https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/3938fa9b7dd2d83d5ba8e7835a79311c.pdf fce55ffa0c35569ba430dba6326de7f5 PDF Text Text On this day in history 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 27° 48° 44° Clouds and sun today. Mainly clear this evening, then becoming overcast. High 55° / Low 40° NEWS s 3 Today’s weather forecast Meigs rolls past Raiders WEATHER s 8 SPORTS s 5 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Issue 245, Volume 75 Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Dayton man facing drug charges Tuesday, December 14, 2021 s 50¢ An uplifting holiday Staff Report according to the news release. After agents were MIDDLEPORT — A able to obtain probDayton man is facing able cause for a search drug-related charges of the apartment and after a search warrant forced entry was was executed at made into the a residence in residence by the Middleport on Major Crimes Sunday morning, Task Force, upon according to a a search of the news release sent residence, task on behalf of the force agents Major Crimes Parson reportedly locatTask Force. ed “a large quanMiddleport tity” of alleged crystal Police Chief Mony Wood reports on Satur- methamphetamine and day, Dec. 11, the Major alleged heroin which Crimes Task Force exe- were reportedly “hidden inside the apartment,” cuted a search warrant the news release further at an apartment in the stated. 800-block of Brownell Taken into custody at Avenue in Middleport. the scene was Charles Task Force Agents Eugene Parson, A.K.A. “received information” “Cool,” 39, of Dayton. that alleged crystal methamphetamine and Also taken into custody at the scene was a alleged heroin were 16-year-old child who reportedly being sold was reportedly listed as from the apartment a missing person out of in question and that a male from Dayton, “was Dayton and had been suspected to be the one dealing the drugs,” See CHARGES | 8 Meigs US 33 Rest Area Improvements moving forward Brittany Hively | OVP The Gallia-Jackson-Meigs ADAMH Board is working to share joy and bring simple acts of kindness to the community through a number of positive messages. A “you matter” light display is setup at the Gallipolis City Park for the visitors of the Gallipolis in Lights event, in an effort to remind them of their importance. ‘Your Presence is a Present’ campaign launched By Brittany Hively “We’re hoping it’s not going to just be a holiday campaign,” said Shannon OHIO VALLEY — The Dalton, community programming coordinator. Gallia-Jackson-Meigs “[It’s] to spread positive Alchol, Drug Addiction, Mental Health (ADAMH) messaging that your presence is a present.” Board is spreading posiA campaign flyer “seektive messages through the “Your Presence is a Pres- ing local participation” says the intention of ent” holiday campaign. bhively@aimmediamidwest.com the “Your Presence is a Present” campaign is to “uplift our community through connection and positive messaging during this holiday season. Through this campaign our goal is to appreciate, support and educate our communities in simple actions they can take to bring joy to themselves and others in their community.” Dalton said the organization understands the importance of self-care and the need of some positiveness after the last year. See HOLIDAY | 3 Staff Report today,” Edwards said. The service building will be based on COLUMBUS, Ohio — Work to upgrade the an ODOT prototype westbound rest area on and will be bid for U.S. 33 in Meigs Coun- construction services, the agency said. The ty took a step forward on Monday with action project will be adminby the State Controlling istered by the Ohio Facilities Construction Board, according to a Commission. news release sent on The project consists behalf of State Rep. Jay of the demolition of Edwards. existing buildings, picEdwards announced the board has approved nic facilities, sidewalks an Ohio Department of and curbs, and the Transportation request clearing of some trees. The next phase will to contract with the Dayton-area firm Brown involve the construction of the new rest area & Bills Architects to provide design and con- service building, picnic struction administration areas adjacent to the building, and sidewalks, for the project. according to ODOT. Edwards (R-NelsonThere will be no ville) said it’s a muchchanges to the truck needed project. “I appreciate ODOT’s and car parking, on and off ramps, and site lightcommitment on this ing at the parking area, and the State Controlthe agency said. ling Board’s action 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. ‘It folded like a deck of cards…’ By Chris Rizer “After a cancellation last year due to COVID-19, the memorial service returns An absolute masterpiece of American engineering, the Silthis Wednesday evening ver Bridge was designed by the (Dec. 15) at 5 p.m. at the J.E. Greiner Company of BaltiSilver Bridge Memorial more (who later designed the Chicago Skyway and Baltimore at Sixth and Main streets Harbor Tunnel) and built by the in Point Pleasant, on the American Bridge Company of anniversary as always.” Ohio Valley History OVP File Photo A look at the front page of the Dec. 16, 1967 edition of the Point Pleasant Register. Pittsburgh (who later built the New River Gorge Bridge and Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge) in partnership with the West Virginia-Ohio River Bridge Corporation. The WV-ORBC had been organized just a few years prior by Dr. Charles E. Holzer, who, as someone who needed quick access to patients, intimately understood the need for quicker transportation between Ohio and West Virginia. From the start of construction, it took less than a year to — Chris Rizer construct the $1.2-million-dollar bridge, shattering records for every company involved. It was a gleaming silver testament to the genius of the designers and skill of the builders, supported by revolutionary rocker towers and eye-bar chains that boasted a strength of 150,000 pounds per square inch. See CARDS | 2 82 new COVID cases reported on Monday Latest from Meigs, Gallia, Mason In Mason County, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), reported 36 new cases of COVID19. Here is a closer look at the local COVID-19 data: Case data is as follows: 0-19 — 956 cases (4 new), 9 hospitalizations 20-29 —780 cases (3 new), 17 hospitalizations, 1 death 30-39 — 691 cases (3 new), 16 By Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham khawthorne@aimmediamidwest.com hospitalizations (1 new), 1 death 40-49 — 709 cases (7 new), 31 hospitalizations, 4 deaths OHIO VALLEY — Since Friday’s Gallia County 50-59 — 651 cases (5 new), 52 update, there were 82 new cases According to the 2 p.m. update of COVID-19 reported in the Ohio from ODH on Monday, there have hospitalizations, 10 deaths 60-69 — 520 cases (6 new), 50 Valley Publishing area on Monday. been 4,863 total cases (30 new) in In Gallia County, the Ohio Gallia County since the beginning hospitalizations, 11 deaths 70-79 — 346 cases, 79 hospitalDepartment of Health (ODH) of the pandemic, 311 hospitalizareported 30 new COVID-19 cases. tions (1 new) and 79 deaths. Of the izations, 19 deaths In Meigs County, ODH reported 4,863 cases, 4,452 are presumed See COVID | 3 16 new COVID-19 cases. recovered. �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS DEATH NOTICES Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. handed out int he parking lot at 5 p.m. while supplies last. The menu will be ham, scalloped potatoes, noodles, vegetable and dessert. Everyone is welcome. Tornado relief items needed Food giveaway Dec. 18 POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — The First Church of God is accepting donations to take to Mayfield, Ky., early next week. One of the church members has donated his time to transport needed items personally. The following are needed: bottled water, unwrapped toys, personal hygiene items, shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving products, feminine products or monetary donations to purchase items. Items can be dropped off between the two buildings at the First Church of God, 2401 Jefferson Ave., Point Pleasant, W.Va., beginning Tuesday, Dec. 14 until Sunday, Dec. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. VINTON — Huntington Township will be handing out food baskets on Dec. 18 between noon - 2 p.m. (or while supplies last) to all Huntington Township and Vinton Village residents only. Location is 49 Ewington Road, Vinton. One supply box per household. Ongoing road closures GALLIA COUNTY — Woods Mill (CR-59) was closed between Tycoon Road and Summit Road, beginning Monday, Dec. 13, for approximately one week for slip repair, weather permitting. Local traffic will need to use other county roads as a detour. RUTLAND — A tree trimming project is taking place on SR 124, between SR 325 and Rutland. The road is closed from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Friday. Estimated completion: Dec. 17. Meigs Health Department closed POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 15 from noon-4 p.m. for the staff Christmas party. Normal business hours will resume at 8 a.m. on Dec. 16. Free community dinner MIDDLEPORT — The monthly free community dinner at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center will be held Friday, Dec. 17. Take-out meals will be tion call 740-992-6064. Free Christmas dinner MIDDLEPORT — Free Christmas Dinner, open to the public, serving from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 25 on Christmas Day, Middleport Presbyterian Church, 165 N. Fourth Ave. Family & Children First Council meets The Gallia County Family and Children First Council will be holding Regular Business Meetings at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the following months: January, March, May, July, and September. POMEROY — American Legion Due to Election Day on the second Tuesday of November, the business Post 39 in Pomeroy are once again meeting will be moved to Novemselling fruit baskets which will be ber 15, 2022. The Intersystem ready Dec. 18, price is $15, call Collaborative Meetings will be held Steve VanMeter 740-992-2875 or John Hood 740-416-0844 for orders. at 10 a.m. on the second Tuesday of the following months: February, April, June, August, October and December. All Council Meetings will be held at the Gallia County Health Department Conference Room located at 499 Jackson Pike, POMEROY — American Red Gallipolis, Ohio. For additional Cross Blood Drive, 1:30 p.m. - 6 information, contact Lora Jenkins/ p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 22, MulIntersystem Coordinator at 740berry Community Center. 446-3022. Post 39 fruit baskets Red Cross blood drive Bossard holiday hours GALLIPOLIS — The Bossard Memorial Library will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. Normal hours of operation will resume on Sunday, Dec. 26. The library will also close at 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 31 and remain closed for New Year’s Day holiday on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022. Normal hours of operation will resume on Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. Humane Society has straw for pets MIDDLEPORT — The Meigs County Humane Society will be providing straw for pet bedding during the months of November, December, January, and February. Vouchers may be picked up at the Humane Society Thrift Shop, 253 North Second Street, Middleport for a fee of $2. For more informa- Women’s health screenings In collaboration with OhioHealth Mobile Mammography, OU’s Women’s Health Clinic will offer sameday mammography at Gallipolis City Park, First Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio on Jan. 13, 2022 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 1-800-8442654 for an appointment. Services offered include breast health education, PAP tests, breast and pelvic exams, and navigation through the continuum of care. Same-day mammography is available provided by OhioHealth Mobile Mammography onsite. The Breast and Cervical Cancer Project (BCCP) will be available for no-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings and diagnostic testing to qualified women who meet eligibility criteria. GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the 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 events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@ aimmediamidwest.com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. Tuesday, Dec. 14 TUPPERS PLAINS — Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District meets 7 p.m. in the district office board room. GALLIPOLIS — VFW Post #4464 will have a family dinner at 6 p.m., post home on 3rd Ave., all members are urged to attend, public is welcome. GALLIPOLIS — The Bossard Memorial Library Trustees will hold their regular monthly meeting at 5 p.m. at the library. POMEROY — The Meigs County Board of Health meeting will be at 5 p.m. in the conference room of the health department. RACINE — The regu- lar monthly meeting of the Sutton Township Board of Trustees will begin at 6 p.m. in the Racine Village Hall Council Chambers. Thursday, Dec. 16 AFSCME Retirees, Subchapter 102, Gallia & Jackson counties meet 1:30 p.m., Gallia County Senior Resource Center, 1165 State Route 160, members are asked to bring a holiday snack and to follow all CDC guidelines. Monday, Dec. 20 WELSTON — The Gallia-Jackson-MeigsVinton Solid Waste Management District Board of Directors will meet at GALLIPOLIS — 3:30 p.m. at the district American Legion Lafayoffice in Wellston. ette Post #27, The Sons of the American Legion Squadron #27 and the Auxiliary will hold a joint E-Board meeting, 5 p.m., at the post home GALLIPOLIS — Ohio on McCormick Road, all E-Board members are urged to attend. Friday, Dec. 17 Remembering Joshua Ryan Kropka Beloved Dad, Son and Grandson August 1, 1985 – December 14, 2020 Josh was a devoted loving Father to his daughter Ellie, a beloved son and grandson. It broke our hearts to lose Josh but he did not go alone, a part of us went with him the day God called him home. We will never Forget our beloved Joshua Ryan! Wednesday, Dec. 29 HARRISONVILLE — The Scipio Township Trustee end-of-the-year meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the Harrisonville Fire Department. BARCUS GALLIPOLIS — Pastor Richard S. “Rick” Barcus, 65, of Gallipolis, died on Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus. The funeral service for Pastor Rick will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Addison Free Will Baptist Church. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at the church. Willis Funeral Home is in care of the arrangements. FOLMER George W. “Dickie” Folmer Jr., 78, died Saturday, December 11, 2021. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at 1 p.m. at the Anderson McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy. Burial will follow at Rocksprings Cemetery. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. Cards From page 1 The opening of this bridge bound Point Pleasant and Gallipolis forever, making us a single people. (Though, we do still enjoy an occasional friendly rivalry!) It was the pride and joy of the two river towns, and although it occasionally swayed, most of the thousands of people who crossed it daily attributed this to the innovative rocker towns and trusted the strength of the Silver Bridge. Certainly, in 1967, very few people would have believed you if you told them that the bridge was going to collapse. Yet at 4:58 p.m. on Friday, December 15, 1967, an eye-bar broke just below the Ohio tower. Many eyewitnesses, as far away as Bellemead (in Point Pleasant), heard what sounded like a shotgun, and then the shaking began. It was so rough that some cars were moving as much as six inches to either side. Suddenly, the bridge rocked violently one way, then the other, metal grinding loudly against metal, and then, a horrible silence… As eyewitnesses later said, one moment the bridge was there, and the next it wasn’t. Exploiting a flaw in the eye-bar/rocker tower design that required pressure from all three chain systems to maintain balance and structural integrity, the failure cascaded across the full 2,235foot length of the Silver Bridge in less than sixty seconds, less time than it has likely taken you to read this far. Of the 74 people on the bridge, 64 fell with it. Quickly overcoming shock, and fearing that as many as two hundred people could have been on the bridge as it was near rush hour, eyewitnesses hurried to the scene to save who they could. First responders rushed to rescue those trapped in the twisted mesh of steel that was once the Ohio approach, keeping warm by fires and working through the night; two men at the City Ice & Fuel landing jumped onto their workboat, and at least 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 OH-70265574 Forever in our hearts! 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 one other man went out in his boat; Holzer and Pleasant Valley prepared for a rush of victims, and temporary morgues were set up at the Grace Methodist Church in Gallipolis and later the National Guard Armory above Point Pleasant. Rescuers were able to save eighteen lives that night, thirteen pulled from the wreckage on land and five from the cold Ohio River, but the death toll was steep. Forty-six lives, fathers and mothers, brothers and sisters, sons and daughters, family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, were lost in the collapse. A tragic event in any circumstance, it was made worse by happening only ten days before Christmas. Yet in true West Virginia-fashion, many companies, organizations, and individuals came together to support their neighbors and donated money, food, and gifts to help give them some sense of continuity through the holidays. Two years later to the day, at the dedication ceremony for the replacement Silver Memorial Bridge, Federal Department of Highways Administrator Frank Turner reflected on the loss two years prior and the recent establishment of the National Bridge Inspection Standards, perhaps the only silver lining to come from the disaster. He told the crowd, “when we build upon tragedy and find new solutions to increase safety for others, we then can perhaps find small consolation that such a loss has not been in vain. It is really this effort which we dedicate here today.” 54 years later, many locals still remember that night. Where they were, what they were doing, the shock at hearing the news, and then the fear that a relative was on the bridge… This Wednesday evening, we remember the 46 lives lost on that bitterly cold night and a community’s grief. After a cancellation last year due to COVID19, the memorial service returns this Wednesday evening (Dec. 15) at 5 p.m. at the Silver Bridge Memorial at Sixth and Main streets in Point Pleasant, on the anniversary as always. Information from the WV State Archives, WV DOT, and “Images of America: The Silver Bridge Disaster of 1967” written by Stephan G. Bullard, Bridget J. Gromek, Martha Fout, Ruth Fout, and the Point Pleasant River Museum. Chris Rizer is the president of the Mason County Historical & Preservation Society and director of Main Street Point Pleasant, reach him at masonchps@gmail. com. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing From page 1 “The reason behind this [campaign] is that we recognized that this year has been even more difficult than the previous year for our communities,” Dalton said. “We’ve also seen a lot of noise and negativity that’s come around and even as we’re coming into another pandemic holiday season, we’re just trying to remind people that we can still be mindful, we can apply mindfulness and be aware of, like our stressors,but even more importantly, be aware of stressors of others around us.” Dalton said the stressors of isolation, environment — with work, school, home and/or the public have increased with the anxiety over masking, vaccinating and the continuous changes related to COVID-19 variants. “You have all the other stressors that of course, come around with fiances, housing, resources, grief, physical health, mental health and substance use,” Dalton said. “Robin [Harris, deputy director] had been talking with us about [how] we should put out this message where we’re focusing on others during the holi- COVID From page 1 80-plus — 210 cases (2 new), 57 hospitalizations, 32 deaths Vaccination rates in Gallia County are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 13,283 (44.43 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 12,135 (40.59 percent of the population). Meigs County According to the 2 p.m. update from ODH on Monday, there have been 3,132 total cases (16 new) in Meigs County since the beginning of the pandemic, 187 hospitalizations (2 new) and 62 deaths. Of the 3,132 cases, 2,916 (15 new) are presumed recovered. Case data is as follows: 0-19 — 591 cases (2 new), 6 hospitalizations 20-29 — 439 cases (5 new), 5 hospitalizations 30-39 — 388 cases, 12 hospitalizations, 1 death 40-49 — 464 cases (1 new), 17 hospitalizations, 2 deaths 50-59 — 428 cases (1 new), 31 hospitalizations, 5 deaths 60-69 — 401 cases (5 new), 44 hospitalizations (1 new), 10 deaths 70-79 — 266 cases (1 new), 45 hospitalizations, 23 deaths 80-plus — 153 cases (1 new), 26 hospitalizations, 20 deaths Vaccination rates in Meigs County are as follows, according to ODH: Vaccines started: 10,043 (43.84 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 9,125 (39.82 percent of the population). Mason County According to the 10 a.m. update on Monday from DHHR, there have been 4,106 cases (36 new) of COVID-19, in Mason County (3,839 confirmed cases, 267 probable cases) since the beginning of the pandemic and 63 deaths. DHHR reports there are currently 110 active cases and 3,933 recovered cases, in Mason County. Case data is as follows: 0-4 — 70 confirmed cases (1 fewer), 3 prob- just to put that message out there and it has our website, so that way if people want to [or] find that they may need resources during this time.” Dalton said the group is trying to avoid the “crisis focused message” with the warm reminders and positive welcome messages. Another thing the ADAMH Board has done is put together a “Be present tip guide,” which is available at the ADAMH Board, online and at local businesses in all three Brittany Hively | OVP counties. The guide is The Grinch did not miss a chance to grab a photo with the Gallia-Jackson-Meigs ADAMH Board’s “Your also available in wallet presence is a present” photo booth at the Rio Grande Christmas tree lighting. sizes to help people pass nity members. The photo it on to others. The tip day season, of course, you benefits. booth, which is a gift to “The benefits to those know, just everyday.” guides can also be picked get people to smile, to could be physical and Dalton said the camup at the Chamber of enjoy the moment, maybe Commerce offices. mental health benefits paign is about sharing get away from their cell for that person, as well simple acts of kindness “These tip guides, like as yourself,” Dalton said. phone for a little bit and with others. this simple wallet version let someone else do the “Those simple acts can “We know that you can has sort of tips on other photo for them.” be just showing a smile to reduce stress through care,” Dalton said. The photo booth piece a stranger, complimenting things like a smile and Another piece of the involved the ADAMH during the holiday seasomeone on, you know, campaign is a postcard, campaign organizers son, that could possibly something that they’re which can also be picked attending a number of even save someone’s life wearing,” Dalton said. up at local businesses. events in Gallia, Jackson by having those simple, “Having that friendly “It’s ‘your presence and Meigs counties to conversation with the per- positive actions.” is present enough but talk with the community loved your gift all the The ADAMH Board’s son at the checkout line, campaign involves a num- in attendance and take rather than complaining same,’” Dalton said. photos. ber of different ways to or getting angry about “The intent behind that “We have billboards that. Overall, just remind- spread cheer and positivis a way for those who around the counties that ity. ing people that even just are shopping for others say, ‘your presence is a “We have a whole saying that their presence to thank someone who present’ and ‘thank you is a present can be just as series of things that are gifted them a gift. Just for being here,’” Dalton going around,” Dalton meaningful.” to remind, you know, it’s said. “It doesn’t have a said. “Our photo booth Dalton said they are going back to the way was us making a connec- whole lot of information just easy and simple we used to send out a on there, but really it’s tion with the commuactions that have great postcard saying thank able cases 5-11 — 186 confirmed cases, 16 probable cases 12-15 — 219 confirmed cases (1 fewer), 17 probable cases 16-20 — 300 confirmed cases (1 new), 15 probable cases 21-25 — 300 confirmed cases (5 new), 22 probable cases 26-30 — 338 confirmed cases (3 new), 22 probable cases (1 new) 31-40 — 584 confirmed cases (5 new), 42 probable cases, 1 death 41-50 — 575 confirmed cases (5 new), 34 probable cases (1 fewer), 2 deaths 51-60 — 511 confirmed cases (2 new), 37 probable cases, 6 deaths 61-70 — 401 confirmed cases (7 new), 27 probable cases, 13 deaths 71+ — 348 confirmed cases (7 new), 30 probable cases (1 new), 41 deaths Additional county case data since vaccinations began Dec. 14, 2020: Total cases since start of vaccinations: 3,276; Total cases among individuals who were not reported as fully vaccinated — 3,034 (32 new); Total breakthrough cases among fully vaccinated — 242 (4 new); Total deaths among not fully vaccinated individuals — 47; Total breakthrough deaths among fully vaccinated individuals — 3. A total of 11,590 people in Mason County have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, which is 43.7 percent of the population, according to DHHR, with 9,457 fully vaccinated or 35.7 percent of the population. Mason County is currently orange on the West Virginia County Alert System. There have been 19 confirmed cases of the Delta variant in Mason County. West Virginia According to the 10 a.m. update on Monday from DHHR, there have been 308,204 total cases since the beginning of the pandemic, with 772 reported since DHHR’s update last update. DHHR reports 26,000 “breakthrough” cases as of Friday with 401 total breakthrough deaths statewide (counts include cases after the start of COVID-19 vaccination/Dec. 14, 2020). There have been a total of 5,107 deaths due to COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, with 22 since Friday. There are 8,428 currently active cases in the state, with a daily positivity rate of 11.82 and a cumulative positivity rate of 6.32 percent. Statewide, 1,081,223 West Virginia residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 (60.3 percent of the popuOhio According to the 2 p.m. lation). A total of 50.6 percent of the population, update on Monday from 906,937 individuals have ODH, there have been 5,618 cases in the past 24 been fully vaccinated. © 2021 Ohio Valley hours (21-day average of Publishing, all rights 6,657), 252 new hospireserved. talizations (21-day average of 288), 24 new ICU admissions (21-day aver- Kayla (Hawthorne) Dunham is a staff writer for Ohio Valley age of 28) and zero new Publishing, reach her at 304-675deaths in the previous 24 1333, ext. 1992. you for the gift. I think that’s one of the , I know for me it’s been a bit of a lost art, but that’s a whole different thing.” Dalton said the purpose of the tip guides and post cards was to give people a way to pass on the message to others. “It’s kind of like a warm hand-off, we are here for you,” Dalton said. Dalton said along with spreading positivitiy, the campaign hopes to remind people to conscious of others. “It’s so important to connect with each other and let’s be mindful of the way that we are responding to our situations and around our environment,” Dalton said. “Let’s be more positive and make this holiday season warm. Let’s uplift others and in the process we can uplift ourselves.” For a digital tip guide, photo booth photos, resources or more information on the “Your presence is a present” campaign, visit the GalliaJackson-Meigs Board of ADAMHS – Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Board website, gjmboard.org. © 2021, Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Brittany Hively is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. Follow her on Twitter @britthively; reach her at (740) 446-2342 ext 2555. TODAY IN HISTORY hours (21-day average of 62) with 27,371 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: 6,864,544 (58.73 percent of the population); Vaccines completed: 6,320,612 (54.07 percent of the population). As of Dec. 8, ODH reports the following breakthrough information: COVID-19 Deaths among individuals not reported as fully vaccinated — 12,780; COVID-19 Deaths among fully vaccinated individuals — 610; COVID-19 Hospitalizations since Jan. 1, 2021 among individuals not reported as fully vaccinated — 42,246; COVID-19 Hospitalizations since Jan. 1, 2021 among individuals reported as fully vaccinated — 2,455. By The Associated Press home at age 67. In 1819, Alabama joined the Union as the Today is Tuesday, 22nd state. Dec. 14, the 348th day In 1861, Prince of 2021. There are 17 Albert, husband of days left in the year. Queen Victoria, died at Windsor Castle at age Today’s highlight in 42. history: In 1911, Norwegian On Dec. 14, 2020, explorer Roald the Electoral College decisively confirmed Joe Amundsen (ROH’-ahl AH’-mun-suhn) and his Biden as the nation’s team became the first next president, ratifymen to reach the South ing his November vicPole, beating out a tory in a state-by-state repudiation of President British expedition led by Donald Trump’s refusal Robert F. Scott. In 1916, President to concede he had Woodrow Wilson lost; electors gave vetoed an immigration Biden 306 votes to measure aimed at preTrump’s 232. Speaking venting “undesirables” from Delaware, Biden and anyone born in the accused Trump of “Asiatic Barred Zone” threatening core prinfrom entering the ciples of democracy, but told Americans that U.S. (Congress overtheir form of self-govern- rode Wilson’s veto in February 1917.) ment had “prevailed.” In 1939, the Soviet A divided Wisconsin Supreme Court rejected Union was expelled from Trump’s lawsuit seeking the League of Nations for invading Finland. to overturn his loss in In 1961, a school bus the battleground state about an hour before the was hit by a passenger train at a crossing near Electoral College cast Wisconsin’s 10 votes for Greeley, Colorado, killing 20 students. Biden. In 1964, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Heart On this date: of Atlanta Motel v. In 1799, the first United States, ruled that president of the Congress was within United States, George Washington, died at his its authority to enforce Mount Vernon, Virginia, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 against racial discrimination by private businesses (in this case, a motel that refused to cater to Blacks). In 1981, Israel annexed the Golan Heights, which it had seized from Syria in 1967. In 1985, former New York Yankees outfielder Roger Maris, who’d hit 61 home runs during the 1961 season, died in Houston at age 51. In 2005, President George W. Bush defended his decision to wage the Iraq war, even as he acknowledged that “much of the intelligence turned out to be wrong.” In 2012, a gunman with a semi-automatic rifle killed 20 first-graders and six educators at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, then took his own life as police arrived; the 20-year-old had also fatally shot his mother at their home before carrying out the attack on the school. 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MASON, W.Va. — Not quite the start they wanted. The Wahama boys basketball team dropped its first game of the 2021-22 season with a 65-59 home loss to the Wayne Pioneers (2-0) Friday evening. Friday’s game was closelycontested right from the start, with the White Falcons (0-1) and Pioneers going back and forth on the scoreboard to the tune of three ties and three lead changes. Wahama started out with a 7-2 lead, but Wayne soon powered back to take a lead of their own with three minutes to go in the first quarter. As the seconds ticked away, the White Falcons hit three points at the very end, putting the game in a 12-12 tie headed into the second quarter. The Pioneers started the second quarter with a pair of 3-pointers, jumping ahead on the scoreboard. They turned those six points into a 17-0 scoring run over the course of the second. The White and Red had trouble turning the ball over in second quarter, struggling with their ball control and creating situations where the Pioneers had chances to get the rock back in their possession. The home team got its first points of the second with only two minutes to go. However, they did score the last five points of the half, giving them a modicum of momentum heading into the locker rooms, down 29-17. The White Falcons kept that momentum going into the third quarter, scoring the first five points. However, the Pioneers kept the home team at a comfortable distance, keeping the scoreboard hovering See FALL | 6 Defenders drop pair of road games By Colton Jeffries cjeffries@aimmediamidwest.com RAVENSWOOD, W.Va. — The Ohio Valley Christian Defenders (1-4) boys basketball team fell 52-38 in a road contest to the Heritage Christian Saints (4-2) Friday evening. The Saints came away with the lead at the end of the first quarter, heading into the second with a 15-9 advantage. The Defenders had some problems scoring throughout Friday’s game, not breaking into the double digits for point totals until the final eight minutes. The Blue and Gold got the vast majority of their points inside the arch, netting 15 field goals while only getting one 3-pointer. The Defenders’ performance on the charity stripe was a mixed bag, getting five points off 10 attempts for a 50-50 split. The road team did eventually outscore the hosts 14-12 in the final quarter, but by then the damage had been done. Leading the Defenders in scoring was sophomore Austin Beaver, who netted one 3-pointer, five field goals and one free throw for a total of 13 points. Behind him was senior Conner Walter, who got five field goals for 10 points, and in third was junior Bradley Haley who had two field goals and five free throws for nine points. Rounding out the OVCS scoring were Ethan Haley with two points, Josh Staufer with two points and Cody Mathias with two points. Leading the Saints in scoring was JJ Fox, who notched three 3-pointers and seven field goals for 23 points. OVCS falls to Lions The Defenders also played a road game Saturday, falling 80-34 to the Teays Valley Christian Lions (7-1). While OVCS did have some trouble scoring in the first half, the road team had a better job getting the ball into the basket. The Defenders scored 28 of their 34 points in the third and fourth quarters. Walter led the Defenders in scoring during Saturday’s game, getting one 3-pointer, four field goals and three free throws for 14 points. See DEFENDERS | 6 OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Tuesday, Dec. 14 Boys Basketball South Gallia at Eastern, 7 p.m. South Point at Gallia Academy, 7 p.m. Athens at Meigs, 7 p.m. Rose Hill Christian at Hannan, 7 p.m. River Valley at Alexander, 7 p.m. Point Pleasant at Winfield, 7:30 Girls Basketball Wirt County at Wahama, 7 p.m. Ripley at Point Pleasant, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15 Boys Basketball Wahama at Parkersburg Catholic, 7:30 Girls Basketball Eastern at Miller, 7 p.m. Wrestling River Valley at Athens, 6 p.m. Wahama at Doddridge County, 6 p.m. Photos by Bryan Walters | OVP Sports Meigs sophomore Braylon Harrison (14) releases a shot attempt over a pair of River Valley defenders during the first half of Friday night’s TVC Ohio boys basketball contest in Bidwell, Ohio. Marauders roll past River Valley, 72-40 By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com BIDWELL, Ohio — Thorough … from start to finish. Visiting Meigs led wireto-wire and shot 48 percent from the field Friday night during a 72-40 victory over the River Valley boys basketball team in a Tri-Valley Conference Ohio Division matchup in Gallia County. The Marauders (3-2, 1-0 TVC Ohio) had nine different players reach the scoring column and needed just 21 seconds to establish a permanent lead as a Morgan Roberts offensive putback made it a 2-0 contest. The Raiders (1-4, 0-1) committed five turnovers less than four minutes into regulation and were never closer than 5-3 following a Mason Rhodes trifecta with 5:59 left in the opening frame. MHS twice led by seven points, including an 18-11 advantage after eight minutes of work. The Maroon and Gold reeled off nine straight points to start the second quarter and ultimately held the hosts to 2-of-9 shooting while making a 23-9 charge that resulted in a 41-20 halftime advantage. Meigs made 8-of-17 trifecta tries in the first 16 minutes of play and forced 15 of the game’s 23 turnovers at the break. The guests were also ahead by as many as 25 points (38-13) with 3:31 River Valley senior Dalton McGuire (15) releases a shot attempt over a Meigs defender during the second half of Friday night’s TVC Ohio boys basketball contest in Bidwell, Ohio. left in the half. The Marauders led by 26 points on three different occasions in the third as a 15-12 run extended the lead out to 56-32 headed into the finale. Chase Garcia gave MHS its largest lead of the night with a basket at the 2:12 mark of the fourth, making it 72-38. The guests won the last eight minutes by a 16-8 margin to complete the 32-point outcome. Meigs outrebounded the hosts by a sizable 38-24 overall margin, including a 19-8 edge on the offensive glass. The guests also committed just 14 turnovers, compared to 23 by RVHS. The Marauders netted 29-of-61 field goal attempts overall, including a 12-of-25 effort from behind the arc for 48 percent. MHS was also 2-of-9 at the free throw line for 22 percent. Coulter Cleland led Meigs with a double-double effort of 17 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Braylon Harrison with 15 points and Ethan Stewart with 11 markers. Griffin Cleland and Garcia were next with nine and eight points, respectively. Brody Butcher chipped in five points and Brayden Stanley added three points, while Roberts and Caleb Burnem completed the winning tally with two markers each. Stewart and Butcher also hauled in five rebounds apiece for the victors. River Valley made 16-of-46 shot attempts for 35 percent, including a 3-of-14 effort from 3-point range for 21 percent. The hosts were also 5-of-7 at the charity stripe for 71 percent. Jance Lambert paced the Raiders with 12 points and seven rebounds, followed by Kade Alderman with 10 points and Rhodes with eight markers. Dalton McGuire and Gary Truance also chipped in four points each. Braden McGuire completed the RVHS total with two points. Alderman and Rhodes also respectively grabbed five and three boards. Meigs — winners of three straight — returns to action Tuesday when it hosts Athens in a TVC Ohio matchup at 7 p.m. River Valley — which has now dropped four consecutive decisions — is back on the hardwood Tuesday when it heads to Albany for a TVC Ohio contest with Alexander at 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. �SPORTS 6 Tuesday, December 14, 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing Blue Devils burn Coal Grove, 57-33 Lady Eagles By Bryan Walters Zane Loveday and Isaac Clary respectively chipped in six and five points during a 21-9 second quarter surge that allowed the Blue COAL GROVE, Ohio — A very and White to secure a 30-14 lead balanced approach. The Gallia Academy boys basket- headed into the break. Clary and Brody Fellure provided ball team had seven players reach three points each during a 10-8 the scoring column — including third quarter run that extended the four with at least nine points — lead out to 40-22. Clary and Fellure while cruising to a 57-33 victory also had four points apiece down over host Coal Grove on Friday night in an Ohio Valley Conference the stretch as part of a 17-11 run to close out the 24-point triumph. contest in Lawrence County. GAHS made 22 total field goals The Blue Devils (3-1, 1-1 OVC) — including a trio of 3-pointers — had at least four different players score points in each quarter of play and also went 10-of-14 at the free throw line for 71 percent. as the guests slowly moved out to Clary led the guests with a gamea 9-5 advantage through one period high 15 points, followed by Fellure of play. bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com with 14 points and Loveday with 13 markers. Kenyon Franklin was next with nine points, while Wesley Saunders, Carson Wamsley and Drake Phillips completed the winning tally with two points apiece. Owen Johnson paced the Hornets with 10 points and Dryzen Mullins followed with seven points. Elijah Dillon and Perry Kingery also contributed five markers apiece in the setback. Gallia Academy returns to action Tuesday when it hosts South Point in an OVC matchup at 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Fed Hock topples Tornadoes, 60-37 By Bryan Walters SHS mustered only three field goals in the third frame as the guests made a 14-6 run that pushed RACINE, Ohio — It was kind of the lead out to 50-23 headed into like a bad holiday cookie. The out- the finale. Cade Anderson — who went side layers were fine, but that midscoreless for three quarters — dle part was less than desirable. Visiting Federal Hocking made a poured in eight points as part of 36-12 surge in the middle two quar- a 14-10 fourth quarter run that allowed the Tornadoes to wrap up ters Friday night and ultimately cruised to a 60-37 victory over the the 23-point outcome. Southern made 15 total field Southern boys basketball team in goals — including three trifectas a Tri-Valley Conference Hocking Division matchup in Meigs County. — and also went 4-of-6 at the free throw line for 67 percent. The The host Tornadoes (4-2, 0-1 hosts also committed 18 turnovers TVC Hocking) were within strikin the setback. ing distance after falling behind Lincoln Rose paced SHS with 11 14-11 through one period of play, but the Lancers got 11 points from points, followed by Anderson with eight points and Aiden Hill with Lane Smith as part of a 22-6 secseven markers. Damien Miller and ond quarter surge that extended Cruz Brinager respectively added the halftime deficit out to 36-17. bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com four and three points, while Kodi Rife and Andrew Riffle completed things with two points each. FHHS netted 28 total field goals — including a trio of 3-pointers — and also went 1-of-2 at the charity stripe for 50 percent. Smith led the Lancers with a game-high 17-points, followed by Tariq Cottrill with 13 points and Caden Chapman with 10 markers. Andrew Airhart and Tyler Rogers also contributed six points apiece for the victors. Southern returns to action Friday when it travels to Waterford for a TVC Hocking contest at 7 p.m. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Bengals still in playoff picture, but can’t afford mistakes By Mitch Stacy manage Evan McPherson’s field goal. Then Jimmy Garoppolo and the 49ers went 75 yards in seven plays for the winning touchdown. “(We need to) take all these lessons we’ve learned in these type games and find ways to finish these games off,” coach Zac Taylor said Monday. “It’s part of losAaron Doster | AP ing in the manner that we Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) celebrates a have, where we fight hard touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase with Joe Mixon during the and we come back and second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco make it a good game. But 49ers, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, in Cincinnati. we’ve got to find a way to finish off these close tacular catches for touch- going to be highs and lows. Especially this deep games.” downs late in the game. in the season. We’re going The second straight to continue to fight for home loss dropped What’s working position.” the Bengals to 7-6 and Burrow and the BenThe Bengals tried in bumped them out of the gals offense showed they playoff picture — for now vain for three quarters to can be potent. After fallestablish the run Sunday. ing into a 24-0 hole at — as they try to manage Quarterback Joe Burrow, halftime against the Charmore injuries to imporwho had dislocated the tant players. gers Dec. 5, Cincinnati pinky finger on his throw- stormed back to make it “It’s just the roller ing hand the previous coaster of the season,” 24-22 in the third quarter, week, led two brilliant cornerback Mike Hilton only to lose 41-22. The said, suggesting that some drives to force overtime. comeback on Sunday The Bengals won the players weren’t prepared erased the 49ers’ fourthtoss in OT, but could only quarter lead. for the games. “There’s AP Sports Writer CINCINNATI — Two weeks ago, the Cincinnati Bengals were coming off two blowout wins that put them right in the middle of a chaotic AFC playoff picture. There was belief this was a team that could get to the postseason and make an impact. Then the Bengals became the Bengals again. The inconsistent, slowstarting, mistake-prone Bengals. Sunday’s 26-23 loss to the San Francisco 49ers included a Cincinnati returner fumbling away two punts, a taunting penalty that extended a San Francisco scoring drive, and the Bengals coming back to tie the game in the fourth quarter only to let it slip away in overtime. Rookie receiver Ja’Marr Chase dropped two passes and then made two spec- Fall stripe accounting for six of the first 13 points. With five minutes to From page 5 go, the White Falcons staged a comeback, scoring 11 of the last 13 around the 10-point points to cut the Pioneer mark. The road team eventu- lead to five points. However, Wahama ally extended their lead missed some key shots in to 15 points at the end of the third, heading into the home stretch, which the Pioneers converted the final quarter with a into points of their own, 50-35 advantage. Free throws took center dooming the White and stage at the beginning of Red to their first loss of the season. the fourth quarter, with Leading the White points from the charity BACKED BY A Falcons in scoring was junior Josiah Lloyd, who had four 3-pointers, three field goals and five free throws for a total of 23 points. Behind him was sophomore Sawyer VanMatre, who notched five field goals and seven free throws for 17 points. In third was sophomore Bryce Zuspan, who had two 3-pointers and one field goal for eight points. Leading the Pioneers in scoring was Zane Adkins, who netted four 3-pointers, four field goals and eight free throws for a total of 28 points. In rebounds, the White Falcons were led by VanMatre with 10, while the Pioneers were led by Adkins and Dillon May with four each. The White Falcons will be back on the court at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday when they travel to face the Parkersburg Catholic Crusaders. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Defenders scoring was Kris Lin, who had five field goals and five free throws for 15 points. The Defenders will be back on the court at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 21, when they host the Hannan Wildcats. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Colton Jeffries can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. YEAR-ROUND CLOG-FREE GUARANTEE EXCLUSIVE LIMITED TIME OFFER! 15% & 10 % OFF YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE * NATIO ER G 5% OFF YEAR-ROUND! LIFETIME WARRANTY 2 Subject to credit approval. 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Leading the Lions in Colton Jeffries can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. fall to St. Marys, 47-43 By Bryan Walters 2-pointers — and went 13-of-20 at the free throw line for 65 percent. The Lady Eagles also committed 17 turnALBANY, Ohio — The dreaded tale of two overs in the setback. Reynolds led Eastern halves. with 19 points and The Eastern girls Durst followed with 18 basketball team built an 8-2 first quarter lead markers. Hope Reed and took a 5-point cush- was next with three points, while Ella Carion into the break, but leton and Juli Durst St. Marys ultimately completed things with made a 29-20 second half push Saturday and two points and one claimed a 47-43 victory point. St. Marys made 17 in a non-conference total field goals — matchup held at Alexincluding five trifectas ander High School in — and netted 8-of-9 Athens County. charity tosses for 89 The Lady Eagles percent. The Lady Blue (3-3) made a strong Devils also committed push out of the gates 16 turnovers. as Erica Durst poured Zoe Davis paced in four first quarter points and eight second SMHS with 12 points quarter markers, while and Breanna Price Sydney Reynolds added added 10 points, while Josey Moore scored eight first half points nine markers. Callie as the Green and Gold built a 23-18 advantage Powell and Addie Davis completed the winning at the break. Durst was held score- tally with eight points each. less in the third as the Eastern hosted TrimLady Blue Devils went ble on Monday night on a 16-7 charge that and travels to Miller resulted in a SMHS 34-30 edge headed into Wednesday for a nonconference contest at the finale. St. Marys 6:30 p.m. wrapped up regulation © 2021 Ohio Valley with a 14-13 spurt to Publishing, all rights complete the 4-point reserved. outcome. EHS made 15 total Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. field goals — all bwalters@aimmediamidwest. com AP All-America team: Young and Tide lead with 3 1st teamers By Ralph D. Russo AP College Football Writer Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and Alabama teammates Will Anderson Jr. and Jameson Williams have been selected All-Americans by The Associated Press, giving the top-ranked Crimson Tide more players on the first team than any other school. The AP All-America team presented by Regions Bank, selected by a panel of Top 25 college football poll voters, was released Monday. Young became the fourth Alabama player, and first Tide quarterback, to win the Heisman on Saturday night. Anderson, who leads the nation in sacks with 15.5, was fifth in the Heisman voting. Alabama (12-1) will face No. 4 Cincinnati (13-0) in the College Football Playoff semifinals Dec. 31. The Tide will bring five players who received AP All-American honors into their playoff game. Tackle Evan Neal made the second team and safety Jordan Battle was a third-team selection. Cincinnati is represented on the first team by cornerback Ahmad Gardner, who was a second-team All-American last season. Fellow Bearcats cornerback Coby Bryant made the second team. The other playoff semifinal on New Year’s Eve, No. 2 Michigan (12-1) against No. 3 Georgia (12-1), will feature four more firstteam All-Americans. Defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, the Heisman runner-up, and kicker Jake Moody are All-Americans for the Wolverines. Georgia’s top-ranked defense is represented by defensive tackle Jordan Davis and linebacker Nakobe Dean. Michigan linebacker David Ojabo was chosen for the second team and running back Hassan Haskins was a thirdteam selection. Georgia matched Alabama with five players across the three teams. Defensive tackle Devonte Wyatt and freshman tight end Brock Bowers made the second team and safety Lewis Cine was a third-team choice. Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett made the second team and fellow Heisman finalist C.J. Stroud from Ohio State was the third-team QB. Iowa State running back Breece Hall is the only player to repeat as a first-team AP AllAmerican this season. Iowa center Tyler Linderbaum and Texas A&M guard Kenyon Green each were firstteam selections this season after making the second team in 2020. Kentucky tackle Darian Kinnard and Oregon edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux went from third-team in 2020 to first-team in 2021. The AP added two players, one on each side of the ball, to the teams this year, the first change to the All-America structure since 2006. To reflect a game that features more passing than ever before — plus more schools playing major college football —- the offenses now feature three receivers and the defenses include an extra defensive back. �NEWS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing History From page 3 that the nearly nine-year conflict was ending honorably. 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GALLIA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 12/7/21,12/14/21 Tuesday, December 14, 2021 7 had used since 1915; he said it was “no longer acceptable in our world.” (The team would still be known as the Indians in 2021, with the new name, the Guardians, taking effect after that season.) Today’s Birthdays: Singer-actor Abbe Lane is 90. Actor Hal Williams is 87. Actor- singer Jane Birkin is 75. Pop singer Joyce Vincent-Wilson (Tony Orlando and Dawn) is 75. Entertainment executive Michael Ovitz is 75. Actor Dee Wallace is 73. R&B singer Ronnie McNeir (The Four Tops) is 72. Rock musician Cliff Williams is 72. Actorcomedian T.K. Carter is 65. (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Gallia County Foreclosure Auction. LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the City Manager, P. O. Box 339, 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio for asphalt, limestone and bedding sand. Case# 19CV000059. US Bank National Association vs Billie K. Caldwell, Phillip M. Caldwell, et al. .The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Bids will be received until 12:00 noon, local time, Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Gallipolis City Offices located at 333 Third Avenue, Gallipolis, Ohio. Property Address: 24951 STATE RT 7 S, Crown City, Gallia, Ohio, 45623; Bid forms may be obtained from the Asst. Purchasing Agent at the above named location or by emailing asstauditor@gallipoliscity.com 12/7/21,12/14/21 Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:01100155500 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 12/28/2021 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: 01/11/2022 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 19CV000059 into the search bar. 12/7/21,12/14/21,12/21/21 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION RACINE HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT (FERC No. 2570) PUBLIC NOTICE AEP Generation Resources Inc. (AEPGR), a unit of American Electric Power, is the Licensee, owner, and operator of the 47.5-megawatt Racine Hydroelectric Project (FERC No. 2570) (Project or Racine Project), located along the Ohio River in Meigs County, Ohio. AEPGR operates and maintains the Project pursuant to a license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC of Commission). The FERC-licensed portion of the Project includes the water-retaining integral powerhouse/intake structure, a cellular cofferdam non-overflow section connecting the powerhouse to the right abutment (looking downstream), and a stand-alone Functional Replacement Dam (FRD) located upstream of the distressed cellular steel cells. The remainder of the development, including the short gravity section between the powerhouse and spillway, a 1,717-foot-long spillway, two lock structures at the left end of the spillway (looking downstream), and the left abutment are owned, operated, and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Project's existing FERC license expires on November 30, 2023. AEPGR is pursuing a new license for the Project in accordance with the Commission's Integrated Licensing Process (ILP) described at 18 CFR Part 5. Pursuant to the ILP, AEPGR filed a Final License Application (FLA) for the Project with the Commission on November 30, 3021. The FLA describes Project facilities and operations, summarizes the results of resource studies, and assesses the potential effects of the proposed action on environmental, cultural, recreational, and socioeconomic resources. AEPGR proposes to continue the Project's run-of-river operation. The FLA does not propose the development of any new hydroelectric facilities or increased generation capacity but provides for protection, mitigation, and enhancement (PM&E) measures related to recreation resources associated with the Project. Proposals presented in the FLA reflect careful consideration of available information, the results of studies conducted, and issues specific to the Project. AEPGR believes that the proposed PM&E measures as described in the FLA adequately take into consideration the important power and non-power values of the Project, the diverse interests of stakeholders, and the context of the Project within the overall flow regime of the Ohio River. AEPGR is making public portions of the FLA available to resource agencies, Indian tribes, local governments, non-governmental organizations, and members of the public on the Project's distribution list. A digital copy of the application will be available on the Project's public relicensing website at www.aephydro.com/HydroPlant/Racine, or via FERC's online e-Library at https://elibrary.ferc.gov/eLibrary/search, by searching FERC Project No. P-2570. The FLA can also be reviewed during normal business hours at the Racine Public Library, located at 210 Tyree Blvd., Racine, Ohio 45771. In addition, paper copies of the applications can be reproduced at a cost of $0.10/page, plus postage (both prepaid) by contacting Mr. Jonathan Magalski with AEPGR, at 1 Riverside Plaza, Columbus, Ohio 43215, or at (614) 716-2240 (except as provided at 18 CFR § 5.2(b)(4)). Upon acceptance of the FLA for filing, the Commission will publish subsequent notices soliciting public participation. Any questions regarding this notice or the application should be directed to Mr. Jonathan Magalski at the contact information provided above. NOTICE OF PRIVATE SELLING OFFICER SALE UNDER JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT LAND TAXES, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5721.39 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE In the Common Pleas Court of Gallia County, Ohio. Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, charges, penalties, interest, and costs as follows: The Common Pleas Court Case No.; the case caption; the street address (for guidance only); the permanent parcel number; minimum acceptable bid; auction end date and second auction end date for each parcel, as defined by the Statutes of Ohio are set forth below as follows: 19CV000139; Tax Ease Ohio, LLC V. James Marcum, et al; 9613 State Route 554, Bidwell, OH 45614, Morgan Twp; 019-001-152-03; MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE BID $8,162.51 (PLUS 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM); AUCTION END DATE: January 4, 2022; SECOND AUCTION END DATE: February 1, 2022 19CV000106; Tax Ease Ohio, LLC V. Vincent Shawn Potts, et al; 0 McCarley Rd., Huntington Twp., OH 45686, Huntington Twp. Located in-between Fish Pond Rd and Woodruff Rd; 01500106800; MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE BID $14,884.81 (PLUS 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM); AUCTION END DATE: January 4, 2022; SECOND AUCTION END DATE: February 1, 2022 19CV000118; Tax Ease Ohio, LLC v. Sandra McCabe, et al; 543 & 0 Solar Dr., Gallipolis, OH 45631, Gallipolis Twp; 00601801600 & 00601801700; MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE BID $34,159.17 (PLUS 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM); AUCTION END DATE: January 4, 2022; SECOND AUCTION END DATE: February 1, 2022 20CV000055; Tax Ease Ohio, LLC v. Richard A. George, et al; 0 Morgan Center Rd., Bidwell, OH 45614, Morgan Twp. Located in-between George Rd and Clark Chapel Rd; 01900121807; MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE BID $17,065.56 (PLUS 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM); AUCTION END DATE: January 4, 2022; SECOND AUCTION END DATE: February 1, 2022 19CV000047; Tax Ease Ohio, LLC v. Kathryn Browning, et al; 2241 Sowards Ridge Rd., Crown City, OH 45623, Guyan Twp.; 011-001-172-00, 011-001-173-00 & 011-001-027-00; MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE BID $19,770.91 (PLUS 10% BUYER'S PREMIUM); AUCTION END DATE: January 4, 2022; SECOND AUCTION END DATE: February 1, 2022 NOTE: All parcels will be auctioned online at www.OhioForeclosures.com. All auctions will begin at least seven (7) days prior to the auction end date. If any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms, on the same website, with the second auction beginning at least seven (7) days prior to the end date of the second auction. A ten percent (10%) Buyer's Premium will be added to the high bid to determine the sale price. Full legal description of parcels, and other sale details, are available at www.OhioForeclosures.com. TERMS OF SALE: Purchaser shall be required to pay a buyer's premium, in an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the high bid price, which shall be added to the high bid and included in the full purchase price. Deposit of $5,000.00, shall be wire transferred to Standard Title Co. no later than 2:00 pm EST the day following auction end. Balance of the FULL purchase price shall be wire transferred to Standard Title Co. no later than thirty (30) days following the confirmation of sale. Failure to pay deposit, buyer premium or balance of purchase price timely will result in private selling officer moving the court for a contempt citation against purchaser. The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT PARCELS TO BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION MAY BE SUBJECT TO A FEDERAL TAX LIEN THAT MAY NOT BE EXTINGUISHED BY THE SALE. NOTE: Prospective bidders are responsible for knowing what they are bidding on prior to the time of sale by first having reviewed the records of the City wherein the parcel is located, and the records of the County, and further, by personally viewing the parcel at its location. NOTE: Per Section 5721.38 of the Ohio Revised Code, an owner of a parcel may redeem his property by payment in full of all taxes and costs until the sale of such parcel is confirmed by the Court. This advertisement is prepared and published pursuant to the provisions of Section 5721.37 and 5721.39 of the Ohio Revised Code. 12/15/21,12/22/21,12/29/21 �NEWS/WEATHER 8 Tuesday, December 14, 2021 FOR THE RECORD Thousands without heat, water after tornadoes kill dozens Letart man arrested for alleged robbery Staff Report Sgt. Tyler Doss, Jasper Lee Patrolman Aaron Bonecutter, 19, Turner, as well as was charged with MASON, W.Va. — A deputies from the felony robbery Letart, W.Va. man has Mason County involving a firebeen arrested by the Sheriff’s Departarm following the Mason Police Department executed a ment after an alleged fel- 9 p.m. alleged search warrant on ony armed robbery that incident. Bonecutter a residence where According reportedly took place on it was believed to Police Chief Third Street in Mason the suspect in question Colton McKinney, he, on Thursday evening. By Bruce Schreiner and Claire Galofaro ing Monday without any utilities. Associated Press “Our infrastructure is so damaged. We have no running water. MAYFIELD, Ky. — Our water tower was Residents of Kentucky lost. Our wastewater counties where tormanagement was lost, nadoes killed dozens and there’s no natural of people could be gas to the city. So we without heat, water have nothing to rely on or electricity in frigid temperatures for weeks there,” Mayfield Mayor or longer, state officials Kathy Stewart O’Nan said on “CBS Mornwarned Monday, as ings.” “So that is purely the toll of damage and deaths came into clearer survival at this point for so many of our people.” focus in five states Across the state, slammed by the swarm about 26,000 homes of twisters. Kentucky authorities and businesses were without electricity, said the sheer level of destruction was hinder- according to powering their ability to tally outage.us, including nearly all of those in the devastation from Mayfield. More than Friday night’s storms. At least 64 people were 10,000 homes and busikilled in the state alone, nesses have no water, though officials believe and another 17,000 are under boil-water the death toll will be advisories, Kentucky lower than initially Emergency Managefeared because many ment Director Michael more people escaped a Dossett told reporters. candle factory in MayKentucky was the field, Kentucky, than first thought. As search- worst hit by far in the cluster of twisters es continued for those across several states, still missing, efforts remarkable because also turned to repairthey came at a time ing the power grid, sheltering those whose of year when cold weather normally limhomes were destroyed and delivering drinking its tornadoes. At least 64 people died in the water and other supstate, Beshear said plies. Monday, offering the “We’re not going to first specific count of let any of our families go homeless,” Kentucky the dead. There were at Gov. Andy Beshear said least another 14 deaths in announcing that lodg- in Illinois, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri. es in state parks were Still, Beshear warned being used to provide that it could take days shelter. longer to pin down In Mayfield, one of the full death toll, with the hardest hit towns, door-to-door searches those who survived impossible in some faced a high in the 50s places. and a low below freez- By Carla K. Johnson One year ago, the biggest vaccination drive in American history began with a flush of excitement in an otherwise gloomy December. Trucks loaded with freezer-packed vials of a COVID-19 vaccine that had proved wildly successful in clinical trials fanned out across the land, bringing shots that many hoped would spell the end of the crisis. That hasn’t happened. A year later, too many Americans remain unvaccinated and too many are dying. The nation’s COVID-19 death toll stands at around 800,000 as the anniversary of the U.S. vaccine rollout arrives. A year ago it stood at 300,000. An untold number of lives, perhaps tens of thousands, have been saved by vaccination. But what might have been a time Charges Middleport Chief of Police Wood thanked the Major Crimes Task Force and the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office From page 1 for their work and assistance missing for approximately two on this case. The Washington, Morgan, weeks. Noble, Monroe and Meigs The 16-year-old child was Major Crimes Task Force is taken into custody, awaiting part of Ohio Attorney General pickup from their legal guardDave Yost’s Organized Crime ian. Parson was transported Investigation Commission and to the Middleport Jail where is comprised of representatives he awaited his arraignment of Post 84 of the Ohio State set for Monday, Dec. 13, in Highway Patrol; Washington, Meigs County Court on the Monroe, Morgan, Noble and following charges: Possession of Methamphetamine, a felony Meigs County Sheriff’s Offices; of the first degree; Trafficking the Marietta, Belpre, Middlein Methamphetamine, a felony port and McConnelsville Police Departments; and the of the first degree; Possession Washington, Morgan, Noble of Heroin, a felony of the first Major Crimes Task Force | Courtesy degree; Trafficking in Heroin, a and Meigs County Prosecutor’s Pictured is reported evidence found during the search Offices. felony of the first degree. at an apartment on Brownell Avenue on Saturday. The Pomeroy Firemens Association is sponsoring a fund raising program to raise money. These funds will be used to improve service to our community. Department representatives will be contacting all homes in the area over the coming weeks asking for a donation of $20. Department representatives will be going door to door and will carry identification or an ID badge. The Pomeroy Firemens Association wishes to THANK everyone for their donation by giving a complimentary certificate for a 8x10 color portrait to be taken at the station. OH-70265719 WEATHER 2 PM 48° 44° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Mon. 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 54°/26° 47°/31° 71° in 1929 -3° in 1962 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Mon. 0.00 Month to date/normal 2.33/1.60 Year to date/normal 49.35/43.13 Snowfall (in inches) The AccuWeather.com Cold Index combines the effects of local weather with a number of demographic factors to provide a scale showing the overall probability of transmission and symptom severity of the common cold. 0 24 hours ending 3 p.m. Mon. 0.0 Month to date/normal Trace/0.8 Season to date/normal Trace/1.5 WEATHER TRIVIA™ SUN & MOON Q: On average is the first day of winter the coldest of the year? Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Wed. 7:40 a.m. 5:08 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 4:20 a.m. MOON PHASES Full Last Dec 18 Dec 26 New Jan 2 First Jan 9 SOLUNAR TABLE The solunar period indicates peak feeding times for fish and game. Today Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun. Mon. Major 7:49a 8:26a 9:05a 9:48a 10:34a 11:23a 12:15p Minor 1:39a 2:15a 2:54a 3:36a 4:21a 5:11a 6:03a Major 8:10p 8:48p 9:28p 10:11p 10:58p 11:48p ---- Minor 2:00p 2:37p 3:17p 3:59p 4:46p 5:36p 6:28p WEATHER HISTORY Snowfall on Dec. 14, 1967, set records in Heber Ranger Station, Ariz., for greatest 24-hour snowfall in state’s history (38 inches) and singlestorm total (67 inches). 0-2 Low; 3-4 Moderate; 5-6 High; 7-8 Very High; 9-10 Extreme A: No. Daily average temperatures reach bottom in late January Today 7:39 a.m. 5:07 p.m. 2:34 p.m. 3:20 a.m. Mostly cloudy and mild THURSDAY AIR QUALITY 0 50 100 150 200 300 Waverly 53/40 Lucasville 55/43 Portsmouth 55/44 500 Primary pollutant: Particulates Air Quality Index: 0-50, Good; 51-100, Moderate; 101-150, Unhealthy for sensitive groups; 151-200, Unhealthy; 201-300, Very unhealthy; 301-500, Hazardous. Source: Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services OHIO RIVER Levels in feet as of 7 a.m. Mon. Flood 24-hr. Location Stage Level Chg. Willow Island 37 13.01 -0.16 Marietta 34 18.50 -0.58 Parkersburg 36 22.40 +0.04 Belleville 35 12.85 +0.14 Racine 41 12.71 -0.58 Point Pleasant 40 24.75 -0.35 Gallipolis 50 12.04 -0.13 Huntington 50 27.53 +1.02 Ashland 52 35.05 +0.39 Lloyd Greenup 54 12.46 -0.17 Portsmouth 50 24.30 +0.40 Maysville 50 35.20 +0.80 Meldahl Dam 51 24.60 -0.10 Forecasts and graphics provided by AccuWeather, Inc. ©2021 SATURDAY 51° 51° Cloudy and cooler; afternoon rain 57° 32° Cooler with clouds and sun Marietta 52/37 Murray City 51/38 Belpre 52/37 Athens 52/38 St. Marys 53/39 Parkersburg 54/38 Coolville 52/38 Elizabeth 54/39 Spencer 54/38 Buffalo 56/40 Ironton 55/44 Milton 56/41 Clendenin 57/38 St. Albans 57/39 Huntington 57/40 NATIONAL FORECAST 110s Seattle 100s 41/35 90s 80s 70s 60s 50s 40s 30s 20s San Francisco 10s 51/44 0s -0s -10s Los Angeles 55/39 T-storms Rain Showers Snow Flurries Ice Cold Front Warm Front Stationary Front MONDAY 44° 30° Remaining cloudy and mild with showers Wilkesville 53/38 POMEROY Jackson 54/39 53/39 Ravenswood Rio Grande 54/39 55/41 Centerville POINT PLEASANT Ripley 54/46 GALLIPOLIS 55/40 55/39 55/40 Ashland 55/44 Grayson 56/44 SUNDAY 42° 28° Mostly cloudy with rain possible NATIONAL CITIES Logan 52/38 McArthur 52/38 South Shore Greenup 55/44 54/42 39 Cloudy and warm; brief p.m. showers Adelphi 52/39 Chillicothe 53/40 FRIDAY 64° 36° Shown is today’s weather. Temperatures are today’s highs and tonight’s lows. 2 AccuWeather.com Cold Index™ (in inches) WEDNESDAY Clouds and sun today. Mainly clear this evening, then becoming overcast. High 55° / Low 40° ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM 63° 51° 27° tember. Their effectiveness has held up for the most part, allowing schools to reopen, restaurants to welcome diners and families to gather for the holidays. At last count, 95% of Americans 65 and older had had at least one shot. “In terms of scientific, public health and logistical achievements, this is in the same category as putting a man on the moon,” said Dr. David Dowdy, an infectious-disease epidemiologist at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The vaccines’ first year has been rocky with the disappointment of breakthrough infections, the political strife over mandates and, now, worries about whether the mutant omicron will evade protection. Despite all that, Dowdy said, “we’re going to look back and say the vaccines were a huge success story.” to celebrate a scientific achievement is fraught with discord and mourning. National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins said scientists and health officials may have underestimated how the spread of misinformation could hobble the “astounding achievement” of the vaccines. “Deaths continue ... most of them unvaccinated, most of the unvaccinated because somebody somewhere fed them information that was categorically wrong and dangerous,” Collins said. Developed and rolled out at blistering speed, the vaccines have proved incredibly safe and highly effective at preventing deaths and hospitalizations. Unvaccinated people have a 14 times higher risk of dying compared to fully vaccinated people, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated based on available data from Sep- AP Medical Writer POMEROY FIREMENS ASSOCIATION 8 AM was located. Bonecutter was taken to the Western Regional Jail, where he remained housed as of Monday afternoon with a cash/surety bond of $40,000. © 2021 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. One year of vaccines: Many lives saved, many needlessly lost SUPPORT TODAY Daily Sentinel Charleston 58/39 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 36/24 Billings 48/27 Minneapolis 39/37 Chicago 53/47 Denver 66/42 Kansas City 69/59 Toronto 41/34 Montreal 33/20 Detroit 45/39 New York 52/40 Washington 56/38 Today Wed. Hi/Lo/W 58/45/c 6/-2/pc 65/45/s 51/47/pc 56/35/pc 48/27/pc 39/20/c 47/30/pc 58/39/pc 65/34/s 57/31/pc 53/47/pc 56/45/pc 51/41/pc 52/41/pc 78/66/c 66/42/pc 60/52/pc 45/39/pc 82/71/sh 79/69/c 55/47/pc 69/59/pc 56/39/r 71/62/r 55/39/r 59/50/pc 82/71/pc 39/37/pc 64/48/pc 76/62/s 52/40/pc 75/59/pc 79/64/s 56/37/pc 71/48/c 50/38/pc 43/22/pc 62/33/s 58/35/pc 68/57/pc 50/27/sh 51/44/c 41/35/c 56/38/pc Hi/Lo/W 49/27/pc 6/4/pc 61/48/s 55/52/c 56/45/pc 31/16/sn 35/28/pc 46/41/c 65/49/c 61/41/pc 40/22/pc 66/45/r 63/54/c 58/52/r 59/50/c 79/65/pc 50/24/pc 73/30/c 56/52/c 81/69/pc 80/70/c 63/56/c 78/35/t 50/34/pc 75/64/c 53/38/pc 67/60/c 80/72/sh 55/22/sh 69/58/pc 78/63/pc 52/49/pc 81/40/pc 80/64/pc 58/50/c 61/41/s 56/50/c 37/36/pc 60/40/pc 58/42/pc 74/51/c 31/18/c 54/50/c 41/34/sn 57/46/pc EXTREMES MONDAY National for the 48 contiguous states Atlanta 65/45 El Paso 75/51 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 High Low 87° in Key West, FL -13° in Crested Butte, CO Global Chihuahua 79/47 High Low Houston 79/69 Monterrey 76/61 Miami 82/71 110° in Telfer, Australia -62° in Khabyardino, Russia Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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