https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/6941acfdad34223b2251920d672dcec2.pdf 45dddaa2a66026cab99830d046a24300 PDF Text Text 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 48° 70° 64° Mostly sunny and pleasant today. Mainly clear tonight. High 77° / Low 45° Today’s weather forecast Sternwheel Regatta scenes The Bank of Dad WEATHER s 4 RIVER s 10 OPINION s 11 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 195, Volume 75 Voter registration deadline for general election Monday Early voting starts Tuesday Staff Report MEIGS COUNTY — Early voting begins Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Meigs County for the 2021 November General Election and the last day to register to vote is Monday, Oct. 4 by 9 p.m. Early voting at the board of elections office will be Oct. 5-8; Oct. 11-15; and Oct. 18-22 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. In the final week, the board office will be open for early voting Monday-Monday, Oct. 25-Nov. 1. During the Saturday, October 2, 2021 s $2 Exploring local history week days, voters can participate from 8 a.m. - 7 p.m. On Saturday, the office will be open 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.; 1-5 p.m. on Sunday; and 8 a.m. 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 In-person voting on Tuesday, Nov. 2 will be at polling locations from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. For mail-in absentee ballots, voters can print the application from the website, boe.ohio. gov/meigs, and mail to the board of elections office. Or voters can email a request for the application to meigs@ OhioSoS.gov. Be sure to include your name, mailing address, contact information and number of applications needed. Ohio expands vaccine lottery program to $2M, ages 5-11 Photos by Lorna Hart | Courtesy Bev Jeffers, Our House Tavern Directory, presented a framed photo of the Gallipolis City Park, the site of the first settlement in Gallia County by the French 500 in 1790, that included Dr. Antoine Saugrain and family to Char Waughtel as a thank you. Direct connections to the French 500 found locally By Lorna Hart Gallipolis, they were dismayed to find none of the infrastructure that had been promised. GALLIPOLIS — Dr. Roger Anderson, a Through the determinaprofessor at Central Coltion of Char Ollinger lege, read “The Lure”, a Waughtel to explore and poem documenting the document her history, she adventures, and somefound a direct connection times misadventures, of to the French 500 in Galthe French 500. Anderson lipolis, Ohio. translated the poem from Waughtel has spent it’s original French, and untold hours reading read some of the passages through documents, in French, giving the books, and primary reading a historical flavor. sources to find her conChar Ollinger Waughtel is pictured with husband Dave Waughtel, Mary Perdue Tapp nection to Dr. Antonine sister Deirdre Peck, brother, John Ollinger, and Amy Ollinger. traces her genealogy from Francis Saugrain and his the Michau branch of the dants in attendance. as the French 500, their wife Rosaline Genevieve family, and is also a 4th Dr. Saugrain married move to Louisville, and Michau. This search final settlement St. Louis. his best friend’s daughter great granddaughter. She enabled her to establish Genevieve Michau. Along said she was surprised to She presented their that she is a 4th great find the connection to the with their children, the story last weekend granddaughter. She has French 500 and Dr. Saucouple boarded a ship traced their beginnings in during her seminar at grain, and thanked bound for a land in the the Bossard Memorial France, their journey to “New World.” Upon their Library, with both SauGallipolis as part of the See EXPLORING | 12 grain and Michau descen- arrival to what is now group of settlers known Special to OVP By Farnoush Amiri Report for America/Associated Press COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio doubled the amount of money for its new Vax-to-College program Friday to $2 million and plans to expand the age range to include children 5 years and older once the vaccine is authorized for them at the end of the month. “This is the time for younger Ohioans to get the facts, and to make the choice to get the COVID-19 vaccine to help protect themselves and others,” Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, the state health director, said during a press conference. The announcement comes as health officials across the state have been sounding the alarm on the rate of younger patients becoming sick and hospitalized with COVID19. The overwhelming number of those patients are unvaccinated. Vanderhoff detailed the changes in the new program, in an effort to boost the number of vaccinations, which include increasing the number of $10,000 scholarships to 150 and hopes to expand the age group to include younger Ohioans. Unlike the Vax-a-Million program introduced in the spring, winners can put the money toward anything from college to trade school to other advancement opportunities. The program had initially been targeting residents ages 12-25 who received the coronavirus vaccine but are now awaiting the FDA emergency use authorization for the Pfizer shot expected in late October to include 5 to 11-year-olds. In addition to the $10,000 prizes, the opt-in program will also give five Ohioans the grand prize of $100,000 to use at the Ohio college, university, technical/trade school, or career program of their choice. Residents are encouraged to enter only after having received at least See LOTTERY | 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. 5 COVID-19 deaths, 84 new cases reported Latest stats from Mason, Gallia, Meigs In Meigs County, ODH reported an additional death associated with COVID-19 on Friday. By Kayla (Hawthorne) This individual was in Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest. the 50-59 year age range. com ODH also reported 23 new COVID-19, also on Friday. OHIO VALLEY — In Mason County, Five additional deaths, the West Virginia as well as 84 new cases Department of Health of COVID-19 were and Human Resources reported in the Ohio Valley Publishing area on (DHHR) reported a COVID-19 associated Friday. death of an individual In Gallia County, the in the 71+ age range. Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported DHHR also reported an additional 25 cases of three additional deaths associated with COVID- COVID-19 on Friday. Here is a closer look at 19 on Friday. One the local COVID-19 data: individual was in the 40-49 year age range and the other two were in the Gallia County 80+ age range. ODH also According to the 2 reported 36 additional p.m. update from ODH cases of COVID-19 on See CASES | 12 Friday. Commission approves vehicles for sheriff ’s office Will, with Commissioner Miller abstaining. Commissioners POMEROY — Meigs approved to pay the County Commissioners weekly bills in the total approved the purchase amount of $424,275.19. of new vehicles for the sheriff’s office during the Of that, $34,214.90 came from the county recent meeting. general fund. Present during the Also in finance matmeeting were Presiters, the commissioners dent Jimmy Will, Vice approved to appropriate President Tim Ihle and $1,050 to cover expense Commissioner Shannon Miller. Commission of state testing of weights and measures. Clerk Tonya Edwards Commissioners and Chris Shank with approved to approprithe Meigs County Department of Jobs and ate $75,000 for contract Family Services (DJFS) services. Commissioners were also present. Ihle made a motion to approved to appropriate sign a lease to purchase $30,000 for water and agreement with Farmers sewer. Commissioners Bank and Savings Co. approved to appropriate for five vehicles for the $46,912.82 for final paysheriff’s department in the amount of $210,431. ment of motor vehicles. The motion was See VEHICLES | 12 approved by Ihle and Staff Report �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Saturday, October 2, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing OBITUARIES EMMA JEAN YATES GALLIPOLIS — Emma Jean Yates, age 77, of Gallipolis, Ohio, died Sunday September 26, 2021 at Grant Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio. Born December 11, 1943 in Columbus, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Helen White Earwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Eugene “Gene” Yates. Emma worked for many years as an attendant at the Gallia County Children’s home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m., Tuesday October 5, 2021 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Workman officiating. Burial will follow in the Mina Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until time of service. An online guest registry is available at www. waugh-halley-wood.com. DEATH NOTICES CANTRELL GALLIPOLIS — Brenda L. Cantrell, 59, Gallipolis, Ohio, died Thursday, September 30, 2021, in the Holzer Medical Center. Arrangements will be announced by the Cremeens-King Funeral Home. LUCKEYDOO POINT PLEASANT — Larry Edward Luckeydoo, age 79, of Point Pleasant, W.Va., died Thursday September 30, 2021 at Glasgow Nursing and Rehab in Glasgow, W.Va. Services for Larry will be Monday, October 4, 2021 at Crow-Hussell Funeral Home from 5-6 p.m. with the funeral service to begin at 6 p.m. Preparing yourself for ‘flu season’ The best way to reduce your risk from seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated every year. Safe and effective vaccines are available through the Meigs County Health Department and have been used for more than 60 years. However, immunity from vaccination wanes over time, so annual vaccination is recommended to protect against influenza. In addition, injected inactivated influenza vaccines, like those at the Meigs County Health Department, are the most common vaccines given throughout the world. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months and up as the first and most crucial step in protecting against flu viruses. The influenza vaccine protects healthy adults, even when circulating Meigs Health viruses do not precisely match the vaccine viruses. However, among the Matters elderly, influenza vaccination may Sherry be less effective in preventing illness Hayman but reduces the severity of disease and incidence of complications and deaths. Therefore, vaccination is crucial for people at high risk of influenza complications and for people who live with or care for those at high risk. Because flu viruses are continually changing, The World Health Organization (WHO) continuously monitors the influenza viruses circulating in humans and updates the composition of influenza vaccines twice a year. This flu season, the influenza vaccine will be quadrivalent. It will protect against two types of influenza A as well as two types of influenza B. In addition to the vaccination, there are other precautions you may take. Hand washing is one of the most crucial. Covering your mouth and nose when you sneeze, avoiding contact with the ill, and avoiding contact with people when you aren’t feeling well are all vitally important. It is important to note that if you are not feeling well, you should stay home. The Meigs County Health Department will kick off flu season along the river again this year. Get your flu vaccine and Covid vaccine from The Meigs County Health Department in conjunction with The Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 9 a.m. - noon on the Pomeroy Parking Lot. Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance accepted — please bring your card. Cash prices this year are $25 for regular flu and $60 for high-dose flu. The Meigs County Health Department offers all three types of covid vaccine for free at this time — Pfizer, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson. Call 740-992-6626 with questions. See you there! Flu shots will be available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. - noon and 1-4 p.m. at the Meigs County Health Department beginning Oct. 4. We ask you visit www.meigs-health.com to schedule an appointment for a COVID vaccine or contact the Meigs County Health Dept. for assistance. Sherry Hayman, RN, is a public health nurse at the Meigs County Health Department. 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. 2102 bsergent@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 MANNING K. ROUSH RACINE — Manning K. Roush, 84, of Racine, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 20, 2021. He was born on September 27, 1936 and was the son of the late H. Kerns Roush and Mary K. Baer Roush. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife Ramona E. Brinker Roush of 46 years. He is survived by his daughters, Kimberly (William) Smrek; Krista (Buck) Johnson; his sisters, Yvonne Richardson, Rachel (Harold) Stout; brother-in-law, Harold “Butch” (Penny) Brinker; sister-in-law, Donna Brinker; grandchildren, Amber Smrek, Jordan (Austin) Antill, Kelsey and Brent Johnson; great granddaughter, Kylie Antill and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews, cousins, good friends, and special supporting people: Greg Davis, Mark Salser, Flip Wilcoxen, and Mandie Grueser. Manning was no stranger to hard work. As an adolescent he helped his grandfather Baer on his farm, he helped his father and uncle paint houses, roofs, and signs and had a paper route. As a teenager he worked at Western Auto and then in his twenties he went to work on the river for Union Barge Line. While he was on leave from the river, he served as a deputy sheriff. In 1976 he and his wife bought and managed the Gravely Tractor business in Pomeroy. While running that business he became a county commissioner from 1980 until 1994. Then in 1994 he left the position as commissioner to pursue a position as a supervisor for the Meigs County Highway Department. After retiring from the Highway Department he served as a trustee for Salisbury Township for several years. A private burial was held at Rocksprings Cemetery on Saturday, September 25 , 2021 to celebrate his life. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by many. CHARLES EDWARD ANDERSON (CHARLIE) CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Charles Edward Anderson (Charlie), 84, of Charleston departed this life on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Hospice House surrounded by his family and caregivers. Charlie graduated from Weir High School and West Liberty University with a degree in math. He worked for his father learning the plastering trade at an early age and moved to Charleston in 1969. He continued in various construction trades until 1981 when he opened Charleston Acoustics Inc., a construction material supply house which has four locations. Charlie was a brilliant businessman who used his knowledge to help others succeed in business and in life. If you knew Charlie, you knew he was kind and sweet but never a push over. His greatest trait was that he did everything out of love, and he taught others the same. Friends often comment that they don’t make them like Charlie anymore. His passions were traveling, golf, poker and anything related to construction. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents Stewart and Hazel Anderson, former wife Susan Anderson, sons Randy Anderson, Mark Anderson and Vincent Anderson. Those left to cherish Charlie’s memory are his wife, June Anderson; daughters, Mary Anderson (Paula Vineyard), Laura Williamson (Tim Harless), grandson Shane Britt, great-grandson Aiden Britt; stepsons Mark Bradley (John Langston), Scott Bradley (Cathi), grandsons Cruz and Banks Bradley; several nieces and nephews, poker pals, many great friends and construction comrades. In lieu of flowers, Charlie requested contributions be made in his honor to WV Parkinson’s Support Network, 222 Capitol Street #400, Charleston, W.Va. 25301. There will be a celebration of his life Sunday, October 17, 2021, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Founder’s Lounge, Clay Center, Charleston, W.Va. Late summer weather for libraries and pies The beautiful weather this week has really enabled us to do lots of outside events. Last Friday was the official ribbon cutting for the Warren G. Harding Presidential Library and Museum in Marion, Ohio. The home has been newly restored. It is really beautiful as well as accurate in representing exactly what the home looked like 100 years ago when Florence and Warren G. Harding conducted their front porch campaign — bringing a lot of America right to their front yard! People from all over the country took the train to Marion just to see and hear candidate Warren G. Harding. I loved hearing former Gov. Bob Taft tell stories about his great-grandfather, President William Howard Taft’s relationship with Harding. Gov. Taft said the job President Taft always wanted was to be chief justice. So when, as president, he needed to fill the position, he selected an older candidate, hoping that after he left the White House, there might later be an opening and he might be appointed by a future president. He got his wish in 1921 when President Harding appointed him to be chief justice! After Mike welcomed everyone and talked about President Harding help bring commuand his importance nities together. As to Ohio and our I reminded them, country during the it’s a good place to critical time opensign up children ing up our country under 5 for the after World War I, Ohio Governor’s President Wilson’s Imagination sickness, and the Fran’s end of the Spanish Favorites Library so they can get their free book flu pandemic, I got Fran in the mail every to say a few words DeWine single month! about First Lady Meanwhile, at Florence Harding. the residence, our She was truly a modern First Lady — not gardens are still flourishonly helping her husband ing with lots of tomatoes, baby eggplants, Swiss run his business, the Marion Star, but talking chard and melons. The flowers continue to be to reporters about wombeautiful. At home, our en’s suffrage and even trees are full of apples sharing recipes — her so I made an apple pie. I favorite being her huswas inspired by an Amish band’s favorite waffles! recipe made in a black Florence was the first iron skillet. I spiral cut woman to vote for her the apples, then placed husband for president! them on their sides inside Yesterday I was happy to attend a ribbon cutting the crust, tightly. I mixed for the new library in the about a half cup of water with sugar, flour and Hilltop area of Columspices, then poured it bus. It was fun to see over the apples. I drizzled all the kids and families lined up to get in and see the apples with a little their bright, new library. maple syrup, put a few dots of butter on top, and Libraries really are the baked it for over an hour. hubs, the heart of com(There was no top crust!) munities! They provide We loved it because it not only books to check was very apple without a out, but also safe places lot of crust. for students to study We also made a recipe and get homework help, for a savory tomato pie computers and internet that was given to me. access for people who Even though it calls for don’t have it in their Roma tomatoes, I used a home, resources to help variety of tomatoes from people find jobs, areas my garden. I just removed just for kids and teens, and lots of meeting space a lot of the seedy-juice parts then sprinkled salt for community gatheron them to remove some ings. Libraries really do of the water. It’s full of fresh chopped basil, fresh from my garden. I wanted to share it with you! Kathy’s Tomato Pie 1 unbaked pie crust 2 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 4 to 5 Roma tomatoes (or other meaty tomatoes) 2-4 cloves garlic, chopped 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove some of the seeds from tomatoes and dice into fairly large pieces. Sprinkle with salt and put in colander to remove some water. Par bake bottom crust about 15 minutes. Place 1 1/2 cups of the mozzarella cheese onto hot crust and let it begin to melt. Toss tomato, basil, and garlic. In a separate bowl, mix remaining cup of mozzarella cheese, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Place tomato mixture on top of crust. Top with mayonnaise mixture. Bake 35 minutes at 350 degrees until golden brown. Ohio First Lady Fran DeWine is a Cedarville resident, Yellow Springs native and guest columnist. Ivory-billed woodpecker, 22 other species extinct By Matthew Brown Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Death’s come knocking a last time for the splendid ivory-billed woodpecker and 22 more birds, fish and other species: The U.S. government on Wednesday declared them extinct. It’s a rare move for wildlife officials to give up hope on a plant or animal, but government scientists say they’ve exhausted to find these 23. And they warn climate change, on top of other pressures, could make such disappearances more common as a warming planet adds to the dangers facing imperiled plants and wildlife. The ivory-billed woodpecker was perhaps the best known species the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service declared extinct. The woodpecker went out stubbornly and with fanfare, making unconfirmed appearances in recent decades that ignited a frenzy of ultimately fruitless searches in the swamps of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Florida. Others such as the flat pigtoe, a freshwater mussel in the southeastern U.S., were identified in the wild only a few times and never seen again, meaning by the time they got a name they were fading from existence. “When I see one of those really rare ones, it’s always in the back of my mind that I might be the last one to see this animal again,” said Anthony “Andy” Ford, a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologist in Tennessee who specializes in freshwater mussels. The factors behind the disappearances vary — too much development, water pollution, logging, competition from invasive species, birds killed for feathers and animals captured by private collectors. In each case, humans were the ultimate cause. Another thing they share: All 23 were thought to have at least a slim chance of survival when added to the endangered species list beginning in the 1960s. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, October 2, 2021 3 Catching up with the Wahama Class of 1956 10 gather for 65th-year reunion By Betty Rawlings Contributing columnist Over the past 65 years, the 1956 Wahama classmates have stayed in touch with letters, cards, and telephone contact. Dr. Thomas Vance, Ph.D., organized the (1981) 25th reunion, and with his computer skills, typed spreadsheets with class members’ contact information. He later persuaded a class member to come alongside, and together they printed a small newsletter to update contact information and share travel activities and family news. Over the past 65 years, 29 members have passed. This year ten members gathered to celebrate their 65th-year reunion. Coach Ralph Sayre was always a guest and honored the group with his memories of Wahama with reflections on sports. Since he was also the history teacher, the females requested he give the group a history lesson for our 65th reunion. Mr. Sayre prepared the perfect history lesson using the 2020 presidential election, proving that history repeats itself. Unfortunately for the class, Mr. Sayre passed into Heaven; his student Betty Rawlings had notes and could share a little of his planned lesson. It started this way: One Hundred Twenty years ago, America had an election campaign where one candidate, William McKinley, campaigned from his front porch and gave rehearsed speeches. He used the motto, “Four more years of a full dinner pail.” In contrast, candidate William Bryan traveled throughout the country, drawing vast crowds of the overburdened work- Betty Rawlings | Courtesy Pictured front row, from left, Mary Board Roush of Letart, Peggy Knapp Harless of Mason, Wanda Roush King of Milton, Jo Ann Reitmire Goulart of Letart, Carolyn Bennett Allensworth of Mason, Betty Jones Rawlings of Mason and class secretary; middle, from left, Larry King of Miton and class president, Brig. General (Ret.) Ronald McGlothlin of Franklinton, La., James Roush of Gallipolis, Ohio and class treasurer; back row, Charles Stanley, Sr. of Mason and reunion host. ing class. His motto was “Stop the rule of the rich.” The wealthy industrialists, Rockefeller, Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan, announced that if Bryan won, they need not show up for work the next day because they were forced to close the factories, a big lie. They secretly passed large bundles of cash to McKinley’s campaign treasurer, a former Cleveland, Ohio, high school classmate of Rockefeller. In those days, the ballot boxes were separated into Republican boxes and Democrat boxes. It was not a secret vote. The employees believed a lie and voted for McKinley. The only thing worse than telling a lie is believing a lie. Ralph Sayre is remembered for always giving those thought-provoking endings to his lessons. One of his valued history students, Betty Rawlings, published Short Stories About My Best Friend in 2021 using many of his classroom quotes in her book. Classmate Brigadier General Ronald McG- lothin, (ret) spoke next. He was a co-pilot with Delta Air Lines returning to the U.S. on an international flight. He shared his involvement on that Sept. 11, 2001, history-making day. Ron’s crew received an emergency message to land in Newfoundland. Delta did not tell why. The crew’s first thoughts were that they might have a “hijacker” on board. Not until they landed and had cell phone service did they know that criminals had attacked America. The little Canadian town of 10,000 people on an island in the North Atlantic Ocean shut down their day to care for over 6,000 strangers from 38 planes and almost 100 countries. All 38 jets sat loaded with passengers and luggage for hours. Because of their weight and the heat, some planes started sinking into the pavement. School buses delivered passengers to school gyms, community centers, churches, and private homes for hours and only stopping to fill the gasoline tanks throughout the night and the next day. The pharmacists’ worked over 28 straight hours to fill prescriptions, baby formulas, and baby supplies as were requested. However, nicotine gum became a substitute for many after the town sold out of cigarettes. For five days, it was an outpouring of kindness from Gander’s people who refused to accept money. Passengers later donated thousands to the little town. Ron and wife Carolyn drove over nine hundred miles from Louisiana to Mason, W.Va. In Alaska and unable to attend, classmate Sandra Roush Pomeroy sent news of her last few years of travel. Sandra and her husband Fred carried out another “bucket list” of his mountain climb to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. They are retired teachers and world travelers filled with exciting stories and experiences. Fred completed climbing all the U.S. states’ highest points in 2004. Mt. McKinley, the highest point in America, was mounted in 2001. Kilimanjaro is in northeast Tanzania, south of the Kenyan border, and is the highest volcano mountain in Africa at 19,350 feet. He and his three daughters trained by walking and climbing with 45 to 55-pound backpacks. The adventure starts in the warm rain forest and ends on the mountain top at ice-cold temperatures accounting for the different clothing one needs to take. Fred hired an Australian company, and they helped hire three local guides from Tanzania. A great deal of gear is needed, and 19 porters were hired to carry sleeping tents, tables and chairs, lights, medical supplies, food for eight days for 26 people, and a cooking tent for the seven-day and six-night adventure. This climb gave Fred a record of having climbed the third and fourth highest peaks in the world. He also completed a six-week, coast-to-coast bike ride. Fred also won medals for cycling and power walking in the Senior Olympics. His three daughters enjoyed standing above the clouds while standing on top of Kilimanjaro. Following Paul’s missionary travels, Fred and Sandra also traveled to Greece, the Isle of Patmos, and Ephesus, Turkey. Her last letter contained a family picture of all the children, spouses, and grandchildren in Hawaii. She noted that all children and spouses were teachers at the high school and college levels. The Wahama class of 1956 stepped out into adult life from a small school education equipped to be leaders. Mr. Sayre spoke about thinking of your education as a commodity. You would never allow a business to cheat and take advantage of you. So, think of your education as a commodity and do not cheat yourself: study and do your homework! Introducing Adriane Eastman, DPM SEARCHING » Podiatry for More Qualified Employees? Dr. Adriane Eastman is accepting new patients in Gallipolis and Pomeroy! Put our CONNECTIONS jobs section to work for you. Our section reaches an extensive and diverse talent pool of more than 130,000 people in 10 counties. We Connect Your Local Jobs with our Local Talent, helping both parties reach new levels of success. 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It’s unclear whether 54-year-old justice has no Justice Kavanaugh’s Kavanaugh will attend the symptoms. opening of the court’s new wife Ashley and daughIt’s the first time the ters, all of whom are term Monday, when the court has reported that a fully vaccinated, tested justices will return to the sitting justice has tested negative for the virus, the courtroom to hear argupositive for the virus, court said. Kavanaugh although Amy Coney Bar- ments after an 18-month took part Wednesday in absence because of the rett had COVID-19 last year before she joined the pandemic. Oral arguments an annual three-mile run for charity in Washingscheduled for October, high court. Kavanaugh was the only November and December ton that included other judges, elected officials, one of the nine justices to will be in the courtroom but those sessions will not government workers and skip Friday’s ceremonial be open to the public. The reporters. The court did swearing-in for Barrett, public will continue to be not say how he might have an event that itself was able to listen to live broad- come into contact with delayed nearly a year the virus. because of the coronavirus casts of the arguments. The other justices were The Centers for Disease pandemic. present for Barrett’s cerControl and Prevention All the justices were Symphony’s opening night POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Ohio Valley Symphony will open the season tonight, Oct. 2 with “Mostly Mendelssohn.” The performance is set for 7:30 p.m. at the Wedge Auditorium which is located on the campus of Point Pleasant Junior/ Senior High School. The show will be conducted by Scott Woodward, music director of the Butler Philharmonic Orchestra, with special violinist, Elizabeth Pitcarin, American violinist. This temporary change of venue is due to HVAC renovations and the larger size of this auditorium will allow more room for social distancing. Tickets are available now on the Ariel Theatre’s website. All of the musicians will be vaccinated and wearing masks when possible. Organizers are asking that all audience members wear masks. PVH update on phone issues POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Pleasant Valley Hospital is aware of and working with its communication network carriers to resolve telephone issues affecting avenues of communication in Mason and Gallia Counties including the hospital’s phone lines. “We regret the inconvenience and share in our patients’ frustration,” said Jeff Noblin, Chief Executive Officer for Pleasant Valley Hospital. “We ask that our patients continue calling our offices and those calls will be rerouted accordingly, so that all questions are answered, and appointments scheduled. We are working diligently with our carriers to get the phone systems back online. In the meantime, we truly appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding.” RACINE — Southern Local’s National Honor Society will host a blood drive, 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 12, in the high school gym. 2 PM 71° 71° AccuWeather.com Asthma Index™ Temperature The AccuWeather.com Asthma Index combines the effects of current air quality, pollen counts, wind, temperature, dew point, barometric pressure, and changes from past weather conditions to provide a scale showing the overall probability and severity of an asthma attack. 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Fri. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.00 0.00 0.10 43.01 35.54 SUN & MOON Today 7:25 a.m. 7:09 p.m. 2:51 a.m. 5:34 p.m. Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset New Oct 6 First Full Last Oct 12 Oct 20 Oct 28 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Sun. Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Major 9:04a 9:49a 10:33a 11:17a 12:05p 12:31a 1:26a Minor 2:51a 3:36a 4:20a 5:05a 5:52a 6:43a 7:40a 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme POLLEN & MOLD Low Moderate High Moderate Lucasville 81/66 High Very High Major 9:29p 10:13p 10:57p 11:42p 12:29p 12:56p 1:54p Minor 3:17p 4:01p 4:45p 5:29p 6:17p 7:09p 8:07p WEATHER HISTORY On Oct. 2, 1947, a 32-degree low in Raleigh, N.C., became the earliest recorded freezing temperature there. Sixteen days later, temperatures soared to record highs in the mid-80s. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services AIR QUALITY 0 50 100 150 200 300 500 Primary pollutant: Ozone Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Fri. Location Willow Island Marietta Parkersburg Belleville Racine Point Pleasant Gallipolis Huntington Ashland Lloyd Greenup Portsmouth Maysville Meldahl Dam Flood Stage 37 34 36 35 41 40 50 50 52 54 50 50 51 Level 13.06 16.14 21.78 13.19 12.68 25.30 13.39 24.84 33.79 12.26 15.70 33.80 13.70 Portsmouth 81/68 24-hr. Chg. +0.52 +0.28 +0.27 +0.20 -0.36 +0.32 +0.34 -0.74 -0.56 -0.43 -0.50 -0.40 -1.40 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 WEDNESDAY 75° 58° Mostly cloudy with a passing shower Sun followed by increasing clouds 72° 56° Cloudy, a couple of showers possible Cloudy, a couple of showers possible NATIONAL CITIES Belpre 80/64 Athens 80/63 St. Marys 80/63 Parkersburg 79/62 Coolville 80/64 Elizabeth 81/64 Spencer 80/63 Buffalo 80/64 Milton 81/65 St. Albans 82/64 Huntington 81/64 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s 100s Seattle 90s 63/52 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s San Francisco 20s 78/56 10s 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 90/67 T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front FRIDAY 73° 58° Marietta 79/63 Murray City 79/63 Ironton 81/67 Ashland 81/67 Grayson 81/67 THURSDAY 76° 60° Wilkesville 80/64 POMEROY Jackson 81/64 81/65 Ravenswood Rio Grande 81/64 81/66 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 79/66 GALLIPOLIS 81/65 82/64 80/65 South Shore Greenup 81/67 80/66 39 Logan 81/63 McArthur 80/63 Very High Primary: elm/ragweed Mold: 1091 Mainly cloudy with showers Adelphi 81/65 Chillicothe 82/65 TUESDAY 75° 62° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. Waverly 82/65 Pollen: 22 Low MOON PHASES Cloudy and humid with a few showers 0 Primary: cladosporium, other Sun. 7:26 a.m. 7:08 p.m. 3:58 a.m. 6:05 p.m. MONDAY 76° 68° HEALTH TODAY (in inches) SUNDAY Warm today with some sun. Partly cloudy tonight. High 81° / Low 65° Monday, Oct. 11 Monday, Oct. 4 EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM Statistics through 3 p.m. Fri. Precipitation Tuesday, Oct. 5 Saturday, Oct. 2 ALMANAC 76° 49° 74° 52° 95° in 2019 30° in 1947 Sunday, Oct. 3 Thursday, Oct. 7 CHESTER — The following streets will be closed from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Oct. 2 for the Meigs Heritage Festival in the Chester Commons: Scout Camp Road from SR 248 to Mill Street and Mill Street between Scout Camp Road and Allen Street. Travelers on Scout Camp Road will not be blocked from getting around the festival. MEIGS COUNTY — A bridge replacement project began on April 12 on State Route 143, between Lee Road (Township Road 168) and Ball Run Road (Township Road 20A). One lane will be closed. Temporary traffic signals and a 10 foot width restriction will be in place. Estimated completion: Nov. 15. High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low Friday, Oct. 8 Card shower Road closures, construction 47° library conference room. GALLIPOLIS — American Legion Lafayette Post #27, 6 p.m., post home on McCormick Road, all members urged to attend. LETART FALLS — The regular meeting of Letart Township Trustees, 5 p.m., Letart Township Building. GALLIPOLIS — The regular monthly board meeting of the O. O. McIntyre Park District will be held 11 a.m., in the Park Board office at the Gallia County CourtLANGSVILLE — Star house, 18 Locust St. Grange will host its POMEROY — The annual Chicken BBQ with Book Sale at the Pomeserving from 11 a.m. - 2 roy Libary will be from 9 p.m. Carryouts preferred, a.m. - 1 p.m. Donations but there will be limited are accepted for all mateseating available. RACINE — Racine GALLIPOLIS — VFW rial. POMEROY — A American Legion Post Post #4464 meets 6 p.m. book signing will be 702 will have a dinner at post home on Third from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. On Ave., all member urged to at the Pomeroy Libary from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 the menu will be baked attend. p.m. with local authors chicken with pepper Helen Dailey will be Larry Coleman and NC gravy, fish, homemade celebrating her 90th Matheny. birthday on Oct. 4, cards noodles, mashed potamay be sent to 4574 State toes, green beans, potato salad, roll, dessert and a Rt. 325, Patriot, OH drink. 45658. GALLIPOLIS — Sons of the American Legion Squadron #27 meets 5 p.m., post home on BEDFORD TWP. McCormick Rock, all — Bedford Township members urged to attend, Trustees regular monthly open to public. meeting, 7 p.m., Bedford OAK HILL — The REEDSVILLE — The POMEROY — The town hall. Beta Alpha Chapter of Eastern Local Board of MEIGS COUNTY — DKG will hold its OctoEducation will hold a spe- Book Sale at the Pomeroy ber meeting at 10:30 a.m. cial board meeting to dis- Libary will be from 9 a.m. All branches of the Meigs County District Public at the Oak Hill Elemencuss a district-wide mask - 3 p.m. Donations are tary building. A light policy at 4:30 p.m. in the accepted for all material. Library will be closed. Blood drive 8 AM brunch will be served. Please call Bambi Roush for reservations at 740441-6695 by Wednesday, Sept. 29. 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. POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will hold a flu and COVID-10 vaccine clinic on Saturday, Oct. 2 from 9 a.m. - noon at the Pomeroy Parking Lot in conjunction with the Meigs County Farmers Market. Bring a copy of insurance and ID. Cost for self-pay is $25 for a regular dose or $60 for a high dose. Pre-register online at gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov. TODAY emonial swearing-in. The five-minute ceremony in the justices’ courtroom was a lower-key affair than past ceremonies, with approximately 100 guests at the invitationonly event. Former President Donald Trump and Melania Trump, who attended the ceremonies for Trump’s other two high court appointees — Kavanaugh and Justice Neil Gorsuch — did not attend nor did President Joe Biden. Barrett’s commission to the high court was read during the ceremony, which produced the oddity that it named Trump as president and William Barr as attorney general, neither of whom is still holding office. Barrett then took the judicial oath with her hand on a family Bible. GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Vaccine Clinic WEATHER Ohio Valley Publishing Clendenin 80/62 Charleston 82/62 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 71/45 Montreal 56/49 Billings 76/49 Denver 70/48 Minneapolis 73/58 Kansas City 74/58 Detroit 78/64 Toronto 76/58 New York 75/62 Chicago 79/65 Washington 80/62 City Albuquerque Anchorage Atlanta Atlantic City Baltimore Billings Boise Boston Charleston, WV Charlotte Cheyenne Chicago Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Dallas Denver Des Moines Detroit Honolulu Houston Indianapolis Kansas City Las Vegas Little Rock Los Angeles Louisville Miami Minneapolis Nashville New Orleans New York City Oklahoma City Orlando Philadelphia Phoenix Pittsburgh Portland, ME Raleigh Richmond St. Louis Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle Washington, DC Today Sun. Hi/Lo/W 69/52/s 43/33/c 83/67/s 74/66/s 80/59/s 76/49/s 75/47/s 71/60/s 82/62/pc 83/63/pc 68/42/s 79/65/sh 80/66/pc 78/63/pc 80/64/pc 82/65/t 70/48/s 76/60/sh 78/64/pc 87/75/pc 83/71/t 78/65/sh 74/58/t 87/66/pc 78/67/t 90/67/s 83/69/sh 88/76/pc 73/58/sh 82/69/sh 83/73/t 75/62/s 78/57/t 88/72/pc 78/59/s 91/71/pc 75/59/s 62/52/c 83/62/s 82/61/s 77/65/t 75/49/s 78/56/s 63/52/pc 80/62/s Hi/Lo/W 73/54/c 45/32/pc 81/66/t 76/68/pc 84/66/pc 79/50/pc 79/51/s 70/58/c 76/62/c 85/65/pc 74/43/s 74/59/t 73/63/sh 73/63/sh 75/63/sh 85/62/s 77/50/pc 75/52/s 73/61/t 88/75/pc 84/68/t 75/60/sh 76/54/pc 91/68/s 81/63/t 91/65/s 75/66/t 87/75/pc 73/54/pc 77/65/t 81/72/c 78/66/pc 80/53/s 86/69/pc 83/67/pc 94/73/pc 72/63/sh 59/51/c 86/64/s 88/64/pc 76/60/sh 78/51/s 78/56/s 61/51/pc 84/66/pc EXTREMES FRIDAY National for the 48 contiguous states Atlanta 83/67 High Low El Paso 80/59 Global High Low Houston 83/71 Chihuahua 81/59 93° in Thermal, CA 13° in Bodie State Park, CA Monterrey 83/70 Miami 88/76 114° in Omidiyeh, Iran -3° in Ilirney, Russia Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. �COMICS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, October 2, 2021 5 Having A Yard Sale? 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BLONDIE 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 � � � � � ����� '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 � � � � � � � � � � � � � By Tom Batiuk & Dan Davis � � � CRANKSHAFT � � � �����&RQFHSWLV�3X]]OHV��'LVW��E\�.LQJ�)HDWXUHV�6\QGLFDWH��,QF� � � �S ports 6 Saturday, October 2, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Bengals beat Jags 24-21 McPherson makes FG as time expires By Mitch Stacy Evan McPherson won it with a 35-yard field goal as time ran out, culminating a 10-play, CINCINNATI — Joe Burrow 73-yard drive that consumed the last 5 1/2 minutes. spoiled Urban Meyer’s return Burrow, the top overall to Ohio and kept his former draft pick in 2020 out of LSU college coach winless on an after transferring from Ohio NFL sideline. State, outdueled the 2021 top Burrow engineered four pick, Jacksonville quarterback second-half scoring drives while passing for 348 yards and Trevor Lawrence, who looked at halftime as if he might direct two touchdowns and the Benhis first NFL win and create gals overcame a 14-0 halftime a happy homecoming for his deficit to beat Meyer and the coach. Meyer grew up in northJacksonville Jaguars 24-21 on eastern Ohio, played safety at Thursday night. AP Sports Writer Michael Conroy | AP Cincinnati Bengals kicker Evan McPherson, left, celebrates after kicking the game-winning field goal against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 24-21. the University of Cincinnati and won the 2014 national championship coaching at Ohio State. The Bengals (3-1) were shut out in the first half and couldn’t get running back Joe Mixon loose. McPherson missed a 43-yard field-goal attempt, and Cincinnati punted on the next three possessions. “We did not play great football, they generally beat us in all three phases” in the See BENGALS | 7 Pridemore wraps up 2021 Riverside Seniors title Staff report MASON, W.Va. — Kenny Pridemore of Point Pleasant captured the 2021 Riverside Senior men’s golf league championship by 45.5 points during the final round of competition held last Tuesday at Riverside Golf Club. Pridemore won the event with a total of 295 points, while Charlie Hargraves was second in the overall standings with 259.5 points. Jim Gress ended up third with 240 points. A total of 62 players were divided into 14 foursomes and a pair of 3-man teams for Tuesday’s final round. The low score of the day was a 13-under-par 57, fired by the team of Charlie Hargraves, Albert Durst, Jim Turley and John Bumgarner. Three different groups tied for runner-up honors with matching efforts of 12-under par 58. The closest to the pin winners were Harry Griffin on the ninth hole and Larry Legg on No. 14. The final top-10 standings of the 2021 Riverside Senior men’s golf league were as follows: Kenny Pridemore (295.0); Charlie Hargraves (259.5); Jim Gress (240.0): Dale Miller (239.5); Cecil Gillette, Jr. (235.0); Bob Humphreys (220.5); Carl Stone (217.0); Ralph Six (214.5); John Williams (204.5) and Albert Durst (198.5). The 2021 Shootout was held for all closest to the pin winners from the season, with each individual taking a shot at a 75-yard target. The winner of the contest was Jim Lawrence, who left his shot five feet from the pin. The 2022 Riverside Senior Men’s League will start up on the first Tuesday of April. Notes: Jim Gress recorded the 10th hole-in-one of the 2021 season at Riverside Golf Club on Tuesday, Sept. 7, during senior league play. Gress aced the 158-yard 11th hole using a hybrid five wood from the senior tees. The shot was witnessed by Cliff Gordon and Tom Scarberry. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Monday, Oct. 4 Volleyball Vinton County at Eastern, 7:15 River Valley at Oak Hill, 5:30 South Gallia at Huntington, 6:30 Soccer Wood County at Ohio Valley Christian, 5 p.m. Golf D-3 SE District championships at Elks CC, 9 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5 Volleyball Wahama, Chapmanville at Point Pleasant, 6 p.m. Trimble at Southern, 7:15 River Valley at Meigs, 7:30 Gallia Academy at Fairland, 7 p.m. Eastern at Belpre, 7:15 Soccer Lincoln County at Point Pleasant girls, 7 p.m. Point Pleasant boys at St. Joseph Central, 6 p.m. Gallia Academy girls at Fairland, 5:30 Gallia Academy boys at Fairland, 7:30 Golf WV Boys state tournament at Oglebay, 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6 Volleyball Southern at Wahama, 6 p.m. Golf WV Boys state tournament at Oglebay, 9a.m. D-2 SE District tournament at Crown Hill GC, 9 a.m. Cross Country Eastern, Gallia Academy, Meigs, River Valley, Southern at Alexander, 4:30 David Richard | AP file Cleveland Browns running back Kareem Hunt (27) rushed for 81 and adding 77 on six catches against the Chicago Bears on Sunday. He also helped close out the win by ripping off a 29-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter. Browns’ Hunt a ‘devil’ when he has the ball By Tom Withers AP Sports Writer BEREA, Ohio — Arms flailing, legs churning while kicking up grass and dirt as his dreadlocked hair flies from under his helmet, Kareem Hunt’s got a running style that’s both unorthodox and unique. He fights for every yard — every inch — like it’s a personal turf war. “Runs like the Tasmanian Devil,” Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield said, likening Hunt to the whirling, snarling cartoon character. “It’s like his upper body is leaning one way, his lower body … his balance is outstanding. “It’s something that very few people are blessed with.” The Browns are blessed with two excellent backs in Hunt and the steady Nick Chubb, giving Cleveland a two-headed tandem and one of the league’s most potent — and diverse — rushing attacks. “Oh man, those two guys are my favorites,” offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt said this week. “They complement each other so well, just different running styles but extremely effective.” Heading into Sunday’s game at Minnesota, the Browns are second in the league with 524 yards rushing and first with eight rushing touchdowns. Last week, the Chicago Bears zeroed in on Chubb, who gained a well-earned 84 yards on 22 carries but didn’t score or bust off a run longer than 14 yards. Hunt more than picked up the slack, rushing for 81 and adding 77 on six catches. He also helped close out the Bears by ripping off a 29-yard TD run early in the fourth quarter in which his full powers were on display. Taking a handoff from Mayfield, Hunt first stepped out of a tackle behind the line of scrimmage before turning up field and stiff-arming a defender. He flung another out of his path and then outraced star linebacker Khalili Mack and a few other Bears to the end zone before leaping into the stands to celebrate. “He runs like a wild man,” Chubb said, “like he doesn’t care about his body at all. He just runs it up, sticks it up in there, takes hits, bounces off of hits. He’s just a special player.” The chemistry and camaraderie between Hunt and Chubb makes them extra special. NFL Films picked up several exchanges in last week’s game between Chubb and Hunt, who was wearing a microphone. Hunt told his teammate he would “pound” the Bears and soften them up so Chubb could rip off a long run in the fourth quarter. And when Chubb was forced out of bounds on See HUNT | 7 Packers host Steelers in Rodgers-Roethlisberger matchup By Steve Megargee AP Sports Writer GREEN BAY, Wis. — Green Bay’s Aaron Rodgers and Pittsburgh’s Ben Roethlisberger haven’t faced off as starting quarterbacks since the Packers defeated the Steelers in the Super Bowl a decade ago. That finally changes Sunday when the Packers (2-1) host the Steelers (1-2) in just the third overall matchup between the two potential Hall of Famers. “It’s the old cliché — everyone says it’s the quarterbacks against each other, and then we’ll say, ‘No, we play against the defense,’” the 39-year-old Roethlisberger said. “But it’s still an honor to share a stadium with one of the greatest and a guy that I admire, and a lot of people admire, that has just done it at such a high level for a long time. It’s pretty cool to watch his mastery of the game.” Although the Steelers have won two regular-season games with the Packers since that Super Bowl, Rodgers didn’t play either time because separate collarbone injuries. Roethlisberger led the Steelers to a 38-31 victory in 2013 and a 31-28 triumph in 2017. Green Bay had Matt Flynn at quarterback for the 2013 game and Brett Hundley for the 2017 matchup. Rodgers’ lone Super Bowl appearance was a 31-25 win over Roethlisberger’s Steelers on Feb. 6, 2011, in Arlington, Texas. The only regular-season matchup between Rodgers and Roethlis- berger came in 2009, when the Steelers edged the Packers 37-36 in Pittsburgh. The Steelers are the only NFL team Rodgers hasn’t faced at Lambeau Field as a starting quarterback. “I remember the ‘09 game very well,” the 37-year-old Rodgers said. We were pretty explosive on offense, hit Greg (Jennings) down the middle for I think it was an 85-yard touchdown (actually 83), then hit J.J. (James Jones) on a post late in that game to put us ahead, and then Big Ben took them down to beat us there right at the end. That was a good football game.” The Steelers have won their past See PACKERS | 7 �SPORTS Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, October 2, 2021 7 ANALYSIS Kicking Kraze or Field Goal Frenzy, the foot wins By Barry Wilner AP Pro Football Writer Call it the Kicking Kraze or the Field Goal Frenzy. Whatever you prefer, the foot is definitely a major part of pro football through three weeks. Most notably, from long range. Through those three weeks, there have been 36 attempts at 50-yard or longer field goals, the most in a season over the last dozen years. And 23 have gone through, though Justin Tucker’s NFL-record 66-yarder to lift Baltimore past Detroit last Sunday — the spotlight kick at least until someone else nails a longer one — needed a friendly bounce off the crossbar. There’s both an art and a science to field goal accuracy, as Mike Westhoff, generally considered the best special teams coach in NFL history, points out. “The kickers are better than ever,” says Westhoff, who spent 32 years in the NFL and has a book, “Figure It Out,” that will be available for purchase next spring. “They work hard, are bigger and stronger and more athletic. When put in optimum conditions, I am not surprised a 66-yard field goal can be made. “ Packers From page 6 five regular-season meetings with the Packers, but enter Sunday’s game in the AFC North cellar after losing at home to Las Vegas and Cincinnati the past two weeks. Pittsburgh is scoring 16.7 points per game to rank 28th out of 32 teams. “We understand where we are,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. “We don’t want to be here. We don’t like it, but forget about not liking it. What are you going to do about it?” Surging Adams: Packers receiver Davante Adams has caught 20 passes for 253 yards over the past two games. He set up the game-winning field goal in a 30-28 victory at San Francisco by catching passes of 25 and 17 yards in the last 37 seconds. “The relentless pursuit of perfection has always separated Davante from his peers,” Rodgers said. FIRST THINGS FIRST Pittsburgh’s issues on offense can be traced Hunt From page 6 one play, Hunt was there to slow his teammate down as he hit the sideline. He then told him, “You know I’m here. I got your back whenever you need me, 24.” It can be rare to have a star running back unconcerned about his statistics. The Browns have two. “They’re getting their touches, but I think what they care about is winning games,” center JC Tretter said. “So there’s no egos in that running back room. They just want to make sure we have more points at the Duane Burleson | AP Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker speaks to the media after kicking the winning field goal against the Detroit Lions 19-17 in Detroit on Sunday. Tucker’s 66-yard field goal is the longest in the history of the NFL. Here are some factors Westhoff says have changed the kicking game for the better. —Specific balls, called K-balls, that are used only for kickers. In 1999, the competition committee ruled that 12 for each game will be used exclusively during kicking. “Each team gets the balls marked with a K,” Westhoff says, “and they have a time limit to get that ball prepared. Most guys take a piece of Astroturf and buff the ball just like you would shine your shoes. It even darkens the color of the ball, and makes it more pliable. ... They emphasize one ball and buff that ball because that is the one they want to kick. “Also it’s a friendly ball because when that foot hits, the ball is more pliable, his foot goes into the ball, basically, and the ball constricts and it expands and explodes when he hits it.” —Defensive line restrictions. Westhoff was involved in a rules change that prohibited defenders from lining up over the snapper. “Back in the early 2000s, I helped (then NFL officiating chief) Mike Pereira with that change; it had gotten pretty violent,” he says. “So you had to create a box around the center where no one could align, and they’re not allowed to line up on the guard and then drive into the center. “Before that, it was necessary to have a long snapper, particularly for field goals, who was a big guy. Long snappers today look like high school gym teachers, no disrespect. They’re not real big guys, they’re a nice size guy, but he’s not going to stop Aaron Donald. “Now, the snaps, these Bengals back to the middle of last season, when the Steelers began to sputter even while getting off to the best start (11-0) in franchise history. The Steelers have been outscored 64-6 in the first quarter over their past 11 games. The six points came on Joe Haden’s interception return in a win over Baltimore last December. “As an offense, we need to start faster, but it kind of starts with me,” Roethlisberger said. “I need to get better with that because that’s kind of the key to a successful day: starting fast.” Crosby’s streak: Crosby has made 22 consecutive field-goal attempts, one off his own franchise record. He made 23 straight from 2010-11. Crosby made a 54-yarder as well as a game-winning 51-yarder as time expired in the 49ers game. Keeping a lid on it: The Steelers had their NFL-record streak of 75 consecutive games with a sack end last week against Cincinnati, thanks in part to the absence of outside end of the game than the other team.” Wide receiver Odell Beckham said Hunt’s tenacity and boundless energy bleeds through everyone. “It’s everything,” Beckham said. “That’s a guy that you want on your team and not running against you. He runs like a bull, like a bucking bronco or something. I don’t think many people want to tackle him. “He’s going to fight for every yard. We need those tough yards, he’s going to put his nose in there.” While Hunt doesn’t seem to have much regard for his own body, the Browns still trust him with the ball. He has guys are good at their craft and the snap is nearly perfect every time. The real good ones know how to grip the ball so when it comes back the laces are in a perfect spot, and the holder doesn’t have to spin it at all.” —Holding technique. This one Westhoff practically invented during his career with the Colts, Dolphins, Jets and Saints. He had a punter for three years with the Jets, Ben Graham, who was an Australian Rules Football player and rarely used his hands. Teaching Graham to hold was such a chore that Westhoff spent time at the punter’s house showing his wife how to snap (actually lateral) the ball so Graham could master the technique. “They get down and square their body around at a 45-degree angle and their front knee is on the ground,” Westhoff explains. “The back leg is up, the knee is up. The back leg also is forward to the ball. As he catches the ball — and a lot of time the laces are perfect from the long snapper — he brings it back and takes his left elbow and guides it into the left knee. That is like a barricade and that helps him guide the ball right down perfectly onto the spot.” Westhoff notes, and From page 6 Gene J. Puskar | AP Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) will face off with quarterback Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers this weekend for only the third time. linebackers T.J. Watt and Alex Highsmith. Watt is hoping to return from a groin injury on Sunday. Pittsburgh’s pass rush needs the All-Pro to help a secondary that has looked ordinary at times. Uncertain lines: Green Bay’s Elgton fumbled just twice in 270 carries over 27 games with Cleveland. He had just one in 27 games (453 rushes) for Kansas City. Browns running backs coach Stump Mitchell, who played nine years in the NFL, isn’t concerned about how Hunt looks while he’s carrying the ball, as long as he holds onto it. “When Kareem is on the field, he’s going to give it his all,” Mitchell said. “Those guys who have to tackle him, they know they have a challenge. So the only we thing we’re concerned with and we stress it every day, is ball security.” Notes: Tretter (knee) and Jenkins missed the 49ers game with an ankle injury, and his status remains uncertain for Sunday. Jenkins, a Pro Bowl left guard last season, has been filling in at left tackle while All-Pro David Bakhtiari recovers from a torn anterior cruciate ligament. starting LT Jedrick Wills Jr. (ankle) are questionable for the Vikings game but expected to play. Both returned to practice Friday. ... DE Myles Garrett called a defensive players-only meeting on Sept. 23 to address inconsistent play through two games. The Browns responded by sacking Bears QB Justin Fields nine times — Garrett had 4 1/2 sacks — and holding Chicago to 47 total yards last weekend. “We needed more out of ourselves,” Garrett said, relaying his message to teammates. “The first two games just weren’t cutting it. We have no time to be taking it slow. We’ve got to mesh right now.” first half, Cincinnati coach Zac Taylor said. “But we get a whole second half to play, so there was no reason to panic. Nobody did. Everyone was calm, cool and collected. They knew we were going to get the ball to start the half where we are usually pretty efficient.” Cincinnati had two quick scoring drives to open the second. James Robinson’s second rushing touchdown put Jacksonville up again early in the fourth quarter. Burrow answered with a 31-yard touchdown pass to tight end C.J. Uzomah to tie it again. After the Jaguars punted, Burrow set up McPherson, who has the winning kick in two of Cincinnati’s three victories. “I’m really happy with my performance tonight,” Burrow said. “I’m going to keep building on this and getting better and better.” The Jaguars scored in the first half on a 6-yard plunge by Robinson and a 7-yard keeper by Lawrence. It could have been worse for Cincinnati at the break. Lawrence was stopped by linebacker Logan Wilson on fourth-and-goal at the 1 with under a minute left in the half. “When you control the game like we did in the first — and it should’ve been 21-0,” Lawrence said. “The second half, we didn’t do a good job of holding on to the ball. They scored the quick touchdown and then we went three-andout.” Lawrence was 17 for 24 for 204 yards. “Trevor took care of the ball,” Meyer said. “Trevor played his best many current coaches agree, that the faith in placekickers has increased exponentially because of all these factors, plus having guys who are athletes handling the field goal and extrapoint duties. Field-goal range used to be when offenses reached about the opposition’s 35-yard line. Not anymore. “Well, they’re just better,” says Ravens coach John Harbaugh, a former special teams coordinator. “It seems like in everything else, the science of it, so many kids at a young age get trained the right way to have the technique down and work on it the right way and kind of do it and specialize, probably. And all of a sudden, some of these talented guys emerge. “You’ve got more talented kickers around than probably ever before, represented in the high rates of makes if you look at it historically compared to what it used to be. Now, if a kicker misses a kick, we all seem like we’re surprised. Back in the old days, it wasn’t like that.” Regardless of the era, kickers tended to be regarded by teammates and coaches as a necessity but not a priority. That’s almost completely changed. game. He’s coming alive.” Tyler Boyd had nine receptions for 118 yards for the Bengals. Uzomah had five catches for 95 yards and two touchdowns. Robinson rushed for a season-high 78 yards. “We have to regroup a little,” Lawrence said. “This one hurts.” Down time: Both team will have 10 days to ruminate on Thursday night’s game. Meyer said that will be especially tough for the winless Jags. “That’s a heartbroken locker room,” he said. “We’ve got to get them back.” The Bengals have extra time to prepare for Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers after winning twice in five days. Cincinnati beat Pittsburgh 24-10 last Sunday. “It is critical to get this momentum going into a 10-day work week against an opponent who’s been in the last two AFC championship games,” Taylor said. Ring of Honor: The Bengals inducted four into the team’s new Ring of Honor. The inaugural class included Paul Brown, the team’s founder and first coach; Hall of Fame tackled Anthony Munoz (198092); quarterback Ken Anderson (1971-86) and cornerback Ken Riley (1969-83). Injuries: Jaguars: WR DJ Chark broke an ankle on the third play of the game and didn’t return. ... Guard A.J. Cann (knee) was injured in the second quarter but the seriousness of it wasn’t clear. Bengals: None reported. Up next: Jaguars: Host Tennessee on Oct. 10. Bengals: Host Green Bay on Oct. 10. �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS 8 Saturday, October 2, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing From paints to plastics, chemical shortage ignites prices AP Business Writers In an economy upended by the coronavirus, shortages and price spikes have hit everything from lumber to computer chips. Not even toilet paper escaped. Now, they’re cutting into one of the humblest yet most vital links in the global manufacturing supply chain: The plastic pellets that go into a vast universe of products ranging from cereal bags to medical devices, automotive interiors to bicycle helmets. Like other manufacturers, petrochemical companies have been shaken by the pandemic and by how consumers and businesses responded to it. Yet petrochemicals, which are made from oil, have also run into problems all their own, one after another: A freak winter freeze in Texas. A lightning strike in Louisiana. Hurricanes along the Gulf Coast. All have conspired to disrupt production and raise prices. “There isn’t one thing wrong,” said Jeremy Pafford, managing editor for the Americas at Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS), which analyzes energy and chemical markets. “It’s kind of whack-amole — something goes wrong, it gets sorted out, then something else happens. And it’s been that way since the pandemic began.’’ The price of polyvinyl chloride or PVC, used for pipes, medical devices, credit cards, vinyl records and more, has rocketed 70%. The price of epoxy resins, used for coatings, adhesives and paints, has soared 170%. Ethylene — arguably the world’s most important chemical, used in everything from food packaging to antifreeze to polyester — has surged 43%, according to ICIS figures. The root of the problem has become a familiar one in the 18 months since the pandemic ignited a brief but brutal recession: As the economy sank into near-paralysis, petrochemical producers, like manufacturers of all types, slashed production. So they were caught flat-footed when the unexpected happened: The economy swiftly bounced back, and consumers, flush with cash from government relief aid and stockpiles of savings, resumed spending with astonishing speed and vigor. Suddenly, companies were scrambling to acquire raw materials and parts to meet surging orders. 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More than 100 people died. A July lightning strike temporarily shut down a plant in Lake Charles, Louisiana, that makes polypropylene, used in consumer packaging and auto manufacturing. The industry was just beginning to recover when Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf Coast in August, once again damaging refineries and chemical plants. As if that weren’t enough, Tropical Storm Nicholas caused flooding. “Some of these downstream petrochemical plants in the Gulf Coast regions are still shut down from Hurricane Ida,” said Bridgette Budhlall a professor of plastics engineering at the University of Massachusetts-Lowell. “Anything related to base chemicals — they’ve had a hell of a year,” said Tom Derry, CEO of the Institute for Supply Management, an association of purchasing managers. “It’s been the hardest year for logistics and supply chain managers,’’ Pafford said. “They always say the most stressful job in the world is being an air traffic controller at any airport … I’d venture to say that being a supply chain manager is that — or worse — this year.’’ Ford Motor Co., hampered by an industrywide shortage of computer chips, is now running short of other parts, too, some of them based on petrochemicals. “I think we should expect, as business leaders, to continue to have supply chain challenges for the foreseeable future,” CEO Jim Farley said in an interview with The Associated Press. 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The chemical shortages, combined with a near-doubling of oil prices in the past year to $75 a barrel of U.S. benchmark crude, mean higher prices for many goods. “The consumer is going to have to pay,” said Bill Selesky, a chemicals analyst for Argus Research, who suggested that many households, armed with cash from government aid and built-up savings, will be willing to pay higher prices. In the meantime, the supply problem isn’t getting any better. A W.S. Jenks & Son hardware store in Washington, D.C., is receiving only 20% to 30% of the paint it needs to meet customer demand without backordering. In normal times, that rate usu- ally runs 90%, says Billy Wommack, the purchasing director. “Nobody’s happy about it,” Wommack said. “There are a lot of ‘I’m sorrys’ out there.” The shortage is generally felt most by big contractors that need, say, the same-colored paint for numerous apartment complexes and other major projects. Individual homeowners can typically be more flexible. 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That’s WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden trav- the stage we’re in.” However, action had eled to Capitol Hill Friday ground to a halt in Conto meet with lawmakers on their home ground as gress despite Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s insistence Democrats strained to there would be a “vote rescue a scaled-back vertoday” on a $1 trillion sion of his $3.5 trillion government overhaul and infrastructure bill that is popular but has become salvage a related public snared in the debate over works bill after days Biden’s broader meaof frantic negotiations sure. Voting on Friday resulted in no deal. appeared increasingly Biden was greeted by party leaders and headed unlikely, throwing the president’s big domestic straight into a private agenda into doubt as meeting with House negotiations dragged. Democrats. The White Holdout Democratic House said he also would Sen. Joe Manchin of West be visiting other cities Virginia had sunk hopes next week to make his for a swift compromise, case that his historic measures would help the despite hours of shuttle diplomacy late Thursday American people. Susan Walsh | AP President Joe Biden walks with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of Calif., on Capitol Hill in Washington on Friday for a meeting with the House Democratic caucus to try to resolve an impasse around the bipartisan infrastructure bill. with White House aides on Capitol Hill, when he refused to budge on his demands for a smaller overall package, around $1.5 trillion. That’s too meager for progressive lawmakers who are refus- ing to vote on the public works measure without a commitment to Biden’s broader framework on the bigger bill. Talks swirled over a compromise in the $2 trillion range. But with Man- chin dug in, a quick deal seemed increasingly out of reach for the present. Still, Biden’s visit was welcomed by Democrats who have complained about not hearing enough from the president about a path forward. “It’s his time to stand up,” said Rep. Dean Phillips of Minnesota. Because of the ongoing negotiations, Biden opted to remain in Washington on Friday instead of traveling to his Delaware home as he often does on weekends. His public approval rating has dropped, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center. The president and his party are facing a potentially embarrassing setback — and perhaps a politically devastating collapse of the whole enterprise — if they cannot resolve the standoff. Biden’s bigger proposal is a years-in-the-making collection of Democratic priorities, a sweeping rewrite of the nation’s tax and spending policies that would essentially raise taxes on corporations and the wealthy and plow that money back into government health care, education and other programs, touching the lives of countless Americans. Biden says the ultimate price tag is zero, because the tax revenue would cover the spending costs — higher rates on businesses earning more than $5 million a year, and individuals earning more than $400,000 a year, or $450,000 for couples. Ohio State tallies over 2,800 instances of abuse by team doc COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State University has now tallied over 2,800 instances of alleged, decades-old sexual misconduct by the late team doctor Richard Strauss, according to its latest campus crime data released Friday. The school says more than 170 total instances of rape and more than 2,600 instances of fondling attributed to Strauss came to light between 2018 and 2020, much of that through a law firm investigation for the university and lawsuits filed against OSU. The crime statistics are disclosed under the federal Clery Act, and incidents are counted in the year they’re reported, not the year they occurred. The 2020 data in the report adds dozens of instances of rape and about 470 instances of fondling attributed to Strauss. Hundreds of men allege he abused them at campus athletic facilities, a student health center, his home and or an off-campus clinic, and some of those men reported multiple instances. They say the school failed to stop Strauss despite students raising concerns during his 20 years at the university. Ohio State has apologized, and it announced settlements with 185 plaintiffs totaling nearly $47 million and with dozens more people for amounts not yet disclosed. Now Hiring Leaders Jeff Chiu | AP Gov. Gavin Newsom, middle, speaks to students in a seventh grade science class at James Denman Middle School in San Francisco on Friday. California has announced the nation’s first coronavirus vaccine mandate for schoolchildren. 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The Democratic governor said he expects the U.S. government to give that final sign-off sometime next year, bumping up from the emergency authorization given now for those 12 to 15. He said the state will require students in kindergarten through sixth grades to get the vaccine once final federal approval comes for children 5 to 11. “We have to do more,” Newsom said during a news conference at a San Francisco middle school after visiting with some seventh-graders. “We want to end this pandemic. We are all exhausted by it.” A handful of school districts have imposed their own vaccine mandates, including five in California. But other states have resisted imposing pandemic rules on schools, including a new law in Kentucky that overturned a statewide mask mandate. Newsom has been one of the most aggressive governors on coronavirus restrictions, issuing the nation’s first statewide stay-at-home order in March 2020 and more recently requiring California’s roughly 2.2 million health care workers to get vaccinated to keep their jobs. The governor seems to have been emboldened after easily defeating a recall effort last month fueled by anger over his handling of the pandemic. He says he interpreted his landslide victory as an endorsement of his vaccine policies. Newsom hasn’t endorsed all vaccine mandates, however, recently opposing a similar requirement for prison guards that a federal judge imposed. Critics used that example to say Newsom is driven more by politics than science, noting the labor union of corrections officers had donated to his campaign to defeat the recall. “California kids made the mistake of not giving millions to his campaigns,” Republican Assemblyman Kevin Kiley, who ran to replace Newsom during the recall election, tweeted Friday. Roughly 84% of everyone 12 and over in California has received at least one dose of the vaccine, one of the highest rates in the country. But Newsom said Friday that just 63.5% of people between 12 and 17 have received at least one dose. His announcement comes as COVID-19 infections in most of California have dropped markedly in the last month. In Los Angeles County — the nation’s largest, with more than 10 million residents — just 1.7% of people tested for the virus have it, and daily infections are down by half in the last month, when most kids went back to school. “These numbers are amazingly low given that 3,000-plus schools are now open countywide,” county Health Director Barbara Ferrer said Thursday, noting that though the number of outbreaks in schools has increased slightly in recent weeks, the overall number is small and largely related to youth sports. California’s largest teachers unions supported the directive, as did the California Association of School Boards. Dr. Peter N. Bretah, president of the California Medical Association, said the group “strongly supports” the vaccine mandate for students. “This is not a new idea. We already require vaccines against several known deadly diseases before students can enroll in schools,” Bretan said. “The Newsom administration is simply extending existing public health protections to cover this new disease, which has caused so much pain and suffering across our state, our nation and the entire globe over the last 18 months.” Yet the requirement is sure to anger some parents who are skeptical of the vaccines. Last month, more than a thousand people gathered at the California Capitol to oppose vaccine mandates. Students would be granted religious and medical exemptions, but the rules for how the state would apply them have not been written yet. Any student who refuses to take the vaccine would be forced to complete an independent study course at home. Until now, Newsom had left the decision on student vaccine mandates to local school districts, leading to a variety of different orders across some of the state’s largest districts. In Los Angeles, a vaccine mandate for eligible students is set to take effect in January for the nation’s second largest school district. �Along the River 10 Saturday, October 2, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Scenes from the Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta Gary Coleman | Courtesy Fog begins to lift along the Ohio River for Pomeroy’s Sternwheel Regatta. Lorna Hart | Courtesy Boats fill the Pomeroy levee along the Ohio River. Gary Coleman | Courtesy Stillness along the Ohio River during the Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta. Gary Coleman | Courtesy The Faris Wheel sternwheeler docks in Pomeroy. Lorna Hart | Courtesy Gathering for music along the levee. Gary Coleman | Courtesy The moon above the Ohio River and a sternwheeler. Gary Coleman | Courtesy Visitors to the Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta were treated to a fireworks finale over King Kong arrives for the Pomeroy Sternwheel Regatta. the Ohio River. Lorna Hart | Courtesy �Opinion Ohio Valley Publishing Saturday, October 2, 2021 11 THEIR VIEW How did you learn how to drive? It was a different time for sure, back in the years when I was learning to drive and my Dad and others would take me out on back roads where I could take a turn behind the wheel long before I was of legal driving age. I suppose that kind of activity was as illegal then as it is now, but it seemed much less so in those days. In fact, I’m relatively certain that if a law enforcement officer would have caught us back in those days, he would have given us a simple warning and sent us on our way. I’m also pretty certain that would not be the case today. But it was a much different time 45 or more years ago, with a lot less traffic, so from time to time my dad would take me, and a time or two pretty much the whole family, out in the country to give us a little driving experience. There was only one requirement, at least in my case, and that was that I had to learn to drive a manual shift vehicle before I could drive anything else. That Jeff ended up being a good thing, Gilliland because the first couple vehicles Staff I owned were manual shift cars columnist — a ‘57 Volkswagon followed by a Chevrolet Vega. They were followed by a couple automatic shifts — another Chevy Vega and a Ford Pinto — then a slew of more manual shifts, primarily various Hondas with a Ford Escort wagon tossed in the mix. But my father was not the only culprit I’m relatively to let me drive certain that if a law well before I had a enforcement officer driver’s license or learner’s permit. would have caught I had a couple us back in those female cousins that days, he would have let me and their given us a simple brother do a little back road driving a warning and sent us couple times. Their on our way. I’m also family had some pretty certain that kind of old 1940s or would not be the 1950s vehicle that case today. they drove around in neighbor’s field some, but a couple times we tested our skills on the road for a short distance. In all those years I only remember one time when we nearly had a little misadventure. On that occasion my Dad decided to let my sister, four years my junior, try her hand behind the wheel. She was pretty young, and were in a big extended-cab van. We were on a back road, heading for 90-degree curve, and the closer we came to the curve, the more obvious it became that she was not going to turn in time. The memory of my father snatching the steering wheel and guiding us around the curve just in the nick of time is one that has stuck with me for decades. I’m not sure how much back road driving we did before we had permits after that episode, but as soon as I had my permit, there was one more lesson my father made sure to pass on. Probably like the first evening I had my permit, he hopped in the ‘57 Volkswagen with me, then had me drive to the two steepest hills in town to test my skills with the clutch, brakes and gas pedal. As many of you know, there are a couple places in Hillsboro where you have to come to a stop on a rather steep incline before continuing on. I killed that poor car more than a couple times that night, but before long I caught on and my father’s lessons have served me well ever since. As the years passed and I started having children of my own, I worked with a guy who had a side gig as a driver’s training instructor. He is no longer with us, but he always said that if you didn’t know how to drive before you started driver’s training, someone had done you a disservice. I never forgot those words, or my father’s lessons. So when my kids became what I believed to be the proper age — and my wife was not around — I’d drive them out in the middle of nowhere, stop the car, and tell them to get behind the wheel. And that’s how they learned to drive, just like the student driver instructor said they should. I’m not sure that’s the best way to teach a kid today. Too much has changed, and not for the better. But I sure did appreciate my lessons, and I never will forget that look on my father’s face when he grabbed the wheel at the last second possible to keep my permitless sister from driving over a ditch and into somebody’s yard — with him along for the ride. Jeff Gilliland is the editor of The Times-Gazette. He can be reached at jgilliland@timesgazettet.com or 937-402-2522. THEIR VIEW Not cashless, but out of cash A couple of bucks for a haircut was all I needed. When I looked in the ol’ billfold, I realized I didn’t have quite enough. The Bank of Dad was out of cash — again. For parents, there’s something about autumn that sucks all the cash right out of your pockets. It doesn’t matter if you have enough money in the bank. You’ll never have enough in your wallet. Maybe it’s the assorted fees and needs that pop up at the start of the school year, needing a five-spot for this class project or a few bucks for a new protractor. Perhaps it’s the return to athletics. Twice a week, my eighth-grader plays volleyball. She wants to grab a snack before her matches. We want to watch her, so we’ll pay for admission wherever she’s playing. If we end up bringing other children, particularly our 7-year-old, there’s going to be a trip to the concession stand in our future. Too many times, I’ve fallen for handing her $1 experience. I’ve to buy a 25-cent just noticed over lollipop, only to the years that the see her return with more cash I had no change but on hand, the more four suckers. We likely I was to all know who the spend it on things I sucker is in this don’t really need. scenario. David The world seems Then there are Trinko to be moving to a all the donation The Lima cashless society, opportunities for which I applaud. classes. If you want News I remember being to wear jeans on a thrilled when more gas certain day, you can pay this much. They’re raising stations let you pay at the money for the underwater pump, as I was less likely basket-weaving club. And to grab a snack or a drink inside the store. there’s always a school Lately you’re really T-shirt the kids just can’t hearing about only live without. allowing credit cards in When it comes to all sports. I enjoyed a minor these micropayments, league baseball game cash talks. a few months ago, and Cha-ching. Cha-ching. that park had gone cashCha-ching. less. The only difference I don’t mean to complain that there’s a cost to I noticed was I never having children. My four had to pass along some daughters are my favorite drunk’s wadded-up dollar bills to a vendor walking investments. I’m happy to spend my hard-earned up and down the aisles for another can of that money on them. I just tasty poison. wish it didn’t all have to Cashless even worked be cash. its way down to area Despite all my oldhigh schools. Our famfashioned tendencies, ily enjoys going to high I’ve always hated carryschool football games ing cash. I haven’t been together. It’s more accumugged, so it’s not from rate to say in the same car, since our teens go to find their friends when we enter the gates. Anyway, many local schools have moved to online ticketing. I’m ecstatic to be able to buy the tickets ahead of time and get them on the correct kid’s phone. In fact, our local school allowed us to buy 10 tickets at a discount ahead of time to a variety of sporting events, and it’s been great to not have to find eight dollar bills every time per kid. Not everyone’s to that point yet. Few junior high games seem to be doing that. Most concession stands still require cash. And my barber still takes paper, not plastic. Luckily the Bank of Dad can always visit the local ATM to load up for another week of the little pickpockets taking his hard-earned cash, one buck at a time. David Trinko is managing editor of The Lima News, a division of AIM Media Midwest. Reach him at 567-242-0467, by email at dtrinko@ limanews.com or on Twitter @ Lima_Trinko. TODAY IN HISTORY U.S. Supreme Court as the court opened its new Today is Saturday, Oct. term. In 1970, one of two 2, the 275th day of 2021. chartered twin-engine There are 90 days left in planes flying the Wichita the year. State University football Today’s Highlight in History: team to Utah crashed into On Oct. 2, 1869, politi- a mountain near Silver Plume, Colorado, killing cal and spiritual leader Mohandas K. Gandhi was 31 of the 40 people on born in Porbandar, India. board. In 1984, Richard W. Miller became the first On this date: FBI agent to be arrested In 1890, comedian and charged with espioGroucho Marx was born Julius Marx in New York. nage. (Miller was tried three times; he was In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson suffered sentenced to 20 years in prison, but was released a serious stroke at the White House that left him after nine years.) In 2002, the Washparalyzed on his left side. ington, D.C.-area sniper In 1941, during World attacks began, setting off War II, German armies launched an all-out drive a frantic manhunt lasting three weeks. (John against Moscow; Soviet forces succeeded in hold- Allen Muhammad and Lee Boyd Malvo were ing onto their capital. In 1944, German troops finally arrested for killing 10 people and wounding crushed the two-monththree others; Muhammad old Warsaw Uprising, during which a quarter of was executed in 2009; a million people had been Malvo was sentenced to life in prison.) killed. In 2005, a tour boat, In 1967, Thurgood the Ethan Allen, capsized Marshall was sworn as an associate justice of the on New York’s Lake The Associated Press George, killing 20 elderly passengers. Actor-comedian Nipsey Russell died in New York at age 87. In 2017, rock superstar Tom Petty died at a Los Angeles hospital at the age of 66, a day after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Malibu, California. In 2019, House Democrats threatened to make White House defiance of a congressional request for testimony and documents potential grounds for an article of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Actor Robin Riker is 69. Actor Lorraine Bracco is 67. Country musician Greg Jennings (Restless Heart) is 67. R&B singer Freddie Jackson is 65. Singer-producer Robbie Nevil is 63. Retro-soul singer James Hunter is 59. Rock musician Bud Gaugh (Sublime, Eyes Adrift) is 54. Folkcountry singer Gillian Welch is 54. Country singer Kelly Willis is 53. Actor Joey Slotnick is 53. Actor-talk show host Kelly Ripa (TV: “Live with Kelly and Ryan”) is 51. Rock musician Jim Root (AKA #4 Slipknot) is 50. Singer Tiffany is Today’s Birthdays: 50. Actor Efren Ramirez Retired MLB All-Star Maury Wills is 89. Movie is 48. R&B singer LaTocha Scott (Xscape) is 49 critic Rex Reed is 83. Gospel singer Mandisa Singer-songwriter Don (TV: “American Idol”) is McLean is 76. Cajun/ country singer Jo-el Son- 45. Actor Brianna Brown is 42. Former tennis nier is 75. Actor Avery player Marion Bartoli is Brooks is 73. Fashion designer Donna Karan is 37. Actor Christopher 73. Photographer Annie Larkin is 34. Rock singer Brittany Howard (AlaLeibovitz is 72. Rock bama Shakes) is 33. musician Mike RutherActor Samantha Barks ford (Genesis, Mike & is 31. Actor Elizabeth the Mechanics) is 71. Singer-actor Sting is 70. McLaughlin is 28. �NEWS 12 Saturday, October 2, 2021 Daily Sentinel US official in Haiti apologizes for treatment of migrants By Evens Sanon Associated Press PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A top U.S. official on Friday apologized for how Haitian migrants were treated along the U.S.-Mexico border, saying it’s not how border officials or the Department of Homeland Security behave. The comments from Juan Gonzalez, the U.S. National Security Council’s senior director for the Western Hemisphere, came during a two-day official visit to Haiti to talk with local leaders about migration and other issues. “I want to say that it was an injustice, that it was wrong,” he said. “The proud people of Haiti and any migrant deserve to be treated with dignity.” The U.S. government recently came under fire for its treatment of Haitian migrants, with images showing men on horseback, corralling Haitian asylum seekers. Gonzalez was visiting with Brian Nichols, U.S. assistant secretary for Western Hemisphere affairs, amid ongoing expulsions of Haitians from the U.S. to their homeland. Since Sept. 19, the U.S. has expelled some 4,600 Haitian migrants from Del Rio, Texas on 43 flights, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Gonzalez said the gathering of migrants along the border is a public health emergency and warned those who are thinking of leaving not to risk their lives. “The danger is too great,” he said. Gonzalez and Nich- ols previously met with Haitian Americans and Cuban Americans in Miami on Wednesday and with Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, members of the civil society and political leaders in Haiti on Thursday to talk about migration, public safety, the pandemic and efforts to help those affected by the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that struck the country’s southern region in mid-August. Nichols said that during their visit, they heard many people talk about the challenges that Haiti faces, noting that there’s a “surprising” amount of agreement on potential solutions. “There is no solution that will work for Haiti and its people that will be imposed from the outside,” he said, referring to recent criticism about the involvement of the U.S. and other countries in Haitian affairs as it tries to recover from the earthquake and from the July 7 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse at his private home. “However, we in the United States are committed to providing the Haitian people the support they need to succeed and implement their own vision.” Nichols said the conversation with the prime minister was constructive, adding that the U.S. is encouraging consensus and a holistic vision. “The future of Haiti depends on its own people,” he said. “The United States is committed to working with the people of Haiti to support as they work to bring prosperity and security back to their country.” to offer financial incentives to individuals to receive the vaccine in May with Ohio’s VaxFrom page 1 a-Million program, a one dose of the vaccine. lottery that awarded Drawings for the lottery five $1 million prizes to adults and five full-ride were initially planned for mid-October but are college scholarships to children. now postponed until While the program the FDA authorization. As of Friday, close to generated excitement, it resulted in only a 54% of Ohioans have started the vaccine pro- temporary rise in vaccinations before numbers cess, or about 6.3 milfell again. In July, the lion people, according to the state dashboard. governor suggested he might launch a more Just over 50% have completed the process, modest statewide incentive program, then put or about 5.8 million the idea on hold to people. Ohio Gov. Mike DeW- urge the FDA to grant COVID-19 vaccinations ine had launched the full approval. nationwide movement Lottery Vehicles From page 1 Commissioners received a bill for Equivant, a computer software, and for Eros Tech. The matters were tabled until the next meeting because commissioners believe the bills had already been paid, according to the meeting minutes. Commissioners approved resolutions for new hires at for the following individuals: Kimberly Dunham, Intermittent Adult Protective Services caseworker; Baylee Hoffman, Mobility Manag- er; Andrew Vance, third vehicle operator/driver for the Non-Emergency Transportation unit. Commissioners approved for JFS to enter into a contract with Bethany Bolin to provide Ohio START coordination services. Shank requested the commissioners waive a portion of the personnel policy manual allowing him to open up a position to all staff so he is able to fill the Transportation Supervisors position. Commissioners approved the request. Commissioners approved to renew the prevention, retention and contingency plan for the next two years for DJFS. Lorna Hart | Courtesy Char Ollinger Waughtel is pictured with members of the Genevieve Michau Saugrain family: Dr. Tina Perdue, Mary Perdue Tapp, Amelia Tapp, and Heather Kraft. Michau, but what Tapp said she keeps coming back to is the thought of bringing five kids on a From page 1 ship in the late 1700s. “What were they thinkWaughtel for bringing ing,” she said shaking her them together. head. “I just keep coming “It was a treat to have back to the thought of come from St. Louis to boarding a ship, spending attend this event,” said Tapp. “Rosaline’s Gardens weeks crossing the ocean, how and why would they are famous in St. Louis, do that? And how did and she is considered she feel about it all? I just a pioneer. I had always can’t imagine.” been curious about my In her presentation, family history, and want Waughtel wove together to thank everyone who helped with my search for the contributions Dr. Antonine Francis Saumy ancestors.” grain and his wife RosaThe Rosaline she line Genevieve Michau is referring to is the daughter of Saugrain and made to the settlement and development of the American frontier, from the children they raised, to his chemistry experiments, the incorporation of medical remedies from his training in France as a medical doctor, those used by the army and some from native peoples, and the medical kit he provided Lewis and Clark for their “Corps of Discovery Expedition.” Saugrain’s connections to Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Meriweather Lewis were also explored, connecting them to both American and French history. The seminar was presented by Our House Tavern in partnership with the Bossard Memorial Library. “There are many stories connected to this family and Gallipolis,” said Bev Jeffers, director of Our House Tavern. “I hope they will be presented in future stories, because they are an exciting, and for many, an unknown part of our history.” © 2021, Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. new), 10 hospitalizations, 1 death 50-59 — 327 cases (6 new), 13 hospitalizations, From page 1 2 death (1 new) on Thursday, there have 60-69 — 292 cases (2 been 3,734 total cases (36 new), 26 hospitalizations, new) in Gallia County 7 deaths since the beginning 70-79 — 208 cases (1 of the pandemic, 227 new), 25 hospitalizations, hospitalizations (10 new) 13 deaths and 61 deaths (3 new). 80-plus — 123 cases, Of the 3,734 cases, 3,106 19 hospitalizations, 20 (23 new) are presumed deaths recovered. Vaccination rates in Case data is as follows: Meigs County are as 0-19 — 683 cases (5 follows, according to new), 7 hospitalizations ODH: (1 new) Vaccines started: 9,196 20-29 — 607 cases (12 (40.14 percent of the new), 9 hospitalizations population); 30-39 — 510 cases (3 Vaccines completed: new), 9 hospitalizations 8,219 (35.88 percent of 40-49 — 567 cases (9 the population). new), 22 hospitalizations, On Friday, schools in 3 deaths (1 new) Meigs County reported 50-59 — 503 cases (5 the following cases new), 36 hospitalizations (totals include staff and (3 new), 5 deaths students): 60-69 — 412 cases (5 Meigs Local: 12 active new), 37 hospitalizations cases; (2 new), 10 deaths Eastern Local: 40 70-79 — 274 cases (1 active cases; 41 recovered new), 57 hospitalizations cases; (1 new), 14 deaths Southern Local: 7 80-plus — 178 cases, active cases; 34 recovered 50 hospitalizations (3 cases. new), 28 deaths (2 new) Vaccination rates in Mason County Gallia County are as According to the 10 follows, according to a.m. update on Friday ODH: from DHHR, there have Vaccines started: been 3,296 cases (25 12,176 (40.73 percent of new) of COVID-19, in the population); Mason County (3,086 Vaccines completed: confirmed cases, 210 11,135 (37.24 percent of probable cases) since the population). the beginning of the pandemic and 49 deaths (1 new). DHHR reports Meigs County According to the 2 p.m. there are currently 176 active cases in Mason update from ODH on County. Friday, there have been Case data is as follows: 2,344 total cases (23 0-4 — 53 confirmed new) in Meigs County cases, 2 probable case since the beginning 5-11 — 131 confirmed of the pandemic, 107 cases (7 new), 13 hospitalizations and probable cases (2 fewer) 44 deaths (1 new). Of 12-15 — 185 confirmed the 2,344 cases, 1,854 cases (1 fewer), 14 (13 new) are presumed probable cases recovered. 16-20 — 237 confirmed Case data is as follows: cases (2 new), 12 0-19 — 423 cases (4 probable cases (1 fewer) new), 3 hospitalization 21-25 — 238 confirmed 20-29 — 344 cases (5 cases (4 new), 19 new), 2 hospitalizations probable cases (1 new) 30-39 — 303 cases, 8 26-30 — 275 confirmed hospitalizations cases (2 new), 16 40-49 — 324 cases (4 probable cases 31-40 — 477 confirmed cases (5 new), 32 probable cases (2 fewer) 41-50 — 457 confirmed cases (4 new), 28 probable cases (1 new), 1 death 51-60 — 427 confirmed cases (2 new), 33 probable cases (1 fewer), 3 deaths 61-70 — 319 confirmed cases (2 new), 20 probable cases (1 fewer), 10 deaths 71+ — 287 confirmed cases (3 new), 21 probable cases (1 fewer), 35 deaths (1 new) A total of 10,511 people in Mason County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is 39.6 percent of the population, according to DHHR. There have been a total of 18,742 doses administered in Mason County. Mason County is currently red on the West Virginia County Alert System. On Friday, the Mason County Schools’ COVID19 Dashboard reported the following active cases and quarantines (includes both staff and students in totals): Ashton — 2 quarantines; Beale — 2 active cases, 6 quarantines; Hannan Jr/Sr High — 2 active cases, 3 quarantines; Leon Elementary — 1 quarantine; New Haven — 11 active cases; 37 quarantines; Point Pleasant Intermediate — 3 active cases; 4 quarantines; PPJ/SHS — 10 active cases, 15 quarantines; Point Pleasant Primary — 2 active cases; 2 quarantines; Roosevelt — 3 active case, 8 quarantines; Mason County School for Success — 1 quarantine; Wahama — 4 active cases; 4 quarantines; Transportation — 1 active case; Total — 38 active cases, 83 quarantines. Exploring Cases Lorna Hart is a freelance writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Ohio According to the 2 p.m. update on Friday from ODH, there have been 6,234 cases in the past 24 hours (21-day average of 6,402), 303 new hospitalizations (21-day average of 259), 32 new ICU admissions (21-day average of 23) and 328 new deaths (21day average of 53) with 22,273 total reported deaths. (Editor’s Note: Deaths are reported two days per week) Vaccination rates in Ohio are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 6,312,430 (54 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 5,860,806 (50.14 percent of the population). West Virginia According to the 10 a.m. update on Friday from DHHR, there have been 242,104 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 1,645 reported since Thursday. DHHR reports 12,363 “breakthrough” cases. There have been a total of 3,722 deaths due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with 52 since Thursday. There are 14,014 currently active cases in the state, with a daily positivity rate of 10.60 percent and a cumulative positivity rate of 5.90 percent. Statewide, 1,007,275 West Virginia residents have received at least one dose of the COVID19 (56.2 percent of the population). A total of 49.2 percent of the population, 882,045 individuals have been fully vaccinated. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Reach her at (304) 6751333, ext. 1992. � 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 10. October Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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