Ashville News by Rose Jamison

APRIL 7, 2008

15-year-old Heather Hollingshead suffered severe head injuries while working with a horse. She underwent extensive surgery. We wish Heather a speedy and complete recovery.

Neava G. Ward passed away March 30. She is survived by her husband, James T. Ward; sons, David (Melissa) Ward and Derwin Ward; three grandchildren; brother, Ira G. (Donna) Muncy; sister, Guellen “Gwen” Eblin; two nephews and a niece.

Norma Park passed away March 31, 2008. She is survived sons, Patrick (Linda) Park of Ashville and Raymond Park, of Harrisburg; daughter, Candace D. Park, of Williamsport; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Michael Albert Alloy passed away March 31, 2008. Mike is survived by his wife, Sandy; sons, Jeffrey Michael (Melissa) Alloy, Anthony Lee (Jennifer) Alloy, Brian Patrick Alloy and fiance’ Brittney Hyett; sisters and grandchildren.

The Madison-Walnut Township Alumni Banquet will be held May 3, 6:00 p.m., at the Walnut Twp. Elementary School. Honored classes: 1928, 1938, 1948, 1958. The cost is $12.50 per person. Reservations must be made by April 28. Call Eloise at 740-983-2108, Doris, 740-983-3076, Ron, 740-477-2279, Marguerite, 740-484-4686 or 740-474-3856.

Menu: Stuffed Chicken Breast, Roasted Redskin Potatoes, Green Beans, Red Perfection Salad, Pie, Rolls and Coffee or Tea.

Information is requested regarding Louise Marshall, Walnut Class of 1958. She died in a plane crash along with her husband. She had a sister, Dolly. Louise lived for a time with a Baker family near Ringgold, Ohio. If anyone knows Louise’s married name and/or has a family contact, please call Donald Forquer, 740-983-2935.

CHURCH NEWS. The Circleville Community Mission is holding a fund raiser bazaar May 10, 9 a. m. to 3 p.m. at the Pickaway County Senior Center.

The Gospel Roadmasters will be featured at the First Baptist Church Gospel Sing, S.R. 316E., at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Also at the church, an open house is being held April 17, at 7 p.m. on a Christian-based weight loss program, “First Place”.. For those of us who need help controlling out weight, this is a wonderful opportunity to get some good advice and help.

The Women In His Service (WIHS) of Ashville Church of Christ in Christian Union are having their bi-annual twenty-five cent sale on Friday, April 18 and Saturday, April 19. Breakfast items will be available both days. The sale begins each day at 9:00 a.m. in the fellowship hall behind the church at 420 Long Street. A few select items will be individually priced. If you have items you would like to donate, call 983-3749 to make arrangements to drop them off.

PICKAWAY SENIOR CENTER. Many activities are held in the Center - as one might say, ‘from soup to nuts’. No pun intended. Mona Lee Trego and I attend Ken and Hazel Harness’s thrice-weekly (9 a.m. – 10 a.m.) exercise classes (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) (Actually, I miss the Wednesday class due to my TOPS meeting.)

Class size varies from 28-30 to 40 or more. At 8:55 a.m., we pledge our allegiance to the United States Flag. After an opening prayer, Ken starts us out with walking and stretching and limbering up our joints using stretchy bands, weights, and balls, to the background of nice, motivating music (and not a little humorous banter is interjected here and there).

Hazel is a ‘self-proclaimed clock watcher’, and exactly at nine-thirty, with the help of the Ohio State Marching Band, she gets our heart rates up. We walk in place, ‘duck-walk’, slap our knees, swing our arms, and move our bodies to the tune of “Hang on Sloopy”. After our ‘cool down’, we do lots of interesting… never boring…. exercise routines.

These classes are open to all seniors. They last exactly 60 minutes. They are free. You can exercise at your own pace. As we grow older, our balance or lack thereof, can cause us to fall and be injured. Some of the exercises are designed to improve one’s balance. Stop in check us out. Exercise is vital to our health, and we may as well have fun doing it.

On April 14, we will have a social time following exercise. Bring a snack to share. See you there.

RELAY FOR LIFE – DANCING FOR A CURE. Marcy Relay-for-Life team is sponsoring a dance, Saturday, April 26, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Walnut Elementary School, corner of Winchester and Ashville Fairfield Roads. Music by Roger Thornton, DJ and caller. The cost is $3.00 per person or $5.00 per couple. All ages are welcome.

On Saturday, May 17, at the Ashville Relay for Life at the Teays Valley football stadium, the Marcy team will have a tent set up and you are invited to stop in an play progressive Euchre from 3 to 8 p.m.

SCHOOL NEWS – Ruth Ann Hoover stopped by my house the other day and told me what a great time she had accompanying the Teays Valley High School band on their recent trip to New York City Ruth Ann was one of twenty adult chaperones with sixty-five band members.

YOUNKIN LIBRARY – Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., Pre-school Story Time. Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m., Toddler Story Time; Thursdays, Pre-school Story Time – 10:30 a.m.

April 12 – At dusk - watch the fireworks at TVHS.

April 19 – Women’s Civic Club Style Show and Luncheon

April 19 – Adelphi Bar-B-Que

April 24 – All-you-can-eat pork chops at the Ashville Park

April 25 – Pickaway Senior Center Fundraiser

April 26 – 27 Viking Festival Saturday Night entertainment in the Longhouse will feature the music of Minstrel Woods and is sponsored by Heimdalls Horn of Plenty and Maronda Homes, 7 to 11 p.m.

May – 4 – Kiwanis Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Park

May 10 – Walk at the Canal

May 17-18 – Ashville Relay for Life

May 9 – 18 – “Grease” – Roundtown Players

FEBRUARY 26, 2008

After spending a week in sunny Florida, it’s tough to get back to the daily routine. With this cold and snowy weather, it seems easier to crawl up on the couch, cover up with my blankey and hibernate.

Arlene Fortner and I flew to Tampa with Donna Muncy, whose daughter, Beth, lives in nearby Valrico, Florida, with her husband Nick Page and their son, Zach.

Donna spent the week with the Pages and Arlene and I spent the week with Eleanore Chandler at her winter home in the Hawaiian Isles Park just south of Ruskin and north of Sarasota.

On Sunday, after Eleanore sang in the church choir, Eleanore, Arlene and I drove to Valrico and along with Donna, Beth, Nick, Donna’s sister and brother-in-law from Okeechobee, Florida, attended Zach’s baptism and his joining the Bell Shoals Baptist Church. Zach is a handsome, very personable ten-year-old. He is taking piano lessons and played several of his lesson pieces for us before we went to the Olive Garden for lunch.

The weather was good. I swam two days and we rode bikes and had a ball shopping at the Bealls clothing discount clothing stores. We had to borrow suitcases from our hosts to carry our bargains home.

Our favorite judge and one of the nicest men in the whole world is gone. He has left a void in the lives of many; including his family, his professional associates, personal friends and the many whose lives he impacted and who respected him for his toughness and compassion. John Adkins was one of a kind and we will miss him.

We will miss Peg Trimble who passed away February 5 at age 87. Peg and Bill were inseparable. Their daughter, Sandy, remarked to me at Peg’s calling hours, that each time I mentioned them in the Ashville News, I always said, “Bill and Peg”. Peg was so very proud of her family and loved her many friends. Our sympathy to Bill and the children and grandchildren whom Peg adored.

My niece, Dixie Lee (Morrison) Bartholomew passed away February 10. She leaves her husband, Bobby, three sons, Scott, Tracy and Doug, sister, Doris Jenkins, mother-in-law, Margaret Morrison, grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Dixie was a multi-talented artist whose paintings of faces were so real looking, one could almost see the eyes move. Dixie and Bobby worked well together. He built the cupboards and stands for Dixie’s artwork and she filled them. Dixie hand carved the animals for the Noah’s Ark that Bobby built. She designed and created dozens of old-fashioned St. Nicholas figures; made dried apple dolls; miniature food cartons that look real and many other items too numerous to list. Dixie never used a pattern. She just sat on the couch with her needle and thread or her paring knife, and started cutting and sewing or carving. The results were amazing.

Madge Lorraine (Rohr) Baum passed away February 12 at the age of 95. Madge is survived by children, Alice Hines; Carol Duvall; Linda Kennedy; Betty Biggert; John Baum, and Mary Hines. She also leaves a sister, Wanda Lee Shroyer; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and sister-in-law, Katherine Petty and Opal Rohr. Madge was a lovely, vivacious woman who leaves a legacy of love of family, hard work and friendships forged throughout her long, active life. Madge will be greatly missed.

A former Ashville resident, Timothy B. Shields, died February 24. He is survived by his lifelong friend, Sue, and three daughters who went to school in Ashville; Tammy Sue, Penny Sue and Kelly Sue.

For those of you who know Lithopolis, you probably will remember the Law and Benson Olde Country Store, operated by Jim and Eileene (Law) Benson for years. Jim passed away February 24 after a lengthy illness.

Feb 29 – A benefit at the Rick Brown Memorial VFW Post #7941. 5 – 8 p.m. Auction, 50-50 drawing and music by Lloyd “Santa” Davidson. Donations for the auction are appreciated. Call 983-0450 for pick up. Soup, sandwiches and desserts will be available.

Pinnochio – Roundtown Players – Memorial Hall, 165 ½ E. Main St., Circleville 740-474-5856. Feb. 29, March 1, 7, 8, 7:30 p.m. March 2 & 9 – 2:30 p.m.

March 7, 7:30 p.m. Donkey Basketball at TVHS gym. Tickets are $5.00 in advance at high school and middle school offices and at door, $7.00.

March 8 – Prominent Rendition, “Showcase of Sounds”

March 11 – District Choral Concert, 7 p.m.

March 14-15 – OMEA District Contest

March 26, 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Pickaway Senior Center Fundraiser. For $4.00, you get ham ‘n bean soup, cornbread, coleslaw and coffee or tea. Ala carte sandwiches and desserts will be available. If you have questions, call the Center, 740-474-8831.

Prayer: Open my eyes, Lord, to those around me who need a loving touch from you. Amen

Be kind to one another.

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

World War Veterans, proud members of America’s Greatest Generation, may be transported to Washington D.C., free of charge, through the efforts of “Honor Flight”, based in Springfield. Pick up an application at the Circleville posts of the American Legion, AMVETS, VFW, at the Welcome Center or contact Pete Hartinger at the Soldiers Monumental Association, 474-6773.

There are many in need of God’s healing touch. Please remember Boyd Oliver recovering after heart surgery, Carolyn Miller who has been taking cancer treatments for many months; Martha Pontius who had a fall which left her with some broken bones and is in Pickaway Manor; Charles and Julia Helser in Scioto Community on Obetz Road; Phoebe Engle who has suffered a stroke and is paralyzed on her left side. Doris Oakes, Pickaway Manor, injured her neck.

Praises for Carolyn Weigand’s mother, Elberta Stout, who is doing well and will reach her 97^th birthday, July 4, 2008. Lou Weigand’s mother is 93 years young and is still active. I saw June Hovis with her son, Gary Hovis, at Peg Trimble’s calling hours. June resides in Pickaway Manor Assisted Living. She is next door to Virginia Nothstine.

We have lost several members of our community in the past weeks. Our sympathy to the families of John Adkins, Ernest Hammond, Peg Trimble, Amanda Grubb, Dixie Bartholomew and Madge Baum. Their obituaries may be found on the Memorial Page, ashvilleohio.net soon.

Good luck to Nelson Embrey, Ashville village Fiscal Officer, who will retire in April after 14 years of service.

Congratulations to the winners of their grade level at the Pickaway County Written Spelling Bee Contest: Grade 5, Chloe Stebelton, Walnut Elementary; Grade 7, Jadee Davis, TVMS; Grade 4, Mikayla May, Walnut Elementary.

RELAY FOR LIFE

Planning is starting for the Ashville American Cancer Relay For Life and many volunteers are needed. If you can help this year, please come to the February 28^th meeting which will be held at the Teays Valley Middle School. The team meeting is from 6 to 7 p.m. and the committee meeting will be held from 7 to 8 p.m. in Room 123. Enter TVMS through the south door near the modulars. If you would like additional information, call Sandi Oliver at 983-4543 or e-mail her at boliver4@columbus.rr.com.

Those wishing to contribute to Relay for Life memorials for John Adkins can do so by sending those to the following address: American Cancer Society, Ohio Division, 5555 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017, Attention: Linda Barker. Please note on check “Contribution is donation to Teays Valley Relay Team in memory of John Adkins.

Boyd Oliver wishes to thank those wonderful people who prayed for him and sent cards when he had triple by-pass surgery in January. He is gaining strength every day and was able to attend church on Sunday.

PROMINENT RENDITION 2008-2008 Competition Season Awards:

Central Crossing (Grove City) Reach for the Stars: First Place Class B. Best Choreography, Vocals , Show Concept and Costumes. Grand Champion. Solo Competition Finalist: Jennifer Beckley. Outstanding Performer, A. J. Blankenship.

Marysville, Ohio Showcase: 4^th Runner-up. Outstanding Performer, Zach Warrell.

Garfield Heights, Ohio Show Choir Invitational: 2^nd Runner-up; Judges Choice Award, Renegade; Outstanding Performed, Anthony Adams.

Poca, W. V. Music Fest: First Place, Class B; Best Costumes; Vocals and Choreography. Grand Champion. Best Male Soloist in a Show – Zach Warrell; Best Female Soloist Solo Competition, Junia Maynard.

TV 2008 Classic, Feb 16. Event hosted by TV PR Show Choir at high school, 20 show choirs from around Ohio competing for Grand Championship. Competition begins 10 a.m. Admission for day session is $10.00. Finals begin a 6:45 p.m. $8.00. All-day pass is $15.00.

Concessions will remain open until 9 p.m.

At 10:55 p.m., as judges tally scores to determine Grand Champion of the Classic. PR will perform their 2007-08 show which has already won a Grand Championship and awarded best choreography, best vocal, best show concept and best costume.

February 23, Prominent Rendition will be at Lawrence Central, Central Sound Showcase.

Don’t forget to complete the Village of Ashville Community Survey which you should have received in your last water bill and return it to Survey Response, Village of Ashville, P.O. Box 195, Ashville, OH 43103.

To “Concerned Taxpayers”: I do not feel it is appropriate for me to submit your letter as part of the Ashville News.

The First Baptist Church of Ashville, State Route 316 E. will have special service on Sunday, Feb 24 at 10:45 a.m. Featured singers will be Wayne and Sherry Seymour from Circleville. Join us for a morning of praising the Lord in song and worship.

BENEFIT DONKEY BASKETBALL GAME

Benefit Donkey Basketball Game – Fri. March 7, 7:30. TV H.S Gym. Advance Tickets $5.00 – on sale at TVHS and TVMS offices. Tickets at door - $7.00 Proceeds go to College Scholarships, TV Stadium Fund and Pickaway Co. Junior Fair. Sponsored by TV Young Farmers

As soon as I e-mail this news to the Circleville Herald, I am off, via Southwest Airlines, to Florida with Donna Muncy and Arlene Fortner. Donna’s grandson, the son of Beth (Muncy) and Nick Page who live in Valrico, FL, will be baptized and taken into church. Arlene and I will continue to Ruskin and spend a few days with Eleanore Chandler.

CORRECTION: Hearts and Flowers by Avalon is not scheduled for February 20 as I noted in last week’s news. This event took place February 10. I apologize for any inconvenience it caused.

I don’t know how many of you are like me………I work better under pressure. Maybe I don’t do as good a job, however, If there are ‘two’ many mistakes in the news, I apologize. Better, next time……..hope-a-hopa-hope!

16 – Teays Valley Classic

23 – Prominent Rendition @ Lawrence Central,

24 – Wayne and Sherry Seymour at 1^st Baptist Church

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

Happy birthday to my eldest granddaughter, Kari Forson, who was 20, February 1; and to my daughter, Kim Knore and my niece, Lisa Stewart Rose, all who have birthdays in February. Also, to Johni Morgan, our newest TOPS #0853 member and to all celebrating February birthdays.

Have you ever had a plugged sewer line? I have….and it’s no fun. But thanks to Al Hill, Roto Rooter, Dave Ballard, and Roger and Jane Diehl, it’s all fixed and working well.

It would be nice if homeowners would have a diagram of all their utilities….it surely would save time and money.

Evelyn Jean (Norris) Kull, of Lancaster, died January 23, 2008. She is survived by her husband, Herman Kull; sons, Dennis (Gayla) Kull, Scott (Sandy) Kull and Kelly Kull of Amanda; daughter, Sonia (Michael) Stoneburner; of Lancaster, brother, Darrell (Janet) Norris of Reynoldsburg, sisters, Mary Annabel (Walton) Spangler, Naomi Hay of Ashville and Martha (Ned) Ogle of Mt. Sterling.

Edith Valentine, 88, died January 24, 2008. Edith was preceded in death by her parents, Monroe J. and Mary (Martin) Valentine and sister Erma Valentine Sampson. She is survived by cousins and friends.

Cheryl Baxter, age 62, worked at the Cherry Street Diner. She passed away January 26. Cheryl leaves two daughters, brothers and sisters and grandchildren. Cheryl was a sweet lady and enjoyed working at the Diner and was loved by all who knew her. We will miss Cheryl.

Paul J. Wellington was the son of the late Herb and Linda Wellington and the grandson of the late Jack Lemon. Paul was born May 10, 1968 in Ashville, Ohio and died January 22, 2008. He is survived by his wife, Janice Morales of Ft. Worth, Texas, brother Tim Wellington, niece, Alisha Wellington, grandmother, Kate Lemon, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

His cousin, Abby Fite, describes Paul as a funny and friendly guy, an adoring husband and a wholesome individual. He taught people how to be and no one who knew Paul was left unchanged. Paul was a beloved husband, son, grandson, uncle, brother and friend. He lived life to its fullest and had a heart of gold. His laughter and smile were contagious.

Family and friends are invited to a memorial service for Paul, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2008 at Millport Chapel Community Church.

Daphne Crosby will have a surgical procedure Tuesday, February 5. Daphne is on kidney dialysis. Thanks to her son for requesting prayer for his mother.

PYTHIAN SISTERS, Ashville Temple 366, held Installation of Officers at their January meeting. The 2008 officers are: Most Excellent Chief, Jane Lynch; Past Chief, Barb Young; Excellent Senior, Ruth Eberts; Excellent Junior, Mary Hines; Manager, Janet McNeal; Secretary, Addie Lockard; Treasurer, Mona Morrison; Protector, Arlene Fortner; Guard, Judy Campbell, and Musician, Deb Forquer. These gals have a great time and would like to extend an invitation for membership to ladies in the community.

If interested, contact any member. They also make and sell the self-proclaimed “best noodles east of the Mississippi”.

SPAGHETTI DINNER

Scioto Chapel United Methodist Church will serve a spaghetti dinner Saturday, February 16, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Spaghetti with meatballs, homemade ‘genuine Italian” sauce, garlic bread, salad, choice of desserts and beverage. $6.00 for aduls and $4.00 for children. The church is located on State Route 316 West, between State Route 104 and Darbyville. For more information, call Mary E. Downs, 740-983-2790

Order your Ashville History Book, Volume One. Send $15.00 to Train Stop Post, 211 Plum Street, Ashville, OH 43103. The creator of this book, Glenn Clay, is a wonderful young man who loves Ashville.

TEAYS VALLEY grad (2004), Sam Ohlinger, is the youngest military rifle instructor in the Army’s Civilian Marksmanship Program. According to the Herald, he was chosen for the program in 2005 and most recently trained troops from the Army’s 3^rd Ranger Battalion, Delta Company at Fort Benning, Georgia.

TEAYS VALLEY YOUTH SOCCER

The next spring sign-ups are Feb 9, 10 a.m. to noon; Feb. 16, 2 to 5 p.m. All sign-ups will be held in the Ashville Elementary cafeteria. The cost is $30.00 per player.

Christopher M. Love, graduated from TVHS in 1998. He received his Bachelor and Doctorate degrees in 2006 while attending the Palmer College of Chiropractic Medicine in Iowa. Christopher is the new owner of Southwest Chiropractic in Grove City. He looks forward to seeing old friends and new patients.

IT’S INCOME TAX TIME AGAIN. Questions regarding the Ashville Income Tax may be addressed to Patricia Cavinee, Tax Administrator at 740-983-6367 or RITA AT 1-800-860-7482.

NEW COUNCILMAN. Brian M. Garvine is the newest member of the Ashville Village Council. Brian and his wife, Stacie, have four children. He is an attorney for Onda, LaBuhn, Rankin & Boggs Co., LPA. Brian’s home phone number is 740-983-4557 or e-mail bmg@olrlaw.co

HEARTS & FLOWERS, A GARDEN OF LOVE SONGS - A musical Valentine with Avalon Nine – February 20, 2 p.m. at the Pickaway County Library. It’s free.

PROMINENT RENDITION will host the Teays Valley 2008 Classic, February 16 at the high school. Twenty show choirs from around Ohio will compete for the Grand Championship. Competition begins at 10 a.m. Admission for the day session is $10.00. Finals begin at 6:45 p.m. Admission for the finals is $8.00. An all day pass is $15.00. Prominent Rendition has already won a Grand Championship and awards for Best Choreography, Best Vocal, Best Show Concept and Best Costume.

WOMEN’S CIVIC CLUB

Joan Smith will present a program on preserving, cataloging and dating photographs at the February 7 Women’s Club Meeting.

OPEN MIC AT PAPA JOE’S - Dave Rainey announces Acoustic Open Microphone Night at Papa Joe’s Restaurant, 20 Cromley Street, every Thursday night, 7 to 9 p.m., beginning February 7,

If you play an acoustic instrument – guitar, banjo, horn, etc., you are welcome to come and perform. This is not a jam session, but an opportunity for musicians, singers, and songwriters to display their talents for the public.

The OPEN MIC is hosted by John Locke, noted folk musician, storyteller and international speaker. John hails from England, and brings a great deal of wit and charm to the evening.

For those of you are not interested in playing or singing, this is a great opportunity to just enjoy some good food and listen to some great music. There is no cover charge for the entertainment. Let’s make John feel welcome in Ashville and support the free entertainment at Papa Joe’s.

Call Papa Joe’s at 740-983-6100 or Dave Rainey at 740-983-4464 for information.

Give, and it will be given to you…For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. –Luke 6:38 (NIV)

A day without giving is a day without love.

Be kind to one another.

JANUARY 2, 2008

DECEMBER 12, 2007

We had a very nice time, last Monday evening when eighty or so members of the Ashville Area Heritage Society met at the Rick Brown VFW Post #7941 for our annual Christmas dinner. A delicious buffet, catered by Elegant Eats, was served in the dining room. Shirley Rathburn and her planning committee did a great job and I am sure everyone enjoyed the evening of good food and fellowship.

AAHS president, Art Deal, greeted the guests and introduced Craig Foster, Kenny Cummins, Mark Leatherwood, Dale Hoover Gene List, Joe Dean and all those who donated labor and materials for the renovating of the Museum Annex, a work in progress.

Thanks to all of you who brought boxes and bags of food for the Ashville Food Pantry and toys for Toys for Tots.

I am sure the Harrison Twp. Fire Department enjoyed the delicious ‘leftovers’ from the buffet.

Rain didn’t stop “Christmas in the Village”, Sunday. I think Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus were happy to see all of you children. Comments I have heard about the Tour of Homes have been positive. As for myself, I thought the homes were wonderful. I am sure the Civic Club members are grateful to the gracious hosts who opened their homes to the community. Thanks to the Club members who met guests at the door and showed them around.

Winners of the home decorating judging are first place, the Applegates on School Street, second place, the Grays on Ashville Pike, and third place, Melissa Frazier , Davidson Drive.

I hope you got your order in early for the Civic Club’s annual Christmas cookie sale…..if not, you are probably too late. They go quickly.

Pam Elick informs me that her mother, Edith Brown, has moved to The Inn at Pinnacle, a brand new facility, in Grove City. Her new address is 1305 Lamplighter Drive, Apt. A-1, Grove City, OH 43123. This is located near Wal Mart at Stringtown Road and Buckeye Parkway. Edith is celebrating her 91^st birthday December 26. Her phone will not be in service immediately; therefore, if you would like to get in touch with her by phone, call the Pinnacle’s main desk at 614-277-1200 and leave a message.

Dorothy Dickinson passed away December 8. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy (David) Gentilini, grandson, David Gentilini; sister, Catherine Frey, nieces and nephews.

William Roger “Billy” Hedges died December 6. He leaves his son, William Joshua (Josh) Hedges, his father, Chester Hedges; sister, Barbara (Andy) Arthurs and brother, Joseph Benton Hedges, and nieces.

Eugene L. Neff, Jr., 58, passed away December 2. He is survived by his mother Ruth (George) Neff, daughter, Mellisa (Jeff) Threfall, son, Mark (Sarah) Williams, mother of his children, Patricia Neff and grandchildren.

These loved ones will be sorely missed, but remembered with love.

WE HEAR FROM FRIENDS

Last week I spoke of Rev. Dr. Delbert Mills. Anna (Kaiser) Brooks called me and told me that Dr. Mills pastored the Robtown Church when she was a tiny baby. Anna was born June 14, 1919 and her brother, Arthur Kaiser was born in 1917. The Sunday morning the parents offered the two children to be baptized, little “Art” ran out the door, shouting, “That man is not going to put water on my head!”

Today, Anna is 88 years of age and lives in Circleville. She recalls that in later years, her mother was a member of a Christian organization headed by Mrs. Delbert Mills.

Martha Martin is gathering more information about her family (Waldon and Dorothy Smith Sherman) and when she gets it all together, she will share it with us.

If you are like me, you think you have lots of time to talk to your family and record the tid-bits of history that will be lost when our older generations are gone, but we don’t. We should ask our parents and grandparents, aunts and uncles, “How was it in the old days?” and write their answers down.

Everyone is welcome to attend a New Year’s Eve Service at The First Baptist Church of Ashville, S.R. 316E, Monday, December 31, starting at 9:00 p.m. Christian singers, Wayne and Sherry Seymour, will present their music ministry throughout the evening. Snacks will be furnished.

Louise Terrace residents were treated to ham loaf, escalloped potatoes, vegetables, jello, and lots of other good foods (I can’t remember what all they had, but I know it was all good because the men and women of the Zion UMC always put on a good spread for these deserving ladies and gentlemen at Louise Terrace.) What a blessing to both groups of people……..the lovely people receiving and the wonderful folks giving. Everybody wins.

If you are in need of some tasty desserts and don’t have time to bake, call Linda Burns, 983-3865, of the Zion UMC for some of their delicious home made apple dumplings.

Ann Griffith has opened a new shop in town next door to the Post Office. I have not been in yet, but I will check it out and let you know what she has to offer. It’s not too late to do a little Christmas shopping.

Sue Binion called inquiring whether I am still collecting coats for the school. I am. Call me at 983-9081 if you have some gently used, clean coats the kids might be able to use.

I received a call from Jimmy Gregg. He is opening a new barber shop in Ashville in January 08. The Gregg Barber Shop will be located at 3368 S.R. 752, Building L. Jimmy and Jackie’s youngest son, Zane, who will turn 20 in February, will be working with Jimmy. Both Jimmy and Zane are graduates of the OSU Barber College; Jim in 1962 and Zane, just recently. Jim barbered 13 years in Ashville before opening his shop in Circleville.

LIBRARY NEWS

Walt Disney’s “Underdog” is the family movie matinee feature for December. It will be shown at the Younkin Branch on Thursday, December 20, at 4:30 p.m. The movie is rated PG and runs for 82 minutes. Kids can bring their own refreshments.

You can put this movie (and other soon-to-be-released DVDs) on hold NOW through the library’s online catalog – www.pickawaylib.org.

Library holiday hours are: Closed December 24 and 25. Normal hours, December 26 – 30. Closed December 31 – January 1. Normal hours will resume January 2.

Many resources (reference, online databases, magazines, newspapers, biographies, health information and search encyclopedias) are available 24 hours a day through the library’s Web site: www.pickawaylib.org.

Many community volunteer opportunities exist in Pickaway County. Please visit the following Web site: www.pickawayfamilyandchildrenfirst.org/resources/volunteer.

Continuing “The Stop Light Caper”.

“The Ashville Angels asked that their names not be used. Tough luck. About the time we started driving we also lost our clubhouse, so one of our meeting places was the Ashville Coffee Shop. We’d hang out there, stuffing dimes in the juke box and giving the owners, Taylor and Fern Lutz, grief. The former Ashville Angels needed some excitement and the Coffee Shop was where we hatched the plan to steal Teddy Boor’s invention.

The scheme hinged upon a snowy night. The reason for this was we wanted the least amount of people driving around town, and back in the late 60’s and early 70’s there wasn’t much traffic in Ashville after 9 p.m., especially when it was snowing.

On the chosen night, Mark, (yes, that Mark: a pillar of Pickaway County society) was to drive his father’s farm truck into town, complete with bales of hay, two step-ladders and two pairs of bolt cutters, and park downtown near the traffic light. The musclemen, twins, Dean and Dale, Harley, and Beef, were to conceal themselves in the back of the truck, along with Billy Chop.

DECEMBER EVENTS

14-15-16- Live Nativity – Ringgold UMC

18 – TVMS Choral Holiday Concert – 7:30 p.m.

19 – Village Curiosity Shoppe Candle Light Sale – 8:0 – 11:00 p.m.

20 – TVHS Choral Holiday Concert – 7:00 p.m.

Be kind to your neighbor.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

DECEMBER 5, 2007

HO! HO! HO! Santa Claus is coming to town.

CHRISTMAS TIME ACTIVITIES IN ASHVILLE

The Ashville Kiwanis Club’s Holiday Newspaper Sale begins in mid-December.

The Women’s Civic Club is holding its annual Christmas cookie sale. Cookies may be purchased from any club member. Call Lou Deal, 983-2687 for information.

Sunday, December 9, Jolly Old St. Nick will greet kids of all ages at the Railroad Station, corner of Cromley and Madison Streets between 1:00 p.m and 3:00 p.m.

Mrs. Santa Claus will be at the Younkin Library from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. to tell stories, serve refreshments and help the kids with crafts,

You are invited to an ‘all music’ program at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6046 St. Paul Road, 7:00 p.m. Guest musicians, Christian music and refreshments are on the menu. Everyone is welcome.

Ashville Elementary students will shop at their Secret Santa Shop December 10.

Ringgold UMC Live Nativity will be held three nights this year. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 14 – 15 – 16. Dress the kids warmly and enjoy the tableaus and get in the Christmas spirit. Warm cocoa and cookies will be waiting for you.

Sue Toole and her elves invite you to the Village Curiosity Shoppe’s annual “Candle Light Sale”, 8:00 to 11:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 19.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Erik Landis, 13-year old son of Amber (Grubb) Landis had surgery to repair an aneurism on the brain. My step-son, Mint Moore, is still being treated for three brain aneurisms. He is the son of Mitchell and Rose Mary Jamison.

Remember Alex Burroughs, the teen-age son of my late step-daughter, Patricia Jamison, who died of cancer in November.

Carolyn Miller is still fighting that dreaded cancer. Please pray for a miracle for these loved ones.

Pray for traveling mercies for all those traveling the world over, especially our men and women in the armed forces.

I received a most interesting phone call from Martha (Sherman) Martin in regard to Rev. Delbert S. Mills. Last week, I wrote about Rev. Mills’ son and granddaughters visiting our small town museum. I discovered through Martha that this is, indeed, the same well known Rev. D.S. Mills who was the longest serving pastor of the Avondale United Methodist Church (Columbus, Ohio) (1927-1955.) (http://www.gbgm-umc.org/avondale/main/general-info.htm.

I remember Rev. Mills broadcasting the Avondale UMC worship services on the radio.

Martha tells me her parents, Waldon and Dorothy (Smith) Sherman were married by Rev. Mills and he baptized most, if not all, of their children. Martha said her brother, Delbert “Dink” was named after Rev. Mills.

It is my plan to obtain an oral history from Martha about her family. One of Martha’s remembrances is that of her mother, when the family lived in Ashville, used to get up at 3:00 a.m. and make home made potato chips which the kids sold around town before they went to school.

CELEBRATION

Benis and Carolyn Lutz announce Mary Lutz, currently the Director of Spiritual Formation and Lay Ministry Development at Newark First United Methodist Church, will receive her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Educational Policy and Leadership with emphasis in Higher Education from The Ohio State University on December 9, 2007.

Mary received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Chapman College in Orange, California in May of 1984, majoring in Psychology, with a minor in Sociology.

Mary’s Master of Science Degree in Education was earned from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana, in May of 1987. .

Ashville Angels, (Continued)

The Ashville Angels, garbed in Army surplus jackets with the gang’s name on their backs, written with magic markers, rode their bicycles around town as if they owned the streets. With nicknames like ‘Mouse’ and ‘Harley’, ‘Hair’ and ‘Chop’, they struck fear in the hearts of Ashville residents. Cars would come upon the gang and have to honk their horns to get the riders to move over, which they did slowly and reluctantly. These evildoers would slowly cruise the alleys of the town looking for vegetable gardens to raid and take their spoils to their clubhouse, located in an alley garage behind Long Street. This legendary gang owned the streets of Ashville until that day in a teenager’s life that changes everything: he gets his driver’s license. And this is where we pick up the story of “The Stop Light Caper”. (To be continued)

DECEMBER EVENTS

9 – Christmas in Ashville

9 – Tour of Homes

9 – Music at St. Paul Lutheran Church

18 – TVMS Choral Holiday Concert

20 – TVHS Choral Holiday Concert

20-21 – Prominent Rendition Holiday Tour

NOVEMBER 28, 2007

Santa Claus is Coming to Town……….if you would like him to visit your party or your family gathering, call “Red” Smith at 983-4137.

Christmas Music is in the air and a special musical program will be presented ‘live’ by the choral department at Teays Valley High School on December 18, 7 p.m.

Prominent Rendition’s Holiday Tour will be December 20-21.

Ringgold UMC will present its annual Live Nativity December 15, 16, 17 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. each of these evenings. Warm up, after, with a cup of hot chocolate and some cookies.

Christmas is a time for sharing. Remember students without warm coats and hats and gloves. Bring your gently used items to me at 200 East Street, and I will deliver them to the Ashville Elementary School. Also, the Ashville Food Pantry is always in need of non-perishable items. You can drop items off at the Cherry Street Diner.

The annual Christmas dinner sponsored by the Ashville Area Heritage Society will be held Monday, December 10, 6:30 p.m. at the Rick Brown Memorial VFW Post #7941, located in South Bloomfield. The dining room is handicapped accessible and there is ample parking in the rear of the building. Everyone is welcome.

Tickets are $12.00 per person and reservations must be received no later than December 3, 2007. Checks should be made out to Ashville Area Heritage Society. Reservations may be hand-carried or mailed to Ashville Area Heritage Society, 34 Long Street, Ashville, OH 43103.

In lieu of playing Bingo and a gift exchange, it is suggested that you bring a gift for Toys for Tots or a nonperishable food item for our local food pantry.

Kenny Cummins has been busy welding together a stand for the old Ashville School Bell. The bell will be mounted in the little park beside the Museum.

The Ashville Small Town Museum is a wonderful, exciting place to spend the afternoon…or even a day. One can easily get lost in nostalgic memories there.

Circa 1930, a Rev. Mills was the pastor of the Zion EUB Church. This week Rev. Mills’ son and three granddaughters visited the museum. They had a delightful time, reminiscing with Herb Seymour and others. They were having such a wonderful time, they were reluctant to leave, promising to would return another day and reminisce some more.

Charles Cordle possesses a photo of Rev. Mills, with his wife sitting at the piano.

There is much work to be done at the museum. As there is no paid staff, all work is done by volunteers. Stop in or call 983-9864 for information if you would like to be a part of this fascinating and wonderful archive of local history.

PRAYERS AND PRAISES

It was good to see Bill and Peg Trimble at the Cherry Street Diner dining with Ken and Jan Starkey. Bill was recently released from a stay in the hospital.

David Roese is in the hospital, recovering from back surgery. Lisa (Stewart) Rose is in Mt. Carmel Medical Center undergoing tests. Charlie Morrison has health issues. Pauline Roese is making progress. Continue to remember Tara Aldenderfer, Kathryn Petty, Dutch Moss, Virginia Nothstine, Doris Oakes, Harold Roese, Helen Emerine, Mary Walker and the others who are unable to remain in their own homes. These folks and many others in our community need our prayers.

SYMPATHY

Gloria June Ward, 76, passed away November 25. She is survived by husband, James Ward, Sr.; son, James (Julie) Ward, Jr., of Florida; daughters, Sheri (Mark) Noecker, of Delaware, Suzan (Rolf) Molzahn, of Dublin, and Julie (Steve) Stefanick, of Johnstown; brothers, Paul (Vivian) Hickman, Bill (Nancy) Hickman; and sister, Barbara “Bobbie” Ford, all of Ashville.

Jane (Clay) Sigler is an Ashville girl who now lives in Florida. She always lets me know when she is to be in for a holiday or some other special occasion. She says she will not be visiting Ashville this Christmas, and wishes all her friends and family a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Pastor Aaron and Linda Brown will soon be returning from the Ukraine with their newly adopted son, Roma. To follow the Brown’s adventures, and that of other Village Chapel UMC members in the Ukraine, log onto www.villagechapelumc.org.

Kelsey Tosca, 2007 Teays Valley graduate and daughter of Tim and P.J. Tosca, is a freshman at Otterbein College and a member of the women’s golf team. Otterbein finished the fall season undefeated and is currently ranked 7^th nationally for NCAA Division III schools. One of Otterbein’s tournament wins was over DePaw University which was ranked 2nd nationally. Kelsey has finished in the top 25 or better in each of the tournaments in which she has participated, with fields of up to 75 golfers. Otterbein will open the spring season in March at the Jekyll Island Invitational, Indian Mound, Georgia. Congratulations, Kelsey.

Congratulations to the Westfall Mustangs on their historic ride to the Division IV state semi-finals.

Jeff Athey graduated from Teays Valley High School in 1971. Jeff’s step-father was Bob Newman, an Ashville insurance agent whose name he took “at the urging” of his mother, Barbara. Jeff is a free lance photographer, and he works for the State of Ohio in the Auditor’s Office. Jeff is a world traveler. He is currently saving money for a four-year trip around the world “to end all trips and see everything I have ever wanted to see”. He also designs calendars.

When I asked him to tell me more about himself, so I could share it with my readers, he told me a story which I will relay to you. Following is the first installment.

“On a cold, snowy night in January 1971, Ashville’s famous ‘one of a kind’ traffic light was in jeopardy of being stolen. The plan was set and the thieves were ready. Here’s what happened:

First, let me introduce the key players in this elaborate scheme and their background in criminal enterprises. The core of this dastardly group was comprised of the Ashville Angels, those notorious bicycle riding juvenile delinquents who terrorized the tranquil tree-lined streets of our beloved all-American village.

History will propose the gang was formed because the mothers of these boys would drive them to Columbus and drop them off downtown to watch biker movies at either the Grand or the Ohio Theater. These “B” movies had a profound effect on the impressionable young men, and they attempted to emulate the scruffy bikers they idolized. In addition to those decadent movies, nearly every member of the gang read Hunter S. Thompson’s Hells Angels. They were ready. (To be continued)

DECEMBER EVENTS

9 – Civic Club Tour of Homes

10 – AAHS Christmas Dinner

15-16-17 – Ringgold UMC Live Nativity

18 – TVMS-TVHS - Holiday Choir Concert – 7 p.m. 20-21 – Prominent Rendition Holiday Tour

24 – TVSC Winter Break Begins

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

I hope you all had a wonderful and thankful Thanksgiving Day. Our family enjoyed being together at my home. The kids ‘ran off’ their turkey, playing out in the cold air, but I’m afraid it will take me quite some time to work off my extra calories.

I had a funeral for my old computer. Everything is different on my new one and I am trying my best to make sense of its operation. If this news gets to the Herald, I will be pleasantly surprised. But, here goes.

Our community has lost several friends during the past couple of weeks. Gene Von Ins passed away November 16, leaving to mourn his wife, Pat and children, Don Von Ins and Karen Gray. Paul Ricky Fisher passed away November 14 Paul is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and children, John Fisher, Teri Berger and Peggy Leatherwood. Janet Lea Foreman passed away November 4. She is survived by sons, Ronald, Mark, and daughters, Joyce Chaney, Tuina McTeaque, Christy Foreman and Rose Donahue.

Helen Holliday Wolford, grandmother of Lindsay (Sisler) VanDette passed away.

Pray for the children of Stacy Bledsoe, Jeremy, 12 and Jacob, 11. Stacy passed away as a result of an accident. Remember Craig and Myra Weiler and their newborn son, Brody Thomas Weiler. Harold Sykes, Neil Lehnhart, and Carolyn Miller need prayer for healing and strength.

Pray for our young men and women serving in the military: Benjamin Blankenship, Logan Karshner, Christian Leach, Paul Leach, Tim Miller, Christopher Oliver, Jason Scott and Ryan Wells.

Remember our shut-ins, Hazel Solt, Rosa Woodward, Elizabeth Beatty, Chester Hedges, Doris Oakes, Edith Brown, Elberta Stout, Virginia Nothstine, Kathryn Petty, Betty Smith, Dutch Moss, Margaret Morrison

WOMEN’S CIVIC CLUB

Plans are being finalized for Ashville’s Christmas Tour of Homes, sponsored by the Civic Club. The tour will be held December 9, from 1 to 5 p.m.

Five homes have been selected for the tour and each one is a different style of the period in which it was built. They are: The Cromley-Conner home, 15304 Cromley Rd., Ashville; the Rathburn home, 16725 Pontiac Place, Ashville; the Jones home, 11525 Bulen Pierce Rd., Lockbourne; the Makarius home, 5815 Thompson Rd., Ashville, and the Wells home, 8028 Scioto Darby Rd., Orient (just west of Commercial Point).

Tickets for the tour are on sale from any club member or at the Village Curiosity Shop, Annie & Friends Flower Shop, and the Ashville & Circleville Apothecary Stores. You will save at these locations by buying ahead. Tickets can, also, be purchased the day of the Tour of Homes at the houses on the tour..

Karah McNeeley is a very caring individual. As a result of her aunt Carolyn Miller’s ongoing battle with breast cancer, Karah and her cousins got together and planned the recent “Paint the Town Pink” event to stimulate breast cancer awareness in the community. At the October meeting, Kara spoke to the women of the Civic Club about breast cancer awareness. One of Karah’s many ministries is performing as a midwife to women in the Amish community.

The Women’s Civic Club is seeking new members and in October, eight new members joined the organization, resulting in a 50% increase in membership. President, Marge Kraft, is optimistic that the club eventually see a 100% increase in membership.

The Club meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Younkin Library community room. Marge invites ladies in the community to attend a meeting and see what the Civic Club is about. There is no obligation to join

ASHVILLE FOOD PANTRY

The Ashville Food Pantry which was closed November 22 due to that being Thanksgiving, will be open Thursday, November 29, 2 to 4 p.m. Katie Dum and her elves will be there to help you.

The Teays Valley High School Band is selling navel oranges, grapefruit, red and gold apples, tangelos and Fruit Baskets, Amish cheese, and cookie dough. For prices and to place orders, call Janet at 740-983-6900. If she does not answer, she asks that you leave your name and phone number, and she will call you back. You may also order from any band member.

Deadline for ordering is November 26. All orders must be prepaid by November 26.

Fruit, cheese and cookie dough will be delivered Saturday, December 8.

ASHVILLE AREA HERITAGE SOCIETY

The AAHS annual Christmas dinner is being planned for December 10, 2007, at 6:30 p.m. The VFW in South Bloomfield will be our host and offer easy access and parking facilities. Elegant Eats will prepare a delicious meal for us as follows: Baked Mushroom Steak, Oven Roasted Turkey, Mashed Red Skin Potatoes, Green Beans with Bacon, 7-Layer Salad, various fruit pies, Cake, Tea and Coffee. Dinner reservations are $12.00 per person and should be mailed to the Ashville Area Heritage Society, 34 Long Street, Ashville, OH 43103 no later than December 3. No reservations will be received after December 3. Please mail early. We hope to see you there.

TOYS FOR TOTS

Bring your new toys to the Cherry Street Diner where Pam Ward has a box waiting for you to place your gifts for kids

Santa Claus will greet big and little kids, alike, during Lithopolis’ Stone Hearth Holidays on Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
There will be a toy train display, tractor rides, free hot cocoa and roasted nuts, shop specials and goodies. Wagnalls Memorial will have an open house and “It’s a Wonderful Life The Musical will be shown at 2 p.m. in the beautiful Wagnalls Memorial Auditorium, where I saw my fist ever motion picture, when I was five or six years old.

NICE PLACE TO LIVE

Ashville is a nice community in which to live. Seniors wishing a safe and friendly environment may choose to live at Louise Terrace. These apartments are HUD facilities which serve seniors and disabled families. Good friends of mine live there and are quite happy. Call (740)477-2514 for information.

ANGELS TOUCH LIVES FOR CHRIST

I met Helen Bethel and Christy Spears at the Touching Lives for Christ (TLC) facility when I dropped off some gently used clothing and household items. These two lovely Christian ladies are full time volunteers at TLC. TLC is sponsored by the Circleville First Church of Christ in Christian Union and is located at 459 E. Ohio St. Call 474-8400 if you have items to donate or to obtain information.