A CHICKEN dinner benefit is set to help a Cadiz man paralyzed in a hunting accident.

Bobby Myers fell from a treestand while hunting on Nov. 20, 2009, landing on his back, breaking vertebrae that pinched his spinal cord and resulted in paralysis from the waist down. Since then, family and friends have gathered to raise funds for medical and other costs.

The benefit will be held Aug. 7 at Wallace Lodge in Sally Buffalo Park.

Events begin at noon and include a chicken dinner with beverage, a gun bash, cornhole tournament, mud volleyball, reverse raffle, silent auction and a DJ.

Anyone interested in donating items for the auction may contact Dewey at Kenwood Vinyl at 740-942-2981. Monetary donations may be made in advance to the Bob Myers Benefit Fund, c/o Huntington National Bank, 657 Lincoln Ave., Cadiz, Ohio, 43907.

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U.S. Route 22 will be closed to traffic next Thursday, July 29, for 15 days just west of State Route 519 in Moorefield Township, Harrison County, for the removal of a bridge over an abandoned coal haul road.

ODOT’s contractor, B.O.G. Construction Inc., from Berlin Center, began work about a month ago to construct an earthen fill beneath the existing bridge set to be removed. New pavement will also be built in place of the structure and approach slabs, and the existing guardrail will be removed as part of this project.

Beginning at the intersection of U.S. 22 and SR 331 in Piedmont, traffic will be detoured east on SR 331, then east on SR 149 to SR 9 north to SR 519 west back to U.S. 22, and reverse.

The cost for this project is $220,687, and the completion date is mid-September 2010.

ODOT reminds motorists to SLOW DOWN for the “Cone Zone;” turn on headlights and drive carefully in work zones. Drive responsibly for your safety and the safety of the highway workers. Remember, fines in work zones are doubled for not obeying traffic signs. Minimize distractions turn OFF cell phones in construction zones.

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The Jewett Food Cupboard is in need of supplies. Canned soup and canned meat will be greatly accepted at any of your local churches where they will supply the community food bank as needed.

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The 5th Annual JP W. Pyles Memorial Foundation Inc. Scholarship Benefit will be Held August 14 at the Scio American Legion Post 482 home in Scio.

A poker run is slated to begin at Bob’s Pub in Scio with all bikes out at 11 a.m. Registration will begin at 8 p.m. Cost is $15 per rider or $20 per couple with dinner included.

A full roast beef dinner, compliments of the Scio Volunteer Fire Department and the Scio American Legion Auxiliary will be held at the post home from 4-7 p.m. Cost is $6 per person.

Music by Electric Mud will be from 8:30 p.m. to midnight.

A silent auction and 50/50 drawing will also be held.

The benefit is in remembrance of a friend, coach, and educator of Harrison County. Organizers of the event present a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating high school athletes/student from Harrison Central High School and from Conotton Valley High School.

Additional information may be obtained by visiting the group’s Facebook page: 5th Annual JP Pyles Memorial Foundation Scholarship Benefit.

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A PANCAKE Breakfast will be held at the Harrison Community Hospital Catering Cafe today from 8-11 a.m.

Sponsored by the Harrison Central Athletic Boosters all proceeds from the event will benefit sports programs at Harrison Central High School.

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THE VILLAGE of Freeport will be a busy place on July 30 and 31 when the Fireman’s Fair is held.

Friday’s activities are scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. with the opening of the food stands while Saturday’s events kickoff at 10 a.m.

Inflatable rides, games and raffles will be featured both days.

Line-up for the parade will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Friday on County Road 10. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. and will run through the main street of the village. The band REN will play from 8-11 p.m.

On Saturday, the car show will open the day’s activities at 10 a.m. when registration opens.

The show is scheduled to commence at noon and run until 4 p.m. Music will be provided by The Spike Man. In addition, a blood mobile will be on site for those wishing to “give the gift of life.”

Food stands are to open at 2 p.m. and kid’s games will be held at Baker’s IGA at 3 p.m.

The crowning of festival royalty is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. and music by Chestnut Hill will be from 7-10 p.m. At the conclusion of the music, the money raffle drawing will be held.

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A ONE hour workshop providing an understanding of diabetes with guidelines for preventing and managing the disease will be held Aug. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Harrison Community Hospital Classroom. The hospital is located at 951 East Market Street, Cadiz.

The workshop will be presented by Anandhi Murthy, M.D., General Surgeon, Chief of Surgery at Harrison Community.

Future workshops will focus on Problem Solving and Healthy Coping. This workshop is free and open to the public. Registration is not required.

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Sedgmer may be reached at ksedgmer@timesleader online.com