6 • The Beacon April 13 , 2023
April 22 event to feature local National Guard unit
By Josie Sellers
Did you know there is an Ohio Army National Guard unit located in Coshocton County ? SSG Jeremiah Hogan discovered not everyone is aware of that fact and that a special event is planned to help spread the word .
The local 1485th Transportation Company will display some of its equipment during a touch-a-truck event scheduled Saturday , April 22 from 9 a . m . to 3 p . m . in the parking lot of the shopping center by Walmart . The 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade unit from McConnelsville also will showcase some of its pieces . Free items will be handed out , and children will be able to climb up in most of the equipment .
“ We want to let people know that we are here in the community and help them know more about the National Guard ,” Hogan said . “ We want parents and students to know
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The local 1485th Transportation Company will be part of a National Guard event planned for Saturday , April 22 from 9 a . m . to 3 p . m . in the parking lot of the shopping center by Walmart .
about the benefits of scholarships for college . Come check out the equipment on display and find out about the National Guard .”
The 1485th Transportation Company is located at the airport in Coshocton at 24680 Airport Road .
“ We have full-time staff
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that works out of there , and my recruiting office is there ,” Hogan said . “ I cover all the schools in Coshocton County , Newcomerstown and Holmes County . My biggest goal is to let people know that there is a unit right here in Coshocton County and that there are many within a half-hour of
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“ We want to let people know that we are here in the community and help them know more about the National Guard .”
— SSG Jeremiah Hogan here . There are many service members in the National Guard who live in your community . We are a state entity and a state asset . We are here to help .”
High school students who are juniors and 17 years old are eligible to enlist in the Ohio Army National Guard .
“ They can go off to training in the summer , make some money and then finish their senior year ,” Hogan said .
Not only can the Ohio Army National Guard help you pay for college , but also it can help you earn certifications , and Hogan said there are excellent health benefits .
“ You will gain experiences that will help you find a job ,” Hogan said . “ Employers look at military experience . They know you will show up , work and can be trained on the job .”
The cut-off age for the Ohio Army National Guard is 40 , but consideration will be given to those with prior service experience .
For recruiting information call Hogan at 740-602-0577 or learn more about the National Guard by visiting www . ong . ohio . gov .
Donald Clinton Jones
Donald Clinton Jones , age 75 , of Belmont , Michigan , passed away peacefully on Tuesday , March 21 , 2023 . Don was born in Coshocton on August 3 , 1947 , the son of Robert E . Jones and Marjorie ( Stage ) Jones . Don was a 1965 graduate of Three Rivers High School , a 1969 graduate of Hiram College and a 1971 graduate of Michigan State University . He was the chief research chemist for Clow Corporation for many years . Don loved trains . He was a founding member of the Coshocton Model Railroad Club and found great joy in sharing his passion for trains with family and friends . He could always be enticed by desserts , ice cream and sweets . His grandchildren will forever associate smarties candy with their Grandpa Jones , who always had a few in his pocket to share . Don enjoyed music and looked forward to each opportunity to sing bass with the Calvary Church Choir in Grand Rapids , Michigan . He was preceded in death by his parents , and his wife and first love , Nia Ann ( Long ) Jones . He will be lovingly remembered by his second love Petra Rozinska ; daughter Sabrina ( Andrew ) Rauch , son Nicolas ( Rachel ) Jones , son Adam ( Emily ) Jones ; 11 grandchildren : Olivia , Jackson , Nathan , Karis , Nia , Jeremiah , Lottie , Jasmine , Liam , Nixon and Nonie ; brother Richard ( Diane ) Jones ; sisters Kathie ( Dan ) Sweitzer and Margaret Jones , step-mother Theda Jo Jones ; and many nieces and nephews . He will also be remembered by his many model railroad buddies ; Calvary Church Oasis Bible Study Group ; Calvary Church Choir ; and his many friends . A Celebration of Life service was held on Tuesday , March 28th , at Calvary Church in Grand Rapids , Michigan , with Rev . Don Hancock officiating . Private Burial followed at Blythefield Memory Gardens . MKD Stegenga Belmont Chapel , Belmont , Michigan served the family . In lieu of flowers , the family asks those who wish may make memorial contributions to The Gideons International : ( www . gideons . org / donate )