https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/16e0e481b927053ee839f0ba5f044267.pdf 98c12128cae73a617676310131edbe9a PDF Text Text On this day in history Prep soccer highlights NEWS s 2 SPORTS s 5 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 65° 77° 73° A brief shower or two today. Mostly cloudy tonight. High 81° / Low 66° Today’s weather forecast WEATHER s 6 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 197, Volume 75 Wednesday, October 6, 2021 s 50¢ Farmers Bank Theatre 1 death, 78 new cases reported Latest stats for Meigs, Gallia, Mason By Beth Sergent bsergent@aimmediamidwest.com Photos courtesy of The Blakeslee Center Pictured from left, representing Farmers Bank, are Lori Miller, Shawn Arnott, Paul Reed; representing The Blakeslee Center are Laura Cleland, Beth Shaver, John Matson. Performances at The Blakeslee Center Staff Report MIDDLEPORT — A state of the art theatre and Performing Arts Center, The Blakeslee Center, located in Middleport, recently announced the opening and naming of the theatre. According to a news release sent on behalf of the organization, The Blakeslee Center’s renovations and opening have been largely anticipated by the community. Part of the funding for renovations was raised and continues to be accepted through the Capital Campaign and private donations. Additionally, funding was earned through income generating sources, such as caterings and bakery sales. However, while a large portion was funded through the aforementioned means, a portion of the project, for things such as the elevator and other structural and mechanical components, had to be financed. Through partnership with a local bank, special financing arrangements and other support were offered. These arrangements OHIO VALLEY — One death was reported in Meigs County, along with 78 new cases of COVID19 from across the Ohio Valley Publishing area, on Tuesday. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported the death of an individual in the 60-69 age range in Meigs County, along with 18 new cases of COVID-19 in the county, on Tuesday. In Gallia County, ODH reported 37 additional cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday. In Mason County, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reported 23 new cases of COVID-19. Here is a closer look at the local COVID-19 data: Gallia County According to the 2 p.m. update from ODH See CASES | 3 Pictured from left, representing The Blakeslee Center are John Matson, Laura Cleland; representing River City Players are Julie Howard, Janis Carnahan. enabled The Blakeslee Center to move forward with the necessary and costly renovation expenses at hand. “It is our pleasure to announce to you The Blakeslee Center’s Farmers Bank Theatre,” stated the news release. “The Theatre will host national and local talent of varying genres. From family shows to comedy to theatrical and concert performances, The Farmers Bank Theatre will offer something for people of all ages and interests.” The remainder of the news release continues below: The Farmers Bank Theatre will continue to be a social enterprise to support arts and other theatrical endeavors, See THEATRE | 8 State grant to support Racine project Staff Report Rockets and ‘Rocketoberfest’ Saturday in Rio By Brittany Hively bhively@aimmediamidwest.com RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Rocketoberfest is coming to Rio Grande with a day of activities this Saturday, Oct. 9, culminating in the return of Rockets Over Rio. From 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. there will be a beer garden setup for those 21 and over. Live music will be performed by various bands including the Stringbenders and Blake Bissel, Rio Mayor Matt Easter said. The University of Rio Grande’s men’s rugby team hosts a match against Denison University which begins at 2 p.m. Back-to-back soccer games begin at 5 p.m. with Rio’s women’s soccer playing Asbury University, followed by the men’s soccer team taking the field to play Asbury at 7 p.m. After the soccer games, around 8:30 p.m., Easter said Rockets Over Rio will commence. Rockets Over Rio is a fireworks show that takes place over the University of Rio’s soccer field. “So, at 8:30 is the greatest firework show that Rio AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC (USPS 145-966) Telephone: 740-992-2155 Publishes every Tuesday through Saturday. Subscription rate is $208 per year. Prices are subject to change at any time. 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631 Periodical postage paid at Pomeroy, OH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to The Daily Sentinel, 825 Third Ave., Gallipolis, OH, 45631. All content © 2021 The Daily Sentinel, an edition of the Gallipolis Daily Tribune. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in any form without permission from the publisher, except as permitted by U.S. copyright law. Grande has ever experienced in their history of doing Rockets Over Rio,” Easter said. “Rockets” was cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, resulting in a bigger event for 2021, Easter said. “We want people to really show [up],” Easter said. “This is big time, we’re glad to be back.” The Rio Grande Fire Department will be setup selling concessions throughout the day, Easter said. “It’s going to be beautiful fall weather,” Easter said. Rockets Over Rio is funded by community donations. According to its Facebook event page, Rocketoberfest is sponsored by the Sisters of Alpha Mu Beta Sorority, The University of Rio Grande and Rio’s Community College with proceeds benefiting a scholarship fund. Follow “Rocketoberfest” on Facebook for more information. © 2021, Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Brittany Hively is a staff writer with Ohio Valley Publishing. Follow her on Twitter @ bhively1. Reach her at (740) 444-4303 ext 2555. Court: Giant e-school cannot appeal COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio school board’s order requiring a giant, now-defunct online charter school to repay the state $60 million over inflated enrollment figures is final and cannot be appealed, the state Supreme Court ruled Tuesday. In a 4-3 decision, the court delivered what may be merely a symbolic blow to the Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow, once one of the country’s largest virtual charter schools, in its yearslong legal fight against the monetary sanction. The cash-strapped school shut down in January 2018 after the state started recouping money, leaving roughly 12,000 students scrambling for other options mid-school year. Marion Little, the school’s attorney, noted that a court-appointed special master is still working to wind down the school’s assets, but otherwise declined to comment. Myron Terlecky, the special master, said, “It would be very optimistic to recover enough funds to make a substantial distribution on the amount that’s owed.” Still, the high court ruling settled a long-running legal question, finding that a “plain reading” of state law See COURT | 8 COLUMBUS — The village of Racine will receive “a substantial investment from the state of Ohio for sidewalk improvements, state leaders announced today,” according to a news release sent on behalf of Rep. Jay Edwards (R-Nelsonville). The $416,000 critical infrastructure grant will support the construction of 2,250 linear feet of sidewalk along Yellowbush Road, the news release further stated. “This project is a good example of leveraging state resources to help improve local infrastructure and support local communities,” Edwards said. “This will have a positive impact in Racine.” Racine is one of 13 communities receiving support from the Ohio Department of Development’s critical infrastructure grant program. “These projects are crucial to our communities,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Ohio Department of Development. “Improvements to streets and sidewalks boost quality of life for our residents, provide access to our small businesses, and create opportunity for future development.” �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Wednesday, October 6, 2021 ELMER RAY ‘PETE’ WILSON OBITUARIES Ohio Valley Publishing TODAY IN HISTORY IRIS CHRISTINE ‘CHRIS’ (BAILEY) HAMMETT Associated Press was shot to death SCOTTOWN — Elmer ter, Patricia (Kenneth) by extremists while Ray “Pete” Wilson, 79, of Wamsley of Bidwell; stepChris was a 4-H Scottown, Ohio, passed Iris Christine daughter, Suzanne WalkToday is Wednesday, reviewing a military advisor/volunteer away at Abbyshire Place (Bailey) Hamer; granddaughter, Jackie Oct. 6, the 279th day of parade. for many years; mett, Chris as In 2010, social netWamsley; grandson, in Bidwell, Ohio. 2021. There are 86 days she was an advimost everyone working app Instagram Pete was born January Logan Wamsley; stepleft in the year. sor for the Rough 1, 1942, a son to the late grandsons, Brian (Stacey called her, went was launched by Kevin Riders, and she to be with the Systrom and Mike Strapp) Walker, all from Willie “Bill” Wilson and Today’s highlight in was on the 4-H Lord on Monday, Krieger. Gallipolis, Ohio, and Blanche (Henderson) history Horse Committee Wilson. He is survived by Christopher (Mylene) October 4, 2021 In 2018, in the narOn Oct. 6, 2014, after a brutal battle with too. Chris attended the rowest Senate confirWalker from Jacksonville, his wife of 27 years Valthe Supreme Court Meigs County Fair every erie Ann (Stock) Wilson cancer. mation of a Supreme Florida; great grandunexpectedly cleared year. She was there this of Willow Wood, whom Born August 1, 1956 Court justice in nearly daughter, Rylei Wamsley; the way for a dramatic in Mason, West Virginia year in the back of their he married June 23, 1994 great grandson, Caiden a century and a half, expansion of gay martruck with an umbrella to Robert Carl Bailey Brett Kavanaugh was Wamsley; brother, Robin Kentucky. riage in the United to protect her, but she and Irene Ellen (Mc confirmed by a 50-48 Pete was a graduate of ert G. Wilson of South States as it rejected had to watch the kids Angus) Bailey. Windsor High School and Point, Ohio; three sisters, appeals from five states vote; he was sworn in show. Chris is survived by hours later. Shirley (Preston) Rice was of the Baptist faith. seeking to preserve Chris was an active her loving husband, WilTen years ago: In He was a laborer for DMI of Columbus, Ohio, and their bans, effectively liam “Will” H. Hammett; member in AQHA, and Intermet for 25 years Mary Rutherford also of making such marriages a poor quality audio WVQHA, TQHA, NSBA, until he retired in 1993. her father, Robert Carl recording, a voice South Point; and several legal in 30 states. Roan Horse Assoc. and Bailey and stepmother, identified as that of nieces and nephews. In addition to his many more. She had a Wilovene “Willie” BaiMoammar Gadhafi Funeral services will parents he is preceded On this date ley; stepdaughter, Mary great love for horses; it called on Libyans to be 1 p.m., Wednesday, at in death by son, Hobart In 1683, thirteen Christine Hammett. She all started with her first Ray Wilson; brothers, Tracy Brammer-Monroe families from Krefeld, take to the streets pony, Smokey. She had is also survived by her and wage a campaign Funeral Home 518 North Glen Dale Wilson, FredGermany, arrived in many horses throughUncle William Bailey, of civil disobedience 6th Street, Ironton, erick Wilson, and Earl Philadelphia to begin out the years… her last Aunt Darlene Emmett, against the country’s Ohio 45638 with Pastor Wilson; sisters, Hazel Germantown, one two purchases were sister-in-law Suzanne new leader. Ison, Mable Waddle, Elsie Daryl Fowler and Pastor of America’s oldest just what she always Waldron, sister-in-law Five years ago: Mike Triplett officiatHamlin,Wilma Simpson settlements. Beverly (Steve) Frayne, dreamed of — both ing. Visitation will be 11 and Sandra Wilson; In 1889, the Moulin President Barack Hank and Frankie have brother-in-law John Obama offered 102 feda.m., until the time of stepson, Paul D. Davis; Rouge in Paris first World Champion Titles Samuel “Sam” (Diane) eral inmates the chance sister in-law, Norma Jean the service at the funeral opened its doors to respectfully. Will is Hammett, aunt-in-law to leave prison early, home. To offer the WilWilson. the public. Anita Morsman. Several famous for saying “Stay bringing to 774 the son family condolences In addition to his wife In 1927, the era in the slow lane and nieces and nephews — number of sentences please visit our website he is survived by son, of talking pictures Brian Waldron, Jennifer enjoy the ride!” we sure Willie W. (Linda) Wilson at www.phillipsfuneralObama had shortened. arrived with the Waldron, Daniel Frayne, hope Chris is enjoying A jury in Norfolk, home.net. of Vinton, Ohio; daughopening of “The Jazz her ride. Steven Frayn, Zachary Virginia, acquitted a Singer” starring Al Chris also had a love Hammett, and Mary white police officer LARRY JOSEPH RITCHIE ‘BIRD’ Jolson, a feature confor dogs, she had owned Diane Hammett. Chris taining both silent and charged in the shootDachshunds (Jasper & adopted many more ing death of a mentally his father Charles Ritchie, sound-synchronized RACINE, Ohio — Heidi) and a Collie (Pre- Larry Joseph Ritchie close friends that she ill Black man holding a three aunts Glori Faulk, sequences. cious)… Precious is still “Bird” age 35, of Racine, Paulette Vanmeter and loved and treated like In 1928, Chiang Kai- knife. living and will greatly family. One year ago: shek became president Ohio, passed away on Fri- Juanita “Darlene” Ritchie, miss Chris. Chris loved Chris was proceeded President Donald of China. day, September 24, 2021 and his special friend her puppy kisses from in death by her mother, Brandon Kearns. In 1939, in a speech Trump, recovering at Holzer in Gallipolis, Irene Ellen (Mc Angus) about any dog. from COVID-19, He is survived by his to the Reichstag, Ohio. The family would like Bailey; brother, Robtweeted his eagerness mother, Lori (Faulk) German Chancellor He was born in Point to give special thanks to Pleasant, W.Va. on March Ritchie of Racine; sisert “Bob” C. Bailey to return to the camAdolf Hitler spoke of Edwards Comprehensive 25, 1986 to Lori (Faulk) Sr.; father-in-law, John paign trail and said he ters, Chelsi Ritchie his plans to reorder Center of Huntington Hammett; mother-instill planned to attend of Racine, and Carrie the ethnic layout of Ritchie and the late W.Va., Dr. Nadim Bou law, Mary L. Hammett; an upcoming debate (Rick) Eaton of Florida; Europe — a plan Charles “Chuck” Ritchie Zgheib and his staff, also of Racine. He was a 2004 brother, Charles Ritchie grandparents, Carl and with Democrat Joe which would entail Holzer Hospice Nurses: graduate of Eastern High Jr. of Florida; aunt, Robin Dorothy Bailey; and Biden in Miami; Biden settling the “Jewish Belinda, Janet, Nicole, uncle and aunt, Marin said there should be (Billy) Dugan-Wolfe of problem.” School. He served in the and Jacky. Your care was US Navy as a welder and Pomeroy, Ohio; uncles, and Mary Mc Angus. no debate as long In 1969, the New amazing and helpful to Chris was a 1974 as Trump remained Jack (Sherry) Ritchie of York Mets won the hull technician. He also graduate of Meigs High the family. COVID positive. (The Racine, and Robert “Bob” first-ever National worked as a lineman all Services will be held School in Meigs County. League Championship debate would be canover the U.S.A. He loved Ritchie of Middleport, at Anderson McDanShe also graduated celed.) Four weeks Series, defeating the to travel, camp, fish, hike, Ohio; great uncle, Jerry iel Funeral Homes, from Mountain State (Saundra) Hiatt of MariAtlanta Braves, 7-4, in ahead of Election Day, be outdoors and spend 590 East Main Street, College and Gallipolis etta, Ohio and many niecGame 3; the Baltimore senior national secutime with family and Pomeroy, Ohio 45769, Business College. Will rity officials provided es, nephews and cousins. Orioles won the friends. 740-992-5141. Hours of and Chris married May assurances about the Services will be held at first-ever American He is preceded in calling will be Sunday, 9, 1998. They built her the Rutland Civic Center League Championship integrity of the elecdeath by his paternal October 10, 2021 from forever home on her tions in a video meson Saturday, October 9, Series, defeating the grandparents June and noon through 2 p.m. family farm off SR 143 Minnesota Twins 11-2 sage, putting them Violet (Hiatt) Ritchie, his 2021 at 1 p.m. In lieu of Funeral immediately to where Will built her a at odds with Trump’s flowers, donations can in Game 3. maternal grandparents small barn and competi- follow at 2 p.m. with effort to discredit the In 1973, war eruptLarry and Maxine (Eblin) be made to http://gofund. tion area. As Chris said, Pastor Larry Lemley ed in the Middle East vote. The Food and Dugan, and Robert Faulk, me/66b19270. officiating. Graveside every cowgirl’s dream. Drug Administration as Egypt and Syria burial at 3 p.m. at Meigs COCHRAN Chris worked at AEP released updated safety launched a surprise County Memory Garfor 26 years and retired attack on Israel during standards for makers dens at 45065 Eagle in 2001. She spent her of COVID-19 vaccines the Yom Kippur holiPATRIOT — Jay Dee Cochran, 49, of Patriot, retirement playing with Ridge Road, Pomeroy, despite efforts by the day. (Israel, initially Ohio, died unexpectedly on Monday, October 4, 2021 Ohio 45769. her horses and dogs. caught off guard, man- White House to block at Adena Medical Center in Chillicothe, Ohio. The aged to push back the them; the White House Graveside Service for Jay Dee will be held at 12:30 said the requirements KATHY ANN MILLER Arab forces before a p.m. on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Patriot Cemetery could delay the availcease-fire finally took with Pastor Doug Miller officiating. Friends may call ability of vaccines. A Mike (Robin) Whitlatch, at Willis Funeral Home from 11 a.m. - noon, on Friday. RACINE — Kathy hold in the nearly grand jury indicted the of Pomeroy, a special Ann Miller, 59, of three-week conflict.) St. Louis couple who BIRD friend, Cheryl Smith, Racine, passed away, at In 1976, President several nieces and neph6:07 a.m. on Monday, Gerald R. Ford, in his displayed guns while hundreds of racial NEW HAVEN, W.Va. — William Edward Bird died ews, and her fur babies, October 4, 2021 in the second presidential Karma, Luka, Cujo, Bus, at his home in New Haven, W.Va., on October 04, Holzer Medical Center, debate with Democrat injustice protesters marched on their pri2021, following a long illness. and Baby also survive. Gallipolis. Jimmy Carter, assertvate street. (Mark and Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., WednesIn addition to her Born December 15, ed that there was “no Patricia McCloskey day October 6, 2021, at Sunrise Memorial Gardens, parents she is preceded 1961 in Gallipolis, she Soviet domination of was the daughter of the in death by her brother, Letart, W.Va., with Pastor Patrice Weirick officiating. eastern Europe.” (Ford would plead guilty to misdemeanors; they Arrangements provided by Foglesong Funeral Home, Harlan Whitlatch, Jr., a late, Harlan Dean and later conceded such were pardoned by Keitha Ann Aeiker Whit- sister, Kelly Lee, mater- Mason, W.Va. was not the case.) Missouri Republican latch. She was a 23 year nal grandparents, DeloIn 1979, Pope John STOVER res and Keith Aeiker, employee of the SouthPaul II, on a week-long Gov. Mike Parson.) Eddie Van Halen, the and paternal grandparern Local Schools. She U.S. tour, became the BIDWELL, Ohio — Bertha Ellen Stover, 82, guitar virtuoso whose ents, Opal and Lawrence was the most amazing first pontiff to visit Bidwell, Ohio, died Monday, October 4, 2021 in her speed, control and mom, and the best Nan. Whitlatch. the White House, home. Funeral services will She had an undying love where he was received innovation propelled Memorial services will be announced at a later time his band Van Halen for us all along with her be held at noon on by President Jimmy and cremation services are under the direction of the into one of hard rock’s Thursday, October 7, fur babies. Carter. McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, biggest groups, died of 2021 in the CremeensShe is survived by In 1981, Egyptian Gallipolis, Ohio. King Funeral Home, her daughter, Jessica President Anwar Sadat cancer at 65. Racine, with Rev. Chad Delacruz, of Racine, Dodson officiating. grandchildren, Trenton Interment will follow (Madison Lucas) Delain the Greenwood Cemcruz, Caitlynn (Derek GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Wheeler) Delacruz, and etery. Friends may call two hours prior to the Logan Jeffers, a greatLibrary will be from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Donations are Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis service at the funeral granddaughter, Harper accepted for all material. Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the comhome. Wheeler. A brother, munity 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-availGALLIPOLIS — The regular monthly board CONTACT US able basis and in chronological order. Events can be meeting of the O. O. 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MEIGS COUNTY — All branches of the Meigs POMEROY — The Book Sale at the Pomeroy County District Public Library will be closed. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing J&J seeks US clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses WASHINGTON (AP) — Johnson & Johnson asked the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday to allow extra shots of its COVID-19 vaccine as the U.S. government moves toward expanding its booster campaign to millions more vaccinated Americans. J&J said it filed a request with the FDA to authorize boosters for people 18 and older who previously received the company’s one-shot vaccine. While the company said it submitted data on several different booster intervals, ranging from two to six months, it did not formally recommend one to regulators. Last month, the FDA authorized booster shots of Pfizer’s vaccine for older Americans and other groups with heightened vulnerability to COVID-19. It’s part of a sweeping effort by the Biden administration to shore up protection amid the delta variant and potential waning vaccine immunity. Government advisers backed the extra Pfizer shots, but they also worried about creating confusion for tens of millions of other Americans who received the Moderna and J&J shots. U.S. officials don’t recommend mixing and matching different vaccine brands. The FDA is convening its outside panel of advisers next week to review booster data from both J&J and Moderna. It’s the first step in a review process that also includes signoff from the leadership of both the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If both agencies give the go-ahead, Americans could begin getting J&J and Moderna boosters later this month. J&J previously released data suggesting its vaccine remains highly effective against COVID-19 at least five months after vaccination, demonstrating 81% effectiveness against hospitalizations in the U.S. But company research shows a booster dose at either two or six months revved up immunity even further. Data released last month showed giving a booster at two months provided 94% protection against moderateto-severe COVID-19 infection. The company has not yet released clinical data on a sixmonth booster shot. COMMUNITY BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Blood drive 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. Road closures, construction 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. Women’s cancer screenings GALLIPOLIS — Through its Women’s Health Clinic, the Ohio University Heritage Community Clinic will offer breast and cervical cancer screenings on the medical mobile unit parked at the Gallipolis City Park, First Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio on Thursday, Oct. 21, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Services are available to all women, uninsured, underinsured or insured. Appointments are required and women should call 740-593-2432 or 1-800-844-2654 for an appointment. Meetings schedules GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia County Family and Children First Council Business and Intersystem Collaborative Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Gallia County Health Department, 499 Jackson Pike. The Business Meetings fall on odd months: January, March, May, July, September and November. The Intersystem Collaborative Meetings fall on the even months: February, April, June, August, October, and December. CHILLICOTHE —The Southern Ohio Council of Governments will hold its next board meeting on Thursday, Oct. 7 at 10 a.m. at SOCOG, 167 West Main Street, Chillicothe. Board meetings usually are held the first Thursday of the month. For more information, call 740-775-5030. Wednesday, October 6, 2021 3 UN report warns of global water crisis By Suman Naishadham Associated Press WASHINGTON — Much of the world is unprepared for the floods, hurricanes and droughts expected to worsen with climate change and urgently needs better warning systems to avert water-related disasters, according to a report by the United Nations’ weather agency. Global water management is “fragmented and inadequate,” the report published Tuesday found, with nearly 60% of 101 countries surveyed needing improved forecasting systems that can help prevent devastation from severe weather. As populations grow, the number of people with inadequate access to water is also expected to rise to more than 5 billion by 2050, up from 3.6 billion in 2018, the report said. Among the actions recommended by the report were better warning systems for flood- and drought-prone areas that can identify, for example, when a river is expected to swell. Better financing and coordination among Craig Ruttle | AP file Vehicles are stranded by high water on the Major Deegan Expressway in the Bronx borough of New York as high water left behind by Hurricane Ida still stands on the highway Sept. 1. According to a United Nations report released on Tuesday, much of the world is unprepared for the floods, hurricanes and droughts expected to worsen with climate change and urgently needs better warning systems to avert water-related disasters. countries on water management is also needed, according to the report by the U.N.’s World Meteorological Organization, development agencies and other groups. “We need to wake up to the looming water crisis,” said Petteri Taalas, secretary general of the World Meteorological Organization. The report found that since 2000, flood-related disasters globally rose 134% compared with the previous two decades. Most flood-related deaths and economic losses were in Asia, where extreme rainfall caused massive flooding in China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Nepal and Pakistan in the past year. The frequency of drought-related disasters rose 29% over the same period. African countries recorded the mostdrought related deaths. The steepest economic losses from drought were in North America, Asia and the Caribbean, the report said. Globally, the report found 25% of all cities are already experiencing regular water shortages. Over the past two decades, it said the planet’s combined supplies of surface water, ground water and water found in soil, snow and ice have declined by 0.4 inches (1 centimeter) per year. 20-29 — 348 cases (2 new), 2 hospitalizations 30-39 — 309 cases (2 new), 8 hospitalizations From page 1 40-49 — 337 cases (3 new), 10 hospitalizations, on Tuesday, there have 1 death been 3,831 total cases 50-59 — 336 cases (2 (37 new) in Gallia County since the beginning of new), 13 hospitalizations, the pandemic, 228 hospi- 2 death 60-69 — 300 cases (3 talizations and 61 deaths. Of the 3,831 cases, 3,226 new), 28 hospitalizations (1 new), 8 deaths (1 new) (51 new) are presumed 70-79 — 213 cases (1 recovered. Case data is as follows: new), 26 hospitalizations (1 new), 13 deaths 0-19 — 703 cases (9 80-plus — 125 cases (1 new), 7 hospitalizations new), 21 hospitalizations 20-29 — 623 cases (3 (1 new), 20 deaths new), 9 hospitalizations Vaccination rates in 30-39 — 528 cases (10 Meigs County are as folnew), 9 hospitalizations lows, according to ODH: 40-49 — 576 cases (3 Vaccines started: 9,253 new), 22 hospitalizations, (40.39 percent of the 3 deaths population); 50-59 — 519 cases (7 Vaccines completed: new), 36 hospitalizations, 8,292 (36.19 percent of 5 deaths the population). 60-69 — 415 cases, 37 hospitalizations, 10 deaths Mason County 70-79 — 287 cases (5 According to the 10 new), 58 hospitalizations, a.m. update on Tuesday 14 deaths from DHHR, there have 80-plus — 181 cases, been 3,352 cases (23 50 hospitalizations, 28 new) of COVID-19, in deaths Mason County (3,130 Vaccination rates in confirmed cases, 222 Gallia County are as folprobable cases) since the lows, according to ODH: beginning of the pandemVaccines started: ic and 49 deaths. DHHR 12,232 (40.91 percent of reports there are currentthe population); ly 159 active cases and Vaccines completed: 3,144 recovered cases, in 11,231 (37.56 percent of Mason County. the population). Case data is as follows: 0-4 — 54 confirmed cases (1 new), 2 probable Meigs County According to the 2 p.m. case 5-11 — 136 confirmed update from ODH on Tuesday, there have been cases (2 new), 15 probable cases (1 new) 2,402 total cases (18 12-15 — 185 confirmed new) in Meigs County cases (2 less), 17 probsince the beginning of the pandemic, 113 hospi- able cases (2 new) 16-20 — 241 confirmed talizations (2 new) and cases (2 new), 11 prob45 deaths (1 new). Of able cases (1 less) the 2,402 cases, 1,936 21-25 — 244 confirmed (38 new) are presumed cases (1 new), 19 probrecovered. Case data is as follows: able cases (1 new) 26-30 — 279 confirmed 0-19 — 434 cases (4 cases (2 new), 17 probnew), 5 hospitalizations able cases (1 new) 31-40 — 487 confirmed cases (2 new), 36 probable cases (3 new) 41-50 — 464 confirmed cases (3 new), 29 probable cases (1 new), 1 death 51-60 — 429 confirmed cases, 33 probable cases (1 new), 3 deaths 61-70 — 321 confirmed cases (1 less), 20 probable cases (2 new), 10 deaths 71+ — 290 confirmed cases, 23 probable cases (2 new), 35 deaths There have been six confirmed cases of the Delta variant in Mason County. Additional case data since vaccinations began Dec. 14, 2020: Total cases since start of vaccinations: 2,530; Total cases among individuals who were not reported as fully vaccinated — 2,403; Total breakthrough cases among fully vaccinated — 127; Total deaths among not fully vaccinated individuals — 34; Total breakthrough deaths among fully vaccinated individuals — 2. A total of 10,592 people in Mason County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is 39.9 percent of the population, according to DHHR, with 8,831 fully vaccinated or 33.3 percent of the population. Mason County is currently red on the West Virginia County Alert System. age of 262), 27 new ICU admissions (21-day average of 23) and 217 new deaths in the previous 24 hours (21-day average of 58) with 22,490 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: 6,337,701 (54.21 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 5,895,367 (50.43 percent of the population). Cases NEWS REPORTER OH-70253195 Now Hiring Leaders Gallipolis Daily Tribune 825 3rd. 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Serious inquiries only. West Virginia According to the 10 a.m. update on Tuesday from DHHR, there have been 246,408 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 864 reported since Monday. DHHR reports 13,065 “breakthrough” cases as of Tuesday with 170 total breakthrough deaths statewide (counts include cases after the start of COVID-19 vaccination/ Dec. 14, 2020). There have been a total of 3,774 deaths due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with 5 since Monday. There are 11,348 currently active cases in the state, with a daily positivity rate of 11.95 percent and a cumulative positivity rate of 5.95 percent. Statewide, 1,014,583 West Virginia residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 (56.6 percent of the population). A total of 49.6 percent of the population, 888,085 individuals have been fully vaccinated. Ohio © 2021 Ohio Valley According to the 2 p.m. Publishing, all rights update on Tuesday from reserved. 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GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The However, the road team Ohio Valley Christian School soccer team suffered a 4-1 loss scored three minutes into the second half to put the score at home to the Wood County differential once again at three Christian Wildcats Monday goals. evening. While the home team had a While the Defenders had some close calls at the Wildcat few more shots on goal, they were unable to get one by the goal, they were unable to find opposing goalkeeper. the net. Junior Bradley Haley led the Meanwhile, the Orange and Blue defense was constantly at Defenders in shots, making three. work, fending off attack from Senior goalie Conner Walthe visitors. They were sucter racked up 18 saves for his cessful until 12 minutes into the first half when the Wildcats team. In their regular season finale, found the back of the net. the Defenders will travel to After two more Wildcat take on the Wellston Golden goals, seventh grader Bo Danner caught a deflected ball from Rockets at 5:30 p.m. Monday. Staff Report Colton Jeffries | OVP Sports Ohio Valley Christian junior Bradley Haley dribbles the ball by three Wildcat defenders during a soccer game Monday evening in Gallipolis, Ohio. Black Knights remain unbeaten POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The Point Pleasant boys soccer team improved to 15-0 over the weekend following a 4-1 win Thursday at Nitro and a 6-2 victory over visiting Williamstown on Saturday in a pair of non-conference bouts. The Black Knights (15-0-0) jumped out to a 6-1 halftime lead against the visiting Yellow Jackets as Nich CichonLedderhose scored four times, with Jaden Reed and Tyson Richards adding a goal apiece as well. Ian Wood provided three assists as well in the win over Williamstown. Brecken Loudin See WILDCATS | 6 Turnovers sink Herd against Blue Raiders By Colton Jeffries cjeffries@aimmediamidwest.com MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — You can’t expect to win if you can’t hang onto the football. The Marshall University football team fell on the road in its Conference USA opener 34-28 to the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Saturday evening. The Thundering Herd (2-3, 0-1 CUSA East) recorded four fumbles and two interceptions in Saturday’s game, giving the Blue Raiders (2-3, 1-2) ample opportunity to put points on the board. The opening quarter only saw one score, with the Blue and White reaching the endzone on a 3-yard rush six minutes in. The home team scored once more less than three minutes into the second quarter, going up 14-0. The Herd got on the board a couple of minutes later when running back Rasheen Ali rushed the ball for 12 yards. However, the Blue Raiders scored just under two minutes later to put the Green and White back into a 14-point hole. After the hosts scored once more to go up 28-7, the Thundering Herd marched down the field, with Ali capping the drive off with a 1-yard run with 55 seconds to go in the first half. The turnover woes for Marshall caught up in a big way with two minutes to go in the third quarter, when the Blue Raiders recovered a fumble and took the ball 90 yards for a scoop-and-score. After two games where the Herd found their fourth quarter lead slip away, it was their turn to see if they could make a late comeback. Ali scored the hat trick with nine minutes to go, and quarterback Grant Wells found wide receiver Shadeed Ahmed on a 17-yard pass to get down by only a touchdown with 72 seconds to go in the game. However, the onside kick attempt by the Herd was ruled to have not gone beyond 10 yards, leaving the Blue Raiders to run out the clock. With Marshall losing all of three of its games by less than one score, Marshall head coach Charles Huff said his team is on the cusp of being something truly great. “We’re close. That’s what we are,” he said. “We are a good football team that has to understand that execution and consistency is the key. When you’re playing these type of games, the margin of error is very small. I believe we are in these games because we are a good team. I think we’re close. See HERD | 6 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Wednesday, Oct. 6 Volleyball Southern at Wahama, 6 p.m. Golf WV Boys state tournament at Oglebay, TBA Cross Country Eastern, Gallia Academy, Meigs, River Valley, Southern at Alexander, 4:30 Thursday, Oct. 7 Volleyball Trimble at Eastern, 7:15 Winfield, Buffalo at Point Pleasant, 5 p.m. Belpre at South Gallia, 7:30 Nelsonville-York at River Valley, 7:30 Rock Hill at Gallia Academy, 6:30 Parkersburg Catholic at Wahama, 6 p.m. Meigs at Vinton County, 7:15 Southern at Waterford, 7:15 Soccer Rock Hill at Gallia Academy girls, 5:30 Rock Hill at Gallia Academy boys, 7:30 Point Pleasant boys at Alexander, 5:30 Point Pleasant girls at Shady Spring, 11 a.m. Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Ohio running back De’Montre Tuggle (24) follows the block of teammate Adam Luehrman while trying to gain extra yardage during a Sept. 11 football contest against Duquesne at Peden Stadium in Athens, Ohio. Bobcats bounce Akron, 34-17 Albin picks up first win as Ohio head coach By Bryan Walters came after the Bobcats tried to run the clock out with a running play AKRON, Ohio — The and a kneel down, only Rubber City was the per- to have the Zips (1-4, 0-1) use their timeouts fect place for a bounce after each of those back performance. snaps. De’Montre Tuggle Facing a third-and-10, rushed for 201 yards and a score, helping the Tuggle took the handoff and rumbled 26 yards to Ohio University footthe house — completing ball team shake off four weeks of non-conference his career-high rushing day with an average of frustration while also handing new head coach 11.8 yards per carry on 17 attempts. Tim Albin his first vicOU churned out a tory Saturday during a 34-17 decision over host season-high 398 rushAkron in the Mid-Amer- ing yards and finished ican Conference opener the day with a sizable 458-327 advantage in for both programs at total yards of offense. InfoCision Stadium. The Bobcats (1-4, 1-0 The Zips won the aerial MAC East) twice found battle by a 215-60 margin in yardage. themselves looking at Both teams commit7-point deficits, but ted a single turnover in the guests reeled off 24 unanswered points over the contest, with Ohio claiming a 25-19 edge in the final 20:41 of regufirst downs. The Green lation to turn a 17-10 third quarter deficit into and White also recorded seven of the 11 sacks on a comfortable 2-for-1 the afternoon. winning margin. Stephen Johnson Tuggle’s lone score nailed a 25-yard field ultimately came with goal at the 4:44 mark of 1:16 left in regulation the first quarter, giving on a 26-yard scamOhio an early 3-0 edge. per, which concluded Cory Smigel, however, the scoring at 34-17. booted a 23-yard field Tuggle’s run, ironically, bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com yards on 12 carries and also went 1-of-3 passing for four yards. Rourke went 7-of-12 passing goal for UA with 6:08 left in the first half for a for 56 yards, including one pick and one score. 3-all tie. O’Shaan Allison hauled Akron took its first in a team-best three lead of the day on a passes for six yards. 45-yard pass from D.J. Bryce Houston led Irons to Konata Mumpthe defense with eight field with 3:12 remaintackles and Will Evans ing for a 10-3 game. forced a fumble that The Bobcats counwas recovered by Justin tered with a 2-yard scoring pass from Kurtis Birchette. Evans and Cannon Blauser also Rourke to Isiah Cox recorded two sacks with nine seconds to apiece for the guests. go in the half, making Irons led the Zips with it a 10-all contest at the 69 rushing yards on 16 break. Akron secured its final carries and was also lead at the 8:34 mark of 9-of-10 passing for 114 the third period as Irons yards and two scores. found Tristian Brank on Michael Mathison led a 9-yard scoring pass for Akron with five catches for 53 yards. a 17-10 cushion. Jaylen Kelly-Powell led The Bobcats counthe UA defense with 11 tered with a 7-yard tackles. Charles AmankArmani Rogers touchwaa came away with an down run at the 5:41 interception as well. mark for a 17-all tie Ohio returns to action headed into the finale. on Saturday as it hosts Ohio took a permaCentral Michigan during nent lead on a 26-yard homecoming weekend. field goal by Johnson with 13:30 left in regula- Kickoff is slated for 3:30 p.m. tion, then Rogers rum© 2021 Ohio Valley bled 22 yards to paydirt Publishing, all rights with 6:12 left in the reserved. game for an OU 27-17 advantage. Bryan Walters can be reached at Rogers followed 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Tuggle with 83 rushing �SPORTS/WEATHER 6 Wednesday, October 6, 2021 Eagles outlast Rio Grande in 5 sets Hate follows Wallace on his biggest day TALLADEGA, Ala. — It’s been nearly 16 months since Bubba Wallace was waiting out a rainstorm in his motorhome in the Talladega Superspeedway infield when NASCAR informed its only fulltime Black Jenna driver that Fryer AP Auto a noose Racing Writer had been found in his garage stall. Wallace never saw the noose, never even stepped foot in the garage. It wasn’t Wallace who called in the FBI — NASCAR did that — and from what he’d been told, Wallace was led to believe he’d been the victim of a hate crime. When the FBI later ruled that the noose had been fashioned to the end of a garage door pull during NASCAR’s visit to Talladega nine months earlier, making it mere coincidence that Wallace was assigned that stall, he was subjected to a barrage of online vitriol that spread to the grandstands at several tracks in the aftermath. Wallace is used to being booed by now, and on the biggest day of his professional career the trolls came for him again when he darted to the front of the field to win Monday’s rain-shortened, rescheduled race at Talladega. It was rigged, many cried, saying NASCAR called the race only because it would benefit Wallace. That claim was one of the gentler barbs directed at Wallace, the first Black driver since Wendell Scott in 1963 to win at the top level of the sport. Not even in this pinnacle moment of his career could Wallace escape the By Randy Payton For Ohio Valley Publishing WILMORE, Ky. — Host Asbury University coughed up an early two-set lead before rallying in the fifth and deciding stanza to post a 3-2 win over the University of Rio Grande, Friday night, in non-conference women’s volleyball action at the Luce Center. The Eagles picked up the win by scores of 25-19, 25-18, 22-25, 23-25, 15-12, improving their season mark to 3-7. Rio Grande dropped to 5-8 with a second straight left. Asbury had just seven attack errors over the course of 58 swings in the opening two sets, but then had 15 attack errors as opposed to 19 kills over the next two periods as the RedStorm rallied to tie the match. The Eagles led for most of the final set, although neither team led by more than two points at any stage of the stanza until late. Rio forged an 11-11 tie after a kill by junior Jess Youse (Pettisville, OH), but Asbury scored four of the final five winners to salvage the victory. Bethany Fye had 13 kills and five block assists to lead the Eagles, while Emma Ingalls had 13 kills of her own and Emma Grace Gray finished with 12 kills. Lindsey Castle and Rilee O’Day had 19 and 16 assists, respectively, in the winning effort, while Emily Janszen had 17 digs. Madi Bryant added 10 digs and six of the 12 service aces recorded by Asbury. Junior Beth Arnold (Williamstown, WV) had a match-best 15 kills in the loss for Rio Grande, while sophomore Amanda Rarick (Canal Winchester, OH) had 13 kills and 11 digs, sophomore Shalea Byrd (Canal Winchester, OH) tallied 12 kills and Youse finished with 10 to go along with three solo blocks and one block assist. Freshman Avery Huntzinger (Canal Winchester, OH) had 43 assists for the RedStorm, while sophomore Darcie Walters (Sparta, OH) had 13 digs. Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director at the University of Rio Grande. Herd From page 5 It’s a process; it’s not a switch. We have to continue to work through the things that are costing us games.” Wells went 31-47-2 in the air for a total of 321 yards, while Ali led the Herd on the ground with 113 yards on 19 carries. Corey Gammage led the Herd in receiving, netting 81 yards on seven receptions. The Thundering Herd will be back in action at 2 p.m. Saturday when they host the Old Dominion Monarchs for homecoming. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 77° 73° HEALTH TODAY 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. Precipitation (in inches) 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Tue. Month to date Normal month to date Year to date Normal year to date 0.00 0.25 0.50 43.26 35.94 SUN & MOON Today 7:29 a.m. 7:03 p.m. 7:29 a.m. 7:30 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 Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Tue. 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Willow Island 37 13.10 -0.05 Marietta 34 16.11 -0.07 Parkersburg 36 21.27 -0.55 Belleville 35 12.75 -0.44 Racine 41 13.15 +0.49 Point Pleasant 40 24.88 -0.49 Gallipolis 50 12.72 -0.56 Huntington 50 25.08 -0.30 Ashland 52 34.06 -0.12 Lloyd Greenup 54 12.52 -0.08 Portsmouth 50 15.40 -1.00 Maysville 50 34.00 -0.10 Meldahl Dam 51 13.80 -0.80 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 Logan 80/64 SUNDAY 76° 59° Nice and warm with some sun Partly sunny; thunderstorms at night Belpre 80/65 Athens 80/65 St. Marys 81/64 Parkersburg 80/64 Coolville 80/65 Elizabeth 81/64 Spencer 80/63 Buffalo 79/65 Milton 79/66 St. Albans 80/65 Huntington 77/65 Clendenin 80/63 Charleston 77/64 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. 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Mostly cloudy tonight. High 81° / Low 66° Statistics through 3 p.m. Tue. 82° 59° 73° 50° 90° in 1941 31° in 1965 EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM previous bouts of depression and the day before the rescheduled Talladega race Hamlin revealed that teaching Wallace “emotional regulation” will play a pivotal role in Wallace’s development. “Dealing with adversity, and these are things that he’d probably tell you, it’s just getting too high, too low, having super high expectations and when things don’t go perfectly as planned, how do you respond?” Hamlin said Sunday. “Every driver goes through some sort of adversity through the course of a race and how you respond to that is what dictates usually how you finish. I just think he needs to learn that emotional regulation because he wants it really, really bad.” Little did Hamlin know he’d be celebrating with his driver the very next day in the first victory for 23XI Racing, a team that didn’t even exist until last November but was built around Wallace and the eight figures in sponsorship he’d landed as companies new to NASCAR rushed to support him last season. Williamstown. Point Pleasant outshot host Nitro by a 51-2 overall margin on Thursday and received a single goal apiece from Reed, Cichon-Ledderhose, Colton Young and Brooks Gilley. Reed, Young and Wood also added an assist each for the guests. Tony Toledo had the lone goal for the Wildcats. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. stopped three shots in net for PPHS, while Sean Wilson also made a save for the hosts. Alex Irvin and Seth Hammer scored a goal each for 77° 65° 65° line, it’s fixed. It’s just (criticism from) someone that’s having a bad day.” Wallace said after Monday’s race he had followed Hamlin’s advice several months ago and stopped reading social media. “It’s helped out a ton. I would go and read the comments (and) after a bad race I would become one of those haters that doesn’t know anything. I would become one of them. Just start telling myself a bunch of dark thoughts,” Wallace said. “In high school, I was always worried about what other people thought of me. I finally let that go. “I’m not going to be able to please everybody. Doesn’t matter if I won by a thousand laps or won a rain-shortened race, not everybody is going to be happy with it,” he said. “That’s OK because I know one person that is happy and that’s me because I’m a winner and they’re not.” There’s no telling what this victory, the first for Wallace in the Cup Series in 143 starts spanning four seasons, will do for his own confidence. Wallace has admitted to doubters who somehow believe he cooked up the noose as a hoax in June 2020 to garner support during the nationwide racial reckoning following the death of George Floyd. Wallace was not a victim of a hate crime, but the hate has followed him since he became vocal in matters of social justice and successfully called on NASCAR to ban the display of the Confederate flag at its events. Denny Hamlin, a fellow driver and now Wallace’s boss as co-owner along with Michael Jordan of the 23XI Racing team, encouraged Wallace to get off social media for his own mental health. “People just automatically dislike me because I hired Bubba Wallace,” said Hamlin, a first-year team owner also who scoffed at the notion the race was fixed. “I spend way too much money and these teams spend too much money to fix it,” he said. “Any time there’s unique circumstances, it’s fixed. When a team is close to winning a football game, they fumble on the one yard From page 5 ALMANAC High Low Normal high Normal low Record high Record low Russell Norris | AP Bubba Wallace stands with the trophy after winning a NASCAR Cup series race Monday in Talladega, Ala. Wildcats Colton Jeffries can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. TODAY Ohio Valley Publishing High Low Miami 89/79 111° in Wyndham, Australia -6° in Susuman, Russia Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing Wednesday, October 6, 2021 7 IN BRIEF Australia: No foreign tourists the first time since March 2020. Taliban meet with UK, Iran until at least 2022 CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — Foreign tourists officials as economy sputters won’t be welcomed back to Australia until at least next year, the prime minister said Tuesday as he outlined plans for lifting some of the toughest and longest COVID-19 travel restrictions imposed by any democracy. The country will instead prioritize the return of skilled migrants and students after it hits Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s benchmark for reopening its external borders: the full vaccination of 80% of the population aged 16 and older. It is expected to reach that point Tuesday. 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The Taliban’s meeting with British diplomats in the capital Kabul came a day after they met with an Iranian delegation — another first since assuming the helm — to discuss trade relations, a key driver of Afghanistan’s economy. The Taliban met with Sir Simon Gass, the British prime minister’s high representative for Afghan transition, and Martin Longden, the chargé d’affaires of the U.K. mission to Afghanistan in Doha. Child/Elderly Care :LOO GR FDUH JLYLQJ LQ P\ KRPH RU \RXUV� ([S� ZLWK UHI� ������������ AUTOS Autos For Sale The following vehicle(s) will be available for public sale on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Dave's Supreme Auto Sales LLC, 1393 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, OH 45631, at 1:00 pm. 9,1� �6�%5%&&�&������� 2012 Subaru Outback 9,1� �*1.9*('�%-������ 2011 Chevy Traverse The following is a summarized version of legislation adopted at the September 28, 2021, meeting of the Gallipolis City Commission: " ORDINANCE NO. O2021-41: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. O2021-04, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. O2021-07, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. O2021-11, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. O2021-16, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. O2021-23, AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE O2021-29 SETTING APPROPRIATIONS FOR CURRENT EXPENSES OF THE CITY OF GALLIPOLIS, OHIO DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2021. Increase of $20,000 to general fund for tax refunds. Reduction of $20,236.57 to the swimming pool and $75,000 in the ODNR Cap Imp Grant. (Adopted as an emergency.) The full text of this legislation is available at the Office of the City Auditor, on the City's website (www.cityofgallipolis.com), and at the Bossard Library. ROGERS BASEMENT WATERPROOFING 8QFRQGLWLRQDO /LIHWLPH *XDUDQWHH (VWDEOLVKHG ���� %DVHPHQW :DOOV %UDFHG +XQGUHGV 2I /RFDO 5HIHUHQFHV /LFHQVHG� %RQGHG ,QVXUHG FREE ESTIMATES 24 Hours (740) 446-0870 www.rogersbasementwaterproofing.com LEGAL NOTICE Mid-State Trust, VIl whose last place of business is but whose present place of business is 49270 Manual Rd., Racine, OH 45771 unknown will take notice that on July 30, 2021 U.S. Bank, N.A., as Trustee, successor in interest to Wachovia Bank, National Association, as Trustee, successor by merger to First Union National Bank as Trustee, for Mid-State Trust VII filed its Complaint in Case No. 21CV048 in the Court of Common Pleas Meigs County, Ohio alleging that the Defendant(s) Mid-State Trust, VIl have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Permanent Parcel Number: ; Property Address: 49270 Manual Road, Racine, OH 45771. The legal description may be obtained from the Meigs County Auditor at 100 East Second Street #201, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769, 740-992-2698. The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute. The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner's Claim in the proper order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable. THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 3 DAY OF November, 2021. BY: REIMER LAW CO. Douglas A. Haessig, Attorney at Law Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner P.O. Box 39696 Solon, Ohio 44139 (440)600-5500 9/22/21,9/29/21,10/6/21 The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov Director's Final Findings and Orders Kilbarger Construction Inc Meigs County Transfer Fac 34878 Rock Springs Rd, Pomeroy, OH 45769 ID #: SWTF018440 Date of Action: 09/28/2021 The Director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency issued unilateral final findings and orders to Rumpke Waste, Inc. The orders exempt Rumpke Waste, Inc. from the requirement to file a disclosure statement at least 180 days prior to the date of the proposed change in ownership of the Athens Hocking Reclamation Center Landfill located at 17970 US 33, Nelsonville, Ohio, and Meigs County Transfer Station located at 34878 Rocksprings Rd, Pomeroy, Ohio, as required in ORC Section 3734.42(I)(1) and OAC Rule 109:6-1-02(A)(3). This authorization is subject to all rules, regulations, and specified conditions and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/2Tt4xv7. 10/6/21 NOTICE BY PUBLICATION TRAVIS TIERNAN, PLAINTIFF, VS. THE UNKNOWN HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, SPOUSES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, ADMINISTRATORS, EXECUTORS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, IF ANY, OF ANTHONY RAY MONTANO AKA ANTHONY R. MONTANO, DECEASED, ET AL., DEFENDANTS, COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO, CASE NO. 21-CV-050. 1) The Unknown Heirs, Next of Kin, Spouses, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors, Successors and Assigns, if any, of Anthony Ray Montano aka Anthony R. Montano, Deceased, names and addresses unknown, and 2) Rene Bauma, address unknown You are hereby notified that you have been named Defendants in the action entitled Travis Tiernan, Plaintiff, vs. The Unknown Heirs, Next of Kin, Spouses, Devisees, Legatees, Administrators, Executors, Successors and Assigns, if any, of Anthony Ray Montano aka Anthony R. Montano, Deceased, et al., Defendants. This action has been assigned Case No. 21-CV-050, and is pending in the Court of Common Pleas of Meigs County, Ohio. The object of the Complaint demands judgment against the Defendants, for purposes of foreclosing on security, in the sum of $23,280.00, plus interest at a rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum from July 1, 2021, until fully paid, plus any costs advanced or fees accrued, in order to foreclose upon a mortgage upon real estate bounded on the West by Holden Rd., T75, closest road to the South is State Route 143, closest road to the North is State Route 692 and bounded on the East by fractional line-F24, T7N, R14W of Scipio Township (per Auditor's card: 0 E. Side SR 692), which is more fully described in deed recorded in Volume 53, Page 133, Meigs County Official Records, and costs of this action, that the Plaintiff's mortgage be adjudged the first and best lien upon the real property, except for real estate taxes; that all of the Defendants be required to set up their respective claims to the real property, if any, or be forever barred therefrom; that the equity of redemption of all Defendants be foreclosed; that the liens on the real property be marshalled; that the real property be sold and that the proceeds of such sale be applied first in payment of the judgment of the Plaintiff; that the purchaser at such foreclosure sale be awarded a writ of possession and all other persons in possession of the real property be evicted; that a receiver be appointed to take charge of the real property and collect rents therefrom; and such other relief as the Court deems appropriate. You are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this Notice, which will be published once each week for three (3) successive weeks. The last publication will be made on the 13th day of October, 2021, and the twenty-eight (28) days for answer will commence on that date. In the case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as requested by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure, judgment by default will be rendered against you and for the relief demanded in the Complaint. ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF: Douglas W. Little, LITTLE, SHEETS & BARR, LLP, P.O. Box 686, Pomeroy, OH 45769, Telephone: (740) 992-6689 9/29/21,10/6/21,10/13/21 �8 Wednesday, October 6, 2021 NEWS Daily Sentinel Biden pushes plans as key to not ‘losing our edge’ By Jonathan Lemire and Alexandra Jaffe Associated Press HOWELL, Mich. — Calling opponents of his plans complicit in America’s decline,” President Joe Biden made his case Tuesday for his ambitious building and social spending proposals by framing them as as key to America’s global competitiveness and future success. With his proposals in jeopardy on Capitol Hill, Biden visited the Michigan district of Rep. Elissa Slotkin, a moderate Democratic lawmaker who has urged him to promote his proposals more aggressively to the public. Speaking at a union training center, Biden said he wanted to “set some things straight” about his agenda and cut through what he dismissed as “noise” in Washington. “America’s still the largest economy in the world, we still have the most productive workers and the most innovative minds in the world, but we’re at risk of losing our Evan Vucci | AP President Joe Biden tours the International Union Of Operating Engineers Local 324 training facility Tuesday in Howell, Mich. Biden is joined by Rep. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. edge as a nation,” he said. Back in Washington, negotiations continue on a pair of bills to boost spending on safety net, health and environmental programs and infrastructure projects. While there is cautious optimism about recent progress, no deal has been struck to bridge stark divides between moderates and progressives in the Democratic Party on the size and scope of the social spending package. In recent weeks, as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi worked unsuccessfully to secure passage of the bills, Biden stayed in Washington to cajole lawmakers and work phones. Now, he’s trying to put the public focus on popular components of the bills rather than the inside-the-Beltway debate over their price tag. While progressives and moderates grapple over the contours and the topline number for the $3.5 trillion social spending package, Biden has sought to reframe the debate around the eye-popping number. He contends that because the spending is to be paid for with tax hikes on corporations and the wealthy — those earning beyond $400,000 a year, or $450,000 for couples — the price tag of the bill is actually “zero.” The president was joined by Slotkin during a visit to a union training center in Howell, Michigan, a reflection of the importance of securing moderates’ votes. Biden, she said, understands “that if we’re going to make these investments we have to be able to pay for them.” “We talked a lot about the fact that we are not going to take this bill and pass on more debt to our kids, and we are not going to pay for this bill on the back of working families,” she said. Next to Biden, the Democrats with the most on the line over the shape and success of his spending plans are House members from swing districts whose reelections are essential if his party is to retain control of Congress. Theatre From page 1 as well as, services and programs offered to Meigs County residents. Being the only theatre in the county, a natural partnership developed for use of the venue. With full lighting and sound capabilities for performing arts, the premier, local theatre group was engaged to host programs and children’s theatre workshops, as well as, their theatrical performances. Their mission to bring quality theatrical presentations to an underserved area of Appalachia aligned with The Blakeslee Center’s mission to provide multigenerational services, programs, activities and resources to our community. Through this partnership, we hope to grow the services, programs, and social experiences offered to Meigs County and surrounding county residents. The Blakeslee Center’s Farmers Bank Theatre is pleased to announce its formal partnership with The River City Players. Celebrating their 20th anniversary, the Players are excited about returning to the stage where they originally started. Currently, auditions are being held for their upcoming Christmas show “The Family Fruitcake.” More information can be found on “River City Players” Facebook Page. The Blakeslee Center’s Farmers Bank Theatre is pleased to announce the events taking place in the last quarter of 2021. We are so excited to offer a variety of different experiences and performances in The Theatre. Tickets will be available for purchase and more detailed information will be coming very soon. Follow “The Blakeslee Center” Facebook page for the most up to date information available. Upcoming performances: Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. — Jeff Oskay and Drew Hastings. Comedian. Farmer. Mayor. Not necessarily in that order. A nationally known comedian for 25 years, Drew has done it all— comedy specials, Tonight Show appearances, and a staple on the syndicated Photos courtesy of The Blakeslee Center On Nov. 19 at 7 p.m., nationally known comedian Drew Hastings performs at The Blakeslee Center along with Jeff Oskay. Bob & Tom radio show. A loft city dweller, he left Los Angeles at age 50 to take up farming in rural southern Ohio where he has a cow/calf operation and is best described as “the unlikeliest farmer you’ve ever met.” As mayor, Drew served two terms in the rural City of Hillsboro, Ohio, known for his politically incorrect candor and opinions. Nov. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m. — Dwight Icenhower and the Promised Land Band presents “I’ll be home for Christmas.” Dwight Icenhower is a Five Time World Champion Elvis Presley Tribute Artist. Dwight is considered to be one of the best Elvis Tribute Artists in the world today. He has mastered the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s eras of Elvis’ career and has won a myriad of national Elvis awards. Dwight Icenhower is recognized not only for his great personality on and off stage, but also for his amazing voice that has sometimes even been mistaken for Elvis Presley himself. He has performed with many of the original musicians who have worked with Elvis including: The Jordanaires, The Stamps Quartet, The Sweet Inspirations, Joe Gerchio, DJ Fontana and Duke Bardwell (just to name a few). He has taken home over 75 “First Place” awards in contests from all over the world; and in 2015, Dwight Icenhower became the only Elvis Tribute Artist in history to ever win four World Championship “First Place” titles consecutively during Elvis Week, in Memphis, Tenn. In august 2016 Dwight’s Drew Angerer | pool via AP Former Facebook employee and whistleblower Frances Haugen testifies during a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday in Washington. Haugen accused the company of being aware of apparent harm to some teens from Instagram and being dishonest in its public fight against hate and misinformation. Ex-Facebook employee says network hurts kids, fuels division By Marcy Gordon division and weaken our democracy,” Haugen said. “The company’s WASHINGTON — A leadership knows how to make Facebook and former Facebook data scientist told Congress Instagram safer but won’t make the neceson Tuesday that the sary changes because social network giant’s products harm children they have put their and fuel polarization in astronomical profits before people.” the U.S., adding that “Congressional action its executives refuse to is needed,” she said. change because they “They won’t solve this elevate profits over crisis without your safety. And she said help.” responsibility for that Haugen said that lies right at the top, while the company with Facebook CEO openly acknowledged Mark Zuckerberg. that integrity controls Frances Haugen, testifying to the Senate were critical for internal systems that stoke the Commerce Subcomengagement of users, mittee on Consumer Protection, also offered it failed to fully deploy some of those tools. thoughtful ideas about In dialogue with how Facebook’s social receptive senators of media platforms could be made safer. Though both parties, Haugen, who focused on algoshe was sharply critirithm products in her cal of the company, work at Facebook, she saw the possibility explained the imporof constructive action tance to the company of and expressed some empathy for Facebook’s algorithms that govern what shows up on users’ dilemma. Haugen, for example, news feeds. She said a suggested that the mini- 2018 change to the conmum age for Facebook’s tent flow contributed to more divisiveness popular Instagram photo-sharing platform and ill will in a network could be increased from ostensibly created to the current 13 to 16 or bring people closer together. 18. Despite the enmity Speaking confidently that the new algoat a charged hearing, rithms were feeding, Haugen accused the she said Facebook company of being aware of apparent harm found that they helped keep people coming to some teens from back — a pattern Instagram and being that helped the social dishonest in its public media giant sell more fight against hate and of the digital ads that misinformation. “Facebook’s products generate the vast majority of its revenue. harm children, stoke AP Business Writer Court From page 1 On Nov. 26 and 27 at 7 p.m., Dwight Icenhower, pictured, and the Promised Land Band presents “I’ll be home for Christmas” at The Blakeslee Center. dreams came true when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest. In 2018 Dwight Icenhower’s popularity was catapulted when he was hand picked by APPLE to be the face of their new worldwide advertising campaign. This amazing journey has been a dream come true to Dwight, and he wishes to continue using his incredible talents to keep the memory of Elvis Presley alive for many more generations to come. Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. and Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. — River City Players presents “Family FruitCake .” Laurie McKinnon is determined that everyone should have a normal Christmas, especially while the eldest son is away serving in the military. She rushes about making sure everything is ready for the impending arrival of the extended family, although her husband and daughters are unconvinced of the need to impress everyone. Relatives soon trickle in, including Laurie’s sister and new husband, her brother-in-law, and his worrisome wife and 6 children, and even the neighbor children arrive to add to the day. Best of all is Aunt Bev, who needs no prompting to spin a tale especially about the family fruitcake that has been around for twenty years. The afternoon brings arguments, tears, joy, and reconciliations, some long overdue. But no matter what, it will always be a regular McKinnon Christmas— just as long as they have the fruitcake. And nothing could go wrong with that…could it? Information submitted by Laura Cleland on behalf of The Blakeslee Center. making state board decisions “final” was all that was required. “When read in context of the entire statute, it is clear that ‘final’ is used in its ordinary sense, marking the end of the enrollment-review statute’s twostep review process was the way to go,” Justice Pat DeWine wrote for the majority. Lawyers for the school contended during oral arguments in March that Ohio law allowed the school to appeal to county court the State Board of Education determination that about $60 million of the state funding it received for the 2015-16 school year was unsubstantiated upon close review of student participation data. Another $19 million was ordered repaid for the following school year. The state’s attorney disagreed, arguing that the online school’s only route for appeal was filing a lawsuit directly with the Ohio Supreme Court. The school had actually already done that, but the high court dismissed that case in 2017 without explaining why. In siding with the state, the court said that “final” is a word that is easily understood. “A parent ends the discussion with his child upon saying, ‘I’ve made my decision and my decision is final.’ A contestant on Who Wants to be a Millionaire locks in her answer choice only upon affirming that it’s her ‘final answer,’” DeWine wrote. “Likely, you’re out of luck if you intend to return an item to a store that posted a sign saying: ‘All sales are final.’” In a dissent joined by Justices Michael P. Donnelly and Melody Stewart, Justice Sharon Kennedy called the majority’s “grammatical” argument unpersuasive. “At issue in this case is whether the word ‘final’ is synonymous with ‘not appealable,’” she wrote, arguing that the word’s legal definition can often mean a proceeding is final in one forum but appealable in another. � 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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