https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/7ac04d6304b745e83029ea22f157325d.pdf bbafc4f730afebac7a37d8998e4b2ebe PDF Text Text 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 39° 67° 68° Breezy with sun mixing with clouds today. Rain late tonight. High 75° / Low 54° Today’s weather forecast On this day in history Losing streak snapped WEATHER s 10 NEWS s 2 SPORTS s 7 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 62, Volume 75 LATEST COVID-19 DATA 32 new cases reported across area Tuesday, March 30, 2021 s 50¢ ‘Friend of the Expo’ Staff Report OHIO VALLEY — On Monday, 32 new COVID19 cases were reported from across the Ohio Valley Publishing readership area. The Ohio Department of Health reported 14 new COVID-19 cases in Gallia County since Friday as part of the 2 p.m. update on Monday. The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reported 12 additional cases of COVID-19 in Mason County from Friday. The Meigs County Health Department reported six new COVID-19 cases since Wednesday as part of Monday’s update. There are currently 12 active cases in Meigs County, according to the health department. Here is a closer look at COVID-19 cases in the region: Gallia County ODH reported a total of 2,291 cases of COVID19 (since March 2020) in Gallia County as part of Monday’s update, 14 new cases since Friday. ODH has reported a total of 44 deaths, 138 hospitalizations, and 2,193 presumed recovered individuals (eight new) as of Monday. Age ranges for the 2,291 total cases reported by ODH on Monday are as follows: 0-19 — 297 cases (3 new cases, 1 hospitalization) 20-29 — 371 cases (2 new cases, 6 hospitalizations) 30-39 — 306 cases (3 hospitalizations) 40-49 — 328 cases (3 new cases, 7 hospitalizations, 1 death) 50-59 — 344 cases (4 new cases, 15 hospitalizations, 3 deaths) 60-69 — 291 cases (2 new cases, 27 hospitalizations, 7 deaths) 70-79 — 199 cases (40 hospitalizations, 9 deaths) 80-plus — 155 cases (39 hospitalizations, 24 deaths) Gallia County is currently “Orange” on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System map after meeting two of the seven indicators on Thursday. Meigs County The Meigs County Health Department reported three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19 and three probable cases between March 24 and 28 as part of Monday’s update. The health department reported 12 active cases and 1,427 total cases (1,278 confirmed, 149 probable) since April, as part of Monday’s update. There have been a total of 37 deaths, 1,378 recovered cases (six new), and 71 hospitalizations since April. Age ranges for the 1,427 Meigs County cases, as of Monday, are as follows: 0-9 — 53 cases 10-19 — 133 cases (1 new case, 1 hospitalization) 20-29 — 204 cases (1 new case, 1 hospitalization) 30-39 — 179 cases (1 new case, 3 hospitalizations) 40-49 — 205 cases (1 new case, 4 hospitalizations) 50-59 — 204 cases (1 new case, 4 hospitalizations) See CASES | 2 Courtesy photo The AMW Cattlemen’s Association received the Friends of the Expo award. Pictured from left, J.L. Draganic, Expo co-chair; Aaron Arnett, OCA Board president; Jeff and Stephanie Cox, AMW Cattlemen’s Association members; David Marcum, AMW Cattlemen’s Association member; Pam Haley, Expo co-chair. AMW Cattlemen’s Association awarded Staff Report MARYSVILLE, Ohio — The 33rd Ohio Beef Expo, hosted by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA), was held March 18-21 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. At this year’s event, AMW (Athens, Meigs and Washington counties) Cattlemen’s Association was honored with the Friend of the Expo Award for their dedication and contributions to the Expo’s annual suc- they were unable to volunteer in their usual way for 2021, members still gave a helping hand when needed. cess. According to a news The AMW Cattlemen’s release from the AssoAssociation has served ciation, the organization the Ohio Beef Expo by also strives to distribute preparing lunches and distributing them to each scholarships to industry exhibitor in the Ohio Beef youth, annually sponsor Expo trade show for the See EXPO | 10 past five years. Although Body recovered from Ohio River By Beth Sergent bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com CLIPPER MILLS, Ohio — The body of a woman was recovered from the Ohio River late Saturday afternoon. According to Point Pleasant Fire Chief Jeremy Bryant, a fisherman spotted the body near the middle of the channel, close to the Clipper Mills area in Gallia County on the Ohio side of the river, which is opposite Gallipolis Ferry in Mason County on the West Virginia side of the river. Firefighters from the Point Fire Department recovered the body which has been sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Charleston, W.Va. for identification. Mason County EMS personnel also provided assistance. Beth Sergent | OVP Firefighters from the Point Pleasant Volunteer Fire Department gathered at the Gallipolis Public Use Area earlier this month while searching for a missing woman in the Ohio River. At one point, over 85 first responders from across West Virginia and Ohio joined in the search. First responders have been searching for a female victim who, according to witnesses, reportedly jumped from the Silver Memorial Bridge on Friday, March 5. No word on if the remains are that of the woman who is at the center of that search. As reported earlier in this article, the medical examiner must now determine identity. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Beth Sergent is editor of Ohio Valley Publishing. AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2021 The Daily Sentinel, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Helping to educate, bridge the gaps during COVID Outreach with community health workers By Sarah Hawley shawley@aimmediamidwest.com MEIGS COUNTY — With an overwhelming amount of information regarding COVID-19 testing, vaccinations and the virus itself, it can be hard to know what is accurate and where to turn for the correct information before making a decision on what is best for you and your family. That is where a two community health workers come in. Michael Davis and Coleman Murray were hired through the RADx Grant in partnership between the Ohio State University and the Ath- ens Meigs ESC to serve as Community Health Workers in Meigs County, helping to educate the public on COVID-19 related matters and the help residents overcome the barriers when it comes to access to testing, vaccines and other needs. Davis explained that the community health workers (CHW) were put in place to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic and are working alongside other agencies such as the health department and local schools. The CHWs work 40 hours per week and have flexible schedules to meet the needs of the community. One of the primary focuses for the CHWs is to educate the community, particularly families See GAPS | 10 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing OBITUARIES MARGARETE FRANCES TEAFORD DAVID R. JOHNSON GALLIPOLIS — David R. Johnson, 86, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on March 26, 2021 at his residence. David was born on March 16, 1935 in Bloomingburg, Ohio, son of the late Frank and Eloise Whiteside Johnson. He was a Retired Fire Chief for the Veterans Administration in Chillicothe, Ohio and former owner of the Tranquility Christmas Tree Farm in Jackson, Ohio. David served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Faith Baptist Church and the Bloomingburg Masonic Lodge # 449. David was also a member of the Tristate Mountain Dulcimer Society and the Sons of the Union Veterans. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by his wife, Judith “Judy” Johnson in 2015; a daughter, Karla D’Augustine; and one brother, Hugh Keith Johnson. On July 5, 2019, David married Nancy Vanderberg; and she survives him in Gallipolis. The funeral for David R. Johnson will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Jim Lusher officiating. His burial will follow in Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call on Monday, March 29, 2021 at the funeral home from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. There will be a Masonic service at 7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Military rites will be given at the graveside on Tuesday by the Gallia County Funeral Detail. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in David’s name to Holzer Hospice. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of social distancing and are required to follow the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. BENTLEY E. LONG GALLIPOLIS — Bentley E. Long, 7, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. Born on May 14, 2013 in Gallipolis, Bentley was the son of Michael E. and Brandy Carter Long, Sr., who survive him in Gallipolis. Bentley liked lights and music; he loved being strolled. Bentley is survived by his parents, Michael E. and Brandy Long, Sr. of Gallipolis; siblings, Michael Eugene (Marie) Long, Jr., Randy Lee (Jennifer) Long, and Sandy (Glen) Chick; grandparents, Iris Carter of Gallipolis and Steve and Kathy Carter of Grove City, Ohio; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and nieces and nephews. According to the family’s request, there will be no public services. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send email condolences. SANDRA KAY MACDONALD POMEROY — Sandra Kay MacDonald, 70, of Pomeroy, Ohio, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at the Arbors at Pomeroy. She was born March 10, 1951, in Parkersburg, W.Va., daughter of the late Perry and Sylvia Seals Curtis. She was a member of White Chapel Church. She is survived by two sons, Tom MacDonald and George MacDonald; daughter, Sylvia MacDonald; four grandchildren; a brother, Charles Curtis; three sisters, Carolyn Bissell, Marilyn Pooler and Virginia Reynolds; and special friends, Peggy Mullen and Cathy Seals. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James MacDonald and a brother, Paul Curtis. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, April 2, 2021, at Sandhill Cemetery with Rev. Phil Ridenour officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to WhiteSchwarzel Funeral Home in Coolville, Ohio. You can sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh.com. KATHY JO HENSLEY SMITH RAVENSWOOD, West Virginia — Kathy Jo Hensley Smith, 62, of Ravenswood, West Virginia, formerly of Racine, Ohio, passed away on March 26, 2021, at her home. She was born on November 24, 1958, in Crestline, Ohio, daughter of the late Edward Lee and Mildred Brakey Hensley. She was educated as a teacher in elementary education and taught briefly in Meigs County, Ohio. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, Joseph Smith of Morgantown, West Virginia; sisters, Barbara (Douglas) Hope of Rome, Georgia, and Sally (Mike) Brett of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, Patricia (Dave) Leverentz of Eloy, Arizona, and Janice Purdy of Lexington, Kentucky; sister-in-law, Monica (Jerry) Southall of Ripley, West Virginia; brothersin-law, Dan Smith of Ravenswood, and Ronnie Smith of North Carolina; and several nieces and nephews. A private memorial service will be held at her request. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to your favorite charity in Kathy’s memory. Condolences may be expressed to the family at roush94@yahoo.com or on our Facebook page. CONTACT US 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 740-446-2342 All content © 2021 Gallipolis Daily Tribune and The Daily Sentinel edition. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT/ GROUP PUBLISHER Lane Moon lmoon@aimmediamidwest.com EDITOR Beth Sergent, Ext. 1992 bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com MANAGING EDITOR Sarah Hawley, Ext. 2555 shawley@aimmediamidwest.com SPORTS EDITOR Bryan Walters, Ext. 2101 bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Matt Rodgers, Ext. 2095 mrodgers@aimmediamidwest.com CIRCULATION MANAGER Derrick Morrison, Ext. 2097 dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com RACINE — Margarete Frances Teaford, 91, of Sand Ridge Rad, Racine, Ohio, was called to the Kingdom of God on March 28th at her residence. She was a devoted housewife, mother and farm wife. Margarete was born April 19, 1929, to the proud parents, Melvin Bryant and Christena Caroline (Gintear) Grimm of Syracuse, Ohio. She married Raymond Clifford Teaford on June 11, 1949, and they raised four children, Kathryn (Cecil) See, M. Suzanne Bentz, Forrest Raymond Teaford Sr., and Cloist Eugene Teaford. Margarete had a special love for flowers and grew many colorful varieties. She was particularly proud of her giant ball dahlias and tall snapdrag- ons. Every summer large gardens of produce were planted, harvested, and preserved for family use. She helped raise farm animals to butcher. Margarete worked in the hay fields along side her husband and children. Raising beef cattle always demanded repair of wire fencing. She could fix damaged fence sometimes better than sometimes better than some younger men. She never used a chain saw, but she surely could swing an ax with exactness. Well into her seventies she split firewood for the wood burner with ease. In addition to farm work, Margarete baked biscuits, rolls, pies, cakes, and cookies. Her specialty cake was “Grandmother’s Buttermilk Cake.” Every Christmas, she baked the “Eggless, Butterless, Milkless Cake”; often referred to as Depression Cake. Margarete instilled many of her talents and work ethics into all of her children. She was a proud mother of every one of them. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband; son, Cloist; two grandsons: Jarrod Bentz and Joshua Weaver; all three brothers, Robert, Floyd, and Reese; several sisters and brothers-in-law, and several aunts and uncles. Besides her two daughters and son, Forrest, she is survived by granddaughters, Darlene (D.J.) Hoschar, Amy See, Sarah (J.R.) Hupp, and Elizabeth Teaford; grandsons, Forrest Raymond, Jr. and Daniel Teaford; four great granddaughters; five great grandsons; a special sister in law, Martha Belle Meadows; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday, April 2, 2021, at 1 p.m. at the Meigs Memory Gardens, with Pastor Wes Thoene officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, April 1, 2021, from 6-8 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. A registry is available at www.andersonmcdaniel.com. RICHARD A. ‘RICK’ HIGGINBOTHAM, SR. GALLIPOLIS — Richard A. “Rick” Higginbotham, Sr., 69, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Rick was born on December 13, 1951 in Akron, Ohio, son of the late George and Lula Howard Higginbotham. He was a brick mason and worked out of the Union of Bricklayers and craft workers. Rick was married to Flo Smith Higginbotham on July 21, 1996; and she survives him. He is also survived by his children, Richard A. (Lori) Higginbotham, Jr., Dawn (Carl) Jobe, and David Higginbotham all of Dallas, Texas, Randy Lee (Sally) Patterson, Jr. of Gallipolis, Amanda (Jeremy) Wray of Panama City, Florida, Sandy Farmer of Gallipolis, and Andrew (Tiffany) Patterson of Wooster, Ohio; twenty grandchildren; four sisters, Evelyn Garnes of Gallipolis, Judy Sullivan of Tippecanoe, Ohio, Lynn (Rick) Demuth of Uhrichsville, Ohio, and Cathy Definbaugh of Florida; several nieces and nephews; best friends, Ike Hively and Chris Drummond; and his dogs, Jake, Paisley, and Chelsey. The funeral service for Rick will be noon on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Kingdom Ministries with Pastor Randy Lee Patterson, Jr. officiating. His burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Those in attendance are asked to follow the CDC guidelines of social distancing and the Ohio mandate of wearing face masks. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. TODAY IN HISTORY The Associated Press Today is Tuesday, March 30, the 89th day of 2021. There are 276 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan was shot and seriously injured outside a Washington, D.C. hotel by John W. Hinckley, Jr.; also wounded were White House press secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy and a District of Columbia police officer, Thomas Delahanty. On this date: In 1842, Dr. Crawford W. Long of Jefferson, Georgia, first used ether as an anesthetic during an operation to remove a patient’s neck tumor. In 1867, U.S. Secretary of State William H. Seward reached agree- Cases From page 1 60-69 — 204 cases (1 new case, 19 hospitalizations, 6 deaths) 70-79 — 150 cases (23 hospitalizations, 12 deaths) 80-89 — 64 cases (10 hospitalizations, 16 deaths) 90-99 — 29 cases (5 hospitalizations, 3 deaths) 100-109 — 2 cases (1 hospitalization) To date, the Meigs County Health Department has administered 2,023 first doses of COVID-19 vaccinations and 1,417 second doses for a total of 3,440 vaccinations. Of the vaccines given by the health department, 1,744 were Moderna, 1,636 were Pfizer, and 60 were Johnson & Johnson. For more data and information on the cases in Meigs County visit https://www.meigshealth.com/covid-19/ . Meigs County returned to “orange” on the Ohio Public Health Advisory System after meeting two of the seven indicators on Thursday. ment with Russia to purchase the territory of Alaska for $7.2 million, a deal ridiculed by critics as “Seward’s Folly.” In 1870, the 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which prohibited denying citizens the right to vote and hold office on the basis of race, was declared in effect. In 1975, as the Vietnam War neared its end, Communist forces occupied the city of Da Nang. In 1999, Yugoslav leader Slobodan Milosevic insisted that NATO attacks stop before he moved toward peace, declaring his forces ready to fight “to the very end.” NATO answered with new resolve to wreck his military with a relentless air assault. In 2004, in a reversal, President George W. Bush agreed to let National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice testify publicly and under oath before an independent panel investigating the 9/11 terror- Mason County DHHR reported 1,865 total cases (since March 2020) for Mason County in the 10 a.m. update on Monday, 12 more than Friday. Of those, 1,815 are confirmed cases and 50 are probable cases. DHHR has reported 40 deaths in Mason County. A breakdown of the cases by age in Mason County is no longer available. According to DHHR, the age ranges for 1,825 of the COVID-19 cases reported on March 19 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 Monday, Mason County was designated as “green” on the West Virginia County Alert System map. Mason County’s ist attacks. In 2006, American reporter Jill Carroll, a freelancer for The Christian Science Monitor, was released after 82 days as a hostage in Iraq. In 2009, President Barack Obama asserted unprecedented government control over the auto industry, rejecting turnaround plans from General Motors and Chrysler and raising the prospect of controlled bankruptcy for either ailing auto giant. In 2010, President Barack Obama signed a single measure sealing his health care overhaul and making the government the primary lender to students by cutting banks out of the process. One year ago: Florida authorities arrested a megachurch pastor after they said he held two Sunday services with hundreds in attendance in violation of coronavirus restrictions. (The charges were later dropped.) latest infection rate was 10.78 on Monday with a 1.80 percent positivity rate. Surrounding counties are green, yellow and orange. for assistance in scheduling call 833-4-ASK-ODH (833-427-5634). West Virginia As of the 10 a.m. update on Monday, DHHR is reporting a Ohio total of 140,991 cases The Ohio Department with 2,638 deaths. of Health reported a There was an increase 24-hour change of 1,497 of 1,241 cases from Frinew cases on Monday day and 10 new deaths. (21-day average of DHHR reports a total of 1,590), bringing Ohio’s 2,429,374 lab tests have overall case count since been completed, with a the beginning of the 5.27 cumulative percent pandemic to 1,013,119 positivity rate. The daily cases. There were 103 new hospitalizations (21- positivity rate in the state day average of 88) and 22 was 5.55 percent. There new ICU admissions (21- are 6,252 currently active cases in the state. day average of nine). On DHHR recently reportMonday, zero deaths were ed 487,929 first doses of reported (since Friday). the COVID-19 vaccine As announced earlier have been administered this month, ODH will to residents of West only be reporting deaths Virginia. So far, 308,504 approximately twice per week, those updates have people have been fully vaccinated. Gov. Justice typically been made on urges all residents to Tuesday and Friday. pre-register for a vaccine As of Monday, a total appointment on vaccine. of 3,276,391 first doses wv.gov. Social distancof COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Ohio, ing and mask mandates which is 28.03 percent of remain in effect for West the population. A total of Virginia. Kayla (Hawthorne) 1,876,899 people, 16.06 Dunham and Sarah percent of the population, are fully vaccinated. Hawley contributed to this story. Scheduling a vaccine in © 2021 Ohio Valley Ohio can be completed on Publishing, all rights the website gettheshot. reserved. coronavirus.ohio.gov or �Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, March 30, 2021 3 All of us at Pleasant Valley Hospital would like to show our appreciation for our phenomenal team of physicians. Thank you for providing quality and compassionate care no matter what. 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Prosecutor Jerry Blackwell showed the jurors the footage at the earliest opportunity, during opening statements, after telling them that the number to remember was 9 minutes, 29 seconds — the amount of time officer Derek Chauvin had Floyd pinned to the pavement last May. The white officer “didn’t let up” even after a handcuffed Floyd said 27 times that he couldn’t breathe and went limp, Blackwell said in the case that triggered worldwide protests, scattered violence and national soul-searching over racial justice. “He put his knees upon his neck and his back, grinding and crushing him, until the very breath -- no, ladies and gentlemen -- until the very life was squeezed out of him,” the prosecutor said. Chauvin attorney Eric Nelson countered by arguing: “Derek Chauvin did exactly what he had been trained to do over his 19-year career.” Floyd was resisting arrest, and Chauvin arrived to assist other officers who were struggling to get Floyd into a squad car as the crowd around them grew larger and more hostile, Nelson said. The defense attorney also disputed that Chauvin was to blame for Floyd’s death. Floyd, 46, had none of the telltale signs of asphyxiation and had fentanyl and methamphetamine in his system, Nelson said. He said Floyd’s drug use combined with his heart disease and high blood pressure, as well as the adrenaline flowing through his body, to cause his death from a heart rhythm disturbance. “There is no political or social cause in this courtroom,” Nelson said. “But the evidence is far greater than 9 minutes and 29 seconds.” The medical examiner’s autopsy noted fentanyl and methamphetamine in Floyd’s system but listed his cause of death as “cardiopulmonary arrest, complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression.” 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. 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. Red Cross blood drives Cemetery cleanup GALLIPOLIS — According to the American Red Cross, the following opportunities to give blood in Gallipolis are 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., April 7, Holzer Gallipolis, 100 Jackson Pike; 12:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., April 15, Saint Peters Episcopal Church, 541 2nd Avenue. 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 REEDSVILLE — Eastern Local School District will them by March 20 and leave them off until April 1. LETART TWP. — Letart Township Cemeteries’ be having a Special Board Meeting to interview the applicants to fill the board vacancy on April 7, 2021 at annual cleanup will be from now until April 1, 2021. CHESTER TWP. — All cemeteries in Chester 5:30 p.m. Another Special Board Meeting to appoint Township need to be cleaned of winter flowers by and fill the board vacancy will be held on April 14, March 30 in preparation for spring mowing. 2021 at 6:30 p.m. 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. POMEROY — The Pomeroy Alumni Association SALISBURY TWP. — Salisbury Township trustees will be awarding scholarships to graduating seniors will be cleaning up Bradford Cemetery and Rockwho are either a grandchild or great grandchild of a springs Cemetery by April 1. Pomeroy High School Alumni. The scholarships are based on academics. To apply, applicants must send a transcript of grades, current photo, name of grandparent or great grandparent and the year of their graduation from Pomeroy High School. Applicant needs to The Gallia County Health Department is schedullist the activities they participated in in high school ing COVID-19 vaccine appointments for county resiand where they plan to attend college. Mail applicadents age 50 and older, as well as those who meet the tions to Pomeroy Alumni Association, Box 202, expanded medical conditions and occupations recentPomeroy, Ohio 45769. Applications must be received ly announced by Governor Mike Dewine. Call 740by the association by May 15, 2021. 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, 740446-5566 and Hopewell Health Centers Gallia Clinic, 740-446-5500 with appointments required. ADDISON TWP. — Addison Township Trustees The Meigs County Health Department is currently announce Jericho Road will be closed starting Monscheduling COVID-19 vaccines through the state webday, March 29 for slip repairs. MEIGS COUNTY — Meigs County Road 50, Eden site gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov. For more inforRidge Road, will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. mation on which vaccine will be available on a specific clinic date visit meigs-health.com. beginning Monday, March 29. It will remain closed during these hours until county forces have completed a slip repair. The slip is located between County Road 44, Coolville Road, and Township Road 62, Marcinko Road. The estimated time frame for the closing is March 29th through April 15th. CROWN CITY — The Ohio Department of TransRACINE — Preschool and kindergarten registraportation (ODOT) has announced a rehabilitation tion and screening for Southern Local School District project that began Monday, March 22 on State Route will be April 6 and 7. Please call 740-949-4222 to 7 in the Crown City area of Gallia County. The project make an appointment. Due to COVID restrictions, will be between Westbranch Road (County Road 162) the school is asking that only one parent or guardian and Sunnyside Drive (County Road 158). The project attend with the enrolling student. Adults and children is estimated to be completed in June 2022. ODOT will have their temperature taken before entering the states the road will be closed from March 22 through building and will be required to wear a mask. A parDec. 1, 2021. The detour for motorists will be to take ent will fill out the registration paperwork while the State Route 7 to State Route 218 to State Route 553 student meets with a teacher. Please bring your child’s and back to State Route 7. Trucks will be detoured birth certificate, social security card, shot record, from State Route 7 to U.S. 35 South to U.S. 64 West and something to show proof of residency (a driver’s into West Virginia and re-enter Ohio using U.S. 52 license or something that has been mailed to your West. ODOT said those wishing to access the K.H. address). Butler Fishing Access must be coming from the north. Northbound traffic must take the detour, then enter the parking area traveling southbound on State Route 7. GALLIPOLIS — Gallipolis City Schools hosts MIDDLEPORT — A landslide repair project began a make-up drive-through registration day for kinon March 1 on County Road 5 (Mill Street). The road dergartners and their families from 10 a.m. - 2 will be closed. Estimated completion: May 1, 2021 p.m., May 5. Call your home school today to sign MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement project up. Washington Elementary, 740-446-3213; Green begins on March 8 on County Road 1 (Salem School Elementary, 740-446-3236, Rio Elementary, 740Lot Road). The road will be closed between Ogdin 245-5333. Bring your child’s birth certificate, shot Road (Township Road 25) and Dyesville Road (Coun- records, social security card, registration packet, ty Road 27). The detour is County Road 1 to SR 143 proof of residency. To be Kindergarten eligible, your north to SR 32 west to SR 689 south to SR 124 east child must be five years old on or before Aug. 1, to County Road 1. Estimated closure end date: May 6. 2020. Please remain in your vehicle. A staff member MEIGS COUNTY — One northbound lane of State will collect your enrollment packet and get copies of the required documentation. Special board meetings Pomeroy Alumni Scholarships Vaccine registration Road closures, construction Preschool, kindergarten registration Make up day for registration GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a spaceavailable basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest. com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. Card shower June Hudson will be celebrating her 98th birthday on April 3. Cards may be sent to 444 Reese Hollow Rd, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Violet Jeffers will be celebrating her 94th birthday on April 17, cards may be sent to 4341 Teens Run Road, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Thursday, April 1 CHESTER — The Chester Shade Historical Association will be having their monthly board meeting at 6:30 p.m. in the Academy Dining Area. Everyone is welcome, but we ask that you observe social distancing rules. Please wear your mask. Thank you. GALLIPOLIS — Sons of the American Legion Squadron #27 meets 6 p.m. at the post home on McCormick Road, all members urged to attend. POMEROY — Maundy Thursday services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy beginning at 7 p.m. We will celebrate with Holy Communion. The general public is as always cordially invited. CHILLICOTHE — The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) will hold its next board meeting at 9 a.m. via electronic communication. Please contact the number below for an invitation to participate. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month at 27 West Second Street, Suite 202, Chillicothe Ohio 45601. For more information, call 740-775-5030, ext. 103. Friday, April 2 POMEROY — Good Friday services will be held at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy beginning at 7 p.m. As always the public is invited. MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Ministerial Association will host a Community Good Friday Service at 7 p.m. This will be held in the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center. Pastor Adam Will, former minister of the Mt. Herman United Brethren in Christ Church, will be preaching. All Covid-19 safety guidelines will be followed: temperatures taken upon entrance, wearing of facial coverings, and social distancing. An offering will be taken to go to the Meigs County National Day of Prayer. Everyone is welcome. Sunday, April 4 GALLIPOLIS — Easter Sunday Service, 6:30 a.m., Faith Valley Church, Bulaville Pike, Gallipolis. Monday, April 5 POMEROY — The Meigs County Cancer Initiative, Inc. (MCCI) will meet at 12 p.m. To dial in by phone: +1.202.602.1295 Conference ID: 580-799382 # New members are welcome. For more information, contact Courtney Midkiff at 740-992-6626 ext. 1028. GALLIPOLIS — American Legion Lafayette Post #27 will meet at 6 p.m., at the post home on McCormick Road, election of 2021-22 officers will be held, all members urged to attend. Tuesday, April 6 GALLIPOLIS VFW Post #4464 meeting, 6 p.m., post home on 3rd Ave, all members urged to attend. Monday, April 12 BEDFORD TWP. — Bedford Township trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at the Bedford townhall. Tuesday, April 13 TUPPERS PLAINS — Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District regular meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at the district office. POMEROY — Meigs County Tea Party hosts presentation on “The American Dream vs. the Socialist Nightmare,” by Mike Sonneveldt of SelfEvident Ministries, Port St. Lucie, Fla., 7:30 p.m. at the Ewing Schwarzel Family Center, 112 W. Second Street. Friday, April 23 GALLIPOLIS — The Qualifications-Based Selection Committee of the Gallia County District Library Board of Trustees will meet at 2 p.m., Bossard Library, to interview architectural firms. JOIN US EASTER SUNDAY April 4th- Easter Breakfast 9:30am Easter Service at 10:30am Gift Bags For Children Special Gifts for First Time Guest LIGHTHOUSE ASSEMBLY OF GOD 4976 St. Rt. 160, 1 mile north of Holzer Phone-446-9281, Find us on Facebook “Celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus” OH-70229581 Former governor, 2 ex-mayors to lead new policy foundation COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A former Republican governor of Ohio and two former big-city mayors who are Democrats have come together to lead a new foundation that will provide policy and research help to a group of Ohio’s largest cities and suburbs. Republican Gov. Bob Taft, former Columbus Mayor Michael Coleman and former Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell will lead the nonprofit Ohio Mayors Alliance Foundation, the group announced Monday. The foundation’s executive director will be Keary McCarthy, who serves the same role at the Ohio Mayors Alliance, a bipartisan advocacy group founded in 2016 to elevate the needs and interests of cities and metropolitan areas in the eyes of state and federal policymakers. Taft said the affiliated foundation will work with the alliance to support mayors as they implement new local policy initiatives. It will also provide mayors a sounding board for their ideas and a place to go for support as they work to implement them, Campbell said. �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, March 30, 2021 5 Having A Yard Sale? Call your classified department to schedule your ad today! 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Dr. Devin Lane uses chiropractic care to improve the health and wellness in all areas of patient's lives, whether they are having problems with back pain or neck pain, or just want to start feeling better when they wake up in the morning. Dr. Lane takes a "whole person" approach in chiropractic care, which means looking for the underlying causes of disease, discomfort, and pain, as opposed to just treating the symptoms. Under the supervision and staff care of our caring and skilled Chiropractor, patients report higher functioning in all areas of their lives. OH-70230343 740-441-0200 In appreciation for all that our emergency department physicians and hospitalist physicians do for their patients at Holzer facilities in Gallipolis, Jackson and Pomeroy, OVP HEALTH would like to say: HAPPY DOCTORS’ DAY! Samir M Shah M.D. InTown Medicine 3009 Jackson Ave Pt Pleasant, WV 25550 www.intownmedicine.com Dr. Samir Shah at InTown Medicine has taken over his Father’s Primary Care Center located at 3005 Jackson Ave. He’s excited to bring his experience here and give back to the community that he’s always called home. We hope to partner with you to achieve and maintain the best health from young adulthood to seniors for life. Now taking new patients. We offer Televideo, Walk-In services and Same or Next Day appointments... call 304-675-1637 today. OH-70229955 The current pandemic that the world is undergoing warrants that this is perhaps the most difficult time we are ever going to face in our lives. It is even more difficult for the doctors who are working tirelessly to ensure that all those that are infected are provided with proper medical facilities. Their contributions and hard work deserve our gratitude each and every day. Doctors are bestowed with the eye to see and treat weakness in mankind. They are the ones who can give us hope when we are in doom. Sending warm wishes to all of our Physicians on Doctor’s Day 2021. OH-70230217 People pay the doctor for his trouble; for his kindness they still remain in his debt. — Seneca The doctor of the future will give no medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human frame, in diet and in the cause and prevention of disease.. — Thomas Edison ovphealth.com �S ports Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, March 30, 2021 7 Kendall helps RedStorm snap losing slide By Randy Payton to his fourth win in seven decisions. Watson, a senior from Las Cruces, N.M., and senior Juan RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Zach Kendall struck out 10 bat- Familia (Reading, PA) had ters in a complete game effort, run-scoring hits in the fourth while Jesse Watson and Darius inning to give Rio a 2-0 lead. The RedStorm added three Jordan drove in two runs each as the University of Rio Grande more runs in the fifth inning knocked off Midway University, when sophomore Clayton Sur6-2, Friday afternoon, in River rell (Carroll, OH) was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded States Conference baseball and, one out later, freshman action at Bob Evans Field. Darius Jordan (Minford, OH) The RedStorm stopped followed with a two-run single. a seven-game losing slide, The Eagles closed the gap improving to 9-21 overall and to 5-2 in the seventh inning 2-8 in conference play in the thanks to an RBI single by process. Midway slipped to 7-11 over- Casey Brown and a run-scoring double by Marquise Glenn, but all and 6-3 in the RSC. Rio got one of the runs back in Kendall, a graduate senior from Troy, Ohio, scattered nine the home half of the inning on a groundout by Watson. hits and walked none en route For Ohio Valley Publishing Courtesy|Tara Gerlach Rio Grande graduate senior Zach Kendall struck out 10 batters in a complete game effort on Friday as the RedStorm snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 6-2 win over Midway University at Bob Evans Field. Kendall, who was coming off a career-high 12 strikeouts in a loss at Oakland City University last weekend, capped his 131pitch outing and nailed down the victory by retiring the side in order in each of the final two innings. Surrell and Familia both finished with two hits in the winning effort. Surrey’s hit total included a double. Brown and Corey Plahuta both had two hits in a losing cause for Midway. Jonathan Hook started and took the loss for the Eagles, allowing nine hits and five runs - four earned - over 5-1/3 innings. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. WEEKEND DIAMOND ROUNDUP From Staff Reports BASEBALL River Valley 4, Rock Hill 2 Senior Chase Barber fanned 15 batters through six innings of work as River Valley claimed the Rock Hill Wooden Bat championship on Saturday with a 4-2 decision over the host Redmen. The Raiders (1-0) broke a 1-all tie in the top of the fourth as Dalton Jones laid down a sacrifice that allowed Mason Rhodes to score the eventual goahead run. Both teams traded a run apiece in the fifth, but RVHS added an insurance run in the seventh as Barber singled home Blaine Cline for a 2-run cushion. Rhodes led the guests with four hits, while Cline and Barber added two hits each. Barber also drove in a team-high two RBIs. Kelly and Stevens paced the Redmen (0-1) with two hits apiece. SOFTBALL Meigs 12, Warren 9 Warren 10, Meigs 0 The Lady Marauders rallied for four runs in the top of the seventh inning to win the 2021 season opener 12-9 over non-conference host Warren on Saturday, however, the Lady Warriors earned payback and then some, defeating the Maroon and Gold 10-0 in the second game. In the opener, each team scored once in the first inning, then Meigs tallied four in the top of the second, highlighted by a Delana Wright two-run double. WHS had tied the game at five by the end of the third frame, and led 9-6 by the end of the fifth. The Lady Marauders got two runs back in the sixth, and then pushed home four runs in the top of the seventh, with a single by Wright driving in Mara Hall for the go-ahead run. Wright and Mallory Adams led Meigs with three hits apiece, picking up five and six RBIs respectively. The second game was scoreless for two frames, before the Lady Warriors pushed one across in the bottom of the third. See ROUNDUP | 8 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Tuesday, March 30 Boys Basketball Point Pleasant at Wayne, 7:30 Wahama at Parkersburg Catholic, 7:30 Girls Basketball Nitro at Point Pleasant, 7 p.m. Cross Lanes Christian at Hannan, 7 p.m. Wrestling Point Pleasant at Cabell Midland, 5:30 Baseball Waterford at Meigs, 5 p.m. Miller at Southern, 5 p.m. Ironton St. Joseph at River Valley, 5 p.m. Softball Miller at Southern, 5 p.m. Gallia Academy at Ashland Blazer, 6 p.m. Track and Field EHS, RVHS, SGHS, SHS at Meigs, 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 31 Girls Basketball Wahama at LKC Placement, 7 p.m. Wrestling Wahama at Buffalo, 6 p.m. Baseball River Valley at Southern, 5 p.m. South Point at South Gallia, 5 p.m. Eastern at Vinton County, 5 p.m. Gallia Academy at Athens, 5 p.m. Softball Southern at River Valley, 5 p.m. South Point at South Gallia, 5 p.m. Meigs at Marietta, 5 p.m. Track and Field Gallia Academy, Southern at Athens, 5 p.m. Photos by Alex Hawley|OVP Sports Wahama freshman Bryce Zuspan (3) grabs a rebound and starts a fast break in front of PPHS sophomore Eric Chapman, during Point Pleasant’s 63-38 victory on Saturday in Mason, W.Va. Point Pleasant pulls away from White Falcons, 63-38 By Alex Hawley by as many as 19 points in the third period, but Wahama scored the last MASON, W.Va. — Seal- four points of the quarter ing the win on the defen- and headed into the finale down 50-35. sive end. PPHS held the hosts The Point Pleasant boys basketball team held scoreless for the first 7:20 of the fourth quarter, host Wahama scoreless for over seven minutes to growing the lead to a game-high 28 points, at start the fourth quarter on Saturday at Gary Clark 63-35, before Wahama closed the game with a Court, as the Big Blacks trifecta. slammed the door on a For the game, Point 63-38 victory. Pleasant made 22 field The White Falcons goals, 10 of which came (2-8) were ahead 14-13 from beyond the arc, a quarter into play, but while Wahama hit 16 Point Pleasant (5-6) field goals, including four began the second stanza three-pointers. At the with a 21-to-2 run for a charity stripe, PPHS went 34-16 lead. WHS closed 9-for-14 (64.3 percent) the half with a 10-to-2 spurt, and trailed 36-26 at and WHS shot 2-for-7 Point Pleasant junior Trey Peck looks to pass around WHS freshman the break. Bryce Zuspan (3), during Saturday’s non-conference game at Gary The Big Blacks led See POINT | 8 Clark Court in Mason, W.Va. ahawley@aimediamidwest.com Lady Falcons beat Buffalo, 59-41 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com MASON, W.Va. — There was probably no better way for the Lady Falcons to end their 6-game skid. The Wahama girls basketball team had three players reach double figures and built a 19-9 first quarter lead on Saturday en route to a 59-41 victory over visiting Buf- falo in a non-conference matchup at Gary Clark Court. The Lady Falcons (4-7) picked up their first victory in over two weeks as the hosts used a balanced scoring attack — five different players scored at least three points — to build that early 10-point cushion. The Lady Bison (4-3) countered with five points from Abby Darnley as part of an 11-7 run that closed the halftime gap down to 26-20, but the Blue and Gold were ultimately never closer the rest of the way. Emma Gibbs scored eight points as part of a 16-11 third quarter push that extended the lead out to 42-30, then the Red and White converted 8-of-12 free throws down the stretch to complete the 18-point triumph. Wahama made 21 total field goals — including three trifectas — and also went 14-of-26 at the free throw line for 54 percent. Gibbs paced the hosts with 16 points, followed by Mikie Lieving with 15 points and Torre VanMatre with 13 markers. Lauren Noble was next with six points, while Amber Wolfe and Morgan See FALCONS | 8 �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing OVP SPORTS BRIEF RedStorm women’s basketball sets camp dates RIO GRANDE, Ohio — The University of Rio Grande’s 2021 Women’s Basketball Camp is scheduled for July 11-14 at the Lyne Center on the URG campus. The overnight instructional camp is open to girls in grades 4-12. Cost is $300 per camper, which includes lodging, meals, a certificate of participation and a t-shirt. Campers will also receive 24-hour supervision from coaches and counselors; lecture/discussion groups and film sessions; daily instruction on shooting, ball-handling, post play and defense; and use of the school’s swimming pool. There will also be a camp store featuring drinks, snacks, pizza and Rio Grande apparel for claimed a narrow 45-44 decision over WHS in a Little Kanawha Conference matchup in Jackson County. From page 7 The Red Devilettes (5-6) Christian respectively complet- evened the score — so to speak — with the Lady Falcons after ed the winning tally with five dropping a 72-71 triple overand four points. time thriller in Mason back on BHS netted 17 field goals — March 8. all 2-pointers — and was also RHS built a 17-10 lead 7-of-13 at the charity stripe for through eight minutes and took 54 percent. Darnley paced Buffalo with a a 27-18 edge into the intermission, but Wahama countered game-high 20 points, followed with a pair of Lieving trifectas by Kaylee Bowling with nine as part of a 12-2 third quarter markers. Alyssa Rainer and surge that gave the guests a Lilly Wyant were next with four points apiece, with Baylee 30-29 lead headed into the finale. Hudnall and Hailey Williams Haleigh McGoskey — who completing things with two went scoreless in the third points each. Triple overtime wasn’t needed frame — put up seven points down the stretch as Raventhe second time around on Friswood made a 16-14 push to day night as host Ravenswood (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 The first of two public hearings will be held Thursday, April 8, 2021, at 7:00 PM in the Gallia County Courthouse Commissioners Office, to provide citizens and local officials with pertinent information about the CDBG programs including an explanation of all eligible activities and program requirements. The CDBG program can fund a broad range of activities, including: economic development projects, street, water supply, drainage and sanitary sewer improvements, park acquisition and improvements, demolition of unsafe structures, rehabilitation of housing, and neighborhood facilities. The activities must be designed to primarily benefit low-and moderate-income persons, aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or meet an urgent need of the community. Immediately after the first public hearing at 7:30 PM in the Gallia County Courthouse Commissioners Office, the Gallia County Commissioners & CDBG Coordinator will host the required Community Development Implementation Strategy (CDIS) meeting. CDIS stakeholders as follows are invited to attend: All 15 Townships, all 6 villages, GC Engineer, GC ED Director, GC Community Improvement Representative, Gallia Rural Water Association Representative and Gallia-Meigs Community Action Agency Representative. The purpose of the CDIS meeting is to provide a format to disseminate information about Economic and Appalachian Development Section Programs, all CDBG Programs, and assist with identifying and prioritizing potential funding opportunities. Citizens are encouraged to attend the meetings on April 8, 2020, to provide their input on the county's CDBG program. The 30-day comment period associated with this public hearing will end Monday, May 10, 2021. Please submit all comments in writing to Karen Sprague, Grants Coordinator, 18 Locust Street, Room 1292, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. Roundup From page 7 WHS crossed the plate eight times in the fourth inning, and then capped off the 10-0 win with a run in the fifth. Hailey Roberts and Melia Payne claimed a hit apiece in the setback. Portsmouth 15, Southern 0 Fairland 7, Southern 4 Opening day didn’t go as planed for the Lady Tornadoes, as they fell 15-0 to Portsmouth and 7-4 to Fairland in non-conference play at Rock Hill High School on Saturday. The Lady Trojans held Southern to just one hit in the game, a third inning Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2101. (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 Gallia County intends to apply to the Ohio Development Services Agency for funding under the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally-funded program administered by the state. The county is eligible for approximately $162,000 of PY 2021 CDBG Community Development Program funding and other Competitive Program funding as follows providing the county meets applicable program requirements: PY 2021 CDBG Critical Infrastructure Program grant ceiling $500,000; PY 2021 Targets of Opportunity Program grant ceiling depends on project need; PY 2021 Neighborhood Revitalization Program grant ceiling $750,000; PY 2021 CDBG Economic Development Program grant ceiling $500,000; PY 2021 Residential Public Infrastructure Program grant ceiling $750,000. 446-2342, ext. 2100. squeak out the slim 1-point decision. Gibbs paced WHS with 13 points, followed by Noble with 10 points. VanMatre and Lieving were next with six points each, while Wolfe and Christian chipped in five and four markers. McGoskey led RHS with a game-high 25 points, with 13 of those coming in the opening canto. Emily Wratchford and Annie Hunt also added seven and five markers, respectively, for the hosts. The Lady Falcons hosted Wirt County on Monday night and return to action Friday when they host Hannan at 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING #1 Gallia County Commissioners White Falcons with a dozen points, half of which came from beyond the arc. Ethan Gray and Sawyer VanMatre From page 7 scored eight points apiece in the contest, Josiah Lloyd (28.6 percent). Leading the guests, Hunt- added four, while Michael er Bush poured in 21 points, VanMatre tallied three. Rounding out the WHS combining four two-pointscoring were William McCalers, a pair of triples and a lister with two points, and 7-for-9 day at the foul line. Eric Chapman was next with Isaac Roush with one. Both teams return to 15 points, followed by Trey action at Wayne, Wahama Peck with nine on a gamevisiting the Pioneers on best three trifectas. Malik Monday, and PPHS making Butler and Zach McDaniel both scored six points in the the trip on Tuesday. © 2021 Ohio Valley Pubwin, Kyelar Morrow added four, while Jonathan Griffin lishing, all rights reserved. came up with two. Alex Hawley can be reached at 740Bryce Zuspan led the sale each day. Veteran Rio Grande women’s basketball head coach David Smalley, who ranks among the top 10 coaches on the active wins list with more than 500, will be the camp director. Registration forms are available under the “More Links” tab on the women’s basketball page on the school’s athletic website, www.rioredstorm.com. Registration forms are also available in the lobby of the Lyne Center during regular business hours. Registration forms should be mailed to David Smalley, Rio Grande Women’s Basketball Camp, P.O. Box 500, Rio Grande, OH 45674. Checks should be made payable to Women’s Basketball Camp. For more information, contact Smalley at 740245-7491, 1-800-282-7201, or e-mail dsmalley@ rio.edu Falcons XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Point GALLIPOLIS LAWN CARE call Bradley at 740-208-8408 single by Lauren Smith. PHS broke the scoreless tie with a run in the bottom of the second, and the broke the game open with a nine-run third inning. Portsmouth added five runs in the home fourth, capping off the 15-0 win. Against FHS, Southern tied it up at two in the bottom of the first when Lauren Smith tripled and then scored on a wild pitch. A solo home run by Kassidy Chaney tied the game at three in the bottom of the third, and another solo shot in the bottom of the sixth brought the Purple and Gold back to within three, at 7-4. Chaney also added a single to go a perfect 3-for-3 against the Lady Dragons. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN OH-70230197 8 Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Specializing in Small Lawns and Weedeating AT&T Mobility, LLC is proposing to construct an approximate 290-foot self-supporting lattice telecommunications tower with a 10-foot tall lightning rod located at 1616 German Ridge Road, Patriot, Gallia County, OH 45658 (N38° 45' 10.1" and W82° 24' 47.8"). The tower is anticipated to utilize FAA Style E (dual medium intensity) lighting. AT&T Mobility, LLC invites comments from any interested party on the impact the proposed undertaking may have on any districts, sites, buildings, structures, or objects significant in American history, archaeology, engineering, or culture that are listed or determined eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places under National Historic Preservation Act Section 106. Comments pertaining specifically to historic resources may be sent to Impact7G, Inc., ATTN: Casey Radke, 9550 Hickman Road, Suite 105, Clive, IA 50325. Ms. Radke can be reached at (515) 473-6256 during normal business hours. Comments must be received within 30 days of the date of this notice. Interested persons may review the application for the project at www.fcc.gov/asr/applications by entering Antenna Structure Registration (Form 854) File No. A1190930 and may raise environmental concerns about the project under the National Environmental Policy Act rules of the Federal Communications Commission, 47 CFR §1.1307, by notifying the FCC of the specific reasons that the action may have a significant impact on the quality of the human environment. Requests for Environmental Review must be filed within 30 days of the date that notice of the project is published on the FCC’s website and may only raise environmental concerns. The FCC strongly encourages interested parties to file Requests for Environmental Review online at www.fcc.gov/asr/environmentalrequest, but they may be filed with a paper copy by mailing the Request to FCC Requests for Environmental Review, Attn: Ramon Williams, 445 12th Street SW, Washington, DC 20554. A copy of the Request should be provided to Impact7G, Inc. at 9550 Hickman Road, Suite 105, Clive, IA 50325.CS 119/CR YARD SALE REAL ESTATE Garage/Yard Sale Moving Sale/Multi Family Sale Household items, exercise equipment and more April 2 (8-4) April 3 (8-noon). Rain or shine 43905 Forest Run Road Racine OH Houses For Sale � EHGURRP KRXVH� � EDWK� IHQFHG \DUG� H[FHOOHQW IRU UHWLUHG FRXSOH� ��� DFUH FDOO ������������ LEGAL NOTICE Electronic bids will be received by Eastern Local Schools until 1:00 p.m., local time, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at the Eastern Local School District, 50008 State Route 681, Reedsville, Ohio 45772, for all labor, material, and services necessary for Eastern K-8 Cooling Tower as described in the Contract Documents prepared by Schorr Architects, Inc. and Roger D. Fields Associates. Bids to be emailed to Lisa Ritchie, Treasurer, lritchie@easternlocal.net. Direct all questions to gtopp@rdfa.com. A copy of this notice is posted on the school's website: www.easternlocal.com. Copies of said drawings and specifications may be obtained by Prime Bidders from DC Reprographics, 1254 Courtland Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43201; 614/297-1200, Fax: 614/297-1300, www.dcplanroom.com at a cost of $40.00. A Pre-bid Meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., local time, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Eastern Elementary School, 38850 State Route 7, Reedsville, Ohio 45772. Bidders are strongly encouraged to attend. All bids must be accompanied by a completed Bid Form and completed Bid Guaranty Contract Bond Form as described in the Instructions to Bidders. No Bidder may withdraw its bid within sixty (60) days after the bid opening. The Board of Education reserves the right to waive irregularities in bids, to reject any or all bids, and to conduct such investigation as necessary to determine the responsibility of a bidder. Steve Ohlinger, Superintendent 3/30/21 �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Pandemic means fewer eyes on kids WHO report: COVID likely 1st jumped into humans from animals By Jamey Keaten and Ken Moritsugu Associated Press GENEVA — A joint World Health Organization-China study on the origins of COVID-19 says that transmission of the virus from bats to humans through another animal is the most likely scenario and that a lab leak is “extremely unlikely,” according to a draft copy obtained by The Associated Press. The findings offer little new insight into how the virus first emerged and leave many questions unanswered. But the report does provide more detail on the reasoning behind the researchers’ conclusions. The team proposed further research in every area except the lab leak hypothesis — a speculative theory that was promoted by former U.S. President Donald Trump among others. It also said the role played by a seafood market where human cases were first identified was uncertain. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. infectious diseases expert, said he would like to see the report’s raw information first before deciding about its credibility. “I’d also would like to inquire as to the extent in which the people who were on that group had access directly to the data that they would need to make a determination,” he said. “I want to read the report first and then get a feel for what they really had access to -- or did not have access to.” The report, which is Tuesday, March 30, 2021 9 LANSFORD, Pa. (AP) — Ava Lerario lived in a home marked by love and chaos, even before the walls of the pandemic started closing in on her family. Sandwiched between two brothers, the 9-yearold was her father’s princess. She loved to snuggle up with her mom to read. She sometimes lugged her favorite stuffed animals to the bus stop, where she never hesitated to share toys or books, or befriend a lonely kid. But neighbors noticed she and her brothers didn’t play outside. Protective services visited the home over reports of potential abuse of Ava’s brother. Her father, Marc Lerario, had a temper. Her mother, Ashley Belson, struggled with drug addiction and considered leaving him. But she didn’t dare take Ava. If she left with his favorite, Ashley feared he’d kill her. In the end, Ashley wasn’t the only one who died. An Associated Press analysis of state data reveals that the coronavi- expected to be made public Tuesday, is being closely watched since discovering the origins of the virus could help scientists prevent future pandemics — but it’s also extremely sensitive since China bristles at any suggestion that it is to blame for the current one. Matthew Kavanagh of Georgetown University said the report deepened the understanding of the virus’s origins, but more information was needed. “It is clear that that the Chinese government has not provided all the data needed and, until they do, firmer conclusions will be difficult,” he said in a statement. Last year, an AP investigation found the Chinese government was strictly controlling all research into its origins. And repeated delays in the report’s release have raised questions about whether the Chinese side was trying to skew its conclusions. “We’ve got real concerns about the methodology and the process that went into that report, including the fact that the government in Beijing apparently helped to write it,” U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in a recent CNN interview. China rejected that criticism Monday. “The U.S. has been speaking out on the report. By doing this, isn’t the U.S. trying to exert political pressure on the members of the WHO expert group?” asked Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian Matt Slocum | AP Melissa Weirich, right, hugs her daughter, Kacie Thompson, 9, outside the former home of her friend Ava Lerario on March 11 in Lansford, Pa. On May 26, 2020, Ava, her mother, Ashley Belson, and Ava’s father, Marc Lerario, were found fatally shot inside the home. rus pandemic has ripped away several systemic safety nets for millions of Americans — many of them children like Ava. It found that child abuse reports, investigations, substantiated allegations and interventions have dropped at a staggering rate, increasing risks for the most vulnerable of families in the U.S. AP’s analysis found more than 400,000 fewer child welfare concerns reported during the pandemic and 200,000 fewer child abuse and neglect investigations and assess- ments compared with the same time period of 2019. That’s a national total decrease of 18% in both categories. AP requested records from all 50 state child welfare agencies and analyzed more than a dozen indicators in 36 states, though not all supplied data for total reports or investigations. The analysis compared the first nine months of the pandemic — March to November 2020 — with the same time period from the two previous years. There are signs in a number of states that suggest officials are dealing with more urgent and complex cases during the pandemic, though most agencies didn’t provide thorough severity data. Declining reports means greater potential for harm because “there has not all of the sudden been a cure for child abuse,” said Amy Harfeld, of the Children’s Advocacy Institute. “Children who are experiencing abuse or neglect at home are only coming to the attention of CPS much further down the road,” Harfeld said. With children out of the public eye, the system of relying on teachers, police and doctors to report abuse to Child Protective Services — known by various names across states — has been failing. During the pandemic, it became too late for many. School personnel are top reporters of abuse; they’re key eyes and ears for welfare agencies. Adults in schools are trained to identify signs and legally mandated to report issues. Biden, CDC director warn of virus rebound WASHINGTON (AP) — Too many Americans are declaring virus victory too early, President Joe Biden and a top health official declared Monday, appealing for mask requirements and other restrictions to be maintained or restored to stave off a “fourth surge” of COVID-19. The head of the CDC said she had a feeling of “impending doom” if people keep easing off. The double dose of warnings came even as Biden laid out hopeful new steps to expand coronavirus vaccinations, with all adults to become eligible over the next 5 weeks. Biden announced plans to expand the number of retail pharmacies that are administering vaccines, and investments to help Americans get to vaccination sites. But the optimism was tempered by stark warnings about the potential for another wave of cases. “This is deadly seri- ous,” Biden said, urging governors to reinstate mask mandates and other restrictions that some states have been easing. Hours earlier, during a virtual White House health briefing, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, grew emotional as she reflected on her experience treating COVID-19 patients who are alone at the end of their lives. “We have so much to look forward to, so much promise and potential of where we are and so much reason for hope,” she said. “But right now, I’m scared.” “I’m going to lose the script, and I’m going to reflect on the recurring feeling I have of impending doom,.” Cases of the virus are up about 10% over the past week from the previous week, to about 60,000 cases per day, with both hospitalizations and deaths ticking up as well, Walensky said. 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Four Season’s Animal Clinic & All Season's Boarding March 21 thru March 31 �NEWS/WEATHER 10 Tuesday, March 30, 2021 Giant container ship is finally free Expo From page 1 By Isabel Debre and Samy Magdy one of the three county fairs, provide Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) programs for local farmers and expose members to educational topics such as vaccination programs, 4-H, grooming and cover crops. “The Athens, Meigs and Washington County Cattlemen have been instrumental to the success of the Ohio Beef Expo,” said Aaron Arnett, OCA President. “Their enthusiastic support and teamwork are a true testament to their organization and a highlight of Saturday at the Expo.” For complete details on the 2021 Ohio Beef Expo visit www.ohiobeefexpo.com. The Ohio Beef Expo is the state’s largest beef cattle event and is coordinated by the Ohio Cattlemen’s Association (OCA). OCA is a non-profit membership organization that represents the business interests important to farm families that raise cattle. It serves as the voice and issues manager for all of Ohio’s beef cattle business including cattle breeders, producers and feeders. It is the beef industry’s grassroots policy development organization and is an affiliate of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. OCA strives to maintain profitability and growth of Ohio’s beef industry, while providing consumers with safe and wholesome beef. Associated Press SUEZ, Egypt — Salvage teams on Monday finally freed the colossal container ship stuck for nearly a week in the Suez Canal, ending a crisis that had clogged one of the world’s most vital waterways and halted billions of dollars a day in maritime commerce. A flotilla of tugboats, helped by the tides, wrenched the bulbous bow of the skyscrapersized Ever Given from the canal’s sandy bank, where it had been firmly lodged since March 23. The tugs blared their horns in jubilation as they guided the Ever Given through the water after days of futility that had captivated the world, drawing scrutiny and social media ridicule. “We pulled it off!” said Peter Berdowski, CEO of Boskalis, the salvage firm hired to extract the Ever Given. “I am excited to announce that our team of experts, working in close collaboration with the Suez Canal Authority, successfully refloated the Ever Given … thereby making free passage through the Suez Canal possible again.” Navigation in the canal resumed at 6 p.m. local time (1600 GMT, noon EDT) said Lt. Gen. Osama Rabei, head of Information provided by the Ohio Cattleman’s Association. Gaps From page 1 and youth in the community. Murray explained that they plan to have information tables set up at community gatherings, including sporting events, school activities and more. At these events they will be able to speak with community members, as well as provide brochures and handouts with information. Davis said that they want to help the community to get not only accurate information, but to deliver that information in a way that is easy to understand. Another goal is to help bridge the gap between those who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine and locations with unused vaccines. They can help with locating testing and vaccines, as well as helping to find transportation to appointments as needed. “We want people to see the information we can provide on a positive note as we are here to help get back to normal,” concluded Murray. Davis, a Meigs County native, holds a Bachelors in Health Science from WVSU, currently working on masters in Healthcare Administration at Marshall University. You can reach Davis at michael. davis@athensmeigs.com. Murray, a southeast Ohio native, holds a Bachelors in Health Promotion & minor in Coaching Education, Masters in Public Health from Ohio University. You can reach him at coleman.murray@athensmeigs.com. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 39° 67° 68° AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ Temperature The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Mon. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date Trace 2.15 3.65 9.82 9.69 SUN & MOON Today 7:16 a.m. 7:50 p.m. 10:26 p.m. 8:36 a.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Apr 4 New First Full Apr 11 Apr 20 Apr 26 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Major Today 1:31a Wed. 2:30a Thu. 3:33a Fri. 4:38a Sat. 5:42a Sun. 6:43a Mon. 7:39a Minor 7:44a 8:44a 9:48a 10:53a 11:57a 12:27a 1:25a Major 1:58p 2:58p 4:03p 5:08p 6:12p 7:12p 8:07p POLLEN & MOLD Minor 8:11p 9:12p 10:17p 11:23p ---12:33a 1:53p WEATHER HISTORY Heavy, wet snow swirled through New York City on March 30, 1805, as gusty gales toppled trees. The wind was strong enough to mobilize wet snow rollers that grew as large as 2 feet in diameter. 43° 19° Cooler, some rain; snow showers night Colder with some sun Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Low Moderate High Moderate High Very High 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. Mon. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Level 12.86 17.67 22.10 12.96 13.09 25.27 12.44 26.35 34.48 12.27 22.60 34.00 21.80 24-hr. Chg. +0.08 +0.80 +0.36 +0.10 +0.30 +0.79 -0.23 -0.01 +0.03 +0.21 +2.10 +0.10 +1.20 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 SATURDAY 51° 23° Cool with plenty of sun 74° 39° More sunshine than clouds Plenty of sunshine Marietta 73/52 Belpre 73/53 Athens 72/52 St. Marys 74/53 Parkersburg 74/53 Coolville 72/53 Elizabeth 74/53 Spencer 72/54 Buffalo 72/54 Milton 73/55 Ashland 73/55 Grayson 72/56 MONDAY 71° 45° Partly sunny NATIONAL CITIES Ironton 73/56 St. Albans 74/55 Huntington 74/55 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 54/36 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 75/53 0s -0s Los Angeles -10s 83/61 T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front SUNDAY 66° 40° Wilkesville 72/53 POMEROY Jackson 74/54 72/53 Ravenswood Rio Grande 74/54 74/52 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 70/43 GALLIPOLIS 75/54 73/54 74/53 South Shore Greenup 73/56 71/54 52 Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Portsmouth 72/55 FRIDAY Murray City 70/52 McArthur 71/52 Lucasville 73/53 Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services 0 50 100 150 200 Chillicothe 71/51 Very High Primary: cedar, juniper, elm Mold: 265 Logan 70/52 Adelphi 71/51 Waverly 71/50 Pollen: 413 Low MOON PHASES Last 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme THURSDAY 61° 29° 0 Primary: alternaria, mildew Wed. 7:15 a.m. 7:51 p.m. 11:42 p.m. 9:11 a.m. WEDNESDAY Breezy with sun mixing with clouds today. Rain late tonight. High 75° / Low 54° HEALTH TODAY (in inches) At least 367 vessels, carrying everything from crude oil to cattle, had backed up to wait to traverse the canal. Dozens of others have taken the long, alternate route around the Cape of Good Hope at Africa’s southern tip — a 5,000-kilometer (3,100-mile) detour that costs ships hundreds of thousands of dollars in fuel and other costs. The canal is a source of national pride and crucial revenue for Egypt, and President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi praised Monday’s events after days of silence about the blockage. “Egyptians have succeeded in ending the crisis,” he wrote on Facebook, “despite the massive technical complexity.” pay because of COVID-19 hardships; and affirm they are likely to become homeless if evicted. In February, President Joe Biden extended a ban on housing foreclosures to June 30 to help homeowners struggling during the pandemic. Housing advocates had generally expected the extension of the tenant eviction moratorium and had been lobbying the Biden administration, saying it was too early in the country’s economic recovery to let the ban lapse. renters out of concern that having families lose their homes and move into shelters or share crowded conditions with relatives or friends during the pandemic would further spread the highly contagious virus, which has killed more than 545,000 people in the United States. To be eligible for the housing protection, renters must earn $198,000 annually or less for couples filing jointly, or $99,000 for single filers; demonstrate that they’ve sought government help to pay the rent; declare that they can’t EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM Statistics through 3 p.m. Mon. 53° 33° 62° 39° 87° in 1910 17° in 2015 shipping company that operates the ship. Buffeted by a sandstorm, the Ever Given had crashed into a bank of a single-lane stretch of the canal about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) north of the southern entrance, near the city of Suez. That created a massive traffic jam that held up $9 billion a day in global trade and strained supply chains already burdened by the coronavirus pandemic. Rabei said an investigation would determine why the Ever Given got stuck, and he estimated daily losses to the canal of between $12 million to $15 million. “The Suez Canal is not guilty of what happened. We are the ones who suffered damage.” he said. the Suez Canal Authority, adding that the first ships that were moving carried livestock. From the city of Suez, ships stacked with containers could be seen exiting the canal into the Red Sea. At least 113 of over 420 vessels that had waited for Ever Given to be freed are expected to cross the canal by Tuesday morning, Rabei added at a news conference. Analysts expect it could take at least another 10 days to clear the backlog on either end. The Ever Given sailed to the Great Bitter Lake, a wide stretch of water halfway between the north and south ends of the canal, for inspection, said Evergreen Marine Corp., a Taiwan-based WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is extending a federal moratorium on evictions of tenants who have fallen behind on rent during the coronavirus pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday moved to continue the pandemic-related protection, which had been scheduled to expire on Wednesday. The moratorium is now extended through the end of June. The ban, initially put in place last year, provides protection for ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low Suez Canal Authority via AP The Ever Given, a Panama-flagged cargo ship, is pulled by one of the Suez Canal tugboats Monday in the Suez Canal, Egypt. Ban on renter evictions is extended Sarah Hawley is the managing editor of The Daily Sentinel. Precipitation Daily Sentinel Clendenin 74/54 Charleston 75/55 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 20/6 Billings 41/27 Montreal 60/45 Minneapolis 42/23 Toronto 64/47 Detroit 68/40 Chicago 63/34 Denver 37/21 New York 60/49 Washington 69/55 Kansas City 56/33 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 Today Wed. 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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. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource March 30, 2021 curtis grimm hensley higginbotham johnson long macdonald smith teaford