Christmas Activities in Images and Words

There were many Christmas Holiday activities wrapped around the December 6-8 weekend including the annual Lighted Barnesville Christmas Parade sponsored by Hissom’s Service Center.

The Barnesville Chamber of Commerce, the parade’s host posted a video of the parade on their Facebook Page     

Of course, the highlight of the parade was ole Saint Nick, Santa Claus himself.

Barnesville High School Cheerleaders led the way.

Chamber volunteers “suited up” as festival inflatable characters for Fun in the Ville and the Christmas Parade. 

Parade Float Winners

First Place: Barnesville Girl Scout Troop #10124 “Cookie Express”

Second Place: Barnesville Future Farmers of America.

Third Place: Batesville United Methodist Church

Fun in the Ville

The downtown skating rink was in place Friday and Saturday, December 6-7.

Sponsors for the Skating Rink

Belmont County Tourism, Rumer Loudin, AVC Communications/WBNV Radio, Village of Barnesville

Campbell-Plumly-Funeral Home, Barnesville Community Foundation, Baker IT Services, Heather and Jason Eddy, Bruce, Cindy McGee and Family, Blue Moon, Woodsfield Savings bank, Joe’s Tire, South Central Power Company, William Knox, CPA

Becky Steele, Barnesville Vision Center, Harrison House, Alice Hunkler, Steve and Karen Hill, Barnesville Antique Mall, Freedom Four LLC, Goodhart Machine & Repair, J-Mo Meats, Barnesville Mothers Club, Walton Retirement Home, Sonotone, Valley Hospice, Northwest Title Agency, Barnesville Kiwanis, Tranquil Touch Massage Therapy, Abbey’s Restaurant & Lounge, Astoria Place of Barnesville, Softite Federal Credit Union, Samatha Welch Harvey Goodman Realtor, Lakeland Foods, Aerial Ops Drone Service, Cedar Ridge Behavioral Health Solutions, Barnesville American Legions Auxiliary #168, Barnesville Veterinary Services        

Barnesville Police Pancakes with The Grinch

(Barnesville Police Department Photo)

The Second Annual Barnesville Police Department’s Pancake with The Grinch was a big hit. 

Helping the department last Saturday morning were members of the Barnesville High Bowling Team shown here.    

Police Chief Rocky Siriani noted, “this event allows us to support local families and organizations throughout the year”.

Generous donations by Jason Fisher of Combined Property Management and Joel Braido of Braido Memorials allowed every child to eat free-of-charge. Lakeland Foods  donated  drinks and sausages and Mr. Grinch did his part as well!

No Reindeer but Several Festive Longhorns!

(Barnesville Chamber Photos)

Barnesville, Ohio was a great day with Christmas at The Ville. Dickinson Cattle Co was invited to replace reindeer, who were a no show, with champion Texas Longhorn cattle. The bright blinking Christmas horn lights only showed after dark. They were bright. Hundreds of kids got to feed the Texas Longhorns a special cow candy. Thank you, Barnesville. Even a guy in the back from Arkansas taking Longhorn photos. Posted by Darol Dickinson, Dickinson Cattle Ranch.

Jolly Train Rides

(Barnesville Chamber Photos)

Youngsters and their parents were treated with “Jolly Train Rides” at Barnesville Memorial Park last Saturday morning. The event was sponsored by Joe’s Tire and Orrison Maintenance Service, and the Barnesville Chamber in coordination with the Barnesville Pre-School program.

(Barnesville Chamber Photo)

The Main Street Barrel House hosted wagon rides through the historic downtown area Saturday, December 7.  

Barnesville Chamber Photos)

Johnson Family Pottery held its annual Christmas Opening and, as always, customers waited in line long before the business opened.

Cheffy Drugs Window Decorating Winners

(Barnesville Chamber Photo)

Beth Jeffries, Cheffy pharmacist, congratulates Barb Crawford of Hartley & Marshall on the firm’s first place window decorating skills!

The following award winners were chosen:

1st Place – Hartley & Marshall, 124 E. Main

2nd place – Lifestyle Gym, 185 E. Main

3rd Place – Barnesville Vision Center, 177 E. Main 

People’s Choice Award – Hartley & Marshall

The following downtown business/building owners participated in this first contest:  

Hartley & Marshall, Main Street Counseling, Joe’s Tire, Barnesville Vision Center, Sonotone,

Art Club-Bohandy building, Lifestyle Gym and William Knox, CPA

Lifestyle Gym Nutcracker Contest

(Barnesville Chamber Photo)

Barnesville Middle School Principal Casey Mayo, was joined by teachers Amanda Eddy and Kelly Hanlon accepting the first place Most Traditional Nutcracker Award from Candi Atkinson, third from left, who represented the sponsor, Lifestyle Gym.  

The full slate of winners:

Most traditional: Barnesville Middle School, Amanda Eddy and Kelly Hanlon, teachers

Most Town Spirited: Dale Warrick, RidgeRunner Work Shop

Most Creative: Silas and Sawyer Wells

(Belmont County Historical Society Photo)

Barnesville’s Second Grade decorated tree at the Belmont County Mansion Museum was judged the best of the submissions winning the class a free pizza party.  Over 500 cast votes in the “people’s choice” contest.

Christmas Events with Our Neighbors

(Village of Batesville Photo) 

Residents of the village of Batesville gathered last Sunday for the first lighting of the village Christmas Tree. Many citizens stopped by, placed ornaments on the tree and enjoyed hot chocolate, and cookies.

Mayor Mandy Bishop spoke during the ceremony and Council President Linda Watson led the group in prayer prior to the countdown and switching on the lights.

Village leaders thank the following individuals for making this project possible:   Linda Watson for purchasing our tree, Mark and Lisa Goodhart for helping get the tree in Marietta, the decorated hay bales, as well as the lighted float display; Linda Dollison, Linda Watson, and Karen Duvall for decorating the tree. Beaver township Trustees were thanked for planting our tree while Councilmember Tim Bishop was thanked for faithfully watering the evergreen during the summer and drought. Also, thanks was extended to  Matt VanHorn for installing the outside electrical outlet for the lights.

(Belmont Senior Services Photo) 

Bethesda and Centerville senior center members were uplifted Wednesday with a special visit from five first grade classes from Union Local who brought the Christmas spirit to life with their sweet caroling. Christmas to life today. The performance at Bethesda is shown here.

(Belmont Senior Services Photo)

Gary Nichols, a member of the Flushing Senior Center and former teacher and coach at Union Local and before that Barnesville High School, led the way as the Grand Marshal of the Flushing parade Saturday, December 7. Nichols is shown riding as an honored guest in the community’s annual Christmas Parade.     

Groups Spread Cheer at Nursing Homes

Barnesville High School students had a wonderful morning visiting residents at Emerald Pointe, Barnesville Manor, Astoria Place and Russell’s Crossing with Barnesville High School choir and band. (Emerald Pointe photo)

And at Astoria Place too. (Astoria Place Photo)

Girl Scouts Sing Carols at Emerald Pointe

Cookbook Club Exchanges Cookies    

(Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library Photo)

“Enjoy tasty different foods and exchange recipes with lots of fun” was the theme of the cookie exchange by the Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library Adult Cook Book Club on December 10 that drew over 20 participants!

(Barnesville Chamber Photo)

Thursday evening, December 5, Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library and the Barnesville Chamber of Commerce hosted “Christmas in the Park with Santa” at the Albert S. George Youth Center. The night consisted of children’s activities and light refreshments. Santa posed for this photo before all the “good little apple dumplings” arrived for the festivities.