https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/5ba10e7afdd6b9e2241ac293b19f740e.pdf 97d93119804b18032a38ae8a9591504b PDF Text Text Celebrating young readers NEWS s 10 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 32° 35° 35° =LY`�JVSK�[VKH`�^P[O�Å�\YYPLZ��*SV\K`�[VUPNO[�� High 37° / Low 29° Today’s weather forecast RedStorm men win WEATHER s 14 SPORTS s 8 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 30, Volume 75 COVID-19 UPDATE Deaths reported for Gallia, Meigs Saturday, February 13, 2021 s $2 The First Amendment Latest school information page on Friday morning, Gallipolis City School’s Supt. Craig Wright reported that a student or staff memStaff Report ber at Gallia Academy OHIO VALLEY — As High School and a student or staff the Ohio Department member at Rio Grande of Health reconciles Elementary have data from unreported COVID-19 deaths in the tested positive for COVID-19. Earlier in state, increased numbers are being reported the week the district had reported a positive in both Gallia and case at Green ElemenMeigs Counties. tary and Washington On Friday, 2,500 Elementary. previously unreported In all cases, the disdeaths in the state of Ohio were added to the trict is working with the Gallia County Health COVID-19 dashboard, Department on contact according to ODH. As tracing and is continustated on the website, “this primarily impacts ing to follow all safety procedures. deaths occurring from On Wednesday, Gallia November to December County Local Schools 2020. Deaths will be reported a positive case shown by the date of in a student at River death. Newly reported Valley High School. deaths will be higher The letter from Supt. during the next few days as ODH completes Jude Meyers stated the district worked with this reconciliation.” the health department The Ohio Department of Health reported regarding contact traceight additional deaths ing. Southern Local Supt. in Gallia County as part of Friday’s update. Tony Deem, in letters posted to the district According to ODH, three COVID-19 deaths website, reported a positive case or quarin Gallia County have antined individual at occurred in February, Southern Elementary with five in January. The deaths reported on (Feb. 8), Southern Jr. Friday in Gallia County High/High School (Feb. 8) and Southern Jr. included one in the High/High School (Feb. 40-49 age range, one 9). in the 60-69 age range, Deem’s letters state one in the 70-79 age that the district is workrange and five in the ing with the Meigs 80-89 age range. It is County Health Departnot known if these are ment and is continuing from the reconciliation to follow safety proceof data or are recent dures. deaths. Here’s a closer look Four additional COVID-19 deaths were at coronavirus cases across our area: reported by the Meigs County Health Department, bringing that Gallia County total since the start ODH reported a of the pandemic to 31 total of 2,137 cases deaths in the county. of COVID-19 (since These deaths include March) in Gallia one in the 60-69 age County as part of Frirange, one in the 70-79 day’s updates. This is age range and two in an increase of two since the 80-89 age range. Thursday’s update. According to Meigs ODH has reported a County Health Depart- total of 42 deaths (eight ment Public Informanew), 127 hospitalization Officer Brody tions (one new), and Davis, the four deaths 1,935 presumed recovreported by the health ered individuals (four department on Friday new) as of Friday. are not part of the state Age ranges for the data reconciliation. 2,137 total cases reported by ODH on Friday are as follows: Local Schools In a letter posted to See UPDATE | 6 the district’s Facebook Senate Television via AP In this image from video, Bruce Castor, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, finishes the defense presentation during the second impeachment trial of Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Friday. Trump’s free speech impeachment defense open to dispute By Mark Sherman Associated Press WASHINGTON — A key element of former President Donald Trump’s defense is the argument that he can’t be convicted by the Senate because the Jan. 6 speech that House prosecutors say incited the attack on the Capitol is protected by the Constitution’s First Amendment. But many legal scholars dispute that the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech applies to impeachment proceedings at all or that it protects Trump even if it does have some bearing on his impeachment. The First Amendment argument was part of a defense that sought to cast the impeachment as motivated by Democrats’ hatred of Trump, but that also conceded he had lost the election — something the former president has never done. The trial moved into a question-and-answer session Friday, with final arguments and a vote to follow, possibly as early as Saturday. “There is no doubt Mr. Trump engaged in constitutionally protected speech that the House has improperly characterized as incitement of insurrection,” lawyer Michael van der Veen See DEFENSE | 6 Southern Principal McNickle honored Staff Report RACINE — At the January CORAS virtual meeting, State Superintendent of Instruction, Paolo DeMaria and Patton College of Education Dean Renee Middleton helped to recognize school personnel from throughout the region for their dedication to serving students during the COVID pandemic. Locally, Southern Elementary Principal Tricia McNickle was honored for her efforts in educating, feeding, and seeing that students received basic needs while school was out of session during the onset of the pandemic. “From the bus driver to the school secretary, each school employee can influence a child’s experi- ence in school. Today, we honor some very special people that have gone far and beyond the scope of their jobs to serve students, to take care of them, and to show how much they care,” said Supt. DeMaria. DeMaria helped the Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS) recognize the outstanding school employees making a difference in Ohio’s Appalachian schools during the COVID crisis. Dr. Richard Murray, Executive Director, began the virtual meeting and welcomed members of the viewing audience. Murray then spoke of the heroism that school personnel demonstrated across the region during the panCourtesy photo demic. He noted Southern Elementary Principal Tricia McNickle was presented the CORAS Outstanding Citizen Award from Southern Local Board See HONORED | 14 President Denny Evans. February Grand Jury returns 30 indictments 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 © 2020 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. POMEROY — Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney James K. Stanley announced, in a news release, that the February 2021 session of the Meigs County Grand Jury returned 30 indictments against 26 individuals. The Meigs County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office presented 26 cases, and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office presented four cases. Those indicted include the following: Terry Bell, Jr., 33, of Middleport, Ohio, was indicted for Abduction, a felony of the third degree, and Theft, a felony of the fourth degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. In a separate case, Terry Bell, Jr. was also indicted for Burglary, a felony of the second degree. The Pomeroy Police Department investigated this matter. Michael Bing, 39, of Pomeroy, Ohio, was indicted for Having Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree, Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree, Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, a felony of the fifth degree, and Falsification, a misdemeanor of the first degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. Terri Brewer, 37, of Pomeroy, Ohio, was indicted for Breaking and Entering, a felony of the fifth degree and Possession of a Fentanyl-Related Compound, a felony of the fifth degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. Ashley Burchett, 29, of Rutland, Ohio, was indicted for Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated this matter. Anthony A. Carpenter, 39, of Rutland, Ohio, was indicted for See JURY | 14 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Saturday, February 13, 2021 GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Closing for holiday GALLIPOLIS — The Bossard Memorial Library will be closed on Monday, Feb. 15 in observance of President’s Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Gallia vaccine registration The Gallia County Health Department is scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for residents in the following age groups and categories: 80 years and older, 75-plus and those with severe congenital conditions, 70-plus, 65-plus. To schedule an appointment, call 740-441-2018, 740-4412950, or 740-441-2951. The health department stresses a scheduled appointment is required to receive the vaccine. Meigs vaccine registration The Meigs County Health Department is compiling a list of Meigs County residents who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The following age groups and categories are currently being accepted: 80 years and older, 75-plus and those with severe congenital conditions, 70-plus, 65-plus. To be placed on the list for an appointment, call 740-444-4540. Individuals are asked to utilize this number and do not call the Health Department’s main line to be placed on the waiting list. Your call will be returned to acknowledge receipt within 24-48 hours during normal business hours (Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-4 p.m.). Appointments will be made based on the availability of vaccine and in compliance with guidance issued by the state of Ohio. GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest.com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest. com. Card shower Garnet Schwarz will be celebrating her 100th birthday on Feb. 18. Cards may be sent to Garnet at 906 27th Street, Point Pleasant, WV 25550. Monday, Feb. 15 POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will be closed in observance of President’s Day. LETART TWP. — The regular meeting of the Letart Township Trustees will be held at 5 p.m. at the Letart Township Building. Wednesday, Feb. 17 Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency Board of Directors meeting, 11:30 a.m. via virtual media. If you would like to attend, please contact Lora at lrawson@galliameigscaa.org to obtain access information. Thursday, Feb. 18 WELLSTON — GJMV Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors will meet 3:30 p.m., district office. Monday, Feb. 22 MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. at their office located at 97 North Second Avenue, Suite 2 in Middleport. Thursday, Feb. 25 Marietta, OH – The Buckeye Hills Regional Council Regional Transportation Planning Organization Committee will meet by remote videoconference at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to gather feedback on the regional Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and to review and seek committee approval for the 2022 RTPO Work Plan for the Ohio Department of Transportation. Ohio Valley Publishing OBITUARIES KENNETH HARRIS POMEROY — Kenneth “Ken” Edgar Harris, 91, of Pomeroy, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at Arbors at Pomeroy. Born Aug. 3, 1929, in Pomeroy, Ohio, he was the son of the late Lewis E. And Mary Bartels Harris. Ken was a U.S. Army Veteran, a life member of the American Legion Post #39 and former member of the 523rd Military Police. He retired from Ravenswood Aluminum, belonged to Elks Lodge #107 in Gallipolis and the Meigs County CCOA. Ken was a member of the of the Trinity Congregational Church in Pomeroy He is survived by his two sons, Kenneth (Mary) Harris of Gallipolis and Dave Harris of Pomeroy; one grandson, Robert; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years Margaret “Peggy” Harris in 2018; his sister, Nora (Denver) Rice; his brother, George (Lois); and a sister-in-law, Patricia (Jim) Alexander. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, at the Trinity Congregational Church in Pomeroy with Randy Smith officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 5-7 p.m. at the Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Military services will be conducted Sunday evening at 5 p.m. by American Legion Post #39. Contributions in Ken’s memory may be made to the Trinity Congregational Church, PO Box 429, Pomeroy, OH. 45769. Friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at ewingfuneralhome.net. JAMES EDWARD RITCHIE James Edward Ritchie (Eddie) passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Feb. 12, 2021, at 10:12 a.m. He was born on May 21, 1948, to the late Ada and Jim Ritchie. He graduated from Virginia Tech with a Bachelors of Arts. Eddie retired from Mid-Ohio Development, but found a love with substitute teaching in retirement. He taught at numerous schools in the tri-county area and adored his students. “Papa Eddie” was the world’s greatest grandfather, and you would find him outside playing with his grandchildren daily. Eddie was an avid reader, Redskins fan, Buckeyes fan, and above all, loved dogs. He is survived by the love of his life Delilah Ritchie; two dogs, Buddy and Daisy; one brother, Allan (Cheryl Bass) Ritchie; a son, Mike Ritchie; two step-sons, Scott (Cee-Cee) Miller STOVER APPLE GROVE, W.Va. — Brady Lee Stover, 65, of Apple Grove, W.Va., died Sunday, February 7, 2021, at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, following an extended illness. There will be no public services at this time. Arrangements provided by Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, W.Va. PLYMALE GALLIPOLIS — Garland “Chic” Plymale, age 91 of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Thursday morning February 11, 2021 at his home. and Doug (Mary) Miller; as well as 6 grandchildren, Ashley (Francis) Mensah, Krista (Tanner) Brotherton, Noah Miller, Megan (Nathan) Severance, Allyson Miller, and Braiden Lies. He is also survived by sisterin-law, Mary Sheets, and brother-in-law, John (Lori) Sheets, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Eddie is preceded in death by his parents, Jim and Ada Ritchie. Eddie’s wishes were to be cremated and those arrangements are entrusted to the care of Ewing-Schwarzel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. A small private service will be held for the family. For those who would like to express their sympathies, the family asks that you consider Meigs County Humane Society: P.O.Box 682 Pomeroy OH 45769. Friends are encouraged to sign the online guestbook at ewingfuneralhome.net. Funeral services will be 3 p.m., Saturday February 20, 2021 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Friends may call at the funeral home on Saturday from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. A complete obituary will be published in a future edition. KING MIDDLEPORT — Naomi King of Middleport died on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021 at her residence. Funeral services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home. Red Cross encourages blood donation Local blood drives planned Red Cross Board of Governors, Holland was passionate about blood research. His commitment to providing the safest possible blood OHIO VALLEY — In products for patients in honor of Black History need helped inform many Month this February, safeguards the Red Cross the American Red Cross has in place today to not encourages eligible only protect patients but donors, and especially those who have recovered also blood donors. Donors have the abilfrom COVID-19, to give ity to create a legacy of blood to honor the legacies of African Americans their own simply by rolling up a sleeve to give like Dr. Charles Drew blood, platelets or plasma and Dr. Jerome Holland. to help patients in need. Their passion for helpCOVID-19 survivors ing improve the lives of patients in need of lifesav- are especially needed to ing blood products is car- address a convalescent ried on through dedicated plasma shortage. These blood donors, blood drive individuals may have sponsors, volunteers and antibodies in their plasma that could help patients Red Cross employees. currently battling the Drew, an African virus. American surgeon, was Blood donation the medical director of the first Red Cross blood appointments can be made by downloading the bank in 1941. Drew’s Red Cross Blood Donor research about the storApp, visiting RedCrossage and shipment of blood plasma proved that Blood.org, calling 1-800blood could be stored for RED CROSS (1-800-733transfusions. Many of the 2767) or enabling the Blood Donor Skill on processes he developed any Alexa Echo device. are still in use today. As a thank-you for helpAs the first African ing ensure a stable blood American chair of the supply, those who come to give this February will receive a $5 Amazon.com Gift Card via email, courtesy of Amazon. (Restrictions apply. Additional information and details are available at RedCrossBlood.org/Together.) Supreme Court, was found dead at a private residence in the Big Bend area of West Texas; he was 79. During a Republican presidential debate that evening in South Carolina, the candidates, with the exception of Jeb Bush, insisted that President Barack Obama should let his successor nominate Scalia’s replacement. (Obama nominated Merrick Garland; Senate Republicans refused to advance the nomination, which expired the following January.) Jr., the 20-month-old son of Charles and Anne Lindbergh. (Hauptmann was later executed.) In 1939, Justice Louis D. Brandeis retired from the U.S. Supreme Court. (He was succeeded by William O. Douglas.) In 1960, France exploded its first atomic bomb in the Sahara Desert. In 1965, during the Vietnam War, President Lyndon B. Johnson authorized Operation Rolling Thunder, an extended bombing campaign against the North Vietnamese. In 1974, Nobel Prizewinning Russian author Alexander Solzhenitsyn was expelled from the Important COVID-19 information for donors The Red Cross is testing blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. The test may indicate if the donor’s immune system has produced antibodies to this coronavirus, regardless of whether an individual developed COVID-19 symptoms. Red Cross antibody tests will be helpful to identify individuals who have COVID-19 antibodies and may now help current coronavirus patients in need of convalescent plasma transfusions. Convalescent plasma is a type of blood donation collected from COVID-19 survivors that have antibodies that may help patients who are actively fighting the virus. Plasma from whole blood donations that test positive for COVID-19 antibodies may be used to help COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 antibody test results will be available within one to two weeks in the Red Cross Blood Donor App or donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org. A positive antibody test result does not confirm infection or immunity. The Red Cross is not testing donors to diagnose illness, referred to as a diagnostic test. To protect the health and safety of Red Cross staff and donors, it is important that individuals who do not feel well or believe they may be ill with COVID-19 postpone donation. Each Red Cross blood drive and donation center follows the highest standards of safety and infection control, and additional precautions – including temperature checks, social distancing and face coverings for donors and staff – have been implemented to help protect the health of all those in attendance. See DONATION | 5 TODAY IN HISTORY By The Associated Press Today is Saturday, Feb. 13, the 44th day of 2021. There are 321 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Feb. 13, 2016, Justice Antonin Scalia, the influential conservative and most provocative member of the U.S. CONTACT US 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. REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com On this date: In 1633, Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei arrived in Rome for trial before the Inquisition, accused of defending Copernican theory that the Earth revolved around the sun instead of the other way around. (Galileo was found vehemently suspect of heresy and ended up being sentenced to a form of house arrest.) In 1861, Abraham Lincoln was officially declared winner of the 1860 presidential election as electors cast their ballots. In 1935, a jury in Flemington, New Jersey, found Bruno Richard Hauptmann guilty of first-degree murder in the kidnap-slaying of Charles A. Lindbergh Soviet Union. In 1991, during Operation Desert Storm, allied warplanes destroyed an underground shelter in Baghdad that had been identified as a military command center; Iraqi officials said 500 civilians were killed. In 1998, Dr. David Satcher was sworn in as the 16th Surgeon General of the United States during an Oval Office ceremony. In 2000, Charles Schulz’s final “Peanuts” strip ran in Sunday newspapers, the day after the cartoonist died in his sleep at his California home at age 77. �Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, February 13, 2021 3 GALLIPOLIS AND MASON OFFICES OFFERING COVID-19 TESTING WITH VISIT If you’re not feeling well and are worried you may have COVID-19, Damia Hayman, FNP-BC in Gallipolis and Brandon DeWees, FNP-C in Mason and their staff can help you get tested and provide medical management of your symptoms. 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We know that smoking increases your risk of a less than desirable outcome, if you get Covid-19. If you are a smoker, you have an increased risk of hospitalization and death from the virus according to the Centers for Disease Control. Smoking impairs lung function making it more difficult to fight off diseases such as Coronavirus and others. Smokers also are more likely to have other diseases such as high blood pressure, coronary artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary ers, tell them you disease (COPD), do not want them which further to smoke around increases their risk you. Get rid of of bad outcomes. your ashtrays and If you smoke, other reminders. If QUIT! If you are you always smoke a former smoker, while you talk on don’t start again! Meigs And if you have Health the phone, or with never smoked, Matters your coffee, etc., prepare for these don’t start. Jessica times by making So, what can Snoke sure you have you do to help chewing gum or yourself if you hard candy close. Expect smoke? Set a quit day. these urges and get preSet your quit day for a pared. week or two out, but no When your quit day more. As your quit day comes and you aren’t approaches, gather your successful, try again. cheerleaders. Get your family and friends to help Know that with every quit attempt you make, you and encourage you. you are closer to quitIf any of them are smok- Scholarship opportunities available for Appalachian Ohio students ting than ever before. Remember: quitting isn’t easy, but it can be done. Speak with your physician about which nicotine replacement therapy is right for you. If you would like to speak with someone about quitting, call Sherry Hayman RN, CTTS at the Meigs County Health Department at 740-9926626 Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also seek assistance at Ohio’s Quitline1-800-QUIT-NOW or go to smokefree.gov. NELSONVILLE — Students throughout Appalachian Ohio are getting ready to take the next step in their education by attending post-secondary colleges, universities, and trade school, and scholarships are vital to ensuring every student has the resources to pursue their dreams. The Foundation for Appalachian Ohio (FAO) is pleased to once again open scholarship applications for scholarship funds at FAO. FAO offers a variety of scholarships intended for students from different counties and with various interests and areas of study. Students can identify one or multiple scholarships suited to their educational plans. All information on individual scholarship opportunities, including guidelines, eligibility, and how to apply, can be found on FAO’s website at www.AppalachianOhio.org/ScholarshipOpportunities. Completed applications and all accompanying materials must be emailed to scholarships@ffao.org by March 15, 2021, or mailed with postmark on or before March 15, 2021 to the Foundation’s office at PO Box 456, Nelsonville, OH 45764. Each year, the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio offers scholarships to students across the 32 counties of Appalachian Ohio. In 2020, 328 Appalachian Ohio students were awarded over $563,000 in scholarships from over 280 donorestablished scholarship funds at FAO. For more information about how to grow scholarship resources for the region’s students, please visit www.AppalachianOhio.org or call 740.753.1111. Information provided by the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio. Jessica Snoke is the Fiscal Officer at the Meigs County Health Department. IN BRIEF Policeman gets suspended jail term over migrant child death BRUSSELS (AP) — A Belgian court handed a one-year suspended prison sentence to a police officer on Friday over the shooting death of a twoyear-old toddler who was in a van during a highspeed chase of suspected migrant smugglers. The court in the southern Belgian city of Mons ruled that the police officer’s version of an accidental shooting was credible but also found that he had a share of responsibility for the child’s death. According to local media, the van’s driver was sentenced to four years in prison while another alleged smuggler was acquitted. The smugglers were trying to reach Britain during the pursuit. In May 2018, police wanted to check on a suspicious van making its way through Belgium and gave chase when the driver tried to evade them. Police shot at the van during the chase, striking two-year-old Kurd Mawda Shawri in the head. She later died of her injuries. Meeting planned on U.S. 33/Johnson Road project through The Plains. There were 26 crashes at the intersection between 2009 and 2018. The project aims to reduce the number of conflict points at the intersection, therefore reducing the risk of severe crashes. ODOT is seeking public input regarding this proposed project. We hope that you can join us for the upcoming virtual public meeting where we will explain the overall project, answer your questions, and receive your input. To comply with Governor DeWine’s guidelines regarding limiting social gatherings in response to COVID19, the meeting will be conducted online or by phone only. The virtual public meeting is set for Wednesday, March 10, with a presentation at 6 p.m. followed by Q&A session . Join online: https://publicinput.com/ H8237 . Join by phone: 1-855-925-2801, meeting code 9670 . Additional information on the proposed project can be found on the project website. All materials presented during the virtual meeting are available on the website. If you would like these materials mailed to you please contact the individual listed below. A 30 day public comment period will be in place following the virtual public meeting. Comments can be left on the project website mentioned above, or the comment form on the site can be printed and mailed back to ODOT. Comments may also be submitted via email, phone, or mail to: Ashley Rittenhouse, ODOT District 10, 338 Muskingum Drive, Marietta, Ohio 45750, Phone: (740) 5683904, Email: Ashley.Rittenhouse@dot.ohio.gov. All comments should be submitted by April 10. /RFDO�FRPSDQLHV� DUH�KLULQJ�LQ�WKH� �0DQXIDFWXULQJ�� +HDOWKFDUH� � 7UDQVSRUWDWLRQ� OH-70223261 ATHENS — The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting regarding an intersection improvement project in Athens County. ODOT is proposing closing the Johnson Road connection to U.S. 33 in the construction season of 2021. The median at the intersection would be closed and the existing left turn lanes would be removed. The River Road connection would remain as a right in-right out. Traffic formerly using the intersection would use the SR 682 interchange and the SR 682 corridor LQGXVWULHV�� <RX�FDQ�VDIHO\�LQWHUYLHZ�IURP�DQ\ZKHUH�� RQ�\RXU�FRPSXWHU��WDEOHW�RU�PRELOH�GHYLFH�� 5HJLVWHU�QRZ�DW���KLUHERRP�ZRUN�RK]RQH��� B & J's CONSIGNMENT SHOP Donation Pomeroy — Feb. 17, Saint Peters Episcopal 1:30-6 p.m., Mulberry Church, 541 2nd Community Center, 260 Avenue; Feb. 24, 1:30Mulberry Avenue. 6 p.m., River of Life From page 2 Information provided United Methodist Donors are asked to by the American Red Church, 35 Hillview schedule an appointment Drive. 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Anderson, who is majoring in Chemistry and Mathematics, is a graduate of Meigs High School. “The Laramie Project” is being directed by YOUNGSTOWN — Brianna McGuire, Individual Adjunct Professor Casiha Felt. There will also be Curriclum Program major from Gallipolis, has been performances at 8:00 p.m. on February 13, 19 and 20. named to the President’s List for achieving a perAccess to the live stream can be purchased fect 4.0 grade point average in the Fall Semester through www.showtix4u.com/events/MCTheatre 2020. for a small fee to cover the cost of the streaming To be eligible for the President’s List, honorees must be full-time undergraduate students with a 4.0 service. GPA for least 12 semester hours of classes. Anderson performing in Marietta College’s production McGuire named to Dean’s List at Youngstown State University YOUNGSTOWN — Brianna McGuire of Gallipolis, Ohio, has been named to Dean’s MARIETTA — Noah Anderson of Pomeroy, Ohio, is a member of the cast for Marietta College’s List at Youngstown State University for Fall Semester 2020. McGuire is majoring in Individual performance of “The Laramie Project,” which Defense From page 1 said Friday as Trump’s legal team argued its case in the Senate. Trump’s contention is that the Senate can’t ignore the First Amendment’s command that “Congress shall make no law…abridging the freedom of speech.” In their written arguments in advance of the trial, Trump’s lawyers wrote that “the Senate cannot blithely case aside the First Amendment” as well as Supreme Court decisions they claim support their case. Update From page 1 0-19 — 280 cases (1 hospitalization) 20-29 — 349 cases (6 hospitalizations) 30-39 — 286 cases (1 less case, 3 hospitalizations) 40-49 — 309 cases (1 new case, 1 new hospital- Students named to Muskingum University President’s List NEW CONCORD — The following students have been named to the Fall 2020 President’s List at Muskingum University in New Concord, Ohio. Local students named to the President’s List were Elizabeth Nease of Pomeroy and Kamryn Smith of Racine. To be eligible for the President’s List, students must earn a cumulative GPA of 3.90 or above on a minimum load of 12 completed semester hours of A-F graded coursework. Yet legal scholars have suggested that it’s Trump lawyers who are ignoring the Constitution. “The First Amendment does not apply in impeachment proceedings, so it cannot provide a defense for President Trump,” 144 professors including noted First Amendment lawyer Floyd Abrams and Reagan administration Supreme Court lawyer Charles Fried wrote last week. The reason for this, they wrote, is that the First Amendment is invoked to argue that speech can’t somehow be unlawful. Impeachment, though, is not always about conduct that violates the law. And since it doesn’t take a criminal act to impeach a president, it doesn’t matter whether Trump’s words on Jan. 6 amount to incitement in violation of the law, they wrote. Separately, Peter Keisler, who served as acting attorney general under President George W. Bush, wrote recently that even if Trump can’t be prosecuted or somehow held liable for what he said, it doesn’t matter. “It has no bearing on whether Congress can convict and disqualify a president for misconduct that consisted, in part, of odious speech that rapidly and foreseeably resulted in deadly violence,” Keisler wrote in The Atlantic with co-author Richard Bernstein. There is more disagreement about whether Trump crossed the line into criminal incitement. The standard for legal liability is high under court decisions that reach back 50 years. The legal issue is whether Trump in his speech incited violence that took place at the Capitol and whether he knew his words would have that effect. That’s the standard the Supreme Court laid out in its 1969 decision in Brandenburg v. Ohio, which overturned the conviction of a Ku Klux Klan leader. The House prosecutors say Trump’s remarks, made near the White House, essentially lit the fuse that led directly to the deadly violence that took place at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue. Trump’s lawyers say the exhortation to “fight like hell” and other comments were figures of speech not meant to be taken literally. “If that doesn’t satisfy test, no one will ever be convicted under Brandenburg again,” George Washington University law professor Catherine Ross said on the National Constitution Center’s “We The People” podcast. Ross also signed the scholars’ letter. Speaking on the same podcast, South Texas College of Law professor Josh Blackman said the distance between the White House and the Capitol, and the 30 to 45 minutes it might have taken to walk between the two buildings cuts against the argument that Trump imminently incited violence. Trump’s lawyers cited Blackman’s writings in their brief. ization, 7 total hospitalizations, 1 new death, 1 total death) 50-59 — 317 cases (14 hospitalizations, 2 deaths) 60-69 — 268 cases (1 new case, 25 hospitalizations, 1 new death, 4 total deaths) 70-79 — 182 cases (35 hospitalizations, 1 new death, 12 total deaths) 80-plus — 146 cases (1 new case, 36 hospitalizations, 5 new deaths, 23 total deaths) Gallia County is currently “Orange” on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System map after meeting two of the seven indicators on Thursday. confirmed cases and three probable cases from Feb. 10-12 as part of Friday’s update. The Meigs County Health Department reported 96 active cases and 1,330 total cases (1,193 confirmed, 137 probable) since April, as part of Friday’s update. There have been a total of 31 deaths (four new), 1,203 recovered cases (18 new), and 67 hospitalizations since April. Age ranges for the 1,308 Meigs County cases, as of Tuesday, are as follows: 0-9 — 49 cases (1 new case) 10-19 — 124 cases (2 new cases, 1 hospitalization) 20-29 — 190 cases (6 new cases, 1 hospitalization) 30-39 — 165 cases (2 new cases, 3 hospitalizations) 40-49 — 194 cases (3 new cases, 4 hospitalizations) 50-59 — 185 cases (1 new case, 4 hospitalizations) 60-69 — 191 cases (1 new case, 17 hospitaliza- tions, 1 new death, 4 total deaths) 70-79 — 143 cases (5 new cases, 22 hospitalizations, 1 new death, 10 total deaths) 80-89 — 59 cases (1 new case, 9 hospitalizations, 2 new deaths, 14 total deaths ) 90-99 — 28 cases (5 hospitalizations, 3 deaths) 100-109 — 2 cases (1 hospitalization) To date, the Meigs County Health Department has administered 963 COVID-19 vaccinations (208 additional) since Dec. 29. For more data and information on the cases in Meigs County visit https://www.meigshealth.com/covid-19/ . Meigs County remained “Red” on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System after meeting three of the seven indicators on Thursday. Meigs now meets the indicator for “outpatient visits” which it previously had not met. County was designated as “yellow” on the West Virginia County Alert System map. Mason County’s latest infection rate was 17.24 on Friday with a 3.22 percent positivity rate. Surrounding counties are yellow, orange and gold. Meigs County The Meigs County Health Department reported 19 additional Thank You. Also taking a moment to recognize and thank those who visited Richard in his home, who sent flowers, cards, food, offered prayers, and made donations in his memory. Richard Gaul and his family have been truly touched by out pouring of kindness from The Community. The family of the late Richard "Dick" Gaul wishes to express their gratitude to each and every one, for their love and support shown to him and his entire family during his illness and subsequent passing. Thank you to the entire staff of Holzer Medical Center, The EwingSchwarzel Funeral Home, The Members of Shade River Masonic Lodge #453, The Members of The Chester Nazarene Church and their Pastor Dwight Umbel, for his visits and consoling words at the service. A special thank you to Holzer Hospice and Caregivers: Mackenzie Carnahan and Caralyn Barton. Thank you to all of those who helped in any way. Your kindness will never be forgotten. The families of: Rick & Patti Gaul | Mark & Gwen Hall David & Bethany Gaul | Gayann & Ronald Clay OH-70223592 Curriculum Program at YSU. Dean’s List recognition is awarded to full-time undergraduate students who have earned at least a 3.4 grade point average for not less than 12 semester hours of credit in the Fall semester. *** ATTENTION: Plugging of Oil and Gas Wells *** Orphan Well Program Public Notice Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management February 12, 2021 -This notice will run for five (5) days- Do you have a valid interest in one of the oil and gas wells listed below, or the equipment attached to, or used in, any of these wells? OH-70223238 The Orphan Well Program is responsible for plugging improperly abandoned oil and gas wells when no owner or other responsible party can be located. Additional information may be found at http://oilandgas.ohiodnr.gov/citizens/orphan-well-program. If you believe that you have a valid interest in an oil and gas well or the equipment attached to, or used in, a well listed below, contact the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management within 10 days of the posting of this notice. Claims of ownership, along with proper documentation demonstrating a valid ownership interest, should be sent to the following: Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management 2045 Morse Rd., Bldg. F-3 Columbus, Ohio 43229 614-265-6922 The wells listed below are being considered for plugging by the Division: API Number Township County Well Name Well # Well Location Address Well GPS Coordinates 34053200810000 Addison Gallia Henry Reeves 1 636 Honeysuckle Dr 38.89410076, -82.14581508 34053205000000 Addison Gallia Quickel 1 0NSR7 38.9061329, -82.14203997 34053601090000 Addison Gallia Emerson Reese 4 3932 US Route 23 38.92071359, -82.14418611 34053200800000 Addison Gallia Irene Furst 1 121 Oliver Road 38.90987175, -82.16393567 34053201790000 Cheshire Gallia Carson Robert D & Mary V 1 0 Paulins Hill Rd 39.00346704, -82.14305348 34053201920000 Cheshire Gallia Carson Robert D & Mary V 2 0 Paulins Hill Rd 38.99883648, -82.14364385 34053201910000 Cheshire Gallia Carson Robert D & Mary V 3 0 Paulins Hill Rd 38.99895093, -82.14586935 34053202010000 Cheshire Gallia Carson MV & RD 4 0 Paulins Hill Rd. 39.00128978, -82.14576822 34053209650000 Morgan Gallia Marshall T. Reynolds 1 8746 S R 554 38.97741617, -82.22199201 34053209660000 Morgan Gallia Marshall T. Reynolds 2 0 White Oak Rd 38.94366241, -82.23846851 34053209670000 Morgan Gallia Marshal T. Reynolds 3 0 S R 554 38.950019, -82.255716 34053202800000 Cheshire Gallia Rathburn Wallace 2 0 Paulins Hill Rd 39.00134967, -82.14957988 Mason County DHHR reported 1,725 total cases (since March) for Mason County in the 10 a.m. update on Friday morning, five more than Thursday. Of those, 1,678 are confirmed cases and 47 are probable cases. DHHR has reported 36 deaths in Mason County. According to DHHR, the age ranges for the 1,725 COVID-19 cases DHHR is reporting in Mason County are as follows: 0-9 — 38 cases (plus 2 probable cases, 2 new confirmed cases) 10-19 — 138 cases (plus 3 probable case) 20-29 — 293 cases (plus 10 probable cases) 30-39 — 289 cases (plus 10 probable cases) 40-49 — 245 cases (plus 9 probable cases, 3 new confirmed cases) 50-59 — 248 cases (plus 3 probable cases, 3 deaths) 60-69 — 218 cases (plus 5 probable case, 6 deaths) 70+ — 209 cases (plus 5 probable cases, 27 deaths) On Friday, Mason Ohio The Ohio Department of Health reported a 24-hour change of 3,305 new cases on Friday (21day average of 3,846). There were 2,559 new deaths (see editor’s note) (21-day average of 216), 142 new hospitalizations (21-day average of 185) and 9 new ICU admissions (21-day average of 21) reported in the previous 24 hours, according to Friday’s update. Editor’s note: ODH is currently reconciling COVID-19 deaths, including about 2,500 in today’s count. This primarily impacts deaths occurring from November to December 2020. Deaths will be shown by the date of death. Newly reported deaths will be higher during the next few days as ODH completes this reconciliation. West Virginia As of the 10 a.m. update on Friday, DHHR is reporting a total of 126,887 cases with 2,200 deaths. There was an increase of 467 cases from Thursday and 13 new deaths. DHHR reports a total of 2,043,213 lab tests have been completed, with a 5.57 cumulative percent positivity rate. The daily positivity rate in the state was 3.17 percent. There are 13,103 currently active cases in the state. DHHR reported on Friday 232,046 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents of West Virginia. So far, 122,017 people have been fully vaccinated. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham and Sarah Hawley contributed to this story. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, February 13, 2021 7 see what’s brewing on the job market. EURZVH�MREV�‡�SRVW�\RXU�UHVXPH�‡�JHW�DGYLFH jobmatchohio.com BLONDIE By Dean Young and John Marshall BEETLE BAILEY By Mort, Greg and Brian Walker Today’s answer CRANKSHAFT By Tom Batiuk HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI AND LOIS By Chris Browne Written By Brian & Greg Walker; Drawn By Chance Browne THE BRILLIANT MIND OF EDISON LEE By John Hambrock BABY BLUES ZITS By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman PARDON MY PLANET By Vic Lee CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green � � � � � By Hilary Price � � � � � � � � � � � � � �'LIILFXOW\�/HYHO ���� Today’s Solution THE FAMILY CIRCUS By Bil and Jeff Keane ���� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �����&RQFHSWLV�3X]]OHV��'LVW��E\�.LQJ�)HDWXUHV�6\QGLFDWH��,QF� � � � � � � � � � DENNIS THE MENACE THE LOCKHORNS By Bunny Hoest & John Reiner � � � � � � � � � � � � Hank Ketcham’s � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �'LIILFXOW\�/HYHO RHYMES WITH ORANGE � � �����&RQFHSWLV�3X]]OHV��'LVW��E\�.LQJ�)HDWXUHV�6\QGLFDWH��,QF� %\�'DYH�*UHHQ �S ports 8 Saturday, February 13, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing RedStorm men trample Trailblazers By Randy Payton (Milton, WV), to take a 23-8 lead with 12:10 remaining in the first half. OCU battled back to CIRCLEVILLE, Ohio close the gap to 34-26 — The University of after a three-pointer by Rio Grande bolted to a Ben Casey with 4:08 left 15-point lead just under before the intermission, eight minutes into the but the hosts got no closgame and never looked er the rest of the way. back, rolling to a 90-64 In fact, Rio Grande rout of Ohio Christian followed up Casey’s triUniversity, Thursday fecta with a 15-0 run that night, in men’s basketball bridged the remainder of action at the Maxwell Center. Courtesy|Justyce Stout the opening half and the Rio Grande, which won Rio Grande’s Andrew Shull scored 18 points and had four steals first 1:19 of the second in Thursday night’s 90-64 rout of Ohio Christian University at the half to take a 49-26 lead for a third consecutive Maxwell Center in Circleville, Ohio. The RedStorm improved to 13-8 following a pair of free time, improved to 13-8 with the victory. throws by sophomore and completed a regular Miki Tadic (Hilversum, 11-0 run, culminated by season sweep of the Trail- to 4-12 with a third The Netherlands) with blazers. a three-point goal from straight loss. 18:41 left in the contest. Ohio Christian dropped Rio Grande used an freshman Andrew Shull For Ohio Valley Publishing The RedStorm continued to add to their advantage, pushing the cushion to as many as 30 points, 67-37, after a bucket by Tadic with 11:20 remaining. The Trailblazers, who connected on a seasonhigh 12 three-point goals in the loss, cut the deficit to 18 points, 77-59, when Teron Pittman connected on one of two free throw opportunites with 5:25 left to play, but Rio scored 13 of the game’s final 18 points to set the final margin of victory. Tadic had a game-high 24 points to lead five double-digit scorers for the RedStorm. He also handed out a game-high five assists. Shull added 18 points and game-best four steals, while sophomore Shiloah Blevins (South Webster, OH) had 16 points and two blocked shots in the winning effort. Senior Cam Schreiter (Mason, OH) and freshman Caleb Wallis (Jackson, OH) tossed in 15 and 11 points, respectively, for Rio Grande, while sophomore Taylor Mack (Akron, OH) yanked down a game-high 10 rebounds. See TRAMPLE | 9 OHSAA wrestling and ice hockey state tournament venues announced By Tim Stried For Ohio Valley Publishing COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association has announced the venues for two upcoming state tournaments. The ice hockey state tournament will be held March 13-14 at the OhioHealth Ice Haus in Columbus, which is attached to Nationwide Arena, while the wrestling state tournament will be split between three Central District high schools, Hilliard Darby (Division I), Marengo Highland (Division II) and Marion Harding (Division III), March 13-14. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, Nationwide Arena is not able to host the ice hockey state tournament on the dates scheduled by the OHSAA, and the Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University is not able to host the wrestling state tournament. “We want to thank these three member schools for agreeing to host the wrestling state tournament along with everyone associated with the Ice Haus, Nationwide Arena and the Blue Jackets for their work to host the ice hockey state tournament,” said OHSAA Executive Director Doug Ute. “The most important thing we are doing is giving our studentathletes a chance to compete. Our member schools and other tournament sites are to be commended for doing everything they can to provide these opportunities during the pandemic.” In the coming days, the OHSAA will announce sites for the regional and state basketball tournaments. As previously announced, the swimming and diving state tournament will remain at C.T. Branin Natatorium in Canton February 24-27, the bowling state tournaments will remain at Wayne Webb’s Columbus Bowl February 26-27 and March 5-6 and the gymnastics state tournament will remain at Hilliard Bradley High School March 5-6. As in the past, the OHSAA will determine media access for all state tournaments. Each site determines media access for district and regional tournaments. See below for additional details. Credential applications for the state tournaments will be posted next week. Ticketing information will be sent to member schools as the tournament move forward. The Ohio Department of Health and Governor Mike DeWine ask that only family members attend athletic events at this time, with indoor facility capacity limits set at 15 percent of the capacity or 300 people, whichever is smaller, unless the venue has received a variance to accommodate more spectators. Tim Stried is the Director of Communications for the OHSAA. OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Saturday, Feb. 13 Boys Basketball Waterford at Eastern, 7:15 Trimble at South Galla, 7:30 River Valley at Alexander, 7:30 Girls Basketball (26) Eastern at (7) Adena, 7 p.m. Meigs at Zanesville, 1:30 Monday, Feb. 15 Boys Basketball Gallia Academy at Fairland, 7:30 Federal Hocking at Eastern, 7:15 Girls Basketball (19) Southern at (14) Ironton St. Joseph, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 Boys Basketball Trimble at Southern, 7 p.m. Symmes Valley at Gallia Academy, 7:30 Belpre at Eastern, 7:15 Waterford at South Gallia, 7:30 Bryan Walters|OVP Sports Point Pleasant wrestling coach John Bonecutter, middle, looks on with his brother David, right, during a match at the 2020 Class AA-A wrestling championships held at Mountain Health Arena in Huntington, W.Va. The start of something good West Virginia begins winter sports practice Monday on the bench, limited number of fans in the gym watching these kids will obviously affect this been a ‘normal’ With roughly 2-plus By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com basketball season. We’ve them,” Thomas said. weeks to prepare for “However, we have and also lost a good bit of regular season openers, will adhere to the safety Point Pleasant wrestling our schedule because Here’s hoping that it guidelines so we can of Ohio teams playing coach John Bonecutter was worth the wait. get our season in and through things and noted that it’s been As the high school the seniors can play the challenging for him and being in tournament postseason starts in sport that they love to his staff as they prepare play now. I’ve had to Ohio this weekend, play.” redo the schedule three to defend their Class the student-athletes of Bonecutter also different times through AA-A championship. West Virginia embark acknowledges that all of this just to get to “We are very excited on their own chapter coronavirus guidelines 14 games. It’s been a to get the opportunity of winter sports to compete again. We’ve nightmare in that sense.” present another Monday as practices challenge, but it’s one Teams in any sport, been counting down officially begins for that his program is except cheerleading, wrestling, boys and girls the days,” Bonecutter making preparations for. will have roughly five said. “It’s extremely basketball, swimming frustrating to be honest weeks of regular season Like Thomas, he wants a and cheerleading. season for his kids. to work with before though. We look across Due to the current “It’s definitely going tournament plays starts the river and see that coronavirus pandemic, to be different. We on April 10. prep sports have been on high school kids in are trying our best to The Class AA-A Ohio are wrestling each hiatus in the Mountain be a safe as possible,” wrestling tournament week and we can’t. State since around Bonecutter said. “We will be held on April It’s been tough for our Thanksgiving. think we have a good 21 and April 22, while That changes Monday, wrestlers, our parents plan in place, but and our coaches, but our the girls basketball Feb. 15, when high like Mike Tyson said time is coming. Getting tournament is slated to schools throughout “Everyone has a plan start on April 27. Boys started will be a big West Virginia open until they get punched basketball will start the boost for everyone.” their gymnasium doors in the mouth.” We’re process of crowning Hannan girls to student-athletes state champions on May just hoping we don’t get basketball coach Kellie for the beginning of punched too hard.” 4. Thomas shared most an abbreviated winter There is also another The cheerleading of those sentiments, sports season. underlying factor to state tournament is The challenges in just including the desire consider in all of this. tentatively slated for reaching this point have to get the kids back to West Virginia begins March 20 as well. already been felt, rather playing games — and spring sports practices Even as things return the headaches that have it be student-athletes on March 15, less than to a bit of normalcy, come along with it. waiting for the sport two weeks after the first winter coaches are “We are very excited that they love or coaches games of winter are to get back to basketball, also left to battle simply trying to keep concerns about possible played. Spring sports although we only have interest up through the also start their regular coronavirus outbreaks 14 games scheduled down time. season contests on April — and the potential within the time frame,” Girls basketball, setbacks that come with 12. wrestling and swimming Thomas said. “Sitting © 2021 Ohio Valley idle was a real challenge having to quarantine can officially start their Publishing, all rights during a shortened for both me and the regular seasons on reserved. kids. It’s tough knowing season. Wednesday, March 3, ”The guidelines in that we should be while boys basketball Bryan Walters can be reached at place are going to be getting ready for begins two nights later 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. tough. Mask wearing sectional play had on Friday. �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing Southern’s Kyeger Roush signs with A-B football Saturday, February 13, 2021 9 Jacks signs with WVU Tech basketball Submitted photo Alex Hawley|OVP Sports On Feb. 5 on the campus of Southern High School, senior Kyeger Roush signed his National Letter of Intent to join the Alderson-Broaddus football team next season. Roush — who holds a 3.2 grade point average — is undecided on a major, and is set to play offensive tackle for the Battlers. Sitting in the front row, from left, are Brandi Roush, Kyeger Roush and Tommy Roush. Standing in the back are Kallie Roush, SHS Principal Daniel Otto, Kamry Roush, Logan Greenlee, SHS athletic director Alan Crisp, and SHS head football coach Cassady Willford. From page 8 Rio shot 56 percent from the floor in the opening half (18-for-32) and finished the game 33-for- 63 (52.4%) overall, including 12 three-pointers of its own. 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Brown) %LG 1R� � Beaver's Corner Brick Church Carmel McKenzie Ridge Oak Grove Sutton 6SHFLILFDWLRQV� "Bid will be for monthly charge (April 1 thru September 30, 2021) "You may bid on No. 1 or No. 2 or the total package of 10 cemeteries "Must provide own equipment and proof of insurance Requirements Mowing, trimming, grass blown from stones. Must be maintained 2 to 3 times (wet season) and 1 to 2 times (dry season) per month Send bids to Sutton Township, 28180 Apple Grove Dorcas March 4th , 2021. Please mark envelope "Cemetery Bid". Special Note: Residents that want to save decorations must remove them by April 1st, 2021 so that the cemeteries can be prepared for spring. Copies of the Construction Plans, Bidding Forms and Specifications on the Unit Price Contract can be mailed or emailed to interested bidders by contacting Roger Karr by either email at rkarr100@gmail.com or by calling 740-416-7742. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty in the form of either a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond for the full amount of the bid or a certified check, cashier's check, or an irrevocable letter of credit in an amount equal to 10% of the bids, as described in the Notice to Bidders. State of Ohio Department of Industrial Relations schedule of prevailing hourly wage rates is required to be paid for all labor on this project. Check out our &ODVVLÀ�HGV online! HUNGRY FOR WHAT’S NEXT The Township reserves the right to conduct investigation as necessary to determine the responsibility of a bidder. 2-13-21 Your new career at General Mills – Team Wellston! NOW HIRING! Production Operators starting between $16.70 and $18.30 per hour Electrician Technicians earn between $23.10 and $29.10 per hour Apply at careers.generalmills.com TEXT genmills to 97211 or use the QR code below. OH-70221695 Trample River Valley senior Hannah Jacks, seated center, will be continuing her basketball career after signing with the West Virginia University Institute of Technology on Thursday, Feb. 4, during a ceremony held at RVHS. Jacks — a career 1,000-point scorer, 4-year starter and 2-time all-league performer for the Lady Raiders — is undecided on a major and currently owns a 3.8 grade-point average. Hannah is joined in front by her parents, Terri and Robbie Jacks of Gallipolis. Standing in back, from left, are RVHS Principal Dr. T.R. Edwards, RVHS Athletic Director Richard Stephens, RVHS girls basketball coach Stephen Brown and RVHS assistant Aaron Mulholland. The Golden Bears are based in Beckley (WV) and are NAIA members of the River States Conference. �10 Saturday, February 13, 2021 ALONG THE RIVER Ohio Valley Publishing All photos courtesy of the Bossard Library As a way of promoting literacy and physical activity, the library hosts StoryWalk with the French Art Colony. This unique way to enjoy children’s books in an outside venue is permanently located on the grounds of the FAC. Pictured is Bossard Youth Services Program Library patron Oliver Morgan is pictured during the summer Coordinator Rachael Barker. reading season. Summer reading is one of many programs for younger readers held throughout the year. Celebrating young readers Bossard Public Library Children’s Programs By Lorna Hart Special to OVP GALLIPOLIS — Poet and author Emilie Buchwald wrote, “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” Pediatricians and educations both promote the idea that it is never too early to begin reading to your children, all ages, including infants, reap the benefits. Study This photo was taken of Storytime prior to the pandemic. The library currently provides a virtual after study supports option to keep children engaged with reading. the importance of early exposure to books in the development of neurological, educational, psychological, social and linguistic elements in young children that lead to academic success. With that in mind, the Bossard Library in Gallipolis offers multiple resources to engage caregivers and children in the joy of reading. Youth Services Program Coordinator Rachael Barker and associate Kim Wilcoxen, affectionately known to their young patrons as Miss Rachael and Miss Kim, are at the forefront of these programs that include Storytime, Lapsit, and the Summer Reading program to name a few. Continuing some programs has been difficult during the COVID-19 pandemic, as many are typically offered in person. The initial shut down took everyone by surprise; there were no guidelines in place to offer programs and services in Pictured are Kim Wilcoxon, Laura Erwin, Frosty, Nicholas Sheets and Rachael Barker of the Bossard this new environment, Library. but Miss Rachael and Miss Kim have not been deterred. Through their creativity and determination, resources are still being offered. In-person Storytime had been a regular weekly event, so the challenge was to find a way to continue. “When the shutdown first began, I wanted to keep Storytime going, so I decided to do a virtual Storytime at home,” Barker said. Dressed as a pirate, Miss Rachael read “Froggie Goes to Hawaii” with her husband, Chris, providing the pirate voices. Another virtual Children attend in-person “Lapsit” with photo taken prior to the pandemic. The library currently story time required her mother’s assistance provides a virtual option of this activity. BOSSARD BONUSES · Educational websites for parents · Early literacy calendars from DEMCO for parents · Children’s Databases (see the library website) · Wi-Fi Hot Spots · StoryTime videos that include a story and a craft for the elementary afterschool kids · Listen and watch a read-aloud version of “Some Snow Is….” (via YouTube) · Dial-A-Story is updated frequently with new stories. You can listen by calling 740-446-7666. · Launch pads, filled with content for kids, teens, and adults. The pads do not need Wi-Fi and are easy to use. Access to its content only requires the user to turn on the pad. in setting up a puppet theater. “We set up a puppet theater and did a puppet show. It was so much fun!” she said. “So, I continued doing them.” Miss Rachael explained she tries to make the Virtual Storytime personal, and used photos of her own visit to Hawaii in making the set of “Froggy Goes to Hawaii.” She said she wants the stories to be fun, and keeps them to about 15 to 20 minutes. Crafts associated with Storytime can be picked up at the Library to make at home. “I don’t want the kids to get bored,” she added. “I know everyone has been doing lots of virtual classes, so I try to keep them short and fun. The crafts further engage them with the book.” As a way of promoting literacy and physical activity, the library opened StoryWalk in cooperation with the French Art Colony (FAC). This unique way to enjoy children’s books in an outside venue is permanently located on the grounds of the FAC. Currently visitors read “Some Snow Is… ,“ written by Ellen Yeomans and illustrated by Andrea Offermann, as they walk from frame to frame along the path. A new StoryWalk will begin in March. Virtual Lapsit is for ages birth to three years. With the young children on their caregiver’s laps, Miss Kim reads board books and sings. Some of her interactive sessions include using scarves and egg shakers to follow along with the rhyming lyrics. According to Miss Rachael, the library is currently developing a collection of “decodable books” for beginning readers. Decodable titles help readers connect phonic and word analysis to understand what they are reading and build reading fluency. Book Clubs are available for tweens between eight and twelve, and includes a book discussion, painting, and games. Teen readers can join a club with members from 13-19; Teen Instagram is also available with news, events, and book recommendations specifically for this age group. “We even had our own ‘Hunger Games’ (based on the book with the same name) at one of our meetings,” said Miss Rachael. “ We had Nerf gun battles and had so much fun.” “There are so many fun activities going on at the library despite the pandemic,” Miss Kim said. “We work hard to keep everyone safe, and that means most activities are virtual. We miss interacting in person on a daily basis, but we will continue to provide programs and services to the community in a way we can all safely participate. We work with our local afterschool programs, and I am excited to be a judge for a Pitch Challenge, it is like Shark Tank, for Gallia Academy, River Valley, and South Gallia. And we can still make in person or virtual visits to kindergartens by request.” She encouraged the community to stay engaged with the library and to reach out if there is a need they can help with. “I could go on about all the great things we are doing, but instead I will suggest you visit our website to find out about all the resources available, and call if you have any questions.” For additional information or to access virtual programs, visit https://www. bossardlibrary.org or call (740) 446-READ (7323). © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Lorna Hart is a freelance writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. �Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, February 13, 2021 11 Where YOUR safety is OUR priority. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men & women. If you know your risk, you can manage and often prevent further damage to your heart. Pleasant Valley Hospital’s cardiovascular screenings assess your risk ĦŜƂ΄å΄ĮĎåƂƖ΄åƖƖåāņ΄ŜƂ΄ƊƖƂŜņĎ͟΄$ƞƂijœħ΄ƖĮĎ΄őŜœƖĮ΄ŜĦ΄AĎĀƂƞåƂƼ͚΄ƶĎ΄ŜǖĎƂ΄å΄ heart risk assessment at the special price listed below. Have peace of mind knowing you are taking steps towards a healthier you in 2021 in an environment where your safety is our priority. NOW OFFERING SPECIAL PRICING FOR HEART MONTH Coronary Artery Calcium Score $65 Tim Damron, MD, FACC Cardiologist T h i s n o n - i n v a s i v e o u t p a t i e n t p r o c e d u r e u s e s a C T s c a n t o t a ke pictures of the hear t and evaluate your risk for a hear t attack. 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Christopher Conley, 30, of Portland, Ohio, was indicted for Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree. The Pomeroy Police Department investigated this matter. Sydney Dotson, 27, of Nelsonville, Ohio, was indicted for Breaking & Entering, a felony of the fifth degree, Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree, Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. Jeffery Evans, 55, of Sparta, North Carolina, was indicted for Trafficking in Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the first degree, Trafficking in Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the first degree, Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the first degree, and Possession of Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the first degree. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated this matter. Tyler Fulton, 24, of Racine, was indicted for Theft, a felony of the fourth degree. The Racine Police Department and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. James Garnes, 51, of Middleport, Ohio, was indicted for Domestic Violence, a felony of the third degree. The Pomeroy Police Department investigated this matter. Jason Gregory, 40, of Little Hocking, Ohio, was indicted for Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the fourth degree. The Pomeroy Police Department and the Parkersburg Police Department investigated this matter. Brandon Grover, 33, of Middleport, Ohio, was indicted for Operating a Vehicle Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, a felony of the fourth degree. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated this matter. William Hayes, 47, of Middleport, Ohio, was indicted for Having Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree. The Middleport Police Department investigated this matter. In a separate case, William Hayes was indicted for two counts of Assault, each a felony of the fifth degree, and Vandalism, a felony of the fifth degree. The Middleport Police Department investigated this matter. Patience Johnson, 29, of Rutland, Ohio, was indicted for Improperly Handling Firearms in a Motor Vehicle, a felony of the fourth degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. John Kincaid, 37, of Syracuse, Ohio, was indicted for Trafficking in Drugs (Heroin), a felony of the second degree, Trafficking in Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the second degree, Possession of Drugs (Heroin), a felony of the second degree, and Possession of Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the second degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. Maxamillion Millian, 20, of Jonesville, North Carolina, was indicted for Trafficking in Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the first degree, Trafficking in Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the first degree, Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the first degree, and Possession of Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the first degree. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated this matter. Jennifer Morris, 40, of Pomeroy, Ohio, was indicted for Possession of Drugs (Buprenorphine), a felony of the fifth degree. The Ohio State Highway Patrol investigated this matter. John Myers, 41, of Racine, Ohio, was indicted for Possession of Drugs (Heroin), a felony of the fifth degree, and Possession of Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the fifth degree. The Gallia-Meigs Major Crimes Task Force investigated this matter. Tammy Quillen, 58, of Long Bottom, Ohio, was indicted for Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree, and Possession of Drugs (Fentanyl), a felony of the fifth degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. Woodrow Richards, Jr., 43, of Long Bottom, Ohio, was indicted for Violating a Protection Order, a felony of the fifth degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. Melinda Roush, 50, of Middleport, Ohio, was indicted for Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. Alicia Shuler, 51, of Racine, Ohio, was indicted for Receiving Stolen Property, a felony of the fourth degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. Rusty Thompson, 27, of Shawnee, Ohio, was indicted for Breaking & Entering, a felony of the fifth degree, Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree, Theft, a misdemeanor of the first degree, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, a misdemeanor of the fourth degree. The Meigs County Sheriff’s Office investigated this matter. Terry Triplett, 41, of Portland, Ohio, was indicted for two counts of Telecommunications Fraud, each a felony of the fifth degree, and two counts of Theft, each a misdemeanor of the first degree. All cases will proceed in Meigs County Court of Common Pleas. Information provided by the Meigs County Prosecutor’s Office. pounded as the pandemic unfolded. He praised each of the honorees for going above and beyond From page 1 the call of duty. Dean Middleton then that rural communities praised schools for stepand geographics of the ping to the plate. She CORAS umbrella presented unique challenges praised the honorees as special people doing speto schools and families. cial things. In transitioning to othJerry Mowery, Zane ers in the program, Murray thanked and praised Trace Local-Ross County, and Execuschool employees and award winners for their tive Board member of Region 1 addressed the efforts. award winners and conSupt. DeMaria then gratulated them for their spoke about everyday efforts. He then closed challenges, and how the ZOOM virtual segthose challenges com- ment of the meeting and turned the presentation over to the local communities. Southern Supt. Tony Deem noted that Southern’s nominee was someone that exceeded the principles of the CORAS award , and met the highest standards expected of the position. Deem introduced Southern Local Board President Denny Evans, who introduced Tricia McNickle as the CORAS award winner. Evans noted that having special people like McNickle and their positive personal relationships with kids is one of the great advantages of living in a small community. You don’t have that connection in big cities he noted. “We are honored to have someone like you representing our district,” Evans said in presenting the award. “You do things for kids behind the scenes that not everybody sees. It’s a great honor for me to present Mrs. Tricia McNickle with this award.” In attendance were Tony Deem, Denny Evans, Brenda Johnson, Vice President of the Board of Education; Christi Hendrix, Treasurer; Daniel Otto, High School principal, and Scott Wolfe, Federal Programs. The Coalition of Rural and Appalachian Schools (CORAS), in partnership with the Ohio University Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education, is an organization of 110 school districts and other educational insti- tutions in the 32-county region of Ohio designated as Appalachia. School districts in neighboring counties, institutions of higher education and related organizations may become members of the Coalition. CORAS is under the governance structure of a Regional Council of Governments and is funded through membership dues and support from the Ohio University Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education. Information provided by Southern Local. From page 1 Burglary, a felony of the second degree, Possession of Drugs, a felony of the fifth degree, and Illegal Conveyance of Drugs onto a Detention Facility, a felony of the third degree. The Pomeroy Police Department investigated this matter. In a separate case, Anthony A. Carpenter was also indicted for Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree. The Pomeroy Police Department investigated this matter. Anthony B. Carpenter, 21, of Pomeroy, Ohio, was indicted for Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree. The Pomeroy Police Department investigated this matter. In a separate case, Anthony B. Carpenter was also indicted for Attempted Trespass in a Permanent or Temporary Habitation, a felony of the fifth degree, and Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine), a felony of the fifth degree. The Pomeroy Police Department investigated this matter. Ian Carpenter, 39, of Honored TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 32° 35° 35° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Fri. AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ Temperature The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Fri. Trace Month to date/normal 1.49/1.28 Year to date/normal 4.31/4.25 Snowfall (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Fri. 1.0 Month to date/normal 4.0/3.5 Season to date/normal 13.6/15.0 Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Sun. 7:21 a.m. 6:05 p.m. 9:10 a.m. 9:07 p.m. MOON PHASES First Full Feb 19 Feb 27 Last Mar 5 New Mar 13 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Major 12:34a 1:23a 2:11a 2:57a 3:43a 4:28a 5:13a Minor 6:45a 7:34a 8:21a 9:07a 9:53a 10:38a 11:24a Major 12:57p 1:44p 2:31p 3:17p 4:03p 4:49p 5:35p Minor 7:08p 7:55p 8:42p 9:28p 10:14p 11:00p 11:47p WEATHER HISTORY A gale-whipped blizzard on Feb. 13, 1899, dumped up to 3 feet of snow from Massachusetts to Delaware. Cold air pushed deep into the South. The mercury at Tallahassee, Fla., dropped to 2 degrees below zero. OH-70219587 2 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme WEATHER TRIVIA™ Q: What is a snow cap? SUN & MOON Today 7:22 a.m. 6:04 p.m. 8:44 a.m. 8:06 p.m. The AccuWeather.com Cold Index combines the effects of local weather with a number of demographic factors to provide a scale showing the overall probability of transmission and symptom severity of the common cold. TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 36° 27° 28° 21° 31° 11° Low clouds and cold Very cold with a bit of snow Low clouds and quite cold Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Logan 33/21 Adelphi 33/21 0 AccuWeather.com Cold Index™ (in inches) MONDAY Chillicothe 32/21 Waverly 33/20 Lucasville 35/22 Portsmouth 35/25 Mostly cloudy and cold 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. Fri. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 13.02 16.72 21.59 12.93 13.01 25.59 13.29 25.77 34.25 12.75 18.80 34.10 18.00 24-hr. Chg. +0.28 +0.90 +0.07 +0.15 -0.20 +0.52 +0.29 -0.44 -0.37 +0.20 +0.90 -0.20 +0.10 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 Ashland 36/28 Grayson 36/27 33° 16° Cloudy and cold with snow possible Partly sunny and cold with flurries NATIONAL CITIES Murray City 33/23 Belpre 34/26 Today St. Marys 35/27 Parkersburg 34/25 Coolville 34/26 Wilkesville 35/26 POMEROY Jackson 36/28 35/25 Ravenswood Rio Grande 37/30 37/28 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 28/17 GALLIPOLIS 37/29 36/28 36/29 South Shore Greenup 36/27 33/24 65 FRIDAY 37° 22° Marietta 37/26 Athens 35/25 McArthur 34/24 THURSDAY 32° 26° Elizabeth 35/28 Spencer 37/28 A: Snow that covers mountain peaks Precipitation 28°/25° 46°/27° 73° in 1932 -10° in 1899 SUNDAY Very cold today with flurries. Cloudy tonight. High 37° / Low 29° ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM Buffalo 36/28 Ironton 36/28 Milton 39/29 St. Albans 37/29 Huntington 35/27 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 35/29 90s 80s Billings 70s -9/-27 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco 20s 59/48 10s Denver 0s 13/-7 -0s -10s Los Angeles 67/53 T-storms Rain El Paso 64/43 Showers Snow Chihuahua Flurries 64/44 Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Clendenin 40/30 Charleston 39/29 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg -14/-31 Montreal 11/6 Minneapolis -1/-16 Toronto 17/11 Detroit 23/10 New York 28/26 Chicago 14/-5 Washington 31/30 Kansas City 6/-2 EXTREMES FRIDAY National for the 48 contiguous states Atlanta 48/44 High Low 88° in Immokalee, FL -41° in Moore, MT Global Houston 42/34 Monterrey 48/37 Sun. City Hi/Lo/W Hi/Lo/W Albuquerque 56/29/pc 29/10/sn Anchorage 22/18/s 24/20/s Atlanta 48/44/r 51/45/r Atlantic City 36/35/r 38/36/r Baltimore 32/29/sn 39/31/c Billings -9/-27/pc -7/-15/pc Boise 36/21/sn 35/25/c Boston 27/24/pc 31/28/sn Charleston, WV 39/29/r 34/29/c Charlotte 41/37/r 46/41/r Cheyenne 4/-14/sn -3/-15/sf Chicago 14/-5/sn 5/-2/pc Cincinnati 30/17/sf 26/15/pc Cleveland 26/16/sn 24/16/c Columbus 29/18/sf 28/18/c Dallas 30/21/c 25/8/sn Denver 13/-7/c 3/-12/sn Des Moines 1/-8/sn -4/-12/c Detroit 23/10/sn 23/9/pc Honolulu 83/68/pc 82/69/r Houston 42/34/c 44/26/r Indianapolis 25/10/sf 20/11/s Kansas City 6/-2/sn 2/-9/sn Las Vegas 64/48/c 62/41/s Little Rock 32/21/c 24/14/sn Los Angeles 67/53/c 71/49/pc Louisville 33/21/c 29/19/c Miami 82/75/pc 85/72/pc Minneapolis -1/-16/pc -7/-20/pc Nashville 39/28/c 34/26/c New Orleans 53/44/sh 53/42/sh New York City 28/26/sn 32/30/sn Oklahoma City 19/6/c 10/-6/sn Orlando 81/67/t 79/66/t Philadelphia 30/28/sn 37/32/i Phoenix 72/53/pc 68/46/pc Pittsburgh 30/23/sn 30/21/c Portland, ME 25/17/pc 30/18/sn Raleigh 38/35/r 43/36/r Richmond 33/31/i 42/33/c St. Louis 15/1/c 7/0/sn Salt Lake City 41/26/sh 34/28/c San Francisco 59/48/sh 59/52/c Seattle 35/29/sn 39/33/sh Washington, DC 31/30/sn 39/30/c High Low Miami 82/75 114° in Ballera, Australia -56° in Khabyardino, Russia Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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