Monthly Archives: June 2021

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June 19th Adena Mansion Visitor Center Event Rescheduled

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(Chillicothe) — Due to rain, “The Worthington’s and the Revolution” has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 10th from 10am-3pm, at the Adena Mansion & Gardens Visitor Center. The event was originally scheduled for June 19th.

Children completing grades four through six are invited to join the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Ogle Company of the Militia at Adena Mansions and Gardens for a day of fun and learning about colonial times.

The day will begin with presentation of the flag by the Ogle Company and a round of shots. Throughout the day, participants will play games and enjoy food from the era of the American Revolution. These games were later played by the Worthington children and the “soldiers’ food” is the same the elder Worthington males ate while in the wilderness and defending the colonies. Children will have the opportunity to practice crafts and cooking that were practiced in the colonies and at Adena.

Thomas Worthington was a surveyor and frontiersman. Children will learn the skills and techniques used by those early surveyors, and see the tools used. A Revolutionary War Soldier’s routines and daily life will be shared with the children by a member of the Militia. Additionally, the children will learn about the Worthington family’s connection to the Revolutionary War.

Lunch will be served to participants and they will take home to share the crafts and foods created throughout the day.

Please register online at www.adenamansion.com/tickets, or by calling 1-800-319-7248 or 740-772-1500.

Adana Mansion was the home of Ohio’s 6th governor, Thomas Worthington. Admission is: Adults $10; seniors $9; Children 6 and up, $5. Admission for Ohio History Connection/AMGS members and children 5 and under is FREE. For more information, please call 1-800-319-7248 or visit www.adenamansion.com. Adena is located at the south end of Adena Road, off Pleasant Valley Road, which is the first road west off of State Route 104, just north of the US 35 interchange at the north edge of Chillicothe.

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Summer Sacred Music Series Hosted At St. Mary’s Catholic Church

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(Photo Courtesy of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church)

Some of the most sacred music in the Christian Faith is being presented during the lunch hour each Friday this summer at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Chillicothe.

Delma Rouleau, the music director at Saint Mary’s and accomplished organist and pianist, is giving hour long music programs between 11:30am-12:30pm every Friday through July 30th.   

The program is free and open to the public.

Delma planned the music program for these times in so the community could stop in on their lunch hour.  An example of her sacred music selection included playing pieces from English Composers, G.F., Handel and Henry Purcell, on June 18th.

Here is the schedule going forward:
June 25: Mendelssohn and Schubert
July 2: American Hymnody
July 9: Gregorian Chant and Renaissance Gems
July 16: French Organ Works
July 23: Christmas Carols in July
July 30: Mozart and Bach

Delma Rouleau’s playing during the Friday program has been described as- “Breathtaking, and in the sanctuary of the beautiful church with such great acoustics it is even more spectacular.”

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High School Athletes Urged To Take COVID-19 Vaccination

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(WORTHINGTON)—Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined Ohio High School Athletic Association Director Doug Ute, and Ohio Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Bruce Vanderhoff, M.D., to encourage Ohio high school student athletes to get a COVID-19 vaccination in order to protect themselves, to protect their teams, and to protect their season.

“We know that vaccine is our most effective tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and our ticket to get back to the way things used to be. For many students, that means getting back to playing sports or being involved in student activities with fewer restrictions. By getting vaccinated students will be protecting themselves and each other,” said Governor DeWine. “The vaccine is our ticket to allow athletes to live up to their dreams and compete.”

Governor Dewine joins student athletes and coaches to speak at an event encouraging individuals to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Director Ute also encouraged individuals to get vaccinated. “The number one question I get from coaches, parents, and student athletes is ‘what are things going to look like in the fall?’ I tell them we kind of hold the opportunity in our hand right now to go back to the way things were. I encourage everyone to get the vaccination so we can go back to life when kids aren’t 10 feet apart on the sidelines and athletes can high five and hug each other when they make a good play.”

The request isn’t just for student athletes, it’s for all students – those that are involved in arts, theater, debate. Dr. Vanderhoff explained that time is right to get vaccinated and be fully protected by the time practices are in full swing. 

“We’re encouraging everyone that’s eligible to be vaccinated get vaccinated, said Dr. Vanderhoff.  “It’s not just the way we are going to ensure we have the sports seasons, the band seasons, or ensure we have a school play, it’s also because you will be protecting some of the younger students who right now can’t be vaccinated as well as vulnerable people in your community.”

Central Ohio student athletes and coaches joined in the event encouraging other to get vaccinated.  A recording of the event, including statements by some of the student athletes and coaches is available on Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/GovMikeDeWine/.

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Ohio University Trustees OK Regional Coordinating Council Members

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The Ohio University Board of Trustees approved members for the Coordinating Councils of the regional campuses during its June 17th-18th meeting in Walter Hall on the Athens Campus.

The Coordinating Councils members are Richard Rooney and Heidi D. White for OU-Chillicothe; Ashley Doren and Heidi Porter for the Eastern Campus; Chris Briggs, Debra Connell, Nathan Hale and Mary Snider for Lancaster; Evan Hall, Katrina Keith and Tyler Walters for the Southern Campus; and Floyd Allen Fraley, Diane Jones, Robert Kessler and Shannon Nezbeth for Zanesville.

The Board also approved several new programs and received updates on key initiatives including the OHIO Honors Program and the Capital Improvement Plan during the meetings.

Outgoing President M. Duane Nellis presented a report to the Board focusing on his term as OHIO’s 21st President. In his report, he discussed topics such as One OHIO, the strategic framework and initiatives, leading the University during COVID-19, revitalization of the Ridges, and the OHIO Honors Program. Dr. Nellis concluded his remarks with a welcome of new President Dr. Hugh Sherman.

Trustees also approved a resolution to recognize Juneteenth as a federal holiday at Ohio University.

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Chillicothe Transit Seeks Planning Suggestions In Survey

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The Chillicothe Transit System is participating in a planning process to improve transit services for residents and visitors alike.

One option being explored is an on-demand transit system.

The city is asking for public input, through an eight question online survey. CLICK HERE FOR THE SURVEY: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8ZKC9S7.

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Pickaway County Fair Set To Open

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(Watch our interview *above* with Pickaway Fair Board President Von Cremeans)

The Pickaway County Fair is ready for its June 19-26 run at the Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center in Circleville.

Activities take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 19th-20th, but the official first day for the fair is Monday, June 21st when opening ceremonies will take place. Amusement rides will be running by Monday evening. Harness racing will be at noon June 19th and 20th.

Admission will be charged starting Monday morning, which is also the same day as the animal shows begin.

Von Cremeans, President of Pickaway County Senior Fair Board says the livestock exhibits should be more numerous this year. He said that includes steers, which have not seen an increase for years, according to Cremeans.

Rabbits are typically the largest livestock exhibits at Pickaway County Fair, numbering about 400.

Cremeans says the livestock auction on June 26th will be based on packer bid price, plus the premium bid on the sales.  

Pickaway Heritage Hall

One of the other improvements this year is the parking lot, which Cremeans says has been graveled. That means no more wet grass or mud to walk through after rains- when heading into the main entrance.

While the COVID-19 pandemic is slowing down, hand sanitizers on the grounds will be a permanent fixture, as Cremeans says there is always a need to limit the spread of other types of disease between the various animal breeds. Masks will be optional for spectators and participants.

The Pickaway Agriculture and Event Center has drawn many other events to their grounds, including a standard bred horse show that sold $7 million in horses in one day. Another big event that has taken place there was the rally for President Donald Trump.

Here is a link that has the daily schedule for the 2021 Pickaway County Fair.

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Former D-1 College Coach Hired As New Shawnee State Women’s Basketball Coach

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(Photo: Courtesy of Shawnee State University Athletics)

Shawnee State University has named former Coppin State head coach DeWayne Burroughs as the newest head coach of the SSU women’s basketball program. Burroughs becomes the third person to lead the unit into action in what will be the program’s 34th season of competition.

Burroughs, who played men’s college basketball at Coppin State in the early 1990’s and was later inducted into their Athletic Hall of Famne in 2015. He coached women’s basketball at Coppin State between 2016-20, where he led them to their first-ever Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Championship in school history.

For full details, go to the SSU article. READ MORE HERE:

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Summer Solstice Program At Serpent Mound

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(Ohio History Connection) — Visitors will be able to explore Serpent Mound on a self-guided tour and hear a history of the site from Shawnee Chief Ben Barnes, Archaeology Curator Dr. Brad Lepper, and other Tribal leaders and archaeological experts. Chief Glenna Wallace of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma will also speak at the event. 

The programs will be Friday, June 18th–Sunday, June 20th.

Serpent Mound is an internationally-known National Historic Landmark built by the ancient American Indians of Ohio. It is an effigy mound in the form of a snake with a curved tail. The site has become an icon of Indigenous cultural achievements, primarily because of its enormous scale and its remarkable resemblance to a serpent.
 
Serpent Mound’s Indigenous builders likely created the mound in alignment with the sun’s cycle. To mark this year’s summer solstice, we’ve partnered with the Shawnee Tribe and the Eastern Shawnee of Oklahoma to bring you programming that showcases the significance of Serpent Mound as a sacred American Indian site.

Because the solstice is one of the most popular days to visit Serpent Mound, capacity and parking is limited. The parking fee for this special event is $10. All funds collected directly support Serpent Mound.

Summer Solstice Event Times/Dates:
Fri., June 18, 2021 • 8am–8pm
Sat., June 19, 2021 • 8am–8pm
Sun., June 20, 2021 • 6am–9:30pm

Shatter cones in rock from the the central peak of the Serpent Mound Impact Structure are evidence of an impact.

Located in the Adams-Highland-Pike tri-county area in southern Ohio is one of only 28 confirmed impact craters in the United States. Known as the Serpent Mound Impact Structure, this feature is about 9 miles in diameter and is the result of an impact by an asteroid or comet that struck Ohio between 256 and 330 million years ago. The structure is named after a prehistoric Native American effigy mound shaped like a snake found in the southwestern portion of the impact crater.

For decades the nature of the Serpent Mound Impact Structure was disputed, owing to its geologic complexity. Early Ohio geologists interpreted it as a “sunken mountain.” Later, it was thought to be the site of an ancient volcanic eruption. However, modern advancements in technology have aided geologic studies of the area. Among other factors, the presence of zinc minerals and surface exposures of rocks normally found only in the subsurface in the area have played a key role in determining its origin as an impact site. 

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Ross Historical Society To Host 125th Annual Meeting

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(Photo: Lynn Carden)

The Ross County Historical Society’s 125th Annual Meeting will be held on Monday, June 21st, at 7pm, at the Ross County Heritage Center. The meeting agenda includes reports for the secretary, the treasurer, and the director.

Students receiving the 2021 Colonel Richard Enderlin Scholarship – Cater Markko from Unioto High School and Savannah Robinson from Adena High School – will be recognized, as will the recipients of the First Capital History Awards – Lynn Carden and Melody Lapczynski – who will give short presentations of the projects for which they are being recognized. In addition, all volunteers who have assisted the Society over the past year will receive recognition and thanks.

(Above Video is our Litter Media Feature With Lynn Carden)

The meeting will also include the election of six seats on the Society’s Board of Trustees. Four board members are up for re-election – Barbara Cleary, Neil Coleman, Lynn Moody, and Deb Turvy. Ron Cook is nominated for his first three-year term, and Betsy Moore is up for election to complete a one-year term.

Biographical information of all candidates was included in the Annual Meeting mailing.

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Endorsements Gain Steam In Whaley Bid For Ohio Governor

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(Dayton) — Local officials from Athens, Marietta, Belpre, Chillicothe and Wintersville joined more than 100 local elected leaders across the state of Ohio to announce their endorsement of Nan Whaley’s campaign for Governor. These endorsements come from every corner of the state and represent a diverse group of elected officials at every level of government.

These new 100-plus endorsements follow endorsements from a majority of the Democratic state legislators in Ohio, the Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE/AFSCME Local 4), the Industrial Division of the Communications Workers of America (IUE-CWA), 314 Action Fund, and EMILY’s List.

“This diverse group of endorsers from every corner of the state shows that Ohioans are ready for a change,” said Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley. “Momentum is building for our campaign because Ohioans know it’s time for something new. I’m honored to have the support of so many local leaders — it’s time communities large and small had a partner in the Governor’s Office and I promise to be that partner.”  

Whaley made a recent stop to Chillicothe, along with several other communities in southeast Ohio.

A list of endorsers in the region can be found below: 

EASTERN AND SOUTHEAST OHIO
Chillicothe City Councilwoman Ceil Corcoran
Athens County Commissioner Charlie Adkins
Athens County Commissioner Chris Chmiel
Mayor of Ironton Sam Cramblit
City of Athens Law Director Lisa Eliason
Athens County Commissioner Lenny Eliason
Athens City Councilwoman Chris Fahl
Mayor of Amesville Gary Goosman
Athens City Councilwoman Sarah Grace
Athens County Democratic Party Chair John Haseley
Athens City Auditor Kathy Hecht
Athens City Council President Christine Knisely
Mayor of Belpre Mike Lorentz
Athens County Recorder Jessica Markins
Mayor of Wintersville Robert Martin
Washington County Democratic Party Chair Willa O’Neill
Mayor of Athens Steve Patterson
Athens City Councilmember Jeffrey Risner
Athens County Clerk of Courts Candy Russell

Other cities in Ohio that have seen current and former elected officials supporting Whaley’s bid for the Democrat nomination for governor include: Akron, Canton, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, LIma, Newark and Toledo, among others in county government.