https://history.meigslibrary.org/files/original/4d1274fbfa9767498b98ac8c920c2fd0.pdf 725a1158ed56eda4211a283d322efb1b PDF Text Text INSIDE  CALENDAR, Page A2  OBITUARIES, Page A4  SPORTS, Pages B1 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 50¢ 50¢ Mason Co. broadband project receives funding boost From Staff Reports CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WV News) — Mason County is scheduled to receive the benefits of more than $1 million for a broadband project targeting almost 1,400 homes in West Mason, according to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice. The preliminary approval of over $20.8 million in grant funding is targeted to begin a series of six massive broadband infrastructure projects across the state through the Major Broadband Project Strategies (MBPS) program. Frontier Communications is the contractor for the West Mason project and will receive $1,039,734, according to the Governor’s Office. The total cost of the project is $4.487 million, meaning about $3.447 million in matching funds will Office of Gov. Jim Justice Gov. Jim Justice was joined by members of the West Virginia Legislature on Oct. 15, 2021, to provide an update on his $1 billion broadband expansion strategy. be necessary. The project is expected to install about 113 miles of fiber optic cable and serve 1,398 addresses. The MBPS program is a branch of Gov. Justice’s Billion-Dollar BroadbandStrategy — a plan to invest over $1 billion in state and federal funds to make broadband connectivity available for the first time to 200,000 West Virginia homes and businesses. Monday’s announcement marks the first round of grants awarded through the MBPS program. The approved projects will result in more than 628 miles of new fiber infrastructure, providing broadband connectivity to 5,849 homes and businesses in West Virginia. “I could not be more proud — my Billion-Dollar Broadband Strategy is really on the move,” Justice said. “These projects are go- ing to make a massive difference in the lives of so many West Virginians. They’re going to enable people to have incredible broadband access in areas of our state that have never had it before. “This will help people who need high-speed internet to work remotely and help students be able to do their homework, give our seniors better access to telehealth options, allow businesses to reach more customers than ever. The possibilities go on and on and West Virginians everywhere deserve this critical access. I applaud all the hard work that went into making this announcement possible.” Mason County Commissioner Rick Handley hadn’t heard of the award before being contact by River Cities Tribune. He said any funding for broadband is much appreciated and the Com- mission would work to provide whatever assistance it can. “COVID showed us what it was like to not have very good broadband with these students in school not Handley being able to access their work from home because they did not have access to broadband,” Handley said. “I think this would be a great shot in the arm for those people” that don’t have broadband access, Handley said, adding that adults benefit from being able to work from home as well as having access for families to telehealth. Feldman Production seals Mason Commission addresses labor deal early to boost wages concerns, lauds local youth From Staff Reports From Staff Reports LETART, W.Va. — A West Virginia company that produces a key element used to strengthen steel has reached a new agreement with its union workforce. Felman Production, a Letart, West Virginia-based metallurgy manufacturing company led by Mordechai Korf and Uriel Laber, employs dozens of West Virginia workers, according to a company release. Last week, the company reached a labor agreement with the United Steelworkers (USW) and its affiliated Local Union No. 5171, ensuring dozens of good-paying union jobs to West Virginians and bolstering the region’s manufacturing footprint. Effective July 1, the company has amended its current labor agreement, which was set to expire in September of 2023, to POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. (WV News) — Mason County commissioners listened to a couple’s concerns about EMS vehicles and a woman’s hopes that safety at a railroad crossing could be addressed. Also during their last meeting, Commission President Sam Nibert and commissioners Rick Handley and Tracy Doolittle celebrated accomplishments by area youth. Point Pleasant young people who were honored by the commission included Miss 4-H Jaidyn PatSubmitted photo rick, Junior Miss 4-H Ava Roach, and Young Miss 4-H The Letart, West Virginia-based Felman Production is Mary Supple. Linda Roush one of only two U.S. plants that make a key element that of the 4-H Leaders Associastrengthens steel. tion also was recognized by provide immediate wage multiple bargaining units commissioners for her role increases for all union range from 7.5% to 12.1%, in the program and in coordinating the pageant. workers at Felman Produc- according to the release. Commissioners Handtion’s Letart-based facility. The increases across the See DEAL, A8 ley, Doolittle and Nibert Submitted photo During their most recent meeting, Mason County commissioners celebrated American Legion Boys State participants. Front row: Commissioner Rick Handley, Commission President Sam Nibert, Commissioner Tracy Doolittle. Back row: American Legion Boys State representatives Pacey Frum, Hunter Bryant, David Kapp. also recognized American Legion Mountaineer Boys State representatives from the county: Pacey Frum, Hunter Bryant and David Knapp. Regarding the EMS vehicles, a couple was concerned about residents’ safety on Lucas Lane, near the Mason County Division of Homeland and Emergency Management. That facility is home base for the county’s ambulances. See CONCERNS, A8 Mason Co. residents turn out for Sen. Manchin clarifies movie showing, music performance his stance on budget bill by Jonathan Weaver STAFF WRITER by Charles Young SENIOR STAFF WRITER MASON, W.Va. (WV News) — Dozens of people enjoyed movie and music events last weekend in Stewart-Johnson VFW/ Lottie Jenks Memorial Park in Mason, West Virginia. “Everything went really well,” Mason Mayor Kristopher Clark said. “We had a good turnout with the movie and Music in the Park as well.” Clark said the 1993 sports comedy “The Sandlot” was shown to about 30 people at Submitted photo the park, located in the 600700 block of Front Street. This young music lover was one of dozens of local res- See EVENTS, A4 INDEX idents who attended July 16’s Music in the Park performance. Good News ......................... A2 Classified ......................... B4-5 Opinion ............................... A7 Comics & Puzzles............. B6-7 WASHINGTON (WV News) — Sen. Joe Manchin clarified his position on the budget reconciliation bill currently under negotiation in the Senate Manchin during an interview Friday. Speaking with a local media outlet, Manchin, D-W. Va., reiterated his unwillingness to support a package that includes measures he feels would further ex- acerbate record-high inflation. “Inflation is absolutely killing many, many people,” Manchin said. “They can’t buy gasoline, they have a hard time buying groceries — everything they buy and consume for their daily lives is a hardship to them. Can’t we wait to make sure that we do nothing to add to that?” A Washington Post report released late Thursday asserted that negotiations between Manchin and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., fell apart after Manchin stated he wouldn’t support the bill if it included new spending for climate mea- 304-626-1400 or 1-800-982-6034 Copyright 2022 • WV News Gallia | Meigs | Mason sures or efforts to raise taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations. Manchin — who said he is willing to support efforts to reduce prescription drug prices, expand federal health care subsidies and reduce national debt — said his position on the bill was primarily driven by the recently published U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index Report for June. The report, released Wednesday, showed consumer inflation had risen to 9.1% over the last 12 months, the largest oneyear jump seen since 1981. See MANCHIN, A4 Find us on wvnews.com Vol. 1 No. 3 8 0 4 8 7 9 0 9 1 2 0 2 �A2 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Good News LOTTERIES TODAY IN HISTORY The Associated Press Winning Numbers SATURDAY’S POWERBALL 3-18-23-32-57 Powerball: 21 HHH FRIDAY’S MEGA MILLIONS 8-20-26-53-64 Mega Ball: 15 Numbers listed are unofficial. For official numbers, contact lottery officials in the appropriate state. HOW TO REACH US 825 3rd Avenue, Gallipolis, OH (740) 446-2342 rivercitiesnews.com Publisher Andrew B. Kniceley akniceley@wvnews.com (304) 626-1468 Executive Editor John G. 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Buckeye Hills Career Center’s SkillsUSA Chapter places 2nd in nation From Staff Reports RIO GRANDE, Ohio — Buckeye Hills Career Center’s SkillsUSA Chapter recently competed at National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, where they placed second in the nation. Buckeye Hills Career Center is located in Rio Grande and operated by the Gallia-Jackson-Vinton Joint Vocational School District. The Center offers students hands-on training in a variety of career and technical programs. Receiving Silver Medals for their competition in Outstanding Chapter: Kyle Carter, Criminal Justice, his home school is Oak Hill; Natalie Krannitz, Cosmetology, her home school is Oak Hill; Dezirae Robinson, Diversified Health, home school is River Valley. Sue Burleson Home School was adviser to all three students. 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Deadline is on Monday at noon. advertising@rivercitiesnews.com Kingston, Ohio; Jean Evans Niday, Mary McQuaid Strait, Lithopolis, Ohio; and Irene Greene Shaffer. Second row, from left: Don “Deke” McCoy, Point Pleasant; Eugene Harmon; Fred Miller, Columbus, Ohio; Earl Armstrong, Bellevue, New England; John Thomas, Carmel, Indiana; Dan Jones, Point Pleasant; Phil Pope, Robert Fellure, Gary Perkins, Clyde Jarvis, Robert Strait, Lithopolis, Ohio; Joe Barsotti, Winter Garden, Florida; Larry Brabham, Kingston, Tennessee; and Phil Heck. Gallia Academy’s Class of ’57 holds 65th reunion From Staff Reports GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The Gallia Academy High School Class of 1957 had its 65th class reunion Memorial Day weekend. The classmates met Friday evening at the Quality Inn for a good time of refreshments and renewing high school friendships. On Saturday evening, a delicious budget meal was provided by the Quality Inn. The invocation was given by Larry Brabham. Loretta Williams Gillespie registered the guests. Robert Fellure gave the welcome and served as master of ceremonies. Jean Evans Niday prepared a table for deceased graduates with their graduation pictures displayed. Clyde Jarvis read the names of the deceased and Joanne Porter Downes lit a candle in their honor. Pastor Eugene Harmon offered a prayer of remembrance. Some graduates who could not attend the reunion sent letters that were read by Pauline Holley Elliott. Joanne Porter Downes read the words of the class song and Molly Vance Plymale led the group in the singing of the school’s alma mater. There were 25 graduates in attendance. COMMUNITY CALENDAR Middleport Fire Department chicken barbecue The Middleport Fire Department will host a chicken barbecue July 23. Serving starts at 11 a.m.; to preorder call 740-992-7368. Park District meeting set Aug. 12 River City Tribune (USPS# 45631) is published weekly by WV News Company, 825 3rd Avenue, Gallipolis, OH. 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Blain Family Reunion set Aug. 14 in Gallipolis Ferry The 118th Annual Blain Family Reunion will be held at the Blain family picnic shelter in Gallipolis Ferry, WV. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish and a lawn chair; come rain or shine. For directions or questions, contact Dianna Blain. Today is Tuesday, July 19, the 200th day of 2022. There are 165 days left in the year. On July 19, 2005, President George W. Bush announced his choice of federal appeals court judge John G. Roberts Jr. to replace Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. (Roberts ended up succeeding Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist, who died in Sept. 2005; Samuel Alito followed O’Connor.) On this date: In 1812, during the War of 1812, the First Battle of Sackets Harbor in Lake Ontario resulted in an American victory as U.S. naval forces repelled a British attack. In 1969, Apollo 11 and its astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins, went into orbit around the moon. In 1975, the Apollo and Soyuz space capsules that were linked in orbit for two days separated. In 1980, the Moscow Summer Olympics began, minus dozens of nations that were boycotting the games because of the Soviet military intervention in Afghanistan. In 1993, President Bill Clinton announced a policy allowing homosexuals to serve in the military under a compromise dubbed “don’t ask, don’t tell, don’t pursue.” Ten years ago: A controversy pitting gay rights against religious freedom began as a cake shop owner in Lakewood, Colorado, refused to make a wedding cake for a same-sex couple. (The Supreme Court would rule that Colorado’s Civil Rights Commission displayed anti-religious bias when it sanctioned the shop owner; the court did not rule on the larger issue of whether businesses can invoke religious objections to refuse service to gays and lesbians.) Five years ago: Sen. John McCain’s office said the 80-year-old Arizona Republican and former presidential nominee had been diagnosed with a brain tumor, glioblastoma. One year ago: The Biden administration took a step toward its goal of shutting down the Guantánamo Bay detention center for terror suspects, releasing into the custody of his home country a Moroccan (Abdullatif Nasser) who’d been held without charge almost since the U.S. opened the facility 19 years earlier. Ben & Jerry’s said it would stop selling its ice cream in the Israeli-occupied West Bank and contested east Jerusalem, saying sales in the territories sought by the Palestinians were inconsistent with the company’s values. Today’s Birthdays: Actor Helen Gallagher is 96. Singer Vikki Carr is 82. Blues singer-musician Little Freddie King is 82. Actor George Dzundza is 77. Rock singer-musician Alan Gorrie (Average White Band) is 76. International Tennis Hall of Famer Ilie Nastase is 76. Rock musician Brian May is 75. Rock musician Bernie Leadon is 75. Actor Beverly Archer is 74. Movie director Abel Ferrara is 71. Actor Peter Barton is 66. Rock musician Kevin Haskins (Love and Rockets; Bauhaus) is 62. Movie director Atom Egoyan is 62. Actor Campbell Scott is 61. Actor Anthony Edwards is 60. Actor Clea Lewis is 57. Percusssionist Evelyn Glennie is 57. Classical singer Urs Buhler (Il Divo) is 51. Actor Andrew Kavovit is 51. Rock musician Jason McGerr (Death Cab for Cutie) is 48. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is 46. Actor Erin Cummings is 45. TV chef Marcela Valladolid is 44. Actor Chris Sullivan (“This is Us”) is 42. Actor Jared Padalecki is 40. Actor Trai Byers is 39. Actor Kaitlin Doubleday (“Nashville”) is 38. Actor/comedian Dustin Ybarra is 36. Actor Steven Anthony Lawrence is 32. �Local Tuesday, July 19, 2022 A3 Bossard Library hosts K-9 story time From Staff Reports GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — The K-9 unit with the Gallipolis Police Department joined Bossard Memorial Library for a story time event held July 11 at the library. Patrolman Mark Still, who was accompanied by his K-9 partner Chapo, spoke to over 90 children and adults gathered in the library’s Riverside Room about his role as a K-9 unit with the police department. During the presentation, Still demonstrated the many commands he utilizes with Chapo, as well as the dog’s “drive” to perform police work, which includes detecting illegal drugs, tracking, and apprehending suspects. Still is a 14-year law enforcement veteran and has served as the K-9 unit with the Gallipolis Police Department for the past six years. Chapo, a 3-year old Belgian Malinois, has been Still’s partner for over two years. Following the presentation, Still reported that demonstrations with his K-9 partner are a way of giving back to the community and educating the public, including children, Submitted photo Submitted photo Following his demonstration at the library, Patrolman Still invited several children on stage to pet Chapo after they had correctly answered questions regarding his presentation. After explaining the importance of K-9 officers being trained to respond only to commands issued by their handlers, Patrolman Still invited one volunteer on stage to try, unsuccessfully, to get Chapo to come when called. about the role K-9 units play in local law enforcement. Children at the story time event also enjoyed songs, completed a police-themed children who are age birth through 3 years at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays. Evening story time events are also held twice per month at the library. In addition to story craft, and received their own police badge. Bossard Library hosts story time for children ages 3-6 at 10 a.m. on Mondays, and lap-sit story time for time, the library hosts programming for children ages 7-9, tweens and teens. Various programs for adults are also held each month. For more information, including a schedule of upcoming events, visit bossardlibrary.org or stop by Bossard Library located at 7 Spruce Street in Gallipolis. Gallipolis man gets maximum time for Dayton drug trafficker convicted, sentenced to prison drug convictions, probation violation From Staff Reports GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WV News) — Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney, Jason D. Holdren, announces that Joshua T. Morgan, age 28, of Dayton, Ohio, was recently convicted of Aggravated Trafficking in Drugs in an amount equal to or exceeding 100 times bulk amount (specifically 449.6 grams of Methamphetamine), a felony of the first degree. Morgan was sentenced to prison by Gallia County Common Pleas Court Judge Margaret Evans for a minimum mandatory period of 11 years and a maximum period of 16.5 years. Upon his release from prison, Morgan will be placed on post release control by the Ohio Adult Parole Authority for 2-5 years. On January 18, 2022, Morgan was pulled over for multiple traffic infractions as he turned onto SR 850 from US 35 by Troopers from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. During the traffic stop, Morgan informed Troopers that there was marijuana in the vehicle. Upon a search of the vehicle, a vacuum sealed bag containing 449.6 grams of methamphetamine was located along with two jars containing hash, a small amount of cocaine, a plastic bag containing marijuana, and a handgun. From Staff Reports GALLIPOLIS, Ohio — Zachary L. Taylor, 29, of Gallipolis, Ohio, was recently convicted of Aggravated Possession of Drugs (Methamphetamine) in an amount equal to or greater than bulk but less than five times bulk, a felony of the third degree; and Possession of Fentanyl, a felony of the fifth degree, according to Gallia County Prosecuting Attorney Jason D. Holdren. Taylor committed these offenses while on community control following a 2019 conviction of HavTaylor ing Weapons While Under Disability, a felony of the third degree. Taylor was sentenced to prison by Gallia County Common Pleas Court Judge Margaret Evans for a maximum prison term of 7 years. At sentencing, the Court noted several aggravating factors: Taylor has a history of criminal convictions, having served a prior prison term; has not responded favorably to sanctions previously imposed; and exhibits a pattern of drug abuse related to the offense and a refusal to engage in treatment. Additionally, Taylor provided a positive drug screen and failed to appear for pretrial appointments prior to his sentencing hearing. �A4 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Charles Howard Caldwell GALLIPOLIS, Ohio (WV News) — Charles Howard Caldwell, 78, of Bidwell, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, West Virginia, surrounded by his loving family. Charles was born on June 17, 1944, in Gallia County, Ohio, son of the late Calvin O. (Shorty) Caldwell and Gracie Florence Hayner Caldwell. Charles was a U.S. Army 101st Airborne Veteran, serving his country proudly for 6 1/2 years. Charles defended our freedom by his service in the Vietnam War; he was awarded numerous medals during his time in service. After his service, he returned home and became a supporting member of the D.A.V., VFW Post 4464, American Legion Post #27, and AMVETS. Charles also had been a delivery person for Basket Delights. Charles was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. On February 1, 1969, he happily married Ruby F. Wells Caldwell, who survives him, along with one son, Howard Lee (La.Costa) Caldwell of Gallipolis. Other survives include four grandchildren: Katelynn Brook Caldwell (Austin Hill), Kara Nicole Caldwell, Charles Casey Caldwell, and Caden Caldwell; one great-granddaughter, Aubrey Hill; one sister, Brenda (Arnold) Jackson of Bidwell; one brother, Frank (Wilma) Caldwell of Gallipolis, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by a son, Charles Glenn (Kelly) Caldwell in 2006; brothers: Emory Earl Caldwell, Joseph Farrell Caldwell, Leroy Caldwell, Calvin Caldwell, Marvin Caldwell, and Robert Caldwell; and eight sisters: Jewel Mae Caldwell, Marie Spires, Pauline Taylor, Janet Cox, Maxine Jones, Ann McClain, Frances Hayden, and Irene Martin. A Memorial Service honoring the life of Charles will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Willis Funeral Home, officiated by Deacon Arnold Jackson. His burial will follow in Obituaries, Local, From Page A1 Kings Chapel Cemetery. Friends may call on Wednesday at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. An honorary military rite will be given at the cemetery by the Gallia County Funeral Detail. Please visit www.willisfuneralhome.com to send e-mail condolences. Barbara L. (Malone) Bartels OAK HILL, Ohio — Barbara L. (Malone) Bartels, 81, of Oak Hill, Ohio passed away Friday, July 15, 2022, at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Huntington, WV. She was born September 26, 1940, in Blackfork, Ohio to the late Harold and Merida (Holback) Malone. She was a member of the graduating class of 1958 of Blackfork High School. When her health allowed, she attended Gallia Baptist Church. Barbara was best known for her good cooking and would even offer food to strangers if they were hungry. She loved all her family dearly, but her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her biggest joys. Barbara is survived by her children: Debrah Bartels, Kim (Preston) Jordan, Henry “Hick” (Maria) Bartels, and Jamie Bartels; grandchildren: Brian Bartels, Erin (Brandon) Montgomery, Brandon Bartels, Kyle (Emily) Jordan, Abby Jordan, and Clark and Clint Bartels; great-grandchildren: Logan Bartels, Ellie Montgomery, Sadie Montgomery, Maggie Montgomery, and Hank Montgomery; siblings: Robert (Carol) Malone, Shirley (Wade) Johnson, and Doug (Phyllis) Malone; as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Bartels; siblings: Lee “Brub” Malone, Wendall Malone, Wanda (Malone) Hale, and Melvin Malone. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, from 2-5 p.m. at the Lewis & Gillum Funeral Home of Oak Hill. Funeral services will immediately follow at 5 p.m. with Pastor Cline Rawlins officiating. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Online condolences may be sent to www. lewisgillum.com. Brown, Manchin sponsors of black lung bill From Staff Reports WASHINGTON (WV News) — Senators from coal-producing states are leading an effort to improvement benefits provided to miners suffering from black lung. U.S. Senators Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, along with Bob Casey, D-Pa., Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, both D-Va., have introduced the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act. The legislation is designed to help miners who have suffered from black lung disease and their survivors access the workers’ compensation they are en- titled to receive under the Black Lung Benefits Program. The legislation helps miners and their survivors access legal representation, ensures benefits are not eroded due to inflation, reduces the time for processing claims and protects taxpayers from taking a hit when a self-insured coal company goes bankrupt and cannot pay black lung claims, according to a release from Brown’s office. “Ohio miners put their health at risk to power our country,” Brown said. “They’ve suffered enough. They shouldn’t have to navigate an interminable claims process riddled with red tape, all to get the benefits they have earned.” Manchin said the legBrown islation provides a better safety net to ensure qualified miners and their families are able to access the benefits. “For generations, our brave coal miners have risked their lives and health to power our nation to greatness. And as a result, many of our miners suffer from Black Lung Disease,” Manchin said. “After their enormous sacrifices, they have earned the vital treatment and medical care they need. I am proud Manchin to reintroduce the Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act with my colleagues to help our miners access the benefits they are entitled to, and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to help us pass this crucial legislation that supports our coal miners who have given so much to our great nation.” Decades ago, Congress established the Black Lung Benefits Act in conjunction with the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969 to provide monthly compensation and medical coverage for coal miners who develop black lung disease and are totally disabled. A GAO report found that miners often lack the necessary medical and legal resources to develop evidence to prove their claims. The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act makes needed updates to the Black Lung Benefits Act to ensure Congress is fulfilling its commitment to the Nation’s coal miners. Senators Brown, Casey, Manchin, Kaine and Warner also introduced the Black Lung Benefits Disability Trust Fund Act in 2021 to extend the current black lung excise tax for another ten year period. The Black Lung Benefits Improvement Act is endorsed by the United Mineworkers (UMWA), Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center (UCLC), BlueGreen Alliance and Appalachian Voices. EVENTS (Continued from Page A1) “Since I’ve been in office, one of the big priorities for me has been to get people back involved in the community,” he said. “We’ve added several recreational events throughout the year and are going to continue to grow our recreational calendar to keep people, from young kids to adults, coming into town.” Clark said it was the first movie in the park that he’s known of. The 25-year-old mayor provided the projector and screen that he and his family have used the past few years. “I pitched the idea to council and we decided to go for it,” Clark said. “I grew up wanting to have stuff to do, and I know how important it is to get people involved from a young age to make Eastern Local BOE approves contracts; set to meet Thursday From Staff Reports REEDSVILLE, Ohio — The Eastern Local Board of Education met recently to approve contracts. The board approved the minutes of the May 19 regular meeting and the June 11 special meeting of the Eastern Local Board of Education. Also approved were the financial reports for the month of May as submitted; final permanent appropriation resolution for fiscal year 2022; transfers from General Fund; temporary appropriation resolution for fiscal year 2023; and advances from General Fund. The following pupil activity and supplemental contracts for the 2022-23 school year were approved, pending proper certification: Supplemental contracts: Jamie Atha, freshman class adviser; Angie Weeks, sophomore class adviser; Samantha Carroll, senior class adviser; and Sam Thompson, National Honor Society adviser. Pupil activity contracts: Melisa Bable, junior high cheerleading coach; Jezare’ Brooks, archery coordinator; Hope Kiger, head varsity volleyball coach; and Autumn Honaker, assistant HS cheerleading adviser. The board approved the recommendation of Principal Shawn Bush in hiring Kristen Dettwiller as the high school student council adviser. Christine Painter was hired on a one-year certified contract, assigned to the high school math teacher for the 2022-23 school year at the appropriate salary schedule per the ELEA Negotiated Agreement. Jenna Stoltzfus and Dezere Martin were hired as summer school teachers for the 2021-22 school year. Teachers will be used on an as-needed basis determined by the building principals and will be paid per hours worked, retroactive to May 31. Jenna Stoltzfus was hired on a one-year certified contract, assigned to the seventh- and eighth-grade ELA teacher for the 2022-23 school year at the appropriate salary schedule per the MANCHIN (Continued from Page A1) ELEA Negotiated Agreement. Renee Whitley was hired as elementary ESY tutor and Ray Houska as high school ESY Tutor during summer school that shall not exceed five hours per week per student, retroactive May 31. The board approved amending board motion 602022 personnel changing Samantha Carroll from high school yearbook adviser to K-12 yearbook adviser. The board approved a resolution to support the Accelerated Appalachian School Building Assistance Program. The board approved the renewal for student accident insurance from Reed & Baur Insurance Agency for the 2022-23 school year. The insurance proposal from SORSA, Schools of Ohio Risk Sharing Authority, for property, liability and fleet coverage for the period of July 1 through next July 1, in the amount of $55,427, was approved. The board approved the membership with Ohio Coalition for Equity & Adequacy of School Funding for 50 cents per student for the 2022-23 Fiscal Year. The board approved advertising to accept sealed bids for the sale of the following surplus equipment: 2001 Freightliner 72-passenger diesel bus; 2001 International 25-passenger handicap diesel bus; 2006 Freightliner 72 passenger diesel bus; 2007 International 72-passenger diesel bus; and 1,000 gallon gasoline fuel tank with attached dike, including pump. The board approved advertising for the following quotes for the 2022-23 school year as listed: Tires / tubes, diesel / fuel oil, and lubricants. A three-year contract with Roots Photography was approved for the 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25 school years. The board approved / denied open enrollment students for the 2022-23 school year. The next regular meeting of the Eastern Local Board of Education is set for 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the elementary library conference room. “We take Sen. Manchin at his word that he supports clean energy, manufacturing and other priorities in the bill and that he will continue to negotiate,” said Jason Walsh, the group’s executive director. “We will hold him to his word.” Chris Hamilton, president and CEO of the West Virginia Coal Association, released a statement saying ManHamilton chin’s position “does not surprise us.” The senator said he believes all American citizens and corporations should “pay their fair share” in taxes. Manchin also pushed back on assertions he does not support clean energy policies. The Washington Post report was an attempt to “put pressure on me,” Manchin said. Following Manchin’s interview, BlueGreen Alliance, an interest group representing labor unions and environmental organizations, issued a statement saying there are bound to be Senior Staff Writer Charles Young “bumps in the road during can be reached at 304-626-1447 or cyoung@theet.com any negotiation.” them stay in the area and benefit when they get older, have a community they can be proud of.” The movie might have even attracted athletes or alumni of the Mason Youth League baseball and softball teams before they could become Wahama High School White Falcons. Southern Draw Band performed for a crowd of 50-70 music lovers. “The StringBenders” are scheduled to perform at the next Music in the Park performance Aug. 20 before “SourMash String Band” closes out the season Sept. 17. “In the past, we’ve had music occasionally but this is the first time we’ve had a true Music in the Park series. From May through September, we have Music in the Park every third Saturday at 7 p.m.,” Clark said. Other successful events held so far this season include the Independence Day Parade and Celebration on July 2 and a bike rodeo that about 40 youngsters enjoyed in June. July 2’s event included bingo, live music from the band “Next Level,” trivia, music and other activities culminating with fireworks. “(The bike rodeo) was a huge success,” Clark said. “We had community members involved so people could come out and enjoy our new walk/run cycle path.” Mayor Clark said eight bicycles were given to participants. Clark still anticipates the largest event of the year to be Oct. 8’s Harvest Festival, which he said attracts hundreds, “if not more.” City leaders are planning not only for the October event, but will soon start planning for 2023. �Tuesday, July 19, 2022 A5 Q U A R T E R L Y Wellness Lab Panels During the Month of July Monday - Friday | 7:30am - 11:00am | PVH Lab During the month of July, Wellness Lab Panels are available in the Pleasant Valley Hospital Laboratory Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Lab work should be performed while fasting 8-10 hours beforehand. No appointment necessary! 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For more information, please call 304.675.8670 or visit pvalley.org/wellness-lab-panels. 2520 Valley Drive • Point Pleasant, WV 25550 • 304.675.8670 • pvalley.org �A6 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 �Tuesday, July 19, 2022 A7 First Amendment Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Brian M. Jarvis • President Andrew B. Kniceley • Publisher John G. Miller • Executive Editor Lawmakers must act on supply chain issue As the nation continues to deal with record high inflation and shortages of key components, we are reminded once again of the pledges of many politicians at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Remember when the nation was struggling to find personal protective equipment for health care workers and first responders? Remember when there were fears of shortages of key health care supplies and prescriptions? There were shortages of many other goods, from toilet paper to cleaning supplies and countless other items we’ve grown to expect to have at our beck and call. At the time, many of our leaders were calling for more manufacturing to return to the U.S. so this country wouldn’t be so dependent on foreign supply chains. But to this day, we continue to deal with supply chain shortages, and while all are inconveniences, there are shortages that have a much more dramatic impact — either in terms of quality of life, if not life itself, as well as putting aspects of the U.S. economy in peril. Such is the case with the worldwide chip, or semiconductor, shortage that impacts anything that involves high technology. And since we’ve become a technology-driven world, that means a great number of conveniences, from automobiles to computers to kitchen appliances. As West Virginia Manufacturing Association President Rebecca McPhail wrote in a guest op-ed: “Supply chain woes and global unrest have led to debilitating semiconductor shortages in the U.S. While the automotive industry may be the most well-known example of how this impacts consumers, there are others that are pressing concerns as well. Disruptions in the semiconductor supply chain are widely felt across manufacturing. “Businesses can no longer rely on a dependable supply of American-made chips, as they once did. Over the last 30 years, U.S. leadership in chip manufacturing capacity evaporated. “Today China, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan produce almost 75% of the world’s semiconductors.” That’s alarming, and it’s why U.S. lawmakers must move forward with both the FABS (Facilitating American-Built Semiconductors) Act and the CHIPS (Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors) for America Act. There is a move to break the CHIPS bill off from a broader proposal that deals with China competitiveness in hopes of passing the bill through the Senate. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo told Axios that time is of the essence and that delays will hurt American companies and people. “There’s a real time urgency there, because these chip companies are making their decisions right now about where to expand,” she told Axios, while also emphasizing the need for tax incentives. We call on West Virginia’s senior leadership in Washington, Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., and Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., as well as Rep. David McKinley, as well as Senators Rob Portman, R-Ohio, and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, to lead efforts to broker a bipartisan solution. If we’ve learned anything during the past two years, it should be that the U.S. must be more independent in terms of key supply chains. Our leadership in Washington needs to address the problem now. Who comes after Biden? Who is the Democratic version of Ron DeSantis? At 43, the Florida governor has already established himself as a major candidate to lead the Republican Party once Donald Trump, now 76, leaves the scene. Democrats have no comparable figure poised to succeed Joe Biden, who is three years older than Trump and clearly showing signs of advanced age. The question of who comes after Biden is being asked more loudly and more often, even by Democrats who supported the president two years ago. Biden insists he will run for a second term, when he’ll be 81. But in a stunning New York Times/Siena poll, 64% of all Democrats said they would prefer a different candidate heading the ticket in 2024, with only 26% favoring another Biden run. The cause of their concern, bordering on panic, can be summed up in two numbers. The first is 37, Biden’s average approval rating, his lowest score ever. The second number is 18, the percentage of Americans who say the country is headed in the right direction, while 3 out of 4 express pessimism about the future. The Times described the Democrats’ dismay: “As the challenges facing the nation mount and fatigued base voters show low enthusiasm, Democrats in stations lacerating DeSantis and asserting, “Freedom is under atSteve tack in your state.” Roberts Newsom, however, faced a recall election last year, with critics charging, “People in this Syndicated state suffer the highest taxes in Columnist the nation, the highest homelessness rates and the lowest union meetings, the back rooms quality of life as a result.” He of Capitol Hill and party gather- survived, but in 2020 alone, alings from coast to coast are qui- most 650,000 residents left Calietly worrying about Mr. Biden’s fornia, hardly an advertisement leadership, his age and his cafor the governor’s competence. pability to take the fight to forIllinois governor J.B. Pritzker, mer President Donald J. Trump 57, drew praise after a deada second time.” ly shooting in Highland Park by But if not Biden, then who declaring with palpable passion: can “take the fight” to Trump, “Be angry. I’m furious that yet or his successor? more innocent lives were taken Bernie Sanders, who has alby gun violence.” ready run and lost twice for the Pritzker received a standnomination, and threatens to ing ovation when he addressed run again, is already 80. Eliza meeting of New Hampshire abeth Warren is 73. Vice PresDemocrats last month, and one ident Kamala Harris is only enthusiastic local official told 57, but she has underwhelmed Politico, “He’s got great energy. Democrats with both her camHe’s perfect.” paigning and executive skills. Still, Pritzker has to run Transportation secretary Pete for re-election this fall and reButtigieg is 40, but the only po- mains untested on the nationlitical district he’s ever run is al stage. He also belongs to one South Bend, Indiana, populaof the country’s wealthiest famtion 102,000. ilies, hardly a Joe-From-ScranTwo Democratic governors ton type. are raising their national proYouth is not the only admifiles and hoping to fill what rable asset in a potential prescould be called the party’s “Deident. Biden showed that only Santis Gap,” but both face obvi- two years ago, as did Ronald ous obstacles. California’s Gavin Reagan, our oldest president beNewsom, 54, gained attention fore our current one. But Amerwith a clever ad on Florida TV ican politics is always about the future, not the past, and younger candidates, energetic and hopeful, can express and embody that essential idea more convincingly than older rivals. Between 1960 and 2012, Americans elected five Democratic presidents — Jack Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and Barack Obama. Their average age was just under 49. Kennedy captured their common message in his famous inaugural address when he intoned, “the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans.” He meant the generation that had fought World War II, but each of the others represented in their own way a new beginning, a fresh start. Johnson offered a “Great Society” that pioneered civil rights and Medicare. Carter promised truth after the lies of Watergate. Clinton, the first Baby Boomer president, campaigned as “The Man From Hope.” Obama became the first Black president by running on a platform of “Hope and Change.” As Democrats try to move past the Biden years, they have to ask who, or what, comes next. So far they don’t have an answer. Steven Roberts teaches politics and journalism at George Washington University. He can be contacted by email at stevecokie@gmail.com. © 2022, Steven and Cokie Roberts Madison’s writing provides political insight Could America’s Founding Fathers see far, some 234 years, into the future? In declaring independence and fashioning a constitution, they were certainly trying to do so. And, in some cases, they succeeded. Consider this 78-word sentence written by James Madison and published as part of “Federalist 63” on March 1, 1788: “As the cool and deliberate sense of the community ought, in all governments, and actually will, in all free governments, ultimately prevail over the views of its rulers; so there are particular moments in public affairs when the people, stimulated by some irregular passion, or some illicit advantage, or misled by the artful misrepresentations of interested men, may call for measures which they themselves will afterwards be the most ready to lament and condemn.” On first reading, this sounds like an establishment pundit’s explanation of the defeat of President Donald Trump or the downfall of United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson. They are both “interested men” whose personal characteristics, starting with but not limited to their distinctive hairstyles, have been widely known to the public. Both have been plausibly accused of peddling “artful misrepresentations.” Trump’s defeat and Johnson’s ouster are depicted by their critics and adversaries as the workings of Michael Barone Syndicated Columnist “the cool and deliberate sense of the community.” But the closeness of Trump’s defeat, narrow enough to be reversible by 43,000 votes in three states, and the suddenness of Johnson’s ouster cast doubt on whether this description is apposite. A closer examination of Madison’s words, always worthwhile in his case, suggests another interpretation, one arguably more in line with recent facts and thus even more prophetic. In this view, the “interested men” are not Trump and Johnson, but their predecessors — the community’s “rulers” whose decisions as “interested men” enabled the rise of their disruptive successors. In Britain, the key decision was Prime Minister David Cameron’s campaign promise of a referendum on Britain leaving the European Union. It was a promise he never expected to fulfill because it would be opposed by his coalition partners, the Liberal Democrats, in his 2010-15 government. But in 2015, his Conservatives unexpectedly won an absolute majority, and he had to deliver. He was outcampaigned by Vote Leave strategist Dominic Cummings and its most visible spokesman, Boris Johnson. Brexit’s 52% victory shocked insiders of all three parties, and there were frantic efforts by insiders — “stimulated by some irregular passion, or some illicit advantage” — to overrule the voting public. They failed, thanks in large part to the theatric flair and steady nerve of Johnson, who in this case represented “the cool and deliberate sense of the community.” If Cameron’s promise of a Brexit referendum seems like one of those “measures which they themselves will afterwards be most ready to lament and condemn,” so does President Barack Obama’s quiet decision to anoint Hillary Clinton as his successor instead of Joe Biden — the candidate who lost to Trump over the candidate who four years later would beat him. Obama knew of Clinton’s illegal email and server, a liability that fortified her reputation for slipperiness with the truth. Only one-third of voters considered her honest and trustworthy. As a president revered by the party faithful, Obama could have forced Clinton out of the race and given the party a nominee without her liabilities. He chose not to, a “measure” he surely became “ready to lament and condemn.” Just as British insiders sought to delegitimize and undercut Brexit, Clinton campaign insiders fabricated their Russian collusion hoax — an “artful misrepresentation” — and Clinton signed off on its deployment. Even after the campaign, Democratic politicians and intelligence and law enforcement insiders deployed this hoax, an “illicit advantage,” in order to delegitimize the new president and his administration. Trump and Republicans who follow him are being criticized, justly, for seeking to delegitimize Biden’s victory. Alas, they are following the precedent of Clinton and other Democrats in seeking, and with plenty of help from sympathetic news media, to delegitimize Trump’s administration. When and how will this cycle end? There are few signs now that either Trump or the Democrats are ready to “lament and condemn” the “measures” they have been taking. In “Federalist 63,” Madison advises patience and reliance upon public opinion — “the cool and deliberate sense of the community” — which “will, in all free governments, ultimately prevail over the views of its rulers.” Which it mostly has, sooner or later, in the intervening 234 years. Michael Barone is a senior political analyst for the Washington Examiner, resident fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and longtime co-author of The Almanac of American Politics. © 2022, Creators.com �A8 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 CONCERNS (Continued from Page A1) The couple wanted EMS drivers on nonemergency calls to drive through the neighborhood with care, at posted speed limits, and commissioners said they would forward those concerns. Commissioners also will make sure that EMS drivers are apprised of a blind spot near the station, and that they come to a complete stop as they exit the station. The couple also wondered why the EMS employees have been taking ambulances to downtown Point Pleasant for their lunch hour. Mason County Administrator John Gerlach explained the reasoning. “There have been times before that they’ve been called out right in the middle of a meal, had to go south. And if they had taken a personal vehicle, it eats up part of their response time by having to go back to the center, get on an ambulance and then go back down through town to get to the call,” Gerlach said. “So that’s not going to change, but they are going to make the drivers aware of the speed limits, particularly in the neighborhood coming out. They need to come out of there on a non-emergency call no more than the posted speed limit, which I think is 25 or 30 miles an hour,” Gerlach said. “There’s kind of a blind spot as you’re coming out of that neighborhood as you’re approaching the EMS station,” Gerlach said. “There’s sort of a little hill. And ambulance drivers aren’t paying perfect attention and looking to their left. It’s easy to pull out in front of a car right there because they’re coming up that hill. So that was one of the issues that [commissioners] were going to address, too. But the couple didn’t leave angry. They just wanted to make us aware of it. I think that we’re get those issues resolved.” Meanwhile, West Columbia resident Betty Roush expressed her concerns about a railroad crossing at Spillman Road. Weather, From Page A1 Roush would like to see a red flashing warning light rather than just a crossing sign. Commissioners don’t have jurisdiction, but plan to pass along Roush’s thoughts to the railroad. The commissioners also accepted a joint appointment to the Board of Directors for the Mason County Homeless Shelter. That will enable commissioners to rotate attending the meetings, making sure the governing body always has representation at the board. The Mason County Homeless Shelter is operated by the Southwestern Community Action Council Inc. of Huntington. Commissioners also voted to seal and stripe all the asphalt and walkways at Letart Nature Park on Sandhill Road. The contract is for $5,000, and includes sealing and striping the basketball and tennis courts, Gerlach said. The County Commission meets against July 28, with the agenda to be posted July 26. Commission meetings are held at the Mason County Courthouse, 200 Sixth St., Point Pleasant. DEAL (Continued from Page A1) “We are pleased to have successfully negotiated this agreement with the USW. The increased cost of living across the country has been burdensome for workers all across the country, and we are happy to support our employees in the current economic situation,” said Vitaliy Anosov, plant manager at Felman Production. “Under the leadership of Mordechai Korf and Uriel Laber, Felman Production has always prided itself on being a ‘union shop,’ and we look forward to a long cooperation with USW and our employees,” Anosov said. The amended labor agreement extends the agreement through September 2024. The USW has represented the workers at Felman since the plant was built in 1952. The workers at Felman are recognized as USW Local 5171. “Today is a great day for the working men and women of USW Local 5171. The competitive-paying, family-sustaining jobs at Felman Submitted photo The union workers at Felman Production in Letart, West Virginia, have been rewarded with a contract extension and immediate pay raise. Production are great for our members, their loved ones and the community they live in,” said Roy Martin, staff representative at USW District 8. “We hope with this agreement, Felman will attract future employees and sustain the current employees for years to come,” Martin said. Felman Production LLC produces high-quality ferrosilicomanganese, an important element that increases the tensile strength, toughness, stiffness, wear resistance and hardenability of steel, helping to improve the safety and effectiveness of the end product. It is one of only two companies in the United states that produces silicomanganese. The plant is strategically located along the Ohio River, near New Haven, Mason County, and is accessible by major transportation modes, including rail, water and truck. The plant has its own barge facility and internal rail system. By utilizing multiple furnaces, which operate around-the-clock, the company can produce approximately 105,000 metric tons of silicomanganese annually at its 190-plus acre facility. �River Cities Sports Leader Tuesday, July 19, 2022 High school football teams set to tackle season by Colton Jeffries SPORTS WRITER POINT PLEASANT, W.Va. — Only a few short weeks before the new season. The schools of Mason County are gearing up for football, and even though they start a week later from their compatriots in Gallia and Meigs Counties in Ohio, the level of excitement is still high. Hannan High School didn’t field a football team last year and hasn’t yet responded to the River Cities Tribune and Register’s inquiries of whether the Wildcats will take the gridiron in 2022. Point Pleasant Big Blacks The Big Blacks went 9-2 last season, including a playoff appearance. The Black and Red will be led by David Darst, who is entering his 16th season as head coach at Point Pleasant. In last year’s Class AA playoffs, the Big Blacks fell 44-20 at home in the first round to the Bluefield Beavers. In terms of opponents, the Black and Red have six opponents they faced last season, along with four newer teams. Point Pleasant kicks off its season Aug. 26 against the opponent they opened the 2021 season against: the Greenbrier East Spartans. The Spartans gave the Big Blacks their only loss of the regular season last year, besting them at home 32-22. In week two, the Big Blacks cross the Ohio River to take on the Gallia Academy Blue Devils in the Battle for the Bridge. Last season, it was Point Pleasant who hoisted the trophy after taking a 26-22 victory. The Black and Red finish their three-week road trip in week three by taking on the Mingo Central Miners. Last year, the Big Blacks routed the Miners 66-28 in Submitted photo Point Pleasant’s Gavin Jeffers dodges the defense. Point Pleasant. After starting their season on the road, the Big Blacks finally get their home opener in week four, hosting the Scott SkyHawks. These two teams last met in the 2011 season, where the Big Blacks won 55-6 at home. In week five, Point Pleasant has its second of three interstate games by hosting the Warren Warriors. The Big Blacks and Warriors last clashed in the 2018 season, where Point Pleasant shut out Warren 61-0 at home. The Black and Red wraps up their Ohio games by hosting the Fort Frye Cadets in week six. In week seven, Point Pleasant wraps up its home stand with a game against the Wyoming East Warriors. These two teams were scheduled to face off in the 2021 season, but the Warriors had to forfeit the game. The Big Blacks then are back on the road to take on the Robert C. Byrd Eagles. The Big Blacks will have their last road game of the season in week nine against the Ripley Vikings. Last season, the Big Blacks won 51-0. Wrapping up the regular season, Point Pleasant will host the Winfield Generals. The Big Blacks and Generals also last met in the final week of the regular season last year, where Point Pleasant won 17-14 in Winfield. Some top returning players for the Big Blacks include Gavin Jeffers, Evan Roach and Cody Schultz. Wahama White Falcons Submitted photo Wahama’s Rocky Kearns runs the ball. The White Falcons finished the 2021 season with a 5-5 record, going 2-3 in the Little Kanawha Conference. The White and Red will be led by fifth-year head coach James Toth. For opponents, the White Falcons will lock horns with six teams from last year, while facing four newer teams. In week one, the White Falcons host the Southern Tornadoes from Racine, Ohio. The Tornadoes and White Falcons last squared off during the 2019 season, where Southern took the 58-22 home victory. Wahama is on the road for week two, taking on the Wyoming East Warriors. The White and Red are back at home for week three, hosting the Ritchie County Rebels. Last season, the Rebels narrowly bested the White Falcons 50-48 in overtime. Wahama is again at home in week four for a game against the South Harrison Hawks. For week five, the White Falcons are on the road for a game against the Webster County Highlanders. Back home for week six, the White and Red will host the Magnolia Blue Eagles. Last season, the White Falcons bested the Blue Eagles by a score of 38-12. Rivalry week comes in week seven, when the White Falcons travel to face the Ravenswood Red Devils. The two teams last met in the 2021 season, where Wahama bested Ravenswood at home by a score of 26-7. Back at home for week eight, the White Falcons play host to the Wirt County Tigers. It was the Tigers who came out on top last season, beating the White Falcons 34-30 at home. For the penultimate game of the season, the White and Red will be on the road to face the Calhoun Red Devils. The White Falcons took last season’s meeting by a score of 48-14. The White Falcons are home for the last week of the regular season, taking on the Buffalo Bison. Last season, it was the Bison who took the 20-14 victory. Some top returning players for the White Falcons include Sawyer VanMatre, Aaron Henry and Rowen Gerlach. A glimpse of WVU’s QB room MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WV News) — West Virginia’s baptism into the Big 12 in 2012 drove home the point of how prominent and advanced the quarterback play was in the league. The Mountaineers went against Baylor in a game where all stops were pulled out in a game that would end with the Mountaineers on top, 70-63. This was a football game, not a basketball game. WVU’s Geno Smith completed 45 of 51 passes for 656 yards. He threw for eight touchdowns while throwing only six incompletions. Baylor’s Nick Florence went 29 of 47 for “only” 581 yards and five touchdowns. As you let that sink in, consider this about the Big 12. Two Big 12 quarterbacks, Oklahoma’s Kyler Murray and Baker Mayfield, won Heisman Trophies, and one year before the Mountaineers joined the conference, Baylor’s Robert Griffin III gave the conference three Heisman’s in 11 years. But we’ve reached a period of transition. While QBs were the cover boys of WVU’s first 10 years in the conference, this year none are considered strong Heisman candidates. In fact, a number of Big when asked about Daniels. That is the tune he’s been whistling, even in the latest depth chart put out Sports by the school, but it still Columnist seems to be unthinkable, as inexperienced as the three other quarterbacks — Graham Greene, Will 12 teams are going into Crowder and Nicco Marsummer camp in three chiol — are. weeks with quarterback “We made that clear to competitions still going on, him during the recruiting coaches at Media Day not yet ready to name a start- process,” Brown stressed. “We told him nothing er. Surprisingly, WVU’s would be handed to him.” Neal Brown is one of All reports are that he them. has nothing to date to be We all know that it’s go- passed over, so to speak, ing to be difficult for anyfor the starting role. one to beat out JT Dan“I’m really proud of how iels, the one-time five-star he handled it,” Brown recruit who has started continued. “He wasn’t at both USC and Georgia, here during the spring. never losing a game and He had to get his degree in possession of an NCAA from Georgia. He came in Championship ring from during the middle of May last year. and went to work.” But Daniels has had inHe had to learn the jury problems that have system, although he did kept him from completing spend his freshman year a season, and last year, he as the starter at USC unwound up as the No. 2 QB der offensive coordinaat Georgia. tor Graham Harrell, who Certainly, a player of takes over that same job his stature didn’t come to here this year. His familMorgantown to sit, and iarity with Harrell and the Brown is probably playing offense makes this a far amateur psychologist by less difficult adjustment sending his talented quar- period for Daniels. terback room into summer He has also worked practices thinking that a hard fitting into the lockcompetition exists. er room scene at West Vir“He’s been tremendous, ginia. but he has to go win the See HERTZEL, B2 job,” Brown told ESPN+ Bob Hertzel Photo courtesy of Bryan Morrow The alternative uniform the South Gallia Rebels will be donning for some games in the 2022 season. ‘Mercervegas’: South Gallia reveals alternative football uniform From Staff Reports MERCERVILLE, Ohio — Some new duds for the new season. The South Gallia football team unveiled a new alternative uniform Saturday for the upcoming 2022 season. Dubbed as the “Mercervegas uniform”, the new gear takes its name from the community’s nickname. The jersey and pants are mostly black with some red accents on the sleeves and pantlegs. The helmet is the clas- sic South Gallia red with a gold “SG” adoring the sides. In the helmet emblem and the numbers on the jersey, there will be the classic card suites of hearts, spades, clubs and diamonds to complete the Vegas aesthetic. �B2 From Page B1 Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Georgia Football Photo by Kevin Kinder JT Daniels gets a throw away against the determined rush of a camper. While at Georgia, J.T. Daniels had a string of injuries that moved him to the No. 2 quarterback. Photo by Kevin Kinder Photo by Kevin Kinder West Virginia quarterback Nicco Marchiol (8) cuts back across the Gold defense. West Virginia offensive coordinator Graham Harrell (near right) and head coach Neal Brown (far right) watch quarterbacks Nicco Marchiol (8) and Garrett Greene (6). HERTZEL (Continued from Page B1) “He’s done a really good job connecting with our team. He’s done a good job of directing our off-season throwing sessions,” Brown said.. And don’t think Brown isn’t well aware of what he has in Daniels. “He’s really smart. He was one of the top recruits in the country coming out back in 2017. He starts as a freshman at USC, I think only the second one in program history. Then he goes to Georgia and he’s 7-0. He didn’t lose. The key for him is to stay healthy.” How does Brown go about quarterback competitions? “Decision making is No. 1, and then leadership, being able to direct the guys in the huddle,” Brown said. But in the end, Brown says, the decision never is a hard one because in the end he doesn’t believe he makes the decision. “Quarterback competitions, when they are going, it’s evident who the quarterback will be and the team knows it,” Brown said. “It isn’t like you have to go out and make a social media announcement or stand up Photo by Kevin Kinder West Virginia quarterback Will Crowder (7) gains ground while defenders Jordan Jefferson (95) and Jared Bartlett (10) pursue. in front of the team and say this is going to be our starting quarterback. “When a quarterback wins that competition it’s very clear. The most important thing for a quarterback is scoring touchdowns. It’s really clear who the team believes in, who they are productive for.” To date, Daniels has won over his teammates. So what’s the deal? Brown is trying to show his three young quarterbacks that he respects their abilities and that he wouldn’t be afraid to play them if he had to. He had that in mind when he decided he needed get an experi- enced transfer quarterback, before the Daniels deal was in the works. “We had an opportunity in mid-year to go after some transfer quarterbacks. We knew we needed to add some experience at that position, but felt if we added a quarterback at midyear it would really stunt Photo by Kevin Kinder West Virginia quarterback Garrett Greene runs past the defense. the development or our young quarterbacks,” Brown said. “We have really good quarterbacks. Graham Greene is only a redshirt sophomore who’s an athletic kid with a live arm; Will Crowder will be a redshirt freshman who is really intelligent and is a dual threat. “And we had one of the top quarterback recruits in the country join us in January in Nicco Marchiol, who has a huge upside,” he continued. “We let those guys go through the year, get the reps and see. Now JT has joined them.” Follow @bhertzel on Twitter �Tuesday, July 19, 2022 B3 �B4 Classified Tuesday, July 19, 2022 Wanted to Buy BUYING all guitars and old musical instruments any condition the older, the better Call or text 937-767-2326 Classifieds... As Easy As A AB BC C Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices NOTICE Any person interested in taking the entry level competitive examination for employment as a Deputy Sheriff in Mason County, West Virginia should contact the Clerk of the County Commission of Mason County in person to obtain an application which must be completed and returned to the Clerk by close of business Friday, August 12, 2022. The test will be given on Monday, August 22, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Mason County Library. Only those persons submitting applications will be eligible for the examination. Diana N. Cromley, Clerk for the Mason County Civil Service Commission PROBATE COURT OF MEIGS COUNTY TO ALL PERSONS INTERESTED IN THE ESTATE OF BARBARA LOU PRIDDY CASE NO 20221026 AN APPLICATION HAS BEEN FILED IN THE PROBATE COURT OF MEIGS COUNTY TO ADMIT A SPOLIATED WILL OF THE DECEDENTS AND TO ADMINISTER THE ESTATE BY ATTORNEY MARK SHEETSTHIS MATTER WILL BE HEARD ON SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2022 AT 1:00 PM 112 EAST MEMORIAL DRIVE, LOWER LEVEL, POMEROY, OH 45769 IF YOU KNOW ANY REASON WHY THESE APPLICATIONS SHOULD NOT BE GRANTED, YOU SHOULD APPEAR AND INFORM THE COURT NOTICE TO BIDDERS Perry Township will be accepting Sealed Bids for paving on Brushy Point Road and The Village of Patriot until 7:00 P.M. on July 20, 2022 at 26 Boggs School Road, Patriot, Ohio 45658. Bids may be mailed in time to reach the Fiscal Officer's Address prior to the deadline. Bids will be opened at 7:00 P.M., July 20, 2022 at a Special Meeting of the Board of Perry Township Trustees. The meeting will be held at the Perry Township Townhouse, State Route 325 South, Patriot, Ohio. Bid information can be obtained from Trustee Jeff Pope at 740-441-3798 or Trustee Mark Hager at 740-441-5955. Perry Township Trustees reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids as may be deemed to be in the best interest of Perry Township. Cheryl Ruff, Perry Township Fiscal Officer." Please email a confirmation to cherylruff@att.net. If you have any questions please call me at 740-645-7380. Sincerely, Cheryl Ruff SE, WEST VIRGINIA 25304-2345 TELEPHONE: (304) 926-0440. APPLICATION FOR A WEST VIRGINIA NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PERMIT Public Notice No.: L-71-22 Public Notice Date: July 19, 2022 Paper: River Cities Tribune The following has applied for a WV NPDES Water Pollution Control Permit for this facility or activity: Appl. No.: WV0032531 Applicant: NEW HAVEN, TOWN OF PO BOX 217 NEW HAVEN, WV 25265 Location: NEW HAVEN, MASON COUNTY Latitude: 38:59:30 Longitude: 81:57:52 Receiving Stream: OHIO RIVER Activity: To operate and maintain an existing wastewater collection system and an existing 0.4 million gallons per day wastewater treatment plant. These facilities are to serve a population equivalent of approximately 4,000 persons in the Town of New Haven, the Town of Hartford, and environs, and discharge treated wastewater through Outlet No. 001 to the Ohio River at Mile Point 245. An antidegradation review has been conducted. Tier 1 protection is provided for the uses designated in Title 47, Series 2, Section 6. Also, to incorporate the requirements relative to Title 33, Series 2 of the West Virginia Legislative Rules for the processing and disposal of sewage sludge generated by the wastewater treatment plant. Sewage sludge generated and/or processed at the permittee's facility shall be disposed of at a sanitary landfill by placing the sewage sludge in the landfill cell. Business conducted: Municipality Implementation: Compliance shall be attained in accordance with Consent Order No. 9065, effective March 11, 2022. On the basis of review of the application, the "Water Pollution Control Act (Chapter 22, Article 11-8(a))," and the "West Virginia Legislative Rules," the State of West Virginia will act on the above application. Any interested person may submit written comments on the draft permit and may request a public hearing by addressing such to the Director of the Division of Water and Waste Management within 30 days of the date of the public notice. Such comments or requests should be addressed to: Director, Division of Water and Waste Management, DEP ATTN: Lori Devereux, Permitting Section 601 57th Street SE Charleston, WV 25304-2345 The public comment period begins July 19, 2022 and ends August 18, 2022. Comments received within this period will be considered prior to acting on the permit application. Correspondence should include the name, address and the telephone number of the writer and a concise statement of the nature of the issues raised. The Director shall hold a public hearing whenever a finding is made, on the basis of requests, that there is a significant degree of public interest on issues relevant to the Draft Permit(s). Interested persons may contact the public information office to obtain further information. The application, draft permit and any required fact sheet may be inspected, by appointment, at the Division of Water and Waste Management Public Information Office, at 601 57th Street SE, Charleston, WV 25304-2345, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on business days. Sale of Real Estate Gallia County Foreclosure Auction. Case# 21CV000078. Bank Of America, N.A. vs Russell, Jeremy , et al. .The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 780 Maple Grove Road, Gallipolis, Gallia, Ohio, 45631; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number:02100152407 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 08/09/2022 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: 08/23/2022 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted. Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 21CV000078 into the search bar. STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION OF WATER AND WASTE MANAGEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE WEST VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION'S, PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE, 601 57TH STREET, CHARLESTON The Meigs Local Board of Education wishes to receive bids for the following: Fuel/Oil products. All bids shall be received in, and bid specifications may be obtained from, TREASURER'S OFFICE, 41765 Pomeroy Pike, Pomeroy, OH 45769 on or before 11:00 A.M., Thursday, August 4, 2022. The Meigs Local Board of Education reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the submitting of any bid shall impose no liability or obligation upon the said Board. All envelopes must be CLEARLY MARKED "Fuel/Oil" bid. The Perry Township Board of Trustees is having a Special Meeting on July 20, 2022 at 7:00 PM for opening sealed bids for repaving Brushy Point Road and the Village of Patriot. The meeting will be at the Townhouse. Sincerely, Cheryl Ruff, Fiscal Officer �Classified Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices The Southern Local Board of Education wishes to receive bids for the following category for the 2022-2023 school year: Fuel/Oil. All bids shall be received in, TREASURER'S OFFICE, 106 Broadway Street, Suite 1, Racine, Ohio 45771, on or before 11:00 a.m., Monday, July 25, 2022. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and the submitting of any bid shall impose no liability or obligation upon the said Board. All envelopes must be clearly marked according to the type of bid and mailed to: Christi Hendrix, Treasurer PO Box 147 Racine, Ohio 45771 Questions may be addressed to christi.hendrix@southernlocal.net. NOTICE OF FINDING OF NO SIGNFICANT IMPACT AND NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS July 19, 2022 Meigs County Community Improvement Corporation 238 West Main Street, Pomeroy, OH 45769 740-992-3034 To All Interested Agencies, Groups, and Individuals: These notices shall satisfy two separate but related procedural requirements for activities to be undertaken by the Meigs County Community Improvement Corporation (CIC). REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS On or about, but not before, August 4, 2022, the Meigs County CIC will submit a request to the State of Ohio for the release of Federal funds under Section 104 (g) of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended; Section 288 of Title II of the Cranston Gonzales National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), as amended; and/or Title IV of the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act, as amended; to be used for the following project(s): Meigs Broadband Towers Project Source of Federal Funds: ARC The project involves the installation of up to five towers and associated equipment. Single Year Project Five sites in Meigs County $440,000 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT IMPACT The Meigs County CIC has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) is not required. Additional project information is contained in the Environmental Review Record (ERR) on file at Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike St, Marietta, OH 45750 and may be examined or copied weekdays 8:30 A.M to 4:00 P.M. The ERR may also be provided upon request electronically via email. Please submit your request by U.S. mail to Meigs County Community Improvement Corporation, C/O Buckeye Hills Regional Council, 1400 Pike St, Marietta, OH 45750 or by email to Jason Pyles at jpyles@buckeyehills.org. PUBLIC COMMENTS Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the ERR to the Meigs County CIC by U.S. mail or email at the addresses above. All comments received before August 3, 2022 will be considered by the Meigs County CIC prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds. Comments should specify which Notice they are addressing. ENVIRONMENTAL CERTIFICATION The Meigs Count CIC certifies to the State of Ohio that Perry Varnadoe in his capacity as Director of the Meigs County CIC consents to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts if an action is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to the environmental review process and that these responsibilities have been satisfied. The State of Ohio's approval of the certification satisfies its responsibilities under NEPA and related laws and authorities and allows the Meigs County CIC to use Program funds. OBJECTIONS TO RELEASE OF FUNDS The State of Ohio will accept objections to its release of funds and the Meigs County CIC's certification for a period of fifteen days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later) only if they are on one of the following bases: (a) the certification was not executed by the Certifying Officer of the Meigs County CIC; (b) the Meigs County CIC, as omitted a step or failed to make a decision or finding required by HUD regulations at 24 CFR part 58; (c) the grant recipient or other participants in the development process have committed funds, incurred costs or undertaken activities not authorized by 24 CFR Part 58 before approval of a release of funds by the State of Ohio; or (d) another Federal agency acting pursuant to 40 CFR Part 1504 has submitted a written finding that the project is unsatisfactory from the standpoint of environmental quality. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedures (24 CFR Part 58, Sec. 58.76) and shall be addressed to Ohio Department of Development, Office of Community Development at OCD@development.ohio.gov. Potential objectors should contact the State of Ohio to verify the actual last day of the objection period. Perry Varnadoe, Director Meigs County CIC Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices Legal Notices PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WEST VIRGINIA CHARLESTON CASE NO. 22-0495-G-390P HOPE GAS, INC., dba DOMINION ENERGY WEST VIRGINIA Annual Pipeline Replacement and Expansion Program (“PREP”) Application, pursuant to W. Va. Code § 24-2-1k NOTICE OF FILING AND HEARING On May 27, 2022, Hope Gas, Inc., doing business as Dominion Energy West Virginia (Hope) filed its Annual Pipeline Replacement and Expansion Program (PREP) Filing with revised PREP Rates, pursuant to W. Va. Code § 24-2-1k, which authorizes the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (Commission) to approve cost recovery of projects to replace, upgrade, and expand natural gas utility infrastructure that are deemed to be just and reasonable and in the public interest. In its Application, Hope projects PREP capital investment for calendar year 2023 of $63 million as part of its General Program (core distribution system) and Gathering Program (gathering facilities) under multi-year plans. The Application also contains a true-up for actual versus projected 2021 calendar year PREP capital investment activity for both the General Program and the Gathering Program. The PREP covers several categories of plant asset replacements and improvements, including mains, service lines, regulator stations and other plant equipment. These plant investments are proposed to be made in Hope service territories throughout the State. These projects are identified in the Application, which is on file and available for public inspection at the Commission’s offices at 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, West Virginia. Hope proposes to recover costs associated with these investments through an increment within the fixed or volumetric, base rate component of its rates depending on the applicable rate schedule under which service is rendered, to be effective on November 1, 2022. Hope projects that if the program and rate increments are approved as requested, the average monthly bill for the various classes of customers will be changed on November 1, 2022, as follows: TYPE OF CUSTOMER Residential Commercial Large Commercial Industrial Resale Gathering (PGAS) Hope Proposed $ INCREASE % INCREASE $2.61 3.66% $34.80 5.36% $119.38 1.66% $531.72 4.69% $445.85 1.67% $803.52 2.04% The increases shown are based on averages of all customers in the indicated classes. Each class may receive an increase greater or less than stated here. Individual customers may receive increases that are greater or less than average. Furthermore, the requested rates and charges are only a proposal and are subject to change (increase or decrease) by the Commission in its review of this filing. Any increase in rates and charges will not become effective until authorized and approved by the Commission. The Commission set a procedural schedule, including a hearing on the Application, if necessary, that will begin at 9:30a.m. on September 22, 2022, in the Howard M. Cunningham Hearing Room at the Commission’s offices at 201 Brooks Street, Charleston, West Virginia. If the Commission receives no opposition to the Application within one week of the hearing date, the hearing may be waived, and the Commission may issue a final Order within 150 days of the Application filing date. Anyone desiring to intervene should file a written petition to intervene within 20 days following the date of this publication unless otherwise modified by Commission Order. All requests to intervene should briefly state the reason for the request to intervene and comply with the rules on intervention set forth in the Commission’s Rules of Practice and Procedure. The Commission will receive public comments until the beginning of the hearing. All written comments and requests to intervene should state the case name and number and be addressed to Karen Buckley, Executive Secretary, P.O. Box 812, Charleston, West Virginia 25323. Public Comments may also be filed online at http://www.psc. state.wv.us/scripts/online comments/default.cfm by clicking the “Formal Case” link. HOPE GAS, INC., dba DOMINION ENERGY WEST VIRGINIA Tuesday, July 19, 2022 B5 �B6 Comics & Puzzle Tuesday, July 19, 2022 ALLEY OOP ARLO & JANIS BIG NATE THE BORN LOSER CUL DE SAC FRANK AND ERNEST THE GRIZZWELLS MONTY THATABABY NEA CROSSWORD HERMAN MODERATELY CONFUSED Sudoku Answers from 7/15 River Cities Register �Columns & Puzzles Tuesday, July 19, 2022 B7 Dr. Roach Virus damages heart, causing congestive failure by Keith Roach, M.D. DEAR DR. ROACH: I read your recent column on long-haul effects in COVID compared to the flu. About 14 years ago, a young neighbor caught some kind of virus. His wife said he was never the same after that. He was in his mid-40s. There were several fundraisers in the area to try to raise money for the young family. He needed a heart transplant and was put on a waiting list. His cardiologist wrote an article for the local paper explaining that many people suffer heart damage from the flu and other viruses. The doctor was trying to explain that not everyone with heart disease made poor health decisions such as smoking. He unfortunately passed away before he received a transplant. Was the doctor’s statement correct? This was long before COVID. — D.T. ANSWER: Most of the time, when we think about heart disease, we mean coronary artery disease, the type of heart disease with blockages in the arteries supplying blood to the heart. However, another major form of heart disease is congestive heart failure. This is a disease targeting the muscle part of the heart. Sometimes the underlying problem is an inability of the heart to squeeze properly, and sometimes it’s an inability for the heart to relax properly. Risk factors for CHF include high blood pressure, previous heart attacks, drinking excess alcohol and viruses. Over 20 viruses have been shown to damage the heart muscle and cause CHF, including influenza viruses. As of this writing, it is not clear if SARS-CoV-2, the virus associated with COVID-19, inflames the heart muscle to produce the kind of muscle damage that causes the symptom complex we call congestive heart failure. It may be proven with more study. CHF is usually treated by medication. Very severe cases from any cause are sometimes treated by heart transplant, but it is sadly too often the case that a donor heart is not available in time. Your neighbor’s doctor was absolutely correct. Making assumptions about what caused a person to get a particular disease is not wise. DEAR DR. ROACH: It’s been publicized that we should not wash N95 or KN95 COVID masks because that would compromise one of the protective layers inside. What about the ubiquitous light-blue pleated (expandable) masks that are worn by so many people? Is it OK to wash them without compromising their effectiveness? — A.F. ANSWER: Surgical masks are quite effective for everyday use, but when there is a high risk of exposure, physicians still wear a certified N95 mask. KN95 masks are a reasonable alternative as long as they are approved by the Food and Drug Administration. (The FDA revoked the emergency use authorization for KN95 masks when certain N95 masks were no longer in short supply. See tinyurl.com/ FDAmasksCOVID for more information and the complete list.) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not recommend washing surgical masks. High-quality surgical face masks are available online for about 15 cents each. Dear Abby Wife can’t stop thinking about husband’s friend by Abigail Van Buren DEAR ABBY: I have a huge crush on my husband’s friend, “Shane.” I think about him daily and fantasize about him every night. He used to come into the place where I work once a month. I wanted to tell him back then how I felt, but I chickened out. I recently changed jobs, and he came into where I work now. I made a point of talking to him but said nothing about how I feel. I’m sure he could tell by the way I was smiling. I went to the races when Shane was racing and wanted to tell him then. My husband was there and went over to talk to him, so I stayed sitting on the bleachers. When my husband returned, he said Shane asked him where I was. Abby, I have felt this way for two years. My husband and I have been married for seven. When I’m driving home from work, I fantasize about Shane riding in the car with me. I hurry to get to town hoping I’ll see him at the gas station or passing by. I’m considering contacting him on Messenger. I have never thought about my husband this way. Please give me some advice on what to do. — OVER THE MOON IN MISSOURI DEAR OVER: Nowhere in your letter did you mention whether your feelings for Shane are reciprocated. If you contact him, what exactly do you plan on telling him — that you love him? That you lust for him? Your efforts would be better spent trying to figure out what happened to the excitement in your marriage rather than starting a romance with your husband’s friend. If you do what you have in mind and Shane doesn’t feel the same way, it will be enormously embarrassing. If he does have similar feelings, your husband will be devastated. The next time you have a fantasy about Shane, I urge you to switch to another channel. DEAR ABBY: My grandson is 24. He was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome after he graduated from high school. He was first diagnosed with ADHD when he was young, then, years later, as bipolar. Since high school, he spends his time in his bedroom playing video games. He has no social interactions and doesn’t engage much, if at all, with his two younger brothers. He also doesn’t get along well with his stepfather. My daughter, his mother, is desperate for help but has been unable to find it. Most programs are designed for children or are too far away. Even trying to find a counselor locally who specializes in Asperger’s has led to blind alleys. Where do we go to find help for him? He’s very functional but somewhat naive socially, and my daughter is fearful of him falling in with the wrong crowd. He has become depressed, and after years of turning his nose up at getting help, he actually wants it now. What do we do? — SEEKING HELP IN TEXAS DEAR SEEKING: Forcing help on a person who isn’t ready usually accomplishes little. That your grandson is finally willing to accept that he needs help is hopeful. Suggest that your daughter reach out to an organization called AANE, the Asperger/Autism Network, and ask for guidance for her son. To have questions and concerns addressed and to receive information and resources, she should visit aane.org. Bridge Attitude positive or negative? by Phillip Alder When defending against a no-trump contract, it is traditional to lead fourth highest from your longest and strongest. In the middle of the deal, you tend to do the same. However, remember that leading a low card guarantees at least one honor in the suit and, especially after trick one, an interest in that suit being continued. (You may break this rule if you are trying to fool declarer and don’t care what partner thinks, but that almost never happens.) In today’s deal, defend- ing against three no-trump, West led the diamond five: eight, 10, king. South crossed to dummy with a spade to the queen (thus keeping one opponent in the dark as to the whereabouts of the king). Then declarer took a losing club finesse. West switched to the heart two. East speedily followed the heart ace with the diamond jack. Declarer gratefully won with the ace and claimed nine tricks: three spades, two diamonds and four clubs. As you can see, if East had returned a heart at trick five, the defenders would have banked five tricks before declarer could take nine. “Sorry, partner,” said East, “but I thought you had started with ace-fifth of diamonds.” “I might have,” replied West, “but you should have taken note of my heart card. If I had wanted you to win the trick and go back to diamonds, I would have led a high heart, not the two. Because I led my lowest, I was telling you that I wanted this suit continued, not diamonds.” This is an excellent principle that can be a lifesaver for defenders. 7/15 Answers Horoscope by Eugenia Last Stay focused on the results you want, and don’t deviate from your plan. Setting up guidelines that will keep you on course will help you reach your goal. Refuse to let temptation step in and slow you down. Protect your health and emotional well-being from outside influences. CANCER (June 21July 22) — Be moderate and avoid getting caught in something avoidable. Too much of anything will slow you down and cause strain on you emotionally and physically. Choose your words and battles wisely. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) — Refuse to let the changes you encounter throw you off guard. You’ll find it easier to realize your intent if you keep your plans firmly in mind. Persistence and attention to detail will pay off. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) — Sign up for something different, and you won’t be disappointed. Your involvement in things you care about will bring you in contact with someone who fires you up. Romance is on the rise. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) — You’ll attract people who will take advantage of you if you give them a chance. Don’t take a risk with your heart or your cash. Listen, but don’t divulge your feelings or plans. SCORPIO (Oct. 24Nov. 22) — Relax and mull over what puts a smile on your face. Discuss what you’d like to adjust in your life with the people who can help you reach your goal. Say what’s on your mind and be truthful. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) — Concentrate on home, family and part- nerships. Address issues that can cause problems before they have a chance to fester. Listen, and you’ll gather information that will help you keep the peace. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22Jan. 19) — Spend time enjoying the company of loved ones and altering situations to make your life easier. Don’t overreact when understanding and positive support are required. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20Feb. 19) — Pay attention to where your money goes. Address how you live and who contributes to your expenses or costs you money. Help those who need it by showing them how to be self-sufficient. PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) — Explore and discover. Try your hand at something that excites you. Follow your heart and appease your soul, and you’ll feel better about life and the path you choose to take. Reward yourself. ARIES (March 21-April 19) — Think big, but keep things in perspective. Hone your skills and apply what you do and know to every facet of life. 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