https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/d685e80b54c0932564e4db711b0b1c11.pdf 60d56c94079f6bb32e1de486685b5bec PDF Text Text 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 31° 43° 42° Mostly cloudy today. A brief shower or two late tonight. High 50° / Low 36° Today’s weather forecast Wellston wallops Eagles Celebrating ‘Generations’ inside today WEATHER s 4 SPORTS s 5 GENERATIONS s 9 C_ZZb[fehj��Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 9, Volume 75 Thursday, January 14, 2021 s 50¢ COVID-19 related death reported in Mason County Latest area case statistics Staff Report OHIO VALLEY — One additional COVID-19 death was reported in Mason County on Wednesday, while new cases were reported across the region. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reported an additional death due to COVID-19 in Mason County. This death makes 25 total deaths in the county due to COVID-19. Vaccines for Gallia County residents In a Facebook post on Wednesday afternoon, the Gallia County Health Department provided an update on vaccine scheduling for residents of Gallia County. “The Gallia County Health Department is able to accept an additional 170 appointments for the COVID- 19 vaccine for those individuals 80+ for the week of January 19th. Any individual who was not able to get an appointment can call the Health Department tomorrow and Friday at 740-4412018, 740-441-2950, or 740-441-2951 between the hours of 8AM4PM to schedule an appointment. Over 800 appointments have been scheduled over the next 4 weeks and if any additional spots open for the other age groups we will notify the public,” read the post. Information on vaccines in Mason and Meigs Counties will be provided as it becomes available. Here’s a closer look at coronavirus cases across our area: Gallia County ODH reported a total of 1,856 total cases of COVID-19 (since See COVID-19 | 3 DeWine provides COVID vaccine update Staff Report COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jon Husted on Tuesday provided the following updates on Ohio’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Phase 1B timeline Governor DeWine reemphasized the vaccine distribution timeline for Phase 1B of Ohio’s vaccination program which is set to begin next week with those ages 80 and older. This week: Tuesday, the Ohio Department of Health will receive information from the federal government on Ohio’s vaccine allotment for the upcoming week. This information, including which providers will receive vaccines and how many, will be communicated to local health departments this evening. Each county health department, in partnership with their local emergency management agency and vaccine providers, will communicate vaccine distribution plans with the media and the public on Wednesday and Thursday. The process to vaccinate those in each county will vary depending on the provider. Some are expected to hold walk-up clinics, others may take appointments, etc. On Thursday, the Ohio Department of Health will launch a tool on coronavirus.ohio.gov to See DEWINE | 4 AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2021 The Daily Sentinel, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Sarah Hawley | Sentinel A kayaker approaches the Pomeroy levee during the 2020 Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta. ODNR offers $500K in grants Staff Report COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Parks and Watercraft is offering $500,000 in grants to improve boating access for hand-powered watercraft at public facilities across the state. Applicants may request up to $75,000 for a single project during the grant period. “Ohio has experienced extraordinary growth in paddle sports in recent years,” said ODNR Director Mary Mertz. “This grant will provide funding for new opportunities, such as improving access sites and connecting paddlers to local amenities, which will enhance local economies and tourism for years to come.” The Paddling Enhancement Grant is a com- petitive grant program offering 100% reimbursement to eligible political subdivisions (municipalities, townships, counties, joint recreational districts, park districts, conservancy districts) and state and federal agencies. Its goal is to improve or develop recreational boating access for hand-powered watercraft at public facilities. The application is available on the ODNR website and must be submitted electronically to the grant administrator by March 1, 2021. The grant period runs from July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022. Applicants are encouraged to include one or more of the following criteria listed below in their application: �?cfhel[�[n_ij_d]� paddling access site and See ODNR | 3 Trump impeached after Capitol riot By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire and Alan Fram The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was impeached by the U.S. House for a historic second time Wednesday, charged with “incitement of insurrection” over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol in a swift and stunning collapse of his ﬁnal days in ofﬁce. With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump. The proceedings moved at lightning speed, with lawmakers voting just one week after violent pro-Trump loyalists stormed the U.S. Capitol, urged on by the president’s calls for them to “ﬁght like hell” against the election results. Ten Republicans ﬂed Trump, joining Democrats who said he needed to be held accountable Manuel Balce Ceneta | AP Rep. Vicky Hartzler, R-Mo., and Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., handed pizzas to members of the National Guard gathered at the Capitol Visitor Center on Wednesday in Washington as the House of Representatives continued with its fast-moving House vote to impeach President Donald Trump, a week after a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. and warned ominously of a “clear and present danger” if Congress should leave him unchecked before Democrat Joe Biden’s inauguration Jan. 20. Trump is the only U.S. president See TRUMP | 2 National Guard activated ahead of potential riots COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine activated 580 National Guard members Tuesday in preparation for what the FBI identiﬁed as massive armed protests planned in Columbus and every state capital in the country leading up to Inauguration Day. “People have the right to protest. They do not have the right to be destructive,” DeWine said during a brieﬁng Tuesday. “They do not have the right to hurt other people.” “We all saw what happened at the U.S. Capitol. And we know we are very concerned,” he added. The Republican governor authorized National Guard members from Jan. 14 to Jan. 21 to conduct training and be prepared in case called upon to police the armed riots authorities say are planned at the U.S. Capitol and the Ohio Statehouse. Two hundred additional National Guardsmen will be sent to Washington, D.C. DeWine is falling in line with several other governors and state law enforcement groups who received a warning from the FBI on Monday to prepare for potentially dangerous riots at capitols in all 50 states. The warnings came after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the U.S. Capitol last Wednesday, forcing lawmakers to take cover and resulting in the death of ﬁve people, including a Capitol Police ofﬁcer. Police in Ohio’s capital city are also working with other law enforcement agencies in the area to coordinate a response to whatever planned or unplanned protests arise, Sgt. James Fuqua, a spokesperson for the Columbus Division of Police, told The Associated Press. He said a “red line” situation has been declared, which freezes time off for all ofﬁcers without preplanned vacations. Fuqua declined to discuss speciﬁcs of what is expected or how law enforcement will be deployed. See GUARD | 3 �2 Thursday, January 14, 2021 OBITUARIES/NEWS OBITUARIES DAN T. HAMILTON KENNETH RAY GUINTHER Jacob Strieter, GALLIPOLIS Luke Strieter, — Dan Thomas Ashton Webb and enjoyed the outHamilton, 87, GalSYRACUSE Levi Strieter; doors, restoring lipolis, passed away — Kenneth Ray great-grandchilhis 1954 Chevy surrounded by his Guinther passed dren, Hollis Ours, pickup truck, and loving family at away at the age Holden Ours, was an avid base- 3:10 p.m., Tuesday, of 62 on Monday, Pyper Bowie, ball card collector. Jan. 12, 2021, at Jan. 11, 2021. He was also a his Clay Township home. Kennedy Barr, Rory MulKenny was born longtime member Born in Gallia County on lins, Reagan Brumﬁeld; on April 2, 1958, and two great-grandchilOct. 1, 1933, he was the to Guy and Wanda Guin- of the Pomeroy Racine Masonic Lodge. He son of the late Charles C. dren on the way. ther of Syracuse, Ohio. In addition to his parloved his family and his and Faye Call Hamilton. He is preceded in ents, he was preceded in dog, “Pup”. Dan was a retired heavy death by his parents; Funeral arrangements equipment operator from death by his sister, Marson, Jeremey Ray Guingaret Hamilton Daniels; are under the direcTeamsters Local #505 in ther; and brother, Maltion of the Anderson Huntington, West Virgin- and his brothers, Terry colm Guinther. McDaniel Funeral Home ia. He was a Korean Con- Alan Hamilton, Jim HamHe is survived by his ilton and Gene Hamilton. in Pomeroy. A service ﬂict veteran of the U.S. wife of 25 years, Meg Private family funeral is planned for immediArmy, attended the ElizaGuinther; daughter, beth Chapel Church, and services will be conductSophie Guinther; daugh- ate family on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m., and a member of Post #4464, ed at the Cremeens-King ter, Chelsea (David) a graveside service will Veterans of Foreign Wars. Funeral Home. OfﬁciatPoole; and two grandfollow at the Letart Falls For many years he owned ing will be Rev. Alfred sons, Leo and Maxwell Holley and Rev. Randy Cemetery. and operated the HamilPoole. Carnes. Interment will Because Kenny enjoyed ton Orchard. He is survived by be in the Ohio Valley baseball and loved Dan is survived by his his twin sister, Karen Memory Gardens with Syracuse, donations for wife, Gail Cain HamilGuinther, with whom military graveside servica memorial bench for the ton, whom he married he shared a close relapark in Syracuse may be March 22, 1957, in Point es conducted by the Galtionship; two brothers, lia County Funeral Detail Pleasant, West Virginia; William (Beverly) Guin- made in lieu of ﬂowers. Team. There are no callMemorials may be sent his four daughters, Terri ther, Terry Guinther; ing hours. In lieu of ﬂowand sister-in-law, Donna to The Kenneth Guinther Lynn Hamilton, Kelly ers memorials may be Memorial Fund, P.O. (Kerry) Ours, Margi Jean Guinther, as well made in Dan’s memory Box 716, Syracuse, Ohio (Shannon) Webb, all of as numerous nieces and 45779. Gallipolis and Lori (Don) to the Elizabeth Chanephews. pel Church, 55 Locust A celebration of life Strieter, of Huntington, Kenny retired from the will be held at a later West Virginia; grandchil- Street, Gallipolis, OH Meigs County Highway 45631. Cremeens-King date, due to the pandren, Daniel (Morgan) Department where he Funeral Home, locally demic. Ours, Megan (Jeffrey) had many friends. He Mullins, Brooke (Jeremy owned and located at 75 KATHRYN EMOGENE ‘JEAN’ GILMORE Grape Street, is honored Halfhill) Bowie, Abigail (Bransen) Barr, Elizabeth to serve the Hamilton grandchildren; and sevMIDDLEPORT — (Christopher) Brumﬁeld, family. Kathryn Emogene “Jean” eral nieces and nephews. DORIS ‘ROBERTA’ FISHER In addition to her parGilmore, 88, of Middleport, Ohio, passed away ents, she was preceded in death by her husband, GALLIPOLIS — Doris in-law, Beverly L. and on Jan. 13, 2021. She Charles Mundy of ColumRobert Gilmore; grand“Roberta” Fisher, 91, of was born on Sept. 15, bus, Ohio, Judy K. and son, Brian Walls; and Gallipolis, Ohio, passed 1932, daughter of the numerous brothers and away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, Allen Dodrill of Gallipolate Carl and Ella Manlis, and Carol S. and Jack sisters. 2021, at Holzer Medical ley. Quimby, Jr. of Gallipolis; Funeral services will be Center. She is survived by her held at 11 a.m. on MonBorn on Aug. 14, 1929, son and daughter-in-law, children, Sandra (RemRichard K. and Anita ley) Walls, Gail Gilmore, day, Jan. 18, 2021, at the in Logan, West Virginia, Roberta was the daughter Fisher of Gallipolis; nine Bill (Katie) Gilmore and Middleport Nazarene grandchildren; twenty-six Church with Pastor Bill of the late Heber and Lisa McDonald; grandJustice ofﬁciating. Burial Opal Butcher Fellure. On great grandchildren; and children, Dusty Tobias, half-brother, Marty Felwill follow at Gravel Hill June 18, 1947, Roberta Trish Eakins, Bill GilmCemetery. Visiting hours married Richard A. Fish- lure. ore Jr., Heidi Gilmore, A private funeral will er in Catlettsburg, KenJoshua (Yolanda) Hooten will be on Sunday from be held for Roberta at 6-8 p.m. at Anderson tucky; Richard preceded and Jessica (Dustin) Willis Funeral Home with Butcher; 11 great grand- McDaniel Funeral Home her in death in 1998. Roberta was a member of Pastor Jim Lusher ofﬁcichildren; two great great in Middleport. ating; burial will follow Centenary United MethLINDA L. LAUDERMILT ALKIRE odist Church, a long-time at Centenary Cemetery. 4-H advisor, and a former Roberta’s grandchildren will serve as pallbearers. member of Farm Bureau She is preceded in SYRACUSE — Linda Please visit www.willisof Gallia County. death by her parents; L. Laudermilt Alkire, Roberta is survived by funeralhome.com to send ﬁrst husband, J.R. Laud- her daughters and sons79, of Syracuse, Ohio, e-mail condolences. ermilt; and a sister Carodied on Jan. 13, 2021. lyn Haley. She was born on June MORGAN Graveside funeral ser17, 1941, daughter of the vices will be held on Satlate Robert and Marie THURMAN — Thomas Eugene Morgan, 70, Thururday, Jan. 16, 2021, at Caruthers. She retired man, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021, in the Holzer from Holzer Hospital as 12:15 p.m. at Riverview Medical Center. There are no calling hours or funeral Cemetery with Pastor a clerk. service. Private family graveside services will be in She is survived by her Justin Roush ofﬁciating. the New Holland Cemetery in New Holland, Ohio. Visiting hours will be on Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Gallipolis, is serving husband, Roger Alkire; Saturday from 11 a.m. sister, Janet Brown; the family. to 12 p.m. at Anderson brother, Robert (Judy) McDaniel Funeral Home RAINER Caruthers; and several in Pomeroy. nieces and nephews. RACINE — Blondena Mae Hudson Rainer, 93, Racine, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2021, at her residence. Funeral arrangements will be announced by CONTACT US the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Racine. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 All content © 2021 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel edition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. 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The Capitol insurrection stunned and angered lawmakers, who were sent scrambling for safety as the mob descended, and it revealed the fragility of the nation’s history of peaceful transfers of power. The riot also forced a reckoning among some Republicans, who have stood by Trump throughout his presidency and largely allowed him to spread false attacks against the integrity of the 2020 election. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi invoked Abraham Lincoln and the Bible, imploring lawmakers to uphold their oath to defend the Constitution from all enemies, foreign “and domestic.” She said of Trump: “He must go, he is a clear and present danger to the nation that we all love.” Holed up at the White House, watching the proceedings on TV, Trump took no responsibility for the bloody riot seen around the world, but issued a statement urging “NO violence, NO lawbreaking and NO vandalism of any kind” to disrupt Biden’s ascension to the White House. In the face of the accusations against him and with the FBI warning of more violence, Trump said, “That is not what I stand for, and it is not what America stands for. I call on ALL Americans to help ease tensions and calm tempers.” Trump was ﬁrst impeached by the House in 2019 over his dealings with Ukraine, but the Senate voted in 2020 acquit. He is the ﬁrst to be impeached twice. None has been convicted by the Senate, but Republicans said Wednesday that could change in the rapidly shifting political environment as ofﬁceholders, donors, big business and others peel away from the defeated president. The soonest Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell would start an impeachment trial is next Tuesday, the day before Trump is already set to leave the White House, McConnell’s ofﬁce said. The legislation is also intended to prevent Trump from ever running again. McConnell believes Trump committed impeachable offenses and considers the Democrats’ impeachment drive an opportunity to reduce the divisive, chaotic president’s hold on the GOP, a Republican strategist told The Associated Press on Wednesday. McConnell told Big Buck Contest Winners OH-70219969 Personal & Business Insurance John Bentz Winner of the bow Kevin Taylor Winner of the Gun major donors over the weekend that he was through with Trump, said the strategist, who demanded anonymity to describe McConnell’s conversations. In a note to colleagues Wednesday, McConnell said he had “not made a ﬁnal decision on how I will vote.” Unlike his ﬁrst time, Trump faces this impeachment as a weakened leader, having lost his own reelection as well as the Senate Republican majority. Even Trump ally Kevin McCarthy, the House Republican leader, shifted his position and said Wednesday the president bears responsibility for the horrifying day at the Capitol. In making a case for the “high crimes and misdemeanors” demanded in the Constitution, the four-page impeachment resolution approved Wednesday relies on Trump’s own incendiary rhetoric and the falsehoods he spread about Biden’s election victory, including at a rally near the White House on the day of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol. A Capitol Police ofﬁcer died from injuries suffered in the riot, and police shot and killed a woman during the siege. Three other people died in what authorities said were medical emergencies. The riot delayed the tally of Electoral College votes that was the last step in ﬁnalizing Biden’s victory. Ten Republican lawmakers, including third-ranking House GOP leader Liz Cheney of Wyoming, voted to impeach Trump, cleaving the Republican leadership, and the party itself. Cheney, whose father is the former Republican vice president, said of Trump’s actions summoning the mob that “there has never been a greater betrayal by a President” of his ofﬁce. Trump was said to be livid with perceived disloyalty from McConnell and Cheney. With the team around Trump hollowed out and his Twitter account silenced by the social media company, the president was deeply frustrated that he could not hit back, according to White House ofﬁcials and Republicans close to the West Wing who weren’t authorized to speak publicly about private conversations. From the White House, Trump leaned on Sen. 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Major 12:08a 1:09a 2:04a 2:56a 3:45a 4:29a 5:11a Minor 6:24a 7:21a 8:16a 9:07a 9:55a 10:39a 11:21a Major 12:06p 1:34p 2:28p 3:18p 4:05p 4:49p 5:32p Minor 6:51p 7:47p 8:40p 9:29p 10:16p 11:00p 11:42p WEATHER HISTORY Cold air penetrating the natural barriers of Southern California on Jan. 14, 1882, brought a record 15 inches of snow to San Bernardino. 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme A.M. ﬂurries; mostly cloudy, chilly A little icy mix in the a.m.; cloudy Logan 44/35 Lucasville 48/35 AIR QUALITY 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Primary pollutant: Particulates Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Wed. 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Governor Husted also announced that 12 partnerships have been awarded for a total of $2.5 million for the Industry Sector Partnership Award Grant Program. The selected partnerships are located in various regions across Ohio and focus on multiple in-demand industry sectors, including healthcare, information technology, manufacturing, construction and transportation. “These awards will jump start and expand workforce partnerships across Ohio that are helping more individuals earn the skills needed to successfully ﬁnd employment,” Lt. Governor Husted said. “This is real-world skill development where educators and businesses work together to help people gain the skills they need to get hired for jobs that pay well and have a future. Enhancing meaningful partnerships between the business and education community is key to growing Ohio’s workforce and ﬁlling indemand jobs at a time when many people are looking for opportunities, but not sure where to start.” Learn more about the Industry Sector Partnership Grant by visiting Workforce.Ohio.gov/ISP For more information on Ohio’s response to COVID-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov or call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH. TUESDAY 39° 29° Wilkesville 47/35 POMEROY Jackson 50/36 47/35 Ravenswood Rio Grande 50/36 48/36 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 44/34 GALLIPOLIS 50/36 50/36 50/36 South Shore Greenup 50/38 48/36 70 ern Ohio Communications Service received a $50,000 JobsOhio Inclusion Grant toward building and engineering costs. Learn more about the announcement here. NATIONAL CITIES McArthur 44/35 Portsmouth 48/37 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 OH-70219587 37° 26° Adelphi 44/35 Waverly 46/35 MONDAY 38° 28° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Chillicothe 44/35 SUNDAY A: 70% is stored as is on Antarctica. Today 7:46 a.m. 5:30 p.m. 9:08 a.m. 7:09 p.m. SATURDAY Rain and snow showers in the morning 2 AccuWeather.com Cold Index™ (in inches) FRIDAY 43° 30° Statistics through 3 p.m. Wed. 46°/26° 42°/25° 75° in 2005 -12° in 1912 EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low the same process outlined above. Vaccine providers are not expected to vacFrom page 1 cinate everyone in each age group in one week. assist citizens looking As new age groups are for a provider that has authorized to receive been allotted vaccines. vaccinations, previous The tool will be searchage groups will continue able by zip code or county, but it will not be receiving the vaccine. Senior citizens with updated in real-time. It is critical that those eli- questions on the vacgible to receive a vaccine cination process are urged to contact the consult local sources to Area Agencies on Aging determine up-to-date at www.aging.ohio.gov vaccine availability. Hospitals that are vac- or by calling 1-866-2435678. cinating their frontline healthcare workers as part of Phase 1A must Nursing home vaccinations complete these vaccinaTo date, 85 percent of tions by Sunday, January Ohio’s nursing homes 17. have been visited by a Week of January 18: vaccine provider as part Vaccine providers will of Phase 1A. Vaccine begin receiving their providers anecdotally ﬁrst allotment of vactell the Ohio Departcines for those ages 80 ment of Health that the and older. Vaccines will number of residents and be delivered on Monday, staff accepting the vacTuesday, and Wednescine is increasing. day. Each provider will In Ohio’s two nursbegin administering vac- ing homes operated by cines the day after they the Ohio Department receive their shipment. of Veteran Services, All vaccines must be 92 percent of veterans distributed within seven have accepted the vacdays. cine. Regarding staff, Week of January 60 percent have opted 25: Vaccinations are to receive the vaccine in anticipated to begin the Sandusky home and for those ages 75 and 42 percent have chosen up following the same to be vaccinated in the process outlined above. Georgetown home. Vaccinations will also be available to those Broadband expansion with severe congenital, investment developmental, or earlyLt. Governor Husted onset medical disorders. announced Tuesday that Additional information Southern Ohio Commuon how these individuals nication Services, Inc., can choose to receive in collaboration with their vaccines is forthJobsOhio, Ohio Southcoming. east Economic DevelWeek of February 1: opment (OhioSE) and Vaccinations are anticiPike County Economic pated to begin for those & Community Developages 70 and up following ment, plans to invest the same process out$3.8 million to provide lined above. high-speed Internet Week of February 8: service over 64 miles Vaccinations are anticito 1,300 residential and pated to begin for those business customers in ages 65 and up following southern Ohio. South- High Low 79° in Homestead, FL -13° in Crested Butte, CO Global High Low Houston 70/41 Monterrey 83/38 Miami 71/59 114° in Telfer, Australia -70° in Ekyuchchyu, Russia Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow ﬂurries, sn-snow, i-ice. �Sports Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, January 14, 2021 5 Wellston wallops Eagles, 61-38 By Alex Hawley with a three-pointer with 7:10 left in the half. EHS was never got back to within single digits, TUPPERS PLAINS, Ohio — and trailed 27-12 at halftime. The hosts scored four of the Good to be back on the court, ﬁrst six points in the second regardless of the result. The Eastern boys basketball half, but Wellston closed the third quarter with a 15-to-2 run team — playing for the ﬁrst time since Dec. 18 — dropped for a 44-18 lead. WHS was up by a game-high a 61-38 decision to non-league 27 points after a free throw 16 guest Wellston on Tuesday in seconds into the ﬁnale. Eastern Meigs County. outscored the Golden Rockets The Eagles (0-6) were held 20-to-16 over the remainder, to just two points in the opening period, as the Golden Rock- and fell 61-38. For the game, Eastern made ets opened an 11-point advan15 ﬁeld goals, four of which tage eight minutes into play. came from three-point range. Eastern was back within Meanwhile, Wellston connectsingle digits after a bucket in the ﬁrst 30 seconds of the sec- ed on 26 ﬁeld goal tries, includond period, but WHS answered ing ﬁve three-point attempts. ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Eastern junior Isaiah Reed (24) shoots a two-pointer over a Wellston defender, during the Golden Rockets’ 61-38 victory on Tuesday in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. At the foul line, EHS made 4-of-6 (66.7 percent), while WHS sank 4-of-8 (50 percent). Jace Bullington led the Eagles with 11 points on ﬁve ﬁeld goals. Matthew Blanchard was next with eight points, followed by Bryce Newland with ﬁve, and Brad Hawk with four. Trey Hill and Owen Johnson scored three points apiece for the hosts, while Brayden O’Brien and Brady Watson both came up with two points. Wellston was led by Hunter Smith with 14 points on seven ﬁeld goals. Gunnar Harnon and R.J. Kemp scored See WELLSTON | 6 Dragons surge past Gallia Academy, 69-48 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com CENTENARY, Ohio — A second half collapse. Visiting Fairland used a 41-22 surge after halftime to turn a slim 2-point cushion into a sizable 69-48 victory over the Gallia Academy boys basketball team on Tuesday night during an Ohio Valley Conference contest in Gallia County. The Blue Devils (2-4, 0-3 OVC) kept things quite competitive in the opening 16 minutes of play as the hosts rallied from a 16-10 ﬁrst quarter deﬁcit by going on a 16-7 surge for a 26-23 edge late in the second canto. The Dragons (8-2, 5-0), however, closed the half with ﬁve consecutive points and ultimately never trailed again as the Green and White took a 28-26 advantage into the break. Aiden Porter poured in seven points as part of a pivotal 19-7 surge that allowed FHS to extend its lead out to 47-33 headed into the ﬁnale, then Porter added another 15 markers down the stretch as the guests closed regulation with a 22-15 run to wrap up the 21-point outcome. Fairland outrebounded the Blue and White by a 30-25 overall margin, which included a 13-9 edge on the offensive glass. GAHS also committed 17 of the 27 turnovers in the contest. The Blue Devils made 20-of-44 ﬁeld goal attempts for 46 percent, including a 4-of-16 effort from behind the arc for 25 percent. The hosts also netted 4-of-9 free throw attempts for 44 percent. Kenyon Franklin — who scored 11 points in the second quarter — joined Isaac Clary in pacing Gallia Academy with 14 points apiece, followed by Cooper Davis with 10 markers. Clary hauled in a team-high six rebounds, while Davis added four boards and a team-best four assists. Noah Vanco and Connor Walter were next with four points apiece, while Brody Fellure completed the host tally with two markers. The Dragons made 30-of-58 shot attempts for 52 percent, including an 8-of-23 effort from 3-point territory for 35 percent. The guests also sank 1-of3 charity tosses for 33 percent. Porter led FHS with a game-high 30 points, followed by Gavin Hunt with 16 points and Jacob Polcyn with 11 markers. Clayton Thomas and Zach Tooley respectively chipped in ﬁve and three points, while J.D. Thacker and Nate Thacker completed the winning score with two markers each. Gallia Academy hosted South Point on Wednesday night and returns to action Friday when it travels to Chesapeake for an OVC matchup at 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Thursday, Jan. 14 Girls Basketball Wellston at Meigs, 7:30 Southern at Trimble, 6 p.m. South Gallia at Federal Hocking, 7:30 Gallia Academy at South Point, 7:30 Eastern at Belpre, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15 Boys Basketball Eastern at Southern, 7:30 Gallia Academy at Chesapeake, 7:30 Saturday, Jan. 16 Boys Basketball Eastern at Waterford, 7:30 Southern at New Boston, 7:30 Girls Basketball Gallia Academy at Meigs, 1:30 Athens at South Gallia, 1 p.m. Frontier at Southern, 1:15 Wrestling Eastern, Meigs at Alexander, 10 a.m. Fairland at Gallia Academy, 10 a.m. Swimming River Valley at McClain, 10:30 Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports River Valley senior Chase Barber (10) dribbles past South Gallia defender Blaik Saunders during the second half of Tuesday night’s boys basketball contest in Bidwell, Ohio. Raiders roll past South Gallia, 54-44 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com BIDWELL, Ohio — This seven proved to be rather magniﬁcent. The River Valley boys basketball team led wire-to-wire and had all seven of its players reach the scoring column on Tuesday night during a collective 54-44 victory over visiting South Gallia in a non-conference matchup of Gallia County programs. The host Raiders (7-3) forced six ﬁrst quarter turnovers and hit four of their ﬁrst eight shot attempts while storming out to a 12-4 advantage less than six minutes into regulation, but the Rebels (6-4) answered with consecutive baskets over the ﬁnal 1:19 to close to within 12-8 after eight minutes of play. Both squads hit their ﬁrst three shot attempts to start the second frame, allowing RVHS to build a trio of 7-point leads before the Red and Gold ultimately whittled things down to 19-15 with 5:30 left in the half. SGHS eventually netted 8-of-9 shot attempts during the second canto, but the guests never came closer than 28-25 following a Brayden Hammond basket with 44 seconds left in the half. That 3-point difference also proved to be the margin headed into the intermission. Chase Barber scored ﬁve points during an 8-0 South Gallia junior Ean Combs (32) releases a shot attempt over River Valley defender Jance Lambert (3) during the first half of Tuesday night’s boys basketball contest in Bidwell, Ohio. run out of the second half gates, allowing the Silver and Black to secure its ﬁrst double-digit lead of the night at 36-25 with 5:19 remaining in the third frame. Jaxxin Mabe converted an offensive rebound for a putback to end the South Gallia scoring drought at the 4:08 mark, sparking a 6-2 run the rest of the period as the Rebels closed the gap down to 38-31 entering the ﬁnale. The guests twice pulled to within four points in the opening two minutes of the fourth, but the Raiders countered with 12-2 surge over the next 5-plus minutes while building their largest lead of the night at 52-38 with just 32 seconds left in regulation. River Valley was outscored 6-2 from there, but the hosts led by at least three possessions the rest of the way and converted 9-of-15 charity tosses down the stretch run to wrap up the 10-point triumph. Turnovers played a large roll in the ﬁnal outcome, with the Rebels committing 17 of the 25 miscues in the contest. The guests also outrebounded River Valley by a 33-22 overall margin, including a 9-7 edge on the offensive glass. The Raiders netted 18-of-45 ﬁeld goal attempts for 40 percent, including a 6-of-20 effort from behind the arc for 30 percent. The hosts also went 12-of-23 at the free throw line for 52 percent. Jordan Lambert paced RVHS with a doubledouble performance of 14 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Mason Rhodes with 13 points — all but two of which came in the ﬁrst half. Barber was next with 11 points and Jance Lambert chipped in seven markers, while Dylan Fulks and Kade Alderman contributed four points each. Ethan Schultz completed the winning tally with one point. South Gallia made 20-of-47 shot attempts for 43 percent, including a 3-of-10 effort from 3-point range for 30 percent. The guests sank 1-of-6 charity tosses for 17 percent. Mabe paced the Rebels with a game-high 18 points, followed by Tristan Saber with a double-double effort of 10 points and 10 rebounds. Brayden Hammond was next with nine points and a game-high dozen rebounds, while Blaik Saunders and Ean Combs respectively completed things with ﬁve and two markers. South Gallia hosts Eastern on Wednesday night at 7 p.m. The Raiders return to action next Tuesday when they travel to Mercerville for a rematch with South Gallia at 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. �SPORTS 6 Thursday, January 14, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing NBA, union stiffen virus protocols; more games postponed By Tim Reynolds Associated Press With ﬁve games called off this week already and more teams dealing with virus-related issues, the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association enacted additional rules Tuesday in the hope of keeping the season going safely. For “at least the next two weeks,” the league and union said, players and team staff will have to remain at their residence when in their home markets and are prohibited from leaving their hotels when on the road — with exceptions primarily for practices and games. “I’m all for anything we possibly can do to ramp up the safety,” said Miami coach Erik Spoelstra, whose team had the NBA-minimum eight players in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, missing eight for COVID-related reasons and another with injury. “Just because we want to proceed with our profession doesn’t mean that there isn’t a reality of what’s going on in the world. The virus is still very much out there.” Utah’s game in Washington on Wednesday was postponed because contact-tracing issues among the Wizards meant they wouldn’t have eight available players for that matchup. Orlando’s game in Boston on Wednesday is also off, the third postponement since Sunday involving the Celtics. Boston’s most recent list showed eight players as unavailable because they are adhering to the NBA’s health and safety protocols, which means they either tested positive or contact-tracing data showed they may have been exposed to someone who is positive. “I’m for whatever the NBA wants us to do,” Washington coach Scott Brooks said. All that is permitted in home markets, for now, is “to attend team-related activities at the team facility or arena, exercise outside, or perform essential activities,” the league and union said. On the road, team activities and emergencies are the only allowable reasons for leaving hotels. NBPA executive director Michele Roberts said “it would be irresponsible and unacceptable” to not seek better ways to keep players safe. “No one wants to see more restrictions imposed,” Roberts said. “No one also wants to see the infection rate increase if there are steps we can take to mitigate the risk. Our experts have concluded that these new procedures will add to our arsenal of weapons against the virus.” The new rules add to a challenging time in the NBA, especially when dealing with the mental strain of playing in a COVID-19 world. And the ﬂurry of virus-related issues in the last few days have only made matters tougher. “I feel like I’m living my life in a box,” Portland guard Damian Lillard said. “I go to practice, I go back home, I don’t go anywhere else.” When teams started testing in late November prior to the start of training camps, 48 players had positive COVID-19 tests. In the last four weeks, the league has announced a total of only seven positive tests, part of the reason the NBA has not paused play. “This is real life, COVID-19, and taking the precautions and taking the protocols seriously is the most important thing,” Minnesota coach Ryan Saunders said. Additional actions taken Tuesday include a new rule prohibiting any pregame meetings in locker rooms from lasting more than 10 minutes; when those meetings take place everyone must wear a mask. Players have been told to limit on-court interactions with fellow players to elbow or ﬁst bumps, with no extended socializing. And when a player is subbed out of a game, he can sit in a “cool down chair” without a mask — but must put a mask on when he returns to the bench and sits in his assigned seat. There were at least 36 players in the league dealing with virus-related issues or protocols when Tuesday began, based on information released by teams. That number went up in part because of the Wizards’ situation; it was not clear how many are affected there. Most current player issues are believed to be related to contact tracing. The Jazz were not surprised by the news of their game in Washington being called off. “We were aware of that all day, waiting for a lot of the contact tracing to take place,” Jazz coach Quin Snyder said Tuesday night. Contact tracing has gotten more high-tech in recent days, with a requirement that everyone wear an electronic device that tracks proximity to one another. The data from those devices is part of the determination whether a player needs to quarantine because of possible exposure. “I think the thing that we’re all trying to ﬁgure out is when somebody does test positive, the contact tracing, how does that work?” Chicago coach Billy Donovan said. Wellston From page 5 10 each, while Garrett Brown and Jarrod Wilbur tallied six apiece for the guests. Eston Riley was next with ﬁve points, followed by Chase Ingalls and Evan Brown with four each. Cyan Ervin rounded out the Golden Rocket total with two markers. After a trip to South Gallia on Wednesday, Eastern will visit Southern on Friday. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Courtesy | Allison Jeffers Rio Grande’s Hailey Jordan had a game-high 19 points and four blocked shots in Tuesday’s 68-58 win over Oakland City University in Oakland City, Ind. Jordan also pulled down a team-high 10 rebounds for the RedStorm, who moved over the .500 mark for the first time this season. Rio Grande women cut down Mighty Oaks By Randy Payton States Conference, fell to 0-11 with the loss. The Mighty Oaks, who OAKLAND CITY, Ind. were also playing without the services of two of — While it was far from their top four scorers, fell the most picturesque behind 13-4 inside the win of the 577 coaching victories that David Smal- game’s ﬁrst ﬁve minutes but used a 9-0 run — ley has enjoyed over the course of his 28-plus sea- capped by a free throw by Malia Schmittler — to sons at the University of take an 18-17 lead with Rio Grande, the veteran 1:37 left in the ﬁrst quarbench boss wasn’t about ter. to give it back. Outside of a brief Why, you might ask? 19-18 Rio lead and a Because Tuesday afternoon’s triumph over 24-all tie with just over six minutes left in the upset-minded Oakland City University put Smal- ﬁrst half, Oakland City maintained the lead for ley’s RedStorm over the the rest of the period .500 mark for the ﬁrst and enjoyed a 37-32 time this season. Rio Grande coughed up cushion at the intermission. a nine-point lead in the The lead reached as game’s opening minutes many as seven points, and then rallied from a seven-point third quarter 44-37, after a layup by Rashida Cheddick with deﬁcit to post a 68-58 6:04 remaining in the win over the winless Mighty Oaks at the John- third quarter, but that’s when the RedStorm son Physical Education began to mount their Center. comeback effort. The RedStorm, which A 9-2 Rio run — culwon for the sixth time in minated by a free throw seven outings after a 1-5 by sophomore Hailey start, improved to 7-6 Jordan (Columbus, with the victory. Oakland City, the new- OH) — tied the game at 46-46 with 2:29 left in est member of the River For Ohio Valley Publishing the stanza and a layup by sophomore Lexi Woods (Waverly, OH) with 53 seconds left in the period gave the RedStorm a 50-48 lead. It was a lead they would never relinquish. Three-point goals on consecutive possessions by junior Avery Harper (Seaman, OH) — her only ﬁeld goals of the contest — ﬁnished off a 12-3 spurt to open the ﬁnal quarter and gave Rio its largest lead of the day to that point, 64-53, with 6:53 remaining. Oakland City got no closer than eight the rest of the way, while a layup by Jordan with 1:27 left gave the RedStorm their largest lead of the afternoon, 68-56. Rio survived 24 turnovers by shooting 46 percent from the ﬂoor (29for-63) and collecting 17 steals amongst the 24 turnovers committed by the Mighty Oaks. The RedStorm also blocked 11 shots, the most in a single game by a Rio squad since recording 11 blocks in a win over Carlow University on Jan. 22, 2019. Jordan had 19 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots to lead the winning effort, while Woods tallied 13 points and 10 rebounds of her own and freshman Caitlyn Brisker (Oak Hill, OH) netted 12 points. Senior Chyna Chambers (Columbus, OH) added a game-high six assists and four steals for Rio. Oakland City shot just 29.7 percent from ﬁeld overall (19-for-64) and 21 percent from threepoint range (3-for-14). Tabby Klem led the Mighty Oaks with 13 points, but scored just two points after halftime. Schmittler added 11 points and a gamehigh 12 rebounds in a losing cause. Rio Grande returns to action Wednesday night against Asbury University. Tipoff is set for 5:30 p.m. at the Luce Activities Center in Wilmore, Ky. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. Extra wild-card games lead to diluted ratings LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two additional games on wild-card weekend resulted in somewhat diluted ratings for the NFL. The six games averaged 25.1 million viewers on television and online, which is a 20% drop from last season’s per-game viewership on the ﬁrst playoff weekend, according to the league and Nielsen. Last year’s four wild-card games, two of which went to overtime, averaged 30.5 million viewers. Only two of the six games this season had drama late in the fourth quarter. The NFL expanded the postseason ﬁeld from six to seven teams in each conference, with only one team in each getting a ﬁrst-round bye. The weekend’s mostviewed game was Sunday’s 21-9 victory by the New Orleans Saints over the Chicago Bears on CBS and Nickelodeon. It averaged 30.65 million, making it CBS’ mostviewed ﬁrst-round game since 2014. The 2.06 million average for the kidsoriented broadcast on Nickelodeon made it the network’s most-watched program among in nearly four years. Sunday night’s Cleveland Browns-Pittsburgh Steelers game on NBC averaged 26 million. The Browns’ 48-37 win was the most-watched primetime program since last year’s Super Bowl. Sunday’s ﬁrst game — Baltimore’s 20-13 victory at Tennessee — on ESPN and ABC averaged 24.88 million. Saturday’s most-viewed game was the late-afternoon kickoff between the Los Angeles Rams and Seattle Seahawks on Fox. The Rams’ 30-20 win ended up averaging 24.56 million. The prime-time game on NBC — Tampa Bay’s 31-23 victory over Washington — averaged 22.2 million. Buffalo’s 27-24 victory over Indianapolis was the least-viewed wildcard game in 18 years. The Bills’ ﬁrst playoff win since 1995 averaged 20.08 million on CBS, narrowly edging the 19.66 million average for the Indianapolis-New York Jets game in 2003 that was aired on ABC. Brady vs. Brees: A matchup for the ages and aged By Josh Dubow 42 as the young gun in this matchup against the 43-year-old Brady, who has shattered nearly every The NFL has never record for longevity in the seen a playoff matchup NFL. quite like the upcoming Brees has thrown for one between Tom Brady’s more yards than any QB Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the regular season with and Drew Brees’ New 80,358 and ranks second Orleans Saints. in TD passes with 571. A pair of quarterbacks Brady holds the mark for in their 40s still thriving on the playoff stage at an touchdowns with 581 and trails only Brees in yardage when nearly every other great passer in NFL age with 79,204. This marks just the history was already enjoysecond time since at least ing retirement. Brees will take the ﬁeld 1950 that the NFL’s top two players in career for the Saints on Sunday yards passing will meet two days after turning Associated Press in the playoffs. Secondranked John Elway’s Denver Broncos beat thenleader Dan Marino and the Dolphins 38-3 in the divisional round following the 1998 season. This will be the ﬁrst time since at least 1950 that the two career leaders in TD passes will meet in the postseason. The combined age of the starting quarterbacks will be an NFL-record 85, surpassing the 84 from their two starts in the regular season this season. The previous playoff record for combined age of starting QBs was 78 when 41-year-old Brady outdueled 37-year-old Philip Rivers two years ago in the divisional round. Brady, who is seeking his record seventh Super Bowl title and 10th appearance, has already lapped the ﬁeld when it comes to playoff wins. He won his 31st postseason start last week and can double second-place Joe Montana’s career total of 16 this week. 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EURZVH�MREV��SRVW�\RXU�UHVXPH��JHW�DGYLFH jobmatchohio.com �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS 8 Thursday, January 14, 2021 Early warning signs emerge for GOP after US Capitol riots HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — In the 36 hours after last week’s deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, 112 Republicans reached out to the election ofﬁce in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, to change their party registration. Ethan Demme was one of them. “Ever since they started denying the election result, I kind of knew it was heading this way,” said Demme, the county’s former Republican Party chairman who has opposed President Donald Trump and is now an independent. “If they kept going, I knew there’s no way I can keep going. But if you’ve been a Republican all your life, it’s hard to jump out of a big boat and into a little boat.” Ofﬁcials are seeing similar scenes unfold elsewhere. In Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 192 people have changed their party registration since the Jan. 6 riot. Only 13 switched to the GOP — the other 179 changed to Democrat, independent or a third party, according to Bethany Salzarulo, the director of the bureau of elections. In Linn County, Iowa, home to Cedar Rapids, more than four dozen voters dropped their Republican Party afﬁliations in the 48 hours after the Capitol attack. They mostly switched to no party, elections commissioner Joel Miller said, though a small number took the highly unusual step of cancelling their registrations altogether. The party switching pales in comparison to the more than 74 million people who voted for Trump in November. And it’s unclear whether they’re united in their motivations. Some may be rejecting politics altogether while others may be leaving a Republican Party they fear will be less loyal to Trump. But they offer an early sign of the volatility ahead for the GOP as the party braces for political fallout of the riots that Trump incited. “I do think there’s a palpable shift, from kneejerk defense of the president to ‘wow, that was a bridge too far,’” said Kirk Adams, the former Republican speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives. Adams said he knew several people, including once-solid Trump supporters, who are switching their registrations. He said it may be weeks or months before the full impact of the insurrection is clear. “Minds are being changed,” he said. “But you can’t go overnight from ‘I think the president’s right and the election is being stolen’ to ‘I guess he was wrong about everything.’” Party registration doesn’t always preview how voters will actually cast their ballots, especially when the next major national elections are nearly two years away. But party leaders across the country are expressing concern that the riots could have a lasting impact. The GOP cannot afford any slippage in its ranks after an election that, even with record-breaking Republican turnout, saw them lose control of both the presidency and the U.S. Senate. “Increasingly I’ve looked at my party in this state and our numbers are dwindling,” said Gary Eichelberger, a commissioner in suburban Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. “If we narrow the base of the party, we are going to lose this county.” Republicans in Washington are approaching the moment with caution, denouncing the insurrection and providing scant defense of Trump. But so far, few have joined Democratic calls for the president’s impeachment and immediate removal. Just two Senate Republicans, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Patrick Toomey of Pennsylvania, have called on Trump to resign. Multiple GOP ofﬁcials said there was some unease about the party’s direction at the RNC winter meeting on Amelia Island, Florida, which took place a few days after the attack. Serious conversations are underway at the committee to conduct a comprehensive look at the 2020 election results to determine what the party did wrong and how to better appeal to voters, according to Henry Barbour, a RNC member from Mississippi. But Trump still has a pull on swaths of the GOP base. A Quinnipiac Poll released on Monday found roughly three-quarters of Republicans believe Trump’s false statements that there was widespread voter fraud in November’s election, which is what triggered the attack on the Capitol after Trump urged a crowd of supporters to go to Congress as it was set to certify the victory of President-elect Joe Biden. Overall 7 in 10 Republicans approved of Trump’s performance as president, compared to 89% in Quinnipiac’s December poll. CLASSIFIEDS LEGALS REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Legals Morgan Township is taking bids to Mow the Cemeteries in Morgan Township. Anyone interested in putting a bid in should contact the Morgan Township Trustees. 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Yet in a letter to his GOP colleagues, McConnell acknowledged he had not made up his mind about whether Trump should be convicted of the House’s charge that he incited insurrection by exhorting supporters who violently attacked the Capitol last week, resulting in ﬁve deaths and a disruption of Congress. “I have not made a ﬁnal decision on how I will vote and I intend to listen to the legal arguments when they are presented to the Senate,” McConnell wrote. McConnell’s statement was a stark contrast to the support — or at times, silence — he has shown for much of what Trump has done or said during his presidency. McConnell will be Washington’s most powerful Republican once the Democrat Biden is inaugurated, and McConnell’s increasingly chilly view of Trump could make it easier for other GOP lawmakers to turn against him. Earlier Wednesday, a GOP strategist said McConnell has told people he thinks Trump perpetrated impeachable offenses. McConnell also saw House Democrats’ drive to impeach Trump as an opportune moment to distance the GOP from the tumultuous, divisive outgoing president, according to the strategist, who spoke on condition of anonymity to describe private conversations. McConnell’s views were ﬁrst Senate Television via AP Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks as the Senate reconvenes after protesters stormed into the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. reported by The New York Times. McConnell spoke to major Republican donors last weekend to assess their thinking about Trump and was told that they believed Trump had clearly crossed a line, the strategist said. McConnell told them he was ﬁnished with Trump, according to the consultant. McConnell’s alienation from Trump, plus the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach him, underscored how the GOP’s long, reﬂexive support and condoning of Trump’s actions was eroding. The Senate is in recess and isn’t scheduled to hold a business session until Jan. 19, the day before Biden’s inauguration. By law, the Senate can be summoned to return for an emergency session if the two party leaders, McConnell and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., agree. Schumer has called for an emergency Senate meeting so it can remove Trump from ofﬁce before his term expires, citing potential, unpredictable problems that Trump could cause. A McConnell spokesman conﬁrmed that his aides had told Schumer’s ofﬁce that he wouldn’t agree to an emergency session. The spokesman offered no explanation of McConnell’s reasoning. The Democratic-led House approved an impeachment article accusing Trump of inciting insurrection, an unprecedented second impeachment of his clamorous presidency. Trump exhorted a throng of his followers to march on the Capitol last Wednesday, where they disrupted Congress’ formal certiﬁcation of Biden’s win in a deadly riot that produced widespread damage. McConnell is looking out for his party’s long-term future, but in the short term moving toward a political divorce from Trump could mean that congressional Republicans will face challenges in GOP primaries. It is unclear how many Republicans would vote to convict Trump in a Senate trial, but it appears plausible that several would. So far, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, has said she wants Trump to resign and Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., has said he would “deﬁnitely consider” House impeachment articles. Complicating GOP thinking about Trump’s second impeachment is that Republicans will be defending 20 of the 34 Senate seats up for election in 2022. Thanks to Democratic victories this month in two Georgia runoffs, Democrats are about to take control of the chamber by 50-50, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris casting tie-breaking votes. Speaking out against impeachment Wednesday was Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. A once-bitter Trump foe, Graham became one of his closest allies during his presidency, then lambasted him over last week’s Capitol invasion but has since spent time with Trump. Impeaching Trump now would “do great damage to the institutions of government and could invite further violence,” Graham said in a statement. He said Trump’s millions of backers “should not be demonized because of the despicable actions of a seditious mob,” but he did not speciﬁcally defend Trump’s actions last week. Snags cause Trump to miss giving Congress data By Mike Schneider Associated Press The Trump administration missed a deadline for giving Congress numbers used for divvying up congressional seats among the states, and government attorneys said Monday that the ﬁgures would not be ready until early March, almost a month later than previously disclosed. President Donald Trump on Sunday let slip the target date for transmitting the apportionment numbers to Congress as the U.S. Census Bureau continued to work toward ﬁxing data irregularities from its numbercrunching efforts. Under federal law, the president is required to hand over the numbers to Congress showing the number of people in each state within the ﬁrst week of the start of Congress in the year following a once-a-decade head count of every U.S. resident. There are no penalties for missing the deadline. The president’s tardiness stemmed from the Commerce Department, which oversees the Census Bureau, missing a year-end target date for giving the apportionment numbers to the president, due to the pandemic and irregularities that were discovered while crunching data from the 2020 census on a shortened schedule. “The Census Bureau is committed to ﬁxing all anomalies and errors that it ﬁnds in order to produce complete and accurate results,” said Deborah Stempowski, an assistant director at the Census Bureau, in a court ﬁling last week. The census not only decides how many congressional seats and Electoral College votes each state gets based on population, but it also determines the distribution of $1.5 trillion in federal funding each year. The earliest date the apportionment numbers will be ready is March 6, nearly a month past the Feb. 9 date disclosed last week, as the Census Bureau ﬁxes anomalies discovered during data processing, Department of Justice attorneys said Monday during a court hearing. Deputy Assistant Attorney General John Coghlan said during the hearing there were no new irregularities, but that the ones disclosed last week needed more time to correct. The Department of Justice is representing the Commerce Department and Census Bureau in a lawsuit ﬁled by a coalition of municipalities and advocacy groups in federal court in San Jose, California. If the March date holds, the Census Bureau will not ﬁnish processing the numbers until weeks after Trump leaves ofﬁce Jan. 20, putting in jeopardy an unprecedented order by the president to exclude people in the country illegally from those ﬁgures. President-elect Joe Biden opposes the order, which was inspired by an inﬂuential GOP adviser who wrote that excluding them from the apportionment process would favor Republicans and nonHispanic whites. Last week, Biden announced that Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo will be his nominee for Commerce Secretary, which would make her responsible for the ﬁnal 2020 census numbers instead of current Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, if census data processing continues past Jan. 20. The Constitution states that the apportionment process is based on “the whole number of persons in each state.” Trump’s apportionment order was challenged in more than a half-dozen lawsuits across the U.S. But the Supreme Court ruled last month that any challenge was premature. The San Jose lawsuit was originally brought by a coalition of municipalities and advocacy groups that had sued the Trump administration stop the census from ending early out of concerns that a shortened head count would cause minority communities to be undercounted. The coalition of municipalities and advocacy groups currently is seeking data and documents to help assess the accuracy of the 2020 census, saying a shortened timeline for processing the data will compromise its quality. The coalition says Department of Justice attorneys have repeatedly refused to turn over court-ordered documents, and the coalition is seeking sanctions of $5,000 a day until they do so. “They have done so precisely so that Defendants ‘best-Census-ever!’ assertions … can never be fully tested,” coalition attorneys said in a court ﬁling. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh said at Monday’s hearing that she was disappointed that the government attorneys hadn’t produced more documents. Koh is presiding over the lawsuit, but a separate panel of magistrate judges is deciding whether to agree to the sanctions. “I see obstruction and I don’t see cooperation and I don’t think that’s a good look for the Department of Justice,” Koh said. The Department of Justice attorneys have said sanctions are inappropriate. Government attorneys said at Monday’s hearing that they have been overwhelmed by the volume of requests from the plaintiffs’ attorneys. “We are in a hole, and we are trying to get out of the hole as dirt is being poured on us, said Brad Rosenberg, a Department of Justice attorney. �enerations Thursday, January 14, 2021 9 Putting her faith in action By Lorna Hart Special to OVP CHESTER, Ohio — Recently retired from their family owned business, Dixie Hawthorne was exactly what the newly formed Meigs County Farmers Market was looking for. Her strong business background would prove to be instrumental in the success of the market. Hawthorne accepted the position of secretarytreasurer and began the work of helping to establish the market in 2019. This spring will mark the third year of the ever-growing market, and according to director Stephanie Rife, Hawthorne has been indispensable. “Dixie is at the market every Saturday running the market booth,” Rife said. “She does everything from selling t-shirts, answering questions, managing our voucher programs, and providing applications for potential vendors.” During the week, Hawthorne is busy with the market’s accounting, inventory, and paperwork, and is the market representative for the Pomeroy Merchant’s Association. She has applied for and received numerous grants, and works with the community on joint projects, including the Community Orchard planted this fall. “She keeps everyone involved in the market focused, “Rife continued. “She is always optimistic, Stephanie Rife | Courtesy photos Stephanie Rife and Dixie Hawthorne are pictured during planting day for the Meigs County Community Orchard. “She is just amazing, the way she brings people and groups together to accomplish a goal… she puts her faith in action with everything she does.” — Stephanie Rife Meigs County Farmers Market Director positive, and ready to do whatever needs to be done.” Hawthorne also volunteers at the Mulberry Country Kitchen in Pomeroy. The building that houses the Kitchen was once the Pomeroy grade school. It was purchased in 2003 by the Meigs Cooperative Par- ish, an organization made up of people within the churches of Meigs County who came together to offer assistance to anyone in need. The school’s cafeteria has become Mulberry Country Kitchen, with a mission to provide a place where people can sit together and have money, she suggested the Kitchen. “Each township received stimulus money that they were required to spend by a certain deadline,” Hawthorne said. “They had the option to either return the unused funds or spend it forward in the form of a donation.” Chester Township chose to donate part of their unused money to the Meigs County Community Fund, earmarking it for the Mulberry Kitchen. The $14,400 provided needed upgrades to the kitchen that included Dixie Hawthorne and Ruth Werry volunteering at the Mulberry an additional oven, and Community Kitchen. enabled the Kitchen to provide free Thanksgiving dinner for many area residents. Hawthorne is currently spearheading the effort to establish community gardens. She has the support of the Meigs County Health Department, Meigs County Farmers Market, the Beardsmen, and the Mulberry Community Center to build the ﬁrst garden, with plans to include at least 10 villages in the county. Rife said she would sum up Hawthorne’s work by saying, “She is just amazing, the way she Jim Hawthorne presenting a check from Chester Township to brings people and groups Mulberry Country Kitchen manager Peggy Crane, accompanied by together to accomplish a Dixie Hawthorne. goal… she puts her faith in action with everything run such an endeavor, lunch with no distincshe does. so when her husband tion between those who © 2021 Ohio Valley could pay and those who Jim Hawthorne, a ChesPublishing, all rights ter Township Trustee, needed a free meal. reserved. mentioned the township She quickly became was looking to donate aware of the resources Lorna Hart is a freelance writer for unspent COVID Stimulus Ohio Valley Publishing. needed to equip and Finding ‘Grace’ in the journey Penning a dream (Editor’s note: This story originally appeared in 2019 and is reprinted here to spotlight Author Hilda Austin’s ﬁrst novel, “Grace’s Journey” and to bring attention to her latest work “Granny Moon” which was recently released.) POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Everyone has a story though only a few literally write one. Most know Hilda Austin as the director of the Mason County Area Chamber of Commerce. However, many more are discovering she’s also a published author. Austin recently published her novel, “Grace’s Journey” which she describes as a story that takes place in the mid- 1800’s, focusing on a young girl “thrust into a new world where people are generally considered to be backward or behind the times,” Austin said. “There are no modern conveniences such as electricity, indoor plumbing, paved roads or telephones,” she added. “The girl is accepted into the new-found family and learns about all of the ways of living in the early rural setting.” Ohio Valley Publishing recently asked Austin questions about the process of writing her novel and what she hopes readers take away from the experience. Who better to answer those questions than the author herself in her own words which them to know about the basic goodness of people who were hard working, uncomplaining and about getting through their hardships. I wanted them to appreciate all of the luxuries we have today that we often take for granted.” What was your favorite part about writing this book? “My favorite part was the bringing out of memories and scenes that I had completely forgotten before actually writing them down. I also enjoyed creating the family members; their names, habits, quirks. These Ed Lowe | Courtesy photo characters were waiting Hilda Austin, pictured, has recently completed her novel almost every day for me “Grace’s Journey.” to get busy telling them what to do or say.” appear below. my parents’ early childhood and those ancesWhat do you want readers to tors before them for my take away from your book? Why write the book? granddaughters Chloe “I wanted to ‘paint’ “It would be great if and Olivia. I wanted a picture of life from they felt good after read- ing it. I want them to know they are privileged in this wonderful world we live in; that despite horriﬁc tragedies around the globe and even personal sufferings, we are still blessed to have lived on this earth and that we humans are resilient and are able to re-create ourselves time after time.” What was your biggest inspiration to write this book? “My main inspiration were my granddaughters and God. When I felt unsure about writing, fearing it was a notion of a quirky old lady doing something out of her league, He would put a little teaser in front of me as His way of conﬁrming that I should do this.” Did you incorporate See GRACE | 11 �GENERATIONS 10 Thursday, January 14, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing ‘Better with Age’: Essays of seniors pursuing passions By Kathleen Shaw to succumb to the imminent fear of his abilities fading and decided to take a leap. When HARRISONBURG, Va. (AP) he saw the Dayton Tavern was — In childhood, parents and preparing to open in 2017, he schools pave the way of explora- contacted owner Diane Roll tion into hobbies and interests, about offering music night, so and college offers a gateway he could pick up his lost love of into new worlds of obscure playing guitar. sports and pastimes. Once “I really wanted to do somepeople enter adulthood, there’s thing where I could keep growlittle time for activities between ing because the stereotype and a nine-to-ﬁve, but is that the to a degree the actuality of getend of self-discovery and creting into your 60s, 70s, 80s and ative pursuits? 90s and some of your powers “Better With Age: Creativare in decline,” Bersson said. ity, Discovery & Surprises” is “That idea of decline is pretty a collection of personal essays powerful.” submitted from writers ages 65 His ﬁrst night returning to to 95 who rediscover or reina stage and performing for an vest in their interests. Sharing audience was nerve-wracking. empowerment through physical Gradually, he became familiar pursuits and arts or reﬂecting and comfortable with the scene on aging, the glue between each and played there every Tuesday story is how the writers draw evening for the next four years, upon their pasts and ages to until the pandemic brought live embrace their present selves. music to a halt. Co-editor Bob Bersson has Curious what other feats of always been active in the litercourage and rediscovery his ary, visual and performing arts. friends and colleagues had At 70 years old, he refused ventured and overcome during Daily News-Record their later halves of life, Bersson sent an email prompt to which he received nearly 30 responses. Twenty-nine of those voices are shared in “Better With Age.” Bersson’s own story is printed in the essay “Playing Through My Fears,” and is in company of several local contributors such as Chris Bolgiano, Ruth Stoltzfus Jost and Harvey Yoder. Martha Woodroof is a retired author and radio host for WMRA and NPR whose personal essay is titled “Dancing With Cancer.” For several decades, Woodroof has championed the idea of embracing one’s age and ﬁnding beauty in all stages of life. With stage four cancer in her lungs and salivary glands, Woodroof continues looking at life as a grand adventure and her diagnosis as a new companion until death. Dancing is an innate passion of Woodroof, and she said moving and grooving along to oldtime rock ’n’ roll brings her a joy that no diagnosis could ever take away. “I may be dying, but I want to keep living until I’m dead. I don’t want a dying person to be my last career,” she said. Several contributing authors are far from professional writers, but co-editor Jack Greer, who has dedicated his life to literature, said the submissions surpassed his expectations, and the ﬁnal publication culminated into an elegant arrangement of essays. “It’s not really a happy talk book, feel-good self-help book. It’s deeper than that, and I think Martha’s story is an example of that, which she takes on with careful exuberance,” Greer said. “Age can take many things away from you and your muscle mass, your short-term memory, those kinds of things, but it doesn’t have to be viewed as a time of decline.” When Roll ordered a copy off Amazon, Bersson directed her to read a blurb that recounted the days leading up to his ﬁrst Innovative fitness programs for seniors It is important to stay active and eat healthy foods in an effort to promote ﬁtness and well-being. This is especially true for seniors, many of whom lead increasingly sedentary lifestyles as they age. 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Canada has begun to develop its own senior-centric ﬁtness programs. The Healthy, Safe and Strong group exercise program is an introduction to safe exercises available for adults age 60 and older in the province of Ontario. The program can help develop better stamina, maintain or improve balance and increase strength and endurance. StrongerU Senior Fitness is a relatively new program of pre-choreographed group ﬁtness offering instruction in four program types: cardio, strength training, stretching, and circuit training. The program addresses a need in Canada for quality and consistent senior ﬁtness programing. As studies show that engaging in physical activity is the most effective way for aging men and women to stay healthy, more adults may be compelled to join ﬁtness groups that cater to the 50-and-over market. Holzer Virtual Care is a quick and easy solution for your healthcare needs if you are unable to visit in person, or if you prefer to receive consultation remotely. You can receive care OH-70218955 anywhere — even from the comfort of your home! Call 1.855.4HOLZER (1.855.446.5937) return on stage and the sweet memories of ﬁlling the restaurant with warm jazz. Roll said reading the experience through Bersson’s eyes brought her to tears and renewed her spirits, working and operating a business during the pandemic. “I’ll tell you what broke my heart, what a sweet gesture, and I never would in a million years would have guessed they were nervous,” she said. “You can see beauty in things that some people can take for granted, and when you read a book like that it can make someone stop and appreciate there is a little clarinet in your restaurant.” “Better With Age” was published in August and is available for purchase on Amazon or at OASIS Fine Art & Craft. On Wednesday, OASIS’s “Stories on Two Feet” will highlight the collection of essays over Zoom. This piece shared through the Associated Press Story Exchange. �GENERATIONS Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, January 14, 2021 11 From the hip Patient discusses surgery experience Submitted Parkinson’s disease is a progressive nervous system disorder that primarily affects movement. In the earliest stages of Parkinson’s, an affected person’s face also may show little or no expression and speech may become soft and slurred. According to Parkinson’s News Today, Parkinson’s is the second most common age-related neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, Parkinson’s affects more people than multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy and ALS combined, and an estimated 10 million people worldwide have Parkinson’s disease. The Parkinson’s Foundation estimates that nearly one million people in the United States live with Parkinson’s disease in 2020. Age is a risk factor for Parkinson’s, but an estimated 4 percent of people with the disease are diagnosed before age 50. Many people are familiar with the symptoms of Parkinson’s, like tremors in the limbs. Slowed movement, or bradykinesia, also occurs over time. Rigid muscles, impaired posture and balance, and loss of automatic movements like blinking and swinging arms while walking also can occur, advises the Mayo Clinic. Like other neurodegenerative conditions, Parkinson’s is linked to changes in cells in the brain, which may gradually break down or die. Environmental triggers or genetics may also contribute to Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s also may be caused by shifting levels of the chemical messenger dopamine Grace stoves. It was still a good life.” in the brain. When neurons break down, they produce less dopamine, and this causes abnormal brain activity. Parkinson’s has no cure, and treatment of the disease is designed to slow progression and treat certain symptoms. Parkinson’s patients and their families may be excited to learn that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the use of a new medication known as Nourianz (istradefylline). It is recommended for “off” time, when symptoms return between other medication doses. Nourianz belongs to a class of medications known as adenosine A2A antagonists, which work differently from all currently available Parkinson’s drugs. This drug blocks the brain chemical adenosine, which boosts the signaling of dopa- myself included, have positive attributes. We all have something; a talent that’s unique to each of From page 9 What is something about us. While I don’t need to you that most don’t know? apologize for not feeling anything from your own life “You probably would conﬁdent early on, I wonand experiences into this never guess that I am der if I just might have book? basically a shy person. been a successful writer “My dad, who was When I was eight to back then instead of waitborn in 1901, used to twelve years old, I would ing until I was seventytalk about rural living. hide if we had visiting ﬁve years old to follow my When I was small, I went relatives or ‘company’ as dream?” to hog butcherings with we called it then. I would Editor’s note: Austin’s him. My mom had the often hide in the woods so latest novel, “Granny task of preserving vegthat my mother couldn’t Moon,” can be found on etables and caring for ﬁnd me! I’ve always been various purchasing platchickens; my dad made insecure about my every- forms, including Amazon. soap and chopped wood. thing; looks, personality, A description of the new I experienced getting up mixing with large groups book states, “Underneath to cold wooden ﬂoors and of people. However, as today’s asphalt and consteaming laundry hanging I’ve grown older I’ve crete, there were once woodland trails and dirt behind the coal and wood realized that all of us, mine, the brain chemical that decreases in Parkinson’s patients. The medication can be added to a regimen consisting of levodopa/ carbidopa to decrease off times. Four placebo-controlled clinical trials, which included more than 1,000 participants, demonstrated a signiﬁcant decrease in “off” time when Nourianz was added to levodopa/ carbidopa. Levodopa is converted to dopamine in the brain. Carbidopa helps prevent the breakdown of levodopa before it can reach the brain and take effect. Parkinson’s patients can work with their doctors to ﬁnd a regimen of drugs, therapy and support that may lessen their symptoms and improve their quality of life. roads that told of a different time. As we enjoy the comforts of our homes with modern conveniences, our imagination takes hold as we wonder what everyday life must have been like over a hundred years ago. As we glimpse the scenes of an earlier rural time within the pages of this book, let us ponder the beneﬁts of having faith in God, trustworthiness, honesty, and love for our fellow man.” More on Austin’s new book will be featured in OVP newspapers and its websites. Beth Sergent contributed to this article. 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Molden and members,” shared “After my proceDr. Bishop. Patients Bishop dure, I recovered that should take quickly. In two weeks, advantage of the anterior I was in therapy and approach hip replacement doing great. By the third include people who have week, I was back on my osteoarthritis, hip fractractors and skid steers. tures, and pain that worsI couldn’t ask for nicer ens when walking. The people than those that anterior procedure allows cared for me at Holzer.” us to have fewer comAccording to a news plications and a smaller release from Holzer, incision, which should prothe anterior approach mote faster post-operation surgery procedure for recovery.” hip replacement is a Dr. Charles Bishop technique that minimizes is currently accepting the pain and time from patients at Holzer’s Galsurgery to recovery. lipolis location. He is a The Anterior Approach graduate of the University allows the surgeon to of Toledo College of Medireach the hip joint from cine in Toledo, Ohio, and the front of the hip as completed his residency opposed to the lateral at Marshall University in (side) or the posterior Orthopedic Surgery. When (back) approach. In this asked what the best part is way, the surgeon can about joining the Holzer simply work through the system, Dr. Bishop replied, natural interval between “Everyone here is very the muscles. The most kind. The staff, community important muscles for members, and patients are hip function, the gluteal all welcoming and recepmuscles that attach to tive to the treatments we the pelvis and femur, have available. I enjoy are left undisturbed and being a part of the Holzer therefore do not require family.” a healing process. For more information, or “Dr. Bishop has a great to make an appointment attitude. He listened to with Dr. Bishop, please call my concerns and kept 1-855-4-HOLZER or visit me, and my family, www.holzer.org. informed. My experience Information submitted had a hometown feel by Holzer Health System. �GENERATIONS 12 Thursday, January 14, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing HEALTHY WORDS TO LIVE BY Allergies, asthma, flu and COVID-19 What you need to know With Dr. John Wade, MD Wondering what the difference is between allergies, asthma, ﬂu and Wade COVID-19? We’ll walk you through the symptoms of each illness, so you’ll know whether that cough came from your allergies or something more serious. Asthma and allergies often manifest similar symptoms, and it is very common to mix them up. These days, we might also confuse either with the ﬂu or COVID-19. It is especially hard to tell the difference during change of seasons. Pollen, dust, and other irritants can trigger both allergies and asthma. In contrast, viruses cause the ﬂu (inﬂuenza) and COVID-19 (coronavirus SAR-CoV2). All of these conditions have the ability to make Flu Symptoms The ﬂu virus is transferred from a sick person to a well person through droplets when the person sneezes or coughs. Com�Runny nose your life uncommon symptoms include: �Sneezing fortable. Therefore, �Fever it is important to �Itchy nose and eyes �Aches know the differand skin �Chills ences and similari�Congestion �Dry cough ties between them �Dry skins or hives �Fatigue to ensure proper Treating Asthma and �Nasal congestion treatment if you Allergies �Sore throat or some you know Both of these illnesses There is a vaccine that have asthma or allergies. are incurable, but the is mostly effective against symptoms that show up the virus if you get it in can be eased with medicaAsthma Symptoms time. tion. Here are some other Asthma is a chronic Most people heal from things they have in comlung condition that the ﬂu on their own, but causes the airways to nar- mon: people who might be in row and makes it harder �For some people, to breathe. Symptoms of these two conditions danger are very young asthma include: can be connected. For or very old people, and those with compromised �Shortness of breath example, an allergic �Chest pain and/or reaction can cause an immune systems. tightness asthma attack. �Coughing �Most medications or COVID-19 Symptoms �Wheezing A new, or novel, virus treatments are made causes the highly infecfor one or the other, Allergy Symptoms tious disease, COVID-19. but there are a few Allergies are an that treat both condi- Because it’s new, we don’t immune response that is have immunity to it and tions. set off when your body is �A health care profes- we’re just learning how it oversensitive to a certain sional must diagnose affects people. stimulant like certain Like the ﬂu this disthem. foods, mold, dust, or pol�They affect your qual- ease spreads primarily, len. through respiratory dropity of life. Allergy symptoms lets when an infected �Both can affect anyinclude: one. person cough, sneezes or talks. Droplets can land on the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. Droplets can also land on surfaces near the sick person and possibly spread when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth. �Fever or chills �Cough �Shortness of breath or difﬁculty breathing �Fatigue �Muscle or body aches �Headache �New loss of taste or smell �Sore throat �Congestion or runny nose �Nausea or vomiting �Diarrhea This list does not include all possible symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID19. Preventing the Flu and COVID-19 The biggest difference between allergies, asthma, ﬂu and COVID-19 is that the ﬂu and COVID19 can be avoided if you practice proper protection methods. Avoid close contact with sick people. Whenever possible maintain 6 feet of separation and sanitize your hand regularly and use a cloth facial covering to contain any droplets and prevent infecting others. Good handwashing methods include washing regularly for 20 seconds with soap and water and using hand sanitizer that is at least 60 percent alcohol. To avoid getting others sick, stay home and self-isolate if you feel unwell or have a fever. Don’t touch your face if your hands are not clean and remember to wash your washable face masks. For more information about asthma and allergies or to schedule an appointment with Dr. John Wade, please call 304-675-1244. Dr. Wade’s ofﬁce is located at 2414 Jefferson Avenue in Point Pleasant. Submitted by Pleasant Valley Hospital. Learn about the causes of adult hearing loss Conductive hearing loss Conductive hearing loss refers to problems with the ear canal, ear drum or middle ear and its bones, states the Hearing Loss Association of America. Some of the causes of conductive hearing loss include: �Otitis media is an infection of the middle ear in which ﬂuid accumulation can interfere with the movement of the eardrum By learning about what impacts hearing loss, people can make changes to prevent damage. and ossicles. �Impacted earwax also can cause hearing problems. �Fluid in the middle ear may obstruct hearing. �Otosclerosis, which is a middle ear disease, can make it difﬁcult for the tiny bones in the middle ear to move. Surgery can correct the problem. �Malformation of the outer ear, ear canal or middle ear structure can impact hearing as well. Sensorineural hearing loss Sensorineural hearing loss, or SNHL, occurs due to problems of the inner ear. It is often referred to as nerverelated hearing loss. �Aging is a common cause of hearing loss that may not be reversible. Agerelated hearing loss is called presbycusis and TUESDAY IS GOLDEN! 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Using hearing protection and turning down the volume can help. �Ménière’s disease is an inner ear problem of unknown origins. It usually starts in people between the ages of 30 and 50. Dizziness and ringing of the ear are common, and hearing loss comes and goes. Some loss can become permanent. �Viruses and diseases as well as family history also may play a role in SNHL. In some instances, hearing loss may be the result of a combination of factors. Anyone ﬁnding their hearing has become less acute should visit with an audiologist. One resource to visit is www.asha. org/proﬁnd. The doctor can then prescribe a treatment plan to help improve hearing. Gallia County Council on Aging The Services listed below are available to our seniors. Please contact us if we can be of assistance. HOME CARE SERVICES - Personal Care, Nutrition, Homemaking, Errands, Medical Appointment Escort. Contact: Catherine Gill HOME DELIVERED MEALS - Serving All Townships of Gallia County. Frozen Meals for Weekends, Hot Meals Mon-Fri. Contact: "ECKY *ONES 740-446-7000 SENIOR CENTER MEALS - 12:00 pm Mon-Fri. Contact: "ECKY *ONES 740-446-7000 ADULT DAY SERVICES HOURS: 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Monday-Friday &OHDQ�6DIH�(QYLURQPHQWV��$FWLYLWLHV��&RQWDFW��+HDWKHU�-RKQVRQ�� TRANSPORTATION SERVICES: Shopping, Senior Center Lunch Program, Senior Center Activities Available Mon-Fri. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Contact: Sandra Ross 740-446-7000 OH-70218455 Hearing loss is quite common and can impact people’s lives in profound ways. Although there are some treatments that can improve one’s ability to hear and communicate, many people are interested in learning about the ways they may be able to prevent hearing loss in the ﬁrst place. Medical experts from the American Speech-LanguageHearing Association advise that hearing loss can be caused by different factors. Learning about these causes can help individuals make smart decisions at a young age to prevent future hearing loss when possible. In certain circumstances, hearing loss may be unavoidable. In such instances, audiologists, or doctors specializing in hearing, can help. �GENERATIONS Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, January 14, 2021 13 AAA7 debuts ‘Wellness Wednesday’ livestream available to help with chronic disease selfA weekly livestream management, diabetes focusing on wellness self-management and opportunities through chronic pain selfthe Area Agency on management. The goal Aging District 7 (AAA7) is to increase knowledge debuted on Wednesday, about these programs Jan. 6 on the AAA7 and help more and more Facebook page. “Wellness people learn to live with Wednesdays” will be their chronic conditions featured each week at 10 and/or embrace helpful a.m. with a new wellness tips that can help topic for discussion individuals live healthier. during the broadcast. During the episode As routines have on Jan. 6, Hannah changed through the Hollingshead of the pandemic, so too have the AAA7’s Wellness wellness programs offered Department and through the AAA7. The facilitator of wellness Agency offers a number programs through the of valuable and helpful Agency, discussed programs designed the programs that are to help individuals offered and the beneﬁts with their chronic associated with them. She conditions and other also explained that the health concerns. Prior courses are “evidenceto the pandemic, the based” which means that AAA7 would have these they have been tested in classes in person, but have moved them now to controlled settings and have been proven to be telephone classes. effective. Through “Wellness Classes are available Wednesdays”, the for those age 60 and over Agency is able to who live in one of the ten expand the reach to core counties located in share information about the valuable programs the AAA7’s district which includes Adams, Brown, Gallia, Highland, Jackson, Lawrence, Pike, Ross, Scioto and Vinton. There is no cost associated with participating. Currently through the telephone, classes meet once a week for one hour for six total weeks. The Agency will soon begin a Chronic Pain Self-Management class that registration is closed for, but a Diabetes SelfManagement class will start on January 26th with registration still open. If interested, you can call 1-800-582-7277, ext. 247 and ask for Hannah, or e-mail info@ aaa7.org. The next “Wellness Wednesday” livestream will be Jan. 20 at 10 a.m. featuring more details and information about the Chronic Pain SelfManagement Program. If you missed an episode, you can see a recorded version on the AAA7’s Facebook page or on the AAA7’s website at www.aaa7.org. PARKINSON’S DELAY THE DISEASE FITNESS PROGRAM When it comes to Parkinson's Disease, clinical studies have shown that exercise is among the best treatments available. Exercise helps to slow the progression of symptoms, provides better symptom management, improves quality of life and allows patients to live independently for longer periods of time. In fact, exercise is deemed to be as important as medications. "Delay the Disease" is a ﬁtness program designed to empower people living with Parkinson's Disease by optimizing their physical function and helping to delay the progression of symptoms. If you live with Parkinson's Disease, join us for our free weekly class with speciﬁc exercises that help ﬁght the symptoms of the disease. No enrollment -No equipment -No Experience Necessary! Just show up! Caregivers are encouraged to join in too! Information provided by AAA7. Fall prevention tips Submitted help you decide how much may be needed. Are you afraid of tripping or �Use a cane, walker, or other falling due to a slippery sursafety device. If your provider face? According to the National recommends that you use a safeInstitute of Aging, one in three ty device, be sure that it is the people age 65 and older fall each right size and know how to use year. As individuals age, the risk Barrett it. Other items that may help you of falling increases, causing mulavoid falling include grab bars or tiple injuries and health problems. a seat for the shower, non-slip bathThere are several factors that increase mats, and handrails for stairs. the risk of falling. The Fall Prevention Holzer encourages you to discuss Center of Excellence lists past falls, your risk of falling with your primary hazards in the home and community, care provider and create an action plan balance and walking problems, medica- to prepare for the winter months. It tions side effects, decreased vision, and is important to tell your doctor if you memory loss act as a few factors that fall, or if you are worried about falling. can increase the risk of falling. Share concerns if you feel unsteady, feel “You do not have to accept falls as a as though the room is spinning, feel as normal part of aging! There are many if you are moving when standing still, things you can do, including ﬁnding a or frequently lose your balance. fall prevention program in the commu“Fall prevention is a team effort. If nity for strength and balance exercises, you have had a recent fall or fear falling managing your medications, having bring it up with your doctor, family, or your vision checked and removing trip contact a therapist,” Barrett said. “They hazards making your living environwant to help you maintain your mobility ment safer,” Stella Barrett, OTR/L, and independence and reduce your risk director of Therapy Services, Holzer of falling.” Health System said. Holzer Therapy Services can assist Here are a few ways to prevent a fall: in setting up a speciﬁc program that �Stay active! Regular exercise keeps is best for you and make recommendayour body and mind moving. tions for community programs that may �Learn the side effects of your medi- be beneﬁcial. Holzer provides highly cations trained rehabilitation professionals who �Get enough sleep. are focused on helping patients achieve �Be cautious when walking on wet and maintain good physical health or icy surfaces. through ﬁtness training, education, and �Safeguard your home. Remove rehabilitation. Individualized therapy things that might make you trip sessions and ﬂexible scheduling allow or slip like throw rugs and clutter. for speedy evaluations and quick entry Keep your home well-lit to easily into therapy. Holzer provides Therapy see where you are going. Services at our locations in Athens, �Wear sturdy shoes that ﬁt well. Per- Gallipolis, Jackson, and Pomeroy, Ohio. haps change to lace up/velcro non For more information, contact Holzer slip shoes, avoid slip on shoes Therapy Services at 1-855-4-HOLZER. �Take vitamin D to strengthen bones Information submitted by Holzer Health System. and muscles. Your provider can �� OH-70218445 Submitted Every Thursday at 1PM for additional information contact Abbyshire Place Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center 740-446-7150 Abbyshire Place Phone: 740-446-7150 Skilled Nursing and Rehab Center Fax: 740-446-1248 311 Buckridge Road Website: www.abbyshire.com Bidwell, Ohio 45614 Pleasant Valley Hospital is pleased to welcome pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist Mostafa Kurdi, MD, FCCP, to its medical staff. Dr. Kurdi is a highly specialized, board-certiﬁed, and fellowship-trained pulmonologist who has managed all aspects of pulmonary and sleep medicine for more than 17 years. He earned four board certiﬁcations with the American Board of Internal Medicine including Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, Pulmonology, and Critical Care. Dr. Kurdi holds certiﬁcations in advanced cardiac life support and basic life support. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Kurdi to the Pleasant Valley medical community,” states Jeff Noblin, FACHE, CEO. “Dr. Kurdi is an exceptionally trained and very experienced pulmonologist who is coming to us from Weston, WV. He will be a great asset to those in the Ohio Valley region who are experiencing pulmonary or sleep medicine issues. In addition, we are pleased Dr. Kurdi is bringing his expertise in dealing with COVID-19 and other respiratory-related $�%HWWHU�:D\�WR�%DQN�� illnesses.” Dr. Kurdi earned his medical doctorate at the Damascus University Medical School $V�\RXU�FRPPXQLW\�EDQN��ZH�RIIHU�D�GLIIHUHQW�DSSURDFK�WR�ILQDQFLDO� VHUYLFH��:KHQ�\RX�EHFRPH�D�FXVWRPHU��\RX�EHFRPH�D�IULHQG�� /LNH�DQ\�JRRG�IULHQG��ZH UH�GHGLFDWHG�WR�JLYLQJ� \RX�WKH�ILQDQFLDO�DQVZHUV�DQG�VROXWLRQV� WKDW�\RX�DQG�\RXU�IDPLO\�GHVHUYH�� :HlOO�GR�RXU�EHVW�WR�KHOS�\RX� DFKLHYH�\RXU�ILQDQFLDO�JRDOV� in Damascus, Syria and completed his internal medicine residency program at Wayne State University Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Michigan. Dr. Kurdi completed his fellowship training in pulmonology at Columbia University Harlem Hospital in New York, New York. He competed his fellowship training in critical care at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ɗ ɗ ɗ ɗ 0(0%(5� )',& ZZZ�RYEF�FRP $�%HWWHU�:D\�7R�%DQN� OH-70219073 ,'�� ɗ ɗ ɗ ɗ ɗ Lung Cancer/Tumors Asthma Chronic Bronchitis Pulmonary Health Concerns Sleep Apnea and/or Insomnia For more information or to schedule your appointment with Mostafa Kurdi, MD, FCCP, please call 304.675.5010. OH-70219010 OH-70219010 7RJHWKHU� :H� *URZ� Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Breathing Problems Emphysema Cystic Fibrosis �GENERATIONS 14 Thursday, January 14, 2021 Daily Sentinel Colorectal cancer screening saves lives Submitted polyposis (FAP) or Lynch syndrome (hereditary nonpolyposis colon cancer or Overview: Screening Recommendations: HNPCC) Colorectal cancer is the sec�People who are age 45 or �A personal history of getond leading cancer killer, but older. For people at averting radiation to the abdoit doesn’t have to be. There is age risk for colorectal men (belly) or pelvic area strong scientiﬁc evidence that cancer, the American Canto treat a prior cancer screening for colorectal cancer cer Society recommends �Individuals with a family beginning at age 45 saves lives! starting regular screening history of colon or rectal Both men and women can get at age 45. cancer or of colon polyps. colorectal cancer, and the risk *For screening, people are Individuals with a family increases with age. If you are considered to be at average history of colon or rec45 or older, getting a colorectal risk if they do not have: tal cancer should begin screening test could save your �A personal history of screenings earlier than 50. life. Here’s how. colorectal cancer or cerTalk to your doctor about The gold standard for tain types of polyps what’s right for you. colorectal cancer screening �A family history of colorecPVH | Courtesy It’s important to note that is a screening colonoscopy. A tal cancer Pictured is Dr. Jonathan Sedeyn, a the United States Preventive screening colonoscopy is a sim- surgeon at Pleasant Valley Hospital. �A personal history of Services Task Force currently ple outpatient test done under inﬂammatory bowel dispolyps may prevent colon canrecommends that people at sedation that utilizes digital ease (ulcerative colitis or cer. Keep in mind: most colon average risk starting screening imaging equipment. Most Crohn’s disease) polyps and early cancers usucolon cancers start as polyps, �A conﬁrmed or suspected at age 50, whereas the Amerially have no symptoms. That’s can Cancer Society now recwhich can be removed during hereditary colorectal why it’s so important to have a ommends starting at age 45. this procedure. It’s important cancer syndrome, such There’s nothing to stop insurto note that removal of these as familial adenomatous colonoscopy to prevent further problems. ers from covering the tests starting at age 45, and some are likely to do so, but at this time insurers are not required to (and some might not) cover the cost of colorectal cancer screening before age 50. Pricing: The Affordable Care Act requires health plans that started on or after September 23, 2010 to cover colorectal cancer screening tests, which includes a range of test options. In most cases there should be no out-of-pocket costs for these tests, such as co-pays or deductibles. For more information or to schedule your screening colonoscopy, please call 304-675-1666. Information from the American Cancer Society. Submitted by Pleasant Valley Hospital. The various types of glaucoma and their symptoms What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve. According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology®, glaucoma usually results from the buildup of ﬂuid in the front part of the eye. As that ﬂuid builds up, it increases the pressure in the eye, ultimately damaging the optic nerve. Are all glaucomas the same? All glaucomas are not the same, and the AAO notes that there are two major types of the disease: primary open-angle glaucoma and angle-closure glaucoma. �Primary open-angle glaucoma: The most common type of the disease, primary openangle glaucoma develops gradually. Eyes affected by primary open-angle glaucoma do not drain ﬂuid as well as they should, resulting in the buildup of pressure that slowly starts to damage the optic nerve. �Angle-closure glaucoma: Angle-closure glaucoma occurs when a person’s iris is very close to the drainage angle in his or her eye. The AAO says that this proximity can block the drainage angle, causing pressure to build up very quickly. However, the AAO also notes that many people with angle-closure glaucoma develop it very slowly and have no idea they have it until they’ve suffered severe damage. What are the symptoms of glaucoma? The symptoms of glaucoma differ depending on which type a person has. According to the AAO, there are no obvious symptoms in the early stages of open-angle glaucoma. Blind spots develop in patients’ peripheral vision as the disease progresses. Because people often do not experience symptoms until the damage from open-angle glaucoma has become severe, the AAO urges adults to schedule routine eye exams with an ophthalmologist so the disease can be found before any signiﬁcant damage has occurred. Blurred vision, halos, mild headaches, or eye pain are some early symptoms of an angle-closure glaucoma attack. However, the AAO notes that people with angle-closure glaucoma do not typically notice any symptoms until the attack has started. As a result, the AAO urges anyone experiencing any of the aforementioned symptoms to contact their ophthalmologist immediately. Once an angle-closure glaucoma attack has begun, symptoms may include: �severe pain in the eye or forehead �redness of the eye �decreased vision or blurred vision �nausea �vomiting No one is immune to glaucoma, which can quickly rob otherwise healthy individuals of their vision. Learning to recognize the early signs of glaucoma and seeking prompt treatment can reduce the likelihood of substantial vision loss. OH-70219072 Eyesight is important but easily taken for granted. Few people can imagine life without their eyesight, but hundreds of millions of people across the globe experience compromised vision every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. In fact, estimates from the World Glaucoma Association indicated that 79.6 million individuals would experience glaucoma in 2020. By 2040, that ﬁgure is expected to rise to 111.8 million people. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 01. January Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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