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April 1, 2010
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Potential Catstrophe
Averted
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant
March 23 at a residence in
An additional warrant was executed on March 24 with agents from
the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Ohio Fire Marshal's Office, Ohio Bureau of
Criminal Investigation and Identification and Columbus Bomb
Squad. A machine milled improvised booby trap was located
outside the residence. All recovered explosive compounds were
tested by agents from ATF. The remaining compounds were
detonated at a facility north of Woodsfield on SR 800 due to the
instability of the explosives.
Charlie Leroy Russell, 50, was arrested and charged with four
counts of Unlawful Possession of Dangerous Ordnance. All are
Felony 5 offenses. He is also charged with five counts of
Illegal Manufacture or Process of Explosives which are Felony 2
offenses. Additional charges are pending Grand Jury review.
Russell is currently held at the Noble County Jail under
$300,000 bond. A preliminary hearing was set for March 30, at 10
a.m., in Monroe County Court.
It is undecided at this time if the charges will stay at the
state level or be turned over to federal officials for
prosecution. Sheriff Black stated that determination will be
made after consultation with the Monroe County Prosecuting
Attorney Lynn Riethmiller.
Dear Editor,
I would like to bring to your attention a situation here in
Powhatan Point. Remember the infamous horse on the ledge last
year? Well, that situation may be an “out of sight, out of mind”
issue for some of the people. That story did not begin there nor
did it end there.
Well guess what? The horses are still roaming free and they have
struck again. Of course, the ground has to be very wet when they
make their appearance; that is, however, when they do the most
damage.
If you would look at our property right now you would say, “Oh,
that is not much damage.” but after all the years of money and
hard work that we have put into it getting this far with several
setbacks, like what just happened. This is the “last straw.”
I have been told that the law cannot take them because somebody
owns them and that they are in good health. They are still
allowed to roam on others property looking for food and water.
If that’s not neglect I don’t know what is. If the law cannot or
will not do anything about this situation, who can?
Susan and Peter Ruschak
After further investigation, I am now more aware of property tax
workings and want to share this information. There are roughly a
half-million dollars in delinquent back taxes in
There is a shared budget between the treasurer’s office and the
Prosecuting Attorney’s office. This budget is to be used for the
purpose of collecting unpaid property taxes. This budget comes
from paid late fees and this is called a DreTac Tax. It appears
to me that this money is not being used appropriately. Judy,
where is this DreTac money going? Is it being used for your
office expenses or employee pay raises? Why is nothing being
done when you know who is delinquent?
This problem has been occurring for too many years in our county
with no accountability from the Treasurer’s office, Prosecuting
Attorney’s office, or delinquent property owners. Judy and Lynn,
as treasurer and prosecuting attorney, are accountable to us,
the citizens of
I can only ask that more citizens ask questions and expect
results from all these offices.
Kathy Singleton
Dear Editor,
My name is Katelyn Cox. I am 12 years old. I am a sixth grade
student at Skyvue Elementary. I am writing to you because I am
very concerned about our community.
I am concerned about our community’s leadership and the
direction our community is heading. It has not grown in years.
The community could start by adding a movie theater. How about
opening a Youth/family Community Center? This would give our
families something to do locally.
I still am distraught about having very little stores for
shopping. I think a mini mall and a nice hotel would make a
great addition. We also need more activities for children to
keep them out of trouble. All of these businesses will create
jobs for the community, and this will create more money. This
would help expand all of our local small towns.
I believe that our current leaders are responsible for the lack
of growth in our community. We need better leaders to bring us
into the 21st century. With better leaders growth is bound to
happen. Our community needs to unite to help the growth. It will
also take a lot of hard work and time. But when we get done we
will have a community that we can all be proud of.
The leadership we currently have has not been thinking about
their youth nor its citizens’ needs and wants. Everyone needs to
work together to make these changes happen. Hard work and
togetherness will make this a place where we are proud to call
home.
Katelyn Cox
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The daffodil is a symbol of joy and happiness. With its face
shining happily in the spring sunshine, the daffodil lifts its
head to the heavens as the world celebrates Easter and the Risen
Christ. Here, seven-year-old Ella Dietz chooses a few of the
blooms from her aunt and uncle Ashley and Mick Schumacher's
beautiful garden. Ella is the daughter of Allison and John Dietz
of
Winners in the Group 1 Division of the 2010 Kiwanis Talent Show
were, from left, front: Emily Brewer, Ashtin Austin; second row:
Alexis Dick, Lakin Carothers, Sydney Schuerman, Mattie
Vinskovich; back: Maddie Craig and James Wallace.
Group 2 Winners at the 2010 Kiwanis Talent Show were, from left,
front: Cassandra Smith, Morgan Thompson, Amanda Bennett; back:
Makenna Collins, Emily Young and Evan Eggleston.
~ Kiwanis Talent
Show Group 3 Winners~
Winning top honors in Group 3 at the annual Kiwanis Talent Show
were, from left: Kelsey-Rhys Caretti, Kayla Maine, Christine
Howell, Leanna Price, Katie Plas, Katherine Fickell and Lauren
Price. Watch for more photos of the talent show participants in
next week’s Beacon.
Some
days all you can do is smile and wait for some kind soul to come
and pull you out of the bind you’ve gotten yourself into.
You
cannot unsay a cruel word.
Who
knows what will be tried next? Many of you might not think of
it. For example, you know many ideas are tried out with mice.
Animal lovers do not like it but they do find out a lot.
I
read where they were keeping mice in light all of the time
compared to mice with the traditional day, night system. Know
what they found out?
The
mice in the light all the time seemed to develop symptoms of
depression than did those with day, night system of light. They
seemed to think this might be an effect on folks who work at
night, stay up late watching TV or other things like this. I
guess my question is how do you tell a mouse is depressed? Oh
well, I don’t have to determine or worry about it. I don’t
remember ever seeing a depressed mouse.
Well,
There is a basketball team in our county we do not hear much
about. The players may not have the athletic ability as some but
this doesn’t mean they don’t work as hard and want to win.
I’m talking about the MACO Mavericks team.
They
missed out on several games this year because of the weather.
They did, however, catch fire headed for their tournament. They
have won three games which included a team that kind of layed it
on them during the season. They go back the 14th for another
game. You probably know how things turned out as I’m writing
ahead so I can enjoy the boys’ tournament. Win, lose or draw
the Mavericks have a good team and we should cheer for them. Go
Mavericks!
I
would guess by now you have gotten used to fast time. Why do
they call it Daylight Savings Time? You don’t save any
daylight; you just use it at a different time. Use the same time
but move all the activities an hour earlier and you would have
the same thing. We don’t move daylight, just our time. I guess
it works OK as it seems I can move to fast time easier than slow
time. After all, nine o’clock comes at the same time every
morning, regardless of the light.
I
was confused one summer when I worked at Penney’s in
Barnesville. Remember where they had a Penney’s in
Barnesville? The town was on fast time and I lived at home on
slow time. In the evening I got home about thirty minutes before
I left work. Some fun. On the other hand, it took me an hour and
a half to get to work.
Well
now that’s much better and more like it. A 29 point win for
OSU. I could sit back, relax and eat Girl Scout cookies. I did
get a bit worked up the first half as they only had a three
point lead. I think maybe the Gophers just ran out of steam the
second half.
I
guess you know by now I spent most of my weekend in front of our
TV watching basketball. This is March Madness and will not end
until March has gone out either like a lamb. After all we’ve
had 10 days of spring haven’t we?
It
was a good weekend for basketball.
The
only disappointing thing about the weekend was the MACO team
lost their game on Sunday. They really do not need to feel bad
as I’m sure they did their best and after all they won three
games in a row and made us proud.
I
like this fast time. I slept until 9:30 this morning. It is nice
to wake up and not look out and see snow. Lunch time rolls
around quickly when you get up at this time.
I
got a new cell phone for some reason or another. I really
don’t know why because I don’t know any more about a cell
phone than I do a computer and that ain’t much. I had several
things blocked so I would fiddle around and push something that
would increase my bill, I did get on a cheaper plan because we
do not use it a lot. I sometimes wonder how we got along without
a telephone when growing up. Now kids think they are not dressed
unless they have a phone in their pocket. We carried a pen knife
in our pocket. Now it’s a lethal weapon. I wonder what would
happen today if a teacher discovered a couple of students on the
playground playing mumbly peg with a pen knife. I guess it’s
not a problem as I doubt if any kids today know what the game
is. I thought it was fun.
Easter is coming up soon. Get in church practice now.
The
Lent sermons are lived -not preached. |
~ Students Unite In Support of a Critically Ill Classmate ~
Students from Monroe Central/Swiss Hills united to raise money
for Erica Monroe, a critically ill classmate who passed away
last Saturday. Erica, the daughter of William and Frankie Monroe
of Woodsfield, was a junior enrolled in the cosmetology program
at Swiss Hills. Erica fought for her life during a very
difficult battle with ovarian cancer. The students raised
$1,380.07 March 26. The money will help with the family's
expenses. Erica's sister Jackie is in the restaurant management
program at Swiss Hills. Students ask for your prayers for
Erica's family. Photo Submitted
AVERILL C. ALLEN
He and his wife of 50 years, Eula Smith Allen, had resided near
Clarington since 1961. He worked at Ormet Corporation, Hannibal,
retiring with over 30 years of service. He then spent his last
years touching hearts in New Martinsville Care and
Surviving, in addition to his wife of the care center, are three
children, Beverly (Eric) Zimmer of Marietta, Deborah (Charles)
Myers of Beallsville, Thomas Allen and his partner, Earnest of
Denver; two step-children, R. Michael (Betsy) Parker of
Barnesville, Sharon (Ronald) Randolph of Napersville, Ill,
Averill's daughter, Lesley Ann Minsker of Portland, Oregon; 12
grandchildren, Michele Velas, Monica Becker, Nicole and Ian
Randolph, Dana, Adam and Nathan Kinzy, Taylor, Morgan, Jacklyn,
Tucker and Sophie Myers; nine great-grandchildren, Megan and
Thaddeus Velas, Jordan Randolph, Loralai, Montana, Austen, Jack
and Ruby Kinzy and Wendy Engelhardt; a brother, Ivan Allen; and
three sisters, Goldie Lukawecz, Eunice Moore and Nella Gribble.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a
brother, Marvin and half-sister, Geneva Gertrude Shreve.
Friends were received March 25 at Harper Funeral Home,
Beallsville, where services were held March 25. Burial was held
March 26 in the
Online condolences may be offered at
www.harperfh.net
ELIZABETH M. BROOKS
Surviving are three sisters, Ruth Russell of
Graveside service was held March 8, at St. Sylvester Catholic
Cemetery, Woods-field, with Rev. Fr. David Gaydosik officiating.
EDNA M. CARPENTER
She was a homemaker and a member of the
Surviving are a daughter, Lila Wise of Barnesville; two sons,
Bradley (Delma) Carpenter of Quaker City, Ernie (Judy) Carpenter
of Barnesville; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren;
and several great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her
husband, Earl Carpenter, Jr. on Jan. 2, 1986; a son, Harold
Carpenter; foster parents, Oscar and Martha Carpenter; two
brothers, Earl and Hubert Moore; three sisters, Zelma Moore,
Ollie Bates, Ester Morris; two half-brothers, Roy and Austin
Carpenter; and three half-sisters, Ocie Mercer, Sherlee
Carpenter and Elma Carpenter.
Friends were received March 28 at Brubach-Watters Funeral Home,
Summerfield, where funeral services were held March 29, with
Rev. Bill Pickenpaugh officiating. Burial followed in the
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.wattersfuneralhome.com
CHARLES D. FURBEE
He was a U.S. Army veteran; a retired employee from Ormet; a
member of the Church of Christ, Duffy, Masonic Lodge 470 AF & AM
of Cortland, N.Y., American Legion Post 120, Hundred, W.Va.,
Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Valley of Syracuse.
Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Velma C. Wilson Furbee; two
daughters, Deborah (John) Dye of Washington, Pa. and Sandra
(Garry) Smith of Proctorville; a sister, Deanna Rose Renner of
Jollytown; four grandchildren, James (Jolena) Dye, Lisa (Dave)
Goff, Jason Dye, Abbey Jo Smith; and a great-grandson, Logan
Nicholas Goff.
Friends were received March 26 at Grisell Funeral Home &
Crematory, New Martinsville, where funeral services were held
March 27, with Evangelist Jerry Yost officiating. Burial in
Sympathy expressions at grisellfuneralhomes.com
He was owner of Headley Excavating and also was a retired
employee of R & F Coal. He was a member of Sunsbury Lodge #362,
Beallsville Chapter #24 OES, Scottish Rite Valley of Cambridge,
Cambridge Commandry #47, Retired Racers of the Tri-State Area,
and the Beallsville VFD. He was a retired dirt track driver and
he still holds the track record at "Wheels Speedway.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Peggy Mayberry Headley; a
son, Jay (Pam) Headley of Lebanon; daughter, Dena (Loren) Ricer
of Belmont; two sisters, Shirley (Carl) Gilbow of Tallmadge,
Mary Lou Snider of Akron; four grandchildren, Adam and Andrew
Headley, Raegan and Logan Ricer; several nieces, nephews,
including Don (Ruth) Headley of Beallsville; also his extended
family, the Datkuliaks.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a
brother, Carlos Headley; a brother-in-law, David Snider;
sister-in-law, Eileen Doudna.
Friends were received March 30 at Harper Funeral Home,
Beallsville, where funeral services were held March 31, with
Wayne Clark officiating. Burial followed in
Masonic and Eastern Star services were conducted March 30 at the
funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Sunsbury Lodge #362,
Beallsville Chapter #24 OES or Beallsville VFD.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.harperfh.net
RAYMOND CARPENTER
He was a retired employee of the former North American Coal
Corporation #6 mine, a member of the Jerusalem United Methodist
Church and a U.S. Army veteran.
Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Ethel Mellott Carpenter;
three children, Lloyd (Wanda) Carpenter of Brunswick, Fred
(Rochelle) Carpenter, Charlotte (Michael) Ferguson, both of
Ashland; five step-daughters, Donna Adams, Joyce Thompson, Jean
Thompson, Brenda Cook, all of Ashland, Debra (Rick) Holstein of
Woodsfield; a sister, Geneva Hendershot of Beallsville; 17
grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one
great-great-granddaughter.
He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Encil
and Verna Carpenter McDougal; his grandparents Jonathon and
Angeline Carpenter; his first wife, Violet Phillips Carpenter;
two sons, Raymond and Ralph Carpenter; a grandson, Louie
Carpenter; and a sister, Helen Lumbatis.
Friends were received March 29 at Harper Funeral Home,
Beallsville, where funeral services were conducted March 30,
with Pastor Jean Cooper officiating. Burial followed in
Online condolences may be expressed at www.harperfh.net
He was plant operator for Leetsdale Municipal Authority. He had
also been employed by Codo Manufacturing in Shipping and
Receiving Dept. He was community oriented being a member for 41
years of Cochran Hose Company, 30 years for Edgeworth Fire
Dept., F & AM Doric Lodge, the Sewickley Fishing and Shooting
Club and a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. He was a 1965
graduate of
Surviving are his wife of 17 years, Analana (Hays) Freitag; four
step-children, Jon Chalmers of Alabama, Kit Mueller of Chicago;
Analana H. Stanley (husband Brad and their children Strummer and
Analana (Ivy) of Texas, Kennedy Ocheltree (wife Jeanie Roddy and
their children), Alexander P. and Ann C. of Emsworth; and a host
of nieces, nephews and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an
infant sister, Lois E. Freitag.
Friends were received March 20 and 21 at Copeland's Sewickley,
Memorial contributions may be made to Cochran Hose Co., St.
Paul's
FRANCIS L. KAHRIG
During his life, he had many interests. He owned and operated
with his family the Dairy Knoll in
Francis, also known as “Tex,”
enjoyed country music, fishing, camping, traveling, woodworking,
gardening, playing cards and marbles, bowling, puzzles and
tractor pulls. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed
being with them.
Surviving are his wife of five years, Dorothy Wadian; a
daughter, Marita (Brian) Simon of North Lawrence; a son, Chris
Kahrig of Massillon; four grandsons, Garret, Austin and Jacob
Simon, Corey Ady; a great-grandson, Tayden; six step-children,
Terri (Dave) Taylor of Loudenville, Randy (Val) Wadian of
Massillon, Rick Wadian of Massillon, Vickie (Scott) Lewis of
Kingwood, Texas, Jeff Wadian of Massillon, Susan (Rob) Rieske of
Toledo; 12 step-grandchildren, Dan (Elisha) Rouse, Brianna
Rouse, Denver Wadian, Dustin, Megan and Sarah Lewis, Stephanie
and Nathan Wadian, Seth, Kara, Luke and Ella Rieske; a
step-great-grandson, Branson Rouse; seven brothers, Herman
(Eileen) Kahrig of Barnesville, Lester (Eula) Kahrig of
Pataskala, Virgil (Vivian) Kahrig of Orrville, Rodney (Betty)
Kahrig of Woodsfield, Kenneth (Kitty) Kahrig of Jerusalem, Lloyd
(Connie) Kahrig of Wooster; five sisters, Martha Uppole of
Lewisville, Dortha Matz of Dalton, Vera (Bob) Crock of
Massillon, Leora (Tony) Cruise of Eddyville, Ky., Doris Kahrig
of Rittman; two sisters-in-law, Charlotte Horsley of Pataskala,
Kathy Kahrig of Lewisville; many nieces, nephews and dear
friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his
first wife, Mary (Shanklin); a daughter-in-law, Dixie (Ady)
Kahrig; six grandchildren, Alyssa, Zachary, Keyawnu, Dawson,
Bryce and Mariah Ady-Kahrig; two brothers, William and Roger
Kahrig; two brothers-in-law, Edward Uppole and Wilfred Matz.
Friends will be received April 1, from 5 - 8p.m. at Arnold-Lynch
Funeral Home,
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s
Condolences may be expressed at
She was a student at
Surviving, in addition to her parents, are two sisters, Jakki
Monroe and Nichole Cameron; paternal grandmother, Marlene Monroe
of Alliance; maternal grandparents, Bill and Wanda Belford of
Sardis; and niece, Macenzie Grace.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, William
Monroe.
Friends will be received April 1 from 5-7 p.m. at Cassaday-Turkle-Christian
Funeral Home,
Condolences may be expressed at
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