https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/768cfa1ecc0c2eedf1be6aacabc4fae2.pdf e840d3bc428db74523e56ebcb5d81438 PDF Text Text Weekly church columns CHURCH s 4, 11 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 64° 73° 73° Some sun today; less humid in the afternoon. Clear tonight. High 78° / Low 54° Today’s weather forecast Post 39 tops Athens WEATHER s 3 SPORTS s 5 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 130, Volume 75 Friday, July 2, 2021 s 50¢ Council approves pay raises, discusses grant applications Staff Report MIDDLEPORT — Police department raises and grant funding applications were approved during the recent meeting of Middleport Village Council. Middleport Village Council met in regular session on June 28 at village hall with Mayor Fred Hoffman presiding. Present, in addition to Mayor Hoffman, were the following: Council members Matt Lyons, Brian Conde, Susan Page, Shawn Arnott, Ben Reed and Larry Byer. Also present were Fiscal Officer Susan Baker, Village Administrator Joe Woodall, Police Chief Mony Wood, Building Inspector Mike Hendrickson, village attorney Richard Hedges, and visitors Ben and Brooke See, Nancy Burns, Bill Lambert, Pomeroy Mayor Don Anderson, Pomeroy Council President Nick Michael, Pomeroy Police Chief Chris Pitchford and Michael Davis from the Meigs County Health Department Mayor Hoffman introduced Anderson, Michael and Pitchford who reportedly expressed an interest in exploring the possibilities of some form of combined police protection in both communities. During the meeting, Anderson discussed the difficulties for small communities in finding and funding adequate police officers at this time and felt it would be a good idea to look at ways that would be beneficial for both communities in handling police protection. Hoffman stated that Middleport, as a start, would consider offering police services on a contract basis to Pomeroy with the possibility of working into other arrangements in the future. After a lengthy discussion by all parties, it was agreed to continue the discussion after Mayor Anderson had discussed options with Pomeroy council members. Hoffman stated that police salary raises had been discussed for some time and that he had a recommendation on this subject along with a proposed raise for Public Works employees. His plan would be for a starting salary of $16 per hour for police officers to be increased to $16.50 after six months of employment. Raises would also be given to the existing police officers and to the Jail Administrator and Assistant Jail Administrator. After a lengthy discussion by all council members, the above recommendation was approved. Council members decided not to consider Public Works raises at this time since they had received a raise about six months ago. See COUNCIL | 12 Office of Governor Mike DeWine | Courtesy photo Ohio Governor Mike DeWine speaks during a press conference regarding the state budget bill. Governor: Fines to remain for COVID rule-breaking businesses By Andrew Welsh-Huggins The measure included in the budget by fellow Republican lawmakers would have stopped disCOLUMBUS, Ohio ciplinary actions against — Refunding fines to Ohio businesses cited for companies and refunded payment of any fines. The violating public health move was one of several orders during the coropushed by GOP legislanavirus pandemic would send a “horrible” message tors challenging actions DeWine took to slow the to the vast majority of spread of the coronavirus. companies that followed the rules, GOP Gov. Mike Total fines were only estimated at about $100,000. DeWine said Thursday DeWine said he was as he explained why he grateful to most businessvoted the budget provies who “did phenomenalsion. Associated Press ly well” working under restrictions during the pandemic. By contrast, he said, a small number of firms were cited by state liquor control agents, sometimes repeatedly, for violating health orders. Such orders included the statewide mask mandate, limits on crowd size, and required social distancing. To tell those businesses there are no consequences for their actions “would send a horrible, horrible, horrible message,” DeWine said. DeWine also vetoed a Republican measure that would have allowed the House speaker and Senate president to intervene in legal challenges to the upcoming process of creating new, more representative legislative districts. DeWine called this an unprecedented violation of the separation of powers. See FINES | 4 Corrections staff completes training Staff Report JACKSON — Middleport Police Chief Mony Wood announced that two MPD corrections officers recently completed training. The course of study was the Ohio Corrections Officer Basic Training, that was held regionally at the Jackson Fire Department’s training room. Middleport Police Department Corrections Officers Dawn Jordan and Jandara Rife were among those completing the training. The class was sponsored by the Jackson County Correctional Facility under Sheriff Ted Frazier’s supervision. The course certified by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission and included 148 hours of training on seven topic areas required for certification in Ohio, to be employed as Correc- Courtesy photo Class participants included, Jackson County: Leah Bowling, Garrett Jordan, Steven Snyder. Pike County: Donald Cuckler, Austin Fairchild, Joseph Holt. Middleport Police Department jail staff: Dawn Jordan and Jandara Rife. Academy Commander Joseph Browning, Course Coordinator Sgt. Pete Wolford, and Sheriff Ted Frazier. tions Officer in local facilities. The topic areas include Administration, Legal Issues, Jail Security, Human Relations, Medical Over- view, Subject Control Techniques, and First Aid. See TRAINING | 12 Courtesy photo Randy Pierce of Home National Bank (seated) is pictured with Mayor Fred Hoffman. Pierce is signing the deed donating property to the village of Middleport. The property is located at the corporation limit where the bank provided a Welcome to Middleport sign. Ticks: Eight legs and a nasty bite By Mikie Strite Special to OVP 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. What has eight legs and a nasty bite? Did you guess spiders? That’s not what we’re talking about this time. Today we are talking about TICKS. Ticks are related to spiders and mites but unlike spiders, ticks can carry diseases. Some of the more common diseases that you might have heard of are Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF). There are also other diseases that we sometimes see in Ohio such as Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Ehrlichiosis. Did you know that different types of ticks carry different types of diseases? Let’s talk about the types of ticks we see in Ohio, the types of diseases they carry, and what the symptoms of those diseases are. One of the more common ticks that we see are called American Dog Ticks, sometimes referred to as wood ticks. The highest risk of being bitten by this type of tick occurs in the spring and summer. The American Dog Tick is known to transmit both Tularemia and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. Most times, the adult female is known to bite. The Brown Dog tick, which can be found worldwide is also common in Ohio. It can also transmit RMSF, but their main host is usually that of a dog. Another common tick found in Ohio is that of the Blacklegged tick. The highest risk of being bit- ten by this type of tick is in the spring, summer, and fall, but they are also known to search for hosts in the winter when the temperature is above freezing. This tick transmits several different diseases including Lyme Disease, Anaplasmosis, Ehrlichiosis, Babesiosis, and Powassan Virus Disease. Both nymphs and adult females are likely to bite humans. The last type of tick that we find in Ohio is the Lone Star Tick. This type of tick can be very aggressive, with the saliva being irritating and can sometimes cause discomfort at the site of the bite. This type of tick is known to transmit Ehrlichiosis, Heartland Virus, Tularemia, and Southern-Tick Associated Rash See TICKS | 12 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Friday, July 2, 2021 OBITUARIES Ohio Valley Publishing GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS WILMA L. PARKER LONG BOTTOM — Wilma L. Parker, 91, of Long Bottom, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at home in Long Bottom. Born Sept. 9, 1929, in the Herrmann family home on Route 7, she was the daughter of the late Royal and Sylvia Herrmann. She was a graduate of Middleport High School and Ohio University, with a bachelor’s degree in education. She was admired and respected by her students and colleagues at Eastern Elementary School from where she retired after 35 years of teaching kindergarten, 2nd grade, and elementary substitute teaching. She was a trustee of Chester Court House and enjoyed preserving the history of the area. Additionally, she was a member of the Chester United Methodist Church and Farm Bureau. She is survived by her son, Aaron Parker (Patty); son-in-law, Todd Lewis; two granddaughters, Kacie Hirtzinger (Todd) and Sydney Stoops (Thorne); three greatgrandchildren Lilah, Derek, and Kannen; sisters, Maxine Little, Peggy Thomas, and Karen Austin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 48 years, Howard Parker; her daughter, April Lewis; and her sister, Pauline Thompson. Visiting hours will be held at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home on Monday, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. The service will start at 1 p.m., with Pastor Steve Little officiating and burial at Mound Cemetery following. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Wilma’s name to Holzer Hospice, 100 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, OH 45631; Meigs County District Library, 216 W. Main St., Pomeroy, OH 45769; Eastern Local School District c/o Parker/Lewis Scholarship, 38900 OH-7 Reedsville, OH 45772 or a charity of your choice. RAY LYNN YONKER LONG BOTTOM — Ray Lynn Yonker, 69, of Long Bottom, Ohio passed away on June 30, 2021. He was born on Nov. 5, 1951, in Marietta, Ohio, son of the late Robert Ray and Olga Augusta Yonker. Mr. Yonker retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service as a Medic. He was a lifetime member of the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars, American Legion and D.A.V. He is survived by his daughter, Janelle Yonker; sister, Bernice (Earl) Wood; in-laws, Vicki and Gilbert Woods and Ramona Yonker; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rhea Yonker; and his son, Robert Yonker. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at 11 a.m. at Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy with Rev. Thomas L. Gates officiating. Military honors will be presented by the V.F.W. Post 9926. Burial will follow at Mound Cemetery. DEATH NOTICES 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. required. McComas Moore scholarship Closed for July 4th holiday MIDDLEPORT — The scholarship committee for the McComas Moore Scholarship with the Middleport High School Alumni Association is accepting applications for POMEROY — The Meigs the 2021 award. Recipient must be County Health Department will be closed, Monday, July 5. Normal planning to be a teacher and must business hours resume at 8 a.m. on be a descendant of a Middleport High School graduate. Applications Tuesday, July 6. can be obtained by calling one of POMEROY — The Meigs County Courthouse will be closed the following committee members: on Monday, July 5 in observance of Debbie Grueser Gerlach: 740-9925877; Carol King Brewer: 740-992Independence Day. GALLIPOLIS — The Dr. Samuel 6147. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 15. L. Bossard Memorial Library will be closed Sunday, July 4, in observance of the Independence Day Holiday. Normal operating hours will resume on Monday, July 5. MEIGS COUNTY — All Meigs Library locations will be closed in MEIGS COUNTY — The Meigs observance of Independence Day. County libraries have returned to in-person story time each week. Story times happen at 1 p.m. following this schedule: Mondays Racine Library; Tuesdays - Eastern Library; Wednesdays - Pomeroy Library; and Thursdays - MiddleBIDWELL — The Southeast port Library. Wiggle Giggle Read Ohio Foodbank & Regional happens each Thursday at 10:30 Kitchen is participating in the a.m. at the Pomeroy Library. Summer Food Service Program Bagged lunches are provided for all (SFSP). Free meals are provided children’s events this summer. to all children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Meals will be provided at the site and time as follows: Gallia Metropolitan Estates, 301 Buck Ridge Rd., Bidwell. Lunch, 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on Thursdays GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia through Aug. 13. No identification County Engineer Brett A. Boothe Meigs Library story times Free meals for Gallia kids Road closures, construction announces Johnson Road will be closed between Lincoln Pike and Fierbaugh Road, beginning Monday, July 5 for approximately two weeks for slip repair, weather permitting. Local traffic will need to use other county roads as a detour. GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe announces that Patriot Road will be closed between State Route 775 and Hannan Trace Road beginning Tuesday, July 6 - Thursday, July 8 for culvert replacement, weather permitting. Local traffic will need to use other county roads as a detour. MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement project begins on July 12 on SR 143, between Smith Run Road (Township Road 170) and Zion Road (Township Road 171). The road will be closed. ODOT’s detour is SR 143 to SR 684 to SR 681 to U.S. 33 to SR 7 to SR 143. Estimated reopening date: Aug. 11. GALLIA COUNTY — A bridge deck replacement project began on June 1 on SR 141, between Dan Jones Road (County Road 28) and Redbud Hill Road (Township Road 462). This section will be closed. ODOT’s detour is SR 7 to SR 588 to SR 325 to SR 141. Estimated completion: Aug. 23. MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement project began on April 12 on State Route 143, between Lee Road (Township Road 168) and Ball Run Road (Township Road 20A). One lane will be closed. Temporary traffic signals and a 10 foot width restriction will be in place. Estimated completion: Nov. 15. 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 showers Cliff Richie, a veteran of the Korean War, will celebrate his 90th birthday July 2, cards can be mailed to him at 215 2nd Ave., Unit 202, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Lois Hawley will be celebrating her 90th birthday on July 7, cards may be sent to 1128 East Main St., Pomeroy, OH 45761. JEFFERS GALLIPOLIS — Arthur E. Jeffers, 82, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Holzer Medical Center. The funeral service for Arthur will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 2021, at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Northup officiating. Friends may call prior to the service from 12-1 p.m., Monday at the funeral home. A military service will be provided by the Gallia County Funeral Detail. Friday, July 2 MILLER GALLIPOLIS — Jennifer R. Miller, 31, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died. A memorial service for Jennifer will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 5, 2021, at Bell Chapel, 19 Bell Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio, with Pastor Bob Hood officiating. Willis Funeral Home is assisting the family. Saturday, July 3 RACINE — Meigs County Pomona Grange meets at the Racine Grange Hall with refreshments at 6:45 p.m., followed by meeting at 7:30 p.m., all members are urged to attend. GALLIPOLIS — Gallia County Veterans Honor Guard hosts a chicken barbecue, with baked beans and coleslaw for $8 per plate, VFW Post 4464, 134 Third Ave., 3-8 p.m., public is welcome. CENTERVILLE — Centerville Fire Department will hold an ice cream social and fireworks, with activities beginning at 5 p.m. Sunday, July 4 GALLIPOLIS — The American Legion Lafayette Post #27, the Sons of the American Legion Squadron #27 and the Auxiliary will host a Family Party for the kids at 1 p.m., at the post home on McCormick Road. There will be games, water balloons, bouncy house, corn hole as well as refreshments. All members kids and public are welcome to attend. Monday, July 5 GALLIPOLIS — Silver Memorial Church on Rand Ave. hosts Vacation Bible School through July 9, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 RACINE — Nancy the Turtle Lady will be at the Racine Library with her creatures. There are two times to see the program: 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Friday, July 9 GALLIPOLIS — Regular monthly Board meeting of the O. O. McIntyre Park District, 11 a.m., in the Park Board office at the Gallia County Courthouse, 18 Locust St. Saturday, July 10 SALEM CENTER — Star Grange #778 and Star Junior Grange #878 meetings are changed from Saturday July 3 to today, refreshments will be at 6:30 p.m. followed by meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 12 GALLIPOLIS — DAV Dovel Myers Post #141 will meet at 5 p.m., at the post home on Liberty Ave., all members are urged to attend. GALLIPOLIS — AMVETS Post GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post #446 #23 will meet at 6 p.m., at the post will meet 6 p.m., at the post home home on Liberty Ave., following on lower 3rd Ave., all members are the DAV, all members are urged to attend. urged to attend. BEDFORD TWP. — Bedford RUTLAND — Rutland Township Township trustees will hold their trustees meeting is changed from regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. July 5 to today at 7:30 a.m. at the at the Bedford town hall. Township Garage. Tuesday, July 6 TODAY IN HISTORY By The Associated Press independent States.” Today is Friday, July 2, the 183rd day of 2021. There are 182 days left in the year. On this date: In 1867, New York’s first elevated rail line, a single track between Battery Place and Greenwich Street, went into operation. In 1881, President James A. Garfield was shot by Charles J. Guiteau at the Washington railroad station; Garfield Today’s highlight in history: On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress passed a resolution saying that “these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and 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 died the following September. (Guiteau was hanged in June 1882.) In 1917, rioting erupted in East St. Louis, Illinois, as white mobs attacked Black residents; nearly 50 people, mostly Blacks, are believed to have died in the violence. In 1937, aviator Amelia Earhart and navigator Fred Noonan disappeared over the Pacific Ocean while attempting to make the first roundthe-world flight along the equator. In 1961, author Ernest Hemingway shot himself to death at his home in Ketchum, Idaho. In 1963, President John F. Kennedy met Pope Paul VI at the Vatican, the first meeting between a Catholic U.S. chief executive and the head of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law a sweeping civil rights bill passed by Con- gress. In 1976, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Gregg v. Georgia, ruled 7-2 the death penalty was not inherently cruel or unusual. In 1982, Larry Walters of San Pedro, California, used a lawn chair equipped with 45 heliumfilled weather balloons to rise to an altitude of 16,000 feet; he landed eight miles away in Long Beach. In 1986, ruling in a pair of cases, the Supreme Court upheld affirmative action as a remedy for past job discrimination. In 1990, more than 1,400 Muslim pilgrims were killed in a stampede inside a pedestrian tunnel near Mecca, Saudi Arabia. In 2018, rescue divers in Thailand found 12 boys and their soccer coach, who had been trapped by flooding as they explored a cave more than a week earlier. era level, as the job market improved for a second straight month. The coroTen years ago: navirus infection curve Petra Kvitova beat Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 rose in 40 of the 50 states heading into the July to become the first leftFourth holiday weekend. handed woman to win the Wimbledon title since A statement posted on his Twitter account revealed Martina Navratilova in that former GOP presi1990. dential candidate Herman Cain was being treated Five years ago: for the coronavirus at Hillary Clinton was an Atlanta-area hospital, voluntarily interviewed for 3 1/2 hours by the FBI less than two weeks after attending President Donat the agency’s Washingald Trump’s campaign ton headquarters about her use of a private email rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. (Cain died on July 30 of server as secretary of state. Holocaust survivor complications from the virus.) Five of the nine and Nobel laureate Elie casinos in Atlantic City, Wiesel, 87, died in New New Jersey, reopened York. Oscar-winning director Michael Cimino, amid the pandemic. Brit77, died in Beverly Hills, ish socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was arrested California. in New Hampshire on charges that she had One year ago: helped lure at least three The government said employers added 4.8 mil- girls – one as young as 14 lion jobs in June, and the – to be sexually abused by unemployment rate fell to the late financier Jeffrey 11.1%, still a Depression- Epstein. �NEWS/WEATHER Ohio Valley Publishing Friday, July 2, 2021 3 ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author JD Vance signals US Senate campaign By Dan Sewell formed this year to encourage his candidacy got an eyebrowraising $10 million contribution from PayPal founder Peter Thiel. Vance had worked for the billionaire venture capitalist and entrepreneur in California. Vance returned to his home state to live after Trump was elected in 2016, which was the first of two times the former president carried Ohio by 8 percentage points. Vance’s book, made into a movie starring Amy Adams Middletown Tube Works in his Ohio hometown on Thursday. If he enters the race, Vance would face former state GOP The venture capitalist and chair Jane Timken, former author of “Hillbilly Elegy” state Treasurer Josh Mandel, appears poised to join the and two Cleveland businesscrowded Republican race for the Ohio U.S. Senate seat being people, Mike Gibbons and Bernie Moreno, in next year’s GOP vacated by Rob Portman. primary. Portman, a RepubliJD Vance, whose book was widely seen in 2016 as helping can, decided earlier this year not to seek a third term, citing explain Republican Donald dismay at partisan gridlock. Trump’s appeal to struggling While Vance, 38, hasn’t white, working-class voters, plans a “special announcement” run for elective office before, and rally at the steel fabricator a political action committee Associated Press back to Ohio in 2016 that he hoped to contribute to antiaddiction efforts. He and his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, settled in Cincinnati, where he helped found a venture capital firm. Among Vance’s close associates is Jai Chabria, a longtime strategist for former Republican Gov. John Kasich, a 2016 Trump presidential rival and detractor of the former president. Vance and Usha, who met at Yale Law, have two children. and Glenn Close that earned the latter a Golden Globe and an Oscar nomination, tells of his hardscrabble, colorful upbringing in the struggling Ohio steel mill city of Middletown and his familial roots in Appalachian Kentucky. He went on to serve in the Marines, including in Iraq, and to success at Ohio State University and Yale Law School, from which he graduated in 2013, and in the technology industry in Silicon Valley. Vance said when he came Delta variant exploits low vaccine rates By Lauran Neergaard causing worry even in countries with relatively successful immunization campaigns that The latest alarming corona- nonetheless haven’t reached virus variant is exploiting low enough people to snuff out the virus. global vaccination rates and a For instance, the mutant has rush to ease pandemic restricforced Britain, where nearly tions, adding new urgency to half the population is fully the drive to get more shots vaccinated, to postpone for a in arms and slow its supermonth its long-anticipated liftcharged spread. ing of COVID-19 restrictions, The vaccines most used in Western countries still appear as cases are doubling about every nine days. to offer strong protection In the U.S., “we’re still vulagainst the highly contagious nerable for these flare-ups and delta variant, first identified in India and now spreading in rebounds,” said Dr. Hilary more than 90 other countries. Babcock of Washington UniBut the World Health Orga- versity at St. Louis. The variants “are able to nization warned this week find any gaps in our protecthat the trifecta of easier-totion,” she said, pointing to spread strains, insufficiently how hospital beds and intenimmunized populations and sive care units in Missouri’s a drop in mask use and other public health measures before least-vaccinated southwestern counties suddenly are filling the virus is better contained will “delay the end of the pan- — mostly with adults under 40 who never got the shots. demic.” With nearly half the U.S. popuThe delta variant is positioned to take full advantage of lation immunized, CDC tracking shows the variant spreadthose chinks in any country’s ing most quickly in swaths of armor. the country with the lowest “Widespread vaccination rates. remains even more critical, But the variant poses the because the virus that we have most danger in countries circulating is in fact more transmissible than the original where vaccinations are sparse. Africa is seeing cases rise wild type,” said Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the U.S. faster than ever before, partially driven by the mutation, Centers for Disease Control the WHO said Thursday, and Prevention. while areas in Bangladesh that Amid concerns about the border India are also seeing variant’s spread, parts of a variant-fueled surge. Fiji, Europe have reinstated travel quarantines, several Australian which got through the first year of the pandemic without cities are in outbreak-sparked just two virus deaths, is now lockdowns — and just as experiencing a significant Japan readies for the Olymoutbreak blamed on the strain, pics, some visiting athletes and Afghanistan is desperare infected. The mutation is British experts have said there are some preliminary signs it may increase hospitalization, but there’s no evidence it is more lethal. It fueled a devastating COVID-19 surge in India in February, and “this time around we had a lot more people who – Dr. Rochelle Walensky were very sick compared to Director of the U.S. Centers for before,” said Dr. Jacob John of Disease Control and Prevention Christian Medical College at Vellore. But he cautioned that the “explosion” of cases didn’t ately seeking oxygen supplies necessarily mean this version because of it. was more dangerous, as more The delta variant remains cases usually mean more hospifar from the only version of talizations. the coronavirus that’s spreading — and you don’t want to The best protection is catch any kind. Here’s what full vaccination scientists know so far: British researchers found two doses of either the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine or Easier spread is the chief threat the AstraZeneca one were Scientists believe the delta only slightly less effective at variant is about 50% more transmissible than other types. blocking symptomatic illness from the delta variant than Researchers are just beginfrom earlier mutations — and ning to tease apart why. But there are early clues that some importantly, remain hugely mutations may ease a key step protective at preventing hospitalization. in how the virus slips inside But there’s an important human cells, said Priyamvada Acharya, a structural biologist catch: Just one dose proved far less effective against the delta at the Duke Human Vaccine variant than against earlier Institute. versions of the virus. That Still, it’s not clear if higher has prompted Britain, which contagion is the whole reason originally extended the gap the variant is spreading so between doses, to speed up quickly. In Britain, its rise followed a loosening of restric- second shots. There’s little information on tions in May, when restaurants, whether the delta variant can gyms and other businesses escape other vaccines, such reopened, and thousands of as ones developed in China or fans have attended sports Russia. events. Experts say the Moderna vaccine, the same type as Is it more dangerous? Pfizer’s, should be similarly It’s harder to tell if the delta protective. Johnson & Johnson variant makes people sicker. “Widespread vaccination remains even more critical, because the virus that we have circulating is in fact more transmissible than the original wild type.” AP Medical Writer TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 64° 73° 73° Some sun today; less humid in the afternoon. Clear tonight. High 78° / Low 54° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Thu. 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. 73° 69° 86° 65° 102° in 1941 50° in 1988 Precipitation (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Thu. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 2.42 1.45 0.12 25.51 22.08 SUN & MOON Today 6:08 a.m. 8:58 p.m. 1:42 a.m. 2:22 p.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset New Jul 9 First Jul 17 Full Jul 23 Last Jul 31 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Major 6:57a 7:35a 8:13a 8:51a 9:31a 10:14a 11:00a Minor 12:47a 1:25a 2:02a 2:40a 3:19a 4:02a 4:48a 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High Moderate Lucasville 76/54 High Very High Major 7:17p 7:56p 8:34p 9:13p 9:54p 10:39p 11:26p Minor 1:07p 1:45p 2:23p 3:02p 3:43p 4:26p 5:13p WEATHER HISTORY Violent thunderstorms developed at the northern rim of a hot air mass on July 2, 1980, dumping hail the size of hens’ eggs on Louisville, Ky., and causing wind damage from Missouri through Illinois. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Primary pollutant: Particulates Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Thu. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 13.15 16.50 21.60 12.97 12.68 25.30 12.97 25.45 34.22 12.85 17.10 34.20 16.70 Portsmouth 76/55 24-hr. Chg. +0.33 +0.73 +0.16 +0.09 -0.15 +0.10 -0.19 -0.06 -0.03 none +1.50 +0.10 +2.80 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 TUESDAY 94° 68° Partly sunny WEDNESDAY 92° 71° Hot with partial sunshine 94° 75° Periods of clouds and Clouds and sun with a sunshine t-storm possible Marietta 73/54 Murray City 74/52 Belpre 74/54 Athens 75/52 Today St. Marys 74/54 Parkersburg 74/54 Coolville 74/54 Elizabeth 76/54 Spencer 74/52 Buffalo 76/53 Milton 76/55 Ashland 75/56 Grayson 75/55 THURSDAY NATIONAL CITIES Ironton 76/56 St. Albans 76/54 Huntington 75/56 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 82/61 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 73/60 0s -0s Los Angeles 86/66 -10s T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front What about masks? The WHO has urged governments not to lift pandemic restrictions too quickly — including saying everyone, even the vaccinated, should continue to wear masks given that the delta variant spreads more easily and no vaccine is 100% effective. In the U.S., the CDC says the fully vaccinated can go mask-free. But there’s no way to know if maskless people really are vaccinated and local governments can set tighter guidelines. This week, with the delta variant spreading locally, health officials in Los Angeles County said they still recommend masks indoors in public places for everyone. If that’s confusing, consider that the more the virus is spreading in a particular area, the more risk even the vaccinated have of getting a mild or asymptomatic infection they could spread to someone not protected — such as children too young to qualify for the shots. In Missouri, fully vaccinated Babcock makes sure she has a mask to pop on quickly if she runs into a crowd: “I feel like my new normal is holding a mask in my hand, ready to put it on if I need it.” 97° 67° Wilkesville 76/53 POMEROY Jackson 77/53 76/53 Ravenswood Rio Grande 77/54 77/54 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 76/55 GALLIPOLIS 78/54 76/53 78/54 South Shore Greenup 75/56 75/55 37 Logan 74/54 McArthur 75/52 Very High Primary: grasses Mold: 3070 Pleasant with abundant sunshine Adelphi 75/54 Chillicothe 75/52 MONDAY 87° 63° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Waverly 75/54 Pollen: 1 Low MOON PHASES SUNDAY Plenty of sunshine with low humidity 0 Primary: diatrypaceae, other Sat. 6:08 a.m. 8:57 p.m. 2:05 a.m. 3:21 p.m. SATURDAY 79° 57° ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM still is studying how its onedose vaccine fares against the variant. 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DeWine called it a bud“It is virtually unheard get “that invests in Ohio, of for state or federal courts to permit members a budget that invests in the people of Ohio, and of the General Assembly a budget that invests to intervene in lawsuits,” particularly, particularly DeWine said, noting that in our children. He also Republican Attorney noted the budget passed General Dave Yost, who by wide represents bipartisan the state in “This budget speaks to measures court, had asked for what pulls us together, in the GOPthe veto. and reminds us that controlled The we have so much more House and two-year, Senate. $75 billion in common than the “This budget things that pull us budget that went apart.” into effect – Governor Mike DeWine speaks to what pulls Thursday us togethincludes a er, and new system reminds us that we have for funding K-12 educaso much more in common tion that both Democrats than the things that pull and Republicans believe us apart,” the governor will create a fairer and said. more reliable long-term Among other spendpayment system. ing measures, the budget For the first time, the provides $250 million Fair School Funding Plan for grants to help deliver sets the base amount of broadband access to money spent on each underserved and rural child on the total per communities, and $170 pupil cost of an education, from the transporta- million for the state’s clean water initiative tion budget needed to meant to reduce runoff bring children to school into lakes that can create to the computers they’re toxic algae blooms. issued to do homework The budget also spends on at the end of the day. $10 million to help local Going forward, that police departments buy base amount is about $7,200 per child, up from or boost body-worn camera systems, and $8 mil$6,020 in current law. lion in grants meant to The new system will help communities reduce also do away with a violent crime. guarantee that districts In addition, the budget don’t receive less money enacts a 3% personal from budget cycle to income tax cut, and also budget cycle, regardless raises to $25,000 the of their actual expenses. minimum amount It also eliminates what are known as caps, which Ohioans must earn before they have to pay limit how much additional money districts can state income taxes. Critics say the tax cut receive year over year, benefits mainly wealthy regardless of their need. The new school funding Ohioans. Thank God for His patience and mercy he lies, he speaks out of God has high stanhis own character, for he dards for His people, is a liar and the father of the highest, for He sets lies. (John 8:44; ESV)” the bar according to His Understanding this, a own perfection and God sensible reaction might cannot be less than who be, “why bother?” After He is. Some might scoff at Search all, the Bible is clear that all have sinned and the idea that God has the such high expectations, Scriptures fallen short. Indeed, it teaches quite plainly, “If but nevertheless it is Jonathan we say we have no sin, what the Bible teaches. McAnulty we deceive ourselves, Consider for instance and the truth is not in that Sin is described us (1 John 1:8; ESV),” and “If as falling short of the glory we say we have not sinned, of God (cf. Romans 3:23). we make him a liar, and his When we stumble and falter word is not in us (1 John 1:10; in our conduct, a thing which ESV).” If God already knows happens to all of us, for all that we will never achieve the have sinned, we have failed perfection that is His, why to achieve that righteousness which belongs to God, and are make such demands? To some, it seems that perhaps God is condemned by that failure. being unreasonable. Consider also the words of Yet, God, in His perfection, Christ, who instructed His disciples, “You therefore must is also perfect in His mercy and His willingness to forgive be perfect, as your heavenly men their sins. If we had no Father is perfect (Matthew sin, there would have been 5:48; ESV).” We likewise no need for Christ to die, yet read, “but as he who called Christ did die for the sins of you is holy, you also be holy men, that there might be forin all your conduct, since it giveness. As the apostle Paul is written, ‘You shall be holy, wrote, “but God shows his for I am holy.’ (1 Peter 1:15love for us in that while we 16; ESV; cf. Leviticus 11:45, 19:2, 20:26, 21:8).” This idea, were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8; ESV).” repeated throughout the book of Leviticus, and then again in God knew we would not live up to His expectations and so the New Testament, stresses took steps for our benefit. that our standard of conduct If God was going to give up and righteousness must always on His sinful creation, there be God Himself if we are to would have been no cross and truly be His people. no message of mercy; but the It is important for God’s people to understand that they very existence of that mercy gives us reason not to give cannot aim lower than the righteousness of God for if we up, and to instead continue to seek after God’s righteousdo, we are failing to emulate ness. our Father, and are therefore The perfection and love choosing a different lineage than His. This was what Jesus of God is also shown in His accused the Jews of His day of patience. Some have an idea that God is eager to pounce doing. He told them, “You are on every mistake we make, of your father the devil, and your will is to do your father’s delighting in condemning and destroying those who mess up. desires. He was a murderer Yet nothing is further from the from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because truth. Beyond the evidence of there is no truth in him. When the cross, we have a plethora You cannot put chains on me because I’m born free to follow my heart. oh say can you see (our flag). Does that Banner yet wave over the land of the free and the home (USA) of the brave. We have faith in our heavenly Father Jesus And our earthly father of our country The Honorable President Joseph Biden and Honorable President Abraham Lincoln and Honorable President George Washington. We will stand under the flag and be one nation under God we will be true to God and our country until death. Our heavenly father, loves music He Loves for us to sing And play our musical instruments for his pleasure and his praise and He is truly Worthy , He gave us this earth to have dominion Over He gives us love and joy, He is our defender(Warrior) He has our back. He commands us to Eat drink and be merry and enjoy our labor we have labored under the sun it is the gift of God. You can find that in KJV the third chapter of the Book of Ecclesiastes, I encourage you to read that chapter. He states to everything there is a season and a purpose for everything under the sun. We have faith in our heavenly father. And we maintain faith that our presidential fathers do (did) also. This Independence Day we truly thank our heavenly father who watches over us wherever we might be and he protects our land and we stand under him and with him and with love for one another. Go ahead enjoy your holiday. Do what the master said, go have that picnic with friends and Families husband and wives boyfriends and girlfriends the children with their friends play: cornhole dance play ball eat ice cream cantaloupe watermelon honeydew barbecue ribs chicken hot dogs hamburgers walk on the boardwalk enjoy your freedom without chains be thankful for the freedom to choose the path you want to take. It’s a good day to have fun it’s just what the Lord ordered it is Independence Day the 4th of July 2021 enjoy the love of God the love of country and the love of one another. I was born in West Virginia, our motto is West Virginians are always free. Kid Rock and Andy Williams born free observes the beauty of dawn and know that one day there will be a setting sun. Whitney Houston singing the Star-Spangled Banner like no other has ever sang it before as you listen to the words and sing along you too sing it like no one’s ever sang it before especially when we sing God shed his grace on thee and crown thy good with brotherhood from sea to shining sea. We all sing from our soul. Have fun in the sun everyone. OH-70241868 Celebrate our nation’s birthday. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Nellie Ruby Taylor contributing columnist Ohio Valley Publishing of testimony in the Scriptures, teaching us that God is “merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness (Exodus 34:6b; ESV).” Likewise, the apostle Peter wrote of God that He “is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance (2 Peter 3:9b; ESV).” If God wanted nothing other than to condemn men, He not only would not have sent Christ to die for us, nor would He give us every opportunity to grow and mature in our righteousness. But He did and He does, because He does not delight in the condemnation of His own creation. He has other plans for us, and He loves us despite of our shortcomings. God has high standards for His people, the highest, for He sets the bar according to His own perfection and God cannot be less than who He is. If He expected less of us, He would not be true to Himself. Yet, thanks be to God, He is also merciful, patient, slow to anger, abounding in love and faithfulness, and willing to work with us as we grow to be who He wants us to be. The Gospel message is not that God has lowered His standards, but that God is willing to work with His children as we strive to meet those standards, picking us up and dusting us off each time we fall. The Bible does indeed teach that God knows we are going to sin, but it also teaches us, “if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9; ESV),” which is a message that should give each of us hope as we turn to Him for that very forgiveness. Jonathan McAnulty is minister of Chapel Hill Church of Christ. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. The steady hands of grace through the person and work of My wife and I are four months Jesus Christ. And this grace is away from holding our baby boy, available to you. No matter how Dayton Emmaus. Then, a year far you’ve fallen. The steady hands or so from now, he’ll be holding of the Father can rescue you from our hands as he tries to balance the deadliest pit and set your feet himself and walk for the very first on stable ground. time. And our boy will stumble. But this grace doesn’t just pick He’ll fall down, unable to stand. Cross But the calm hands of someone he Words us up, it teaches us how to walk. Isaiah Of course, a father is happy to trusts will pick him up and steady Pauley pick his child up when he falls. him again. But that doesn’t stop him from As we get older, the idea of teaching his child how to walk. needing help begins to bother us. The same is true when it comes to our We think we can handle it. Any idea of Father in Heaven. He rescues us from dependency makes us cringe. But a day will come when we’ll start stumbling and our sin and shame, but that doesn’t stop Him from teaching us how to walk for falling again. And we’ll need the strong His glory. In theological terms, we refer and steady hands of someone we trust. Call it the cycle of life. Maybe even old to this as justification and sanctification. age. Our physical bodies are particularly God saves us from our sin (justification) and teaches us how to walk (sanctificafragile in the first and last moments of tion). life. But when it comes to our spiritual As Titus 1:12 explains, the grace of walk, we need those steady hands every God trains us to renounce sin and walk single day. Yet, we often forget this truth. We live in the newness of life. Just as we’re unable to pick ourselves up, we’re unable in a world that says, “Just pick yourself up and try again.” So, we push and pull, to walk faithfully on our own. Rather than trying to get our lives together and trying to get ourselves out of the hole accomplish this or that, we must learn to we’ve dug by our own sin and shame. walk by the steady hands of grace. Until we become so frustrated that we The grace of God picks us up in our settle in the muck and mud. brokenness (justification) and teaches us You see, the grace of God picks us up how to walk (sanctification). But it also in our brokenness, teaches us how to walk, and brings us safely home. Lest we brings us safely home (glorification). We see this in Titus 1:13-14 as Paul think we can save ourselves, let’s ponder writes, “… waiting for our blessed hope, the steady hands of grace. the appearing of the glory of our great The Bible says, “For the grace of God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave God has appeared, bringing salvation himself for us to redeem us from all for all people, training us to renounce lawlessness and to purify for himself a ungodliness and worldly passions, and people for his own possession who are to live self-controlled, upright, and zealous for good works” (ESV). godly lives in the present age, waiting In Christ, we are safe and secure. for our blessed hope, the appearing of Because God’s grace is certain to keep us the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to standing and walking until the day when Christ returns. redeem us from all lawlessness and to Maybe the steady hands of grace are purify for himself a people for his own reaching for you today. I pray He takes possession who are zealous for good hold of your life and makes you more like works” (Titus 2:11-14 ESV). Christ. There’s nothing we could’ve done to In Psalm 40:1-2, David writes, “I waitmake this grace appear. Galatians 4:4-5 says, “But when the fullness of time had ed patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up come, God sent forth his Son, born of from the pit of destruction, out of the woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, so that we miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure” (ESV). might receive adoption as sons” (ESV). Oh, may that be your story. Come rest In God’s perfect timing, “… the Word in the steady hands of grace. became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the Isaiah Pauley is the Minister of Worship for Faith Baptist only Son from the Father, full of grace Church in Mason, W.Va. Find more at www.isaiahpauley. and truth” (Jn. 1:14 ESV). com. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work The grace of God has appeared of the author. �S ports Ohio Valley Publishing NCAA clears way for athlete compensation DALLAS (AP) — The NCAA Board of Directors approved one of the biggest changes in the history of college athletics Wednesday, clearing the way for nearly a half-million athletes to start earning money based on their fame and celebrity without fear of endangering their eligibility or putting their school in jeopardy of violating amateurism rules that have stood for decades. The decision, expected for months as state after state passed laws intended to render NCAA rules moot on the topic, came on the eve of the market opening Thursday for athletes in a dozen states, including giants like Texas and Florida. “This is an important day for college athletes since they all are now able to take advantage of name, image and likeness opportunities,” NCAA President Mark Emmert said. The move effectively suspends NCAA restrictions on payments to athletes for things such as sponsorship deals, online endorsements and personal appearances. it applies to all three divisions or some 460,000 athletes. The NCAA will also allow athletes to enter into agreements with agents, though all athletes are expected to keep their school informed of any and all NIL arrangements. The NCAA said schools are responsible “for determining whether those activities are consistent with state law.” Anticipating the change, many schools already have plans in place, with some weaving NIL education into for-credit coursework. Within hours after the NCAA announcement, a handful announced policies or updated plans on the topic, including Pitt and Indiana, which said Hoosier athletes “can be contacted directly in a variety of ways to arrange or discuss potential NIL agreements.” Stanford said much of its “NIL support” would be available for all students, not just Cardinal athletes. Compliance officers at the NCAA’s more than 1,100 schools will be busy. Athletes must report NIL arrangements to their schools and there are limits on what they can do. Florida and Texas, for example, bar athletes from endorsing gambling and many schools have specific guidance about using – or not using — their logos or uniforms during NIL work. Kentucky warned its athletes that NIL compensation could affect needbased financial aid. NCAA rules go back to its founding in 1906, though enforcement of infractions didn’t pick up steam until the 1950s. The idea of money flowing to athletes has generally been opposed by the organization with exceptions and opposition both growing in recent years as athletes and former athletes have started to win in court. The NCAA’s historic model of amateurism is changing. The NCAA had hoped to have broader NIL rules in place months ago, but that process bogged down, as did efforts on Capitol Hill to have Congress pass a law addressing the issue. Emmert said the NCAA will continue to push for a federal law to “provide clarity on a national level.” The NCAA was forced to seek a temporary solution rather than have athletes in some states eligible for compensation while others were not. More than 10 states have laws set to go into effect Thursday that would have undercut or simply declared inert existing NCAA rules regarding NIL earnings. Without NCAA action, athletes in some states could be making money without putting their college eligibility in jeopardy while their counterparts in other states could be in danger of breaking NCAA rules. The NCAA’s stopgap measure comes less than two weeks after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against the association in a case involving education-related benefits. That 9-0 ruling is expected to impact issues related to compensation for athletes. While the NCAA has been fighting court battles and debating rules for compensation for years, the sudden pivot is jarring, if not perfectly clear on how it will affect recruiting and competitive balance. In a letter to member schools last week, Emmert stressed the high court still puts authority to govern college sports in the hands of the association. However, he warned schools that “existing and new rules are subject to antitrust analysis and we should expect continued litigation., particularly in the area of ‘play for pay.’” The NCAA said the temporary policy addresses “play for pay” and the continued ban on improper inducements tied to choosing a school. Friday, July 2, 2021 5 Post 39 tops Athens, 9-2 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Hunter Wood comes around to score a run for Meigs Post 39 on Tuesday during a 9-2 victory over Athens Post 21 in an American Legion baseball contest at Meigs High School in Rocksprings, Ohio. ROCKSPRINGS, Ohio — The bats warmed up on what has proven to be the hottest day of the summer. Meigs Post 39 belted out 13 hits and reeled off nine unanswered runs Tuesday while snapping a 2-game losing skid with a 9-2 victory over visiting Athens Post 21 in an American Legion baseball contest at Meigs High School. Post 39 (6-7) found themselves in an early 2-run hole as Athens benefited from a basesloaded walk and an error, but the hosts countered by plating at least one run in each of their first five innings at the plate. Meigs rallied quickly in its half of the first as Andrew Dodson singled home Matthew Blanchard, then Dodson came around on a Matt Gilkey double and error that made it 2-all. Gilkey also scored on that same error, which ultimately proved to be the game-winning run as Post 39 built a 3-2 edge. Coltin Parker doubled home Blanchard in the bottom of the second for a 4-2 edge, then Chase Barber and Bailey Jones each provided RBI sacrifice flies in the third for a 6-2 advantage. Parker again doubled home Blanchard in the fourth for a 7-2 lead. Conner Ridenour provided a sacrfice fly to left field that later allowed Parker to tag up and score for an 8-2 cushion through four complete. Blanchard completed a 4-hit day with an RBI single in the fifth that allowed Hunter Wood to score the final run of the See POST 39 | 9 Courtesy of Paul Adkins | Logan Banner Point Pleasant senior Kyelar Morrow, right, releases a pitch during Game 1 of the Region IV championship series against Logan on June 13 in Logan, W.Va. Point duo named all-state Seniors Beattie, Morrow named first team in Class AA By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Point Pleasant came away with two selections on the 2021 Class AA all-state baseball teams, which was released Thursday by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. The senior duo of Kyelar Morrow and Joel Beattie were both named to the first team, respectively, as a pitcher and a catcher. Beattie hit six homers and drove in 28 runs while posting a batting average of .453 and also scoring 22 times. Morrow went 8-2 in 15 appearances, including 11 starts, and allowed 39 runs (14 earned) over 65.2 innings of work. The right-hander struck out 82, walked 26 and had a 1.49 earned run average on the season. The Big Blacks went 21-10 overall and were eliminated in a Game 3 scenario against eventual state champion Logan in the Region IV championship. PPHS won the double-A Region IV, Section 1 title for a second straight postseason as well. Both Point Pleasant selections are first time honorees at the state level in baseball. Dawson Maynard of Logan was named the first team captain and Brady Whitacre of Frankfort was the second team captain. A look at the 2021 Class AA baseball teams, as voted on by the West Virginia Sports Writers Association. First team Pitcher: Collin Cottrell, Sissonville; Cole Peschl, East Fairmont; Kyler Morrow, Point Pleasant; Carson Deeb, Bluefield. Catcher: Parker Redden, Shady Spring; Joel Beattie, Point Pleasant. Infield: Michael McKinney, Independence; Matthew Toops, Herbert Hoover; Xavier Lopez, Robert C. Byrd; Brayden Arcuri, Lincoln; Nick Hamrick, Philip Barbour. Outfield: Atticus Goodson, Independence; Korbin Bostic, Logan,; Hunter Patterson, Oak Glen. Utility: Clay Basham, Independence; Dawson Maynard, Logan (captain); Jace Rinehart, North Marion; Peyton Stover, Winfield. Second team Pitcher: Tyler Fenwick, Logan; Alex Epling, Scott; Will Hunt, Lewis County; Tyler Kelley, Weir. Catcher: Brady Whitacre, Frankfort (captain); Nick Grayam, Herbert Hoover. Infield: Hunter Harmon, Bluefield; Dylan Griffith, Sissonville; Nick George, Robert C. Byrd; Riley Nicholas, Nicholas County; Alex Johnston, Shady Spring. Outfield: Levi Cassidy, Wayne; Brandon Wiley, Bluefield; Jeremiah Carpenter, Lincoln. Utility: Cameron Cade, Wayne; Griffin Miller, Scott; Spencer Kenney, WestSide; Alex Wilson, Philip Barbour. Honorable mention Noah Broadwater, Keyser; Carson Brown, Independence; Kerry Collins, Bluefield; Tanner Cook, Robert C. Byrd; Cody Cooper, Philip Barbour; Elijah Farrington, Independence; Coby Gorby, Lincoln; Dylan Grant, Scott; Gage Harman, Robert C. Byrd; Clay Hershberger, East Fairmont; Matthew Hutson, Liberty Harrison; Chase Jackson, Wayne; Will Kirkendall, Chapmanville; Andy Lester, Independence; Grant Lowther, Robert C. Byrd; Andrew Lynch, Frankfort; Griffin Miller, Scott; Thatcher Poteat, Shady Spring; Brayden Queen, Wayne; Jake Ramey, Logan; Bryson Redmond, Bluefield; Brandon Simpson, Wyoming East; Carson Stotler, Berkeley Springs; Kobey Taylor-Williams, PikeView; Andrew Westfall, Frankfort; Garrett Williamson, Logan; David Young, Shady Spring; Konner Lowe, Logan; Darrick Broadwater, Keyser. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. �6 Friday, July 2, 2021 Lighthouse Assembly of God Ohio 160, Worship 10:30 a.m., Wednesday,Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Sunday Evening 6:30 p.m. Liberty Assembly of God Dudding Lane, Mason, W.Va., Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday children’s church, 11 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursday Bible study, 7 p.m. BAPTIST CATHOLIC Saint Louis Catholic Church 85 State Street, Gallipolis. 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Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. CHRISTIAN CHURCH First Christian Church of Rio Grande 814 Ohio 325 North, Rio Grande. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Bible study and youth meeting, 7 p.m., Wednesdays. Gallipolis Christian Church 4486 Ohio 588. Sunday worship, 8:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Sunday School, 9:45 a.m.; youth meeting and adult Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Little Kyger Congregational Christian Church Little Kyger Road, Cheshire. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. Central Christian Church 109 Garfield Ave., Gallipolis Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; morning worship service, 10:25 a.m.; youth meeting, 5:30 p.m.; evening worship service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 6:30 p.m. CHURCH OF GOD First Church of God 1723 Ohio 141. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:25 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday family night/Bible study, 6-8 p.m. Rodney Pike Church of God 440 Ohio 850 Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m., Wednesday groups, 7 p.m., with adult Bible study, Church of God of Prophecy 380 White Road, Ohio 160. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship, 11:15 a.m.; children’s church, 11:15 a.m.; Sunday service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday night Bible study, 7 p.m.; Wednesday youth meeting, 7 p.m. Eureka Church of God Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. New Life Church of God 576 State Route 7 North Gallipolis, Oh, Sunday Services 10:00 am; Sunday Worship 11 am and 6 pm; Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm, Bethlehem Church 1774 Rocky Fork Road, Crown City. Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Faith Community Chapel Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Nebo Church Sunday, 6 p.m. Morgan Center Christian Holiness church. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday 7 p.m. Walnut Ridge Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Morning worship, 10:30 a.m. Kings Chapel Church King Cemetery Lane, Crown City. Sunday morning worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening prayer meeting, 7 p.m Jubilee Christian Center George’s Creek Road. Worship, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Danville Holiness Church Ohio 325. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:35 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Garden of My Hearth Holy Tabernacle 4950 State Route 850, Bidwell. Services are conducted Thursday, 6 p.m.; Saturday 6 p.m; and Sunday 10 a.m. Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church Valley View Drive, Crown City. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rodney Church of Light 6611 Ohio 588. Fellowship, 9:15 a.m.; Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:40 a.m.; youth, 6 p.m. EPISCOPAL Saint Peter’s Episcopal Church 541 Second Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday worship with Communion, 10 a.m., Fellowship & refreshments following. FULL GOSPEL Community Christian Fellowship 290 Trails End, Thurman. Sunday worship, kid’s church and nursery, 10 a.m.; youth night, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Vinton Full Gospel Church 418 Main Street, Vinton. Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Sunday, 6 p.m. Family movie night, 3rd Friday of each month at 7 p.m. Vinton Fellowship Chapel Keystone Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. INDEPENDENT Bulaville Christian Church 2337 Johnson Ridge Rd., Gallipolis, OH 45631 Sunday School 10:00 AM; AM Worship Service 10:30 AM; Bible Study, Wednesday 6 PM Crown City Community Church 86 Main Street, Crown City Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; youth meeting, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.; Adult Bible Study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Christian Community Church FOP Building, Neal Road Sunday 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. Freedom Fellowship Route 279, Oak Hill. Pastor: Sunday school, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Tuesday prayer and praise, 7 p.m. Macedonia Community Church Claylick Road, Patriot. Sunday school and worship services, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Thursday service, 7 p.m. Trinity Gospel Mission 11184 Ohio 554, Bidwell Sunday school, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Tuesday, 7 p.m. Promiseland Community Church Clay Chapel Road, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 10 a.m, Sunday evening, 4 p.m.; prayer meeting, Tuesday, 7 p.m. Bailey Chapel Church Ohio 218. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m.; Sunday night worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Debbie Drive Chapel Off of Ohio 141 Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday preaching and youth, 7 p.m. Peniel Community Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. Pine Grover Holiness Church Off of Ohio 325 Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Dickey Chapel Hannan Trace Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Liberty Chapel Crown City. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. Elizabeth Chapel Church Third Avenue and Locust Street. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:35 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. OH-70232141 Pathway Community Church 730 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Mid-week children and adult programming. Countryside Baptist Chapel 2265 Harrisburg Road, Bidwell. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m First Baptist Church 1100 Fourth Ave., Gallipolis Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; AWANA Wednesday, 6:45 p.m. Gallia Baptist Church Dry Ridge Road, Gallia Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Church Services 10:30 AM & 6:30 PM, Wednesday 7 PM, AWANA Sunday 5:45. Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Vinton, Ohio. Pastor: First and Third Sundays, Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. Vinton Baptist Church 11818 Ohio 160, Vinton. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.;. Canaan Missionary Baptist Ohio 218, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Faith Baptist Church 3615 Jackson Pike. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Mercerville Missionary Baptist Church 117 Burlington Rd, Crown City, Ohio 45623 Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Good Hope United Baptist Church Ohio 218. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday and Sunday 6 p.m. Rio Grande Calvary Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; Worship, 10:45 a.m., Bible Study 6:30 pm every Wednesday White Oak Baptist Church 1555 Nibert Road, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday youth services, 7:30 p.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting and Bible study, 7:30 p.m. Mount Carmel Baptist Church Bidwell. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. Trinity Baptist Church Rio Grande. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship; 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Mina Chapel Missionary Baptist Church Neighborhood Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday and Wednesday service, 6 p.m. Corinth Missionary Baptist Church Jimis Emary Road, Oak Hill. Sunday school 10 a.m.; service, 11 a.m. Every second and fourth Sunday. Harris Baptist Church Ohio 554, Rio Grande, Ohio Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday service, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 600 McCormick Rd Sunday school 9:30a.m: Wednesday Prayer meeting 6pm LATTER-DAY SAINTS The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Ohio 160. Sacrament service, 10-11:15 a.m., Sunday school, 11:20-12 p.m.; relief society/ priesthood, 12:05-1 p.m. LUTHERAN New Life Lutheran 900 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis, Sunday Worship: 10 a.m. and Sunday School: 9 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study 7pm Bible study at Poppy’s on Court Street, Wednesday, 10 am and Friday 9 am; UNITED METHODIST Grace United Methodist Church 600 Second Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday. Worship, 8:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m, Sunday Youth Ministry 6:00-8:00 pm, Wednesday-For Men Only, 8:00 a.m. Christ United Methodist Church 9688 Ohio 7 South. Adult Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship and children’s church, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday night Bible study, 6:30-8 p.m. River of Life United Methodist 35 Hillview Drive, Gallipolis.. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Fair Haven United Methodist Kanauga. Sunday school, 10:00 a.m.; worship, 11:00 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 10:30 a.m. Bidwell United Methodist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Worship 9 a.m. Trinity United Methodist Church Ohio 160 at Ohio 554 in Porter. Sunday worship, 9:30 a.m.; Bible study, 9 a.m. Saturday. Bethel United Methodist Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 7:30 p.m. Bethesda United Methodist Ohio 775. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Veteran Care, Memory Care & Rehabilitation Simpson Chapel United Methodist Lake Drive, Rio Grande. Sunday worship, 11 a.m.; Bible study, 1 p.m. Monday. Thurman Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Centenary United Methodist Church Ohio 141. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; worship, 9:30 a.m. Patriot United Methodist Church Patriot Road.. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship: 11:05 a.m.; Sunday evening Bible study, 6 p.m. Children’s church, Thursday, 6 p.m. FELLOWSHIP APOSTOLIC Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Van Zandt and Ward Road. Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; evening, 7:30 p.m. The Refuge Church 121 W 2nd St.Pomeroy, Oh 45769. Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Emmanuel Apostolic Tabernacle, Inc. Loop Road off New Lima Road, Rutland. Sunday services, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD Liberty Assembly of God Dudding Lane, Mason, W.Va. Sunday services, 10 a.m., Wednesday 6:30 pm NAZARENE First Church of the Nazarene 1110 First Ave., Gallipolis. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. BAPTIST Carpenter Independent Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; preaching service, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Cheshire Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m.. Hope Baptist Church (Southern) 570 Grant Street, Middleport, Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rutland First Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. Pomeroy First Baptist East Main Street, Pomeroy. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. First Southern Baptist 41872 Pomeroy Pike. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church Sixth and Palmer Street, Middleport Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Racine First Baptist Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Silver Run Baptist Sunday school, 10 a.m.; evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Mount Union Baptist Children’s Sunday school, adult Bible study, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Old Bethel Free Will Baptist Church 28601 Ohio 7, Middleport. Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Tuesday and Saturday services, 6 p.m. Hillside Baptist Church Ohio 143 just off of Ohio 7. Sunday unified service. Worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6 p.m. Victory Baptist Independent 525 North Second Street, Middleport. Worship, 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Faith Baptist Church Railroad Street, Mason. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Forest Run Baptist 108 Kerr Street ,Pomeroy,Oh, Sunday school, 10a.m: worship, 11:30 a.m. Mount Moriah Baptist Fourth and Main Street, Middleport.,Oh. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. Antiquity Baptist Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m. Rutland Freewill Baptist Salem Street, Rutland. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11:30 a.m.; evening service and youth meeting, 6 p.m NON-DENOMINATIONAL Oasis Christian Tabernacle 3773 George’s Creek Road. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. Faith Valley Community Church 4315 Bulaville Pike, Gallipolis, OH Sunday morning 10:00am, Sunday evening 6:00pm, Wednesday 7:00pm, KJV Bible preached each service Fellowship of Faith 20344 Ohio 554, Bidwell. Worship service, 10 a.m. Sunday; Gentle Worship 2 p.m. third Sunday each month; Midweek Opportunity, 7 p.m. Wednesday. Gallia Cornerstone Church U.S. 35 and Ohio 850. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday teen service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. River City Fellowship Third Ave. and Court Street Sunday celebration, 10 a.m. Contemporary music and casual. Old Garden of My Heart Church 1908 Fairview Drive, Bidwell. Sunday night service, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday school for children, 6:30 p.m. Liberty Ministries Ohio 325, Rio Grande; Sunday fellowship, 10 a.m.; Worship and work, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. New Beginnings Revival Center 845 Skidmore Road, Bidwell, Ohio. Sunday, 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Bell Chapel Church 19 Bell Ave at Eastern Avenue, Sunday Morning 10 am, Sunday Evening 6 pm, Wednesday Evening 7 pm, New Life Church of God 210 Upper River Road, Gallipolis. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday night prayer, 7 p.m. Triple Cross Sunday school, 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday, 7 p.m. McDaniel Crossroads Pentecostal Church Cadmus Road, Cadmus. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, and children’s church, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 7 p.m. PRESBYTERIAN First Presbyterian Church 51 State Street. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Wilkesville First Presbyterian Church 107 South High Street, Wilkesville, Sunday Morning Service 9:30 am WESLEYAN Crown City Wesleyan Church 26144 Ohio 7 South. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday family night, 7 p.m. Morgan Center Wesleyan Church Intersection of Morgan Center and Clark Chapel Rd, Vinton, Ohio; Sunday School 9:45 am Church Services 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Church Services, 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m Second Baptist Church Ravenswood, W.Va. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; evening, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of Mason, W.Va. W.Va. Route 652 and Anderson Street. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; morning church, 11 a.m.; evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Pageville Freewill Baptist Church 40964 SR #684 Pageville, OH Sunday 9:30 am, Wednesday 6:30 pm CONGREGATIONAL Trinity Church 201 E. Second St., Pomeroy. Worship, 10:25 a.m. EPISCOPAL Grace Episcopal Church 326 East Main Street, Pomeroy. Holy Eucharist, 11 a.m. HOLINESS Independent Holiness Church 626 Brick Street, Rutland. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service, 10:30 a.m.; Evening Service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Community Church Main Street, Rutland. Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday services, 7 p.m. Danville Holiness Church 31057 Ohio 325, Langsville. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer service, 7 p.m. Calvary Pilgrim Chapel State Route 143. Sunday school 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Rose of Sharon Holiness Church Leading Creek Road, Rutland. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting 7 p.m. Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church 75 Pearl Street, Middleport. Sunday: worship service, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. CATHOLIC Sacred Heart Catholic Church 161 Mulberry Ave., Pomeroy, Ohio Saturday confessional 4:45-5:15 p.m.; mass, 5:30 p.m.; Sunday confessional, 8:45-9:15 a.m.; Sunday mass, 9:30 a.m CHURCH OF CHRIST Westside Church of Christ 33226 Children’s Home Road, Pomeroy, Oh Sunday traditional worship, 10 a.m., with Bible study following, Wednesday Bible study at 7 p.m. Hemlock Grove Christian Church Church school (all ages), 9:15 a.m.; church service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Pomeroy Church of Christ 212 West Main Street. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Middleport Church of Christ Fifth and Main Street. Sunday school, 9 a.m; Morning Worship Service 10 am, Sunday evening 6 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Keno Church of Christ First and Third Sunday. Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Bearwallow Ridge Church of Christ Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday services, 6:30 p.m. Zion Church of Christ Harrisonville Road, Rutland, Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Tuppers Plains Church of Christ Worship service, 9 a.m.; communion, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; youth, 5:50 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Bradbury Church of Christ 39558 Bradbury Road, Middleport. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Rutland Church of Christ Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship and communion, 10:30 a.m. Bradford Church of Christ Ohio 124 and Bradbury Road. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 8 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6 p.m.; Wednesday adult Bible study and youth meeting, 6:30 p.m. Hickory Hills Church of Christ Tuppers Plains, Bible class, 9 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible class 7 p.m. Reedsville Church of Christ Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. LATTER-DAY SAINTS Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ohio 160. Sunday school, 10:20-11 a.m.; relief society/priesthood, 11:05 a.m.-12 p.m.; sacrament service, 9-10-15 a.m.; homecoming meeting first Thursday, 7 p.m. LUTHERAN Saint John Lutheran Church Pine Grove. Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Our Savior Lutheran Church Walnut and Henry Streets, Ravenswood, W.Va. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Saint Paul Lutheran Church Corner of Sycamore and Second streets, Pomeroy. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. United Methodist Graham United Methodist Worship, 11 a.m. Bechtel United Methodist New Haven. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday prayer meeting and Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Mount Olive United Methodist Off of 124 behind Wilkesville. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Thursday services, 7 p.m. Alfred Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Chester Worship, 9 a.m.; Sunday school, 10 a.m. Joppa Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m. Long Bottom Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Reedsville Worship, 9:30 a.m.; Sunday school, 10:30 a.m.; first Sunday of the month, 7 p.m. Tuppers Plains Saint Paul Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:15 a.m.; Bible study, Tuesday 10 a.m. Asbury Syracuse. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday services, 7:30 p.m. Flatwoods Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11:15 a.m. Forest Run Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m Heath 339 S. 3rd Ave., Middleport. 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Sunday worship, 10 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. House of Healing Ministries Ohio 124, Langsville. Pastors: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Hysell Run Community Church 33099 Hysell Run Road, Pomeroy, Ohio; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 7 p.m.; Sunday night youth service, 7 p.m through Thursday Bible study, 7 p.m. Endtime House of Prayer Ohio 681, Snowville; Sunday School 10 a.m., Worship 11 a.m.; Bible Study, Thursday 6 p.m. Mount Olive Community Church 51305 Mount Olive Rd, Long Bottom, OH 45743 Sunday School 9:30 am, Sunday Evening 6 pm, Grace Gospel 196 Mulberry Avenue, Pomeroy, OH 45769 Sunday School 10:00 AM, Sunday Service 11:00 AM, Sunday Evening 6:00 PM, Wednesday 6:00 PM Gallia County Council On Aging Kevin Petrie Jeff Dunlap 311 Buckridge Road Bidwell, OH 45614-9016 A New Beginning Harrisonville. Thursday, 7 p.m. Amazing Grace Community Church Ohio 681, Tuppers Plains.. Sunday worship, 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Oasis Christian Fellowship (Non-denominational fellowship). Meet in the Meigs Middle School cafeteria. Sunday, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Community of Christ Portland-Racine Road. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday services, 7 p.m. Bethel Worship Center 39782 Ohio 7 Sunday 10 a.m Ash Street Church 398 Ash Street, Middleport. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; morning worship, 10:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 6:30 p.m.; youth service, 6:30 p.m. Agape Life Center 603 Second Ave., Mason. Sunday 10:30 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Abundant Grace 923 South Third Street, Middleport. Sunday service, 10 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Faith Full Gospel Church Long Bottom. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m.; Friday fellowship service, 7 p.m. Harrisonville Community Church Sunday, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Middleport Community Church 575 Pearl Street, Middleport.. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; evening, 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7:30 p.m. Faith Valley Tabernacle Church Bailey Run Road. Sunday evening, 7 p.m.; Thursday service, 7 p.m. Syracuse Mission 1141 Bridgeman Street, Syracuse. Sunday School, 10 a.m.; evening, 6 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Dyesville Community Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Morse Chapel Church Worship, 5 p.m. Faith Gospel Church Long Bottom. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:45 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Full Gospel Lighthouse 33045 Hiland Road, Pomeroy. Sunday school, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday evening, 7:30 p.m. South Bethel Community Church Silver Ridge. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. Second and fourth Sundays; Bible study, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. Carleton Interdenominational Church Kingsbury. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship service, 10:30 a.m.; evening service, 6 p.m. Freedom Gospel Mission Bald Knob on County Road 31. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m. Fairview Bible Church Letart, W.Va., Route 1. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Faith Fellowship Crusade for Christ Friday, 7 p.m. Calvary Bible Church Pomeroy. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7:30 p.m. Stiversville Community Church Sunday school, 11 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Rejoicing Life Church 500 North Second Ave., Middleport. Worship, 10 a.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Clifton Tabernacle Church Clifton, W.Va. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Wednesday Asbury Syracuse Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. New Beginnings Worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday school, 9:15 a.m.. Rocksprings Sunday school, 9 a.m.; Worship Service 10 am: 8 am worship service Rutland Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Thursday services, 7 p.m. Salem Center Sunday school, 10:15 a.m.; worship, 9:15 a.m.; Bible study, Monday 7 p.m. Bethany Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.; Wednesday services, 10 a.m. Carmel-Sutton Carmel and Bashan Roads, Racine.. Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday Bible study, noon. Morning Star Sunday school, 11 a.m.; worship, 10 a.m. East Letart Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 9:30 a.m. Racine Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Tuesday Bible study, 7 p.m. Coolville United Methodist Church Main and Fifth Street.. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 9 a.m.; Tuesday services, 7 p.m. Bethel Church Township Road 468C. Sunday school, 9 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Hockingport Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Torch Church County Road 63. Sunday school, 9:30 am.; worship, 10:30 a.m. OH-70218313 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Victory Baptist Church Victory Road, Crown City Sunday morning service, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening, 6 p.m., Wednesday evening, 7 p.m. French City Southern Baptist 3554 Ohio 160. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Paint Creek Regular Baptist 833 Third Ave. Sunday school, 10:00 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Wednesday, 6 p.m. New Hope Baptist Church Ohio 554 Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship 11 a.m. Old Kyger Freewill Baptist Sunday school, 9: 30 a.m.; Sunday night service, 7 p.m.; Wednesday prayer meeting and youth service, 7 p.m. Silver Run Freewill Baptist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Worship, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. Silver Memorial Freewill Baptist Church Sunday 10 a.m.; Sunday night 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Poplar Ridge Freewill Baptist Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6:30 p.m.; Sunday prayer meeting and Bible study, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday service, 7 p.m. Salem Baptist Church Gage. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, first and third Sundays, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Addison Freewill Baptist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Sunday worship, 10:50 a.m.; Sunday evening 6pm, Wednesday night prayer meeting, 7 p.m. Centerpoint Freewill Baptist Church Centerpoint and Nebo Roads. Sunday morning 10 am, Sunday evening 6 pm, Wednesday evening at 7 pm Old Emory Freewill Baptist Church Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 7 p.m.; Friday, 7 p.m. Cheshire Baptist Church Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m.; Sunday evening service, 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study, 6:30 p.m. Northup Baptist Sunday school, 9:45 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. on the first and third Sunday of each month; Sunday evening, 7 p.m.; Youth every Wednesday, 6 p.m.; Bible study at 7 p.m. Providence Missionary Baptist Church 3766 Teens Run Road, Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 6 p.m.; Wednesday Bible study and youth night, 7 p.m. Prospect Enterprise Baptist Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday and Wednesday, 7 p.m. Good News Baptist Church 4045 George’s Creek Road, Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 pm ,Wednesday Evening 6 pm Springfield Baptist Church Vinton. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; preaching, 7 p.m.; Bible study, Wednesday, 7 p.m. Fellowship Baptist Church 600 McCormick Road, Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m. Deer Creek Freewill Baptist Church Koontz Sailor Road, Vinton. Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.; Wednesday, 7 p.m. Guyan Valley Missionary Baptist Church Platform. Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; worship, 10:40 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. OH-70218405 Pyro Chapel Church 4041 CH&D Road, Oak Hill, Ohio. Services, Sunday school – children and adults, 10 a.m.; evening service 6 p.m. Wednesday night Bible study, 7 p.m. Life Line Apostolic four miles north on W.Va. Route 2. Sunday morning, 10 a.m.; Sunday evening, 7 p.m.; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. Church of Jesus Christ Apostolic Van Zandt and Ward Road. 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Meigs outhit Post 21 by a 13-5 overall margin and committed only one of the three errors in the contest. Dodson was the winning pitcher of record after allowing two earned runs and five hits over five innings of work. Dodson struck out nine and walked three. Blanchard had an RBI and a team-high three runs scored to go along with the four hits, while Parker added three hits and a pair of RBIs. Gilkey and Wood also had two safeties apiece in the victory. Stephens paced Athens with two hits and scored a run. Welsh had a hit and scored once, while Niese added an RBI. Meigs Post 39 returns to action over the weekend with at least a trio of games at Beavers Field in Lancaster. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740446-2342, ext. 2101. (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN LEGALS Legals 7KH 9LOODJH RI 0LGGOHSRUW¶V %XLOGLQJ ,QVSHFWRU KDV FRQGHPQHG WKH IROORZLQJ VWUXFWXUHV� 353 N. 4th Ave. 809 Short Fourth 565 S. 2nd Ave 580 S. 2nd Ave 550 Page St. 7/2/21,7/9/21 EMPLOYMENT Help Wanted General /RRNLQJ IRU KHDWLQJ�FRROLQJ LQVWDOOHU RU KHOSHU� ([SHUL� HQFH ZRXOG EH JUHDW� :LOO SD\ JRRG IRU NQRZOHGJH�,I LQWHU� HVWHG FDOO ������������ LI QR DQVZHU OHDYH PHVVDJH� Chip Ganassi sells entire NASCAR team Meigs (Post 39) 9, Athens (Post 21) 2 P21 200 000 0 — 2-5-2 P39 312 210 x — 9-13-1 WP: Andrew Dodson (5IP, 2R, 5H, 9K, 3BB) LP: Welsh (3IP, 6R, 8H, BB) Athens: Stephens 2-4 (RS), Welsh 1-2 (RS), Grinder 1-2, Stevers 1-3, Niese (RBI). Meigs (6-7): Blanchard 4-4 (RBI, 3RS), Parker 3-4 (2RBI, RS), Gilkey 2-4 (2RS), Wood 2-3 (RS), Dodson 1-4 (RBI, RS), Jones 1-3 (RBI), Ridenour (RBI, RS), Barber (RBI). 2B: Grinder; Parker 2, Blanchard, Gilkey. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Chip Ganassi sold his NASCAR team to Justin Marks, owner of Trackhouse Racing, and declared Wednesday that he will pull out of the nation’s top stock car series at the end of this season. Ganassi fields two cars in the Cup Series but will transfer his North Carolina race shop and all its assets to Marks for 2022. “He made me a great offer that required my attention. The team wasn’t for sale,” Ganassi told The Associated Press. “I’m not out of racing, I’m just out of NASCAR,” Ganassi said. “I still have an IndyCar team. I still have an IMSA sports car team. I still have a Formula E team. I had an offer that I was required to consider.” The sale was announced at the NASCAR Hall of Fame, where Ganassi said “if I was trying to sell my team, I would have talked to everybody that was looking for a charter or looking for a team or looking to get involved in the sport. I did not. I talked to one person.” Marks said he called Ganassi out of the blue to make his pitch. “I think there’s a lesson here that sometimes you just have to make the call and that’s what I did, I said, ‘I’m in the process right now, we’re at a point in time where I’m trying to identify opportunities to grow in this space and to a create a great future for Trackhouse,’” Marks (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 Help Wanted General The following is a summarized version of legislation adopted at the June 1, 2021, meeting of the Gallipolis City Commission: 3DUW WLPH JHQHUDO IDUP ZRUNHU FDOO ������������ " ORDINANCE NO. O2021-15: AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY AND RIGHT OF WAY FOR CEMETERY ROAD WHICH WAS NEVER DEVELOPED BY THE CITY. Vacates an undeveloped alley at the end of Hedgewood Drive. (Adopted on second reading.) AUTOS Autos For Sale The following vehicle(s) will be available for public sale on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Dave's Supreme Auto Sales LLC, 1393 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631, at 1:00 pm. VIN: 2FTRX08L22CA59094 2002 Ford F-150 YARD SALE Garage/Yard Sale <DUG 6DOH )UL -XO\ � �6DW -XO\ � ��� 7DQJOHZRRG 'U RQ -HUULFR 5G told AP. Marks, who drove 22 Xfinity Series races for Ganassi from 2016 through 2018, said the team owner was intrigued. “He was interested in hearing what I had to say,” Marks said. “I think maybe he didn’t know how serious I was. We had a great conversation that day.” A pair of charters went for at least $10 million each two weeks ago, but in addition to two charters Marks also gets the Ganassi shop and assets inside the building. Marks declined to discuss terms of the deal, which was completed last week. Marks said Trackhouse next year will field two cars, one for Daniel Suarez and one for a driver to be named later. XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN " ORDINANCE NO. O2021-17: AN ORDINANCE FOR THE SUBMISSION TO THE ELECTORATE OF AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 9, MEETING, OF THE CITY OF GALLIPOLIS, OHIO. Changes wording for public meetings to be held in accordance with the Ohio open meetings laws. (Adopted on second reading.) The full text of this legislation is available at the Office of the City Auditor, on the City's website (www.cityofgallipolis.com), and at the Bossard Library. 7/2/21 The following is a summarized version of legislation adopted at the June 15, 2021, meeting of the Gallipolis City Commission: " ORDINANCE NO. O2021-18: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ACT FOR JAIL AND PRISON DIVERSION PROGRAM FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT IF THE GRANT IS AWARDED. For 2-year grant of $59,352. (Adopted as an emergency.) BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY MOTOR ROUTE Would you like to deliver newspapers as an independent contractor under an agreement with the Point Pleasant Register? Gallipolis Daily Tribune? The Daily Sentinel? � � � � � Be your own boss 5 Day Delivery Delivery times is approx. 3 hours daily Must be 18 years of age Must have a valid driver’s license, dependable vehicle & provide proof of insurance � Must provide your own substitute " ORDINANCE NO. O2021-19: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION FOR FUNDING UNDER THE VICTIMS OF CRIME ACT AND THE STATE VICTIMS ASSISTANCE ACT AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AGREEMENT IF THE GRANT IS AWARDED. Annual renewal of grants from 10/1/21 to 9/30/22. (Adopted as an emergency.) FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE EMAIL DERRICK MORRISON AT dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com or call 740-446-2342 ext: 2097 825 3rd Ave Gallipolis, Oh 45631 The full text of this legislation is available at the Office of the City Auditor, on the City's website (www.cityofgallipolis.com), and at the Bossard Library. 7/2/21 7KH 6\PPHV 9DOOH\ /RFDO 6FKRRO 'LVWULFW KDV WKH IROORZLQJ YDFDQFLHV IRU WKH ��������� VFKRRO \HDU� Applicants must hold or be able to obtain Ohio Department of Education licensure or credentials for these classroom positions, as well as the appropriate Federal and State Background Checks. (2 ea.) +LJK 6FKRRO 6FLHQFH WHDFKHUV (Grades 9-12) OPERATE YOUR OWN BUSINESS WITH POTENTIAL REVENUE $ , (1 ea.) ,QWHUYHQWLRQ 6SHFLDOLVW (Elementary School) This position is for a multi-categorical unit OVER 1 000 PER MONTH! Candidates are asked to submit a letter of interest, an application or resume, copy of relevant certification or proof that credentials can be obtained. 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When You Need It Most. OH-70238610 Well Checks, Sick Visits, Walk-In Care and Telehealth Appointments Schedule an Appointment Today at 304.675.4500 �CHURCH Ohio Valley Publishing Examining ‘true freedom’ They thoughtfully One evening, long ago, answered. “By telling Him our family shared together ‘thank you’.” “By using His an evening devotion before blessings in a right way.” bedtime. As we read the And “By being generous Bible together, we came because if we’re selfish to the place where it says, then we’re not showing “… I have learned in whatever situation I am to be A Hunger that we appreciate His gencontent. I know how to be for More erosity.” Their mother and I brought low, and I know Thom exchanged glances and how to abound. In any and Mollohan nodded encouragingly. every circumstance, I have “Yes, those are all part of learned the secret of facing showing God our gratitude. We plenty and hunger, abundance and need” (Philippians 4:11b-12 don’t want to be slaves to worry, do we? That’s why it’s so imporESV). “What’s the difference between tant to know that we can trust God.” a ‘need’ and a ‘want’?” I asked. “It’s also important that we Our young children thought a moment, and then, after waiting don’t become slaves to our wants. We’ve learned from Philippians a moment to give his younger siblings a chance to respond, our 4:11-12 to be content with the blessings that God has given to oldest one replied, “A need is what a person must have to live.” us. And if ever we have trouble being content, when our friends “Yeah,” answered our second oldest son. He then gravely began have things we don’t have, we know that we can ask God to to list off examples, “Like water help us with contentment… and and food.” He will!” “And air!” chimed in our I then read Philippians 4:13, youngest. “I can do all things through Him “That’s right,’ their mother said, “and we can think of even a Who strengthens me!” We bowed our heads together and prayed, few other things that we should consider ‘needs’, too, like shelter thanking our God Who loves us with an everlasting love! and clothing.” This weekend we celebrate Someone else chimed in. “And freedom. Be sure that your cash!” celebration rings true with the “Hold on a minute,” I cau“inner freedom” that can only be tioned. “Is ‘cash’ really a need? Or is money a tool we use some- known in an abiding relationship with God through faith in Jesus times to have a need met?” Christ. If you receive His gift of “Don’t you need money to get salvation, you are at once set free other things you need?” and are made His child, receiving “Well, it’s true that money is all the privileges associated with usually the way we have a lot being a part of God’s royal family! of our needs met,” I answered, “For you did not receive the “but it isn’t a need in of itself. spirit of slavery to fall back into Don’t you think that God can fear, but you have received the meet our needs without the use Spirit of adoption as sons, by of money?” Several heads nodWhom we cry, ‘Abba! Father!’” ded slowly as if considering the thought. “Can you think of a time (Romans 8:15 ESV). Not only are you set free in when God met a need in our lives without money being involved at Christ from the bondage of sin all?” After a few moments, there and selfishness that lead to spiritual death (separation from God were several mentions of different ways that God had taken care forever), but in Him you are also of us without money ever chang- released from the ranks of ‘spiritual orphans’, adopted into God’s ing hands. “Now what about ‘wants’? Has family. As such, you are made free from the slavery of worry. the Lord supplied our wants, And in learning to be content too?” I asked. in Him, whether in a season of “Not all of them,” said our plenty or of scarcity, you are set youngest. “Right, but some of the things free from the tyranny of “want.” Let this “Independence Day” we want aren’t what God thinks be the occasion for solemn reflecare best for us. But what wants has God granted us?” Again there tion as you meditate on a great gift given to you. And remember was a lot of talk about various that true “freedom” hinges more ways that God has gone above on the condition of your heart and beyond our need. “So how before God than the ability to act do we know that our heavenly out whatever impulses fill your Father loves us so much that He heart and mind. not only takes care of what we True freedom is the privilege need, but also sometimes things of entering into God’s presence that we simply want?” without condemnation because There was silence for a His Son paid the price your sin. moment so I went on with an answer. “Because His Word tells Please consider turning then from your sin and receive His us so.” I then read Philippians gift of freedom, His give of love, 4:19, “… My God will supply and His gift of Himself through every need of yours according Christ. to His riches in glory in Christ Copyright © 2021, Thom MolJesus.” lohan. “What makes you feel good when you do something for Thom Mollohan and his family have someone?” I asked. ministered in southern Ohio the past 26 “When they thank you?” one years, is the author of Led by Grace, The ventured. “When I can tell that Fairy Tale Parables, Crimson Harvest, and A Heart at Home with God. He blogs at he likes the gift?” suggested “unfurledsails.wordpress.com”. Pastor Thom another. leads Pathway Community Church and may “Those are good answers,” I be reached for comments or questions by email at pastorthom@pathwaygallipolis.com. responded. “So what are ways that we can ‘bless’ God when He Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. has blessed us?” Friday, July 2, 2021 11 Freedom is not free the freedoms that All the flags we will we enjoy. There are see this week remind countless men and me we will celebrate women who helped to a very important holipay that price. Some day on Sunday. How have served in the many of you know Army, Navy, Marines, what holiday we will celebrate? That’s God’s Kids National Guard, or Air right, the 4th of July. Korner Force. Many of them fought in wars, and July 4th is also known Ann Moody some were hurt and as Independence Day. wounded. There are Do you know what also many people who independence means? have loved ones who paid It means freedom - being able to choose. In our coun- the ultimate price for freedom. They gave their lives try we enjoy lots of freefighting for our freedom. doms. We are free to come Yes, we have a lot of freeto church and worship; we doms, but the greatest freeare free to choose what we dom that we have is the freewant to be when we grow dom that we have in Christ up; we are free to choose Jesus. The Bible teaches that where we want to live; we the penalty for sin is death, are free to choose most of but you and I have been set the things that affect our free from this penalty. We daily lives. have been set free because Now, this might come Jesus paid it for us. The as a surprise to some of Bible tells us that Jesus died you, but did you know that to set us free from the punfreedom isn’t free? That is ishment of our sin. Instead right; many people had to of death, we have been given pay the price for us to have eternal life. This freedom wasn’t free either, Jesus paid the price. This week as we celebrate Independence Day, let us remember to stop and thank God for those who have paid the price for our freedoms. But even more important, let us remember to thank God for Jesus, who has set us free from the penalty for sin because He was willing to pay the price for us. Let us say a prayer together. God, thank You for the freedom that we enjoy in our country. We are thankful for those who paid the price for that freedom, but even more important, we thank You for the freedom we have because Jesus was willing to pay the penalty for our sin. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Ann Moody is a retired pastor, formerly of the Wilkesville First Presbyterian Church and the Middleport First Presbyterian Church. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. Certain terms have confusing associations a “murder of crows.” For example, Furthermore, all those consider the term noisome and mess“crash.” Probably the making geese we have first thing that comes around here—-they to our mind has to do are not necessarily with automobile acciformations or flocks. dents. When a group of What about “a Ron geese is in flight, it rafter.” Houses have Branch rafters. Contributing is a “skein.” When a group of geese is on “A murder?” The columnist water, it is a “gaggle.” Sixth Commandment It seems that the tells us that we should associations with these not commit it. terms communicate some Consider the difference sort of specific truth about between a “skein” and a these groupings. So, it leads “gaggle.” us to consider the specific A “trace of hair” makes truth of a certain Biblical me laugh. It reminds me of term. It has to do with the the follicle situations for a term “Christian.” There is lot of men and myself. Actually, these terms have more behind the term than is first realized. both specific and peculiar As it concerns a grouping associations that go beyond of church people, “Chriswith what we are typically familiar. The term “crash” is tians” is seen first in relathe group name for Rhinoc- tions to the church people of Antioch. “And the disciples eri. A word of instruction comes to mind at this point. were first called Christians If one day as you travel with in Antioch. “Christians” are cited in reference to connecsomeone along Ohio Route or WV Route 2, and you see tion with Jesus Christ. But, what were the reaa bunch of rhinos standing sons the term “Christians” in the middle of the road, came into existence? What and you yell out, “Don’t is actually involved with the crash into that crash,” your spiritual term for this parwarning would be more ticular grouping of people? accurately stated and — perhaps — more accurately It has proven during the course of years to be more understood. controversial than the genHow many times do we refer to a “flock of turkeys?” eral public likes to acknowledge, because “Christians” That is incorrect. The correct reference is not “flock,” are point specifically those who have become acceptable but “rafter.” We should report that we saw a “rafter to God according to a plan of turkeys.” Ain’t that some- that does not involve the philosophies of man. Generthin’. I bet WV Game Warally, man wants to become den Jeffery Sweeney knows that. (Jeff was named Officer acceptable to God on selfmade, self-vindicating, and of the Year in 2020 by the Point Pleasant Rotary Club). self-effort bases, which do not work. The term for a bunch of However, a person who crows kills me. When you see a big group of them, it is wants to become a Chris- tian is acceptable to God solely on the basis of what Jesus Christ did for each person when He died on the Cross and raised from the dead. Christians are those who have responded to God’s salvation standard through faith, confession, and repentance. The Bible terms “saved,” “born again,” and “redeemed” are descriptive of a person’s experience of God’s acceptance. God’s action through Jesus Christ effectively takes man’s input out of the salvation equation. But, there is more that is intimately associated with the grouping term of “Christians.” Christians are also described as “followers” of Christ, meaning that Christians are purpose driven in going the same way as Christ. Christians are described as “servants,” who have yielded their personal will to Christ. Christians are referred to as “saints” as they practice God’s expectations for living according to His principles. This is what — more accurately — “Christians” have to do with Christ. I am thinking that perhaps those who call themselves “Christians” should familiarize themselves better with Biblical truth concerning it so that those outside of the church will not continue confused concerning the living connection. Incidentally, a “trace of hare” merely refers to a grouping of rabbits. You knew that already, I am sure. Pastor Ron Branch lives in Mason County and is pastor of Hope Baptist Church, Middleport, Ohio. Viewpoints expressed in the article are the work of the author. Belle of Cincinnati Summer Cruise Tour Journey aboard the flagship of BB Riverboats, the Belle of Cincinnati, on its summer tour of river cities. Enjoy fresh made cuisine during one of our specialty dining cruises or sit back and take in the scenery on a relaxing sightseeing adventure–the choice is yours! 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Hobson Drive, Fairlane This application would total $530,000 and would Drive, Headley, Russell and Maple Streets, and be divided as follows: Park Street from Page to Syracuse total $130,000 with a match of $33,800, Fairview. Whatever projects gain approval would Pomeroy total $70,000 with a match of $18,000, take place in AugustSeptember, 2022. and Middleport total Hoffman stated that $330,000 with a match of $86,000. The Middleport the parking lot in front of village hall has needed portion would be the improvements for several milling and resurfacing years. He stated that he of all of North Second and North Third Avenue, had received an estimate from Myers Paving in the Mill Street from South Fifth to First Avenue, and amount of $26,500 for South Third from Mill to paving the area but we need to fix the drainage Hartinger. The second application problem before paving. Administrator Joe Woodall has been talking to Chris Hutton about what type of drainage and the cost. Council requested to have all the cost involved before approving the project. Michael Davis, Director of Healthy Communities for the Meigs County Health Department discussed with council some of the improvements that the health department would like to make at Hartinger Park with grant funds that are available to the health department. He stated they would like to pave the roadway into the park to at least the tennis court area which would make the area better for the handicapped and possibly put a walkway to several of the ball fields and maybe eventually put a paved path all the way around the park. Council voted to approve the items that Davis was talking about and thanked him for his efforts to improve our parks. The Mayor stated that the village needs to purchase two police cruisers this year to replace aging vehicles. He stated that Woodall had applied for one through USDA but we were unsure whether it would be approved or not. Wood has located one for about $39,000 and would like to purchase it. After a short discussion, council approved the purchase. The Mayor stated that the Ohio legislature had reduced the amount of funds which the village will receive under the American Rescue Plan. The federal law originally allocated $472,000 to Middleport, but this amount was reduced to $252,240 upon a recommendation of the Finance Committee of the Ohio House. This was eventually signed into law by Gov. DeWine. Conde commented that this would definitely affect the wish list for items which the village would like to use these funds for. Woodall stated that there were several thing in HB 168 which could be beneficial to small communities. One of these was a pot of money which can be used for water and sewer projects. He stated these would probably be very competitive but the village could possibly get this type of project funded through that. Conde stated that his neighborhood has had numerous problems with SuddenLink television service and wondered if other areas in town had problems. Byer said they had numerous problems with service at their home. It was agreed that the village will look into the possibility of filing an official complaint with SuddenLink on the service in various areas of the community. Conde stated he had been in contact with Hamburg Fireworks, the Middleport Business Association, and a local resident to try to work out problems with the fireworks display which occurred last year. He stated that the area had been moved closer to the river at the suggestion of the fireworks company which should give a better trajectory for setting off the fireworks. Conde stated that it was agreeable to all parties involved on having the fireworks in that area. Conde stated that he had a copy of the liability insurance and council agreed to make every effort to find a different location next year. Next regular meeting of council is scheduled for July 12 at 7 p.m. at Middleport Village Hall. Information submitted by Middleport Mayor Fred Hoffman. Training Ticks treated. For example, in Lyme Disease a person can experience severe headaches, rashes in places other than the site of the tick bite, arthritis and joint swelling, heart problems, inflammation of the brain, and nerve pain. Needless to say, it is very important to see your doctor if you experience any of these symptoms after a tick bite. A good practice is to write on a calendar any time you get a tick bite. Monitor yourself for about a month for any of the symptoms above, as some of them can take up to 30 days for symptoms to start. How do you properly remove a tick if you’ve been bitten? If you find a tick on you, you want to remove it promptly. Ignore any folklores that have you leave the tick on your body. First, use fine-tipped tweezers and grasp the tick as closely to your skin as possible. Pull upward with a steady, even pressure, avoiding any twisting as this can cause the mouth parts to break off and remain in your skin. If the mouth parts do break off, attempt to remove them with the tweezers. After you remove the tick clean the area thoroughly with soap and water or rubbing alcohol. You should dispose of the tick by putting it in rubbing alcohol, placing it in a sealed container, wrapping it in tape, or flushing it down the toilet. Don’t want to have to bother with removing ticks from your skin and watching your calendar in case you start feeling sick? You can often prevent ticks from biting you in the first place by using an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellents containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthanediol, or 2-undecanone. Before you go into the woods, you can treat your gear ahead of time such as boots, pants, socks and tents with products containing 0.5% permethrin. You can take a shower soon after being outdoors, and you can thoroughly check yourself for ticks, especially under the arms, in and around the ears, inside the belly button, behind the knees, between the legs, around the waist, and on the hairline and scalp. For more information and tips on stopping tick bites, visit CDC.gov/ Ticks. From page 1 Chief Wood stated that by participating in the training regionally, each agency saves critical funding dollars compared to sending students to a far away part of the state for training. The course is required under Ohio Revised Code for jail staff that have been recently employed in Ohio. The officers assigned to the training were from not only Middleport PD, but also Jackson and Pike County Sheriff’s Offices. The course instruc- tors were, Joseph Browning (Commander), Pete Wolford (Course Coordinator), Debra AdkinsLuther, Michael Davis, Joseph Sizemore, Roy Jones, and Dr. Alice Frazier. The OPOTC Compliance Officer was Michael McGreevy. 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