https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/0d400130b816b5e46a90b11399dc9a2a.pdf 170809197405ba88c34df4ac8298c255 PDF Text Text STANDING WITH UKRAINE We at AIM Media stand with SUPPORT the Ukrainian people to support their freedom and UKRAINE sovereignty. www.aimmediacares.com Please visit AIMMediaCares.com/Ukraine or scan the QR code for links to organizations working to help the Ukrainian people in their time of need. 8 AM 2 PM 8 PM 79° 91° 93° Some sun today. Mainly clear tonight. High 99° / Low 75° Today’s weather forecast Barnitz named captain WEATHER s 5 SPORTS s 6 C_ZZb[fehj�š�Fec[heo"�E^_e Breaking news at mydailysentinel.com Issue 116, Volume 76 Tuesday, June 14, 2022 s 50¢ Woody Hayes portrayed at Bossard Ohio gov. signs bill allowing armed school employees By Andrew Welsh-Huggins and Mark Gillispie Associated Press Photos by Sharla Moody | Courtesy Gallia Academy High School’s cheerleaders led a pep rally before the introduction of legendary OSU Coach Woody Hayes. Legendary OSU coach part of library’s Living History Nights series By Sharla Moody support each other. That’s the most important thing: supporting each other. Pick ‘em up again. That’s what I love about football.” GALLIPOLIS — Legendary footHayes, who was born in Clifton, ball coach Woody Hayes drummed up Buckeye spirit at the Bossard Memorial played football and baseball at Denison Library on Friday evening as part of the University. After graduating, he taught Gallipolis Chautauqua Committee’s Liv- and coached high school football in Mingo Junction in Jefferson County. He ing History Nights. The series, which began on Thursday, then served in the Navy in World War June 9, aims to educate the public about II, where he earned the rank of lieutenant commander. After the war ended, historical figures through portrayals he began to coach at Denison and was and reenactments. The theme of this eventually hired as head coach for The year’s events is “Notable Ohioans.” Ohio State University. During his tenOther Ohio natives presented in the ure as head coach at OSU, Hayes was series include Union General George one of the first major college coaches to Armstrong Custer and frontier scout recruit African American athletes and Mad Anne Bailey. The evening with Coach Woody Hayes increased recruitment of athletes from outside of the state of Ohio. Under his began with a pep rally featuring Gallia leadership, the Buckeyes were national Academy High School’s cheerleaders, champions five times. who led an audience dressed in scarlet Ohio Valley Bank, Bossard Memorial and gray in The Ohio State cheers and Library, and the Gallia County Convensongs like “Hang On Sloopy.” tion and Visitors Bureau are sponsors Coach Hayes was portrayed by Jim of the Living History Nights events this Stoner, who discussed the importance of hard work, diligence, and teamwork. year. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all “You parents can make a huge differrights reserved. ence,” Stoner as Hayes implored the audience. He highlighted Hayes’s valuing of education and teamwork. Coach- Sharla Moody is a freelance writer for Ohio Valley Publishing. ing, he said, is “building a unit that will Special to OVP Coach Hayes was portrayed by Jim Stoner, who discussed the importance of hard work, diligence, and teamwork. Warrant issued for Pomeroy man after chase Staff Report MASON, W.Va. — A warrant has been issued for a Pomeroy, Ohio, man following a high speed chase Thursday afternoon, according to Mason Police Chief Colton McKinney. McKinney said the warrant was issued for Damon Richard Fisher for allegedly obstructing reportedly fled from the an officer and fleeing. He officers into the State of added other charges are Ohio, with speeds reachpending. ing up to 100 miles per According to the chief, hour. at around 5:30 p.m., McKinney said the McKinney and Sgt. Tyler motorcycle was later Doss attempted to make found and recovered in a stop on a yellow street Fisher Ohio, and the driver later bike for a traffic violaidentified as allegedly tion on Second Street being Fisher. He said the warin Mason. The driver then 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 © 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. rant is extraditable, and should anyone come into contact with Fisher, they should contact local authorities. Assisting the Mason Police Department were the Meigs County Sheriff’s Office, Pomeroy Police Department, Middleport Police Department, Mason County 911 Center, and New Haven Police Department. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio school districts could begin arming employees as soon as this fall under a bill signed into law Monday by GOP Gov. Mike DeWine. The law, as enacted, requires up to 24 hours of training before an employee can go armed, and up to eight hours of annual training. The training programs must be approved by the Ohio School Safety Center, and DeWine announced he’s ordering the center to require the maximum 24 hours and the maximum eight hours. Schools can provide additional training if they wish, DeWine said. Before announcing the bill signing, the governor outlined several other school safety measures he and lawmakers have promoted, including $100 million for school security upgrades in schools and $5 million for upgrades at colleges. The state is also adding 28 employees to the school safety center to work with districts on safety issues and to provide training under the new law. Ohio has also provided $1.2 billion in wellness funding for schools to address mental health and other issues, the governor said. The new law “is giving schools an option, based on their particular circumstances, to make the best decision they can make with the best information they have,” DeWine said. The governor said his preference remains that school districts hire armed school resource officers, but said the law is another tool for districts that want to protect children. He emphasized that it’s optional, not a requirement. Mayors of Ohio’s biggest cities, including See ARMED | 10 ODNR suggests steps to minimize contact with ticks spending time outside, take precautions to prevent a tick from becomCOLUMBUS — Outing attached to the skin. door enthusiasts are encouraged to be cautious Treat outdoor clothing with permethrin-based and take steps to minimize contact with Ohio’s repellents according to tick species this summer, the label directions. Tuck pants into socks or boots according to the Ohio and shirts into pants to Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Divi- keep ticks on the outside sion of Wildlife. Ticks are of clothing. It may help to wear light-colored clothfound throughout Ohio ing, which will make it and sometimes carry easier to spot ticks. Thorpotentially dangerous oughly check clothes and diseases. skin for any attached ticks A press release from after any outdoor excurODNR states, when Staff Report sion, and don’t forget to check pets and gear, too. Any attached ticks should be removed as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of contracting tick-borne diseases. To remove a tick, use tweezers or gloved hands. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull straight out with steady, even pressure. Ohio has three medically important species of tick: the American dog tick, blacklegged tick, and lone star tick. All three species have the potential to transmit diseases to humans and pets. The highest risk for contracting tick-borne disease occurs from June through August, but Lyme disease is possible year-round. The American dog tick is the most common tick in Ohio and is found in grassy areas. It is most active during the summer months and is the primary transmitter of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. See TICKS | 10 �OBITUARIES/NEWS 2 Tuesday, June 14, 2022 GALLIA, MEIGS COMMUNITY BRIEFS OBITUARIES 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. REEDSVILLE — Ray Alan Young, 82, of Reedsville, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Overbrook Nursing Center in Middleport. He was born November 5, 1939, in Reedsville, son of the late Clyde Olen and Josephine Barnhart Young. Ray was an Army Veteran and retired from the City of Athens in 2002. He was a member of the Holiday hours GALLIPOLIS — The Bossard Memorial Library will be closed Sunday, June 19 in observance of the holiday. Normal hours of operation will resume Monday, June 20. POMEROY — The Meigs County Health Department will be closed Monday, June 20, in observation of Juneteenth. Normal business hours will resume at 8 a.m. on June 21. Carleton College scholarships SYRACUSE — Applications for the 2022-2023 Carleton College Scholarships for higher education are available for legal residents of the Village of Syracuse. Applications can be picked up from Gordon Fisher, 1402 Dusky St., Syracuse, and must be returned by June 24. Legal residents of Syracuse can qualify for the scholarship awards for a maximum of two years. Elks scholarships GALLIPOLIS — The Gallipolis Elks Lodge #107 scholarships are now available for graduating high school seniors from Gallia and Meigs counties and Mason County, W.Va. Applications are available in guidance counselor offices at area high schools. Awards will be based on the applicant’s financial need, scholastic achievements and leadership qualities. Deadline to return the application to the Elks Lodge is July 5. Applications can be mailed to Past Exalted Ruler’s Association, Gallipolis Elks Lodge #017, 408 Second Avenue, P.O. Box 303, Gallipolis, OH 45631. Road closures GALLIPOLIS — The ramp located between the Holzer Hospital entrance and Shawnee Lane will be closed from June 6-Aug. 12. Detour will be SR 160 South to the Jackson Pike intersection to SR 160 to U.S. 35. Storytime at the library MEIGS COUNTY — Story Time is held at each Meigs Library location weekly. Bring 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. 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. Ohio Valley Publishing RAY ALAN YOUNG tle Hocking; two grandsons, David and Kiera Frank and Matthew Frank all of Reedsville; granddaughter, Kasey and Curtis Brookover of Vienna; four great-grandchildren, Tristin Frank, Finlee Frank, Weston Brookover and Adeline Brookover; brother, Larry and Nettie Young and sister, Judy and Charles Weber. In addition to his par- Hickory Hill Church of Christ and also attended Reedsville United Methodist Church, where his son-in-law, John Frank is the pastor. Ray was a well-know local carpenter, who built several houses. Ray is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janice Hayman Young; daughter, Kila and John Frank of Reedsville; son, Joe and Jenni Young of Lit- ents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Young and Grant Young. Public graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 16, 2022, at the Success Cemetery with Pastor Michael Moore officiating. There will be no visitation. You are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.whiteschwarzelfh. com TERESA L. HOLLIS GALLIPOLIS — Teresa L. Hollis, 64, of Gallipolis, passed 5:20 a.m. Monday, June 13, 2022 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born March 8, 1958, in Hampton, Va., to the late James F. and Mary Ann O’Dell Oliver. On October 31, 1986, she married David E. Hollis who survives. Stone) Oliver and MaryAnn (Alex) Thomas. She was predeceased by brothers, James and Richard Oliver and a sister, Patricia Oliver. Teresa worked for Gallia County Rural Water Company for over 30 years where she had many good friends. Also surviving are a daughter, Stephanie (John) Salisbury, of Waverly; a son, Joshua (Jennifer) Hollis; grandchildren, Shawn (Ashton) Salisbury, Dylan Salisbury, Ethan Salisbury and Sophia Salisbury; and nieces, Stephanie (Kathy A private memorial graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family in St. Margaret Cemetery at a later date. There will be no public calling hours. Arrangements are under the direction of the Ware Funeral Home. You may sign her online register at www.warefh. com GALLIA, MEIGS CALENDAR OF EVENTS Editor’s Note: The Daily Sentinel and Gallipolis Daily Tribune appreciate your input to the community calendar. To make sure items can receive proper attention, all information should be received by the newspaper at least five business days prior to an event. All coming events print on a space-available basis and in chronological order. Events can be emailed to: TDSnews@ aimmediamidwest.com or GDTnews@aimmediamidwest.com. Tuesday, June 14 TUPPERS PLAINS — The monthly meeting for the Tuppers Plains Regional Sewer District will be at 7 p.m. at the district office. GALLIPOLIS — The Sons of the American Legion Squadron #27 will meet at the post home on McCormick Road at 5 p.m. GALLIPOLIS — The Legion Auxiliary will meet at the post home at 6 p.m. after the Sons of the American Legion meeting on McCormick Road. GALLIPOLIS — The VFW Post #4464 will hold a family dinner at the post home on Third Avenue at 6 p.m. GALLIPOLIS — The Board of Trustees for Bossard Memorial Library will have it’s regular monthly meeting at 5:30 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. Friday, June 17 Monday, June 20 POMEROY — The Pomeroy High School Class of 1959 will be meeting at noon at Fox’s Pizza. MIDDLEPORT — The Middleport Fire Department will be hosting a fish fry, with serving beginning at 11 a.m. GALLIPOLIS — The American Legion Lafayette Post #27, Sons of the American Legion Squadron #27 and the Auxiliary will hold a joint E-Board meeting at the post home on McCormick Road at 5 p.m. LETART — The Letart Township Trustee meeting will be at 5 p.m. at the township building. Intownship funeral pricing will be discussed. Saturday, June 19 Tuesday, June 21 PORTLAND — Fathers’s Day Dinner and Bake Sale, Portland Community Center, 56869 St. Rt. 124, eat in or carry out. GALLIPOLIS — The Gallia Co. Board of Developmental Disabilities will hold a regular meeting at 4:30 p.m. at the administrative offices, 77 Mill Creek Road, Gallipolis. Environmental Protection Agency ordered a ban on domestic use of the pesticide DDT, to take effect at year’s end. In 1982, Argentine forces surrendered to British troops on the disputed Falkland Islands. In 1993, President Bill Clinton nominated Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. In 2005, Michelle Wie, 15, became the first female player to qualify for an adult male U.S. Golf Association championship, tying for first place in a 36-hole U.S. Amateur Public Links sectional qualifying tournament. of people who create jobs; President Barack Obama, going second in Cleveland, asked the nation to buy into his vision for four more years or face a return to the recession-era “mistakes of the past.” actions targeting the U.S. and allies. U.S. health officials announced a oneyear ban on bringing in dogs from more than 100 countries where rabies was still a problem. The Senate voted to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the nation’s second most powerful court, the federal appeals court in Washington, D.C. 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Olympic gold medal speed skater Eric Heiden is 64. Jazz musician Marcus Miller is 63. Singer Boy George is 61. Rock musician Chris DeGarmo is 59. Actor Traylor Howard is 56. Actor Yasmine Bleeth is 54. Actor Faizon Love is 54. Actor Stephen Wallem is 54. International Tennis Hall of Famer Steffi Graf is 53. Screenwriter Diablo Cody is 44. Classical pianist Lang Lang is 40. Actor Lawrence Saint-Victor is 40. Actor Torrance Coombs is 39. Actor J.R. Martinez is 39. Actorsinger Kevin McHale is 34. Actor Lucy Hale is 33. Country singer Joel Crouse is 30. �NEWS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, June 14, 2022 3 Bear market growls on Wall Street as stocks, crypto dive By Stan Choe The center of Wall Street’s focus was again on the Federal Reserve, which is scrambling to NEW YORK — Fears get inflation under conabout a fragile economy trol. Its main method is are forcing Wall Street to raise interest rates in toward what’s known as order to slow the econoa bear market, with the my, a blunt tool that risks S&P 500 tumbling more than 20% below its record a recession if used too aggressively. set early this year. With the Fed seemThe index dropped ingly pinned into having 3.3% in the first chance to get more aggressive, for investors to trade after getting the weekend prices fell for everything to reflect on the stunning from bonds to bitcoin, news that inflation is get- from New York to New Zealand. The sharpest ting worse, not better. The Dow Jones Industrial drops hit what had been big winners of the easier Average was down 741 points, or 2.4%, at 30,651 low-rate era, such as high-growth technology as of 3:05 p.m. Eastern stocks and other former time, and the Nasdaq composite was 4% lower. darlings of investors. AP Business Writer Tesla slumped 6.8%, and Amazon dropped 4.9%. GameStop tumbled 8.3%. “The best thing people can do is to not panic and don’t sell at the bottom,” said Randy Frederick, managing director of trading and derivatives at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, “and we’re probably not at the bottom.” Some economists are speculating the Fed on Wednesday may raise its key rate by three-quarters of a percentage point. That’s triple the usual amount and something the Fed hasn’t done since 1994. Traders now see a 28% probability of such a mega-hike, up from just 3% a week ago, according to CME Group. No one thinks the Fed will stop there, with markets bracing for a continued series of bigger-thanusual hikes. Those would come on top of some discouraging signals about the economy and corporate profits, including a record-low preliminary reading on consumer sentiment soured by high gasoline prices. The economy is still holding up overall, but the danger is that the job market and other factors are so hot that they will feed into higher inflation. That’s why the Fed is in the midst of a whiplash pivot away from the record-low interest rates it engineered earlier in the pandemic, which propped up stocks and other investments amid hopes of juicing the economy. Wall Street’s sobering realization that inflation is accelerating, not peaking, is also sending U.S. bond yields to their highest levels in more than a decade. The two-year Treasury yield shot to 3.27% from 3.06% late Friday after touching its highest level since 2007, according to Tradeweb. The 10-year yield jumped to 3.37% from 3.15%, and the higher level will make mortgages and many other kinds of loans more expensive. It touched its highest level since 2011. The higher yields mean prices are tumbling for bonds, a relatively rare occurrence for them in recent decades. They’re also a particularly painful hit for older and more conservative investors who depend on them as the safer parts of their nest eggs. The gap between the two-year and 10-year yields has also narrowed, a signal of weakening optimism about the economy. If the two-year yield tops the 10-year, some investors see it as a sign of a looming recession. Texas shooting records could be blocked by legal loophole By Acacia Coronado Associated Press OH-70286361 AUSTIN, Texas — As public pressure mounts for more information on the deadly Uvalde school shooting, some are concerned that Texas officials will use a legal loophole to block records from being released — even to the victims’ families — once the case is closed. Since the May 24 shooting at a Texas elementary school that left 19 kids and two teachers dead, law enforcement officials have provided little or conflicting information, sometimes withdrawing statements hours after making them. State police have said some accounts were preliminary and may change as more witnesses are interviewed. A number of questions remain unanswered by authorities: Why did police take more than an hour to enter the class- room and confront the gunman? What do their body cameras show? How did law enforcement officers communicate with one another and the victims during the attack? What happened when dozens of officers gathered outside the classroom, yet refrained from pursuing the shooter? Officials have declined to release more details, citing the investigation. In a letter received Thursday by The Associated Press and other media outlets, a law firm representing the City of Uvalde asked for the Texas attorney general’s office to rule on records requested in relation to the shooting, citing 52 legal areas — including the section containing the loophole — that they believe exempt the records from being released. Amid the growing silence, lawyers and advocates for the victim’s Eric Gay | AP file A cross hangs on a tree at Robb Elementary School on June 3 in Uvalde, Texas, where a memorial has been created to honor the victims killed in the recent school shooting. Two teachers and 19 students were killed. As public pressure mounts for more information on the deadly Uvalde school shooting, some are concerned that Texas officials will use a legal loophole to block records from being released — even to the victims’ families — once the case is closed. families are beginning to fear they may never get the answers, that authorities will close the case and rely on the exception to the Texas Public Information law to block the release of any further information. “They could make that decision; they shouldn’t have that choice,” said Democratic state Rep. Joe Moody of El Paso, who since 2017 has led several efforts to amend the loophole. “To understand what our government is doing should not be that difficult — and right now it is very difficult.” The law’s exception protects information from being released in crimes for which no one has been convicted. The Texas Attorney General’s Office has ruled that it applies when a suspect is dead. Salvador Ramos, the 18-year-old man who police say was responsible for the mass killing at Robb Elementary School, was fatally shot by law enforcement. The loophole was created in the 1990s to protect those wrongfully accused or whose cases were dismissed, according to Kelley Shannon, executive director of the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas. “It is meant to protect the innocent,” Shannon said. 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On election night itself, Trump was “growing increasingly unhappy” and refusing to accept the results as they came in, former campaign manager Bill Stepien said in testimony played before the House panel. Son-in-law Jared Kushner tried to steer Trump away from attorney Rudy Giuliani and his far-flung theories of voter fraud that advisers believed were not true. Trump would have none of it. The back-and-forth intensified in the run-up to Jan. 6. Former Justice Department official Richard Donoghue recalled breaking down one claim after another — from a truckload of ballots in Pennsylvania to a missing suitcase of ballots in Georgia —- and telling Trump “much of the info you’re getting is false.” “He was becoming detached from reality,” said former Attorney General William Barr, who called the voting fraud claims “bull——,” “bogus” and “idiotic,” and resigned in the aftermath. “I didn’t want to be a part of it.” The witness testimony was shown as the House committee focused on the “big lie,” Trump’s false claims of voter fraud that fueled the defeated Republican president’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election and provoked a mob of his supporters to lay siege to the U.S. Capitol. The panel also pro- Mandel Ngan | Pool via AP A video of former President Donald Trump speaking is displayed as the House select committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol continues to reveal its findings Monday at the Capitol in Washington. vided new information about how Trump’s fundraising machine collected some $250 million in the aftermath of the November election to keep fighting, mostly from smalldollar donations from Americans. One plea for cash went out 30 minutes before the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection. “Not only was there the big lie, there was the big ripoff,” said Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif. Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., opened Monday’s hearing saying Trump “betrayed the trust of the American people” and “tried to remain in office when people had voted him out.” As the hearings play our for the public, they are also being watched by one of the most important viewers, Attorney General Merrick Garland, who must decide whether his department can and should prosecute Trump. No sitting or former president has ever faced such charges. “I am watching, I will be watching all of the hearings,” Garland said Monday at a press briefing at the Justice TODAY 8 AM WEATHER 2 PM 79° 91° 93° Some sun today. Mainly clear tonight. High 99° / Low 75° HEALTH TODAY Statistics through 3 p.m. Mon. 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For the past year, the committee has been investigating the most violent attack on the Capitol since the War of 1812 to ensure such an assault never happens again. Lawmakers hope to show that Trump’s effort to overturn Biden’s election victory posed a grave threat to democracy. Monday’s hearing also featured live witnesses, including Chris Stirewalt, a former Fox News Channel political editor who declared on Election Night that Arizona was being won by Biden. Also appearing was the former U.S. attorney in Atlanta, BJay Pak, who abruptly resigned after Trump pressured Georgia state officials to overturn his defeat. Trump wanted to fire Pak as disloyal, but Pak stepped down after Trump’s call became public in which he urged Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger to “find” enough votes to overturn Biden’s win in the state. not true. Stepien and senior adviser Jason Miller described how the festive mood at the White House on election night turned as Fox News announced Trump had lost the state of Arizona to Joe Biden, and aides worked to counsel Trump on what to do next. But he ignored their advice, choosing to listen instead to Giuliani, who was described as inebriated by several witnesses. Giuliani issued a general denial on Monday, rejecting “all falsehoods” he said were being said about him. Stepien said, “My belief, my recommendation was to say that votes were still being counted, it’s too early to tell, too early to call the race,.” But Trump “thought I was wrong. He told me so.” Barr, who had also testified in last week’s blockbuster hearing, said that Trump was “as mad as I’d ever seen him” when the attorney general later explained that the Justice Department would not take sides in the election. Chairman Thompson and vice chair Cheney, Department. “I may not be able to watch all of it live, but I’m sure I will be watching all of it, and I can assure you the Jan. 6 prosecutors are watching all of the hearings as well.” Biden was getting updates but not watching “blow by blow,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Stepien was to be a key in-person witness Monday but abruptly backed out of appearing live because his wife went into labor. Stepien, who is still close to Trump, had been subpoenaed to appear. He is now a top campaign adviser to the Trump-endorsed House candidate, Harriet Hageman, who is challenging committee vice chair Liz Cheney in the Wyoming Republican primary. The panel marched ahead after a delayed morning scramble, showing previously recorded testimony from the Republican aides as Trump latched on to repeated false claims about the election although those closest told him the theories of stolen ballots or rigged voting machines were The panel also heard from elections lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg who discussed the norms of election campaign challenges, and former Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt, the only Republican on the city’s election board, who told the panel that regardless of how “fantastical” some of the claims that Trump and his team were making, the city officials investigated. He discussed facing threats after Trump criticized him in a tweet. As he mulls another White House run, Trump insists the committee’s investigation is a “witch hunt.” Last week he said Jan. 6 “represented the greatest movement in the history of our country.” Nine people died in the riot and its aftermath, including a Trump supporter shot and killed by Capitol police. More than 800 people have been arrested in the siege, and members of two extremist groups have been indicted on rare sedition charges over their roles leading the charge into the Capitol. Additional evidence is to be released in hearings this week focusing on Trump’s decision to ignore the outcome of the election and the court cases that ruled against him, and beckon supporters to Washington on Jan. 6 to overturn Biden’s victory as Congress was set to certify the Electoral College results.. Lawmakers left no doubt as to their own view whether the evidence is sufficient to proceed. “Once the evidence is accumulated by the Justice Department, it needs to make a decision about whether it can prove to a jury beyond a reasonable doubt the president’s guilt or anyone else’s,” said Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif, a panel member. “But they need to be investigated if there’s credible evidence, which I think there is.” Clendenin 95/74 Charleston 94/74 Shown are noon positions of weather systems and precipitation. Temperature bands are highs for the day. Winnipeg 74/55 Montreal 79/60 Billings 64/48 Minneapolis 98/68 Detroit Chicago 87/70 99/79 Denver 83/51 Kansas City 95/76 Toronto 77/62 New York 80/68 Washington 85/71 National for the 48 contiguous states High Low Monterrey 94/74 107° in McCook, NE 29° in Lakeview, OR Global Houston 96/78 Chihuahua 92/67 Wed. 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This year Barnitz was named the first team captain — sigCHARLESTON, W.Va. — While the season didn’t end the nifying him as the top overall player in Class A this past way they wanted, this is still a season. good feather in the cap. Zuspan moved up from The Wahama baseball team second team last year to first — which ended its season as this past season, while Roach Class A runner-up — had four repeats on the second team list. players named to the 2022 Henry joins Roach on the WVSWA Class A baseball second team to round out the teams, as voted on by a panel of media members within West White Falcon honorees. Brayden McClung of GreenVirginia. brier West was chosen as the The players selected were Ethyn Barnitz as catcher, Bryce second team captain. Hannan did not have a player Zuspan as pitcher, Aaron Henry as pitcher and Logan Roach as named to the all-state squad. Below is the full list of the outfield. Class A baseball teams, as Barnitz, Zuspan and Roach were given all-state honors last released by the WVSWA. cjeffries@aimmediamidwest.com Colton Jeffries | OVP Sports Wahama sophomore Bryce Zuspan (3) runs towards his teammates after making the winning catch in the semifinals of the Class A state tournament against the Moorefield Yellowjackets on June 3 in Charleston, W.Va. 2022 WVSWA Class A Baseball Teams First team Pitcher: Jonah DiCocco, Charleston Catholic; Bryce Zuspan, Wahama; Ty Walton, Tyler Consolidated. Catcher: Ethyn Barnitz, Wahama (captain); Reece Patterson, Greater Beckley Christian. Infield: Matt Amaismeier, Madonna; Caden Hall, Gilmer County; Caleb Nutter, Buffalo; Max Molessa, Williamstown. Outfield: Griffin Boggs, Midland Trail; Karson Reed, Moorefield; Harbor Haught, Williamstown. Utility: Josh Jenkins, See ALL-STATE | 8 Mickelson not giving up on playing PGA Tour By Doug Ferguson AP Golf Writer BROOKLINE, Mass. — Phil Mickelson stuck to his script and showed restraint when put in tough spots at the U.S. Open, a big change for him. Except on Monday, he was using words instead of his golf clubs. Still to come is the major reputed to be the toughest test in golf, the only one keeping him from joining golf’s most elite group with the career Grand Slam. And this one figures to be far different from any other Mickelson has faced. The six-time major champion is competing on American soil for the first time in more than four months, now the face of a Saudi-funded league that aims to disrupt the PGA Tour. At risk is his popularity build up over 30 years for his wins and losses, equally memorable. “In regards to if fans would leave or whatnot, I respect and I understand their opinions, and I understand that they have strong feelings and strong emotions regarding this choice,” Mickelson said. “And I respect that.” He added nothing from his comments last week outside London, where Mickelson, Dustin Johnson and 15 others defied PGA Tour regulations by competing in Greg Norman’s new LIV Golf series that paid Lefty a reported $200 million just for signing up. Mickelson said while tour players have been suspended — some of them resigned before the opening tee shot last week — he hasn’t ruled out playing the PGA Tour again. He said Monday that should be his decision. “I’ve worked hard to earn a lifetime membership,” said Mickelson, whose six majors are part of his 45 career tour victories. “I’ve worked hard to give back to the PGA Tour and the game of golf throughout my 30-plus years of professional golf, and I’ve earned that lifetime membership, so I believe that it should be my choice.” He was dressed in a black shirt with his personal logo — an image of him leaping on the 18th green at Augusta National with his arms in the air from winning the 2004 Masters for his first major. He still has that scruffy beard, no hat, and he took questions for 25 minutes. But he was halting in speech at times, often looking down at his feet before answering, the words not flowing as easily as they usually do. He became irritated when he felt reporters were asking more than one question. One was about the meaning of legacy and if his would change now that he was being funded by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. “I don’t like it when you keep asking multiple questions,” he replied. As for his legacy, he said he appreciated what the PGA Tour has done for him and “I’m excited about the opportunity that LIV Golf presents for me.” “I think that there is an obvious incredible financial commitment,” he said. Otherwise, he took a straight path. For the legion of fans who are angry at him for taking Saudi Arabian money to play in a rival golf league, he understands emotions run high and he respects their opinions. For the families of those who died in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks — all but four of the 19 hijackers were Saudi citizens — he expressed deepest empathy even as a victims’ group demands Mickelson and others leave the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series. Anything related to his future on the PGA Tour See MICKELSON | 8 Colton Jeffries | OVP Sports Wahama senior Ethyn Barnitz (4) connects with a Yellowjackets pitch during the semifinals of the Class A state tournament against Barnitz named Class A captain One of four repeat honorees on first team Knight to earn Little Kanawha Conference Player of the Year honors, repeated. The left-hander finished 8-2 with a 1.04 earned run average. He had 107 strikeouts in 53 2-3 innings while allowBy Jay W. Bennett For Ohio Valley Publishing ing just 16 hits and a .088 opponents’ batting averCHARLESTON, W.Va. age. Buffalo junior infielder — Wahama’s run to a Caleb Nutter (.500 Avg., Class A state title inside Appalachian Power Park 15 2Bs, 29 RBIs) and Sherman senior Josh was derailed by Charleston Catholic and first-year Jenkins, a utility pick, were the other repeat head coach Will Bobinselections. Jenkins not ger. only posted a 9-2 record Although the White with a 3.67 ERA to go Falcons of skipper Billy with 130 strikeouts in 68 Zuspan had to settle for runner-up honors, senior 2-3 frames, but he batted .537 with six doubles, 10 catcher Ethyn Barnitz home runs, 39 RBIs and a was named captain of baker’s dozen steals. the Class A all-state first Jonah DiCocco was the team as selected by the lone freshman to make West Virginia Sports the first team. Writers Association. “He was a joy to coach, Barnitz, who drew 28 walks and finished with a very focused, a great .629 on-base percentage, student of the game,” stated Bobinger, who was one of four repeat watched DiCocco pitch honorees on the first a complete game against team. Williamstown in the state “That definitely is a great honor for our team semifinals. “We knew whenever he and program,” admittook the mound, we had a ted coach Zuspan, who watched his backstop hit very good chance of get.391 with seven doubles, ting a victory. Offensively, a triple, seven home runs we had him in the three or four hole all year and and 30 runs-batted-in. counted on him to be able “We had a great season, largely in part because of to put the ball in play with hard contact.” Barnitz, but also Aaron DiCocco, who was Henry and Logan Roach, joined as a first team who had great seasons.” pitcher by Wahama Tyler Consolidated sophomore Bryce Zuspan, junior Ty Walton, who posted a 1.81 ERA, was became the first Silver 8-1 and fanned 123 in 62 innings for the Irish while allowing a .140 opponents’ batting average. Zuspan went 11-1 with a 1.80 ERA and 80 strikeouts in 62 1-3 innings. Two of the three first team outfield selections went to players who reached the state tournament — Moorefield senior Karson Reed and Williamstown junior Harbor Haught, who stole 29 bases, averaged .443 with four doubles and 27 RBIs. The Yellow Jacket Reed had seven doubles, nine stolen bases, 26 RBIs and a .430 average. Midland Trail senior Griffen Boggs, who hit .585 with a 1.535 OPS as well as 32 RBIs and 17 steals, was the other first team outfielder. Reece Patterson, a junior from Greater Beckley Christian, joined Barnitz at catcher after batting .435 with 35 steals and 22 RBIs. Joining Nutter in the infield were Madonna senior Matt Amaismeier (.485 AVG, 13-0-4, 40 RBIs, 15 stolen bases), Gilmer County junior Caden Hall (.507 AVG, 8-3-6, 27 RBIs, 36 SBs) and Williamstown sophomore Maxwell Molessa (.418 AVG, 12-9-1, 17 RBIs, 27 SBs). The other two utility spots on the first team went to a pair of seniors in Man’s Preston Blankenship (two wins, 41 Ks, .458 AVG, two HRs, 45 RBIs) and Greenbrier West’s Chase McClung. The Cavalier went 4-1 with a 1.33 ERA and 39 strikeouts and allowed a .165 batting average against. Along with hitting five doubles, a triple and four round-trippers, McClung averaged .476, drove in 30 runs and swiped 26 bases. Younger brother Braydon McClung, a sophomore at Greenbrier West, was chosen captain of the all-state second team. McClung was joined in the infield by Notre Dame’s Gene Hutchinson, Man’s Caleb Blevins and Ritchie County’s Quentin Owens. Henry of Wahama, Cameron’s Coy Angel and Man’s Bo Thompson were the pitchers on the second team. Ravenswood’s Anthony Anglin and Greenbrier West’s Dale Boone nabbed the catcher spots. A trio of outfielders — the White Falcon Roach, Tyler Consolidated’s Jayden Helmick and Sherman’s Cole Whitehead — completed the rest of the second unit along with utility selections Michael Ferrell of Charleston Catholic, Ben Foster of Wheeling Central and Sherman’s Holden Allen. Jay W. Bennett is a sports writer for the Parkersburg News and Sentinel and provided this story on behalf of the WVSWA. �SPORTS/CLASSIFIEDS Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, June 14, 2022 7 OJ Elite win 3rd grade title IN BRIEF Cavaliers promote Buckner to associate head coach CLEVELAND (AP) — Cavaliers assistant Greg Buckner has been promoted to associate head coach under J.B. Bickerstaff. The team announced the promotion Monday. Buckner has spent the past two seasons with Cleveland, helping Bickerstaff develop one of the NBA’s youngest teams. The Cavs doubled their win total this past season, making a 22-game jump and getting into the play-in game despite numerous injuries. Cleveland’s biggest improvement came on defense as the Cavs finished fifth in points allowed (105.7). Buckner previously worked with Bickerstaff in Memphis and Houston. Donaldson’s 1-game ban upheld, fine cut to $5K Submitted photo OJ Elite, which consists of team members from Gallia County, claimed the third grade championship this past weekend at the GBA Nationals held in Cincinnati. Pictured are members of the OJ Elite team. Kneeling in front, from left, are Rylei Wamsley-Cordell and Carsen Bullington. Standing in back are kw are coach Billy Dell Runyon, Addi Blatt, Nora Gibson, Kyley Runyon, Liza Cremeans, Kaslor Hundley and coach Josh Gibson. Coach Tyler Bullington was absent at from the photo. JOIN THE CONVERSATION What’s your take on today’s news? Visit us on social media to share your thoughts. NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has upheld Josh Donaldson’s one-game suspension, a penalty that was assessed after the New York Yankees third baseman made a remark to White Sox star Tim Anderson about Jackie Robinson that Chicago manager Tony La Russa called racist. 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SUMMARY: The contractor shall furnish all supervision, labor, tools, equipment, materials, hauling and other items necessary to construct an 84'x100' warehouse in accordance with the Notice to Contractors, Proposal, and these Specifications. The contractor must purchase the materials from approved suppliers. The contractor shall meet all State and Federal building codes, pass all inspections and meet all ADA standards. The contractor shall invoice the Gallia County Local Schools. II. SCOPE OF WORK: River Valley High School 8785 State Route 160 Bidwell, OH 45614 TO THE DEFENDANT, THE UNKNOWN HEIRS AND DEVISEES OF JOSEPH A. THOMPSON, DECEASED IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, GALLIA COUNTY, OHIO PROBATE DIVISION ALFONSO THOMPSON, PLAINTIFF VS. JUDY A. NORTHUP, ET. AL. DEFENDANTS NOTICE Plaintiff has brought this action naming you as the Defendant in the above named Court by filing their Complaint on May 24, 2022. The object of the Complaint is to set aside the purported Last Will and Testament of Joseph A. Thompson. You are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight days after the last publication of this notice, which will be published once each week for six successive weeks, and the last publication will be made on July 5, 2022. In the case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint. Andrew J. Noe, Attorney for Plaintiff, 19 Locust Street, P.O. Box 301, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631. (NOTE: this notice is issued and published pursuant to Rule 4.4 of the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure) Bid Documents: Electronically at https://bidexpress.com More Info: A/E contact: Schorr Architects, Paul Miller; Phone: 440-391-1416; email: pmiller@schorrarchitects.com 6/7/22,6/14/22,6/21/22 Sealed proposals for the construction of a warehouse building at River Valley High School will be received by the Gallia County Local Schools at their office, 4836 State Route 325 S, Patriot, Ohio 45658, until 12:00 noon Wednesday, 7/6/22, at which time they will be opened and read aloud. A walkthrough will be conducted starting at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, 6/15 at River Valley High School. Plans, Specifications, and Bid/Contract Forms may be secured at the office of the Gallia County Local School District Office, 4836 State Route 325 S, Patriot, Ohio 45658. All bidders must furnish, as part of their bid, all materials, tools, labor, and equipment. Questions can be directed to Todd Boothe, Director of Buildings and Grounds, 740-379-9085. Each bid must comply with all of the conditions set forth in R.C. 153.54 and must be accompanied by either a bid bond in an amount of 100% of the bid amount with a surety satisfactory to the aforesaid Gallia County Local Schools or by certified check, cashier's check or letter of credit upon a solvent bank in an amount of not less than 10% of the bid amount in favor of the aforesaid Gallia County Local Schools. Bid Bonds shall be accompanied by Proof of Authority of the official or agent signing the bond. Bids shall be sealed and marked as "BID FOR GALLIA COUNTY LOCAL SCHOOLS 2022 RVHS Warehouse" and mailed or delivered to: Gallia County Local School District, 4836 State Route 325 S, Patriot, OH 45658. Attention of bidders is called to all of the requirements contained in the bid packet, various insurance requirements, various equal opportunity provisions, and the requirement for a payment bond and performance bond of 100% of the contract price. No bidder may withdraw his bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Gallia County Local Schools will accept the lowest responsible bid. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Gallia County Local Schools reserves the right to waive any informalities or reject any or all bids. Gallia County Local Schools adheres to all state policies pertaining to Handicapped Accessibility and Equal Employment Opportunities. Thomas S. Moulton, Jr., Judge and Ex Office Clerk of Court of Common Pleas, Probate Division, Gallia County Courthouse Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 5/31/22,6/7/22,6/14/22,6/21/22,6/28/22,7/5/22 1. The contractor shall notify Gallia County Local Schools at least five (5) days prior to the start of the construction. 2. Copy of state approved plans will be given to winning bidder. 3. Construct the building at River Valley High School per approved specifications meeting all required Ohio code compliance, inspections and reporting. 4. Initial pad and Site prep work has been completed. 5. Documents included in packet: a. Certificate of Final Plan Approval Partial No. 1 - New Warehouse " Note: Once Bidder has been selected truss drawings will need to be submitted to Randy Breech Engineering, 21 Central Ave, Suite A, Gallipolis, Ohio 45631 for state sign-off. b. Addendum No.1 to Partial Plan Approval - New Warehouse c. Correction Letter No.1 - New Warehouse d. River Valley High School Building Plans e. Building Code Compliance and Sign-off Sheets f. Google Map of Property III. WORK SCHEDULE: All contract work can start after contract is awarded 8/1/2022 and shall be completed by 12/31/2022. IV. NOTICE TO PROCEED: The notice to proceed will be dependent upon the contractor's supply of Certificate of Liability Insurance and bid guarantee complying with all conditions set forth on the uniform bid guarantee statute (R.C. 153.54), and is subject to the approval and availability of funds. V. CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: 1. All construction and materials shall conform to the 2022 State of Ohio Building Codes. 2. "Domestic steel use requirements as specified in section 153.011 of the Ohio Revised Code applies to this project. Copies of section 153.011 of the revised code can be obtained from any of the offices of the Department of Administrative Services." 3. Modifications may be made to plans upon mutual agreement between Gallia County Local Schools and the contractor. VI. LABOR: 1. The Contractor shall comply with federal, state and local laws relative to the employment of labor. Minority contractors are urged to bid the project. 2. All contractors and sub-contractors working on the project must comply with equal employment opportunity requirements for the utilization of minorities and females pursuant to chapter 123:1-49-01 of the Administrative Code. �SPORTS 8 Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing Avs try to ignore being favored in NHL final By Stephen Whyno and that “it’s every individual’s responsibility to be ready.” Bednar is chiefly responsible for setting Expectations for the the practice schedule and Colorado Avalanche have putting players in the best not diminished since the position to win. start of the playoffs. “I feel good about getThey were favored to ting a couple of days win the Western Conferaway from the rink to ence and reach the Stanget sort of decompressed ley Cup Final, and now and then start gearing that they’re here, oddsthings up a little bit,” makers think they have Bednar said. “It’s doesn’t an edge over the Tampa feel like it’s too much Bay Lightning, who have time. I like the focus of won the last two finals. our group, I like the work The Avalanche will need of our group.” to overcome a long layoff The Avs are without to live up to the mantra injured forwards Nazem of being -180 favorites on Kadri and Andrew CogliFanDuel Sportsbook in a ano, who Bednar on Sunhighly anticipated series Jason Franson | The Canadian Press via AP that begins Wednesday Colorado Avalanche’s Gabriel Landeskog (92), Artturi Lehkonen (62), Mikko Rantanen (96) and day wouldn’t rule out. Tampa Bay coach Jon night in Denver. Nathan MacKinnon (29) celebrate a goal against the Edmonton Oilers during the NHL conference Cooper over the weekend “We just have to put finals June 6 in Edmonton, Alberta. said it was likely top cenour focus on our group,” ter Brayden Point, who “At this point of the the Avalanche had after (elements) that we can’t said winger Andre Burahas been out a month sweeping Nashville before year, it’s not very hard kovsky, who won the Cup control.” to get up for the games,” since getting injured in facing St. Louis in the One of those elements with Washington in 2018. Game 7 of the first round winger Mikko Rantanen second round. Coach “We’re not going to focus is the schedule. After Jared Bednar and his staff said. “It’s the finals, so it against Toronto, will play sweeping Edmonton in on the outside of we are have attempted to balance doesn’t matter if it would at some point during the the favorites or underdog the West final, Colorado final. is going more than a week rest and competitive prac- be a 40-day break — I or anything like that. The Avalanche finished think everybody will be tices to keep the juices between games. We’re here to play our off the Oilers without mentally ready to play.” The eight days between flowing knowing what’s game, find our own sucKadri and starting goalRantanen added the coming. Players insist series is slightly longer cess and not try to focus tender Darcy Kuemper, layoff is not an excuse they will be ready. than the game-less span too much on the outside AP Hockey Writer who backed up Pavel Francouz in the seriesclinching victory. Bednar isn’t tipping his hand on which goalie will start Game 1, and players know they have to keep up a certain level of play if Kadri remains out. “We know Naz is a great player for us and brings a lot, especially on the offensive side, and even defensively he plays responsibly,” Rantanen said. “(We) try to play our own game and not think about too much. We obviously hope that Naz can play and he’s been looking good, so I don’t know.” Burakovsky is back after missing time from blocking a shot with his left leg in the series opener against the Oilers. Having the extra time off allows Colorado — which will be without top-four defenseman Samuel Girard because of a broken sternum — to get Burakovsky and others closer to 100% at a time of year when few players are fully healthy. Trainer takes blame for Rich Strike performance By Tom Canavan His owners skipped the Preakness. “I guess I made a mistake because I should NEW YORK — Trainhave let Sonny put him er Eric Reed says if there on the fence,” Reed said. is anyone to blame for “You watch the replay, Kentucky Derby winner his head is cocked to the Rich Strike’s poor perright. He’s wanting down formance in the Belmont there and we’re trying to Stakes on Saturday, just keep him in the middle point the finger at him. of track. So he’s just not The veteran trainer aggressive.” who orchestrated one Unlike the Derby, there of the greatest upsets in Eduardo Munoz | AP was no massive closing Derby history when Rich Rich Strike (4), with jockey Sonny Leon, is led onto the track for the Strike won at odds of 154th running of the Belmont Stakes Saturday at Belmont Park in kick on the rail and the Rick Dawson-owned 80-1 last month, said he Elmont, N.Y. colt finished sixth in the switched racing tactics The rail is his usual posi- eight-horse field, almost one big move when the in the final jewel of the 14 lengths behind the Triple Crown and it back- field of eight got near the tion in racing. When the winner. stretch. He felt there was field turned for home fired. Reed said it’s a big difwith eventual winner Reed told jockey Sonny a danger the colt might ference when a horse is be trapped on the inside. Mo Donegal in front by Leon to keep the 3-yearThe problem was Rich three lengths, Rich Strike focused on getting to the old colt off the rail — his rail instead of trying to Strike didn’t like being in never threatened in his favorite spot when racfirst start since the Derby. win. the middle of the track. ing — and then make AP Sports Writer Morry Gash | AP Josef Newgarden reacts after winning the Sonsio Grand Prix, Sunday in Elkhart Lake, Wis. IndyCar points lead constantly changing hands in wild season By Steve Megargee with simulators, all this stuff you can analyze. It’s impossible to hide something from the ELKHART LAKE, Wis. — Another week, competition. Yeah, it another driver atop the is very difficult to win points standings in this these races consistently.” extraordinary IndyCar Newgarden has won season. three of the first eight Marcus Ericsson of races, yet is only third Chip Ganassi Racing overtook Team Penske’s in the points standings, behind Ericsson and Will Power and moved Power. Newgarden’s back into the points issue is that he has finlead after a secondished 13th or lower in place finish Sunday at four races, including a Road America. The points lead has changed low of 25th on the Indianapolis road course. hands after each of the “It’s been a little bit last six events. “Yeah, I’d like to stop too up and down for us, that,” Ericsson quipped kind of feast or famine,” Newgarden said. “I after the race. think we genuinely had Ericsson is assured the potential for four of remaining atop the or five wins up to this standings for at least a little while because the point. So we’ve done IndyCar series is taking three of the potential five, let’s say. The other the next two weeks off before heading to Mid- ones that we weren’t winning, we were Ohio on July 3. After that, anything’s finishing too far back. We’ve got to up our conpossible this year. sistency.” Drivers say the Other drivers near IndyCar field is as balanced as it’s ever been. the top of the standings hurt themselves in that That’s evident from all the shuffling at the top regard Sunday. Alex Palou, the of the standings each defending points week. All that depth makes consistency more champion and the 2021 victor at Road important than ever. America, got knocked “We say every year out of contention after it’s the closest competangling with Ericsson tition we ever had,” in the opening laps said Team Penske’s and finished last in the Josef Newgarden, the 27-person field. Road America winner. Power ended up 19th “Somehow it keeps getafter Devlin DeFrancesting tighter. It must be just the development of co hit him from behind eight laps into the race. this car has really hit a Pato O’Ward suffered fine point. You’re just constantly tuning little engine failure with six things now, millimeters laps remaining and of changes. The driving finished 26th, or nextto-last. style is getting tighter, AP Sports Writer All-State Honorable mention Luke Amaismeier, Madonna; Adam Angel, Cameron; Isaac Ball, Cameron; Chase Barkley, Williamstown; Larry Bigham, Midland Trail; Beau Bennett, Ravenswood; Zade Billings, Tyler Consolidated; Hayden Brown, Tyler Consolidated; Braydin Coleman, Williamstown; Hunter Crist, Greater Beckley Christian; Garrett Cunningham, Ritchie County; Cooper Donahue, Richwood; Aiden Eddy, Doddridge County; Christian, Fluharty, Hudndred; Luke Fraley, James Monroe; Garrett Gibson, Tygarts Valley; Will Graham, Greater Beckley Christian; Eli Grubb, Greater Beckley Christian; Colton Hall, Gilmer County; Cody Harrell, Midland Trail; Bryce Hines, Moorefield; Ethan Holliday, Greenbrier West; Brandon Isaac, Summers County; Cade Kincaid, Midland Trail; Clayton Kissamore, Pendleton County; Mason Kissamore, Tucker Coun- ty; Conner Lackey, Tug Valley; Ben Lane, Summers County; Johnathon Mallow, Petersburg; Clay Massey, Sherman; Noah Massey, Notre Dame; Sam Miller, St. Marys; Jacob Painter, Buffalo; Ian Persinger, Calhoun County; Dalton Price, East Hardy; Anthony Rogers, Notre Dame; Slade Saville, Petersburg; Caleb Starkey, Magnolia; Evan Swain, Ravenswood; Michael Toepfer, Wheeling Central; Cole Winnell, Wirt County. © 2022 Ohio Valley Publishing, all rights reserved. consider leaving, ‘Have you ever had to apologize for being a member of the PGA Tour?’” From page 6 Mickelson said he has he felt would be specula- not spoken to Monahan tion. Any changes to U.S. since October. Asked if he felt he Open criteria was not for needed to apologize for him to say publicly. being part of the SaudiMickelson earned a five-year exemption from backed circuit, Mickelson winning the PGA Cham- declined to take the bait. “There’s a lot of things pionship last year at age throughout the years that 50, becoming the oldest the PGA Tour has done player to win a major. that I agree with, and PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan spoke there’s a lot of things that I don’t agree with, and publicly Sunday for the yet I’ve supported them first time since players either way,” he said. defected to LIV Golf. Other opinions he had Among his arguments about the tour or any regarding the source of other governing body he the funding, Monahan said he would keep prisaid: “I would ask any player that has left, or any vate “because it was one of the biggest mistakes player that would ever I’ve made is voicing all of these little things.” That’s what started all this. Mickelson was quoted by Golf Digest in February as referring to the “obnoxious greed” of the PGA Tour while he was in Saudi Arabia getting a seven-figure appearance fee. Then, golf writer Alan Shipnuck published an excerpt of his biography on Mickelson that quoted him as calling the Saudis behind the new league “scary mother(expletives)” and saying he was willing to get involved so he could get leverage to make changes on the PGA Tour. Meanwhile, a championship that dates to 1895 begins Thursday at The Country Club, steeped in heritage as one of the five founding clubs of the USGA. The Saudi talk has been so prevalent the U.S. Open has become an afterthought. “You can’t go anywhere without somebody bringing it up,” Justin Thomas said. “This is the U.S. Open, and this is an unbelievable venue, a place with so much history, an unbelievable field, so many storylines, and yet that seems to be what all the questions are about. “That’s not right for the U.S. Open. That’s not right for us players,” he said. “But that’s, unfortunately, where we’re at right now.” From page 6 Sherman; Chase McClung, Greenbrier West; Preston Blankenship, Man. Second team Pitcher: Aaron Henry, Wahama; Coy Angel, Cameron; Bo Thompson, Man. Catcher: Dale Boone, Greenbrier West; Anthony Anglin, Ravenswood. Infield: Braydon McClung, Greenbrier West (captain); Gene Hutchinson, Notre Dame; Caleb Blevins, Man; Quentin Owens, Ritchie Mickelson County. Outfield: Logan Roach, Wahama; Jayden Helmick, Tyler Consolidated; Cole Whitehead, Sherman. Utility: Michael Farrell, Charleston Catholic; Ben Foster, Wheeling Central; Holden Allen, Sherman. Colton Jeffries can be reached at 740-446-2342, ext. 2100 �OH-70287230 Ohio Valley Publishing Tuesday, June 14, 2022 9 �NEWS 10 Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Daily Sentinel Wildfires force evacuations in Arizona, California By Felicia Fonseca (80 kph) as they battled the blaze that has burned through parts of the footprint left by another FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. springtime fire that — The Western U.S. on Monday marked another destroyed more than two day of hot, dry and windy dozen homes. No homes have been lost in the weather as crews from California to New Mexico fire that started Sunday battled wildfires that had and has burned about 8 forced hundreds of people square miles (20 square kilometers). to leave their homes. “It’s literally like déjà Several hundred homes vu,” said Coconino Counon the outskirts of Flagstaff, Arizona, were evac- ty sheriff’s spokesman Jon Paxton. “We are in the uated and the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort was same exact spot doing the same exact thing as we closed as a precaution were a month and a half because of a wildfire — the second to hit the area ago. People are tired.” Wildfires broke out this year. early this spring in mulCrews were expecting tiple states in the Westgusts of up to 50 mph Associated Press ern U.S., where climate change and an enduring drought are fanning the frequency and intensity of forest and grassland fires. The number of square miles burned so far this year is more than double the 10-year national average, and states like New Mexico already have set records with devastating blazes that have destroyed hundreds of homes while causing environmental damage that is expected to effect future water supplies. Nationally, more than 6,200 wildland firefighters were battling nearly three dozen uncontained fires that had charred over 1 million acres (4,408 square kilometers), according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Even in Alaska, forecasters have warned that many fires in the southwest corner of that state have experienced exceptional growth over the last week, which is unusual for that area. Southwest Alaska normally experiences shorter periods of high fire danger since intermittent rain can provide relief, but since mid-May the region has been hot and windy, helping to dry out vegetation. Favorable weather Monday helped slow Armed OH-70286413 Andrew Welsh-Huggins | AP Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine discusses a law that gives school districts the option of arming trained school employees on Monday in Columbus, Ohio. The Republican DeWine signed the bill into law Monday and ordered the Ohio School Safety Center to require a maximum of 24 hours of initial training and eight hours of annual training. prevent such shootings. Lawmakers fast-tracked the legislation to counter the impact of a court ruling that said, under current law, armed school workers would need hundreds of hours of training. The measure is opposed by major law enforcement groups, gun control advocates, and the state’s teachers unions. It’s supported by a handful of police departments and school districts. place Monday for remote homes near a wildfire that flared up over the weekend northeast of Los Angeles near the Pacific Crest Trail in the San Gabriel Mountains. The blaze saw renewed growth Sunday afternoon and by nighttime had scorched about 1.5 square miles (3.88 square km) of pine trees and dry brush, officials said. Aside from mandatory evacuations for some residents, the remainder of the mountain town of Wrightwood, with about 4,500 residents, was under an evacuation warning. Several roads also were closed. Ticks can transmit disease within 36 to 48 hours after the initial bite. It is important to From page 1 regularly check for ticks and remove them as Blacklegged tick popuquickly as possible. Outlations have increased door recreation increases in Ohio since 2010, the chance of encounespecially in forested tering ticks. Urban and areas. This species is suburban development active throughout the also increases the risk year, including winter, and can carry Lyme dis- as people are close to mice, white-tailed deer, ease. 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Ticks From page 1 Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland, planned an afternoon news conference to highlight gun violence in their communities and outline their differences with the governor over gun issues. Nan Whaley, DeWine’s Democratic opponent for governor, also planned a news conference, after denouncing his decision to sign the bill. The signing came the same day a new law went into effect making a concealed weapons permit optional for those legally allowed to carry a weapon. Democrats have said the law sends the wrong message coming so soon after the massacre of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. Republicans say the measure could progression of a tundra wildfire just over 3 miles (4.83 kilometers) away from an Alaska Native village. Moderate temperatures and a shift in the wind that had been driving the fire toward St. Mary’s will allow firefighters to directly attack the flames and increase safety protections for the Yup’ik community. 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