https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/4e7f460fc52f5188c5ea58ae9799c3f9.pdf dcbb2115f3bb3f388a769124a608c215 PDF Text Text 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 47° 43° 37° Times of sun and clouds today. Mostly cloudy tonight. High 47° / Low 33° Today’s weather forecast On this day in history Point wins wrestling title WEATHER s 6 NEWS s 6 SPORTS s 5 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 37, Volume 76 US virus cases, hospitalizations continue decline By Leah Willingham and Jonathan Mattise Associated Press Average daily COVID19 cases and hospitalizations are continuing to fall in the U.S., an indicator that the omicron variant’s hold is weakening across the country. Total confirmed cases reported Saturday barely exceeded 100,000, a sharp downturn from around 800,850 five weeks ago on Jan. 16, according to Johns Hopkins University data. In New York, the number of cases went down by more than 50% over the last two weeks. “I think what’s influencing the decline, of course, is that omicron is starting to run out of people to infect,” said Dr. Thomas Russo, professor and infectious disease chief at the University of Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. COVID-19 hospitalizations are down from a national seven-day average of 146,534 on Jan. 20 to 80,185 the week ending in Feb 13, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID data tracker. Public health experts say they are feeling hopeful that more declines are ahead and that the country is shifting from being in a pandemic to an ‘endemic’ that is more consistent and predictable. However, many expressed concern that vaccine uptick in the U.S. has still been below expectations, concerns that are exacerbated by the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions. Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University’s School of Medicine said Sunday that the downturn in case numbers and hospitalizations is encouraging. He agreed that it likely has a lot to do with herd immunity. “There are two sides to omicron’s coin,” he said. “The bad thing is that it can spread to a lot of people and make them mildly ill. The good thing is it can spread to a lot of people and make them mildly ill, because in doing so, it has created a lot of natural immunity.” However, Schaffner said it’s much too early to “raise the banner of mission accomplished.” As a public health expert, he said he’ll be more comfortable if the decline sustains itself for another month or A new chapter Brittany Hively | OVP God’s Hands at Work is now located in the Spring Valley Plaza at 1170 Jackson Pike Gallipolis, Ohio. God’s Hands at Work relocates to Spring Valley Plaza By Brittany Hively bhively@aimmediamidwest.com GALLIPOLIS — God’s Hands at Work has relocated to the Spring Valley Plaza on Jackson Pike in Gallia County in an effort to assist more of the com- munity. The nonprofit serves citizens in Gallia, Meigs, Vinton and Jackson counties in Ohio and Mason County, West Virginia. The service center has been located in Vinton for six of its eight years of operation. “We feel very blessed to have had the Vinton location and it was our first home, so we are definitely going to miss it. We’re so grateful that we had it,” said Lisa Carroll, president of the organization. “But we knew that we can serve folks much more efficiently and effectively if we were in a more central location.” Carroll said she kept her eyes open for years in See CHAPTER | 8 See VIRUS | 8 Ohio Republican Party endorses GOP incumbent DeWine COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Ohio Republican Party on Friday endorsed incumbent GOP Gov. Mike DeWine for re-election ahead of the May primary. The party’s central committee endorsed DeWine and GOP Lt. Gov. Jon Husted 36-26 via secret ballot. DeWine tweeted his thanks to the party. The party also endorsed the other four non-judicial GOP candidates: Secretary of State Frank LaRose; Wednesday, February 23, 2022 s 50¢ Attorney General Dave Yost; Treasurer Robert Sprague; and Auditor Keith Faber. DeWine, 75, has faced criticism from some fellow Republicans over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and especially over his early shut-down orders and the year-long state mask mandate, which expired last summer. Conservatives are fed up with DeWine, the gubernatorial campaign of former U.S. Rep. Jim Renacci tweeted after the endorsement. Roush vying for Mountaineer Mascot By Mindy Kearns Special to OVP WVU Photo | Matt Sunday Mary Roush of Mason is one of the final four contestants being considered for West Virginia University’s 68th Mountaineer Mascot. She will compete in a cheer-off on Saturday during the men’s basketball game. (USPS 145-966) 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 © 2022 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. See ROUSH | 8 Parrack of Point Pleasant. Because of the inclement weather throughout the month of January, COLUMBUS, Ohio — A local business recently the donations were just recently delivered. delivered thousands of The drive was adverdollars worth of supplies tised on social media, volto the Ronald McDonunteers handed out over ald House Charities of Central Ohio following a 1,000 flyers at the Christmas parade, and adverholiday drive. tisements were placed Angie Cline Zimmerman, broker/owner of The at other events. And the Angie Zimmerman Realty people of Mason County Group in Point Pleasant, came through. Donations came in from individuals, W.Va., spearheaded a businesses, 4-H clubs, drive over Christmas to and an elementary school. gather supplies for the Courtesy photo Zimmerman said not Ronald McDonald House Sutton Parrack, son of Jay and Hannah Parrack, is pictured just Sutton, but many in Columbus, Ohio, in in a room full of donations made in his honor to the Ronald honor of Sutton Parrack, See DELIVERY | 8 McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio. The donation drive was son of Hannah and Jay spearheaded by Angie Zimmerman. Special to OVP Telephone: 740-992-2155 buckskins, carrying a musket during the cheeroff, where she will act as the Mountaineer for one half of the game. Other finalists include Logan Moore of Winchester, Virginia; Aidan Priest of Baldwinsville, New York; and Gunnar Webb of Bridgeport, West Virginia. Roush said she always had the idea to try out in the back of her head, but once she arrived at WVU, she fully immersed herself into the culture and sports, and fell in love. “I was always Wahama’s Making a special delivery By Mindy Kearns AIM Media Midwest Operating, LLC MASON, W.Va. — The field of candidates has been narrowed, and Mary Roush of Mason is among the final four vying for the title of West Virginia University’s 68th Mountaineer Mascot. The freshman student will now compete in a cheer-off at Saturday’s men’s basketball game against Texas at 2 p.m. Roush, as well as the other three finalists, will be judged on performance and audience engagement while doing game day cheers. An advertising/public relations major, with a minor in sports communication, Roush is the daughter of Mitch Roush and Erin Krawsczyn. Roush said her journey to the final four began with an intense application process that included letters of recommendation and five essays. Of the applicants, approximately 10 were chosen for an in-person interview with around 20 faculty members, students, and previous Mountaineers. As one of the final four chosen, Roush will be dressed in the traditional �2 Wednesday, February 23, 2022 OBITUARIES/NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing OBITUARIES ERNA MERLAINE ‘MICKI’ (PEACH) CALHOUN PAHRUMP, Nevada — Erna Merlaine “Micki” (Peach) Calhoun, 81, of Pahrump, Nevada and formerly of Fresno, California, Gallipolis, Ohio, and Palm Harbor, Florida, passed on February 12, 2022. Merlaine was born to the late Marjorie R. (Hansman) Peach and Ernest A. Peach. Merlaine was preceded in death by husband, Ronald R. Calhoun; brother, E. Brian Peach; and stepson, Craig S. Calhoun. Merlaine is survived by son, Clay W. Calhoun, Pahrump, Nevada; daughter, Kieron L. Calhoun, Columbus, Ohio; grandchildren, Ella, William, and Finn Calhoun, all of Las Vegas, Nevada; step grandchildren, Paul Stenbak, Steven Calhoun, and Kathleen (Calhoun) Mensi; and multiple step great grandchildren. Merlaine was a graduate of the University of Cal-Berkeley and obtained her master’s degree from The Ohio State University. Merlaine was a teacher with Gallipolis City Schools (Washington and Green). She enjoyed being with her friends and family, travelling, silk screening Christmas cards, watching “Gibbs,” and being part of many groups including her Wednesday Night Bridge group, TS Club, Grace UMC’s God Squad, the French Art Colony, and Bossard Memorial Library Board. She will be sincerely missed. Visitation will be on Thursday, February 24, 2022 from noon to 1 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home. Memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Bob Powell officiating. Burial will be in Vega Cemetery, 182 Ebb Tomblin Rd, Thurman, OH 45685, immediately following the service. For those who don’t know, Merlaine was diagnosed with an extremely rare disease called Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD). In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to CurePSP or National Organization for Rare Diseases (NORD), both of which are involved in researching rare diseases including CBD. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. DENNIS HACKETT POMEROY — To the many who knew him, Dennis Hackett was larger than life. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. Dennis was born to the late George and Phyllis Hackett (née Smart) on September 18, 1952, in Pomeroy. He died on February 20, 2022, in Pomeroy, at the age of 69. The greatest source of joy in his life was undoubtedly his family. He is survived by his wife, Bette Hackett, and his five children Spencer Hackett (Kailan Prouty), Erin Nordholt (Thomas), Erin Krawsczyn (Mitchell Roush), Adam Krawsczyn (Claire), and Andi Evans (Jonathan). He is also survived by his four siblings, Rose Marie Hackett, Bill Hackett, Linda Goodwin, Melanie Franko (Robert) and sister-inlaw Pamela O’Laughlin. He is survived by his beloved grandchildren, affectionately known as “The Six Pack”: Mary Grace Roush (18), Grant Roush (14), Henry Evans (8), Charlie Evans (6), AJ Krawsczyn (5), and Lena Krawsczyn (2). Although blended families are rarely so lucky, the Hackett/ Krawsczyn/Roush/Evans/ Nordholt family surrounded Dennis with the love and kinship of a true family regardless of last names. All of his children, biological or otherwise, loved him fiercely. Many know that he lived nine lives by heroically surviving more than his fair share of medical conditions, but he will always be remembered for his appreciably full life. He spent his early adulthood getting paid to drive cars up and down the Pacific Coast Highway, golfing in various corners of the country, and visiting ski resorts near and far. He built a successful roofing business that served the Central Ohio region (and beyond) for nearly two decades, during which time he completed many projects that received awards and recognition. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local #667. His lifelong friends will remember the many years they spent together boating on the Ohio River, water skiing and celebrating life on those hot summer days. He and his four siblings remained close throughout his life, often traveling together and sharing a mutual understanding of the importance of their relationship. He and his wife, Bette, shared many memories traveling and enjoying the company of their children. He raised two wonderful children who were the greatest source of pride in his life. He is a cancer survivor, aspiring cowboy, avid sports fan, master on the grill, Buckeye fan, golfer, snow skier, water skier, coach, woodworker, handyman, entrepreneur, bourbondrinker, big brother, little brother, Honey, Padre, Dude, DH, and DPawPaw. He always cared for his family and their needs above his own. His bond with his children and grandchildren was something he cherished, and their love for him was a pure reflection of his character. He was a caretaker, supporter, encourager, and source of light to all who knew him. When many others would have given up, Dennis dug his heels in and never stopped fighting or trying to better himself. A man of many curiosities, Dennis had many interests–all of which he loved to share and teach to his family or anyone who would listen. There was rarely a question he didn’t know the answer to or a situation he didn’t know how to handle. He was a North Star for his family through both joyous and difficult times. Dennis will always be remembered for his unique sense of humor, unmatched strength, boundless love, and unwavering integrity. The family invites all who knew Dennis to celebrate his life on Saturday, March 12 at 2 p.m. at Riverside Golf Course in Mason, W.Va. In lieu of sending flowers, please remember Dennis by performing a random act of kindness. JEFFREY SEXTON RUTLAND — Jeffrey Sexton, 60, of Rutland, DEATH NOTICES passed away at 4:11 p.m. HALL on Monday, February 21, PATRIOT — Luther Hall, 90, of Patriot, formerly of 2022, in the Arbors at Madison, W.Va., died Feb. 20, 2022. Pomeroy. Born DecemServices will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at Handber 24, 1961, in West ley Funeral Home, Danville, with visitation one hour Hamilin, W.Va., he was prior. the son of Yvonne Sexton who survives in Rutland. HAYNES He was a laborer and CHESAPEAKE — Carol Haynes, 68, of Chesapeake, died Monday February 21, 2022 at St. Mary’s Medical Center, Huntington, W.Va. Funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Thursday February 24, 2022 at Hall Funeral Home and Crematory, Proctorville. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery, Huntington. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. attended the Fishermans Net Ministry, in Point Pleasant, W.Va. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his brothers, Charles (Cathy) Sexton, of Bidwell, and Rodney (Brenda) Sexton, of Gallipolis, a half-brother, Robert and his wife, Donna, of Huntington, W.Va., a niece Felicia Sexton and two great nieces and one great nephew. He is preceded in death by his father and his maternal grandparents, Chester and Geraldine Sexton. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in the Cremeens-King Funeral Home, Pomeroy. Rev. Annetta Durst will officiate, and interment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Racine. Friends may call an hour prior to the service on Tuesday. Bob Evans Fundraiser to support FFA GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS Editor’s Note: Gallia Meigs Briefs will only list event information that is open to the public and will be printed on a space-available basis. Storytime at the library MEIGS COUNTY — Story Time is held at each Meigs Library location weekly. Bring your preschoolers for stories and crafts. Mondays at 1 p.m. at Racine Library; Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at Eastern Library; Wednesdays at 1 p.m. at Pomeroy Library; and Thursdays at 1 p.m. at Middleport Library. COVID-19 vaccine clinics POMEROY — Mobile COVID-19 vaccine clinics are being offered across Meigs County. The schedule is as follows: Friday, Feb. 25, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Blakeslee Center, 100 Blakeslee Drive, Middleport; Friday, March 4, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m at Coolspot Country Market, 41670 Ohio Route 7, Reedsville; Friday, March 18, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at The Roadside Hot Spot, 53160 Nu Beginning Road, Portland. First and second doses as well as boosters will be available, as well as childhood vaccines. Walk-ins are welcome. There is no charge for the vaccine. For questions call 740-593-2432. Shrove Tuesday pancakes POMEROY — Shrove Tuesday (March 1) at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Pomeroy will include a free pancake supper, 5-6 p.m. at the church. Needlework Network POMEROY — Join the Needlework Network on Wednesday mornings at 10 a.m. in the Riverview Room at the Pomeroy Library. Socialize and craft with experienced fabric artists. Bring your work in progress to share with the group. Beginners welcome. ‘Egg Crack, Give Back’ promotion Thursday Bob Evans Restaurants announces the return of its annual fundraising efforts to support agricultural education and innovation with the second annual “Egg Crack, Give Back” promotion. According to a news release sent on behalf of the organisation, on Thursday Feb. 24, guests can help their local Bob Evans Restaurant raise funds for agricultural education by ordering a Farmer’s Choice Breakfast. For every Farmer’s Choice Breakfast sold on Feb. 24, Bob Evans Restaurants will make a $1 donation to the National FFA Organization (FFA) up to $15,000. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the FFA and help underwrite supervised agricultural experience (SAE) grants that give FFA students critical hands-on learning opportunities ranging from agricultural internships and research experience to entrepreneurship opportunities. The second annual “Egg Crack, Give Back” is an extension of the Bob Evans partnership with the FFA, paying homage to founder Bob Evans’ Bob Evans Restaurants | Courtesy On Thursday Feb. 24, guests can help their local Bob Evans Restaurant raise funds for agricultural education by ordering a Farmer’s Choice Breakfast. For every Farmer’s Choice Breakfast sold on Feb. 24, Bob Evans Restaurants will make a $1 donation to the National FFA Organization (FFA) up to $15,000. Pictured are FFA members. roots as a farmer and the long-term goal of inspiring agricultural leaders for generations to come. The “Egg Crack, Give Back” promotion coincides with “Give FFA Day,” a 24-hour fundraising campaign held during National FFA Week (Feb. 19-26). National FFA Week helps spread awareness about what FFA is, how it impacts the education of high school students across the country, and ultimately prepares them for careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture. Give FFA Day is Thursday, Feb. 24, and its purpose is to encourage people to donate to the FFA to help support the student members and their local chapters. “At Bob Evans, nourishing our communities – whether through serving farm-fresh food or empowering the next generation of farmers – is at the core of what we do every day. It truly means a great deal to be continuing this fundraiser for a second year,” said Bob Holtcamp, president and CMO for Bob Evans Restaurants. “The SAE grant program is one that is admired and monitored closely every year at Bob Evans. With our continued fundraiser and partnership with the FFA, we are in a position to not only support the next generation of farmers, who will help ensure the integrity of what’s on our plates but also allow our guests to make an impact themselves.” For more information and for local restaurant hours, visit BobEvans. com. For more information on Bob Evans Restaurant’ commitment to the FFA, including information about how to get involved in National FFA Week, please visit BobEvans.com/FFA. For more information about FFA, please visit FFA. org. Information provided on behalf of Bob Evans Restaurants. 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All coming events print on a spaceavailable basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@aimmediamidwest. com or GDTnews@aimmediamid- west.com. Thursday, Feb. 24 POMEROY — Meigs Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors regular monthly meeting, noon, district office, 113 E. Memorial Drive, Suite D. Friday, Feb. 25 MIDDLEPORT — The monthly free Community Dinner at the Middleport Church of Christ Family Life Center will be at 5 p.m. for take-out. This month they are serving chicken and noodles, green beans, roll and dessert. Saturday, Feb. 26 MIDDLEPORT — The Middleport Fire Department will be hosting a fish fry. 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The poll was released by league officials on Friday. The RedStorm received a total of 81 points in the polling of the RSC’s softball head coaches, including nine of a possible 10 Courtesy photo first-place votes. Rio Grande was picked as the favorite in the River States Conference preseason softball coaches’ poll Head coach Chris Hamreleased on Friday. The RedStorm received nine of a possible 10 first place votes. mond’s squad finished 48-16 overall and 24-3 in the RSC last season en route to the RSC Championship. The RedStorm reached the NAIA Opening Round finals but fell just short. Rio Grande has won five of the last six RSC Championship tournaments. The RedStorm began the year “receiving votes” nationally and just outside the NAIA Softball Coaches’ Top 25 Preseason Poll. IU Southeast, the RSC’s other squad that is receiving national votes, was picked second. The Grenadiers were voted second in the poll with 69 points and the remaining first-place vote on the heels of a 47-18 overall record and a 22-8 mark in league play last season. Like Rio Grande, IU Southeast was one game shy of the NAIA World Series in 2021. The Grenadiers are receiving votes in the NAIA Top 25 as well. Things have come down to Rio Grande and IU Southeast over the last several years. Rio Grande came out on top, 6-5, in See SOFTBALL | 6 Locked out MLB players, owners to meet 3rd day in a row By Ronald Blum AP Baseball Writer JUPITER, Fla. — Locked out baseball players and team owners agreed to meet for a third day in a row on Wednesday in an attempt to reach a deal that would salvage opening day on March 31. Players made counteroffers on several topics during Tuesday’s session. The talks on the 83rd day of the second-longest work stoppage in baseball history marked only the second time since the lockout began that bargaining on core economic issues has taken place on consecutive days. The sides had met on consecutive days just once before, on Jan. 24 and 25. MLB has told the union an agreement is needed by Monday for the season to start on time. Players have not said whether they accept that as a deadline. Negotiations were shifted this week from New York to Roger Dean Stadium, the spring training home of the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals. On Monday, MLB increased its offer of a bonus pool for prearbitration players by $5 million to $20 million, upped its proposal from three to four for teams participating in an amateur draft lottery and dropped its request for flexibility to decrease domestic minor league contracts along with a plan to limit optional assignments to five per player each season. The union wants a $115 million bonus pool, eight teams in a draft lottery and a maximum four optional assignments. Ron Blum | AP Major League Baseball Players Association executive director Tony Clark, left foreground, and chief negotiator Bruce Meyer, second from left, arrive at Roger Dean Stadium on Monday in Jupiter, Fla. Baseball labor negotiations moved to the spring training ballpark from New York as players and owners join the talks, which enter a more intensive phase with perhaps a week left to salvage opening day on March 31. OVP SPORTS SCHEDULE Wednesday, Feb. 23 Girls Basketball (4) Point Pleasant at (1) Nitro, 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 Girls Basketball WHS-GCHS winner vs. CCHS-HSJ winner at TBD, 7 p.m. Courtesy | Bartee Photography Pictured are members of the 2021-22 Point Pleasant varsity wrestling team. The Big Blacks notched their sixth straight Class AA-A Region IV championship on Saturday at the Jackson County Armory in Millwood, W.Va. Point wins Region IV title By Bryan Walters 167 points. Williamstown ended up fourth overall with 122 MILLWOOD, W.Va. — points, but also finished You can’t stay 16 forever. as the highest scoring Class A program in the After three straight years of sending 16 grap- field. Wahama ended up seventh overall and plers to the state meet, third in single-A with 90 Mason County will have points. a total of 18 wrestlers It will be the fifth time moving on to Mountain in program history that Health Arena in early March following the com- Point Pleasant will be pletion of the 2022 Class sending competitors to state in all 14 weight AA-A Region IV Chamclasses, joining the 2012, pionships held Saturday 2019, 2020 and 2021 at the Jackson County squads. Each of those Armory. PPHS teams went on to Point Pleasant had all capture the Class AA-A 14 of its weight class state championship. competitors advance, The Big Blacks also with all but five coming earned the program’s away with divisional titles. The Big Blacks also 12th regional championship in school history, secured three runner-up efforts and a pair of third joining the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, place finishes as well. Wahama had four grap- 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 plers advance to the state and 2021 squads. The Red and Black tournament after sending combined for a 36-5 half as many in each of the previous three years. overall record in their collective matches, and all The White Falcons also came away with regional but three PPHS grapplers reached the championchampion, as well as ship final within their a third and two fourth respective divisions. place finishers. Gunner Andrick (126), PPHS — the topranked Class AA program Mackandle Freeman (138), Justin Bartee and 3-time defending state champion — almost (145), Josh Woyan (152), doubled up the field with Derek Raike (160), Ethan Marcum (170) and a winning tally of 324 Kolton Weaver (285) all points. Winfield was the posted 3-0 records en overall runner-up out of route to coming away 16 scoring teams with bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com Saturday, Feb. 26 Boys Basketball (6) Sheridan vs. (3) Gallia Academy at Southeastern HS, 8:30 Wrestling D3 sectionals at Alexander, 10 a.m. D2 sectionals at Alexander, 10:30 Logan Roach was third at 152 pounds with a 3-1 record, while Blake Henry also placed fourth at 106 pounds. Ohlinger, Roach and Henry will be appearing at the state tournament for the first time in their respective careers. Dontae Stitt (132) and Antonio Perron (113) missed qualifying for state but still earned regional podium finishes by placing fifth and sixth, respectively. Jojo High of Sissonville won the 106 title and teammate Tate Britton came away with the 195pound crown. Braxton Smith of Nitro captured the 132-pound championship, while Logan Howell of Winfield won the 182pound division. The 2022 WVSSAC Wrestling Championships for Class AA-A will be held at Mountain Health Arena on Friday and Saturday, March 4-5, in downtown Huntington. Visit wvmat.com for complete results of the 2022 Class AA-A Region IV Wrestling Championships held Friday at Point Pleasant High School. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. River Valley falls to Vikings, 67-55 By Colton Jeffries cjeffries@aimmediamidwest.com Friday, Feb. 25 Girls Basketball PP-Nitro winner vs. RHS-WHS winner at TBD, 7 p.m. with weight class titles. Nathan Wood (113) and Conner Blessing (120) each went 2-0 on their respective ways to divisional crowns. Ciah Nutter (132) and Brayden Connolly (195) each went 2-1 en route to runner-up placements. Tanner Epling also went 1-1 while finishing second at 106 pounds. Luke Moffitt (182) and Colby Price (220) both went 3-1 overall while ending up third in their respective weight classes. Epling, Andrick, Nutter, Woyan, Marcum, Moffitt and Weaver will be appearing at the state tournament for the first time in their respective careers. The White Falcons are sending four grapplers to state for the first time since 2018 and have both something old and something new headed to Huntington. Trey Ohlinger won the Region IV title at 220 pounds with a perfect 3-0 mark, becoming the first regional title-winner since Antonio Serevicz won the 220-pound division back in 2019. Kase Stewart qualified for his third straight state tournament after finishing fourth in the 138-pound division with a 2-2 mark. McARTHUR, Ohio — The River Valley boys basketball team closed out its season with a 67-55 road loss to the Vinton County Vikings (16-8, 10-2 TVC Ohio) Monday evening in a TriValley Conference Ohio Division matchup. The Raiders (3-21, 2-10) faced struggles right away in Monday’s ballgame, scoring only six points to the Vikings’ 22. However, the Silver and Black bounced back in a big way in the second quarter, scoring 22 points and going into halftime down 37-28. In the third quarter, the road team put up a further eight points, but were outscored by the home team by six to go into the final quarter down 51-36. Although the Raiders outscored the Vikings 19-16, it wasn’t enough to cover the remaining ground between the two teams. Leading the Raiders in points was junior Jance Lambert, who recorded five 3-pointers, two field goals and five free throws for a total of 24 points. Behind him was senior Mason Rhodes, who got three 3-pointers and four field goals for 17 points. Rounding out the River Valley scoring were Kade Alderman with eight points, Gary Truance with four points, Caunnor Clay with one point and Braden McGuire with See VALLEY | 6 �SPORTS/NEWS/WEATHER 6 Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing Newland, Sedeyn compete at girls state meet By Bryan Walters bwalters@aimmediamidwest.com HILLIARD, Ohio — From history in the making to history made. A pair of seniors from the Ohio Valley Pub- lishing area completed historic runs this past weekend at the 2022 Ohio High School Wrestling Coaches Association girls state championships held at Hilliard Davidson High School. Eastern senior Brielle Newland and Gallia Academy senior Jules Sedeyn became the first ladies in their school’s respective histories to compete at the state level in wrestling. Though getting there ended up being the same journey for each girl, the road took a significant turn once the event started. Newland ended up placing sixth overall at 135 pounds after going 3-2 while earning a spot on the podium. Sedeyn finished the weekend at 0-2 in the 120pound weight class. It is the third year in a row that the OHSWCA has conducted a state tournament for girls wrestling. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Bryan Walters can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2101. Softball Cincinnati extends Fickell’s contract From page 5 CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell has received a two-year contract extension through 2028 and a raise to $5 million per year after leading the Bearcats to the College Football Playoff. The university board of trustees approved the contract extension Tuesday, also increasing the football staff salary pool to $5.2 million per year. “Completing a contract extension for Coach Fickell was a top priority for our athletic department and uni- a winner-take-all second championship game in the finals of last year’s tournament. It was the first conference tournament held in two years due to COVID. IU Southeast’s tournament title in 2019 ended a streak of four straight titles for Rio Grande. Both are again the favorites in the West and East divisions, respectively. After the top two teams, there is a log jam in third place in the poll. Carlow (Pa.) University, Midway (Ky.) University and WVU Tech are all tied for third with 53 points each. Those were three of the remaining four playoff qualifiers last year. Asbury was the other, but has since left the conference. Carlow made a memorable run late in the regular season to make the playoffs and knocked off IU Southeast along the way. Midway was second in the RSC West last year and, along with Carlow, is picked as a divisional runner-up this year as well. WVU Tech was in the last three teams left in last year’s RSC Championship, but was edged by IU Southeast, 5-4, in nine innings in the semifinals. Of the three tied teams, Carlow was picked runner-up in the overall conference by two coaches and Midway got one such nod. Point Park (Pa.) University was picked sixth overall and third in the RSC East with 47 points, while RSC newcomer St. Mary-ofthe-Woods (Ind.) College was predicted third in the RSC West and seventh overall with 35 points. Oakland City (Ind.) University, with 30 points, was followed by Ohio Christian University (16 pts.) and Brescia (Ky.) University (13 pts.) to round out the 10 teams in the poll. In 2007, a Mississippi grand jury refused to bring any new charges in Today is Wednesday, Feb. 23, the the 1955 slaying of Emmett Till, the Black teenager who was beaten and 54th day of 2022. There are 311 shot after being accused of whisdays left in the year. tling at a white woman, declining to indict the woman, Carolyn Bryant On this date Donham, for manslaughter. In 1685, composer George In 2011, in a major policy reversal, Frideric Handel was born in presentthe Obama administration said it day Germany. would no longer defend the constituIn 1822, Boston was granted a tionality of the Defense of Marriage charter to incorporate as a city. Act, a federal law banning recogniIn 1836, the siege of the Alamo tion of same-sex marriage. began in San Antonio, Texas. In 2013, some 30 NASCAR fans In 1861, President-elect Abraham were injured when rookie Kyle Lincoln arrived secretly in Washington to take office, following Larson’s car was propelled by a word of a possible assassination plot crash into the fence at Daytona International Speedway, and large in Baltimore. chunks of debris flew into the grandIn 1903, President Theodore stands. Roosevelt signed an agreement with Cuba to lease the area around Guantanamo Bay to the United Ten years ago: States. President Barack Obama, speakIn 1942, the first shelling of the ing in Miami, sought to confront U.S. mainland during World War II public anxiety over rising gasoline occurred as a Japanese submarine prices as he promoted the expansion fired on an oil refinery near Santa of domestic oil and gas exploration, Barbara, California, causing little as well as the development of new damage. forms of energy. In 1945, during World War II, U.S. Marines on Iwo Jima captured Five years ago: Mount Suribachi, where they raised Seeking to tamp down growing two American flags (the second flag- unease in Latin America, President raising was captured in the iconic Donald Trump’s Homeland Security Associated Press photograph.) secretary, John Kelly, pledged durIn 1998, 42 people were killed, ing a visit to Mexico City that the some 2,600 homes and businesses United States would not enlist its damaged or destroyed, by tornadoes military to enforce immigration laws in central Florida. and that there would be “no mass Associated Press Valley From page 5 one point. Leading the Vikings was Brayden Damron, who had five 3-pointers, one field goal and three free throws for a total of 20 points. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Colton Jeffries can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100. 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 43° 37° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Tue. 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High 47° / Low 33° ALMANAC High/low Normal high/low Record high Record low EXTENDED FORECAST 8 PM 42° 37° 47° Fickell filled various coaching positions at his alma mater Ohio State before being hired by Cincinnati in 2017. He led the Bearcats to the American Athletic Conference title each of the past two seasons and to 13 wins last season. Cincinnati was the first Group of Five team to make the CFP in 2021 before losing to Alabama in the Cotton Bowl. The Bearcats have finished in the AP Top 25 four straight years, including No. 4 in the final poll last season. TODAY IN HISTORY Randy Payton is the Sports Information Director for the University of Rio Grande. TODAY versity, and shows our commitment to growing this football program and taking it to the next level,” Cincinnati athletic director John Cunningham said in a sattement. “We believe we have the best coach in the country and certainly the best leader for our Cincinnati football program. He has proven that day in and day out by building a culture that consistently wins and breaks records, but most importantly develops men of great character, setting them up to succeed in life.” 98° in Zapata, TX -27° in Crosby, ND Global Houston 69/53 Monterrey 86/62 High Low Miami 82/71 110° in Matam, Senegal -64° in Delyankir, Russia Weather(W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice. �CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing (740) 446-2342 or fax to (740) 446-3008 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN Wednesday, February 23, 2022 7 (740) 992-2155 or fax to (740) 992-2157 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN 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 SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Case No. 19CV000148 State of Ohio Gallia County (304) 675-1333 or fax to (304) 675-5234 XXX�NZEBJMZTFOUJOFM�DPN�t�HEUDMBTTJöFET!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN HEUMFHBMT!BJNNFEJBNJEXFTU�DPN PROBATE COURT OF MEIGS COUNTY, OHIO L. SCOTT POWELL, JUDGE Jaymar, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company doing business as 64578 State Route 124, Reedsville, Ohio 45772 (the "Property") filed Applications for Order to Disinter the Remains of the decedents listed below from the Property and to subsequently reinter such remains at Reedsville Cemetery: IN RE: Delainey Ruthalice Deitch CASE NO. 20226009 NOTICE OF HEARING ON CHANGE OF NAME (R.C. 2717.01) Applicant hereby gives notice to all interested persons that the applicant has filed an Application for Change of Name in the Probate Court of Meigs County, Ohio requesting the change of name of Delainey Ruthalice Deitch to Delainey Ruthalice Taylor The hearing on the application will be held on the 23rd day of March at 11:00o’clock am in the Probate Court of Meigs County, Ohio, located at 112 E Memorial Drive, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. 2/23/22 OneMain Financial Services, Inc. Plaintiff, vs. 825 3rd Ave. Gallipolis, OH has a Part-Time Position James E. Burdette, et al. Defendant(s). In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction to be held on the second floor meeting room of the Courthouse in Gallipolis, Ohio, on the 11th day of March, 2022 at 10:00 AM the following described real estate, to wit: SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF GALLIPOLIS, IN THE COUNTY OF GALLIA AND STATE OF OHIO: BEING IN SECTION 34, AND BEGINNING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SECTION, SAID POINT BEING 134.4 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 35; THENCE WEST ON THE SECTION LINE 99 FEET AND 8 INCHES TO A POINT; THENCE SOUTH 28° WEST 327 FEET TO TEXAS ROAD; THENCE EAST ALONG TEXAS ROAD 99 FEET AND 8 INCHES TO A POINT, SAID POINT ALSO BEING THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF MARIN M. MOSS AND NORMA GEAN MOSS`S (NOW OR FORMERLY) .14 OF AN ACRE TRACT; THENCE NORTH 28° EAST 327 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING, CONTAINING .75 OF AN ACRE, MORE OR LESS. Said premises appraised at $8,500.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of this amount. TERMS OF SALE: The successful purchaser, as soon as his bid is accepted, shall be required deposit on the day of the sale, in cash of by check payable to the sheriff, 10% of the amount of such accepted bid but in no event less than $1,000.00. The balance of the purchase price shall be due and payable to the sheriff within thirty (30) days from the date of confirmation of the sale. The purchaser shall be required to pay interest on said unpaid balance at 10% per annum from the date of confirmation of the sale to the date of payment of the balance unless the balance is made within eight (8) days from the date of sale. "2327.02 (C) requires successful bidders pay recording and conveyance fees to the sheriff at the time of sale." Matt Champlin Sheriff of Gallia, Ohio 2/23/22,3/2/22,3/9/22 NOTICE OF HEARING ON APPLICATIONS FOR DISINTERMENT Mail Clerk-Dock Worker Call or email Derrick Morrison 304-674-9208 or dmorrison@aimmediamidwest.com (a) William Post, 10/6/1823; (Meigs County Probate Court Case No.: 2022 6002) (b) Mary Ann Osborn, 12/30/1850; (Meigs County Probate Court Case No.: 2022 6003) (c) Jane Osborn, 9/1852; (Meigs County Probate Court Case No.: 2022 6004) (d) Adeline Osborn, 9/25/1853; (Meigs County Probate Court Case No.: 2022 6005) (e) Ezra Osborn, 12/23/1856; (Meigs County Probate Court Case No.: 2022 6006) (f) Henry Osborn, 1/11/1862; (Meigs County Probate Court Case No.: 2022 6007) (g) Mary S. Osborn, 4/10/1891; (Meigs County Probate Court Case No.: 2022 6008) The hearing on the Applications for Case Numbers as above shall be held at 9:30 a.m. on March 28, 2022, before the honorable L. Scott Powell, Judge, Probate Court of Meigs County, Ohio, 100 East Second Street, Room 203, Pomeroy, Ohio 45769. /s/ Erin E. Heater, Meigs County Probate Court Clerk Filed January 18, 2022 01/26/22, 02/2/22, 02/9/22, 02/16/ 22, 02/23/22, 03/2/22 SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE Case No. 21CV000072 State of Ohio Gallia County Freedom Mortgage Corporation Plaintiff, vs. OH-70272850 Sierra L Johnson, Sierra L Johnson, et al. Defendant(s). LEGAL NOTICE SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE In the State of Ohio, Gallia County, Court of Common Pleas No. 15CV000109 Beneficial Financial I Inc. (Plaintiff) vs. Doyle J. Saunders, et al. (Defendants) In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale directed to me in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, on the front steps of the Gallia County Courthouse in the above named county, on Friday, the 11th day of March, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. the following described real estate, and if the property remains unsold after the first auction, it will be offered for sale at auction again on Friday, the 25th day of March, 2022, at 10:00 a.m.: Situated in the Township of Springfield, in the County of Gallia and the State of Ohio. Being town Lots Numbers Fraction Nineteen (19) and Lots numbers (20) and Twenty-One (21) and Twenty-Two (22) in Powell's Addition to Heatley (now called Bidwell) in said township, County, and State. Property Address: 178 Church Street, Bidwell, OH 45614 Parcel Number: 028-007-020-00; 028-007-021-00; 028-007-022-00; 028-007-023-00 Prior Instrument Reference: Gallia County, Ohio records Said Premises Appraised At: $85,000.00. The appraisal was completed based on an exterior view of the property only. Neither the Sheriff's Office nor any affiliates have access to the inside of the property. Terms of Sale: First Sale - to be sold for not less than two-thirds of the appraised value. Second Sale - if the property does not sell at the first auction, a second sale of the property will be held on March 25, 2022. The second sale shall be made without regard to the minimum bid requirements in ORC § 2329.20. A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is due by the close of bids on the property. The balance is due within thirty days after confirmation of sale. The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. ORC § 2327.02(C) requires successful bidders to pay recording and conveyance fees at the time of sale. Matt Champlin Sheriff Gallia County, Ohio Manley Deas Kochalski LLC Attorney 2/23/22,3/2/22,3/9/22 In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction to be held on the second floor meeting room of the Courthouse in Gallipolis, Ohio, on the 11th day of March, 2022 at 10:00 AM the following described real estate, to wit: Situate in the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 5 North, Range 16 West, Perry Township, Gallia County, Ohio, located on Centerpoint Road, and being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at a point in the intersection of the center line of Centerpoint Road with the common line of Sections 5 & 8 of Perry Township, Gallia County, Ohio, said point also being in the common line of Stephen Harder as recorded in Deed Volume 258, Page 765 and John & Irene Hansen as recorded in Deed Volume 168, Page 411, both recorded in the Deed Records of Gallia County, Ohio; Thence from said beginning, leaving said center line and with said common section line, S. 82 deg. 02` 18" E. 36.35 feet to a 5/8" x 30" reinforcing bar with survey cap stamped "S.6482", set by this survey in the northerly line of Centerpoint Road; Thence leaving said road and continuing with said common section line, S. 82 deg. 02` 18" E. 295.06 feet 10 a 5/8" x 30" reinforcing bar with survey cap stamped "S.6482", set by this survey in the westerly line of Raymond D. Hutchins as recorded in Deed Volume 244, Page 055; Thence leaving Harder and said common section line and with said line of Hutchins, S. 07 deg. 10` 37" W. 168.40 feet to a fence post found by this survey; Thence continuing with Hutchins, S. 07 deg. 10` 37" W. 39.66 feet to a point in the aforementioned center line of Centerpoint Road; Thence leaving Hutchins and with said center line the following seven (7) courses and distances: (1) N. 56 deg. 15` 18" W. 39.91 feet; (2) N. 52 deg. 11` 0 1" W. 59.26 feet; (3) N. 49 deg. 36` 38" W. 60.23 feet; (4) N. 48 deg. 18` 50" W. 60.39 feet; (5) N. 48 deg. 57` 18" W. 61.08 feet; (6) N. 48 deg. 57` 47" W. 60.57 feet; (7) N. 48 deg, 39` 10" W. 52.62 feet to the place of beginning. Containing 0.824 acre. Subject, however, to all valid outstanding easements, rights of way, mineral leases, mineral reservations and mineral conveyances of record. All monuments are as described above and the bearings shown herein are derived from an assumed meridian and are 10 be used to denote angles only. This description is the result of an actual survey made by Walter B. Lambert, Ohio Professional Surveyor No. 6482 in March of 2000. Said premises appraised at $47,000.00 and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of this amount. TERMS OF SALE: The successful purchaser, as soon as his bid is accepted, shall be required deposit on the day of the sale, in cash of by check payable to the sheriff, 10% of the amount of such accepted bid but in no event less than $1,000.00. The balance of the purchase price shall be due and payable to the sheriff within thirty (30) days from the date of confirmation of the sale. The purchaser shall be required to pay interest on said unpaid balance at 10% per annum from the date of confirmation of the sale to the date of payment of the balance unless the balance is made within eight (8) days from the date of sale. "2327.02 (C) requires successful bidders pay recording and conveyance fees to the sheriff at the time of sale." Matt Champlin Sheriff of Gallia, Ohio 2/23/22,3/2/22,3/9/22 �NEWS 8 Wednesday, February 23, 2022 Daily Sentinel Trial begins for doctor charged in hospital deaths By Andrew Welsh-Huggins grams of the powerful painkiller fentanyl. Prosecutors said orderCOLUMBUS, Ohio — ing such dosages for a The trial of an Ohio doc- nonsurgical situation indicated an intent to end tor accused in multiple lives. Husel has pleaded hospital deaths began not guilty and says he Tuesday with the defenwas providing comfort dant turning down a possible last-minute plea care for dying patients, not trying to kill them. deal, and jurors hearing Over the next few two sides of what led to the deaths of 14 patients weeks, jurors are expected to hear from at least under the doctor’s care. 50 prosecution witnesses, Dr. William Husel likely medical experts, as is accused of ordering well as additional defense excessive painkillers for patients in the Columbus- witnesses. The long-anticipated area Mount Carmel trial began minutes after Health System. He was assistant Franklin County indicted in cases involvprosecutor David Zeyen ing at least 500 micro- Associated Press Cedar Point cleared in coaster accident COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — There’s no evidence that Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio acted illegally or had reason to believe one of its rides, the world’s second-tallest roller coaster, was unsafe before an object flew off it last year and struck a woman in the head, the state concluded in an investigation released Friday. As a result, no sanctions were recommended against Cedar Point amusement park for the Aug. 15 accident involving the 420-foot (128meter) tall Top Thrill Dragster roller coaster, the Ohio Department of Agriculture said. Cedar Point is closely reviewing the report and the ride will remain closed for the 2022 season, said spokesperson Tony Clark. The report blamed the accident on “instantaneous overload fracture” of a bolt holding in a plate on the ride. Courtesy photo Dennis Zimmerman is pictured as he unloads donations collected in Mason County for the Ronald McDonald House in Columbus, Ohio. The drive was spearheaded by his wife, a former NICU registered nurse at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Delivery From page 1 local children have ended up at Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Columbus. Being over two hours away, their families have benefitted from the Columbus Ronald McDonald House. Zimmerman was a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) registered nurse for 26 years – the first 20 being in Phoenix, Arizona, and her final six prior to retirement driving from Mason County to the children’s hospital at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. “Ronald McDonald Charities has always held a special place for me because of my NICU background as an R.N.,” she said. The donations to the facility were delivered by Zimmerman’s husband, Dennis. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Mindy Kearns is a freelance writer for Ohio Valley Publishing, email her at mindykearns1@ hotmail.com. Rebecca Durst was the mascot in 2009, while Natalie Tennant served as the Mountaineer in From page 1 1990. Roush said she would be one of the number one fan and I youngest mascots ever figured why not carry that on to WVU,” Roush chosen, because most are selected in their said. “I also love the junior or senior year. whole State of West At WVU, Roush is Virginia and it’s people. Being the Mountaineer involved in the Mounis not just a mascot, but taineer Maniacs and the Public Relations it is a public figure of the university and state. Student Society of I have always been pas- America. She also has an internship with sionate about making WVU Athletics Video. the state a better place The winner will be and giving back to the announced at the last people and communities that have given me men’s home basketball so much, and being the game on March 5. © 2022 Ohio Valley Mountaineer will allow me to do that, just with Publishing, all rights reserved. a bigger audience.” If chosen, Roush Mindy Kearns is a freelance would be the third writer for Ohio Valley Publishing, female to hold the title. email her at mindykearns1@ Point Pleasant resident hotmail.com. Roush amounts of painkillers to patients, far more than was medically necessary to ease pain, assistant Franklin County prosecutor Janet Grubb said in an opening statement. The dosages were often given as ventilators were removed. Instead of recommended dosages of 50 to 100 micrograms of fentanyl, Husel administered 600 to 2,000 micrograms at a time, Grubb said. Grubb said that the reputation of Husel, a widely admired doctor with specialties in anesthesiology and critical care, allowed him to over- come concerns that staff working in the evening intensive care unit had about the excessive dosages. “Ultimately, our case is about the fact that William Husel caused the death of our 14 victims,” Grubb said. Husel, 46, was originally charged with 25 counts of murder. Last month a judge agreed to dismiss 11 of those counts against Husel at the prosecution’s request. The 25 charges were brought in 2019 by a different prosecutor. Current Prosecutor Gary Tyack said in January 2021 that he favored dismissing some of the counts against Husel and proceeding with fewer cases. Baez argued that Husel was trying to help patients, some in the last moments of their life, deal with their pain. He wasn’t involved in medically assisted death, but in living well medically, he said. “This case, ladies and gentlemen, is about 100% comfort care,” Baez said during his opening statement. “A person’s right to live their final moments in peace and dignity.” Carroll said the organization has been moving into the new service center for about two From page 1 weeks, with plans to be case something more cen- fully operating by Feb. trally located opened up. 28 and have already seen the benefit from the more “Alicia Simpkins who central location. is the office manager for “We’ve already seen an the Spring Valley Plaza… increase in donations, as she contacted me right far as furniture. Our prom before Christmas, that dress program that’s comthey had some pering up, we’ve had a lot sonal hygiene things she more donations dropped wanted to donate,” Caroff for it,” Carroll said. roll said. “I had felt this “And clients have been thumb in my back, I call able to get here much it, to call down here and easier. So, we’re really see. I knew there were excited for what it means empty spaces here, but I for the community.” thought we can’t afford Carroll said the new it, you know. I kept saycenter has a little less ing, ‘Lord, but we can’t afford that,’ and I still felt space than the previous this thumb in my back to one, but they are making it work. call.” With a new location Carroll said when comes new hours. Carroll Simpkins called about said the center will impledropping off the donations, she took advantage ment the new hours on of the timing and asked if Feb. 28. The new hours there was anything open. also include an extra day for clients. Hours will be Simpkins then had Carroll come take a look at a Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursdays space. from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. The “We really fell in love baby pantry will continue with this space,” Carroll said. “[We] started look- to be on the third Monday of the month. ing at our finances and “[The hours] will figuring it out — what it cost us to be in Vinton enable folks who work during the day to be able last year compared to to come after work if what it would cost here for a year. And there was they have a need,” Carminimal difference, only a roll said. “We may end up adding more hours $1,500 difference.” later on, we’re just going Carroll said the differ[to] do that extra day ence will mean a little plus those extra hours for extra fundraising for the right now.” organization, but it will Carroll said with an be worthwhile. “I think it will be worth easier location, she anticipates a busier service it to the community for center — if the need is us to be closer,” Carroll said. “We’re right off the there more hours will be added in the future. highway for the folks While the center is coming from Mason easier to reach, Carroll County, Meigs County, is welcoming any and all Jackson County. Vinton volunteers. County we’re a little bit Carroll and her husfurther away...” band have done the bulk of the moving from Vinton to Spring Valley with volunteers from Cardinal Recovery helping with the lifting that Carroll is unable to do. Carroll said as furniture comes in and out — one load of furniture has already went out since the move — there is always rearranging to be done. She also said there are plenty of volunteer opportunities aside from the furniture moving. The community has been supportive with the new location, giving plenty of positive feedback. “We give and receive referrals with about 40-50 agencies between the five counties and every caseworker that I’ve talked [to] about it is thrilled to death because it’s much more convenient for them,” Carroll said. “On our Facebook page, we’ve just gotten a lot of great feedback.” Carroll said the convenience has extended to deliveries as well. “There’s a donor, who is originally from Gallia County, he donated money for us to be able to get [coats.] They offered a special where you didn’t have to pay for the coat, you just had to pay $5 each for the shipping and handling…,” Carroll said. “It was $1,500 work of coats for $300. So, even getting a delivery like that was much easier because it’s more centrally located for us too.” Carroll said deliveries to Vinton meant someone being at the service center for an open window of time, waiting on a delivery. The new location is closer to not only Carroll, but other board members, making running over for a delivery a quick errand. While God’s Hands at Work relocates, the organization welcomes all volunteers and donations of furniture, nonperishable food, can openers, disposable silverware and baby items. The coat giveaway will be held on Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with some adult coats available but mostly children coats. The nonprofit is also hosting a Love Thy Neighbor fundraiser throughout February. The fundraiser asks each household to donate one dollar per member in the home to the organization to help neighbors in the community. The donation can be dropped off in God’s Hands at Work mailbox, dropped off at the center, sent via PayPal through their website — godshandsatwork.org — or mailed — 1170 Jackson Pike, Gallipolis Ohio. Carroll said the nonprofit has also welcomed new board members: Crystal Cox, secretary/ treasurer; Mary Moffett, vice-president and Amy Beaver, event coordinator. Carroll will stay in the president/executive director role and former board members Sue Wood Allen and Tammy Knox-Rote have ensured they would still be around to help. To keep up with the nonprofit, join God’s Hands at Work Facebook group. To volunteer or donate items, contact Carroll at 740-645-7609. © 2022, Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. Virus vaccination efforts, but to double down on them. In the spring of 2021 when vaccines were becoming more readily available, the U.S. was “eager to declare COVID independence,” she said. Then came the delta and omicron surges. Bono, who attended medical school at Tulane University in New Orleans, said the U.S. should approach COVID like hurricane season. “You have to learn to live with COVID and you have to learn from it,” she said. One challenge is that each region has a unique landscape, she said. In the American South, for example, many restrictions have been lifted for a while or never existed in the first place. Yet it’s also a region with relatively lower vaccination rates. “We’ve suffered so much and if there’s a way to help appease future suffering, it’s having a more vaccinated commu- nity,” she said. In Buffalo, Russo said he sees two possible future outcomes. In one, the U.S. experiences a fairly quiet spring and summer while immunity is still strong. He said in that scenario, it’s likely immunity will wane and there will be a bump of new cases in the cooler months during flu season, but hopefully not a severe surge. In the second — the one concerning public health experts — a new variant evolves and evades the immunity wall that was built up from both omicron infections and vaccinations. “Whether such a variant can evolve is the big question, right?” he said. “That is the concern that we’ll have to see through. Omicron was the first version of that, and there is this sort of adage that ‘well, over time, viruses evolve to be less virulent,’ but that’s not really true. Viruses evolve to be able to infect us.” told Judge Michael Holbrook that he’d discussed the possibility with Husel’s attorneys of a plea deal that would have reduced murder charges to reckless homicide with up to 30 years in prison, with early release a possibility. Zeyen emphasized that it wasn’t a formal offer. Husel attorney Jose Baez called it “an extremely reasonable starting point,” but said his client wanted to move forward with a trial to have his day in court. Prosecutors would provide evidence that Husel administered massive Chapter in which Utah will close mass testing sites, report COVID-19 case counts on a more infrequent From page 1 basis and advise residents to make personal two. choices to manage the “If I have a concern, risk of contracting the it’s that taking off the interventions, the restric- virus. “Now, let me be clear, tions, may be happening this is not the end of with a bit more enthuCOVID, but it is the siasm and speed than makes me comfortable,” end — or rather the beginning — of treating he said. “My own little COVID as we do other adage is, better to wear seasonal respiratory the mask for a month viruses,” the Republican too long, than to take the mask off a month too said. Also on Friday, Boston soon and all of a sudden lifted the city’s proof of get another surge.” Officials in many states vaccine policy, which required patrons and are cutting back on restrictions, saying they staff of indoor spaces to show proof of vaccinaare moving away from treating the coronavirus tion. “This news highlights pandemic as a public health crisis and instead the progress we’ve made shifting to policy focused in our fight against Covid-19 thanks to vacon prevention. cines & boosters,” BosDuring a Friday news ton Mayor Michelle Wu conference, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced said via Twitter. Dr. Amy Gordon Bono, that the state would be a Nashville primary care transitioning into what he called a “steady state” physician, said now is not the time to lessen model starting in April Brittany Hively is a staff writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. 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