https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/5813502e84839df7deccb113fdd7d8ac.pdf 2a16940f8c715f0c9365560b2d5a6d90 PDF Text Text Point holds off Bison Catch of the day K-9 joins Pomeroy SPORTS s 8 RIVER s 10 NEWS s 12 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 56, Volume 75 Three COVID-19 deaths reported in Gallia County Latest case data Staff Report OHIO VALLEY — Three new COVID-19 related deaths were reported in Gallia County on Friday, according to the Ohio Department of health. The age range of the individuals has not been reported by ODH. This brings the total number of COVID-19 related deaths in Gallia County to 43 since March 2020. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reported zero new cases of COVID-19 in Mason County on Friday. Here is a closer look at COVID-19 cases in the region: Gallia County ODH reported a total of 2,264 cases of COVID-19 (since March) in Gallia County as part of Friday’s update. This is an increase of two since Thursday’s update. ODH has reported a total of 43 deaths (three new), 137 hospitalizations (one new), and 2,162 presumed recovered individuals (three new) as of Friday. Age ranges for the 2,264 total cases reported by ODH on Friday are as follows: 0-19 — 291 cases (1 hospitalization) 20-29 — 367 cases (1 new case, 6 hospitalizations) 30-39 — 305 cases (3 hospitalizations) 40-49 — 325 cases (7 hospitalizations) 50-59 — 337 cases (15 hospitalizations) 60-69 — 288 cases (1 new case, 1 new hospitalization, 27 total hospitalizations) 70-79 — 196 cases (39 total hospitalizations) 80-plus — 155 cases (39 hospitalizations) Age unknown — 43 deaths Editor’s note: Since Saturday, March 20, 2021 s $2 Will resigns from Eastern BOE By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com REEDSVILLE — Long time Eastern Local Board of Education member Adam Will stepped down as a member of the board at this week’s regular meeting. Will was the board’s longest serving member. Remaining board members are Floyd Ridenour, Sammi Mugrage, Jessica Staley and Brandon Buckley. Will released a statement on Thursday on his Facebook page to the residents of the district he has served for the past 13 years. The statement, which Will gave The Daily Sentinel permission to run, read as follows: Yesterday evening, during its regular monthly meeting, the Eastern Local Board of Education voted to formally accept my resignation as a member of the Board of Education. For the last 13 years, it has been a privilege to serve on the Eastern Local Board of Education. Having first ran while a senior at Eastern, I have always endeavored to do my part to make our part of Southeastern Ohio an even better place to live, work, get an education, and raise a family. I want to thank the citizens of Eastern Local for placing their confidence in me since 2007. Over those years, we’ve accomplished a great deal. We negotiated with our employees to stop insurance from continuing to grow out of control. We negotiated raises for our dedicated staff with a very limited revenue stream. We hired great administrators who continue to lead the way in innovation and educational opportunities. I am convinced that Eastern Local is the best school district in our part of Ohio. We’ve also navigated some challenges. Administrative turnover, a board that at times was deeply divided, and financial crises that threatened to significantly impede our mission. We’ve seen the rise and fall of ECOT, the mismanagement of ODE standards and evaluations, and the rise of alternatives to traditional education. Over the last year, we have encountered significant disruption to our way of life and education because of the COVID-19 pandemic. This season has caused all of us increased levels of angst and anxiety. The last year has given all of us many sleepless nights and left us frustrated. After consulting my wife and friends and much prayer and reflection, I have decided that now is the time to resign. Eastern is in the hands of a good administrative team. The remaining 4 board members are excellent people, who care deeply about our district and our kids. I consider each of them friends and colleagues and will miss working with them. As I reflect on my time at Eastern, I know I haven’t always made popular decisions. But each time I voted or engaged in district work, I can rest easy knowing that I tried to do what I believed what was best for the students and staff, Bill introduced to grant tax credits to volunteer first responders See COVID-19 | 6 God’s Hands at Work to host mobile food pantry By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com VINTON — God’s Hands at Work, a local pantry, was recently awarded a grant from the Gallia County Community Foundation to increase their services through a mobile food pantry. The pantry’s service center, which is located at 68 Keystone Road in Vinton, is expanding their offerings by implementing a mobile food pantry, said organization President Lisa Carroll. God’s Hands at Work serves Gallia, Jackson, Meigs and Vinton Counties in Ohio, as well as Mason County in West Virginia. “Doing a mobile food pantry is something that’s really been on our hearts for several years,” Carroll said. “For at least the last three or four years, we’ve been wanting to get out there and do a mobile food pantry to reach folks in outlying areas of the county that we serve — the ones who can’t get to our service center.” Carroll said with the grant, God’s Hands at Work was able to purchase six large coolers to put in their box trailer. With donated money from See PANTRY | 3 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. See BOE | 12 Beth Sergent | OVP The Ariel marquee recently paid tribute to Paul Simon. Remembering Paul Simon By Dean Wright Special to OVP GALLIPOLIS — The arts mean something different for everyone, but nearly all agree on the importance of leaving a legacy behind which will continue allowing for the next leaders and students of artistic endeavors to push forward. The Ariel-Ann Carson Dater Performing Arts Centre, also known as the Ariel Opera House, remembers its board president, Paul Simon, who died Feb. 25, as such an individual. He was born April 14, 1967, to Dr. Mel Simon and Lydia Sarzaba Simon. Simon is survived by his parents, wife Dr. Agnes Enrico-Simon and son Jacob Paul Simon. “Our friend Paul found real power in giving, especially to the Ariel,” said Ariel Executive Director Lora Snow. “He showed us how giving is a two sided thing. Simon First, it’s what it does to yourself. It gives you the experience of others, their personalities and families and it also lets other people experience you. I think Paul showed us how giving helps make us kinder while building something for the community.” Ariel colleagues described Simon a “renaissance man.” Simon was noted for running his farm while also having owned an antique shop at one point in time. He was an art collector and served as West Virginia’s Mason County Emergency Team head. He started an art gallery in Point Pleasant, West Virginia. He also worked on the Main Street Committee. “Paul was a man of integrity and strength and his was a life based on giving back to our community,” said Ariel Board Vice-President Jason Holdren. “He had a gift of communication that put everyone at ease. He loved his family, the community, the arts and the Ariel.” Simon served with the Community Foundation of Mason County which helped disperse monetary support to area civic programs. Among those programs, a musical string instrument program was funded and See SIMON | 12 COLUMBUS — State Representatives Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville) and Thomas Hall (R-Madison Twp.) this week introduced legislation that would provide tax credits to volunteer firefighters, volunteer EMS personnel and volunteer peace officers. “This legislation will bring much needed relief to some of the greatest Ohioans among us,” said Edwards. “They truly are the unsung heroes who encounter countless situations to secure the safety of our lives and property, and as volunteers, they do so without compensation.” Based on participation rates and continuing of service, the bill will provide three tiers at which applicable individuals can receive a tax credit: · 1-5 years of service: $500 per year · 6-10 years of service: $1,000 per year · 11+ years of service: $2,000 per year Edwards and Hall mentioned the alarming trend around Ohio in a decrease in courageous men and women willing to step up to become volunteer firefighters/EMS and or peace officers. One of the many goals of this legislation is to reverse this trend increase the longevity of these volunteers by providing a refundable tax credit to the brave men and women. “While the tax credits provided in this legislation would only be a small token of our appreciation for these volunteers’ sacrifices, the tax credits can do a long way to remove a heavy tax burden from them and their families,” concluded Hall. The bill now awaits referral to a House committee. Information provided by the office of Jay Edwards. �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Saturday, March 20, 2021 OBITUARIES FRANKLIN ‘JAY’ JONES CORINNE F. WRIGHT CHESHIRE — Franklin “Jay” Jones, 65, of (Dustin) Scruggs, Erick GALLIPOLIS — Cheshire, passed away, at Corinne F. Wright, 88, of (Kylie) Johnson and 6:09 a.m. on Thursday, Lindsey (Garrison) Gallipolis, Ohio, passed March 18, 2021, at his Salisbury; great grandaway at Holzer Mediresidence, surrounded by children, Liam and cal Center, on March his family and his canine Nolan Scruggs, Isabella 18, 2021. Corinne was companion. Born June Johnson and Garrin and 28, 1955, in Sistersville, born on Feb. 8, 1933, in Brooks Salisbury; sister, West Virginia, he was Wayne, W.Va.; daughter Phyllis Walker of Georof the late Leo Pauley the son of the late Wilgia; brother, Kenneth and Emily Elsie Watts. liam Thomas and Pauline Watts of Kentucky; sevCorinne spent her Tucker Jones, He was eral nieces and nephews employed by the Waterloo career as a front desk and special friends, Ruby Coal Company where he receptionist for Holzer Medical Center. She Watts and Lori Fisher was Dock Foreman for 18 her niece. attended Elizabeth Chayears. He enjoyed his chilThe funeral service will dren, restoring old cars, pel Church and volunteered at the French Art be 1 p.m. on Monday, and going to car shows. March 22, 2021, at Willis Colony. He is survived by his In addition to her par- Funeral Home with Rick wife of forty-four years ents, Corinne is preceded Johnson conducting. Kimberly Stowe Jones, Interment will follow at in death by a daughter, whom he married on Crown City Cemetery. Jennifer Dawn Wright; Sept. 11, 1976, in Buffalo, Those in attendance are brother Alfred Pauley; West Virginia; his daughasked to follow CDC sisters Edith Grubbs, ter, Stephanie (Don) guidelines of social disAlmalean Rowley and Wamsley, of Cheshire; tancing and the Ohio Geraldine McKenzie. son, Jason (Melissa) Corinne is survived by mandate of wearing face Jones, of Dublin, Ohio. daughters, Denise (Dirk) masks. Grandchildren, Chase In lieu of flowers, the Titus of Greenwood, Williams and Gracee family asks that you con- Wamsley; great-grandson, Indiana and Patrice sider a donation to Hol(Rick) Johnson of GalDawson Williams; a sislipolis, Ohio; son, Joseph zer Hospice 2881 State ter, Yvonne King, of GalRoute 160 Gallipolis, OH (Michael) Zajkowski 45631. Wright of Greensboro, Please visit www.willisNorth Carolina; grandfuneralhome.com to send children, Megan (BreGALLIA, MEIGS e-mail condolences. Ann) Broyles, Meredith lipolis; a brother, Denver (Mary) Ash, of Webster Springs, W.Va.; his canine companion, Zeplin; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Andy Jones, Junior Jones; sisters, Loretta Blake, Barbara Jones, and Charlotte Jones. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, locally owned and operated at 75 Grape St. Gallipolis. Pastor Chad Foreman will officiate and interment will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery. Chase Williams, Don Wamsley, Bailey Young, Jerry Ramsey, Tom Martin, and Stanley Houck will serve as active casketbearers, Tim Bailey will serve as a honorary casketbearer. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. CALENDAR OF EVENTS MAX E. BARNHART SR. SOMERSET — Max E. Barnhart Sr., 85, of Somerset, formerly of Drakes, passed away on Wednesday, March the 17th at his home. Max was born on August 11, 1935, in Long Bottom in Meigs County. Max was the youngest of 11 children to Joseph Earl and Martha Elizabeth (Pickering) Barnhart. He retired from Altier Brothers Oil, was a member of the Community Freewill Baptist Church, was a lifetime member of the Corning Eagles 463, and had a great passion for cars, golf, and people. Max is survived by his wife, Joelyn (Woods) Barnhart; children, Vickie (Curt) Spitzer, Max (Melinda) Barnhart, Jodi (Jeff) Dunlap, Christy Weidner, Jay (Kristi) Barnhart, Bryan Barnhart, Diane (Tim) Thompson, Chip (Tiffany) McCabe and Amy (Ryan) Merckle; 28 grandchildren; 35 greatgrandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, seven sisters, and two granddaughters. Friends may call on Sunday, March 21, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Community Freewill Baptist Church, 4404 Twp. Rd. 40 NE, Somerset Ohio 43783. Funeral services will be held at the Church on Monday, March 22, 2021, at 11 a.m. with calling hours one hour prior to the service with the Rev. Scott Hutchinson officiating. Committal services will be at Success Cemetery, County Road #46, which is Success Road off of State Route 7, in Meigs County at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Perry County Cancer Alliance P.O. Box 724, New Lexington, OH 43764-0724 or to Genesis Hospice Morrison House - Genesis HealthCare System - Zanesville, Ohio (genesishcs.org) To sign the online guestbook please visit www.jehumphreyfuneralhomeshawnee.com. KATHY DIANE WYATT REEDSVILLE — Kathy Diane Wyatt of Reedsville passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. She was born on July 14, 1954, in Pomeroy, Ohio, to Mildred Sue (Willis) Cotton and the late Gary Dill. Kathy recently retired from Margie Lawson D.D.S where she was the secretary for over 30 years. Kathy enjoyed all of her friends and pets, but loved her grandkids most of all. She is survived by her daughters, Lorre (Corey) Hill, Kelly (Tim) Epling; grandchildren, Emma, Molly, Trey, Cash and Jessa; mother, Mildred Cotton; siblings, Steve (Joanne) Dill, Cindy (Mike) Ates, and Tim (Michelle Donovan) Dill; and several nieces, nephews, and close friends. She is preceded in death by her husband, Terry Wyatt and her father, Gary Dill. A graveside memorial service for close family and friends will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the Rocksprings Cemetery with Pastor Paul McGuire officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local humane society or rescue shelter. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. 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. 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Card shower Ohio Valley Publishing 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. Gallia engineer update Due to the COVID-19 issues, the Gallia County Engineer will be offering individual appointments with trustees of each townships on March 24, to fulfill the O.R.C. requirements. Appointment subject will be road maintenance and permitting. Appointments will be conducted at 1167 State Route 160, Gallipolis. To fulfill any Sunshine Law requirement, if anyone is interested in attending the appointment for their township, please call the Gallia County Engineer’s Office at 740-446-4009 ext. 1 to inquire the appointment time. Road closures, construction ADDISON — Addison Township Trustees announce Polecat Road was closed starting Monday, March 8, for slip repairs. MIDDLEPORT — A landslide repair project began on March 1 on County Road 5 (Mill Street). The road will be closed. Estimated completion: May 1, 2021 MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement project begins on March 8 on County Road 1 (Salem School Lot Road). The road will be closed between Ogdin Road (Township Road 25) and Dyesville Road (County Road 27). The detour is County Road 1 to SR 143 north to SR 32 west to SR 689 south to SR 124 east to County Road 1. Estimated closure end date: May 6. MEIGS COUNTY — One northbound lane of State Route 7 is closed between Howell Hill Road (Township Road 207) and State Route 124 due to a rockfall hazard. Estimated completion: December 31, 2021. Gallia vaccine registration The Gallia County Health Department is scheduling COVID-19 vaccine appointments for county residents age 50 and older, as well as those who meet the expanded medical conditions and occupations recently announced by Governor Mike Dewine. Call 740-441-2950, 740-441-2951, or 740-441-2018 to schedule an appointment. Other vaccine sites in Gallia for qualifying individuals are Holzer Health System, 740-446-5566 and Hopewell Health Centers Gallia Clinic, 740-4465500 with appointments required. Violet Jeffers will be celebrating her 94th birthday on April 17, cards may be sent to 4341 Teens Run Road, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Spring Craft Bazaar Monday, March 22 ROCKSPRINGS — The Meigs Trade Days Spring Craft Bazaar held at the Meigs County Fairgrounds will take place from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, March 27. Vendor space is still available. Admission and parking are free. For more information call 740-416-5506 or 740-416-4015 or visit Meigs Trade Days on Facebook. GALLIPOLIS — District Advisory Council of Gallia County General Health District meets at 7 p.m., conference room of the Gallia County Service Center, 499 Jackson Pike. MIDDLEPORT — Painting with Michele Musser 6 p.m. Call Donna to register at 740-992-5123. Class will be at Riverbend Arts Council, 290 N. 2nd Ave., Middleport, Ohio. Thursday, March 25 POMEROY — The Meigs Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold its regular monthly meeting at noon in the district office at 113 E. Memorial Drive, Suite D, Pomeroy. Friday, March 26 MIDDLEPORT — The Middleport Church of Christ’s monthly Free Community Dinner. Takeout meals will be passed out in their Family Life Center parking lot on the corner of 5th & Main Street at 5 p.m. while supplies last. This month they are serving shredded chicken sandwich, coleslaw, chips, and dessert. Everyone is welcome. Preschool, kindergarten registration April 6-7 RACINE — Preschool and kindergarten registration and screening for Southern Local School District will be April 6 and 7. Please call 740-9494222 to make an appointment. Due to COVID restrictions, the school is asking that only one parent or guardian attend with the enrolling student. Adults and children will have their temperature taken before entering the building and will be required to wear a mask. A parent will fill out the registration paperwork while the student meets with a teacher. Please bring your child’s birth certificate, social security card, shot record, and something to show proof of residency (a driver’s license or something that has been mailed to your address). Saturday, March 27 IN BRIEF MIDDLEPORT — Middleport fire department will be hosting the first chicken BBQ of the year. Serving starts at 11 a.m. Preorder by calling 740992-7368 leave a message. Famed Tiffany designer Elsa Peretti dead at age 80 Monday, March 29 MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. at the office located at 97 North Second Avenue, Suite 2 in Middleport. Sunday, April 4 GALLIPOLIS — Easter Sunday Service, 6:30 a.m., Faith Valley Church, Bulaville Pike, Gallipolis. OHIO BRIEF Chief justice wants inmates’ abuse allegations investigated COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Allegations of abuse toward inmates by prison guards, including the use of racial slurs, have been forwarded by Ohio’s top judge to a legislative prison oversight committee, according to a Friday court ruling. At issue were complaints by two inmates at Madison Correctional Institution in central Ohio. In a complaint filed with the court last year, one inmate alleged he’d been assaulted by guards multiple times, and also threatened, harassed and subjected to “racial slurs and derogatory comments.” NEW YORK (AP) — Elsa Peretti, who went from Halston model and Studio 54 regular in the 1960s and ’70s to one of the world’s most famous jewelry designers with timeless, fluid Tiffany & Co. collections often inspired by nature, has died. She was 80. She died Thursday night in her sleep at home in a small village outside Barcelona, Spain, according to a statement from her family office in Zurich and the Nando and Elsa Peretti Foundation. Peretti’s sculptural cuff bracelets, bean designs and open-heart pendants are among her most recognizable work. She lent her classical aesthetic to functional goods, too, including bowls, magnifying glasses, razors and even a pizza cutter done in sterling silver, a metal she favored and helped popularize as a luxury choice. “Elsa was not only a designer but a way of life,” Tiffany said in a statement Friday. “Elsa explored nature with the acumen of a scientist and the vision of a sculptor.” 2 Royal Caribbean lines to resume cruises in June MIAMI (AP) — Two Royal Caribbean cruises will resume in June, ending a yearlong hiatus, but passengers 18 and older must test negative for COVID-19 before getting on a ship. The company’s Celebrity Cruises subsidiary said Friday that its Celebrity Millennium ship will relaunch on June 5 from St. Maarten. One itinerary will stop in Aruba, Curacao and Barbados, and another will stop in Tortola, St. Lucia and Barbados. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, March 20, 2021 3 Severe spring weather As spring begins in the Ohio Valley, we could see weather ranging from snowstorms to tornados and anything in between. It is essential to know what weather can bring and what you should do to prepare for it. A great time to learn about the weather, the difference in watches and warnings, and preparing is during Severe Weather Awareness Week. This year’s Severe Weather Awareness Week is from March 21 to 27 and includes an annual tornado drill on March 24 at 9:50 a.m. The most common spring and severe summer weather in Ohio are thunderstorms, flooding, and tornados. Thunderstorms are the most common severe weather in our area but can lead to tornados and flooding depending on the system. When thunderstorms are a threat, it is important to seek shelter indoors sinkholes and to protect from washouts hidlightning and den under the potentially high water or chemiwinds. Should the cals and even storm produce a raw sewage in tornado, it is cruthe water. Entercial to remember DUCK. Meigs Health ing the water can not only D – Go DOWN Matters put your life at to the lowest level, Brody risk both also stay away from Davis the ones who windows are coming to U – Get UNDER save you. So remember something (such as a to “turn around, don’t basement staircase or drown.” heavy table or desk) Knowing what a warnC – COVER the head ing, watch, advisory, and K – KEEP in shelter outlook is important until the storm has when the weather arrives passed Flooding due to storms in an area. An outlook reports a risk of hazardand heavy rains are also ous weather in the next a common occurrence seven days, which can in our region. The main threaten life and propthing to remember with erty. An outlook allows flooding not to enter the community time to the water on foot or in a plan and prepare for the vehicle. The water curupcoming weather. This rent can sweep not only people away but also cars preparation could include making sure a 72-hour and structures. Other unseen issues associated emergency kit is in good condition, preparing genwith flooding include erators, and moving items that could be affected by flooding. The next step up in weather meanings is an advisory. An advisory is issued when a hazardous weather event is occurring or likely to occur, which could cause significant inconvenience for the public. Hazardous weather outlooks have grown along with advisory’s; however, we most commonly hear of watches and warnings. A watch advises the public of the risk of hazardous weather shortly that could pose a threat to life and property. When a watch is issued, individuals need to have a plan in place and how they are going to implement the plan. The final step in the scale is a warning. Warn- Brody Davis is the emergency response coordinator at the Meigs County Health Department. Actor Hal Linden is 90. Former Canadian prime minister Brian Mulroney is 82. Country singer Don Edwards is 82. Basketball Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley is 76. Country singermusician Ranger Doug is 75. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Orr is 73. Blues singer-musician Marcia Ball is 72. Actor William Hurt is 71. Rock musician Carl Palmer (Emerson, Lake and Palmer) is 71. Rock musician Jimmie Vaughan is 70. Country musician Jim Seales (formerly w/Shenandoah) is 67. Actor Amy Aquino is 64. Movie director Spike Lee is 64. Actor Theresa Russell is 64. Actor Vanessa Bell Calloway is 64. Actor Holly Hunter is 63. WVUMedicine.org/Jackson Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics Pantry Morad-Hughes Health Center 122 Pinnell Street, Ripley WV Holly Hill-Reinert, DO FOR APPOINTMENTS 304-373-0133 Holly Hill-Reinert, DO OH-70226028 Monetary donations can our goal, to pick up the need.” be sent to P.O. Box 67, The service center in Vinton, OH 45686. Vinton is open on MonDue to the pandemic, From page 1 days from 10 a.m. - 2 God’s Hands at Work is p.m. and can be reached unable to receive food a Gallia County townfrom food banks because at (740) 645-7609. ship, the organization The grant was a purchased frozen meat to there is a shortage from add for the mobile pantry such a need in communi- partnership of the Gallia County Commuties. Carroll said in the boxes. nity Foundation and the first four weeks of the God’s Hands at Work Foundation for Appalapandemic, the pantry held the first mobile went through over eight chian Ohio (FAO) I’m food pantry in Februa Child of Appalachia months worth of food. ary, where Carroll said Fund. God’s Hands at Work they passed out 50 food © 2021 Ohio Valley boxes. On March 27, the also offers assistance Publishing, all rights with other items such mobile pantry will be reserved. as clothing, personal back in the Gallia Comhygiene items, household munity, near Oak Hill, Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham Carroll said. Carroll said items, baby items, etc. is a staff writer for Ohio Valley “We try to do things the pantry will be out on Publishing. Reach her at (304) 675the last Saturday of each where we see the need,” 1333, ext. 1992. Carroll said. “That’s month at 1 p.m. In the coming months, Carroll said the plan is to add some other locations in Gallia County. God’s When You Hands at Work also received a similar grant Share Your Gifts With to provide a mobile food The Community pantry service in Meigs We All Benefit. County. “We say we’re kind of being the church without walls and taking [products] out to them,” Carroll said. When making the food Get paid job training from the safety boxes, Carroll said the of your home with the Senior Community meals are planned out Service Employment Program. so all the ingredients 0XVW�EH����\HDUV�RU�ROGHU�DQG� are included. Each box PHHW�LQFRPH�JXLGHOLQHV� contains enough food for three meals per day for Call Today! (740) 353-5238 one week. Recipe cards ZZZ�YDQWDJHDJLQJ�RUJ�ZRUNIRUFH are also included for some meals. The pantry accepts donations of items or monetary donations to purchase food. Carroll said the cost for each mobile food pantry event is approximately $3,000. ings are issued when hazardous weather is occurring or going to happen in the area. A warning means the weather could pose a threat to life and property and that people in the warnings need to take proactive actions immediately. Knowing the risk of severe spring weather along with the difference in warnings, watches, advisories and outlooks could mean the difference in being injured and uninjured or life and death during a weather incident. For more information on severe weather and severe weather week, visit www.weathersafety. ohio.gov. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Introducing Courtney Moore MSN, NP-C OH-70224760 Gastroenterology « Accepting New Patients in Gallipolis! Courtney Moore, MSN, NP-C, completed her Master of Science, Family Nurse Practitioner at Walden University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Moore completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona, and is board certified by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Schedule an appointment! Call 1-855-4HOLZER (1-855-446-5937) 304-373-1521 | WVUMedicine.org/Jackson Jackson Premier Health Located at 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Ohio 146 Pinnell Street, Ripley WV, 25271 OH-70227492 Request an appointment, refill a prescription & much more with myHolzer Patient Portal! www.myholzer.com �NEWS 4 Saturday, March 20, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Construction set for OVB Bend Area office MASON, W.Va. — Ohio Valley Bank’s Bend Area Office will be undergoing construction next week. The work, scheduled to begin Monday, March 22, is set to last approximately three weeks. During this time, the drive-thru will be repaired, which will result in a temporary closure. However, the lobby will be open with extended hours for customer convenience. Starting Monday, lobby hours will be 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Once repairs are complete, normal hours will resume. In addition, all OVB lobbies are set to reopen Monday. OVB’s Holzer Banking Center will be open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, while the Gallipolis Walmart Office will be open from 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday. All other bank locations will be open from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Also starting Monday, March 22, the Mini Bank located in downtown Gallipolis, drivethru will be open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayFriday and from 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. Drivethru hours for OVB’s Wellston and Oak Hill offices will continue to be open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday; and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. All other OVB drivethru locations will continue to be open from 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-noon Saturday. As per state mandates in Ohio and West Virginia, masks will be required and social distancing measures will be maintained in OVB lobbies. Customers are encouraged to continue taking advantage of OVB’s many contactless banking channels. In addition to the bank’s growing ATM network, services such as online account opening and loan applications, online/mobile banking in the App store and at www.ovbc. com, as well as OVB Line telephone banking at 888-FONE-OVB are available. Updates regarding OVB’s pandemic response are available at www.ovbc.com/covid-19. Should customers have any questions or need help with OVB’s contactless services, call 800-468-6682 or email callcenter@ovbc.com. Courtesy photos Legion members in attendance for this presentation included(left to right) Dan Arnold, Ed Durst, Paul Kloes, Commander John Hood, Wayne Thomas and Ray Kloes. Legion recognizes 70 year member Drew Webster Post #39 of the American Legion in Pomeroy recently had the honor to present World War II Veteran Paul Kloes of Pomeroy with his 70 year membership pin. At a small ceremony held Paul Kloes, 70 year Legion at his home, Kloes was presented with a 70 year member pin and certificate commemorating his many years of service to the American Legion. As a young man, Kloes quit high school and joined the Navy during WWII. Following his military service, he returned to Meigs County and finished his schooling at Pomeroy High School. Legion members in attendance for this presentation included Dan Arnold, Ed Durst, Paul Kloes, Commander John Hood, Wayne Thomas and Ray Kloes. Information and photos courtesy of Kathy Thomas. Information provided by OVB. TAX SERVICE Individual - Business Gary Jarvis CPA Inc. OH-70221549 126 Second Ave. Gallipolis, OH Legion members taking part in the presentation included (left to right) Dan Arnold, Ed Durst, Paul Kloes, Commander John Hood. 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GALLIA, MEIGS BRIEF Cemetery cleanup VINTON — The Vinton Memorial Cemetery, 16478 State Route 160, Vinton, will begin the regular mowing season soon. The deadline for removing any decoration that families want to reserve is April 1. All decorations removed by caretaker will be discarded. RUTLAND TWP. — Spring cleanup for Cemeteries in Rutland Township will begin on March 20. Anyone who wants to save decorations are asked to remove them by March 20 and leave them off until April 1. LETART TWP. — Letart Township Cemeteries’ annual cleanup will be from now until April 1, 2021. CHESTER TWP. — All cemeteries in Chester Township need to be cleaned of winter flowers by March 30 in preparation for spring mowing. BURLINGHAM — The trustees of the Burlingham Cemetery will soon begin spring cleaning. Families with grave decorations that they wish to keep should remove them no later than April 1, 2021. SALISBURY TWP. — Salisbury Township trustees will be cleaning up Bradford Cemetery and Rocksprings Cemetery by April 1. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, March 20, 2021 5 Hocking College to add men’s and women’s CC NELSONVILLE — Hocking College athletics continues to grow with the addition of two new varsity sports: men’s and women’s cross country. The teams will compete beginning in the autumn 2021 season, joining football and volleyball as the fall sports offerings. Michael Owen is leading the teams as coach. “I’m really excited for the opportunity to coach the women’s and men’s cross country teams at Hocking College,” Owen said. “It’s a coach’s dream to start a program like this, and the possibilities are endless.” It’s not the first time Owen has taken part in starting a cross country program. As a high school student, he was a member of the inaugural team at Eastern High School. “It was just the coach, me, two other guys and a handful of girls in high school,” Owen said. “But for a small country boy like me, it showed me there were other sports out there than football, basketball and baseball.” After high school, Owen competed in cross country and track Owen at Shawnee State University. While there, he was a member of the two highest-ranking team finishes in school history at the NAIA Cross Country National Meet. He earned All-American honors at the 2011 NAIA Track and Field Nationals Championships, finishing third in the marathon with a time of 2:30.07. Since graduating from Shawnee State, Owen has competed in ultramarathons and earned his master’s degree in recreation and sports pedagogy. While in graduate school, he founded Southeastern Ohio Trail Runners, a non-profit organization that aims to create a community of runners by hosting events in southeastern Ohio. This spring, Owen plans to start a running club at Hocking College to build interest for the varsity teams and provide a structured outlet for runners on campus. “There are plenty of students on campus right now who have some involvement — whether it’s cross country or track and field — who came here and didn’t continue running or continued on a more recreational basis,” Owen said, adding that he hopes they’ll decide to join a team when they form. He also plans to start recruiting first-year students from the area. “With southeastern Ohio being where I’m from, it makes me eager to start to recruit local high schoolers and to continue a valuable collegiate running experi- ence for student-athletes. I look forward to the Hocking Hawks cross country teams to be known as a competitive program in the conference and the NJCAA,” Owen said. The Hawks cross country teams will compete in the Ohio Community College Athletic Conference as members of the National Junior College Athletic Association. In addition to the new men’s and women’s cross country teams, Hocking College offers varsity-level intercollegiate competition in football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, archery, cheerleading, equestrian and esports. For more information about cross country at Hocking College, contact Michael Owen at owenw@hocking.edu. For more information about intercollegiate athletics, visit athletics.hocking.edu. Information provided by Hocking College. Marshall pens academic agreements with Glenville Staff Report HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The path to advanced degrees, including a doctorate in pharmacy and a master’s in accountancy, just became a little easier for students at Glenville State College, thanks to an agreement with Marshall University. According to a news release from Marshall, the presidents of both institutions signed the memorandums of understanding recently at Marshall’s South Charleston campus. The pacts commit the two schools to an affiliation aimed at providing opportunities for students to stay in West Virginia and pursue their graduate and professional studies. “We are very pleased to work with Glenville State on this initiative which promises to assist students with furthering their higher education in West Virginia,” said Dr. Jerome A. Gilbert, president of Marshall University. “It is essential that higher education institutions work together to eliminate as many obstacles as possible for students in our state. We are proud to have Glenville State as a partner.” The first agreement stipulates that Glenville students interested in pursuing a doctorate in pharmacy at Marshall can follow a specific program of study which, when successfully completed, will culminate ing the ties between higher education institutions in West Virginia is so vital, and I think this is an example of the wonderful things that can come from such cooperation – everyone wins.” The second agreement provides Glenville State’s students with an efficient transition into Marshall’s Master of Science in Accountancy degree program by allowing conditional acceptance and graduate course study at Marshall during the senior year of undergraduate studies at Glenville. Additionally, Marshall pledges to accept certain foundation courses delivered at Glenville as recognized requirements for the M.S.A. program. Marshall’s master’s degree program in accountancy is one of few available fully online, which will make it attractive to students who want to remain in central Marshall University | Courtesy West Virginia to complete Pictured is Dr. Jerome A. Gilbert, president of Marshall University. their studies, according to the news release. admissions requirements. in both an undergraduate Staff and faculty at the “These agreements provide degree in chemistry or biology Marshall University School of from Glenville and a doctorate a great opportunity for students in central West Virginia Pharmacy, the Lewis College in pharmacy from Marshall. of Business and Marshall’s The agreement also obliges who may otherwise have a hard time accessing such pro- Office of the Provost and Marshall to grant interviews grams,” said Dr. Mark A. Man- Senior Vice President for Acato all Glenville students who demic Affairs facilitated the meet the minimum admissions chin, president of Glenville State College. “I am apprecia- agreements along with colrequirements as determined leagues at Glenville State. tive of President Gilbert and by university officials. Each the work that our two instituyear, Marshall will accept Information submitted by Marshall tions have put into preparing up to 15 Glenville students, University. these agreements. Strengthenand possibly more, who meet Redistricting data may be ready a month early, in old format By Mike Schneider or ask courts to allow them a free pass because of the delay. Candidates may not know yet whether they will live in the district they want to run in by the filing States under pressure to redraw condeadline. In some cases, if fights over gressional and legislature districts but facing a delay in the release of the needed new maps drag into the new year, primaries may have to be delayed. data may be able to get the numbers in The availability of the redistricting data an outdated format in August, more than in the outdated format in August was a month earlier than the planned date first disclosed last week in a statement for their official release, a U.S. Census by a Census Bureau official in the Ohio Bureau official said Thursday. The redistricting data will be available lawsuit. The data officially released to in mid-to-late August, but they will be in the states in September will be on DVDs an older data format that may be difficult and flash drives with a software tool that makes it easy for browsing through the for some states to work with since they data, Fontenot told the Census Scientific require extra steps to be taken to make Advisory Committee. them usable, Al Fontenot, the bureau’s The data ready in the outdated format associate director of decennial census programs, told a Census Bureau advisory in August will need to be imported into a database. Relationships then will need committee. The Census Bureau recently announced to be established between files, and users will need to pull a subset of files to look that the deadline for releasing the redisat a specific geography. tricting data would be pushed back from “Given the difficulty in using data in the end of March, the date required by this format, any state using this data law, to the end of September because of would have to accept responsibility for delays caused by the pandemic. how they process these files, whether The states of Ohio and Alabama correctly or incorrectly,” James Whitepromptly sued the statistical agency, horne, the bureau’s chief of the Census saying the delay would undermine their Redistricting and Voting Rights Data ability to redraw districts. The Alabama Office, said in the court filing in the Ohio lawsuit also challenged a new method being used by the Census Bureau for the lawsuit. The Census Bureau is planning to first time for protecting participants’ release apportionment figures, the state privacy, which the state argues produces population counts used for determining faulty numbers. The delay in releasing the redistricting how many congressional seats and Electoral College votes each state gets, by the data has sent states scrambling to come end of April. One of the reasons the extra up with alternative plans because many time was needed for the redistricting data will not get the data until after their legal deadlines for drawing new districts, is that the Census Bureau originally had prioritized tasks to get the apportionrequiring them to either rewrite laws Associated Press ment numbers finished, pushing back work on the redistricting data, Fontenot said. Despite the challenges of the 2020 census — the pandemic, hurricanes and wildfires — the Census Bureau hasn’t uncovered anything so far to suggest that the data “will not be fit for its constitutional and statutory purposes,” Fontenot told the advisory committee made up of demographers, computer scientists and geographers. The Census Bureau is working with outside experts to evaluate the quality of the 2020 census data given the challenges, and two statistical programmers have begun analyzing the data, the American Statistical Association said Thursday. Although some anomalies have been found during the processing of the census data, that’s normal based on past experience, and they allow statisticians to fix potential errors, said Michael Thieme, an assistant director for Decennial Census Programs at the bureau. “We haven’t found anything that has been impossible to fix,” Thieme said. A saving grace of the 2020 census was new technology, said Ron Jarmin acting Census Bureau director. This was the first decennial census in which most respondents were given the opportunity to answer the census questionnaire online, and census takers who visited the homes of those who hadn’t responded were able to log answers into their iPhones. “Right now, from my advantage point, everything looks pretty good,” Jarmin told the advisory committee. Holzer issues spoofing alert Holzer Health System has received reports of individuals receiving phone calls in which the caller identification on the phone shows as a Holzer call. These calls usually result in some type of automated telemarketing call. “Spoofing” occurs when a caller deliberately falsifies the information transmitted to your caller ID display to disguise their identity. Spoofing is often used as part of an attempt to trick someone into giving away valuable personal information so it can be used in fraudulent activity or sold illegally. Caller ID lets consumers avoid unwanted phone calls by displaying caller names and phone numbers, but the caller ID feature is sometimes manipulated by spoofers who masquerade as representatives of banks, creditors, insurance companies, or even the government. Some scammers “spoof” numbers on caller ID to make them appear as though they are calling from Holzer. Usually it is them saying they are with the business office and trying to get people to pay them or give credit card information. The unfortunate part is that there is nothing we can do about this problem and the FTC is struggling as well. What you can do if you think you’re being spoofed – Tips from the Federal Communications Commission You may not be able to tell right away if an incoming call is spoofed. Be extremely careful about responding to any request for personal identifying information.Don’t answer calls from unknown numbers. If you answer such a call, hang up immediately. If you answer the phone and the caller - or a recording asks you to hit a button to stop getting the calls, you should just hang up. Scammers often use this trick to identify potential targets. Do not respond to any questions, especially those that can be answered with “Yes” or “No.” Never give out personal information such as account numbers, Social Security numbers, mother’s maiden names, passwords or other identifying information in response to unexpected calls or if you are at all suspicious. If you get an inquiry from someone who says they represent a company or a government agency, hang up and call the phone number on your account statement, in the phone book, or on the company’s or government agency’s website to verify the authenticity of the request. You will usually get a written statement in the mail before you get a phone call from a legitimate source, particularly if the caller is asking for a payment. Use caution if you are being pressured for information immediately. If you have a voice mail account with your phone service, be sure to set a password for it. Some voicemail services are preset to allow access if you call in from your own phone number. A hacker could spoof your home phone number and gain access to your voice mail if you do not set a password. Talk to your phone company about call blocking tools and check into apps that you can download to your mobile device. The FCC allows phone companies to block robocalls by default based on reasonable analytics. More information about robocall blocking is available at fcc.gov/robocalls. Remember to check your voicemail periodically to make sure you aren’t missing important calls and to clear out any spam calls that might fill your voicemail box to capacity. For more information, or to make a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission, visit https:// www.fcc.gov/spoofing. Information provided by Holzer Health System. �NEWS 6 Saturday, March 20, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Autopsy: Deputy shot Casey Goodson Jr. 5 times in the back COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Casey Goodson Jr., a Black man, was shot five times in the back by a white Ohio sheriff’s deputy last December, according to a final coroner’s report released Thursday. The final autopsy confirmed statements previously made by Goodson’s family that the 23-year-old died after former Franklin County sheriff’s deputy Jason Meade shot him multiple times in the back and torso. Relatives say Goodson was opening the door to his grandmother’s house at the time. “This family and this city have been through enough trauma and our healing cannot begin until Meade is held accountable for this heinous act,” Sean Walton, one of the attorneys for Goodson’s family, said in a statement Wednesday night. “Jason Meade is a threat to the community and public safety each and every day that he continues to be free,” he added. The Franklin County coroner listed the cause of death as a homicide — a medical determination used in cases where someone has died at someone else’s hand, but not a legal finding. It doesn’t imply criminal intent. The shooting took place in Columbus on Dec. 4 while Meade, a 17-year veteran of the sheriff’s office, was finishing up an unsuccessful search for a fugitive as part of a U.S. Marshals Office fugitive task force. U.S. Marshal Peter DeWine: COVID-19 numbers optimistic but ‘battle’ not over COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — While Ohio coronavirus cases continue to slowly decline, Gov. Mike DeWine said Thursday he can’t predict when remaining health orders might be lifted. The Republican governor outlined the state’s multi-pronged plan it’s using to fight COVID-19, armed with hundreds of thousands of vaccines flowing into Ohio and a continuous increase of mass sites to administer them. He also acknowledged concerns that the state’s vaccine supply could exceed the number of residents willing to receive doses. But while DeWine and health officials are happy with the direction of the virus in Ohio, the governor made it clear the state is still a ways away from the end. “We are frankly in a race and we don’t frankly know what the enemy is doing,” DeWine said in a briefing Thursday. “But we do know from talking to the scientists and epidemiologists that they believe the variants are spreading in Ohio.” In order to address the increasing variants, the state is currently administering 400,000 first doses of the vaccine each week. That number will be increased to 500,000 per week around March 29, when the state expands eligibility to Ohioans 16 years and old, DeWine said. The governor directly connected the decrease in virus numbers to the state’s massive effort to vaccinate. But with more supply coming in, DeWine and other state leaders are running into vaccine hesitancy among certain groups, including the elderly and young people. Ohio is planning to address that with a number of TV and ad campaigns aimed at those individuals and their specific concerns around the virus. “We continue to see the numbers trending downward and that is great for everyone,” he said. “We are making progress. But the battle has to be fought every single day.” On Friday, the state expanded eligibility to Ohioans who are 40 years and older. While the number of coronavirus cases per capita in Ohio continues to fall, it is happening at a pace that could still take weeks to reach the level needed to end health orders in the state, according to state data. Those orders will be lifted once the state hits the mark of 50 coronavirus cases per 100,000 people for two weeks, DeWine said March 4. Those orders would include the statewide mask order and limits on attendance at sporting events and indoor entertainment events. Ohio saw 143.8 cases per 100,000 people as of Thursday, according to newly released state Health Department figures. The number has dropped from 731 cases on Dec. 3 to 445 cases on Feb. 3, and to 155 cases last week. Nearly 2.5 million people have received at least one dose of the vaccine in Ohio, or about 21% of the population, according to the Health Department. More than 1.4 million or about 12% of the population have completed vaccinations. The seven-day rolling average of daily new cases in Ohio decreased over the past two weeks, going from 1,801 new cases per day on March 2 to 1,456 new cases per day on March 16, according to an Associated Press analysis of data provided by The COVID Research Project. Tobin has said that on the day of the shooting, Meade confronted the victim outside his home after Goodson, who was not the subject of the fugitive search, drove by and waved a gun at Meade. One witness heard Meade command the victim to drop his gun, and when he didn’t, the deputy shot him, Tobin said after the shooting. The family has said Goodson had a sandwich, not a gun, in his hand. Even if Goodson had been carrying a gun, the family reiterated, he had a license to do so. Officials said that a gun was recovered from the scene but have not provided further details. “My grandson just got shot in the back when he came in the house,” Goodson’s grandmother told a dispatcher shortly after, according to 911 recordings obtained by The Associated Press. “I don’t know if he’s OK.” Shortly after the shooting, Tobin held a press conference where he called the shooting justified, a statement he later retracted. While Meade had been working with a U.S. Marshals task force earlier in the day, both the Marshals and the sheriff’s office later said he was on his own time when the shooting happened. A coroner’s determination of entrance and exit wounds has no bearing on what actually happened that day, since it doesn’t explain how the individuals were positioned at the time, said Mark Collins, a defense attorney representing Meade. The coroner “can’t explain how a body was positioned — if they were bent over, if they were standing up straight, or how they were turned,” Collins said. The case remains under criminal investigation by the U.S. attorney’s office with help from the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. Once the investigation is complete, Franklin County Prosecutor Gary Tyack’s office will review the autopsy before making a decision on whether to charge Meade. The deputy remains on administrative leave from the sheriff’s office. Franklin County Sheriff Dallas Baldwin said the final autopsy released Thursday “doesn’t provide all of the facts needed to give us those answers,” and that he will wait until the criminal investigation is complete before pursuing any disciplinary action against Meade. “I want to be clear that the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office use of force policies prohibits any deputy from using deadly force against anyone who doesn’t pose an immediate threat to the officer or to others,” Baldwin said in a statement. “However, I also want to emphasize that criminal investigations over the years have shown that the physical location of gunshot wounds alone do not always tell the entire story of what happened.” TODAY IN HISTORY in a San Francisco bank holdup carried out by the Symbionese Liberation Army. (Hearst was sentenced to seven years in prison; she was released after serving 22 months, and was pardoned in 2001 by PresiToday’s Highlight in History dent Bill Clinton.) On March 20, 1995, in Tokyo, 12 In 1977, voters in Paris chose forpeople were killed, more than 5,500 mer French Prime Minister Jacques others sickened when packages containing the deadly chemical sarin were Chirac to be the French capital’s first leaked on five separate subway trains mayor in more than a century. In 1985, Libby Riddles of Teller, by Aum Shinrikyo cult members. Alaska, became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Dog Sled On this date In 1413, England’s King Henry IV Race. In 1996, a jury in Los Angeles died; he was succeeded by Henry V. In 1727, physicist, mathematician convicted Erik and Lyle Menendez of first-degree murder in the shotgun and astronomer Sir Isaac Newton slayings of their wealthy parents. died in London. (They were sentenced to life in prisIn 1815, Napoleon Bonaparte on without the possibility of parole.) returned to Paris after escaping his In 2004, hundreds of thousands exile on Elba, beginning his “Hunof people worldwide rallied against dred Days” rule. the U.S.-led war in Iraq on the first In 1854, the Republican Party of anniversary of the start of the conthe United States was founded by flict. The U.S. military charged six slavery opponents at a schoolhouse soldiers with abusing inmates at the in Ripon, Wisconsin. In 1922, the decommissioned USS Abu Ghraib prison. Ten years ago: As Japanese offiJupiter, converted into the first U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, was re-commis- cials reported progress in their battle to gain control over a leaking, sioned as the USS Langley. tsunami-stricken nuclear complex, In 1933, the state of Florida the discovery of more radiationelectrocuted Giuseppe Zangara for tainted vegetables and tap water shooting to death Chicago Mayor added to public fears about conAnton J. Cermak at a Miami event attended by President-elect Franklin taminated food and drink. AT&T Inc. said it would buy T-Mobile D. Roosevelt, the presumed target, USA from Deutsche Telekom AG the previous February. in a cash-and-stock deal valued at In 1952, the U.S. Senate ratified, 66-10, a Security Treaty with Japan. $39 billion (however, AT&T later dropped its bid following fierce govIn 1976, kidnapped newspaper ernment antitrust objections). heiress Patricia Hearst was conFive years ago: President Barack victed of armed robbery for her part Today is Saturday, March 20, the 79th day of 2021. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring arrives at 5:37 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time. COVID-19 hospitalizations) 50-59 — 202 cases (4 hospitalizations) 60-69 — 202 cases (19 From page 1 hospitalizations, 4 deaths) 70-79 — 149 cases (23 the Ohio Department of hospitalizations, 12 deaths) Health adjusted the way 80-89 — 63 cases (10 hosdeaths are reported, the pitalizations, 16 deaths ) demographic information 90-99 — 28 cases (5 hosfor deaths by county is no pitalizations, 3 deaths) longer available. Should 100-109 — 2 cases (1 hosthis information be made pitalization) available the information To date, the Meigs will once again be reported County Health Department in the chart above. Gallia County is currently has administered 1,627 first “Orange” on the Ohio Pub- doses of COVID-19 vaccinalic Health Advisory System tions and 810 second doses for a total of 3,085 vaccinamap after meeting two of tions. Of the vaccines given the seven indicators on by the health department, Thursday. 1,616 were Moderna, 1,469 were Pfizer, and zero were Meigs County The Meigs County Health Johnson & Johnson. For more data and inforDepartment reported five active cases and 1,409 total mation on the cases in cases (1,265 confirmed, 144 Meigs County visit https:// www.meigs-health.com/ probable) since April, as covid-19/ . part of Monday’s update. Meigs County is currently There have been a total of “yellow” on the Ohio Public 35 deaths, 1,369 recovered Health Advisory System cases, and 71 hospitalizaafter meeting only one of tions since April. The next the seven indicators on update from the Meigs County Health Department Thursday. is expected on Monday. Age ranges for the 1,409 Mason County Meigs County cases, as of DHHR reported 1,825 Monday, are as follows: total cases (since March) 0-9 — 52 cases for Mason County in the 10-19 — 130 cases (1 10 a.m. update on Friday, hospitalization) the same as Thursday. Of 20-29 — 201 cases (1 those, 1,778 are confirmed hospitalization) cases and 47 are probable 30-39 — 177 cases (3 cases. DHHR has reported hospitalizations) 41 deaths in Mason Coun40-49 — 203 cases (4 ty. Obama opened a historic visit to Cuba, eager to push decades of acrimony deeper into the past. A bus carrying university exchange students back from Spain’s largest fireworks festival crashed on a highway south of Barcelona, killing 13 passengers. The United States won 13 golds out of a possible 26 events and 23 medals in all, making it the biggest haul in the history of the world indoor track and field championships which were held in Portland, Oregon. One year ago: The governor of Illinois ordered residents to remain in their homes except for essential needs, joining similar efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Stocks tumbled again on Wall Street, ending their worst week since the 2008 financial crisis; the Dow fell more than 900 points to end the week with a 17% loss. At a White House briefing, President Donald Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, were openly divided on the possible effectiveness of drugs being explored to treat the virus. Trump announced the closing of the Mexican border to most travel but not trade. Starbucks said it was temporarily closing access to its stores in the U.S. and reducing services to drive thru and delivery only. Singer Kenny Rogers, whose career spanned jazz, folk, country and pop, died at his home in Georgia; he was 81. Six-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady signed a two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. According to DHHR, the age ranges for the 1,825 COVID-19 cases reported in Mason County are as follows: 0-9 — 40 cases (plus 2 probable cases) 10-19 — 154 cases (plus 2 probable case) 20-29 — 304 cases (plus 11 probable cases) 30-39 — 299 cases (plus 10 probable cases) 40-49 — 264 cases (plus 9 probable case) 50-59 — 267 cases (plus 2 probable cases, 3 deaths) 60-69 — 232 cases (plus 5 probable case, 7 deaths) 70+ — 218 cases (plus 6 probable cases, 31 deaths) On Friday, Mason County was designated as “green” on the West Virginia County Alert System map. Mason County’s latest infection rate was 9.16 on Friday with a 2.08 percent positivity rate. Surrounding counties are green and yellow. Ohio The Ohio Department of Health reported a 24-hour change of 1,551 new cases on Friday (21-day average of 1,569). There were 56 new hospitalizations (21-day average of 92) and seven new ICU admissions (21-day average of 10). On Friday, 348 deaths were reported since Tuesday’s update. As announced earlier this month, ODH will only be reporting deaths approximately twice per week. As of Friday, a total of 2,648,318 first doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Ohio, which is 22.66 percent of the population. A total of 1,521,431 people, 13.02 percent of the population, are fully vaccinated. West Virginia As of the 10 a.m. update on Friday, DHHR is reporting a total of 137,092 cases with 2,600 deaths. There was an increase of 376 cases from Thursday and 30 new deaths. DHHR reports a total of 2,341,373 lab tests have been completed, with a 5.30 cumulative percent positivity rate. The daily positivity rate in the state was 3.26 percent. There are 5,349 currently active cases in the state. DHHR recently reported 419,823 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to residents of West Virginia. So far, 259,367 people have been fully vaccinated. Gov. Justice urges all residents to pre-register for a vaccine appointment on vaccine.wv.gov. Social distancing and mask mandates remain in effect for West Virginia. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham and Sarah Hawley contributed to this story. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, March 20, 2021 7 Robin Fowler OH-70224938 Providing Insurance and Financial Services HELLO, NEIGHBOR! 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Sophomore Brody Fellure was named an A trio of Blue Devils honorable mention choice for the first were chosen to the time in his career. All 2020-21 All-Ohio Valthree selections are ley Conference boys first for the GAHS basketball teams, as selected by the coaches trio, although Clary from within the 8-team was an honorable mention pick a year league. ago. Gallia Academy Five-time league senior Cooper Davis and sophomore team- champions Fairland led the way with a leaguemate Isaac Clary best five selections, were both first team including coach of choices for the Blue the year accolades for and White, who finNathan Speed. ished tied for fourth Clary was one of the with Coal Grove in the bwalters@aimmediamidwest. com Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Gallia Academy senior Cooper Davis, left, dribbles away from a pair of Hillsboro defenders trying to trap him during the second half of a Division II sectional final matchup at Hillsboro High School on Feb. 25 in Hillsboro, Ohio. seven people to make a repeat appearance on this year’s OVC boys basketball team. The Fairland trio of Clayton Thomas, Aiden Porter and Jacob Polcyn joined Austin Webb of South Point, Miles Shipp of Portsmouth and Levi Blankenship of Chesapeake in repeating as first team honorees. Trent Hacker GALLIA ACADEMY (6-8): Isaac Clary#, Cooper Davis COAL GROVE (6-8): Tait Matney, Jarren Hicks PORTSMOUTH (5-9): Miles Shipp* CHESAPEAKE (4-10): Levi Blankenship** ROCK HILL (1-13): Owen Hankins Coach of the Year Nathan Speed (Fairland) Honorable Mention Jordan Williams, Fairland; Mason Kazee, South Point; Landen Wilson, Ironton; Brody Fellure, Gallia Academy; Perry Kingery, Coal Grove; Donovan Carr, Portsmouth; Caleb Schneider, Chesapeake; Brayden Adams, Rock Hill. * — indicates first team selection from previous year. # — indicates honorable mention selection from previous year. 2020-21 All-OVC boys basketball teams © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. First Team FAIRLAND (13-1): Clayton Thomas**, Aiden Porter*, Jacob Polcyn* SOUTH POINT (12-2): Austin Webb***, Nakyan Turner IRONTON (9-5): Erickson Barnes, Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Amazon gets Thursday night games, NFL nearly doubles TV deal By Joe Reedy Associated Press Much like they did with cable in the 1980s and satellite television in the 1990s, the NFL on Thursday made another significant transition in the way its games are viewed. The league’s new rights agreements, worth $113 billion over the 11 seasons of the new deals that begin in 2023, include a streaming service receiving an exclusive full season package for the first time when Amazon Prime Video will be the home of 15 “Thursday Night Football” games. “This is a seminal moment for the distribution of our content,” commissioner Roger Goodell said. “These deals remind me of back in the ‘60s, how NFL content and games were a big part of the broadcast TV growth, and then going into the ’80s, with our first commitment to cable television, and then the ’90s with our commitment to satellite television and our Sunday Ticket package. I’m sure we’re going to look back on these deals the same way that we did back in the 1980s. “This provides our fans with greater access. We want to provide our games on more platforms than ever before.” The new contracts also mean the NFL will nearly double its media revenue to more than $10 billion a season. The league took in $5.9 billion a year in its current contracts. The total of $113 billion is an increase of 80% over the previous such period, a person with direct knowledge of the contracts told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the money figures were not made public. Amazon has partnered with the league to stream 11 Thursday night games since 2017, but it will take over the entire package from Fox, which has had it since 2018. Amazon streamed a Week 16 Saturday game between the 49ers and Cardinals last year that was seen by an estimated 11.2 million total viewers and had an average minute audience of 4.8 million. That was the largest audience to stream an NFL game. “Over the last five years we have started the migration to streaming. This is another large step in this direction,” said New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, chairman of the league’s media committee. “Our fans want this option and understand streaming is the future. We have created a unique hybrid of viewing options and streaming. This should provide a smooth transition to the future of content distribution.” Marie Donoghue, Amazon’s vice president of global sports video, said the next couple seasons will be used to test certain things. “Our relationship with the NFL has been a process. It is incredible trust the league has put in us which is largely based on our track record with them,” she said. “It is a game changer for us. We are really excited for the innovative technologies See NFL | 9 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Monday, March 22 Boys Basketball Grace Christian at Hannan, 7 p.m. Girls Basketball Hannan at Saint Joseph, 6:30 Tuesday, March 23 Boys Basketball Point Pleasant at Tolsia, 7:30 Wahama at Ritchie County, 7:30 Girls Basketball Point Pleasant at Ripley, 6 p.m. Wrestling Parkersburg South, Roane County, Riverside at Point Pleasant, 5:30 Wahama at Winfield, Hurricane, Poca, 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 24 Girls Basketball Parkersburg Catholic at Wahama, 6 p.m. Van at Hannan, 6:30 Photos by Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Point Pleasant senior Hunter Bush (23) beats the buzzer with a long-range three-pointer over BHS senior Jackson England (25), giving PPHS a 20-8 lead at the end of the first quarter on Thursday in Buffalo, W.Va. Point Pleasant holds off Bison Hunter Bush becomes career leading scorer for PPHS By Alex Hawley ahawley@aimmediamidwest.com BUFFALO, W.Va. — It’s time to update record books. The Point Pleasant boys basketball team defeated host Buffalo 64-59 on Thursday in Putnam County, with PPHS senior Hunter Bush surpassing Wade Martin as the program’s all-time leading scorer. Bush — now with 1,268 points for his career — headed into the night 21 points behind the 2014 PPHS graduate, and poured in a gamehigh 25. “It feels great with all the hard work I put in over the summer wanting to get this, but the main goal was to get the win,” Bush said. “Yeah, I’m excited about breaking the all-time record, it’s going to be great to look back on and tell my kids about, but I want to win, that’s the main goal, I want to keep doing that.” Point Pleasant (3-5) — which has now on two of its last three decisions — took the lead at 3-2 on a Zach Beckett threepointer a minute into play and never trailed again. The Big Blacks led by as many as 13 points, at 17-4, in the opening quarter, and went into the second on top 20-8. The margin was at its largest point of the first half, at 23-9, after a Zach McDaniel three-pointer 1:23 in to the second period. The Bison (2-4) got back to within single digits, at 26-18, but ultimately trailed 28-18 at halftime. Buffalo began the second half with an 11-to-6 spurt, trimming the PPHS lead to 34-29 by the midway point of the third quarter. However, Point Pleasant closed the period on a 16-to-2 run, with a two-pointer by Bush with five seconds left in the quarter making the lead a game-high 19 points, at 50-31, and tying him with Martin for the all-time scoring lead. Buffalo scored the first six points of the fourth quarter before Bush’s record-breaking twopointer 1:13 into the finale. BHS got as close as three points, at 58-55, but the Big Blacks sealed the 64-59 win by hitting 2-of-2 field goal attempts and 2-of-4 free throw tries down the stretch. For the game, Point Pleasant shot 23-of-50 (46 percent) from the field, including 7-of-19 (36.8 percent) from deep, while Buffalo made 23-of-64 (35.9 percent) field goal attempts, including 4-of-22 (18.2 PPHS junior Zach McDaniel (21) shoots a two-pointer over BHS senior Noah Thompson (22), during the Big Blacks’ 64-59 victory on Thursday in Buffalo, W.Va. percent) three-point tries. At the foul line, PPHS was 11-for-13 (84.6 percent), and BHS was 9-for-13 (69.2 percent). The hosts won the rebounding battle by a 40-to-22 count, including 21-to-4 on the offensive end. The Big Blacks committed 14 turnovers, four less than BHS. The guests recorded 14 assists, eight steals and two blocked shots, while the Bison had 16 assists, 10 steals and two blocks. Bush’s game-high 25 points came on five twopointers, a trio of triples, and a perfect 6-for-6 day at the charity stripe. Eric Chapman recorded a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds in the win, while Luke Derenberger came up with 10 points and seven boards. McDaniel finished with six points, Beckett and Trey Peck had three apiece, while Malik Butler and Josh Towe both scored two, with Butler picking up a team-best five assists. Leading the PPHS defense, Bush had a trio of steals, while Butler claimed a steal and a block. See BISON | 9 �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing White Falcons fall to St. Marys, 69-37 NFL ABC. ESPN’s deal was scheduled to end after 2021, while the others expired a year later, From page 8 but ESPN will have a bridge deal for 2022. and ways to serve The new deals kick fans.” in with the 2023 season Games on Amazon and expire after the will also be carried on 2033 schedule. The over-the-air broadcast stations in the cities of league was able to get a the participating teams, sizable increase despite ratings for regular-seaalso the case with son games decreasing games aired on ESPN by 7% after two years and NFL Network. ABC gets back in the of growth. The declines have been largely attribSuper Bowl rotation uted to the coronavirus with two games over pandemic and a presithe 11 seasons. ESPN gets some flexibility in dential election. Even with declines, its schedule on Monday regular-season games nights, with the NFL agreeing to potentially last year averaged 15.6 million television and move as many as five digital viewers, accordgames from Sunday, ing to the league and and will have three doubleheaders, up from Nielsen. Here are other key one. points of the new conThe contract also tract: expands digital rights INCREASED REVfor the other networks ENUE: With the hefty as well. ESPN+ will new contracts the air one of the London 32 NFL teams and games and NBC’s “Peacock” platform will their players can look also have one exclusive forward to increased salary caps throughout game per season for the decade. The cap six years beginning in decreased by nearly 2023. Games will continue $16 million this year due to the coronavirus to air on CBS, Fox, pandemic. NBC as well as ESPN/ By Bryan Walters closer as SMHS buried another four 3-pointers as part of a 17-9 third quarter run that extended the lead out to 58-27 headed into the MASON, W.Va. — One quarter finale. The Purple and Gold closed made all the difference. Visiting St. Marys hit seven sec- regulation with an 11-10 spurt to wrap up the 32-point outcome. ond quarter trifectas as part of a Wahama made 16-of-69 field goal 29-9 surge before halftime and ultimately cruised to a 69-37 decision attempts for 23 percent, including a 1-of-21 effort from behind the arc over the Wahama boys basketball for five percent. The hosts were team on Thursday night during a Little Kanawha Conference match- also 4-of-6 at the free throw line for 67 percent. up at Gary Clark Court in Mason Sawyer VanMatre led WHS with County. 18 points, followed by Josiah Lloyd The White Falcons (1-5, 1-4 LKC) kept things quite competitive and Michael VanMatre with six markers apiece. Michael VanMaearly on as the hosts trailed 10-9 after eight minutes of play, but the tre also led the hosts with nine rebounds. Blue Devils (4-2, 3-1) answered Bryce Zuspan was next with with three trifectas and 11 points from Grant Barnhart in the second three points, while Will McCallister and Ethan Gray completed the frame — sparking that pivotal scoring with two points each. Gray 20-point swing that resulted in a also provided team-highs of five 39-18 contest at the break. assists and four steals. The Red and White were never bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Bison From page 8 Alec Hanshaw led Buffalo with a double-double of 23 points and 13 rebounds. Noah Thompson tallied 12 points, all from beyond the arc and in the second half, while Jack- (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN ANNOUNCEMENTS Absolute Top Dollarsilver/gold coins, any 10k/14k/18k gold jewerly, dental gold, pre 1935 US currency, diamonds, MTS Coin Shop 151 2nd Avenue, Gallipolis. 446-2842 ROOM FOR MORE STUFF?? Advertise your yard or garage sale in the classifieds! (Then search your local paper for those sales and bargains so you can buy more!) 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. 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Wahama hosts Hannan on Saturday and returns to action Tuesday when it travels to Ritchie County for a 7 p.m. contest. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HUNGRY FOR WHAT’S NEXT Annette M. Landers Auditor/Clerk/Treasurer 3/12/21,3/20/21 JOB APPLICATIONS BEING ACCEPTED The City of Gallipolis is accepting applications for workers at the Gallipolis City Pool. Applications (lifeguards must be Certified) may be picked up at the Gallipolis Municipal Building drive thru, 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. Monday thru Friday 7:30 am to 3:45 pm. Applications can be found on the City's website: www.cityofgallipolis.com under Recreation tab. Deadline for applications will be Friday, April 2, 2021, 3:45 pm. 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The term of the Contract will be for three years with the option for two additional one-year extensions providing that the Authority determines it may benefit from further assistance. This will be an indefinite quantity contract and other items as directed by the Housing Authority may be included with a negotiated increase in fee if required. To be considered responsive the proposal must include the following: 1. Evidence of the architect/engineer or firm ability to perform the work as indicated by profiles of the principals and staff professional and technical competence and experience and their facilities. 2. Capability to provide professional services in a timely manner. 3. Evidence that, where design work is involved, the architect/engineer is currently registered in the State of Ohio. 4. Knowledge of local building codes. 5. Past performance in terms of cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. 6. Certified statement that the architect/engineer firm is not debarred, suspended or otherwise prohibited from professional practice by State, Federal and local agencies. 7. Other factors, such as familiarity with Housing Authority work and with the Gallia Metropolitan Housing Authority determined to be appropriate by the Authority. Any Architectural/Engineering firms interested in this Capital Funds Improvement Program (CFP) should submit qualifications to Andrew Kott, Executive Director, Gallia Metropolitan Housing Authority, 381 Buck Ridge Road, Bidwell, Ohio 45614. Respondents will be evaluated and the highest ranked firm judged most qualified will be asked to prepare a final fee proposal for such services. All qualification packets are to be submitted at the administrative office of the Gallia Metropolitan Housing Authority no later than 4:00 p.m. on March 29, 2021. For questions or additional information contract Andrew Kott, Executive Director at (740) 446-0251. �Along the River 10 Saturday, March 20, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Catch of the day 60 lakes and streams, including waters in or near 15 state parks and MASON COUNTY — Twice a year, Santa (also forests. Stocking locations and details about known as the West Virginia Division of Natural Gold Rush can be found at GoldRushWV.com. Resources), arrives in Stockings for the Gold Mason County to stock Rush are performed in trout at Krodel Park in Point Pleasant and Corn- addition to regularly scheduled trout stockstalk Lake in Southside. ings, as noted earlier in The two local lakes this article. received fish in January Though no Gold Rush and earlier this month. In addition to that stock- stockings are planned for Mason County, locaing, Gov. Jim Justice tions which are near recently announced the West Virginia Gold Rush the area include Rollins Lake in Evans, North trout program is returnBend Lake (tailwaters) ing this year bigger and at North Bend State Park “better than ever,” with 12 days of trout stockings in Ritchie County, Barboursville Lake in Cabell and more opportunities for anglers to win prizes, County, Mountwood Park Lake in Wood County according to a news and many more locations release from the goveracross the state. nor’s office. The WVDNR is “Every year through our incredible Gold Rush increasing the number program, more and more of prizes for catching a tagged trout. This year, people are discovering 100 trout will receive a the thrill of fishing in special numbered tag, West Virginia’s pristine which can be entered to waters, surrounded by win one of four prizes. the awe-inspiring nature we are blessed to enjoy in The grand prize is a one of the most beautiful three-night cabin stay places on Earth. Many are at Blackwater Falls State Park. Other prizes creating memories and family bonds that will last include one-night cabin stays at a state park or a lifetime,” Gov. Justice said. “With all the excite- forest, West Virginia State Parks gift cards, and ment surrounding this event, it only made sense exclusive Gold Rush merto add more days of trout chandise. Anglers who stockings and more great catch a golden trout with a numbered tag during prizes for anglers. As someone who’s fished his Gold Rush can enter the number online with their entire life, I can say that contact information for a this is one of the most exciting events of its kind chance to win prizes. For those who don’t anywhere in the nation, reel in one of the 100 and we invite everyone golden rainbow trout to come and experience the joy of fishing in West with a tag, there are still chances to win prizes by Virginia.” signing up to receive travWVDNR will stock el tips and information 50,000 golden rainbow from the WVDNR during trout from Tuesday, March 23, through Satur- Gold Rush. “I want to thank Govday, April 3, at more than Staff Report ernor Justice for the incredible support he brings to the Gold Rush program each and every year. As a lifelong angler himself, the Governor gets what fishing is all about,” WVDNR Director Stephen McDaniel said. “Gold Rush is an exciting event that gets anglers and their families to lakes, streams, and our wonderful parks and forests all throughout the state. Not only is this event great for tourism and a boost to the economy, it provides exciting opportunities for kids and new anglers to enjoy trout fishing.” All anglers age 15 and older are required to have a West Virginia fishing license with a current trout stamp and a valid form of identification while fishing during Gold Rush. Licenses and stamps can be purchased online at wvfish.com. Additionally, all anglers must follow West Virginia’s fishing regulations. For more information and fishing resources, visit wvdnr.gov. About West Virginia’s Golden Rainbow Trout: Introduced to the public in 1963 as part of West Virginia’s centennial celebration, the golden rainbow trout is prized by anglers young and old for its unmistakable, bright-yellow color. For more than 50 years, golden rainbows have provided a special experience for anglers who have been lucky enough to catch them, and have been a source of frustration for those who haven’t. Information on the Gold Rush stockings provided by the office of Gov. Jim Justice. Beth Sergent contributed to this article. Office of Gov. Jim Justice | Courtesy The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources will stock 50,000 golden rainbow trout from Tuesday, March 23, through Saturday, April 3, at more than 60 lakes and streams, including waters in or near 15 state parks and forests. Beth Sergent | OVP The lake at Krodel Park is a popular fishing spot in the area, especially following a trout stocking earlier this month. Beth Sergent | OVP Fishing was enjoyed by those of all ages at Krodel Park this week. Beth Sergent | OVP This young fisherman helps carry a catch to shore at Krodel Park. Beth Sergent | OVP Fishermen and woman, line the banks at Krodel Park this week. Beth Sergent | OVP Trout were recently stocked at Krodel Park and here, anglers attempt to hook the big one via boat and from the shore this week. �WEST VIRGINIA BASKETBALL PREVIEW Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, March 20, 2021 11 WHS girls basketball overview PPHS girls basketball overview Submitted photo Pictured are members of the 2021 Point Pleasant High School varsity girls basketball team. Seated in front, from left, are Lottie Edler, Matti Fields, Patience Burke, Kianna Smith and Tayah Fetty. Seated in back are Baylie Rickard, Brooke Warner, Kierra Smith, Kendal Connolly and McKenna Young. PPHS girls basketball schedule Date Opponent 3-20 at Nitro 3-22 vs Ripley 3-23 at Ripley 3-25 vs Wayne 3-30 vs Nitro 4-1 vs Lincoln Co 4-5 vs Wahama 4-7 vs Buffalo 4-9 vs Hannan PPHS girls basketball roster No. Name 00 Brooke Warner 11 Matti Fields 13 McKenna Young 14 Baylie Rickard 15 Lottie Edler 21 Kendal Connolly 23 Kierra Smith 30 Kianna Smith 33 Patience Burke 34 Tayah Fetty Tristan Wilson Katelynn Smith Time 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 6 p.m. 6 p.m. Head Coach: 6:30 p.m. John Fields (9th season) Submitted photo Pictured are members of the 2021 Wahama High School varsity girls basketball team. Kneeling in front, from left, are Morgan Christian, Mikie Lieving, Amber Wolfe and student assistant Mary Roush. Standing in back are WHS assistant Matt VanMeter, Lauren Noble, Emma Gibbs, Torre VanMatre and WHS head coach Trey Tucker. WHS girls basketball roster No. Name Gr 3 Torre VanMatre Sr 11 Emma Gibbs Sr 13 Morgan Christian So 14 Amber Wolfe So 22 Mikie Lieving So 30 Lauren Noble Jr Head Coach: Trey Tucker (1st season) WHS girls basketball schedule Date Opponent 3-24 vs. Parkersburg Catholic 3-26 at Ravenswood 3-27 vs. Buffalo 3-29 vs. Wirt County 3-31 LKC Placement 4-2 vs. Hannan 4-3 LKC Night of Champions 4-5 at Point Pleasant 4-7 at Williamstown 4-8 vs. Poca Time 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 304-373-1521 | WVUMedicine.org/Jackson HHS girls basketball overview Jackson Premier Health OH-70229159 146 Pinnell Street, Ripley WV, 25271 Now Available Remote Registration For your convenience & safety, registration for appointments can be completed from your vehicle upon arrival at our Gallipolis campus, cutting down time spent in the waiting area! HHS girls basketball roster No. Name Gr Ht 3 Miranda Smith Fr 5-2 4 Chloe Spears Fr 5-5 5 Madison Plantz Jr 5-7 10 Belle Bryant Fr 5-6 11Mackenzie Simmons Jr 5-4 13 Bailey Coleman Sr 5-2 20 Rachel Ellis Jr 5-7 22 Tonika Coleman Sr 5-7 23 Katie Runyon Jr 5-4 24 Halie Johnson Sr 5-6 Head Coach: Kellie Thomas (8th season) Submitted photo Pos G G-F F-C F G G F C F G-F Pictured are members of the 2021 Hannan High School varsity girls basketball team. Kneeling in front, from left, are Bailey Coleman and Miranda Smith. Standing in back are Belle Bryant, Makenzie Simmons, Rachel Ellis, Tonika Coleman, Halie Johnson, Katie Runyon and Chloe Spears. HHS girls basketball schedule Date Opponent 3-22 at Hunt St. Joseph 3-24 vs Van 3-26 vs Calvary 3-30 vs Cross Lanes Christian 4-2 at Wahama 4-6 vs. Hunt St. Joseph 4-9 at Point Pleasant Arrive at Holzer Time 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6 p.m. Call 740-446-5007 James Pipes DPM Podiatry Specialist WVUMedicine.org/Jackson James Pipes DPM 304-373-0133 Podiatry Specialist Our staff will ask you a few questions to complete your appointment registration. HOURS Monday 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Morad-Hughes Health Center 122 Pinnell Street, Ripley WV, 25271 OH-70228812 OH-70229147 W Gr Jr So Fr Jr So Fr So So So Jr Sr Jr �NEWS/WEATHER 12 Saturday, March 20, 2021 Daily Sentinel Pomeroy Eagles scholarship applications BOE From page 1 and our community as a whole. Each decision was prayed about, and I believe that I have done my best. Eastern Local deserves the best. It’s the best place to raise a family. And I’ll always be proud to be an Eagle. Thank You. Information on filling the vacancy on the board will be posted to the Eastern Local School District website in the coming days. More on Wednesday’s Eastern Local Board of Education meeting will appear in an upcoming edition of The Daily Sentinel. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. POMEROY — Four $750 scholarships will be awarded by the Pomeroy Eagles Club #2171 and the Eagles Auxiliary. The scholarships will be given to two males and two females. To qualify, the mother, father or biological grandparent must be an active member of Pomeroy Eagles #2171 in that the member helps in fundraising or supports the club with their financial support or their attendance. The applicant must be entering his or her first year of secondary education or currently enrolled in secondary education but not a past recipient of the Eagle Scholarship. Applicant must not turn 21 before May 1, 2021. A current photograph, name, address, telephone number and date of birth is to be included in the application. Applications may be picked up at the Eagles or mail your request to Ron Drexler, 27663 SR 7, Cheshire, Ohio 45620. Applications for these scholarships must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2021, to be considered eligible. The scholarships will be awarded upon evidence of acceptance and admittance to an institution of post-secondary education. A minimum of 10 semester hours or 16 quarter hours are required. All criteria on the application must be met to be considered. Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. Simon From page 1 then overseen by The Ohio Valley Symphony in schools. He was also a Rotarian and helped support his father’s medical mission in the Philippines as well as other local endeavors. “Our friend Paul found real power in giving, especially to the Ariel,” said current Ariel Board President Tracy Stewart Call. “He showed us how giving is a two sided thing. First, it’s what it does to yourself. It gives you the experience of others, their personalities and families and it also lets other people experience you. I think Paul showed us how giving helps make us kinder while building something for the community.” © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Courtesy photo Officer Jeff Morris and K-9 Maximus were sworn in by Mayor Don Anderson. K-9 officer joins Pomeroy PD TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 30° 52° 53° 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. Precipitation 50°/37° 58°/36° 85° in 1945 14° in 1967 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Fri. 0.06 Month to date/normal 1.31/2.39 Year to date/normal 8.98/8.43 Snowfall (in inches) POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High Primary: cedar, juniper, elm Mold: 97 SUN & MOON Primary: ascospores, other Today 7:32 a.m. 7:41 p.m. 11:28 a.m. 1:49 a.m. Low Sun. 7:30 a.m. 7:42 p.m. 12:12 p.m. 2:47 a.m. MOON PHASES First Full Mar 21 Mar 28 Last Apr 4 New Apr 11 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Major 5:38a 6:29a 7:19a 8:09a 8:59a 9:47a 10:34a Minor 11:50a 12:15a 1:06a 1:56a 2:45a 3:33a 4:21a Major 6:02p 6:54p 7:46p 8:36p 9:26p 10:14p 11:00p Minor ---12:41p 1:32p 2:23p 3:12p 4:00p 4:47p WEATHER HISTORY On March 20, 1948, Juneau, Alaska, received almost 33 inches of snow. This was the heaviest snow ever to fall in Alaska’s capital. Moderate High Lucasville 60/29 Very High Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 300 500 Primary pollutant: Ozone 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 12.61 19.68 21.86 12.85 13.23 25.03 12.30 26.50 34.53 12.53 22.00 34.40 22.50 24-hr. Chg. -0.29 +2.54 +0.02 -0.08 +0.27 +0.37 +0.22 -0.34 -0.48 -0.20 +1.80 +0.40 +1.50 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 67° 49° A couple of showers in the afternoon Clearing, a shower possible Belpre 61/28 Athens 60/27 Mostly cloudy, chance for rain Some sun, a strong t-storm possible St. Marys 62/30 Elizabeth 62/29 Spencer 57/29 Buffalo 57/31 Milton 58/32 St. Albans 58/30 Huntington 58/31 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 52/39 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco 20s 59/46 10s 0s Los Angeles -0s 70/50 -10s T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front 68° 42° Parkersburg 61/29 Coolville 60/28 Ironton 58/33 Ashland 58/33 Grayson 58/33 FRIDAY 68° 48° Marietta 61/28 Murray City 59/28 Wilkesville 60/27 POMEROY Jackson 61/29 60/27 Ravenswood Rio Grande 62/29 61/27 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 57/31 GALLIPOLIS 62/29 58/30 61/28 South Shore Greenup 58/33 57/31 35 0 50 100 150 200 Portsmouth 58/32 THURSDAY NATIONAL CITIES Logan 59/28 McArthur 59/27 Very High WEDNESDAY 64° 48° Nice with plenty of sunshine Adelphi 59/29 Chillicothe 59/29 TUESDAY 70° 39° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Waverly 59/29 Pollen: 339 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Fri. 0.0 Month to date/normal 0.0/2.6 Season to date/normal 18.9/21.5 Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Pleasant with plenty of sunshine 0 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme (in inches) MONDAY 66° 32° ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low Information provided by Chief Chris Pitchford. SUNDAY Plenty of sun today. Clear and cold tonight. High 62° / Low 29° BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — A former federal prosecutor will help investigate an alleged, alcohol-related hazing incident that preceded the death of a Bowling Green State University student this month, the Ohio school announced Friday. The school and local law enforcement are investigating what happened to sophomore Stone Foltz, 20, at an off-campus event. The university has put the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity on interim suspension. School officials said Friday that they’re assisting law enforcement and doing their own investigation about potential violations of the student code of conduct. The school recognizes “the seriousness of the situation” and will have David DeVillers, who recently stepped down as the U.S. attorney for southern Ohio, assist with the conduct investigation, according to a statement sent by the university. be on-duty regularly but will also be deployed during special operations, when needed. Maximus will also be available to other local agencies that may need K-9 assistance. “We are proud to have Officer Morris and Maximus as part of our team with the Pomeroy Police Dept. It is our belief they will be tremendous asset to Pomeroy and Meigs County as a whole,” stated Pomeroy Police Chief Chris Pitchford. EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM Former federal prosecutor to help with hazing investigation Clendenin 58/30 Charleston 60/30 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 59/40 Montreal 47/30 Billings 44/33 Minneapolis 57/44 Detroit 56/31 Toronto 57/32 New York 54/39 Chicago 56/38 Denver 62/34 Washington 57/38 Kansas City 60/46 Chihuahua 79/47 Sun. Hi/Lo/W 67/39/pc 19/2/pc 63/47/pc 50/45/s 63/36/s 51/28/pc 53/36/s 58/37/s 67/33/s 62/41/s 37/25/sn 64/45/s 64/39/s 60/40/s 62/37/s 71/55/s 42/28/pc 64/48/pc 62/34/s 79/69/sh 71/58/s 63/40/s 66/48/pc 64/46/s 66/44/s 71/50/s 67/43/s 81/63/sh 60/44/sh 67/42/s 70/55/s 58/41/s 68/50/c 75/56/c 60/38/s 77/53/s 62/32/s 54/30/s 64/42/pc 61/39/s 66/44/s 47/32/s 60/47/s 46/40/r 61/39/s National for the 48 contiguous states High Low 86° in Tamiami, FL -2° in Lake George, CO Global Houston 69/47 Monterrey 74/52 Today Hi/Lo/W 74/44/pc 22/3/c 57/43/s 47/37/s 57/31/s 44/33/sh 52/32/c 55/36/s 60/30/s 56/38/pc 52/30/s 56/38/s 58/34/s 53/35/s 58/33/s 67/47/s 62/34/pc 59/42/s 56/31/s 79/69/pc 69/47/s 57/35/s 60/46/s 71/51/s 63/39/s 70/50/pc 63/37/s 79/64/pc 57/44/s 64/36/s 65/53/c 54/39/s 65/42/s 69/54/pc 56/35/s 83/56/s 56/30/s 51/29/s 56/36/s 55/31/s 59/41/s 49/34/sh 59/46/pc 52/39/sh 57/38/s EXTREMES FRIDAY Atlanta 57/43 El Paso 81/52 City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Boise Boston Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, ME Raleigh Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC High Low Miami 79/64 109° in Goure, Niger -51° in Deputatsky, Russia Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. OH-70226376 POMEROY — K-9 Officer Jeff Morris, and his partner Maximus, were recently hired by the Pomeroy Police Department. Officer Morris was sworn in during the Pomeroy Village Council meeting on March 18. Officer Morris has been the handler of Maximus for approximately two years. Maximus is both a state and nationally certified law enforcement K-9 and is used to detect narcotics and perform various article searches. Officer Morris and Maximus will OHIO BRIEF � 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 03. March 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. 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