https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/bf7528219eeca9a3c403b7e34f0a957f.pdf 2061993b55c9b17781e6e56df8de6f7f PDF Text Text 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 73° 86° 80° A thunderstorm today. A shower and thunderstorm tonight. High 92° / Low 71° Today’s weather forecast On this day in history Marshall, UAB favored WEATHER s 3 NEWS s 2 SPORTS s 5 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Issue 168, Volume 75 Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Sheriff: kidnapping, attempted murder probe underway Staff Report son in custody for the reported shooting and that the firearm has SALEM CENTER — A news release from been recovered. There is no active threat to Meigs County Sheriff the public at this time, Keith O. Wood states the news release further his office is currently stated. investigating a reportThe victim was flown ed kidnapping and to Grant Medical Cenattempted murder that ter in Columbus, Ohio allegedly occurred at the Salem Center Cem- and her condition is currently unknown at etery in Salem Center, Ohio in the early morn- this time, also according hours of Wednesday, ing to the news release. More information will Aug. 25. be released as soon as it Sheriff Wood states is available. deputies have one per- Thursday, August 26, 2021 s 50¢ ‘Saturday in the Park’ set By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham “Nonprofits have had a rough time” due to not khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com having the usual fundraisers during the pandemic, MIDDLEPORT — The Wise said. Wise said admission to Riverbend Arts Council will be hosing “Saturday in the event in the park is free. In the case of rain the Park” this weekend at Dave Diles Park in Middle- during the evening hours, Saturday in the Park will port. be canceled. Wise said the Music, food, ice cream and vendors will be part of council does not want to the attractions for those in host the event indoors at this time. attendance from 4-8 p.m. Local musician Brent on Saturday. Patterson will be perThe event is a fundraiser for the arts council, forming in the park from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Patterson according to member performs acoustic music, Mary Wise. The council featuring folk-rock and will be holding a Chinese Courtesy Local musician Brent Patterson, pictured, will be performing at auction of various items and selling food. Saturday in the Park, this Saturday, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. See PARK | 8 45 new COVID-19 cases reported in region By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham new), 6 hospitalizations 40-49 — 427 cases khawthorne@aimmediamidwest. (3 new), 16 hospitalizacom tions, 1 death 50-59 — 404 cases OHIO VALLEY — A (1 new), 23 hospitalizatotal of 45 new COVID- tions (2 new), 4 deaths 60-69 — 337 cases 19 cases were reported in the Ohio Valley Pub- (3 new), 32 hospitalizalishing area on Wednes- tions, 8 deaths 70-79 — 227 cases day. In Gallia County, the (2 new), 48 hospitalizations, 12 deaths Ohio Department of 80-plus — 161 cases, Health (ODH) reported 23 new COVID-19 cases 43 hospitalizations, 25 deaths on Wednesday. Vaccination rates in In Mason County, Gallia County are as 19 additional cases follows, according to of COVID-19 were reported on Wednesday, ODH: Vaccines started: according to the West 11,285 (37.74 percent Virginia Department of the population); of Health and Human Vaccines completed: Resources (DHHR). 10,240 (34.25 percent In Meigs County, of the population). three new COVID-19 cases were reported by ODH on Wednesday. Meigs County Here is a closer look According to the 2 at the local COVID-19 p.m. update from ODH, data: there have been 1,637 total cases (3 new) in Meigs County since the Gallia County beginning of the panAccording to the 2 p.m. update from ODH, demic, 88 hospitalizations and 40 deaths. Of there have been 2,804 the 1,634 cases, 1,504 total cases (23 new) (2 new) are presumed in Gallia County since recovered. the beginning of the Case data is as folpandemic, 178 hospitalizations (2 new) and lows: 0-19 — 214 cases, 1 51 deaths. Of the 2,781 cases, 2,490 (9 new) are hospitalization 20-29 — 237 cases (1 presumed recovered. new), 2 hospitalizations Case data is as fol30-39 — 199 cases (1 lows: new), 4 hospitalizations 0-19 — 404 cases (8 40-49 — 243 cases (1 new), 3 hospitalizations 20-29 —466 cases (2 new), 8 hospitalizations new), 7 hospitalizations See CASES | 8 30-39 — 378 cases (4 AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2021 The Daily Sentinel, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Kendra Robertson’s Grand Champion Goat was purchased for $4,000 by McDonald’s of Pomeroy and Ravenswood, State Rep. Jay Edwards, Mark Porter GM Super Center, Buckley Ironworks, RC Construction and Sons, Parker Corporation. Goat, lamb, hog sale results By Sarah Hawley TDSnews@aimmediamidwest.com Editor’s note: Articles and photos from Saturday’s Meigs County Junior Fair Livestock Sale will appear in three parts concluding with today’s article on the goat, lamb and hog sales. ROCKSPRINGS — As Auctioneer Dean Blackburn said, it is an investment in the kids, not about purchasing livestock. Many local businesses and individuals did just that on Saturday at the Meigs County Junior Fair Livestock Sale, spending a total of $312,850 in bids during the live auction. This total does not include any “bumps” which were reported separately to the secretary’s office during or after the sale as those amounts were not announced publicly. Livestock sale results, by species, in order of Saturday’s sale were as follows: Market Goat — 1. Kendra Robertson (Grand Champion), $4,000, McDonald’s of Pomeroy and Ravenswood, State Rep. Jay Edwards, Mark Porter GM Super Center, Buckley Ironworks, RC Jaycie Jordan’s Grand Champion Hog was purchased for $4,200 by Randy Moore BP. Construction and Sons, Parker Corporation; 2. McKenzie Robertson (Reserve Champion), $3,000, White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Parker Corporation and RC Construction and Sons; 3. Jeremiah Mohler, $900, Farmers Bank; 4. Lex Ingles, $4,000, Gavin Power Plant, MPW Industrial Services, McGinnis Inc.; 5. Tyson Hupp, $4,700, Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home; 6. Emma Leachman, $1,800, J&K Contracting, Lance’s Trailer Sales, Hupp Auto Center, Tenoglia and Salisbury Law Office; 7. Samual Cremeans, $2,700, Gavin Power Plant, MPW Industrial Services, McGinnis Inc.; 8. Bryant Mohler, $1,000, Dettwiller Lumber; 9. Bella Mugrage, $1,300, J&M Auto Sales; 10. Mattee Bolden, $3,000, Lance’s Trailer Sales, Mark Porter GM Super Center; 11. Maddy Karr, $4,000, Gavin Power Plant, MPW Industrial Services, McGinnis Inc.; 12. Alexis Grubb, $2,000, Pleasant Valley Hospital; 13. Peyton Bailey, $1,900, Swisher & Lohse Pharmacy; 14. Jensen Litchfield, $1,100, Ohio Valley Bank; 15. Kendall Schagel, $1,100, The four Buckley Boys; 16. Jacob Spencer, $1,600, Ohio Valley Bank; 17. Ella Bailey, $2,200, Mark Porter Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram and Hoon Inc.; 18. Maylee Barringer, $1,200, See SALE | 8 �NEWS 2 Thursday, August 26, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing WVU Health System to require clinical, non-clinical staff be vaccinated MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Following this week’s announcement by the West Virginia Hospital Association that it supports hospitals and health systems to require COVID-19 vaccination of their employees with local factors and circumstances shaping how and when their policies are implemented, as well as the FDA’s approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, the West Virginia University Health System announced on Monday that it will require all of its employees to be fully vaccinated with both doses of the two-dose series by Oct. 31. “We’re doing this because it is the right thing to do. We are the state’s leading healthcare provider and largest employer, and we have a higher obligation to our patients as well as to each other. I want WVU Medicine hospitals and clinics to be as safe as possible for our patients and staff. A fully vaccinated workforce will help ensure that safety,” Albert L. Wright, Jr., president and CEO of the WVU Health System, said. “We also have to ensure we maintain the integrity of our operations and not allow a situation to develop where several hundred of our employees are out due to COVID. The number of unvaccinated staff out due to COVID is increasing and is starting to have a material impact on our patient care mission. We also cannot have a two-tiered workforce with one that is vaccinated and one that is not. This places an unfair burden on our vaccinated staff, our patients, and public, all of whom expect us to be able to provide the services they need, when they need them. While there’s uncertainty with the current wave we are now in, we know one thing for certain: the vaccine is extremely safe and effective.” This decision also comes on the same day the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is granting full approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, which the Health System had already administered to more than 60 percent of its workforce while its use was permit- ted under an emergency use authorization. “Since these vaccines were authorized in December, millions of Americans have safely received the COVID vaccine, including the majority of our workforce. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the FDA, and other regulatory agencies are closely monitoring the vaccines as they are being used in the general population. If there are any safety concerns that do arise, they can make sure they thoroughly investigate and address those concerns,” Meera Mehta, Pharm.D., B.C.I.D.P., WVU Medicine Infectious Diseases clinical specialist, said. “I have dedicated my career to infectious diseases, and I have been studying the COVID19 virus and the vaccines very, very closely. That is why I chose to get it – to protect myself, to protect my patients that I work with in the hospital, to protect my community, and to protect all the people that I love.” The vaccine mandate applies to employees of all WVU Health System hospitals and clinics, including those in West Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, and also applies to staff who are working remotely at home or onsite. Information submitted on behalf of WVU Health System. Hopewell increasing access to mental health resources TODAY IN HISTORY The Associated Press Today is Thursday, Aug. 26, the 238th day of 2021. There are 127 days left in the year. Today’s highlight in history: On August 26, 1920, the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, guaranteeing American women’s right to vote, was certified in effect by Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. On this date: In 1817, the University of Michigan was founded. In 1883, the island volcano Krakatoa began cataclysmic eruptions, leading to a massive explosion the following day. In 1939, the first televised major league baseball games were shown on experimental station W2XBS: a double-header between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field. (The Reds won the first game, 5-2, the Dodgers the second, 6-1.) In 1944, French Gen. Charles de Gaulle braved the threat of German snipers as he led a victory march in Paris, which had just been liberated by the Allies from Nazi occupation. In 1957, the Soviet Union announced it had successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile. In 1968, the Democratic National Convention opened in Chicago; the four-day event that resulted in the nomination of Hubert H. Humphrey for president was marked by a bloody police crackdown on antiwar protesters in the streets. In 1972, the summer Olympics opened in Munich, West Germany. In 1985, 13-year-old AIDS patient Ryan White began “attending” classes at Western Middle School in Kokomo, Indiana, via a telephone hookup at his home — school officials had barred Ryan from attending classes in person. In 2004, the nation’s supply of vaccine for the impending flu season took a big hit when Chiron Corp. announced it had found tainted doses in its factory, and would hold up shipment of about 50 million shots. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey spun into Texas, unloading extraordinary amounts of rain. (The hurricane killed nearly 70 people, damaged more than 300,000 structures and caused an estimated $125 billion in damage.) In 2015, Alison Parker, a reporter for WDBJTV in Roanoke, Virginia, and her cameraman, Adam Ward, were shot to death during a live broadcast by a disgruntled former station employee who fatally shot himself while being pursued by police. In 2018, a gunman opened fire on fellow gamers at a video game tournament in Jacksonville, Fla., killing two men and wounding 10 others before taking his own life. Playwright Neil Simon, whose comedies included “The Odd Couple” and “Barefoot in the Park,” died at the age of 91. Ten years ago: More than 2 million people along the Eastern Seaboard were ordered to move to safer ground as Hurricane Irene approached the coast. A Boko Haram sect member detonated a car loaded with explosives at the United Nations headquarters in Nigeria’s capital Abuja, killing 25 people and wounding more than 100 others. Five years ago: San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick remained seated on the team’s bench rather than standing for the national anthem before the Niners played host to the Green Bay Packers in an exhibition game, saying he believed the United States was oppressing African Americans and other minorities. 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 Hopewell Health centers has partnered with Athens Photographic Project and local community members to increase visibility of, and normalize the conversation around mental health. According to a news release from Hopwell, with funding from Ohio Mental Health and Addiction Services, this initiative focuses on a message of hope brought to life through the work of local artists who have their own lived experience with mental illness and/or addiction. “The true life test is meeting and receiving each other as equal,” explains Robert Lockheed, peer support specialist. “As human beings our disabilities, shortcomings, or learning edges do not define us…our strengths, contributions to family and the community at large is the truer picture of who we are as individuals.” According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), “about half of all adults in the US will experience a mental health issue during their lifetime.” The Covid-19 pandemic has not only exacerbated existing mental health conditions for many, it has also shed light on existing barri- ers to treatment for those in our community. Among these barriers are lack of information on how to access treatment and the perception of being ‘alone’ in experiencing mental health symptoms. Community members are encouraged to face these challenges head on by simply discussing mental health with their friends, family, neighbors and others. “We can talk about mental health without even saying the words ‘mental health,’” Jamie Straight, CDCA, QMHS, said. “We can share hobbies and ways we relax with others, actively listen without judgement when someone expresses their feelings, and letting our loved ones know they are not alone, whatever they may be facing.” “When people feel comfortable discussing mental health, they are more likely to proactively seek treatment if needed,” explained Tammy Stage, Hopewell Health Centers Athens Clinic director. “Early detection and treatment has been shown to reduce the lifelong impact of mental health.” Posters, banners, and yard signs, featuring the work of local photographers, will be visible throughout the nine Southeast Ohio counties served by Hopewell Health Centers. These materials will serve as a reminder to check in with ourselves and our neighbors, as well as, direct viewers to a newly created web page, www/hopewellhealth.org/stigmareduction that can help individuals assess their own symptoms, and link them with local, state and/or national mental health resources. Hopewell Health Centers, Inc. serves nine counties throughout Southeast Ohio including: Athens, Vinton, Hocking, Ross, Jackson, Gallia, Meigs, Washington and Perry counties. Patients can receive coordinated specialty care from counselors, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, and other services including supported education and employment, dentistry, case management, peer support and family education, in one facility. If you or someone you know may benefit from any of the above services, please contact your local Hopewell Health Centers office or visit www.hopewellhealth.org/locations for more information. Information submitted by Hopewell Health Centers. GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a spaceavailable basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest. com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. Card showers Jean Miller-Fisher will be celebrating her 94th birthday on Sept. 8, cards may be sent to 1470 Orchard Hill Road, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Bonnie Krautter will be celebrating her 90th birthday on Sept. 11, cards may be sent to 1712 Chester Road, Pomeroy, OH 45769. Church, 85 State St., hosts its spaghetti dinner from 4 - 7 p.m., featuring homemade sauce, meatballs, salad, bread sticks, beverage, and a choice of many desserts. Thursday, Aug. 26 Sunday, Aug. 29 POMEROY — The Meigs Soil & MIDDLEPORT — Ash Street Water Conservation District Board Church will host the West Virginia of Supervisors will hold their regu- Couriers singing group 6:30 p.m. lar monthly meeting at noon at the district office. The office is located at 113 E. Memorial Drive, Suite D, Pomeroy. MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Veterans Service Commission will meet at 9 a.m. in their office at 97 North Second Avenue, Suite 2, Middleport. GALLIPOLIS — St. Louis Monday, Aug. 30 Saturday, Aug. 28 GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Free community meal Friday MIDDLEPORT — The monthly Free Community Dinner at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center is Friday, Aug. 27. This month serving homestyle chicken and noodles, green beans, roll, and dessert. Take-out meals will be passed out in the parking lot at 5 p.m. while supplies last. Bossard internet upgrade GALLIPOLIS — Bossard Library announces that the public internet computers will be unavailable for a period of time on Friday, Aug. 27 due to a system upgrade. ‘Saturday in the Park’ Beginning July 26, one lane of SR 160 will be closed and temporary traffic signals will be in place between Homewood Drive and Porter Road. Estimated compleMIDDLEPORT — “Saturday tion: Oct. 1. in the Park” event will take place MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge Aug. 28, 4-8 p.m., Dave Diles Park, Middleport. Music by Brent Patter- replacement project began on April son, food, ice cream truck, caramel 12 on State Route 143, between Lee Road (Township Road 168) corn, vendors, face painting, art and Ball Run Road (Township demonstrations, Chinese auction. Road 20A). One lane will be Bring a lawn chair and enjoy an evening by the river. Sponsored by closed. Temporary traffic signals and a 10 foot width restriction will Riverbend Arts Council. be in place. Estimated completion: Nov. 15. Road closures, construction BIDWELL — SR 160/554 roundabout construction. A roundabout construction project begins on July 26 at the intersection of SR 160 and SR 554. From July 26-Sept. 6, SR 554 will be closed between SR 160 and Porter Road. ODOT’s detour is SR 7 through Cheshire to SR 735 to U.S. 35 to SR 160 to SR 554. Storytime resumes Sept. 13 Storytime resumes at all Meigs Library locations the week of Sept. 13. Mondays – Racine Library, Tuesdays – Eastern Library, Wednesdays – Pomeroy Library, Thursdays – Middleport Library. All locations are at 1 p.m. Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com �NEWS/WEATHER Ohio Valley Publishing Thursday, August 26, 2021 3 From CVS to Goldman Sachs, FDA move prompts vaccine mandates By Paul Wiseman and Joseph Pisani AP Business Writers From Walt Disney World to Goldman Sachs, a flurry of private and public employers are requiring workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 after the federal government gave full approval to the Pfizer shot. And the number is certain to grow much higher. For the past eight months, coronavirus shots were dispensed in the U.S. under emergency authorization from the Food and Drug Administration. Some workers and unions objected to getting the vaccine — and some employers were reluctant to require it — because it had yet to receive FDA full approval. That happened on Monday. “The FDA decision takes that off the table,” said Devjani Mishra, a New York-based attorney with the firm Littler Mendelson, which specializes in workplace matters. She and others in the worlds of business, law and health predicted more companies will mandate vaccines for their workforces. Shortly after the FDA acted, Walt Disney World reached a deal with its unions to require all workers at its theme park in Orlando, Florida, to be vaccinated. Goldman Sachs told employees Tuesday that Marcio Jose Sanchez | AP file A patient receives a sticker after receiving a shot of the Moderna COVID-19 at a CVS Pharmacy branch in Los Angeles. From Walt Disney World and Chevron to CVS and a Michigan university, a flurry of private and public employers are requiring workers to get vaccinated after the federal government gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. it will require anyone who enters the bank’s U.S. offices to be fully vaccinated starting Sept. 7, according to a memo obtained by The New York Times. Drugstore chain CVS said pharmacists, nurses and other workers who have contact with patients will have to be inoculated. Oil giant Chevron Corp. said it will require some of its workers — such as those who travel internationally, live abroad or work on its offshore platforms in the Gulf of Mexico — to get their COVID-19 shots. “We pushed ‘go’ when the FDA made that decision,” said Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, president of Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, which announced on Monday that its 800 faculty members, 1,500 staff members and 18,000 students will have to be vaccinated. Before that, only students living on campus had to get the shot. She said the university could have legally mandated vaccines before the FDA decision but waited for it because Pescovitz, who is a pediatrician, believes the authorization will help persuade those still on the fence. Ohio State University, too, announced Tuesday that it would require all students, faculty and staff to complete the full vaccination process by Nov. 15. Ohio State is among the country’s largest universities and is a major employer in Columbus, Ohio. On Monday, health experts expressed hope that the FDA’s action would boost the U.S. vaccination rate, which bottomed out at about a half-million shots a day in July — down from a peak of 3.4 million a day on average in April. The number of shots dispensed has since climbed to about 850,000 a day amid growing alarm Blinken estimates 1,500 Americans may still await evacuation By Robert Burns, Ellen Knickmeyer and Matthew Lee over the highly contagious delta variant, which has sent deaths, cases and hospitalizations soaring, wiping out months of progress. Littler Mendelson released a survey Monday showing that 9% of employers are already mandating vaccines for at least some of their workers, and an additional 12% are planning to impose some sort of mandate in the near future. In January, just 1% of firms Littler Mendelson surveyed had issued vaccine requirements. There is a risk for employers at a time when many are struggling to fill openings and workers are confident of finding better jobs: Faced with a vaccine requirement, an employee might “say, ‘OK, fine. I’m leaving,’” Mishra said. “It’s not a given you’re going to be able to fill that job with someone who is vaccinated.’’ But Ali Mokdad, a professor of health metrics sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle, said he doesn’t foresee a large backlash. “People will see that mandates can open their businesses and save their paychecks. They will see the effects and they will welcome it,” he said. Earlier this summer, President Joe Biden announced that federal workers will have to get vaccinated or else face weekly testing and other measures. Associated Press WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday that as many as 1,500 Americans may be awaiting evacuation from Afghanistan, a figure that suggests this part of the U.S.-led airlift could be completed before President Joe Biden’s Tuesday deadline. Untold thousands of at-risk Afghans, however, are struggling to get into the Kabul airport. Blinken said the State Department estimates there were about 6,000 Americans who wanted to leave Afghanistan when the airlift began Aug. 14, and that about 4,500 of them have been evacuated so far. The 6,000 figure is the first public estimate by the State Department of how many Americans were seeking to get out when the Taliban completed its takeover of Afghanistan. “Some are understandably very scared,” Blinken told a State Department news conference. About 500 Americans have been contacted with instructions on when and how to get to the chaotic Kabul airport to catch evacuation flights. In addition, 1,000 or perhaps fewer are being contacted to determine whether they still want to leave. Blinken said Amid virus cases, WVa high school goes to remote learning CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A high school in West Virginia’s largest county will switch to remote learning for the remainder of the week, education officials announced Tuesday, as coronavirus cases continue to surge statewide. Kanawha County TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 73° 86° 80° A thunderstorm today. A shower and thunderstorm tonight. High 92° / Low 71° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Wed. 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. 92° 72° 85° 64° 100° in 1948 47° in 1952 Precipitation (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Wed. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.00 4.66 3.24 38.22 31.57 SUN & MOON Today 6:52 a.m. 8:08 p.m. 10:32 p.m. 10:56 a.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Last Aug 30 New Sep 6 First Full Sep 13 Sep 20 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Major Today 3:14a Fri. 4:02a Sat. 4:48a Sun. 5:35a Mon. 6:21a Tue. 7:08a Wed. 7:54a Minor 9:25a 10:12a 10:59a 11:46a 12:09a 12:55a 1:42a Major 3:35p 4:23p 5:10p 5:57p 6:45p 7:32p 8:20p 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme POLLEN & MOLD Minor 9:46p 10:33p 11:21p ---12:33p 1:20p 2:07p WEATHER HISTORY On Aug. 26, 1864, a railroad train ran into a tornado 15 miles from Lawrenceburg, Ind. The storm lifted cars off the track, spun two passenger cars around and deposited them upside down in a ravine. 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: Particulates Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Wed. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 12.90 16.13 21.49 12.85 13.27 25.21 13.09 25.52 34.19 12.58 16.00 33.80 14.40 Portsmouth 88/73 24-hr. Chg. -0.06 -0.08 -0.11 -0.06 +0.54 +0.10 -0.42 -0.49 -0.26 -0.17 -1.60 -0.40 -2.10 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 Ashland 86/73 Grayson 86/72 52691 SR 124 Racine, Ohio 45771 Breanna Laudermilt-Unit C6 (10x10) Kenneth Carter-Unit B13 (10x10) Bryan Branham-Unit C25 (10 x 15) Online auction will run 9am Sept. 1st to 9am Sept.8th StorageTreasures.com OH-70250799 MONDAY 95° 72° 89° 65° Hot; a t-storm around in the afternoon Some sun, a shower and t-storm; humid TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 79° 63° Cloudy, a thunderstorm possible; humid 81° 59° Humid with decreasing clouds NATIONAL CITIES Marietta 92/70 Murray City 91/70 Belpre 92/71 Athens 92/71 Today St. Marys 91/71 Parkersburg 90/70 Coolville 92/72 Wilkesville 91/69 POMEROY Jackson 92/70 91/70 Ravenswood Rio Grande 92/73 88/72 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 90/71 GALLIPOLIS 92/71 90/73 88/72 South Shore Greenup 87/72 87/72 64 Logan 91/70 McArthur 91/71 Lucasville 91/71 Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services 0 50 100 150 200 Chillicothe 92/71 Very High Primary: ragweed/other/grass Mold: 2552 Hot; a morning shower, then a t-storm “Online Auction” SUNDAY 94° 71° Adelphi 92/72 Waverly 91/70 Pollen: 31 Low MOON PHASES SATURDAY Hot; a t-storm around in the afternoon 6 Primary: ascospores/agrocybe Fri. 6:53 a.m. 8:06 p.m. 10:57 p.m. 11:57 a.m. FRIDAY 91° 71° ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM Great Bend Self Storage required mask wearing in all grade levels starting last week. Statewide, active coronavirus cases have increased fourfold this month to nearly 11,000 while hospitalizations have tripled to at least 491, according to health data. dents to return to school on Monday. The school district said the decision was made in consultation with the county health department. According to the county schools website, Capital has 36 active virus cases. Kanawha County school officials told parents that Capital High School students will undergo remote learning through Friday, with staff reporting to school as usual, news outlets reported. Extracurricular activities have been canceled for the rest of the week. The plan is for stu- some of these may already have left the country, some may want to remain and some may not actually be American citizens. Of the 1,000, the number who are “actively seeking assistance” to leave Afghanistan “is lower — likely significantly lower,” Blinken said. The Biden administration has stressed that American evacuees are its first priority, even as it attempts also to airlift Afghans who worked for the U.S. government or military or to build Afghan civil society during the 20-year war as well as what it calls “vulnerable Afghans” — those who believe they face retribution from the Taliban for their role in opposing the insurgency. The Tuesday deadline aside, Blinken said, “There is no deadline on our work to help any remaining American citizens who decide they want to leave to do so, along with the many Afghans who have stood by us over these many years, and want to leave, and have been unable to do so. That effort will continue, every day, past August 31.” Biden said Tuesday he has asked his national security team for contingency plans in case he decides to extend the deadline. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has been evacuated; staff are operating from the Kabul airport and are to leave by Aug. 31. Elizabeth 92/72 Spencer 88/72 Buffalo 88/73 Ironton 87/73 Milton 86/72 St. Albans 89/73 Huntington 85/70 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 90s 69/56 80s Billings 81/54 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco Denver 10s 73/56 91/60 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 93/68 T-storms Rain Showers El Paso Snow 95/73 Flurries Chihuahua Ice 88/64 Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front Clendenin 88/71 Charleston 87/70 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. 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After fending off Southern in five games the night before, the Meigs volleyball team made quick work of visiting Belpre and remained unbeaten following a 25-21, 25-17, 25-15 decision in a non-conference matchup Tuesday at Larry R. Morrison Gymnasium. The Lady Marauders (2-0) trailed twice by five points in the opening game, but the hosts rallied back from a 13-8 deficit by scoring 17 of the final 25 points to secure a 1-0 match advantage. The Lady Golden Eagles built an early 6-1 lead in Game 2 and managed a 3-1 edge in the finale, but Meigs answered the call both times in rather convincing fashion to wrap up the straight-game decision. Andrea Mahr paced the hosts with six service aces, while E.J. Anderson and Jennifer Parker both added two aces apiece. Mallory Hawley led the net attack with 14 kills, while Maggie Musser chipped in eight kills. Mahr dished out a team-26 assists and Anderson paced the defense with 14 digs. The Eastern volleyball team suffered a tough Game 1 setback and ultimately never recovered on Monday night during a 28-26, 25-16, 25-12 loss to host Nelsonville-York in a season-opening, non-conference matchup. The Lady Eagles (0-1) trailed 23-20 in the opening set, but rallied with six of the next eight points to hold a 26-25 edge. NYHS (1-0), however, broke serve to knot things up at 26-all, then reeled off consecutive points to take a pivotal 1-0 match lead. The Lady Buckeyes never Lady Eagles fall at Nelsonville-York looked back from there as the hosts claimed a 9-point win NELSONVILLE, Ohio — A in the middle contest before rough start to the 2021 camwrapping up the straight-game paign. Lower.com Field to host OHSAA soccer championships By Tim Stried For Ohio Valley Publishing COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio High School Athletic Association and Columbus Crew have announced an agreement to hold the OHSAA soccer state championship games at Lower.com Field for the next four years. The new world-class stadium sits on 12 acres in the Arena District of downtown Columbus and has a capacity for over 20,000 supporters. The venue includes a 220,000 square-foot canopy that covers all supporters during the match, providing shelter from weather conditions throughout the season. “As a Club that is committed to championing soccer in our community and growing the game we love, we feel privileged to host a tournament that is a staple of Ohio high school sports here at Lower.com Field,” said Crew President & General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. “Having participated in Ohio high school soccer, hosting the final of this tournament resonates with me on a personal level. Historic Crew Stadium served as the venue for OHSAA state soccer championships for two decades, and we are proud to continue that tradition at our new home, where student athletes can experience what it’s like to play in a professional, state-of-the-art, world-class venue.” The OHSAA soccer state championships had been hosted at the Crew’s former home, Historic Crew Stadium, since it opened in 1999. The 2021 OHSAA soccer state championship games will be played November 12 and 13. “We are very thankful for the partnership with the Crew SC and their commitment to high school soccer in Ohio,” said Doug Ute, OHSAA Executive Director. “We are so excited for the schools and communities to conclude their season and play for a state championship at this amazing new venue. We watched as it was being built and hoped that we would have a chance to play our state championship games there.” At 225 feet wide by 360 feet long, the surface of the pitch at Lower.com Field sits 22 feet below See SOCCER | 7 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Thursday, Aug. 26 Volleyball Southern at South Gallia, 7:30 Alexander at River Valley, 7:30 Ironton at Gallia Academy, 6:30 Eastern at Waterford, 7:15 Meigs at Athens, 7:30 Wahama at Ravenswood, 6 p.m. Soccer Gallia Academy girls at Southeastern, 5:30 Gallia Academy boys at Jackson, 6:45 Winfield at Point Pleasant boys, 6:30 Golf Warren at Gallia Academy, 4:30 Wahama at Williamstown, 4 p.m. Point Pleasant at Parkersburg South, 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27 Football South Gallia at River Valley, 7 p.m. Wahama at Southern, 7 p.m. Greenbrier East at Point Pleasant, 7:30 Belpre at Meigs, 7 p.m. Gallia Academy at Athens, 7 p.m. Eastern at Symmes Valley, 7 p.m. decision with a 13-point win in the finale. Emma Edwards and Cameron Barber paced EHS with three service aces apiece, while Megan Maxon led the net attack with eight kills. Edwards also chipped in seven kills in the setback. Juli Durst led the Lady Eagles with 16 assists and 15 digs. Blue Devils win dual against Fairland HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Gallia Academy boys golf team claimed a 4-stroke victory over host Fairland on Tuesday in a dual match held at Guyan Country Club in Cabell County. The Blue Devils posted a winning mark of 168 on the back 9 of the course, while the Dragons recorded a 172 overall. GAHS junior Laith Hamid won medalist honors with a 2-over par effort of 38. Landon Roberts of FHS was the runnerup with a 39. Beau Johnson and Cody Bowman were next with identical efforts of 43, with William Hendrickson completing the winning tally with a 44. Gavin Long and Carson Call also carded rounds of 50 and 52, respectively. Fizer (42), Mayo (45) and Seagraves (46) finished out the Fairland team scoring. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-4462342, ext. 2101. Marshall, UAB favored in Conference USA By John Raby Associated Press HUNTINGTON, W.Va. (AP) — Marshall’s perfect season came unraveled in December, leaving the Thundering Herd without a Conference USA title and ending the era of coach Doc Holliday. Enter Charles Huff, who went from celebrating a national championship as an Alabama assistant to taking his first head coaching gig in the span of a few weeks. It turns out Huff’s biggest hurdle in his debut season could be an opponent only an hour from his old stomping grounds in Tuscaloosa. UAB won the 2020 championship game, no less on Marshall’s home field. The Blazers and Thundering Herd could be on course to meet again in the title game in December. They’re already scheduled to play at Marshall on Nov. 13. Under Nick Saban, Huff was Alabama’s associate head coach and running backs coach. He is the first Black head coach at Marshall, which started last season 7-0 and was ranked as high as No. 15 but was outscored 59-23 in losing its final three games. “Yes, we were 7-0 last year. Yes, they did play in the conference championship game. But none of those points carry over,” Huff said. “The experiences carry over. And what you learn carries over. But we’ve got to start from scratch.” Since reviving its program in 2017, UAB has won the league title in two of the past three seasons. The Blazers return quarterback Tyler Johnston III and wide receiver Trea Shropshire. Shropshire had five receptions for 180 yards last year against Marshall, including a 71-yard TD in the fourth quarter. “We talk all the time about winning championships,” said UAB coach Bill Clark. “I’ve spoke before to people and they say when you speak about championships, you set yourself up for failure. And in return I say, well I don’t know how you expect to win championships if you don’t talk about it and work for it. Now, you’ve got to stay Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Marshall quarterback Grant Wells (8) delivers a pass during a Nov. 14, 2020, football game against Middle Tennessee State at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, W.Va. humble. spot in the title game, “We’ve got a big bull’s- then saw its Gasparilla eye on us this year again.” Bowl trip canceled after organizers could not find a replacement when Pandemic reset South Carolina opted out No one wants a repeat of the game. of last season when the coronavirus pandemic threw numerous games Preseason picks — and some entire schedMarshall was picked as ules — into chaos. the clear favorite in the Old Dominion never East Division and UAB in played a down, canceling the West. its season due to safety The Thundering Herd’s concerns. That meant for- biggest challenge could mer Penn State offensive come from Florida Atlancoordinator Ricky Rahne, tic, which has nearly hired after the 2019 seaevery starter back and son, has waited a long added Penn State transtime for his debut. fer quarterback Michael “We’ve been using a Johnson Jr. quote by Abraham LinUAB could get some coln: ‘If you give me six heat from UTSA, which hours to chop down a returns league Offensive tree, we’ll spend the first Player of the Year Sincere four sharpening the ax,’” McCormick and dualRahne said. “Well, we’ve threat quarterback Frank had a long four hours of Harris. sharpening that ax before we get to swing it. So we Top players find out real quick who McCormick: He set really loves the game and multiple school records as who just loves the hype of a sophomore and finished game day.” second in the nation UAB went six weeks behind Iowa State’s without playing due to Breece Hall with 1,467 the pandemic, regrouped rushing yards. to beat Rice to earn a DeAngelo Malone, Western Kentucky: The defensive end’s stats weren’t as impressive as 2019, when he compiled 100 tackles and 11.5 sacks. Still, he blocked a pair of kicks a year ago and has 23.5 sacks over the past three seasons. Grant Wells, Marshall: The conference freshman of the year finished with nearly 2,100 passing yards and 18 touchdowns, both league bests. Getting started The conference will get off to an early start with 15 games played before Labor Day. UTEP kicks it off with an Aug. 28 matchup at New Mexico State and UAB heads to Jacksonville State on Sept. 1. Remembering the fallen Huff took his players Sunday to a Huntington cemetery to remember those lost in the worst disaster in U.S. sports history. Among those who spoke to the players was See MARSHALL | 7 �6 Thursday, August 26, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing HOT SUMMER SALE DAYS Stop in this weekend to take your pick from the best selection! 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The SubAir system The Nordecke, the used in the pitch allows it to recover faster from stadium’s supporters’ adverse weather condi- section, has a 37-degree tions, as it can increase rake – the steepest in the temperature of the Major League Soccer – and has a capacity for pitch root zone by up 3,364 supporters, makto 28 degrees, allowing it the second-largest ing for events played supporters’ section in in cold conditions to occur with less buildup MLS. that normally might Tim Stried is the Director of affect the flow of the Media Relations for the OHSAA. game. Additionally, From page 5 Red Dawson, an assistant coach on the 1970 Marshall team who drove on a recruiting trip before heading to the game at East Carolina and was not on the team plane. The chartered jet crashed short of the Huntington airport on Nov. 14, 1970, killing all 75 aboard. “Any time you join a family, it’s important that you learn that family’s history,” Huff said. “Today was an opportunity for all of our guys to learn our family’s history.” (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN LEGALS 7KH 9LOODJH RI 3RPHUR\ LV DFFHSWLQJ VHDOHG ELGV IRU 5HVLGHQWLDO 6ROLG :DVWH &ROOHFWLRQ� %LG SDFNHWV PD\ EH SLFNHG XS DW WKH 9LOODJH +DOO GXULQJ UHJXODU EXVLQHVV KRXUV� %LGV PXVW EH VXEPLW� WHG WR WKH 3RPHUR\ 0D\RU V 2IILFH QR ODWHU WKDQ 2FWREHU �WK E\ ����SP� 7KH 9LOODJH UHVHUYHVWKH ULJKW WR DFFHSW RU UHMHFW DQ\ DQG DOO ELGV� 3KRQH ������������ 2SWLRQ �� IRU PRUH GHWDLOV�� to bolster a major weak spot BEREA, Ohio (AP) — from last season. Finding Browns safety John Johnson, who played the Johnson III on the field is last four years with the Los easy. Angeles Rams, had more Just listen. lucrative offers elsewhere but “I like talking,” Johnson he chose to join an improved said with a big smile followJohnson and talented Cleveland team ing practice this week. “I with lofty goals in 2021. don’t even wear a mouthpiece The Browns’ investment is already because I like talking so much.” paying off as it’s taken little time One of the many new faces on for the affable 25-year-old Johnson Cleveland’s revamped defense, the to establish himself as a leader — loquacious Johnson was signed by the Browns in March to a three-year, whether on the field or breaking down film with his position group. $33.7 million free agent contract (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Wanted A public hearing has been set for September 27, 2021 at 6:00 pm at the Rio Grande Village Hall, 174 East College, Rio Grande, OH. This will be during a special Village Council meeting. The purpose is for re-zoning parcels of land on Pine Street from Residential to Commercial. The property is listed as parcel #02600200401 and parcel #02600200300, Raccoon Township, of Gallia County, Ohio. Talking back: Browns’ Johnson leads with words, actions XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN ANNOUNCEMENTS Legals Thursday, August 26, 2021 7 /DQG SDUFHO ���� DFUHV ZDQWHG ZLWK DFFHVV WR UXUDO FRXQW\ ZDWHU FDOO &KULV ������������ AUTOS Autos For Sale The following vehicle(s) will be available for public sale on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Dave's Supreme Auto Sales LLC, 1393 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631, at 1:00 pm. 9,1� �&�5&�%*�&5������ 2012 Chrysler Town & Country Miscellaneous ���� -DFR &DPSHU -D\ )OLJKW 6/; DVNLQJ ����� FDOO ������������ Legal Notice Sealed bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Meigs County, Ohio at the Meigs County Courthouse, 3rd Floor, Pomeroy, Ohio, until 11:15 a.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021, for the following Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) 2020 Allocation Project: Village of Middleport 2020 CDBG Allocation - Demolition To obtain specifications and bidding instructions, contact Michelle Hyer at Buckeye Hills Regional Council at mhyer@buckeyehills.org or by calling 740.376.1025. The Board of Commissioners of Meigs County reserves the right to reject any and all bids. August 19, 2021-2T- Thurs. 3XEOLF 1RWLFH Matt Cochrans Trucking LLC, 7343 Circle 33 Road, Nelsonville, OH 45764 has submitted a Surface Industrial Mineral Mining Permit Application # 10591 to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management. The proposed permit application area is comprised of 11.5 acres and is located in Meigs County in Lot(s) 1215, Sutton Township. The proposed application area is located on the New Haven 7 ½ minute USGS Quadrangle map, approximately 1 mile southeast of Racine, Ohio. The application is on file at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management Regional Office located at: 29371 Wheelabout Road, McArthur, OH 45651 for public review and inspection call 614-264-0250. Written comments or objections concerning this application may be sent to the Chief of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mineral Resources Management, 2045 Morse Road, Building H-3, Columbus, Ohio 43229-6693 within thirty (30) days of the last date of publication of this notice. 8/19/21,8/26/21,9/2/21,9/9/21 GALLIA COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT "NOTICE OF POSITION VACANCY" POSITION: WIC Director TYPE OF POSITION: Full time, 40 hours per week MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Registered Dietician (RD), or Licensed Dietitian (LD), or Dietitian Registered (DTR), or Dietetic Technician (DT), or four year nutrition/dietetics graduate, or Bachelor's Degree in nursing, or Registered Nurse. A minimum of two years of supervisory experience preferred but not required. Must currently be licensed in the state of Ohio. Must hold a valid driver's license. Must be a non-smoking individual. Must be vaccinated. Preference will be given to individual with a nutrition degree. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Administration of the WIC Grant program and supervision of personnel. DATE AVAILABLE: August 30, 2021 RATE OF PAY AND BENEFITS: As per Gallia County Health Department salary range ($22.78 - $33.47). Ohio Public Employee Retirement System. Vacation and sick leave. Medical Plan that includes hospitalization, vision and dental coverage as well as prescription plan and life insurance. Fourteen paid holidays. DATE OF POSTING: August 23, 2021 DEADLINES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATION & RESUME: Close of business August 27, 2021 Submit to: Melissa Conkle, BSN, RN, Director of Nursing 499 Jackson Pike, Suite D Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 The Gallia County Health Department is an equal opportunity employer and service provider. LEGAL NOTICE The Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, and Executors of the Estate of Donald Bitanga, deceased, whose last place of residence is unknown and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Donald Bitanga, whose last place of residence is known as 5836 State Route 7, S., Gallipolis, OH 45631 but whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on February 22, 2021, American Advisors Group, filed its Complaint in Foreclosure in Case No. 21CV000014 in the Court of Common Pleas Gallia County, Ohio alleging that the Defendants, The Unknown Heirs at Law, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, and Executors of the Estate of Donald Bitanga and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Donald Bitanga, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 5836 State Route 7 S, Gallipolis, OH 45631, PPN #00600152900. A complete legal description may be obtained with the Gallia County Auditor's Office located at 18 Locust Street, Rm. 1264, Gallipolis, OH 45631-1264. The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute. The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner's claim in the property order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable. THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 29 DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2021. BY: CLUNK, HOOSE CO., LPA Ethan J. Clunk #0095546 Attorneys for Plaintiff-Petitioner 495 Wolf Ledges Pkwy Akron, OH 44311 (330) 436-0300 - telephone (330) 436-0301 - facsimile notice@clunkhoose.com 8/26/21,9/2/21,9/9/21 ROGERS BASEMENT WATERPROOFING 8QFRQGLWLRQDO /LIHWLPH *XDUDQWHH (VWDEOLVKHG ���� %DVHPHQW :DOOV %UDFHG +XQGUHGV 2I /RFDO 5HIHUHQFHV /LFHQVHG� %RQGHG ,QVXUHG FREE ESTIMATES 24 Hours (740) 446-0870 www.rogersbasementwaterproofing.com NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed bids for the New Well #7 project will be received by Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District at 39561 Bar 30 Road, Reedsville, Ohio 45772, until Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 1:00 PM local time, and then and there publicly opened and read. The New Well #7 project includes installation of a new well pump, elevated platform structure, precast concrete meter vault, site piping, and painting of new and existing well casings. The project also consists of electrical site work for the new well including a bore under State Route 124 with HDPE casing pipe to provide electrical service from the water treatment plant. Bid Documents as prepared by Hull & Associates may be examined free of charge during normal business hours at the following locations: Hull & Associates, LLC, 59 Grant Street, Newark, Ohio 43055, Ph. 740-344-5451 Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District, 39561 Bar 30 Road, Reedsville, Ohio 45772 Ph. 740-985-3315 Complete sets of bidding documents may only be purchased through Hull & Associates, LLC. Bidders may obtain bidding documents upon payment of $100.00 per set (non-refundable) in the form of cash or a commercial bank check payable to Hull & Associates, LLC. Bid documents may also be obtained by mail upon receipt of $100.00 plus $20.00 shipping fees at the above office. Bidders are required to provide Bid security in the form of a Bid Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the Bid Price or certified check, cashier's check or letter of credit equal to ten percent of the bid amount to guarantee the Bidder's entrance into a contract, if awarded the project. Each bid must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the bid and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity, and a complete listing of all subcontractors to be used. Submit your offer on the Bid Form provided within these Bid Documents. Each Bidder must ensure that all employees and applicants for employment are not discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, ancestry, or age. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project shall to the extent practicable use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123 is required. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Meigs County as determined by the State of Ohio Prevailing Wage Determinations. The Engineer's estimate is as follows: $240,000.00 Your offer will be required to be submitted under a condition of irrevocability for a period of 30 days after submission. In the event that the Owner is unable to obtain an Agreement with the Bidder initially selected, the Owner may award the contract to the next bid, most favorable to the Owner. The right is reserved by the Owner to reject any or all bids, and to waive any informality in bids received and to accept any bid which is deemed to be the lowest and best bid. 8/26/21,9/2/21 �NEWS 8 Thursday, August 26, 2021 Daily Sentinel Fair welcomes ‘demo derby’ Photos by Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham | OVP The demolition derby took placed on Monday evening at the Meigs County Fair. Pictured are scenes from the popular event. Sale From page 1 D.V. Weber Construction; 19. Leah Spencer, $1,600, Buckley Group Engineering and Surveying; 20. Aubree Marcinko, $2,300, Karr Contracting; 21. Bradley Dillon, $2,300, Mark Porter Ford, Reed and Baur Insurance, Dillon Cattle Company; 22. Lydyah Barringer, $1,500, Farmers Bank; 23. Braelynn Sims, $1,600, Commissioners Shannon Miller and Jimmy Will; 24. Cassidy Bailey, $1,100, Holzer Meigs Emergency Department; 25. Kristin McKay, $2,200, Home National Bank; 26. Nina Blackurst, $1,400, Mark Porter Ford, Hoon Inc. Market Lamb — 1. Jennifer Parker (Grand Champion), $7,000, Parker Corporation, RC Construction and Sons, Carr Auto Glass, Tenoglia and Salisbury Law Office, Hupp Auto Center, White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Lance’s Trailer Sales, J&M Auto Sales, State Rep. Jay Edwards and Shelley Material; 2. Reagan Burke (Reserve Champion), $4,600, Hoon Inc., Mark Porter GM Super Center, State Rep. Jay Edwards, Reed and Baur Insurance and Ohio Valley Bank; 3. Shelbe Cochran, $2,300, Karr Farms; 4. Michael Kesterson, $1,500, Farmers Bank; 7. Hunter Boyer, $2,200, Knots By K, Hickman Ag, Webb Trucking, Porter’s Pumpkin Patch; 8. Lauren Thorson, $1,100, Reed and Baur; 9. Paige Smith, $2,000, Baum Lumber; 10. Matthew Parry, Norris Northup Dodge, $1,700; 11. Easton Williams, $2,000, Constellium Rolled Cases McKenzie Robertson’s Reserve Champion Goat was purchased for $3,000 by White-Schwarzel Funeral Home, Parker Corporation and RC Construction and Sons. Photos by Sarah Hawley | Sentinel Jennifer Parker’s Grand Champion Lamb was purchased for $7,000 by Parker Corporation, RC Construction and Sons, Carr Auto Glass, Tenoglia and Salisbury Law Office, Hupp Auto Center, WhiteSchwarzel Funeral Home, Lance’s Trailer Sales, J&M Auto Sales, State Rep. Jay Edwards and Shelley Material. ber; 7. Alana Buckley, $3,750, Hupp Outfitters, Hupp Landscaping, Hupp Auto Center, Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home, Birchfield Funeral Home, Kendra Robertson’s Reserve Champion Hog was purchased for Sammi Mugrage Clerk $3,200 by Kitchen Creations and Judge Michael Barr. of Courts, Ohio Valley ria Bailey, $1,600, Dillon Plumbing, Baum Lumber, Products and Anderson Reed and Baur InsurMcDaniel Funeral Home; Cattle Company; 22. ance, Dillon Cattle ComBraden Watson, $1,100, 12. Lincoln Thomas, pany, Master Mechanical, Matt Cochran; 23. Heav$1,600, Buckley Group Engineering and Survey- en Runyon, $1,100, Leedy Johnny on the Spot, The Angus Farms; 24. Jaelynn Gathering Place, 1st ing; 13. Paislee Tucker, Response Towing, Karr Curtis, $1,600, Dr. Jer$1,500, S.E. Scott Inc., MeMe’s Custom Embroi- emy and Martha Buckley. Contracting, Curtis Wildlife, Ervine Camper Sales, Market Hogs — 1. dery, Facemyer Brothers Maxey Electric, Tenoglia Jaycie Jordan (Grand Cattle Company; 14. and Salisbury Law Office, Champion), $4,200, Hunter Parry, $1,200, Randy Moore BP; 2. Ken- White-Schwarzel Funeral Mark Porter Chrysler, Home, Lance’s Trailer dra Robertson (Reserve Dodge, Jeep, Ram; 15. Sales, Matt Cochran, J&K Lizzie Parry, $1,400, Rid- Champion), $3,200, Contracting, Fitch Family Kitchen Creations and enour Gas Service; 16. Farms and White SanitaJudge Michael Barr; 3. Maveryk Lisle, $2,500, tion (donated to St. Jude Clay Buckley, $4,100, H&L Hoof Trimming; Trail Ride); 8. Ashton 17. Luke Enright, $2,000, Lance’s Trailer Sales, Home National Bank; 18. J&K Contracting; 4. Ste- Jude, $2,200, Skyline Bowling Center (donated ven Fitzgerald, $3,000, Emily Pullins, $1,400, to the Bend Area Food Ridenour Gas Service, Yeauger’s Farm Supply; Pantry); 9. Cooper Jude, Dr. Morgan Gordon, 19. Nevada Johnson, $2,200, Nova Rubber; 10. Bob’s Market; 5. Jamie $1,450, Mark Porter Cremeans, $3,000, Meigs Brady Colburn, $2,400, Ford, Hoon Inc.; 20. Hupp Auto Center, J&K Christian Curtis, $1,500, Vet Clinic; 6. Parker Farmers Bank; 21. Victo- Durst, $2,800, Nova Rub- Contracting; 11. Whitney firmed and three probable) were newly reported on Wednesday. Case data is as follows: From page 1 0-4 — 30 confirmed cases, 50-59 — 235 cases, 10 hos- 1 probable case 5-11 — 54 confirmed cases pitalizations, 1 death 60-69 — 230 cases, 23 hos- (3 new), 5 probable cases (1 new) pitalizations, 6 deaths 12-15 — 83 confirmed 70-79 — 172 cases, 22 hoscases, 4 probable cases (1 pitalizations, 12 deaths new) 80-plus — 107 cases, 18 16-20 — 158 confirmed hospitalizations, 20 deaths Vaccination rates in Meigs cases (2 new), 4 probable County are as follows, accord- cases 21-25 — 176 confirmed ing to ODH: cases, 7 probable cases Vaccines started: 8,286 26-30 — 222 confirmed (36.17 percent of the populacases, 12 probable cases tion); 31-40 — 367 confirmed Vaccines completed: 7,556 (32.99 percent of the popula- cases (5 new), 14 probable cases tion). 41-50 — 330 confirmed cases (3 new), 18 probable Mason County cases (1 new), 1 death According to the 10 a.m. 51-60 — 327 confirmed update on Wednesday from cases (1 new), 9 probable DHHR, there have been cases, 2 deaths 2,362 cases of COVID-19, 61-70 — 280 confirmed in Mason County (2,270 confirmed cases, 92 probable cases (1 new), 6 probable cases) since the beginning of cases, 7 deaths 71+ — 243 confirmed cases the pandemic and 40 deaths. (1 new), 12 probable cases, Of those, 19 cases (16 con- 30 deaths A total of 9,578 people in Mason County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is 36.1 percent of the population, according to DHHR. There have been a total of 17,091 doses administered in Mason County. Mason County is currently orange on the West Virginia County Alert System. Ohio According to the 2 p.m. update on Wednesday from ODH, there have been 4,600 cases in the past 24 hours (21-day average of 2,739), 225 new hospitalizations (21-day average of 124), 19 new ICU admissions (21-day average of 11) and 0 new deaths (21-day average of 9). (Editor’s Note: Deaths are reported two days per week) Vaccination rates in Ohio are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 6,013,668 (51.45 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: Reagan Burke’s Reserve Champion Lamb was purchased for $4,600 by Hoon Inc., Mark Porter GM Super Center, State Rep. Jay Edwards, Reed and Baur Insurance and Ohio Valley Bank. Durst, $2,800, WhiteSchwarzel Funeral Home, Tenoglia and Salisbury Law Office; 12. Logan Caldwell, $2,400, Farmers Bank (donated to St. Jude Trail Ride); 13. Adyn Monroe, $2,500, Johnny on the Spot, Knots By K, 1st Response Towing and Recovery, The Gathering Place; 14. Dominique Butcher, $2,400, Maxey Electric; 15. Ashton Monroe, $2,600, Mark Porter GM Super Center, Hoon Inc.; 16. Kathryn Ryan, $2,400, Home National Bank (donated to Shriner’s); 17. Abigail Rizer, $2,500, McGinnis Inc., MPW Industrial Services, Johnny on the Spot (donated to Shriner’s); 18. Mariahlyn Monroe, $2,300, J&M Auto Sales; 19. Grace Lee, $2,600, Gavin Power Plant, MPW Industrial Services, McGinnis Inc. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. 5,555,846 (47.53 percent of the population). Park West Virginia According to the 10 a.m. update on Wednesday from DHHR, there have been 181,906 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 1,102 reported since Tuesday. There have been a total of 3,036 deaths due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with 19 since Tuesday. There are 11,725 active cases in the state, with a daily positivity rate of 9.45 percent and a cumulative positivity rate of 5.09 percent. As of Tuesday, statewide, 1,108,290 West Virginia residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 (61.8 percent of the population). A total of 50.5 percent of the population, 904,737 individuals have been fully vaccinated. From page 1 pop covers from the 1960s through present. Patterson previously told Ohio Valley Publishing he plays “anything from James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett or The Beatles to newer artists like David Gray and Adele.” Wise said during Patterson’s intermission, River City Players will be performing a few songs from their upcoming performance. During Saturday in the Park, there will be face panting and art demonstrations. Wise said visitors should bring a lawn chair for the performances. The Riverbend Arts Council will soon begin tap and ballet classes with Gallia Meigs Performing Arts. There are also monthly painting classes at the council. Class information can be found on the Riverbend Arts Council Facebook page. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Reach her at (304) 675-1333, ext. 1992. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. 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