) Snyder and Danny Snyder; sisters, MelbaBoggs, Patsy Snyder, Sandy (Jay) Potter, Bonnie (Robert)Kuhn, and Donna Jean Adkins.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death bydaughter, Debra Sue McCoy; granddaughter, Debra DawnFrisby; great-granddaughter, Magdahlena; three brothers,Carl "Buddy," John and Robert Snyder; one sister, PeggyAdkins; one infant sister, Madelyn Snyder and one infantbrother, Billy Keith Snyder.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 31,2012 at the Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. FredCrabtree officiating. Burial will follow in Horeb Cemetery.Friends may call Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 4 to 8p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sentto: www.e-k-lewisfuneral.com.

Hazel R. McCoy

Samuel E. "Cap" Marcum, age 74, of Oak Hill, passedaway Monday, May 28, 2012 at his residence. He was bornNovember 30, 1937 in Lawrence County to the late Wilsonand Edna (Martin) Marcum.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Verna (Woods) Mar-cum, of Oak Hill; son, Samuel W. (Susan) Marcum, of OakHill; daughters, Cindy (Allen) Rutherford, of Patriot, Ohio,and Stacey (Ronnie) Bond, of Jackson, Ohio. He is also sur-vived by four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; onebrother, Lee Clark, of Kansas City, Kansas; one sister, JosieMcKenzie, of Washington D.C., and numerous nieces,nephews, relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by hisbirth mother, Chlotine Cehura.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 31,2012 at the Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. ClineRawlins officiating. Burial will follow in Horeb Cemetery.Friends may call Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m.at the funeral home with a masonic service at 7:30. Onlinecondolences may be sent to www.e-k-lewisfuneral.com.

Samuel E. “Cap” Marcum

Thomas C. Harrison, age 71, of Oak Hill, Ohio, passedaway Monday, May 28, 2012 at his residence. He wasborn January 15, 1941 in Oak Hill, Ohio, to the late Thur-man and Louise (Crabtree) Harrison. He graduated fromOak Hill High School with the class of 1959, and heretired from the village of Oak Hill after 30 years. Hecontinued to be self employed.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Elcess) Harri-son, whom he married June 5, 1959; daughter, Robin(Jimmy) Slone; son, Johnny (Rhonda) Harrison; fivegrandchildren, who were the pride and joy of his life:Justin Ryan Harrison, Jamie Allyn Slone, Jesse JamesSlone, Jonathon Richard Harrison, Ashton Jon (AJ) Har-rison; and one brother, Ginger Crabtree.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by fourbrothers, Ronnie, Johnny, Michael and Myron Harrison.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 1,2012 at the Kuhner-Lewis Funeral Home with Rev. StanHoward officiating. Burial will follow in C.M. Cemetery.Friends may call Thursday, May 31, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m.at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may bemade in his memory to the Oak Hill High School AthleticFund, care of, Rhonda Harrison, 205 Western Ave., OakHill Ohio, 45656. Online condolences may be sent to:www.e-k-lewisfuneral.com.

Thomas C. Harrison

In an effort at combiningfundraising and entertainmentthe Gallia County Fair Boardand River Valley FFA arehosting an exciting two-dayevent this weekend at theFairgrounds on State Route160 near Gallipolis.

The “Tri-State Crash andPull Weekend” is a two-dayevent featuring truck andtractor pulls Friday evening,June 1, and a huge demoli-tion derby Saturday after-noon, June 2.

“The weekend is designedto provide great, low-pricedentertainment, while generat-ing revenue for two organiza-tions,” said Kelley Fellure,Vice-President of the Fair

Board. Net proceeds of theFriday event - the truck andtractor pull - benefit the RiverValley FFA. Net monies fromthe Saturday afternoon event -the Demolition Derby - areplaced into a fund for eventu-al relocation of the GalliaCounty Fairgrounds, to a bet-ter location adjacent to thecurrent site.

Admission to The “Crashand Pull Weekend” is pricedat $8 per day. Consumers canpurchase a special $10, two-day pass Friday at the gate,which covers all Friday andSaturday events. To find outmore, visit www.galliacoun-tyfair.org - or call Kelly Fel-lure at 740-367-7811.

Tri-State Crash and Pull Weekend set

Photo By Pete Wilson

Jackson County EMS conducts Kids DayIn conjunction with EMS Week, Jackson County EMS conducted special events Saturday afternoon, May 26, at both theJackson and Oak Hill stations. The Jackson station, located along Holzer Clinic of Jackson property on Pattonsville Road,conducted a Kids Day complete with a bounce house, a wading pool, free food, and demonstrations from MedFlight,the Jackson Fire Department, as well as Jackson County EMS. Pictured (from the left) are some of the emergency-serv-ice professionals who were on hand for the event: Jennifer Young of Jackson County EMS, Mike Klingaman of the Jack-son Fire Department, Robin Reynolds of Jackson County EMS, Jackson Fire Chief Doug Reed, Jackson County EMS Jack-son Station Supervisor Debbie Willis, Gwen Mercer of Jackson County EMS, Dustin Williams of MedFlight, Tani Yerian ofJackson County EMS, Greg Schano of MedFlight and George Mapes of Jackson County EMS.

ABOVE/LEFT: The professionals from the MedFlight station in Wellston were at the Kids Day event Saturday, May 26, atthe Jackson County EMS’s Jackson station. Pictured is MedFlight Registered Nurse and Paramedic Dustin Williams (right)allowing several local youngsters the opportunity to sit in the helicopter. The kids (from the left) are: Reid Miller, TreyMiller, and Nolan Willis. ABOVE/RIGHT: One of the best places to be on a hot afternoon at the Jackson County EMS’sJackson Station was playing in the wading pool. Pictured is 2-year-old Blayden Tripp of Jackson playing with a spongewhile his mom, Amber Tripp, looks on.

James (Jim) D. Mokren, age 75, of Jackson, passed awaywith his children by his side. He was born in Cleveland, Ohioto John and Sophie Mokren on March 3, 1937.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, June 2, 2012 atChrist United Methodist Church, 150 Portsmouth Street,Jackson, OH 45640 at 11 a.m., Pastor Dave Roach, Cele-brant. A full military burial will follow at Fairmount Ceme-tery, 12 Fairmount Street, Jackson, OH 45640.

(A FULL OBITUARY WILL RUN THIS SATURDAY.)

OBITUARIES

Principal takes pie in face to salute Relay team

Photos By Pete Wilson

ABOVE/LEFT: Jackson Southview Elementary Principal Phillip Kuhn (center) accepts a cream pie in theface from students Tate White (left) and Emma Williams Friday, May 25, before the student body in theschool gymnasium. Principal Kuhn was a good sport about the pie because he wanted to salute the KidsFor A Cure Relay For Life team for collecting $331.44 for the fight against cancer.

ABOVE/RIGHT: Southview Elementary School Principal Phillip Kuhn is pictured just moments after hereceived a pie in the face at the school gymnasium Friday afternoon.

Team co-captains Tate White and Emma Williamshad the honor of throwing the cream pie in the princi-pal’s face, much to the delight of the students andschool staffers.

Members of the Kids For A Cure team are: MitchellMapes, Maddie Walburn, Broc Williams, Marley Stroth,Jillian Evans, Owen White, Kaylee Ball, Emily Mapes,Courtney Perry, Josie Ball, Gracie Walburn, EmmaStroth, Blake Mercer, Aubrey O’Brien, Haley Webb,Wyatt Hemsley and Braiden Rauber, Nathan McMan-away, and Dylan McManaway.

James D. Mokren

By Aprille ParkTelegram Staff Writer

During their regular meet-ing, Tuesday, May 22, theJackson County Commis-sioners announced theirdecisions regarding whichproposed CDBG Projectswill be funded this year.

Jackson County had a$120,000 working budgetfor the projects this year,and a total of four projectswill be funded.

The City of Wellston willreceive $24,840 for the“clearance of condemnedhousing.”

The Village of Oak Hillhad submitted two projectproposals, however, onlyone was approved for fund-ing. A total of $27,100 willgo to Oak Hill for sidewalkreplacement from SR. 233

to Madison Street. The City of Jackson will

receive $27,000 for thereplacement of a bridge atSalt Lick Creek on HardingAvenue.

The largest amount offunds, $46,460, will go toScioto Township for therepair of a section of road-way on Bert Harold Road.Scioto Township had origi-nally requested $97,267 forthe project, but a lack of suf-ficient funds prevented theawarding of the entireamount.

The Jackson CountyCommissioners will meetagain Wednesday, May 30,at 8:30 a.m.

CLA Principal MelissaBoggs explained Leedy willbe missed as she is a specialstaff members.

“Juanita did many activi-ties on her own,” said Boggs.“She would come in early for

pre-school, stay late to helpkids, and even come in onsnow days. She is very dedi-cated to our school. The kidsand the staff are really goingto miss her.”

Now, Leedy will be contin-

uing her church related activ-ities, speaking, and playingthe organ. After retirementshe may teach in West Vir-ginia on a part-time basis.Ken may also do some fill-inwork for pastors who are onvacation or on leave. Basi-cally, though, their big itemwill be spending time withtheir grandchildren and help-ing them grow up.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012 • A3The Telegram

Submitted Photo

Flags Honor Veterans in Coalton CemeteryCoalton Councilman Brett Shultz, second from left, was unhappy that the Coalton Cemeteryhad been overlooked this year with Memorial Day Flags. According to Coalton Mayor KimMilliken, Shultz was able to get enough flags and put together a team to put the flags out.He called upon Greg Milliken, shown left, who was happy to help out and had helped lastyear. Greg then called his brother Dave, third from left, and also his cousin Jim Milliken, right,to put the flags out. Village employees, along with a lot of help from Municipal Court Com-munity Service Workers, had the cemetery looking great for Memorial Day. Mayor Millikensaid, “Thanks to Brett, we have flags on all Veterans Graves. Brett just made it happen.”

By Steven P. Keller - Telegram Managing Editor

A new and different event will be held Sunday, June 10 atthe Vinton County Airport near McArthur. The Ride to theSky/SOJO Bike Rodeo, will focus on motorcycles and air-port staff will be assisted by members of Sojourners CareNetwork of McArthur.

There will be four separate motorcycle events scheduled forbikers, live music, airplane rides, a variety of foods from theairport shelterhouse, and more including a 50/50 drawing.

The event will begin at 11 a.m. and the parking/admissionfee will be $10 per car or bike.

The cost of airplane rides will be the same as last year,$30 per seat, and will be offered all day.

For more information, call Vinton County Pilots andBoosters President Nick Rupert at 740-357-0268 or Secre-tary Steve Keller at 740-418-2612.

The Vinton County Airport is located about six milesnorth of McArthur just off St. Rt. 93 on Airport Road.

Follow the Vinton County Airport on Facebook by search-ing Vinton County Airport.

Vinton County Airport event tofeature motorcycles June 10

The Village of Coalton and the Coalton Ladies Leaguewill present Jon Hensler, a Jackson County professionalgospel singer, in the second of a series of Concerts on theGreen, Saturday, June 2 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Hensler willbring together other gospel groups for a special GospelHomecoming.

If you are a vendor and would like to sell your wares onthe Coalton Green during the concert, contact Heather at740-988-7937.

The Coalton Ladies League and the 2Hot2Trot 4-H Clubwill be selling food.

Organizers say there will be pony rides, a bounce house,and more.

Gospel Homecoming on theCoalton Green this Saturday

Secretary of State Jon Husted's regional liaison, Jim Mil-liken, will hold open office hours Wednesday, June 6 at theMarkay Cultural Arts Center in downtown Jackson (269 E.Main Street) from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The goal of open officehours is to give local citizens an opportunity to learn moreabout, and stay connected with, the Secretary of State'soffice in an informal and accessible setting. In addition tomaking voter registration forms and election informationavailable, Milliken will be on hand to answer questions anddistribute materials to those interested in learning moreabout the other functions of the office such as the businessservices division and initiatives including the Ohio Busi-ness Profile and Military Ready-to-Vote program.

Secretary of State Husted’s Officeto hold open office hours at Markay

Coalton Mayor Kim Milliken is advisingresidents the village is in the process of con-structing a sanitary sewer collection systemthat will be serving resident properties.Once construction is complete and sewerservice is available, connection to the publicsewer system is mandatory for all premisesto the system.

The system runs from a new wastewatertreatment facility in Coalton to Glen Roy.

If you determine you are eligible, youmust complete an application and provideproof of income (2 current pay stubs) andownership (property deed) and return theinformation to Kim Reynolds. If you havequestions or concerns, call 740-947-2853 or1-800-223-7491 and ask for Reynolds orJessica Purdon. Applications are availableat the Village of Coalton Mayor's Office.

OVRDC staff will be available today, May30, 2012 at the Mayor’s Office, 10 SouthSecond Street, if you have questions or needassistance with the application.

Hookup Assistance is available for low-income homeowners who are eligible toreceive grant funds to finance the cost ofextending the line on their property to thesewage collection line and the cost to aban-don their existing septic tank. Up to$100,000 is available for those eligible inthe Coalton area for assistance withhookups from Community DevelopmentBlock Grants. The amount of funds distrib-uted is based on the number of householdseligible and the cost of the hook-ups. Eligi-ble homeowners' income must not exceedthe most recent HUD Section 8 IncomeLimits available. The current Section 8Income Limits are listed below.

Section 8 Income Limits:1 Person, $29,650. 2 Person, $33,850. 3

Person, $38,100. 4 Person, $42,300. 5 Per-son, $45,700. 6 Person, $49,100. 7 Person,$52,500. 8 Person, $55,850.

Applications will be accepted andreviewed during one of the following datesand times at the Village of Coalton Mayor's

Office. Take the application and the othernecessary documents to one of the sched-uled review sessions. The deadline forapplication submittal is July 14, 2012. Anyapplication received after the deadline willbe considered only if funds are remaining.

The process for determining and distribut-ing the $100,000 in low-income hookupfunds is the following:

Applications will be provided and assis-tance available in completing the applica-tion the following dates and times:

Today, May 30, 2012, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.July 11, 2012, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.Applications including proof of income

and ownership of property accepted fromhomeowners. (ex. SSI Statement, two checkstubs from employer, deed or life estate).

Applications reviewed, eligible home-owners determined by OVRDC.

Applicants notified of their eligibility andprovided a list of certified contractors tocomplete the work. (Line installation andabandoning septic systems).

Homeowners submit to Ohio ValleyRegional Development Commission at least2 estimates. (OVRDC reviews and recom-mends contractor).

Homeowners enter into contract with select-ed contractor (contract is the estimate withsignatures of contractor and homeowner).

Homeowners will be notified of date tobegin connecting to the sewage system.

Owner occupied and persons purchasingproperties by land contract are eligible forgrant funding. Life estates are eligible aslong as the income of the current resident isexamined. Renters are not responsible forhome hookups. No easements are requiredfor low-income hookups because eachhomeowner contracts directly with the con-tractor. Low-income hookups must beinspected by a certified engineer. This costwill be included in the $100,000 in grantfunding. Please note that any key decisionmaker for this project within the projectservice area is not eligible for grant funding.

Assistance available for Coalton sewer hookups

Criminal Investigation andIdentification for testing pur-poses.

Also found inside the vehi-cle was an ink pen whichpolice say had been convert-

ed for use as a drug pipe.

Police also determined the

women had taken 18 items

from Walmart and had

tossed some of these items

out the window of their vehi-

cle while fleeing.

SHOPLIFTERS From A1

Photo By Red Thompson, Jr.

As Juanita Leedy is retiring, she is pictured with her final first grade class at CLA. Appearing in the pic-ture are: (front row from left): Sabrina Newsome, Madison Williams, Natalie Stevens, Kelly See, KatieCarroll, Alexandria Bautista and Alli Higginbotham. (Second Row): Leedy, Joshua Boggs, Max Bowman,Jonathan See, Dakota Speakman, Connor Gerstenberger, Andrew Davis, Abram Talbert.

LEEDY From A1

Commissioners announce CDBG Project decisions

Work continues on SR671 in Vinton County

A highway constructionproject is continuing thisweek on a section of StateRoute 671 in Vinton County.

According to the District10 office of the OhioDepartment of Transporta-tion, weather permitting,work should be completedby this Friday, June 1.

HONOR ROLLFirst - Mrs. Rose:

William Adkins, TristaDunn, Hannah Eby, KeaganGraham, Chloe Haybron,Aaliyah Kirby, CarmineMatteson, Jacob Phillips,Kaylee Rosser, JosiahThacker, Adam Tichenor,Molly Williams.

First - Mrs. Weber: Alay-na Browning, BrooklynCase, Gabrille Champion,Cameron Dever, Tasha Kir-by, Thomas Nelson, ThadReid, Peyton Rutroff, BlakeSwaim.

First - Mrs. Schwall: Jay-la Alexander, Aiden Bell,Adrianna Camp, AustinFunk, Paris Graham, KalieHowell, Taylor Panke,Logan Perry, Hannah Pride-more, Emma Risner, MariahShough, Perry Smith,Matthew Stacey.

Second - Miss Snyder:Evan Brown, Sage Dillon,Aiden Graham, CourtneyKing, Judith Kirkendall,Tristan Prater, Eli Rad-abaugh, Evan Spires, Dona-van Ward, Braden Wellman,Jarret Wells, Austin Wogan,Morgan Ziegler.

Second - Ms. Sellers:William Bowles, AshleyButcher, Riley Deck, Madi-son Fletcher, CassidyGrover, Leslee Hilderbrant,Mary Hutchison, CassidyLeonard, Lexus Rutter, TySpires, Ayden Womeldorf,Dalton Yeager, Austin Zinn.

Second - Mrs. Thacker:Kyleigh Camp, Tyler Claar,Lacey Coleman, TylerLeach, Jayce McGinnis,Evelynn Russell, JordanRussell, Jailyn Smith,Eathan Stacey.

Third - Mrs. Staten:Damian Barstow, RandallMatteson, Joshua McKin-niss, Grace Perry, AnthonySwaim.

Third - Miss Boggs: Jes-sica Bowles, Keara Davis,Sara Dummitt, ZacharyHancock, Kaysia Long,Baylie Plank, Katrina Ross-er.

Third - Mrs. Kendrick:Makayla Ault, ChristopherBrowning, Mallie Freeman,Tristen Kirby, Tyler Peo-ples, Michael Tippie.

Fourth - Mrs. Knox:Broddee Collins, JacobDover, Rylee Fee, JosieHembree, Sydnee Knox,Gretchen McIntire, Mak-inzie Scarberry, JaydenSpires, Kaylee Ward, LoganWard, Jacob Wells.

Fourth - Mrs. Martin:Miss McLaughlin, AutumnHarris, Arianna Morris,David Peoples, Okala Ref-fett, Dennis Robinette,Justen Ross, Hunter White-man, Brittany Wilks.

Fourth - Mrs. Parker:Chelsea Bryan, ThomasHartley, Morgan Hayes,Alyssa McKinniss, SkylahPlank, Bryar Whalen, DarcyWilliams. Fifth - Mrs.Adkins: Trafford Dunn,Garrison George, ToshaGrover, Tyler Harber,Christopher Mason, DanielMcCain, CarriganMcComis, Miranda Prater,Cassandra Ziegler. Fifth -Mrs. Ramage: Brett Cole-man, Jocelyn Jughes, JaciMartin, Averi Peoples. Fifth- Mrs. Ramsey: JamesElkins.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

Pre-School - Mrs. Mar-

lowe: Blazes Doles, HunterHoyt, Brandon Matteson,Grayson Radcliff, JoycelynToomey, Landon Toomey.

Kindergarten - Mrs.Mason: Matthew Hembree,Evelyn Moore, JasmineWaters. Kindergarten -Mrs. Radcliff: GarrettBrown, Sirra Buxton,Megan Durham, ZacharySpears, Jaden Smith.

Kindergarten - Mrs.Pridemore: Brianna Harris,Johathan Harvey, JamesPerry, Ashton Tritipo.

First - Mrs. Rose: AllisonCamp, Carmine Matteson,Josiah Thacker.

First - Mrs. Weber:Alyssa Coffey, CameronDever, Tasha Kirby, EmilyThompson. First - Mrs.Schwall: Jayla Alexander.

Second - Miss Snyder:Kamryn Emmert, AidenGraham, Courtney King,Evan Spires. Second - Ms.Sellers: Logan Adkins, Ash-ley Butcher, Riley Deck.Second - Mrs. Thacker:Kyle Kisor, Evelynn Rus-sell, Jayce McGinnis. Third- Mrs. Staten: Randall Mat-teson, Abriana Nicholson,Payton Prater. Third - MissBoggs: Sara Dummitt, CodyMiller.

Third - Mrs. Kendrick:Christopher Browning,Makayla Carpenter, MallieFreeman, Heidi Marks,Tyler Peoples.

Fourth - Mrs. Knox:Dakota Berryman, RyleeFee, Noah Graves, Josie

Hembree, Makinzie Scar-berry, Aaron Stevens.Fourth - Mrs. Martin:Miss McLaughlin, DavidPeoples, Okala Reffett,Dennis Robinette, JustenRoss. Fourth - Mrs. Park-er: Chelsea Bryan, JosephDover, Thomas Hartley,Cassidy King, Stevens Mor-ris, Darcy Williams.

Fifth - Mrs. Adkins:

Madison Camp, TraffordDunn, Christopher Mason,Lauren McManis, AlyviaPurnell.Fifth - Mrs. Ram-age: Ace Facemyer, JocelynHughes, Isaac Tindall, IsomVance. Fifth - Mrs. Ram-sey: Kendra Coleman,James Elkins, Arika Hen-derson, Tressa Lambert,Nathaniel Lawhead, Brook-lyn Morris, Tyra Prater.

A4 • Wednesday, May 30, 2012 The TelegramVINTON COUNTY

By Red Thompson, Jr.Telegram Staff Writer

Americans should viewcelebrating Memorial Dayas a civic obligation was thetheme of Memorial DayCeremonies in McArthurand Hamden Monday morn-ing, May 28.

The McArthur programbegan at the Vinton CountyCourthouse and moved tothe Elk Cemetery after aparade through town.

It was hosted by CountyJudge James Salyer. TheHamden event began down-town and ended in the Ham-den Cemetery.

It was hosted by HamdenFire Department Chief JimBeckner and the speaker atboth events was former 87thDistrict Representative andlocal attorney Judge PhilRose.

Rose explained the sol-diers of America make largesacrifices in their personaland family lives to protectthe rights of all Americans.He explained they should behonored and asserts peopleshould fill the cemeteryevery year to honor the wardead and support the mili-tary in their efforts.

He recalled the aftermathof the Attack on America in2001 when the countrypulled together and told theworld “Not to mess withus” after 3,000 Americanswere killed in attacks inNew York, Washington,along with a failed attackairline passengers stoppedin Pennsylvania.

“We were all united thenand we need to be again,”said Judge Rose, “I callupon people to fill thiscemetery next year as away to say thanks for whatyou do.”

He also thanked all the

people who did comebecause they know howimportant it is to honorthe veterans.

During his comments,Judge Salyer explained heis proud of organizationssuch as the Vinton CountyHigh School Band, theMcArthur Boy ScoutTroop, and the militaryservice groups, includingVFW and American LegionPosts, as well as the citizenswho came out for remem-bering the war dead.

Additionally at the event,there were wreaths placedby several organizations andtheir representatives.Among those: Gold StarMothers: Pam Radabaugh;

VFW 5299: John Barber;VFW Auxiliary: MarshaHiles; American Legion:Larry Clary; AmericanLegion Auxiliary: EthelShort; and Am Vets: ArtColeman.

There were also perform-ances by the Vinton CountyHigh School Band includingAmerica the Beautiful andThe Star Spangled Banner.Additionally, band memberLaura Ousley had the honorof playing Taps.

There was also a 21 gunsalute at each cemetery.

Everyone was thanked forcoming and encouraged tothank a veteran for whatthey do and for what theyhave done.

Citizens attend Memorial Day programs in McArthur and Hamden

Photos Red Thompson, Jr.

A 21 gun salute was fired to honor to honor the war dead during Monday’ss Veterans’ Day Celebrationsin McArthur and Hamden.

The Vinton County High School Band performed at Memorial Day Ceremonies at Elk Cemetery inMcArthur and at the Hamden Cemetery.

Vinton County Court JudgeJames P. Salyer serves as theMaster of Ceremonies at theMcArthur Veterans Day Cere-mony.

Boy Scout James Thomas holds the Flag at theMemorial Day Ceremony in McArthur rightbefore the parade started.

Judge Phil Rose was the keynotespeaker at two Memorial DayCeremonies .

Hamden Fire Chief Jim Beckner was the Master of Ceremonies at theHamden Veterans Day Program. In the back is the keynote speaker,Judge Phil Rose.

The Hamden Volunteer Fire Department participatedin the Memorial Day Parade in the village

South Elementary Honor Roll Students List: 4th Ninth Week PeriodClever Clover 4-H Group Chick-en Noodle Dinner

There will be a chickennoodle dinner sponsored bythe Clever Clover 4-HGroup Friday, June 1between 4 and 8 p.m. at theVinton County CommunityBuilding. The menu willinclude chicken & noodles,mashed potatoes, and achoice of three sides (corn,green beans or bakedbeans), at a cost of $6.50 perperson. With any questions,call Jennifer, 740-596-8929,or Doris at 740-596-2917.

Family members of Nor-ma (Nana) Fee invites thecommunity to join them in abirthday card shower inhonor of Norma’s 90thbirthday June 4, 2012.

Please send cards for herto: Norma Fee, 31381Locust Grove Road,McArthur, OH 45651.

90th-birthdaycard shower set

The Zaleski Volunteer FireDepartment held its AnnualMotorcycle Wash withBuckeye DualSporters Sat-urday, May 19.

All fire department mem-bers turned out to help makethis one of the most success-ful fundraisers.

The Zaleski Volunteer FireDepartment would like tothank organizer Bill Kaepp-ner and DualSporters fortheir generous donation andsupport for 14 years.

Motorcycle Washa big success

Zaleski Civilian Conser-vation Corps CCC will haveits annual reunion Saturday,Oct. 13 at 11 a.m. at the pic-nic shelterhouse at LakeHope. Former corpsmem-bers, staff, and families areinvited for potluck, pictures,and memories For moreinfo., check out the Face-book page or e-mailadmin@zaleskiccc.com orthe folowing facebookaddress: http://www.face-book.com/l/LAQFubPO-JAQF6i786mURutnPfo9UPNn7GsjyKn9lsL1atKg/www.zaleskiccc.com.

Zaleski CivilianConservation

Pictured are the winners of bicycles at the Vinton County Jaycees'Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt held Saturday, March 31. From leftto right are: Caden Robinette, Cameron Whightsel, Kiera Bledsoe,Madyson Beagle, and Nicholas Pittman. Approximately 250 chil-dren participated in this year's hunt. The Jaycees would like tothank area businesses and members for their generous donations,as well as the community for their continued support.

Jaycees announce bicycle winners

By Pete WilsonExecutive Editor

The memory of a manwho sang his way into thehearts of Civil War veter-ans and many otherAmericans more than 100years ago was honoredSunday evening, May 27,at Jackson’s FairmountCemetery.

Under the direction Jack-

son County’s Civil War 150Committee, a program andwreath-laying ceremonywas conducted at the grave-side of Union veteran andrenowned post-Civil Warchorister John WilliamHank on the cemetery’shighest hill.

The timing was veryappropriate as it was one ofthe initial events in the com-mittee’s effort to plan andconduct local activities andevents in conjunction withthe 150th anniversary yearsof the Civil War and, of itwas also Memorial Dayweekend.

Hank served in the UnionArmy, but gained regionaland even national fame afterthe war as the officialNational Chorister for theGrand Army of the Republic(GAR), which was a verypopular and active fraternalorganization for the Union’sCivil War veterans.

Hank sang at state andnational encampments of theGAR and was best-knownfor the songs, The Old FlagNever Touched the Groundand The Boys In Blue. Hissongs were later recordedfor the phonograph and wereheard coast to coast. He diedin 1925 just six days afterhis 81st birthday.

Josh Goodall served asmaster of ceremonies forthe program and The Rev.

Bill Goodall delivered theInvocation.

One of the highlights was

the singing of Hank’sfamous song, The Old FlagNever Touched the Ground,by D.M. Davis Male VoiceChoir singer Carl Eisnaugle.

Also, Jackson County his-torian Robert (Bob) Ervin,dressed and looking verymuch like President Abra-ham Lincoln, recited thefamous Gettysburg Address.Ironically, Ervin was stand-ing just a few steps awayfrom a large marker onwhich the speech’s wordsare inscribed.

Also participating weretwo descendants of Hank:Jim Ashworth of Hunting-ton, West Virginia, andCoryn Lord of Jackson.Ashworth, a first cousin ofHank’s wife four timesremoved, read Hank’s biog-raphy. Coryn, a first cousinof Hank’s wife, six timesremoved, recited a poemwritten by Hank’s niece,Laura Hank Hilton, abouther famous uncle.

The program ended withJackson Historical SocietyPresident Carl Sears placinga wreath on Hank’sgravesite while WellstonHigh School Band DirectorJosh Willett played Taps.

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By Pete WilsonExecutive Editor

Sweltering temperatures did not keep the Kent-MetzlerAmerican Legion Post 261 and other participants from theirMemorial Day rounds Monday, May 28.

In keeping with tradition and the meaning of the holiday,an honor guard of Post 261 members conducted ceremoniesat 14 different Oak Hill area cemeteries.

At each cemetery stop, Legion Commander Forest (Perk)McCain made a few appropriate comments, the honor guard

fired a salute to veterans, and Taps was played.After breakfast at Post 261 quarters in Oak Hill, morning

stops were made at Clay, Monroe, Bethel and Union Baptistcemeteries.

Legion members then returned to Oak Hill to participatein a parade on East Main Street from Front Street to C.M.Cemetery on the east end of town, which started at 10 a.m.

The parade included the Oak Hill Police Department,Legion Post 261 marchers, Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts, theOak Hill High School Band under the direction of Bryce

Werntz, two Madison-Jefferson Fire Department trucks anda Jackson County EMS squad unit.

A program was then conducted at C.M. Cemetery, whichwas similar to the other cemetery programs, except for theband’s participation.

The Legion group then conducted ceremonies east of OakHill at Sardis, Moriah, New Zion, Hill and Centerpointcemeteries before breaking for lunch. After lunch, theLegion group drove back to an area west of Oak Hill andvisited Horeb, Adkins and Hickory Grove cemeteries.

Legion leads Memorial Day activities in Oak Hill area

Photos By Pete Wilson

Once again, members of the Kent-Metzler Post 261 of the American Legion played a leading role inMemorial Day activities in Oak Hill. Not only did a Post 261 honor guard conduct ceremonies in 14 localand area cemeteries, but members also marched in a morning parade from the center of the village toC.M. Cemetery.

The Oak Hill High School Band, under the direction of Bryce Werntz, participated in the Oak Hill Memo-rial Day Parade Monday morning, May 28. The procession proceeded on East Main Street from StateRoute 93 to C.M. Cemetery.

TO THE LEFT: This Madison-Jefferson Fire Department engine, driven by Fire Chief Chris Walls, wasamong the units participating in the Oak Hill Memorial Day Parade Monday morning.

Civil War chorister’s memory honored with program

Photos By Pete Wilson

Jackson Historical Society President Carl Sears stands alongside thegravesite John W. Hank at Fairmount Cemetery in Jackson where hehad placed a wreath at the close of a special program Sundayevening, May 27, honoring Hank’s memory.

Jackson resident Coryn Lord (right), a descendant of John W. Hank’swife, reads a poem written by Hank’s niece, Laura Hank Hilton,about Laura’s famous uncle. Standing behind Coryn is Carl Eisnau-gle who sang Hank’s most famous song, The Old Flag NeverTouched The Ground.

Jackson County historianRobert Ervin, playing the part ofPresident Abraham Lincoln,recited the Gettysburg Addressas part of a program Sundayevening honoring the memoryof Jackson Civil War veteranand post-war national choris-ter, John W. Hank.

By Aprille ParkTelegram Staff Writer

During their regular meeting, Tuesday, May 22, the Jack-son County Commissioners approved changes to drop-offprocedures at the Jackson County Dog Pound.

Due to safety issues the outdoor drop-box will be lockedwhen the pound is closed. Those wishing to use the dropbox may do so during regular business hours at the pound.

Jackson County Dog Warden Roy Williams said this newpolicy is necessary for the safety of the animals placed intothe box.

By closing the drop-box when the pound is closed, ani-mals will not be without food or water, or be exposed to theelements for a long period of time.

This new policy will begin Friday, the first of June.

Commissioners approve changesto dog pound drop-off procedures

A6 • Wednesday, May 30, 2012 The Telegram