https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/5ab8848fca38738cfd4fc809577e266b.pdf 5810cbeebf0f81b26e94d25e26780fac PDF Text Text The Fourth in Racine All-LKC teams announced Honoring ‘the champs’ RIVER s 5 SPORTS s 7 NEWS s 11 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 136, Volume 75 Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need masks, CDC says NEW YORK (AP) — Vaccinated teachers and students don’t need to wear masks inside school buildings, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday in relaxing its COVID-19 guidelines. The changes come amid a national vaccination campaign in which children as young as 12 are eligible to get shots, as well as a general decline in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths. “We’re at a new point in the pandemic that we’re all really excited about,” and so it’s time to update the guidance, said Erin SauberSchatz, who leads the CDC task force that prepares recommendations designed to keep Americans safe from COVID-19. The nation’s top public health agency is not advising schools to require shots for teachers and vaccine-eligible kids. And it’s not offering guidance on how teachers can know which students are vaccinated or how parents will know which teachers are immunized. That’s probably going to make for some challenging school environments, said Elizabeth Stuart, a John Hopkins University public health professor who has children in elementary and middle schools. “It would be a very weird dynamic, socially, to have some kids wearing masks and some not. And tracking that? Teachers shouldn’t need to be keeping track of which kids should have masks on,” she said. Another potential headache: Schools should continue to space kids — and their desks — 3 feet apart in classrooms, the CDC says. But the agency emphasized that spacing should not be an obstacle to getting kids back in schools. And it said distancing is not required among fully vaccinated students or staff. All of this may prove hard to implement, and that’s why CDC is advising schools to make decisions that make the most sense, Sauber-Schatz said. The biggest questions will be at middle schools where some students are eligible for shots and others aren’t. If sorting vaccinated and unvaccinated students proves too burdensome, administrators might choose to just keep a masking policy in place for everyone. “The guidance is really written to allow flexibility at the local level,” Sauber-Schatz said. Indeed, in some of the nation’s largest school districts, widespread mask-wearing is expected to continue this fall. In Detroit’s public schools, everyone will be required to wear a mask unless everyone in the classroom has been vaccinated. Philadelphia will require all public school students and staff to wear masks inside buildings, even if they have been vaccinated. But masks won’t be mandated in Houston schools. What about requiring COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of school attendance? That’s commonly done across the country to prevent spread of measles and other diseases. The CDC has repeatedly praised such requirements, but the agency on Friday didn’t recommend that measure because it is considered a state and local policy decision, CDC officials said. Early in the pandemic, health officials worried schools might become coronavirus cauldrons that spark community outbreaks. But studies have shown that schools often see less transmission than the surrounding community when certain prevention measures are followed. The new guidance is the latest revision to advice the CDC began making to schools last year. In March, the CDC stopped recommending that children and their See CDC | 12 AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2020 The Daily Sentinel, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Saturday, July 10, 2021 s $2 Railroad museum grows ‘brick by brick’ By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum has been working on several improvement projects in recent months. Jerry Davis, vice president of the Board of Directors, said the museum received $75,000 in grant funding through the capital budget grant money, which was released to them in early June. Over 4,000 star bricks have Courtesy photo been laid as part of the floorEmployees of Ohio Valley Bank worked to help ing at the station, Davis said. prepare the tracks at the station museum. Davis said part of the floor is from when the Hocking Valley Railroad built the station in 1901, the rest of the bricks were donated or purchased by the board. Davis said employees of Ohio Valley Bank completed community service projects by helping to prepare the track and empty the freight area for the new flooring. Davis added, a spray foam insulation was also used to fill the walls at the freight station. By the middle of July, Davis said they hope to cover the insulation with wood, finish installing new doors, and See MUSEUM | 12 Teaford retires from OSHP Staff Report Courtesy photos The 4-H Horse Barn received new boards placed on the front. Rough Rider 4-H Club members painted the barn. Face lift for fair season ROCKSPRINGS — Fair season is fast approaching and improvements have been underway at the Meigs County Fairgrounds. Members of the Rough Riders 4-H Club, along with their parents and advisors, recently made some much needed improvements to the 4-H Horse Barn. Utilizing donated materials, the group wheeled crusher run into 12 stalls to build up the floors, replaced several boards and applied a fresh coat of paint. Members plan to return before the fair for some finishing touches on the barn and to repaint the announcer’s stand at the show arena. Information and photos submitted by Patrece Beegle. The 4-H Horse Barn after a fresh coat of paint. Stall floors were leveled with crusher run. OHIO VALLEY — Lt. Colonel Kevin D. Teaford recently retired on July 2 after 35 years of service with the Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP). According to a news release from OSHP, Teaford was promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel in April 2014. He began his Teaford Patrol career as a cadet dispatcher assigned to the Jackson District Headquarters and the Gallipolis Post in 1986. Lt. Colonel Teaford began his training as a member of the 117th Academy Class in March 1988. He earned his commission in September of that year and was assigned to the Jackson Post. He transferred to the Gallipolis Post and was selected as Post Trooper of Year in 1991. In 1994, he was promoted to the rank of sergeant and transferred to the Ironton Post where he served as an assistant post commander. In 1995, he returned to the Gallipolis Post. In 1998, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant and transferred to the West Jefferson Post to serve as the post commander. In 2000, he was promoted to the rank of staff lieutenant and transferred to the Office of Personnel. In 2004, he was promoted to the rank of captain and served in the Office of Personnel and in the Office of the Superintendent. In 2010, he was promoted to the rank of major and served in the Office of the Superintendent and the Office of Strategic Services. Originally from Racine, Lt. Colonel Teaford holds a Bachelor of Science degree in public administration from the University of Rio Grande and a Master of Arts degree in public policy from The Ohio State University. He completed training at the FBI National Academy in 2000. “Lieutenant Colonel Teaford was not only a tremendous asset to the Division, but also a great friend and coworker,” Colonel Richard S. Fambro stated. “His passion and loyalty to both the Patrol and protecting the See TEAFORD | 12 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Saturday, July 10, 2021 OBITUARIES LUELLA MAE HENRY BIDWELL — Luella Mae Henry, 91, Bidwell, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 in Four Seasons of Washington, Washington Courthouse. She was born September 23, 1929 in Bidwell, daughter of the late Elisha and Mildred (Clark) Evans. Luella was continually active in the community during her lifetime — she retired from Gallipolis Developmental Center following 28 years of service. She was a member of Apostolic Faith Church, Bidwell, and a Board Member of the Gallia County Emancipation Proclamation Committee until her retirement in 2020. She married William A. Henry Sr. and he preceded her in death April 1988. Luella leaves behind to cherish her memory their son, William A. Henry, Jr., Pickerington, and daughters: Janet Hughes, Vinton; Gwendolyn (Herbert) Smith, Canal Winchester, and Sandra Mitchell, Bidwell. Also missing her are grandchildren: Charles Lewis, William Henry III, Crystal Cousins, Jacquelyn Smith-Jovic, Anita Smith, Keith Lewis, Stephanie Henry-Barney, Michael Henry, Bridgette Appollonio, Glenwood Hughes, William Mitchell and Tekisha Mitchell; several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren and great-great-greatgrandchildren; sister, Vada Mayo, Bidwell; special friend, Ron Smoot, Cross Lanes, W.Va., and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family members. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by children: Michael E. Henry, Trudy Grant and Patricia Henry; sister, Clara Jackson and brother, Floyd Evans. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, 2021 in the Fellowship of Faith Church, 20344 SR 554, Bidwell, with Pastor Herbert Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Morgan Bethel Cemetery, Bidwell. Friends and family may call at the church Tuesday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.. The McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, is honored to serve the Henry Family. Online condolences may be sent to the family via www.mccoymoore. com VIRGIL L. JOHNSON GALLIPOLIS — Virgil L. Johnson, 87, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Holzer Medical Center. He was born on November 23, 1933 in Crown City, son of the late Ralston L. “Jack” and Iva Swain Johnson. Virgil was retired from the U.S. Army and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal w/2 OLC, a Purple Heart, and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm-unit. He retired as a Master Sergeant with over 20 years of active duty. Virgil served overseas in Korea, Germany, France, and three tours in Vietnam, where he received the Purple Heart. He was a member of American Legion Post 27 and a lifetime member of VFW Post 4464. Virgil is survived by his two children, Jim (Eva) Johnson and Jan (Rick) Carter, all of Gallipolis; grandchildren, Hallie Carter, Matthew (Kelsey) Ball, Stephen (Mikhayla) Ball, and Benjamin (Lauren) Ball; great-grandchildren, Colby Ferguson, Chloe Carter, Owen Ball, and Emma Ball; one sister, Kay Triplett of Crown City; one brother, Rick (Patrice) Johnson of Gallipolis; and several nieces and nephews. Virgil was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Johnson; his parents; a brother, James Johnson; and a sister, Mabel Davis. The funeral service for Virgil will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Alfred Holley officiating. His burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, July 12, 2021 at Willis Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Military rites will be given at the cemetery by the Gallia County Funeral Detail. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. FORTNER THURMAN — Michael “Okie” Fortner, 43, Thurman, Ohio, died Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Ohio Health Doctors Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in the Little Flock Church of Old Regular Baptist with Brother Hank Forgey and Brethren of the Old Regular Baptists officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Tabor Cemetery, Tackett Edition. Visitation will be conducted in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis, Tuesday 5-7 p.m. SWORD PATRIOT — Orval Scott Sword, 50, of Patriot, Ohio, died July 6, 2021. Private services will be provided by Willis Funeral Home on Saturday, July 10, 2021 with Pastor Bob Hood officiating. TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS Actor William Smithers is 94. Actor Lawrence Pressman is 82. Singer Mavis Staples is 82. Actor Mills Watson is 81. Actor Robert Pine is 80. 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 Ohio Valley Publishing Browning earns Black Belt The Point Pleasant branch school of S.H. Kang’s Taekwondo Academy recently acknowledged a new Black Belt in the association’s 204th Promotion Test on Saturday, June 24. Hunter Browning, 8, is the newest Black Belt for the Point Pleasant location. According to a news release from the school, “he had a steady performance and exhibited great endurance all the way through the different task levels set before him. Controlling nerves while still performing is tough for anyone, but at that age, it’s a good skill to have in your tool bag.” Submitted by Pam Siders. Courtesy photo Pictured from left, Master Ted Siders, Hunter Browning, Master James Lee and Master Pam Siders. Lockdowns in Asia as some nations see surges By David Rising Associated Press BANGKOK — Several countries around Asia and the Pacific that are experiencing their first major surges of the coronavirus rushed to impose tough restrictions, a year and a half into a pandemic that many initially weathered well. Faced with rapidly rising numbers of infections in recent months, authorities in such countries as Thailand, South Korea and Vietnam announced or imposed measures Friday that they hope can slow the spread before health care systems are overwhelmed. It’s a rhythm familiar in much of the world, where repeated surges deluged hospitals and led to high numbers of deaths. But many Asian countries avoided that cycle by imposing stiff travel restrictions combined with tough measures at home. Now some are seeing record numbers of new cases and even deaths, blamed in part on the highly contagious delta variant combined with low rates of vaccination and decisions to ease restrictions that have hit economies hard. Though overall numbers are nowhere yet near those seen during outbreaks in hotspots in Europe and the United States, the rapid rise set off alarm bells just as many Western countries with high vaccine rates began to breathe a sigh of relief. Thailand reported a record number of new deaths on Thursday with 75 — and they came in at 72 on Friday. South Korea set a record for number of new Sakchai Lalit | AP Locals sleep in line overnight for free coronavirus testing at Wat Phra Si Mahathat temple in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday. Faced with rapidly rising numbers of new coronavirus infections and growing concern over the proliferation of the highly contagious delta variant, major Asia-Pacific cities implemented new restrictions Friday in the hope of reversing the trend before health care systems are overwhelmed. cases on Thursday, only to break it on Friday with 1,316 infections, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. For the first time, Indonesia is seeing a surge that has hospitals turning patients away and oxygen supplies running out. Of Thailand’s 317,506 confirmed cases and 2,534 deaths since the pandemic started, more than 90% have come since the start of April. Prime Minister Prayuth Chanocha’s handling of the surge has been widely criticized, including the decision to allow people to travel for April’s Songkran festival celebrating Thailand’s New Year. Thailand already has strict regulations on wearing masks and other rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19, but the government announced even more stringent measures Friday for Bangkok and the surrounding area, including closing spas, limiting the hours of public transit, and restricting the opening times of markets and convenience stores. “There is something wrong with the government policies, our vaccinations are too slow, and we should get better vaccines,” said resident Cherkarn Rachasevet, a 60-year-old IT analyst, who hustled to the grocery store to stock up on supplies after hearing new restrictions were coming, wearing four masks and a face shield. She lamented that she isn’t due for her first shot until the end of the month. Biden: Russia must crack down on cybercriminals By Zeke Miller and Eric Tucker who that is,” Biden said, speaking to reporters at Associated Press an event on economic competitiveness. Asked whether there will be WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden told consequences, he said, Russian President Vladi- “Yes.” The call with Putin mir Putin in a Friday underscored the extent phone call that he must to which the ransom“take action” against cybercriminals acting in ware threat from crimihis country and that the nal hacker gangs has mushroomed into an U.S. reserves the right to “defend its people and urgent national security challenge for the White its critical infrastructure” from future attacks. House, and it suggested a possible concession by the White House said. The warning to Putin the administration that earlier warnings to the was largely a repetition Russian leader had failed of the tough rhetoric to curb a criminal activBiden had used during their meeting in Geneva ity that has taken aim at businesses across the last month, when he warned that there would globe. A White House statebe consequences for continuing cyberattacks ment announcing the hourlong call also highemanating from Russia. lighted a U.S.-Russian Since then, a new ranagreement that will somware attack linked allow humanitarian to the Russia-based REvil hacking group has aid to flow into Syria. The dual prongs of caused widespread disthe agenda show how ruption, placing Biden under growing pressure even as Biden pledges to get tough on Russia to this time marry the warning with actions — over hacking, there’s an though none were imme- inherent desire to avoid aggravating tensions as diately announced. the administration looks “I made it very clear for Russia to cooperate, to him that the United or at least not interfere, States expects when a with U.S. actions in ransomware operation other areas, including is coming from his soil Syria, the Afghanistan even though it’s not withdrawal and climate sponsored by the state, change. we expect them to act In his call with Putin, if we give them enough besides reiterating the information to act on “I made it very clear to him that the United States expects when a ransomware operation is coming from his soil even though it’s not sponsored by the state, we expect them to act …” — President Joe Biden need for Russia to take action and that the U.S. stands ready to act in response, Biden also “emphasized that he is committed to continued engagement on the broader threat posed by ransomware,” the White House said. Biden told reporters that the U.S. and Russia have “set up a means of communication now on a regular basis to be able to communicate with one another when each of us thinks something is happening in another country that affects the home country. And so it went well. I’m optimistic.” In its own summary of the call, the Kremlin said “Putin noted that despite the Russian side’s readiness to jointly stop criminal activities in the information sphere, U.S. agencies haven’t made any requests during the past month.” The Kremlin said the two leaders emphasized the need for cooperation on cybersecurity, which it said “must be permanent, professional and non-politicized and should be conducted via special communication channels ... and with respect to international law.” The Kremlin statement also noted that Biden and Putin touched on the situation in Syria “with a special emphasis on humanitarian aspects” and “gave a positive assessment of coordination of Russian and U.S. efforts on the issue, including in the U.N. Security Council.” The White House declined to discuss the tone of Biden’s call, though press secretary Jen Psaki said it did focus significantly on the latest breach, which cybersecurity researchers have said infected victims in at least 17 countries, largely through firms that remotely manage IT infrastructure for multiple customers. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, July 10, 2021 3 Healthy Homes and Lead Poisoning Prevention Program Lead poisoning is a serious environmental public health threat to children in Ohio. Lead is a dangerous, toxic substance that is naturally found in the Earth’s crust, but it can also be a component of many products. Its past overuse in paint, leaded gasoline, and other products has resulted in additional contamination and human illness in many parts of the world. Lead can enter the body through the skin, by breathing, or by swallowing contaminated products, such as food, water, paint and dust. Lead poisoning is not limited to children, but can affect anyone. There is no safe level of lead in the human body. High lead levels can cause serious neurological and developmental issues in children, some of the most common signs being learning difficulties, irritability, their mouths, they are loss of appetite, weight at the highest risk of loss, sluggishness, lead poisoning. fatigue, abdominal pain Preventing lead poiand vomiting. Lead soning can be accompoisoning affects every plished through simple organ in the body and measures. After playing can happen rapidly depending upon the Meigs Health outside, have children wash their hands with source of exposure. Matters soap under warm, Homes built before Leanne 1970 are most likely Cunningham running water. Do not allow children to go to be at risk for having barefoot outside; if they lead-based paint on the do, wash their feet immediwalls or trim. If you live in a home built before 1978, please ately upon coming inside. Do not allow children to put their consider having it tested for mouths on window sills, comlead. Lead may also be found monly done at the toddler age. in the soil around the home, sometimes as a result of things Parents, if your job involves like paint chips, but also due to you working with lead, such leaded gasoline spills or copper as ammunition, please change your clothes before touching or pipes that have been soldered holding your child. These are with lead. Some pottery and just a few examples to reduce cosmetics even contain lead. lead poisoning. Because children tend to play Ohio has a program called on the floor and on the ground and tend to put their fingers in Healthy Homes and Lead Poi- soning Prevention Program (HHLPP), which is operated through the Ohio Department of Health and locally through the Meigs County Health Department. Every child should have his or her lead tested by age one. If a child has Medicaid, Ohio Law requires them to be tested at both age one and two due to higher risk. All children should also have their lead checked at age 5. This can be done by the pediatrician or at the Meigs County Health Department by a finger poke, for children up to age 5 by appointment. The cost is $20 for those without Medicaid and also includes a screening of the child’s hemoglobin level. If the finger-poke test comes back 5 Ug/dl or higher, then the child must receive a confirmatory test by venous blood draw. If a child is under age six and has a blood Cummons Farms Custom Cuts grand opening REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — With recent reports of sick and dying songbirds in Ohio and surrounding states, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) are encouraging hobby and backyard poultry owners to take steps to protect their flocks. According to a news release from ODA and ODNR, in an effort to deter the yet-unidentified source of illness and death, ODNR is advising Ohioans to stop feeding wild birds and remove and clean bird feeders, particularly if they are seeing sick and/or dead birds in their area. “Presently, we are not sure what is causing these illnesses and deaths in songbirds,” said Dennis M. Summers, DVM, DACVPM, Interim-State Veterinarian for Ohio. “We are communicating with ODNR to assist in the reporting of sick and dying birds. Laboratory testing is being conducted, but the cause has not yet been determined.” Poultry owners are encouraged to protect their chickens, ducks, turkeys, and other domestic species from any potential exposure to wild birds. “Prevention is the best strategy at this point. Maintain good biosecurity practices to reduce the risk to your flocks,” says Dr. Summers. “Biosecurity refers to everything that owners do to keep diseases away from their flocks. It is an active effort that owners can practice every day.” Good biosecurity practices include keeping visitors to a minimum, washing your hands before and after contact with live poultry, and using disposable boot covers or disinfecting boots after contact with flocks. Clean and sanitize feeders, waterers, and other equipment. Monitor for dead or dying wild birds on the property and reduceexposure to feral animals that may carry dead birds to your property. Keep poultry in a fenced space and contain them to the coop or barn when possible. “It is critical that flock owners look for signs of illness and report any unusual illnesses in your birds,” says Dr. Summers. The news release further stated: Report sick birds. Don’t wait. If your birds are sick or dying, call a local veterinarian, cooperative extension service, or state veterinarian’s office (614-728-6220). You can also call the USDA sick bird reporting line, toll-free at 1-866-536-7593. Illness or death in wild bird species should be reported to ODNR at: Bird Disease Reporting | Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ohiodnr. gov) Gallia Chamber of Commerce | Courtesy Business groups, unions join together on plan to solve problems. Buttigieg described the framework agreed to by senators as an “incredibly ambitious deal that reflects a shared ambition to do big things.” Still, he worries that some may find it “politically advantageous to fail.” “I think the biggest threat to this is politics,” Buttigieg said, adding, “I can’t think of better politics than actually delivering something that the American people want. I mean, the popularity that this has is off the charts.” The framework agreed to by lawmakers has its critics on both sides of the political aisle. A group of influential conservative groups, including the Club for Growth and Heritage Action, says the compromise bill would “spend $1.2 trillion on Left-leaning priorities and fails to properly pay for it.” The groups said some of the pay-fors identified in the bipartisan blueprint should be used to pay down the national debt. Meanwhile, many Democratic lawmakers and groups are working to ensure that Congress not approve the $1.2 trillion package until there’s also a second bill providing additional money for health care, housing and other programs, which is unlikely to win GOP votes. Buttigieg said the next few days and weeks are going to be decisive. “It’s not a small thing to turn the outlines of an agreement, however hard won or however detailed into legislative text,” Buttigieg said. “We can’t let our energy dip at all in this critical phase.” The bipartisan legislation would need 60 votes to pass the Senate. Speaking at a local Chamber of Commerce luncheon in northern Kentucky, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell dismissed Biden’s broader infrastructure goals as “wildly out of line.” But he suggested the narrower, bipartisan package shows promise — so long as it’s “credibly paid for.” “I think there’s a decent chance that may come together,” he said. MEIGS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF JOB & FAMILY SERVICES/ CHILDREN SERVICES DIVISION IS SEEKING APPLICANTS TO FILL SOCIAL SERVICES WORKER II POSITIONS JACKSON GENERAL HOSPITAL Lucy K. Shamblin, DO %RDUG�&HUWLðHG Family Medicine WVUMedicine.org/Jackson OH-70244101 OH-70244511 Accepting patients of all ages! Tuesday - Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm For appointments 304-373-1578 Leanne Cunningham is director of nursing at the Meigs County Health Department. ODA, ODNR advise poultry owners to protect flocks from songbird illness Cummons Farms Custom Cuts recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon cutting. Located at 417 B Second Avenue, in Gallipolis, the business features local meat selections with traceability, allowing customers to know exactly where their food comes from — on their storefront are the words “Farmer Raised, Farmer Owned, Farmer Sold, Responsibility, Traceability, Quality.” Hours are 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday-Friday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturdays. Find them on Facebook for more information or call 740-208-5075. Pictured at the ribbon cutting, from left, are Amy Palmer, store manager and owners Courtney Cummons and Thomas “Scott” Cummons. WASHINGTON (AP) — Major business and union groups have formed a new coalition designed to add momentum for a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package that the Senate is expected to take up this month. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the AFLCIO, along with trade groups representing manufacturers and retailers, announced the coalition Thursday. The group’s formation comes as a bipartisan group of senators tries to craft a bill from a blueprint that aims to dramatically boost public works spending over the next five years. “Don’t let partisan differences get in the way of action – pass significant, meaningful infrastructure legislation now,” said the new Coalition for Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment. The business and union groups often differ on policy issues in Washington, but that has not been the case when it comes to infrastructure as they tout the prospect of new jobs that would be created shoring up the country’s roads, bridges, rail lines and airports. They have emphasized that the legislation should be something that lawmakers from both parties can support. “I appreciate the supportive words. Those are music to my ears,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said of the coalition’s announcement during an event held by the Bipartisan Policy Center, a think tank that works to advance what it views as the best ideas from both political parties lead level of 10+, I am notified and am responsible for case management of those children until they turn six years of age. Meigs County currently has between 10 and 20 children who have been diagnosed with elevated lead levels, so this is not an uncommon problem. In fact, all children aged less than six years who live within zip codes 45769 and 45760 are at higher risk for lead poisoning according to ODH, which is likely due to the age of homes in the area. The Meigs County Health Department has educational resources available for the public by calling 740-992-6626. Information is also available through ODH at http://www. odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/eh/ lead_ch/leadch1.aspx. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or closely related field of study is required, plus a valid driver’s license. Applicants should submit a cover letter outlining their qualifications and a resume. The deadline for submission is July 16, 2021 at 3:00pm. The cover letter and resume can be hand delivered to the agency, Meigs County Department of Job and Family Services, PO Box 191-175 Race Street, Middleport, Ohio 45760 or e-mailed to chris.shank@jfs.ohio.gov �NEWS/WEATHER 4 Saturday, July 10, 2021 State approves $450 million in Ohio school construction GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@ aimmediamidwest.com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. County Board of Health meeting will take place at 5 p.m. in the conference room of the Meigs County Health Department, which is located at 112 E. Memorial Drive in Pomeroy, Ohio. A proposed meeting agenda is located at www. meigs-health.com. Wednesday, July 14 HARRISONVILLE — Scipio Township Trustees regular monthly meeting, 7 p.m., Harrisonville Fire House. GALLIPOLIS — Ohio AFSCME Retirees, Subchapter 102, Gallia & Jackson Counties meets July 16, 2 p.m., Gallia County Senior Resource Center, 1165 State Route 160. Gallia GOP Corn Roast GALLIPOLIS — Robert Paduchik, a former senior advisor to former President Donald J. Trump, and current chairman of the Ohio Republican Party, will deliver the keynote address at the upcoming Gallia County Republican Party Corn Roast. The annual event features activities beginning at 6 p.m., July 15 at Raccoon Creek County Park’s Wild Turkey Shelter House. In addition to remarks by Paduchik, there will be food, games for all ages, and an auction. Meigs Library story times GALLIPOLIS — The American Legion Lafayette Post # 27, Sons of the American Legion Squadron #27 and the Auxiliary will have a joint E-Board meeting at 5 p.m., at the post home on McCormick Road, all E-Board members are urged to attend. GALLIPOLIS — The American Legion Lafayette Post #27 will meet at 6 p.m., at the post home on McCormick Road, all members are urged to attend. WEATHER 2 PM 66° 77° 72° 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. (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Fri. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.03 2.54 1.21 26.60 23.17 SUN & MOON Today 6:12 a.m. 8:55 p.m. 6:28 a.m. 9:51 p.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Jul 17 Full Jul 23 Last Jul 31 New Aug 8 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Major 12:16a 1:10a 2:06a 3:01a 3:55a 4:47a 5:37a Minor 6:29a 7:23a 8:18a 9:13a 10:06a 10:58a 11:48a Major 12:12p 1:36p 2:31p 3:25p 4:18p 5:10p 6:00p POLLEN & MOLD Minor 6:55p 7:49p 8:43p 9:37p 10:30p 11:21p ---- WEATHER HISTORY Lightning struck the Picatinny Army Arsenal in New Jersey on July 10, 1926, triggering a massive explosion and fire in an ammunition dump. More than 12 people were killed. 89° 69° Cloudy and warmer with a t-storm Partly sunny and humid; a p.m. t-storm Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Low Moderate High Moderate High Very High AIR QUALITY 300 500 Primary pollutant: Ozone Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Fri. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Level 13.00 16.21 21.48 12.83 13.19 25.10 12.61 25.69 34.35 12.79 16.20 33.90 15.60 24-hr. Chg. +0.09 -0.20 -0.26 -0.21 +0.42 -0.79 -0.47 +0.77 +0.49 +0.44 -0.30 +0.20 +1.70 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 WEDNESDAY 84° 66° Mostly cloudy, a couple of t-storms 92° 75° Intervals of clouds and sunshine Humid with a t-storm possible Marietta 77/65 Belpre 77/66 Athens 76/65 90° 72° Mostly cloudy with t-storms possible Today St. Marys 78/65 Parkersburg 76/65 Coolville 76/66 Elizabeth 78/66 Spencer 79/66 Buffalo 79/68 Milton 80/68 St. Albans 81/68 Huntington 78/68 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 90s 79/57 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco 79/59 20s 10s 0s -0s Los Angeles 86/69 -10s T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front FRIDAY NATIONAL CITIES Ironton 80/69 Ashland 79/69 Grayson 80/69 THURSDAY 88° 67° Wilkesville 76/66 POMEROY Jackson 78/66 76/67 Ravenswood Rio Grande 78/67 78/67 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 77/70 GALLIPOLIS 79/66 79/67 78/66 South Shore Greenup 78/69 76/68 28 Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Portsmouth 78/69 TUESDAY Murray City 75/65 McArthur 75/66 Lucasville 77/69 Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services 0 50 100 150 200 Chillicothe 76/68 Very High Primary: grasses, other Mold: 2207 Logan 75/67 Adelphi 74/68 Waverly 76/67 Pollen: 6 Low MOON PHASES First 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme MONDAY 88° 71° 2 Primary: ascospores Sun. 6:13 a.m. 8:55 p.m. 7:29 a.m. 10:31 p.m. SUNDAY A thundershower this morning, then a t-storm. A t-storm or two tonight. High 79° / Low 66° HEALTH TODAY Precipitation EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM Statistics through 3 p.m. Fri. 82° 71° 86° 65° 100° in 1988 52° in 1963 Free meals for Gallia kids GALLIPOLIS — The American Legion Ladies Auxiliary will meet at 6 p.m., at the post home on McCormick Road. All members are urged to attend. ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low Distributing COVID-19 related supplies Tuesday, July 20 8 AM Road closures, construction GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County Engineer Brett A. Boothe announces the following roads will be closed intermittently beginning Tuesday, July 12 for paving, weather permitting until complete. Paving will proceed in the following order: Keystone Road; Gage Road; Patriot Road; Hannan Trace Road; Lincoln Pike. Local traffic will need to use other County roads as a detour. GALLIA COUNTY — Gallia County EngiMEIGS COUNTY — The Meigs County neer Brett A. Boothe announces Johnson libraries have returned to in-person story Road will be closed between Lincoln Pike and time each week. Story times happen at 1 p.m. Fierbaugh Road, beginning Monday, July 5 following this schedule: Mondays - Racine for approximately two weeks for slip repair, Library; Tuesdays - Eastern Library; Wednesweather permitting. Local traffic will need to days - Pomeroy Library; and Thursdays - Miduse other county roads as a detour. dleport Library. Wiggle Giggle Read happens MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement each Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Pomeroy project begins on July 12 on SR 143, between Library. Bagged lunches are provided for all Smith Run Road (Township Road 170) and children’s events this summer. 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 CLAY TWP. — Trustees of Clay Township will distribute COVID-19 related supplies from 141, between Dan Jones Road (County Road 9 a.m. - 11 a.m., Saturday, July 17, at their site 28) and Redbud Hill Road (Township Road on Teens Run Road, approximately two-tenths 462). This section will be closed. ODOT’s of a mile from Ohio 7, south of Gallipolis. Iden- detour is SR 7 to SR 588 to SR 325 to SR 141. Estimated completion: Aug. 23. tification required (example: driver’s license, MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement utility bills, etc.) to prove residency. project began on April 12 on State Route 143, between Lee Road (Township Road 168) and Ball Run Road (Township Road BIDWELL — The Southeast Ohio Foodbank 20A). One lane will be closed. Temporary traffic signals and a 10 foot width restriction & Regional Kitchen is participating in the will be in place. Estimated completion: Nov. Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Free meals are provided to all children regardless of 15. Tuesday, July 13 Monday, July 19 TODAY 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 through Aug. 13. No identification required. 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. MIDDLEPORT — MiddleGALLIPOLIS — DAV Dovel port Fire Department will be hosting a chicken bbq with Myers Post #141 will meet at serving starting at 11 a.m. To 5 p.m., at the post home on Liberty Ave., all members are preorder call 740-992-7368 leave a message. urged to attend. LANGSVILLE — Ice cream GALLIPOLIS — AMVETS Post #23 will meet at 6 p.m., at fundraiser (Quarts only), the post home on Liberty Ave., Salem Twp. Vol. Fire Dept., 28844 St. Rt. 124, Langsville, following the DAV, all members are urged to attend. Ohio, 10-11 a.m. 11 flavors. No pre-orders. BEDFORD TWP. — Bedford Township trustees will PORTLAND — The Portland Community Center will hold their regular monthly be having a Buffington Island meeting at 7 p.m. at the BedLunch at noon. Pulled pork/ ford town hall. LETART TWP. — The chicken, sandwich or hot dog, baked beans, macaroni salad, regular meeting of the Letart Township Trustees will be apple pie/ blue berry cobbler, cold slaw for the sandwiches, held at 5 p.m. at the Letart Township Building. and a drink. Cost will be $10. RIO GRANDE — The regular monthly meeting of the Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center (ESC) Governing Board will be held 5 p.m. at the University of Rio Grande, Wood Hall, Room 131, call 740-245-0593 for more details. TUPPERS PLAINS — Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District will meet at 7 p.m. at their office. GALLIPOLIS — The Dr. Samuel L. Bossard Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. at the library. SUTTON TWP. — The regular monthly meeting of the Sutton Township Trustees will be held beginning at 7 p.m. in the Racine Village Hall Council Chambers. POMEROY — The Meigs day also includes $29 million for Metro Early College High School in Columbus, a K-12 STEM school that will move into a renovated Columbus middle school. The commission approved an additional $336 million for six building projects in April. The school construction program dates back more than 20 years and was created as part of state efforts to comply with court orders that had declared school funding in Ohio unconstitutional. GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS Saturday, July 17 Monday, July 12 city schools, which will use the money to build two new pre-K through eighth grade buildings and a new high school, and to renovate a middle school. The Cleveland project includes $37.5 million in local funding. The money also will provide $103.2 million for Lancaster city schools in southeastern Ohio, including $56.8 million in local funding, to build a new high school that will also house a career tech program. Spending approved Thurs- COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Just over $450 million for nine new Ohio K-12 building projects was announced Thursday by the state commission that oversees funding of school construction, the second of two major spending packages for school construction and renovation as the coronavirus pandemic has eased. The projects announced by the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission include $117 million for Cleveland Saturday, July 10 Friday, July 16 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. Gallipolis Tribune Clendenin 81/67 Charleston 79/66 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. 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Photos by Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham | OVP Kone Ice was set up at Star Mill Park after the parade. ‘The Fourth’ in Racine The bounce house was enjoyed at the park. By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest. com RACINE — Racine’s annual Fourth of July celebration took place last Sunday in the village. The day started with an annual chicken barbeque at the fire department and a parade in the evening. After the parade, many ventured to Star Mill Park to wait on the fireworks display. At the park, Kona Ice was set up, as was a bounce house to entertain children. The annual frog jumping contest took place Sunday evening between the parade and fireworks. The annual frog jumping competition was also at the park. Participants of all ages could bring their own frogs or rent one at the event to see which one jumped the furthest. Each frog was allowed three jumps and then the length of the consecutive jumps was measured to determine the winner. To conclude the evening, fireworks were set off at 10 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Frogs jump three times and then the length of the combined jumps is measured to determine a winner. Children and adults of all ages participate in the frog jumping competition. Some frogs need encouragement to get moving. Cold treats were enjoyed on the hot evening. Many were waiting for the fireworks by using the playground equipment at Star Mill Park. �COMICS 6 Saturday, July 10, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Robin Fowler OH-70224940 Providing Insurance and Financial Services HELLO, NEIGHBOR! CALL ME TODAY Robin H Fowler, Agent 342 2nd Avenue | Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 740-446-4191 | www.agentrobinfowler.com robin.fowler.pich@statefarm.com BLONDIE Please call or stop by and say, “Hi!” I’m looking forward to serving your needs for insurance and financial services. Here to help life go right.® By Dean Young and John Marshall BEETLE BAILEY By Mort, Greg and Brian Walker BABY BLUES PARDON MY PLANET By Vic Lee By Jerry Scott & Rick Kirkman CONCEPTIS SUDOKU by Dave Green %\�'DYH�*UHHQ � � � � � � CRANKSHAFT � � � � � � � � � By Tom Batiuk & Dan Davis � � � � � �'LIILFXOW\�/HYHO THE FAMILY CIRCUS HAGAR THE HORRIBLE HI AND LOIS By Chris Browne � � ���� Today’s Solution By Bil and Jeff Keane Written By Brian & Greg Walker; Drawn By Chance Browne THE BRILLIANT MIND OF EDISON LEE By John Hambrock Today’s answer ZITS RHYMES WITH ORANGE Hank Ketcham’s DENNIS THE MENACE By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman By Hilary Price THE LOCKHORNS By Bunny Hoest & John Reiner � �����&RQFHSWLV�3X]]OHV��'LVW��E\�.LQJ�)HDWXUHV�6\QGLFDWH��,QF� � �Sports Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, July 10, 2021 7 Lady Falcons net 6 LKC softball picks Lieving named league POY; Noble chosen as COY By Bryan Walters away with the league’s top individual honorees as sophomore Mikie Lieving and frontman Chris Noble were respectively To the victors go the spoils. Wahama had six people cho- named the player of the year and the coach of the year in the sen to the All-Little Kanawha LKC this spring. Conference softball teams for Sophomores Mikie Lieving the 2021 campaign, as voted on and Amber Wolfe were named by the coaches within the two to the first team, respectively, divisions. as a pitcher and a catcher, The Lady Falcons — who while junior shortstop Lauren went a perfect 12-0 in LKC Noble was a first team selecplay and 27-0 overall en route tion in the infield. to winning the Class A state Lieving threw all 176 innings title — had a trio of first team that WHS played in this year, honorees and a second team going 27-0 with a 1.03 earned selection, as well as an honorrun average while allowing 119 able mention pick. hits and 36 runs (26 earned). WHS, however, also came bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Wahama softball coach Chris Noble joins catcher Amber Wolfe, left, at the circle to talk strategy with pitcher Mikie Lieving (2) during the Class A championship game against Ritchie County on June 23 at Craft Field in South Charleston, W.Va. Lieving also walked 35 and struck out 238 this spring. Wolfe caught all 27 of those wins and batted .495 and drove in 32 RBIs while belting four homers and scoring 32 times. Noble hit .449 and drove in a team-high 40 RBIs for the Lady Falcons. Senior Emma Gibbs was a second team choice in the infield after hitting .371 and scoring a team-best 40 runs to go along with 35 RBIs. Senior Victoria VanMatre was chosen to honorable mention list after hitting .348 and See FALCONS | 8 Todd Frazier brings passion, power to US Olympic baseball LITTLE FALLS, N.J. (AP) — Sitting in the dugout at tiny Yogi Berra Stadium as he prepared to play for the Frontier League’s Sussex County Miners, Todd Frazier recalled reading a quote from former Yankees teammate Masahiro Tanaka vowing Japan’s baseball team will win an Olympic gold medal. “I didn’t know Masa talks like that,” the 35-yearold third baseman said. “You play for your country, you see some inner beast in people that you’ve never seen before. The quietest of people come out and roar like lions. The loudest of people come out and are like gazelles. And you just see the craziest thing.” Frazier has experience playing Japan. Back when he was 12 years old in 1998, he went 4 for 4 and pitched two-hit ball over the final two innings as his Toms River East American team beat Kashima 12-9 in the final to win the Little League World Series. Now near the end of his playing days, the twotime All-Star is the emotional force on the 24-man American roster headed to Yokohama for the sixnation Olympic tournament starting July 28 that also includes the Dominican Republic, Israel, host Japan, Mexico and South Korea. Released by Pittsburgh in May after going 3 for 35 this season, the Toddfather helped the U.S. qualify for the Olympics on its second try, going 4 for 4 with a home run and two RBIs in the berthearning 4-2 win over Venezuela on June 5 at Port St. Lucie, Florida. When the U.S. team gathered for that tournament, Frazier was given an additional task by former big leaguer Ernie Young, the U.S. hitting coach. “He said, `Fraiz, you know what to do. Get these guys going for every game,‘” Frazier explained. “So I would bring them all together, give a little pep talk and get them fired up, kind of like we’re playing in a Super Bowl because it was Game 7 every game.” The U.S. roster includes baseball senior citizens such as Frazier and pitchers Scott Kazmir, Edwin Jackson and David Robertson, and a handful of top prospects as Tampa Bay pitchers Joe Ryan and Shane Baz. Major League Baseball does not release anyone on 40-man rosters for the Olympics, and general managers often discourage eligible players in their farm systems. U.S. manager Mike Scioscia, who led the Angels for 19 seasons, says Frazier brings “a relaxed focus” that filters through to the rest of his roster. “I’ve been seeing Todd from an opposing dugout for a long time. His attitude and his commitment is second to none,” Scioscia said. “He loves this game of baseball. He loves competing, and he loves putting on the USA jersey. So there’s no doubt that his leadership was huge.” Frazier has a .241 average with 218 homers and 640 RBIs during parts of 11 seasons with Cincinnati (2011-15), the Chicago White Sox (2016-17), the New York Yankees (2017) and Mets (2018-20), Texas (2020) and Pittsburgh (2020). He won the 2015 All-Star Home Run Derby and reached the playoffs three times but never the World Series. See FRAZIER | 8 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Sunday, July 11 Baseball Meigs Post 39 at Glouster Post 414, 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 Baseball Jackson Post 81 at Meigs Post 39, 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15 Baseball Meigs Post 39 at Glouster Post 414, 6 p.m. Photos by Alex Hawley | OVP Sports Wahama sophomore Aaron Henry looks to round first base after a hit in a June 2 baseball game in Mason, W.Va. Wahama lands 5 on LKC baseball teams By Bryan Walters Krajeski, Clay County; Aaron Henry, Wahama. Outfielders: Jayden Helmick, Tyler Consolidated; Logan Ross, South Harrison; Brady Ankrom, Williamstown; Austin Hawkins, Roane County. Utility: Caden Hall, South Harrison. Co-Players of the Year: Leewood Molessa (Williamstown) and Logan Ross (South Harrison). Coach of the Year: Frank Tate, South Harrison. bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Wahama had five players chosen to the All-Little Kanawha Conference baseball teams for the 2021 campaign, as voted on by the coaches within the two divisions. The White Falcons — who went 11-13 overall and 6-4 in LKC play — had a pair of first team honorees and a second team selection, as well as a pair of honorable mention picks. Being Wahama’s first official season as members of the LKC — since the 2020 spring campaign was wiped out due to coronavirus concerns — all five players are first-time selections to the all-league squad. Junior Ethyn Barnitz and sophomore Aaron Henry were named to the first team, respectively, as a catcher and an infielder. Barnitz hit .338 for the year with 10 extra-base hits to go along with 18 RBIs and 24 runs scored in 22 games. Henry hit a team-best .346 in all 24 games and added teamhighs of 27 hits and 23 RBIs while also scoring 23 times. Sophomore Logan Roach was a second team choice in the outfield after hitting .317 and scoring a team-best 28 runs. Junior Zachary Fields and freshman Bryce Zuspan were respectively named to the honorable mention squad as Wahama sophomore Logan Roach releases a throw to first base during a May 7 baseball game against Eastern in Tuppers Plains, Ohio. a utility player and as a pitcher. Fields hit .224 and had just 15 hits in 24 games, but knocked in a dozen runs and also drew a team-high 18 walks. Zuspan went 4-0 in 14 appearances on the mound, allowing 18 runs (12 earned) and 28 hits over 34 innings of work. Zuspan struck out 35 and walked 10 while amassing a 2.47 earned run average. South Harrison’s Frank Tate was named coach of the year after his squad won the 2021 LKC championship. Leewood Molessa of Williamstown and Logan Ross of South Harrison shared the player of the year honors. Below is the full 2021 All-LKC baseball list. 2021 All-LKC baseball teams FIRST TEAM Pitchers: Ty Walton, Tyler Consolidated; Leewood Molessa, Williamstown; Tyler Baldwin, Braxton County. Catchers: Ethyn Barnitz, Wahama; Kolton Kniceley, Braxton County. Infielders: Maxwell Molessa, Williamstown; Zach Feathers, South Harrison; Isaiah Mowery, Braxton County; Grant SECOND TEAM Pitchers: Quentin Owens, Ritchie County; Jason Clayton, St. Marys; Josh Thomascheck, South Harrison. Catchers: Trevor Powell, Williamstown; Josiah Demoss, St. Marys. Infielders: Weston Henderson, Tyler Consolidated; Cole Ellis, Roane County; Ashton Miller, Ravenswood; Garrit Smith, Wirt County; Lane Eppling, Roane County. Outfielders: Levi Swiger, Doddridge County; Logan Roach, Wahama; Wyatt Norman, St. Marys; Isaiah Lambert Ritchie County. Utility: Logan Conely, Braxton County. HONORABLE MENTION Pitchers: Bryce Zuspan, Wahama; Jacob DeHaven, Doddridge County. Catchers: Garrett Cunningham, Ritchie County; Zade Billings, Tyler Consolidated; Anthony Anglin, Ravenswood; See WAHAMA | 8 �SPORTS 8 Saturday, July 10, 2021 Falcons From page 7 Pridemore maintains Riverside Seniors lead From staff reports scoring 16 runs to go along with 26 RBIs. Being Wahama’s first official season as members of the LKC — since the 2020 spring campaign was wiped out due to coronavirus concerns — all five players are first-time selections to the all-league squad. Below is the full 2021 All-LKC softball list. MASON, W.Va. — Kenny Pridemore of Point Pleasant holds a 15-point lead over the field entering the second half of the 2021 Riverside Senior men’s golf league being held every Tuesday at Riverside Golf Club in Mason County. Pridemore has accumulated 165.5 points overall, while Carl Stone sits alone in second place with 150.5 points. Dale Miller is currently third in the overall standings with 149 points. A total of 67 players were present for the lat- 2021 All-LKC softball teams IN BRIEF FIRST TEAM Pitchers: Mikie Lieving, Wahama; Chloe Elliott, Ritchie County; Maddy Richards, Wirt County. Catchers: Amber Wolfe, Wahama; Olivia Deweese, St. Marys. Infielders: Briann Templeton, Tyler Consolidated; Lauren Noble, Wahama; Allie Mace, Roane County; Emily Curtis, Ravenswood; Taylor McHenry, Gilmer. Outfielders: Leah Loudin, Tyler Consolidated; Katie Gaughan, Roane County; Hattie Kennedy, Ravenswood; Breann Baultrippe, Braxton County. Utility: Marissa Jeffrey, Ritchie County. Player of the Year: Mikie Lieving, Wahama. Coach of the Year: Chris Noble, Wahama. CLEVELAND (AP) — Matthew Dellavedova is taking his game back Down Under. The former Cavaliers point guard signed a threeyear contract Friday with Melbourne United, the defending champion in Australia’s National Basketball League. Dellavedova, affectionately known as “Delly” to his teammates and fans, had two stints over six seasons with Cleveland, which signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2013. Dellavedova helped the Cavs win the 2016 NBA title, ending a 52-year championship drought for Cleveland’s pro teams. The 30-year-old signed as a free agent with the Milwaukee Bucks, but returned to the Cavs in a trade midway through the 2018-19 season. Dellavedova’s last two seasons were marked by injuries, including a concussion that limited him to just 13 games this past season. Although he was a mentor to young guards Collin Sexton and Darius Garland, the Cavs were not planning to re-sign him as a free agent. Dellavedova will play in his third Olympics for Australia this summer in Tokyo. SECOND TEAM Pitchers: Mahayla Nichols, St. Marys; Makenna Curran, Doddridge County; Mahailey Nicholson, Roane County. Catchers: Jayci Gray, Ritchie County; Emma Taylor, Gilmer County. Infielders: Alyvia Pittman, Ritchie County; Emma Gibbs, Wahama; Ashley Spencer, Tyler Consolidated; Kameron Beck, Williamstown; Emily Oates, Braxton County. Outfielders: Lillie Law, Ritchie County; Emily Wratchford, Ravenswood; Desiree Taylor, St. Marys; Lindsey Keller, Williamstown. Utility: Josalyn Lipscomb, Doddridge County. HONORABLE MENTION Victoria VanMatre, Wahama, Kaydence Steele, Roane, Katie Young, Roane, Reanna Dehaven, Doddridge, Abby Kelley, Doddridge, Lexy Paugh, Doddridge; Zoey Winland, St. Marys, Ella Smith, St. Marys, Carrah Ferguson, Gilmer, Bayley Frashure, Gilmer, Mikayla Taylor, Gilmer, Libby Hall, Ravenswood, Braylin Tabor, Ravenswood, Chyanne Martin, Braxton, Brooklyn Sargent, Braxton, Summer Mays, Braxton, Audrey Dennis, Tyler Consolidated, Brayden Wall, Tyler Consolidated, Ivy Taylor, Clay, Laila Varney, Clay, Alyssa Deal, Clay, Grace Everly, Williamstown, Kamryn Haynes, Williamstown, Natalie Sawin, Williamstown, Darryn Loughridge, Webster, Tiara Cowger, Webster, Deaunn Stout, Webster, Kayleigh Garcia, Webster, Addison Hanshaw, Webster, Jonna Starcher, Wirt, Kayleigh Murray, Wirt, Kaylee Lindsey, South Harrison, Jocelyn Heckert, South Harrison, Grace Titus, South Harrison, Hope Woods, South Harrison © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Ohio Valley Publishing Former Cavs G Dellavedova signs deal with Melbourne Wahama From page 7 Phillip Brown, Clay County; Lane Epling, Roane County. Infielders: Beau Liston, Braxton County; Sam Miller, St. Marys. Utility: Brayden Wilson, St. Marys; Cameron Taylor, Ravenswood; Zachary Fields, Wahama; Hayden Brown, Tyler Consolidated; Brayden Coleman, Williamstown; Justin Herrod, South Harrison. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. est outing, which made up 16 foursomes and a single 3-man squad. The low score of the day was a 12-under par 58, fired by the quartet of Charlie Hargraves, Jim Collins, Bobby Watson and Jeff Russell. There was also a 3-way tie for second place with identical rounds of 11-under par 59. The closest to the pin winners were Bob Humphreys on the ninth hole, as well as Charlie Hargraves on No. 14. The current top-10 standings of the 2021 Riverside Senior men’s golf league are as follows: Kenny Pridemore (165.5); Carl Stone (150.5); Dale Miller (149.0); Cecil Gillette, Jr. (147.5); Jim Gress (140.0); Charlie Hargraves (132.0); Albert Durst (127.0); Ralph Six (125.0); Gray Roush (124.0) and Bobby Watson (122.5). © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Back in Wimbledon final, Djokovic to face Italy’s Berrettini By Howard Fendrich AP Tennis Writer WIMBLEDON, England — The victories keep adding up for Novak Djokovic: 20 in a row at Wimbledon since the start of the 2018 tournament, 20 in a row in all Grand Slam matches since the start of this season. Get both streaks up to 21 on Sunday by beating Matteo Berrettini in the final at the All England Club, and Djokovic will tie rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal with a 20th major championship, the most for a man in tennis history. “It would mean everything,” the No. 1-ranked Djokovic said. “That’s why I’m here. That’s why I’m playing.” He worked his way in and out of trouble against a much younger, much-less-experienced opponent Friday until eliminating No. 10 Denis Shapovalov 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-5 in the semifinals at Centre Court. Each set was tight and intense. Each appeared to be within Shapovalov’s grasp — until it was in Djokovic’s. “He was serving for first set. He was better for most of the second set; had a lot of oppor- Alberto Pezzali | AP Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning a point against Canada’s Denis Shapovalov during the men’s singles semifinals match on day eleven of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London on Friday. Djokovic defeated Shapovalov 7-6 (3), 7-5, 7-5 to advance to the final against Italy’s Matteo Berrettini on Sunday. tunities and just didn’t manage to close it out when he needed to,” said Djokovic, who at 34 is 12 years older than Shapovalov. “In important moments, I think I probably held my nerves better than he did and just (made) him play an extra shot, (made) him do an unforced error.” Djokovic made just 15 unforced errors, Shapovalov 36. The other key stats: Djokovic saved 5 of 5 break points in the second set, then 3 of 3 in the third. “What hurt so much this time was just that I felt like the game is there and it’s possible to go and play for the trophy,” said Shapovalov, who walked off in tears after falling to 0-7 against Djokovic. “It’s a feeling I’ve never had before, so that’s why it just hurt so much. I felt like I was outplaying Novak in parts of the match. If you’re outplaying Novak, you can beat anyone.” So true. Now another new-to-these-stages foe, No. 7 seed Berrettini, will give it a shot. Cries of “Vai!” (Go!), “Forza!” (Let’s go!) and even “Andiamo, amore mio!” (Let’s go, my love!) rang through the All England Club’s main stadium earlier, supporting Berrettini in his native tongue on his way to becoming Italy’s first Grand Slam male finalist in 45 years. OVP SPORTS BRIEFS 7-on-7 soccer tourney Saturday at PPHS POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Point Pleasant will be hosting its annual 7-on-7 high school soccer tournament on Saturday, July 17, at Ohio Valley Bank Track and Field in Mason County. This year’s event will run from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., with the girls division going from 8:30-11:30 a.m. The boys division will start just before 10 a.m. and run through 6 p.m. Visit pointsoccer86.com for more details and information. Judge asked to dismiss lawsuit over WVa transgender ban can’t be held responsible for the law because they aren’t responsible for enforcing it. Attorneys for Harrison County Schools said the district “was not responsible for and did not pass” the transgender athlete ban and has not caused harm to the girl. “(The law) was not created by the County Board, and it is not under the County Board’s control,” the response said. The U.S. Justice Department intervened in the case last month, saying the ban was a violation of federal law. Former Cavs G Dellavedova signs 3-year deal with Melbourne CLEVELAND (AP) — Matthew Dellavedova is taking his game back Down Under. The former Cavaliers point guard signed a three-year contract CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Education officials are asking Friday with Melbourne United, the defending champion in Austraa federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit challenging West Virginia’s lia’s National Basketball League. new law that bans transgender athletes from competing in female Dellavedova, affectionately known as “Delly” to his teammates sports in middle schools, high schools and colleges. Education and athletic officials said in court documents filed last and fans, had two stints over six seasons with Cleveland, which signed him as an undrafted free agent in 2013. week that they can’t be held liable for the law, which they didn’t Dellavedova helped the Cavs win the 2016 NBA title, ending a request and largely won’t be responsible for enforcing, the Charles52-year championship drought for Cleveland’s pro teams. ton Gazette-Mail reported. The 30-year-old signed as a free agent with the Milwaukee The American Civil Liberties Union and its West Virginia chapter filed the lawsuit in May on behalf of an 11-year-old transgender Bucks, but returned to the Cavs in a trade midway through the 2018-19 season. girl who had hoped to compete in cross country in middle school Dellavedova’s last two seasons were marked by injuries, includin Harrison County. The girl is seeking an injunction to prevent ing a concussion that limited him to just 13 games this past seathe law from being enforced. son. Although he was a mentor to young guards Collin Sexton and The ban is set to take effect Thursday and will require the state Darius Garland, the Cavs were not planning to re-sign him as a Board of Education to establish rules to determine the means by free agent. which local athletic officials can enforce the law. Dellavedova will play in his third Olympics for Australia this Attorneys for the West Virginia Board of Education and the West Virginia Secondary School Activities Commission argued that they summer in Tokyo. Frazier From page 7 He also was on the U.S. collegiate national team for the 2006 World University Baseball Championship in Havana with David Price, Jake Arrieta and Sean Doolittle and on the 2010 U.S. team for Pan American Games qualifying, joined by Mike Trout, Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Danny Duffy and Chris Archer, a group managed by Young. “It’s just so exciting playing for your country because you’re not only representing yourself, your country, you’re representing the people that fought for your country, too,” Frazier said. “That’s how extreme it is. You want to play good for them. And when you think like that before games and you go out and play for others, good things usually happen.” Olympic baseball is far from the high-tech life of the major leagues, where analytics departments parse spray charts, spin rates and scouting reports that some players fixate on and others ignore at their peril. When Frazier reported to the U.S., it was like a trip back in time. “Basically, we had nothing. We had no video. We had no analytical process. It’s here’s your bat. Bring your own stuff. This is your jersey,” he said. “We got food for you. Now go out and play. Yeah, that’s what I love — everything about it.” As recently as two years ago, Frazier had 21 homers and 67 RBIs. He hopes to regain that form. “Making the big play, making that big hit at the end of the game, I think that’s what drives me to be the best possible player I can be,” he said. “And knowing that I still can do it, I think that fulfills me. I want to show my kids who their dad is.” Frazier has 9 years, 93 days of major league service and needs 79 days more to fully vest in the pension plan. After he’s done playing, perhaps a career in broadcasting is ahead. “I’m going to try and get on the team by the end of the year here,” he said. “If not, I’m going to try in spring training one more time and hopefully I’ll fight my way to get one more one more year and it’ll be great.” �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, July 10, 2021 9 TODAY IN HISTORY Treaty of Versailles (vehr-SY’) to the Senate and urged its ratification. (However, the Senate Today is Saturday, July 10, rejected it.) the 191st day of 2021. There In 1925, jury selection took are 174 days left in the year. place in Dayton, Tennessee, in the trial of John T. Scopes, Today’s Highlights in History charged with violating the law On July 10, 1991, Boris N. by teaching Darwin’s Theory Yeltsin took the oath of office as the first elected president of of Evolution. (Scopes was the Russian republic. President convicted and fined, but the verdict was overturned on a George H.W. Bush lifted economic sanctions against South technicality.) In 1940, during World War Africa. II, the Battle of Britain began as the Luftwaffe started attackOn this date In A.D. 138, Roman Emperor ing southern England. (The Royal Air Force was ultimately Hadrian, responsible for the construction of opulent temples victorious.) In 1943, during World War as well as the barrier in northern Britain known as Hadrian’s II, U.S. and British forces invaded Sicily. Wall, died at age 62. In 1951, armistice talks In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson personally delivered the aimed at ending the Korean (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN LEGALS LEGAL NOTICE Sealed bids will be received by the Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational School District (the "District"), as provided in this notice for the Silver Building HVAC project. 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The bear had raided the chicken coop overnight Wednesday, and officials set a baited trap nearby hoping to lure the animal back. “Based on the size of the bear, the color of the bear and the nature of the chicken coop raids, we’re confident we’ve got the offending bear,” Lemon said. On Thursday night, an Ovando woman came home and found her door ripped off and noticed large claw marks, Powell County Sheriff Gavin Roselles posted on Facebook. A short time later, the male grizzly bear was killed in the area. Investigators gathered DNA evidence from the scene of the attack that killed Lokan and will compare it to samples gathered from the dead grizzly bear to be sure the bear that was killed was the one that attacked Lokan. The results could be available in the next three days. Until then, Roselles said he would maintain the closure of outdoor campsites available in Ovando. Lokan was an experienced outdoors woman and cyclist who was on a mountain biking trip. She and her party were camped by Ovando’s post office early Tuesday when she was attacked. Friends said Lokan was a free spirit, competitive and adventuresome and was aware of the dangers she faced on the trip. Courtesy photo Hayden Whitt, son of Abby and Eric Whitt, a student at Southwestern Elementary, performs “Wondering” by Olivia Rodrigo and Julia Lester. Competing at the national level Southwestern student takes first place Pfizer to seek OK for 3rd vaccine dose By Lauran Neergaard gency authorization of a third dose, he said. Why might that matter for fighting the delta Pfizer is about to seek variant? Dolsten pointed U.S. authorization for a to data from Britain and third dose of its COVID19 vaccine, saying Thurs- Israel showing the Pfizer vaccine “neutralizes the day that another shot delta variant very well.” within 12 months could dramatically boost immu- The assumption, he said, nity and maybe help ward is that when antibodies drop low enough, the off the latest worrisome delta virus eventually coronavirus mutant. Research from multiple could cause a mild infection before the immune countries shows the system kicks back in. Pfizer shot and other But FDA authorization widely used COVID-19 vaccines offer strong pro- would be just a first step tection against the highly — it wouldn’t automaticontagious delta variant, cally mean Americans get offered boosters, cauwhich is spreading rapidly around the world and tioned Dr. William Schaffner, a vaccine expert at now accounts for most Vanderbilt University new U.S. infections. Medical Center. Public Two doses of most health authorities would vaccines are critical to have to decide if they’re develop high levels of really needed, especially virus-fighting antibodies since millions of people against all versions of have no protection. the coronavirus, not just “The vaccines were the delta variant — and designed to keep us out most of the world still is of the hospital” and condesperate to get those initial protective doses as tinue to do so despite the more contagious delta the pandemic continues variant, he said. Giving to rage. But antibodies naturally another dose would be “a huge effort while we are wane over time, so studat the moment striving to ies also are underway to get people the first dose.” tell if and when boosters Hours after Pfizer’s might be needed. announcement, U.S. On Thursday, Pfizer’s health officials issued a Dr. Mikael Dolsten told statement saying fully The Associated Press vaccinated Americans that early data from the company’s booster study don’t need a booster yet. U.S. health agencies suggests people’s anti“are engaged in a sciencebody levels jump five- to 10-fold after a third dose, based, rigorous process compared to their second to consider whether or when a booster might dose months earlier. In August, Pfizer plans be necessary,” the FDA to ask the Food and Drug and Centers for Disease Administration for emer- Control and Prevention AP Medical Writer said in a joint statement. That work will include data from the drug companies, “but does not rely on those data exclusively,” and any decision on booster shots would happen only when “the science demonstrates that they are needed,” the agencies said. Currently only about 48% of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated — and some parts of the country have far lower immunization rates, places where the delta variant is surging. On Thursday, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC director, said that’s leading to “two truths” — highly immunized swaths of America are getting back to normal while hospitalizations are rising in other places. “This rapid rise is troubling,” she said: A few weeks ago the delta variant accounted for just over a quarter of new U.S. cases, but it now accounts for just over 50% — and in some places, such as parts of the Midwest, as much as 80%. Also Thursday, researchers from France’s Pasteur Institute reported new evidence that full vaccination is critical. In laboratory tests, blood from several dozen people given their first dose of the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccines “barely inhibited” the delta variant, the team reported in the journal Nature. But weeks after getting their second dose, nearly all had what researchers deemed an immune boost strong enough to neutralize the delta variant — even if it was a little less potent than against earlier versions of the virus. The French researchers also tested unvaccinated people who had survived a bout of the coronavirus, and found their antibodies were four-fold less potent against the new mutant. But a single vaccine dose dramatically boosted their antibody levels — sparking cross-protection against the delta variant and two other mutants, the study found. That supports public health recommendations that COVID-19 survivors get vaccinated rather than relying on natural immunity. The lab experiments add to real-world data that the delta variant’s mutations aren’t evading the vaccines most widely used in Western countries, but underscore that it’s crucial to get more of the world immunized before the virus evolves even more. Researchers in Britain found two doses of the Pfizer vaccine, for example, are 96% protective against hospitalization with the delta variant and 88% effective against symptomatic infection. That finding was echoed last weekend by Canadian researchers, while a report from Israel suggested protection against mild delta infection may have dipped lower, to 64%. A local student from Southwestern Elementary recently walked away with a national championship and the Southwestern club placed eighth in the National Elementary Beta Convention. Hayden Whitt, son of Abby and Eric Whitt, a student at Southwestern Elementary, recently participated at the National Elementary Beta Competition hosted at the Swan and Dolphin Hotel in Orlando, Florida. Hayden earned the opportunity to attend by placing at the state level this spring. While at Disney he competed against 29 other inperson acts and an unknown number of virtual submissions, in the Performing ArtsSolo, Duo, and Trio category. After performing in the preliminary round Sunday, June 27, Hayden placed in the Top Five which gave him the opportunity to perform again at the General Session Monday evening. Hayden sang the song “Wondering” by Olivia Rodrigo and Julia Lester and accompanied himself on the piano. He was chosen as the National Elementary Beta Champion for Performing Arts-Solo, Duo, and Trio. In addition to Hayden, Southwestern In addition to Hayden Whitt’s recognition, Southwestern Elementary also placed eighth in the Portfolio Competition at the National Elementary Beta Convention. Southwestern has been recognized as a Beta Club School of Distinction the last two years. Hayden Whitt was chosen as the National Elementary Beta Champion for Performing Arts-Solo, Duo, and Trio. Elementary also placed eighth in the Portfolio Competition at the National Elementary Beta Convention. Beta Club members worked together, under the guidance of Mrs. Tina Johnson, Beta Club advisor, to build their portfolio. Southwestern has been recognized as a Beta Club School of Distinction the last two years. IN BRIEF OH-70244281 NEW YORK (AP) — The fast-moving storm Elsa lashed New York City and New England with heavy rain and high winds Friday, flooding streets, toppling trees and hindering some rail service. Maximum sustained winds from the storm were near 50 mph with higher gusts as it moved over Massachusetts. But the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its 2 p.m. update that Elsa was no longer considered a tropical storm. Elsa remained powerful enough to bring about 3.5 inches of rain to areas of Massachusetts and Rhode Island by the early afternoon, flooding streets and stranding cars. West of Boston, Framingham police said Route 9 at Route 126 was closed because of high water. Storm conditions caused morning snags on commuter rail lines across the New York City region. Bug experts seeking new name for gypsy moths Bug experts are dropping the common name of a destructive insect because it’s considered an ethnic slur: the gypsy moth. The Entomological Society of America, which oversees the common names of bugs, is getting rid of the common name of that critter and the lesser-known gypsy ant. The group this week announced that for the first time it changed a common name of an insect because it was offensive. In the past they’ve only reas- signed names that weren’t scientifically accurate. “It’s an ethnic slur to begin with that’s been rejected by the Romani people a long time ago,’’ said society president Michelle S. Smith. “Second, nobody wants to be associated with a harmful invasive pest.” The society is taking a hard look at some of the more than 2,000 common insect names to remove derogatory and geographically inaccurate ones. About 20 years ago, a committee of fish experts renamed the jewfish into the goliath grouper. Eligibility for Gallia County PRC Program COVID-19 Employment HERO PRC Clarification of Guidelines The Gallia County Department of Job and Family Services is offering a COVID-19 Employment HERO PRC payment of $2,000 to eligible individuals who were employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you were actively working at least 24 hours per week for at least 9 consecutive months between the months of March 2020 and May 2021, you may be eligible for this payment. Must not have drawn unemployment or been laid off (at any time, unless it was prior to or after 9 consecutive months). There must be a minor child in the home. This PRC program will run July 6, 2021 - September 30, 2021. Notice of approval/denial will be sent within 30 days. PRC Applications are available at Gallia Co. JFS in boxes by front door and additional information about the plan can be found on GalliaNet. OH-70244499 Elsa soaks Northeast as it races up East Coast �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, July 10, 2021 11 Town of Mason honors Lady Falcons Bug experts seeking new name for destructive gypsy moths By Seth Borenstein that can denude entire forests of leaves, said University of Illinois entomologist May Bug experts are dropping the common Berenbaum, a past society president. name of a destructive The moths likely got insect because it’s considered an ethnic slur: their name because as larvae they have hair the gypsy moth. with small air pockets The Entomological that act like balloons Society of America, allowing them to float which oversees the for miles, wandering common names of like the group of peobugs, is getting rid of ple they were named the common name of after, Berenbaum said. that critter and the Another theory is that lesser-known gypsy male adult moths have ant. The group this a tan color that could week announced that be similar to Romani for the first time it people. changed a common The Entomological name of an insect Society is now on the because it was offenhunt for a new comsive. In the past mon name, a process they’ve only reasthat will take months, signed names that Smith said. Until then, weren’t scientifically even though it’s a accurate. mouthful, Smith said “It’s an ethnic slur the moths should be to begin with that’s called by their scienbeen rejected by the tific name, Lymantria Romani people a long time ago,’’ said society dispar or L. dispar. Berenbaum — who president Michelle has written about S. Smith. “Second, weirdly named plants, nobody wants to be animals and gene associated with a harmful invasive pest.” mutations — said The society is taking given the moths’ a hard look at some of destructiveness, she and other would the more than 2,000 common insect names have some ideas for a descriptive new name. to remove deroga“You’re not allowed tory and geographically inaccurate names. to use obscenities,” she said, “so that’s About 20 years ago, out.” a committee of fish experts renamed the jewfish into the goliath Follow Seth Borenstein on Twitter at borenbears. The grouper. Associated Press Health and The moths are inva- Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes sive and destructive Institute’s Department critters in the caterpil- Medical of Science Education. The AP is lar stage. They have solely responsible for all content. a voracious appetite AP Science Writer Mindy Kearns | Courtesy An evening rainstorm drove the celebration inside, but did not stop the enthusiasm when the Town of Mason hosted a reception Thursday in honor of the Class A State Softball Champions, the Wahama Lady Falcons. Mayor Kristopher Clark presented the team with a “key to the city,” which was accepted by Head Coach Chris Noble. After the rain… Taylor Newland | Courtesy Pictured is a rainbow captured above Starcher Road in Gallia County this week, reminding the rain brings with it more than mud. JUNE 1 - JULY 30 OH-70244508 ������������ RUTLAND BOTTLE GAS, INC. Between work, sports schedules, and daily responsibilities, it can seem as if there aren’t enough hours in the day. Holzer Pediatrics understands your Rutland Bottle Gas announces they are now the ONLY authorized Weber Grill Service & Warranty Center in the region!! 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That change was incorporated into updated guidance for summer camps — and now, schools. The new schools guidance says: —No one at schools needs to wear masks at recess or in most other outdoor situations. However, unvaccinated people are advised to wear masks if they are in a crowd for an extended period of time, like in the stands at a football game. —Ventilation and handwashing continue to be important. Students and staff also should stay home when they are sick. —Testing remains an important way to prevent outbreaks. But the CDC also says people who are fully vaccinated do not need to participate in such screening. —Separating students into smaller groups, or cohorts, continues to be a good way to help reduce spread of the virus. But the CDC discouraged putting vaccinated and unvaccinated kids in separate groups, saying schools shouldn’t stigmatize any group or perpetuate academic, racial or other tracking. Becky Pringle, president of the National Education Association, called the new CDC guidance “an important roadmap for reducing the risk of COVID-19 in schools.” She added: “Schools should be consistently and rigorously employing all the recommended mitigation strategies, including requiring masks in all settings where there are unvaccinated individuals present, and ensuring adequate ventilation, handwashing, and cleaning.” U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona pledged to work with schools to help them get kids back into classrooms. “We know that in-person learning offers vital opportunities for all students to develop healthy, nurturing relationships with educators and peers, and that students receive essential supports in school for their social and emotional wellbeing, mental health, and academic success,” he said in a statement. Daily Sentinel ACLU sues Ohio GOP lawmakers COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio filed a lawsuit seeking redistricting records of Republican lawmakers’ efforts to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, claims House GOP lawmakers, including Speaker Bob Cupp and Rep. Bill Seitz, have refused to respond to a February records request by the ACLU. The request sought to obtain any redistrictingrelated records, including emails from Cupp, Seitz and other legislative staff involved in the ongoing process. In the complaint, the lawyers representing the nonprofit said receiving records will help them monitor the state’s contentious redistricting process carefully. “We’ll be carefully analyzing the maps in how they would perform, and making sure that the districts drawn are compliant with the Constitution, and that the process is fair and transparent,” Freda Levenson, the Ohio ACLU’s legal director, told Cleveland.com. “If the maps that ultimately aren’t enacted aren’t, we are thinking of challenging them and will be prepared to do that if necessary.” This year will be the first time Ohio will be using a new redistricting process that was approved by voters through state ballot issues in 2015 and 2018. The new system, which is meant to fight gerrymandering in the state, requires an independent commission to finish redrawing legislative districts by Sept. 1. It sets a Sept. 30 deadline for the state’s General Assembly to complete a new map of congressional districts. The number of congressional districts in Ohio was reduced from 16 to 15 with the release of new census data in late April. Updated U.S. House maps will need to reflect that loss of a district. The U.S. Census Bureau has said it anticipates detailed population data to arrive in the states around Aug. 16 — more than four months after the April 1 date on which it normally arrives — due to the impact of the coronavirus. Vatican: Pope to deliver Sunday blessing from hospital By Nicole Winfield for what the Vatican said was a “severe” narrowing of his large intestine. He is expected to stay at Gemelli, ROME — Pope Francis which has a special suite will follow in the footsteps reserved for popes, through of St. John Paul II and the week, assuming there deliver his weekly Sunday are no complications. blessing and greeting from The statement said Franthe Rome hospital where he is recovering from intestinal cis would deliver his noontime Sunday blessing from surgery, the Vatican said the 10th floor of the hosFriday. The Vatican’s daily medi- pital, an appointment that cal update said that Francis’ will recall the practice of John Paul, who also delivtemperature was normal ered the Angelus prayer and again following the slight fever he ran Wednesday eve- greetings from the hospital’s 10th floor during his ning. It said his treatment occasional stays. and recovery at Gemelli During one stay in 1996, Polyclinic were proceeding John Paul quipped that after normally, with the pontiff so many visits, Gemelli had walking, eating, working become the “Vatican No. and celebrating Mass with 3,” after St. Peter’s and the hospital staff. papal summer estate in CasFrancis, 84, had half of tel Gandolfo. his colon removed July 4 Associated Press Teaford From page 1 citizens of Ohio was readily apparent throughout his career. “What is also evident, is that Lieutenant Colonel Teaford did not complete his honorable career journey alone. His wife Becky has been a stal- Francis, for his part, was continuing to eat regularly and walk in the corridor after the three-hour surgery Sunday, the Vatican said. It said he had resumed working, “alternating it with moments of reading texts.” He celebrated Mass in the papal private apartment on Thursday afternoon, “attended by all those assisting him during his hospitalization,” the Vatican said. The Argentine pope has enjoyed relatively robust health, though he lost the upper part of one lung in his youth because of an infection. He also suffers from sciatica, or nerve pain, that makes him walk with a pronounced limp. John Paul’s first stay at Gemelli was after he was wart in her support of Lieutenant Colonel Teaford and the women and men of the Patrol throughout his career. Her partnership has been critical to his achievements. “I wish him well in retirement, as they have both certainly earned it after 35 years of service.” Lt. Colonel Marla Gaskill stated: “The Ohio State Highway Patrol has a storied history of service with respect, shot during a May 13, 1981 assassination attempt in St. Peter’s Square. Four days later, he delivered his Sunday prayer from the hospital and said: “Pray for the brother who shot me, whom I have sincerely forgiven.” John Paul was released in June of that year but returned a few weeks later after developing a serious infection that kept him hospitalized for nearly two months. He returned in subsequent years for broken bones suffered in falls, an appendectomy, respiratory and throat problems as well as to have a benign intestinal tumor removed. The Polish pope, who suffered from Parkinson’s disease, died at the Vatican on April 2, 2005. which Lieutenant Colonel Teaford exemplifies. During his time with the Division, Lieutenant Colonel Teaford was a reliable and dependable worker and friend who was always looking out for those around him. Although he will be missed, I hope he enjoys more time with his family and pursing his hobbies.” Information provided by the Ohio State Highway Patrol. Museum From page 1 install new windows. By late summer or early fall, the board hopes to be able to allow people to add railroad memorabilia displays and model trains at the station. When this time comes, the board hopes to open to the public with regular hours. Davis said in July, the board hopes to add another 1945 Porter engine, which is a “fireless cooker” that Davis said was used by American Electric Power at their plants for 25 years. According to Davis, all of these updates are possible due to two state grants and support from various groups and individuals in the community. The board of directors hopes to cover the newly insulated walls this month. The Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum is located at 918 Third Ave. in Gallipolis. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Star brick floor has been laid inside the freight station. Courtesy photos Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Reach her at (304) 6751333, ext. 1992. Spray foam insulation has been installed at the Gallipolis Railroad Freight Station Museum. Ohio Valley Bank employees volunteered to assist in emptying the freight area for the new flooring. Star bricks are being laid on the museum floor inside the station. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 07. July Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Newspaper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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